The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Hutchinson is the Acting Vice Chancellor and Full Professor of Horticulture of the University of Nairobi. She is also the Substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) and Immediate Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) at the University of Nairobi.

Prof Hutchinson holds a PhD from the University of Guelph, Canada, and MSc and BSc from the University of Nairobi. She has over 43 years of experience in Agricultural research, extension, Innovation and Technology transfer and strategic administration. At the university, she holds several administrative positions, supporting management to deliver the university mandate. She is widely published and a mentor and role model for students and researchers across Africa.

Prof Hutchinson consults with many organizations in matters Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security, Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture, Leadership, governance and Transformation nationally and internationally.

She is a member of several professional bodies such as the International Society of Horticultural Science, African Crop Science Society, Horticultural Association of Kenya, Kenya Professional Association of Women in Agriculture and Environment, the Agricultural Society of Kenya and Institute of Directors.

Prof Hutchinson is a highly motivated, self-driven, results-focused person who is passionate about economic, social and spiritual and societal transformation of individuals, persons, Country and the African Continent.

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