CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Names

GICHANGI ELIAS MAINA

Nationality

Kenyan

Date of birth

23rd September, 1962

Occupation

Research

Current Position

Senior Research Scientist

Current employer

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Duty station

KALRO-Katumani

Research programme

Natural Resource Management

Specialization

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Contact Address
KALRO-Katumani
P.O. Box 340-90100
Machakos
Kenya, Cell phone: +254 729 532 038 E-mail: gichangim@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES
1.
2.

To acquire wide knowledge and experience in natural resources management, particularly in integrated
soil fertility management.
To contribute to scientific knowledge on management of natural resources through publications and
other forms of dissemination

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
University

Discipline

Degree awarded

Department of
Agronomy,
University of Fort
Hare,
(South Africa)

Soil Science

PhD (Soil Science), May 2008

Thesis title
Enhancing phosphorus availability in some
phosphate fixing soils of the Transkei
region, South Africa using goat manure

Department of Soil
Science, University
of Nairobi
(Kenya).

Soil Science

Promoters, Professors. PN.S. Mnkeni,

University of Fort Hare (South Africa) and
P.C. Brookes, Rothamsted Research Station
(United Kingdom)
MSc (Soil Science), May 2004

From
(Yr.)
2004

To
(Yr.)
2008

2001

2004

1990

1992

Thesis title
Enhancing manure quality using agroorganic wastes in the Central Kenyan
Highlands.
Promoters, Professors. N.K. Karanja
University of Nairobi, (Kenya) and C.W.
Wood, Auburn University (USA).

Department of
Agriculture and
Soils, University of
Queensland
(Australia),

Land
Resource
Management

BApp.Sc. Rural Technology (Land Resource

Management)
Second
class
Honors
(Division A), May, 1992
Dissertation:
The phenological development and grain
yield of two sorghum cultivars planted at
three sowing dates at Lawes, (1991).
Supervisor, Dr. C.J. Birch, University of
Queensland (Australia),

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Institution
Egerton College
Micro logic Computer
Training Institute
(Kenya).
KARI/Crop
Management Research
Training Project (Kenya)

Certificate/
Diploma
Diploma with
distinction
Certificate in
Ms office
Certificate of
Participation

Skills attained

Year

Duration

Agricultural Engineering (Soil

and Water Engineering option)
Ms Word
Ms Excel
Ms Power point
On-farm Experimental Design
and Computerised Analysis of
Statistical Data

1983 - 1986

3 years

1998

2 weeks

1999

3 weeks

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ms Word

Ms Excel

Ms Powerpoint

Genstat Statstical Package

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AWARDS.
Course award for the outstanding achievement in Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Technology), May
1992, University of Queensland, Australia
PRIZES
1.

Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Australia. Prize for the highest
achievement in Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Technology), May 1991.

2.

Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, Australia. Prize for the highest
achievement throughout Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Technology), May 1992.

PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

1.

Gichangi, E. M, Donald M G Njarui, Sita R. Ghimire, Mwangi Gatheru, Keziah W N Magiroi, 2016
Effects of cultivated Brachiaria grasses on soil aggregation and stability in the semi-arid tropics of
Kenya Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems Journal 19: 205-217

2.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P.N.S 2016 Bioavailability of zinc and lead from a contaminated soil amended
with pine bark-goat manure compost Journal of Plant Nutrition 39: 600-608

3.

Gichangi, E. M, Donald M G Njarui1, Mwangi Gatheru1, Keziah W N Magiroi, Sita R. Ghimire 2016
Effects of Brachiaria grasses on soil microbial biomass carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in soils of the
semi arid tropics of Kenya Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 19: 193-203

4.

Gichangi, E. M, Donald M G Njarui, Sita R. Ghimire, Mwangi Gatheru, Keziah W N Magiroi, 2016
Effects of cultivated Brachiaria grasses on soil aggregation and stability in the semi-arid tropics of Kenya
Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 19: 205-217

5.

