Dr. Dr. Humphrey Kimani Njuguna is the Chairman Moi University Council
By: John Kariuki
Moi University is the pioneer institution of higher learning to embrace apple farming and has harvested its first apples as it seeks to diversify its revenue streams.
The varsity becomes one of the educational institutions in Kenya to embrace lucrative organic apple farming.
Dr. Dr. Humphrey Njuguna Kimani is the Chairman Moi University Council and he says:
“Revenue from apple sales will allow us to raise more funds, coming at a time when universities are facing a cash crunch.
“This is a great stride for the University as apple farming as the go-to activity to raise funds to supplement the exchequer funding.”
Dr. Dr. Humphrey witnessed the inaugural harvest alongside Christopher Khaemba, Clara Momanyi, and the University Management Board led by Vice-Chancellor Isaac Sanga Kosgey.
Apple is a lucrative fruit whose popularity has been growing among Kenyans.
Its demand has helped push its prices, with one apple costing about Sh30.
The university launched apple farming in May 2022 to not only generate income for the institution but also contribute to food security, nutrition security, and health.
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