Master of Environmental Planning and Management Kenyatta University

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE CAPACITY STATEMENT Holder of Master of Environmental Planning and Management degree PhD candidate. Area of specialization: Planning for Disaster Risk Management NEMA Lead Expert No years of University teaching and research in Sustainable Development and Environmental Management Teaching EIA/EA Course (undergraduate and postgraduate levels) Teaching Project Planning Management and Evaluation Course (undergraduate and postgraduate levels) Teaching Disaster and Risk Management undergraduate and postgraduate level Accomplished various consultancies in sustainable development and environmental management as detailed below Availability: Guaranteed COMPREHENSIVE CV Contacts: Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies, Dept of Environmental Planning and Management (along Thika Road 18 Km from the city centre) P.O. Box Nairobi. Cell No / E.mail- 1. Family name: KIRUI 2. First names: ALAN ISAAC CHERUIYOT 3. Date of birth: JULY 7 TH Nationality: KENYAN 5. Civil status: MARRIED 6. Education: Institution (Date from - Date to) Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: Kenyatta University Present PhD in Disaster Risk Management (Nairobi) Kenyatta University (Nairobi) Master of Environmental Planning and Management Kenyatta University (Nairobi) Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Planning and Management Option) Kabianga High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 1

2 Samutet Primary School Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Sondu Primary School Towards Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 7. Extra Capacity Training Institution (Date from - Date to) Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: Centre for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation (Kenyatta University) 28 th May-14 th November 2013 Certificate of Completion. Areas covered: teaching methodology, setting examinations, administration of examinations and marking and analysis of scores Certificate in Public Private Yale (USA) and Kenyatta May May 2003 University Kenya Partnership (PPP) for Development United Nations Group of 2009 Certificate in Standardization of Experts on Geographical Geographical Names awarded during Names (UNGEGN) /Africa the Toponymy Training for East Organization for Remote Africa Sensing (AOCR) /Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) World Vision International 1998 Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) 8. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) Language Reading Speaking Writing English Kiswahili Kalenjin Other skills: Computer literacy. Windows XP OS and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, Desktop Publisher) and Adobe suite of modules - Adobe Photoshop Registered Environmental Assessor and Auditor (NEMA LEAD EXPERT NO 400) 10. Present Substantive Position: ASSISTANT LECTURER Kenyatta University, Department of Environmental Planning and Management 2

3 Description of Duties: teaching the following areas of environmental planning and management- Population dynamics in environmental planning ;Environmental planning and management; Environmental policy formulation and enforcement; Environmental control ; Environmental management and land conservation ; Environmental administration and governance; Rural planning studio (field course); Regional planning studio (field course) PART TIME LECTURER, Department of Land Resources Planning and Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Responsibility: Teaching Project Planning and Management, EIA/EA and Land Use Planning 11. Membership to the Professional Bodies Member, International Association of Environmental Assessment (IAIA). Member, East African Association of Impact Assessment (EAAIA) Member, Kenya Institute of Environmental Experts (KIEE). Member, Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS) NEMA Lead Expert No Membership to Bodies Serving the Republic of Kenya at the National Level Member, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Kenya National Implementing Entity (NIE)- A Steering Committee of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) administering the Climate Change Adaption Fund under the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Member, National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction hosted by the Department of Special Programmes in the Ministry of Devolution and Planning of the Republic of Kenya 13. Other Memberships Member, Environmental Liaison in Education and Action for Development (ENVILEAD Kenya)-a National NGO. Member and Senior Partner, Ecovision Consultants Limited (Nairobi) Member, Multiscope Centre for Change and Empowerment-National NGO Member, Regional Centre of Expertise for Greater Nairobi (RCE GN) coordinated by the United Nations University (UNU) 14. Membership to University Committees and Other Duties Secretary to the Board of the Regional Centre of Expertise for Education for Sustainable Development for Greater Nairobi (Counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado) through Vice Chancellor s Appointment since 25 th July Member, Vice Chancellor s Standing Committee on Graduation Ceremonies since

