Chief Research Scientist Director – Aquaculture Directorate Fish Nutrition & Aquaculture Systems Feed Formulation • Fish Health • Climate Smart Aquaculture Email: jmunguti@kmfri.go.ke Email: jmunguti2000@gmail.com Current Role Director & Head of Aquaculture Directorate – KMFRI
Coordinator of research and administrative functions aligned to Institute's strategic plan Academic Qualifications PhD (Natural Resources & Life Sciences, with Distinction) – BOKU, Vienna, Austria
MSc (Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences)
B.Ed (Education Science)
Post-Graduate Diploma – Intensive Aquaculture Production (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Senior Management Course – Kenya School of Government
Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) Research Location KMFRI Sagana Aquaculture Centre
Department: Aquaculture
Specialization: Fish Nutrition, Fish Health Management, Water Quality Management | Leadership Focus: Advancing sustainable aquaculture through innovative feed formulations, climate-smart technologies, and evidence-based policy direction for food and nutrition security in Kenya and beyond. Dr. Jonathan Munguti holds a PhD Degree in Natural Resources and Life Sciences (with Distinction) from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria. He is a Chief Research Scientist at KMFRI, serving as Director and Head of the Aquaculture Directorate, in charge of coordinating research and administrative functions to ensure research activities are aligned with the Institute's strategic plan, vision, and mandate. With academic and research experience spanning over 20 years, Dr. Munguti has collaborated in the development of donor-funded research projects at national, regional, and international levels, including BOMOSA EU, ESP, KAPAP, and KCSAP Projects. He has authored over 70 scientific publications including peer-reviewed journal articles, books/book chapters, conference proceedings, and technical/consultancy reports. He is also an Editor and Reviewer for several international peer-reviewed journals including Aquaculture Research Journal, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems and Aquatic Foods, Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, People and Nature, Aquaculture, and Fish and Fisheries, among others. Governance & Leadership Expertise Joint Secretary – National Aquaculture Development Working Group Member – National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) – NARIGP Member – Research Grants Management Committee (RGMC) – KCSAP Member – KMFRI Scientific & Technical Management Committee Taskforce Member – Kenya Agriculture Sector Transformation & Development Strategy (ASTDS) Research Interests & Specializations - Aquatic Nutrition – Fish feed formulation, cost-effective feeds, processing and production, use of probiotics
- Fish Health Management – Multi-institutional and interdisciplinary fish health research leading to successful feeding regimes and feed storage protocols
- Climate Smart Aquaculture – Developing, validating, and upscaling Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPs) for food and nutrition security
- Alternative Fish Feed Ingredients – Research on sustainable and locally available protein sources
- Policy Development – Creating policy briefs on breeding, nutrition, culture systems, value addition, and post-harvest management
Leadership Training & Capacity Building Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) – Extensive leadership and project management experience Senior Management Course – Kenya School of Government – Enhanced administrative capability Post-Graduate Diploma in Intensive Aquaculture Production – Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Advanced fish nutrition and feed formulation studies Facilitator – Fisheries & Aquaculture Module – International MSc Program in Limnology & Wetland Ecosystems (Egerton University / BOKU Austria / UNESCO-IHE DELFT) Mentorship & Supervision – Successfully supervised 5 PhD students and 21 MSc students from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Austria, and the Netherlands Dr. Jonathan Munguti's leadership as Director of Aquaculture at KMFRI brings unparalleled expertise in fish nutrition, feed formulation, and climate-smart aquaculture – strengthening the Institute's capacity to drive sustainable aquaculture development, inform national policy, and significantly contribute to food and nutrition security in Kenya and beyond. |
