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DR OSCAR OMONDI DONDE

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Faculty of Environment and Resources Development
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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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P. O. Box 536 Egerton
SUMMARY

Dr. Oscar Omondi Donde (Ph.D.) is an enthusiastic environmental research scientist and academician, serving as a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science at Egerton University, Kenya. With a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, research, and education, Dr. Donde has significantly contributed to the field through various leadership roles, research projects, and scholarly activities.

Dr. Donde was born and raised in Kenya, where he developed a profound interest in environmental issues from a young age. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Egerton University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Aquatic Science. Driven by a passion for research and environmental conservation, he furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Limnology from Egerton University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Chinese prestigious institution, The University of Chinese academy of Sciences. Upon completing his doctoral studies, Dr. Donde joined Kenyan Marine and Fisheires research Institute as a research scientist and served for two years. He later on moved to Egerton University as a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Science. He has served as a lecturer, imparting knowledge in various environmental science courses, and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In December 2021, he was appointed as the Head of the Department of Environmental Science, where he has been instrumental in shaping the department's academic and research directions.

Dr. Donde’s leadership extends beyond the university. In 2023, he served as the African Ambassador to Crossref, an organization that provides metadata for scholarly content, enhancing the visibility and discoverability of research outputs. In the same year, he joined the board of Crossref, contributing to the governance and strategic planning of the organization. He is the founder and the current Editor-in-Chief of the Pan Africa Science Journal, a platform dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge across the African continent. Dr. Donde is also an active member of the East Africa Water Association and the Environmental Institute of Kenya, organizations that play crucial roles in addressing environmental and water resource management issues in the region. As an Associate National Environment Management Authority (NEMA-Kenya) expert, Dr. Donde provides critical insights and guidance on environmental policies and regulations, contributing to sustainable environmental management in Kenya.

Dr. Donde has participated in and led numerous research projects aimed at addressing critical environmental challenges. Some of his notable research projects include: 2024 Seed Grant for Alliance for Africa Partnership. This project focuses on building partnerships to tackle environmental and agricultural issues across Africa; Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme (NDICI-2023-MOBAF). This initiative promotes academic and research collaboration among African institutions, enhancing capacity building and knowledge exchange; 2023 FICAP AI and Citizen Science (Air Quality) for Climate Resilience in Nakuru Project: Aimed at improving air quality and climate resilience through artificial intelligence and citizen science; Global Engagement Research Experience and Extension in Kenya funded by NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and NIFA-USDA Research Experience and Extension for Undergraduates (REEU); Lake Restoration Research Project: Focuses on the restoration and sustainable management of lakes in Kenya; Lake Turkana Research Project by KMFRI: Conducted in collaboration with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, this project addresses ecological and socio-economic issues affecting Lake Turkana; Lake Naivasha Ecosystem Health Research Project: A collaborative effort between Egerton University and Western University, Canada, aimed at assessing and improving the health of the Lake Naivasha ecosystem. Dr. Donde has co-authored over 50 research papers published in reputable journals, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in environmental science. His research covers a wide range of topics, including water resource management, ecosystem health, and climate resilience. He has also supervised five postgraduate students to completion, mentoring the next generation of environmental scientists.

Despite his demanding career, Dr. Donde is known for his dedication to his family and community. He is passionate about education and often engages in activities that promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Dr. Oscar Omondi Donde’s career at Egerton University is marked by a steadfast commitment to environmental science, research excellence, and leadership. His work continues to have a profound impact on environmental policies, academic scholarship, and community development in Kenya and beyond. Through his various roles and projects, Dr. Donde exemplifies the integration of academic rigor with practical solutions for environmental sustainability.

