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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  1. January 2012- December 2012: Post Doc Fellow - Africa Climate Change Fellowship Programme (ACCFP). Institute of Resource Assessment. University of Dar es Salaam. Project title: Climate change effects on mangrove forest provisioning of goods and services and their adaptation; Case Study of Tana River Delta, Kenya
  2. April 2008: PhD (Mangrove Restoration  Ecology) Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. UK. Thesis title:      Influence of species diversity on the return of ecosystem functions in replanted mangroves in Kenya.
  3. Feb 2004: MSc (Natural Resource Management) Egerton University, Njoro Kenya. Thesis title: Allometric Equations for Estimating Aboveground Biomass Estimation of naturally growing Mangrove trees, Avicennia marina Forsks Vierh and Rhizophora mucronata Lam. along the Kenya Coast
  4. April 2000: BSc (Environmental Science), Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Coastal and Marine Ecology
  • Mangrove Biodiversity and Ecosystem function
  • Forest Ecology
  • Greenhouse Gas Accounting
  • Data analysis
  • Remote sensing
  • Payment of Ecosystem Services
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6th May- 12th July. 2024. Climate Governance, Diplomacy and Negotiations Leadership Program Course. Africa Group of Negotiators Support Group (AGNES -AFRICA)
  • April 2024. Course B: Technical review of national inventories reports of anthropogenic emissions by source and removals by sinks of GHG.UNFCCC
  • April 2024. Course A: General and cross-cutting aspects for the technical expert review under the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement. UNFCCC
  • March 2024. Preparing a greenhouse gas inventory under the enhanced transparency framework. FAO.
  • 30th October-3rd November 2023. Reduced Emission from Degradation and Deforestation (REDD+) Training workshop. Voyager Hotel Mombasa
  • 11th - 15th September 2023 Community Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CEMR)Training Workshop. Mangrove Action Project.  Royal Shaza Hotel Mombasa.
  • 10/24/2022. Environmental Impact Assessment/Audit Expert. Reg. No 12993
  • 21st-25th November 2022. Short Course on Programme and Project Cycle Management.-Egerton University and Oslo New University College. Credential ID CESAAM/PM009
  • 16-24th May 2022 Conflict Management and Negotiations in Practice: Skills, Tools and Approaches - Egerton University and Oslo New University College. Credential ID CESAAM/CN006
    19th March 2022-Current: (Designing Monitoring, Resporting and Verification) MRV Systems for Entity-Level Greenhouse Gas Emission (Online self paced course). https://olc.worldbank.org/content/designing-mrv-systems-entity-level-greenhouse-gas-emissions-self-paced
  • 11th May 2021. Online. Peer review excellence:  IOP training and certification
  • 10th-14th June  2019: One-week follow-up seminar for the International Training Programme on “Climate Change – Mitigation and Adaptation”, in Kigali, Rwanda.
  • 19th November –7th December, 2018: 3 Week course on International Training Programme on “Climate Change – Mitigation and Adaptation” Norrköping City, Sweden
  • 8th -12th October  2018: Start-up seminar for the International Training Programme on “Climate Change – Mitigation and Adaptation”  in Maanzoni Lodge. Nairobi Kenya
  • 16th-20th April 2018: Use of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Data for Forest Carbon Monitoring and in Monitoring of Mangrove Forests. Regional Center for Remote Sensing and Resource Survey (RCMRD). Nairobi Kenya.
  • 5th – 7th March, 2018: ESPA Professional Development Course on Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation. Kenyatta University. Nairobi, Kenya
  • 27th - 30th July 2015 . Regional training on Remote Sensing and GIS in Mangrove and Seagrass Cover mapping. Regional Center for Remote Sensing and Resource Survey (RCMRD). Nairobi Kenya.
  • 3-5th April 2013- Certificate on Service Delivery. Kenya Institute of Administration
  • 14th – 18th November 2011. Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP). Training on Climate Change Science and Scenario Modelling for Climate Change Ministerial/ Departmental/ Agency Desk Officers. Kisumu Hotel. Kisumu.
  • 26th July – 6th August 2010. First ODINAFRICA-IV training course on Coastal and Marine Atlas development Sun n Sand Resort Mombasa, Kenya
  • 12th to 17th July 2010.Regional AMESD-MESOBIO  training course on: "Environment, living resources, remote sensing & fisheries in the South West Indian Ocean" La Réunion (France)
  • 8th Feb-23rd May 2009. CAMARV. Economic Valuation and Use of Remote sensing to map threats to mangroves provisioning of ecosystem services. Edinburgh Napier University, UK. Gained skills in satellite (Landsat imagery), airbone and field-based techniques for mapping and monitoring forest cover and carbon stocks.
  • 3rd April 2009. Certificate training in Excel 2007- Beginner. Edinburgh Napier University
  • 8th  April 2009. Certificate training in Nvivo- Introduction. Edinburgh Napier University
  • 16th & 23rd Certificate training in Excel 2007- Intermediate. Edinburgh Napier University
  • 28th - 31st October 2008. RECOMAP. National Short Course in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), Mombasa Kenya
  • 22nd Oct– 3rd Nov 2007: 3rd International Surface Ocean-Lower Atmosphere (SOLAS) Summer School: Institut d Etudes Scientifiques de Cargese, Universite de Corse, France
  • 1st -15th June, 2006:UNU-INWEH-UNESCO International Course on “Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems”:Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, India
  • 4th - 13th Dec 2003: Marine Science for Management (MASMA) course on “Scientific Methodologies in Marine A practical approach using tropical intertidal habitats”: Marine biological station of Inhaca Island (EMBI), Mozambique.
  • 19th-20th July 2002. Basic Course on Conflict Resolution - The Centre for Conflict Resolution, Nakuru Kenya
  • April 2002 Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Course- Egerton University
  • June 2000. Certified Public Accountant- Part 1 (Reg No NAC/72642)
  • December 1996. Certificate in Accounting Technician  (Reg No ATC/30284)
WORK EXPERIENCE

