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SUMMARY

Nancy W. Mungai is a professor of soil science with research interests in biological nitrogen fixation in grain legumes, biological agricultural inputs, and relevance of soil-based approaches for adaptation & mitigation to climate change. She has successfully coordinated twelve research projects and several student internship programs. Nancy is currently involved in a project titled "Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully to contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev, Phase 2), a partnership of Egerton university with eleven other universities including Gulu University funded by Mastercard Foundation through RUFORUM. The project is in second phase after successful implementation of TAGDev 1 which supported over 188 undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue various agricultural related disciplines including agronomy, horticulture, agribusiness and food nutrition and security. TAGDev 1 piloted an innovative model for agricultural training that facilitates agricultural students to work closely with rural communities to foster transformation of the agrifood system at several levels starting with the individual student/staff level, institutional level and at the national level. Community action research approaches have been at the center of TAGDev project implementation.

Nancy has supervised 20 graduate students and has published over 90 publications in internationally refereed and peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and technical reports.

Administratively, Nancy is the Ag. Director in charge of Research and Extension at Egerton University since March 2020. Previously she served as the Director in charge of undergraduate studies and field attachment programs for 9 years.

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https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=62akTPUAAAAJ&hl=en
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Ph.D. 2004, University of Missouri, Columbia MO, USA. Major: Soil Science. Dissertation title: Distribution of soil organic carbon and nitrogen fractions, enzyme activities and microbial diversity in temperate alley cropping systems. 
  • M.Sc. 1995, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania. Major: Soil Science. Thesis title: Decomposition and nutrient release patterns of Sesbania sesban and Lantana camara green manures and the use of lantana as a green manure source in vegetable production.
  • B.Sc. 1992, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Major: Agricultural sciences.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Rhizobiology, C and N cycling and nutrient management

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Courses

  • Participated in the University Council and Management training on governance for state corporations, leadership, human resource best practices and financial planning and budgeting June 2024
  • Trained on finance for non-finance managers June 2022
  • Trained on leadership and governance of public institutions July, 2021
  • Participated in several sensitization online webinars for mainstreaming science, technology and innovations through NACOSTI
  • Participated in the Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Summit organized by KeNIA in December 2022.
  • Trained on Designing Effective Intellectual Property Policies for Academic and Research Institutions in October, 2021, through Innovation academy of KeNIA.
  • October 2019 to 30 March 2020 - University of Stellenbosch, DIES/CREST online training course for supervisors of doctoral candidates at African Universities -
  • May 23-25, 2018 - Association of African Universities (AAU) workshop on the 21st century leadership of Africa higher education institutions at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • April 4-6, 2018 - Staff retooling workshop on agripreneurship and innovation delivery methodologies, Egerton University
  • March 7-9 2018 - Staff retooling workshop on the use of case studies in teaching, Egerton University
  • September 19-20, 2017 - Staff retooling workshop on community engagement and experiential learning, Egerton University
  • February 8, 2017 - Training on agri-entrepreneurship, TAGDEV-EARTH university, held at CMRT, Egerton university
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Acting Director, Research, Division of Research and Extension: March 2020 to date
  • Professor, Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils: September 2021 to date. Duties include teaching, supervision of PhD, Masters and Undergraduate research projects, coordination, implementation of research projects and academic leadership in soil science
  • Associate Professor, Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils: April 2013 to August 2021. Duties include teaching, supervision of PhD, Masters and Undergraduate research projects, coordination and implementation of research projects
  • Director, Board of Undergraduate Studies, Egerton University: February 2012 to March 2020.

Responsibilities included monitoring of undergraduate curricula adherence to university approved format for academic programs, promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration at undergraduate level during curriculum development and review, overseeing the publication of the university catalogue of academic programmes, coordination and facilitation of Field Attachment (FA) and Teaching Practice (TP) placement and assessment, supervision of 7 BUGS secretariat staff, over 25 FA/ TP coordinators and facilitation of a 22-member Board of senior academic staff.