Njarui D M G, Gichangi E M, Gatheru M, Nyambati E M, Ondiko C N, Njunie M N, Ndungu-Magiroi

K W, Kiiya W W, Kute C A O and Ayako W 2016 A comparative analysis of livestock farming in
smallholder mixed crop-livestock systems in Kenya: 1. Livestock inventory and management. Livestock
Research for Rural Development. Volume 28, Article #066.

6.

Njarui D M G, Gichangi E M, Gatheru M, Nyambati E M, Ondiko C N, Njunie M N, Ndungu-Magiroi

K W, Kiiya W W, Kute C A O and Ayako W 2016 A comparative analysis of livestock farming in
smallholder mixed crop-livestock systems in Kenya: 2. Feed utilization, availability and mitigation
strategies to feed scarcity. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 28, Article #067.

7.

Gichangi, E. M, Gatheru, M., Njiru, E.N, Mungube, E.O, Wambua, J.M, Wamuongo, J.W 2015
Assessment of climate variability and change in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Climatic Change Journal
130:287-297

8.

Mutisya, D. L. Gichangi, E. M., Kariuki, C. W. Miano, D. 2014 Effects of soil composition and
temperature on cassava green mite and variety cyanogens potential Academia Journal of Agricultural
Research 2: 114-121

9.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P.N.S, Muchaonyerwa, P. 2012 Evaluation of the heavy metal immobilization
potential of pine bark based composts. Journal of Plant Nutrition 35:1853-1865

10.

Gitari J. N., Amboga S., Gitunu A. M. Muriithi C., Kanga L. Muhammad L., Njunguna E. Muriithi F.,
Gichangi E. M., Pelletier B. 2012 Spatial variation of soil nutrient stocks in the semi arid Tharaka
district of eastern Kenya East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal 78: 113-118
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11.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S., Brookes, P. C. 2010 Goat manure application improves phosphate
fertilizer effectiveness through enhanced biological cycling of phosphorus.. Journal of Soil Science and
Plant Nutrition. 56: 853-860

12.

Kathuli, P., Itabari, J.K., Nguluu, S.N., Gichangi, E.M. 2010 Farmer perception on sub-soiling
technology for rain-water harvesting in Eastern Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal 76:
103-107

13.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S. 2009 The effects of goat manure addition on phosphate sorption
characteristics of two selected soils from the Transkei region, South Africa. Communication in Soil and
Plant Analysis 40: 3335 3347

14.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S., Brookes, P. C. 2009 Effects of goat manure and inorganic phosphate
addition on soil inorganic and microbial biomass phosphorus fractions under laboratory incubation
conditions. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 55: 764-771.

15.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S., Muchaonyerwa, P. 2008 Determination of the external phosphate
requirements of two soils from the Transkei region South Africa in a glasshouse pot experiment.
Tropical and Subtropical Agro-ecosystem Journals. 8: 243-250

16.

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S., Muchaonyerwa, P. 2008 Estimation of phosphate sorption

characteristics and requirements for some South African soils. Journal of Agriculture and Rural
Development. 109, 139-149

17.

Gichangi, E.M., N.K. Karanja, C. W. Wood. 2006 Composting cattle manure from zero grazing systems
with agro-organic wastes to minimize nitrogen losses in smallholder farms in Kenya. Tropical and
Subtropical Agro-ecosystems, 6: 57-64

18.

Karanja, N.K., Gichangi, E. M., C. W. Wood. 2005 Simulation study to assess the potential of selected
agro-organic wastes for ability to reduce N volatilization from cow manure. Tropical and Subtropical
Agro-ecosystems, 5: 25-31

19.

Itabari, J.K., Wambua, J.M., Kitheka, S.K., Maina, J.N., Gichangi, E.M. 2003 Effects of water harvesting
and fertilizer on yield and water use efficiency of sorghum in semi-arid eastern Kenya. East African
Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 69, 291-295

20.

Nguluu, S.N, Itabari, J.K., Ikombo, B.M., Wambua, J.M., Gichangi, E.M. 1999 Water application
methods for small scale production of tomatoes in the semi-arid areas of eastern Kenya. East African
Agricultural and Forestry Journal 65: 51-56.

