The agricultural sector in Kenya has received a significant boost, following the official launch of a state-of-the-art Agricultural Education, Research, and Innovation Center at Pwani University in Kilifi County.
The facility, developed through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Pwani University, is expected to play a key role in advancing agricultural education, research, and innovation in the coastal region and across the country.
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, who presided over the launch alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, said the government is committed to empowering young people by expanding opportunities in critical sectors, including agriculture.
Equipped with modern laboratories, demonstration farms, and advanced ICT infrastructure, the center is designed to promote smart agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and hands-on training for students and farmers alike.
Ogamba lauded Pwani University’s leadership for their vision and effective use of resources in bringing the project to life. “Through such facilities, as you can see in the labs, we create better opportunities for all our students for training and research,” he said.
Youth who attended the launch welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that the center would offer practical solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural sector, including outdated farming methods and limited access to information.
The establishment of the Agricultural Education, Research, and Innovation Center is part of the government’s broader agenda to modernize agriculture, support youth in agribusiness and strengthen food systems for national development.
By Jackson Msanzu
