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Designation: LECTURER
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Job Category: Teaching
Phone Number: +254722379440
Alternative Phone No.: +254776042960
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Directorate / Dept: DEPT. OF AGRIC. EDUC. AND EXT.
Section: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Office Extension No.: ROOM NO. 1
Address: 536-20115, Egerton- Nakuru; or Box 15428-20100- NAKURU

SUMMARY

: Dr. Stephen Wambugu Maina work as a lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, faculty of Education and Community Studies at Egerton University since 2013. Dr. Maina has visited and supported over 200 farmers outreach and extension activities in adopting sustainable agricultural practices to get Rainforest Alliance Certified to be able to sell their farm produce locally and abroad. Dr. Maina is a reviewer of various curriculum and academic programs like PhD, Masters and Bsc degree in the Department of Agriculture and Extension, at Egerton University. Dr. Maina has developed e-learning materials and teach online for the Egerton University, College of Open and Distance Learning. Dr. Maina teach undergraduate and post graduate students on extension, agricultural extension and rural development, technical writing and reporting; rural sociology, extension organizations and management, programme planning and implementation; Agricultural information and communication, Seminars among others at Egerton. I participated and was a key consultants in two world Bank funded Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agri-business Project (KAPAP) consultancies in 2014 and 2015 (Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Project (KAPAP)- Contracted Agricultural Extension Service Delivery Model (CAESDM) and for Impact Evaluation of the Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Project). He attended a US-India-Africa triangular International Training Programme on ‘New Dimensions for Extension Management’ at National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) in India from July 2015 to September 2015. In 2016, with others won a consultancy for Assessing Farmer Learning Pathway Preferences and Agricultural Technology Uptake by Small Scale Farmers in Kenya by the Biovision Africa Trust. A reviewer of various curriculum and academic programs like PhD, Masters and Bsc degree in agricultural extension in Egerton University; FAO supported Farmer field school Certificate course, Diploma and Degree for Pwani University among for farmers in 2017. I was the agriculture extension adviser during the for Kenya Organic Agriculture (KOAN) review of their agro-ecological curriculum at Tabor Hill- Nyahururu 2015. Agricultural extension expert during the validation of extension guidelines and standards workshop at Morendat Training and Conference Centre, Naivasha on 10th to 12th April, 2017. Reviewed and edited the National Guidelines and Standards for Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services. Participated in reviewed for the curriculum for organic agriculture diploma course for Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) from 3-6th October, 2017 at Tabor Hill- Nyahururu and helped to develop agricultural extension module for the course. I was a resource person and agricultural extension expert during the GIZ supported review of Kenya’s National Agriculture Sector Extension Policy (NASEP) from 20th to 24th November 2017 at Dairy Training InstituteNaivasha- Kenya. Participated and presented an experience sharing session on Farmer Field Schools cost and benefit analysis, Tea farming in Kenya during an Eastern Africa Field school sharing event. Held at Lemigo Hotel, Kigali- Rwanda on 29-30 November 2017. I was an extension expert during development of Field School Certificate course and the institutionalization of Field Schools at Pwani University for 29th April to 5th May 2018. I also participated in a curriculum stakeholders workshop on 5-7/06/2024 to review academic programmes in the School of Agriculture and Biotechnology at Karatina University.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2010 – 2013: Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension (PhD), Egerton University, Njoro- Nakuru, Kenya

2006-2010; Master of Science in Agricultural Extension, Egerton University, Njoro- Nakuru, Kenya

1990-1995; Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Egerton University, Njoro- Nakuru, Kenya

1986-1989; Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kagumo High School (Nyeri)

1977-1985; Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Thage-ini Primary School (Nyeri)

