Chief Executive Officers/Chief Officers Training Forum


On the sidelines of the University of Eldoret 8th Agribusiness Trade-fair, the University conducted agricultural training forum for the CEOs and COs of North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) and Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB). The event which took place on the second day of the trade fair saw sponsors, agricultural experts, and University Professor sharing knowledge on modern agricultural practices.

The following University staff and professors presented their research activities during the training forum which was conducted at the University Kerio Hall;

No. Name Research Activities
1 Prof. Elizabeth Omamo Fruits and AIVs
2 Prof. Beatrice Were McKnight-Sorghum
3 Prof. Julius Manyala Fish, Blue Economy, and Fisheries
4 Prof. Miriam Kinyua Food Security and GMOs
5 Prof. Violet Mugalavai Value Addition in Cereals-NRF
6 Prof. David Some Mechanization
7 Prof. Gelas Simiyu Environmental Matters
8 Dr. Victoria Anjichi Horticulture and Fruits (Avocado)
9 Dr. Ruth Njoroge ISM and Soil Testing
10 Dr. Harold Rachuonyo RUFORUM/Aflatoxins
11 Dr. Florence Wamunga VLIR and McKnight
12 Dr. Abigael Nekesa Otinga CARP, LEAP-Agri
13 Dr. Emmy Chepkoech Wheat, Dolichos, and potatoes
14 Eng. Dr. Gichuki Muchiri Conservation Tillage
15 Dr. Javan Were Barley and Sorghum

Some of the sponsors who graced the CECs/Cos training forum included Corteva Agriscience, Kenya Seed Company, Cooper K-Brands (CKL), Equity Bank, FMD East Africa, Cooperative Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank, BASF, Shell Vivo, and African Touch Safaris Travel.


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