CURRICULUM VITAE
1. BIODATA
NAME: Prof. Kiarie Njoroge
PROFESSION: Lecturer and Research Scientist in Plant -Bree ding and
Genetics
LANGUAGES: English, Swahili
MAILING ADDRESS: University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary
Sciences, P.O. Box 29053 – 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: kiarie.njoroge@uonbi.ac.ke
knkabuu@yahoo.com
2. FORMAL EDUCATION
Year
Degree/Certificate
Institution
1967 – 1970
School Certificate
Thika High School
1971 – 1972
Advanced School Certificate
Thika High School
1973 – 1976
BSc (Hons) – Biological Sciences
University of Nairobi
1978 – 1980
MSc – Agricultural Botany
University of Wales, UK
1985 – 1989
PhD – Plant Physiology and Breeding
University of Cambridge, UK
3. EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND WORK EXPERIENCE
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2013-Present: Associate Professor, Plant-Breeding and Genetics, Dept. of Plant Science
and Crop Protection (UoN)
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2001–2013: Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Plant Science and Crop Protection (UoN)
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1990 – 2004: Deputy Centre Director, National Dry-land Research Centre, KARI Katumani
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1989 – 2004: National Maize Research Coordinator, all KARI
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1990 – 2001: Regional Program Coordinator (Katumani KARI Centre, Machakos)
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1990-1992: Principal Research Officer, KARI Muguga Centre
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1980 – 1990: Senior Research Officer, KARI Katumani Centre
1976-1980: Research Officer, KARI Kitale Centre.
4 A) PUBLICATIONS: REFEREED JOURNALS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
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1.
R.W. Welch, K. Njoroge and R.M. Habgood (1981). Selection for increased grain protein
production in Barley. In: Barley Genetics IV (Chapter 5). Edinburgh University Press. Pp 271278.
2.
K. Njoroge (1982). Earliness and yield in maize: An evaluation of some Katumani maize
varieties: East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal, 48(2): pp 40-50.
3.
K. Njoroge, W. Welch and R.M. Habgood (1982). Heritability and selection for grain nitrogen
yield and its components in F2 populations of spring barley. Journal of Plant Breeding. (Z.
Pflanzensunchtg), 90: pp 305-315.
4.
K. Njoroge (1984). Katumani maize Breeding: The First Twenty Five Years. East African
Agriculture and Forestry Journal, 40: p 287.
5.
B.H. Waite and K. Njoroge (1984). Principal diseases of maize, sorghum and millet in the
semi-arid areas of Kenya. East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal: 40: p 197.
6.
K. Njoroge and Mugo Ngure (1987). Chapter 18. Breeding maize in semi-arid Eastern Kenya.
In: J.M. Menyonga, T. Bezuneh and A. Youdewe (Eds). Food Grain production in semi-arid
Africa. OAU/STRC-SAFRAD. Pp 245-254.
7.
K. Njoroge et al., (1995). Maize variety National Performance Trial Hand Book: ISBN No.
9966879x. KARI.
8.
R. Hassan, K. Njoroge, M. Ngure, R. Otsyula and A. Laboso (1998). Adoption patterns and
performance of improved maize in Kenya. In: R.M. Hassan, (Ed). Maize Technology
Development and Transfer: A GIS application for research planning in Kenya (Chapter 7). :
ISBN 0 85199 287 0. CAB International, Oxford and New York: pp 107-136.
9.
R. Hassan, J. Corbett and K. Njoroge (1998). Combining geo-referenced survey data with
agro-climate attributes to characterize maize production systems in Kenya. In: R.M. Hassan
(Ed). Maize Technology Development and Transfer: A GIS application for research planning
in Kenya (Chapter 4). ISBN 0 85199 287 0. CAB International, Oxford and New York: pp 4368.
10.
R.M. Hassan and K. Njoroge (1999). Integrating farmer’s information with Geographical
Information Systems for accurate targeting of maize research in Kenya. Africa Crop Science
Journal, Vol. 4: pp 1-9.
11.
Muhammad L., K. Njoroge, C. Bett, W. Mwangi, H. Verkuijl and H. De Groote (2003). The
Seed Industry for Dryland Crops in Eastern Kenya. Mexico, D.F.: CIMMYT and Kenya
Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). ISBN: 970-648-112-5
12.
Grace G. Kithusi, S. K. Knapp, S. I. Shibairo, J.H. Nderitu and K. Njoroge (2004). Effects of
biopestcides on spider-mites (Tranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard) in the laboratory.
Phytophaga, XIV: pp 1-8.
13.
K. Njoroge and M. Kinyanjui. (2007). Agricultural Development and Globalisation in Kenya.
In: Gender in International Agricultural Trade Agreements: A Kenya synopsis. Heinrich
Boll Foundation, East and Horn of Africa Region. Pp 1-6.
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14.
K. Njoroge and M. Kinyanjui (2007). Kenya Agricultural Development and Globalisation:
where do we stand? In: Gender in International Agricultural Trade Agreements: A Kenya
synopsis. Heinrich Boll Foundation, East and Horn of Africa Region. Pp 103-111.
15.
Ngaboyisonga, K. Njoroge, D. Kirubi and S.M. Githiri (2008). Effects of field conditions, low
nitrogen and drought on genetic parameters of protein and tryptophan concentrations in
grain of quality protein maize. International Journal of Plant Production: Vol. 2: pp 137151.
16.
