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TAGDev Program hosted a Policy Dialogue with the Nakuru County Government and other key stakeholders, focusing on agriculture as a catalyst for youth employment and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In a bid to foster collaboration and enhance educational initiatives, Egerton University's Director of Research, Prof. Nancy Mungai, embarked on a fruitful visit to Gulu University. The rendezvous aimed to explore synergies between the two institutions and advance transformative strategies in African agriculture, aligning with the overarching goal of contributing to Africa's growth and development.

The Cassava Cook Festival held in Nakuru kicked off with an insightful overview from Director of Research, Prof. Nancy Mungai, highlighting the substantial support provided by Ruforum and TAGDev to promote sustainable farming in the region. The festival became a platform to discuss the transformative journey of cassava, particularly in Nakuru County's arid zones.

In a recent development aimed at advancing the realms of micro and small enterprises, the Director of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority took a significant step by initiating discussions for collaboration with Egerton University. This progressive move followed the 5th National Forum, where the potential for synergies between academia and business was highlighted. A delegation was dispatched to the university to engage in discussions and explore the possibility of establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize this collaboration.