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| + | Training in Veterinary Medicine started with Diplomates in 1942 under the umbrella of Makerere University . The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine [BVM] programme was launched in July 1962 under the then University of East Africa. In July 1970, following the dissolution of the University of East Africa, the Faculty became fully fledged and part of University of Nairobi . The Faculty grew through the 1960s and 1970s and was mainly supported by countries such as USA , Germany and Norway to name a few. To date it is the only Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Kenya . It has a considerable human resource base comprising Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and other PhD holders as well as other cadre of staff in support of it's core functions. Since inception, the Faculty has trained many veterinarians and postgraduates for Kenya, and other African countries in addition to some nationals of a few western countries . | ||
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Introduction
The University of Nairobi is the only university in Kenya offering a degree in Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM). The Campus hosting the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is known as the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) Upper Kabete Campus. This campus is located about 15 km west of the main campus and Central Business District of Nairobi City off Waiyaki Way.
History
Training in Veterinary Medicine started with Diplomates in 1942 under the umbrella of Makerere University . The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine [BVM] programme was launched in July 1962 under the then University of East Africa. In July 1970, following the dissolution of the University of East Africa, the Faculty became fully fledged and part of University of Nairobi . The Faculty grew through the 1960s and 1970s and was mainly supported by countries such as USA , Germany and Norway to name a few. To date it is the only Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Kenya . It has a considerable human resource base comprising Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and other PhD holders as well as other cadre of staff in support of it's core functions. Since inception, the Faculty has trained many veterinarians and postgraduates for Kenya, and other African countries in addition to some nationals of a few western countries .
Education
Research
Clinical
School name
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)
Established
Student Ambassador
Silvester Kausei; Fourth Year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Facebook page
Location
Principal's name
Prof. A.W. Mwang'ombe
Principal College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
Prof. C.M. Mulei
Acting Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Prof. S.M. Kisia
Associate Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Total number of Students
Number of Undergraduates
Number of Postgraduates
Website address
vet-medicine.uonbi.ac.ke