J. K. Mwololo, P. W. Muturi, M. W. K. Mburu, R.W. Njeru, N. Kiarie, J. K.Munyua E. M.
Ateka, R. W. Muinga and R. E. Kapinga. 2009. Additive main effects and multiplicative
interaction analysis of genotype x environmental interaction among sweetpotato
genotypes. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 3: pp 148 - 155.
17.
H. Karaya, K. Njoroge, S. Mugo and H. Nderitu (2009). Combining ability among twenty
insect maize inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca stem borers.
International Journal of Plant Production. Vol. 3 (1): Pp 115-127.
18.
Ngaboyisonga, K. Njoroge, D. Kirubi and S.M. Githiri (2009). Effects of low nitrogen and
drought on genetic parameters of grain yield and endosperm hardness of Quality Protein
Maize. Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 3: pp 1-10.
19.
Muturi, P.W., Mwololo, J.K., Munyiri, S.W., Rubaihayo P., Munyua, J.K., Mgonja M.,
Manyasa E. and Kiarie N. (2010). A perspective on proteomics: Current applications,
challenges and potential uses. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, Vol. 1,
Issue 5: pp 916-918.
20.
Rudebjer, P., B. Van Schagen, S. Chakeredza , Kiarie Njoroge, H. Kamau and Margarita
Baena (2011). Teaching Biodiversity: A curriculum Guide for Higher Education.
Biodiversity International, Rome Italy.
21.
J.O. Onditi, Kiarie Njoroge, Shibairo I.S. (2011). Identification of suitable parents and
temperatures for breeding potato virus Y (PVX) and potato virus X (PVX) resistant potatoes.
Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. Vol. 2 (12): pp 1409-1415. (Also
available online at http:// www.scihub.org/ABJNA, 2011.2.12.1409.1415).
22.
Gichuru, L., K. Njoroge, J. Ininda and P. Lorroki (2011). Combining ability of grain yield
and agronomic traits in diverse maize lines with maize streak virus resistance for Eastern
Africa region. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. Vol. 2(3): pp 432-439.
23.
Claver Ngaboyisonga, Kiarie Njoroge, Duncan Kirubi and Sam M. Githiri (2012). Quality
protein maize under low N and drought environments: Endosperm modification, protein
and tryptophan concentration in grain. Agricultural Journal. Vol. 7 (7): pp 327-338.
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24.
J. Gakunga, S. Mugo, K. Njoroge and F. Olubayo (2012). Combining ability of maize inbred
lines resistant to Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in the mid-altitude environment of Kenya.
Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. Vol. 4(10): pp. 161-168.
25.
Haron Karaya, Njoroge Kiarie, Stephen Mugo, Fred Kanampiu, Emmanuel Ariga and John
Nderitu (2012). Identification of new inbred lines with resistance to Striga hermonthica
(del.) Benth. Journal of Crop Protection. Vol. I (2): pp 131-142.
26.
Karaya H, K. Njoroge, S. Mugo, E. S. Ariga, F. Kanampiu and J. H. Nderitu (2012).
Determination of levels of Striga germination stimulants for maize gene bank accessions
and elite inbred lines. International Journal of Plant Production, 6 (2): pp 209-224.
27.
Joseph Bigirimana, Kiarie Njoroge, Daphrose Gahakwa and Noah A. Phiri (2012). Incidence
and severity of coffee leaf rust and other diseases in Rwanda. African Journal of
Agricultural Research. Vol. 7 (26): Pp 3847-3852.
28.
Kiarie Njoroge and Lilian Gichuru (2013). Diallel analysis of turcicum leaf blight resistance
in Kenyan maize lines. African Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 8 (23): Pp 2877-2883.
29.
J. Bigirimana, Kiarie Njoroge, J.W. Muthomi, D. Gahakwa, N.A. Phiri, E.K. Gichuru4, and
D.J. Walyaro (2013). Genetic Diversity among Disease Resistant Coffee Varieties and
Cultivars in Rwanda based On RAPD and SSR Markers. Journal of Renewable Agriculture.
Vol. 1(6): Pp 106-112.
30.
Haron Karaya, Kiarie Njoroge, Stephen Mugo, Emmanuel Ariga, Fred Kanampiu and John
Nderitu (2014). Combining ability of maize (Zea mays) inbred lines resistant to Striga
hermonthica (Del.) Benth evaluated under artificial Striga infestation. Africa Journal of
Agricultural Research. Vol. 9 (16): Pp 1287-1295.
31.
Odiyo O., Njoroge K., Chemining’wa G. and Beyene Y. (2014). Performance and
adaptability of doubled haploid maize testcross hybrids under drought stress and nonstress conditions. Int. Res. J. Agric. Sci. Soil Sci. 4(8): pp150-158
4 B) REFEREED CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PAPERS
1.
J.J. Chumo, J.A.W. Ochieng, K. Njoroge and W.A. Compton (1989). Pedigree selection: A new
dimension in Kenya’s applied maize improvement programme. In: Maize improvement,
production and protection in Eastern and Southern Africa. Proceedings of the 3rd E & S
Africa Regional Maize Conference, 18-22 September, 1989. CIMMYT, Nairobi & Kitale.
Brhane Gebrekidan (Ed).
2.
K. Njoroge (Ed) (1992). Improve and sustain maize production through adoption of known
technologies. Information Bulletin No. 7. KARI.
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3.
B. Gebrekidan, B.M. Wafula and K. Njoroge (1992). Agro-ecological zoning in relation to maize
research priorities in Kenya. In: Review of National Maize Research Programme. KARI/ISNAR.
Pp 1-4.
4.
K. Njoroge, N.N. Kanampiu, R.M. Otsyula, Z. K. Muthamia, C. G. Gathuri and W.S. Chivatsi
(1992). The High-Altitude maize programme. In: Review of National Maize Research
Programme. KARI/ISNAR. Pp 20-31.
5.
K. Njoroge (1994). Seedling vigour as a selection criterion in breeding maize under stress. In:
D.C. Jewel, S.R. Waddington, J.K. Ransom and K.V.Pixley (Eds). Proc. of the 4th Eastern and
Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Pp 86-91.
6.
K. Njoroge, B. Wafula and J.K. Ransom (1996). Characterisation of drought in the major maize
production zones in Kenya. In: G.O. Edmeades, M. Banzinger, H.R. Michelson and C.B. PenaValdivia (Eds). Symposium on developing drought and low nitrogen tolerant maize, El-Batan,
Mexico. CIMMYT. Pp 35-38.
7.
S.N. Mugo and K. Njoroge (1996). Alleviating the effects of drought on maize production in
the moisture stress areas of Kenya through escape and tolerance. . In: G.O. Edmeades, M.
Banzinger, H.R. Michelson and C.B. Pena-Valdivia (Eds). Symposium on developing drought
and low nitrogen tolerant maize, El-Batan, Mexico. CIMMYT. Pp 35-38.
8.
L.M. Kimotho, J.K. Ransom and K. Njoroge (1997). Performance of five new varieties in three
agroecozones of semi-arid Eastern Kenya. In: Africa Crop Science Conference Proceedings.
Vol.3. pp 761-764.
9.
M. Gethi, F. M. Mureithi, N. Macharia and K. Njoroge (1997). Maize/bean intercropping
system in medium altitude areas of Kenya: Farmers practice and research challenges. In:
Africa Crop Science Conference Proceedings. Vol.3. pp 765-770.
10.
K. Njoroge, L.R. M’ragwa and M. Ngure (1997). Yield stability in F1 hybrid composite varieties
of maize in semi-arid Kenya. In: Africa Crop Science Conference Proceedings. Vol.3. Pp 221224.
11.
K. Njoroge, P. Omanga, W. Mwangi, Charles Bett and Lutta Muhammad (1999). Meeting
challenges of quality seed supply. I. Semi-arid Eastern Kenya. In: Maize Production
Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa
Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998. CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.
Pp145-149.
12.
Lutta Muhammad, Charles Bett, Wilfred Mwangi, Paul G. A. Omanga and Kiarie Njoroge
(1999). Seed production and trade in the semi-arid midlands of Kenya. In: Maize Production
Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa
Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998. CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. Pp
141-144.
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13.
Charles Bett, Lutta Muhammad, Wilfred Mwangi and Kiarie Njoroge (1999). The seed industry
in the semi-arid eastern Kenya. In: Maize Production Technology for the Future - Challenges
and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25
September, 1998. CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.
14.
K. Njoroge (1998). Module 7 - Seed Production: Technical Issues. In: Seed Production and
Supply Policy – Teaching Notes. W. Mwangi (Editor). CIMMYT/ Ethiopia. Pp 73-81.
15.
Njoroge K., P. Omanga, W. Mwangi, C. Bett, and L. Muhammad (1999). Meeting supply
Challenges of quality seed in semi-arid eastern Kenya. In: CIMMYT and EARO Maize
Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities: Proceedings of the
Sixth Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: CIMMYT) and EARO.
16.
Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W.,
Kapinga R.E. and Lemaga B. (2007). Screening for tolerance in selected sweet potato
germplasm to Sweet-potato Virus Disease in Kenya Presented at the Regional
Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23rd - 27th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi.
17.
Mwololo J.K., Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M.,
Muinga R.W and Kapinga R.E. (2007). Participatory evaluation of sweet potato production
in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts in Kenya. Presented at the Regional Universities Forum
Biennial Meeting, April 23rd - 27th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi.
18.
C. Ngaboyisonga, K. Njoroge, D. Kirubi and S.M. Githiri ( 2007). Effects of low nitrogen
and drought on grain yield and endosperm hardness of quality protein maize single cross
hybrids. In: Sustainable agricultural productivity for improved food security and
livelihoods – Proceedings of the National Conference on Agricultural Research Outputs
of Rwanda. 26-27th March, 2007, Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. Pp 54-61.
19.
Muturi P.W., Mwololo J.M., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka
E.M., Muinga R.W. and Kapinga R.E. (2007). Strategies for maintaining sweet potato
nurseries free from insect vectors that spread Sweet potato Virus Disease. African Crop
Science Society Conference (ACSS) proceedings 2007, Vol. 8 pp 2071-2074.
20.
Mwololo J.K., Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M.,
and Muinga R.W. (2007). Farmer’s knowledge on Sweetpotato Virus Disease in Kenya
Presented at the First national conference, Institut Des Sciences Agronomiques Du
Rwanda (ISAR) National Conference, March 26th -28th, 2007, Kigali, Rwanda.
21.
Gichuru, L., J. Ininda and K. Njoroge. 2007. Maize streak virus (MSV) disease expression in
F1 hybrids of diverse genotypes. In Proceedings of 10th KARI biennial conference. 12-17th
November, 2006. Nairobi, Kenya
22.
Karaya, H., Kiarie, N., S. Mugo, Nderitu, H., Kanampiu, F. and Ariga, S. (2010).
Screening maize (Zea mays) genotypes for Striga hermonthica resistance from
among genebank accessions. Paper presented at the 12th KARI Biennial Scientific
Conference, November 8-12, 2010. KARI Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya: pp 388392.
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23.
