Contact Details
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology(SPHBS&T)
P.O. Box 190-50100
Kakamega, KENYA
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-
ResearcherID: GON-6913-2022
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Professor Asenath Sigot is a Professor of Nutritional Sciences in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health and Biomedical Sciences at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. She teaches, supervises, mentors and advises both postgraduate and undergraduate students on academic and research areas.
Her areas of academic and research interests are in the fields of Mushroom and Micro-algae spirulina.Her current ongoing research projects have a major emphasis on Mushroom and Spirulina value addition that has resulted in the development of new innovative products.Notably, three of the new products have been certified as fit for human consumption, with one of the products branded MMUSTMUG Porridge, being a composite milled millet flour enriched with mushrooms, powdered milk and sweet potato flour. MMUSTMUG Poridge is a nutritious product rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and energy, designed to meet the growing demand for healthy food products with the ability to curb malnutrition and lifestyle diseases. The unique product has found its niche because of its distinct flavor and enhanced nutrient content.
Prof.Sigot holds a PhD in Administration Planning and Curriculum Development from Kenyatta University (1988), a Master of Science in Home Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Education from the University of Central Missouri State University (1978 and 1982 respectively). She worked at Maseno as an Associate Professor in Home Science and Food Technology and was later appointed as the Deputy Principal, Academic Affairs at Western University College of Science and Technology(WUCST) (now Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology) in 2003. She was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs from 2007 to 2013.
She has supervised over 10 Masters students and more than 5 PhD students. Prof.Sigot was appointed as Ag.Vice Chancellor in 2013 for 7 months and in 2019 for 9 months.
Some of her Publications include
- Sigilai Linda, David Omondi Okeyo, Asenath Sigot, Emil Gevorgyan. (2017).Perceived Knowledge and Attitude toward African Indigenous Vegetables among High School Students in Kakamega County. Kenya Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics Vol. 1. ISSN 2415-5195.
- Oteng’i S.B.B., Sigot, A.J., Kisangani, P.M. and Mudavadi, Mushroom Production Techniques and Utilization for Enhanced Food security in the Lake Victoria Basin. International Journal of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction. 1(2), 53-59, 2008.
- Sigot, A.J. Genetically Modified Food products: Ethical Dilemma and Implications for Food Security. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Bioetics. 12th – 14th August 2008 at Egerton University.
- Sigot, A.J. Leadership and Professional Development in Higher Education: A Continuing Staff Development Programme for Self improvement and Lifelong Learning. In Networking for Quality Higher Education. Proceedings for the 1st International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education held at Kenyatta University, 6th – 10th November, 2006
- Sigot, A.J. Community Engagement and HIV/AIDS in Higher Education. Association of African Universities Newsletter, Vol. 12, No. 2 May – August, 2006.
- Sigot, A.J. Academic Leadership and Professional Development: A Proposal for a staff Development Programme at Maseno University. In “Towards a Shared Vision of Higher Education” Vol. III Ed. S. Amini, M. Fremerey, M. Wesseler. Institute for Socio-Cultural Studies, University of Kassel, Germany. 2002. 7. Sigot, A.J. Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa; the Role of Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations. In “Not By Bread Alone; Food Security and Governance in Africa” TODA Institute, ABC Press. 1999.