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Oscar-Donde
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https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8QliC6sAAAAJ
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2019: PhD. in Environmental Science, University of Chinese Scademy of Sciences, Beijing, China

2013: Masters of Science in Limnology - Specialization in Aquatic Ecosystem Health, Egerton University, Department of Biological Sciences

2009: Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Applied Aquatic Sciences, Egerton University, Department of Biological Sciences

2003: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Nyabondo Boys High School

 

 

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Environmental Science; (Marine and Freshwater Ecology, , Ecological Modeling, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS).
  • Environmental Health; (Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Environmental Pollution and Management, Air Quality Studies, Environmental Microbiology).
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • December 2021 to Present: Chair of Department (C.O.D.), Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
  • March 2018 to Present: Lecturer, Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
  • May 2014 to March 2018: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
  • January 2014 To June 2014: Part-time Assistant Lecturer, Technical University of Kenya, School of Pure and Applied Sciences
  • May 2012 to July 2014: Research Scientist, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). Lake Turkana Environment and Ecology Research Program.
  • January 2012 to May 2012: Research Intern, Department of Biology at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. (Ecosystem Health Research Program).
  • 2010 to 2013: Part-time Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University, Department of Biological Sciences.
  • 2010 to 2011: Graduate Research Fellow, ECOHEALTH Research Project in Naivasha, Kenya.
  • 2010 to 2011: Part time Laboratory Technician, Egerton University, Department of Biological Sciences.
  • 2007 to 2008: Research Intern, KMFRI- as an Assistant Researcher on training within the Aquaculture Research Program at KMFRI-Sangoro Aquaculture Research Station.
KEY PROJECTS

  1. 2024-2025: Kenyan Principal Investigator in the 2024 seed grant for Alliance for Africa partnership, funded by Michigan State University at a cost of USD 20,000.00

  2. 2024-2027: Co-Kenyan promoter in the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme (NDICI-2023-MOBAF), funded by EU action grants in the field of Higher Education under the Global Europe Programme (NDICI) at a cost of USD 256 000,00. 

  3. 2024-2027: Co-Kenyan Principal Investigator in the 2023 FICAP AI and Citizen Science (Air Quality) for Climate Resilience in Nakuru project, funded by International Climate Finance - Government of Flanders at a cost of USD 550 000,00.

  4. 2019-2024: Kenyan Mentor Professor in the NSF  Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and NIFA-USDA Research Experience and Extension for Undergraduates (REEU) funded research project. 

  5. 2015-2019: PhD Research Fellow in the Lake Restoration Research Project, funded by Chinese Academy of Science and The world Academy of Sciences (CAS-TWAS) and National Natural Science Fund of the Peoples’ Republic of China at a cost of USD 70 000,00

  6. 2012-2016: Research Scientist in Lake Turkana Research Project by KMFRI- Environment and Ecology Program, funded by Government of Kenya through Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute at a cost of USD 40 000,00.

  7. 2009 to 2013: Msc, Research fellow in Lake Naivasha Ecosystem Health Research Project implemeneted by Egerton University and Western University, Canada, and funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC)- Canada at a cost of USD 15 000,00