January 2024-Current: Technical Member. Agriculture and Forest Land-Use (AFOLU) Working Group Tasked To Prepare Kenyas’ 1st Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) 2024

January 2024- Current - Nominated UNFCCC Roster of Experts- Nominated to the roster of experts of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by the Kenya Government through the National Focal Point. This nomination is to facilitate participation in a range of tasks associated with the assessment and analysis of the Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR) submitted by all Parties under both the Convention and the Paris Agreement

March 2023- March 2026- Member. Plan Vivo Technical Review Panel (TRP).  The Plan Vivo Foundation (PVF) is a registered UK charity, based in Edinburgh, that supports vulnerable rural communities across the world to develop innovative nature-based solutions (NBS) to reduce poverty, conserve important ecosystems and tackle climate change - through our stewardship of the Plan Vivo Carbon Standard. The TRP is a body of experts who help to ensure that Plan Vivo projects uphold the requirements in the Plan Vivo carbon Standard relating to the estimation and monitoring of carbon benefits. The roles of TRPs include:

  1.  Initial screenings of project design  and methodologies documents prior to review by an approved Validation andVerification Body (VVB) and a final review of project design documents and methodologies prior to approval by Plan Vivo following the Project Validation Protocol.
  2. Initial screenings of ACORN design documents and methodologies prior to review by an approved Validation and Verification Body (VVB) and a final review of ACORN design documents and methodologies prior to approval byPlan Vivo following the ACORN Project Validation Protocol.
  3. Reviews of new methodology concept notes following the Methodology Concept Note Review
  4. Technical reviews of microscale projects as part of the microscale project validation process

August 2022- 29th March 2023. Associate Dean. Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University

Duties.

