Egerton University played host to a delegation from Seychelles led by the Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert, on February 27, 2024. The visit aimed at exploring avenues of partnership between the two entities. 

SPEECH BY THE VICE CHANCELLOR PROF. ISAAC O. KIBWAGE DURING THE HANDING OVER OF REHABILITATED SITES ALONG THE NJORO RIVER, PART OF MAU FOREST ECOSYSTEM VENUE: ENTIYIANI, NAROK NORTH DATE: FRIDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY 2024

SPEECH BY THE VICE CHANCELLOR PROF. ISAAC O. KIBWAGE DURING THE HANDING OVER OF REHABILITATED SITES ALONG THE NJORO RIVER, PART OF MAU FOREST ECOSYSTEM VENUE: ENTIYIANI, NAROK NORTH DATE: FRIDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY 2024

 Esteemed delegates, distinguished guests, faculty members, and students,

It is with profound gratitude and honour that I stand before you today as the Chief Guest for the 15^th Biennial International Conference, hosted by Egerton University. I extend my sincere appreciation to Egerton University for graciously extending this invitation and for its unwavering commitment to fostering intellectual exchange and academic collaboration.

 Esteemed delegates, distinguished guests, faculty members, and students,

It is with profound gratitude and honour that I stand before you today as the Chief Guest for the 15^th Biennial International Conference, hosted by Egerton University. I extend my sincere appreciation to Egerton University for graciously extending this invitation and for its unwavering commitment to fostering intellectual exchange and academic collaboration.

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you all to this breakfast meeting on policy dialogue in agriculture as an enabler for youth employment and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome you to this important policy dialogue focused on agriculture as a catalyst for youth employment and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you all to this breakfast meeting on policy dialogue in agriculture as an enabler for youth employment and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• Sara Mbago-Bhunu, Director of East and Southern Africa Division, IFAD
• Hongyong Mei, Deputy Representative, Counsellor, Permanent Representation of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome

It is 12.30 pm. The Bowie University President arrives at Egerton University. In the serene corridors of Egerton University, a palpable buzz filled the air as Bowie University President walked into the Vice Chancellors Chambers to explore new avenues of collaboration.

At the 2nd RUFORUM Triennial Conference, Egerton University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Kibwage, joined Gulu University's Prof. George Openjuru in a panel discussion reflecting on the impact of TAGDev 1.0. Prof. Kibwage emphasized the transformational changes brought by the program at Egerton University, highlighting how agriculture, often associated with poverty, has been repositioned as a lucrative field for young people.

A jubilant atmosphere filled Egerton University as Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage proudly received the trophy from the triumphant team of law students who won the inaugural East African Moot Court Competition in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Kibwage, has made several appointments across various faculties and departments at the University, aimed at strengthening leadership and ensuring continuity in academic and administrative functions.

Distinguished Guests,

 I welcome you to this conference hosted by Egerton University’s Tegemeo Institute in partnership with Michigan State University and Purdue University.