The Department of Animal Sciences was established in 2016 and trains students with knowledge and skills to contribute to increased animal production. The department operates programmes focused on animal health and production, with emphasis on practical skills in livestock production systems, animal nutrition, animal breeding and veterinary public health. Notable academic staff include Prof. Lucy W. Kabuage, Prof. Lucy Muthoni Kamau, Dr. Leonard K. Munga, Dr. Purity Nyambura Nguhiu and Dr. Mburu Leonard Mwaura.
The Department of Animal Sciences was established in 2016 and trains students with knowledge and skills to contribute to increased animal production. The department operates programmes focused on animal health and production, with emphasis on practical skills in livestock production systems, animal nutrition, animal breeding and veterinary public health. Notable academic staff include Prof. Lucy W. Kabuage, Prof. Lucy Muthoni Kamau, Dr. Leonard K. Munga, Dr. Purity Nyambura Nguhiu and Dr. Mburu Leonard Mwaura.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Animal Health and Production | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology & Chemistry |
| MSc Animal Nutrition and Management | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Animal Science or related (2nd Class Upper) |
| PhD Animal Nutrition | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc Animal Nutrition or related |
Poultry nutrition and productivity
Indigenous chicken production and marketing
Effect of aflatoxicosis in poultry production
Dairy goat production systems in Kenya
Animal breeding and genetic improvement
Veterinary public health and zoonotic diseases
