Curriculum Vitae
Name:Mrs. Omoro, Loice Mildred Akinyi
Title: Doctoral Student, University of Helsinki,
Department of Forest Ecology
Address:
Viiki Tropical Resources Institute,
P.O. Box 27 Latokartanonkaari 9,
FIN-00014 HELSINKI.
Phone: 358-9-191-58631
Fax: 358-9-191-58646
Email: loice.omoro@helsinki.fi
Education:
MSc. (Forest Resources and Conservation) University of Florida, USA. 1993-Forest
Resources and Conservation.
Post-Graduate Diploma (Soil and Water Conservation),University of Nairobi, Kenya.
1985. Soil Conservation
BSc . Second Class Hons. (Agriculture) University of Nairobi, Kenya 1983.
Agriculture.
Employment
Technical Advisor, Participatory Integrated Forest Management, Namibia-Finland
Forestry Programme, (2001-2005)
Assistant Project Manager, CARE International, Kenya (1999-2001).
Coordinator, Agroforestry, Agricultural Officer I, Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya
1993-1999
Coordinator, Nurseries, Ministry of Agriculture, Officer II, Kenya 1985-1990
Crops officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya, Officer II, 1983-1984
Consultancies
(i) Member of a consultancy team for the evaluation of the impact of the Agroforestry/Energy centres of
(ii) Served on several occasion as a resource person in most courses organized by
JICA/KEFRI and other NGOs (e.g., KWAP, Technical Study Tours) on soil
conservation and Agroforestry.
(iii) Undertook a study on organic matter management among small scale farmers as
well as being advocated by various NGOs and Government departments in the
country in 1994 for SIDA as part of fellowships offered to the Ministry's staff.
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(iv). Undertook an Agroforestry Evaluation exercise jointly with KEFRI and MENRFD staff with a view to making recommendations for the improvement of agroforestry
extension within the MoALD&M .
(v). A member of Programme Progress Review team for the GTZ programme ,
Integrated Food Security Programme -Eastern Province (IFSP-E) a Kenyan -German
Development Cooperation, 1998.
(vi). A member of consultancy team reviewing Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland’s
micro finance cooperation, 2006.
Honours and awards
1984 SIDA Scholarship for post-graduate studies at the University of Nairobi.
1990. SIDA Scholarship for an MSc at University of Florida, United States of
America.
1994 Fellowship by Regional Soil Conservation Unit (RSCU)/SIDA to undertake a
four months study on the utilisation and management of organic matter on small
scale-farms.
Professional activities
Founder member of Kenya Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment
Member of Friends of Nairobi Arboretum
Member of Kenya Forestry Society
Member of Kenya Agricultural Professionals
SIGNIFICANT REPORTS
A. Peer Reviewed
1. Omoro, L. M. A., Laiho, R., Starr, M. and Pellikka, P.K.E.2011. Relationships between
native tree species and soil properties in theindigenous forest fragments of the Eastern
Arc Mountains of theTaita Hills, Kenya. For. Stud. China, 2011, 13(3): 198–210.
2. Loice M.A. Omoro, Petri Pellikka, Paul C. Rogers.2010. Tree species diversity, richness
and similarity between exotic and indgenous forest in the cloud mountains of Eastern Arc
Mountains, Taita Hills, Kenya. Journ. of For. Res 21(3):255-264.
3. Nina Himberg, Omoro, Loice, Pellikka Petri and Luukkanen Olavi. (2009). The benefits
and constraints of participation in forest conservation. The case of Taita Hills, Kenya.
Fennia 187:1, pp 61-76.
4.
Omoro L.M.A. 1998. Women's participation in soil conservation: constraints and
opportunities. The Kenyan Experience. Advances in GeoEcology 31, 1463-1468
Reiskirchen, 1998.
5. Omoro, L.M.A. and P.K.R. Nair. 1993. Effect of mulching with multipurpose-tree prunings
on soil and water run-off under semiarid conditions in Kenya. In Agroforestry Systems
22(3):225-239.
