- Angole, M., Malinga, G. M., Tanga, C. M., Subramanian, S., Cheseto, X., & Egonyu, J. P. (2023). Effect of desert locust control on non-target edible termites in eastern Uganda. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 9(9), 1235–1246. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2022.0058
- Alemu, M. H., Halloran, A., Olsen, S. B., Anankware, J. P., Nyeko, P., Ayieko, M., Nyakeri, E., Kinyuru, J., Konyole, S., Niassy, S., Egonyu, J. P., Malinga, G. M., Ng’ang’a, J., Ng’ong’a, C. A., Okeyo, N., Debrah, S. K., Kiiru, S., Acur, A., & Roos, N. (2023). Promoting insect farming and household consumption through agricultural training and nutrition education in Africa: A study protocol for a multisite cluster-randomized controlled trial. PLOS ONE, 18(7), e0288870. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288870
- Arama,D., J. Kinyuru, J. Ng’ang’a, B. Kiage-Mokua, B. Ochieng and C.M. Tanga (2023). Unraveling the physicochemical attributes of three cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus)-enriched biscuit products and implications on consumers’ preference and willingness to pay. LWT, 185: 115171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2023.115171
- Beesigamukama D., C.M. Tanga, S. Sevgan, S. Ekesi and S. Kelemu (2023). Waste to value: Global perspective on the impact of entomocomposting on environmental health, greenhouse gas mitigation and soil bioremediation. Total Environ, 902(1): 166067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166067
- Bulinda, C. M., Gido, E. O., Kirscht, H., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Gendered awareness of pig and poultry farmers on the potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) farming in Kenya. Sustainability, 15(4), 3613. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043613
- Egonyu, J. P., Olubowa, R. R., Tanga, C. M., Cheseto, X., & Subramanian, S. (2023). Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes sp.) larvae as a nutrient rich delicacy: A comparison of nutrient profiles from four counties in western Kenya. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-20230004
- Fombong, F., Tanga, C., Ng’ang’a, J., Kinyuru, J., & Vanden Broeck, J. (2023). Nutritional profile of a novel artificial diet and the effect of photoperiod on the fitness parameters of reared Ruspolia differens. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3920/jiff2022.0086
- Gachihi, A., C.M. Tanga, H. Nyambaka and J. Kimiywe (2023) Effect of processing methods on nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of grasshopper and termites. CyTA – Journal of Food, 21(1): 745–750. https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2023.2281984
- Gómez-Brandón M., D. Beesigamukama, M. Probst, T. Klammsteiner, Y.Y. Zhou, Y-G. Zhu and C.M. Tanga (2023) Garden fruit chafer (Pachnoda sinuata) accelerates recycling and bioremediation of animal waste. Waste Management, 173: 131-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.11.019
- Johan Blockeel, Christian Schader, Anja Heidenreich, Christian Grovermann,Irene Kadzere, Irene S. Egyir, Anne Muriuki, Joseph Bandanaa, Chrysantus M. Tanga,Joseph Clottey, John Ndungu and Matthias Stolze (2023) Do organic farming initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa improve thesustainability of smallholder farmers? Evidence from five case studies inGhana and Kenya. Journal of Rural Studies, 98: 34–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2023.01.010.
- Kababu, M., Mweresa, C. K., Subramanian, S., Egonyu, J. P., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Variability in nutrient composition of the edible long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) in Uganda and its potential in alleviating food insecurity. Food Science & Nutrition, 00, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3346
- Kariuki EG, Kibet C, Paredes JC, Mboowa G, Mwaura O, Njogu J, Masiga D, Bugg TH and Tanga CM (2023) Metatranscriptomic analysis of the gut microbiome of black soldier fly larvae reared on lignocellulose-rich fiber diets unveils key lignocellulolytic enzymes. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14:1120224. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1120224
- Kusia, E.S., Borgemeister, C. & Subramanian, S. A review of edible saturniidae (Lepidoptera) caterpillars in Africa. CABI Agric Biosci 4, 43 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-023-00186-y
- Landmann, T., Agboka, K. M., Klein, I., Abdel-Rahman, E. M., Kimathi, E., Mudereri, B. T., Malenge, B., Mohamed, M. M., & Tonnang, H. E. Z. (2023). Towards early response to desert locust swarming in eastern Africa by estimating timing of hatching. Ecological Modelling, 484, 110476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2023.110476
- Leonard A, Egonyu JP, Khamis F, Tanga C.M., Ekesi S, Kyamanywa S, Subramanian S (2023). Identification and virulence screening of fungal and bacterial entomophathogens of the edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) from Uganda. African Entomology. 31: e11581. https://www.africanentomology.com/article/view/11581
- Makokha, M. P., Muliro, P. S., Ngoda, P. N., Ghemoh, C. J., Cheseto, X., & Tanga, M. (2023) Nutritional quality of meat from hen fed diet with full-fat black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a substitute to fish meal. Journal of Functional Foods, 101: 105430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2023.105430.
- Makokha, M. P., Muliro, P. S., Ngoda, P. N., Ghemoh, C. J., Subramanian, S., Xavier, C., Ochieng, B. O., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Unravelling the nutritional and health benefits of wheat bread enriched with meat powder from laying hen fed diet with insect (Hermetia illucens) meal. Heliyon, 9(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20506
- Marcasy P. M., P.Muliro, P.N. Ngoda, C.J. Ghemoh, S. Subramanian, C. Xavier, B.O. Ochieng, S. Ekesi and C.M. Tanga (2023) Unravelling the nutritional and health benefits of wheat bread enriched with meat powder from laying hen fed diet with insect (Hermetia illucens) meal. Heliyon, 9 (10): e20506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20506
- Matheri F, Kambura AK, Mwangi M, Karanja E, Adamtey N, Wanjau K, E Mwangi, C.M. Tanga, D. Bautze and Runo S. (2023). Evolution of fungal and non-fungal eukaryotic communities in response to thermophilic co-composting of various nitrogen-rich green feedstocks. PLoS ONE 18(5): e0286320. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286320
- Matheri F., A.K. Kambura, M. Mwangi, N. Ongeso, E. Karanja, N. Adamtey, E.K. Mwangi, E. Mwangi, C. Tanga, M.W. Musyoka and S. Runo (2023) Composition, structure, and functional shifts of prokaryotic communities in response to co-composting of various nitrogenous green feedstocks. BMC Microbiology, 23:50. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-023-02798-w
- Mokaya, H. O., Ndunda, R. M., Kegode, T. M., Koech, S. J., Tanga, C. M., Subramanian, S., & Ngoka, B. (2023). Silkmoth pupae: potential and less exploited alternative source of nutrients and natural antioxidants. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 9(4), 491–501. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021.0134
- Mudalungu, C.M., Mokaya, H.O. & Tanga, C.M. (2023) Beneficial sterols in selected edible insects and their associated antibacterial activities. Sci Rep13, 10786. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37905-4
- Muinde, J.; Tanga, C.M.; Olukuru, J.; Odhiambo, C.; Tonnang, H.E.Z.; Senagi, K. (2023) Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Discern Optimal Rearing Conditions for Improved Black Soldier Fly Farming. Insects 2023, 14, 479. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14050479
- Mulungu, K., Abro, Z.A., Muriithi, W.B., Kassie, M., Khamis, F., Kidoido, S. Subramanian, S. Mohamed and C.M. Tanga (2023) One size does not fit all: Heterogeneous economic impact of integrated pest management practices for mango fruit f lies in Kenya—a machine learning approach. Journal of Agricultural Economics, 00, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-9552.12550
- Mulungu, K., Macharia, I., Abro, Z., Kassie, M., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Entomophagy in western Kenya: consumption patterns and the role of psychological and socio-cultural factors. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-20220143
- Mulungu, K., Tekelewold, H., Abro, Z., Sevgan, S., Muriithi, B., Ecuru, J., Beesigamukama, D., & Kassie, M. (2023). Pollinator-dependent crops significantly contribute to diets and reduce household nutrient deficiencies in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41217-y
- Munguti J., F. Wekesa, I. Osuga, M. Kariuki, R. Yossa, D. Mungai5, D. Kyule, J. Abwao, M. Opiyo, K. Obiero, N. Outa, E. Ogello, J. Iteba, J.G. Kirimi, A. Maundu, D. Liti & C.M. Tanga (2023) Utilization of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as a Potential Substitute for Fish Meal in the Production of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus ). Sustainable Agriculture Research; 13 (1): ISSN 1927-050X E-ISSN 1927-0518. https://doi.org/10.5539/sar.v13n1p40
- Munguti JM, Obiero KO, Iteba JO, Kirimi JG, Kyule DN, Orina PS, Githukia CM, Outa N, Ogello EO, Mboya JB, Ouko KO, Liti D, Yossa R and Tanga C.M. (2023) Role of multilateral development organizations, public and private investments in aquaculture subsector in Kenya. Sustain. Food Syst. 7:1208918. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1208918
- Musungu, A.L., Muriithi, B.W., Ghemoh, C.J. and Nakimbugwe and Tanga C.M. (2023).Production, consumption, and market supply of edible crickets: insights from East Africa. Agric Econ, 11: 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40100-023-00272-9
- Mwelwa, S., Chungu, D., Tailoka, F., Beesigamukama, D., & Tanga, C. (2023). Biotransfer of heavy metals along the soil-plant-edible insect-human food chain in Africa. Science of the Total Environment, 881, 163150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163150
- Mwelwa, S., Chungu, D., Tailoka, F., Beesigamukama, D., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Data to understand the biotransfer of heavy metals along the soil-plant-edible insect-human food chain in Africa. Data in Brief, 49, 109434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109434
- Nabikolo D., Njue L., Abong G., And Tanga C. (2023) The potential contribution and challenges of edible grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) to food and nutrition security in Uganda- a literature review. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, Vol. 4 (Special Issue): 1 – 17: https://eajsti.org/index.php/EAJSTI/issue/current.
- Ochieng B., Joseph O. A., F.M. Khamis, S. Ekesi, J.P. Egonyu, S. Subramanian, J.M. Nduko, D. Nakimbugwe, X. Cheseto and C.M. Tanga (2023). Nutritional characteristics, microbial loads and consumer acceptability of cookies enriched with insect (Ruspolia differens) meal. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 184: 115012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2023.115012
- Ochieng, B.O., Anyango, J.O., Nduko, J.M. C.M. Mudalungu, X. Cheseto and C.M. Tanga (2023).Aroma characterization and consumer acceptance of four cookie products enriched with insect (Ruspolia differens) meal. Sci Rep 13, 11145 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38166-x
- Okello, A. O., Otieno, D. J., Nzuma, J. M., Kidoido, M. M., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Smallholder farmers’ willingness to pay for commercial insect-based chicken feed in Kenya. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 26(1), 67–87. https://doi.org/10.22434/IFAMR2022.0047
- Ouma, L.O., Muthomi, J.W., Kimenju, J.W., D. Beesigamukama, S. Subramanian, F.M. Khamis and C.M. Tanga (2023).Occurrence and management of two emerging soil-dwelling pests ravaging cabbage and onions in Kenya. Sci Rep 13, 18975 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46190-0
- TangaC.M.andM.O. Kababu (2023) New insights into the emerging edible insect industry in Africa. Animal Frontiers, 13(4): 26–40. https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfad039
- Tanga, C.M.; Mokaya, H.O.; Kasiera, W.; Subramanian, S. (2023) Potential of Insect Life Stages as Functional Food and Feed Ingredients for Improved Nutrition and Health. Insects, 14, 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14020136
- Tengweh Forkwa Fombong, Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, Jeremiah Ng’ang’a, John Kinyuru, Jozef Vanden Broeck (2023) Nutritional profile of a novel artificial diet and the effect of photoperiod on the fitness parameters of reared Ruspolia differens. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed: 1 – 12. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2022.0086
- Wanjala, N., Orinda, M., Nyongesah, J. M., Tanga, C. M., Subramanian, S., Kassie, M., & Egonyu, J. P. (2023). Socio-cultural practices on the use of beetle grubs as food and feed in western Kenya. Scientific Reports, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-34264-y
- Yisa, N. K., Osuga, I. M., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Emmambux, M. N., & Duodu, K. G. (2023). Effect of drying methods on the nutrient content, protein and lipid quality of edible insects from East Africa. Journal of insects as food and feed, 9(5), 647–659. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021.0124