  1. Deputize the Dean of Faculty in the management of the Faculty
  2. Representation of the faculty members in the University senate
  3. Chairing Faculty  Quality assurance committe and represenating the Faculty in the Board of Quality Assurance
  4. Chairing postgraduate proposal and thesis committes in the faculty
  5. Assisting the Dean in the Facultys strategic plans including ISO Standars

April 2022- Current: Senior Lecturer. Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University

Duties

  1. Teaching   and   mentoring   both   undergraduate   and   post graduate students.
  2. Articulating  the  mission  and  vision  of  the  University  and the department.
  3. Initiating, planning and conducting research.
  4. Development of teaching and learning materials.
  5. Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
  6. Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
  7. Organizing   and   supervising   educational   activities   for undergraduate students.
  8. Attending   and   participating   in   seminars,   workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
  9. Participating  in  planning,  development,  implementation  and evaluation of curricular in the department.
  10. Participating   in   the   departmental   meetings   and   other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
  11. May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief officers of the University, Dean of Faculty or Chair of department as deemed necessary.

February 2013- April 2022: Lecturer. Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University

Duties

  1. Undertaking primary, top quality research;
  2. publishing top quality, primary scientific papers;
  3. providing specific overviews and reviews on focal topics;
  4. providing information feedback through technology transfer publications and oral presentations;
  5. networking and engaging with various industries, NGOs, institutes and universities;
  6. supervising/co-supervising research students to PhD level, and hosting post-doctoral researchers;

May 2015- May 2021: Chairman, Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University

Duties

  1. Academic and Administrative head of the Department
  2. Promote efficient management of the Department
  3. Articulate mission, vision and objectives of the Department
  4. Ensure that The objectives of the Department are achieved together with all commitments in the Departmental Performance contract
  5. Convener of Departmental Meetings
  6. Manage academic programmes
  7. Representative of the Department at the Faculty, senate and other organs
  8. Planning and Budget for the Department
  9. Supervise staff (Academic and non-academic)
  10. Prepare annual work plans and annual report
  11. Provide a conducive working environment for all staff in the Department
  12. Implement the ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems within the Department
  13. Perform any other issues assigned/delegated by the Vice Chancellor

2012-2027: Member. Expert Working Group. Kenya National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan (2017-2027)

March 2009- February 2013. Marine Research Officer: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.

I worked in the Marine Ecology and Environment Program (MEEP) which is responsible for monitoring and documenting the physical (including geological) and chemical characteristics of the various aquatic ecosystems to discern natural and/or human induced changes. The program also undertakes studies on the interrelationships between the biota and their aquatic environment in relation to fisheries, aquaculture and conservation of biodiversity.

Achievements

  • Assised in the development and implementation of mangrove conservation and restoration projects, in line with KMFRI vision and Mission
  • Created  networks and partberships with government agencies (Kenya Forest Services), NGOs(WorldWide Fund for Nature), local communities (Gongoni Community Forest Association), and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of mangrove projects. 
  • Participated in field operations, including mangrove planting, monitoring, and data collection. Ensured compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
  • Helped collect and analyze data related to mangrove ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental conditions.
  • Provided support in the preparation of regular project reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Contributed to educational programs aimed at raising awareness about mangrove conservation within local communities and among project participants.
  • Identified potential project risks and assist in developing strategies to mitigate them and actively addressed issues that arose during project implementation.
  • Ensured projects adhered to all relevant environmental regulations and permits. Stay updated on applicable laws and best practices
  • Assisted in training and skill development of interns and junior staff

Feb 2008 – May 2008. Task Force Member : National  State of the Coast Report – 2008.

I was  involved in preparation of National  State of the Coast Report -2008, a policy document- which is spearheaded by National Environment Management Authority. My contribution involved scientific editing of various chapters,  proof reading and editing the draft copy of the document before submission to the editors.

