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CoELIB to host Students from the University of Juba, South Sudan on a 6-week Internship Programme

CoELIB, Egerton University will host ten students from the University of Juba, South Sudan on an internship programme. The 6-weeks internship programme will run from 3rd October to 12th November 2021 and will support students to develop solutions for food security challenges in South Sudan. This is the first international internship program of its kind to be held at Egerton University.

Connecting Youth Through Social and Economic Opportunities

Despite billions in resources invested in Kenyan youth empowerment initiatives, youth still face significant rates of unemployment, limited social and economic opportunities, and major challenges surrounding their livelihoods and well-being. This is due to micro and macro-level challenges that render youth empowerment initiatives ineffective.

Jobs Open to the Youth (JOY) Project: Boosting rural youth empowerment and decent employment opportunities in Kenya and Cameroon

The Project, which is implemented by PROCASUR in alliance with the International Labour Organization (ILO), USTADI (Kenya) and AGRO-PME (Cameroon), will boost rural youth empowerment through decent employment opportunities in Kenya and Cameroon. In Kenya, this will be attained through the provision of innovative financial and non-financial services through Integrated Agribusiness Hubs in Nakuru, Kakamega, and Kilifi Counties.

Blended Learning and Industry Linkages as Vital Aspects of Sustainable Education

On 20th August 2021, CoELIB Centre – Egerton University was privileged to host a delegation of faculty, consultants, and students of academic and dairy institutions from Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya for an ‘Egerton University Visit Programme’ in line with the East African Regional Network of Excellence in Dairy Training (EARNED) Project.

CoELIB Centre Welcomes Visitors from NEPAD, SIFA, and The Kisii National Polytechnic

On August 11th of 2021. CoELIB Centre welcomed a delegation of staff and faculty from NEPAD, SIFA, and the Kisii National Polytechnic. This is a precursor of the SIFA project that will be executed at the Kisii National Polytechnic in partnership with Egerton University – CoLEIB Centre. Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) is an initiative of the African Union Commission (AUC) supported by the German Government to strengthen the occupational prospects of young people in Africa.

Improving Client and Staff Satisfaction in Communication at CoELIB Centre

As we work to improve client satisfaction at CoELIB Centre, we create a client-centric communication experience. As a centre whose success is founded on its ability to foster positive human interaction, we progressively work to ensure that our communication experience ensures that both staff and client needs are met to the full with equal importance.

Advancing towards Centre Sustainability through CoELIB Apparel

The apparel industry provides an opportunity for CoELIB Centre to expand its reach and impact as it works towards the sustainable gains of its mandate. CoELIB Apparel, the newest addition to the CoELIB family, actualizes our core value of ‘spearheading Business Development for start-ups and incubation of concepts’ but with an in-house approach.

Bridging the Gap in Dissemination of Information in the Dairy Industry through Technology

As livestock value chains develop and farmers venture into advanced ways of research, production, and revenue generation, there are existing information gaps in the livestock value chain that limit the attainment of the full potential of dairy production systems. Such gaps include ineffective and inefficient record-keeping, inefficient information dissemination channels across industry players, and insufficient to aid in decision-making.

CoELIB Media: Connecting us with our Authenticity

Our operational excellence in media is pronounced due to the relentless drive of our talented team of creatives towards success. We try to make a story out of each aspect we share with the world and this too has been a great reason for our success across the media landscape. As we deliver on our promise of perfection, we also strive to connect with the authenticity of the people on both sides of the spectrum. Channelling this energy between both sides of the divide through quality broadcasting has been our great strength and foundation.

Incubating Success Through Mindset Development

Business incubation programmes have been around for more than 50 years. Through the programmes, emerging entrepreneurs have gained access to the resources and assistance needed to help their ideas grow into successful business ventures. These programs have been instrumental in improving struggling economies, creating jobs, and encouraging innovation.

Building the Capacity across Livestock Value Chains for Foods Safety

The 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 manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development.

Capacity is Key to the Success of The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet)

The Launch of the African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) on 1st June 2021 attracted the participation of more than 150 stakeholders and animal breeders from all over the world. AABNet is a newly established pan African initiative established by CoELIB and its partners to develop the capacity and knowledge transfer for animal breeding and creating innovations to support livestock genetic improvement in Africa.

A Short-term or A long-term Oestrous Synchronization Protocol in Dairy Goats Breeding?

The traditional long-term progestagen based oestrous synchronisation protocols normally range from 10-19 days. The long-term protocol, however, has been associated with low fertility rates. This low fertility has been linked to some abnormalities in follicular development, ovulation, oocyte health, and luteal function. The short-term oestrous synchronisation protocol is a process of targeting female mammals to come to heat within a short time frame.

Toggenburg and Saanen Bucks are Comparable in Performance but Toggenburg Bucks Better for Artificial Insemination

Tropical goat breeds are well adapted to their native environment in terms of traits such as disease resistance, heat resistance, and ability to cope with feed of poor quality. In terms of productivity, the Saanen breed tends to perform better than Toggenburg in the temperate (native) environment in milk yield, body weight, and other reproductive performances.

Adoption of Artificial Insemination and Genomics Selection would Optimize Response to Selection in Dairy Goat Breeding Programmes

Food security is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. This insecurity is attributed to low agricultural productivity, high population growth rate, inefficient systems and policies of food distribution, poverty, and low income.

