JKUAT Named Africa’s Regional Hub for Food Value Chain Research in Landmark Japan Partnership

The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has been appointed as Africa’s regional research hub for food value chains under the newly launched Africa–Japan Initiative for Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership (AJ-INSPIRE). The designation positions JKUAT at the forefront of cutting-edge research aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across the continent. The announcement was made on October 29, 2025, by Dr Okano Takasei, Senior Advisor at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), during ...