CONTRIBUTION TO BOOK CHAPTERS

1.

E.M. Gichangi , N. K. Karanja and C. W. Wood 2007. Managing manure heaps with agro-organic
wastes and cover to reduce nitrogen losses during storage on smallholder farms. Advances in
Integrated Soil Fertility Management in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities. Springer
Netherlands. ISBN978-1-4020-5759-5

2.

E.M. Gichangi, E.N. Njiru, J.K. Itabari, J.M. Wambua, J.N. Maina and A. Karuku 2007. Assessment of
improved soil fertility and water harvesting technologies through community based on-farm trials in
the ASALs of Kenya. Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in sub-Saharan Africa:
Challenges and Opportunities. Springer Netherlands. ISBN978-1-4020-5759-5

3.

E.M., Gichangi Jones, R.K., Njarui, D.M., Simpson, J.R., Mututho, J.M.N. and Kitheka, S.K. (1992)
Pitting practices for rehabilitating eroded grazing land in the semi-arid tropics of Eastern Kenya. In:
Hurni, H. and Tato, K. (eds) Erosion, Conservation, and Small-scale Farming. Bern (Switzerland):
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Geographica Bernensia, ISCO, and the World Assoc. Soil and Water Conservation. ISBN 3 906290 70 0
and 0 935734 27 9. Pp 313327
4.

E.M. Gichangi, Pearson N. S. Mnkeni and Philip C. Brookes 2011 Effects of goat manure and inorganic
phosphate addition on soil inorganic and microbial biomass phosphorus fractions under laboratory
incubation conditions Issues in Agriculture and the Environment Scholarly Editions, Jan 9, 2012
Technology & Engineering 606 pages
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1.

D. M. G. Njarui, E. M. Gichangi and M. Gatheru 2016 Biophysical environment and farming systems of
selected areas for integrating Brachiaria grasses in Kenya. In: Njarui, D. M. G., Gichangi, E. M.,
Ghimire, S. R. and Muinga, R. W. (Eds) 2016. Climate Smart Brachiaria Grasses for Improving Livestock
Production in East Africa Kenya Experience. Proceedings of the workshop held in Naivasha, Kenya,
14 - 15 September, 2016. Nairobi, Kenya. 271 p.

2.

K. W. Ndungu-Magiroi, M. N. Kifuko-Koech, M. C. Mutoko and E.M. Gichangi 2016 Effects of

nitrogen and phosphorus on shoots and roots biomass of Brachiaria grasses in low fertility soils of
North western Kenya. In: Njarui, D. M. G., Gichangi, E. M., Ghimire, S. R. and Muinga, R. W. (Eds)
2016. Climate Smart Brachiaria Grasses for Improving Livestock Production in East Africa Kenya
Experience. Proceedings of the workshop held in Naivasha, Kenya, 14 - 15 September, 2016. Nairobi,
Kenya. 271 p.

3.

M. Gatheru, D. M. G. Njarui and E. M. Gichangi 2016 Participatory evaluation and selection of suitable
Brachiaria grass cultivars for production in the semi-arid eastern Kenya. In: Njarui, D. M. G., Gichangi,
E. M., Ghimire, S. R. and Muinga, R. W. (Eds) 2016. Climate Smart Brachiaria Grasses for Improving
Livestock Production in East Africa Kenya Experience. Proceedings of the workshop held in
Naivasha, Kenya, 14 - 15 September, 2016. Nairobi, Kenya. 271 p.

4.

E. M. Gichangi, D. M. G. Njarui, M. Gatheru, K. W. Ndungu-Magiroi and S. R. Ghimire 2016 Effects of

Brachiaria grass cultivars on soil microbial biomass carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in soils of the
semi arid tropics of Kenya. In: Njarui, D. M. G., Gichangi, E. M., Ghimire, S. R. and Muinga, R. W. (Eds)
2016. Climate Smart Brachiaria Grasses for Improving Livestock Production in East Africa Kenya
Experience. Proceedings of the workshop held in Naivasha, Kenya, 14 - 15 September, 2016. Nairobi,
Kenya. 271 p.

