RUFORUM Network

10/08/2026

Find out more about the AGM here

https://agm.ruforum.org/

09/08/2026

RUFORUM, led by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Patrick Okori together with 2.0 implementing member university Haramaya University, represented by President Dr. Jemal Yousuf Hassan, met with H.E. Prof Gaspard Banyankimbona, African Union 's Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, to explore stronger collaboration between African Union and RUFORUM, through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding , institutional partnerships, and initiatives advancing postgraduate education, research, innovation, and human capital development.

The Commissioner welcomed the initiative and encouraged closer collaboration to advance Africa’s higher education and scientific priorities. 🎓

09/08/2026

https://africaclimatereports.org/2026/07/scale-agroecology-now-or-risk-losing-ground-on-food-security-expert/

Experts warn that farmer demand for agroecology is outpacing the research, finance and training systems meant to sustain it, as ministers are urged to back the

08/08/2026

Agroecology is delivering measurable gains for African farmers, but the systems needed to take it to national scale are dangerously underfunded and understaffed, Prof. Anthony Egeru told delegates at a parallel session of the FARA Science Week.

Presenting an executive brief prepared for ministerial-level consideration, Egeru said the evidence for agroecology’s performance in Africa is now “real and expanding,” but warned that adoption remains uneven and largely dependent on donor projects rather than embedded in national or landscape-level policy. https://url-shortener.me/OVGO via EnviroNews

05/08/2026

A Proud Moment for the University of Eldoret and TAGDev 2.0! 🎉

Leadership, service, and purpose have found a new champion.

Congratulations to Mercy Jeruto Chirchir, a TAGDev 2.0 scholar from the University of Eldoret, on her election as the inaugural Regional Chairperson of the TAGDev 2.0 Student Leadership Council.

Winning with 52.2% of the vote, Mercy's election reflects the confidence of student leaders across the TAGDev network in her vision of inclusive leadership, innovation, collaboration, and youth empowerment.

Her achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the University of Eldoret's commitment to nurturing transformative leaders who will shape Africa's agrifood systems and communities.

Read the full story below and join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement.

https://aimhub.uoeld.ac.ke/university-eldorets-mercy-chirchir-elected-inaugural-tagdev-20-regional-student-leadership-council



RUFORUM Network University of Eldoret

04/08/2026

Economist and researcher at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Sarah Tione, has said there is a need to promote enterprise and business development among young people to drive wealth creation and employment.

Tione made the remarks on Tuesday at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Blantyre campus during a workshop under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev) 2.0 Program.

Under the program, selected beneficiaries will receive a total grant of US$10,000, which is equivalent to about K17 million to support the establishment and growth of their enterprises.

Reported by Mwayi Gowelo

02/08/2026

01/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, Benin! 🇧🇯

On this special day, RUFORUM extends warmest wishes to the people of Benin. May the spirit of freedom continue to inspire progress, strengthen communities, and bring prosperity to every home.

Here's to celebrating your rich heritage, resilient people, and the promise of generations to come. 🌱

🇧🇯 Célébrons une indépendance qui inspire l'innovation, l'entrepreneuriat et le progrès.

Chaque 1er août, le Bénin célèbre son indépendance, symbole de liberté, de souveraineté et de détermination.

Mais la véritable grandeur d'une nation se construit chaque jour, grâce aux femmes et aux hommes qui innovent, entreprennent et mettent leurs talents au service du développement.

Aujourd'hui, l'un des plus grands défis de notre pays est de former une jeunesse capable de transformer les potentialités agricoles en opportunités économiques, de créer des emplois, de renforcer la sécurité alimentaire et de bâtir un avenir plus résilient.

C'est cette ambition que porte le programme TAGDev 2.0 de l'Université Nationale d'Agriculture (UNA) : investir dans le potentiel des jeunes, développer leurs compétences, encourager l'entrepreneuriat et promouvoir une agriculture innovante, inclusive et durable au service de l'Afrique.

En cette fête nationale, réaffirmons notre engagement à construire un Bénin où chaque jeune peut apprendre, innover, entreprendre et contribuer activement au progrès de sa communauté.

🇧🇯 Parce qu'une nation avance lorsque sa jeunesse est formée, autonome et porteuse de solutions.

Bonne fête de l'Indépendance à toutes les Béninoises et à tous les Béninois !

Ensemble, faisons de notre indépendance un moteur d'innovation, d'entrepreneuriat et de développement durable. 🌱✨

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31/07/2026

Abuja 🇳🇬- On the sidelines of , RUFORUM leveraged the platform to forge new strategic partnerships that support the role of African universities in driving meaningful change across the continent.

Today, RUFORUM, led by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Patrick Okori, accompanied a delegation from the Association of Deans of Agriculture of Nigerian Universities (ADAN), and the University of Port Harcourt on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu.

The high-level engagement focused on expanding collaboration in agricultural education through curriculum review and design, value-added research, entrepreneurship training and support, as well as capacity building for its member universities.

Prof. Ribadu reaffirmed the NUC's commitment to partnering with RUFORUM to strengthen agricultural education and encourage innovation that supports Nigeria's development.

The engagement reflects RUFORUM's growing role in building strategic alliances and underscores the value of strong partnerships in helping African universities respond to the continents development needs.