June 2004 - April 2008. Project leader/Doctoral Student, Napier University/ KMFRI, Gazi Bay, Kenya

I investigated the correlation between species diversity and ecosystem functions, using replanted mangrove trees as the experimental model. This was a collaborative project between Edinburgh Napier University  (UK) and the Kenyan Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, with funding from the Leverhulme Trust (UK) and Earthwatch (UK). We planted forest plots with varying tree diversity to tests the effects of species richness on ecosystem functions, such as productivity, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and the prevention of soil erosion. The work involved Kenyan technicians, post-graduate students and Earthwatch volunteers from all over the world. I provided mangrove research expertise, planned and organised year-round field campaigns, and ran annual team of expeditions. Other engagements included a number of lectures on biodiversity and ecosystem functions, climate change and mangrove ecology

Every July/August 2004, to June 2009: Co- Principle Investigator: Earthwatch’s  Mangrove forests of Kenya Expedition Project

This periodic expedition brings together  a teams of volunteers from all over the world. My duties as a team leader/player in this  project have included;

  • Overseeing the volunteers health and safety;
  • Guiding the volunteers as they collected data;
  • Liaised with the village committee in exposing the volunteers to local village cultures

June 2006: Coordinator:  Gazi village Clean up campaigns:

  • Organized a local youth group (called Gazi youth group) to weekly clean-up camapaigns in the village.
  • Also assist the local women group in managing a mangrove walkboard- an ecotourism initiative at Gazi village.

2003-2005: Research Assistant:  Ecological Economics of mangrove forests- associated fisheries – Food security and sustainability’.  I was involved in forestry aspects of this Sarec funded project.

KEY PROJECTS
  • 2023-2025. Plant based insecticdes for controlling maize storage pests and other insect pests of economic relevance to smallholder farmers.  icipe/Bioinnovate Africa. Josiah Omolo, Teresia Njihia, Samuel Muchemi, Joshua Ogendo, George Owuor, John Nduko, Bernard Kirui, John Bwire, Xavier Cheseto, Matobola Mihale and Andrew Turamyenyirijuru. (US$ 1,000,000)
  • 2022-2024. Assessment of carbon dioxide and methane effluxes from mangrove ecosystem in Lamu and Tana River Counties, Kenya. The Nature Conservancy (TNC). George Tarus, Bernard Kirui and David Williamson (US$ 30,000)
  • 2013 - 2015. Biodiversity loss effect on mangrove forest provisioning of goods and services ; Case Study of Tana River Delta, Kenya . Funded by International Foundation for Science (IFS)(US$ 12,000)
  • 2011-2012. Effects of Climate change related factors on mangrove forest provisioning of goods and services ; Case Study of Tana River Delta, Kenya. Funded by Africa Climate Change Fellowship Programme. Bernard Kirui  (ACCFP)-(US$ 15,000)
  • 2010-2012. Resilience and adaptation of mangroves and dependent communities in the WIO region to the impacts of climate change. Jared Bosire, James Kairo, Jacob Ochiewo, Jane Ndungu and Bernard Kirui (Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute); Salomao Bandeira, Alberto Mavume, Eunice Ribeiro, Célia Macamo, Armindo da Silva, Daniela de Abreu and Mizeque Mafambissa (University of Eduardo Mondlane).  Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) (US$ 40,000)
  • 2005-2006. Biodiversity and recovery of replanted mangroves at Gazi Bay Kenya (Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) MARG 1 contract No 10/2005, Bernard Kirui (US$ 5,000)
RESEARCH INTERESTS

 My main research focus is on management and conservation of forestry resources with emphasis on mangrove forest ecosystem. My Msc theses was in  development of tools for estimating Mangrove tree biomass – an important tool in measuring capture and stored carbon in trees  and which was adopted by the Mikoko Pamoja project (www.mikokopamoja.org) that uses carbon credits for conservation and development in Kenya coast which has had local, national and international impacts. With public and private support, the project has recruited >140 international volunteers, trained 46 African scientists, and funded development including schools and pumps. It is pioneering community control of mangroves using new legal instruments and informing the national management.

