SUA continues to strengthen its leadership in science-based education by aligning teaching, research, and outreach with the country’s socio-economic transformation agenda. The University has established a mini food-processing facility to provide students with hands-on experience in product formulation, quality control, and small-scale manufacturing. Revised curricula emphasise competence-based training, industry mentorship, and entrepreneurship modules, ensuring that graduates leave with both technical and business acumen.
Through initiatives such as the Mo-Kerry partnership, SUA demonstrates how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate innovation, promote youth empowerment, and drive Tanzania’s industrialisation agenda.
Universities represented
The 40 shortlisted candidates for the inaugural Mo-Kerry Scholarship Programme represent a range of academic institutions:
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA): 17
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM): 5
University of Dodoma (UDOM): 7
Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST): 2
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT): 2
Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU): 3
University of Tourism and Applied Sciences (UTAS – Oman): 1
JAIN University (India): 1
Nearly half are SUA graduates, reflecting the University’s strong foundation in food science, biotechnology, and innovation.
The Mo-Kerry initiative complements SUA’s broader mission to expand human capital, enhance employability, and promote entrepreneurship in agricultural and food-related industries. By linking scientific expertise with real-world application, SUA contributes to Tanzania’s efforts to achieve sustainable growth, industrial resilience, and youth inclusion within the global food economy.