  • Acting Director, Board of Undergraduate Studies, Egerton University: January 2011 to January 2012. Performed all the duties specific to Director Board of Undergraduate Studies
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University: October 2007 to April, 2013. Duties include; teaching the following courses: soil biology, soil fertility and plant nutrition and other introductory soil science courses (at undergraduate level), soil microbiology and biochemistry, and advances in soil fertility and plant nutrition (Post graduate level); supervising and advising undergraduate and graduate students on research projects; and conducting research in various aspects of soil microbial ecology as related to sustainable development.
  • Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Egerton University Kenya, October 2004 to September 2007.
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Egerton University: July 1997 to September 2004
  • Postdoctoral Fellow: June to August, 2004, University of Missouri, Columbia MO USA.
  • Responsibilities included data processing, analysis and write-up of research findings in microbial ecology and C and N cycling in agro ecosystems using Bt corn and glyphosate resistant soybeans.
  • Graduate Research Assistant: September 2000 to January 2004, University of Missouri, Columbia MO USA. Responsibilities included conducting research in C and N cycling in temperate alley cropping practices.
  • International Agricultural Ambassador at Walt Disney World, Epcot Orlando, Florida, USA March to June 2000. Responsibilities included providing information about soil fertility, livestock, and gender issues in Africa to guests visiting Epcot Theme Park.
  • Technical/training Assistant with Crop Management Research and Training (CMRT) Project August 1996 to June 1997, Duties included teaching a soil microbiology course and overseeing accounts management of funds coming to and through CMRT.
  • Research Assistant with Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Programme (TSBF) October 1994 to January 1996. Duties included literature search and review of different journal articles (and/or book chapters) relevant to soil biology and fertility, editorial work of different publications and coordination of laboratory analysis of soil and plant materials.
  • Trainer with Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) June to September, 1992. Duties included training farmers on different organic farming techniques.
KEY PROJECTS

Ongoing Multidisciplinary Research

  1. Mungai, NW; Mshenga PM in collaboration with RUFORUM, 11 universities across Africa, and Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA) (July 2024 to December 2033). Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and Development, Phase 2. Funded by Mastercard Foundation through RUFORUM US $ 100 m, 6.25 m for Egerton University.
  2. Tomas Roslin (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Sweden, Mungai, NW (Egerton University, Kenya), others (2022-2027)- LIFEPLAN: A planetary inventory of life – a new synthesis built on big data combined with novel statistical methods. Funded by European Research Council through SLU. For Egerton University Euros 26,088.
  3. Mungai, NW; Mshenga PM in collaboration with RUFORUM, and Gulu University (July 2016 to December 2024). Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and Development. Funded by Mastercard Foundation through RUFORUM US $ 26.4 m, 6.2 m for Egerton University.

