Welcome Christopher Ochieng Ojiewo, a Kenyan national, joined as Regional Scientist – Plant Breeding and Seed Production, Lilongwe, Malawi (Research Program – Grain Legumes), on 5 September. He completed
his PhD in Agriculture in 2007 from Okayama University, Japan. Chris worked as Vegetable Breeder at the World Vegetable Center (AVRDC) in its Regional Center for Africa based in Arusha, Tanzania before joining ICRISAT. Earlier to this, he was a Consultant for FAO.
Catherine Mawia Mwema joined ICRISAT Nairobi Office as a Research Associate (Economics). Prior to joining ICRISAT, she worked in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Egerton
University. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Agricultural Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Management from Egerton University. At ICRISAT, Catherine will provide technical support to the Principal Scientist (Economics).
Gerald M Maweu joined ICRISAT Nairobi Office as an Administrative Assistant, reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance. Prior to joining ICRISAT,
Gerald worked at the United States International University in various capacities including as a Project Assistant, Administrator and a Fundraising and External Relations Liaison. He is currently pursuing an International Business Administration degree at the United States International University.
Tiberious Brian Etyang joined ICRISAT Nairobi Office as a Project Assistant for Tropical Legume II Project (TLII). Prior to joining ICRISAT, he worked as a Project Information
Assistant at TSBF-CIAT. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and physics and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Information and Communication Management from the University of Nairobi.
Team ICRISAT welcomes Chris, Catherine, Gerald and Tiberious and wishes them all the best!
New Publications
ICRISAT Eastern and Southern Africa 2011 Highlights.
ICRISAT West and Central Africa Research Highlights 2011 (1972-2012). ICRISAT Happenings 14 September 2012/1536
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