Welcome to the Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils. The mandate of the department is to offer client-driven, competitive and quality academic programmes tailored to ensure food security in Kenya and Worldwide.  Our students are well-trained and equipped to contribute meaningfully to national development. Academic staff in the department are well qualified, with 100% holding a doctoral degree.

The Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils at Egerton University is a centre of excellence in agricultural training, research, innovation and community engagement, dedicated to advancing sustainable crop production and improving food and nutritional security in Kenya and beyond. The Department provides quality, market-oriented academic programmes that equip students with knowledge and practical skills in agronomy, horticulture, soil science, crop improvement, crop protection and sustainable land management.