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Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
Email:jnrithaa@chuka.ac.ke
Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
Department of Environmental Studies and Resources Development
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I have considerable expertise in Natural Resources management, Environmental Impact Assessments and Audits, Biotechnology, Ecological techniques, Climate Change mitigation and adaptation, UNFCCC and NDC requirements. I am a versatile team player with experience in coordination and Leadership in Administrative Boards and Committees.
EDUCATION
2018: PhD in Environmental Science – Chuka University
2011: Master of Science in Natural Resources Management – Egerton University
2005: Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management, Egerton University
1998: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Ikuu Boys High School
1994: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Ibiriga Primary School,
COLLABORATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
-Kibari Bee Farm Limited on Apiculture and Aquaculture Development
-Natural State on Nature Based Solutions and Carbon Measurements
-International Rice Research Institute on Rice Project
-Prof. Kate Parr of University of Liverpool
-Dr. Nicola Stevens of University of Oxford
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
-Lead Expert: National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
-Member: Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK)
-Member: Forestry Society of Kenya (FSK)
CONSULTANCIES
CARE International (K) (2020). Lead consultant for development of National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF) guide for Kenya.
Lead Expert and Consultant in Environmental and Social Impacts Assessments and Environmental Audits for various projects including; Road Tarmacking, Constructions works for institutions as well as for residential and commercials facilities, Introductions of new agricultural crops, Mining and quarrying works, Biogas installations, Drilling of boreholes, Community and Institutional water projects, petrol station projects, Hospitals and Morgue.
OTHER SKILLS ENHANCEMENT TRAINING
December 2022: Kenya School of Government: Certificate in Senior Management Course
March 2017: Galilee Management Institute in Israel: Diploma in Advanced Agricultural Technologies.
November 2009: China Agricultural University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China: Certificate in Rural Energy and Agricultural Machinery
EXPERIENCE
June 2009 to date: Chuka University
OTHER EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
POSITION/RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED
1. Director, University Farms, Buildings and Enterprises
2. Agroforestry Network for Africa (ANAFE) based at ICRAF in 2009 – Towa grant for HIV/AIDS
3. Chuka University Research Grant – Participatory Scenario planning survey for Rainy seasons
4. Participated in Industrial Effluent Monitoring & Treatment training by Chrom Africa on 6th -8 th Nov 2019.
5. Environmental Institute of Kenya workshop at Outspan Hotel in Nyeri, Kenya. Presented Challenges facing EIA process in Kenya.
6. Participated in Kenya Green Universities Network 4 th -5 th February 2016 at UN Complex Gigiri in Nairobi
7. Participated in the Forestry Society of Kenya workshop on Bamboo Growing in Kenya at KEFRI Nairobi.
8. Participated in Forestry Society of Kenya workshop towards achieving 10% forest cover on Sept., 2015
9. 5 th Research week and international Conference at Egerton University on 22nd -24th September, 2010.
10. Presented a paper on: Effects of seed maturity stage, dormancy, desiccation and storage temperatures on germination and longevity of Myrianthus holstii engl. Seeds.
11. China Agricultural University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China. Participated in workshop training on Rural Energy and Agricultural Machinery in October 2009.
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
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