Table of Contents

1. Bio data

2. Current position: Vice-Chancellor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and

Technology and Professor of Horticulture

3. Profession: Horticulturalist

4. Executive summary on the qualifications and experience

5. Key achievements as Vice Chancellor of JOOUST to date

6. Specific responsibilities as Vice Chancellor

7. Experience and achievements serving in other leadership positions

8. My vision for university education, research and outreach

9. Current salary per month

10. Key responsibilities as the Principal, BUC

11. Key responsibilities as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research and Extension

Services)

12. Key responsibilities at the AAS as the Executive Director

13. Key responsibilities as the Deputy Vice Chancellor in-charge of Administration, Planning and

Development, JKUAT entailed:

14. Other previous administrative positions

Chairman of Department of Horticulture, JKUAT 1995-1999:

Full Professor of Horticulture my responsibilities:

Director (2000/2001): Institute for Energy and Environmental Technology (IEET), JKUAT

Key responsibilities at IEET as the Director were:

Acting Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, JKUAT 1998

Key responsibilities as Dean were:

15. Knowledge of languages/linguistic capability

16. Academic and professional qualifications

17. Management and leadership training; and information communication technology (ICT) skills

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18. Fundraising and resource mobilization

19. Linkage with key strategic partners

20. Scholarship/Fellowship awards received to date to attend conferences

21. MSc and PhD scholarships mobilized

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Prof Dr. agra. Stephen Gaya Agong, BSc. MSc, PhD

1. Bio data

Full name:

Stephen Gaya Agong

Marriage:

Married with four children

Citizenship/Year of Birth: Kenyan/1960

2. Current position: Vice-Chancellor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and

Technology and Professor of Horticulture.

3. Profession: Horticulturalist

4. Executive summary on the qualifications and experience

Ø Academic qualifications and experience

• I hold a BSc, MSc (University of Nairobi) and PhD (Agricultural Sciences), Justus Liebig

University Giessen, Germany; and Post Doctoral Research training at Hannover and Okayama

University, Japan.

• I have been conferred Matsumai International Fellowship for Peace Award.

• I have over seventy manuscripts published in internationally peer-reviewed journals.

• I am a member of many professional organizations among them being International Society

of Horticultural Science (ISHS). A member of various college/school boards.

• A fellow of the African Academy of Sciences.

• I have been described as a net-worker per excellence by my former sponsor, German

Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for the MSc and PhD programmes as outlined in

http://www.daad.de/alumni/en/adm/adm_2005 _05.html link and a committed university

teacher, researcher, trainer, leader and manager.

• I pride myself for having been exposed to national, regional and international research,

mentorship, and academic leadership.

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• I maintain and cultivate international contacts, bring people with common interest in science

together and completely dedicated to human resource development and the promotion of

university education, knowledge economy, science and technology in Africa.

Ø Professional experience

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I have over 30 years of experience in education, training, research, science, technology,

policies, management and leadership at the University level and worked as a full Professor of

Horticulture with long scientific standing and reputation in the field of horticulture and urban

food security.

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I commenced my carrier as a Forage Breeder and Officer-In-Charge Sheep and Goats

Development Project, Ministry of Agriculture (1987) before joining JKUAT as lecturer in

1989.

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I got promoted through the ranks at JKUAT up to the level of Associate Professor and

currently a full Professor of Horticulture at Maseno University.

•

I had a chance to serve at JKUAT in various administrative and leadership capacities as well

as well as positions of great responsibilities, namely: Head of Department of Horticulture

(1996-1999), Acting Dean Faculty of Agriculture (1998), Director, Institute for Energy and

Environmental Technology (2000-2001), and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration,

Planning and Development) (2001-2006). Upon the expiry of the 5-year term as DVC (APD),

at JKUAT in February 2006, I joined African Academy of Science as the Executive Director

(2006), a position I held till my appointment as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning,

Research and Extension Services), Maseno University (2007). In January, 2009, I was

appointed the Acting Principal of Bondo University College (A Constituent College of

Maseno University), a position I held substantively by appointed through a competitive

bidding process in September 2009 till Feb 2013 when the BUC was upgraded to a full-fledged

University status. February 2013 to June 2013 I was the Acting Vice-Chancellor, JOOUST.

Previously, I had been assigned responsibilities as the Acting for Vice-Chancellor on various

occasions both at JKUAT (2001/2005) and at Maseno University (2007/2008) whenever the

substantive Vice-Chancellor was out of station or on leave. Since June 2013 serving as Vice

Chancellor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).

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5. Key achievements as Vice Chancellor of JOOUST to date

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As Vice-Chancellor JOOUST, I offer innovative, visionary and dynamic leadership through

taking charge of the University. I have been instrumental in keeping good order in the

University on behalf of the Council. I oversee all the operations within the University on

behalf of the Council. I do chair Senate the quality assurance organ in the University as well

as the University Management Board. The University has continued to grow in student

population. Currently the students number stands at well over 13,000 from 3,729 in 2013. In

the research, I have significantly enriched the research menu by winning big grants namely:

World Bank funded grant to establish African Centre of Excellence for Food Security with

focus on sustainable use of edible insects as food and feeds; Grassroot Financial Innovation

and Entrepreneurships by DANIDA, Sustainable Urban Development funds by Sida, Sweden;

Consuming Urban Poverty Project by DFID/ESRC, UK and Nourishing Space Project by

CIDA, Canada among others. Whereas in terms of outreach, I have consistently led JOOUST

Enactus Team into being national champion twice and participated at the global stage in the

USA twice among others. I introduced the cage fish technology that is popular with the

community around the University in 2014 and is currently a source of livelihood of many

fisherfolk.

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As the Vice-Chancellor JOOUST, I continue to offer innovative, visionary and dynamic

leadership through taking charge of the newly established University. I have been instrumental

in keeping good order in the University. I played an important role in generating the Charter

that led to the establishment of the University. I successfully established the essential

administrative structures and organs of the University. I have overseen the admission of the

students whose number currently stands at 13,729 full time students at the University. In

addition, I have developed and executed Performance Contract (PCs) mutually agreed

between myself and the Council the latest being the one for 2017/2018 FY. I worked hand in

hand with the University Council, Management Team Members and other staff members and

ensured that the University has remained a going concern. By providing the University the

requisite secretariat, the Council has continued to offer oversight roles as required and the

essential Council Committees established; Overseen the development of the JOOUST Statutes

and policies for the operationalization of the University Act 2012 in the context of JOOUST

Charter 2013. In summary, the following are key milestones in the first term of my leadership

and management:

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Ø Established a fairly strong faculty and research system that drive and attract national

and international grants. I am certain that given a further opportunity this will

significantly be enhanced and improved for the good of the institution.

Ø Through the networks established with my effort and support from stakeholders, the

University has become competitive at local, national, regional and international levels

via robust research and scholarly engagement with other universities and institutions.

Out of the networks, one of our young researchers was invited by UNESCO and

decorated with an award for young women scholars, the only one from Kenya to receive

the award in Johannesburg this year. Hence JOOUST has become a beacon of science

and technology as espoused in the strategic plan.

Ø The University has experienced predictable academic calendars since the grant of

Charter without any interruption despite several occasions of industrial disputes and

strikes. In the last industrial dispute, JOOUST remained on course due to good

leadership, management and support from the Council.

Ø Through my leadership and management, the University has grown in student numbers

from 3,729 in 2013 to the current number of well over 13,000.

Ø The University has expanded and with the support of the Council acquired own premise

in Kisumu. Following the accreditation of the JOOUST Campus in 2016 by the

Commission for University Education (CUE), an Acting Campus Principal has since

been appointed. With the acquisition of the property, my vision is have a JOOUST

Twin Tower on a PPP funding mode for the Campus. The Campus strategic location of

the Campus is ideal for an Innovation and Incubation Hub of the University. Apart from

Kisumu Campus, the University has also grown by establishing other Campuses

(Nambale and Kisii). The Constituency leadership in Nambale donated land to the

University for purposes of establishing the Campus. Both Kisii and Nambale are yet to

be accredited by the CUE.

Ø The recurrent budget has grown from KShs 400Million to KShs 831Million with the

support of the Council and our parent Ministry. Being a science and technology based,

the full implementation of the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) will certainly improve

the recurrent grant. Similarly, JOOUST focus on food security with direct link to Lake

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Victoria on the edible insect is indeed for a blue ocean and the University will thrive

on this for greater resource mobilization and income generation.

Ø In terms of infrastructure, the flagship laboratory project is being handed over by 20^th

Jan 2018. Upon completion and handing over, the full utilization of the facility will be

of great value to the University. The modern laboratory facility for research and

teaching offers space for 24 modern teaching and research laboratories (on ground, first

and second floor), two specious offices for the senior management staff with associated

support functions, offices and workstations for over 100 lecturers and two spacious

boardrooms (Council and Senate Parlors), all on the third floor. There are also four

specialized professorial research rooms provided for in the facility on each of the four

apexes in the facility.

Ø The University recently won competitively World Bank Grant worth KShs600 Million

to be released in installments over the next five years. The first tranche of Kshs111

Million was received in June this year. Notably, JOOUST is one among the only three

universities in the whole country that won the grant from well over seventy universities

that participated in the grant application. It is my commitment of putting even greater

effort to secure more international grants with focus on talent development,

management and mentorship of the researchers in the University. Apart from the World

Bank grant, we have also received various funding from both national and other

international agencies. This financial year, we have also won infrastructure grant of

about KShs100 million, multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional grant of KShs20Million

and several postgraduate scholarships (PhD and MSc) from the National Research

Foundation. I have continued to receive grants for PhD scholarship from Mistra Urban

Futures out of which six PhD candidates have graduated thus improving the faculty

strength in the University.

Ø I have nurtured warm relationship with the community for the good of our University.

Most of our students are accommodated within the immediate community. It is my

commitment to continue with the promotion of harmonious co-existence with the

community as the founding Vice Chancellor thus establish a rich culture in the society.

Stakeholders’ management is key to the success of a university that is situated right

within the rural neighbourhood. Due to the warm relationship with the communities,

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the University has received land donations (Achiego - 42 acres, Miyandhe - 35.6 acres,

Muhoroni - 6 acres, Kapiyo - 21.5 acres, Nyangera - 7 acres, Mahaya - 12.25 acres

Oboch - 1acre and Siaya - 3acres). Except for Achiego, Miyandhe and Mohoroni, the

rest of the donations are yet to be finalized in terms of release of title by the County.

Ø Through the innovation in cage fish farming to boost food security in the region, most

communities in Usenge have adopted the technology and are able to supply and

generate revenues toward sustenance of their livelihood.

6. Specific responsibilities as Vice Chancellor

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As the Vice Chancellor, I am the administrative and academic head of the University as well

as the Chief Executive Officer of the institution as well as being the Secretary to the

Council. Additionally, the following are my functions as enshrined in the University Act

2012 (read Amended 2016), JOOUST Charter 2013 and JOOUST Statutes 2013:

(a)

I have the overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and

programmes of the University and the main advisor to the Council on the overall

financial health, human resources and facilities for quality education, research and

outreach.

(b)

I am responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of the staff and

students;

(c)

I have such powers and duties as may be provided by the JOOUST Charter and Statutes.

Similarly, I am responsible on behalf of the University Council in the:

Ø Implementation of the Council’s decisions in a result oriented and timely manner

to achieve the University’s goals, objectives and agreed targets.

Ø Providing effective leadership and direction to ensure that the University attains a

high level of competitiveness and achieves its objectives;

Ø Advising the Council on development needs of the University and ensure timely

preparation of annual plans and estimates as well as prudent management of the

finances.

Ø Playing a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with other

institutions of higher learning.

Ø Executing any other responsibility deemed necessary to achieve the University’s

mandate.

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I am currently providing effective leadership and direction to ensure that the University

attains high level of competitiveness as well as achieving the laid objectives as outlined in

the JOOUST Charter, 2013. I am also attending to the development needs of the University

through mobilization of resources from within the country and internationally. I have

initiated strong institutional links with Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South

Africa and Rostock University, Germany; Chalmers University of Technology.

