Research Scientist KMFRI Kegati Aquaculture Centre Aquaculture Division Fish Nutrition • Socioeconomics • Gender Studies Email: cmuthoni@kmfri.go.ke Email: cmuthoni230@gmail.com Location KMFRI Kegati Aquaculture Centre Specialization Fish Nutrition, Aquaculture Socioeconomics & Gender Studies Core Expertise Fish Nutrition
Fisheries Socioeconomics
Gender Studies
Marketing & Value Chains | Research Focus: Fish nutrition, fisheries and aquaculture socioeconomics, gender studies, food and nutrition security, and development of innovative fish products to support sustainable livelihoods. Ms. Cecilia M. Githukia is a Research Scientist in the Aquaculture Division at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). She is also pursuing a PhD in Fisheries Management at Kisii University. Her work integrates fish nutrition, aquaculture socioeconomics, marketing, and gender studies to improve livelihoods, create employment opportunities, and enhance food and nutrition security. She holds an MSc in Aquaculture and a BSc in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from Moi University, as well as a Certificate in International Post Graduate in Limnology from IHE, The Netherlands. She has undertaken specialized training in Responsible Aquaculture Development at Wageningen University & Research and Project Proposal Development through The Commonwealth Blue Charter. Ms. Githukia has contributed to numerous donor-funded initiatives supported by LAVICORD, ASARECA, KAPAP, NRF, and KCSAP. She has authored and co-authored 12 books and book chapters, 14 peer-reviewed journal articles, and several technical reports. She currently serves as Principal Investigator of a World Bank-funded KCSAP project focused on developing nutrient-rich fish products for Western Kenya. Research Interests Fish Nutrition Aquaculture Socioeconomics Gender Studies in Fisheries Marketing & Value Chains Food & Nutrition Security Livelihood Improvement Gender Equality Sustainable Aquaculture Qualifications - PhD in Fisheries Management, Kisii University (Ongoing)
- MSc in Aquaculture, Moi University
- BSc in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Moi University
- International Post Graduate Certificate in Limnology, IHE-The Netherlands
Current Flagship Project Development of Novel Nutrient-Rich Fish Products for Food and Nutritional Security in Western Kenya (KCSAP / World Bank Funded) – Principal Investigator Professional Memberships - Eastern Africa Water Association (EAWA)
- Sustainable Aquaculture Research Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa (SARNISSA)
- Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society (AEHMS)
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