My PhD thesis explored how ecosystems services performed at various levels of species diversity. Large scale experiments (5872 mangrove trees were planted) revealed the key physical and chemical constraints preventing natural regeneration (increased wave impact and salinization), and determined the nursery techniques and target species to be used in active restoration. In addition to these practical applications, the thesis work addressed questions of fundamental interest to ecosystem science, including the role of species richness in ecosystem functions and of positive facilitation in plant growth in harsh environments. We demonstrated for the first time how higher species richness and higher density can contribute to survival and ecosystem restoration in mangroves, and how altering planting strategies affects the forests' ability to keep up with sea-level rise by raising the level of their substrates.

My post-doc work focused on climate change effects on mangrove forest provisioning of goods and services and their adaptation; Case Study of Tana River Delta, Kenya. The study established that ecosystem goods and services provided by mangrove forest in the Tana River delta were under immense twin threat of climate change and anthropogenic factors and that the presence of high densities of cut stumps and well as reduced numbers of the locally preferred mangrove species was a pointer to these threats. The study findings also indicated an existence in wealth of local knowledge on the climate change related hazards and how the local communities were coping with the changes. The study recommended the need for development of mangrove management plans that would ensure that cutting zones were established, complete with system of reforesting the cleared sites. This work eventually culminated in informing the Development of Kenya National Mangrove Management Plan (2017-2027)

I have supervised numerous postgraduate and undergraduate students on topics  ranging from; on above and belowground carbon dynamics, Forest dynamics, dynamics in Fisheries Beach Management Units, aquatic ecosystems ecology and mangrove ecology. My current research interests are on; understanding the extent of integration of climate change and adaptation at Universities in Kenya, Carbon dioxide and methane fluxes from mangroves and modeling forest fire occurrence and impacts on carbon dynamics.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed

  1. Kigomo, J. N., Obwoyere, G., & Kirui, B. (2024). Evaluating Dynamics of Carbon Pools Resulting from Redistribution Among Biomass Components Following Wildfires in Aberdare Afromontane Forests, Kenya. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.62049/jkncu.v5i1.159
  2. Kigomo, J.N., Obwoyere, G.O. & Kirui, K.B. (2024). Influence of wildfires severity on tree composition and structure in Aberdare Afromontane forest ranges, Kenya. Trees, Forests and People. 18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100695
  3. Chui, P.K., Kirui, B.K & Obonyo, M.A.(2024). Spatial and seasonal variation of microplastics and surface water quality of River Njoro and Lake Nakuru Ecosystems, Kenya. African Journal of Aquatic Science. 49(1): xxx–xxx

  4. Mwangi, S., Kirui, B., & Kibue, G. 2022. Awareness and Perceptions of Climate Variability Adaptation among Forest-adjacent Communities in Mau Forest, Kenya. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 5(1), 302-329.    https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.1009

  5. Koskei, A., G. Eshiamwata, B. Kirui & P. K. Cheruiyot 2022. Breeding phenology and population dynamics of the endangered Forest Spiny Reed Frog Afrixalus sylvaticus Schiøtz, 1974 in Shimba Hills, Kenya. Journal of Threatened Taxa 14(7): 21347–21355. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4943.14.7.21347-21355