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Agricultural Education and Extension
Voluntary Standards and certifications in agriculture and ecology
Social and environmental auditing and certifications.
Auditing for conformance to Rainforest Alliance Standard Sustainable Agricultural Sttandards
Capacity building and trainings to farmers, training of trainers and communities
Community mapping and mobilizations,
Carrying out situation analysis, needs assessments, basiline survey, impact studies and evaluation studies.
Communication skills and public speaking
Evaluation and designing agricultural extension programs.
Developing agricultural extension programs
Development of curriculum for adult leaning and agricultural extension
Review of academic programs at graduate and post graduate level
Developing curriculum for Field Schools
Agricultural stakeholders mapping and analysis

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Circular Economy, Entrepreneurship and Active Didactics on 4^th-8^thApril, 2022 at Sentrim - Elementaita. AERES- University of Applied Sciences.
ODL teacher training 2021, - AGRISCALE- PBL BIO-AFRICA Hame University of Applied Science- HAMK- Finland- 5 ECTS [1 ECT = 27 hours] ODL Teacher training: 135 hours of work, theories, online workshops and collaborative learning assignments in Moodle. Themes:

*Competence based education

*Facilitating online learning

*Pedagogical models

*Virtual student challenges

*Pedagogical manuscript

*Competence-based assessment and guidance

*Online learning environments

*Development plan for organizing ODL.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) teacher training, - 2021, 5 ECTS - [1 ECT = 27 hours]- 135 hours of work, theories and assignments- including an article of agribusiness. TheoreticaL principals of PBL; To use PBL as teachings and learning approach to produce work-life relevant learning outcomes to students; PBL course planning and evaluation; The role of a PBL mentor. AGRISCALE- PBL BIO-AFRICA Hame University of Applied Science- HAMK- Finland.
Communication Skills for Researchers focussing on excellent communication skills, writing abstracts, persuasive proposals, academic collaboration..etc. British Council - Research Connect- at Acacia Premier HotelKisumu (Kenya).
2012; 2014; 2017; Outreach, implementation,auditing and follow ups of good agricultural practices and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices on tea, coffee, chamomile, flowers, herbs and other crops.
11-13/02/2019; Communication Skills for Researchers focussing on excellent communication skills, writing abstracts, persuasive proposals, academic collaboration..etc. British Council - Research Connect- at Acacia Premier Hotel- Kisumu (Kenya)
2015; Certificate in New dimensions for extension management; National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, India.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2014- to date (2024); Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Faculty of Education and Community Studies, Egerton University, Njoro- Nakuru, Kenya
2013-2014; Assistant Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Faculty of Education and Community Studies, Egerton University, Njoro- Nakuru, Kenya
2012 - 2013'; Extension Scientist, Kenya Sugar Research Foundation, Kisumu
1997 - 2012; Principal Agricultural Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya
1996-1997; Teacher, Teachers Service Commission

KEY PROJECTS

Ongoing

2012 - 2024 Outreach and extension activities as consultant Lead Auditor for Rainforest Alliance Certification and Sustainable Agricultural Network Standards (SAN) and UTZ certified.SAN , Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard, Non Programed Audit, UTZ Certified, SAN Risk Analysis/High Risks Social audits. I have been involved in helping farmers, companies, and stakeholders in various parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Egypt, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Rwanda and Ethiopia. to implement good agricultural practices and sustainable agricultural practices in tea, coffee, Avocado, flowers, chamomile, and basil.

