KARATINA UNIVERSITY TO PARTNER WITH UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LA CROSSE (UWL), USA

KARATINA UNIVERSITY TO PARTNER WITH UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LA CROSSE (UWL), USA

Karatina University on Thursday 30th November 2023 hosted a team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse (UWL), USA. 

The team from the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse (UWL), USA

The team was received by the Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor, PF&A, Prof. Richard Kiai on behalf of the Vice Chancellor. The visiting team included the guest lecturer Prof. Daniel an associate professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental sciences at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. The team is working on a comparative research study on “Navigating Contradictions: Community Conservancies and Community Well-being in Northern Kenya”. The study focuses on conservancies under the management of the Northern Rangeland Trust (NRT) with a particular emphasis on the Impact of conservation and development models, Global disruptions and community conservancy efficacy.

The Ag. DVC PFA Prof. Richard Kiai Centre and Prof. Daniel Sambu of the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, USA after the signing of the Framework of Collaboration

In liaison with the Schol of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, the two institutions agreed to have a Framework of Collaboration (FoC) in areas such as:

  • Staff and student exchange programmes.
  • Joint co-teaching and co-supervision of students.
  • Short-term study programmes.
  • Mounting joint courses or short training courses.
  • Joint research projects, workshops and conferences.
  • Joint cultural activities.

From left The Ag. DVC PF&A, Prof. Richard Kiai, Prof. Daniel Sambu (Centre) and Ms. Carla Benin

The two institutions agreed to cooperate towards internalization of higher education on the basis of academic friendship and mutual understanding. The visiting guests were:

  • Carla Benini– Counsel Public Affairs, USA Embassy.
  • Daniel Sambu – associate professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse.
  • Patrine Alumini
  • Susan Murungi

Also in attendance from Karatina University were Dr. Gatere, Dr. Flora Namu, other lecturers and students from the School of Natural Resources and Environmental studies.

Visiting guests, faculty and students from Karatina University take a photo outside the main office.