Soil Science has long been related to the body of knowledge of the soil environment, which includes its formation and the dynamic processes associated with it, and its application to agronomic practices and environmental conservation. Soil processes are integral in forming and regulating the natural environment, dictating how land is developed, thus influencing the distribution of people world wide and governing where plants grow
Horticulture is a fast-growing and major subsector of the agricultural industry in Kenya. Its contribution towards both small-scale and large-scale farm incomes, employment, foreign exchange earnings and food production security cannot be overemphasized. However, the full potential of horticulture in is yet to be realized, hence the need for a highly qualified workforce to drive the industry. The major goal of the Bachelor of Science in horticulture is to prepare the graduates to meet challenges faced by the horticultural industry in realizing its full potential.
In Egerton University we professionally mentor you to be a good steward of the environment and manager of renewable and non-renewable natural resources for the advancement of humanity.The university academia within the FERD Division has mandates in the following areas:
Dear Faculty Members, Students, and Esteemed Members of the Public,I extend my warmest greeting to each of you. It fills me with great pride in welcoming you to our esteemed institution, the Faculty of Engineering at Egerton University, a cornerstone of academic excellence and innovation in engineering education.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS) is headed by a Dean who is the administrative and academic head of the faculty. The current Dean for the Faculty of Arts and Social Science is Dr. Augustus S. Muluvi.
He holds a PhD in Economics specializing in Trade and Development Economics and a Master’s degree in Economics both from Dar es Salaam University and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology) from Egerton University.
