Latest News & Announcements

On May 9, 2025, students pursuing a BSc in Agriculture ( Animal Major) Year 4 had the opportunity to visit a feed manufacturing company specializing in animal feeds. This experience served as an extension of their coursework on ration formulation, allowing them to engage with real-world applications. During the visit, they gained valuable insights into the process of producing various types of animal feed.

On April 25, 2025, the dedicated staff of our department participated in a tree planting exercise at University of Nairobi Vet Farm, Kanyariri. This initiative was part of our commitment to environmental conservation and creating a greener, healthier future. By planting trees, we are helping to restore natural habitats, combat climate change, and enhance the beauty of our surroundings.

Together, we’re making a lasting impact—one tree at a time.

Technologists Benjamin Kyalo, Purity Gakii, and Pauline Makenzi from the department got hands-on training on the use of Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) at the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, 

on 6th March 2025, The Kenya School of TVET visited the department for some hands-on sessions on animal feed, poultry, and rabbitry. 

On 14th March 2025, Fr Makewa Secondary School visited the department for a hands-on session focused on Animal Feeds, Poultry Management, and Rabbit Keeping.

The Form Four class of Pangani Girls recently visited our department for practical learning on animal feeds, poultry keeping, and rabbitry. 

The Department of Animal Production has Broilers for sale starting Monday 2nd March, 2025.

Price at Kshs. 250 per Kg Live Weight.

Please arrange to buy some from the poultry unit and carry your packaging material. 

PAY THROUGH MPESA TILL NO. 806517

Kindly Contact 0720 728 610 - Mercy Njiiri for more information. 

The Department of Animal Production has some improved indigenous chicks of different ages for sale. 

2 weeks old @ 150/-

3 weeks old @ 200/-

4 weeks old @ 250/-

Please arrange to buy some from the Department, Poultry Unit at Upper Kabete Campus.

Kindly come with your carrier. 

Contact person:-Mercy 0720 728 610

There will be an MSc Proposal presentation tomorrow Wed 19t June 2024 from 10:30 Am- 12:30 Pm online at the link address: meet.google.com/xuz-uhof-weq

The presenter will be: Chesang Sumukwo in (PhD in Animal Genetics & Breeding)

Master in Animal Nutrition Students 2024/2025 Class with their Lecturers after the end of Semester Exam.