Research Scientist KMFRI Kegati Aquaculture Centre Aquaculture – Mariculture Section Live Feed Production • Crustacean Breeding • Fish Nutrition Email: smzomba@kmfri.go.ke Email: himdzo84@gmail.com Email: himdzo84@outlook.com Location KMFRI Kegati Aquaculture Centre, Kisii Department Aquaculture – Mariculture Section Specialization Live Feed Production • Crustacean Breeding • Fish Health & Nutrition Core Expertise Artemia & Algae Production
Rotifers Culture
Shrimp Breeding Systems
Hatchery Management
Fish Nutrition Technologies | Research Focus: Marine aquaculture systems, live feed technology, crustacean breeding, fish larval nutrition, and application of dietary herbs and single-cell protein technologies to improve hatchery productivity. Mr. Hinzano is a trained aquaculturist with an MSc in Aquaculture (Fish Health Management) from the University of Ghent, Belgium. He has extensive experience in marine hatchery development, live feed production, and aquaculture livelihoods development projects. Before joining KMFRI, he worked as a technical assistant in a project funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, focusing on the breeding of local Penaeid shrimp species in Kenya. Through this work, he gained strong expertise in crustacean breeding systems and live feed production including algae, rotifers, and Artemia. His current research focuses on the application of dietary herbs and single-cell protein technologies to improve the quality and robustness of hatchery-produced crustacean larvae. He is also actively involved in mentoring students and contributing to aquaculture knowledge development through publications and book chapters. Research Interests Shrimp Breeding Technologies Live Feed Production Aquaculture Nutrition Single Cell Protein Hatchery Technology Marine Larviculture Qualifications - MSc Aquaculture (Fish Health Management), University of Ghent, Belgium
- BSc Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Moi University, Kenya
Academic & Professional Highlights - Technical Assistant – DFAT-funded shrimp breeding project (Kenya)
- Expert in live feed systems (Artemia, rotifers, algae)
- Contributor to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters
- Experience in marine hatchery development and management
- Active mentor for undergraduate and graduate aquaculture students
Professional Links Selected Publications Musa S. et al. (2020). Inland Aquaculture: Trends and Prospects. Dey B.K. et al. (2020). White spot disease in shrimp: A review. Orina P.S. et al. (2020). Water quality of selected fishing beaches of Lake Victoria. |