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Environmental Science; (Marine and Freshwater Ecology, , Ecological Modeling, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS).
  • Environmental Health; (Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Environmental Pollution and Management, Air Quality Studies, Environmental Microbiology).
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Donde, O.O., Otieno, A.O., Muia, A.W. (2023). Wetlands for Remediation in Africa: Threats and Opportunities. In: Lobato de Magalhães, T., Otte, M.L. (eds) Wetlands for Remediation in the Tropics. Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Management, vol 9. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23665-5_10 
  2. Cai S., Wu H., pei H., Donde O., et al., (2021). Bioflocculation effect of Glyptotendipes tokunagai on different Microcystis species: interactions between secreted silk and extracellular polymeric substances. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130321. 
  3. Donde O. O. et al., (2020). A novel integrative performance evaluation of constructed wetland covering removal of viable bacterial cells and related pathogenic, virulent and multi-drug resistant genes from wastewater systems. Water Process Engineering, Vol 33, 101060, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.101060. 
  4. Donde O. O., Atalitsa C. A. (2020). Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater Treatment and Challenges of Emerging Resistant Genes Filtration and Reloading. In Inland Waters - Dynamics and Ecology. Intechopen. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.93293. 
  5. Donde O. O. et al., (2021). COVID-19 pandemic: Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as a critical control measure remains a major challenge in low-income countries. Water Research, Volume 191, 1 March 2021, 116793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116793.
  6. Zhao L., Atoni E., Nyaruaba R., Du Y., Zhang H., Donde O., et al., (2022). Environmental Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater systems and related environments in Wuhan: April to May of 2020. Environmental Science. 112, 115-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2021.05.005. 
  7. Donde, O. O., Ojwang O. W., Muia A. W and Wanga L. A. (2014). Bacterial abundance on the skin, gills and intestines of Cyprinus carpio in Lake Naivasha, Kenya: Implications for public health and fish quality. Lakes and Reservoirs: Research and management. http://doi.org/10.1111/lre.12050.
  8. Jackline M. S., Moses O. E., Donde O. O. (2021). Status and effects of health workforce related factors on implementation of universal health care in Nakuru West Sub County, Nakuru, Kenya. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205681.
  9. Tirop W., Esilaba Mo. Donde O (2020). Patients related factors influencing the clients’ satisfaction on maternal healthcare services: a case of Rongai Sub-County Health Institutions of Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine And Public Health. 7. 2886. https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20203359.
  10. Samuel BK, Esilaba MO, Donde O. O. Evaluating the capacity of community health volunteers and factors affecting their implementation of community health strategy in Mogotio SubCounty, Baringo, Kenya. Int J Community Med Public Health 2020;7:4233-41. https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20204719.
  11. Owassa D.R.A., Zifu L., Ngomah M.D.J., Donde O.O., (2021) The perception and expectation of WASH technology services in Pointe-Noire Ville and Tandou-Boma, Republic of Congo through novel conventional-SERVQUAL-AHP model, Urban Water Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2021.1959623.
  12. Kibet, C. J., Donde, O. O., Okwiri, B., Otachi, E. O. (2019) Taxonomic status of fish parasites in Kenyan inland water systems and their significance on the freshwater fisheries and aquaculture productivity within the region. Lakes & Reserv. 2019; 00: 1– 9. https://doi.org/10.1111/lre.12284.
  13. Okwiri, B., Donde, O. O., Kibet, C. J. (2019). Status and impacts of non‐native freshwater fish on fisheries biodiversity and biogeography in Kenya: A management perspective. Lakes & Reserv. 201719; 00: 1– 12. https://doi.org/10.1111/lre.12291.
  14. Keyombe J., Obiero K., Waithaka E., Outa N., Donde O., Kyule D. (2020). Understanding selected growth aspects in Redbelly Tilapia, Coptodon zilli (Gervais) and Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacepède) in Lake Naivasha, Kenya; Fisheries Management Perspective. Pan African Science Journal (Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology). Vol 1(1): 64-76. https://www.panafricajournal.com/index.php/announce/viewarticle/126.
  15. Owassa DRA., Zifu L., Xiaoqin Z., Ngomah MDS., Donde O. O. (2020). Performance evaluation of combined ultraviolet-ultrasonic technologies in removal of sulfonamide and tetracycline resistant Escherichia coli from domestic effluents. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development washdev2020144. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2020.144.
  16. Tian, Y., Donde, O. O., Tian, C., Feng, B., Wu, X., Xiao, B. (2020). Ammonium Inhibits Performance of Rhodopseudomonas palustris in Cyanobacterial Substrate. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/122165.
  17. Wu, H., Yang, T., Wang, C. Tian C., Donde O. O., et al. Co-regulatory role of Microcystis colony cell volume and compactness in buoyancy during the growth stage. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08250-0.
  18. Owassa D. R. A., Zifu L., Xiaoqin Z., Ngomah M. D. S., Oscar O. Donde, (2019). Efficacy of integrated ultraviolet ultrasonic technologies in the removal of erythromycin- and quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli from domestic wastewater through a laboratory-based experiment. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 9 (3): 571–580. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2019.021.
  19. Hong P., Shu Y., Wu X., Wang C., Tian C., Wu H., Donde O. O., Xiao B. (2019). Efficacy of zero nitrous oxide emitting aerobic denitrifying bacterium, Methylobacterium gregans DC-1 in nitrate removal with strong auto-aggregation property. Bioresour Technol. 293:122083. https://10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122083.
  20. Moraa S., Nzula J., Donde O. O., (2019). Laboratory-based Experiment on the Efficacy of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Doped with Tungsten Chloride in the Purification of Industrial Wastewater through Degradation of Organic Dye Pollutant. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Vol 8 (2), 62-74. https://doi.org/10.5296 emsd.v8i2.14328. 
  21. Pei H., Shihao G., Chunbo W., Yilin S., Xingqiang W., Cuicui T., Donde O. O., Pei C., Huaming W. Xiao. B. (2019). Effects of organic carbon consumption on denitrifier community composition and diversity along dissolved oxygen vertical profiles in lake sediment surface. J. Ocean. Limnol. (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00343-019-9103-z.
  22. Pei H., Xingqiang W., Yilin S., ChunBo W., Cuicui T., Shihao G., Pei C., Donde O. O., Xiao B. (2019). Denitrification characterization of dissolved oxygen microprofiles in lake surface sediment through analyzing abundance, expression, community composition and enzymatic activities of denitrifier functional genes. AMB Expr., 9:129. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-019-0855-9.
  23. Yilin S., Pei H., Qiang Y., Gang W., Jihui Z., Oscar Omondi Donde, Bangding X., Hailong W. (2019). High-Throughput Sequencing Analysis Reveals Correlations between Host Phylogeny, Gut Microbiota, and Habitat of Wild Frogs from a Mountainous Area. Copeia, 107(1):131-137 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1643/OT-18-040.
  24. Donde O. O., Cuicui T., Yingying T. and Bangding X. (2018). Efficacy of macrophyte dominated wastewater inclosure as post-treatment alternative in domestic wastewater quality polishing for eradication of faecal pathogenic bacteria pollution. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. Vol. 114: 192-205 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2017.12.023. 
  25. Donde O. O., Cuicui T. and Bangding X. (2018). Integrated site-specific quantification of faecal bacteria and detection of DNA markers in faecal contamination source tracking as a microbial risk tracking tool in urban Lake ecosystems. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology. Vol. 36(5) 1629-1642. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00343-018-7107-8.
  26. Yingying T., Xingqian W., Qichao Z., Donde O. O., Cuicui T., Chumbo W., Bing F., and Bangding X. (2018). Distribution of aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs in freshwater plateau lakes. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. Vol. 27(2): 1-9. htt7s://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76039. 
  27. Donde O.O., et al., (2018). Integrating MFT-qPCR techniques in constructed wetland faecal bacterial purification monitoring; a case of a typical tropical hybrid constructed wetland system. Water Science and Technology, 78 (9). (https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2018.475).
  28. Hui Q., Donde O. O., Cuicui T., Chunbo W., Xingqiang W., Shanshan F., Yao L., Bangding X., (2018). Novel heterotrophic nitrogen removal and assimilation characteristic of the newly isolated bacterium Pseudomonas stutzeri AD-1. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. 126 (3), 339-345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiosc.2018.03.010.
  29. Yilin S., Pei H., Dong T., Hui Q., Donde O.O., Huan W., Bangding X., Hailong W. (2018). Comparison of intestinal microbes in female and male Chinese concave‐eared frogs (Odorrana tormota) and effect of nematode infection on gut bacterial communities. Microbiology Open. https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.749. 
  30. Donde O. O. (2017). Wastewater Management Techniques: A Review of Advancement on the Appropriate Wastewater Treatment Principles for Sustainability. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. Vol 6. No 1. 40-58. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/emsd.v6i1.10137. 
  31. Donde O. O., Bangding X. (2017). Understanding wastewater treatment mechanisms: A review on detection, removal and purification efficiencies of faecal bacteria indicators across constructed wetlands. Environmental reviews. Vol 25(4): 444-451. https://doi.org/10.1139/er-2017-0017.
  32. Ojwang, W. O., Obiero, K. O., Donde O. O., Gownaris, N., Pikitch, E. K., Omondi, R.., Mala J. O., Avery, S. T. (2017). Lake Turkana: World’s Largest Permanent Desert Lake (Kenya). In C. M. Finlayson, G. R. Milton, R. C. Prentice, & N. C. Davidson (Eds.), The Wetland Book: II: Distribution, Description and Conservation (pp. 1–20). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6173-5_254-2.
  33. Donde O. O. and Onditi Kenneth Otieno (2017). Status of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems integrity on the emergence of agri-biotech applications. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science. Vol. 7 (1): 1-8. http://www.kitabig.com/journal/images/pdf/AbstractVolume712017IJEES-d3d9f86a36.pdf.
  34. Rop K. Richard, Donde O. O., Muia A. Wairimu and Makindi S. Maingi (2016). Influence of rainfall intensity on faecal contamination in River Nyangores of Mara Basin, Kenya: An eco-health integrity perspective. Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. Vol. 18, No. (2): 2016: 281-289. 
  35. Donde O. O., Muia A.W., Shivoga W.A., Wanga L. A., Charles G. T. and Irena F. C. (2015). Faecal pollution and solar disinfection of community water sources within Lake Naivasha Basin, Kenya. Journal of Water, Sanitation and hygiene for Development. http://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2015.150.
  36. Rop K. R., Muia A. W., Makindi S. and Donde O. O. (2014). Changes in the densities of faecal and organic matter contaminants from upstream to downstream along Nyangores river of Mara Catchment, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Water Resources. Volume 3(1): pp 015-25. 
  37. Donde O.O., (2013). Bacteriological Analysis of Faecal Pollution and Solar Radiation Disinfection of Domestic Water Sources within Naivasha.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (2013-01-16) - ISBN-13: 978-3-659-32587-8. (MSc.Thesis). https://www.lap-publishing.com/.../978-3-659-32587-8/drinking-water-q.
  38. Donde,O. O., Muia A., W., Shivoga A., W., Charles G. Trick and Irena F. Creed (2013). Faecal bacterial contamination of borehole water between points-of-access and points-of-use in Naivasha, Kenya; Public health implication. Egerton Journal of Science and Technology. Volume 13: pp 165-184. http://eujournal.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/egerjst/article/view/70. 
  39. Donde O. O., Muia A. W., Shivoga A. W. (2013). Temporal variation in densities of microbiological indicators of pollution in water sources within Naivasha Lake Basin, Kenya. Int. J. of Scientific and Technology Research. Volume 2 (10): pp 131-138.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • Donde O. O., Malala J. O., Obiero K. O. and Werimo K. O (2017). Application of improved low energy cost fish solar drier technology for sustainable fisheries: A solution to post-harvest fish losses in a drought and famine tolerant remote villages of Lake Turkana, Kenya. Presented at TWAS/TYAN International Conference, 22nd – 24 th August 2017. Orthon Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil http://www.abc.org.br/centenario/ IMG/pdf/4.oscar_donde.pdf
  • Kevin O. O., John O. M., Jacob O. O., Oscar D. and Ernest Y., (2017). The Nexus of Dam Construction, Oil Exploration, and Resource Use Conflicts: Vulnerability of Fishing Communities in Lake Turkana, Kenya. Presented at African Great Lakes Conference, 2nd -5 th May 2017. Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Entebe, Uganda. https://www.greatlakesofafrica.org/wp[1]content/uploads/2017/05/AGLC[1]pdf (page 17).
  • Donde O.O. and Muia A.W. (2015). Bacterial load on the skin, gills and intestines of Cyprinus carpio in Lake Naivasha, Kenya: Implications for Public Health and Fish Quality Presented at the 9th Egerton Univ. Internat. Conf.: Research and Expo. 25th– 27th March 2015. FEDCOS Egerton Univ, Kenya.
