Professor of Horticulture at University of Nairobi; #Postharvest, Food Loss & Waste Reduction Researcher/Consultant/Trainer/Champion, SDG 12.3. A Child of God
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Apply now for the Early Career Researchers Fellowship arua.org/early-career-resear… Hosted by the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) @ARUA_News in partnership with the Europe-Africa Clusters of Research Excellence with funding from @MastercardFdn and @CarnegieCorp
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CAN AFRICA MAKE ITS OWN MEDICINES? 🧬
Prof. Leon Mutesa answers that question this Friday at the 4th #ARUA Annual Distinguished Public Lecture.
Using Rwanda as a case study, he'll cover vaccine manufacturing, regulation and skills.
📅 Fri, 16 October 2026
⏰ 14:00 EAT | 11:00 GMT
📍 UR Nyarugenge & online
Register 👇
bit.ly/4xSYKCN
#UniversityOfRwanda #AfricaHealth
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Join the 4th ARUA Distinguished Public Lecture with Prof. Leon Mutesa @Uni_Rwanda
🗓 16 Oct | 14:00 EAT | Hybrid
🎟 Register: bit.ly/4xSYKCN
#HealthSecurity #MadeInAfrica #BioManufacturing #ARUA
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Issue 2 of ARUA Quarterly Newsletter (Q2 2026) is out, showcasing collaborative research, capacity strengthening & work of the Centre of Excellence in Urbanisation & Habitable Cities.
More: arua.org/arua-quarterly-news…
#HigherEducation #Urbanisation #CentresOfExcellence
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ARUA joined university leaders, policymakers, higher education networks, development partners at IMPACT HE Leadership & Stakeholder Forum in Nairobi, Kenya (6–7 May 2026) to discuss cooperation, equitable partnerships, research leadership
bit.ly/4uKfrhI
#HigherEducation
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African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-career Research Fellowships 2026 (With up to $2,000 in stipends)
Category: PhD , Fellowship
Application Link: scholarshipbob.com/scholarsh…
Deadline: January 22, 2026
#scholarshipbob #scholarshipopportunity #PhD #Fellowship
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The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) has officially launched applications for its prestigious Early-Career Research Fellowships 2026, marking a significant investment in nurturing Africa’s emerging academic talent.
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🌍 ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowship 6-month funded fellowship at ARUA Centres of Excellence & Africa–Europe CoREs. 🗓 Deadline: 22 Jan 2026 (Option 1) 🔗 wp.me/p23f03-ihu#ARUA #ResearchFellowship #EarlyCareerResearchers #FundedOpportunity #AfricaEurope
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We all have a role to play in reducing food loss and waste. What are you doing to reduce your
FLW footprint?
Stopping Food Waste and Loss starts with you and me
@Jooustonline
@WorldResources
@FOLUCoalition @KisumuCountyKE @uonbi
@wisehubfndn @foodbankingke @abuko @aphrc @Zero_Hunger_Ke
The #Horticulture sector in Kenya, Africa and beyond has lost one of the very best. Your legacy will live on in those hands that were privileged to be mentored by you. Till me meet again, rest in eternal peace my friend, mentor and greatest cheerleader #gooseberry #guava champion
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Join us at UoN main campus for this year's annual University of Nairobi Research & Innovation Week. More information available at :researchweek.uonbi.ac.ke/ Dates:21st October to 24 October 2025 #UoNResearchWeek #WeAReUoN
#research & #innovation
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It's D-DAY Prof. @AttiyaWaris delivers @uonbi 's 52nd Inaugural Lecture in just HOURS! "Navigating the Nexus" - where law meets humanity
11am | Taifa Hall + Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… @UoNDVCRIE @vcuonbi @UN_SPExperts @UoNDvcaa #DiscourseUoN
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The University of Nairobi is delighted to announce the 52nd Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Attiya Waris on' Navigating the Nexus: Exploring a multifaceted Discourse on International and Domestic Economic Justice by Humanising Fiscal Law and Justice'
📷 Friday, May 30, 2025
📷 11:00 am
📷 Taifa Hall
Virtual : us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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The University of Nairobi Professors’ Association (UoNPA) paid me a courtesy call for a constructive discussion on university governance. I appreciated the intellectual rigour and insights that will inform ongoing efforts in policy and institutional strengthening. I assured them of the government's commitment towards streamlining matters University of Nairobi.
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The University of Nairobi's Academic Programmes are domiciled within the University's 10 Faculties . You can apply for the programme of your choice from our online application portal accessible through this link- application.uonbi.ac.ke/
Most of you are asking whether you qualify to study the programme of your choice. Here is a link to our Updated booklet that has this information
uonbi.ac.ke/node/4801
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"It is shameful and worrying that multitudes of people do not have access to adequate food or the means to provide it for themselves, while food is thrown away in the garbage or spoiled due to the absence of resources to purchase it” Pope Francis. RIP Pope Francis #Foodwaste
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Innovators like University of Nairobi’s Prof. Jane Ambuko–Lukhachi step into the spotlight, championing low-cost solutions to bridge the cold storage gap for smallholder farmers. For full coverage, grab your free copy here panagrimedia.com/20th-editio…
Kantaria Agric. Technology & Innovation Center (KATIC) @ Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi @uonbi - an industry-academia partnership led by @ElgonKenyaLtd @bimalkantaria.This week we hosted @charlruto & her team @smachs_org
Happening @Norfolk Hotel - launch of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report 2024. The data paints a grim picture with the global score at 18.3 (moderate). Kenya’s score is 25 (serious), placing it at position 100 out of 127! We can do better @kilimoKE @kalromkulima @FAOKenya @uonbi
Kenya’s apparent economic development is not translating into poverty reduction. Realization of set targets to end poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2) and related SDGs will remain elusive unless we take decisive actions @Concern @WHH_Kenya @Welthungerhilfe
