Welcome to the Directorate of Research and Extension. The Directorate is responsible for the administration and oversight of internally and externally funded projects. The Directorate provides relevant supportive services to researchers, students and staff who are running projects that are internally and externally funded. The Directorate also coordinates consultancy, extension and outreach activities to various communities within the country and beyond. Our commitment is delivery of the best services to researchers and other stakeholders.The Directorate of Research and Extension is headed by the Director, Research and Extension .
Egerton University’s research portfolio is a testament to our commitment to 'Transforming Lives through Quality Education.' Our projects span the entire agricultural value chain—from genomic research in climate-resilient crops to the implementation of sustainable dairy value chains. By integrating multidisciplinary teams and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, we turn complex challenges into scalable solutions. Currently, our researchers are leading over 40 active projects funded by global partners, focusing on food security, environmental conservation, and socio-economic policy innovation.
Egerton University serves as a critical node in the global network of academic publishing. Our peer-reviewed journals provide a high-impact platform for researchers, scientists, and policy experts to disseminate original findings that address the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.Egerton University journals are transitioning toward Open Access models to maximize the reach and impact of African-led research.
The Egerton University Biennial International Conference stands as one of Africa’s premier platforms for intellectual exchange and scientific dissemination. For over a decade, this flagship event has convened a global assembly of researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners to deliberate on the most pressing challenges facing the continent
Egerton University’s research agenda is supported by a robust and diverse portfolio of funding from national, regional, and international partners. We maintain a strategic balance between competitive grants, institutional research funds, and private-sector partnerships to ensure the sustainability of our high-impact projects
Our specialized Research Centres and Institutes serve as the heartbeat of Egerton’s innovation ecosystem, providing dedicated hubs for high-impact, cross-disciplinary inquiry. These centers—ranging from the Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development to our specialized biotechnology labs—act as conduits between academic research and real-world implementation. By concentrating expertise and advanced resources within these focused entities, we are able to tackle complex systemic challenges such as climate resilience, food value-chain optimization, and public health
