The Department of Animal Sciences is a premier center of excellence dedicated to advancing livestock production, food security, and sustainable agricultural practices. Recognizing the critical role of livestock in the global economy, the department provides world-class training, cutting-edge research, and community outreach in animal nutrition, breeding, genetics, and dairy sciences.
The Department of Dairy and Food Science and Technology at Egerton University is one of the four departments in the Faculty of Agriculture. We train both graduate and undergraduate students in the fields of Dairy Technology and Food Science. The department offers three undergraduate programs and two postgraduate programs. The multidisciplinary nature of the programs offered in the department, as well as the hands-on experience gained in practical sessions in the pilot plants (Dairy and Food) and industrial attachment, allows graduates to pursue a wide range of careers in food and food-related industries based on individual interest.
The mandate of the department is to offer client- driven, competitive and quality academic programmes tailored to ensure food security in Kenya and Worldwide. Our students are well-trained and equipped to contribute meaningfully to national development. Academic staff in the department are well qualified, with 100% holding a doctoral degree.
As an academic department, education and training is our core mandate, a task we execute diligently, delivered through a Student-Centric approach. Our commitment to providing a holistic and enriching educational experience for our learners is unwavering. Through a dynamic range of well-structured academic programmes and a responsive support system, we nurture well-rounded individuals who are not only proficient in their field of study but also equipped with the skills and mindset needed to address the complexities of Kenya’s and regional agricultural landscape.