Transforming the African livestock development outlook through The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet)

The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) is a new consortium between CoELIB and its partners established to support the genetic improvement of livestock and help make livestock production systems in Africa through increased efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.

The Launch of The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet)

Livestock development in Africa remains a key driver of socio-economic transformation and resilience in farming communities for Africa. This development is vital for the continent to meet sustainable development goals and to address other global challenges of our time.

Improving Food Security in South Sudan through Capacity Building

Between MONDAY, 3rd and 11th May 2021, CoELIB Centre hosted a delegation of academics from the University of Juba, Nuffic, and MDF Training and Consultancy for a 9-day exposure visit that encompassed training workshops and field visit.

Nurturing Talent at the Source

The rigorous two-week audition process for presenters at CoELIB Centre ended at a high note with the selection of a strong thirteen (13) exceptional TV presenters for the upcoming Second Season of CoELIB TV.

CoELIB Centre exemplified as a creator of innovative solutions while setting the pace for effective resource management

“The Centre of Excellence for Livestock Innovation and Business (CoELIB) might be the answer to Egerton University’s debt problems,” reads an article published in the Daily Nation on 4th Jan 2020.

The 'Daughter of Shompole' short film by Coelib Media wins the #NikoGBVSmart festival.

The 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’ ambition to pull a successful escape through the forest into the city is fuelled by the fear that their father would catch up with them and subject them to the painful cultural practice.

CoELIB Centre and MDF Training and Consultancy take lead in a new project ‘New horizon for Food Security and Agri-education in Southern Sudan’ funded within the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

CoELIB Centre continues to build on existing capacity and training in Africa through its latest partnership venture with MDF Training and Consultancy and the University of Juba in the “Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) - New Horizons for Food Security & Agri-Education South Sudan” project.

CoELIB Media Imprints Its Presence in The Online and Virtual Live-Streaming Landscapes

CoELIB Media continues to imprint its presence in the online and virtual live-streaming landscapes by offering exemplary virtual online videography and video production services. The team is proud to have provided virtual live-streaming and call centre services to Egerton University during the recently concluded first years’ virtual orientation process held between 18th and 31st August – 2020.

CoELIB Media setting the Standard

Being the first graduation of its kind among public universities in Kenya and the very first for Egerton University, CoELIB Media is proud of having been instrumental in the delivery of this ceremony to the Egerton University Community and the world over.

Rural Youth Agribusiness Development Through Business Mentorship

CoELIB Centre and Demand link Business Solutions have been mentoring the 163 youth group beneficiaries of the Vijabiz project.

CoELIB Centre Bridging Careers

Despite the ongoing pandemic, we are supporting talented individuals in the growth of their expertise

CoELIB Centre Innovations Transforming Lives!

At CoELIB Centre, we build on existing knowledge and capacity to foster innovation and business-oriented actions.

CoELIB Centre on the Move!

Following the events surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the education sector has been hard-pressed to rethink content delivery to students.

CoELIB Centre in support of online Masters and PhD defenses

Through our infrastructure, we are determined to help in ensuring continuity in the dissemination of education during COVID-19

Nakuru Entrepreneurs Enablers Webinar

CoELIB centre in collaboration with other stakeholders hosted the NAKURU ENTREPRENEURS ENABLERS WEBINAR

CoELIB develops E-School

The technical team behind the development of the CoELIB e-learning platform during an online meeting held on Friday, May 15th, 2020.

Egerton University conducts its first online thesis defense.

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

CoELIB hosted vistors from far and wide

CoELIB Centre at Egerton University hosted visitors from Pwani University in Kenya, Kenya School of Agriculture and Hawasa University from Ethiopia for a bench-marking session.

Egerton University Vice Chancellor Acknowledges Efforts of CoELIB

In an event attended by different stakeholders launching the 6th Edition Egerton University Cross Country, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Rose Mwonya appreciated the efforts CoELIB is making in marketing the university through its CoELIB Media Department.

2nd Mobile Journalism Training Held on 25th January 2019 at CoELIB Centre

With the realization that a story can be made from our immediate environment and/or about our day to day life experiences, many are the young people who want to tell their stories but cannot afford the facilities to record and share their ideas to the world.

Research mentorship programme by iLINOVA

A special mentorship programme for young academics and post-graduate students in the Department of Animal Sciences, OAU, Ile-Ife, was conducted by the iLINOVA–OAU team on 3rd October, 2014.

Stakeholder Summer Camp on Hydroponic Fodder Production Technology

Egerton University hosted the second stakeholder summer camp on 9th to 13th March, 2015 at its Njoro Campus.

US Embassy Agriculture Counselor visits Egerton University

The DAIRYCHAIN team was privileged by the visit of the US Embassy Agriculture Counselor, Ms.Kate Snipes.The Counselor visited the programme’s zero grazing unit and the Dairy Goats Improvement Centre.

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Egerton University,
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The Centre of Excellence for Livestock Innovation and Business (CoELIB) has its origins in the iLINOVA (Innovation for the Livestock Industry) initiative that focused on strengthening capacity for participatory management of indigenous livestock to encourage agricultural innovation in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa.

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