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6. Book chapters
1. Omoro, L.M.A. and Luukkanen, O. 2011. Native Tree Species Regeneration and
Diversity in the Mountain Cloud Forests of East Africa. In: Grillo. O. and Venora, G.
Biodivesrity Loss in a chaning Planet. InTech Publisher:
2. Qureish Noordin, Amadou Niang, Bashir Jama, Mary Nyasimi, Stephen Ruigu, Eva
Gacheru, John Ojiem, John Mukalama, Issack Ekise, Loice Omoro, Electine Wabwile,
Daniel Rotich, Godrick Khisa, George Etindi, and Aggrey Otieno. 2002.; Scaling up the
benefits of agroforestry research: lessons learned and research challenges. In Steven
Franzel , Peter Cooper , Glenn Denning , Deborah Eade (Eds). Development and
Agroforestry Scaling Up the Impacts of Research
7. Conference papers
1. Omoro, L.M.A. , Starr, M. and Pellikka, P.K.E. 2011. Hydrologic supporting services
of forest types in the Taita Hills, Kenya: a water balance study. A paper presented at
Ecosystem service in soil and water research, focus on soils and water symposium.
7-10 June, 2011 Uppsala Sweden.
Johansson, S.G., Omoro, L.M.A. and Otsub, M.D. 2002. Devolution of powers to
communities to manage Forest Resources in Northern Namibia. A paper presented as
a poster during First World Agroforestry Congress June-July, 2004 Orlando Florida.
Kaudia, A. A. and Omoro L.M.A. 2001. "Is the technical role of farm forestry
extension agents fading?"Recent experiencees from Africa and Implications for future
extension programms. A paper presented in Australia.
Omoro, L.M.A. 1999. Working with the Farmes to alleviate soil fertility problems. A
collaborative activity between The National Soil and Water Conservation
Programme, CARE KENYA and ICRAF’s network programme in Kenya. A paper
presented at the 10th ISCO conference, Purdue University, USA.
Omoro, L.M.A., Muita, D. and Kareko, K. 1996. The status of Agroforestry Extension
in Kenya First Kenya National Agroforestry Conference held at KEFRI, Muguga. 2529 March 1996.
Omoro L.M.A. Women's participation and Constraints in Agricultural Production
and Food Security. Mini Beijing Conference held at the University of Nairobi, 9-12
August, 1995.
Omoro, L.M.A. 1994. Effect of multipurpose tree prunings on soil productivity. A
paper presented during the second Annual International Conference of Kenya
Agricultural Engineers held at Kabete, 3-5 August.
10. Omoro L.M.A. and K. Fahlstrom 1994. Agroforestry for soil and water
conservation: Exemplified by the Kenyan experience on agroforestry extension.. 8th
International Soil Conservation Conference, New Delhi, India 3-12 Dec.
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Omoro L.M.A. 1988. Production of multipurpose trees and shrubs for soil and water
conservation. In Kilewe, A.M. Kealey, K.M. and Kabaara, K. K. (eds.), Proceedings
of 2nd Kenya National seminar on Agroforestry, held in Nairobi Kenya.7 - 16th
November, 1988. pp. 139-146.
Workshops
Holding C.A. and Omoro L.M.A. 1999. Potential of natural woodlands to contribute
to livelihoods in dryland farming systems. Kibwezi Division, Makueni District,
Kenya. A paper presented at the International workshop on Off-forest tree resources,
Arusha, Tanzania.
Kaudia,A. , L. M.A. Omoro, C.D.K. Muhia, J. Ngige and F. Chege 1997. Strategies
for dissemination of research findings. Workshop on setting research priorities for
KEFRI.
Omoro L.M.A. Introduction to participatory approaches to Forestry Extension.1997
A paper presented to the participants of a training workshop on participatory
implementation of World Food Programme's project N0. 4616 implemented by the
Forest Department. Embu,1997.
