Esther Kioko is a principal research scientist at the Zoology Department, National Museums of Kenya (NMK) focusing on insect systematics, ecology, and the intersection of biodiversity, livelihoods, environment, and sustainable development. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Science (Botany/Zoology), Master of Science in Agricultural Entomology, Master of Science in Environmental Management and a PhD in Agricultural Entomology. Additionally, she has a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Insect Taxonomy. Her expertise and research interests are in insect science and environmental management.