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Biological Sciences
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Botany
SUMMARY

I hold a PhD in Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, MSc in Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany, and BSc. in Biology (Botany/Zoology) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. My area of research interest is in Taxonomy and systematics of tropical plants, Biodiversity and Ecosystem conservation for livelihood improvement, Socio-economic studies of useful plant species and other under-utilized crop species, and Bioactivity studies of medicinal plants and other bioactive metabolites. I have a wide experience in supervising and mentoring postgraduate students, whereby I have managed to supervise to completion 10 of them, while 4 others are ongoing. I have so far published 28 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, 3 book chapter contributions, and several papers in conference proceedings. I have also served as a peer reviewer of several scientific papers. I have so far externally examined 9 MSc and PhD theses from different universities, and several internal ones. I am currently serving as an external examiner for examinations and grades moderation in two universities. With local and international institutional collaborations, I have competitively won 9 research grants to undertake scientific research on various topical issues. Cumulatively, I have 10 years and 5 months of university management in various administrative positions including eight (8) years as South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) Wote campus director, 8 months as Associate Dean of students, one (1) year as Dean of school (Faculty), and 9 months as chairman of department. I have served in several university appointed committees including Chairman, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) Wote campus Contract Implementation Committee for the construction of the campus, Conference planning committees, Students welfare committee, procurement committee, and Research and Training committee among others. I have also participated in several national and international academic training workshops and scientific conferences. I have also undertaken several professional consultancies at local and national levels. I am a registered National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) lead expert capable of undertaking Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA/EIA). I am also involved in various community service engagements including serving in primary and secondary school Boards of Management amongst other community services. I am currently a member of six professional associations. 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • 2005-2008:          Ph.D. (Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • 1996-1999:          MSc. (Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany), University of Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 1990-1995:          BSc. (Biology – Botany and Zoology), University of Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 1985-1989:          High School studies at Kalawa High School, Makueni, Kenya.
  • 1977-1985:          Primary School studies at Kathongo Primary School, Makueni, Kenya.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Plant Taxonomy
  • Economic Botany

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit training course held at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) main campus from 18th August to 4th September 2014. Qualified as Lead expert in Environmental and social impact assessment and audit; NEMA registration No. 7786.
  • GIS/Remote sensing training course held at the University of Sydney, Australia in 2015 and Kenyatta University in 2019
WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching experience:

  • Current: Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya
  • January 2018 - February 2023: Senior Lecturer, Department of Life Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Kitui, Kenya.
  • September 2009-December 2017: Lecturer, Department of Life Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Kitui, Kenya
  • March 2019 - To date: Associate Faculty, Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
  • February 2009 - September 2009: Lecturer, Department of Biology, Kampala International University, Uganda
  • June 2000-May 2005: Research Scientist, Centre for Biodiversity, National Museums of Kenya.

Administrative experience:

  • June 2012 - February 2020: Director, Wote Town Campus, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
  • November 2011-June 2012: Associate Dean of Students, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
  • November 2010-October 2011: Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
  • February 2010-November 2010: Chairman, Department of Biological Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
  • 2002-2005: Head of Phytochemistry Department, Centre for Biodiversity, National Museums of Kenya  

 

KEY PROJECTS

Research projects

  • SEKU-Moi University-VU University Amsterdam collaborative research grant-Project title:” A Sustainable Approach to Livelihoods Improvement (ASALI)” -Ongoing
  • DAAD Biodiversity Conservation research Grant-Project title: “Reconciling human livelihood needs and nature conservation in East African forest biodiversity hotspots” (Collaboration between the Technical University of Munich-Germany, South Eastern Kenya    University (SEKU), Pwani University, Taita-Taveta University and National Museums of Kenya)-Completed
  • Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) consortium research grant. Project title: “Enhancing Makueni People’s resilient livelihoods through improved production and productivity of Green Grams Value Chain”-Completed 
  • International Foundation for Science (IFS) research grant-Project title: “Immunomodulatory and Therapeutic value of indigenous vegetables traditionally used by vulnerable groups in Kenya”-Completed
  • Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VICRES) Research Grant-Completed
  • International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research Grant on Community-Based              Conservation of Medicinal plants-Completed