  • Wairimu A. Muia, Oscar O. Donde, William A. Shivoga, Charles G. Trick, Irena F. Creed (2013). Solar radiation disinfection of community water sources within Lake Naivasha Basin, Kenya. Presented at the 36th Water Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) International Conference at Egerton University, Kenya. 1st to 5 th July 2013.
  • Donde, O., O., Muia A., W., Shivoga A., W., (2012). Faecal bacterial pollution of borehole water between collection points and households within Naivasha, Kenya Presented at the 7 th Egerton University International Conference: Research and Expo. 26th – 28th September 2012. ARC Hotel, Egerton University, Kenya.
  • 2012 Oscar O. Donde, W. A. Muia, W. A. Shivoga, C. G. Trick, I. F. Creed (2012). Faecal pollution and solar disinfection of community water sources within Lake Naivasha Basin, Kenya. A Presented at the 9th Earth Day Colloquium of Centre for Environment and Sustainability, At Western University, Canada. 12th -13th April, 2012. www.uwo.ca/enviro/Colloquium/20127 |
  • Oscar O. Donde, Wairimu A. Muia, William A. Shivoga, Charles G. Trick, Irena F. Creed (2011). Faecal pollution and solar disinfection of community water sources within Lake Naivasha Basin, Kenya. Kenya. Presented at the 6th Egerton University International Conference: research and Expo. 21 st - 23rd September 2011. ARC Hotel, Egerton University, Kenya.
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • Won 2017 TWAS-Elsevier Foundation Sustainability Case Studies Competition. https://twas.org/article/twas-elsevier-award-honours-sustainability-research (Best article under Energy sub-theme). Funded by The Elsevier Foundation
  • Awarded 2015-2019, CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship. Funding for PhD studies. Funded by CAS & TWAS
  • Awarded 2014 Core to core Program for Research and Academic Exchange- Asia-Africa Science Platform at Nagasaki University-Japan. Funded by Japanese Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
  • Awarded 2012 Graduate Research Exchange Program at Western University, Canada. Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade-Canada
  • Awarded 2010 Fellowship for short courses in Limnology at Egeron University, Kenya. Funded by the Austria Development Cooperation and UNESCO-IHE
TEACHING AREAS
  1. Environmental Microbiology
  2. Water, Saniation and Hygiene
  3. Water Quality
  4. Research Methods
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. ELIZABETH TAABU (Reg. No. NM15/14509/18. Egerton University, MSc. Thesis Title: Assessment of Environmental pollution potential by wastewater effluents from the salons in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya. (Status: On going)
  2. KORIR CHEPCHIRCHIR (Reg. No. NM15/12110/17). Egerton University, MSc. Thesis title: Assessment of open defecation status and its influence on prevalence of waterborne faecal contamination related diseases in Soin ward of, Kericho County, Kenya. (Status:  On going)
  3. WENDY JEMELI TIROP (Reg. No. MHSM/2018/22372). Mount Kenya University, MSc. Thesis Title: Assessment of the influence of quality maternal healthcare services on client satisfaction in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya. (Status: graduated 2023)
  4. BARTENA KIMOSOP SAMUEL (Reg. No. MHSM/2018/22271). Mount Kenya University, MSc. Thesis Title: Assessment of factors affecting implementation of community health strategy in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo, Kenya.       (Status: graduated 2023).
  5. JACKLINE M SELVESTA (reg. No. MHSM/2018/22407). Mount Kenya University, MSc. Thesis Title: Assessment of health workforce preparedness for the implementation of universal health care coverage in Nakuru West Sub-County, Kenya. (Status: graduated 2023)
  6. GERALD W. MAINA (Reg. No. MHSM/2018/31798). Mount Kenya University, MSc. Thesis Title: Assessment of factors influencing access to primary health care services among physically challenged persons in Gilgil Sub-County of Nakuru County. (Status: On going)

  7. ADAN ABDI (Reg. No. MPH/2019/50183). Mount Kenya University, MSc. Thesis Title: : Secondary Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Among SARS-COV-2 Patients Admitted in the Intensive Care Units in Selected Health Facilities in Mombasa and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. (Status: Thesis successfully defended)

PhD. LEVEL :

1. KARIUKI CATHERINE WANJIRU (Reg. No. ND12/16555/18). Egerton University, Ph.D. Thesis title: Assessment of Anguillid Eels Bio-ecology and Ecological Status in Athi-Galana-Sabaki and Ramisi Rivers. (Status: Thesis submitted)

 

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