Sericulture (Silk Farming)

University of Nairobi has partnered with Silk Origin Ltd in the production of silk at Upper Kabete. The silk worms are already there and the mulberry trees have already reached maturity stage.

Director Advancement, Mr Brian Ouma, UoN Upper Kabete staff together with Silk Origin staff view silk worms in one of the housing units.

Silk worms at Upper Kabete Campus

Mulberry trees plantation at Upper Kabete Campus