← Back to leadership
KIUP LEADERSHIP PROFILE
Dr. Evans Ouma
Director, Research and Extension
Rongo University
D
A senior lecturer and director focused on plant breeding, agroecological intensification, and climate change mitigation.
Academic background
- PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Eldoret
- M.Sc. in Plant Breeding & Biotechnology, Moi University
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture, Moi University
Professional focus
Dr. Evans Ouma brings together expertise in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agroecological Intensification, Participatory Breeding, Climate Change Mitigation. This profile reflects the leadership, teaching and mentorship work recorded in the KIUP archive.
Leadership and contribution
- Director, Directorate of Research and Extension
- Principal Investigator on multiple funded research projects
Selected work
- Sorghum Breeding with Wild RelativesGlobal Crop Diversity Trust (2018–2020)
- Mitigating the Adverse Health Effects of AflatoxinNational Research Fund (NRF), Kenya (2019–2022)
PROFESSIONAL VISION
To enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through research in genetics, climate resilience, and food safety.