The department has established linkages and collaborations with the following institutions
Academic and Research Institutions 
Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya, Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kenya, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Water Resources Management Authority, Kenya Urban Roads Authority 
County Governments
County Governments of Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga and Busia