Tassells Farm Limited and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Forge New Path in Agri-Innovation Partnership.

In a decisive move set to reshape the landscape of Kenyan agriculture, Tassells Farm Limited (TFL) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) convened on 22nd October 2025 for a pivotal strategic review of their groundbreaking collaboration. This high-level meeting served to reaffirm an unwavering, shared commitment to a partnership that stands as a cornerstone for the revolutionary modernization of Kenya’s dairy sector.

The dialogue was characterized by a forward-looking, scientifically rigorous, and commercially-driven approach, with a firm focus on executing concrete actions designed to bridge the critical gap between academic research and practical, large-scale agribusiness application.

DEFINING A SHARED VISION FOR IMPACT.

Professor Ngumi, Vice Chancellor of JKUAT, opened the proceedings by championing the partnership as a “living laboratory” and a definitive model for university-industry linkage in Africa.

“Our mandate at JKUAT extends beyond creating documented value in academic journals; it is about generating tangible socio-economic impact that transforms communities,” stated Professor Ngumi. “Tassells Farm Limited provides the ideal, real-world commercial platform for scaling and deploying our research outputs. Our immediate objective is to codify the proven TFL operational model into an adoptable program that can be replicated across other agricultural value chains.”

Mr. Muturi Njoroge, Chief Executive Officer of TFL, echoed this sentiment, articulating a profound belief that the future of African agriculture is dependent on this very synergy.

“The fusion of cutting-edge academic research with on-the-ground commercial expertise is the engine of true and sustainable transformation,” said Mr. Njoroge. “This partnership has successfully evolved from a conceptual framework into a dynamic, project-driven force for sector-wide change.”

KEY STRATEGIC OUTCOMES AND THE PATH FORWARD.

The meeting yielded several critical outcomes that will propel the alliance forward:

  1. Appreciating of a Joint Steering Committee:A governance structure will be enhanced upon existing progress to ensure strategic alignment and general efficiency.
  2. Formalization of a Flagship Project:The upcoming “Integrated Agro-Industrial Dairy Complex” was formally endorsed as the partnership’s central, transformative project.
  3. Launch of High-Impact Initiatives:The immediate initiation of a high-impact research and training farm is now underway at the institution, signifying a rapid transition from planning to action.

A NATIONAL IMPERATIVE WITH GLOBAL RESONANCE.

This powerful collaboration is strategically targeted to achieve multi-layered impact:

  • Transform Livelihoods:Directly improve the incomes and resilience of millions of smallholder farmers across Kenya and beyond.
  • Position Kenya as a Leader:Establish Kenya as the undisputed pioneer in dairy innovation within Africa.
  • Accelerate National Agendas:Directly contribute to the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
  • Advance Global Goals:Make significant strides towards fulfilling key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Climate Action (SDG 13).

The TFL-JKUAT partnership stands as a bold testament to the power of strategic collaboration, poised to deliver a new era of productivity, sustainability, and prosperity for the Kenyan dairy sector and beyond.