5.

E. M. Gichangi, D. M. G Njarui, S. R. Ghimire, M. Gatheru and K. W. Ndungu-Magiroi 2016 Effects of

Brachiaria grass cultivars on soil aggregation and stability in the semi-arid tropics of Kenya. In: Njarui,
D. M. G., Gichangi, E. M., Ghimire, S. R. and Muinga, R. W. (Eds) 2016. Climate Smart Brachiaria
Grasses for Improving Livestock Production in East Africa Kenya Experience. Proceedings of the
workshop held in Naivasha, Kenya, 14 - 15 September, 2016. Nairobi, Kenya. 271 p.

6.

E. M. Gichangi and D. M. G. Njarui 2016 Plant shoots and roots biomass of Brachiaria grass cultivars
sown in the semi-arid tropics of Kenya and the effects on soil carbon. In: Njarui, D. M. G., Gichangi, E.
M., Ghimire, S. R. and Muinga, R. W. (Eds) 2016. Climate Smart Brachiaria Grasses for Improving
Livestock Production in East Africa Kenya Experience. Proceedings of the workshop held in
Naivasha, Kenya, 14 - 15 September, 2016. Nairobi, Kenya. 271 p.

7.

Cardoso JA, Jimenez J, Gichangi E, Njarui DMG, Mutimura M, Rao IM 2015. Climate-smart Brachiaria
grasses: Progress in identifying the role of root traits in soil carbon accumulation. Poster presented at
the 9th International Symposium of Root Research held on 6-9 October, 2015 in Canberra, Australia.

8.

Ghimire SR, Njarui D, Mutimura M, Cardoso J, Johnson J, Gichangi E, Teasdale S, Odokonyero K,

Caradus J, Rao I, Djikeng A. 2015. Climate-smart Brachiaria for improving livestock production in East
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Africa: Emerging opportunities. International Grassland Congress to be held in 20-24 Nov. 2015 in New
Delhi, India (Invited Keynotes). Climate smart Brachiaria for improving livestock production in East
Africa: Emerging opportunities. In: Vijay D. et al (eds.) Sustainable use of grasslands resources for
forage production, biodiversity and environmental protection. Proceedings of 23 rd International
Grassland Congress, pp 361-370.
9.

Njarui DMG, Gichangi EM, Gatheru M, Njunie MN, Ondiko CN, Nyambati EM, Ndungu KW, Kiiya
WW, Kute CAO, Ayako W, Mureithi JG. 2015. Niches for forage production and management in
smallholder crop-livestock farms in Kenya. Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organization. Working
document, Climate smart Project, 49p.

10. Njarui, DMG, Gichangi EM, Gatheru M, Njunie MN, Nyambati EM, Ndungu KW, Mureithi JG,
Ghimire SR. 2015. Identification of niches for integration of Brachiaria grasses in smallholder mixed
crop-livestock farming systems in Kenya. Paper presented at XXIII International Grassland Congress
held on 20-24 November, 2015 in New Delhi, India
11. Ikombo, B.M., Nguluu, S.N., Gichangi, E.M. 1998. On-farm experimentation of improved soil fertility
management practices and model application in the semi-arid areas of Eastern Kenya. In: Okwach, G.E.
and Siambi, M.M (Eds). Agricultural Resource Management for Sustainable Cropping in Semi-Arid
Eastern Kenya. CARMASAK Proceedings No.1. ISBN 9966-879-33-1
12.

