Isack Frank Rikohe

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in academia and natural resource management, notably as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam. Proven expertise in research methodology and curriculum development, complemented by strong interpersonal skills. Successfully organized workshops that enhanced student engagement and academic performance. Committed to innovative project management and community training initiatives.

Mother tongue(s): SWAHILI, Other language(s):, ENGLISH, Listening: C1, Reading: C2, Spoken production: C1, Spoken interaction: C2, Writing: C2, Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user

• 01/02/2022 – 25/06/2023, Assessment of flowering plants diversity in relation to honeybees’ foraging preferences in Northern Tanzania. Funded by Rufford Foundation. The findings have implications for both bee and plant conservation., Link https://www.rufford.org/projects/isack-rikohe/assessment-of-flowering-plants-diversity-in-relation-to-honeybees-foraging-preferences-in-northern-tanzania.
• 12/01/2024 – 30/04/2024, Local community's awareness and perception of bee-plant interaction and the contribution of beekeeping to ecosystem conservation and livelihood improvement. Funded Rufford Foundation. Link https://www.rufford.org/projects/isack-rikohe/local-communitys-awareness-and-perception-bee-plant-interaction-and-contribution-beekeeping-ecosystem-conservation-and-livelihood-improvement.
• 05/02/2024 – 10/04/2024, Community based forests fire management, The project was designed to equip local communities in the Kigoma and Katavi regions with knowledge on fire management, enabling them to prevent and manage fires in both protected and unprotected areas surrounding them. Funded by the Nature Conservancy through the TUUNGANE project and executed by Ecogency Africa in collaboration with district officials from Uvinza and Mpanda.
• 20/05/2022 – 20/08/2022, Documentation and assessment of the impact of development projects funded by The Nature Conservancy through the TUUNGANE project. Funded by The Nature Conservancy through the TUUNGANE project and executed by Nature Sustain Tanzania.
• 10/04/2022 – 10/06/2022, Modern Beekeeping Practices for Livelihood Improvement and Nature Conservation, The consultancy project was funded by The Nature Conservancy through the TUUNGANE project and executed by Nature Sustain Tanzania. The project aimed to train local communities in modern beekeeping practices, provide them with the necessary equipment, and monitor their progress.

• 03/10/2022, Erasmus plus exchange program – Erasmus Mundus, I was awarded an exchange scholarship to the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy. I joined the Biotechnology and Bioscience Laboratory, where I gained valuable experience in DNA metabarcoding and the biochemical analysis of bee products.
• October 15, 2021, best student with excellent score - Inter-university exchange project (compulsory intensive course) – Utsunomiya University. The compulsory intensive course was prepared by Utsunomiya University and African universities. The course, conducted from September 6 to 24, 2021, aimed to develop human resources to contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs) by merging African potentials and Japanese scientific technology
• 15/10/2019, best student beekeeping class of 2019 – University of Dar es Salaam, I was recognized as the top student in the beekeeping class of 2019
• 20/12/2018, best upcoming leader of the year (FISA awards) – Lambokile Consultancy Company, the Future I Want Awards (FISA) competition 2018, involved youths from various fields across Tanzania The awards were designed to recognize individuals with diverse talents, and bring them together to promote sustainable development

• 2023
• Seasons and bee foraging plant species strongly influence honey antimicrobial activity
• The study titled "Seasons and bee foraging plant species strongly influence honey antimicrobial activity", investigated the influence of seasonal variations and bee foraging plant species on honey's antimicrobial activity. It was found that both the time of year and the specific plants from which bees forage play a significant role in determining the antimicrobial properties of honey.
• Rikohe et al (2023). Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 12, 100622
• Link https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154323001291
• Honeybees’ foraging patterns and their relation to honey antimicrobial activity
• The study titled "Honeybees’ foraging patterns and their relation to honey antimicrobial activity" investigated bee-plant interaction and their influence on medicinal properties of bee product (honey).
• Rikohe, I. (2023). (Masters dissertation, NM-AIST).
• Link https://doi.org/10.58694/20.500.12479/2142
• Plant Diversity and Honeybees' Foraging Preferences: An Implication for Honeybees' Conservation
• The study assessed plant diversity and bee-plant interactions by examining bee foraging ecology within their natural environment.
• Rikohe et al (2023), Eco. Env. & Cons. 29 (2) : 2023; pp. (537-545).
• Link http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2023.v29i02.002
• 2025
• Characterization of Axestotrigona ferruginea and Apis mellifera honeys from different geographical origins.
• Proximate Analysis, Mineral Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Stingless Bee-collected Pollen (pot-pollen) from Tanzania. Journal of Apicultural Research

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. References are available upon request, Dar es Salaam, 2025-07-11

• Member of the university employees' Baraza, representing the College of Agriculture and Food Technology employees
• I served as an assistant quality assurance officer at the Department of Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology
• I was appointed by the Minister of Education, Science, and Technology in Tanzania to serve as a member of the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Council, representing students
• I served as a member of the Senate and the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) of the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology, representing students
• I am currently serving as a social affairs officer, responsible for organizing and coordinating all social-related matters at the departmental level
• I served as president of the Student Organization at Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology
• I served as secretary general of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology, additionally, I held the position of deputy chief judge of the Mlimani Judicial Organ, and was a contestant for the presidential position at the University of Dar es Salaam
• I served as a student leader of the student government at Musoma Technical Secondary School, holding various positions, including head prefect
• I served as a student leader at Zakhia Meghji Secondary School, holding various positions, including Head Prefect (HP) of the student government, Chairperson of the entrepreneurship and self-reliance department, and Chairperson of the environmental conservation department
• I served as an active member and chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Club, which was recognized by the Geita and Mara regional offices