Consultancies

  • 2021-2023: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) on infrastructural improvement in Kenyan secondary schools; Client: World Bank/Ministry of Education
  • 2021: Integrated environmental and social impact assessment for Menengai (Rongai) in Kenya to Mwanza in Tanzania via Kilgoris (Kenyan side) power transmission line. Funded by African Development bank (ADB); Client: Studio Pietrangeli, Italy/KETRACO, Kenya.
  • 2021: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for construction of Mutindwa Earth Dam, Mutwangombe Location, Mwingi Central, Kitui County; Client: Anglican Development Services-Eastern (ADSE).
  • 2020: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on Water boreholes for Mbusyani and Kikeneani water projects in Kitui and Machakos Counties respectively; Client: Anglican Development Services-Eastern (ADSE).
  • 2020: Environmental Impact Assessment for ugrading of township roads for Wote Town Municipality in Makueni County; Client: Wote Town Municipality.
  • 2020: Environmental Impact Assessment for construction of warehouse facility for Agribase Bioscience International Limited in Emali town, Makueni County; Client: Agribase Bioscience International Limited
  • 2019: Environmental Impact Assessment and Hydrological Assessment of Kake Masimbani and Kilui Water Projects, Makueni County; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2019: Environmental and social impact assessment for degazzettement of Ngai Ndethya Settlement Scheme in Kibwezi East Sub-County, Makueni County; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2019: Environmental and social impact assessment of for Construction of grain processing plant in Makindu, Makueni County; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2019: Environmental and social impact assessment for Construction of public Green park in Wote Town, Makueni County; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2019: Environmental and social impact assessment for rehabilitation of Marikiti market in Wote Town, Makueni County; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2019: Baseline survey on Macadamia value chain development in Kithungo/Kitundu ward in Mbooni sub-county, Makueni county; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2018: Environmental and social audit of Makueni County Projects; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2018: Environmental and social impact assessment for construction of Agricultural Mechanization Station (AMS); Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2018: Environmental and social impact assessment for construction of Kee fibre production centre; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2018: Environmental and social impact assessment for construction of Kwa Kyule Water Weir, Kwa Luli Sand Dam, Kwa Ndambuki Sand Dam, Kwa Ndaina Sand Dam and Ngaamba-Masaa water projects; Client: Anglican Development Services-Eastern (ADSE).
  • 2017: Assessment and development of Management Plan for Kitui County Trustland Forests; Client: Kitui County Government.
  • 2017: Survey of Medicinal plants and other high value multipurpose tree species for livelihood improvement in Kitui County; Client: Kitui County Government.
  • 2017: Baseline survey on Industrial cotton crop value chain development through production and value addition for enhanced commercialization and income generation in Makueni County; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2015: Feasibility study for agro-value chain incubation in Makueni county; Client: Government of Makueni County.
  • 2015: Community needs assessment survey for Kithuki/Kitise, Kathonzweni and Mavindini wards in Makueni sub-county, Makueni                      county; Client: Kitise Rural Development (KRD).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Taxonomy and systematics of tropical plants
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem conservation for livelihood improvement
  • Socio-economic studies of useful plant species and other under-utilized crop species
  • Bioactivity studies of medicinal plants and other bioactive metabolites
