University Of Nairobi (uonbi) Faculty Of Agriculture
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BRIEF HISTORY OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
The Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Nairobi started in 1970/1971 with five departments namely agricultural economics, applied plant science, crop production, entomology and soil science. On its inception, 41 students joined the faculty to pursue B.Sc. Agriculture degree.The aim then was to train personnel who were broadly knowledgeable in most aspects of agricultural sciences namely soil, crop and animal production, crop protection, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, rural sociology and extension, range management and food science.In addition to these subjects, basic sciences such as physiology, biochemistry, mathematics, botany and zoology were taught. Farm practise was also a component of this programme.
More degree programes including; B.Sc. Food Science & Technology, B. Sc. Agricultural Engineering and B. Sc. Range Management were mounted. In the current decade, many others have been and continue to be developed in response to client needs.
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The programmes are housed in 5 departments; namely: The Plant Science & Crop Protection (PS&CP), Land Agricultural Resources Management & Agricultural technology (LARMAT), Food Science, Nutrition & Technology (FSNT), Agricultural Economics and Animal production (shared with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine). Currently most of the undergraduate and masters courses are offered through face to face mode, however, the faculty is uploading many to be offered through open distance and electronic learning and especially through through electronic learning platforms.
The wide spectrum confers a tremendous faculty/departmental competitive advantage toward teaching and learning, scholarly information generation through research and sharing through scientific information management and exchange besdes innovation devevelopment.
The main employer for these graduates has been the public sector specifically the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Cooperative Development. A few graduates have been employed by government Parastatal boards and financial institutions such as Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), National Bank of Kenya, Kenya Commercial Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. A small proportion of these graduates is employed in the private sector such as the agro-chemical companies, feed and food processing companies, agricultural farm/estates, agricultural commodity institutes (Tea and Coffee Research Foundations).
LIST OF DEANS
- Prof. T.R. Odhiambo. 1970-1971
renowned African Scientist of the last century
- Prof. R.B Contant 1971-1972
retired at ISNAR
- Prof. R.S. Musangi 1972-197
former VC Egerton University
served on many international agricultural science boards
- Prof. C.N. Karue 1976-1980
ICRAF
- Prof. D.N. Ngugi 1980-1984
- Prof S.O. Keya 1984-1988
Former VC Moi University
- Prof. D.N. Mukunya 1988-1993
Former principal C.A.V.S.
- Prof. Kimani Waithaka 1993-1997
- Prof. J.K. Imungi 1998-2003
- Prof. A.W. Mwang’ombe 2003-2005
Presently Principal at CAVS
- Prof. J.K. Nderitu 2006-2010
DVC Research Mount Kenya University
- Prof. S.I. Shibairo 2011- 2013
- Prof. N.R. Kinuthia Present
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME MILESTONES/ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
- 1969. The BSc. Agriculture curriculum developed
- 1970 completion of construction of faculty of agriculture building
- 1970/71. The first batch of students were admitted to pursue BSc. Agriculture
- In response to the need for slightly more specialized graduates in various disciplines of agriculture, the BS.c Agriculture curriculum was revised in the mid 1970’s. This resulted in various degree programmes in the Faculty of Agriculture namely; BSc. Food Science and Technology, BSc. Forestry, BSc. Range Management in addition to BSc. Agriculture. Later BSc. Agricultural Engineering was introduced.
- Majority of the current MSc. Programmes were initiated between 1974 and 1978 to meet the demand for highly trained specialists to serve in various sectors of agriculture. For instance MSc. Plant Pathology was demand-driven, where the Ministry of Agriculture required plant pathologists to serve in various research institutes. The MSc. Applied Human Nutrition and Range Management were initiated as regional programmes to train personnel from sub-Saharan countries and have played this role effectively. The other MSc. Programmes in earlier times trained personnel from both Kenya and Eastern and Central Africa.
- 1980. Completion of construction of LARMAT and Library
- 2009. First programe offered in ODeL, MSc. Crop Protection, rolleld out 2009. Completion of 8-4-4 building
- August 2012 launch of Faculty of Agriculture Alummni Chapter of the University of Nairobi
Vision
To be a leading and vibrant centre of excellence in sustainable agriculture, food, nutrition and environmental sciences and stewardship.
Mission
To maintain a leadership role in the pursuit of knowledge through relevant and quality research, teaching, training for sustainable development, consultancy and outreach and to contribute to increased human resources, agricultural productivity, agri-business development, poverty reduction, and food security using environmentally sustainable technologies.
Core Values
The Faculty of Agriculture operates within certain treasured beliefs, which have contributed to its success. The Faculty endeavours to:
- Uphold the virtues of integrity, honesty, meritocracy and fair play in all activities
- Carry out duties with commitment, dedication and professionalism
- Create and maintain a sense of belonging and collective responsibility
- Build teamwork and strong partnerships with all stakeholders
- Promote evidence-based policy processes in food and nutrition, agriculture and environment
- Foster a strong and committed sense of social responsibility and citizenship
- Embrace innovativeness, independence of mind and pro-activeness
- Develop morally and ethically upright professionals
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