Under the visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Kisii University proudly hosted Prof. Sawada from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, a distinguished scholar supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) through the Overseas Challenge Program for Young Researchers. During his visit to Kenya, Prof. Sawada is working closely with our School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management to develop joint research proposals while exploring rich opportunities for collaboration and academic exchange. This engagement reaffirms Kisii University,s unwavering commitment to building meaningful partnerships with like-minded institutions across the globe. Together, we are pushing boundaries, expanding knowledge, and scaling new heights of academic excellence