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Kimani, C. K., Owuor, M.A., Kisangau, D. P. Socio economic factors contributing to riparian ecosystem degradation along Kaiti River in Makueni County. Urban Development, Planning and Environmental Research Journal, 3(2), 60-79; 2024.
  2. Jane Wanja Mbiri, Kenneth Ogila, Patrick Kisangau and Michael Gicheru. Terminalia brownii Fresen: Stem Bark Dichloromethane Extract Alleviates Pyrogallol-Induced Suppression of Innate Immune Responses in Swiss Albino Mice. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Article ID 9293335, 11 pages; 2023.
  3. Jane Wanja Mbiri, Kenneth Ogila, Patrick Kisangau and Michael Gicheru. Acute and Sub-acute Oral Toxicity Profile of Root Bark Methanol Extract of Carissa Edulis Vahl. Pharmacognosy Journal 15(2): 253-258; 2023.
  4. Zipporah M. Maluvu, Christopher Oludhe, Patrick Kisangau and Jacinta Mwende Maweu. Analysis of Rainfall and Temperature Trends and Their Implications on Green Gram Production in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands of Kenya. Science Letters; 11(2):70-82; 2023.
  5.  Patrick D. Kisangau, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Mary W.K. Mburu and Denyse J. Snelder. Factors influencing use of multipurpose trees and shrubs in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya. Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management; 74(125-134), 2021.
  6. Mutua U.M., Kisangau D., and Musimba N. Assessing the impact of Farming Systems and Land use change on Dryland Plant Biodiversity: A case study of Mwala and Yatta sub-Counties in Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB). Vol-4, Issue-5 (1425-1432), 2019.
  7. Mumbu Dominic Mutisya, Muusya Mwinzi and Kisangau Daniel Patrick. Socio – Economic Benefits and the Associated Environmental Degradation Effects of Osyris lanceolata (Hochst & Steudel) Utilization in Kitui County, Kenya. Scientific Research Journal, Volume VII, Issue IV (1-19), 2019.
  8. Christine B. Schmitt, Daniel Kisangau and Kennedy W. Matheka. Tree diversity in a human-modified riparian forest landscape in semi-arid Kenya. Forest Ecology and Management, 433:645-655, 2019.
  9. Daniel Patrick Kisangau, Matheaus Kauti, Royford Mwobobia, Titus Kanui, Nashon Musimba. Traditional knowledge on use of medicinal plants in Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4(1):1-10, 2017.
  10. Daniel Patrick Kisangau. Indigenous Leafy Vegetables with Potential Medicinal and Immune Boosting Properties; International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch. 2(6):23-33, 2017.
  11. D.P. Kisangau, K. M. Hosea, H.V. M. Lyaruu, C. C. Joseph, Z.H. Mbwambo, P.J. Masimba. In Vivo Anticandida Activity of Three Traditionally Used Medicinal Plants in East Africa; Book Chapter contribution in Neffat M, Najjaa H. and Mathe A. (Eds.). Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World - Africa Volume 3; Springer Science. ISBN-978-94-024-1119-5; 2017, pp 357-373.
  12. Aaron M. Mwaniki, Daniel P. Kisangau, Nashon K. R. Musimba. Socio-economic factors affecting sisal cultivation and adoption in Kiomo Division, Kitui County, International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 11(3): 97-103, 2017
  13. Charles Ndungu Thuo, Simon Nguluu, Patrick Kisangau. Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Adoption of Tissue Culture Bananas in the Semi-Arid Areas of Lower Eastern Region of Kenya. International Journal of Life Sciences Research. 5(3):164-162, 2017
  14. Jane W Mbiri, Sichangi Kasili, Patrick D Kisangau, Michael N Musila, Mathew N Piero and Wilton M Mbinda, Antinociceptive Properties of Methanolic Bark Extracts of Terminalia brownii in Wistar Rats, Journal of Pain Relief, 2016, 5:5.
  15. Mbiri J. Wanja, Sichangi Kasili, Kisangau D. Patrick, Wilton Mbinda, Ngugi M. Piero, Anti-inflammatory properties of methanolic bark extracts of Terminalia brownii in Wistar albino rats, International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, 2016, Vol 8, Issue 3.
  16. Jane W Mbiri, Sichangi Kasili, Wilton Mbinda, Patrick D Kisangau and Ngugi M Piero, Anti-Pyretic Properties of Methanolic Bark Extracts of Terminalia brownii in Wistar Rats (Rattus novegicus), Pharmacogn Nat Prod 2016, 2: 3, ISSN: 2472-0992.