Completed research projects

  1. Mungai N.W, Opiyo AM and Korir H (2019-2020)- Enhancing African rural transformation: University based strategies for driving application and uptake of grain legumes and dry land cereals innovations under the GLDC Innovation Fund at Egerton University. Funded by RUFORUM US $ 22,300.  Completed in 2021
  2. IITA (Nigeria), Mungai N.W (Egerton), KEPHIS, collaborators from Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Ghana (Beginning June 2012). Institutionalization of Quality Assurance Mechanism and Dissemination of Top-Quality Commercial Products to Increase Crop Yields and Improve Food Security of Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa-COMPRO II. Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation US 7 M, 200,000 to Egerton. Completed in 2018
  3. Birech R, Mungai N.W, Lelo FK, Bebe BO, Nyaanga DM, Kitaka N, African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS as lead Institution) and Others (Beginning June 2012) . East Africa Climate Change Innovation Network. Funded by World Bank US $ 1.3 M. Completed in 2013
  4. Lelo FK, Chiuri W, Mungai N.W, Kariuki ST, Bebe BO, Ngigi M, and Kamuru SM (Beginning August 2010). Building adaptation capacities for climate change in Kenya through participatory research, training and outreach. Funded by Rockefeller Foundation US $ 483,900. Completed in 2016
  5. Mungai N.W and Ngigi M (Beginning October 2009) Incorporation of Lablab purpureus as a soil fertility amendment for improved maize production on degraded land parcels in Nakuru, Kenya. Funds by International Foundation for Science US $ 12,000. Completed 2012
  6. Mungai, N.W, Abaya SG, Vuai SAH (Tanzanian) and Ibembe JD (Ugandan) (Beginning Jan 2007) Socio-economic and ecological impacts of periodic sedimentation on the livelihoods of flood plain communities of Lake Victoria basin. Funds by VicRes US $ 48,000 annually. Completed 2012
  7. Mungai, N.W (Beginning 2006) Sustainable Bean Production Using Rhizobia Inoculants (~US $ 2000, Funded by Egerton University, Research and Extension Division) - Completed in 2009.
  8. Mugendi D, Karega GMR, Mungai NW, Cheruiyot EK, Wanyera R (Beginning October 2006). Linking farmers to value markets through participatory scaling -up of soil management techniques in the Kenyan highlands. Funded by IDRC (US $ 17,000 annually for three years – Completed in 2009.
  9. Mungai, N.W (Beginning 2006) Cover Crops Management in Relation to Water and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Small Farms (US $ 3000, funded by TSBF-CIAT) - Completed in 2009.
  10. Mungai, N.W, Nakhone LW, Lagat JK, Opiyo, AM and Mumera LM (Beginning June 2006). Case Study on Inter-Cropping versus Mono-Cropping and Role of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables in Mwingi and Bondo Districts, Kenya. Funded by the FAO –Netherlands Partership Programme (FNPP) US $ 12,000 - Completed in 2008.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  1. Competitiveness of native rhizobia strains in bean and soybean production systems
  2. Soil nutrient management, testing of various fertilizer formulations
  3. Assessment of various liming materials and lime requirement to manage acid soils
  4. .Sustainable agricultural systems with special emphasis on soil C and N cycling
  5.  Working with rural communities to adopt appropriate agricultural technologies that are sustainable at the farm level
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Publications- refereed journals

