Research Scientist KMFRI Kegati Aquaculture Centre, Kisii Aquaculture – Mariculture Section Shrimp Breeding • Live Feed Production • 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 Nutrition Core Expertise Shrimp Hatchery Technologies
Artemia, Rotifers & Algae Culture
Fish Health Management
Single Cell Protein Technologies | Research Focus: Application of shrimp breeding technologies, dietary herbs, and single cell protein innovations to improve seed production, reduce production costs, and enhance the robustness of hatchery-produced crustacean larvae. Mr. Hinzano is a trained aquaculturist with an MSc in Aquaculture from the University of Gent, Belgium. He has extensive experience in marine fish and crustacean breeding, larviculture, and live feed production, particularly involving algae, rotifers, and Artemia. Prior to joining KMFRI, he served as a Technical Assistant in an Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade project that pioneered breeding technologies for local penaeid shrimp species in Kenya. Through these engagements, he gained substantial expertise in hatchery development and management. His current research focuses on the use of dietary herbs and single cell protein technologies to enhance the quality and robustness of hatchery-produced crustacean larvae. He has contributed to book chapters and peer-reviewed journal publications as a co-author. Research Interests Shrimp Breeding Technologies Live Feed Production Crustacean Larviculture Fish Health Management Fish Nutrition Single Cell Protein Qualifications - MSc Aquaculture (Fish Health Management) – University of Gent, Belgium (2015–2017)
- BSc Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya (2007–2011)
Awards & Project Assignments - Team Member – Optimizing Artemia Production Technology for Sustainable Aquaculture Development (WIOMSA MASMA Project, 2020–2022)
- Technical Assistant – Breeding Technologies for Enhanced Seed Production of Local Penaeid Shrimps in Kenya
- Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Professional Networks - SARNISSA Member
- University of Gent Aquaculture Alumni
- African Aquaculture Magazine Member
Selected Publications Dey, B.K., Dugassa, G.H., Hinzano, S.M. & Bossier, P. (2020). Diagnosis and management of white spot disease in shrimp. Musa, S. et al. (2020). Inland Aquaculture: Trends and Prospects in Kenya. Mary Opiyo et al. (2020). Fish Disease Management and Biosecurity Systems. |