  17. Sichangi Kasili, Daniel Patrick Kisangau, Josphert Kimatu, Mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS in Kenyan University Academic Programmes: Impact on Students’ Sexual Behaviour, International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science. 2016; 2(4): 20-26.
  18. Mercy C. Cheruto, Matheaus K Kauti, Patrick D Kisangau and Patrick Kariuki, Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Change Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of Makueni County, Kenya, Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS 5: 2016; 175. doi: 10.4175/2469-4134.1000175.
  19. Kieti R.N., Kauti M.K. and Kisangau D.P. Biophysical Conditions and Land Use Methods Contributing to Watershed Degradation in Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of Ecosystem & Ecography. 2016, 6:4.
  20. Kieti Raphael Ndavi, Kauti Matheaus Kioko and Kisangau Daniel Patrick, Household Livelihood Strategies and Socio-Economic Conditions Influencing Watershed Degradation in Kaiti Sub-watershed, Makueni County, Kenya, Journal of Scientific Research & Reports 2016; 12(2): 1-13; Article no.JSRR.28412. ISSN: 2320-0227.
  21. Ezekiel Amri and Daniel P Kisangau. Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza Forest Reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania; International Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine; 2012; 8:200-211.
  22. Daniel P. Kisangau, Thora M. Herrmann, Herbert V. M. Lyaruu, Ken M Hosea,  Cosam C. Joseph, Zakaria. H. Mbwamboa and Pax J. Masimba, Traditional knowledge, use practices and conservation of medicinal plants for HIV/AIDS care in rural Tanzania. Ethnobotany Research & Applications, 9:43-57; 2011.
  23.  D. P. Kisangau, H. V.M. Lyaruu, K. M. Hosea, C. C. Joseph, L. N. Bruno, K. P. Devkota, T. Bogner and N. Sewald. In vitro cytotoxicity of some medicinal plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania; In C. P. Kala (Ed.), Medicinal Plants and Sustainable Development; Book Chapter publication; Nova Science Publishers,USA, © 2011; ISBN 978-1-61761-942-7, Chapter 7, Pg. 91-100.
  24. D. P. Kisangau, K. M. Hosea, H. V. M. Lyaruu, C. C. Joseph, Z. H. Mbwambo, P. J. Masimba, C. B. Gwandu, L. N. Bruno, K. P. Devkota and N. Sewald. Screening of traditionally used Tanzanian medicinal plants for antifungal activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Biology; 47(8): 708-716; 2009.
  25. Krishna P. Devkota, Bruno N. Lenta, Jeaan D. Wansi, Muhammad I. Choudhary, Daniel P. Kisangau, Qamar Nazi, Samreen S. and Nobert Sewald. Bioactive 5α-pregnane type steroidal alkaloids from Sarcococca hookeriana. Journal of Natural Products; 2008, 71:1481-1484.
  26. Daniel P. Kisangau, Herbert V.M. Lyaruu, Ken M. Hosea and Cosam C. Joseph. Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case of Bukoba Rural District. International Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine; 2007, 3 (1):29.
  27. Daniel Patrick Kisangau and Thora Martina Herrmann. Utilization and conservation of medicinal plants used for primary health care in Makueni district, Kenya. International Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management; 2007, 3:184-192.
  28. D.P Kisangau, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph and H.V.M. Lyaruu. In vitro antimicrobial assay of plants used in traditional medicine in Bukoba Rural district, Tanzania. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 2007, 4(4):510-523.
  29. Owuor, B.O. and Kisangau, D.P. Kenyan medicinal plants used as antivenin: a comparison of plant usage. International Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine; 2006 2(1):7.
  30.  Kisangau, D. and Kokwaro, J.O. Use of Medicinal plants in Kenya, Book Chapter contribution in: UNDP. Sharing Innovative experiences of the successful conservation and sustainable use of Dryland Biodiversity, UNDP, Special Unit for South-South cooperation, TWAS, TWNSO, GEF, UNEP; 2004. 9:60-63.
  31.  Kisangau D.P and Muthoka P.N. An overview of the conservation status of medicinal plants in Kenya, Annals of Arid Zone; 2004, 43:391-400.