  1. Korir H, Mungai NW, and Wasike VW (2024) Influence of native rhizobacteria co‐inoculation and formulation of bacterial inoculants on the growth and yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/sae2.12095
  2. Kwizera, E., Opiyo, A. M., & Mungai, NW. (2023). Effects of biochar and inorganic fertilizer on the growth and yield of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) in Kenya. International Journal of Horticultural Science, 37-45. https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/29/2023/12499
  3. Mbabazize, D., Mungai, NW., & Ouma, J. P. (2023). Effect of Biochar and Inorganic Fertilizer on Soil Biochemical Properties in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. Open Journal of Soil Science, 13(7), 275-294. DOI: 10.4236/ojss.2023.137012
  4. Chepkoech W, Stober S, Kurgat BK, Bett HK, Mungai NW and Lotze-campen H (2023) What drives diversity in climate change adaptation strategies for African indigenous vegetable production in Kenya? Economic Analysis and Policy 77:716-728
  5. Chege, NW, Mungai NW and Ombati J (2022) Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Digital Knowledge Pack in improving Agricultural Experiential Learning: The Case Study of Egerton University’s Students, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 40(7): 35-50. DOI: 9734/ajaees/2022/v40i730915
  6. Chege, NW, Ombati JM and Mungai NW (2021) The Effect of Farm Attachment Programme (FAP) Design Attributes on Experiential Learning Ability among Egerton University Students. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics &Sociology 39(10): 405-424. DOI: 9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030708
  7. Korir, H., Mungai, NW., & Wasike, V. W. (2021). Indole Acetic Acid Producing and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria Native to Kenyan Soils Promote Growth of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.). DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1116404/v1
  8. Tracyline JM, Kimurto PK, Mafura JJ, Mungai NW and Ojulong H (2021) Farmer preference for selected finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties in Rift Valley, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural DevelopmentVol.13(1), pp. 82-93DOI: https://doi.org/10.5897/JAERD2020.1187 .
  9. Oduor SO, Mungai NW. and Owido SFO (2021) Zai Pit Effects on Selected Soil Properties and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Growth and Grain Yield in Two Selected Dryland Regions of Kenya. Open Journal of Soil Science, 11,39-57. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2021.111003
  10. Iraboneye N, Charimbu MK. & Mungai NW (2021) Effect of canola and compound fertilizer on potato (Solanum tuberosum) bacterial wilt management. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 10.24018/ejfood.2021.3.1.130
  11. Iraboneye N, Mungai NW. & Charimbu, MK (2020) Effects of compound fertilizer and canola green manure on nutrient use efficiency, growth and yield of potato tuber (Solanum tuberosum) in Nakuru, Kenya. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture https://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=110466
  12. Bakari, R, Mungai N, Thuita M and Cargele, M. 2020. Impact of soil acidity and liming on soybean (Glycine max) nodulation and nitrogen fixation in Kenyan soils. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2020.1833976
  13. Mshenga, PM, Ayuya, OI, Okello, DO, Mwangi, D, Ouma D, Jabu J and Mungai, NW (2020). Influence of entrepreneurship education on Egerton University’s graduates’ intention to start a business. African Crop Science Journal Vol 28: 273-288
  14. Ondiege, EO, Mutuku, M and Mungai, NW (2020) Farmer-preferred learning methods and utilized teaching approaches by Egerton University, Kenya. African Crop Science Journal Vol 28: 187-198
  15. Kariuki, GW, Mungai, NW, Otaye, DO, Thuita, M, Muema, E, Korir, H and Masso, C (2020) Antagonistic effects of biocontrol agents against Phytophthora infestans and growth stimulation in tomatoes. African Crop Science Journal Vol 28: 55-70
  16. Chepkoech W, Mungai NW, Bett HK, Stöber S, Lotze-Campen H (2020) Toward Climate-Resilient African Indigenous Vegetable Production in Kenya. In: Leal Filho W. (eds) Handbook of Climate Change Resilience. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93336-8_76
  17. Chepkoech W, Mungai, NW, Stöber S and Lotze-Campen H (2019). Understanding adaptive capacity of smallholder African indigenous vegetable farmers to climate change in Kenya. Climate Risk Management 27 (2020) 100204
  18. Kisiangani BW, Ayuya OI, and Mungai, NW (2019) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of A Holistic Extension Programme: Case Study of Farm Attachment Programme in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice 10: 102-112. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-30-12
  19. Chepkoech W, Mungai NW, Stöber S, Bett HK, Lotze-Campen H (2018) Farmers’ perspectives: Impact of climate change on African indigenous vegetable production in Kenya. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 10 Issue: 4, 551-579, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2017-0160
  20. Stöber, Silke, Chepkoech, Winifred, Lotze-Campen, Hermann, Bett, Hillary Kiplangat and Mungai, Nancy. (2018). Farmers’ perspectives: Impact of climate change on African indigenous vegetable production in Kenya. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. 10. 551-579. 10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2017-0160.
  21. Mungai NW, Kisiangani BW and Ayuya O. 2018. Innovative engagement of rural communities through student’s attachment programme at Egerton University. RUFORUM Working Document Series, No. 17 (1): 107-119. Available from http://repository.ruforum.org
