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A.I.C. Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre (CATIC) is set to celebrate a major milestone with its 1st Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, 6th December 2026, from 8:30 a.m. at the college grounds.

The ceremony will bring together the Board, management, trainers, staff, trainees, graduands, families, partners and invited guests to celebrate the achievements and progress of the institution’s graduating trainees.

The event will also feature a fundraiser towards the construction of a modern students’ hostel, an important development aimed at improving accommodation and supporting the growing needs of the institution.

The Chief Guest will be Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, Principal Secretary, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

A.I.C. Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre looks forward to welcoming guests, partners and well-wishers as the institution celebrates this important milestone and continues advancing agricultural training, innovation and skills development.

A.I.C. Cheptebo Rural Development Centre was privileged to host Mr. Gerd Moog, a senior agricultural expert from Germany with 45 years of experience in agriculture, during a visit aimed at strengthening agricultural knowledge, skills and expertise at our demonstration farm in Cheptebo.

Mr. Moog had earlier visited Terry Farm in Kapsoo, where he supported training activities for farmers from the Kerio Valley. A.I.C. Cheptebo RDC was represented by two staff members who participated in the training and gained valuable knowledge, particularly in horticulture.

During his visit to our farm, Mr. Moog was accompanied by Mr. Bernard Birgen, the Farm Manager at Terry Farm. The delegation toured various agricultural activities and facilities at our centre and expressed their appreciation for the work being undertaken.

Discussions focused on key agricultural practices, including fruit tree management, horticultural production and the requirements of international export markets. The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge, share experiences and explore ways of improving agricultural production and farm management.

We are grateful for the growing partnership between A.I.C. Cheptebo RDC, Terry Farm and Senior Expert Service (SES), Germany. This collaboration is expected to create valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, staff capacity building and the adoption of improved agricultural practices, contributing to the continued growth and development of our agricultural programmes.

We thank Mr. Gerd Moog and the entire delegation for visiting our centre and sharing their wealth of experience.

A.I.C. Cheptebo Rural Development Centre and A.I.C. Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre (CATIC) are grateful for the opportunity to have participated in The Eldoret National Polytechnic's recently concluded 15th Annual International Conference, Hackathon, Innovation Challenge and Expo, held at the institution's grounds in Eldoret.

The conference was held under the theme "Competencies in Applied Research, Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development," bringing together various institutions, companies, organisations and innovators to showcase their products, research findings, technologies and innovative solutions.

During the event, our farm and TVET college staff had the opportunity to interact with different exhibitors, learn about emerging technologies and explore innovative approaches that can be applied in agricultural production, training and institutional development.

The team also visited The Eldoret National Polytechnic's well-established demonstration farm, where they gained valuable practical knowledge and insights into various agricultural activities and farm management practices.

The experience and knowledge acquired during the conference and farm visit will contribute significantly to improving our agricultural operations, strengthening practical training at CATIC and enhancing the delivery of agricultural skills to our trainees and the wider farming community.

We sincerely appreciate The Eldoret National Polytechnic for the invitation, warm reception and opportunity to learn, interact and share experiences. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration in advancing agricultural training, research and innovation.

A.I.C. Cheptebo Rural Development Centre is grateful for the successful progress of its Bixa crop awareness and promotion campaign, which recently reached farmers in Keu Location and several other areas across the Kerio Valley.

So far, the awareness campaign has covered Kibargoi, Epkee, Chepsigot, Soy, Turesia and Arror locations, reaching out to farmers and creating awareness about the potential of Bixa cultivation as a promising cash crop. The initiative has generated encouraging interest, with many farmers expressing optimism about the crop's potential to improve agricultural productivity, diversify farm incomes and create new economic opportunities.

Following the completion of the awareness campaign, the Centre plans to conduct training for selected model farmers. These farmers will play an important role in promoting Bixa cultivation, sharing knowledge and supporting other farmers in adopting the crop within their communities.

The initiative is being implemented with support from FAO Afri100, whose partnership is contributing to efforts aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving farmers' livelihoods.

As preparations continue, the Centre looks forward to seeing farmers begin planting Bixa as the rains start early next year. This initiative represents an important step towards diversifying agricultural production, strengthening household incomes and unlocking the economic potential of the Kerio Valley.

A.I.C. Cheptebo RDC appreciates the support of FAO Afri100, local leaders and farmers for their continued participation and commitment to the success of this initiative.

A.I.C. Cheptebo RDC hosted a team from Strathmore University School of Business under the TEEB Agrifood Systems Programme, led by Dr. Salman Hussain. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration and learning about our training approach, farmer engagement, dairy value chain, and sustainability practices. The team also appreciated our integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations across our farm programmes and their contribution to transforming the region’s food and agriculture sector.