I am a data enthusiast with background in statistics, operations and project management. I have (6) six years of experience in data analysis, data management, monitoring and evaluation of systems and processes, providing system expertise, direction and training for teams as well as end users. I also develop and lead data analytics with input from different processes and businesses.

I have experience in corporate governance and hold special interest in operational risk management, specifically the exogeneous risks over which we have little or no control. I’m a trustee in the board of a provident fund, and serve as a board member in several committees.

I hold MSc (Statistical Sciences) and MA(PPM) from Strathmore and the University of Nairobi respectively.

Dr. Nicholas Outa is a specialist in research capacity development and scholarly communication, with extensive experience supporting scientists across Africa to publish, communicate and disseminate their work effectively. Since joining TCC Africa in 2019 as a Trainer and now Research Capacity Advisor, he has trained more than 1,000 researchers from several countries through highly practical workshops on scientific writing, journal targeting, peer review processes, grant proposal development, research ethics and open access publishing. His facilitation style integrates structured writing techniques with publication strategy, tailored to audiences ranging from early-career researchers to senior academics and professionals in NGOs and research institutions.

An active scholar, Dr. Outa has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications in fisheries and aquaculture (h-index: 17). His research has appeared in journals such as Lakes and Reservoirs and Scientific African, reflecting his capacity to translate technical research into accessible and policy-relevant scientific outputs. This dual engagement as both researcher and trainer allows him to deliver evidence-based guidance on manuscript development, reviewer engagement and navigating editorial decision-making.

His training is further strengthened by significant editorial experience. He has served as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE since 2021 and previously led Submissions Moderation at AfricArXiv, where he introduced workflow systems that increased daily submissions from approximately 10 to over 50. He is also an experienced peer reviewer for more than ten international journals, providing him with broad insight into editorial standards and publishing expectations.

Dr. Outa holds a PhD in Fisheries and Aquaculture from Maseno University, an MSc in Limnology and Wetland Management from UNESCO-IHE/Egerton University, and a BSc in Applied Aquatic Science from Egerton University.

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Prof Cecilia Moraa Onyango is a senior lecturer with fourteen (17) years teaching experience in crop production under varying environmental conditions, postharvest handling and food safety having 17 publications in refereed Journals of which, I am lead author on 7 publications. I am involved in the management of agricultural R4D involving national; regional and international partners including extension services, NGOs, private sector participation and farmers. I have experience in strategic thinking and formulation of research projects and development strategies, project management and evaluation. I have been the Principal Investigator on four projects since completing my PhD in 2010 and in total involved in eight research projects with international partners. I have effective communication skills in articulating results to scientists and other audiences. Besides I have proven writing, presentation and facilitation skills.

I am currently serving and have served in various positions in the university committees that include; Departmental Curriculum Review committee, Faculty of Agriculture proposal development committee, Faculty focal point for common undergraduate courses, Departmental representative in the Faculty Time tabling committee, Chairman- Faculty of Agriculture Industrial attachment Committee and Coordinator-Mentorship program in the centre for Sustainable Dryland Ecosystems and Societies (CSDES) of the University of Nairobi.

Summary of Profile: PhD holder in Range Management from University of Wyoming, USA (1990); Master of Science (Range Management), Texas A&M University (1982); and Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), University of Nairobi. Conscientious and self-motivated individual with great enthusiasm and determination to excel. Hard working, reliable and resourceful person with excellent organizational and management skills, combined with ability to prioritize tasks.

Teaching Areas: Over 30 years teaching experience in a large university at undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters & Doctoral) level; designed and taught courses in research methods and communication; proposal-writing dry land resource management, livestock production, natural resource management; integrated dry land production systems (PhD) and ecology.

Research interest: mainly integrated agricultural and/or natural resource production/management systems, climate change and agricultural adaptation in dry lands. Principal, co-principal or investigator in many donor-funded research projects such as Making the Best of Climate: Adapting Agriculture to Climate Variability funded by Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA); Creating Wealth For Smallholder Farmers in Arid Areas of  Kenya: The Case of Mukau (Melia Volkensii) funded by Government of Kenya/European Union through the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Programme of Kenya; Foe or friend: Management and Utilization of Prosopis juliflora in Kenya, funded by Government of Kenya and European Union through the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Programme of Kenya.

Postgraduate Supervision: Has supervised over 30 Masters and PhD students

Selected Publications: over 40 papers in internationally refereed journals, plus a book chapter in Rangeland Resources in Eastern Africa: Their Ecology and Development. Dennis Herlocker (Editor), Published by GTZ, German Technical Cooperationbook chapter Nairobi 1999.
Collaboration/Linkages: has initiated and implemented over 15 collaborative partnerships and projects between the university and local, regional and international organizations. Currently forging one with the University of Cape Town, South Africa involving a regional research project titled: “Harnessing the benefits of agro-biodiversity for sustained food security in the context of climate variability and change” under the auspices of the Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN).