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Healthy, functioning ecosystems are a prerequisite for human health and well-being. In the drylands of East Africa, pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities are highly reliant on ecosystem services for their livelihoods. In Drylands Transform (an SLU led project), we investigate the interlinkages between land health, livestock-based livelihoods, human well-being and land governance mechanisms to contribute to transformative change and sustainable development of the socio-ecological system in the drylands of East Africa.

On 17th June, 2021, Staff enlisted were recognized for outstanding performanace in various fields and their contribution to Innovation  in the Department o Land Resources Management and Agricultural Technology. 

Congratulations from LARMAT family.

The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)  today , 17th, June 2021,from 2.00pm will host the UoN@50 celebrations to honor our great University and  recognize outstanding achievers who have contributed immensely towards successes of the University of Nairobi and the College.

END OF SEMESTER EXAM: ARM 402/ AEM 406. Global Development and Environmental Sustainability .

All students have turned in.

Apply for programmes (Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees) offered in this department  for the September intake 2021.

To register, click links below for  each course of your choice

1. Bachelor Science in Range Management

2. Bachelor of Science  in Management of Agroecosystems and  Environment

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2021- 2030 as the decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable development. This becomes more powerful together with the decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Join us today in the time Slot 6 (time 1pm EAT) as we participate in our first Virtual Conference of the Early  Career Ocean Professionals #ECOPs to discuss matters; Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on many aspects of global economies. In Africa where agriculture plays a critical role to the livelihoods of many people, the disruptions associated with Covid-19 containment measures such as restricted travel and closure of businesses have necessitated various response mechanisms.

Dr. Oliver V. Wasonga from the Department of LARMAT participated in the online Food Systems Summit Dialogue on: “Transforming Pastoralism sustainably and innovatively to address key drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition: A Multi-sector dialogue from Kenya’s Frontier Counties” organized by Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) on 18th May, 2021.