  22. Mulu-Mutuku M, Tarus RJ, Otieno EO, Mungai NW (2017) Farmers’ perceptions regarding Egerton university community engagement activities. African Journal of Rural Development 2: 523-534
  23. Omondi, JO, Mungai NW, Ouma JP, and Baijukya FP (2017) Shoot water content and reference evapotranspiration for determination of crop evapotranspiration. African Crop Science Journal 25 (4), 387-403
  24. Korir H, Mungai NW, Thuita M, Hamba Y, and Masso C (2017) Co-inoculation effect of rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on common bean growth in a low phosphorus soil. Frontiers in Plant Science 8, 141
  25. Mungai NW and Njuguna VW (2016) Linking universities to communities: The case of Egerton University. RUFORUM Working Document Series 14 (1), 415-420
  26. Mungai NW, Ambula M, Ombati J, Opiyo AM, Bebe BO, Ayuya OI, and Wambua T. (2016) Experiential learning for agricultural students in institutions of higher learning: The case of Egerton University. African Journal of Rural Development 1 (3), 229-237
  27. Omondi JO, Mungai NW, Ouma JP and Baijukya FP (2015) Mitigating mid-season drought effect in soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) in Western Kenya. Legume Research 38 (4), 477-483
  28. Opiyo AM, Mungai NW, Nakhone LW, Lagat K (2015) Production, status and impact of traditional leafy vegetables in household food security: a case study of Bondo district-Siaya county-Kenya. ARPN J. Biol. Sci 10 (9), 330-338
  29. Kamuru SM, Kariuki ST, Mungai NW, Bebe BO, Chiuri W, Ngigi M and Lelo FK (2014) Food Management Strategies for Coping with Food Insecurity in a Changing and Variable Climate by Smallholder Farmers in Kenya. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies 9 (2), 797-807.
  30. Omondi JO, Mungai NW, Ouma JP, and Baijukya FP. (2014) Effect of tillage on biological nitrogen fixation and yield of soybean (Glycine max Merril) varieties. Australian Journal of Crop Science 8 (8), 1140
  31. Vuai SAH, Ibembe JD, Mungai NW (2013) Influence of land use activities on spatial and temporal variation of nutrient deposition in Mwanza Region: Implication to the atmospheric loading to the Lake Victoria. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences 3 (02), 224
  32. Ouma KO, Mungai NW, Kitaka N (2013) Temporal Variation of Sedimentation from Surface Runoff from Agricultural Land Uses in Sondu-Miriu Basin, Kenya. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 5 (10), 577-590
  33. Vuai SAH, Ibembe JD and Mungai NW (2012) Spatial variation of Nutrients in Sondu-Miriu and Simiyu-Duma Rivers: Implication on sources and factors influencing their transportation into the Lake Victoria. Journal of Earth Science & Climate Change Vol 3 (2)
  34. Wasike VW, Vanlauwe B, Mungai NW, Hermann L, Wachira FN, Mumera LM, Sanginga N, Wagner M, Mburu HN, Malala P, Wasilwa L and Lesueur D (2012) The competitiveness of Bradyrhizobium spp strains on promiscuous and specific soyabean varieties in Kenyan soils. Kenya Science Technical and Innovation Journal Vol 2:14-29
  35. Mungai NW, Njue AM, Abaya Samuel G, Vuai Said AH and Ibembe John D (2011) Periodic Flooding and Land Use Effects on Soil Biochemical Properties in the Lake Victoria Basin. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 6(19) 4613-4623.
  36. Bakibinga-Ibembe J.D., Vuai S. A and Mungai, NW. Environmental laws and policies related to periodic flooding and sedimentation in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) of East Africa. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 5(5): 367-380.
  37. Ouma KO, Mungai NW, Vuai SAH, Ibembe JD (2011) Spatial-temporal variation of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediments in surface runoff and adjacent river system in Sondu-Miriu basin, Kenya. Natural Resources Management and Land Use. Proceedings of the Cluster Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 30th November-2nd December 2011. VICRES
  38. Mungai NW and Karubui N (2010) Effectiveness of Rhizobia isolates from Njoro soils (Kenya) and commercial inoculants in nodulating common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology Vol 12 (1): 47-59.
  39. Mungai NW, Bationo A and Waswa B (2009) Soil properties as influenced by soil fertility management in small scale maize farms in Njoro, Kenya. Journal of Agronomy 8(4): 131-136.
  40. Wasike VW, Mburu HN, Vanlauwe B, Wachira FN, Mungai NW, Mumera LM, Sanginga N, Owuoche JO and Lesueur D (2009) Environmental influence on the genetic diversity of indigenous Brady rhizobia nodulating promiscuous soyabean in Kenya. East Africa Agriculture Forestry Journal 75(2): 109-119.
  41. Wasike VW, Lesueur D, Wachira FN, Mungai NW, Mumera LM, Sanginga N, Mburu HN, Mugadi D, Wango P and Vanlauwe B (2009). Genetic diversity of indigenous Bradyrhizobium nodulating promiscuous soybean [Glycine max (L) Merr.] varieties in Kenya: Impact of phosphorus and lime fertilization in two contrasting sites. Plant and Soil 322: 151-163.
  42. Mungai NW, Motavalli PP and Kremer RJ (2006) Soil organic C and N fractions in long-term temperate alley cropping practices. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 37(7-8):1-16.
  43. Mungai NW and Motavalli PP (2006) Litter quality effects on C and N dynamics in temperate alley cropping systems. Applied Soil Ecology 31(1-2):32-42.
  44. Mungai NW, Motavalli PP, Nelson KA and Kremer RJ (2005) Differences in yields, residue composition and N mineralization dynamics of Bt and non-Bt maize. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 73:101-109.
  45. Mungai NW, Motavalli PP Kremer RJ and Nelson KA (2005) Spatial variation of soil enzyme activities and microbial functional diversity in temperate alley cropping practices. Biology and Fertility of Soils 42(2): 129-136.