Karaya, H., Kiarie, N., Mugo, S, Nderitu, H, Kanampiu, F and Ariga, E. (2011).
Combining ability of maizeinbred lines resistant to Striga hermonthica (Del.)
Benth. evaluated under artificial Striga infestation in Kenya. Abstract presented
during the 11th World Congress on parasitic weeds. 7th-12th June, 2011. Martina,
Franca, Italy. P 107.
24.
Rudebjer, P., S. Chakeredza , A. Dansi, W. Ekaya, N. Ghezae, L.M. Aboagye, M. Kwapata, K.
Njoroge and S. Padulosi (2011). Beyond commodity crops: Strengthening young scientists’
capacity for research on underutilized species in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2nd International
Symposium on Underutilised Plant Species. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. July, 2012.
25.
Muturi P. W, M.W.K. Mburu, J.K. Mwololo, E.M. Ateka, R.W. Njeru and K. Njoroge (2011).
Response of sweet potato varieties for white flies resistance. aGRO 2011 Biennial
Conference. C2063.
26.
Bigirimana, J, Kiarie Njoroge, J.W. Muthomi, D. Gahakwa, N.A. Phiri and E.K. Gichuru
(2011). Breeding for resistance to coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix Berkely and Brome)
and coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller and Bridge) in Rwanda. aGRO
2011 Biennial Conference. 136
27.
Muturi P. W., M.W.K. Mburu, J.K. Mwololo , E. M. Ateka, R.W. Njeru and K. Njoroge.
(2011). Evaluation of sweet potato varieties for resistance to sweet potato virus disease
and adaptability. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. 160
28.
Mwololo J. K, Mburu M.W.K, P.W. Muturi P.W., Njeru R.W., Njoroge Kiarie, Ateka E.M.,
and Munyua J.K. (2011). Morphological differences among susceptible and resistant
sweet potato varieties. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. 162
29.
Titus Kosgei, Dan Makumbi and Kiarie Njoroge, Brigid McDermott. (2011). Use of GGE
biplot method to evaluate stability of performance of new maize hybrids in eastern
Africa. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference c2098. 175.
30.
Gichuru, L. J. Derera, and K. Njoroge. 2012. The incidence of diseases and other constraints
found in small-scale maize cropping systems of Kenya-midlands. Poster presented in the
Annual Joint Meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB), and the Plant
Breeding Coordinating Committee PBCC). August 6-8th 2012. (As at
http://www.plantbreeding.org/napb/meetings/2).
31.
J.K. Mwololo, P.W. Muturi, M.W.K. Mburu, R.W. Njeru, N. Kiarie, J.K. Munyua, E.M. Ateka,
R.W. Muinga, R.E. Kapinga and B. Lemaga. (2012). Integration of farmers in technology
developments as a basis for enhancing sweet-potato productivity in Kenya. Published
online at knowledge.cta.int/en/content/view/full/15294.
5. STUDENT SUPERVISION
i) Completed Doctor of Philosophy
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1. Claver Ngaboyisonga (2008). Quality maize under stress environments: gene action and
genotypes x environment effects.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
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2nd Supervisor: Dr. Duncan Kirubi
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Mwangi Githiri
2. Karaya Haron Githu (2012). Identification and characterization of new sources of
resistance to Striga hermonthica among diverse maize germplasm.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr Emmanuel Ariga
o 3rd Supervisor: Prof. John H. Nderitu
3. Lilian Gichuru (2014). Investigating gene action for maize streak virus resistance and
variability of the virus strains in Kenya.
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1st Supervisor: Prof. J. Derera
2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
ii) Completed Master of Science
1. Apondi, Oliviah Odiyo (2013). Performance of double haploid maize inbred lines
in F1 hybrids under stress and non-stress conditions.
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Wambugu, Mary Wamata (2013). Mode of gene action in expression of
resistance to Diplodia ear rot in tropical maize.
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3.
1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: : Dr. James W. Muthomi
Kainyu, Alice Charles (2013). Evaluation of maize germplasm for reaction to
common maize diseases in Kenya and molecular characterization of maize streak
virus.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. W.M. Muiru
o 2nd Supervisor: Prof. J.W. Kimenju
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
4. Mwathi, Jamlick Kamau (2012). Variability for yield and grain quality characters
of two- line F1 rice hybrids (Oryza sativa, L.) newly developed for Kenya.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. George Chemining’wa
5. Gachanja, Susan Njeri (2011). Combining ability and heterotic grouping of early
maturing quality protein maize inbred lines among early QPM inbred lines.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
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2nd Supervisor: Dr. George Chemining’wa
6.
Mageto, Edna Kimunto (2011). Combining ability and heterotic groupings of
early maturing maize varieties.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Richard Nyankanga
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Dan Makumbi.
7.
Gakunga, John Wakaba (2011). Combining abilities of maize lines for resistance
to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca stem borers in Kenyan midlands.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Florence Olubayo
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Mugo.
8. Nabakwe-Estambale, Tryphaena. 2011. Exploring opportunities of information
and communication technologies (ICTS) in higher agricultural education
enrolment in Kenya.
o 1st Supervisor: Prof. J.H. Nderitu
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
9. Bigirimana, Joseph (2011). Characterisation of resistance to coffee leaf rust and
coffee berry disease among Rwandese and associated coffee germplasm.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. James W. Muthomi
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Daphrose Gahakwa
10. Nderitu, Regina Muthoni (20010). Groundnut growth ad yield response to
fertilizer application.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Josiah M. Kinama
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Mary W.K. Mburu.
