Egerton University is proud to announce its prominent role in the official opening of the 2^nd  RUFORUM Triennial Conference, which began today, 12^th  August 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia.

Led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage, Egerton University joins a network of 170 universities from 40 African countries in this significant event organized by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM).

On the second day of the 2^nd Triennial RUFORUM Conference, discussions centred on the urgent need for African universities to align their efforts toward work readiness and transformative education. The panel on "Work Readiness: Transformative Efforts by African Universities" was opened by Egerton University Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage, who delivered a speech on behalf of Kenya’s Principal Secretary at the State Department for Higher Education and Research Dr Beatrice Inyangala.

During the 2^nd Triennial RUFORUM Conference, the Academic Registrars Dialogue on Transformative Education emerged as a pivotal event, with Egerton University’s Academic Affairs Registrar, Prof. Mwanarusi Saidi, leading a compelling discussion on breaking barriers in higher education. Prof. Saidi shared the experiences of Egerton University in overcoming challenges faced by African higher education institutions, such as inadequate financial support, maintaining quality amidst rapid expansion, and misalignment between academic programs and market demands.

Prof. Nancy Mungai, the acting Director of Research and Extension and TAGDev Coordinator, took part in a panel discussion focused on training the next generation of engaged, productive young Africans on the second day of the 2nd RUFORUM Triennial Conference.

By Kurian Musa

Prof. Antony Egeru, a leading scholar from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM),