Credentials & Education

Dr. Ellyas Oyako holds a foundational background in Animal Science and is currently pursuing postgraduate research under the prestigious DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship. He is affiliated with Mbarara University of Science & Technology and focuses on advancing sustainable livestock systems and circular bio-economy development across East Africa LinkedIn+9LinkedIn+9LinkedIn+9.

Professional Focus & Consulting

As an Agricultural Consultant, Ellyas collaborates with smallholder farmers, agritech initiatives, NGOs, and research institutions—particularly within sustainable livestock feed systems (e.g. Azolla-based poultry feed) and valorization of agricultural residues.

He is engaged in roles that integrate regenerative agriculture, climate-smart livestock production, and waste-to-value conversion strategies.

Research & Sector Leadership

Ellyas actively participates in platforms such as KijaniSpace, contributing to workshops on climate-smart agriculture across the Lake Victoria Basin (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) LinkedIn+1LinkedIn+1LinkedIn.

He has also contributed to LD4D (Livestock Data for Decisions) webinars exploring carbon credits in livestock systems within Ghana and Nigeria, reflecting expertise in climate finance and sustainable livestock management LinkedIn.

Public Engagement & Insights

Through LinkedIn, Ellyas shares regular posts highlighting innovations in agrifood systems—from project updates to inviting stakeholder engagement in frameworks like REALMS2020 and KijaniSpace LinkedIn+9LinkedIn+9LinkedIn+9.

He reaches a wide audience (17K + followers) across agricultural, climate-tech, and academic networks.