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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD (Geography) Egerton University

MA (Population Studies) University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts (Geography Major) University of Nairobi

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • 2013-Present: Professor of Geography, Egerton University
  • Sept 2022-August 2023: Visiting Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Laikipia University, Kenya
  • June 2017-Sept 2023: Coordinator ISO Standards, Egerton University
  • 2013-2014: Management Representative, Egerton University ISO 14001: 2004 Implementation
  • February 20019-June 2013: Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies and Resources Development & Associate Professor of Geography, Egerton University/Coordinator General, RCE Mau Ecosystem
  • March 2008-October 2013: Associate Professor of Geography, Egerton University and Member of Research Committee, Egerton University
  • March 2001- February 2008: Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography, Egerton University and Member Board of Postgraduate Studies, Egerton
  • June 1990- March 2001: Lecturer, Department of Geography,          Egerton University
  • September 1989-June 1990: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Geography, Kenyatta
  • January 1988-Septermer 1989: Demographer II, National Council for Population and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs and National Heritage, Kenya.
KEY PROJECTS
  • OSSREA Postgraduate Gender Studies program in Sub-Saharan Africa Higher Learning Institutions: Award to prepare teaching material on Population Dynamics and 2012/2013
  • Egerton University Research Awards “Impact of Workplace HIV/AIDS Programs in the Kenya’s Horticultural Sector: A Case of Naivasha farms”. 2012/2013
  • OSSREA: Third OSSREA Sabbatical Research Grant Award: “Extent of child exclusion among internally displaced populations in Kenya: A case of Rift Valley and Nyanza provinces”. 2006/2007
  • Andrew Mellon Foundation/University of Witwatersrand: Migration and Urbanization Node Award: Research on Prevalence, Determinants and Consequences of Rural to Urban Domestic Labor Migration in Kenya. 2003/2004
  • OSSREA: Senior Scholars Research Grant, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA): “Prevalence and Determinants of Sexual Risk Behavior among Tea Plantation Workers in Kericho District, 2003/2004
  • Rockefeller Foundation: Forum on Agricultural Resource Husbandry, Rockefeller Foundation: “Causes and Consequences of Decline of Household Production of Indigenous Food Crops in Kisii, Nyamira and Gucha Districts, Kenya. 2001/2002
  • OSSREA: Ninth Gender Issues Research Award: Determinants of Under-Utilization of Health Facilities for Birth Delivery in Rural Kenya: A Case of Nyanza 1997/1998
  • UAPS: Small Grants Research Programme: “The Socio-economic Determinants of Adolescent Reproductive Health Problems in Kenya: Evidence from Health Service Data”. 1995/1996

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Population dynamics and health policy research;

Health equity assessment;

Maternal/child health studies;

Urban dynamics, food security and health outcomes;

Gender issues in health;

Climate change and human wellbeing assessment;

Population and natural resource management.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  • Mokaya B., K. N. Ondimu and W. N. Moturi (2020). Factors Influencing Urban Variations of Household’s Utilization of Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nakuru Town, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research, 9 (7).
  • Mokaya, B, K. N. Ondimu and W. N. Moturi (2020) Households’ utilization of Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nakuru Town, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 25, Issue 7,
  • Mwatu, M., C. W. Recha and K. N. Ondimu (2020) Assessment of Knowledge Co-Production in Adaptation to Rainfall Variability in Kitui South Sub-County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology 38(5) pp 87-97.
  • Mwatu, M., C. W. Recha and K. N. Ondimu (2020) Assessment of Livelihood Vulnerability to Rainfall Variability among Crop Farming Households in Kitui South Sub-County, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal Vol 7 e 317.
  • Terer, Nancy and Ondimu N. (2019) Recent Changes on household agricultural land use practices in Bureti Sub-County Kenya. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Vol. 12 Issue 4.
  • Karanja, M., Ondimu. K. N. and C. Recha (2018). Effect of 2009 Drought on Household Livelihoods in Laikipia West Sub-County, Kenya. Annals of Arid Zone 57(1&2): 53-60.
  • Karanja, Ondimu, K., and C. Recha (2017). Factors Influencing Household Perceptions of Drought in Laikipia West Sub County, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal. Vol. 4.
  • Saina, J., Ondimu. K. N. and A. M. Otara (2017). Levels of Awareness on Safety and Health in Use of Agrochemicals Among Large Scale Flower Farm Workers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya”. Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 7 No 13.
  • Karanja, , Ondimu K. and C. Recha (2017). Analysis of Temporal Drought Characteristic Using SPI Drought Index Based on Rainfall Data in Laikipia West Sub-County, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal. Vol. 4.
  • Ojode, A., Wegulo, F. N., and K. N. Ondimu (2015) Urban Expansion and Effects on Livelihoods of Residents of Barut Location, Nakuru Sub-County, Kenya. African Resources Development Journal. Vol 2 No1. Pp137-147.
  • Ondimu, K. N. et (2014) Gender and Population Dynamics: An Analysis of the Linkages. A Manual for graduate training on Gender Studies. OSSREA Publication. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Mwangi K.; C. A. Shisanya; K. N. Ondimu; W. P. Wargute; and M. A. Ojwala (2014). “Assessing Tree Species Dominance along an Agro Ecological Gradient in the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya”. Open Journal of Ecology, 4, 662-670
  • Kiula, S; Ondimu K. N and J. M. Mironga (2014). “Determinants of Low Birth Weight in Singida District, Tanzania” The African Resources Development Journal. Vol 1.
  • Mwangi W; K.N. Ondimu; G. Owuor; G.W. Eshiamwata and G.O. Obwoyere (2014). “Factors influencing adoption of sustainable water resource management practices in upper and middle Mara River Basin, Kenya” International Journal of Development and Sustainability Volume 3 Number 6: 1326-1339.
  • Kinyanjui, M; Karachi, M and Ondimu K. N. (2013). Natural regeneration and ecological recovery in Mau Forest Complex, Kenya. Open Journal of Ecology Vol. 3, No 6, 417-422.
  • Ondimu K.N and Otara, A. M (2013). Workplace HIV/AIDS Programmes and Sexual Behaviour Change Among Flower Farm Workers in Naivasha, Kenya. International Journal of Contemporary Sociology, Vol. 50 (2) pp. 189-204.
  • Koskei, C., Ondimu, K.N., Obwoyere, G.O. and Mironga, J.M. (2013), “Determinants of variation in households’ level of access to improved water sources and basic sanitation in Bomet municipality, Kenya”, International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol. 2 No. 2.
  • Koskei C., Ondimu K.N. and Obwoyere G.O (2013). “Relationship between Household size and Access to Improved Water sources and Basic Sanitation in Bomet municipality” Journal of Science and Applied Technology (JSAT). Laikipia University. ISSN: 2309-1029 –Volume 1 No.1 pp 101-116.
  • Otara M and Ondimu K. N. (2012) Cervical cancer prevention practices among flower farm workers in Naivasha, Kenya. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Eastern and Central Africa. 24 (2) pp 38-41.
  • Kinyanjui, M; Ondimu, K.N, Karachi M and Agatsiva, J (2012). Documenting the Carbon Content of the Mau forest Complex. Journal of Environment Natural Resources and Society, Vol. I.
  • Kinyanjui M.; Karachi M. and Ondimu K.N. (2012). Estimating forest volume and yield in the western blocks of the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya. Journal of Environment Natural Resources and Society, Vol. I
  • Lugairi E,; K. N. and Wegulo F.N. (2012). Coping with Poverty and Food
  • Shortages in Sabatia  District  of    Journal  of  Environment  Natural Resources and Society, Vol. I.
  • Ondimu K. N. (2010). “Labour Migration and Risky Sexual Behaviour: Tea Plantation Workers in Kericho District, Kenya” in Thomas, , Haour-Knipe, M and Aggleton, P. eds. Mobility Sexuality and AIDS. Abingdon, Routledge. Pp 154-167
  • Ondimu N (2010). “Child Exclusion among Internally Displaced Population in Rift Valley and Nyanza Provinces of Kenya.” Organization for Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa (OSSREA). Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Ondimu K. N (2007). “Workplace Violence amongst Domestic Workers in Urban Households in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi City”. Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review, vol. 23 no 1 pp. 37-60.
  • Ondimu K. N (2007). “Determinants of Rural-Urban Migration of Female Child Domestic Workers in Urban Households in Nairobi, Kenya.” International Journal of Contemporary Sociology, Vol. 44 (2) pp. 230-246.
  • Ondimu K. N (2005). Sexual-risk behaviors among tea plantation workers in (2005) OSSREA Publications, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
  • Ondimu K. N (2001). “Levels and Risk Factors of Ante partum and Postpartum Haemorrhage among Deliveries in Kisumu District: Evidence from Health Service Data.” Kenya’s Population Prospects: Now and Beyond. Occasional Paper No. 2. Population Association of Kenya pp. 11-23.
  • Ondimu K. N (2001). “The effect of some socio-economic factors on utilization of health facilities for birth delivery in Nyanza province, Kenya.” African Population Studies, Vol. 16 (2) pp. 73-90.
  • Ondimu. K.  N (2001). “Determinants of Perinatal Health Problems in Kenya: A Case of Kisumu District.” International Journal for Health Care Quality Assurance Vol. 14 No 5 pp. 200-212.
  • Ondimu K. N (2000). “Levels and Risk Factors of operative Deliveries in Four Health Facilities in Kisumu District, Kenya” Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VOL. 20, N0. 5: pp. 486-491.
  • Ondimu K. N (2000). “Availability and Quality of Health Care Services for Safe Motherhood in Nyanza Province of Kenya: A Situation Analysis.” International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol. 13 No 3, pp. 124-133.
  • Ondimu K. N (2000). “Severe Anaemia during pregnancy in Kisumu District of Kenya: Prevalence and Risk factors.” International Journal for Health Care Quality Assurance Vol. 13 No 5: pp. 230-234.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • K. N. Ondimu: Role of RCE Mau Ecosystem Complex in Promoting Sustainable Development. A paper presented at the 1st National Regional Centre of Expertise Conference “RCEs Turning a Green Leaf toward Sustainability” Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 15-16 November 2011.
  • K. N. Ondimu: Promoting Sustainable Development in Kenya: A Case of Mau Complex RCE. A paper presented at the Regional Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Workshop, Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala, 26-27 October 2011.
  • N. Ondimu: Kenya’s Health Status: Implications Sustainable Development Initiatives. A Paper to be presented at Bluefield College, West Virginia, US, 20th April 2011, Fulbright Occasional Lecture Fund Award.
  • K. N. Ondimu: Education for Sustainable Development in Kenya: The Role of Regional Centers of Expertise Strategy in Kenya” A Paper to be presented at Bluefield College, West Virginia, US, April 17th 2011, Fulbright Occasional Lecture Fund Award
  • K. N. Ondimu: Kenya’s Health Status: The Challenge of Meeting the Millennium Development Goals. At Paper presented at the Darwin Keynote Speaker Series, 4th Annual Diversity in Science Speaker, Indiana State University 22nd February, 2011.
  • K. N. Ondimu: Agricultural Land Use practices in Kenya: Problems and Prospects of Attaining Food Security”. A Keynote paper to be presented at Focus Woods Symposium, St May-of-the-Woods College, Indiana, 6th February 2011.
  • K. N. Ondimu: Enhancing Partnerships for Sustainable Development: A Case of Mau Complex RCE, Kenya.” A paper presented at Regional Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Workshop for Key Stakeholders in the Lake Victoria Basin. Blue Pearl Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 27-29, 2010.
  • Karachi, M ; Ondimu K.N and Kinyanjui, M “Monitoring Forest Cover Changes Using Supervised Vegetation Classification in the Western Blocks of the Mau Forest Complex”. Proceedings of the 4th Scientific Conference of Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya. July 29th - 1st August 2008.
  • Kinyanjui, M., Karachi, M. and Ondimu K. N. (2007) “Preliminary data on permanent sample plots established to monitor forest vegetation in the western blocks of the Mau Forest Complex”. Proceedings of the 2nd Research Week and International Conference of Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. 16th - 20th July 2007.
  • K. N. Ondimu “Prevalence and determinants of casual sex among circular migrant workers: A case of tea plantation workers in Kericho Kenya.” Paper presented at the International Forum for Social Sciences and Health (IFSSH) Congress to be held in Istanbul Turkey 21st-26th August 20.
  • K. N. Ondimu “The effect of lack of female autonomy on utilization of health facilities for birth delivery in Nyanza province of Kenya.” A paper presented at the International Colloquium Gender, Population and Development in Africa. Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire 16th to 17th July 2001.
TEACHING AREAS
  • Introduction to Quantitative Techniques for Geographers
  • Research Methods in Geography
  • Development of Geographic Thought
  • Geography of Settlement
  • Demography
  • Medical Geography
  • Water Resource Management
  • Environment and Resource Management
  • Watershed Management
  • Geography of Gender
  • Disaster Management
  • Population Geography
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. Terer, Nancy: An Analysis on Changes in Agricultural Land Use Practices and their Impact on Food Security and Income in Bureti Sub- County Ongoing Master of Arts in geography research, Egerton University. 2019
  2. Nyamohanga, P. Wegesa: Food production and Implication to Household Food Security in Kuria East Sub-County, Migori County, Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton University. 2018
  3. Saina, E. J.: Levels of Awareness on Safety and Health in use of Pesticides among Large Scale Flower Farm Workers in Uasin Gishu Master of Arts in geography, Egerton University. 2017
  4. Ngina, J: Gender Implications of Household Inaccessibility to Safe Water and Improved Sanitation in Kaptembwo Division, Nakuru County, Master of Arts in Gender Studies, Egerton 2017.
  5. Otiso, C. L: Effects of Rainfall Variability on Farming Practices among Households of Kisii Central Sub-County, Kenya”. Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton 2016.
  6. Ojode, S. A.: Urban Expansion and Effects on Livelihoods of Residents of Barut Location Nakuru, Sub-County, Kenya”.Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton 2015.
  7. Namiinda, J. Factors Influencing the Rate of Girls Drop Out in Eastern Zone of Nakuru Master of Arts in Gender Studies, Egerton University. 2015.
  8. Maranga, Faith. Factors Influencing Persistent Utilization of Traditional Birth Attendants by   Expectant   Women   in   Kimilili   Division, Bungoma County, Kenya.  Master of Arts in Sociology, Egerton
  9. Mugesani, E. A.: Determinants and Prevalence of Violence against Children in Low Income Urban Households in Eldoret, Master of Arts in Community Development, Egerton University. 2014.
  10. Lugaga, X. O: Factors Affecting Women Participation in the Management of Cooperative Societies in Njoro District, Nakuru County” Master of Arts in Gender Studies, Egerton 2014
  11. Kiula, N. S.: Determinants of low birth weights in Singida district MSc (geography) Egerton University. 2014.
  12. Atieno, Zablon: An assessment of factors that determine utilization of health care facilities for antenatal care in Kabondo Division, Homabay County, MSc (geography) Egerton University. 2014.
  13. Mwangi, J, G.: Factors Influencing Household Water Use and Its Impact on Household Wellbeing in Amalo and Mulot Location, Mara River Basin, Kenya”. MSc (Natural Resources Management) Egerton 2014.
  14. Isinta, D.: Factors Influencing Farmers’ Adoption of Traditional and Emerging Farming Systems in Bomet County, Kenya Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton 2013
  15. Basheka, J. J.: Influence of Indigenous Knowledge Systems on Adaptation of the Impacts of Rainfall Variability on Household Farming Practices in Misenyi District, Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton University Tanzania” Master of Science in 2013.
  16. Kinyamugera, J. Prevalence and Determinants of Road Traffic Accidents in Mwanza City, Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton University. 2013
  17. Koskei, E. J. Effect of Urban Population Growth on Household Access to Water and Sanitation in Bomet Town, Kenya, Master of Science in geography, Egerton 2012.
  18. Kimathi, G. K. Assessment of Water-User Associations in the Management of Closed Water Distribution System in Timau Division, Kenya” Master of Science in Natural Resource Management, Egerton 2012
  19. Wekesa, P. M. Factors Influencing Household Cultivation of Sorghum and Millet in Kiminini Location, Trans-Nzoia District, Kenya”. Master of Science in Geography, Egerton 2007
  20. Mmasi, S. L.: Prevalence of Malaria among Children and Household Response Mechanisms in Kakamega, Kenya”. Master of Science in Geography, Egerton 2007.
  21. Lugairi, Estone. Household Coping Strategies on Food Insecurity in Sabatia Division, Vihiga District”. Master of Arts in Geography, Egerton University. 2014
PhD. LEVEL :
  1. Samuel Mokaya Bogonko: An Assessment of Household Access to Primary Health Care Services in Urban Nakuru, PhD in Geography, Egerton University, 2022
  2. Mwatu, Maurice Maingi: An Assessment of Household Access to Primary Health Care Services in Urban Nakuru, PhD in Geography, Egerton University, 2021.
  3. Karanja, Amon Mwangi: Analysis of drought effects on household livelihood and adaptation strategies in Uaso Nyiro catchment, Ongoing PhD research in geography, Egerton University, 2019.
  4. Mwangi, James Kinyanjui: Changes Induced by Human Population Pressure on Forest Reserves in Western and South Western Mau Forests Reserves” PhD Natural Resources, Egerton University, 2009.
OTHER SOCIETIES

Membership of Professional Associations

  1. International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)
  2. Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK)
  3. Kenya National Academy of Sciences
  4. Population Association of Kenya (PAK).
  5. Union for African Population Studies (UAPS)
  6. Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA)
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