The University of Embu, through its School of Agriculture, is at the forefront of transformative rice research aimed at boosting productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience in Kenya's rice-growing regions.

Key Research Areas:

• High-Yielding Rice Varieties - Researchers are developing and testing drought-tolerant and flood-resistant rice varieties suitable for Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya's largest rice-producing hub.
• Sustainable Water Management
• Integrated Pest Management
• Post-Harvest Technologies

Impact So Far:

2,300+ farmers directly reached through extension programs

15 research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Partnerships with KALRO (Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization), IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), and National Irrigation Authority