 

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 Papers presented in conferences/workshops

  • Daniel P. Kisangau. In vivo anti-fungal activity of three selected medicinal plants. Paper presented during South eastern Kenya University (SEKU) inaugural research and innovation week from 14th to 18th, November 2022. 
  • Kisangau D.P and Kimiti J. Prioritization of High-Value Multi-Purpose Plant Species for Conservation Purposes in Arid and Semi-Arid Communities in South Eastern Kenya. Paper presented during the XXI Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical Africa (AETFAT) Congress held at Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi Kenya, 15th to 19th May 2017.
  • Kisangau D.P; Ethnobotany of indigenous leafy vegetables with potential therapeutic and immunomodulatory properties in Kenya; Presentation made at the 15th NAPRRECA Symposium held at Khartoum, Sudan, 7th to 10th December 2013.
  • Musila W., Kisangau D. and Muema J., 2005. Medicinal Plants used by Kamba Traditional Birth Attendants in Kenya: A case study of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui districts: Presentation made at the XVII International Botanical Congress held in Vienna, Austria, Europe, 17-23 July 2005.
  • Daniel P. Kisangau and John O. Kokwaro. Medicinal plants used in the treatment of chest problems in Makueni district, Kenya. Presentation made at the ‘World’s Indigenous people conference: perspectives and processes’ held at Okanagan University college, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, 16-19 October, 2002.
  • Daniel P. Kisangau and John O. Kokwaro. Medicinal plants used for gastro-intestinal conditions in Makueni district, Kenya. Presentation made at international conference on ‘Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of resources in arid zones’ held at Sultan Qaboos State University, Muscat, Oman, 24 -26 April 2002.
  • Kisangau D.P, Midiwo J.O and Kokwaro J.O. Abundance of secondary metabolites in some medicinal plants of Makueni district, Kenya.  The 9th Symposium of the Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA), 27- 31 August, 2001, KICC, Nairobi, Kenya, 2001.

 Training workshops 

  • Attended and participated in a training workshop for University Councils and Management, 10th – 13th March 2019 at Pride Inn Hotel, Shanzu, Mombasa.
  • Organized and participated in the International Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Dryland Environments with a Pre-workshop training workshop at South Eastern Kenya University from 19th – 20th November 2018, and an actual conference at Umma University from 21st – 23rd November 2018.
  • Participated in Erasmus Mobility Scientific publication writing workshop held at Vrije University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; from 9th to 22nd December 2017.
  • Participated in GIS/Remote sensing training held at the University of Sydney, Australia; June-July 2015
  • Participated in a training course on “Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit” held at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) main campus from 18th August to 4th September 2014. Qualified as Lead expert in Environmental and social impact assessment and audit.
  • Participated in “India-Africa Training course on Traditional Knowledge Systems: Review, revitalization and modern scientific approach”, Ooty, India, 3rd to 22nd March 2014.
  • Participated in a collaborative workshop to establish a Transdisciplinary Applied Research Centre between SEKU, Moi University, and VU University, Amsterdam held at Moi University from 3rd to 7th February 2014.
  • Participated in Pre-symposium training workshop on “Microtitre plate-based screening of novel targets for Neglected diseases” held at Khartoum, Sudan, from 3-5 December 2013 during the 15th NAPRECA Symposium.
  • Participated in High-Level Expert Forum on Biodiversity and Climate Change held at National Museums of Kenya, 18th to 19th July 2013.
  • Participated in a training workshop on “Sustainable production, harvesting and conservation of botanical pesticides” held at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya, from 28th to 31st January 2013.
  • Participated in a workshop/conference on “The Future of Biodiversity Research in Africa: Scope, Opportunities, Collaboration, Access and Benefit Sharing” held at Taita Taveta University College, Voi, Kenya, from 17th to 20th July 2012.
  • Participated in three-part International Deans’ Course Africa 2011/2012 on Management of Higher Education including Quality Assurance (Part I held at Osnabrueck and Berlin, Germany from 20th to 30th June 2011; Part II held at Kenyatta University, Kenya from 8th to 9th November 2011; Part III held at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia from 20th to 24th, February 2012).
  • Participated in a course on Performance Management and Contracting held on 28th April 2011 at Kitui Parkside Villa, Kenya.
  • Participated in a DAAD Alumni Expert Seminar on “Capacity Building in Integrated Watershed Management for Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Conflict Resolution in Transboundary Mountainous Ecosystems of Eastern Africa” held at Mbale, Mt Elgon, Uganda from 3rd to 14th of April 2011.
  • Participated in DelPHE IT British Council Field Training Workshop for East Africa on conservation of Lake Naivasha ecosystem Held at Lake Naivasha from 23rd March to 6th April 2011.
  • Participated in a workshop on the management of Schools and Departments in the University held at Masinga Guest Resort, Kenya from 12th to 13th April 2010.
  • Successfully participated in an international course on ‘Ecological considerations for sustainable agricultural development projects’ held in Shefayim, State of Israel from 24th November to 15th December 2004.
  • Successfully participated in the ‘4th Tropical African bryology training course’ held at the University of Nairobi from 11th to 22nd March 2002.

