Organization Research
KMFRI has adopted a multidisciplinary programme approach in research based on six research programmes namely, Fisheries, Aquaculture research and development, environment and ecology, natural products and post harvest, socio-economics and information and data management. Two of these programmes namely fisheries and aquaculture are core programmes of the institute. Each programme is headed by a coordinator of which there are 12, six for each research division.
Natural Products and Post-harvest Programme
Responsible for investigating and isolating active substances from aquatic plants (flora) and animals (fauna) with medicinal and nutritional values. The organisms and respective substances are inventoried for application in feeds, fertilizer and for improvement of industrial products.
The program further undertakes studies on safety and value improvement / addition of fish and other aquatic products for purposes of improving their shelf value, increasing their shelf life and product safety.
This program and that on Aquaculture Research and Development provide KMFRI with a window for scientific break-through on findings that have direct and immediate impacts on the National development goals.
Programme co-ordinators
- Mr. Oduor-Odote P M - Marine & Coastal Division
- Mr. Kennedy Werimo - Inland Waters Division
Odote Publications
Other research programmes