1. Charles Ngugi, Jim Bowman, Betty Nyandat and Mucai Muchiri
Kenya Project
Charles Ngugi, Jim Bowman,
Betty Nyandat and Mucai Muchiri

2. Activities:
Development of research and Training Facilities at Sagana and Moi University
Aquaculture Training for Kenyan Extension Workers, Fish Farmers, and University Students
Studies on Strategies for Increasing the Growth and Survival of Tilapia and African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Development of an Aquaculture Handbook for Extension Workers and Trainers in Sub-Saharan Africa

3. Accomplishments –Training and research farms

4. Accomplishments — training:
20 courses (2 – 3 weeks each) taught between 1999 and 2007 – Approx 350 trainees (extension workers and farmers)
14 MSc students trained
Many undergraduates received senior project support (1997 – present)
PowerPoint teaching modules developed for use in short courses

5. Success story: Enos Mac’Were

6. Success story: Wilfred Makokha

7. Success story: William Kiama

8. Research, Teaching and Extension

9. Looking to the future?
Great potential for sustained growth of aquaculture in Kenya
Potential for engagement in the region – within the expanded East African Community
Private sector buy-in
Poverty reduction and food security