Kenya
My research interests are on aquatic invertebrates and fish with focus on fisheries, crustacean and molluscan genetics and taxonomy, ecology, conservation, climate change and aquaculture.
I am passionate about environmental resource mapping, specifically using emerging technologies such as GIS and Remote Sensing for modelling environmental issues, processing time series satellite data, and applying mobile-based tools to collect spatial data to promote sustainable community development and environmental conservation.
Kenya's coastal and marine resources provide numerous benefits to coastal communities, including food, employment, protection from climate change, and more. However, inclusive planning. development, and management of resources is imperative to ensure that these benefits can be enjoyed by future generations of Kenyans.
Worked as an intern at Kenya Marine fisheries and Research Institute Gazi substation for a period of three months.
Served as a treasurer for Nature club Karatina university for a period of two years.Voluntered at Mpala research center Rabies vaccination campaign for a period two years.Due to attending different trainings and mentorship programs ,I have gained knowledge concerning environmental cases and conservation practices.
Involved in the design and implementation of holistic projects with specific interests in ecosystem restoration, community engagement, and environmental and social safeguards in marine and coastal environments.
Ednah is a skilled, knowledgeable and self-driven ICT Specialist with an excellent quality management background. She is also a Certified Lead Quality Auditor and a Certified Computing Practitioner. Additionally, Ednah is a member of the National Quality Institute. She has been working as a Systems Administrator for 15 years and as a Management Representative for Quality systems and Risk Management. Ednah Nyakerario Onkundi holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Systems and more than eight years of ICT Specialist experience.
