First Lady endorses UoN agriculture innovation centre

First Lady Racheal Ruto at a Science and Business Policy Forum event held alongside the ongoing UNEA on Tuesday at UNEP Headquarters, Gigiri, Nairobi.(Sila Otieno, Standard)

First Lady Rachel Ruto has welcomed the establishment of the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi.

Speaking during the launch of the centre built by Elgon Kenya Ltd at the university's Upper Kabete Campus, Mrs Ruto said the facility will help deepen research and innovation geared towards food security in the country.