Specifically as the VC the following are key responsibilities:

i. I am the Accounting Officer with whom the bucks stops.

ii. I am responsible as provided under Section 39(2) of the Act and other relevant

legislations, regulations and circulars issued from time to time.

iii. I ensure that obligations under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015 are

complied.

iv. I am the Chairperson of such Management Committees provided for in the Charter and

the JOOUST Statutes, 2013.

v. I represent the University nationally and internationally.

vi. I oversee the efficient management of University resources, both human and material.

vii. I oversee the development of proposals on University Policies to Senate and Council for

approval.

viii. I prepare and table annual estimates and performance reports to Council for approval.

ix. I authorize the initiation of legal proceedings or defend or compromise legal proceedings

in the name of and on behalf of the University.

x. I make proposals on establishment of any University charges and fees to Council.

xi. I am responsible to Council for management of finances of the University.

xii. Provide leadership in performance based management through performance contracting.

xiii. I submit proposals on public-private partnership to Council.

xiv. I am the Secretary of Council as provided for in the University Act 2012 and JOOUST

Charter and Statutes.

xv. I have responsibilities and undertake duties as stipulated under the Public Finance

Management Act, 2015.

xvi. I oversee corporate social responsibility.

xvii. I undertake such other responsibility as may be assigned or delegated.

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c. Specific duties include but not limited to:-

i. Submission of reports to Council on the following areas:

a) Academic and student matters;

b) Administrative matters;

c) Financial status;

d) Infrastructure and physical development;

e) Development plans;

f) Resolutions of Council decisions;

g) Procurement implementation process;

h) Strategic direction of the University;

i) Emerging opportunities and status of development of projects;

j) Staff establishment;

k) Research and community outreach projects and plans.

l) Statutory recommended progress reports;

ii. I also submit proposals to Councils on the following:-

a) Policy formulation;

b) Budget estimates;

c) Procurement plans;

d) Infrastructure and physical development;

e) Development and strategic plans;

f) Biannual promotions reports;

g) Biannual review of staff appraisals;

h) Any other that shall be required by Council.

iii. Oversee satisfactory performance of the University.

iv. Make proposals on viable programmes for enhanced performance.

v. Oversee relevant expansion, innovation and implementation of academic

Programmes.

vi. Coordinate University’s corporate strategies and development plans.

vii. As the VC, I may from time to time be assign or delegate any duties to a

Committee or a member of the University staff and may withdraw any such assignment

when deemed necessary.

viii. As the Vice-Chancellor, I have such other powers and duties as may be conferred

upon by the Council as well as prevailing legal and policy regulatory framework

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7. Experience and achievements serving in other leadership positions

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As the Principal of Bondo University College, I offered innovative, visionary and dynamic

leadership through taking charge of the newly established University College. I have been

instrumental in keeping good order in the college. I played an important role in generating the

draft Legal Order that led to the establishment of the University Constituent College. I have

successfully established the essential administrative structures and organs of the University

College. I have also overseen the admission of the first group of Government sponsored

students. I developed and executed the first performance contract for the period 1^st July 2009

to 30^th June 2010 for BUC with a subsequent 2^nd and 3^rd Cycle contracts being implemented

under my direct leadership and supervision as the Chief Executive Officer with the support of

the Council playing key role in oversight. For three years consecutively, JOOUST (formerly

BUC) has had audit query free financial statements with unqualified audit reports a

demonstration of prudence, adherence to the tenets of good governance and integrity. I have

run clean financial administration.at JOOUST since its inception as well as other previous

places that I have worked in.

•

As the Deputy Vice Chancellor in-charge of Planning, Research and Extension Services at

Maseno University I offered innovative, visionary and dynamic leadership through taking

charge of the division. I had been also instrumental in Chairing the Tender Committee of the

University and facilitated and developed the tendering process to be in compliance with

Procurement Oversight Authority requirements, regulations and procedures.

•

I navigated the process that resulted into Maseno University signing an MOU with Bondo

TTC which finally provided the platform for the launch of the School Based Undergraduate

Degree Programmes in 2008 thus giving way for the establishment of the Bondo University

Constituent College.

•

I continued to provide leadership in the exhibition for both universities’ and Kisumu show

where we have exceptionally done well wining several trophies.

•

I continued to spear head the search for credible collaborating partners, like Chalmers

University of Technology through which Maseno has already been recognized as a UN-

Habitat Partner University.

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•

As the DVC (APD) at JKAUT, I saw the University grow beyond expectations with respect

to quality human resource, financial position and infrastructural expansion. I was directly in

charge of human resources, financial and physical development of the university. The

construction of the sports field (2001) marked the turning point, followed by Science Complex

(2001) and IEET block (2002). Later (2003 - Nairobi Centre; 2005 - Hall 7, Science Complex

Lecture Theatres; acquisition of Karen Campus; and 2006 - Science Complex Laboratories)

are indicative of the infrastructural expansion that took place under my tutelage. These major

achievements had been possible as a result of the innovative construction approach by use of

internal university’s capacity which I first introduced as an experiment in 2001. The approach

has widely been acknowledged as efficient and cost effective by the Ministry Roads and

Public Works. In all these activities the University did not only realize substantial savings of

about 40% (of would be market cost) but also directly build on the human resource capacity

(staff and students alike).

•

Conceived, contextualized and raised funds for the development of the University’s payroll

system (pManager) at JKUAT in 2002/2003. This creation continues to serve and save the

University well over Ksh200, 000.00 per month. This was done on the basis of my project

funded by the FORD Foundation.

•

Proposed and justified the university’s harmonized house allowance for JKUAT staff which

subsequently received the Ministry of Education endorsement and Parliamentary approval in

2001. In 2004 the government extended the application of similar rates to the other public

Universities.

•

The JKUAT’s Capitation and Appropriation in Aid were Ksh450 and Ksh20 Million per year

in 2001, respectively as at the time of my appointment. This situation significantly changed

through prudent financial management, collection of revenue and allocation of the resources

for the various cost centers for maximization of productivity with focus on cost minimization.

AS of February 2006 when my term as DVC (APD) ended, the University was already

enjoying capitation of Kshs711 and Income Generating Unit (IGU) revenue of Kshs400

Million per year, respectively.

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•

Established the African Academy of Sciences Headquarters’ Building in Karen, (2006);

developed the strategic plan, financial and personnel policy instruments as well raised the

AAS profile within Africa, Europe, America and Asia.

•

Founded the Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK) in 2001 by leading its conception and

registration process.

•

Consolidated funds for Plant Breeders Association of Kenya (PBAK) while serving as the

Secretary General.

•

Leading research, training, guiding, mentoring and supervise undergraduate as well

postgraduate students. Currently, I have three PhD Students at JOUST on scholarship through

my project on Mistra Urban Futures. Similarly, I have 2 Ph.D. (Germany and Japan) and 2

MSc (JKUAT) students. In 2007, my students [PhD (2) and MSc (2)] graduated. This year

alone, publish in refereed journals latest being accepted in 2007 (3) and one manuscript has

so far been accepted this year 2008.

•

Involved in various community services

(Mistra Urban Futures for sustainable urban

development with Kisumu and its’ environ for purposes of advancing livelihoods of the

communities within Kisumu and its environ. In particular, I spear heading the projects on

urban food security and nourishing space with funding from IDRC and Sida with four PhD

students benefiting from the funds; UNESCO Micro Science Kit for Secondary Education;

FAO on descriptors for practices horticultural technicians and farmers; USAID- Global

Horticultural Initiative as Expert, Regional Group Training Program- Arusha, Tanzania as

Consultant; HCDA- Consultant).

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I have continued also to participate in national, regional and international conferences thus

not only giving me global visibility as well as scholarship but also the enriching the

University’s image at large. Other community projects and services include 1.) Establishment

of sustainable agricultural production and school feeding system in Kanyadhiang,

Karachuonyo District; 2.) Founding and being founder Chairman of Horticultural Association

of Kenya (HAK), 3.) Being member of and Secretary General to the Plant Breeders

Association of Kenya (PBAK) both for the purpose of revitalizing the agricultural sector as

an essential ingredient for industrialization via the necessary value addition processes.

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8. My vision for university education, research and outreach

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To provide intellectual, scientific, professional, management and leadership at the University

and associated institutions of research, innovation and development for the good of humanity.

•

To lead in the change and transformation process in all facets of the university education,

research and outreach by systematically introducing hands-on as well as result based

management in realizing the quality corporate leadership that is founded on intellectual

honesty with key principal pillars being fairness, transparency, responsibility and

accountability.

•

Provide visionary leadership, effective management and the necessary environment that will

stimulate optimal, efficient and quality service delivery in the furtherance of a strong vision

for the university education, research and innovation. The assurance to the Council is that, I

shall effectively lead and direct efficiently the functions at the University. I shall also maintain

and promote the efficiency and good order of the University. I shall work with all organs of

the University namely, Council, Senate and Management, to stimulate effective co-ordination,

preparation and implementation of strategic plan of the University; and preparation of short

term as well as long term development plan geared towards the strengthening the University

and establishment of new instrumental systems for promotion of scholarship at the University.

I shall also work in close consultation with the Chancellor and the Parent Ministry, Ministry

of Higher Education, Science and Technology among others to steer head greater productivity

in the University. I am confident that my knowledge, skills, expertise, experience, energy,

vision, trust, honesty, transparency, accountability, integrity, productivity, self-motivation,

professionalism, hard-work, passion to succeed, capability to form and sustain teams,

management and leadership will go along way in ensuring that the University intellectually

thrives in the core functions of training, research and community service with focus on:

•

systematically strengthening and expanding effective relationships with credible partners

nationally, regionally and internationally.

•

systematically modernizing teaching facilities with the support of stakeholders.

•

ensuring that developmental projects for the University are carefully selected and managed

prudently for the good of the University and the entire University fraternity.

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• leading the overall resource mobilization in support of the college activities.

• ensuring effective and efficient corporate governance and develop a working environment that

would promote accountability at all levels of the University operations.

• initiating and sustaining international linkages with a view to enhancing academic, research

and community service quality.

• expanding the access to the University programmes via modern information communication

technology (ICT) strategies. In particular, e-learning modes, distance education and video-

conferencing arrangements would be promoted.

• setting up an effective Management Information System (MIS) for the University with focus

on student related functions

(application, admission, registration, accommodation,

examination processing and transcript processing), administrative related function (payroll,

leave, appraisal, recruitment and general communication), financial related functions

(accounts, payments, revenue, procurements, fixed assets, salaries and stores) taking

cognizance of the modern ICT systems.

9. Current salary per month

• As approved by the Council in consultation with the relevant institutions.

10. Key responsibilities as the Principal, BUC

• I was the administrative and academic head of the University College as well as the Chief

Executive of the institution. Additionally, the following were my key functions as enshrined

in the University College Legal Order No 56 of 2009:

(d) I have the overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and

programmes of the University College;

(e) I am responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of the staff and

students;

(f)

I have such powers and duties as may be provided by the JOOUST Charter and

Statutes. Similarly, I was responsible on behalf of the University College Council in

the:

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Ø Implementation of the Council’s decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to

achieve the University’s goals, objectives and agreed targets.

Ø Providing effective leadership and direction to ensure that the University attains a

high level of competitiveness and achieves its objectives;

Ø Advising the Council on development needs of the University and ensure timely

preparation of annual plans and estimates as well as prudent management of the

finances.

Ø Playing a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with other

institutions of higher learning.

Ø Executing any other responsibility deemed necessary to achieve the University’s

mandate.

• I provided effective leadership and direction to ensure that the University College attains high

level of competitiveness as well as achieving the laid objectives as outlined in the Legal Order.

I am also attending to the development needs of the College. I initiated strong institutional

links with Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa and Rostock University,

Germany.

11. Key responsibilities as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research and Extension

Services)

• Principally, I assisted the Vice Chancellor in the day to day running of the University and in

particular directly heading the Planning, Research and Extension Services Division of the

University with the following core functions under my tutelage:

Planning of the University physical expansion

Co-ordination of research within the university,

Co-ordination of extension services and community outreach programmes

Co-ordination of linkage between the University and other institutions

Co-ordination of income generating activities like effective utilization of university

farms and the other university agricultural resources.