  6. Ndalilo, L. A., Maranga, E.K., Kirui, B.K. 2021. Land Use and Land Cover Change along River Lumi Riparian Ecosystem in Kenya: Implications on Local Livelihoods. Open Journal of Forestry 11 (3), 206-221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-020-01321-z
  7. Fortnam, M. Atkins, M. Brown, K. Chaigneau, T. Frouws, A. Gwaro, K. Huxham, M. Kairo, J. Kimeli, A. Kirui, B. & Sheen, K.Ambio. 2021. Multiple impact pathways of the 2015–2016 El Nino in coastal Kenya Ambio 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-020-01321
  8. Ndalilo, L. A., Kirui, B.K., Maranga, E.K., 2020. Socio-Economic Drivers of Degradation and Their Implication on Conservation of River Lumi Riparian Ecosystem in Kenya. Open Journal of Forestry. 10 (3), 307-319 10.4236/ojf.2020.103020
  9. Wekesa, C., Kirui, B. K., Maranga, E. K., & Muturi, G. M. 2020. The Fate of Taita Hills Forest Fragments: Evaluation of Forest Cover Change between 1973 and 2016 Using Landsat Imagery. Open Journal of Forestry, 10, 22-38.https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2020.101003
  10. Ogoma, Maurice, Kirui, B., Obwoyere, G., Obura, E. and Otachi, E. 2020. Factors influencing capacity of Beach Management Units in implementing fisheries co-management in a tropical desert lake. Egerton Journal of Science and Technology. 17, 29–49.
  11. Tarus, G. Kirui, K.B. Obwoyere, G.O. 2019. Impacts of Forest Management on Soil Carbon Fluxes in Eastern Mau Forest, Kenya. Africa Journal of Ecology. 57, 113-121.https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12571
  12. Mungai, F., Kairo, J., Mironga, J., Kirui, B., Mangora, M and Koedam, N 2019 Mangrove cover and cover change analysis in the transboundary area of Kenya and Tanzania during 1986–2016, Journal of the Indian Ocean Region, 15:2, 157-176, DOI: 1080/19480881.2019.1613868
  13. Wekesa, C. Kirui, B.K.. Maranga, E.K Muturi, G.M. 2019. Variations in forest structure, tree species diversity and above-ground biomass in edges to interior cores of fragmented forest patches of Taita Hills, Kenya, Forest Ecology and Management, 440,48-60, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2019.03.011
  14. Ogoma, M., Kirui, B., Obwoyere, G., Obura, E., & Akwany, L. . (2019). Stakeholders’ inclusion and mobilization in co-management of Lake Turkana fisheries, Kenya. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.37425/eajsti.v1i1.59
  15. Wekesa, C. E.K. Maranga, K. Kirui, G.M. Muturi, M Gathara. (2018). Interactions between native tree species and environmental variables along forest edge-interior gradient in fragmented forest patches of Taita Hills, Kenya. Forest Ecology and Management 409, 789-798 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2017.12.023
  16. Wambugu, E.W., G.O Obwoyere, K Kirui. (2018). Effect of forest management approach on household economy and community participation in conservation: A case of Aberdare Forest Ecosystem, Kenya. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 10 (4), 172-184 https://doi.org/10.5897/IJBC2017.1161
  17. Wambugu, E.W., O Obwoyere, B. K Kirui. 2017. Socioeconomic Factors that determine community participation in forest management and conservation of adjacent ecosystems: A case of Aberdare forest, Kenya. Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment 9 (10), 165-176. DOI:10.5897/JENE2017.0666
  18. Macharia, S., G.O. Obwoyere, K. Kirui, J.O Manyala. 2017. Assessment of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) stock in Lake Baringo, Kenya. Lakes & Reservoirs: Research & Management. 22 (1), 48-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/lre.12160
  19. Wekesa, C., N Leley, E Maranga, B Kirui, G Muturi, M Mbuvi, B Chikamai 2016. Effects of forest disturbance on vegetation structure and above-ground carbon in three isolated forest patches of Taita Hills. Open Journal of Forestry 6 (02), 142. 10.4236/ojf.2016.62013
  20. Kamau, J., Ngila, J., Kirui, K.B., Mwangi, S., Kosore, C.M., Wanjeri, V and Okumu,.S. 2015 Spatial variability of the rate of organic carbon mineralization, in a sewage impacted forest, Mikindani Kenya. Journal of Soils and Sediments. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-015-1271-7
  21. Kirui, K. B., Kairo, J. G., Bosire, J., Viergever, K. M., Rudra, S., Huxham, M. & Briers, R. (2013) Mapping of mangrove forest land cover change along the Kenya Coastline using Landsat imagery. Ocean and Coastal Management, 83, 19-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2011.12.004
  22. Lang'at, J., Kirui, B., Skov, M., Kairo, J.,  Mencuccini, M.,  Huxham, M. (2013). Species mixing boosts root yield in mangrove trees. Oecologia: 172, 271-278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-012-2490-x
  23. Kirui, K.B.., Kairo, J.G., Skov, M.W. Mencuccini, M., Huxham, M. (2012). Effects of species richness, identity and environmental variables on growth in planted mangroves in Kenya. Marine Ecology Progress Series: 465, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09999. This paper was selected as the open access `special featured paper' of this edition.
  24. Huxham, M, Kumara, M, Jayatissa, L.P, Krauss, K.W, Kairo, J.G, Langat, J, Mencuccini, M, Skov, M.W and Kirui, K. B (2010). Intra and inter-specific facilitation in mangroves may increase resilience to climate change threats. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 365, 2127-2135. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2010.0094
  25. Kairo, J. G, J. Bosire, J. Langat, Kirui, K.B., Koedam (2009) Allometry and Biomass Distribution in Replanted Mangrove Plantations at Gazi Bay, Kenya Aquatic Conservation: https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.1046
  26. Kirui, K.B., Huxham, M., Kairo, J.G. and Skov, M (2008). Influence of seedling size, positioning and diversity on survival of replanted mangroves at Gazi bay Kenya. Hydrobiologia 603: (1) 171-181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-007-9270-3
  27. Tamooh, F., Kairo, J.G, Karachi, M., Huxham, M., Kirui, K. B., Mencuccini, M.(2008). Below-Ground Root yield Distribution in Natural and Replanted Mangrove Forests at Gazi bay, Kenya .  Forest Ecology & Management:  256,  1290-1297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2008.06.026
  28. Kirui, K.B., Karachi, M. and Kairo, J.G. (2006) Allometric equations for estimating aboveground biomass of Rhizophora mucronata at Gazi bay Kenya. Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science: 5 (1) 27–34. https://doi.org/10.4314/wiojms.v5i1.28496

