On behalf of the Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department, I extend a special welcome to our students. You have chosen a field of study that is at the very heart of human survival and planetary health. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time: ensuring food security for a growing population and stewarding our natural resources sustainably. Here, you will learn to blend time-honored agricultural practices with cutting-edge technology, from climate-smart farming and precision agriculture to water conservation and environmental management.
Our department is committed to a hands-on, “learning by doing” approach. You will have the unique opportunity to work directly with the land in our demonstration farm, conduct soil and water analysis in our labs, and engage in community outreach projects that make a tangible difference. We are not just training you for a job; we are preparing you to be innovators, entrepreneurs, and guardians of our environment. Welcome to a journey where you will learn to feed the nation and protect our planet.
| Course | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in General Agriculture | KCSE D or Equivalent | 2 years | KNEC |
| Horticulture Production Level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & Above | 1 Year | CDACC |
| Horticulture Production Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC |
| Agriculture Extension Level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & Above | 1 Year | CDACC |
| Agriculture Extension Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC |
| Agriculture Extension Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- & Above | 3 Years | CDACC |
| Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC |
