Egerton University - Mr. Henry Kiprono Koech

Mr. Henry Kiprono Koech

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Designation: LECTURER/ RESEARCH FELLOW
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Environment and Resources Development
Directorate / Dept: DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Section: Njoro
Office Extension No.: 3421
Address: P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton University

SUMMARY

: Mr. Henry Kiprono Koech is a Lecturer/ Research Fellow in the Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University. Henry holds a Masters of Science in Environmental Science of Egerton University where he also earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health. Henry has worked in the Department of Environmental Science since June 2013 and held some responsibilities including being an examination officer from August 2017 to December 2022. Though Henry has a basic training in natural resource management, he has a bias in environmental health with a focuson the impact of the environment on the quality of health. Henry teaches among other courses Environmental Risk Assessment, Disaster Managment, Statistics for Environmental Science, Methods in Environmental Research Occupational health and Safety, Environmental Geology, Environmental Health, Management of ASALs and Environmental Impact Assessment among others
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1021-550X
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Henry-Koech
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1o37GhMAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2016-Ongoing: Ph.D. Environmental and Occupational Health, Egerton University, Kenya

2007-2011: M.Sc. Environmental Science, Egerton University, Kenya.

1998-2004: B.Sc. Natural Resource Management, Egerton University, Kenya

1993-1996: Kenya Certificate of Education (O Level), Kapng’etuny Sec. School, Uasin-Gishu

1992: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Seiyot Primary School, Uasin-Gishu

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Water and Sanitation

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

8th February, 2024- Website Content Management Training- Egerton University
23rd -26th January 2024- Pedagogical Training for University faculties- Egerton University
16th -18th August 2023- Competence-Based Curriculum training for University facalties- Egerton University
July-August 2022- Mainstreaming Environmental and Social Sustainability Management in Project/proposals financing and credit facilities- Frankfurt School of Finance and Management- E- Campus on behalf of European Investment Bank (EIB)
26-28 May 2021- Environmental Social Impact Assessment refresher course conducted by Environment Institute of Kenya
13th to 15th December, 2017: Environmental Management Systems Implementation of ISO 14001:2015 - Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBS)
February 2015: Geographical Information System (GIS) - Egerton University
August 2011-Present: Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit Associate Expert - National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
October-November 2011: Mainstreaming Climate Change in Development Planning - Development Reality Institute
Feb-Mar 2012: Designing Research Projects in the field - Tropical Biology Association (TBA)
June 2012: Environmental Management Systems -ISO: 14001-2004-Implementation, Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBS)
September 2013: Environmental Management Systems-ISO: 14001-2004-Internal Auditor Course, Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBS)

WORK EXPERIENCE

31/07/2021-Present- Lecturer/Research Fellow, Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
February 2020: Information Security Management System (ISMS) Champion - Ensuring the safety and security of information in the department
August 2017- December 2022: Examination Officer- Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
2013-Present: Assistant lecturer, Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
2010-2013: Teaching Assistant, Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
2009 Supervisor: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics- Population and Housing Census
2004-2007: BOG Teacher- Kamagut Secondary School

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Water and Sanitation
Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Climate change and health
Role of Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit in Development
Disaster Management

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Koech, H.K, 2021: Relationships between socio-demographic factors and occupational safety among workers in abattoirs and meat processing plants in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal Health and Environmental Research (ISSN Print: 2472-3584; ISSN Online: 2472-3592).
Koech, H.K, Atalitsa, C.N and Ogendi, G.M. 2018: Effects of Slaughterhouse Effluent on Eutrophication Parameters in Kavuthi stream, Dagoreti-Kenya. Elixir Pollution, 117: 50489-50492. www.elixirpublishers.com/articles/1524052336_ELIXIR2018036126.pdf
Atalitsa, C.N., Moturi, N.W., Mironga, J., Ogendi, G.M and Koech, H.K. 2015. Cultivation of Jatropha curcus L. for Energy Purposes in Kibwezi, Shimba Hills and Bondo, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research, 4 (9): 539-543. https://www.ijsr.net/search_index_results_paperid.php?id=SUB156793
W.D. Karanja, G.M. Ogendi, S.T. Kariuki and H.K. Koech 2015: Assessment of Germination rates for Cyperus papyrus L. in Shore Soils of Lake Naivasha under Varying Chronosequence and Land Use. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic. Sciences, 4 (1): 1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.19026/ijfas.4.2114.
Kilonzi, M.C. and Koech, H.K. 2015: Environmental Education (ENSC 100)-E-Learning Module, Egerton University, Kenya. https://elearning.egerton.ac.ke/course/view.php?id=22
C.M. Kilonzi, W.N. Moturi, G.M. Ogendi, H.K. Koech and J.K. Maina 2014: Spatio-temporal Variations in Physicochemical Parameters and Coliforms Levels of Domestic Water Sources in Njoro District, Kenya. Journal of Environment Natural Resources Management and Society, 2 (1): 11-23.
Ogendi, G. M., G.M. Maina, J.W Mbuthia, H.K. Koech, C.M. Ratemo and J.C. Koskey 2014: Heavy metal concentrations in water, sediments and Cyprinus carpio fish species from Lake. Res J. Environ. Earth Sci., 6(8) 416-423. http://dx.doi.org/10.19026/rjees.6.5252.
E.C. Koskei, R.C. Koskei, M.C. Koske and H.K. Koech 2013: Effects of Socio-economic Factors on Improved Access to Improved Water Sources and Basic Sanitation in Bomet Municipality, Kenya. Res J. Environ. Earth Sci., 5 (12): 714-719. http://dx.doi.org/10.19026/rjees.5.5727
Koech, H.K., G.M.Ogendi and J. Kipkemboi 2012: Status of treated slaughter-house effluent and its effect on physico-chemical characteristics of surface water in Kavuthi stream Dagoretti-Kenya:Res J. Environ. Earth Sci., 4(8): 789-796. http://maxwellsci.com/print/rjees/v4-789-796.pdf

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Koech, H.K. 2019: Research Findings on Air Pollution. Scholarly presentation at Sensitization Workshop on Air Quality Regulations, 2014 and Other Related Environmental Laws on 20^th November, 2019 at Merica Hotel, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Koech, H.K. 2019: Water Services Stakeholders in Nakuru Town. Scholarly presentation at workshop ‘Contributory Citizen Science Fluoride Study Launch Program on 18^th July 2019 at Shabab Social Hall Nakuru County, Kenya
Koech, H.K. 2019: Steps in Testing Water Quality and Parameters. Scholarly presentation at workshop ‘Contributory Citizen Science Fluoride Study Launch Program on 18^th July 2019 at Shabab Social Hall Nakuru County, Kenya
Koech, H.K., M. Ogendi and J. Kipkemboi, 2014: Impact of Dagoreti Slaughter-house Effluents on Kavuthi Stream Water Quality, Nairobi-Kenya. Abstract in Proceedings of the 8^thEgerton University International Conference on 26^th -28^th March, 2014
Ogendi, G.O., Maina G.M., Mbuthia, J.W., Koech H.K. and Tatemo C.M. 2014: Heavy metal concentrations in water, sediments and Cyprinus carpio fish species from Lake Naivasha. Abstract in the Proceedings of 8^th Egerton University International Conference on 26^th -28^th March, 2014
Koech, H.K.,M.Ogendi and J. Kipkemboi 2010: Assessment of effects of slaughter-house effluent physico-chemical characteristics of surface water in Kavuthi stream Dagoretti-Kenya. Proceedings of Egerton University 5^th Annual Research Week and International Conference 22^nd – 24^th September, 2010.

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

: June 2015- Best Academic Achiever in 2013/2014 Academic Year

TEACHING AREAS

Environmental Pollution
Environmental Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Environmnetal Geology
Statistics for Environmental Science
Disaster Management

OTHER SOCIETIES

27^th April 2017-Member of the Seating Arrangements and Transport Sub-Committee of the Organizing Committee for the World Environment Day
5^th April 2017- Member of the Organizing Committee and Seating Arrangements and Transport Sub-Committee for the World Environment Day
2015-Present- Member of Environment Institute of Kenya
14^th July, 2016-Present- Member of International Water Association- Membership ID: 1603303
25^th March- 27^th March, 2015- Session Chair- The 9^th Egerton University International Conference.
17^th to 20^th June, 2013- Facilitator in climate change workshop- Climate change Unraveled; Climate Change 101 and climate change in our Daily Lives- Chemeron Dryland Research Centre, Egerton University
January 2010 - present- Member of Ecological Society East Africa
14^thSep 1998-11^th Jan 2003- Member of Youth Wildlife and Environmental Movement (YWEM) Egerton University
3^rd -24^th February 2010- Participated in the Environmental education and awareness creation initiative outreach program to promote partnerships for “Clean, Secure and Sustainable Environment to improve livelihoods for all generations”
13^th May 2009- Participated in Environmental Conservation Week with the theme “Conserving our environment for peace-building, reconciliation and sustainable development”

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