Patrick Amunavi

East African Journalist & Editor based in Kenya. I Media & Communication l Higher Education l Food Security & Nutrition l Culture & Arts l

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Good initiative and opportunities for PhD training and mentorship across Eastern Africa @mosinya_n @DiscoverJKUAT @EAC_NTU

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Good initiative and opportunities for PhD training and mentorship across Eastern Africa @mosinya_n @DiscoverJKUAT @EAC_NTU

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The East Africa PhD Hub would like to reach more postgraduate candidates and supervisors, involving them in seminars, workshops, research-sharing events, and more. To join, please complete this quick Microsoft Form and share your details with us. These details are for the purpose of creating a mailing list, and will not be shared outside of the EA PhD Hub.

Link to the joining form: https://t.co/2IUXSCxQzH

If you have any questions, please contact the chair of the PhD Hub, Dr Jackline Mosinya Nyaberi (JKUAT): [email protected], or the deputy chair, Dr Sherran Clarence (NTU): [email protected]. ^MN

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Dr. Jackline Mosinya Nyaberi, a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Health and Disease Control, School of Public Health at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has been appointed to serve as the Chair of the Eastern Africa PhD (EAPhD) Hub.

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The @JKUAT_TVET Institute based at @karen_JKUAT successfully played host to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) accreditation audit that was spearheaded by TVETA auditors led by Mary Munyi supported by Jackline Barongo, Phoebe Makinga and Noah Koech.  The audit exercise is part of the statutory requirements for the institution’s compliance with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, relevant regulations and established quality assurance standards.

Read more about the TVET Quality Audit here: https://t.co/afuSH1tkb9 ^DP

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The universities are: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nottingham Trent University (NTU), @Makerere University (Uganda), University of Malawi @unima_official, @MountKenyaUni, @KenyattaUni and @Rongo_Uni.

Read more here: https://t.co/8HHJ5z5pKM ^DP

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In December 2025, Brenda Makena graduated with a First-Class Honors degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), a milestone she proudly shared on her Tiktok page, expecting messages of celebration. Instead, she was met with a wave of disheartening comments from netizens who questioned the legitimacy of her achievement, with some suggesting it was not earned on merit.

Brenda’s experience is not an isolated case. For centuries, women, particularly those in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), have had to contend with skepticism and the need to justify their competence and success, necessitating strategies that support those who choose this path.

It is against this backdrop that JKUAT, through the Department of Chemistry, convened the 2026 IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 10, bringing together women in science from diverse backgrounds to network and establish meaningful collaborations.

Read more about what happened at the women's breakfast here: https://t.co/yZEsVXmFBl ^DP
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Kenyan researcher @AbukutsaMary has done Kenya proud @WilliamsRuto @StateHouseKenya as the 2025 AFRICA FOOD PRIZE LAUREATE @AGRA_Africa for mainstreaming African indigenous crops, offering sustainable solutions to hidden hunger & ensuring Africa’s biodiversity is a global asset

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Prof. Mary Abukutsa-Onyango, a leading researcher on African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), has won the 2025 Africa Food Prize (AFP) Laureate for her impactful work and legacy on mainstreaming African indigenous crops, offering sustainable solutions to hidden hunger and ensuring Africa’s biodiversity is recognized internationally.

The announcement was made in Dakar, Senegal, during the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 where Prof. Mary Abukutsa-Onyango and Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, a seed innovator from Nigeria, were declared joint recipients of the US$100,000 (2025) Africa Food Prize. ^DP

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(Left to Right): Principal Secretary in charge of Research, Science and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, NRF Board Chair, Prof. Ratemo Michieka, Chair, Konza Technopolis Dev’t Authority, Prof. Raphael Munavu and JKUAT Council Chair, Dr. Micah Onsando engage Prof. Mary Abukutsa on the strides JKUAT has made in upscaling and commercialization of  African indigenous vegetables under the NRF-Upscale African Indigenous Vegetables Climate Smart Technologies project spearheaded by JKUAT working with IREN Growthpad, Masinde Muliro University of Agriculture and Technology, and Inter Regional Development Institute. ^DP
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The NRF-Upscale AIVs Project received a number of high school students who showed interested in pursuing careers in agriculture and nutrition at JKUAT. ^DP
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The NRF–Upscale AIVs Project Principal Investigator, Prof. Mary Abukutsa (JKUAT), had an insightful engagement with Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research & Innovation, during his visit to the African Indigenous Vegetables stand at the NRF Conference held at Egerton University. ^DP
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At the NRF Conference, Prof. Mary Abukutsa, Principal Investigator of the NRF–Upscale AIVs Project (JKUAT), delivered a powerful Keynote Address on “Improving Food Productivity, Diversity, Quality, and Nutrition by Strengthening Food Systems.

Her insights highlighted the critical role of African Indigenous Vegetables in building resilient and sustainable food systems for the future. ^DP
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Youth and delegates at the NRF Conference got a taste of innovation and culture at the NRF–Upscale AIVs Stand. Participants enjoyed a live cooking demonstration and were served delicious meals prepared from African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs).

A true blend of science, nutrition, and tradition! ^DP
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JKUAT Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research, Production and Extension, Prof. Jackson Kwanza makes a presentation on: “Novel strategies for securing Intellectual Property Rights in Institutions of Higher Learning,” at the ongoing 4th Multisectoral conference and exhibitions on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Prof. Kwanza outlined strategic areas that are critical in securing IPs. These strategies include: Robust IP Management Policy, Dedicated Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Early IP Identification and Disclosure, Regular IP Audits, IP Education and Awareness, Legal Safeguards in Research Collaborations, Use of Digital Tools and Databases.

Prof. Kwanza who represented the JKUAT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi, also discussed strategies for IP monetization in institutions of higher learning. ^DP
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Jimmy Nyongesa of the Manufacturing Research Chair on productivity and value addition of coconut displays the cocopeat product used in the propagation of horticultural plants at the ongoing 4th Multisectoral conference and exhibitions on Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Naivasha.

The conference is pivotal in Kenya’s journey towards inclusive, knowledge-driven development. This year’s conference holds strategic importance within Kenya’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem.

It offers a timely opportunity to evaluate the current landscape, identify emerging challenges, and explore new avenues for partnerships and innovations that are
aligned with national priorities. ^DP

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JKUAT Council Chair, Dr. Micah Onsando visited the NRF- Upscale African Indigenous Vegetables Climate Smart Technologies project stand at the ongoing multisectoral conference on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation in Naivasha.
The JKUAT Chair of Council was delighted to see the valued added commercialized AIVs products and seed varieties used in the upscaling and commercialization of African indigenous vegetables in Kiambu and Kakamega counties by @IRENGrowthpad, @MMUST_Kenya, and Inter Regional Development Institute. ^DP
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The 4th Multisectoral conference and exhibitions on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation was officially opened by the Principal Secretary in
charge of Research, Science and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, at Naivasha on Monday, June 9, 2025. The conference is expected to end on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The theme of the conference is: Research, Technology and Innovation: Impacts, Intellectual Property Protection and Monetization. ^DP
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It was always and illuminating to listen to Shaka Ssali host notable figures on the continent . He ably articulated the African condition @VOANews & always ended his interviews this " Don't be bitter, be better and keep hope alive" #RIPShakaSsali

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Our first speaker today is Prof. @AbukutsaMary taking us through Upscaling African Indigenous Vegetables Climate Smart Technologies for Food & Nutrition security in Kenya Achievements & Lessons Learnt. ^DP
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