The TAGDev Farmers Field Day & Agribusiness Expo 2026 @egertonunikenya was a remarkable success, bringing together farmers, researchers, students, innovators, and partners to showcase climate-smart agricultural technologies and agribusiness innovations. #innovation

Are you a refugee seeking to advance your tertiary education? Applications are now open for the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships (2026/2027), implemented by @ruforumsec in partnership with the @MastercardFdn. More details here: help.unhcr.org/rwanda/2026/0…

Prof. Patrick Okori ,the Executive Secretary of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) on Monday,15th June 2026 paid a courtesy on Gulu University Management. Prof. Openjuru,George Ladaah the University Vice- Chancellor welcomed him and thanked him for the visit which gives Gulu University credit as a partner of RUFORUM. Gulu University is currently implementing TAGDeV 2.0 as partner of RUFORUM. @ruforumsec @MastercardFdn

The RUFORUM Network would like to congratulate Prof. Jan Willem Swanepoel, from the @UFSUpdates , on his nomination for the prestigious 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards – widely regarded as the “Science Oscars of South Africa,” Prof. Swanepoel’s nomination recognizes his exceptional contributions to transforming livelihoods and systems through livestock value chain development, entrepreneurship, and curriculum innovation. His work has been instrumental in advancing agricultural development and resilience across Africa, directly aligned with RUFORUM’s mission and the TAGDev programme to which he contributes. Read the full story here 👇 ufs.ac.za/templates/news-arc…

@umu_nkozi was pleased to host Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, Vice Chancellor of @UCUniversity , on a courtesy visit to strengthen collaboration between our institutions. The visit highlighted ongoing partnerships, including TAGDev-RUFORUM and other joint initiatives advancing higher education and community impact. #UMU #UCU #HigherEducation

Participants engaged in value chain analysis, buyer and off-taker mapping, implementing partner capacity assessments, and the selection of high-potential enterprise opportunities capable of generating sustainable jobs within the TAGDev 2.0 implementation period. #YouthInWork

TAGDev 2.0 Program @egertonunikenya , in partnership with @farmingsystemsk and @TheBrookeEA , has welcomed a new cohort of creatives for the second year of the Tunza Punda Storytelling Hub. #StorytellingForChange #YouthCreatives #AnimalWelfare #PartnershipsForImpact

Today marked the commencement of a four-day capacity-building workshop on Competency-Based and Experiential Curriculum Design for Transformative Education @egertonunikenya , facilitated by the @ruforumsec Secretariat under TAGDev 2.0 Program. #CBE @NWMungai

Annual Scholarships and Fellowships Open to Namibian Nationals United Kingdom Chevening Scholarships Fully funded UK Government Master’s scholarships for professionals and emerging leaders. No upper age limit. chevening.org/scholarships/ Applications usually open annually around August–October. (Wikipedia) Commonwealth Scholarships Fully funded postgraduate scholarships for citizens of Commonwealth countries, including Namibia. cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/ Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships Ideal for professionals studying while working full-time. cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarshi… Applications are usually advertised annually around February–March. Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarships Governance and leadership-focused scholarships for African nationals at selected UK universities. mo.ibrahim.foundation/schola… Current SOAS scholarship applications close on 17 June 2026. (Mo Ibrahim Foundation) Europe Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships Fully funded European Union scholarships for international Master’s programmes. erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/op… Programme catalogue: eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarsh… DAAD Scholarships (Germany) One of the strongest scholarship programmes for African professionals and postgraduate students. daad.de/stipdb-redirect/ Development-related postgraduate programmes: daad.de/deutschland/stipendi… Advertised annually. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships German scholarships for postgraduate studies and research. kas.de/en/web/begabtenfoerde… Advertised annually. Africa & International Canon Collins Scholarships Well-known scholarships for Southern African students including Namibians. canoncollins.org/scholarship… No strict upper age restriction. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Fully funded scholarships at selected African and international universities. mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we… Partner universities: mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we… University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Postgraduate scholarships for African students. up.ac.za/mastercard-foundati… Advertised annually. (Opportunities For Africans) Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Fully funded Master’s and undergraduate scholarships. apply.mastercardfoundation.m… Advertised annually. RUFORUM / Mastercard TAGDev Scholarships Agriculture, development, and leadership-focused scholarships for Africans. tagdev2.ruforum.org/ Advertised annually. (Opportunities For Africans) Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) Fully funded Master’s scholarships within Commonwealth countries. acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunit… Advertised annually. (Opportunities For Africans) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Fully funded scholarships for development-related Master’s degrees. worldbank.org/en/programs/sc… Advertised annually. (Opportunities For Africans) South Africa-Based Opportunities Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Leadership scholarship for postgraduate studies in South Africa. mandelarhodes.org/ Please note: strict age limit (19–29 years). University of Cape Town (UCT) Funding Office postgraduatesearch.uct.ac.za… Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Funding sun.ac.za/english/faculty/ec… NRF Funding (South Africa) nrf.ac.za/funding/ Some programmes may have age-linked criteria depending on funding category. Namibia NSFAF Scholarships Portal Namibia’s main portal for international and bilateral scholarships. nsfaf.na/scholarships/ Includes opportunities from: * China * Germany * Hungary * Russia * Mauritius * Commonwealth countries Advertised throughout the year. Compiled by Namibian Opportunities

The University of Cape Coast has inaugurated the Programme Advisory Committee for the TAGDev 2.0 Programme to provide strategic oversight for implementation at UCC.

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Today, we celebrate Ms Esnarth Malomo, Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology, final year student at MUST and IT intern under MUST’s TAGDev 2.0 Program. #WhereExcellenceReigns

RUFORUM Executive Secretary’s visit to @HaramayaUni 🇪🇹🌱 A delegation from @ruforumsec , led by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Patrick Okori, visited @HaramayaUni from 6–10 May 2026. The delegation was accompanied by the TAGDev 2.0 Project Coordinator, Prof. @AnthonyEgeru . The purpose of the visit was to participate in the international conference hosted by @HaramayaUni , visit university research and teaching facilities, engage with TAGDev 2.0-supported PhD students under the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) programme, hold consultative meetings with the university’s senior management and leadership, and conduct field visits to TAGDev 2.0-supported research sites. During the visit, the delegation met with Dr. Jemal Yousuf, President of Haramaya University,  and discussed issues aimed at improving the university’s transformation agenda and its transition toward becoming an autonomous institution. Read more on the visit under the link below 👇🏿 haramaya.edu.et/ruforum-exec…

📍The 2026 AICASF Annual Conference! @ruforumsec as a strategic partner under the TAGDev programme is excited to share👇🏿 Advancing Inclusive and Resilient Agrifood Systems in a Changing Climate through Entrepreneurship, Digital Innovations and Value Chain Development 🌱 APRNet International Conference and Agrifood System Stakeholders’ Forum (AICASF) is a Policy Forum and International Conference organized by the Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet), bringing together 500 experts to transform Africa's agrifood systems through innovation, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience. 🗓️ 17 - 19 August 📍 CBN Building and ICC, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria 🇳🇬 More information about the conference here 👇🏿 aicasf.aprnetworkng.org/

TAGDev 2.0 at UBa with @caasdev & @sopisdew invites young people in Bamenda to a Youth Employability & Skills Development Workshop in Bamenda on 29 May 2026. Apply now: forms.gle/V4MCB3EHKh2X19CT9

TAGDev 2.0 Program secretariat & students joined @egertonunikenya fraternity together with the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary at Ngongongeri Farm in a tree planting exercise that saw 7,400 tree seedlings planted in support of environmental conservation and climate action

𝐌𝐲 𝐋𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 The 2026 edition of the My LUANAR Challenge has reached over 60,000 secondary school students across Malawi, marking a major milestone in efforts to improve access to accurate and practical information about university education. The achievement was announced during an award ceremony held at Bunda CALT 1 on 13 May 2026. Speaking at the event, the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Deputy Vice Chancellor, Associate Professor Agnes Mwangwela, described the milestone as a significant step forward for the initiative, noting a sharp increase from the 20,000 students reached during its inaugural edition last year. She commended participating students for taking an active role in promoting the university and extending its reach beyond campus. “This initiative shows that the responsibility of promoting LUANAR does not rest with one group alone. It is a shared effort. Our students have demonstrated that by taking the message of the university to communities across the country. If we are to reach every corner of Malawi and beyond, it will require all of us to be ambassadors of LUANAR,” she said. Beyond student outreach, the challenge also recorded wide geographical coverage, reaching 179 secondary schools in 26 districts. Its impact was further amplified through digital platforms, where it generated 5.6 million views on Facebook. Guest of Honour and motivational speaker, Clara Kamlomo, founder of Amazing B Projects, praised the initiative for bridging the information gap, particularly among students in rural areas. “Many students, especially in rural communities, have limited access to information about universities. What this initiative is doing is important because it brings that information directly to them. I encourage participants to continue sharing their experiences, because they are in the best position to speak about LUANAR,” she said. The TAGDev 2.0 program, coordinated at LUANAR by Dr Vincent Mgoli Mwale, announced that the winners would receive cash prizes, with the third position getting MWK 200,000, the second position MWK 300,000, and the first position MWK 500,000. The My LUANAR Challenge is a student-led outreach and career guidance initiative aimed at inspiring secondary school students to pursue higher education. During school holidays, LUANAR students visit secondary schools within their communities to conduct career talks, share their academic journeys, and provide insight into opportunities available at the university. At its core, the initiative addresses a critical gap in higher education by providing accessible, relatable, and practical information to students, particularly those in rural areas.

Wakulima Help Desk demo plots are ready at Egerton University for @TAGDevEgerton Field Day under Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). Featuring Wanjiku & Shangi | Climate-smart potato farming #TAGDev #RUFORUM #PotatoFarming

Call for Applications for Undergraduate Scholarship to Study Agriculture at the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) Did you write the 2026 UTME? Are you interested in studying Food Science & Nutrition, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension & Development Studies, Agribusiness Management, and Agricultural Economics for free at the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort)? Did you score more than 150 in the 2026 UTME? If your answers to all these questions are yes, then this opportunity is for you. Apply for the 2026/2027 TAGDev 2.0 Program Scholarship at UniPort. HOW TO APPLY Stage 1: Fill in the Google form using the link forms.gle/k8paAii6J6SWgg… Stage 2: Submit the scholarship application through the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) link: rims2.ruforum.org While applying, select the Call ID: RU/2024/TAGDev-2.0/001 Deadline: 1 June 2026. Share with someone who might be interested.

Call for Applications for Undergraduate Scholarship to Study Agriculture at the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) Did you write the 2026 UTME? Are you interested in studying Food Science & Nutrition, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension & Development Studies, Agribusiness Management, and Agricultural Economics for free at the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort)? Did you score more than 150 in the 2026 UTME? If your answers to all these questions are yes, then this opportunity is for you. Apply for the 2026/2027 TAGDev 2.0 Program Scholarship at UniPort. HOW TO APPLY Stage 1: Fill in the Google form using the link forms.gle/k8paAii6J6SWgg… Stage 2: Submit the scholarship application through the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) link: rims2.ruforum.org While applying, select the Call ID: RU/2024/TAGDev-2.0/001 Deadline: 1 June 2026.