Completed

2020-2021; Nuffic, Aeres , TVETA, Egerton University, KTTC, and CADENA consultancy work in Strengthening Agriculture TVET training in Kenya and Netherlands (Curriculum Review realigning to CBET)
2016-2019; Consultant for Assessing Farmer Learning Pathway Preferences and Agricultural Technology Uptake by Small Scale Farmers in Kenya for Biovision Africa Trust
14-31/05/2018; Contracted by Control Union Agriculture Services (Afghanistan), a company incorporated in Thailand, with its business address at Qala -e- fatullah, Street 2, 5^th Floor, Kabul, Afghanistan to produce a commercial organic standard for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in English language in 14-31 May 2018.
2014- 2015; Consultant for Impact Evaluation of the Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Project (KAPAP)
2014; Consultant for Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Project (KAPAP)- Contracted Agricultural Extension Service Delivery Model (CAESDM)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Agricultural extension
Food security
Rural Development
Organic agriculture
Community mobilization
Sustainable agricultural practices
Voluntary sustainable standards
Certifications
Adult education and learning
Climate change
soft skills
Informal/Jua- Kali Operators.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Thuo, C. M. & * Maina S. W (2024). Strengthening smallholder farmers resiliency for improved sustainable productivity of Irish Potatoes in Kenya. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(03), 512–520
Omondi I. A.; Maina S. W.; Moyo M., & Muzhingi, T (2023). Do Farmers’ Production And Consumer Utilization Of Sweet Potato Match? a Case Of The Role Of Extension In Homabay And Kisumu Counties, Kenya. Afr.J.FoodAgric.Nutr.Dev. 2023; 23(2): 22470-22491 https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.117.22475.
Tana, P.O; Maina, S.W, Bebe, B.O; Makini, F.W & and Okello, D. O. (2023). Relative importance of functions of innovation system on cassava climate smart farming in Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 19(6), pp. 564-571, June, 2023. DOI:
10.5897/AJAR2023.16313 Article Number: E70C0F570783 ISSN: 1991-637X
Siele, J.;Nkurumwa, A & Maina, S.(2023). Assessment of the Current Status of Milk Production and Farm-level Milk Losses among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Mogotio Sub-county, Baringo
County.Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology. Volume 41, Issue 1, Page 66-72, 2023; Article no.AJAEES.96072 ISSN: 2320-7027
Tana, P.O; Maina, S.W, Makini, F.W & Bebe, B.O. (2023). Assessing Differential Gains That Outstanding And Average Performing Farmers Attain From Climate-Smart Cassava Innovations In Nyando Climate-Smart Villages, Kenya.Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev. 2023;
23(3):22785-22811 https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.118.23095
Mucoki, S. W.;Nkurumwa, A.O., & Maina, S.W (2022). Effectiveness Of The Nakuru Farmers’ Call Centre in Linking Farmers to Agricultural Extension Stakeholders In Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Extension 10 (02) 2022. 491-498
DOI: 10.33687/ijae.010.03.4415 ISSN: 2311-6110 (Online), 2311-8547
Mucoki, S. W.;Nkurumwa, A.O., & Maina, S.W (2022). Effectiveness of Nakuru Farmers' Call Centre Communication Media in Delivery of Agricultural Extension Services to Farmers in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Society of Extension Education. International J. of Ext.
Educ. Vol. XVIII: 01-15, 2022 ISSN : 2319-7188
Dimo, J. C., Maina, S. W., & Ndiema, A. C (2022). Access to Credit and Its Relationship with Information and Communication Technology Tools’ Adoption in Agricultural Extension among Peasants in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya. AsianJournalofAgriculturalExtension,Economics& Sociology, Volume 40, Issue 10, Page 97-105. DOI: 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031047 .
Dimo, J. C., Maina, S. W., & Ndiema, A. C (2022). Assessment of Information and
Communication Technology Tools’ Usage in Agricultural Extension among Cassava Peasants inRangwe Sub-County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 40(7): 86-95, 2022; Article no.AJAEES.84270 ISSN: 2320-7027
Dimo, J. C., Maina, S. W., & Ndiema, A. C (2022). Impact of Training on Adoption of Information and Communication Technology Tools in Agricultural Extension among Smallholder Cassava Farmers in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 40(9): 22-32, 2022; Article no.AJAEES.86456 ISSN: 23207027.
Chepkoech, B., Maina, S. W., & Ng’eno, J . K. (2022). Influence of Plant Health Clinic Diagnostic Services on Potato Production among Smallholder Farmers of Molo Sub-County,
Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) ISSN (P): 22500057; ISSN (E): 2321-0087 Vol. 12, Issue 1, Jun 2022, 133–144.
Munyao, D. K.,Nkurumwa A. O. & Maina S. W.(2021).Influence of Selected Information Sources on Knowledge and Skills in Prevention of Aflatoxin Contamination among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Kitui West SubCounty, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 11, Issue 3, March 2021 485 ISSN 2250-3153 . http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.11.03.2021.p11169 www.ijsrp.org
Menach, C. C., Obara, J. & Maina, S. W (2021). Influence of Contractual Arrangements on Weiwei Irrigation Scheme Household Food Security in Pokot Central Sub-County, Pokot County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Education & Literature ISSN Print: 2708-5112 | ISSN Online: 2708-5120. 2(2); 5-17.
Kimu, E. W; Maina, S. W. & Kimurto, P (2020). To Establish the Influence Of Extension Services on Chickpea Production Among Small-Scale Farmers in Karaba Ward of Embu County. International Journal of science and Technology. Vol. 5 No. 3 July 2020. ISSN 2415-6586
Odero, Obara.J & Maina, S. W. (2019). Effects of Free Day Secondary School Programme on Students? Participation in Agriculture in Mbita Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). ISSN:2319-77064.
Lihanda, J. M., Munyua, C, N & Maina, S. W. (2019). Relationship between landuse patterns and livelihood outcomes of selected households in Isinya Sub- County of Kajiado County, Kenya. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary ISSN 2320-5083, Volume 7, issue 2, March 2019.
Luusa, J., Obara, J & Maina S. W. (2018). Farmer Field School Based Extension Education Services. Effectiveness of Farmer Field School Training in Promotion of Best Practices. International Book Market Services Ltd, Member of Omni Scriptum Publishing group.
Luusa, J., Obara, J & Wambugu, S. (2018). Effectiveness of Farmer Field School Training in Promoting Adoption of Best Agricultural Practices by Smallholder Coffee Farmers in Kenya. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR). ISSN 2307-4531. http://gssrr.org/index.php?journal=JournalOfBasicAndApplied.
Maina, S. W. (2018). Draft Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Organic Products Standard. Control Union Agriculture Services (Afghanistan) Qala -e- fatullah, Street 2, 5^th Floor, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Maina, S. W. (2018). The Draft Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Organic Mark. Control Union Agriculture Services (Afghanistan) Qala -e- fatullah, Street 2, 5^th Floor, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Maina, S. W. (2017). Cost and Benefits of Training Smallholder Tea Farmers Using Farmer Field Schools in kenya. Farmer empowerment for transformed livelihood. A paper presented during Eastern Africa Field school sharing event. Lemigo Hotel, Kigali- Rwanda on 29-30 November 2017.
Maina, S. W. (2017). Huduma Centres: A One Stop Platform For Service Delivery in Kenya. Governance of Agricultural Extension and advisory systems. Editors. Juvvadi, P. J & Shekara, P. C. BS Publications, Hyderabad- India. 190-194.
Maina, S. W. (2016). The Costs and Benefits of Implementing Sustainable Agriculture Network standards and Rainforest Alliance Certification among Smallholder Tea Producers in Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology ISSN: 2313-3759 Vol. 3 No. 4; April 2016.
Maina, S. W. (2016). Relevance of Sustainable Agricultural Network Standards and Rainforest Alliance Certification in Promoting Governance and Achieving National Policy Recommendations in Kenya's Tea Sector.