Omoro, L.M.A. 1993. Agroforestry trees for soil conservation presented during a
workshop organized by Kenya Woodfuel and Agroforestry Programme on
collaborative Agroforestry development. 16th. -19th. Nov. at Nakuru.
8. Other academic activities-Lectures
Omoro L.M.A.1989. Role of trees in Soil conservation and water harvesting
techniques for tree growing in ASAL. - KEFRI/JICA Social Forestry Course -1989
Omoro, L.MA. 1990. Role of Agroforestry in soil conservation.- KEFRI/JICA Social
Forestry Course-1990
Omoro L.M.A. A review of Agri-silvicultural Systems in Kenya KEFRI/JICA Social
Forestry Course-1993.
Omoro L.M.A. 1994. Social forestry practices for water shed management
KEFRI/JICA Social Forestry Course-1994.
9. Other publications and policy documents
Omoro L.M.A., Maina A., and Ongugo, P. 1995. Assessment of the agroforestry
extension through the Catchment Approach of the Minstry of Agriculture, Livestock
Development and Marketing. A case of three districts of Siaya, Muranga and Kilifi.
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Chavangi , A. H. Omoro, L.M.A . and Odhiambo, J. O. 1993. Impact of the
Agroforestry programme of the Ministry of Energy in September, 1993.
25. Mutabazi, S.P., Omoro, L.M.A. and Otsub, M.D. 2003. Hans
KanyingaCommunity Forest Integrated Forest Management Plan. Ministry of
Environment and Tourism. Directorate of Forestry, Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
22. Omoro, L.M.A. 2002. A participatory Rural Appraisal report for Sikanjabuka
community forest. Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Directorate of Forestry,
Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
23. Omoro, L.M.A. 2002. Survey of some selected community based natural resource
management initiatives in North East and North West regions of Namibia. Ministry of
Environment and Tourism. Directorate of Forestry, Katima Mulilo, Namibia
24. Mutabazi, S.P., Omoro, L.M.A. and Otsub, M.D. 2002. Sikanjabuka Community
Forest Integrated Forest Management Plan. Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
Directorate of Forestry, Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
21. Omoro, L.M.A and Otsub, M.D. 2001. A participatory Rural Appraisal: An
assessment of the use of forest resources of Salambala Consevancy. Ministry of
Environment and Tourism. Directorate of Forestry, Katima Mulilo, Namibia
27. Omoro, L.M.A, Mwiikinghi, J., Madyaao, O and Buchane C. 2004Participatory
Learning and Action: Kwandu Conservancy Report. . Ministry of Environment and
Tourism. Directorate of Forestry, Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
28. Otsub, M and Omoro, L.M.A 2004 Kwandu Conservancy: Integrated Forest
Management Plan. Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Directorate of Forestry,
Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
29. Nina Himberg, Omoro, Loice, Pellikka Petri and Luukkanen Olavi. (2009)
The benefits and constraints of participation in forest conservation. The case of Taita
Hills, Kenya. Fennia 187:1, pp 61-76.
30. Loice M.A. Omoro, Petri Pellikka, Paul C. Rogers.2010. Tree species diversity,
richness and similarity between exotic and indgenous forest in the cloud mountains of
Eastern Arc Mountains, Taita Hills, Kenya. Journ. of For. Res 21(3):255-264.
31. Loice Mildred Akinyi OMORO1, Raija LAIHO2, Michael STARR2, Petri K. E.
PELLIKKA3. Relationships between native tree species and soil properties in
theindigenous forest fragments of the Eastern Arc Mountains of theTaita Hills,
Kenya. For. Stud. China, 2011, 13(3): 198–210
32. Omoro,. L.M.A., Starr, M., Pellikka P and Luukkanen, O. 2009. Carbon allocation between
soil and tree biomass in Taita Hills (Under preparation).
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33. Omoro. L.M.A., Starr, M., Pellikka P and Luukkanen, O. 2009 Assessment of water use
between natural and exotic species forest stands in Eastern Arc Mountain cloud forests of
Taita Hills, Kenya (Under preparation).
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