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2007 Graduation ceremony

Baraka Agricultural College, graduation ceremony of 2006/07 Certificate and Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development classes was held on Friday 7th December, 2007. The Guests of honor were Ms. Mary Kamau, National Director of Agriculture Extension Services and Rt. Rev. Peter Kairo, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, who was represented by Fr. Moses Muraya, Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Nakuru. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Peter Gichure, the Director of Academic Linkages, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

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Graduation ceremony 2007

2007 BARAKA FARMERS FIELD DAY

Baraka farmers’ field day for this year was held on June 15, 2007. The theme was “Sustainable agriculture and rural development for improved livelihoods”. 677 farmers from various parts of the country attended. The success of the day was contributed to by various exhibitors from 11 different organizations (Churches, NGOs. Government departments, Ministries, CBOs and Baraka Agricultural College)

Of importance for the day was experience sharing, learning of practical oriented skills and demonstrations in the various exhibition stands. The guest for the day was the District Commissioner, Mr. Jan Ireri who was represented by Kamara Division Officer Mr. Obara who emphasised on the importance of sustainable agriculture. Read more here

For those farmers who felt that they needed to learn more were still reminded to attend our short and day release courses which are available to farmers on request and prior arrangements. Read more here

Women display part of their women group locally made baskets as a source of income during 2007 Baraka farmers field day

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Mr. Amos Njenga from Molo Division demonstrates how to make wool yarns with his locally make spinning machine during farmers’ field day.

 

 

 

Farmers discuss beekeeping issues and skills during 2007 Baraka farmers field day

Farmers during a sharing session on beekeeping

Schools’ agricultural day was held on June 13, 2007 and 2,395 students from 41 different institutions (Primary schools, secondary schools and colleges) attended. The overall theme of this year’s field day is “Sustainable agriculture and rural development for improved livelihoods” but the schools’ agricultural day had its sub theme as “Achieving sustainable livelihoods through responsive education programmes in agriculture and rural development”. Schools had an opportunity to exhibit some of their activities that were in line with the days’ theme. They also leant a lot from other schools including Baraka Agricultural College students. The day's Guest was Mrs. Birir an Education Officer from Molo Division.

Some of the students who attended 2007 schools agricultural day enjoy an educational play after visiting various exhibition stands

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF DIPLOMA COURSE IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

On Friday, May 11, 2007 Baraka Agricultural College officially launched its Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Course (DSARD) by Rt. Rev. Peter Kairo, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru who also blessed and officially opened the new college buildings.

Rt. Rev Peter Kairo bless the college new buildings

The Bishop also launched and blessed a beekeeping book authored by Thomas Carroll, head of beekeeping with Baraka Agricultural College. The title of the book is “A beginner’s guide to beekeeping in Kenya”. The book examines the reality and the opportunity of keeping in Kenya. Thomas shares his experience of 14 years of keeping development in Kenya and other African countries.

Launch of beekeeping book authored by Baraka Agricultural College staff – Thomas Carroll

Right to Left; Thomas Carroll, Rt. Rev Peter Kairo, Mary W. Karanja, (DAO - Molo) and Br. Tony Dolan, College Principal

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