Training
Training is an effective facet of every project as it enable transfer of skills and knowledge from trainers to users who put the knowledge gained to productive use that result into achievement of target outputs and outcomes. For KCSAP, training take various forms depending on the target group and the outcomes expected. We have short and long term formal skill acquisition training for NARS scientists and other support staff and short term workshop based training for imparting skills and knowledge to Lead farmers, Trainer of trainers and extension service staff.
Training of Master Trainers and Service providers
Catalyzing Adoption of Climate Smart TIMPs
The link between Component 2 sub-component 2.1 - Supporting Climate-Smart Agricultural Research and Innovations, and Component 1 – Up-scaling Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices, is through inventorization of technologies, innovations and management practices (TIMPs) both existing and new, and transfer to extension service providers. The transfer of TIMPs is achieved through development of training manuals, aligned to the inventorized TIMPs for all the 13 value chains and mounting training of key service providers in the 24 project counties.
The training is structured in the form of modules covering specific aspects addressed by the TIMPs available. Example is given for TOT training on TIMPs for dairy value chain, where modules have been developed to cover:
· Breeding & improvement
· Feeds and feeding
· Value addition,
· Animal health
· Manure management and bioenergy
· Cost benefit analysis
The training exposes the service providers to the latest information that is aimed at improving the performance of the value chains.
The strategy is that the TOTs will then train farmers (crop, livestock and fish producers) on the climate smart TIMPs to improve on productivity, be more resilient to climatic shocks and mitigate against greenhouse gas emission.
No. |
Value Chain |
Trained Counties |
Trainers |
1. |
Dairy – cow |
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Dr. Tobias Onyango et al. KALRO-DRI Naivasha |
2. |
Irish Potato |
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Dr. Moses Nyongesa et al. KALRO-FCRI Tigoni |
3. |
Green grams |
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Dr. Victor Wasike et al. KALRO GeRRI Muguga |
4. |
Red meat - Cattle |
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Dr. Elizabeth Muthiani et al. KALRO-BRI Mariakani |
5. |
Red meat – Sheep & Goats |
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Dr. David Changwony et al. KALRO SG&CRI Marsabit |
6. |
Indigenous Chicken |
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Dr. David M. Mwangi et al. KALRO-NRI Kakamega |
7. |
Aquaculture |
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Dr. Kevin Obiero et al KMFRI Sangoro |
8. |
Pastures & Fodder |
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Dr. Simon Kuria et al. KALRO-ALRI Kiboko |
Short and Long Term Training
The project is expected to strengthen professional development training of core staff of KALRO and other NARS participating institutions in order to equip them with requisite skills and staff retooling through short courses to ensure that they improve service delivery. The training is divided into long-term training at either masters or PhD levels for new or contemning trainees or short courses. A summarized list of the numbers of beneficiaries is listed hereunder.
KENYA CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTRE PROJECT SCHOLARSHIPS- PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE |
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MSC SCHOLARSHIPS - COMPONENT 2 |
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S/ NO |
NAME |
P/NO |
DESIGNATION |
COURSE NAME |
STATUS |
START DATE |
PROGRAM |
WORK STATION |
LEARNING INSTITUTION |
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1 |
Wambulwa Levi Mulongo |
Research Scientist I |
Breeding of Heat-tolerant livestock |
New |
MSc |
ARLRI -Kiboko |
University of Nairobi |
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2 |
Kenana Richard Suyianka |
Research Scientist I |
Conservation and upgrading of indigenous livestock breeds |
Continuing |
MSc |
BRI - Lanet |
Egerton University |
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3 |
Kihungi Jacob Gichuki |
Senior Laboratory Technician |
Climate smart crop varieties |
New |
MSc |
BioRC - Kabete |
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4 |
Karanja Mbuthia Francis |
Maintenance Officer I |
Irrigation system and water management |
New |
MSc |
FCRC - Kabete |
Kenyatta University |
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PhD SCHOLARSHIPS - COMPONENT 2 |
