The team led by Prof. Paul Mativenga was in Nairobi at the invitation of Prof. Thomas Ochuku Mbuya, Director of research and Enterprise to discuss collaborative research and development project opportunities in the areas of inclusive clean energy access, sustainable manufacturing and circular economy. Opportunities for PhD scholarships and student mobility were also discussed.

The outcome of the visit include the following:

The University of Nairobi’s Director for Research and Enterprise, Professor Thomas Ochuku, has challenged the academic community to align education curricular to cover the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector.  Speaking when he presided over the official launch of the AgriOPEN project on Monday 26 January 2026 at the University of Nairobi Towers, Prof. Ochuku hailed the project for the emphasis on sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, which he termed as  critical issues for Kenya’s agricultural economy.