Maina, S. W. (2015). Research-Extension-Farmer Linkages in Kenya’s Agricultural Sector. A paper presented during the International Conference on Good Governance in Agricultural Extension on 3^rd and 4^th September 2015 at Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Gachibowli, Hyderabad (India) In Association with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), India.
Maina, S. W. & Mwangi, J. G. (2014). Using agricultural shows to create demand for Desmodium seeds in “push-pull” technology adoption in Western Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Extension, ISSN:2311-6110 (online), 2311-8547 (print).
Maina, S. W. & Mwangi, J. G. (2014). The effectiveness of agricultural shows in enhancing adoption of the “push-pull” technology. European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 1 No. 2 April, 2014.
Mwangi, J. G., & Maina, S. W. (2013). Improving food security through research and extension education: Effects of climate change and aflatoxins in Research for development (R&D) responses to food security and poverty reduction in Africa (Eds. Braim, D. J.). FUTO Press Ltd, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Nigeria. ISBN:978-978-52058-2-8.
Maina S. W., Mwangi, J. G., & Boselie, D. (2012). Cost and benefits of running a tea-based Farmer Field School in Kenya. PEC 2012; 47(47):165-177 ICID: 1020841 IC™ Value: 3.00
Maina, S. W., Mwangi, J. G., Boselie, D., Onduru, D., & Buses, B. C. (2012). Up-scaling Farmer Field Schools and Rainforest Alliance certification among smallholder tea producers in Kenya: Options, opportunities and emerging lessons. PEC 2012; 43(43):141-158, ICID:
1002406, IC™ Value: 3.00
Maina, S. W., & Mwangi, J. G. (2011). The effectiveness of agro-dealers in enhancing dissemination and adoption of the “push pull” technology among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya. Problems of Education in the 21^st Century, ISSN 1822-7864: VOL 33, 2011.pp 118-132 Lithuania
Mwangi, J. G., Oloo, J. O. & Maina, S. W. (2010). The effectiveness of Farmer Field Schools’ extension methodology in soil and water conservation using contour ploughing, unploughed strips, and farm yard manure. The Scientific Periodical Journal, Problems of Education in the 21^st Century, 26(26), 52-65 ICID: 924618 IC™ Value: 3.00
Mwangi, J. G., Nkurumwa, A. O. & Maina, S. W. (2010). Building Jua-Kali Operators’ Capacity in Soft Skills for Faster Economic Development. International Scientific Periodical Journal, Problems of Education in the 21^st Century: Pedagogical Issues in Education, 25(25): 43-57, ICID: 924381 IC™ Value: 3.00
Mwangi, J. G., & Maina, S. W. (2013). Nakuru County Jua-Kali Operators’ Soft Skills Competence Needs. A research report submitted to Egerton University.
Maina S. W. (2013). System Design and Scalability of Farmer Field Schools and Rainforest Alliance Certification of Smallholder Tea Producers East and West of Rift Valley. A PhD Thesis
Maina, M. W., & Maina, S. W. (2012). A Comparative Study of the Quality, Safety and Consumption Preference of Tap Water and Selected Brands of Bottled Water in Nairobi Kenya. A paper presented in the 16^th African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition 20-23 February 2012. Marrakech. Morocco.
Maina S. W., Buses, B. C., Mwangi, J. G., Boselie, D., Onduru, D., & Waarts, Y. (2012). System Design and Scalability of Farmer Field Schools and Rainforest Alliance Certification of Smallholder Tea Producers East and West of Rift Valley. A Research Report on the Scalability of Sustainable Tea Value Chain project in Kenya.
Mwangi, J. G., Nkurumwa, A. O. & Maina, S. W. (2010). Building Jua-Kali Operators’ Capacity in Soft Skills for Faster Economic Development. A research report submitted to Egerton University.
Mwangi, J. G., & Maina, S. W. (2010). Policy brief on “Building Jua-Kali Operators’ Capacity in Soft Skills for Faster Economic Development in Nakuru District, Kenya”. Submitted to Egerton University.
Maina, S. W. (2010). The effectiveness of agricultural shows and agro-dealers in enhancing dissemination and adoption of the “push pull” technology among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya. Egerton University. Kenya. (Msc Thesis).

