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CURRICULUM VITAE
Stephen MBITHI MWIKYA; Ph.D
2006
Private Postal Address:
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel:
+254 – 722-716 956
Postal address: P.O. Box 6534,
00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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Mwikya
Stephen Mbithi
21st June 1968
Kenyan
Married
Education :
Post-University Training
Institutions : Yokohama International Training Centre (Fisheries), Japan
July 2003 to October 2003
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Course
Advanced Training of Experts in Fish Quality Management, Marketing and
Value Adding Techniques .
University
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University Of Ghent, Belgium
October 1995 to October 2000
Ph.D in Industrial Food Processing Technology
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University of Ghent, Belgium
September 1993 to July 1995
Master of Science in Food Technology, Including Food Marketing
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University of Nairobi, Kenya
July 1987 to April 1990
Bachelor of Science in Food Sc. and Technology, including marketing
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Certificate :
Mangu High School, Kenya
Jan 1985 to Novl 1986
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
Languages Skills
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Working Language: English; alternate language: French
Other Languages
Reading
Spoken
English (language of
Excellent
Excellent
schooling in Kenya)
French
Good
Fair
Dutch
Fair
Elementary
Swahili
Excellent
Excellent
Written
Excellent
Fair
Elementary
Excellent
Employment
• Lecturer, University of Nairobi, 2004 to date. – Department of Food Technology and
Nutrition
Professional Assignments and Membership:
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Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development and Cooperatives
o Member; National Steering Committee on Strategy for Revitalising
Agriculture (SRA) - a Govt- Private sector-Donors organization for
Kenya.
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Member of Board of Management of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
(KMFRI), a Parastatal (2001 to date)
o Chairman, KMFRI Board of Trustees and Advisor on value adding issues
o Chairman, KMFRI Finance and Administration Sub-Committee
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Member: Fisheries Policy Drafting Taskforce, Kenya. 2005. Tasks included drafting policy
and also coordinating stakeholder consultations.
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Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kenya
o Member: Regional Trade negotiations between the EU and East and Southern Africa
Countries on Economic Partnership Agreements (Fisheries Cluster). EPA
(Economic Partnership Agreements) process between EU and ACP. 2004 to date
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Fish Industry: Facilitation of quality control and promotion services in the 18 exporting
firms in Kenya
Horticulture Sector, Kenya: Coordination of Quality Control and Industry promotion
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Public Sector Reform Program, Kenya:
o Member, Negotiating Task Force for Performance Contract for Permanent
Secretaries, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Development. (Task force appointed by Head of Public Service and Secretary to the
Cabinet).
o Member, Negotiating Task Force for Performance Contract for Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Health 2005:
Academic Publications:
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2002 : Mbithi-Mwikya, S., Van Camp, J., Mamiro, P.R.S., Ooghe, W., Kolsteren, P. &
Huyghebaert, A. (2002) Evaluation of the nutritional characteristics of a Finger Millet based
complementary food. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 50(10), 3030-3036.
2001 : Mbithi-Mwikya, S., Van Camp, J., Rodriguez, R. & Huyghebaert, A. (2001) Effects of
sprouting on nutrient and antinutrient composition of Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris var.
Rose Coco). European Food Research and Technology, 212(2), 188-191.
2000: Mbithi-Mwikya, S., Ooghe, W., Van Camp, J., Ngundi, D. & Huyghebaert, A. (2000)
Amino acid profiles after sprouting, autoclaving and lactic acid fermentation of Finger Millet
(Eleusine coracan) and Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Journal of Agricultural and Food
Chemistry, 48(8), 3081-3085.
2000: Mbithi-Mwikya, S., Van Camp, J., Yiru, Y. & Huyghebaert, A. (2000) Nutrient and
antinutrient changes in Finger Millet (Eleusine coracan) during sprouting. Food Science and
Technology (LWT), 33, 9-14.
1999: Mbithi-Mwikya, S., Van Camp, J. & Huyghebaert, A. (1999) Development of a low cost
complementary (weaning) food for children. Ph.D Thesis. Mededelingen Faculteit
Landbouwkundige en Toegepaste Biologische Wetenschappen, 64(5), 3-5.University of Ghent,
Belgium
Professional Engagements and Experience with International Organizations/
Publications
WTO (WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION ) GENEVA
1. UNEP GENEVA: (Economic and Trade Branch):
ƒ Conference discussions and consultations on trade and environmental standards, such as
eco-labelling in fisheries, and over exploitation of renewable natural resources such as
fisheries, and their impacts on ecosystems: trade perspectives. Dec 2006 and June 2006.
