The TAGDev 2.0 Program, Egerton University is privileged to be among the key partners supporting the adoption of Competence-Based Education (CBE) in higher education institutions across East Africa. Currently, a four-day training is underway at Egerton University to equip academic staff with the necessary skills and understanding to transition to CBE and to fast-track the adoption CBE across different academic programs. Speaking during the opening of the workshop, Prof. Charles M’Erimba, representing TAGDev 2.0 Program Coordinator Prof. Nancy Mungai, described the training as a “critical step toward reimagining higher education to remain not only academically rigorous but also contextually relevant and impact-driven.”

TAGDev 2.0 Program, Egerton Universitycohort 1 Environmental Science students participated in the transformative Environmental Conservation Summit at Egerton University. This gathering brought together passionate minds, including Egerton staff and students from various faculties, representatives from Nakuru County’s Department of Water, Energy, Climate Change & Environment, and students from JKUAT and Kabarak University.
The summit sparked critical discussions on sustainable practices, solid waste management, and climate action. The TAGDev students launched their innovation whereby they have repurposed waste bathtubs around the university into eco-friendly outdoor benches which can be used by students for during group discussions

Egerton University’s TAGDev 2.0 Cohort 1 students today 7th May 2025, were involved in a transformative psycho-social support session organized by the program aimed at enhancing emotional resilience, promoting psychological well-being, and equipping students with effective stress management strategies as they navigate academic and personal pressures. The training held at the TAGDev Centre not only focused on academic excellence but also emphasized the psychosocial welfare of students. This approach recognizes that for students to truly excel, especially in a university environment that often presents a lot of challenges, their mental and emotional health must be prioritized.

TAGDev 2.0 program at Egerton University on February 3, 2025, engaged Deans, Directors, and Chairs of Departments in a strategic forum to discuss ways to strengthen academic, research, and policy interventions for improved graduate outcomes and institutional resilience
 
The discussions were aimed at identifying institutional opportunities and actionable strategies that would ensure the university remains responsive to the changing industry and societal needs. Key areas such as curriculum alignment, graduate completion rates, policy development and implementation, inclusion & equity, research & extension services and institutionalizing entrepreneurship were discussed during the meeting.