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The seventh day of the training featured a hands-on learning experience with a field visit to Kibari Bee and Aqua Farm. Participants explored the integrated farming systems where both beekeeping and aquaculture thrive side by side. At the farm, trainees were taken through the…

Day four of the training shifted focus from theory to high-impact field application, equipping participants with the tools to improve reproductive success rates in livestock. The morning session offered in-depth insights on heat detection, recognizing estrus signs, and applying…

On the 12th day, participants of the 2nd Summer School on Nuclear-Based Assisted Reproductive Technologies successfully completed their intensive two-week training. The program concluded with a formal closing ceremony during which trainees were awarded certificates in recognition…

On Day 11 of the 2nd Summer School on Nuclear-Based Assisted Reproductive Technologies, participants engaged in an in-depth session on recent developments in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), encompassing cryopreservation, gene editing, cloning, and automation in embryo…

On Day Ten of the 2nd Summer School on Nuclear-Based Assisted Reproductive Technologies, participants engaged in hands-on practical training in Multi-Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET). The technical sessions, conducted at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization…

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On Day Nine of the training, participants of the 2nd Summer School on Nuclear-Assisted Livestock attended a specialized field trip to the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) in Lower Kabete. During the visit, they received practical demonstrations on bull semen…

Yesterday, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Mutembei, participated in the opening of the Regional Meeting of Senior Managers on the Action Plan for Sustainable Livestock Breeding in Africa, held at Safari Park Hotel. The meeting convened senior officials from 15 African…

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Day eight featured a specialized field trip to the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) in Kirinyaga County, offering hands-on exposure to goat artificial insemination (AI) technologies. Participants explored every stage of the AI process, including semen collection,…

Day 6 came to a vibrant close with a lively Cultural Night that brought together participants from diverse backgrounds in a celebration of identity, heritage, and unity. The evening offered a rich tapestry of cultures, expressed through traditional attire, music, dance, and…

Day 6 kicked off with a tour to Meru National Park. #knowledgeiswealth #chukauniversity chuka.ac.ke

Day 5 transitioned into the vital role of genetics in advancing reproductive performance and livestock productivity. The morning session introduced participants to key genetic principles, including trait heritability and the use of genetic evaluations to inform breeding…

Chuka University statisticians were among top researchers from sub-Saharan Africa who took part in a high-level regional workshop on survival analysis and machine learning in health research. Hosted at Moi University’s School of Medicine in Eldoret from July 14 to 17, 2025, the…

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Chuka University is advancing sustainable energy innovation through global collaboration. Prof. Paul Kamweru, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, recently completed a three-week training in Germany on Green Hydrogen and the Power-to-X value chain, organized by GIZ and…

Day 3: Advancing Reproductive Frontiers The Morning session covered applied reproductive physiology, focusing on the reproductive cycle, Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) intervention points, and hormonal support. Followed by a session on ovarian follicular dynamics and…

The afternoon session began with a practical exercise at the Animal Science Feed Analysis Laboratory, where participants undertook a proximate analysis of animal feed. This hands-on training introduced them to the essential components of feed evaluation, moisture content, crude…

Day 2 of the Second Summer School on Nuclear-Based Livestock Technologies at Chuka University began with an engaging plenary session where participants from 22 African countries revisited livestock production challenges identified during their Day 1 breakouts. The discussions…

The spirit of innovation is alive at Chuka University as the second Summer School on Nuclear-Based Livestock Technologies officially kicked off today, July 14 2025. The training drawing participants from 22 African countries. Designed as a regional platform for knowledge…