13/04/2026
The Department of Biological and Life Sciences in partnership with Phage Hunters Training and Research Program (PHDRP), conducted a 4-day groundbreaking training on bacteriophage research.
The training brought together participants from diverse institutions for hands-on learning and collaboration.
Bacteriophages (phages) are natural viruses that target and destroy bacteria, offering a promising complementary approach to antibiotics in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Participants first underwent weeks of virtual theoretical training, followed by practical fieldwork and laboratory sessions involving sample collection, phage isolation, and testing the phages against bacteria.
This is the first time the university has delivered both the theoretical and practical components of the training within its own facilities, demonstrating our growing capacity in conducting advanced scientific research and training.
Ultimately through this initiative the university seeks to carry out more research, inform policy, and have phage therapy as a mode of treatment in Kenya and Africa
