Dr. Domitila Kyule-Muendo is a Senior Research Scientist working with Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). Currently, she is a Centre Director at KMFRI, Sagana incharge of coordinating and implementing research, administrative and financial activities and ensuring they are in tandem with the Institute’s strategic plan, vision and mandate. She is trained in Senior Management and a Strategic Leadership from Kenya School of Government, Embu Campus. During her academic and research experience spanning over 10 years, she has collaborated in the development and execution of donor funded research projects at national, regional and international tiers including (ASARECA, KAPAP and NRF Projects).

Currently, she is a principal Investigator of donor funded projects including (CSAPP, STFC KCSAP Projects). She has a vast knowledge and experience in post-harvest technologies, value addition, safety in fish and fish products and in general aspects of Aquaculture and fisheries thematic areas. She has published over 10 books and book chapters, over 25 papers in peer reviewed journals and has innovated over thirteen fish products and an improved fish smoking kiln. She sits in Technical & Vocational Education & training (TVET) Curriculum development committee on occupational standards for aquaculture Technicians, a Technical member in the Review of food safety bill and Policy and also a member in the development of fish marketing Policy and blue economy strategy for Kenya. In Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research institute (KMFRI), she is a committee member in several task forces including (Monitoring and evaluation, Risk management and KMFRI Performance Management committee) among other tasks.

Research Network: Research Gate

PUBLICATIONS:

• Abwao J., Jung’a J., Barasa J.E, Kyule D., Opiyo M., Awuor J.F., Ogello E., Munguti J.M & G. A. Keya (2021) Selective breeding of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: A strategy for increased genetic diversity and sustainable development of aquaculture in Kenya, Journal of Applied Aquaculture https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wjaa2021
• Munguti J.M, Kirimi JG, Obiero K.O, Ogello E.O, Sabwa J.A, Kyule D.N, Liti D.M & Levi M. Musalia L.M (2021) Critical Aspects of Aquafeed Value Chain in the Kenyan Aquaculture Sector- A Review Sustainable Agriculture Research; Vol. 10, No. 2; 2021 ISSN 1927-050X E-ISSN 1927-0518
• Munguti J.M., Kirimi J. G., Obiero K O., Ogello E.O., Kyule D., Liti D. M & L. M. Musalia (2021) AquaFeed Wastes: Impact on Natural Systems and Practical Mitigations—A Review Journal of Agricultural Science; 13 (1) 1916-9760
• Walter, E., Charles, M., Elick, O., Manfred, M., & Domitila, K. (2021). PREVALENCE OF ZOONOTIC CRYPTOSPORIDIUM SPP. ISOLATES IN NJORO SUB-COUNTY, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA. African Journal of Infectious Diseases (AJID), 15(2), 3-9. https://doi.org/10.21010/ajid v15n2.2
• Kyule D. N., Fonda J.A, Ochiewo J., Munguti J.M, Obiero K.O, Ogello E.O., Opiyo M.A., Abwao J. and J. Kendi (2020) Perceived consumer preferences of fisheries products retailed in Kenyan markets Bioscience Research 17(4): 2486-2496
• Keyombe, J. L., Obiero, K., Waithaka, E., Outa, N., Donde, O., Kyule D. (2020), Understanding selected growth aspects in Redbelly Tilapia, Coptodon zilli (Gervais) and Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacepède) in Lake Naivasha, Kenya; Fisheries Management Perspective. Pan Africa Science Journal, 1 (1): 64–76. https://www.panafricajournal.com/index.php/announce/viewarticle/126
• Opiyo M. A., Obiero K. O., Abwao J., Fonda J. A., Kyule D., J. Munguti (2020) Comparative Growth Performance of Genetically Male, Sex Reversed, and Mixed-Sex Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Reared in Earthen Ponds in Sagana, Kenya Aquaculture Studies, 21(1) 23-30, http://doi.org/10.4194/2618-6381-v21_1_0
• Fonda, J. A., Obiero, K., Munguti, J., Oginga, J.O., Kyule, D., Opiyo, M. A., Oduor-Odote, P., Yongo, E., Owiti, H. & Ochiewo, J. (2019). Market linkages and distribution channels of cultured, captured and imported fish in Kenya Aquaculture studies, 19(1), http://doi.org/10.4194/2618-6381-v19_1_06
• Orina, P.S., Charo-Karisa, H., Munguti, J.M., Boera, P., Abwao, J., Kyule, D., Opiyo M. A., Marcial H. & Rasowo, J. O. (2018). A Comparative Study of Labeo victorianus (Bouelenger, 1901) and Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Polyculture Systems (Lakes & Reservoirs: Research and Management, 1-7)
• Opiyo, M.A., Orina, P., Kyule, D., Munguti, J. M. Nyonje, B.M. & Charo-Karisa, H. (2016) Growth performance and survival of three African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1882) strains reared in hapas in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa Special Edition 2016 - Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources, 64 (2): 31 – 39. ISSN 0378 – 9721.
• Kyule, D. Opiyo, M.A. Ogello E., Obiero, K. Maranga, B., Orina, P., Charo-Karisa, H. & Munguti, J. 2016. Determination of Fish Value Added Product- Preferences among the Residents of Wote Town, Makueni County, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa Special Edition 2016 - Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources 64 (2): 69 – 78.
• Kyule, D. Opiyo, M.A. Ogello E., Obiero, K. Maranga, , Orina, P., Charo-Karisa, H. and Munguti, J. (2016). Determination of Fish Value Added Product- Preferences Among the Residents of Wote Town, Makueni County, Kenya . Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa Special Edition 2016 - Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources 64 (2): 69 – 78. ISSN 0378 – 9721. www.au-ibar.org/component/jdownloads/finish/14/2969
• Opiyo, M. A., Mugo, J. B., Kyule, D. and Okemwa, G. (2016). Overview of Ornamental Fish Production in Kenya: Current status, Opportunities and Challenges. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa Special Edition 2016 - Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources, 64 (2): 193 – 200. ISSN 0378 – 9721. auibar.org/component/jdownloads/finish/14/2969
• Munguti, J.M., Musa, S., Orina, P.S., Kyule, D.N., Opiyo, M. A. Charo-Karisa, H & Ogello, E.O. (2014). An overview of current status of Kenyan fish feed industry and feed management practices, challenges and opportunities. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies; 1(6): 128-137. ISSN: 2347-5129
• Kyule D. N, E Yongo, M A Opiyo, K Obiero, J M Munguti & H Charo-Karisa (2014) Fish product development and market trials of fish and fish products in Kenya: a case study of Kirinyaga and Meru Counties, Livestock Research for Rural Development 26 (06)
• Obiero, K., Opiyo, M.A., Munguti, M.J., Orina, P.S., Kyule, D., Yongo, E., Githukia, C.M. & Charo-Karisa, H. (2014). Consumer preference and marketing of farmed Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Kenya: Case Study of Kirinyaga and Vihiga Counties, International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic studies 1(5): 67-76. ISSN: 2347-5129. 