 

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • Received an appreciation and recognition note from the university management for diligence in ensuring growth and expansion of SEKU Wote campus-2012
  • Received an appreciation and recognition note from the university management for actively participating in preparation and ensuring success of the University of Nairobi Chancellor's visit-2011
  • Received best students scholarship award of the University of Nairobi to undertake my MSc studies at the university-1996
  • Received DAAD/NAPRECA scholarship to undertake my PhD studies at the university of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania-2005
TEACHING AREAS
  • Undergraduate courses: Botanical sciences including Plant Taxonomy and systematics (Gymnosperm and Angiosperm Taxonomy), Plant physiology, Plant anatomy and morphology, Survey of Plant Kingdom (Introductory/General Botany), Pteridophytes and Bryophytes (Lower Plants), Biosystematics and Palynology, Plant structure and function, Plant morphogenesis, and Economic Botany
  • Post graduate courses: Botanical nomenclature, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Habitat Management and Restoration Ecology, Ecology and Management of Invasive Species, Research Methods, and Ecosystems, Climate Change and Adaptation

External Theses/Dissertations examined

  • Chonga Nassoro. Department of Botany, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc Dissertation “Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Their Relationship with Soil Properties in Continuous Forest and Forest Fragments of Amani Nature Forest Reserve, Tanzania”, April 2024.
  • Mweta, Agnesia Petro. Department of Botany, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc Dissertation “Investigation of Productivity and Fruit Quality of Selected Hot Pepper (Capsicum Spp.)  Varieties Cultivated in Tanzania”, October 2022.
  • MSC Thesis M/TH/106/2022, Kenyatta University, Kenya. “In Vitro Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Xerophyta spekei (Baker), Senna singueana (Delile) and Grewia tembensis (Fresen)”, August 2022.
  • MSc Thesis M/TH/119/2022, Kenyatta University, Kenya. “Cognitive enhancing effects of aqueous extracts of Amaranthus dubious Mart. Ex. Thell and Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp in mice”, August 2022.
  • MSc. Thesis M/TH/121/2022, Kenyatta University, Kenya. “Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Ethanol extracts Syzygium guineense (Willd.) DC, Mangifera indica L., Ocimum gratissimum L. and Cassia siamea (Lam).”
  • Jeroboam Upendo. Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc. Thesis title: Investigation of the antioxidant potential in selected Fruits in Tukuyu, Rungwe-District, Tanzania”. July 2021.
  • Genia Aron Mungo. Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc. Thesis title: Nutritional qualities of selected indigenous green leafy vegetables. March 2021.
  • Julian Justus Mutasingwa. Department of Botany, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc. Thesis title: The Contribution of soil characteristics on Banana xanthomonas wilt in Muleba District Tanzania. August 2019.
  • Philip Omondi Onyango (PHD/SC/151/2013). Department of Botany, Maseno University, Kenya. Ph.D. Thesis title: Melliferous Taxa, Melittopalynology and Organoleptic Characterization of Aboriginal Ogiek Honey in the Eastern Mau Forest Block, Kenya. November 2019.
  • Fadhili Estomini (2014-06-00634), Department of Botany, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc. Thesis title: “Investigation of Selected Secondary Metabolites and Antimicrobial Activity in Cissus oliveri L.”. March 2018.

