About CoELIB
CoELIB Centre builds on existing knowledge and capacity to foster innovation and business-oriented actions.
We recognize that a collection of individuals, assets and other resources do not yet constitute a potent organization that can make an impact on livelihoods. Therefore, we harness capabilities into a sustainable organizational form that can contribute to the well-being of people for inclusive socio-economic development.![]() Launched2016 | ![]() StartupsOver 50 | ![]() EntrepreneursOver 3500 |
![]() FarmersOver 2500 | ![]() Agriculture Sector70% | ![]() StudentsOver 5000 |
OUR PILLARS
Incubation, Business and Market Development
The cluster of products and services provided within the incubation, business and market development theme target students, innovative entrepreneurs and community members and provide support for the establishment of new business, growing existing businesses, taking products to market and linking entrepreneurs with opportunities.
Information, Technical Assistance and Consulting
CoELIB develops information resources and offers technical assistance and consulting in the key domains of innovative technology, business and market development.
Research, Development and Commercialisation
CoELIB has expanded the production of knowledge relevant to the growth and productivity of business ventures. CoELIB contributes to the application of knowledge derived from research to address the most pressing problems in society.
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African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet)...
02 January 2022African Animal Breeding Network was established in 2020 to focus on the application of tools, technologies and innovations to drive animal breeding...

CoELIB to host Students from the University of...
02 January 2022CoELIB, Egerton University will host ten students from the University of Juba, South Sudan on an internship programme. The 6-weeks internship...

Connecting Youth Through Social and Economic...
02 January 2022Egerton University in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU), United States International University-Africa (USIU), National Cooperative...

Jobs Open to the Youth (JOY) Project: Boosting...
02 January 2022On 14th-15th September 2021 , the Jobs Open to the Youth (JOY) Project was launched at CoLEIB Centre attracting over 200 participants both...

Blended Learning and Industry Linkages as Vital...
02 January 2022On 20th August 2021, CoELIB Centre – Egerton University was privileged to host adelegation of faculty, consultants, and students of academic and...

CoELIB Centre Welcomes Visitors from NEPAD,...
02 January 2022On August 11th of 2021. CoELIB Centre welcomed a delegation of staff and faculty from NEPAD , SIFA , and the Kisii National Polytechnic. This is a...

Improving Client and Staff Satisfaction in...
02 January 2022As we work to improve client satisfaction at CoELIB Centre, we create a client-centric communication experience. As a centre whose success is...

Advancing towards Centre Sustainability through...
02 January 2022The apparel industry provides an opportunity for CoELIB Centre to expand its reach and impact as it works towards the sustainable gains of its...

Bridging the Gap in Dissemination of Information...
02 January 2022“Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are already bringing new vibrancy and potential to agricultural practices around the world. Young...

CoELIB Media: Connecting us with our Authenticity
02 January 2022Egerton University marked her 43rd graduation ceremony on Friday, 28th 2021 with 2,041 graduates receiving 67 Diploma awards , 1,868 Bachelor’s...

Incubating Success Through Mindset Development
02 January 2022Business incubation programmes have been around for more than 50 years. Through the programmes, emerging entrepreneurs have gained access to the...

Building the Capacity across Livestock Value...
02 January 2022The world recently marked the WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY on 7th June. The event aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and...

Capacity is Key to the Success of The African...
02 January 2022The Launch of the African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) on 1st June 2021 attracted the participation of more than 150 stakeholders and animal...

A Short-term or A long-term Oestrous...
02 January 2022The traditional long-term progestagen based oestrous synchronisation protocols normally range from 10-19 days. The long-term protocol, however, has...

Toggenburg and Saanen Bucks are Comparable in...
02 January 2022Tropical goat breeds are well adapted to their native environment in terms of traits such as disease resistance, heat resistance, and ability to...

Adoption of Artificial Insemination and Genomics...
02 January 2022Food security is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. This insecurity is attributed to low agricultural productivity, high population growth...

Transforming the African livestock development...
02 January 2022The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) is a new consortium between CoELIB and its partners established to support the genetic improvement of...

The Launch of The African Animal Breeding...
02 January 2022Livestock development in Africa remains a key driver of socio-economic transformation and resilience in farming communities for Africa. This...

Improving Food Security in South Sudan through...
02 January 2022Between MONDAY, 3rd and 11th May 2021, CoELIB Centre hosted a delegation of academics from the University of Juba, Nuffic, and MDF Training and...

Nurturing Talent at the Source
02 January 2022week audition process for presenters at CoELIB Centre ended at a high note with the selection of a strong thirteen (13) exceptional TV presenters...

CoELIB Centre exemplified as a creator of...
02 January 2022“The Centre of Excellence for Livestock Innovation and Business (CoELIB) might be the answer to Egerton University’s debt problems,” reads an...

The 'Daughter of Shompole' short film by Coelib...
02 January 2022The film produced by Prof. Alexander K. Kahi takes us through the lives of three young girls who risked their lives fleeing the knife. The girls’...

CoELIB Centre and MDF Training and Consultancy...
02 January 2022CoELIB Centre continues to build on existing capacity and training in Africa through its latest partnership venture with MDF Training and...

CoELIB Media Imprints Its Presence in The Online...
02 January 2022CoELIB Media continues to imprint its presence in the online and virtual live-streaming landscapes by offering exemplary virtual online videography...

CoELIB Media setting the Standard
02 January 2022Being the first graduation of its kind among public universities in Kenya and the very first for Egerton University, CoELIB Media is proud of having...

Rural Youth Agribusiness Development Through...
02 January 2022CoELIB-Egerton University and Demand Link Business Solutions have been mentoring the 163 youth group beneficiaries of the Vijabiz project. Many...

CoELIB Centre Bridging Careers
02 January 2022Despite the ongoing pandemic, we are supporting talented individuals in the growth of their expertise. At CoELIB Centre, we provide students and...

CoELIB Centre Innovations Transforming Lives!
02 January 2022At CoELIB Centre, we build on existing knowledge and capacity to foster innovation and business-oriented actions. We assist individuals, assets and...

CoELIB Centre on the Move!
02 January 2022Following the events surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the education sector has been hard-pressed to rethink content delivery to students. The...

CoELIB Centre in support of online Master and...
02 January 2022CoELIB Centre in support of online Master and PhD defenses for both local and international students from Egerton University. The defense took place...

Nakuru Entrepreneurs Enablers Webinar
02 January 2022As businesses struggle to survive through the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, CoELIB centre in collaboration with Nakuru Business...

CoELIB developes E-School
02 January 2022The technical team behind the development of the CoELIB e-learning platform during an online meeting held on Friday, May 15th, 2020. Following...

Egerton University conducts its first online...
02 January 2022On 12th June 2020, Mr. Sagwa Caleb, an MSc student of Animal Breeding & Genomics - Faculty of Agriculture (FOA) was the first to defend his thesis...

CoELIB hosted visitors from far and wide
02 January 2022CoELIB Centre at Egerton University hosted visitors from Pwani University in Kenya, Kenya School of Agriculture and Hawasa University from Ethiopia...

Egerton University Vice Chancellor Acknowledges...
02 January 2022In an event attended by different stakeholders launching the 6th Edition Egerton University Cross Country, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Rose Mwonya...