M. Gatheru, E.M. Gichangi, E.N. Njiru and E.O. Mungube 2013 Climate change impacts and
coping/adaptation strategies in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa:
How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate
change adaptation and mitigation Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and
the 6th African Soil Science Society. Nakuru, Kenya. 20-25 October 2013

13. Gichangi E.M., Karanja N.K., Wood C.W. 2006. Managing manure heaps with agro-organic wastes and
cover to reduce nitrogen losses during storage on smallholder farms. In: Bationo, A., Waswa, B., Kihara,
J. and Kimetu, J. (eds). Advances in integrated soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa:
Challenges and Opportunities.
14. Gichangi, E. M, Karanja N.K., Wood C.W. 2003. The potential of agro-organic wastes to reduce
nitrogen losses from cattle manure used by smallholder farmers in the Central Kenyan Highlands. Soil
Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA), Annual Conference, 21, Nairobi (Kenya), 1- 5 Dec 2003, 9966879-59-5.- P.217-228
15. Gichangi E.M., Njiru E.N., Itabari J.K., Wambua J.M., Maina J.N., Karuku A. 2006. Assessment of
improved soil fertility and water harvesting technologies through community based on-farm trials in
the ASALs of Kenya. In: Bationo, A., Waswa, B., Kihara, J., Kimetu, J. (eds). Advances in integrated soil
fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities.
16. Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S., Brookes, P. C. 2007. Changes in inorganic and microbial biomass P
fractions over time following goat manure and inorganic phosphate addition to a moderately high P
fixing soil. Conference on International Agricultural Research for Development. Tropentag 2007.
University of Kassel-Witzenhausen and University of Gttingen, Germany, October 9-11 (published
online)
17. Itabari, J.K., Nguluu, S.N., Gichangi, E.M., Karuku, A.M., Njiru, E.N., Wambua, J.M., Maina, J.N. and
Gachimbi, L.N. 2004. Managing Land and Water Resources for Sustainable Crop Production in Dry
Areas. A case study of small-scale farms in semi-arid areas of Eastern, Central, and Rift Valley
Provinces of Kenya. In: Crissman, L. (eds.) Agricultural Research and Development for Sustainable

Resource Management and Food Security in Kenya. In: Proceedings of End of Programme Conference,
KARI, 11-12 November 2003. pp. 31-42.
18. Biamah, E.K., Nagaya, L.M., Gichangi, E.M. and Cherogony, R.K.K. 1994. Micro-scale effects of tillage
and organic manure on infiltration and erosion of a crusting soil. In Jensen, H.E. Schjonning, P.
Mikkelsen, S.A., Madsen, K.B. (Eds). Soil Tillage for Crop Production and Protection of the
Environment. Proceedings of 13th International Tillage Research Conference, July 1994, Aalborg,
Denmark. p. 275-297.
19. Gichangi E.M., Karanja N.K., Wood W. 2002. Soil Fertility Problem Solving in the Central Kenyan
Highlands. Enhancing manure quality through use of organic amendments. Paper presented at the 5 th
Regional Meeting of the Forum for Agricultural Resource Husbandry (FORUM) on 12 th to 16th Aug.
2002, Entebbe Uganda.
20. Gichangi E.M., Njiru E.N, Itabari J.K., Wambua J.M., Maina J.N. 2003. Promotion of improved soil
fertility and water harvesting technologies through community based on-farm trials in the ASALs of
Kenya. Paper Presented at the 1st Adaptive Research Conference held at KARI Headquarters, Nairobi,
from 16-19th July 2003.
21. Itabari, J.K., Muhammad, L.W., Karuku, A.M., Gichangi, E.M., Njiru, E.N. and Gatheru, M. 2004.
Adoption and impacts of improved nutrient management and rainwater harvesting techniques in semiarid Kenya. Paper presented at the final OSWU workshop. Pretoria, South Africa. 27-28 July 2004.
22. Gachimbi, L.N., Van Keulen, De Jager, A, H., Thuranira, E.G, Karuku, A.M., Itabari, J.K., Nguluu, S.N.,
Gichangi, E.M 2003. Participatory land use analysis for semi-arid regions in Kenya. A nutrient
monitoring approach. Paper presented at the International Symposium for Sustainable Dry land
Agriculture Systems, 2-5thDecember 2003, Niamey, Niger.
23. Gachimbi, L.N.; Keulen, H. van; Jager, A. de; Thuranira, E.G.; Karuku, A.M.; Itabari, J.K.; Nguluu, S.;
Gichangi, E.M. 2005. Participatory land use analysis for semi-arid regions in Kenya: a nutrient
monitoring approach In: Sustainable Agriculture Systems for the Drylands. Proceedings of the
International Symposium for Sustainable Dryland Agriculture Systems, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2-5
December 2003. - Andhra Pradesh, India: ICRISAT, - p. 37 - 49.
24. Karuku, A.M, Itabari, J.K., Nguluu, S.N, Van Keulen, H., de Jager, A, Wambua, J.M., Gichangi, E.M.,
Ikombo, B.M 2002. Analysis of the current nutrient management practices in semi-arid areas of Eastern
Kenya: A NUTMON approach. A Paper presented at the KARI conference November 2002.
25. Nguluu, S.N., Itabari, J.K. Itabari., Karuku, A.M., de Jager, A., Van Keulen, H., Wambua, J.M.,
Gichangi, E.M., Ikombo, B.M. 2002. Development of nutrient management strategies for ASAL using
Participatory learning and Action Research (PLAR) approach. Paper presented at the 8 th Biennial KARI
conference, held at KARI Headquarters, Nairobi, November 2002.
26.

