Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Kibabii University Faculty of Science

Dr. Kefa Osolo Nyende
Chairman, Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences

This department is guided by the ideology that all over the world, agriculture and veterinary services form the bedrock of food security and livelihoods. Our department therefore has set itself on a roadmap to grow into a world leading school of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. A five acre farm has been acquired in Sirisia to host practical demonstrations in crops, livestock and environmental conservation. Furthermore the department has set aside a student-managed crops demonstration unit at the main campus with two greenhouses and about two acre outdoor plots. This unit also produces high value crops for sale.

Three course programmes are hosted at the Department namely: BSc. Agriculture Economics and Resource management, BSc Agriculture and Biotechnology, BSc. Agriculture Education and Extension. Student enrolment for programmes in the Department stands at 2015 with 95 in second year and 120 in first year. The Department consists of six academic staff of whom one is a professor.

Objectives

This department will be guided by the following objectives:

To provide quality training in veterinary and agricultural science through excellent teaching and practical engagements
To engage in quality research programmes for knowledge and technology generation towards sustainable livelihoods and food security levels
To promote knowledge and technology through development of sustainable veterinary and agriculture technologies
To disseminate agricultural production and extension technologies to stakeholders in Kenya and beyond
To identify, attract and network with stakeholders in agriculture and veterinary service provision over emerging issues through timely outreach and linkage interventions
To distribute essential veterinary and agriculture technologies through academic forums, publicity and publications

Contacts

Department of Agriculture and veterinary Sciences
P.O. Box 1699—50200
BUNGOMA – KENYA
Location: Bungoma
Country: Kenya
Telephone Number: 0202028660/0708085934
Email :deptavs@kibu.ac.ke

Showcasing Suspended Hives at the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018

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

Showcasing Silage and Hay Blocking Technology at the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018

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 Donates Materials to Kibabii University

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.

Faculty of Science Staff Graduate with Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

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.