Chairing the University Tender Committee

Chairing the Joint management Committee of Maseno University-Bondo TTC

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collaboration.

Chairing the ISO Certification Steering Committee

Chairing University Research Committee

Chairing the University ICT Committee

12. Key responsibilities at the AAS as the Executive Director

• Principally, during this period of my sabbatical, I assisted the President of the academy

(AAS) in the day to day running of the Academy and in particular directly heading the

Secretariat with the following core functions: Administration of the Academy’s financial

and human resources as well as and physical facilities. Fundraising for the Academy formed

one of my core businesses. In particular, I developed a project proposal on Science-

Technology-European-African-Platform (STEAP) which was subsequently funded by the

European Union (EU) and as the project leader for this science initiative; it was my

responsibility to manage, direct and lead the project.

13. Key responsibilities as the Deputy Vice Chancellor in-charge of Administration, Planning and

Development, JKUAT entailed:

•

Principally, I did assist the Vice Chancellor in the day to day running of the University and

in particular directly the heading the Administration, Planning and Development Division of

the University with the following core functions under my tutelage:

a) Administration of the University finances

b) Co-ordination of staff recruitment, training, promotion and retention

c) Personnel administration and discipline of staff in the university

d) Staff welfare matters

e) Provision of catering and welfare services

f) Provision of housing and office accommodation

g) Provision of health care services

h) Co-ordination of central services, estate as well as transport services

i) Provision and administration of registry services

j) Provision of secretarial services for the Council Committees and University

Management Board

k) Any other duties that were assigned to me by the Vice Chancellor e.g. oversee the

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division of a fellow DVC who may be away or represent the VC as appropriate in

functions.

• A part from the duties listed above as DVC (APD), I continued to provide guidance to

undergraduate and post-graduate students (Masters and PhDs) as well as fund raising for

university activities and directly or indirectly contribute towards the implementation of the

university overall vision, mission and objectives.

• As a DVC-APD at JKUAT, I implemented the University’s administrative and development

policies; planning the human resources, financial and infrastructural requirements for the

University through the Senate Committee in charge of Planning, Development and

Establishment. Also, I chaired the following other Senate Committees:

a) Staff welfare

b) Catering and Accommodation

c) Hospital, recreation and environment

d) Staff housing

• Over and above the listed tasks, I am a member of various university organs and committees

namely: Council, Senate, and University Management Board. I do provide secretarial

services to both Council and the University Management Board.

14. Other previous administrative positions

Chairman of Department of Horticulture, JKUAT 1995-1999:

Key responsibilities in the Department of Horticulture as Chairman, Department of Horticulture

entailed:

I was the administrative and academic head of the department in charge of planning the departmental

needs for teaching, research, innovation, development and community services for both the staff and

students. Also as COD, I was in charge of planning the departmental projections for growth and

expansion, coordinating staff, budgeting, recruiting, executing academic programmes, instituting

discipline and ensuring that set targets were met.

Full Professor of Horticulture my responsibilities:

a) Teaching and supervision of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students along with postdoctoral as well as

other students who may only come for shorter programmes.

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b) Formulation and implementation of research and community outreach programmes and projects.

c) Conducting research in horticulture with emphasis on environmental sustainability through low

input agricultural practices, sustainable agronomic management, agricultural-bio-diversity;

enhancement of food security and alleviation of poverty.

d) Fund raising for fellowships/scholarships for human resource development locally and abroad for

students and departmental staff.

e) Initiating collaboration within and external to the university for the enhancement of academic and

research quality of both students and staff.

f) Leading in faculty development, mentorship, scholarship, research and development, innovation

and technology transfer.

g) Formulation of market driven programmes in line with the latest industry demands, national

prioties and global trends.

Director (2000/2001): Institute for Energy and Environmental Technology (IEET), JKUAT

Key responsibilities at IEET as the Director were:

a) To offer administrative, technical, scientific and academic guidance at the institute.

b) Up-holding the activities of the institute in the realization of the set goals for both energy and

environmental functions.

c) Soliciting for the funds from local and international sources in establishing the functional roles

of the institute.

d) Establish, facilitate and co-ordinate the energy and environmental technology functions of the

institute.

e) Initiate research, training and extension programs for human capacity development in the energy

and environmental technology sectors.

Acting Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, JKUAT 1998

Key responsibilities as Dean were:

f) To offer administrative, technical, scientific and academic guidance at the Faculty.

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g) Up-holding the activities of the Faculty in the realization of the set goals for academic, research

and outreach functions.

h) Strengthen undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Initiate human capacity development for staff.

15. Knowledge of languages/linguistic capability

Excellent in oral and written English, German and Kiswahili (International), limited French and

Japanese. Fluent in Dholuo my mother tongue.

16. Academic and professional qualifications

a) Post-doctoral research attained at Universities of Hannover, Germany and Okayama, Japan

between April 1999 and January 2000. Focus of research was on tolerance of vegetables with

special emphasis on tomatoes to the environmental stresses. DNA fingerprinting with the aim

enhancing the genetic potential for minimization of environmental pollution due to the

increased usage of the genetically modified crop plants formed an important basis of my study

at Okayama University along with indexing a male sterile mutant tomato line.

b) Ph.D. Agricultural Science (Dr. agr.) obtained at the Institute of Crop Science of Federal

Agricultural Research Centre (FAL), Braunschweig, and Germany, and Institute of Crop

Science and Plant Breeding I, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany (1995). Key areas

covered in the Ph.D. program: Analytical with bias on biochemical, agronomic and

morphological characterization of tomato germplasm. Key elements of study involved usage

of HPLC, electrophoretic techniques, elaborate statistical package for the evaluation of the

tomato genetic resources; salinity and water deficit screening techniques and usage of

morphological and physiological parameters to characterize the response to the two

environmental stresses. My research was on a tomato crop, which in the past had been largely

ignored in Kenya when it comes to crop improvement.

c) MSc. Agriculture (Plant Breeding) obtained at the University of Nairobi, Kenya (1989).

The programme exposed me to practical and theoretical details of plant breeding principles,

theories, plant genetic resources and their variability, molecular genetics, mutation breeding,

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cytogenetics, quantitative genetics, population genetics, biochemistry, plant physiology and

plant pathology. My research was on a marginalized but a high potential drought tolerant crop,

Amaranthus spp.

d) BSc. Agriculture (Honors) obtained at the University of Nairobi, Kenya (1987). The

program prepared me in all aspects of agriculture namely: Plant breeding and genetics,

agronomy, crop protection, agricultural economics, animal science, agricultural engineering,

soil science, horticulture with a view to fitting in areas like agricultural research, extension

network, agribusiness and non-governmental organizations.

17. Management and leadership training; and information communication technology (ICT) skills

Management training

I have undertaken several management training programmes as outlined here bellow:

Ø October, 2019 Risk and Financial Management Training by ICPAK at Wigot

Garden, Kisumu.

Ø May, 2019 International Course on Water Management and Policy, East and

Central University, Oklahoma, Ada, USA.

Ø December 2017: Corporate Governance, Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa.

Ø June 2016, Trustee Development Training Programme, Kenya College of

Insurance, Nairobi.

Ø January, 2015: Audit and Risk Management by the Institute of Auditors, Kisumu.

2012: Quality assurance of university education Laico Regency, Nairobi.

Ø June, 2009: Performance Contracting Management, AICAD, Nairobi, Kenya.

Ø June, 2009: Effective leadership and management, GTI Mombasa, Kenya.

Ø January, 2008: Quality assurance in higher education, Dar Salaam, Tanzania.

Ø June, 2007: Result Based Management and Transformative Leadership, Maseno

University.

Ø August 2007: Leadership and management of higher education, Windhoek

Namibia.

Ø February 2006: Performance contracting sensitization workshop, JKUAT.

Ø February, 2006: Japanese ODA sensitization workshop, Inter Continental, Nbi.

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Ø August 2005: Management with focus on personnel, time, finance, office, team

building as well as retention, motivation, accountability, work ethics in Machakos.

Ø May 2005: Performance contracting: Purpose, OP, Utali College, Kenya.

Ø May 2005: Management with focus on personnel, time, finance, office, team

building as well as retention, motivation, accountability, work ethics in Nanyuki.

Ø 2003 Oct/ Jan 05: Strategic planning conducted by TIPS.

Ø November 2003: Quality assurance organized DAAD Safari Park, Kenya.

Ø Jun/July 2002: Summer school on research management, Hannover, Germany.

II.

Leadership training

Ø July, 2017 Leadership Conference sponsored by the World Bank with Chinese

Academy of Sciences.

Ø November, 2014 Higher Education Leadership Training, Qatar.

Ø June, 2009: Effective leadership and management, GTI Mombasa, Kenya

Ø June, 2007 Result Based Management and Transformative Leadership, Maseno

University

Ø February, 2006 Student leadership training, Kenya School of Monetary

Ø 2005 Student leadership training, Manda Hotel

Ø May and August 2004: Student leadership training, Blue Post and Manda Hotels,

respectively

Ø October 2003: Management of change, Dundee, Scotland

III.

Governance

Ø December

2017: Corporate Governance, Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa

conducted by CCG.

Ø April, 2015 Audit, Risk and Governance Training conducted by the Institute of

Auditors

Ø August 2013 Governance and Audit

Ø June 2010: Ethics and corporate Training, KIA

Ø May 2002: Ethics and corporate training, Kenya School of Monetary Studies

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IV.

Computer competence

Ø 2017 Use of modern techniques in data analysis, Nairobi.

Ø 2019 Use of research search engine in publications and proposal development,

JOOUST.

Ø 1992~1995: During my Ph.D. I had an extensive exposure to a wide range of

computer packages, and skills namely: Word processing (MS Word), graphic

(Havard Graghics; Statgraghics, Microsoft Power Point), statistical (Cosatat;

Plabstat, SPSS and SAS), database

(MS Access), spreadsheet

(MS Excel;

Quatpro) and internet applications.

Ø November 2004: Information technology communication course, ICSIT, JKUAT

Ø Self-training and practice on a continuous use of ICT platforms.

18. Fundraising and resource mobilization

Over the last thirty years, I have been involved in raising research project funds both from national,

regional and international sources with focus in stimulating departmental, university, national,

regional and international development for greater research capacity towards Research and

Development (R&D). Examples of the funded projects among others are elaborated under Table 1

where I have been and/or I am the Principal Investigator.

Table 1: Funded research projects

Year

Project

Donor

Amount

(KSHS)

1990

Groundnut germplasm improvement,

JICA

200,000.00

JKUAT

1996

French beans agronomic improvement,

Everest

400,000.00

JKUAT

Enterprise

1999

Refurbishment of research facilities for

Department of Horticulture at JKUAT

JICA/Japan

5,000,000.00

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1999

Regional group training in plant

JICA/Japan

25,000,000.00

propagation technology in Horticulture

Department JKUAT

1997-1999

National Horticulture Seminar, JKUAT

JICA/Japan

2,400,000.00

2000-2004

Pesticide free French beans production

Volkswagen

8,000,000.00

system, JKUAT

Foundation/Germ

2001 - 2004

Sustainable Horticultural Production in the

DAAD/Germ

4,000,000.00

Tropics for Eastern Africa Region, JKUAT

2001

Agricultural waste recycling, minimization

World Bank

200,000.00.

and utilization, Institute of Energy and

Environmental Technology, JKUAT

2001-2004

Computerization of the Administrative and

FORD/USA

6,800,000.00

Finance Departments, JKUAT

1998-2006

Development of environmentally friendly

BMZ- Germany

7,000,000.00

management methods for red spider mites

in small-holder tomato production systems

in Eastern and Southern Africa, JKUAT

2006-2008

Science and Technology-Europe Africa

European

20,000,000.00

Project (STEAP), AAS

Union/Belgium

2006

First Young Scientists Conference in

TWAS/Italy

3,500,000.00

Africa, AAS

2006

Micro-science laboratory kit project, AAS

UNESCO

1,000,000.00

2006

Focal Point Meeting on Science Education

TWAS/Italy

2,000,000.00

in Africa, AAS

2007

Integration of HIV/AIDS into University

AAU/Ghana

210,000.00

curriculum, Maseno University

2007

Integrating scientific and technological

DAAD/Germ

187,000.00

approaches for development, Maseno

University

2007

TRO Memorial Lecture, Maseno

AAS/Kenya

140,000.00

University

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2008

Integrating scientific and technological

DAAD/Germany

350,000.00

approaches for development, Maseno

University

2008/2009

Socio-economic empowerment of Siaya

ICRAF/BATCH

800,000.00

2011-2012

Climate change project, LVBC

IDRC/Canada

20,000,000.00

2011-2012

Capacity development for postgraduate,

RISE/USA

56,000,000.00

AAS

2011-2012

Quality assurance in food chain, AAS

FAO/Italy

35,000,000.00

2010-2019

Mistra Urban futures for sustainable urban

Sida/MISTRA

400,000,000.00

development through green, fair and dense.

