Chuka University is a public university located in Chuka, Kenya, offering animal-related training within the Faculty of Agriculture through the Department of Animal Sciences. The Department provides training in animal production, animal health, livestock management, animal breeding, nutrition, welfare, and related disciplines. The Department serves approximately 1,400 students across certificate, diploma, and undergraduate programmes.
The status of animal welfare education at the institution is supported by classroom instruction and practical training conducted at the University Demonstration Farm. However, the existing pig housing facilities do not provide the pigs adequate comfort needed and ability to display their full behaviours.

The aim of this project is to:

1. Upgrade the pig housing facility by providing better drainage, stronger housing structures, reliable water access, and environmental enrichment to improve animal welfare.
    
2. Strengthen practical training for students, enabling them to learn and apply welfare principles in real livestock management.
    
3. Provide training in pig welfare to approximately 20 academic staff, strengthening the integration of animal welfare into teaching and practical training.