Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and fumonisins are prevalent contaminants of maize, which is a major staple food in Kenya. Aspergillus… Read More
PhD-Masters Students
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Plant Pathology
Ngure Carolyne is a Kenyan born scientist with ke… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof. James W. Muthomi
Prof. Rebecca J. Nelson
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
I am plant breeding and biotechnology student. My thesis rese… Read More
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by dual infection of two viruses Maize chlorotic mottle virus… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof. Kahiu Ngugi
Dr. Evans Nyaboga
External Supervisor:
Dr. Michael S. Olsen
Degree Programme
PHD in Crop Protection
Nancy Njeru was a PhD Crop Protection student at the Universi… Read More
Push-pull is a cereal cropping system that has recently been reported to reduce incidences of ear rots and mycotoxins in maize. However, the effectiveness and mechanism involved is not yet… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof James W Muthomi _ University of Nairobi
Dr John M Wagacha _ University of Nairobi
Prof Zeyaur R Khan _ Internation Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
Dr Charles AO Midega _ icipe
Degree Programme
PHD in Crop Protection
Sokame has currently completed his PhD in Crop Protection fro… Read More
Lepidopteran stemborers are still among the most important pests that are reported to cause maize yield losses in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, they seriously limit potential maize yield. The recent invasion of… Read More
Research Supervisors
Dr. Dora Chao Kilalo,
Dr. Gerald Juma
Dr. Paul-André Calatayud
Degree Programme
PHD in Crop Protection
Samuel Kimaru Linguya is a holder of PhD from the… Read More
African nightshade (ANS) is known for high micronutrient content, medicinal properties and fast growth with low production costs. The challenges facing its production include low quality seed, low… Read More
Research Supervisors
Dr.Dora C. Kilalo, Dr. William M. Muiru & Prof. John W. Kimenju
Degree Programme
PHD in Horticulture
Ms. Peninah Yumbya, PhD research topic is on; Effectiveness of Hexanal and Its Mode of Action on… Read More
Banana is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya. However, its full potential is not fully exploited due to several constraints including high postharvest losses. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of hexanal, a… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof. Jane Ambuko
Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson
Prof. Willis Owino
Degree Programme
PHD in Genetics and plant breeding
I currently work for the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization-Coffee Research I… Read More
The Kenya annual coffee production has in recent years declined due to different factors such as change of land use and biotic stresses, despite the country being one of the world’s producers of high-quality coffee. This study analysed the… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof. Kahiu E Ngugi
Prof. James W Muthomi
Dr. Chrispine O. Omondi
Degree Programme
PHD in Crop Protection
Samuel Aringo Were, received MSc. in Crop Protection from the University of Nairobi in 2012. In t… Read More
The root rot disease complex has continued to be a major constraint in the production of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) resulting in losses of up to 70% in Kenya. The aim of this study was to establish (i) the occurrence and… Read More
Research Supervisors
Research Supervisors
Prof. Rama D. Narla,
Prof. Eunice W. Mutitu
Prof. James W. Muthomi
