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The Chairman, LARMAT, Prof. Geofrey Kironchi assisted by Ms Carolyne Kyalo today 11th August 2020 Successfully defended 2019-2020 performance contract (PC) of the department via Google zoom. This rates department performance that fall under four key pillars set by the University of Nairobi. These are; Financial Stewardship and Discipline, Service Delivery, University Core Mandate (projects “Big Four” Initiatives, Projects/Programmes aligned to SDGs, SPS and SP) and other crosscutting issues within growth of the varsity.

The University of Nairobi, VC Prof. Stephen Kiama, this morning (10th August 2020) virtually officiated Performance Contract (PC) Evaluation and Negotiation exercise for the entire UoN. This exercise will start at the College of Agriculture and veterinary sciences (CAVS) and will be replicated to all other campuses within UoN. Prof. Kiama acknowledged the “new Normal” and applauded the team for innovation transition since inception of PC at the University of Nairobi.

To recent graduates with upper  second honours and above, here is good news for you. GANDHI SMARAK NIDHI Fund for post graduate scholarships is now open. Don't be left out the slots are unlimited. 

Deadline for application : 28th August 2020

Prof. M.Nyangito, an associate professor in the department of Land Resources Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT) has been appointment as Acting Dean; Faculty of Agriculture with effect from 4th August 2020. Prof. Nyangito has held various managerial/ administrative positionswithin University of Nairobi.

We recognize that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out research; our grant is designed to support you to develop your skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world.

Are you a final year undergraduate students who are on a path to graduation by December 2020 in any African University, this is an opportunity for you. The University of Nairobi has been selected, among a few African universities, to participate in a Youth Employment and Skills Development Pilot Project.

Kenya holds third position after South Africa and Egypt in Africa eminent for Higher learning education. This was after webometric ranking of July 2020, which positioned The University of Nairobi at no 10 in Africa and no 1 in East Africa.

This briefing paper was authored by Philemon O. Ngasike-A PhD student in Dryland Resource Management in LARMAT, It summarizes key findings produced during a stakeholder workshop entitled ‘Devolution and its Impacts on Livestock Trade in Northern Kenya’ held in Nairobi on 29 October 2019. County, national and international policymakers and practitioners attended the workshop.

Dr .Oliver Wasonga (lecturer) and Alpha Lutta (PhD student) in LARMAT on Wednesday 22 July 2020 participated in this Webinar organized by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and moderated by Joe Ageyo, Citizen TV – Royal media servic