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Faculty of Science
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Njoro
SUMMARY
Prof. Julius Kipkemboi is an Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Director Income Generating Units at Egerton University. He holds a BSc in Botany/Zoology from Egerton University, Kenya, a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Technology from IHE Delft, The Netherlands and Ph.D. in Environmental Resources from UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education/Wageningen University, The Netherlands. Previously he has served as acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Student Affairs and Research at Kaimosi Friends University (August 2022- May 2025). He also served as the Deputy Principal Academic and Student Affairs ( August 2021-July 2022). Prior to this, he served in various teaching and administrative positions at Egerton University. Currently he is a member of the National Scientific and Ethics Committee at the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya (NACOSTI). He was the representative for Kenya at the UNESCO Executive Board from 2019to 2022. Prof. Kipkemboi has been involved in several local and international collaborative and multidisciplinary research projects. Currently, he is in climate change and transformative pathways research. He has won scholarships and grants such as NFP fellowships, Marie curie individual fellowship programme and International Foundation for Science grant. He has supervised and examined several undergraduate and postgraduate students and has contributed to global scientific knowledge platform through scientific publications. Apart from contributing to community activities such as Ecosystem rehabilitation and Science and Engineering fair for high schools in Rift valley among other activities, he is also a member of Eastern Africa Water Association, Society of Wetland Scientists, Bioethics Society of Kenya and Red-Cross Society of Kenya.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Wetland Ecology and Environmental Resources Management, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education/Wageningen University, The Netherlands, 2006 MSc Environmental Science and Technology, International Institute for Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering (IHE), Delft, The Netherlands, 1999. BSc Botany/ Zoology option, Egerton University, Department of Zoology, Njoro Kenya, 1995.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
• Ecosystems and Sustainable Development • Area of Interest • Ecosystem services and human well being • Innovative approaches to environmental resource management • Climate change and ecosystems • Environmental systems analysis • Transdisciplinary research
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
UNESCO International Post Graduate Certificate Course in Limnology, Mondsee Austria, 1997 Constructed wetland expert: Certificate course in Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, UNESCO- IHE, Delft, The Netherlands, 2009 Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP), Kenya School of Government ( March to May 2025) Senior Management course, Kenya School of Government ( August to October 2024) ISO -9001:2015 and ISO 19011-2018 Internal quality auditors training ( 10-12 June 2022), Certification Body: ACAL consulting Online course in Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, September – December 2009, UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands E-learning Capacity Building course on developing and publishing of digital teaching and learning material, 3-7th June 2013, Egerton University Open Distance E-Learning Professional Development Management. AVU, Nairobi ICT Awareness workshop 18th May 2009, Egerton University University Teaching Methodology Course, 25-27th July 2001, Egerton University University Academic advising training, 18th February 2009, Egerton University 1Workshop on student Academic advising, 23-24th July 2001, Egerton University Programme development and curriculum delivery, 11th -15th June 2018, Moi University Other qualifications EIA expert NEMA/EIA/RC/3554
WORK EXPERIENCE
Current Associate Professor, Egerton University 3/8/2022-31/5/2025 Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Students Affairs, and Research Kaimosi Friends University, Kenya 1/9/2021-2/8/2022 Deputy Principal, Kaimosi Friends University College 1/9/2021 to date Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Kaimosi Friends University College May 2021-August 2021 Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Egerton University 2019-2021 Director Examination and Timetabling, Egerton University 2019-2023 Kenya representative to UNESCO Executive Board 2021 to date Member, National Scientific and Ethics Committee, Kenya 4/4/2013-date Associate Professor, Egerton University, Department of Biological Sciences 2015-2019 Dean Faculty of Science, Egerton University 9/4/2009- 3/4/2013 Senior Lecturer, Egerton University, Department of Biological Sciences 2010 to 2021 UNESCO Chair in Bioethics/ Coordinator UNESCO Regional Bioethics Centre, Egerton University 9/3/2005-8/4/2009 Lecturer, Department of Biological sciences, Egerton University 12/7/2000-9/3/2005 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Egerton University. 1/4/1996-11/7/2000 Teaching Assistant, Department of Zoology, Egerton University.
