Research Scientist KMFRI Naivasha Fish Biology & Aquatic Ecology Fish Biology • Crustacean • Aquatic Ecology Email: ploki@kmfri.co.ke Specialization Fish Biology, Crustacean, Aquatic Ecology Professional Bodies WIOMSA MARG I Research Grant (2008–2009) | Research Focus: Population biology of prawns, fish stock assessment, river ecosystem monitoring, lake fisheries management, and sustainable aquatic resource utilization in Kenya. The researcher is based at KMFRI Naivasha and specializes in fish biology, crustaceans, and aquatic ecology. His work focuses on understanding freshwater and coastal fisheries dynamics to support sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems in Kenya. He has conducted research on population biology of prawns in the River Tana Delta, stock assessment of Nebulosus harak in the South Coast, and monitoring of fish breeding grounds in Lake Naivasha. Additional work includes assessment of fisheries status in River Malewa and evaluation of co-management strategies for sustainable fisheries development in Lake Naivasha. Research Interests Prawn Population Biology Stock Assessment Fish Breeding Grounds River Ecology Lake Fisheries Co-management Systems Key Activities - Population biology studies of prawns in River Tana Delta
- Stock assessment of Nebulosus harak in South Coast Kenya
- Monitoring fish breeding grounds in Lake Naivasha
- Assessment of fisheries status in River Malewa
- Evaluation of co-management systems in Lake Naivasha fisheries
- Sustainable fisheries and aquatic ecosystem research
Qualifications - MPhil in Environmental Biology – Moi University (2007–2016)
- BSc in Botany and Zoology – University of Nairobi (1987–1990)
Professional Grant WIOMSA MARG I Research Grant (2008–2009): Population biology of prawns in River Tana Delta, Kenya. |
