Orishaba Benjamin is an Aquaculture and Aquatic Food Systems Specialist with 8+ years of professional experience across Africa, working in commercial aquaculture production, hatchery development, RAS, fish health, technical consultancy, government-supported programmes, and sustainable aquaculture research.

His experience spans Uganda, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, with a focus on Nile tilapia and African catfish production, hatchery and broodstock management, breeding, nursery production, biosecurity, production planning and aquaculture facility development.

Benjamin is the Founder of Kachotera Aquatics International and has contributed to major aquaculture development initiatives across Africa. In 2022, he was recognised by Hatchery International among the Top 10 Hatchery Managers Under 40 in the world, recognising his contribution and leadership in hatchery management.

His work and perspectives on aquaculture have also been featured by The Fish Site, including his recent feature on “Growing with Africa’s Aquaculture Industry.”

With a BSc in Fisheries and Aquaculture from Makerere University and an MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture from the University of St Andrews, UK, as a Commonwealth Scholar, Benjamin is passionate about building sustainable, productive and resilient aquatic food systems that strengthen Africa’s food security, nutrition, livelihoods and employment.