KEY PROJECTS
2022-2026 Trans-Path-Plan: Water Transformation Pathways Planning IHE-Delft Institute for water Education Water and Development partnership Programme ( DUPC 3) Total funding € 1.499.985, 16 institutions, Lead Scientist for KAFU 2019-2022 Validating Climate-Smart Fish Culture Systems (CSFCS) for Increased Aquaculture Productivity and Livelihood Security in Kenya- KCSAP/KALRO, 20M KES, Co- PI- 2018-2021 Extended: Real-time Environmental Monitoring Using Innovative Wireless Sensor Technology: Using Lake Nakuru as a case study- NRF, 17M KES, PI 2018 Evaluating Existence Roles and Functions of Hospital Ethics Committees in Selected Level Five Hospitals in Kenya- KNATCOM, 1.3. M KES- Co-Researcher 2012-2016 Mau Mara Serengeti Sustainable Water (MaMaSe) Initiative – Kingdom of The Netherlands through Dutch Embassy, Nairobi-co-researcher, 276, 360 Euros 2014-2016 Nile Ecosystems Valuation for wise-Use (Nile-Eco-VWU)-Co-PI- 29500 Euros 2008-2012 ECOLIVE PROJECT: The ecology of livelihoods in African papyrus wetlands: wetland conservation and utilisation in the context of local and climate change funded by UPaRF- DGIS -PI 91750 Euros. 2009-2012 Maraflows Project: Environmental Flows for People and Ecosystems in the Mara River Basin funded by UPaRF- DGIS-co-PI 82500 Euros . 2001-2006 Fingerponds: Seasonal integrated aquaculture in East African freshwater wetlands, Exploring their potential for wise use strategies. Research Assistant/PhD fellow. 1999 Comparative study of the Root mat structure and Biology of Cyperus papyrus (L.) and Miscanthidium violaceum (K.Schum.) Robyns. in relation to Nutrient Dynamics and Wastewater Treatment, IHE Delft, MSc research-1000 Dutch Guilders. 2003-2006 International Foundation for Science Research Grant for Young Scientists in Developing countries, Grant. No W/3427-1 entitled the Biophysical suitability and environmental implications of integrated wetland aquaculture-agriculture systems (2003-2006) – Principal investigator 12000 USD. 2001-2006 European Union Fingerponds project, Egerton University, Kenya: The dynamics and evaluation of fingerponds in East African freshwater wetland ecotones using appropriate fish production techniques Research Assistant-147931 Euros. 2003-2003 European Union Marie Currie Individual Fellowship Award, Contract no. ICBI-CT-2001-80014 UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands-25350 Euros. 2000-2001 Aquatic Research Projects Initiative 2000 (ARPI) Department of Zoology group research on River Njoro – Co-researcher. ( own initiative funding)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Ecosystems and Sustainable Development • Ecosystem services and human well being • Innovative approaches to environmental resource management • Climate change and ecosystems • Environmental systems analysis • Transdisciplinary research
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. Ondiek, R.A., Kipkemboi, J., Hes, E. et al. 2025. Trade-offs and synergies between provisioning and regulating ecosystem services in a papyrus wetland in the Lake Victoria basin in Kenya. Wetlands Ecol Manage 33, 1 Click here 2. Kipkemboi, J . 2025. Sustainable use African inland wetlands: Synthesis of published information, reflection of reality on the ground and review of possibilities (Submitted to East African Nature and Science Organization Journals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/EANSO 3. Nantongo, M. F., Edebe, J., Otachi, E. O., & Kipkemboi, J. (2024). Assessment of the status of selected heavy metals in water, sediments and a fish species (Oreochromis niloticus) of commercial value in Lake Nakuru with a focus on human health risks. Lakes & Reservoirs: Research & Management, 29(1), e12452. Click here 4. Nantongo, M.F., Edebe, J., Otachi, O.E., Kipkemboi., J 2022. Organochlorine pesticide residues in water, sediments and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) of Lake Nakuru, Kenya and implications for its fishery Lakes & Reserv. Click here 5. Lukhabi D. K; Muia A. W., and Kipkemboi, J. 2022. Investigating the efficiency of Vertical Sub-Surface Flow Constructed Wetlands in the Reduction of Faecal ndicator Bacteria and Organic matter Under Varied Sizes of Gravel Substrate Aggregates. Pan Africa Science Journal. Click here 6. Nderitu, D., Kipkemboi, J. (2022). Corruption and Under-Development in Africa: An Indictment of African Religiosity?. In: Chitando, E., Kamaara, E. (eds) Values, Identity, and Sustainable Development in Africa. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. Click here 7. Hes, E.M.A, Yatoi, R., Laisser, S.K., Feyissa, A.K., Irvine, K., Kipkemboi, J., van Dam, A.A. 2021. The effect of seasonal flooding and livelihood activities on retention of nitrogen and phosphorus in Cyperus papyrus wetlands, the role of aboveground biomass. Hydrobiologia, 848, 4135-415. Click here 8. Kosgei, J. Nasongo, S. , Kipkemboi, J. and Owuor-Okeyo, J, 2021. Land and Water Resources Planning and Management Options in Floodplain Wetlands in Nyando Basin, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Protection, 12, 1144-1160. doi: 10.4236/jep.2021.1212067.Click here 9. Khasisi D. Lukhabi K.D, Wairimu, M.A.& Kipkemboi, J. 2021. Assessment of performance of wastewater stabilization ponds using faecal indicator bacteria reduction efficiency in a tropical environment. Afr.J.Bio.Sc. 3(2), 16-26.Click here 10. Owino C.N, Kitaka, N., Kipkemboi J and Ondiek R.A. (2020) Assessment of Greenhouse Gases Emission in smallholder rice paddies converted from Anyiko Wetland, Kenya. Front. Environ. Sci. Click here 11. Kipkemboi, J., Kariuki, S.T., & Kariuki, J.M. 2020. Wetlands: Highlights of Unique Features and Ecosystem Services with a Focus on Egerton University Botanic Garden. In: S.T. Kariuki (Ed.) Egerton University Botanic Garden: A Model for Conservation, Teaching, Research and Recreation. Media Document Supplies, Chuka, Kenya 12. Ondiek RA, Vuolo F, Kipkemboi J, Kitaka N, Lautsch E, Hein T and Schmid E (2020) Socio-Economic Determinants of Land Use/Cover Change in Wetlands in East Africa: A Case Study Analysis of the Anyiko Wetland, Kenya. Front. Environ. Sci. 7:207. Click here 13. Mburu, C., Kipkemboi, J., Kimwaga, R. 2019. Impact of substrate type, depth and retention time on organic matter removal in vertical subsurface flow constructed wetland mesocosms for treating slaughterhouse wastewater. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 114. Click here 14. Mawenzi, R., Kipkemboi, J., Nderitu, D., Muhudhia S.O., Ongoto, J., Nyakundi, O. 2019. Hospital Ethics Committees in Kenya: a Situational Analysis of their Existence and Ethical Dilemmas in Selected Level Four to Six Hospitals. Rev. Redbioética/UNESCO, Año 10, 1 (19): 159 - 170 enero - junio 2019 Número especial: “Bioética desde el Sur” - ISSN 2077-9445 Click here 15. van Dam. A.A. and Kipkemboi, J. 2016. Sustainable Use of Papyrus from Lake Victoria, Kenya. In C.M. Finlayson et al. (eds.), The Wetland Book, Click here 16. Kipkemboi, J and van Dam. A.A. 2016. Papyrus Wetlands. In C.M. Finlayson et al. (eds.),The Wetland Book, Click here 17. Kipkemboi J. 2016. Vascular pants in Eastern Africa Rift Valey saline wetlands. In: Michael Shargerl (Ed.) Soda Lakes of East Africa. Springer, Switzerland pp.285-293. 18. van Dam, A. A., Kipkemboi J., Mazvimavi, D. and Irvine, K. 2014. A synthesis of past, current and future research for protection and management of papyrus (Cyperus papyrus L.) wetlands in Africa. Wetlands Ecol Manage. Click here 19. Ssanyu GA., J Kipkemboi, JM Mathooko and J Balirwa. 2014. Variation of small-scale wetland fishery in relation to land use along Mpologoma riverine marsh in Eastern Uganda. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 8(12) 716-729, Click here 20. Rongoei, P. J. Kipkemboi, J., Kariuki, S. T. and van Dam, A. A. 2014. Effects of water depth and livelihood activities on plant species composition and diversity. Wetlands Ecol Manage (2014) 22:177-189 Click here 21. Masese F. O., Kitaka, N., Kipkemboi, J., Gettel, G.M., Irvine, K., and McClain, M.E., 2014. Macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups in Kenyan highland streams: evidence for a diverse shredder guild. Freshwater science. DOI: 10.1086/675681, 33(2):000–000. Click here 22. Frank O. Masese a, Nzula Kitaka , Julius Kipkemboi , Gretchen M. Gettel , Kenneth Irvine , Michael E. McClain. 2014. Litter processing and shredder distribution as indicators of riparian and catchment influences on ecological health of tropical streams . Ecological Indicators. here 23. GA Ssanyu, J Kipkemboi, JM Mathooko& J Balirwa (2014). Response of endemic Clarias species’ life history biometrics to land use around the papyrus dominated Mpologoma riverine wetland, Uganda, African Journal of Aquatic Science, 39:3, 249-261, Click here 24. GA Ssanyu, J Kipkemboi, JM Mathooko& J Balirwa (2014). Land-use impacts on small-scale Mpologoma wetland fishery, eastern Uganda: A socio-economic perspective. Lakes and Reservoirs: Research and Management 19: 280–292. Click here 25. Mathooko J.M and Kipkemboi J.K. 2013. Bioethics: African Perspectives. H.A.M.J. ten Have, B. Gordijn (eds.), Compendium and Atlas of Global Bioethics, DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-2512-6_81, # Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013, Click here 26. Chima S.C, Mduluza T., Kipkemboi J. 2013. Viewpoint discrimination and contestation of ideas on its merits, leadership and organizational ethics: expanding the African bioethics agenda. BMC Medical Ethics 2013, 14(Suppl 1):S1 Click here 27. P. J. K. Rongoei, J. Kipkemboi, J. B. Okeyo-Owuor and A. A. van Dam. 2013. Ecosystem services and drivers of change in Nyando floodplain wetland, Kenya. Vol. 7(5), pp. 274-291, DOI: 10.5897/AJEST12.224. http://www.academicjournals.org/AJEST 28. Patrick Oduor Orwa, P.O., Raburu, P.O., Kipkemboi, J., Rongoei, P., Okeyo-Owuor, J.B. and Omari, S. 2013. Use of macroinvertebrate assemblage to assess the ecological integrity of Nyando Wetlands, Kenya. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment. Vol. 5(7), pp. 152-164, DOI: 10.5897/JENE12.080 ISSN 2006-9847.Click here 29. Kipkemboi, J & Naanyu, V . 2022. Research ethics and scientific innovation nexus: Unpacking the essentials. In : Nzila et al. (Eds), Advances in Phytochemistry, Textile and Renewable Energy Research for Industrial Growth, Pages. 11-17, ISBN: 978-1-032-11871-0. Open Access: www.taylorfrancis.com, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license 30. Mbao, E.O., Kitaka, N., Oduor , S.O, and Kipkemboi, J. 2013. Periphyton as Inorganic Pollution Indicators in Nyangores Tributary of the Mara River in Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2(4): 81-93, ISSN: 2049-8411; e-ISSN: 2049-842X, Maxwell Scientific Organization, 31. Van Dam A.A., Kipkemboi J., Rahman M.M., Gettel G.M. 2013. Linking hydrology, ecosystem function, and livelihood outcomes in African papyrus wetlands using Bayesian network model. Wetlands. Click here 32. Koech H.K., Ogendi, G.M., Kipkemboi, J. 2012. Status of Treated Slaughter-House Effluent and its Effects on the Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Surface Water in Kavuthi Stream, Dagoretti-Kenya. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 4(8): 789-796.Click here 33. Van Dam A.A., Kipkemboi J., Zaal F., Okeyo-Owuor J.B. 2011. The ecology of livelihoods in African Papyrus wetlands. Rev. Environ. Sci. Biotechnol. DOI 10.1007/s11157-011-9255-6. Click here 34. Kipkemboi, J.Luoga P., van Dam, A.A., and Denny P. 2010. Assessment of nutrient flows and sustainability in smallholder wetland- terrestrial farming systems at the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya using Ecopath. Eger. J. Sci. and Technol. 10:58-84. 35. Kaggwa R.C., van Dam, A.A., Kipkemboi, J., Denny P. 2010. Evaluation of nitrogen cycling and fish production in seasonal fishponds (Fingerponds) in Lake Victoria wetlands, East Africa using a dynamic simulation model. Aquaculture Research 41(1)74-90. Click here 36. Mathooko, J.M, M’erimba, C.M., Kipkemboi, J. Dobson, M. 2009. Conservation of highland streams in Kenya: the importance of the socio-economic dimension in conservation. Freshwater Reviews: A Journal of the Freshwater Association Vol. 2 issue 2: 153-165. Click here 37. Kipkemboi, J., Kilonzi, C.M., van Dam, A.A. et al. 2010. Enhancing the fish production potential of Lake Victoria papyrus wetlands, Kenya, using seasonal flood-dependent ponds. Wetlands Ecol Manage 18, 471–483 .Click here 38. Kipkemboi, J., van Dam, A.A., Mathooko, J.M., Denny, P. 2007. Hydrology and the functioning of seasonal wetland aquaculture-agriculture systems (fingerponds) at the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Aquacultural Engineering 37: 202-214. Click here 39. Kipkemboi, J., van Dam, A.A., Ikiara, M.M., Denny, P. 2007. Integration of smallholder wetland aquaculture-agriculture systems (fingerponds) into riparian farming systems on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya: socio-economics and livelihoods. The Geographical Journal, vol. 173 Click here 40. Kipkemboi, J., van Dam, A.A., Denny, P. 2007 Environmental impact of seasonal integrated aquaculture ponds (fingerponds) in the Lake Victoria wetlands, Kenya: an assessment with the aid of Bayesian networks. African Journal of Aquatic Science vol. 32 (3): 219-234. Click here 41. Welcomme R.L., Brummett, R.E., Denny, P., Hasan, M.R., Kaggwa, R.C., Kipkemboi, J., Mattson, N.S., Sugunan, V.V., Vass, K.K., 2006. Water management and wise use of wetlands: enhancing productivity. In: J.T.A Verhoeven, B. Beltman, R, Bobbink and D.F. Whingham (Eds) Ecological Studies, Volume 190. Wetlands and Natural Resource Management. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. pp. 155-180. Clock here 42. Kipkemboi, J., van Dam, A.A., Denny, P. 2006. Biophysical suitability of smallholder integrated aquaculture-agriculture systems (Fingerponds) in East Africa’s Lake Victoria freshwater wetlands. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 32(1): 78-83. Click here 43. Kipkemboi, J., Mathooko, J.M., M’erimba, C.M., Mokaya, S. 2006. Population dynamics of water birds in wastewater lagoons in Njoro, Kenya. Egerton Journal: Science and Technology Series, Vol. VI. No. 1: 31-47. 44. Kipkemboi, J. 2006. Fingerponds: Seasonal integrated aquaculture in East African freshwater wetlands; exploring their potential for wise use strategies. PhD thesis UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education/Wageningen University, Taylor and Francis/Balkema, Leiden, The Netherlands, 165 pp. ISBN 0415416965, Click here, here, here 45. Denny, P., Kipkemboi, J., Kaggwa, R., Lamtane, H. 2006. The potential of Fingerpond systems to increase food production from wetlands in Africa. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 32(1):41-47. Click here 46. Denny, P., Kipkemboi, J., Kaggwa, R., Lamtane, H. 2006. The potential of Fingerpond systems to increase food production from wetlands in Africa. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 32(1):41-47. Click here 47. Van Dam, A.A., Kaggwa, R.C., Kipkemboi, J. 2005. Integrated pond aquaculture in Lake Victoria wetlands. In M.Halwart and A.A. van Dam (Ed.). Integrated irrigation and Aquaculture in West Africa: concepts, practices and potential. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome, pp.129-133. Click here 48. Pokorny, J., Prikryl, I., Faina, R., Kansiime, F., Kaggwa, R.C, Kipkemboi, J., Kitaka, N., Denny, P., Bailey, R,.Lamtane, H., Mgaya, Y.D. 2005. Will fish pond management principles from the temperate zone work in tropical Fingerponds. In J. Vyamazal (ed.) Natural and constructed wetlands: Nutrients, Metals and Management. Buckhuys Publishers, Leiden, The Netherlands, pp. 382-399. Click here 49. Mathooko, J.M., Mpawenayo, B., Kipkemboi, J.K., M’erimba, C.M. 2005. Distributional patterns of diatoms and Limnodrilus oligochaetes in Kenyan dry streambed following the 1999 drought conditions. Internat. Rev. Hydrobiol. 90 (2): 185-200. Click here 50. Bailey, R., Kaggwa, R.C., Kipkemboi, J., Lamtane, H. 2005. Fingerponds: an agrofish-polyculture experiment in East Africa. Aquaculture News, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK, pp.9-10. 51. Kipkemboi. J, Kansiime. F., Denny. P. 2002. The response of Cyperus papyrus (L.) and Miscanthidium violaceum (K. Schum.) Robyns to eutrophication in natural wetlands of Lake Victoria, Uganda. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 27:11-20. Click here
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Keynote address titled “Restoration of ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resource management”. International Confer On Renewable Energy, Climate Change And Restoration Of Ecosystems (ICRECC - 2025)- 22nd to 25th April, 2025 at the Blueberry Hotel, Eldoret. 6th EARIMA Annual Conference, Ethics in research and innovation management. African Perspectives of R&I Management, and hence the theme, “African Perspectives of Research and Innovation Management”, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport. 17-19 August 2024 The second Kaimosi Friends University National virtual conference May 13-14, 2024, A pilot study on innovative real-time wireless sensor water quality monitoring in Lake Nakuru, Kenya, Kipkemboi J1 ,Manene F.M2, Mugambi, A2., Kobia M2, D. Kata3, Rotich , S3, Bett A, S5.,Rop R,4 Edebe, J. 5, Omengo,F.5 , Achiki C6, Kaimosi Friends University1, Egerton University2, Moi University3 ,University of Kabianga4, Wildlife Research and Training Institute 5, Kenya Education Network Trust (Kennet) 6 1st Wildlife scientific conference 2023: Theme: Use of wildlife