Assistant Research Scientist KMFRI Kisumu Fresh Water Systems Socioeconomics • Innovation • Entrepreneurship Email: pwanguche@kmfri.go.ke Email: partyotuo2009@yahoo.com Department Fresh Water Systems Qualification B.Sc. Environmental Science with IT – Maseno University Professional Membership Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
LVFO Socioeconomics Working Group
Maseno University Environmental Science Association (Alumni) | Research Focus: Environmental and resource economics, gender studies, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, climate change, efficiency and productivity analysis, and socio-economic impact assessment. Patrick Wanguche Otuo is an early career socioeconomics Assistant Research Scientist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Kisumu Centre. He focuses on applying science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to address societal needs and improve livelihoods in fisheries and aquatic resource-dependent communities. He is actively involved in developing interdisciplinary and demand-driven research proposals in priority areas including sustainable fisheries, environmental management, and community appraisal. His work emphasizes socio-economic analysis and evidence-based solutions to support policy and resource management. Patrick is also a co-founder of the Kenya Lake Debris Volunteer Program, an initiative dedicated to identifying and addressing lake litter challenges through research, community sensitization, and environmental conservation efforts aimed at protecting Kenya's freshwater ecosystems. Research Interests Environmental Economics Resource Economics Gender Studies Sustainable Fisheries Aquaculture Climate Change Impact Assessment Selected Publications Fiorella, K. et al. (2020). Small-scale fishing households facing COVID-19: The case of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Fisheries Research. Onyango, H.O. et al. (2021). The Lost Coin: Redefining the Economic and Financial Impact of Small-Scale Fisheries, the Case of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Social Sciences & Humanities Open. Okronipa, H. et al. Household Food Insecurity and Dietary Diversity Among Kenyan Households During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Wanguche Otuo, P. et al. (2021). Assessment of the Socio-Economic Effects of Illegal Fishing on Lake Victoria Fisheries, Kenya. Wetlands Conference, University of Eldoret. |
