Senior Research Scientist KMFRI Turkana / Kisumu Aquatic Science & Fish Health Research Fish Pathology • Microbiology • Population Dynamics • Ecosystem Health Email: colilo@kmfri.go.ke Email: olilocasianes@yahoo.com Email: olilocasianes@gmail.com Location KMFRI Turkana / Kisumu Department Freshwater Systems Research Specialization Fish Pathogens, Microbiology, Fish Population Dynamics Professional Focus Aquatic Biosecurity
Fisheries Ecology
Environmental Monitoring
Fish Disease Research | Research Focus: Fish health, aquatic biosecurity, microbiology, fisheries biodiversity conservation, ecosystem dynamics, and environmental sustainability in freshwater and lake ecosystems. OGWAI is a Senior Research Scientist I at KMFRI with decades of experience in fish health research, aquatic ecology, and fisheries science. His work focuses on understanding fish pathogens, ecosystem health, and the dynamics of aquatic biodiversity in Kenya’s freshwater systems. He has participated in numerous international research expeditions in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as regional field studies across Lakes Victoria, Turkana, Naivasha, Baringo, Kanyaboli, and Sare. He has contributed to fisheries research conferences and policy workshops across East Africa. His current research emphasizes aquatic biosecurity, fish fungal infections in cage culture systems, and the role of microbial interactions in fish health. He is actively engaged in developing sustainable strategies for fisheries conservation and ecosystem resilience under climate stress. Research Interests Fish Pathogens Aquatic Biosecurity Fish Diseases Microbiology Fisheries Biodiversity Population Dynamics Climate Change Water Quality Key Activities - Fish health and pathogen surveillance in freshwater ecosystems
- Studies on bacterial, viral, and fungal infections in fish
- Field expeditions across major Kenyan lakes and river systems
- Assessment of pollution impacts on aquatic biodiversity
- Fisheries stock assessment and ecosystem monitoring
- Training and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Policy advisory on fisheries biosecurity and sustainability
Qualifications - M.Sc. Marine Ecology
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences – University of Nairobi
- Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries – ITC Brussels, Belgium
- Environmental Science – Egerton University
- PhD Candidate – Environmental Science, Egerton University
Selected Publications Effects of Point Source Pollution on Water Quality and Phytoplankton Diversity in Lake Victoria (2015) Effect of Vegetative Filter Strips on E. coli Dynamics in Mau Forest Watershed (2018) Parasite Dynamics and Fish Health in Lake Victoria Ecosystem Studies |