4 Member, Vice Chancellor s Committee on Magana Industrial Park Research Project (August Jan 2014) Member, Vice Chancellor s on Environmental Quality and Compliance Committee (Liaison to NEMA) since 2011 Secretary, Vice Chancellor s Committee on the Planning of the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development Global Conference on 24 th to 29 th November 2013 Departmental Representative to the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes Departmental Time-Tabler Departmental Representative to the Open and Distance Learning (ODel) Departmental Representative to the University Exhibitions Committee 15. Honorary Positions Director, Ecovision Consultants Limited (Nairobi) Founder and Director, Innovative Technology Transfer Centre for Africa (ITTCA) Director, Environmental Liaison in Education and Action for Development (ENVILEAD Kenya)-a National NGO. Executive Chairman and Director, Multiscope Centre for Change and Empowerment - National NGO IEBC Accredited Long Term Observer for the 2013 General Elections Chairman, Soi Junior Academy P.O Box 43 SONDU-KENYA 16. Researches, Technical Studies and Consultancies in Environment and Development Year Nature of the Project/Study/Consultancy December 2014 Expert-Strategic Environmental to-date Assessment (SEA) for the Tana and Athi Basins in support of the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project, Counties of Tana River December 2014 to-date October 2014 to-date and Kilifi Lead Expert-Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project, Counties of Tana River and Kilifi Project Manager and Expert- Spatial Planning of Iten Town, Elgeiyo Marakwet County (A project under Ecovision Consultants Ltd) Client National Irrigation Board (NIB) P. O. Box Woodlands Rd, Nairobi National Irrigation Board (NIB) P. O. Box Woodlands Rd, Nairobi Government of Elgeiyo Marakwet County, P.O. Box ITEN Contract No: EMC/WWC/TOR/003/ Status On-going On-going On-going 4

5 November 2014 to-date October 2014 April 2014 Environmental and Social Impact Survey of Mwakirunge Dumpsite in Kisauni Sub-county, Mombasa Training Consultant Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit (USC- EDM001) Lead Expert-Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the upgrading to bitumen standards of Moi South Lake Road (Nakuru County) Action Aid Kenya (INGO) in embedded in a Kenyatta University (School of Environmental Studies) Research Team Regional Centre for Capacity Development of Kenyatta University Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority Blue Shield Towers 6 th Floor P.O. Box NAIROBI On-going April 2014 Lead Expert-Environmental Audit for Mara Wildebeest Resort, (Narok County) February 2014 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed additions and alterations on Plot No LR 209/2681/3 off Kabarnet Lane Nairobi (Nairobi County) January 2014 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed borehole project at Daadab Campus of Kenyatta University (Garissa County) January 2014 Lead Expert-Environmental Audit for Toyota East Kericho Garage, Kericho Town Kericho County January 2014 Lead Expert-Environmental Audit for Toyota East Kakamega Garage, Kakamega Town Kakamega County October 2013 Lead Expert-Environmental Audit for North Coast Beach Hotel Kikambala Kilifi County Furahia-Africa Promotions Ltd P.O Box NAIROBI-KENYA Tel info@marawildebeest.com Nursing Council of Kenya P.O. Box Kenyatta University P.O Box Nairobi CADS LTD (TOYOTA KERICHO) Kericho Town, CADS LTD (TOYOTA KAKAMEGA) Kakamega Town Kenyatta University PO Box Nairobi August 2013 Lead Expert-Environmental David Sheldrick Wild Life 5