science for enhanced biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods, Sub theme: Use of new technolgogy in addressing wildlife conservation challenges, Real-time water quality monitoring using innovative wireless sensor network technology: A pilot study in Lake Nakuru, By: Kipkemboi J. ,Manene F.M, Mugambi, A., Kobia M, Rotich , S, Bett A, S.,Rop R, Edebe, J., Omengo,F. , Achiki C Lake Naivasha Resort, 26th -28th September 2023 2nd Multi- Sectoral Conference On Science, Technology and Innovation “Harnessing STI for Food Security and Public Good in a Transformational Digitised Economy"23rd- 26th MAY 2023, The Safaripark Hotel. Paper presented: Real-time monitoring of water quality through wireless sensor technology. Using Lake Nakuru as a case study. The First National Virtual Conference Of Kaimosi Friends University Held Online On Big Blue Button On 15th And 16th May, 2023: Theme: Innovative Multidisciplinary Approaches to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals . Paper presented: Open Science in Africa with Focus on Kenya: Unpacking the Essentials Prof. Julius Kipkemboi and Dr. Emmanuel Okenwa- Vincent and The Role of Bioethics in Shaping Research and Innovation in the 21st Century, Dr. Emmanuel E. Okenwa- Vincent and Prof. Julius Kipkemboi. Vihiga County multi-stakeholder workshop on ways to bridge gaps in water resource management March 21, 2023 ahead of the World Water Day celebrations on 22nd March 2023. Egerton University 14th International Research Conference on Wednesday, 23rd – Friday, 25th March, 2022. Real-time monitoring of water quality in Lake Nakuru using wireless sensor technology paper presented by Kipkemboi J. K., Manene F. M,. Rotich, S. K., Rop, R. K., Omengo, F 5th BSK Conference, 11th and 12th March 2021. The theme was ‘Bioethics and Pandemics: Lessons from COVID-19.’ The 1st Africa regional conference for national bioethics committees held between 12th -14th February 2020, Mombasa, Kenya Research ethics and scientific innovation nexus: Unpacking the essentials paper presented at the Joint International Conference on Photochemistry, Textile and Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development. Theme: Advancing Science, Technology and Innovation for Industrial Growth on 11th - 15th August 2020, Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya paper presented by Julius Kipkemboi & Violet Naanyu African Regional Conference for National Bioethics Committees Pride Inn, Mombasa, 12-14th February 2020 COVID-19 Bioethics Webinar for Eastern Africa Region, Theme: Managing Covid-19 pandemic within bioethics principles: A reflection of the current and future situation in the Eastern Africa Region. 13 May 2020 (10:00 – 11:30 EAT) Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) Hospital Ethics Committee (HEC) Sensitization Workshop Held At MTRH Board Room from 1 1st-2nd October 2019 Bioethics cafe Jointly with Bioethics Society of Kenya: Topic: (1)Bioethics discourse - Principles, Application and Infrastructure in Kenya, (2) Research ethics in Kenya - From Principles to Policy, Egerton University, 2nd November 2018 Sensitization on Hospital Ethics Committees, functions, roles and responsibilities, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, 29th-30th October 2018. Regional Conference, SDGs and the Role of Ethics in SADC: Promoting Bioethics, Ethics Education and Research in Gaborone, Botswana, 17- 18 October 2017 6th Ethics, Human Rights and Medical Law Conference 10 June, Africa Health 2016:The Challenges of Corruption in ensuring Healthy Lives and Peaceful and Inclusive societies in Africa By J Kipkemboi 39th WEDC International Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana on the 11th to 15th July 2016. Training of ETTC Trainers to be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, 9 -13 February 2015 Inception Workshop for the MaMaSe Water Initiative Programme, 27th January to 1st February 2014 at the Mara Serena and Seasons hotel in Narok Professional Training “TEEB for Water and Wetlands”, Kampala, Uganda, 25th -27th November 2013. 