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Background
The Faculty of Agriculture is the heir to Egerton College whose history dates back to 1939. However, the Faculty as it
is today, came into being in August 1986, when Egerton College was, by an Act of Parliament, elevated to the status of
University College, affiliated to the University of Nairobi for the purpose of awarding degrees. The Faculty of Agriculture
was challenged with the responsibility of launching three of the first five degree programmes, namely; Bachelor of Science
in Agricultural Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Animal Production, and Bachelor of Science in Horticulture.
Departments

• Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
• Animal Sciences
• Dairy and Food Science and Technology
• Crops Horticulture & Soil

The Faculty of Agriculture is headed by a Dean who is the administrative and academic head.  Assisting the Dean on the day-to-day administrative matters, are two Assistant Registrars.

Mission

Objectives

• Develop and disseminate scientific information through training, research and outreach.
• Offer holistic and quality education in agricultural and related sciences.
• Provide dynamic programmes that are responsive to our changing needs of society.
• Provide practical and competent graduates who can address and solve natural as well as regional challenges in agriculture and environmental sectors.
• Develop partnerships with farmers, private sector, national and international agricultural research institution in technology development and utilization for enhanced agricultural productivity and income.

Administrative Officers

Commitees

The Faculty of Agriculture has established the following committees:
1.    Curriculum and Examinations
2.    Research, Linkages and Outreach
3.    Finance, Dvelopment and Planning
4.    Staff Development, Training and Welfare
5.    Faculty Management
6.    Quality Assurance

Programmes

Academic Programmes:

a) Three-Year Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Animal Health
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Farm and Resource Management
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Animal Science and Technology

b) Four-Year Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree Programmes

• B.Sc. in Animal Science
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Dairy Technology & Management
• B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
• B.Sc. in Horticulture
• B.Sc. in Agriculture Economics
• B.Sc. of Agribusiness Management
• B.Sc. in Animal Health Management

c) Two-Year Master of Science (MSc.) Degree Programmes

• M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics
• M.Sc. in Animal Breeding And Genetics
• M.Sc. in Soil Science
• M.Sc. in Animal Production (with Breeding and Nutrition options)
• M.Sc. in Agronomy (with Protection, Breeding and Production Options)
• M.Sc. in Food Science
• M.Sc. in Horticulture (with Floriculture, Olericulture and Pomology options)
• M.sc In Livestock Production
• M.Sc in Plant Biotechnology
• M.Sc in Animal Nutrition
• M.Sc In Animal Physiology

d) Three Year Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes

• Ph.D. in Animal Science
• Ph.D. in Crop Science
• Ph.D in Food Science
• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
• Ph.D. in Horticulture
• Ph.D. In Agribusiness Management

• SSP are offered in all Departments of the Faculty.