6 Audit for Sheldrick Wild Life Trust Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi County May 2013 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed slaughter Houses/ Slab at Sondu Market, Kericho County March 2013 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed class rooms and waste digester, Embu County March 2013 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed upgrading of Naivasha- Njabini Road (C-67), Nakuru / February July 2013 May 2012-june August Jan 2014 July April 2012 Nyandarua Counties The Socio-economic Impact of Thika Super-Highway on the Development of Ruiru Municipality Won a competitive tender to offer Environmental Consultancy Services (EIA and EA) for the financial year in Bomet County Multi-dimensional Impact Study for Magana Industrial Park Disaster Risk Hazard Mapping and Capacity Assessment in Rift Valley, Eastern, North Eastern and Coastal Counties Feb 2012 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed borehole project at Karen Blixen Camp, Narok County Feb 2012 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed borehole project at Elephant Pepper Camp, Narok Trust P. O. Box Nairobi County Government of Kericho / County Council of Kipsigis Embu University College (Constituent college of the University of Naiorbi) Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) Partner: Nat-Consult Consulting Engineers County Government of Kiambu (Ruiru Sub County) (Kenyatta University Study Team) Bomet County Council P.O. Box 19, Bomet ccbomet@localgovernment.g o.ke Hon. Njoroge Magana Mungai and Magana Holdings Limited (Kenyatta University Study Team) Ministry of State for Special Programmes Office of the President (Kenyatta University Study Team) Karen Blixen Camp (KBC) Maasai Mara North Conservancy Elephant Pepper Camp (EPC) Maasai Mara North Conservancy Lapsed due to implementation of devolution County Jan 2013 Lead Expert-EIA for the Kenya National Highways proposed tarmacking of the Authority (KENHA) Marigat-Karandi Road ( C-51) Partner: Nat-Consult Baringo and Laikipia Counties Consulting Engineers Jan 2013 Lead Expert-EIA for the Coast Development Authority 6

7 June Dec 2012 proposed Fruit and Honey Processing Plant in Hola, Tana River County Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed Lake Chala Integrated Development Project, Taveta district- Taita Taveta County Nov 2012 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed Mumias Branch Nov Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed borehole project at Windy Ridge Road Karen, Nairobi County. Nov Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed borehole project at Muringa Road Kilimani Area, Nairobi County. October 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed residential apartments on Plot No LR 209/3433 Mwambao Road 6 th Avenue Parklands, Nairobi County July 2011 Disaster Risk Hazard and Capacity Assessment in Riftvalley, Eastern, North Eastern and Coastal Counties July 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed Jua Kali Sheds Off Stadium Road Kericho Town, Kericho County April 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed municipal market with stalls at Nyagacho Market, Kericho County March 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed School of Tourism Complex, Nairobi County March 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed School of Economics Complex Nairobi County March 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed School of Law administration block and lecture halls Nairobi County March 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed Perimeter Wall Project Coast Development Authority Partner: Nat-Consult Consulting Engineers Family Bank Nairobi Little Sisters of St Joseph Karen (Catholic Church) Little Sisters of St Joseph Adams Arcade (Catholic Church) Primax Properties Ltd P.O Box Nairobi. Ministry of State for Special Programmes, Nairobi County Partner: Kenyatta University Municipal Council of Kericho P.O. Box 44 Kericho Municipal Council of Kericho P.O. Box 44 Kericho Kenyatta University P.O Box Nairobi Kenyatta University P.O Box Nairobi Kenyatta University P.O Box Nairobi Kenyatta University P.O Box Nairobi 7

8 Nairobi County Jan 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed borehole project at the Nairobi Orphanage (Nairobi Nationa Park)-Nairobi County Jan 2011 Lead Expert-EIA for the proposed borehole project at Birika area Namanga Division- June June 2010 June 2010 June June 2009-June Jan 2010 June 2010 May 2010 Kajiado County Capacity building for Lake Victoria North Catchment Area staff Capacity building for Sosiani River/ Water User s Association members Review and Preparation of 10 Micro-Catchment Action Plans in the Lake Victoria North Catchment Area Regional Disaster Risk Management Mainstreaming into National planning in five States of IGAD. Initial environmental audit for Suera Filling Station, Nyahururu Private Hospital and Star Restaurant-Nyandarua County Jan May 2010 Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming Study within IGAD Member States Jan March 2010 Working with small holder farmers in the semi arid areas to enhance food security through rain water harvesting and innovative cropping systems in Gatanga District Kiambu County March 2010 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed borehole on Plot Ndovu Road Karen area Nairobi West District-Nairobi County David Sheldrick Wild Life Trust P. O. Box Nairobi Little Sisters of St Joseph of the Catholic Church Water Resource Management Authority (Kakamega) Box 673 Kakamega (Kenyatta University Team) Water Resource Management Authority (Kakamega) Box 673 Kakamega (Kenyatta University Team) Water Resource Management Authority (Kakamega) Box 673 Kakamega (Kenyatta University Team) Consultancy by IGAD in Djibouti Republic Suera Flowers Ltd Nyahururu IGAD Avenue Georges Clemenceau P.O. Box 2653 Djibouti Partner: Kenyatta University Kenyatta University Research Team funded by the Vice Chancellor s Research Grant Lead Investigator: Dr. Gathara of Plant and Microbial Sciences M/S Hillary Gabriella Plot Ndovu Road Karen area Jan 2010 Lead Expert-Environmental David Sheldrick Wildlife 8

