UoN to collaborate with Diatomaceous Earth Processing
Company
(From right) Prof. Kironchi, Prof. Gachene, Prof. Maingi and Prof. Gachuiri during
the meeting held between UoN and ADIL
The University of Nairobi has initiated talks with the African Diatomite Industries Ltd
(ADIL) on possible collaboration through research on the beneficial use of Diatomaceous
Earth.
The University of Nairobi team led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production
and Extension) Prof. Lucy W. Irungu met with a team from the ADIL which was led by the
General Manager Mr. Philip Chesang. Prof. Kironchi, Prof. Gachene, Prof. Gachuiri and Prof
Maingi, all from the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) also formed part
of the University of Nairobi team.
Through research the two teams established, it is possible to find valuable use of
Diatomaceous earth in addressing gastrointestinal parasite load in ruminants; increasing
butter fat content in milk in Dairy animals; improving phenotypic characteristics of many
domesticated animals among others.
About the African Diatomite Industries Limited
The African Diatomite Industries Limited is Africa’s leading Diatomaceous Earth processing
company used in industrial applications and agriculture. The company is situated on the
Nairobi – Nakuru Highway, near Lake Elemantaita.
Mr. Philip Chesang, General Manager, ADIL making a presentation at the
meeting
ADIL team (From right): Mr. Philip Chesang, Ms. Florence Tanui and Mr.
Kennedy Kulei