Board Member KMFRI Board of Management Parasitology & Reproductive Physiology Veterinary Medicine • Animal Sciences • Research Leadership Email: fnjonge@kmfri.go.ke Gazette Notice Appointed KMFRI Board Member via Official Gazette Notice Current Role Dean – School of Natural Resources and Animal Sciences (SONRAS), JKUAT
Associate Professor – Department of Animal Sciences, JKUAT Professional Bodies Kenya Veterinary Board • Mount Kenya University Council • Young Scientist of Kenya Competition | Leadership Focus: Advancing research excellence in natural resources and animal sciences, fostering mentorship for young scientists, and providing strategic governance to strengthen KMFRI's blue economy and fisheries research mandate. Prof. Francis Kimani Njonge BVM, MSc, PhD, is a distinguished member of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Board of Management. A highly seasoned academic and veterinary scientist, he serves as the Dean of the School of Natural Resources and Animal Sciences (SONRAS) and Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Prof. Njonge holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Parasitology from JKUAT, a Master's degree in Reproductive Physiology from James Cook University (Australia), and a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi. His academic foundation is complemented by over three decades of experience as a registered and retained veterinary surgeon with the Kenya Veterinary Board. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of parasitology, reproductive physiology, and animal sciences. His research and teaching have shaped generations of veterinary and animal science professionals in Kenya and beyond. Leadership & Governance Expertise Council Member – Mount Kenya University (MKU) Chairman – Academic & Research Committee (MKU) Judge – Young Scientist of Kenya Competition Registered Veterinary Surgeon (30+ years) Mentorship & Community Service - Mentored numerous young people in scientific and non-scientific projects initiated by youth
- Active participant and judge in the Young Scientist of Kenya competition
- Outstanding performance in various roles has earned numerous awards and recognition
Academic & Research Contributions Author and co-author of numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to global knowledge in parasitology, reproductive physiology, and animal sciences. Extensive experience in veterinary medicine, parasitology research, and reproductive physiology spanning over three decades of practice and teaching. Prof. Njonge's appointment to the KMFRI Board brings invaluable expertise in veterinary medicine, parasitology, reproductive physiology, and academic governance – strengthening the Institute's capacity to deliver on its blue economy and sustainable fisheries mandate. |