 External Examiner Appointments

  • August 2023-Todate: Serving as External Examiner for grades and examinations moderation of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for the period 2022/2023-2024/2025 Triennium, in the Department of Botany, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • January 2020 - Todate: Serving as External Examiner for grades and examinations moderation of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the School of Agriculture, Natural/Life and Technical Sciences, Lukenya University, Kenya. 
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Completed:

  • Charles Kisima Kimani; MSc. Reg. No. I501/WTE/20248/2012. South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). MSc. Thesis title: An investigation on degradation level and its effects in the riparian ecosystems of the Eastern semi-arid region of Kenya; A case study of Kaiti River in Makueni County. Successfully defended thesis in January 2024. Awaiting graduation.
  • John Wandere Kanini. African Nazarene University (ANU), MSc. Thesis title: Factors Influencing the Level of Use of Alternative Sources of Energy Among the Maasai Pastoral Community in Kajiado West, Kajiado County Kenya. Graduated in June 2022.
  • Mumbu Dominic Mutisya, Reg. No. I501 /Kit/20568/2014, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis title: Assessment of Socio–Economic Benefits and Associated Environmental Degradation Impacts of Osyris Lanceolata Hochst & Steudel Utilization in Kitui County. Graduated in 2020
  • Aaron M. Mwaniki, Reg. No. A56/Kti/20334/2013, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis Title: Factors Affecting Sisal Cultivation and Adoption in Kiomo Division, Kitui County, Kenya. Graduated in June 2019.
  • Urbanus Mutunga Mutua; Reg. No. A56/MAC/20087/2011; South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis title: Assessing the Impact of Farming Systems and Land Use Change on dryland plant biodiversity: Case Study of Mwala and Yatta Districts in Machakos County, Kenya. Graduated in June 2019
  • Charles Ndung’u Thuo; Reg. No. I501/KIT/20095/2012. South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis title: Determination of the factors affecting the adoption and commercialization of tissue culture bananas in the semi-arid areas of the lower Eastern region of Kenya. Graduated in June 2018.
  • Antony Kasyoka Nthenge, Reg. No. I501/WTE/20409/2013; South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis Title: Water Access Challenges and Coping Strategies in Selected Sites of Makueni County. Graduated in 2017.
  • Kebenei Mercy Cheruto; Reg. No: I501/WTE/20480/2014); South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis Title: Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Makueni County from 2000- 2016. Graduated in 2017.
  • Kieti Raphael Ndavi; Reg. No. I501/WTE/20214/2012; South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU); MSc. Thesis title: Assessment of the effects of land use methods on watershed degradation in Makueni County. Graduated in 2015.

Ongoing:

  • David Mutua Kyulu; MSc. Reg. No. 1501/WTE/20518/2014; South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). Thesis title: Assessment of Access and the Usefulness of Weather Forecasts in Conservation of Forests among Communities Living around Chyulu Hills in Makueni County. Preparing the thesis for final 
PhD. LEVEL :

Completed:

  • Mbiri Jane Wanja. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). PhD Thesis title: Acute Toxicity, Immunomodulatory Properties and Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Carissa edulis and Terminalia brownii. Successfully defended her PhD thesis in March 2024. Awaiting graduation.

Ongoing:

  • Zipporah M. Maluvu. Ph.D. Reg. No. I85/96194/2014, University of Nairobi. Thesis title: Adaptation strategies for increased green gram (Vigna radiata) production in Makueni county under changing climatic conditions; Preparing thesis for final submission.
  • Faith Moses, University of Nairobi. PhD Thesis Title: Examining the livelihood vulnerability and adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers to climate variability and Change in Makueni County, Kenya. Preparing thesis for final submission.
  • Francisca M. Mbithi. Ph.D. Reg. No. B502/WTE/30003/2018. South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). Thesis title: Evaluation and Determination of Utilization Levels of Indigenous Biofuel Plant Resources in Chyulu Hills Ecosystem, Kenya. Preparing to submit final proposal after successful defense.

 

OTHER SOCIETIES
  • Member of the Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK)
  • Member of Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA)
  • Member of Society for Economic Botany (SEB)-Kenya Chapter
  • Member of the Natural Products Research Network for East and Central Africa (NAPRECA).
  • Member of Kenya Society of Ethnoecology (KSE)
  • Member of International Foundation for Science (IFS) Alumni Association of Kenya (IAAK)

 

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