Latest News & Announcements

Courtesy call by Juneweenex and Lensa Omune (IFPRI)

Courtesy call to the department of economics and development  studies by Juneweenex and Lensa Omune both from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) for possible potential areas of collaboration between IFPRI and UON on public lecture/dissemination of research findings, capacity sharing/ mentorship/networking and collaborative/ joint research. This took place on 22nd March 2023.

Pastorial Climate Change Resilience in somaliland workshop.

The Department of Economics and Development Studies held a stakeholder and network seminar to introduce a new 5-year collaborative research project, Pastoralist Climate Change Adaptation in Somaliland (PACCS) to explore how pastoralists adapt to climate change effects on their livelihoods. The project will seek to uncover trade-offs and synergies between different climate resilience strategies and assess options for upscaling local resilience toward strengthening integrated responses to climate change. kindly wafula indicate when this happened? the dates

Courtesy call of chief regional economist African Development Bank Dr. Tilahun Temesgen.

Courtesy call of chief regional economist African Development Bank Dr. Tilahun Temesgen to the department of economics and development studies for possible collaboration for capacity building to postgraduate students through internship, teaching and research, data sharing among others. 

Appointment of Departmental Chairman

Dr. Oleche was appointed the chairman of the Department of Economics and and Development Studies Effective 18th December 2022 . He replaces Prof. Anthony Wambugu Who has served at the position for six (6) years. The Department Congratulates Dr. Martine Oleche and wishes him well in the new appointment. It is with gratitude that the Department wishes Prof Anthony Wambugu well in all his future endeavors.