Book Chapters

  1. Kirui, K.B & Lang'at, K.S (2021). Mangrove Ecosystem Overview. In Prosperi, J., Lang'at K.S., Komu, H., and Williamson, D. (Eds.). Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation Manual- A focus on Kenya. FSPI Mikoko Conservation and resilience of Kenya Mangrove forest.
  2. Bosire, J., Langat, J., Kirui, K.B., Kairo, J., Mugi, L., Hamza, A.J. (2016). Mangroves of Kenya.in: Bosire, J.O., Mangora, M.M., Bandeira, S., Rajkaran, Anusha., Ratsimbazafy, R., Appadoo, C., Kairo, J. O.(eds.). Mangroves of the Western Indian Ocean:Status and Management. WIOMSA, Zanzibar Town, pp15-30.
  3. Kirui, K.B. (2013). Importance and Dynamics of the Mangroves in Kenya in: Paron, P., Olago, D. O., Omuto, C. T., (Eds). Kenya: A Natural Outlook Geo-Environmental Resources and Hazards. Elsevier The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1 GB, UK Pgs 193- 198
  4. Brink, A.B., Bodart, C., Buchanan, G., Clerici, M., Donnay, F., Eshiamwata, G., Gregoire, J.M., Kirui, K.B., Lupi, A., Palumbo, I., Pekel, J.F. (2013). Vegetation. In : Paron, P., Olago, D.O., Omuto, C.T. (Eds.). Kenya: A Natural Outlook Geo-Environmental Resources and Hazards. Elsevier The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1 GB, UK Pgs 193- 198
  5. Kirui, K.B. Huxham, J.G. Kairo, and M. Mencuccini (2009). Seasonal dynamics of soil Co2 flux in a restored young mangrove plantation at Gazi bay Kenya. In Hoorweg, J & Nyawira, M. Advances in Coastal Ecology; People, processes and ecosystems in Kenya. African studies collection. African studies center. Leiden.
  6. Tamooh, F G. Kairo, M. Huxham, B. Kirui, M. Mencuccini & M. Karachi (2009). Biomass accumulation in a rehabilitated mangrove forest at Gazi Bay In :Hoorweg, J & Nyawira, M. Advances in Coastal Ecology; People, processes and ecosystems in Kenya. African studies collection. African studies center. Leiden.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • 10-15th October 2022. WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: Science and Society held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • 25 – 30 November 2013. Applying Payment for Ecosystem Services and Climate Compatible Development in the Western Indian Ocean Region. Kaskazi Beach Hotel, Diani, Kenya. Gave a presentation on 'Understanding Climate Change and Society: impacts, adaptation and mitigation'.
  • 3-5th April 2013: Service Delivery Workshop at Egerton University organized by Kenya Institute of Administration
  • 28th Oct-2nd Nov  2013: WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: Science and Society held in Maputo Mozambique
  • 27th-30th May 2014. Conference on the Contemporary Evolution of African Floodplains and Deltas held at University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • 1st Dec 2014: Workshop on application of remote sensing and GIS in coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management held in DRRS
  • 6th-8th May 2015: Regional Mangrove management book write-shop held in Mombasa