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Maina, S. W. (2017). Cost and Benefits of Training Smallholder Tea Farmers Using Farmer Field Schools in kenya. Farmer empowerment for transformed livelihood. A paper presented during Eastern Africa Field school sharing event. Lemigo Hotel, Kigali- Rwanda on 29-30 November 2017.
Maina, S. W. (2017). Huduma Centres: A One Stop Platform For Service Delivery in Kenya. Governance of Agricultural Extension and advisory systems. Editors. Juvvadi, P. J & Shekara, P. C. BS Publications, Hyderabad- India. 190-194.
Maina, S. W. (2015). Research-Extension-Farmer Linkages in Kenya’s Agricultural Sector. A paper presented during the International Conference on Good Governance in Agricultural Extension on 3^rd and 4^th September 2015 at Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Gachibowli, Hyderabad (India) In Association with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), India.

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

: i. Phd, Msc and Bsc degree certificates

TEACHING AREAS

Post graduate

AGEX 733: Extension program planning and implementation
AGED 744: Management of Agricultural organization
AICM 721- Agricultural information and communication,
AGES 721: Spciology of rurral developmeny
AGED Seminars

Under graduate

AGED 111: Fundamentals of Agricultural Education and Extension
AGED 112: Agricultural Communication Skills
AGED 113: ICT Applications in Agricultural Education and Extension
AGED 114: ADULT EDUCATION AND GROUP DYNAMICS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION
AGED 141: Field Attachment I
AGED 214: Agricultural Communication and Technology
AGED 242: TEACHING PRACTICE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION I
AGED 313: Technical Writing and Reporting for Engineers
AGED 314: Technical Writing and Reporting
AGED 325: Micro-teaching in Agriculture and Biology
AGED 331: Rural Sociology and Development
AGED 332: Communication of Innovations and Extension Service Delivery
AGED 334: Extension Education
AGED 343: Teaching Practice in Agricultural Education II
AGED 344: Teaching Practice Project in Agricultural Education
AGED 416: Agricultural Information Management
AGED 417: Statistical and Research Methods in Agricultural Education and Extension
AGED 433: Extension Programme Planning and Implementation
AGED 418: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in Agricultural Education and Extension
AGED 434: Management of Agricultural Organizations
AGED 435: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
AGED 444: Field Visits and SeminarAGED 445: Field Attachment

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

Completed

.Evans Cheptirim. Effects of computer based instruction module on students academic achievement and attitude towards learning agriculture in Baringo North Sub County, Kenya
Shelmith Waruguru Mucoki.Effectiveness of farmers call centre strategy in delivery of agricultural services: The case of Nakuru farmers’ call centre, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Ida Akoth Omondi. Contribution of extension services towards sweet potatoes utilization among producers and consumers in Homabay and Kisumu Counties. Kenya. (August 2023).
Daniel Kiangai Munyao. Influence of selected information sources on knowledge and skills on prevention of aflatoxin contamination among smallholder maize farmers in Kitui West Sub-County, Kenya. (November 2022)
Dimo Caleb John. Relationship beteen selected factors and use of information and communication technology tools among cassava smallholder farmers in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya. (November 2022).
Beatrice Chepkoech. Influence of plant health clinic services on potato (Solanum tuberosum) production among smallholder farmers in Molo Sub- County, Kenya. (September 2022)
George Nyakumba Odero. Effect of free day secondary school programme on participation in agriculture Mbita sub county, Kenya. (June 2022).
Esther Waruguru Kimu. Influence of selected factors on chickpea production among small-scale farmers in Karaba ward of Embu County, Kenya. (May 2021).
Carol Cheyech Menach. Influence of contractual maize farming on household food security in Weiwei irrigation scheme, Pokot Central Sub- County. (June 2020).
Alfred D.B. Tsitsi. Influence of selected factors on participation of rural youth in agriculture in a Balaka District, Malawi (October 2019).
Jairus Muhati Lihanda. Comparative study on changes in land use patterns and selected livelihood outcomes of households in Isinya sub- County of Kajiado County, Kenya. (October, 2019).
Jonathan Musyo Luusa. Effectiveness of farmer field schools in promoting adoption of best agricultural practices by smallholder coffee farmers in Kenya. (August 2019) On-going at thesis and proposal writing Stage:

Collince otieno sagege. Effectiveness of selected quasi-public extension services and field practices in reducing post-harvest sugarcane loss
Brenda Nyanchera Machuki. influence of selected factors on uptake of improved indigenous chicken among poultry farmers in Konoin sub-county, Bomet county, Kenya .
lucah Moses Otieno. Influence of selected social and technological factors on cassava productivity among smallholder farmers in Ugenya Sub-County, Kenya.
Moses Ng’Ang’a Mwangi. Influence Of Selected Teacher Characteristics On The Use Of Digital Devices In The Teaching Of Agriculture In Public Secondary Schools In Nakuru County, Kenya..
Ephantus Murithi Nthiga. Influence Of Practical Based Learning On Students’ Achievement And Motivation To Learn Agriculture In Co-Educational Secondary Schools In Kirinyaga Central Sub-County, Kenya.
Mercy Chuma Ambani. Production Factors Influencing Retention Of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Landraces By Smallholder Farmers In Rongai Sub-County Of Nakuru County, Kenya.
Stephen Okoth Otieno. Relationship Between Provision Of Extension Services And Adaptation Strategies To Climate Change Among Maize Farmers In Rongo Sub-County, Kenya
Lincoln Muturi Njiru. The Influence Of Agricultural Livelihood Assets On Farmers’ Capacity For On-Farm Certified Seed Potato Multiplication In Nyandarua West Sub County, Kenya
Willis O. Makola Influence of Job Dissatisfiers and Motivators on Job Satisfaction of Temporary Agriculture Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Homa-Bay County-Kenya

PhD. LEVEL :

COMPLETE AND GRADUATED

Dr. Paul Tana. Paul Ochieng Tana. Assessing influence of positive deviance and collaborative learning on improving cassava production and marketing in Nyando climate smart villages, Kisumu County, Kenya.( July 2023)

On Going PHD Students.

1. Siele Joseah . “Influence of innovation platform-based capacity building on farm-level milk losses among smallholder dairy farmers in Mogotio sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya (Thesis stage)

2. Julius Lihazi Livondo. Effects Of Implementing An Agri e-Commerce Platform On Market Access Among Potato Farmers In Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.

OTHER SOCIETIES

Affliations and Membership to Professional Bodies

1. A registered member of the Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services-Kenya (KeFAAS).

2. An ordinary member to the Egerton University Alumni Association (EUAA).

3. A life member of the International Society of Extension Education- NAGPUR-440001 (MS) India. Reg no. MAH-576/03 NGP.

4. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Journal Life Member sl no. VR/DT/11-9-15/4/39.

5. Consultant Lead Auditor- Rainforest Alliance Certification and Sustainable Agricultural Standards (SAS) and UTZ Certified.

6. Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for various peer reviewed international journals (International Journal of Agricultural Extension; The Advanced Journal of Agricultural Research; Editorial Board; Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, etc

Leadership, communnity and Career services

1) A School board of management member incharge of academics at Echariria secondary school.

2) Aboard member of Christian outreach Mininstry Worldwide -Bible school at Mbaruk- Nakuru County

3) Founder and director of Christian outreach Mininstry Worldwide- The house of prayers for All Nations-Bahati- Nakuru County

4) Amember of Egerton University SAACO;

5) Amember and an official of the Faculty of Education and Community Studies welfare,

6) Amember of the Egerton University Nyumba Welfare group;

7) Frounder Chair and member of the NEEMA Self help group,

8) Amember of the St Gerald road welfare group,

Patron to Egerton University students/peers University clubs/organization

Ameerah Egerton University Agriculture Foundation,
Egerton Inua Student Association (EISA).

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