11. Gichuru, Lillian Njeri (2008). Combining ability for grain yield and other
agronomic traits and F1 maize streak virus disease expression in diverse
genotypes of maize (Zea mays L.)
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr Jane Ininda
12. Musila, Ruth Nzisa (2008). Combining ability for grain yield and agronomic traits
among early drought tolerant quality protein maize (QPM) inbred lines
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Githiri
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Alpha Diallo.
13. Onditi, O. John (2008). Screening for resistance to potatoes virus Y and potato
virus X in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Solomon Shibairo
o 3rd Supervisor: Ir. Peter Gildermacher.
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14. Mwololo, James Kyalo (2008). Evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to
sweet potato virus disease.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Elijah Ateka
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Mary W.K. Mburu
15. Muturi , Phyllis Wambui (2008). Participatory evaluation of sweet potato
varieties response to virus infection in Central Kenya.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Mary W. K. Mburu
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Rose W. Njeru
o 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge.
16. Karaya, Githu Haron (2006). Combining ability among multiple borer resistant
maize (Zea mais, L.) inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca
stem borers.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Prof. Huria Nderitu
3rd Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Mugo.
iii) Ongoing: Doctor of Philosophy
1. Kirwa, Everlyne Cheptarus. Selection and evaluation of ecotypes of potential range
grass species for reseeding in S.E. rangelands of Kenya.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
3. Kyalo Gerald. Nutrient and weed management under different water management
regimes in lowland rice ecologies in Eastern Uganda.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. George Cheming’wa
o 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
4. Julius Pyton Sserumaga. Genetics and Molecular Analysis of Aspergillus ear rot
(Aflatoxin) resistance in tropical maize.
o
1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
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2nd Supervisor: Dr. James W. Muthomi
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3rd Supervisor: Dr. George N. Chemining’wa
iv). Ongoing: Master of Science
1. Kimani A. Wambui. Improvement of aroma, yield and grain quality of Basmati rice in
Kenya.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr. Duncan Kirubi
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2. Nduati A. Muchina. Molecular genetics studies into Cercospora zea maydis (GLS)
Resistance in maize.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
3. Kanyoro, R.N. Development of low glycoalkaloid Solanum tuberosum L. for Kenya
highlands.
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Mwangi, Damaris Wanjiru. Combining ability and genetic stability of doubled haploid
maize genotypes.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
Kosgei, Titus. Analysis of grain yield stability of drought tolerant maize.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Prof. Solomon Shibairo
1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Prof. Solomon Shibairo
Mwangi, Philip, K. Potential of local landraces of maize in breeding of early maize in
Kenya.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
7. Asimwe, Grace. Application of genic male sterility system in the evaluation of diversity in
heterosis among rice (Oryza sativa) sub-species.
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1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2nd Supervisor: Dr Duncan T. Kirubi
8. Towet, Joseph Kibet. Evaluation of Dry matter yields, Nutritive value of fresh and
conserved local forage species for their potential as rabbit feeds.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Wanyoike M.
o 3rd Supervisor : Prof. Gachuiri C.
9. Khakata, Sammy. Post-harvest evaluation of maize genotypes for resistance to aflatoxin
contamination.
o 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
o 2nd Supervisor: Geo rge Cheminig’wa
o 3rd Supervisor : Dr Jaggar Harvey
6. RESEARCH GRANTS
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i) Fostering Linkages and Partnerships:
To positively raise the image of the University of Nairobi nationally and internationally, working
linkages and research partnerships have been established with the following stakeholders: CIMMYT,
Kenyatta University, several KARI centres, and relevant CG centres (i.e. CIMMYT, Bioversity
International, International Foundation for Science (IFS), CIAT, ICRISAT, ILRI-BeCA labs and CIP ,
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock development, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Kenya Organic
Farming Network, ANAFE, ICIPE and Iowa State University, Virginia Tech universities in the USA.
Linkages are also in the process of being established with IRRI, USAID, Virginia Tech (in USA), and
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and with the Catholic University of South Sudan. There has also been
close working relationships with both RUFORUM and ASARECA. These linkages have resulted in
collaborative research, field attachments for students on research, and joint proposals that have
attracted funding.
ii) Research Grants:
I.
EU/ACP/BIOVERSITY/IFS – FED/2013/330-241: Strengthening capacities and informing policies
for developing value chains of neglected and underutilised crops in Africa. (Funding to the tune
of KShs. 13,000,000 to the UoN). (2009 – 2013). Note: This is a regional research project
involving African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE)
Nairobi, Bioversity International (Rome), International Foundation for Science (IFS) Sweden,
African University, Zimbabwe and Laboratory of Agricultural Diversity and Tropical Plant
Breeding (LAAPT), Benin. (Funding is to the tune of KShs. 18,000,000 to the UoN) - (20013 –
2017).
II.
EU/ACP/RUFORUM – NUS– FED/2009/217072: Building human and institutional capacity for
enhancing the conservation and use of neglected and underutilised species of crops in West
Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa. (Funding was to the tune of KShs. 13,000,000 to the UoN).
(2009 – 2013). Note: This was a regional research project involving ANAFE, Bioversity
International, IFS, and RUFORUM).
III.
Grant No: NCST/ 5/003. (2009-2012). Remodelling agriculture training to empower the youth to
rekindle and sustain professionalism needed to industrialize Kenya. Level of Support: KShs.
1,500,000. Note: This project was funded by GoK and was a collaborative research effort involving
partners from Kenyatta University and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute).
IV.
