Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Engineering)

Description of the Programme

The decline in the contribution of the agricultural sector to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product has been attributed to, among other things, poor technologies and a lack of well-trained manpower in this sector. The programme aims to provide the necessary background in technology, analytical and managerial skills which will enable graduates to analyse and assess engineering systems for effective applications in agriculture. Specifically, the programme will allow the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the design, construction, operation, management and maintenance of water supply systems including rainwater harvesting for agricultural production; designing and constructing renewable energy sources; and plan, design and manage agricultural mechanisation programmes. The programme covers areas such as sustainable agricultural production, precision agriculture, agricultural machinery, hydraulics, hydrology and post-harvest technology, agricultural machinery and equipment,  industrial crop processing, rainwater harvesting, design of irrigation systems, environmental impact assessment, soil and water conservation, agricultural structures, agricultural processing, and renewable energy among others areas, which are all crucial in enhancing the performance of the Agricultural sector. The programme has thus been designed with an emphasis on a practical approach incorporating the current advancements in technology to satisfy the technical manpower requirements for the Agricultural Industry and to achieve Kenya’s development goal of industrialisation in the year 2030.

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