John Muasya Kilumba Muia
Animal Feed And Nutrition Expert
Naivasha,Nakuru
Summary
Accomplished Kenyan expert in animal feeds and nutrition with over 40 years of experience in research, training, and consultancy. Holds advanced degrees in agriculture and animal nutrition, including a PhD from Wageningen University, Netherlands. Advanced livestock productivity through innovative feed technologies, climate-smart agriculture, and policy development. Collaborated with global organizations such as FAO, World Bank, and USAID. Authored numerous scientific papers and supervised MSc and PhD students.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant
01.1981 - 12.2025
- Developed livestock feed policies for Somalia and Somaliland (2021-2024).
- Collaborated on the Animal Feed Industry Code of Practice and sustainable ruminant feed guidelines for Kenya (2023).
- Collaborated on the Animal Feed Inventory and Feed Balance Assessment and Feeds Strategy and Implementation Framework for Kenya (2019-2023).
- Provided technical advice on feed rations for animals in Kenya and Uganda.
- Spearheaded climate-smart agricultural service provision in Kenya (2019-2021).
- Collaborated with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) on animal feed standards since 2016.
Trainer
01.1981 - 12.2025
- Authored manuals, brochures, and pamphlets on feed production, handling and use for livestock production.
- Trained over 10,000 dairy farmers on feed production and utilization technologies.
- Trained over 600 extension officers on dairy cattle nutrition and feed technologies.
- Supervised over 30 undergraduate students and guided MSc and PhD students.
- Organized workshops on animal feeds, climate-smart agriculture, and dairy cattle management.
- Participated in developing national curricula and occupational standards for the dairy sector.
Principal Research Scientist
Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
01.1981 - 12.2022
- Identified and prioritized challenges limiting livestock productivity in Kenya and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed feed technologies and practices to enhance livestock productivity and climate resilience.
- Formulated over 150 cost-effective feed rations tailored to different animal classes, seasons and milk production levels.
- Developed a forage suitability map.
- Promoted innovative solutions, including insect-based feeds, bio-slurry manure management, and probiotics.
- Improved milk production by 25% and reduced costs by 10%.
- Trained over 600 extension officers on dairy cattle nutrition and feed technologies.
- Trained over 10,000 dairy farmers on feed production and utilization technologies.
- Supervised over 30 undergraduate students, guided MSc and PhD students, and mentored young scientists.
- Roles: Research Assistant, Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist
- Research Programs: Dairy Research Programme, National Pigs Research Programme, National Sahiwal Stud Programme, Small Ruminants Research Programme
Education
PhD - Animal Nutrition
01.1996 - 01.2000
MSc - Tropical Animal Production and Health
01.1985 - 01.1986
BSc - Agriculture
01.1978 - 01.1981
Skills
Leadership and mentorship
Training and capacity building
Collaboration with global organizations
Effective communication
Problem-solving and adaptability
Expertise in animal feeds and nutrition
Feed formulation
Development of research data collection tools
Development of innovative feed technologies and practices
Research data analysis using SAS and Excel software
Feed production, value addition and conservation
Livestock feed strategies and policy development
Project management
Communication And Training Capabilities
Authored manuals, brochures, and pamphlets on feed production, handling and use for livestock production., Trained over 10,000 dairy farmers on feed production and utilization technologies., Trained over 600 extension officers on dairy cattle nutrition and feed technologies., Supervised over 30 undergraduate students and guided MSc and PhD students., Organized workshops on animal feeds, climate-smart agriculture, and dairy cattle management., Participated in developing national curricula and occupational standards for the dairy sector.
Timeline
Wageningen University and Research - PhD, Animal Nutrition
01.1996 - 01.2000
University of Edinburgh - MSc, Tropical Animal Production and Health
01.1985 - 01.1986
Consultant -
01.1981 - 12.2025
Trainer -
01.1981 - 12.2025
Principal Research Scientist - Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
01.1981 - 12.2022
University of Nairobi - BSc, Agriculture
01.1978 - 01.1981