By JAMES KAMAUMore by this AuthorA public university has launched a yogurt-making course for self-help groups. JKUAT lead researcher, Dr Pamela Odhiambo said the project named, the Fiti Probiotic Yoghurt, is targeting 40,000 women dairy farmers and youth groups in rural areas. “Besides boosting economic returns of our rural communities, the initiative also targets health promotion among the consumers of the products,” said Dr Odhiambo. The university’s food science department said yogurt had beneficial qualities when consumed that facilitate digestion, boosts immunity and has been proven useful in urinary tract health. The initiative, JKUAT said seeks to promote top-down transfer of technology where student innovations will have a ready uptake channel that benefits community.

Source: Daily Nation February 07, 2017 10:43 UTC