Diana is a research scientist specialised in livestock entomology at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and based at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI). Her research interests are on productive insects; honeybees, stingless bees, and insects for food and feed. She has previously worked as an entomology lecturer at the Nyabyeya Forestry College in Uganda. She holds a master’s degree in Zoology (Entomology), a post graduate diploma in Education (PGDE), and a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology and Botany), all from Makerere University. She has also received training in beekeeping for poverty alleviation at Ghent University in Belgium, that has enhanced her capacity in apiculture research.

Clementine is a principal research technician in-charge of livestock nutrition laboratory at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Uganda. She has previously participated in several forage research projects in East Africa and is currently involved in a research study on entomopathogenic fungi as a biological control agent in the management of fall armyworm on pasture grasses. As a farmer, she practices techniques acquired from training in animal production/ husbandry, livestock nutrition, artificial insemination, and para-veterinary to manage her dairy animals. She holds a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Production Chain Management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Production. She has also acquired certificates in Para-Veterinary and Artificial Insemination, a diploma in dairy husbandry and management, and further specialised in livestock production chain management from the VanHall University of Professional Education, Wageningen, Netherlands.

Fonda is a researcher at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) where she focuses on science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to address societal needs. She is experienced in designing and managing development projects with a focus on food systems, aquaculture and fisheries productivity, resilience and adaptation, livelihood, gender, and environmental economics and policy through public-private partnerships. She also has an interest in successful agribusiness and enterprise development and comprehending behavioral and social sciences’ role in elucidating consumers’ and farmers’ behavior and decision making. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degrees both in Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D in Agricultural Economics at Kenyatta University, Kenya. As a doctoral student, she has co-authored book chapters and journal articles on technology, innovation, and development, and holds membership in various professional bodies