Foundation,

MU-F/JOOUST

Sweden

2016-2021

African Centre of Excellence II on

World Bank

600,000,000.00

Sustainable Use of Edible Insects for food

and feeds (INSEFOOD), JOOUST

2016-2018

Consuming Urban Poverty (Urban Food

DFID/UCT

28,000,000.00

Security), Mistra Urban Futures (M UF)-

F/JOOUST

2017-2019

Nourishing space (Urban food security in a

IDRC/UCT

4,000,000.00

secondary city), UCT/JOOUST

Grand total of project funds raised to

2,060,000,000.00

date

19. Linkage with key strategic partners

I do enjoy very good linkages and network with friends, fellow scientists and donors globally.

Example of these linkage arrangements include: Mistra Foundation, Sweden, German Academic

Exchange Service (DAAD), Volkswagen Foundation, GTZ (GIZ), JICA, FORD Foundation,

Sida/SAREC, Finida, Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), African Academy

of Sciences (AAS), Mistra Urban Futures, Sweden, IDRC, Canada and DFID. Other institutional

collaborators are EC University, Oklahoma, Ada, USA, University of Sheffield, UK, North-West

University of Agriculture and Forestry, China. South China Botanical Garden, Chanal.

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I am also a member of many both local and foreign-based boards, professional Associations,

industries and firms as articulated in the preceding chapters.

20. Scholarship/Fellowship awards received to date to attend conferences

•

February 2020, Higher Education Conference, Nairobi Kenya, World Bank

•

February 2020, World Urban Forum, Abu Dhabi, Chalmers of University of Technology and

Sida, Sweden

•

October, 2019 International Conference on Food Security and Agriculture, Yangling, China.

•

October, 2029 Higher Education Seminar by the World Bank

•

September, 2019 4^th Mistra Urban International Conference, Sheffield, UK.

•

November, 2018 3^rd Mistra Urban International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.

•

October, 2018 Higher Education Conference on ACE II organized by IUCEA, Kigali

•

November, 2017 2^nd Mistra Urban International Conference, Kisumu, Kenya

•

August 2017 International Meeting on Just Cities, London, UK

•

July 2017 1^st Africa-China World Bank Sponsored Education, Beijing China

•

January/February, 2013 MISTRA, Sweden for visit to Cape Town, SA attending

International Meeting of M-UF.

•

September 2016 1^st International Mistra Urban Futures Conference in Sweden

•

November, 2014 World Education Summit, Qatar

•

December 2012, Dakar, Senegal, attending Afri-cities Conference, by Sida

•

Sept 2012 World Urban Forum, Naples, Italy by Sida

•

January/February, 2008 MISTRA, Sweden for visit to Chalmers

•

November, 2008 Alliance for Global Sustainability, Cape Town, South Africa

•

October, 2008 UN-Habitat WUF, Nanjing, China

•

September, 2007 ANTSI meeting in Pretoria, South Africa

•

May, 2007 IAP Water meeting in Trieste, Italy

•

May, 2007 RUFORUM meeting in Nairobi, Kenya

•

February, 2007 WAITRO meeting in Kampala, Uganda

•

November, 2006 Extra-ordinary AMCOST AU Conference, Cairo, Egypt, NEPAD support

•

October, 2006 ASADI Conference, Yaoundé, Cameroon, US NAS support

•

October, 2006 Scientists and Policy Makers AU Congress, Alexandria, Egypt, AU support

•

September, 2006 ICSU Conference, Johannesburg, SA, ICSU support

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•

May, 2006, Knowledge economy conference by the World bank, Johannesburg.

•

May, 2006 Science and Technology Inter-Ministerial Meeting, ACP, Brussels.

•

February, 2006 KNAW Visit on Science and Technology, Amsterdam, KNAW support

•

November 2005: DAAD support to attend workshop on sustainable horticultural production

in the tropics.

•

November 2005: RUFORUM support to participant in the African Crop Science Society

Conference, Entebbe, Uganda.

•

November 2005: ANSTI support to attend Vice Chancellors, Provost and Deans Conference

in Accra, Ghana.

•

February 2005: AVRDC-USAID sponsorship to give Keynote Address Speaker at Global

Horticultural Assessment Workshop in Arusha, Tanzania.

•

February 2005: ISAR sponsorship to give a presentation on “Contribution of agricultural to

research and development in Rwanda”, ISAR, Kigali.

•

October 2004: AVRDC sponsorship to give a lecture in Genetic Improvement of African

Indigenous Vegetables, AVRDC (The World Vegetable Centre) in Arusha, Tanzania.

•

October 2004: DAAD sponsorship to attend Kenya DAAD Scholars Association conference

on “Universities and Communities: enhancing collaboration to build a working nation,

AICAD, Juja.

•

September 2004: Volkswagen Foundation sponsorship to give Keynote address on

“Resources, their Dynamics and Sustainability - Capacity Development Comparative and

Integrative Approaches”. Organized by Volkswagen Foundation and Department of

Geography, University of Bonn held in Nairobi.

•

November 2003: DAAD sponsorship to attend DAAD Alumni Symposium on Alumni

partners in Development Co-operation: Challenges, Best practices and Prospects held in

Bonn, Germany.

•

October 2003: AVRDC sponsorship to give a lecture in Genetic Improvement of African

Indigenous Vegetables, AVRDC (The World Vegetable Centre) in Arusha, Tanzania.

•

August 2003: Association of Commonwealth Universities, sponsorship to attend

“Conference on Managing Change” at the University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland.

•

August 1999 to January 2000 Matsumae International Foundation award to study molecular

genetic variation in tomato.

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•

April 1999 to June 1999 DAAD award to study genetic variation in tomato in relation to

water deficit stress at the Institute for Vegetable and Fruit Sciences, University Hannover,

Germany.

•

September 1998 Conference Fellowship from AVRDC to attend International Conference

on Peri-Urban Vegetable Production in Bangkok, Thailand.

•

August 1998 Congress Fellowship from JICA to attend the 25^th International Horticultural

Congress in Brussels, Belgium.

•

June/July 1997: DAAD Scholarship for attending International Conference in

Braunschweig, Germany.

•

April 1992-December 1995: A four-year DAAD scholarship for a Ph.D. program at the

Institute of Crop Science (FAL), Braunschweig and the Institute of Crop Science and Plant

Breeding I, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Germany.

•

October 1991-March 1992: A six-month DAAD scholarship for a German language course

at Goethe-Institute, Goettingen, Germany.

•

October 1987-Sept. 1989: A two-year German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

scholarship for a MSc Course at the University of Nairobi.

21. MSc and PhD scholarships mobilized

a) MSc.: 1998-Mr. Losenge (Horticulture, for Germany), 1999-Mr. P. Ajwang (Agric. Engineering,

for Germany), 2000-Ms. Mugada (ICIPE/JKUAT Tomato Red Spider Mite Project, JKUAT); Ms.

Zedi (Rainbowblooms-Limuru, for Germany)

b) Ph.D.: 1999-Mr. P. Masinde (Horticulture, for Germany), Mr. B. Nyende (Plant Breeding-Part

time Lecturer, Horticulture, for Germany), 2000- Mr. T. Losenge (Horticulture, for Germany) and

Mr. J. Wesonga (Horticulture, for Germany)

c) MSc.: 2004-Mr. Muchiri Vincent, AVRDC - Indigenous Vegetable

d) MSc and Ph.D.: 2001~2007- Mr. Christopher Ojiewo, Monbosho, Okayama University, Japan:

African leafy Indigenous Vegetables: Mutation breeding in black nightshade.

e) Ph.D.:

2004~2006-Mr. Mwai, AVDRC, Arusha: African leafy Indigenous Vegetables:

Characterization and purification of promising black nightshade accessions for variety

development

f) Ph.D.: 2003 ~ 2007 - Mr. Matoka, DAAD FAL, Germany: Physiology of drought stress

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g) PhD: 2012 ~2014 Branding Culture as an Attraction for Ecotourism Planning in Kisumu West District

(Achieng, D.O.)

h) PhD: 2012 ~2014: Integrating Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture within Ecotourism: A Case of Indigenous

Crops in Kisumu City and its Environs (Bwana, M.A.)

i) PhD: 2012 ~2014: Integrating Water and Sanitation as a planning approach to ecotourism promotion within

Informal Settlements, Kisumu City (Okungu, J.O.)

j) PhD: 2012 ~2014: Effect of Development Induced Displacement of Human Population on Ecotourism In

Kisumu Municipality, Kenya (Ochieng, D.A.):

k) PhD: 2012 ~2014: Ecotourism as strategy for climate change adaptation: A Case of Kisumu East District,

Kenya (Otieno, R.)

l) PhD: 2012 ~2014: Eco-Tourism as a Strategy to Improve Environmental Quality in Informal Urban

Settlement of Nyalenda, Kisumu City (Ochieng F.A)

m) PhD: 2012 ~2014: Mainstreaming A Gender Perspective In Environmental Management of Ecotourism

Destination Sites, Kisumu City (Mogoria, N. A.)

PhD: 2012 ~2014: A Strategy for Transforming Kisumu-Bondo Corridor in Kenya into an Ecotourism Cluster

for Sustainable Development (Nyamweno, I. M.).

PhD: 2012 ~ 2015: Greening of Kisumu City (Fredrick Owino); others include

Strategic positioning of marketplaces and learning institutions as digital village centres for rural

empowerment and ecotourism development in Bondo District (Obare G O)

Urban and peri-urban agriculture as a strategy of in promoting food security in Bondo Town (Massawa, S.

O.)

Involvement of community in manufacture of bricklets as an alternative promoting sustainable tourism in

Bondo District (Odero, M. O.)

Involvement of community In manufacture of organic fertilizer in promoting integrated water hyacinth

management in Kisumu District

(Ogada, J. A.)

Effects of transport pooling in mitigating carbon dioxide emission: a case of study of Kisumu City (Achola,

M. J.)

Entrepreneurial impact of ecotourism development in Siaya District (Wanyang, P. O.)

Safety implications of commercial motor cycle transport in Marketplaces in Siaya County (Tiema, M. A.)

w) Social-cultural embodiment in ecotourism development (Omondi, G. O.)

Interfacing virtual space for Eco-ventures within the context of urban agriculture (Achieng, L. A.)

Community participation in environmental conservation to promote sustainable tourism (Owour, R. A.)

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22. Work experience

I worked as a lecturer at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

commencing my carrier as Graduate Assistant in 1989, Assistant Lecturer (1990), Lecturer (1991),

Senior Lecturer from June 1996 to 2001 and since May 2001 to 2018 Associate Professor and 2018

to date Full Professor at Maseno University till 2020. From December 2009, Adjust Full Professor at

JOOUST. I have since fully transferred my service to the University in 2019. During this period, I

have been teaching and conducting several research projects of both local as well as international

funding sources. Between 1989 and now, I had a chance also to serve the Department in various

capacities namely: Head of Department of Horticulture (1996-1999), Acting Dean Faculty of

Agriculture (1997), representing the University in key research meetings at KARI among others and

DVC (APD).

Upon the expiry of the 5-year term as DVC (APD), at JKUAT in February 2006, I joined African

Academy of Science as the Executive Director (2006), a position held till appointment as the Deputy

Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research and Extension Services), Maseno University (2007) and later

(January 2009) appointed Acting Principal, Bondo University College before being appointed Acting

Vice Chancellor in Feb 2013 and subsequently appointed as the first Vice Chancellor for JOOUST in

June 2013. On the other hand, I served at JKUAT as a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department (1996-

1999), Associate Professor (2001 to 2008) and as a Professor of Horticulture (Maseno University,

May 2008 to date 2019. Since Jan 2020, I am Full Professor at JOOUST.

My functions as a full Professor, I directly and indirectly benefit the University’s fraternity and have

continued to:

a) Provision of leadership and administration of the departmental academic and research programs

b) Formulation of research programs

c) Fund raising for fellowships/scholarships for human resource development locally and abroad

for students, departmental staff as well as other qualified deserving Kenyans

d) Teaching and conducting research in horticulture especially in vegetable crops, environmental

sustainability through low input agricultural practices, sustainable agronomic management,

agricultural-bio-diversity, enhancement of food security and alleviation of poverty and,

e) Supervision and mentorship of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students as indicated below:

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PhD candidates supervised to completion

Mr. Muigai

(Hort., JICA-JKUAT/Okayama-Japan)- Research on Al-toxicity in bean

germplasm (concluded, 2002).

Mr. Magoma (Bioch., DAAD-JKUAT/TRF)-Biochemical evaluation of tea germplasm

(concluded, 2002).

Mr. Nyende (Private, DAAD-JKUAT/Braunschweig-Germany)-Agronomic improvement of

potato (concluded, 2004).

Mr. Masinde (Hort., DAAD-JKUAT/Hannover-Germany)-Physiological aspects of water and

nutritional stress in cow-pea (concluded, 2003).

Mr.Losenge (Hort., DAAD-VW-JKUAT/Hannover-Germany)- Pest management models for

increased French beans production (Concluded, 2005).

Mr. Wesonga (Hort., DAAD-VW-JKUAT/Hannover-Germany)-Growth management models

for increased French beans production under low agricultural inputs (Concluded, 2005).

Mr. Muchiri (Bot., Private/JKUAT)-Tree tomato virus disease management (Concluded

2005).

Mr. Baya, Tomato IPM Characterization as parasitoids in horticulture crops (concluded, 2007).

Mr. Ojiewo Christpher (Hort., Monmbusho, Japan)-Male sterility studies in Solanum spp for

increased vegetable production in the tropics (concluded in 2007).

Mr. Matoka (Hort., DAAD, FAL) Physiology of drought stress (concluded in 2007)

Fred Owin (MU-F) Ecotourism transformation (concluded 2015), JOOUST

Richard Otieno (MU-F) Value addition chain for alternative livelihood (2017 ongoing)

M.Sc. candidates supervised

a) Ms. Mugada (Tomato Red Spider Project, ICIPE-JKUAT)-Characterizing modes and pattern

of resistance in tomato for red spider mites (concluded, 2003)

b) Ms. Gathu (ICIPE Vegetable IPM Project, ICIPE-KU)-Evaluation of neem formulation in the

control of selected pests in French beans (concluded 2001).

c) Ms. Reini (ICIPE Vegetable IPM Project, ICIPE-KU)-Evaluation of neem formulation in the

control of selected pests in cabbages (concluded, 2002)

d) Mr. Muchiri (African indigenous leafy vegetables (concluded, 2005)

e) Mr. Macharia (Diamond Black Moth of Cabbages (concluded, 2004).

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f) Mr. Momanyi George (Zoology, ICIPE)-Tomato Diamond Black Moth (concluded, 2004).

g) Ms. Lucy Kinanu (Hort., ICIPE) -Phytochemicals composition and attributes in the RSM

resistance in tomatoes (concluded, 2005).

h) Ms. Everlyne Nafula (Hort, ICIPE)-Tomato Breeding for RSM (concluded, 2006)

i) Ms. Grace Mumbi (Hort, KARI), Potato resistance to potato mosaic virus (2008)

j) Aseka (DAAD), Intercropping for management of crop diseases (2008)

23. Core areas of teaching and competence:

a) Plant Breeding/Breeding of Horticultural Crops

b) Cytogenetics and genetics

c) Biometrics (Agricultural experimentation/ Experimental Design)

d) Seed Science and Technology

e) Introduction to General Agriculture and Crop Production

f) Research Projects

g) Food Security

A part from teaching, as a Professor, I have participated nationally in various capacities namely,

external examiner for Universities in Kenya in examining Ph.D. and MSc theses as well as BSc

programs in crop science/horticulture/agronomy at Nairobi, Moi and Egerton Universities,

respectively. I have also refereed various scientific proposal and manuscripts for different institutions,

Journals and Organizations. For example, locally I have reviewed research project proposals for

Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA) and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute

(KARI) for funding purposes and many manuscripts for JAST. I have also edited among other

scientific publications six National Horticulture Seminar Proceedings (Agong et al., 1997; 1999; 2001,

2002; 2003 and 2004).

24. Research activities

I have won funding for research from JKUAT, JICA, GTZ (GIZ), BMZ, KARI, DAAD, VW, FORD

Foundation, AICAD, TWAS, EU, BATCH, Mistra Urban Futures, Sida, FAO, UNESCO, DFID and

IDRC for various research projects. These research programs are targeting optimization of locally

available horticultural resources for poverty alleviation and facilitation of food security in the region.

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Current research focus

I. Germplasm development in vegetable crops

Genetic Improvement In Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum): Screening tomato for

red spider mite (regional project funded by GTZ-on going); Screening tomato for

bacterial wilt and late blight (JICA funding-concluded); Genetic variation in

tomatoes to water deficit stress (DAAD/Univ. Hannover) jointly with Prof. Dr. H.

Stuetzel (on going); Genetic variation in tomatoes to salt tolerance- Molecular

Variations in Tomatoes (Matsumai International Foundation-Okayama Univ.) jointly

with Prof. Dr. Masuda (concluded)

Electrophoretic evaluation of Horticultural Crops in Kenya (DAAD-Commenced in

January 2001).

Seed production in the Solanaceae: Lycopesicon esculentum and Solanum nigrum

(JKUAT-concluded).

Groundnut improvement project (JKUAT-Concluded).

Pest spectrum studies in French beans, Snow peas and Okra (ICIPE/KARI funding-

on going).

African indigenous leafy vegetables: Genetic and agronomic improvement as well as

alternative applications for nutritional, health and socio-economic growth.

II. Low external-input horticulture, environment friendly and sustainable agriculture

a) Utilization of tannery waste for the manufacture of organic fertilizer (Yet to be

funded).

b) Optimization of agronomic practices in spider plant (JICA-concluded)

c) Low input systems for French beans and Tomato (VW- Commenced in June 2000).

d) Screening for aluminium toxicity in Kenyan bean germplasm (JICA-on going).

e) Banana research on ripening characteristics (JICA-concluded).

f) Passion fruits research on ripening characteristics (JICA-concluded).

III. Agricultural-bio-diversity

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a) Investigations on the changes in bio-diversity status in French beans production

systems (VW-Commenced in June 2001).

b) Ecological-physiological adaptation studies in vegetable crops under equatorial

region (Submitted to Monbosho)

c) Ecological and nutritive potential of African indigenous vegetables (initial funding

2005, VW)

d) On-station and on-farm yield and quality analysis of induced male sterile and

octoploid African nightshades and giant amaranth (submitted to JICA, 2006)

e) Urban agriculture and food security in the realization of sustainable socio-economic

urban development.

25. International visits

I have been to Germany several times having undertaken my Ph.D. programme in this country. A part

from Germany, I have been to other countries on official duties in Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda,

Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Cameroon and Ghana), Europe

(Germany, Belgium, England, Scotland, Greece, The Netherlands, and Sweden), Latin America

(Mexico), North America (USA, Canada), and Asia (Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and

China).

I have served as a guest Lecturer in Vegetables for Asian Vegetable Research and Development

Center (World Vegetable Centre) - AVDRC-African Program on the Regional Course in Vegetable

Improvement and as an Expert on the evaluation for German International Technical Cooperating

(GTZ) regional research and human capacity development programs in vegetables as well as fruit tree

crops. Also, I have assisted several small- and large-scale holders in horticulture improve on their

yield levels by availing to them useful technical hints.

26. Professional affiliation

a. A Fellow of African Academy of Sciences (FAAS), 2006

b. Matsumai International Fellow, Japan, 2000

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Member of International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS)

Founding Chairman, Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK); (1997-2003), currently a

Trustee of HAK

Patron, Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK); (2002 to date)

BOM Member, Ogande Girls High School (2020 to 2002)

Chairman, Executive Committee of the Kamagambo SDA TTC (2008 to 2018)

Chairman, BOG George Agola Owuor Secondary School (2008 to 2012)

Member BOM, George Agola Owuor Secondary School (2012 to date)

Secretary-General of Plant Breeders Association of Kenya (PBAK); (2000-2004), currently

member

Member of International Council of the Society for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource

Management (SSARM)

Member of DAAD Scholars association of Kenya (KDSA)

m. Member of Crop Science Society of Kenya (CSSK)

Member of the National Horticultural Research Center (NHRC), Thika Advisory Committee

(CRAC)

Member of Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK)

Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK)

Member of New Your Science Academy

Has served as the JKUAT’s Representative to the Jomo Kenyatta Academy Committee

Church Elder, New Life SDA Church, Nairobi

Vice Chairman, Karura SDA School Board

Member of Pangani Girls School Board

27. Consultancy services at international level

a. Guest Lecturer to give presentation on the Food Security, Agriculture, Water and Energy

Nexus at NWAFU, China in 2019.

b. Guest Lecturer to give presentation on the Food Security and Water Relations EC Uni

Oklahoma, Ada, USA in 2019.

c. Guest Lecturer to give presentation on the Agriculture, Water and Energy Nexus at Brown

University, Rhode Island, USA in 2014.

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d. Reviewed GTZ-ITFSP (Integration of Tree Fruits in Farming Systems Project) implemented

sectoral project along with other mission member in May, 1997 on behalf of the GTZ,

German and Kenyan Government.

e. Facilitator for HCDA on Strategic Plan development, 2004

f. USAID Global horticultural initiative, Key speaker 2005.

g. Guest lecturer on breeding for the Regional Group Training Program in Vegetable

Improvement hosted by AVRDC-ARP, Arusha, Tanzania since July 1997 to 2012.

28. Development initiatives

Ø Conceived the Research Centre at JOOUST 2016 and is being funded currently under the World

Bank funding.

Ø Conceived and finalized the Tuition Complex at JOOUST, 2016. The subsequent phases of this

project will be established at Achiege ease of decongestion.

Ø Conceived, planned and implemented the ultra-modern research laboratory,

Ø Conceived and implemented the construction of the student hostel

Ø Conceived and is implementing the construction of the three thousand (3000) sitting capacity

ultra-modern library.

Ø Conceived and implanted the eco-site facility at Miyandhe in 2013.

Ø Conceived and implemented the construction of the Auditorium in 2016.

Ø Conceived and planned the establishment of eco-site facility at Miyandhe Beach as well as the

cage fish farming concept, JOOUST.

Ø Initiated and fully developed the MSc Horticulture Program (1996) during tenure as Chairman of

Horticulture Department (1996~1999). This program is so far very successful not only in Kenya

but also regionally.

Ø Developed a Regional Group Training Program in Horticultural Plant Propagation Course

for JICA funding

(1998) during tenure as Chairman of Horticulture Department

(1996~1999).

This program was evaluated and finally funded by JICA (1999~2003) rated as one the most

important avenue for increasing food security and poverty alleviation in the region.

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Ø Invigoration of University-Industry linkage

Currently, through the Mistra Urban Futures Project, the triple helix concept of the academia,

private sector and public interacting is on track.

I got Everest Ltd to facilitate French bean export with the Department of Horticulture providing

technical, scientific and the necessary production infrastructure while Everest providing other

inputs (seed, pesticides, fertilizers and cash for the operations) (1997~1998).

This innovative program brought into the university a net profit of Kshs. 50,000/= on a weekly

basis after settling down all the production costs. On the strength of this project, I submitted a

proposal to VW Foundation that was finally funded and has provided scholarship to two Ph.D.

students.

Ø Was instrumental in formulation and finalizing AICAD concept for funding by JICA.

Ø Developed framework for the statutory establishment of the Institute of Energy and

Environmental Technology (IEET) (2000).

For over ten years IEET had been in place without clear basis, vision, mission, objectives and was

not established. Upon my appointment as Director for the Institute, I immediately embarked on

this exercise. Senate and Council approved the statutory establishment of IEET in 2001. The

University has continued to use this framework as a template for the establishment of other

institutes.

Ø Developed short course in Solar Energy (Photovoltaic), Wind Energy, Agricultural and

Plastic Waste Recycling for World Bank funding, 2000.

These programs were successfully developed, peer reviewed and funded by World Bank via

KIRDI. Within the short time I ran the programs, the University made surplus of more KShs

2,000,000/=. On the basis of this output, the University Management Board approved the

proposed IEET block to strengthen its operations.

Ø Completion of Science Complex unit.

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Over ten years, this project stalled. Upon my appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor

(Administration, Planning & Development) in 2001, I urgently reviewed and made proposal to

the University Management Board, Council and Government of Kenya for its completion.

Government of Kenya provided funds in the tune of Kshs.20million and I consolidated the

Income Generating Units (IGUs) fund to the tune of Kshs.60million to see the project through

for use by January 2003. In its completion, an additional floor that would accommodate five

hundred (500) students was put in place instead of the original plan to have only four floors in

the complex.

Ø Establishment of JKUAT Nairobi Centre and Karen Campus

As a University located 36km from Nairobi City, we needed a strong connection to the city

center and therefore in 2002, the idea of acquiring a facility in the city was born and executed

under my tutelage. Currently, (2005), we have over three hundred (3000) students at the

Campus.

Ø Establishment of JKUAT Sports field

With the relocation of University sport field in 2001 upon acceptance of AICAD’s headquarter

at JKUAT, the University Management Board directed that I explore the possibility of

delivering the sports facility in less than one year with the use of internal capacity. This great

experimental has changed the University’s outlook and many other sister institutions have

copied this concept.

Ø Establishment of JKUAT Karen Campus

As a university located 36km from Nairobi City, we needed even a much more visible presence

in Nairobi over and above JKUAT Nairobi Centre and therefore in 2005, the idea of acquiring

an extra facility in the city was born and executed under my tutelage. Currently, (2008), the

Campus has over 1000 students.

Ø Staff and Students Welfare Programs

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Better house allowance for staff was negotiated for with the Government of Kenya under my

tutelage as the DVC APD. This became an attraction and retention point for excellent human

resource in the University. Also appropriate and enhanced pension scheme was initiated and

implemented under my wisdom.

The Staff Mortgage and Car Loan facility for JOOUST (2016).

Internally and nationally negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for 2013-2017

for staff have been fully implemented under my supervision. I initiated the internally negotiated

CBA for 2017-2021 which have been since finalized awaiting concurrence by Salaries and

Renumerations Commission (SRC) for subsequent implementation.

Improved terms and conditions of service for staff at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of

Science and Technology since the establishment of the University in 2010 during my leadership

as Principal and currently as founding Vice Chancellor.

Initiated the Student Work Study Program in 2010 that has been running to date. The scheme

has assisted needy students who would other drop out of the University.

Establish scholarship program with the support of the Prof Bull of Brown University and

Osienala in which four undergraduate students successfully completed their studies and have

since graduated.

Initiated the Chancellor Endowment Fund in 2019 to offer scholarship to bright and needy

students. The mobilization of the requisite resources is underway.

Ø Computerization of the Finance Department

In 2010 networked with my former student Mr Chris Kinuthia and had a donation of Computer

Software for processing of payroll at Bondo University College thus saving the University the

expenditure on this item.

In 2002, my proposal to computerize the finance and administrative functions was financed by

FORD Foundation to the tune of Kshs.6million. The greatest benefits from this project are:-

1. Establishment of internal payroll system thus saving the university an average of

Kshs.200,000.00 per month which would otherwise be paid to a firm despite JKUAT being a

technological university.

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2. Increased efficiency in processing financial transactions and management.

Ø Development of Maseno University’s research and linkage policies

The research policy was instrumental in enabling Commission for Higher Education to finance

research project at Maseno University.

Ø Development of Bondo University College’s infrastructure, human and financial resources.

I conceived, developed and successfully defended the proposal on the physical infrastructure for

the teaching and research laboratory.

29. List of internationally refereed publications

MAGWANGA Richard Odongo, LU Pu, KIRUNGU Joy Nyangasi, CAI Xiaoyan, ZHOU Zhongli,

AGONG Stephen Gaya, WANG Kunbo and LIU Fang. 2020. Identification of QTLs and

candidate genes for physiological traits associated with drought tolerance in cotton. Journal

of Cotton Research: 3:3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-020-0043-0.

Richard Odongo Magwanga, Pu Lu , Joy Nyangasi Kirungu, Qi Dong, Xiaoyan Cai, Zhongli Zhou,

Xingxing Wang, Yuqing Hou, Yanchao Xu, Renhai Peng, Stephen Gaya Agong, Kunbo

Wang 1,* and Liu Fang. 2019. Knockdown of Cytochrome P450 Genes Gh_D07G1197 and

Gh_A13G2057 on Chromosomes D07 and A13 Reveals Their Putative Role in Enhancing

Drought and Salt Stress Tolerance in Gossypium hirsutum. Genes 2019, 10, 226.

Agong, SG. 2019. Food and Nutrition Security as relates to the Big Four Agenda in Kenya.

International Conference Proceedings in Agriculture, NWAFU, China, October 2019.

Agong SG. 2019. Agriculture, Food, Energy and Water Nexus. Proceedings of the International

Seminar on Water Management and Policy. East Central Oklahoma University, Ada, USA,

May 2019.

Owino, F. O., Hayombe, P. O. & Agong S.G. (2017). The Effect of Diminishing Urban Green Spaces

on Environmental Quality in Kisumu City, International Journal of Geography and Regional

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Planning Research, Vol.2, No. 1, 10-23. ISSN 2059 - 2426 (Online), ISSN 2059 - 2418

(Print)); 2307-9584

George Mark Onyango and Stephen Gaya Agong. (2017) Dynamics of urban

governance within the context of devolution: Experiences from Kisumu, Kenya.

International Journal of Business and Social Research Volume 05, Issue 06.

George K. Ngusale, Michael Oloko, Stephen G. Agong’, Belinda Nyakinya (2017) Energy

recovery from Municipal Solid Waste. Energy Sources, part A: Recovery, Utilization and

Environmental Effects, Pages 1807-1814. Taylors & Francis Journal on Energy Recovery

from Municipal Solid Waste.

Frankline Otiende Awuor, Monica Awuor Ayieko1, Patrick Odhiambo Hayombe, Stephen Gaya

Agong’.

2015. A Classification of Tourism Offerings Based on Intrinsic Attributes

International Journal of Business and Social Research Volume 05, Issue 06.

Achieng’ David Omondi1, Okungu Jared Ouma2, Hayombe Patrick O.3 and Agong Stephen G.

2015. Conjunctive Use of Surface and Groundwater as Agri-tourism Resource Facilitator:

Discourse Analysis for Planning in Developing Nations. IOSR Journal of Computer

Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e-ISSN: 2278-0661,p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 17, Issue 1, Ver.

I. www.iosrjournals.org

DAVID OMONDI ACHIENG, PATRICK O. HAYOMBE, STEPHEN G. AGONG. 2015. Cultural

sites impressions: a market niche for ecotourism destinations in Kisumu county, Kenya.

International Journal of Research In Earth & Environmental Sciences. Vol 2, 8:20-28.

JARED OUMA OKUNGU, PATRICK O. HAYOMBE and STEPHEN G. AGONG. 2015.

Ecological risk perceptions and public participation in recreational activities

within lake waterfronts in Kisumu county. International Journal of Research In Earth &

Environmental Sciences. Vol 2, 8: 1-13.

ODEDE Fredrick Z. Argwenge, HAYOMBE Patrick Odhiambo, AGONG Stephen Gaya,

ANANGA George Ochieng. 2013. Sacred Habitats at Got Ramogi Cultural Landscape:

Opportunities and Strategies for Ecotourism in Siaya County, Kenya. Journal of Arts &

Humanities (JAH), Volume 2 No.1, 56-64.

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Mwai, G.N., C.O. Ojiewo, P.W. Masinde and S.G. Agong. 2013. The genetic improvement of African

indigenous leafy vegetable: A case study of African nightshades: ACTA Horticulture: 45-64.

Patrick Odhiambo HAYOMBE, Stephen Gaya AGONG, Maria NYSTROM, Lena MOSSBERG 5.

Bjorn MALBERT 6. Fredrick ODEDE. 2012. Up scaling Ecotourism in Kisumu City and Its

Environs: Local Community Perspective. International Journal of Business and Social

Research, Volume 2, Number 7; ISSN 2164-2540

Agong’, S.G., F. Odede, G.O Ananga. 2013: Urban History and Cultural Heritage in the Advent of

Modernization: The Case Study of Kisumu. Kenya Past and Present Issues. 40. 1-8.

Gideon N. Mwai1, Chris O. Ojiewo2, Peter W. Masinde3 and Stephen G. Agong’. 2012. Good

Agricultural Practices for African Nightshade Production in Sub-Saharan Africa: ISBN 978

90 6605 694 7, ISHS No 5: Scripta Horticulturae.

Chris O. Ojiewo1,5 • Gedion N. Mwai2 • Mary O. Abukutsa-Onyango • Stephen G. Agong • Remi

Nono-Womdim: 2013. Exploiting the Genetic Diversity of Vegetable African Nightshades.

Bioremediation, Biodiversity and Bioavailability7(1): 6-13

Peter Wafula Masinde, John Mwibanda Wesonga, Christopher Ochieng Ojiewo, Stephen Gaya

Agong’, Masaharu Masuda. 2009. Plant Growth and Leaf N Content of Solanum villosum

Genotypes in Response to Nitrogen Supply. Dynamic Soil, Dynamic Plan: 3(1): x-y

Ojiewo O. C., K. Murakami, M. Masuda and S.G. Agong’. 2009. Induced Male-Sterility Alters Dry

Matter Distribution in Solanum villosum Mill. Acta Hort. 806: 571-577

Wosula E. N., M. Knapp and S.G. Agong’. 2009. Resistance to Tetranychus evansi in Lycopersicon

esculentum x L. hirsutum var. glabratum hybrids. Journal of Horticultural Science &

Biotechnology 84 (3) 360-364

Agong, S.G. 2008. Handbook on leafy African traditional vegetables. (Accepted by the Academy

Science Publishers).

Bayea J., S. Sithanantham, L. M. Gitonga, E. O. Osir and S. G. Agong’. 2007. Scope for genetic

enhancement of the parasitisation potential of four native strains of Trichogrammatoidea sp.

nr. lutea Girault (Hymenoptera : Trichogrammatidae) in Kenya. Biocontrol Science and

Technology, 17(7): 743-755.

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Ojiewo, C. O., K. Murakami1, P. W. Masinde and S. G. Agong’. 2007. Polyploidy Breeding of

African Nightshade (Solanum section Solanum). International Journal of Plant Breeding. 1-

12.

Ojiewo, C. O., K. Murakami1, P. W. Masinde and S. G. Agong. 2007. Mutation breeding of

African Nightshade (Solanum section Solanum). International Journal of Plant Breeding.

39-49.

P.W. Masinde, H. Stuetzel, S.G. Agong and A. Fricke. 2006. Plant growth, water relations and

transpiration of two species of African nightshade (Solanum villosum Mill. ssp. Miniatum

(Bernh. ex Willd.) Edmonds and S. sarrachoides Sendtn.) under water-limited conditions.

Scientia Horticulturae: 110, 7-15.

Ojiewo, C.O., S.G. Agong, K. Murakami, A. Tanaka, Y. Hase and M. Masuda. 2006a.

Chromosome duplication and ploidy level determination in African nightshades (Solanum

nigrum L. ssp. Villosum Mill): Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: 81, 183-

188.

Ojiewo, C.O., S.G. Agong, K. Murakami, A. Tanaka, Y. Hase and M. Masuda. 2006b. Biological

effect of carbon-ion beam on the mutagenesis and a novel season-dependant floral homeotic

mutant in African nightshades (Solanum nigrum L. ssp. Villosum Mill) seed. Journal of

Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: 81, 81:559-564.

Ojiewo, C.O., S.G. Agong, K. Murakami, M. Masuda,A. Tanaka and Y. Hase. 2005. Male sterility

induced by seed irradiation with gamma rays in African nightshades (Solanum nigrum L.

ssp. Villosum): Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: 80 (6):699-704.

Masinde, P. W., H., STUETZEL, S.G. Agong, AND A., FRICKE. 2005. Plant Growth, Water

Relations and Transpiration of Spiderplant (Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Brig.) under

Water-Limited Conditions. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science. 130:460-

477.

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Masuda, M., N. Hata, F. .K. Ombwara and S.G. Agong. 2005. Spinach seed germination at 30⁰a

after re-used acid scarification, followed by priming with NaCl or sea water and drying

back. 2005. Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 74:134-138.

Agong, S.G; Y. Yoshida, S. Yazawa and M. Masunda, 2004. Tomato response to salt stress. Acta

Horticulture 637 ISHS 93-97.

Masunda M., Agong, S.G., A.Tanaka, N. Shikazono and Y. Hase, 2004. Mutation spectrum of

Tomato induced by Seed Radiation with carbon and Helium ion Beams. Act. Horticulture

637, ISHS 257-262.

Agong S. G., Biotechnology applications in crops. 2003. Food, Agriculture and Environment

Vol. (3&4): 222-225.

Markus Knapp, Debora Apiyo Mugada and Agong, S.G. 2003. Screening Tomato Lycopersicon

esculentum Mill) Accessions for resistance to the two spotted spider mite Tetranychus

urticae Koch: Population Growth Studies. Insect Science Vol. 23, No.1 pp.15-19.

Agong S. G., M. Kingetsu, Y. Yoshida, S. Yazawa and M. Masuda. 2003. Response of tomato

genotypes to induced salt stress. African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 11No.2 pp.133-142.

G.N. Magoma, F.N. Wachira, M.O. Imbuga, Agong, S.G. 2003. Biochemical differentiation in

Camellia in Camellia sinensis and wild relatives as revealed by isozyme and catechin

patterns. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 31: 995-1010.

E.N. Mugai, Agong, S.G. and H. Matsumoto. 2002. Aluminium Tolerance of Four Bean (Phaseolus

vulgaris L.) Varieties. JAST Vol.4(1): 52-65.

Agong, S.G., S. Schittenhelm and W. Friedt, 2001. Genotypic variation of Kenyan tomato

(Lycopersicon esculentum L.) germplasm. The Journal of Food Technology in Africa Vol.6

No.1 pg. 13-17.

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Agong, S.G., S. Schittenhelm and W. Friedt. 2000. Genotypic variation of Kenyan tomato

(Lycopersicon esculentum L.) germplasm. Plant Genetic Resources. 123: 61-67.

Masuda, M., K. Uchida, K. Kato and Agong, S.G. 2000. Seasonal Dependent Male Fertility

Restoration in Induced Tomato (cv. First) Male Sterile Mutant. Japanese J. Hort. Sci. 69:

557-562.

Sugiura, H, Agong, S.G. A. Enami, H. Kaneko, and T. Honma. 2000. Comparison between

embryoid and shoot primordia methods for ‘Asiatic hyrbid Lilly” and Oriental hybrid lily’.

African Crop Science Journal 8 (2): 1-8.

Magoma, G.N., F.N. Wachira, M. Obanda, M. Imbuga and Agong, S.G. 2000. The use of catechins

as biochemical markers in diversity studies of tea (Camellia sinensis). Genetic Resources

and Crop Evolution 47: 107-114.

Mugai E.N., Agong, S.G. and H. Matsumoto. 2000. Aluminium tolerance mechanisms in Phaseolus

vulgaris L.: Citrate synthase activity and TTC reduction are well correlated with citrate

secretion. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 46: 939-950.

Agong, S. G., S. Schittenhelm and W. Friedt. 1997. Assessment of salt tolerance in the Kenyan

tomato germplasm. Euphytica 95: 57-66.

Agong, S.G. 1998. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea (L.) Merr.). In N. El Bassam (Ed.) Energy Plant

Species: Their Use and impacts on the environment and development. James & James

Science Publishers, London, 156-158. (Book contribution; ISBN 1 873936 75 3).

Agong,S.G. 1998. Biomass production in groundnuts Arachis hypogeae under moderate salinity. In

H. Kopetz et al. (Eds.) Biomass for Energy and Industry, C.A.R.M.E.N, Wuerzburg,

Germany, pp 1099-1102. (Book contribution).

Were H.K and Agong, S.G. 1998. Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). In N. El Bassam (Ed.)

Energy Plant Species: Their Use and impacts on the environment and development. James

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and James Science Publishers, London, pp 118-124. (Book contribution; ISBN 1 873936 75

3).

Agong, S. G. 1997. Kenyan tomato landraces and their potential for use in the

marginal lands. International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food,

Energy and Industry, Braunschweig-Völkenrode, Germany, Eds. El Bassam, Nasir; Behl,

Rishi Kumar; Prochnow, Blair, London, Great Britain, James & James Science Publishers,

London, pp 553-556. (Book contribution; ISBN 1 873936 75 2).

Agong, S.G, A. Fricke and H. Stuetzel. 2001. Variations in tomato genotypes for tolerance to water

deficit stress. (Sub. to Scientia Horticulturae).

Agong, S.G., Yoshida, Yozawa and M. Masuda. 2001. Response of tomato (Lycopersicon

esculentum L) genotypes to induced salt stress. (Sub. African Crop Science Journal).

Agong, S.G., K. Kenji and M. Masuda. 2001. Distinguishable identification protocol for male

sterile tomato mutant T-4 derived via gamma ray-irradiation from cv. First (Submitted to

Euphytica)

Mugai E.N., Agong, S.G. and H. Matsumoto. 2001. Sensitivity of Al staining and root elongation

procedures for verification of tolerance bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties. (Sub. African

Crop Science Journal).

Mugai E.N., Agong, S.G. and H. Matsumoto. 2001. Effect of liming an acid soil with calcite or

dolomite on the performance of four common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties. (Sub.

African Crop Science Journal).

Mugai E.N., Agong, S.G. and H. Matsumoto. 2001. Aluminium tolerance in four Kenyan bean

(Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties. (Sub. JAST).

Masinde, P.W., E.N. Murage, Agong, S.G., H. Sugiura and M Masuda. 2001. Flowering and leaf

yield characteristics of kale and collard (Brassica oleracea var oleracea) grown during long

and short rain seasons in Kenya. (Sub. African Crop Science Journal).

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Shiomi, S. L. S. Wamocho and Agong, S. G. 1996. Ripening chacteristic of purple

passion fruit on and off the vine. Postharvest Biology and Technology 7:161-170.

Mugai, E. N. and Agong, S. G.. 1996. The response of ‘Roscoco’ beans to aluminium treatment.

African Crop Science Journal 4 (2): 177-183.

Agong, S. G. 1993. Seed extraction procedures for long term conservation of

Solanum nigrum. Seed Sci. & Technol., 21,447-451.

Agong, S.G and S. Schittenhelm. 1993. Collection of tomato Lycopersicon esculentum

germplasm in Kenya. FAO/IPGRI Plant Genetics Resources Newsletter 96:51-54.

Agong, S. G. and P.O. Ayiecho. 1992. Regression and correlation in grain

amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus and A. creuntus). Indian Journal of

Agriculture Sciences 62 (12): 822-6.

Agong, S. G. and P.O. Ayiecho. 1991. The rate of out-crossing in grain amaranths.

Plant Breeding 107, 156-160.

Agong, S.G. 1999. Varietal differences in French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) under Kenyan tropical

conditions. Proceedings of 2^nd National Horticulture Seminar. JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya in

Agong et al. (eds.) pp 94-98 (ISBN 9966-923-61-6)

Mugai E.N., Agong, S.G. and H. Matsumoto 1999. Aluminium tolerance in four Kenyan bean

(Phaseolus vulgaris) varieties. Proceedings of 2^nd National Horticulture Seminar. JKUAT,

Nairobi, Kenya in Agong et al. (eds.) (1999) pp15-19 (ISBN 9966-923-61-6)

Masinde, P.W., M Masuda, Agong, S.G. and H. Sugiura. 1999. Premature flowering of collard

(Brassica oleracea var oleracea) as influenced by genotype and season in Kenya.

Proceedings of 2^nd National Horticulture Seminar. JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya in Agong et al.

(eds.) (1999) pp59-71(ISBN 9966-923-61-6).

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Sinthanathum S. Agong, S.G., Chongoti, Ogutu W., Jira G., Watako A. O. and E. Wanja. 1999.

Preliminary Assessment of Pest Spectrum and Extent of Yield Benefit due to Protection

from Pest on Okra and Snowpeas at JKUAT, Juja, Kenya. Proceedings of 2^nd National

Horticulture Seminar. JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya in Agong et al. (eds.) (1999) pp 38-39(ISBN

9966-923-61-6).

Knapp M., Agong, S.G., B. Loehr. 1999. Development of Red Spider Tolerant Tomato Varieties for

Eastern and Southern African Regions. Proceedings of 2^nd National Horticulture Seminar.

JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya in Agong et al. (eds.) (1999) pp 140-142 (ISBN 9966-923-61-6)

Michieka W. R. and Agong, S. G. 1999. Agriculture and environment. Trade and Environmental

Seminar for Government and Civil Society, Zimbabwe, Harare, 7pg.

Agong, S.G. 1998. Phenotypic evaluation of Kenyan tomato germplasm: Chances

for optimization of tomato production under Peri-urban conditions by use of

landraces. International Conference on Peri-Urban Vegetable Production, Bangkok,

Thailand.

Agong, S. G.; Ondieki F. N.; W. P. Masinde; H. Sugiura. 1998. Optimization of two agronomic

practices (harvesting frequency and nitrogen application) in gynandropsis gynandra (spider

plant) for greater small-scale productivity. International Horticultural Congress, Brussels

Belgium.

Agong, S.G. 1998. Expertise Gap In East Africa: The need for Training in Fruitfly

Biology, Taxonomy and Management In Lux (ed.), Proceedings of African Fruit

Fly Initiative, ICIPE, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya.

Michieka W. R. and Agong S. G. 1998. Farming systems in the context of crop protection

dynamics. Food security and governance in Africa, Durban, South Africa 8pg.

Agong, S. G., L. Turoop and R. W. Michieka. 1997. Strategic weed management in tomato

production under small scale farmer conditions in Kenya. Proceedings of Weed Science

Society of East Africa.

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Agong, S. G. 1997. Utilization of low input crop varieties for accelerated horticultural growth and

prosperity. In Agong S.G., L.S. Wamocho and F.K. Ombwara (eds.), Proceedings of the

National Horticulture Seminar on Progress and Prospects in Kenya’s Horticulture

Development Towards the Year 2000 and Beyond. Department of Horticulture, Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. pp 69-73 (ISBN 9966-923-96-9).

Agong, S. G. 1997.Electrophoretic evaluation of Kenyan tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

landraces and their potential for increased tomato seed production. In Agong S.G., L.S.

Wamocho and F.K. Ombwara (eds.), Proceedings of the National Horticulture Seminar on

Progress and Prospects in Kenya’s Horticulture Development Towards the Year 2000 and

Beyond. Department of Horticulture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology. pp 174-187 (ISBN 9966-923-96-9).

Agong, S.G., L.S. Wamocho and F.K. Ombwara (eds.). 1997. Proceedings of the National

Horticulture Seminar on Progress

and Prospects in Kenya’s

Horticulture

Development Towards the Year 2000 and Beyond. Department of Horticulture, Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. pp 300. (ISBN 9966-923-96-9).

Agong, S. G. 1996. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea (L.) Merr.). In N. El Bassam

(ed.), Renewable Energy: Potential energy crops for Europe and the Mediteranean

region. REU TECHNICAL SERIES 46, pp 73-74.

Agong, S. G, and S. Schittenhelm.1996. Utersuchungen an kenianischen

Tomateniandrassen: Einfluss von Trockenheit und Versalzung auf Ertrag und

Inhaltsstoffe. Jahresbericht, FAL. pp 35-36.

Agong, S. G, and M. Murakami.1996. Sludge for Kenyan Agricultural Purpose.

ESALIA, The African Leather Magzine vol.1 No.2 pp 30-36.

Agong, S. G. 1999. Biochemical and morphological evaluation of the Kenyan tomato

(Lycopersicon esculentum) landraces.

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Agong, S. G. 1996. Cross compatibility of tomato landraces and market cultivars: A chance for

tomato improvement in Kenya.

Agong, S. G. 1991. Role of genetic engineering in the improvement of horticultural

plants in Kenya: In Agoki et al (eds). Technologies for development in the

21st Century and beyond, pp 541-545.

Agong, S. G. 1991. Plant breeding strategies for the sustainability of the small ruminants: In SR-

CRISP Scientific Publications. pp 103-107.

Agong, S. G. 1989. Reproductive performance of three sheep genotypes at Naivasha, Kenya. In,

Okeyo M. (ed.) APSK annual sympossium, Naivasha, Kenya. pp 26-30.

Other publications:

Agong, S. G. 1995. Collection and Evaluation of Kenyan Tomato Landraces with special reference

to Salt and Drought tolerance. Ph.D. Dissertation, Justus-Liebig University Giessen,

Germany.

Agong, S. G. 1989. Out-crossing and Yield prediction in Grain Amaranths. Msc. Thesis,

University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Agong, S. G. 1993. Phytopathology with reference to plant genetic engineering

(in

German). International University Summer Academy, Neubeurn, Rosenheim, Germany.

8-22, August.

Agong, S. G. 1988. Groundnut A Vital Crop for Kenya. Crop Science Department

University of Nairobi, Kabete, Nairobi Kenya.

Agong, S. G., S. Shiomi & K. Kita. 1991. “Ripening characteristic of fruits in Kenya

(1) “-Fruits attached on the plant and those harvested at different maturities for

passion fruits. Final research project report, JKUAT.

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Agong, S. G., P. O. Obara & Shiomi. 1991. Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) Improvement

in Kenya. Research project report. JKUAT.

Shiomi S., E. N. Murage and Agong, S. G. 1991. “Ripening characteristic of fruits

in Kenya (1)”. Banana production and comparison of the shelf life in some cultivars of

bananas grown in Kenya. Final research project report, JKUAT.

Agong, S. G. 1990. Studies on seven yield related traits in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)

cultivars, unpublished report.

Agong, S. G. 1989. Sheep and Goat Development Project, Naivasha Station. Annual

Report.

30. Participation in seminars, workshops and conferences

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February 2020, Cyber Security Seminar, Kisumu, Kenya

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June 2019, University Leadership Exchange Visit and Seminar, North West Agriculture and

Forestry University, Yangling, China

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June 2019, Exchange Visit on Botanical Gardens, South China Botanical Garden,

Guangzhou, China

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May 2019, Seminar on Food, Water and Energy Nexus, ECU, Oklahoma, USA

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November, 2018 Book Launch on Urban Food Security, London, UK

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November, 2018 Higher Education Meeting on ACE II, Kigali, Rwanda

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October 2018, 3^rd Mistra Urban International Conference, UCT, Cape Town, South Africa

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November 2017, 2^nd Mistra Urban International Conference, Kisumu, Kenya

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August 2017 International Meeting on Just Cities, London, UK

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July 2017, 1^st Africa-China World Bank Sponsored Education, Beijing China

•

January/February, 2013 MISTRA, Sweden for visit to Cape Town, SA attending

International Meeting of M-UF.

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September 2016 1^st International Mistra Urban Futures Conference in Sweden

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August 2016 Networking Meeting on Nourishing Space (Urban Food Security), UCT, South

Africa.

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•

March 2015 International Meeting on Just Cities, Chalmers University of Technology,

Gothenburg, Sweden.

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November, 2014 World Education Summit, Qatar und the support of the Qatar’s

Government. The WISE conducted an exclusive poverty alleviation with the framework of

Africa, the effect on girl child education.

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May 2014 Brown University with the support of Brown University.

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December 2012, Dakar, Senegal, attending Afri-cities Conference, by Sida

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Sept 2012 World Urban Forum, Naples, Italy by Sida

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January/February, 2008 MISTRA, Sweden for visit to Chalmers

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June 2015. International meeting in sustainable urban development, Chalmers University of

Technology

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March 2015. Governance. Greater Manchester, UK

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November, 2014. Global education summit, Qatar.

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June 2014. Engineering solutions to water, agriculture and energy, Brown University, USA

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October, 2010 International Workshop on Water and Sanitation, Gothenburg, Sweden

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September, 2010 Scientific Collaborative Meeting, Cape Peninsula University of Technology,

Cape Town.

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March, 2010 UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, Rio de Janaero, Brazil

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February, 2010 Workshop on Interaction Platform on Urban Futures, Chalmers University of

Technology, Sweden.

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June, 2009 Leadership and Management Workshop by the Office of the Prime Minister at

GTI, Mombasa, Kenya

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February, 2009 MISTRA Workshop, Gothenburg, Sweden

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November, 2008 Alliance for Global Sustainability, Cape Town, South Africa

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October, 2008 UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, Nanjing, China

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September, 2007 ANSTI Conference, Pretoria, South Africa

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August, 2007 AAU Conference in Windhoek, Namibia

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November, 2006 Extra-ordinary AMCOST AU Conference, Cairo, Egypt

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October, 2006 ASADI Conference, Yaoundé, Cameroon

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October, 2006 Scientists and Policy Makers AU Congress, Alexandria, Egypt

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September, 2006 ICSU Conference, Johannesburg, SA

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May, 2006, Knowledge economy conference by the World bank, Johannesburg.

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May, 2006 Science and Technology Inter-Ministerial Meeting, ACP, Brussels.

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February, 2006 KNAW Visit on Science and Technology, Amsterdam

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January, 2006: Scientific and Technology Forum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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November 2005: Sustainable horticultural production in the tropics, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya

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November 2005 Nutritive and agronomic potential of Solanum spp, African Crop Science

Society Conference, Entebe, Uganda.

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November 2005: Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans Conference in Science ad Technology

in Accra, Ghana.

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October 2005: Role of African indigenous vegetables in poverty alleviation, agricultural

development, 1^st JKUAT scientific and industrialization conference.

•

June 2005: Seed production systems for horticultural crops in the African context, Entebe,

Uganda, FARA Conference.

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February 2005: Keynote Address Speaker at Global Horticultural Assessment Workshop in

Arusha, Tanzania, under USAID-AVRDC sponsorship.

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February 2005: Contribution of agricultural research to national development in Rwanda,

ISAR, Kigali.

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June 2004: Horticultural Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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December 2004: Business Incubator workshop held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.

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December, 2004: National Horticultural seminar on sustainable horticultural production in

the tropics held in Moi University, Kenya.

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October 2004: AVRDC (The World Vegetable Centre) held in Arusha, Tanzania.

•

October

2004: Kenya DAAD Scholars Association conference on “Universities and

Communities: enhancing collaboration to build a working nation.

•

September, 2004 “Resources, their Dynamics and Sustainability - Capacity Development

Comparative and Integrative Approaches”. Organized by Volkswagen Foundation and

Department of Geography, University of Bonn held in Nairobi.

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June 2004: Greenhouses, Environmental Controls and In-house Mechanization for Crop

Production in the tropics and sub-tropics held at Equatorial Hill Resort, Cameron Highlands,

Pahang Malysia.

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May 2004: Queens University, Canada. Conference hosted by the Association of

Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

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March, 2004: DAAD Alumni workshop on Kenya and Germany: Perspectives on working

together as partners.

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March, 2004: Harare, Zimbabwe. Development of environmentally friendly management

methods for red spider mites in small-holder tomato production systems in Eastern and

Southern Africa.

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November 2003: National Horticultural seminar on sustainable horticultural production in the

tropics held at Maseno University, Kenya.

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November 2003: DAAD Alumni Symposium on Alumni partners in Development Co-

operation: Challenges, Best practices and Prospects held in Bonn, Germany.

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October 2003: AVRDC, Regional Centre for Africa, Arusha Tanzania.

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August, 2003: Attended a conference on Managing Change at the University of Abertay

Dundee, Scotland.

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May, 2003: Participation in Agricultural Extension Education, Illinois University, Chicago

under Illinois funding.

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August 2002: XXVIth International Horticultural Congress held at Toronto Ontaria, Canada.

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August, 2003: Attended a conference on Managing Change at the University of Abertay

Dundee, Scotland.

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October 2003: AVRDC, Regional Centre for Africa, Arusha Tanzania.

•

November, 2003: DAAD Alumni Symposium on Alumni partners in Development Co-

operation: Challenges, Best practices and Prospects held in Bonn, Germany.

•

November 2003: National Horticultural seminar on sustainable horticultural production in the

tropics held at Maseno University, Kenya.

•

March, 2004: Harare, Zimbabwe. Development of environmentally friendly management

methods for red spider mites in small-holder tomato production systems in Eastern and

Southern Africa.

•

March, 2004: DAAD Alumni workshop on Kenya and Germany: Perspectives on working

together as partners.

•

May 2004: Queens University, Canada. Conference hosted by the Association of

Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

•

June 2004: Greenhouses, Environmental Controls and In-house Mechanization for Crop

Production in the tropics and sub-tropics held at Equatorial Hill Resort, Cameron Highlands,

Pahang Malysia.

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•

September, 2004 “Resources, their Dynamics and Sustainability - Capacity Development

Comparative and Integrative Approaches”. Organized by Volkswagen Foundation and

Department of Geography, University of Bonn held in Nairobi.

•

October

2004: Kenya DAAD Scholars Association conference on

“Universities and

Communities: enhancing collaboration to build a working nation.

•

October 2004: AVRDC (The World Vegetable Centre) held in Arusha, Tanzania.

•

December, 2004: National Horticultural seminar on sustainable horticultural production in the

tropics held in Moi University, Kenya.

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December 2004: Business Incubator workshop held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.

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August 2002: National Horticultural Seminar JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya.

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July 2002: Summer School, on Sustainable Horticulture, Hannover University Germany.

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December 2000: Environmental Education Workshop, KWS Training Institute, Naivasha,

Kenya.

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November 2000: Bio-algeen Workshop, Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya

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September 2000: Forum for Organic Management of Agriculture and Technology (FORMAT),

Village Market, Girigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.

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January 1999: National Horticulture Seminar, JKUAT; Nairobi, Kenya. I organized this

seminar which turned out to be a great success.

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February -March 1999: Organized Regional Group Training Program for Eastern and

Southern African Countries at JKUAT under JICA financial support.

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August 1998: XXV International Horticultural Congress, Brussels, Belgium.

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September, 1998: International Conference on Peri-urban Vegetable Production, Bangkok,

Thailand.

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June, 1997: International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food, Energy and

Industry, Braunschweig, Germany.

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May, 1997: ZOPP workshop for the GTZ-ITFSP, Abedares Coutry Club, Nyeri, Kenya.

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February, 1997: ARF - Workshop, KARI, Nairobi Kenya.

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January 1997: National Horticulture Seminar, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. I organized

this seminar which turned out to be a great success.

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November 1996: GTZ - Portrade/HCDA vegetable and fruit seminar Utalii, Nairobi, Kenya.

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October 1996: System wide IPM-Funtional Agrobiodiversity taskforce meeting, ICIPE,

Nairobi, Kenya.

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• April 1994: Plant Genetic Resources Sympossina, (FAL, IPGR & IPGRI), Gatersleben,

Germany.

• August 1993: International University Seminar, Neubwern, Roseheim, Germany.

30. Professional/Academic referees

Prof. Shem O. Wandiga

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Friedt (Emeritus)

Immediate Former Chancellor Egerton

Institute of Crop Science and Plant Breeding I

University and Professor of Chemistry

Justus-Liebig University, Giessen

P.O. Box 30197 Nairobi,

Ludwig Strasse 23

Kenya

D-35390 Giessen, Germany

Telephone: 0722816153

Email: wolfgang.friedt@agrar.uni-giessen.de

Email: sowandiga@uonbi.ac.ke

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