Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARO)
Academic, Research and Outreach
Prof. Christine A. Onyango
Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic, Research and Outreach
Biography
Prof. Christine A. Onyango is an Associate Professor of Food Science and Postharvest Technology with specialization in Food Chemistry and meat preservation. She oversees the entire academic division and is responsible for policy development with regard to student matters, recruitment of academic staff, programme development, examinations and quality assurance, research and outreach as well as Library and ICT. She is a facilitator for experiential learning to adults especially in the field of agricultural research for development.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD – Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- MSc – Food Technology, University of Nairobi
- BSc (Hons) – Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Nairobi
- Postgraduate Training – Advanced Food Technology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2002)
- Postgraduate Training – Agricultural Research for Development, Wageningen, Netherlands (2006)
Professional Experience
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing all academic programmes and curriculum development
- Promoting research culture and innovation across the university
- Facilitating community outreach and engagement initiatives
- Coordinating postgraduate studies and research supervision
- Ensuring quality assurance in teaching and learning
- Fostering partnerships for research and academic collaboration
- Managing academic staff development and performance
- Policy development for student matters and academic staff recruitment
Units Under the DVC ARO
Research & Supervision
Selected Publications
Ochanda, S. O., Wanyoko, J. K., Faraj, A. K., Onyango, C. A. & Ruto, H. K. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) Phytochemicals on the Yoghurt Cultures During Development and Storage of Tea Fortified Yoghurts. Journal of Food Research, 4(4).
Onyango, C. A., Gakuya, L. W., Mathooko, F. M., Maina, J. M., Nyaberi, M. O., Makobe, M., Mwaura, F. Phytochemical studies on herbal plants commonly used for processing and preserving meat and milk. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 73:5942–5948.
Onyango, C. A., et al. Preservative effect of various indigenous plants on fermented milk from Maasai community of Kajiado. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 73:5935–5941.
Onyango, C. A., Ochanda, S. O., Mwasaru, M. A., Ochieng, J. K., Mathooko, F. M. Effects of malting and fermentation on anti-nutrient reduction and protein digestibility of red sorghum, white sorghum and pearl millet. Journal of Food Research, 2(1): 41-49.
Konyole, S. O., Kinyuru, J. N., Owuor, B. O., Kenji, G. M., Onyango, C. A., et al. Acceptability of Amaranth Grain-based Nutritious Complementary Foods with Dagaa Fish and Edible Termites Compared to Corn Soy Blend Plus. Journal of Food Research, 1(3): 111-120.
Board Memberships
Vice Chair – The African Network For Agriculture, Agroforestry And Natural Resources Education (ANAFE)
Served on several boards, both locally and in Europe