Workshop MMUST 2026

Sustainable Food Systems, Food Security and Agricultural Development

21 September 2026   13:00 – 16:30 CET (14:00 – 17:30 EAT)   Online (Teams platform), in collaboration with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).

The CSEIA Centre and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) jointly organised this online workshop to discuss sustainable food systems, food security and agricultural development, with particular attention to the sustainability of agri-food supply chains in conflict contexts and agricultural development in East Africa.

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Programme

13:00 – 13:20 — Welcome and opening remarks — Prof. Christopher Ngacho (Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Planning, Research and Innovation, MMUST); Dr. Umulkher Ali Abdillahi (Director, Directorate of International Relations and Academic Linkages, MMUST); Prof. Emanuele Castelli (FOSTER Project Coordinator, University of Parma)

Panel I — Legal Frameworks, Human Rights and Food Security in Conflict (Chair: Prof. Emanuele Castelli)

• 13:20–13:35 — Food Security: the International Legal Framework — Dr. Ludovica Di Lullo, University of Parma
• 13:35–13:50 — Weaponising Food in Terrorist Insurgencies: The Cases of Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab — Dr. Simone Papale, University of Parma
• 13:50–14:05 — From Crisis to Resilience: Mitigation of Food Weaponization through Sustainable Food Systems in Africa — A Case Study of Kenya — Dr. Ferdinand Nabiswa, MMUST
• 14:05–14:20 — Micronutrient Food Insecurity in Informal Settlements: Addressing Micronutrient Gaps in Slum Communities — Dr. Anne Musotsi, Prof. Silvenus Konyole & Ms. Lilian Soibe, MMUST

14:20 – 14:40 — Q&A / Discussion

Panel II — Sustainable Food Systems, Safety and Agricultural Development (Chair: Dr. Umulkher Ali Abdillahi)

• 14:40–14:55 — The Contribution of Short Food Supply Chains to the Development and Promotion of More Sustainable Food Systems — Mr. Angelo Buttignol, University of Parma
• 14:55–15:10 — Crop Production Potential and Sustainable Food Systems in Western Kenya: Implications for Food Security — Dr. Edward Mugalavai, MMUST
• 15:10–15:25 — Investigating Food Safety Awareness among Young Adults in Rwanda — Ms. Hilva Gjoni & Ms. Irene Picicci, University of Parma
• 15:25–15:40 — Food Safety Along the Food Value Chain — Dr. Anne Musotsi, Prof. Silvenus Konyole & Ms. Lilian Soibe, MMUST
• 15:40–15:55 — Food Loss and Waste in Smallholder Farming Systems in Kenya — Dr. Vitalis Ogemah & Dr. Evelyne M’MBone, MMUST

15:55 – 16:30 — Q&A / Discussion. Closing remarks — Prof. Francis Orata Omoto (Director, Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Support, MMUST)