PhD Agronomy PhD/DPhil

Productivity in agricultural sector is rapidly changing with emerging use of innovative technologies. This shift necessitates the education and development of specialists ready to transform agricultural practices using techniques that are more efficient, productive, and profitable and to provide quality food for the world‘s growing population. The programme will play a key role in increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. The program presents an integrated view of the subject, which emphasizes on scientific principles and techniques, and in addition, includes an overview of agricultural biometrics. The graduate will get the opportunity to broaden their scientific knowledge in crop management and will promote professional development in Agriculture by providing the student with well-founded knowledge and hands-on practical skills.
Agriculture contributes significantly in economic growth and it engages over 70% of Kenya‘s population. However, food security is still an issue with frequent importation of basic food requirements. Harnessing agriculture requires the access to practical innovations that can address the economic utilization of natural resources for agricultural productivity. PhD in Agronomy is designed to produce graduates with understanding and innovations in crop management for adequate production.