Egerton University has participated in career fairs organized for universities, technical and vocational education and training (TVETs) institutions in ramped up efforts to recruit students. The latest one that the University participated in was the 6^th Annual Universities, Polytechnics, Institutes and Colleges Admission Day on 27 May 2022. The event was organized by the Suba Education Resource Centre at Magunga Primary School in Homa Bay County.

Scholarship and loan application is now open for first-time undergraduates and TVET students. Apply on www.hef.co.ke.

Egerton University is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Second Triennial Conference scheduled for Windhoek, Namibia, from August 12^th to 16^th, 2024. The conference, themed "Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action", will be a pivotal moment for the continent's agricultural sector.

A highlight of the conference will be the launch of TAGDev 2.0, a program designed to strengthen universities and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in driving an inclusive, equitable, and climate-resilient transformation of Africa's agriculture and agrifood systems.

TAGDev 2.0 focuses on experiential learning, skilling, and empowering young people to become leaders in African agriculture. As a leading institution in agricultural education, Egerton University is committed to contributing its expertise and resources to the success of this program.

The opening ceremony of the RUFORUM Conference will officially launch TAGDev 2.0, bringing together over 1000 delegates, including policymakers, academics, researchers, young entrepreneurs, and farmers. Egerton University will actively participate in the conference, showcasing its contributions to agricultural innovation and education while fostering collaborations and partnerships to advance Africa's agricultural development.

Egerton University will also be showcasing its achievements in research and innovation through various exhibitions and presentations. The University’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing African agriculture through education, research, and community engagement will be highlighted during the conference.

Agnes Mwangi