Kuwi is a Research Officer working at Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) based in Kongwa, Tanzania. His academic and professional qualifications include a Master of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania; Master in Agriculture (Ruminant feeds and feeding) from University of New England, Australia; Bachelor of Animal Science from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania and Diploma in Animal Feeds from PTC+, Barneveld, Netherland. His research interests are pasture and forage research, feeds and feeding and molecular evaluation of forage species for conservation and breeding purposes. Kuwi has extensive experience in conducting research on pasture and animal feeding in collaboration with local and international organizations. He has attended various professional trainings on livestock production systems, animal nutrition, grazing management and pasture improvement both within and outside Tanzania.

1. On-going projects

1. Collection and evaluation of local forage species as livestock feeds in Dodoma and Singida regions
2. Feed blocks as alternative feed supplements for goats in central zone of Tanzania
3. Effect of cutting management on head smut fungus infestation in Cenchrus ciliaris seeds
4. Characterization, evaluation and conservation of livestock of high genetic potential (Singida white, Ufipa and Iringa Red)
5. Improving indigenous cattle for milk production using Friesian bulls
6. Improving indigenous goats for meat production using Malya, Boer and Anglonubian bucks
7.  On-station characterization and evaluation of donkeys
8. Youth incubation for goat fattening business (collaboration between TALIRI kongwa and Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS)).

1. New project

1. Exploring options of improving reproductive performance of Kuchi chickens towards industrial development in Tanzania.