The University of Embu (UoEm) is a vibrant institution of higher learning in Kenya, established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi in 2011. With a rich history that dates back to 1947, UoEm has evolved to meet the educational needs of its students and the community, transitioning from an agricultural training school to a fully-fledged university.
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Originally founded as an agricultural training school, the institution underwent several transformations before becoming the University of Embu. It was first renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture in 1968 and later upgraded to Embu Agricultural Staff Training College in 1990.
The college focused on developing and implementing short management and technical courses while providing research and consultancy services to enhance the agricultural sector. The University of Embu was inaugurated as a university on October 7, 2016, marking a significant milestone in its history when it was awarded a charter by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management is one of the two departments of the School of Agriculture in the University of Embu. The department was formed on 1st July 2021 to take over the functions of the departments of Agricultural Resource Management (ARM) and Land and Water Management (LWM) that have been in existence since 2012.
The department is also committed to exposing the students to the industrial experience through field practicum, field trips, field attachments and internships through partnerships with institutions and organizations countrywide.
Recognizing the importance of physical and mental fitness, our university promotes a culture of sports and games. Through various indoor and outdoor activities, students and staff have the opportunity to participate in regional, national, and international sporting events, fostering personal development and well-being.