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

 

TEACHING AREAS
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Statistics
  • Aquatic science
  • Remote sensing and GIS.
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. Chui, Petra.  Spatial And Seasonal Variation of Micro plastics And Water Quality In Surface Water Of River Njoro and Lake Nakuru Ecosystems, Kenya. Msc Egerton University. 2024
  2. Fredrick Ojuang'. Influence of Tree Age, Species and Distance on Game Damage to Plantation Forests in South West of Mount Kenya 2021
  3. Malel Chepkorir Eva. Factors affecting the Effectiveness of Payment for Ecosystem Services Scheme in the Upper Catchment areas of River Malewa in Nyandarua County. Msc. Africa Nazarene University. 2020
  4. Beryl Achieng’ Obodi. The Ecology Of Ombeyi Wetland And Livelihood Dynamics Of The Local Communities In Nyando Sub County. Msc Egerton University. 2018
  5. Caroline Busuru. Propagation And Regeneration Of The African Cherry, Prunus Africana (Hook.F.) Kalkm. In Kakamega Forest Kenya Msc. Egerton University. 2018
  6. Doris Cherop. An Assessment Of Socioeconomic Factors And Ecology Of Fishery In Lake Baringo Msc. Egerton University. 2017
  7. Geroge Tarus. Comparison Of Soil Carbon Stocks And Fluxes In Different Management Regimes In Eastern Mau Forest Reserve, Kenya Msc. Egerton University. 2017
  8. Marlyn Omondi. Local Governance Systems, Attitudes And Perceptions Supporting Management Of The Mangrove Ecosystem In Vanga, Kenya. Msc.Egerton University. 2016.
  9. Abraham Barsosio. Effects Of Mining On Composition, Diversity And Local Uses Of Woody Vegetation In Kerio Valley, Kenya. Msc. Egerton University. 2015
PhD. LEVEL :
  1. Dr. Leila Akinyi. Land Use Induced Transformations on Forest Structure, Tree Species Diversity and Household Livelihoods in River Lumi Riparian Ecosystem, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. PhD. Egerton University. 2022
  2. Dr. Maurice Ogoma. Performance Evaluation of Beach Management Units in Lake Turkana Fisheries Co-management in Kenya. PhD. Egerton University. 2021
  3. Dr. Wekesa Chemuku. Effects Of Forest Fragmentation On Forest Cover Change, Tree Species Diversity And Carbon Stock In Taita Hills. PhD. Egerton University. 2018
  4. Dr. Wambugu Elizabeth. Evaluation of Ecosystem services and Socio-economic Factors to Enhance Community Participation in Forest Management in Arberdare Forest, Kenya’ PhD.Egerton University, 2017
  5. Dr. Simon Macharia. Fishery Stock assessment in the Eastern Rift Valley Freshwater Lakes (Naivasha and Baringo) in Kenya PhD. Egerton University. 2015

 

OTHER SOCIETIES
  • Western Indian Ocena Mangrove Network (WIOMN)
  • Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
  • Geospatial Society of Kenya
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