Kenya Country Office

Background

The AICAD Kenya Country Office, which was established in the year 2000 is located in Utafiti Hall within Egerton University, Njoro.  The office is responsible for coordinating the institute's programs and activities dealing with poverty reduction in Kenya through human capacity development.  Funding and support for the office is channeled through AICAD Secretariat located in Juja.

Programs

In order to realize poverty reduction, the Kenya Country Office implements  a number of programs associated with Research and Development, Training and Extension and Information Network and Documentation.  The programs include Community Empowerment Program, Knowledge and Technology Dissemination Program, Training Program and Sharing of Knowledge and Experiences gained.  The Country Office implements its activities through collaboration with both government and private organsiations such as Universities, Research Institutions, Industries, NGOs, CBOs and Government Departments and Agencies.