Grant from NCS&T (2011-2014). Strategies to promote the rabbit value chain in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi: Prof. M. Wanyoike; Dr. Kiarie Njoroge; Prof. Gachuiri; Prof. Karuri; Prof.
Gathumbi); Ministry of livestock development; Kenya Agricultural research institute; rabbit
Development stakeholders’ forum; rabbit breeders association of Kenya (Rabak); Mukurweini
rabbit farmers; Gilgil rabbit meat centre. Level of Support: 10 million Kenya shillings.
V.
Grant from AGRA. (2010 – 2013). Prof. Agnes Mwang'ombe, Dr. Kiarie Njoroge and Dr. Florence
Olubayo. Establishment of seed Enterprise Management Institute, a project funded by AGRA to
facilitate capacity building and support quality seed production for increased food security and
poverty alleviation. Total project budget; US$ 4,495,432, Funding for University of Nairobi; US$
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3,634,300. Note: The overall goal of this project is to eradicate food insecurity through capacity
building of seed actors for improved seed systems to better deliver high quality seeds to small scale
farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa at affordable prices. This involves the establishment of a seed
processing unit at the University of Nairobi to serve as a capacity building facility as well as support
provision to seed industry of improved varieties developed at the University of Nairobi among other
specific objectives. The project has so far trained 172 seed company personnel from 13 African
countries in the 6 course modules developed by the project collaborators, who include: University
of Nairobi, CIMMYT, AGRA and Iowa State University, USA.
VI.
Grant No: Monsanto Kenya 500 – 668/00. (2008). Hybrid variety trials for maize. Level of
support: $1,500. Author: K. Njoroge
VII.
Grant No: CIAT 500-668-004. (2009). Bean seed production using farmer groups ultimately for
certification. Level of Support: $5,400. Author: K. Njoroge
VIII.
Grant No: Pioneer HiBred Inc. 500-661. (2009). Screening of green maize varieties for urban
marketing. Level of Support: $10,000. Author: K. Njoroge
iii) Student Mentorship to Enhance University Image:
Introduced and mentored students in their thesis research to be initiated into careers in agricultural
research. Students were exposed to cutting edge science at the CG centres and other collaborating
institutes whose scientists served as co-supervisors in the field and papers were published jointly. As
a result about ten post-graduate students have successfully completed their studies and subsequently
placed in jobs by the collaborating institutes immediately on graduation.
iv) Grants prior to University Employment:
Also previous winner of the following grants (Through KARI):
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Grant No: Code K6-99S. (2000). Embu composite seed bulking and distribution Level of support:
US$1, 751 annually for three years. Financier: ECAMAW-CIDA Small Grant funded project.
Authors: K. Njoroge
ii) Grant No: Code K106-00S. (2000). On-farm evaluation of stress tolerant maize germplasm under
different soil moisture and fertility regimes. Level of support: US$3,097 annually for 3 years.
Financier: ECAMAW-CIDA Small Grant funded project. Authors: M.Siambi and K. Njoroge
iii) Grant No: Code K-Kiboko. (1999). Development and improvement of early drought and low N
tolerant maize population adapted to mid-altitude dry ecology of Eastern Africa. Level of support:
US$5,000 annually for 3 years. Financier: ECAMAW-AMS funded project (UNDP/SIDA/IFAD).
Authors: K. Njoroge and W. Muasya.
iv) Grant No: KEN/M13. (1999). Maize varieties adaptation trials. Financier: CIMMYT/KARI Authors:
Kimotho L.M. and K. Njoroge
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v) Grant No: KEN/003. (1998). Response of new maize varieties to low nitrogen application.
Financier: CIMMYT/KARI Authors: Kimotho L.M. and K. Njoroge.
vi) Grant No: CIM/ET/WM/040. (1998). Survey of Seed Industry in the semi-arid Region of Kenya.
Level of support: US$4,207. Financier: CIMMYT/EU Authors: Lutta Muhammad, K. Njoroge and
Charles Bett.
vii) Grant No: CIAT/EABR. (1997). Level of support: Bean production using response farming
combined with indigenous knowledge in Eastern Kenya. US$ 1,700. Financier: East African Bean
Network. Authors: K. Njoroge and L. Menin.
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OUT REACH ACTIVITIES
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Community Based Tree Planting: Has helped a Maasai community based in Narok County
establish a tree nursery and environment greening activities. I am their Patron.
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Kenya Bureau of Standards: I have been nominated as a member of the Kenya Bureau of
Standards quality committee on Coffee.
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Organic Farming Policy and Standards: Works with the Ministry of Agriculture in expansion
and improve standards of organic farming for commerce. This also involves working with the
Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) and the policy-office at Kilimo House.
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Working with Kari and farmers: Has worked with farmers in production of quality sweet
potatoes (in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts) and connect them to the markets of their
produce. UoN Students have been involved in this effort. Similarly, we have worked closely
with farmers to produce quality seed-beans (from the UoN) in an effort to improve their
incomes.
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Judging at the Nairobi International Show: Been a regular voluntary judge at the
International Fair at the Farm and Dairy stands, where farmers display their agricultural
products.
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Handling Farmers and School Children at the Field Station: I have regularly handled the many
visitors who come to learn farming.
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Environment Integrity awareness: In collaboration with neighbourhood residents and the,
ministries of Youth Affairs and Environment, I have participated in organizing and executing
the annual tree planting functions of the UoN, and in greening Kabete Campus and the
surrounding areas.
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OTHER UNIVERSITY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Farm Management:
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Appointed to chair the Field Station coffee task force (under the Field Station
Advisory Committee) on 21/07/2005.
