Lucy Ikanya Email and Phone Number
Lucy is a dedicated and innovative doctoral researcher in Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety. She specializes in advancing the field of Animal Science with a keen focus on mycotoxin (Fumonisin and Deoxynivalenol) toxicity and potential remediation (Lactobacillus spp.) in monogastric animals. Her master’s degree explored the utilization of drought-resilient cactus in feed ration formulation for dairy camels in the ASALs, highlighting her commitment to sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation practices.Her PhD in Animal Science, delves deep into the impact and mitigation strategies of mycotoxins in animal feed, with an aim to improve gut health outcomes and productivity in the livestock industry. Her research is driven by a passion for enhancing feed safety and promoting innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the livestock sector.Beyond academia and her research pursuits, she is the founder and CEO of Chic.icon254, a thriving retail fashion business that has been successfully operating since 2020. Her entrepreneurial spirit extends to the agricultural sector as well, where she founded Wida Africa in 2022. This empowerment platform is dedicated to supporting livestock sector; pastoral communities, farmers, addressing feed safety and climate change impacts on livestock production. Through Wida Africa, she advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and promote feed safety, ensuring a better future for livestock sector.
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Doctoral ResearcherMagyar Agrár- És Élettudományi Egyetem (Mate)Kaposvár, Hu
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Doctoral ResearcherMagyar Agrár- És Élettudományi Egyetem (Mate) Sep 2023 - PresentKaposvár, Hungary -
Founder And CeoChic.Icon254 Jul 2020 - PresentNairobi County, Kenya -
LecturerTharaka University Sep 2022 - Dec 2022KenyaTeaching subjects for bachelor degree students:• Gross Anatomy • Animal physiology • Comparative Animal physiology -
ResearcherDrygrow Foundation May 2019 - Aug 2022Kenya• Project management- sample collection and laboratory analysis to determine the chemical composition of forage species readily available in dry regions of Kenya and dietary supplements• Dairy feed rations formulation for lactating camels utilizing the invasive cactus in Laikipia, Kenya• Monitored milk quantity and quality assurance in the pastoral communities in Kenya• Trained pastoral communities coping mechanisms during drought on feed formulation for dairy camel in collaboration… Show more • Project management- sample collection and laboratory analysis to determine the chemical composition of forage species readily available in dry regions of Kenya and dietary supplements• Dairy feed rations formulation for lactating camels utilizing the invasive cactus in Laikipia, Kenya• Monitored milk quantity and quality assurance in the pastoral communities in Kenya• Trained pastoral communities coping mechanisms during drought on feed formulation for dairy camel in collaboration with Laikipia County government• Conducted survey in pastoral communities on acceptability of camel milk, data collection and recording on Open Data Kit (ODK) app, data entry and data analysis• Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding dairy camel production Show less
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Agricultural InternKibbutz Yotvata (Ardom Limited) -Israel Ministry Of Agriculture Jul 2017 - Jun 2018Israel• Supported company in maintaining work environment, focused on quality, communication, research collaboration and integration. • Achieved product quality and met product specifications• Sorted and packaged dates
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Research AssociateJomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology Dec 2015 - Jun 2017Kenya• Project management-feed formulation and laboratory analyses of low-tannin sorghum ( Sorgum bicolor) grain as an alternative energy source in chicken feed formulae• In charge of feeding poultry trials (broilers and layers)• Monitored growth, slaughtered broiler chicken, sample collection and laboratory analyses.• Determined quantity and quality of eggs from layers fed moderate-to-high dietary inclusion of low-tannin grain sorghum.• Designed and conducted survey study on… Show more • Project management-feed formulation and laboratory analyses of low-tannin sorghum ( Sorgum bicolor) grain as an alternative energy source in chicken feed formulae• In charge of feeding poultry trials (broilers and layers)• Monitored growth, slaughtered broiler chicken, sample collection and laboratory analyses.• Determined quantity and quality of eggs from layers fed moderate-to-high dietary inclusion of low-tannin grain sorghum.• Designed and conducted survey study on utilization of non- conventional feed resources by feed manufactures and farmers in Kenya • Completed and submitted project reports, seminar presentations compliance with the administrative requests Show less -
A TeacherRukanga Secondary School 2011 - 2012KenyaAgricultureBiologyPhysics
Lucy Ikanya Education Details
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In Animal Science
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Msc. In Animal Nutrition And Feed Science -
Aicat-IsraelHigher Diploma In Advanced Agriculture -
Bsc. In Animal Health, Production And Processing
Frequently Asked Questions about Lucy Ikanya
What company does Lucy Ikanya work for?
Lucy Ikanya works for Magyar Agrár- És Élettudományi Egyetem (Mate)
What is Lucy Ikanya's role at the current company?
Lucy Ikanya's current role is Doctoral Researcher.
What schools did Lucy Ikanya attend?
Lucy Ikanya attended Magyar Agrár- És Élettudományi Egyetem (Mate), University Of Nairobi, Aicat-Israel, Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology.
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