The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has initiated a significant initiative to revolutionize higher education in Africa by leveraging advanced technology and research capabilities.
The program is designed to provide graduates with the necessary skills to address food security challenges by utilizing technology-driven solutions. To this end, it concentrates on agricultural education.

The initiative will offer cutting-edge research tools and training, with a particular emphasis on emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, and precision farming.
RUFORUM’s objective is to prepare students to become tech-savvy professionals in the evolving agricultural sector by bridging the tech divide in African universities.

The program will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and the development of collaborative projects by connecting local researchers with global experts.
RUFORUM intends to conduct workshops, student exchange programs, and joint research initiatives, all of which are intended to improve the research output of participating universities.

The initiative’s potential is viewed with optimism by university administrators. A spokesperson from RUFORUM stated, “This program will fundamentally alter the way we conduct agricultural research in Africa.” “It is about enabling students to drive sustainable development in their communities and innovate.”

The initial phase of the initiative will concentrate on universities in Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, with the intention of later expanding to other countries within the next two years.
Funding will be provided to participating institutions to enhance their technological infrastructure and gain access to advanced research instruments.

RUFORUM will also establish technology incubators on specific campuses, where students can test and develop agri-tech solutions that are designed to enhance environmental sustainability and food production.
It is anticipated that these incubators will cultivate an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

RUFORUM intends to evaluate the program’s impact annually, with a particular emphasis on metrics such as research output, technology adoption rates, and student employment in the agri-tech sector, following its official launch in Q4 2025.