About

I have worked for CABI since 2015. I started as a post-graduate student at CABI’s centre in Egham, UK. During this time, I was involved in various weed biocontrol projects including the biocontrol of Himalayan balsam, a noxious weed in the UK. My focus was on assessing how fungal endophytes influenced the effectiveness of a rust fungus (Puccinia komarivii var. glanduliferae) when introduced as a classical biocontrol agent against the weed.

Since joining CABI’s centre in Kenya in 2016, I have been working on invasive species management, handling both field and laboratory tasks. My role involves carrying out research and coordinating projects on the biocontrol of invasive pests that threaten food security and biodiversity in Sub-Saharan Africa.

I am also involved in managing a Darwin Initiative-funded project targeting the biocontrol of papaya mealybug in East Africa, primarily in Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. Under CABI’sPlantwisePlus programme, I am a Plant Doctor Trainer of Trainers, supporting plant doctor training initiatives and the Country Coordinator for South Sudan. I also assist with proposal development and project implementation.