Appointed as Chairman, Field Station Advisory Committee on 28/11/05.
Served as Farm Manager from 19/11/07 to 1/11/20012.
Duties were, among other things, to:
 Organize academic practicals for all cadres of students
 Facilitate research (and farm industrial attachments) for graduate and
undergraduates.
 Attract secondary and tertiary institutions to use the field station as a model
farm.
 Attract private sector collaboration e.g. Kenya seed demos and farmers’ field
days.
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Enhance income generation in coffee, horticulture, livestock, indigenous
chicken and fish.
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Organized and participated in training courses involving 365 international
students from 15 African countries and over 60 private seed companies in the
SEMIs project; project continuing.
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Manages UNISEED that aims at producing Breeders and Foundation seed of
University bred germplasm in an effort to deliver them to the farming
communities and generate income.
2. Departmental Examination Officer:
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Served as the Examinations officer (for six years, between 2002 and -2007.)
Has been a frequent Internal Examiner for many thesis and student research projects.
3. Faculty/College/University Committees
Has been a member of the following Faculty committees:
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Faculty Interim scientific circulation coordinator/liaison (on 13-09-2005).
Field station Advisory/Management committee - Chairman
Curriculum Development and Review (Undergraduate, Masters and PhD)
Developing short term courses (Semis)
Tree planting and Environmental
Time tabling
Faculty examination committee
Faculty of Agriculture Business Unit Committee (FABU)
Module II management committee
Member, Committee on commercialisation of new bean varieties.
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Has also been a member of the following Faculty committees:
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Nairobi international trade fair committee
Exhibition committee
Waste management
UNISEED
And a member of the following University committee:
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Nairobi International Trade Fair/show.
4. ACTED CHAIRMAN/DEAN
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Acted as Chairman, Dept. Of Crop Science 26-30th April, 2005
Acted dean and associate dean, Faculty of Agriculture - 15-18th December, 2008
Acted Chairman, Dept. of plant Science & Crop Protection, 4 – 10th August, 2012
Acted Chairman, Dept. of plant Science & Crop Protection, 5th – 16th, 2006
5. OTHER NATIONAL DUTIES
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External Examiner, Undergraduate and postgraduate examinations, Kenyatta University,
(Department of agricultural science and technology): 2013-2015.
External Examiner, Jomo Kenyatta University (PhD theses).
MoA task force on maize necrotic lethal disease
Task force on organic agriculture
6. COLLEGE COMMITTEES
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Nairobi international trade fair committee
Exhibition committee
Waste management
UNISEED
Tree planting/environmental quality
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS/CONFERENCES
Arusha, Tanzania 24-27 October, 2012: EAC-EU-AU Policy Dialogue meeting (representing
MoHEST)
Organized the Regional EU_ACP Scientific Writing Workshop held at Kenyatta University
Conference Center (July 12-16, 2012) attended by 22 scientists from Ethiopia, Kenya,
Malawi, Mozambique and Uganda; conducted jointly with International Federation for
Science (IFS), ANAFE and Bioversity International.
11th October, 2012. Attended the 3rd Annual European Foundation for management
development (EFMD) African Conference at School of Business, UoN
19-26 November, 2006. Attended the Scientific Writing Workshop: Proposals, journal
publication and communications. (Held at KCB Training Center, Karen).
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16th – 20th September, 2012. Attended the Temperate Rice Research Consortium (TRRC)
meeting at the Trakya Agricultural Institute, Edifne, Turkey.
 Attended the National eCommittees Sensitization Training on the use of ISOlution System
held at the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Quality Standards Center, Nairobi.
 1st December, 2010: Attended the National l stakeholders’ consultative workshop on
organic agriculture policy for Kenya. (Held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi).
 10-12th February, 2010: Attended ACP-S & T Project inception meeting in Entebbe, Uganda.
 13th-16th March, 2011: Attended the Annual RUFORUM planning meeting in Kampala,
Uganda.
 17-24 July, 2010: Attended the FARA/Africa Science week at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,
 1st October, 2012: At Nairobi International Trade Fair attending and judging at the Farm and
Dairy stand.
 25th 28th May, 2009: Attending the sub-regional capacity building workshop on the
interpretation and domestication on bioethics and human rights at the Kenya College of
Communication Technology, Nairobi.
 2nd – 9th December, 2005: Attended the African Crop Science Conference in Entebbe,
Uganda.
 11th-13th February, 2003: Attended the annual planning of the East and Central Africa Maize
and Wheat (ECAMAW) Network of ASARECA in Arusha, Tanzania.
 3rd – 12th August, 2006: Attended the AU/ACP organised training course on agricultural
science and technology innovation (ASTI) system at Morogoro Campus of the University of
Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania.
 24th – 8th May, 2010: Visited Iowa State University, USA, to Seed Science labs as visiting
scientist.
 4th – 9th March, 2012: Attended the African Seed Traders Association Congress in Zanzibar.
 Semi’s Ouagadougou?
 October, 2012: World standards day at KEBS quality standards center.
