Ivan Rwomushana

Global Lead - Pest Preparedness to prepare and prevent new pest threats, and Senior Scientist-Invasive species with a focus on nature based solutions.

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@AquaWorldUganda Good facility, but inflexible policies and management pays a deaf ear to clients after collecting your money. In summary, read the fine print very carefully before you pay!! Tip-Never ever pay in advance, they cannot refund or reschedule if you fail to make it on time!!

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

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[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

.@CABI_News plays a crucial role in controlling and managing invasive species that threaten agriculture, biodiversity, and livelihoods worldwide.

Through cutting-edge research, biological control methods, and capacity building, farmers are helped to grow more and lose less.
✅ Early detection & response: Using data-driven tools to identify & manage invasive species before they spread.
✅ Biological control: Introducing natural enemies to sustainably manage pests and weeds.
✅ Farmer training & knowledge sharing: Equipping communities with science-based solutions. @ASARECA @MAAIF_Uganda @narouganda

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@ImmigrationDept Hello! I travelled to Kenya with my Uganda passport, which is now with an Embassy for a Visa so dont have it with me. I need to urgently travel back to Uganda. Will my national ID be accepted at JKIA to travel, although I used the passport to come to Kenya?

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

Read our new publication on how we have predicted the spread and establishment of Acerophagus papayae, a biological control agent for the papaya mealybug in Africa https://t.co/29A0v50NhL

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@narouganda @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @SoftPowerNews @ChimpReports @ubctvuganda @BusinessFocusug @nbstv @bukeddetv @GCICUganda @GovUganda Congratulations Dr. Yonah Baguma on the appointment as the next DG of NARO. Looking forward to working with you in this new role, as we continue contributing towards Uganda's Agricultural Research Strategy. Much appreciation to Dr. Ambrose Agona for the diligent service to NARO.

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@FrankTumwebazek @MAAIF_Uganda @narouganda Congratulations Dr. Yonah Baguma on the appointment as the next DG of NARO. Looking forward to working with you in this new role, as we continue contributing towards Uganda's Agricultural Research Strategy. Much appreciation to Dr. Ambrose Agona for the diligent service to NARO.

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

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[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

🦗 After more than two years, the current #desertlocust upsurge has finally declined. We spoke to @rwomivan, a Senior Scientist, Invasive Species Management at @CABI_News, if the transboundary pests can be detected by satellite.

Full video ➡️ https://t.co/jogaCbgY8Q

[Drones MDPI @Drones_MDPI]

🙌 Recently published article ''Optimum Flight Height for the Control of Desert #Locusts Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (#UAV)''
by @OchiengVio, @rwomivan, George Ong’amo, Paul Ndegwa, Solomon Kamau, @FernadisM, Duncan Chacha, Kush Gadhia, Morris Akiri
👉https://t.co/3fP8VQoOui

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@belinda_njiru @ntsa_kenya @Ma3Route @KenyanTraffic Iam also interested to know how to pay by Mpesa. When I clicked PAY after uploading documents, the online system did not send me any prompt to pay, and only said the submission was successful.

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@MarcellinCuma @CABI_Invasives @fredwaremme @icipe @busseolafusca Yes, AAW is highly migratory, whose larval feeding can cause 100% loss. AAW rapidly develops under favorable conditions, moving between fields in great numbers, hence "armyworm". Emergency control by area-wide spraying with contact insecticides. Use also a baculovirus (SpexNPV).

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@RodgersKipembe I would say @NCBABankKenya, your cross-border services are truly amazing!!

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@AtwoliYaa @AutoxpressKenya Took vehicle for service. After inspection, said oil was leaking in spark plug. Indicated they only do servicing, asked me to go have the oil leak fixed and then 'return the car for service'. Never to recommend any preferred car repair agencies. Not been back!

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

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[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

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[Willis Ochilo, PhD @Willis_Ochilo]

The 8th CABI Africa in Office Week: "steadying the ship for sustainable growth through continuous adaptation and innovation." #CABIIoW8 cc @CABI_News

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@ruforumsec Congratulations Dr. Okori Patrick on this appointment!

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

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[CABI @CABI_News]

🌍🌿How are Kenyan farmers adapting to climate change?

CABI scientist Ivan Rwomushana has been chatting to BBC World Service about the challenges farmers are facing and the use of environmentally-friendly biocontrols.

🎧Listen now https://t.co/pHQgMbaThc

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@CharlesOwuor Congratulations Dr. Charles Owuor. Wishing you the very best in your career.

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

@CABI_News hosting the inception meeting for the Darwin funded @Darwin_Defra project “Protecting biodiversity through biocontrol of papaya mealybug in East Africa”, with KEPHIS @KephisKe, NMK @museumsofkenya, KALRO @kalromkulima, NARO Uganda @narouganda, Univ. of Juba & MAFS – SS

[Ivan Rwomushana @rwomivan]

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[Frontier Technologies @FrontierTechHub]

⚡️To kick off #FTFocusOn we’re thrilled to share this incredible project.

Since August 2020, we've been supporting @astralaerial and @CABI_news in Kenya as they explore whether drones can be used to tackle desert locusts.

See the story
➡️https://t.co/eVJHEPoq9A