TRAINING OF OLARE OROK MOTOROGI CONSERVANCY MEMBERS ON SUSTAINABLE RANGELAND MANAGEMENT FOR BETTER LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
Dr. Koech training on rangeland management, proper feeding
Dr. Oscar Koech from the University of Nairobi (UoN), Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT) in June 2019 ,trained the management and members of the Olare Orok Motorogi conservancy on sustainable rangeland management for better livestock production. This training was supported by Mara Training Centre for the MMWCA Vocational Training project. Dr. Koech from the University provided the community outreach/extension service. The University of Nairobi is playing a key role in sharing of knowledge, skills and technology in support of communities’ production systems for increased food security. This community engagement platform allow for wider range of research products and knowledge sharing with the users as one of the mandates for the Universities. The training covered holistic rangeland management, proper feeding and livestock nutrition, livestock husbandry and breeding.
WEEDS TO WEALTH
Dr. Oscar Koech Training famers in Mandera on Prosopis Julifora( Mathenge tree) management.
UoN 2019 Open day
UON TOPS LIST OF BEST UNIVERSITIES IN AFRICA
UON
University of Nairobi (UoN) ranked top in Kenya and eighth best institution of higher learning in Africa according to an international higher education . Read more
Chairman,LARMAT, larmat@uonbi.ac.ke
THE INDISPENSABLE INVISIBLE: FODDER TRADE IN LIVESTOCK MARKETS OF SOMALILAND
A policy paper, Somaliland
Grade 1 Goats for Export to Yemen & Oman and Truck Delivering Hay at the Market
Dr. Oliver Wasonga
STAFF TRAINED ON PEDAGOGY AND ANDRAGOGY SKILLS
CCU, University of Nairobi
Lecturers from the department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), Prof. Geoffrey Kironchi, Prof. Moses Nyangito, Dr. Oscar Koech, Dr. Staline Kibet, Dr. George Karuku, attended a Pedagogy and Andragogy training at the University of Nairobi, Central Catering Unit. This training is geared to improving the quality of training for better training and curriculum development. The University of Nairobi is a centre of Excellency that aims at producing quality graduates who are well trained to provide excellent services to the community. The staff were trained on effective training methods, responsive curriculum development.
Chairman,LARMAT, larmat@uonbi.ac.ke
FORMER REGIONAL PHD STUDENT PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO LARMAT
LARMAT BOARDROOM
Dr S. Mugerwa signing vistors book in presence of Chairman LARMAT
Dr. Swidiq Mugerwa, a former PhD student in Dryland Resource Management, at the department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), visited the department on 13th June 2019. Dr. Mugerwa is the Director of Research at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Uganda. Dr. Mugerwa has been a close associate and major collaborator with the University of Nairobi, in promoting quality research and regional collaboration in drylands resource management, mainly in livestock production systems. Dr. Mugerwa has also remained a dedicated postgraduate external examiner for the University of Nairobi.
Chairman,LARMAT, larmat@uonbi.ac.ke
LARMAT HOSTS THE PRESIDENT OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE YOUTH NETWORK (CSAYN)
LARMAT Boardroom
Mr. Victor Mugo, the country director, Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) and Partner from Acre Africa, Mr. Ian Kopar visited the department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT). He was received by Dr. Oscar Koech on 14th June 2019. The department of LARMAT deals with training graduates specialized in drylands resource management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, land and water management, and climate smart technologies for improved production systems. CSAYN seeks partnership with the University of Nairobi to promote youth capacity development programmes
Dr. Oscar Koech
