Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences

Faculty of Science (FS) held a successful two days Stakeholders Workshop for the new academic programmes (Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD) on 26^th -27^th November, 2019 at the Multi-purpose hall.  The workshop was declared opened by DVC (Academics and Students Affairs), Prof S. Shibairo. In attendance was Ag. DVC (Administration, Finance and Development) Prof. Siamba. The theme of the workshop was “Current Trend in training of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Professionals”.

Keynote speakers made presentations of the various programmes:

1. Betty Mayeku, CECM, Education and Vocational Training, Bungoma County
2. Betty Osumba, TVETA
3. Benard Makokha Willis, KIRDI
4. Onesmus Makhanu, Director of Agriculture, Bungoma County

The workshop was attended by over 100 stakeholders from 34 different research institutions and industries.

2019/2020 first year students during the Faculty of Science (FS) orientation forum led by Dr. Lucy Chikamai. Students were introduced to faculty lecturers and faculty functions, services and procedures. The event took place on 18^th September, 2019 in Auditorium C

Kibabii University in pursuit of its Vision to be a Global and Dynamic University of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant Part Time Positions in the indicated departments:

VACANT POSITIONS:

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Senior Lecturer
• Lecturer
• Tutorial Fellow
• Senior Technician
• Technician
• Instructor

Applicants for teaching Masters and PhD Courses must be PhD holders in relevant areas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications with copies of academic certificates and curricula vitae should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics and Student Affairs)

P.O. Box 1699-50200

BUNGOMA

Tel. No. 0708085934/0734831729

 DEADLINE

Applications should be submitted by Friday 16^th August, 2019 at 5.00 pm.

Kibabii University held its 3^rd Graduation Ceremony on 23^rd November, 2018 at the Graduation Square. The colorful ceremony was presided over by Ambassador (Dr.) Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education on behalf of the Chancellor, H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta.

1704 graduands were awarded with doctorates, degrees, diplomas and certificates in various fields; Doctorates 6, Masters 26, Bachelors 1314, Diplomas 302 and Certificates 56.

Faculty of Science had: 2 Doctorates, 6 Masters and 122 Bachelors.

Kibabii University led by DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. participate in the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018 at the Masinde Muliro showground in Kanduyi. The A.S.K Satellite show took place on 19^th September, 2018 – 22^nd September, 2018. At the event Faculty of Science showcasing suspended hives on posts that stand atleast 5ft high using strong wires. A way of utilizing small piece of land to improve livelihood of farmers through agri-business

Kibabii University led by DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. participate in the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018 at the Masinde Muliro showground in Kanduyi. The A.S.K Satellite show took place on 19^th September, 2018 – 22^nd September, 2018. At the event Faculty of Science showcasing silage and hay blocking as a new technology of improving livestock feeds. Ensiling of grocery waste as livestock feed and also replacing molasses with grocery waste as a sole source of sugar. Hay blocking technology is a way of compacting livestock feed in order to reduce storage space

Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation in Netherlands donates materials (papers, Compact disc, USB sticks, booklets and pens) to Kibabii University. The memory sticks were given to the best female and male students of Agriculture and the booklets and papers were handed over to the University Library. The materials will strengthen Kibabii University’s capacity on Agricultural training through increased access to up-to date information in agriculture. In-attendance were Prof. Odeo Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation), Dr. Kefa Osolo Nyende Chairman Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences and Mr. Joshua Ilavonga In-Charge Library.

The Faculty of science was honoured to have three of it’s members graduate with PHDs. In the most recent graduation Ceremonies,Dr.Kefa  Osolo Nyende and Dr.Jared Odhiambo Oloo qualified for the award of this prestigeous Degrees at Masinde Muliro University of Science  and technology while Dr.John Makokha Wanjala  was awarded at the University of Nairobi. Dr.Kefa Nyende is a lecturer and Chair, Department of Agriculture and Veterinery Sciences  while Dr.Jared Oloo  is Heads Department of Science,Technology and Engineering.Dr.John Wanjala doubles up as Lecturer and examination Officer.The Faculty wishes them well in their endeavours.

Fish harvesting being done at Kibabii University fish pond after fingerlings stocking that was done on 4^th May 2016, the University benefited from Bungoma County Government Fish Pond Liner Initiative Project

Kibabii University benefits from Bungoma County Government Fish Pond Liner Initiative Project. Project launched by VC, DVCs, Dean Faculty of Science Dr. Chikamai and Fisheries Officer (Kanduyi Sub-County) Mr. John Masambu

BSc. Agriculture extension and education students at Kakamega County Meteorological station on October 16, 2015. The students were trained on various aspects of Agro- Climatology.

Harvesting of red tomatoes in greenhouse empowerment project with agribusiness knowledge through greenhouse farming in Kibabii University Community.