Selected Author Books & Book Chapters

• Munguti J., Obiero K, Orina P, Mirera D., Kyule D., Mwaluma J., Opiyo M., Musa S., Ochiewo J. Njiru. J, Ogello E. & Hagiwara A (Eds) (2021). State of Aquaculture Report in Kenya 2021: Towards Nutrition Sensitive Fish Food Systems. Techplus Media House Nairobi 190 p
• Kyule-Muendo D, Awuor F J., Githukia C., Kendi J., Mziri V., Obiero K., Orina P. (2020). Post-Harvest Management, Value Addition and Fish Marketing. In: Munguti et al., (Eds). State of Aquaculture in Kenya 2020: Towards Nutrition -Sensitive Fish Food Systems; Chapter 6: Pages 88–96. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Mombasa, Kenya
• Mary Opiyo, Venny Mziri, Safina Musa, Domitila Kyule, Sheban Hinzano, Miriam Wainaina, Esther Magondu, Kenneth Werimo, and Veronica Ombwa (2020). Fish disease management and biosecurity systems. In: Munguti et al., (Eds). State of Aquaculture in Kenya 2020: Towards Nutrition -Sensitive Fish Food Systems; Chapter 7: Pages 97–126
• Obiero, K., Munguti J., Kyule D., Nyonje B., Mwaluma, J. (2020). Development Strategies and Prospects for Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Kenya. In: Munguti et al., (Eds). State of Aquaculture in Kenya 2020: Towards Nutrition -Sensitive Fish Food Systems; Chapter 10: Pages 153-158
• Munguti, J.M., Obiero K., Kyule D, Orina, P S, Githukia C.M, Opiyo M.A, Fonda J.A, Elijah E, Ondiba R., Abwao J, Musa S, and Njiru J. (2020) Training of Trainers (ToT) manual for aquaculture value chain, Master Trainers’ Manual, Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP) Secretariat, KALRO Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
• Kyule-Muendo D., Munguti J.M, Opiyo M. A., Obiero K. O., Githukia C. M., Orina P.S., Njiru J.M.& Charo-Karisa H. (2017) Fish Recipe Book, Vol. 1, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Kenya Literature Bureau, Nairobi, Kenya. 45pp
• Opiyo M, Charo-Karisa H., Obiero K., Munguti J., Orina P.S., Ogello E.O., Nyoro J., Kyule D.N., Nyonje B., and Omollo B.O., (2017). Overview of Good Aquaculture Practices in Kenya. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), 34pp.