Mr. Finnan Ageng’o, Kenya Fisheries Service, Kenya
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🌟Summary
Mr. Ageng’o Finnan Okoth is a dedicated Fisheries Officer and environmental activist with a passion for solving issues related to food security, malnutrition, and poverty through sustainable aquaculture and natural resource management. With a strong academic background and hands-on experience, Finnan is committed to making a significant impact in the field of fisheries and environmental conservation.
🎓 Education
M.Sc. in Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology (Fish Science Option)
University of Nairobi, 2022 – Ongoing (Graduation: December 2024)
Course Diploma in Fish for Development
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2021 – 2022
B.Sc. in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 2015 – 2019
💼 Professional Experience
Fisheries Officer, Kenya Fisheries Service (Kericho)
July 2021 – Present
Enforcing fisheries laws, analyzing data, promoting fish marketing, and conducting extension activities.
Hatchery Manager, Dolphin Farm
October 2019 – December 2020
Managed fish breeding, supervised workers, and ensured hatchery biosecurity.
Volunteer Fisheries Extension Officer, Kakamega
September 2018 – September 2019
Educated farmers on sustainable aquaculture practices and monitored pond conditions.
🔬 Research Interests
Fish Health:
Specializing in parasitic infections in tilapia and their impact on aquaculture.
Aquaculture Development:
Focused on sustainable fish breeding, feed formulation, and environmental conservation practices.
Environmental Conservation:
Active in community campaigns for wetland protection, mangrove planting, and urban greening initiatives.
Publications 📚
Prevalence and Intensity of Ectoparasites in Nile Tilapia Hatcheries in Homa Bay County, Kenya
Authors: Jacob M. Wainaina, Robert M. Waruiru, Philip N. Nyaga, Finnan O. Ageng’o, Paul G. Mbuthia, Nicodemus M. Kamuti, Edith A. Keya, Beatrice M. Munde, Shimaa E. Ali, Mohan V. Chadag
Year: 2024
Management Practices and Risk Factors Associated with Parasitic Infestations in Farmed Nile Tilapia in Bomet and Kericho Counties, Kenya
Authors: G. Mbuthia, M. Hamisi, V. Chadag, E. Ali
Year: 2024
Prevalence of Potential Pathogenic and Zoonotic Aerobic Bacteria in Wild and Farmed Oreochromis jipe, Oreochromis niloticus, and Source Water in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
Authors: Mercy M. Hamisi, Christine M. Mbindyo, Lucy W. Njagi, Phillip N. Nyaga, Robert M. Waruiru, Finnan O. Ageng’o, Shimaa E. Ali, Jérôme Delamare-Deboutteville, Daniel W. Wanja, George A. Dimbu, Saraya Tavornpanich, Paul G. Mbuthia
Year: 2024