9th INTECOL Conference, Wetlands in a complex world, June 3-8, 2012, Orlando, FL, USA. Paper presented “Integration of ecological, hydrological and socio-economic data into a Bayesian Network model for the sustainable utilization of papyrus wetlands” by J. Kipkemboi and A.A van Dam. Workshop on sustainable water resources management for Mount Kenya Catchment, 13-14th September 2012, Sportsman’s Arms Hotel , Nanyuki, Kenya. “Paper presented “Constructed wetlands: background and potential contribution to sustainable water resource management” by J. Kipkemboi The seventh Egerton University International Conference and Expo: 26 - 28 September 2012, ARC Hotel, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. Paper presented “A Bayesian network modelling approach for the integration of Eco hydrological and socio-economic data in Nyando wetland, Kenya “by J. Kipkemboi, Anne A.van Dam, M.M. Rahman, Patrick Khisa, Priscah J. Rongoei, Serena A. Nasongo. Joint meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists and Wetland Biogeochemistry Symposium 3rd -8th July 2011, Clarion Congress Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic. Paper presented “Linking wetland ecosystem functions to livelihoods and ecosystem health in African papyrus wetlands: from DPSIR framework to Bayesian Network by A.A. van Dam, J. Kipkemboi2, M.M. Rahman, J.B. Okeyo-Owuor& A.F.M. Zaal. Trans-disciplinary framework for integrating ecohydrological and socio-economic data in Nyando wetland, J. Kipkemboi, Ecolive Project Annual, Workshop 2011, 23-25th May 2011-Kisumu Hotel. The 5th Annual Research Week and International Conference Theme: Transformative Research for Sustainable Development 22nd – 24th September 2010, ARC Hotel, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. Paper presented “An assessment nutrient flows and sustainability in Smallholder wetland-terrestrial farming systems at the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya by J. Kipkemboi, H.P. Luoga, A.A. van Dam, P. Denny. Training on fundamental principles of Bioethics and their application, KCB Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya,2010 Ethics programme description workshop for English speaking countries of East Africa and West Africa, 18-20th March 2009, Dakar Senegal. Training workshop on University Academic advising, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, 2009, Regional research and development Workshop “ Sustainable use and management of Wetlands in the Lake Victoria basin, East Africa, 26 and 28th March 2008, Gihindamuyaga, Huye, Butare, Rwanda “ Wetland resources and management issues in Kenya” by J. Kipkemboi 2nd Egerton University Research week Workshop and International Conference 2007. Bridging the gap between Research and National Development, Egerton University, Agriculture Resources Centre (ARC) 17-21st July 2007. Training on Biological water quality monitoring, Sunset Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya, and 5th-16th November 2007. UNESCO Ethics teacher training Course, Egerton University, Njoro Kenya2007 Training Workshop; the EU Research Framework Programme (FP7), UNEP, Nairobi, 28th-30th November 2007. International Wetlands, Water and Livelihoods Workshop at St. Lucia, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 29th January- 3rd February 2006. Fingerponds Project EU-INCO (ICA4-CT-2001-10037. Fingerponds Project wrap-up workshop, Egerton University, Agriculture Resources Centre, 10-12 May 2006. Egerton University Research week Workshop 2006. Bridging the gap between Research and National development, Egerton University, Agriculture Resources Centre (ARC) 17-21st July 2006. East African Water Association (EAWA) workshop ‘Bridging Research, Technology and development: Sustainable water Resource Management in Eastern Africa’ Tiwi Beach Resort, Ukunda, Mombasa, Kenya, 4-8 December 2006. 7th INTECOL International Wetlands conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 25th-30th July 2004. First National zoological postgraduate conference, Kenyatta University, Kenya, 5th-8th August 2003. Symposium of the East African-Austrian Water Association (EAAWA), Mukono, Uganda, 10th -13th December 2003. Fingerponds Inception Workshop, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 8-11 January 2002. Fingerponds 2nd Technical workshop, Makerere University, Institute of Environment and Natural Resources, Kampala, Uganda, 3-8 December 2002. EU INCO_DEV Fingerponds Technical workshop, Trebon, Czech Republic, 20-24 August 2001. Training workshop on University teaching methods, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, 2001 International conference on Science and Sustainable Management of Tropical waters, Naivasha, Kenya, 11-16 April, 1999.