 20-24th January, 2002Attended and presented a paper at the 1st National Dryland Farming
Workshop at Egerton University
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TEACHING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Since November, 2001 has taught in the Department of Crop Science the following:
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To PhD students (Dryland Agriculture option):
o Crop improvement
To MSc students:
o Population genetics (ACB 604)
o Quantitative genetics (ACB 606)
o Biometrical genetics (ACB 606)
o Breeding for diseases and pest resistance (ACB 608)
o Research methods & Graduate seminar for MSc (CSC 507)
o Research Project (Thesis) (CSC 509)
o Seed Science Technology (CSC 504)
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To undergraduates:
o Seed Science and Technology (ACS 303/ACH 303) 3rd Year, BSc
Agriculture; BSc Horticulture). 2013 to present.
o Forage Science and Pastures/Pastures and Fodder Production (ACS
207/AEX 301). 2013 to present.
o Plant Breeding I (ACS 302) – 2001 to present (3rd Year, BSc Agriculture;
BSc Horticulture)
o Plant Breeding II (ACS 405) – 2001 to present (BSC Agriculture)
To certificate level students:
o Seed Science
SHORT COURSES AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT- SELECTED
17th October, 1012. Attended eCommittee sensitization training on the use of
ISOlution System at KBS quality control centre.
2nd-6th July, 2012: Successfully completed EU-ACP Scientific Communication training
Course organised by International Foundation of Science (IFS).
28th-29th July, 2012. Attended Performance enhancement organised by UoN in
collaboration with Empowerment Resource Technologies.
20th November, 2009: AMIRAN Kenya: Certificate in operating Amiran Farmer’s kit
to maximize agricultural output.
February 13th, 2009. Attended a seminar on the global status, impact and the future
of biotech crops (organised by the University of Nairobi).
25th-28th May, 2009. Attended Sub-regional capacity building work-shop on the
interpretation and domestication of the Universal Declaration of Bioethics and
Human rights organised by the Ministry of Education.
4th - 6th February, 2008: Attended training in pedagogy at Central Catering Unit,
University of Nairobi.
11-29th June, 2007: Intellectual property training program for Eastern Africa.
20th November, 2007: Successfully attended a training workshop on growing of
vegetables and cut-flower using alternatives to Methyl Bromide.
20th-22nd March, 2007: Attended the Kenya Bureau of Standards organized seminar
on the implementation of ISO 9001:2000 (Quality management systems).
20th 22nd March, 2007: Attended the ISO 9001:2000 training held at the Jomo
Kenyatta Memorial Library Seminar Room.
19th-20th July, 2007. Attended the CIAT annual planning meeting at Kampala,
Uganda.
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20th November, 2007: Attended workshop on growing vegetables and cut flowers
using alternatives to methyl bromide organised by UoN, GTZ and UNDP.
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11th – 29th June, 2007: Attended a training course on intellectual properties for
Eastern Africa organised by UoN, McGill University and KIPI (at ICIPE in Nairobi).
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19th-25th November, 2006: Attended and completed a six day workshop on proposal
and scientific writing held at the KCB Management Centre, Karen, Nairobi sponsored
by RAIN-ASARECA and University of Nairobi.
9th November, 2006: Attended a research dissemination workshop at the Kenya
Institute of Education.
11th-13th February, 2003. Attended the ECAMAW Network meeting of ASARECA for
annual planning at Arusha, Tanzania.
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February, 1991. Attended a one week priority setting workshop for agricultural
research (organised by ISNAR).
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June, 1998: Six week course on maize research management at the international
Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Mexico.
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February, 1998: Attended a seminar on Team Building.
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March, 1993: Four Week study tour of the Thailand and Philippines maize research
programmes.
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April, 1982: Six month course on Maize Production at the International Institute of
Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
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KEY ATTRIBUTES
Taught plant- breeding at UoN for 13 years ; results-oriented, hands-on agricultural
researcher for over 35 years; possesses wide field experience breeding maize and
other crops including range-grasses, rice, Irish and sweet potatoes; has interest in
unique and novel areas of research such as doubled-haploid research, thermosensitive hybrids, temperate rice production in the tropics, underutilised high value
traditional crops, stability of production under climate change and aflatoxicosis in
food grains; keen in attracting research funding, especially to support field research
for needy graduate students under my tutelage and mentorship training to place
such students in jobs post graduation; published in a wide range of resistance
breeding (e.g. Drought tolerance, coffee diseases, potato diseases, sweet-potato
viruses, resistance to insect pests, and weed resistance).
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CONSULTANCIES
1. Justification for investment in Dry land Farming in Kenya (1984) – for one month by USAIDKenya.
2. Justification for Pioneer Seeds International investment in Kenya’s seed industry and
subsequently developing a strategy for effective introduction (1999) - A six months Advisory
consultancy report for Kenya Farm Nut Ltd.
3. Kenya Seed regulatory framework (1995). – Done for Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
in UK.
4. Review and upgrading of the teaching curricula at the Bukura Institute from certificate to
diploma training (2010) by Bukura Institute of Agriculture.
5. Review of a document on the Kenya dry land seeds industry (2012) by ILRI.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Founding member of the Plants Breeders Association of Kenya.).
2. Life member, Kenya Red Cross Society.).
3. Holds the Gold Standard Award, Presidents Award Kenya. 1973)
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COMMENDATIONS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
The evaluations of performance of allocated duties have been quoted in verbatim as follows:
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7th November, 2012: “Excellent performance” letter for show outcome.
26th March, 2010: Staff performance appraisal for 2008/09 – “Outstanding. Keep it up for
continual improvement”.
17th January, 2012: “Exceeding expectations. However, there is still room for improvement
in all areas appraised”.
Letters of appreciation “protecting the riverines”, April, 2009 for role in organizing.
17th July, 2008: “Exceeding expectation. However you need to focus improvement on
research funds mobilization”.
12th November, 2008: “Exceeds expectations and can be enhanced to outstanding”
2nd November, 2006. “Good but there is room for improvement”.
9th September, 2005. “Satisfactory and there is need for improvement”.
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