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WMI Masters class conducted Experiential Training Field Class (SLUSE) from 17th to 28th March, 2025 in Kibugu Location, Embu county. The community feedback meeting was held on 27th March 2025 at Kibugu Catholic Church. Present were Faculty of science and technology, Dean Leonida Kerubo and DVC AF&P Prof Jonah Kindiki, Chuka University. The field program involved WMI and Chuka University masters students. A total of 20 students participated.

Ongoing WMI Master class Experiential Training Field Class (SLUSE) 17th to 28th March  2025 in Kibugu Location,  Embu county.

Planting trees is not just about environmental restoration, but also about fostering a sense of hope and peace within communities. The action emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental action and social well-being. Trees growing provides seeds of a better future, where communities are resilient, environments are healthy, and peace and hope prevail.

Are you looking to enhance your understanding of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental auditing (EA)? The Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) at the University of Nairobi (UoN) June 2025 INTAKE is now ON for these short courses.

This practical program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct effective EIAs and EAs, ensuring responsible environmental practices within their organizations.

Why Apply?

Our little action does matter in creating a positive, “my little thing is planting trees” Noble Prof. Laureate Wangari Maathai. As we celebrate Wangari Maathai –Africa Environment day, it is important to pose and think what is your little action today 3rd of March 2025. Caring for the environment is important, planting a tree or a shrub, watering one, weeding one, pruning, cleaning could be that action that make a difference in your local area. Our little action cumulatively will make a big difference regionally and globally. We do not

Date: April 14th - 26th, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Virtual 

Course Content

• Bee farming basics and management
• Bee ecology, behavior and apiary management
• Harvesting; honey, propolis, beeswax, royal jelly and bee venom
• Processing and value addition
• Business and marketing skills
• Application of modern technologies

Target Groups

Course Duration: Feb 10 - 15, 2025
Mode of delivery: Face to face
Cost per participant: Kshs. 50,000
Application fee: Kshs. 1,500 (non-refundable)
Application deadline: 31st January, 2025

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of at least a first degree from a recognized University

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Click here to access application form

The Wyss Academy for Nature Hub East Africa, is strengthening its research arm in Nanyuki, Kenya, and seeks to appoint one Post-doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in exploring the impact of global warming on the regional climate, water resources, biodiversity and human livelihoods within the Ewaso Ng’iro basin, and countrywide. Specifically the PDRA will explicitly engage with the advisors on the Wildlife Corridors and Migratory Routes Initiative, which is one of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Flagship Projects for the Environment.