Watiki, J.M., Gichangi, E.M., Itabari, J.K., Karuku, A.M. and Nguluu, S.N. (1998). The effects of rate
and placement of boma manure on maize yield in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Proceedings of the 6th
Biennial KARI Scientific Conference, Nairobi, Kenya 9-13 November, 1998.

TECHNICAL REPORTS
1.

Gichangi, E.M., Njiru, E.N., Itabari, J.K., Maina, J.M. 2002. Community based on-farm trials combining
fertilizer and water harvesting techniques in semi- arid eastern Kenya. In: KARI-Katumani Annual
Report 2002.

2.

Gichangi, E.M., Njiru, E.N., Itabari, J.K. 2003. Up scaling of improved soil fertility and water
harvesting technologies for maize production through group demonstrations in the ASALs of Kenya. In
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KARI Katumani Annual Report 2003

3.

Karanja, N.K, Kinyua, D.N, Gichangi, E.M., Sande S., 2001. Soil Fertility Problem Solving in the Central
Highlands of Kenya. Technical Report and Financial Statement, Rockefeller Foundation Forum for
Agricultural Research Husbandry

EXTENSION PAMPHLET
i)

Gichangi, E.M., Wambua, J.M., Muhammad, L, Kamau, G., Nguluu, S.N. Harvesting and conserving
rain water using planting furrows and tied ridges in dry areas. 2012 In: Wamuongo J. (Ed). Kenya
Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Research Publications.

ii)

Gichangi E.M., Kathuli, P. and Nguluu, S.N. 2012. Conservation of nutrients in animal manures
through proper handling and storage. In: Wamuongo J. (Ed). Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
(KARI), Research Publications.

iii) Gichangi E.M., Nguluu, S.N. and Kathuli, P.2012. How to diagnose soil nutrient deficiencies using
plant symptoms and corrective measures In: Wamuongo J. (Ed). Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
(KARI), Research Publications.
iv)

Kathuli, P., Nguluu, S.N. and Gichangi E.M. 2012. Managing soil hardpans to increase rainwater
infiltration In: Wamuongo J. (Ed). Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Research
Publications.

v)

Gichangi E.M., Njiru E.N, Itabari J.K., Maina J.N. 2003. Improved Soil Fertility and Water Harvesting
Technologies for Increased Crop Production in the ASALs of Kenya (2003). In: Wamuongo J. (Ed).
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Research Publications.

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

Member of the African Network for Soil Biology and Fertility (AfNet) of Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF)
Institute of CIAT

Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)

Kenya Society For Agricultural Professionals (KESAP)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1. Graduate Assistant (Tutor) 2005-2008. Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Science and Agriculture,
University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus, PB x1314, Alice, 5700, South Africa
2. Part time lecturer and External Examiner South Eastern Kenya University 2015-2016