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
UNESCO fellowship on Post Graduate Training in Limnology, Mondsee, Austria (1997). Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), M.Sc. training in Environmental Science and Technology (EST), (1998/99). Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), Ph.D. (partial scholarship), UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands (2001-2005). European Union Marie Currie Individual Fellowship Award, Contract no. ICBI-CT-2001-80014 UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands (Training on Ecological Modelling), 2002/2003. International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grant for Young Scientists in Developing countries, Grant. No W/3427-1, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya (Biophysical suitability and environmental implications of integrated wetland aquaculture-agriculture systems), 2003-2006. Post Doctoral Research Fellow- ECOLIVE Project on The ecology of livelihoods in African papyrus wetlands: wetland conservation and utilisation in the context of local and climate change- Project No. 60038781-2009-2012. Lecturer of the year Award- Egerton University 2014
TEACHING AREAS
Undergraduate • General ecology and environmental sciences • Wetland ecology • Hydrology • Integrated aquaculture-agriculture systems • Water quality analysis and nutrient dynamics • Aquatic Resources economics • Socio-economics analysis and livelihoods assessment • General and applied freshwater ecology • Seminars Post graduate • Ecological modelling and Environmental systems analysis • Wetlands for water quality • Constructed wetlands • Comparative limnology • Research projects • Research ethics •
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
( Name, Nationality year of graduation and institution) Susan Clare Adhiambo (Kenya) Wetland influence on water quality in river Mereronyi, Kenya, 2008, Egerton University Cyrus M Kilonzi, (Kenya) Effects of manure on sediments characteristics, nutrients dynamics and benthic macro invertebrates composition in lake Victoria Fingerponds, 2004 UNESCO-IHE , Delft, The Netherlands Luoga, H.P, (United Republic of Tanzania) Nutrient flows and ecological sustainability of Fingerponds in the wetlands of Lake Victoria, East Africa, 2005 UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands Koech Kiprono Henry (Kenya) Assessment Of Treated Slaughter-House Effluent And Its Effects On The Physico-Chemical Characteristics Of Surface Water in Kavuthi Stream, Dagoretti- Kenya, 2010, Egerton University Mbao Evance, (Kenya) The Effect Of Nutrient Input On Algal Periphyton In The Nyangores Tributary Of The Mara River In Kenya, 2012, Egerton University Outa James Omondi, (Kenya) Temporal and environmental conditions regulating biomass dynamics in water hyacinth and its effects on water quality in lake Naivasha, Kenya, 2013, Egerton University Jully Seema Senteu, (Kenya) Optimisation Of Nitrogen Transformation And Removal Processes In A Hybrid Tropical Constructed Wetland Using Ecological Modelling Approach, 2014, Egerton University Christine W. Mburu, (Kenya) Mesocosm Study On The Potential Use Of Vertical Sub-Surface Flow Constructed Wetlands For Removal Of Organic Matter In Slaughterhouse Wastewater , 2016, UNESCO-IHE/ Egerton University Gadiel David Moshi, (United Republic of Tanzania) Assessment Of Wastewater Treatment Efficiency Of A Constructed Wetland At Finlays Flower Farm, Kericho, Kenya, 2014, Egerton University Mwanyika Fortinat Terewe (Kenya) Assessment Of Heavy Metals Removal Efficiency Of A Constructed Wetland At Egerton University, Kenya, 2012, Egerton University Mohamed M Rahman, (Bangladesh) Balancing Ecosystem Services and Livelihoods: A Study of Nyando Wetland, Kenya Using a Bayesian Probability Network April 2010, UNESCO-IHE Ruth Yatoi (Kenya) A comparison of nitrogen uptake between a seasonal and permanent rooted papyrus wetland, 2011, UNESCO-IHE Justina Kasabila , (Zambia) Nitrogen fixation in papyrus Nyando wetlands, Kenya, 2012, UNESCO-IHE Mwagona Patteson Chula , (Kenya) Determination Of Macroinvertebrate Community Structure Along Different Habitat Types In Nyando Wetland ,2011, Egerton University Dorothy Khasisi Lukhabi (Kenya) Characterization of egerton university wastewater stabilization ponds and assessment of substrate size efficiency in reduction of faecal pollutants 2018, Egerton University Christine Nyagaya ( Kenya) Assessment of greenhouse gases emissions in smallholder rice paddies converted from Anyiko wetland, western Kenya, June 2021Egerton University On-going Robert Juma Ogolla ( Kenya) Effects Of Papyrus (Cyperus Papyrus) Harvesting On Wetland Structure And Function, Saf Wetland, Kenya Egerton University. Muli Kelvin Kariuki ( Kenya) Impacts of conversion of Yala wetland for agricultural land use on nutrient retention , Egerton University Nyarige, Erakiel Moraa ( Kenya) assessment of efficiency of Finlay Saosa constructed wetland for treating tea extract wastewater in Kericho, Kenya, Egerton University
PhD. LEVEL :
Completed Grace Ssanyu Asiyo ( Uganda) The Ecology And Production Of Clarias Species In Relation To Land Use Change In The Mpologoma Riverine Wetland, Uganda ( Completed) , 2015, Egerton University Risper Ondiek (Kenya) Assessment of the relationships between hydrology, provisioning and water purification ecosystem services (ESS) in Anyiko wetland ( Completed) 2021, BOKU (on-going) • Christine Nyagaya Owino ( Kenya) Influence of hydroperiod and land use change on CO2 and CH4 emissions : A case study of Kingwal and Yala swamp , Egerton University.
OTHER SOCIETIES
• Society of Wetland Scientists • Eastern Africa Water Association • EIA Lead Expert, NEMA • Bioethics Society of Kenya • Red Cross Society , Kenya • Egerton University Alumni Association
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