2. ICTSD (International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development), Geneva:
ƒ Conferences and discussions on impacts of fishing access agreements on trade and
sustainable development in Developing countries (Africa, Pacific and Caribbean
Regions. May-June 2005
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3. WTO Rules Committee
ƒ Participated in a ‘Rules debate’ in the sector dealing with crafting new WTO rules on
disciplines in fisheries’. Participation facilitated by ICTSD. April 2006
OECD (ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND
DEVELOPMENT), PARIS:
ƒ Presentations on SPS, Eco-labelling and other Non tariff barriers to international trade in
Fisheries: Policy incoherence’s in Developing countries. Presentation made to the senior Policy
organ of the OECD group of countries. April 2006.
COMESA (COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA)
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Prepared Study Reports on: ‘Development of Freshwater fisheries in these countries in
a more sustainable way: Trade aspects’
Study included evaluations on:
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Preparedness of the regions fisheries to meet EU standards (HACCP, etc), and aspects
requiring addressing at both enterprise level and government structures.
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‘Development of Major East African lakes in a more sustainable way: Trade aspects’ Study
involved lakes Victoria, Kyoga (Uganda), Tanganyika (Tanzania, DR Congo, Zambia and
Burundi), Turkana (Kenya and Ethiopia) , July-Sept 2004
UNCTAD / ITC GENEVA;
Study report: A two-week study survey and visits to European Fish value addition and trade
chain, and its linkages with fishery products from Kenya. Study involved value chain analysis,
and preparation of a diagnostic report on the state of fisheries industry in Kenya. Outputs
included a Fisheries diagnostic report, and a strategic plan for enhancing Kenyan Exports
PROJECT EVALUATION EXPERIENCE:
Project Evaluation of a regional (southern Africa) fisheries marketing project (INFOSA)– for
the donor organization (NORAD) against project objectives and efficacy. The project is on fish
value addition, standards, and marketing and the consultancy involved travelling to Tanzania,
Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi. Project commissioned by Norad, and involved
three international experts (Dr Mbithi, Dr Goulding, Prof Roth). January 2006.
FEASIBILITY STUDY EXPERIENCE
Danida, Denmark (PSD program)– Hvalspund. Project. Valuation (feasibility study) of the
potential for cage-aquaculture in Lake Victoria, Kenya. Study involved pond and cage designs,
and fish feed mill establishment around the lake. Project involved Ole Kieregaard (lead project
consultant) and Dr Mbithi. March 2006
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT ADVISORY SERVICES ON TRADE
Assigned (by DFID) to advice Government of Namibia in the two ministries on fisheries Trade
and Development. Outputs include development of suitable negotiating positions for fisheries
trade in negotiations with the EU, USA, MERCOSUR and SADC. This involves preparation of
Namibia fisheries diagnostic documents on trade (Rules of Origin, WTO issues and EPA with
the EU, and analysis of various negotiating options.
PARTICIPATION IN KEPLOTRADE
(Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kenya), EU negotiations preparatory process.
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1. Analytical Study Report on: ‘Development Aspects in Kenya’s EEZ fishery: Costs
Implications
2. Analytical Study report : Marine Fisheries in Kenya, Trade and development issues
under an EPA with the EU
3. Analytical Study Report: ‘Kenya-EU Fisheries Agreements: their Trade and Development aspects
Activities still ongoing
WORLD BANK, NAIROBI
Quantification of what it cost the Kenya Fish industry to implement Sanitary and Phytosanitary
(SPS) standards (health and safety standards) imposed by EU. June 2003
Paper Presentations in Some International Conferences (other than those in projects listed
above)
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4-5 May 2005
Suva, Fiji (Pacific Region) at the PIC Secretariat
Commonwealth Secretariat
‘Experiences in drafting a Marine Fishery Framework agreement:
the case of East and Southern Africa EPA –EU fisheries
negotiations
Conference attended by all the 14 Pacific Island Countries (PIC):
Directors of Fisheries and representatives from Ministries of Trade
and Industry.
21-22 March 2005
Bridgetown, Barbados
Commonwealth Secretariat and CARIFORUM
‘Experiences in drafting a Marine Fishery Framework agreement:
the case of East and Southern Africa EPA –EU fisheries
negotiations
Caribbean Meeting on Fisheries Issues in WTO and EPA
Negotiations. Meeting was attended by all Caribbean Economic
Forum Countries (CARIFORUM)
30 June 2005
Geneva
UNEP Geneva
"Promoting Development and Sustainability in Fisheries Subsidies
Disciplines"
A panel of fisheries trade and environmental experts (from various
international organizations) consultation on fisheries
Others:
• Possession of a valid EU (Belgium) clean Driving Licence, valid in most countries in the
World. (1998 to date)
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Fully Conversant with Computer software programs: Microsoft XP/Millenium/2000, MS
Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, CorelDraw, SPSS, practical computer
typing speeds
Conversant with computer hardware management/replacement skills.
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