Kizito NISHIMWE

Academic rank: 
Lecturer
Academic Leadership Position: 
Food safety and toxicology
Email: 
k.nishimwe@ur.ac.rw
College: 
College of Agriculture ,Animal sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)
School/centre: 
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Department: 
Food Science and Technology
Published Papers : 

1. Wangia-dixon RN, Nishimwe K.  Molecular toxicology and carcinogenesis of fumonisins : a review. J Environ Sci Heal Part C. 2021;0(0):1-24. doi:10.1080/26896583.2020.1867449
2. Nishimwe, K., Mandap, LJA, Munkvold, GP. Advances in understanding fungal contamination in cereals. In: Maier DE, ed. Advances in Postharvest Management of Cereals and Grains. Cambridge: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing; 2020:54-87. doi:10.19103/AS.2020.0072.02
3. Vipham, J. L., Amenu, K., Alonso, S., Ndahetuye, J. B., Zereyesus, Y., Nishimwe, K.,  Grace, D. (2020). No food security without food safety: Lessons from livestock-related research. Global Food Security, 26(May), 100382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2020.100382. 
4. Habimana, R., Okeno, T. O., Ngeno, K., Mboumba, S., Assami, P., Gbotto, A. A., Nishimwe, K., Yao, N. (2020). Genetic diversity and population structure of indigenous chicken in Rwanda using microsatellite markers. PLoS ONE, 15(4), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225084
5. Nishimwe, K., Bowers, E., Ayabagabo, J. D., Habimana, R., Mutiga, S., & Maier, D. (2019). Assessment of aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination and associated risk factors in feed and feed ingredients in Rwanda. Toxins, 11(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins11050270
6. Nishimwe, K., Wanjuki, I., Karangwa, C., Darnell, R., & Harvey, J. (2017). An initial characterization of aflatoxin B1 contamination of maize sold in the principal retail markets of Kigali, Rwanda. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.09.006
7. Manishimwe, R., Nishimwe, K. & Ojok, L. Assessment of antibiotic use in farm animals in Rwanda. Trop Anim Health Prod (2017) 49: 1101. https://doi-org.proxy.lib.iastate.edu/10.1007/s11250-017-1290-z 
8. Nishimwe K, Sserumaga P, Manishimwe R, Byukusenge M, H. R. and B. F. (2014). Assessment of nutritional status of cattle in Rwanda: A case of Huye District. Retrieved June 25, 2018, from https://www.lrrd.cipav.org.co/lrrd26/12/nish26230.html
9. Mbuza, F., Manishimwe, R., Mahoro, J., Simbankabo, T., & Nishimwe, K. (2017). Characterization of broiler poultry production system in Rwanda. Tropical Animal Health and Production, (49), 71–77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-016-1160-0
10. Nishimwe, K., Bizimana, J., Manishimwe, R., Ayabagabo, J., Byukusenge, M., Habimana, R., & Bareeba, F. (2015). Factors Affecting the Pregnancy Rate In Small Scale Dairy Farms After The Artificial Insemination In Rural Area, Rwanda. International Journal of Livestock Research, 5(3), 19. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20150316053842
11. Nishimwe K, Sserumaga P, Manishimwe R, Byukusenge M, H. R. and B. F. (2014). Assessment of nutritional status of cattle in Rwanda: A case of Huye District. Retrieved June 25, 2018, from https://www.lrrd.cipav.org.co/lrrd26/12/nish26230.html
12. Fall M., Diop A., Kane A., Nishimwe K., Cabral M., Sarr SO, Diop C., Ndiaye B., Diop Y. M., et Diouf A. Teneur en histamine dans les différentes présentations de poissons consommés au Sénégal. Société des Experts Chimistes de France.2010; pp. 43-49.
 

Brief profile: 
Dr. Kizito Nishimwe is a Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Rwanda. He completed his Ph.D. in the Food Science and Technology program at Iowa State University (USA) and his MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management program at the University of Liege (Belgium). He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the Cheick Anta Diop of Dakar in Senegal. For the last 10 years, Dr. Nishimwe has been involved in research activities focusing on food safety, especially on mycotoxin contamination and different mitigation strategies.
Research Area: 
Food safety and toxicology