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S/ NO. |
NAME |
P/NO. |
DESIGNATION |
COURSE NAME |
STATUS |
START DATE |
PROGRAM |
WORK STATION |
LEARNING INSTITUTION |
|
1 |
Njinju Symon Mugo |
Research Scientist I |
Climate smart crop varieties |
New |
PhD |
ICRC - Mwea |
Kenyatta University |
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2 |
Adero Willis Abwao |
Research Scientist I |
Disease diagnostics and management |
Continuing |
PhD |
BioRC - Kabete |
Jomo Kenyatta University |
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3 |
Wainena Ruth Wambui |
Research Technologist I |
Animal Science |
Continuing |
PhD |
DRI - Naivasha |
Egerton University |
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4 |
Karanja Tabby Njeri |
18112 |
Research Scientist I |
Agricultural and applied economics |
Continuing |
23rd January 2020 |
PhD |
VSRI - Muguga |
University of Nairobi |
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5 |
Awalla Barnface Juma |
Research Scientist I |
Plant Genetics |
New |
5Th Sept 2016 |
PhD |
FCRI - Kitale |
University of Eldoret |
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6 |
Oyoo Judith |
Research Scientist I |
Food Science and Technology |
New |
PhD |
HRC - Tigoni |
University of Nairobi |
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7 |
Alaru Peter Alphonce |
18273 |
Research Scientist I |
Food Science |
New |
PhD |
DRI - Naivasha |
Egerton University |
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8 |
Kibicho Patrick Wahome |
19391 |
Research Scientist I |
Development Studies |
New |
PhD |
BioRC - Kabete |
University of Nairobi |
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MSC SCHOLARSHIPS - COMPONENT 3 |
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S/ NO. |
NAME |
P/NO |
DESIGNATION |
COURSE NAME |
STATUS |
START PERIOD |
PROGRAM |
WORK STATION |
LEARNING INSTITUTION |
|
1 |
Gudere Anne Ngauri |
Research Scientist I |
Agricultural resilience |
New |
MSc |
SG&CRI - Marsabit |
Kenyatta University |
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2 |
Aila Yussuf Kiria |
Research Technologist II |
Agriculture and Rural Development |
Continuing |
MSc |
SG&CRI - Marsabit |
Kenya Methodist University |
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PhD SCHOLARSHIPS - COMPONENT 3 |
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S/ NO. |
NAME |
P/NO |
DESIGNATION |
COURSE NAME |
STATUS |
PROGRAM |
PROGRAM |
WORK STATION |
LEARNING INSTITUTION |
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1 |
Nyakwara Zilpher Agnes |
Research Scientist I |
New |
PhD |
FCRC - Njoro |
Egerton University |
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2 |
Lucy Muthoni |
Research Scientist I |
Agricultural and applied Economics |
New |
PhD |
ICRC - Mwea |
University of Nairobi |
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3 |
Florida Maritim |
Corporate communication officer |
Communication Studies |
New |
PhD |
KALRO HQ |
Moi University |
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4 |
Nancy Nganga Mwihaki |
Research Scientist I |
Agricultural Economics. |
New |
PhD |
HRC- Tigoni |
Kenyatta University |
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5 |
Kamuren Charles Kipteboi |
Senior Information Communication Technlogy Officer |
Agricultural Economics and Resource Management |
New |
PhD |
FCRI - Kitale |
Moi University |
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6 |
Mailu Stephen Kyalo |
Research Scientist I |
Agricultural and applied Economics |
New |
PhD |
DRI - Naivasha |
University of Nairobi |
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7 |
Wambua Scholastica Mwikali |
Research Scientist I |
Agribusiness and trade |
New |
PhD |
KALRO - HQ |
Kenyatta University |
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8 |
Tana Paul Ochieng |
Research Scientist I |
Agricultural and applied Economics |
Continuing |
PhD |
HRC- Kibos |
Egerton University |
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9 |
Kinyimu Salim Juma |
ICT Officer |
Artificial intelligence |
New |
Msc |
KALRO HQ |
University of Nairobi |
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10 |
Mulwa Simon Mutuku |
ICT Officer |
Agriculture market information systems |
New |
Msc |
KALRO HQ |
University of Nairobi |
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11 |
Apondo Omedo Joackim |
ICT Officer |
Data management |
New |
Msc |
KALRO HQ |
University of Nairobi |
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12 |
Gatheru Muriithi Morris |
ICT Officer |
Data Analytics |
New |
Msc |
KALRO HQ |
University of Nairobi |
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13 |
Odwar Allan Ayaga |
ICT Officer |
Data analytics |
New |
Msc |
KALRO HQ |
United States International University |