Members
Research Team
Theses by team members
Mr. Linus K. Wamai
Innovative insect-based feed formulations for enhanced animal nutrition, health, productivity, and sustainability.
Mr. Brian O. Ochieng
Research and development of insect-based food products
Mr. Jactone O. Ongere
Nutritional Quality Assessment.
Dr. Dennis Beesigamukama
Lead - Insect frass fertilizer and Soil Health
Dr. Zewdu Abro
Lead - Innovation Adoption and Impact Assessment
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Insect Production, Training and Product Development Team
Ms. Faith N. Wamurango
Insect production and Farmer training
Mr. Raphael K, Kioko
Insect production and Farmer training
Mr. Erick I. Rachami
Insect production and Farmer training
Mr. Joshua M. Wambua
Insect production and Farmer training
Ms. Judy Gitonga
Insect production and Farmer training
Mr. Paul T. Kiboko
Product development and branding
MSc Students:
Odero Jecinta Akinyi. Effects of different organic substrates on growth performance and suitability of mealworms for food production. University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Michael Onyango Machongo. Impact of processing methods on the nutritional quality and microbial safety of mealworms as food. University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Samoei Redempta Cheruto. Assessment of the adoption of mealworm and spirulina production in refugee communities in Kenya. University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Monicah Mutindi. Knowledge, attitude, perceptions and willingness to consume foods fortified with mealworm and spirulina. Karatina University, Kenya.
Winjoy Kawira Kithinji. Evaluation of live black soldier fly larvae for indigenous chicken production. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Silvester Okello Dadi. Evaluate the effects of mealworm and spirulina as food supplements on nutritional quality, sensory, and safety attributes of commonly consumed foods in Kenya. University of Eldoret, Kenya.
Patricia Chepngetich. Evaluating the influence of mealworm and spirulina on improved indigenous chicken. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Philip K. Ndurya. Evaluating Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer for Ground Nut Production in Western Kenya. Pwani University, Kenya.
John M. Kamau. Influence of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) frass fertilizer on soil health and crop performance in maize-beans cropping systems. Egerton University, Kenya.
Jane G. Njagi, Optimizing post treatment of insect frass for improved fertilizer quality and rice production in Kenya. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Catherine W. Irungu. Evaluating the quality of black soldier fly frass fertilizer generated from different organic wastes for vegetable production. University of Embu, Kenya.
Charity Ngubia. Assessment of farmers’ practices, knowledge, their influence in prevalence of potato cyst nematodes in Nyadarua County, and sustainable management with banana fiber paper and black soldier fly frass fertilizer. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.
Japheth Manduvi. Black soldier fly frass fertilizer effects on soil chemical properties, coffee growth, and yield in Meru County. Pwani University, Kenya.
Loice Nyamvula Mgute. Optimizing spirulina production using eco-friendly growth media: effects on nutritional quality and safety in Kakuma, Turkana County. Pwani University, Kenya.
Korir Godwin. Availability and suitability of organic wastes for the production of black soldier fly for feed and fertilizer in central Kenya. Country: Kenya, Specialty: Environmental science, University: Kenyatta, Thesis title:
Bernadine Chepchirchir. Evaluating Physico-Chemical Properties, Safety, and Sensory Characteristics of Millet-Based INutri-Rich Instant Noodles Formulated with Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria). Egerton University, Kenya.
Kevin Nyagwachi. Screening and assessment of the suitability of non-food crop diet(s) for mass rearing of desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria). Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.
Winnie Kawira. Development of Insect-based Protein Crackers Using Cricket, Bean, Cassava and Dried Orange Flour for School Age Children in Rural Kenya. Chuka University, Kenya.
Wend-Yam Patrick Benjamin ZIDA. Developing and Modelling a Decentralized Greywater Treatment System Using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae to Improve Water Reuse, Animal Feed, and Soil Fertility in Urban Kenya. Pan African University Institute of Basic Science, Technology and Innovation, Kenya.
Marcia Orina, Development and Evaluation of an Easy-to-cook Porridge Flour Incorporating Finger Millet, Nyota Beans, Crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus), Bananas and Honey for Households Living in the Kenyan Bean Corridor. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.
Interns
2025
- Alexia Wambui Njue. Innovative use of black soldier fly oil as a functional lipid source in mini-livestock nutrition
- Mucheru Judy Wairimu. Substrate fermentation to enhance suitability for black soldier fly larval production