9 Impact Assessment for the proposed borehole at Kaluku Farm Tsavo West National Park (Mtito Andei) Kibwezi District- Makueni County Dec 2009 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed community borehole at Oletepesi Kajiado North District- Kajiado County June 2009 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment for Gallery and Barbeque for Karen Holiday Homes Extensions-Nairobi County June 2009 Development of Micro- Catchment Management Action Plan for Lower Sosiani Watershed-Uasin-Gishu County August June 2009 June-July 2009 Sustainable management and utilization of wetland resources for poverty alleviation in the River Nzoia (Kenya), Nakivubo Basin (Uganda) and Mwanza Gulf Tanzania) Evaluation and Improvement of 6 Catchment Action Plans of Water Resources Users Association in Lake Victoria North Catchment-Kakamega, Vihiga, Nandi and Bungoma Counties May 2009 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment for Construction of Cold Stores, Officers and Borehole-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport- Nairobi County April December 2009 Facilitator, Africa Nazarene University (Nairobi), Environmental Impact Assessment/Audit Course Trust P. O. Box Nairobi Naiborare Pentecostal Church and Church Mission Aid Kajiado Jese Holdings Limited Water Resource Management Authority P.O. Box Kakamega Kenyatta University Research funded by VICRES and IUCEA Water Resource Management Authority. P.O. Box Kakamega Partner: Kenyatta University Air Connection Limited P.O. Box Africa Nazarene University St Nicholas Campus March-April 2009 Environmental Impact East Africa Drillcon Limited, Assessment for 2 proposed P.O. Box community boreholes in Nairobi Kenya Homabay- Homabay County March 2009 Facilitators in the formulation of Practical Action 9

10 January 2009 October - November 2008 Sept 2008 Participatory Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy for Kenyan Local Authorities Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed 3 additional boreholes- Kiambu County Lead Expert-Annual Environmental Audit for Suera Flowers (Baraka and Podo) Farm Nyahururu- Nyandarua County Lead Expert-2008 Environmental Audit for Nyahururu UHT plant August 2008 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment Study for a Coal Grinding and Dosing Facility for a Cement Manufacturing Plant in Partnership with PKF Consulting August 2008 Lead Expert-Environmental Impact Assessment for New Hope International Church Ministry of Local Government Brook Side Dairies Ltd Sukari Ranch Thika Jese Holdings Limited New KCC Ltd Dakar Rd Nairobi East African Portland Cement Company Limited, Athi River P.O Box 40101, Nairobi. New Hope international Church, Nairobi West 17. Achievement Holder of the 2007 Professional Development Fellowship in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Sponsored by USAID, IUCN, EAAIA and CLEAA, Capacity Development Program tenable in Lusaka, Zambia from 9 th July to 1 st Sept.2007 (hosted by DH Engineering Consultants of Lusaka) Accomplishments in Lusaka Zambia: Project 1 EIA for proposed shopping mall at Freedom Park, Kitwe City, Zambia. 2 EIA for proposed Southgate Park mixed use development /Golf course estate, Lusaka South, Zambia. 3 Environmental project brief (EPB) for the proposed Bulk Grain Storage facility, Mwembeshi Road, Lusaka. 4 Environmental project brief (EPB) for the proposed cruise boating pleasure service on R. Maramba, Livingstone City, Zambia. Client Platinum Gold Equity (Pty)-Zambia Legacy Holdings Limited-Zambia Grain Storage Solutions (GSS) Limited-Zambia Maramba River Lodge Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Livingstone City-Zambia 10

11 18. Student Supervision at the University Project Supervision (Masters/Postgraduate Programme) 2014: The Role of Environmental Impact Assessment in Sustainable Environmental Management A Case Study of Muranga County (Haron Wanjohi- N50/CTY/PT/22739/12) 2014: Evaluation of Slum Upgrading Initiatives in Promoting Sustainable Urban Housing-A Case Study of Majengo Pumwani Informal Settlement, Nairobi City County (Victor Mghele-N50/20735/12) 2014: Proposed Redevelopment of Bondeni Estate in Nakuru Town, Nakuru County (John Karani-N50/20743/12) 2014:Assessing the Influence of Railway Infrastructure on Connectivity within Urban Areas in Nairobi Metropolitan Area-A Case of Limuru Town, Kiambu County (Hanna Kinuthia N50/22727/12) 2014: The Potential of Using Satellite Imagery in Resolving Environmental Litigations in Kenya (Anthony Gakobo-N50/21199/12) 2014: Regional Planning Studio (Masters Class-Main Campus Group)-An Evaluation of the Operations and Performance of Flood Management Initiatives in Budalangi Flood Belt Busia County 2014: Regional Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class-City Campus Group))- The Contribution of the Agricultural Resources to Regional Socio-Economic Development: The Case of Small Holder Tea Farming in Bomet County 2013: Developing an Integrated Sustainable Solid Waste Management System for Bungoma Town, Bungoma County (Kevin Ochieng-N50/22655/11) 2013: Rural Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class-City Campus Group)-The Multidimensional Impact of Small Scale Mining on Rural Development: The Case of Macalder Gold Mines, Nyatike District, Migori County 2013: Rural Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class-Main Campus Group)- Challenges and Prospects for the Conservation of Lake Baringo Ecosystem, Baringo County. 2012: Rural Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class): Changing Rural Land Use Systems and its Implications to Food Security Attainment in Bungoma South District, Bungoma County. 2012: Regional Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class)-Integrated Sustainable Development for Salt Works and Farms in the Greater Magarini Region, Kilifi County 11

12 2012: An Evaluation of the Site and Service Scheme Approach To Low Income Housing: The Case of Dandora Project, Nairobi City, Kenya (Caroline Karambu Kabilu- N50/20289/10) 2012: The Impact of Utilization Trends and Vegetation Cover on Degradation of Nairobi s Public Open Spaces-the Case of City Park (Mbiti Stela Kasiva-N50/21931/10) 2012: Assessment of Sedimentation of Masinga Dam and its Implication On The Capacity of The Dam for Hydropower Generation ( Bunyasi, Muzungu Martin- N50/21543/10) 2011: Rural Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class): Challenges and prospects of conserving Kakamega Forest Ecosystem, Kakamega County. 2011: Regional Environmental Planning Studio (Masters): Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Management of Prosopis Juliflora Mathenge Weed in Marigat District, Baringo County, Kenya 2010: Rural Environmental Planning Studio (Masters Class): The Effects of the Closure of Pan African Paper Mills to the Rural Economy Of Webuye Division, Bungoma East District, Bungoma County 2010: Rural Environmental Planning Studio (Masters): An evaluation of Biogas as an alternative source of energy in Mosocho Division, Kisii Central District, Kisii County. Project Supervision (Undergraduate Programme) 2014: The Impacts of Flooding in Narok Town, Narok County (N36s/16468/09-Torome Paul) 2014: Factors affecting the sustainability of e-waste management in Kenyatta University (Kimani Patrick N36/0785/10) 2014: The impact of poverty on the vegetation cover of Ugenya district, Siaya County (Ouma Austine O- N36/2323/10) 2014: The management of floods through rain water harvesting in Mavoko town, Machakos county (Musyawa Christine N- N36/2785/10) 2014: Planning and management of flash floods in Narok town, narok county (Chebeni maximila M- N36/2796/10) 2014: Safeguarding environmental quality in high population density urban settlements : the case of kibera slums-nairobi county ( Kitonyi Charles H N36/2809/10) 12

