DRIP MSc scholar

Junitor Chepkemboi

Research Project: Effects of potent fungal-based bio-pesticide on promising indigenous Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera Noctuidae) associated parasitoids in Kenya Junitor is a DRIP MSc scholar supervised by Dr. Komivi Akutse (icipe) and Dr Kenof Fening Okwae (University of Ghana, Legon). She is working on Effects of Potent Fungal-Based Biopesticides on promising Indigenous Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) associated Parasitoids in Kenya. Her research aims at screening the direct and indirect effects of selected fungal biopesticides on different Fall armyworm parasitoids funded by DAAD. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

Mariana Wanza Muturi

Research project: Assessment of Greenhouse gas emissions for Chicken Production System reared on Insect Based Feed Mariana is a DRIP MSc Scholar supervised by Dr. Chrysantus Tanga (icipe), Dr. Duncan Mbuge (University of Nairobi) and Prof. Urbanus Mutwiwa (Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology). Her research interest is in sustainable systems, specifically green house gas emissions of systems in the face of climate change. Mariana is currently researching on the levels of green house gas emissions from a system that rears insects and uses them as feed for both broiler and layer chickens. Mariana completed her BSc studies in Environmental and Biosystems Engineering at University of Nairobi, Kenya, and is currently registered for her MSc at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. She is supported by the university’s Graduate School scholarship program and the DRIP MSc scholarship from icipe. She is a registered graduate engineer.

Dennis Mutua Mbuta

Research project: Study on the mechanism of insecticide resistance and pathogen transmission in bedbugs (cimex lentularius) Dennis is a DRIP MSc scholar supervised by Drs. Fathiya Khamis(icipe), Komivi Akutse (icipe) and Dr. Florence Ng’ong’a (JKUAT).  His research interest is on determining the mechanism of insecticide resistance and pathogen transmission in bed bugs (Cimex.lectularius).  He is currently undertaking his fieldwork which majorly involves collecting bed bug samples and questionnaire distribution across different counties of the country. He completed his BSc studies in Biochemistry at Karatina University, Kenya, and is registered for his MSc in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Kenya.

Margaret Wanjiku Mugure

Research project: Exploring the phylogenetic evolution and geographic transmission patterns of the rice blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae in Africa Margaret is a DRIP scholar supervised by Dr Dan Masiga (icipe), Dr. Jean-Baka Domelevo Entfellner (BecA-ILRI Hub) and Dr. Wilton Mbinda (Pwani University, Kenya).  Margaret completed her BSc studies in Biochemistry at Pwani University in 2018 where she graduated with a first class honors. She is currently registered for an MSc in Bioinformatics at Pwani University. She is in her second year and currently placed at BecA-ILRI Hub for her project. She is supported by EANBiT, a program managed at icipe and funded by NIH. She is also a member of the ISCB (International Society for Computational Biology).

Simon Kiplimo Tawich

Research project: Plant derived Semiochemicals for the attraction of stable fly stomoxys calcitrans L. (Diptera: muscidae) to host plant for sugar acquisition. Simon is a DRIP MSc Scholar supervised by Dr. Merid Getahun (Icipe) and Dr. Joel Bargul (JKUAT, Kenya). His research interest in behavioural ecology, including chemical interaction of Stomoxys calcitrans and plants and how the interactions can be utilized in the development of control bait technologies. Simon has a BSc degree in Agricultural Biotechnology from University of Eldoret and is currently undertaking his MSc degree in Molecular biology and Bioinformatics at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

Ruth Nanjala

Ruth is a DRIP MSc scholar supervised by Dr Dan Masiga (icipe) and Pwani University.  She obtained a degree in BSc Microbiology from Pwani University, Kenya and is currently registered for MSc at Pwani University, Kenya supported by Eastern Africa Network for Bioinformatics training (EANBiT).

Evans Oketch Mudibo

Evans is a DRIP MSc scholar supervised by Dr Dan Masiga (icipe) and Pwani University.  His research interests are in genetics of animal diseases and development of the control strategies through making use of the biological data to unravel the molecular mechanisms of animal diseases and their spread.  He is BSc. Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate (First Class Honors), from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Upon his graduation he joined Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) as an intern. He has also completed a post-graduate diploma course in Health Research Methods at KWTRP and Pwani University.  He is registered at Pwani University for his MSc supported by EANBiT.

Julyann Kaveke Mutuku

Research Project: Determinants of women's empowerment and its influence on their dietary diversity Julyann is a DRIP Msc Scholar supervised by Dr. Monica Fisher, Dr. Holger Kirscht (icipe) and Dr. Patrick Irungu (University of Nairobi, Kenya). Her research interest is in agricultural economic including gender mainstreaming research analysis, women’s empowerment in agriculture and agricultural policy. She is currently researching on the determinants of Women’s empowerment and its influence of their dietary diversity among pig and poultry farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. Julyann completed her BSc studies in Agricultural economics and rural development at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is currently pursuing an MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University Nairobi.

Jane Njeri Mwangi

Jane is a DRIP Scholar supervised Dr Dan Masiga and Pwani University. Her research interest is in arboviruses, generally applying bioinformatics tools in analysis of big data. Jane is currently undertaking her MSc studies in Bioinformatics at Pwani University in Kilifi, Kenya, which is funded through the Eastern African Network for Bioinformatics Training (EANBiT). She completed her BSc studies in Microbiology at Pwani University, Kenya.

Eunice Wambui King’ori

Research project: Implication of landscape structure and bioclimatic variables on pollinators in avocado production systems in Murang’a County, Kenya Eunice is a DRIP MSc scholar supervised by Dr. Elfatih Mohamed Abdel-Rahman (icipe) and Dr. Paul Obade (Kenyatta University). She is using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing to characterize the complex landscape of Murang’a and model the relationship between the landscape structure, bioclimatic variables, and pollinator’s occurrence, diversity, and abundance. Her research is an objective under Integrated Pest and Pollinators Management (IPPM) funded by BMZ/GIZ. Eunice holds a degree in Environmental Planning and Management (EPM) from Kenyatta University.

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