Public Defence: PhD Published on 13 July 2021 Name of candidate: Rachel Zakayo Rachel zakayo worked as a research assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) she joined the Sokoine University of Agriculture on 2017 for PhD Studies at the Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development.   Title of the Thesis Gender and...Read More

Published in 06th July 2021 The Tanzania Society of Agricultural Education and Extension (TSAEE) is a professional association drawing members from the public, private, civil societies, non-governmental organizations, public, and individuals. It regularly meets on annual basis to deliberate on policy and technological issues related to extension services and producers (farmers, livestock keepers, fishers) empowerment....Read More

Published on 27th June 2021 Dr. R. Madaha had an opportunity to give a keynote speech at the Virtual World Community Development Conference held in Nairobi from 21 to 23 June, 2021. The title of his keynote speech was Community development and Empowerment: The interconnection of ABCD and feminist approaches and their role in community empowerment processes....Read More

Published on 27th June 2021 The Department will continue to offer two degree programs in the Academic Year 2021/2022. The degree programs include BSc. Applied Agricultural Extension and a Bachelor of Community Development. Share thisRead More

Published on 27th June 2021 On 16 June 2021, the Community Development Association (CDA) participated in the International Day of the African Child known as MTOTO WA AFRIKA in Kiswahili. They commemorated the event by engaging in an event at SUA Primary school. Share thisRead More

Published on 27th June 2021 On 12th June 2021, the Head of the Department Dr. Innocent Busindeli, the Chairperson of Undergraduate Studies Committee Dr. Joshua Kidudu, the Chairperson of the Departmental Website Content Committee Dr. Rasel Madaha, and the Chairperson for Field Practical/SEPs Committee, and Social Welfare Committee, Mr. Kenneth Mapunda facilitated an interactive session with undergraduate...Read More

Published 14th June 2021 On 14th June 2021, Dr. Madaha presented a paper at the DevRes2021 conference. The conference was held from June 14-16, 2021. The theme of the conference was, “Advancing Sustainable Transformation.” The conference was organized by Umeå University, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, the Swedish Research Council, Sida, and Formas. The...Read More

Published on 11 June 2021 Second year Students  persuing applied agricultural extension had an opportunity to  visit the SUA crop museum (SUA). They were attending practical session of annual crop production to make an assessment of various annual crops grown. Share thisRead More

Published on 11/06/2021 Postgraduate students from the Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development (DAECD) conducted several study tours to orient themselves on the practical aspect of information and communication technology. The orientation focused on learning about sources of information; processing and transferring information to the audience; applying different information technologies; storing and communicating information. ...Read More

Published on 04th June, 2021 Hon Joyce Ndalichako(MP), Minister for Education, Science and Technology had an opportunity to visit the exibition of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development (DAECD) during the Sokoine Memorial week.   Share thisRead More