13 2014: Evaluation of composting as a solid waste management strategy in Karagita and kwa muhia settlements, naivasha district-nakuru county (Maina Patrick W N36S/9855/10) 2014: The challenges of solid waste management in Kisii town, kisii county (Kwamboka Rachel O -N36/2794/10) 2014:The of open pit mining on land quality in Rongo District, Migori county (Mwango Kelvin O- N36/2782/10) 2014: The effects of solid waste management to human health and livelihoods in Homabay town, Homabay county (Asaph Benaiya C- N36/2778/10) 2014: The contribution of community driven development (CDD) on sustainable development of Nyakach district, Kisumu county (Odoyo Hellen A -N36/2768/10) 2014: The assessment of the implementation of solid waste management regulations (2006): the case of Nairobi central business district (Ochieng Victor - N36/2767/10) 2013: Assessment of The Effectiveness of Embu Municipal Council in Rendering Solid Waste Management Service, Embu County (Mugo Muthanje Gillian- N36S/9381/08) 2013: Assessing The Settlement Challenges in Kihoto Estate along L. Naivasha Flood Plain, Nakuru County (Karanja Joseph- N36/1998/09) 2013: Appraisal of the Efficacy of EIA and Noise Regulations on the Realization of Vision 2030: Case of Bungoma County (Wainga Apolo Brian- N36/2253/09) 2013: The Socio-Economic and Environmental Challenges of Urban Fringes of Ruiru Town, Kiambu County (Kungu Gladys N- N36/2279/09) 2013: The Effectiveness of E-Waste Management and Measures for Sustainable Management in Public Institutions: Case Study of Kenyatta University, Nairobi County (Felix Mesa- N36S/10680/2009) 2012: Management of the Impacts of Fluorspar Mining in Kimwarer, Elgeyo-Marakwet County (Mercy Chepkoech) 2012: Solid Waste Management in Informal Settlement: A Case Study of Mirera- Karagita Estate, Naivasha Municipality (Ruth Wambui Gatua N36/2515/2008) 2012: Effects Of Urbanisation On Dams; A Case Study Of Nairobi Dam ( Marjorie M Nyabuti N36/2543/2008) 2012: Impacts Of Rural-Urban Migration In Kibera-Nairobi Kiri George Luka ( N36S/9377/2008) 13

14 2011: An evaluation of disaster preparedness with respect to collapsing buildings in Nairobi City (Grachen Akoth Oneko-N36/1356/07). 2009: Rural Planning Studio: Sustainable Management Plan for Lake Jipe Taveta District 2009: Assessment of institutional challenges facing waste water treatment at Ruai plant, Nairobi North district (Pauline Kariuki-N36/1453/04). 2009: Assessment of the role of the tea sub sector in rural poverty reduction: A case of Chemamul Location, Kericho district (Jolly Chepkirui-N36/1554/04) 2009: Sustainable development plan for storm water management in Langas Estate, Eldoret Municipality (Purity Wangui-N36/2475/03) 2009: The Environmental impact of sand harvesting in river valleys: the case of River Kangundo, Kangundo district (Davies Kilonzo-N36/1562/04) 2009: The assessment of food security in Loitoktok Division of Kajiado district (Charles Kimuyu Kamunda-N36/1563/04) 2009: Evaluation of the role of the constituency development fund (CDF) in poverty reduction: A case of Kasipul Kabondo Constituency, Rachuonyo district (Mildred Ikapel- N36S/21724/04) 2009: The sources of water pollution in L. Victoria, Kisumu district (Paul Adagi- N36S/1551/04) 2009: The contribution of the coffee industry to reduction of household poverty: the case of Kirinyaga district (Edward Murimi-N36/1571/04) 2009: The impacts of human settlement on Nairobi dam within Nairobi west district (Ali Abdulahi-N36S/0008/03) 2008: Rural Planning Studio: Sustainable Development Plan for Kabaa Irrigation Scheme in Mwala Division, Machakos District. 19. Publications and Conferences Publications 2012: Threats facing biodiversity conservation in Kakamega Forest and Investment opportunities for sustainable livelihoods of the forest adjacent communities -A paper presented at the International Conference for Youth in Africa at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences of the University of Nairobi on 9 th -10 th March 2012 (published) 14

15 2011: Biogas as an alternative source of energy for rural development in Kenya, case study of Kisii Central District, Kisii County, a paper presented at the 3 rd Biennial Scientific Conference held on 7 th -9 th November 2011 at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi (Published) 2007: Chapter 11: Managing disaster risks in Kenya in Fuchaka, W. et al (eds) 2007). Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide to Tertiary Education in Kenya Vol. 11, School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University: Nairobi (published). 2003: Capacity Building of Local Authorities for Rural Poverty Reduction: The Case of the County Council of Kipsigis, Kenya School of Environmental Studies Post graduate M.EPM thesis (Unpublished) Conferences and Workshops 2014: Participant, 2 nd National Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction in Kenya organized by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) held at Lake Bogoria Spa Hotel, Marigat-Baringo County on 13 th to 15 th October 2014 (Role: appointed Master of Ceremonies in charge of the official programme) 2013: Participant, The 8 th Global Conference of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters-Gigiri Nairobi Sponsored by the United Nations University (UNU) Tokyo; United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), 26 th -29 th November (Role: Secretary, Kenyatta University Organizing Committee) 2013: Participant, Pre-8 th Global Conference RCEs Workshop at Kakamega Golf Hotel hosted by RCE Western/Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology-1 st -2 nd August : Participant and Paper Presenter, the 7 th ESRI Eastern Africa User Conference held at Naivasha Sopa Lodge (Nakuru County) 3 rd to 5 th October 2012 (Presented a paper entitled Status of GIS Competency in Institutions of Higher Learning: The Case of Kenyatta University ) 2012: Participant, the 3 rd Biennial Meeting of the Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS) and Conference held at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi (UNON) hosted by the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UNHABITAT) held on 16 th -18 th October, : Participant, the 2 nd - Biennial Meeting of the Association of African Planning Schools (AAPS) and Conference held at the Royal Beach Hotel, Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam held on 16 th -18 th October, : Participant, workshop on finalization of the draft disaster management policy at the Silver Springs Hotel sponsored by Oxfam GB and the Ministry of State for Special Programmes held on 3rd February

16 2008: Participant, training on ISO on Environmental Management Systems sponsored by Kenyatta University Quality Assurance and Management held at the Kenyatta University Conference Centre (KUCC) 30th June and 1 ST July : Participant, training on proposal writing sponsored by Kenyatta University Community Outreach and Extension Programme (KUCOEP) held at the Kenyatta University Conference Centre (KUCC) 8th and 9th April : Participant, training on proposal writing by the Institute for Research and Development of Kenyatta University held at Utalii Hotel on 17 th and 18th July : Participant, the 23rd Session of the Global Ministerial Conference of The UNEP Governing Council, held at the United Nations Complex, Gigiri Nairobi, Feb , : Participant, the Training on the Assessment of Informal Settlements in Kenya seminar- sponsored by German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) for the Ministry of Local Government (MLG) Held at Tea Hotel, Kericho. 6th 9th August : Participant, Training of Trainers (TOT) In-house Course facilitated by Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) for World Vision (K) 9th-12 th August : Participant World Water Day Workshop at the National Museums (Nairobi). Focus: Wetlands 20th-22nd March 1997 Conservation Theme: Wetlands are not waste lands 20. Referees Prof Caleb Mireri Chair, Dept of Environmental Planning and Management KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Dr. Sammy Letema Lecturer, Dept of Environmental Planning and Management KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Prof Simon Onywere Dept of Environmental Planning and Management KENYATTA UNIVERSITY 16