Egerton University has received a 2,000-litre capacity solar-powered milk cooler from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, in a move aimed at boosting milk preservation and enhancing training in dairy value addition. The equipment was officially handed over to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Extension) Prof. Bernard Aduda by Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, during a ceremony held at the Dairy Training Institute (DTI), Naivasha. The initiative is part of the national government’s ongoing programme to enhance milk storage and reduce post-harvest losses across Kenya’s dairy-producing regions. This solar-powered cooler will enhance our students’ hands-on learning experience in the Dairy Department and support research in cold chain systems, energy-efficient technologies, and value addition,” said Prof. Aduda. Dr. Nduko added that the facility would enable the University to store milk more efficiently, minimize wastage, and facilitate training on milk quality assurance and processing. In his remarks, CS Kagwe lauded Egerton University for its continued leadership in agricultural education and research, noting that such collaborations demonstrate the government’s commitment to empowering institutions that directly contribute to food security and sustainable agriculture.