Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

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The JOOUST VLIR-IUC Sub-project III on Building Capacity for Research, Management and Control of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases in the Lake Victoria Basin recently conducted a community outreach initiative focused on enhancing skills, knowledge, and attitudes towards the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kisumu County. The activity brought together key stakeholders, including KMET, representatives from he County and Sub-county Governments, with the aim of Raising awareness and educating the community on NCDs , Promoting preventive practices, management of diabetes, hypertension, cervical cancer and healthy life choices. Advocating for gender equity and human rights in health access

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JOOUST VLIR-IUC Subproject 2 (Building Capacity for Transformative Agri-food Systems for Resilience in Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya) in partnership with AVEPO Agrovets conducted a field day themed "Right to foods for a better life and a better future" on 10th June 2025. The event was graced by the university staff, Agriculture officials from Siaya county government, farmers, students and Agricultural input and service providers.

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JOOUST signs a Memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). This initiative aims to enhance our nursing program by offering students tailored clinical placements and direct access to critical healthcare environments. JOOTRH agreed to provide access to academic staff and students of JOOUST to the diagnostic, outpatient, inpatient and other activities of JOOTRH for purposes of teaching research and clinical services.

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OOUST hosted the 108th STTA Young Change- Makers Inter-University Students Seminar. The seminar-themed “Unlocking the Potential of Blue Tourism to Advance Climate Action” was aimed at awakening the sense of sustainable tourism among students and other participants to train the next frontier of sustainable tourism and hospitality advocates.

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The Vice Chancellor Prof. Emily Akuno officially launched the Famfisk Project winter school (FAMFISK), a significant training initiative set to take place at JOOUST from March 10 to March 21, 2025. This program focuses on the Machinery Ring concept, aimed at boosting mechanization and productivity for small-scale farmers. Students will acquire essential skills in machinery design thinking and build networks with stakeholders, addressing the challenges faced by farmers and creating impactful prototypes.

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