Dr. Moses Nyongesa is a distinguished agricultural scientist and leader with over 25 years of work experience in Kenya’s potato sector. Dr. Nyongesa is a former Director of the National Potato Research Centre at KALRO. In this role he was instrumental in the development, validation, and rollout of numerous agricultural innovations that have modernized the potato sector in Kenya.

A recognized authority on seed systems and phytosanitary matters, Dr. Nyongesa’s influence extends across East Africa. He has served as a consultant for the FAO and played a pivotal role in developing the EAC Regional Seed Potato Strategy. His expertise spans crop biotechnology, pesticide science, and evidence-based policy advocacy, consistently bridging the gap between high-level governance and field-level impact. He is a Council member for the African Potato Association.

An accomplished academic and mentor, Dr. Nyongesa has authored or co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and edited key texts for CABI. Beyond his research, he is dedicated to human capital development, having supervised and mentored numerous MSc and PhD students to build the next generation of agricultural experts.