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 |
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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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