Charles Ngugi, Jim Bowman, Betty Nyandat and Mucai Muchiri Kenya Project Charles Ngugi, Jim Bowman, Betty Nyandat and Mucai Muchiri
Activities: Development of research and Training Facilities at Sagana and Moi University Aquaculture Training for Kenyan Extension Workers, Fish Farmers, and University Students Studies on Strategies for Increasing the Growth and Survival of Tilapia and African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Development of an Aquaculture Handbook for Extension Workers and Trainers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Accomplishments –Training and research farms
Accomplishments — training: 20 courses (2 – 3 weeks each) taught between 1999 and 2007 – Approx 350 trainees (extension workers and farmers) 14 MSc students trained Many undergraduates received senior project support (1997 – present) PowerPoint teaching modules developed for use in short courses
Success story: Enos Mac’Were
Success story: Wilfred Makokha
Success story: William Kiama
Research, Teaching and Extension
Looking to the future? Great potential for sustained growth of aquaculture in Kenya Potential for engagement in the region – within the expanded East African Community Private sector buy-in Poverty reduction and food security