International Potato Center (CIP)
Alfred Waweru is a research technician at the International Potato Center (CIP) since September 2020, with prior experience as an intern at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) in 2017. Pursuing a Master of Science in Crop Protection (Plant Pathology) at Kenyatta University from September 2023 to September 2025, Alfred holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology from the University of Nairobi (2012-2016) and a Diploma in Information Communication Technology from Kirinyaga Technical Institute (2011). Alfred's educational background is complemented by a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education obtained from Man'gu High School (2007-2010).
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International Potato Center (CIP)
The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org