Publications- book chapter in a university-level refereed scholarly book/ Editorship of a book or conference proceedings

  1. Mungai N, Ongeng D, Mshenga P, and Lindow M (2023) Facilitating a student and community-centred, experiential approach to research and innovation, p 87-97. In: University Engagement with Farming Communities in Africa
  2. Korir, H., Kipngetich, SC, & Mungai, NW. (2023). Co-inoculation of Rhizobacteria in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Production in East Africa East Africa. In Sustainable Agrobiology: Design and Development of Microbial Consortia (pp. 207-224). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  3. Mutuku, M. M., Mungai, NW., Ongeng, D., Sherrard, D., & Annor-Frempong, F. (2021). Transformative outreach in tertiary agricultural education in Africa. In Transforming tertiary agricultural education in Africa (pp. 156-170). Wallingford UK: CABI.
  4. Mungai NW (2011) Agrobiodiversity and Soil Quality, p 63-74 In: Mungai NW (Ed.) Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use in Enhancing Food Security: A Training Manual. Tonaz Printers, Nairobi, Kenya

 Publications - Peer-reviewed conference proceedings, laboratory and field manuals

  1. Wambugu, P., King’ori, A, Opiyo, A, Mafurah, J, Kyule, M, Jabu Mbudzya, JJM, Mwangi Kanyua, J, Mulupi Wafula, P and Mungai, N. (2022) “The Role of Technical and Non-Technical Skills on Employability and Job Progression of Egerton University Graduates of 2009-2019”, Egerton University International Conference. Available at: https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/46 (Accessed: 15 September 2023).
  2. Chumo Shadrack, K., Korir, H., Opiyo, A. and Mungai, N. (2022) “Land Suitability, Production and Utilization of Cowpea in Selected Counties of Kenya”, Egerton University International Conference. Available at: https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/135 (Accessed: 15 September 2023).
  3. Korir, H., Kipngetich Chumo, S., Opiyo, A. and Mungai N (2022) “University based strategies for driving application and uptake of grain legumes and dry land cereals innovations by farmers: Student led extension program”, Egerton University International Conference. Available at: https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/151 (Accessed: 15 September 2023).
  4. Mungai, N. and Korir, H. (2022) “Assessing the Efficacy of Commercial Phosphorus Products for Improving Maize Production in Two Regions in Kenya”, Egerton University International Conference. Available at: https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/122 (Accessed: 15 September 2023).
  5. Masso C, Mitiku G, Shimber T, Abaidoo RC, Mungai N, Yusuf AA, Mhaiki K, Tumuhairwe JB (2016) Availability of knowledgeable personnel and improved laboratory capacity for assessing commercial agricultural products. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  6. Masso C, AbdelGadir AAH, Thuita M, Tarus D, Mitiku G, Shimber T, Abaidoo RC, Mungai N, Yusuf A, Mhaiki, K and Tumuhairwe JB (2016) Training manual for product screening and inspection. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  7. Kariuki ST, Mungai N, Ngigi M, Kamuru S, Lelo F, Bebe B and Chiuri, W (2015). Smallholders’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impact on Biodiversity: A Case Study of Farmers in Varied Agroecological Zones in Kenya, 131-147 In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st, 2014, Chuka, Kenya, 500 pp.
  8. Mungai NW, Ambula MK and Opiyo AM (2015) Egerton University Field Attachment Manual. Board of Undergraduate Studies and Field Attachment Programs in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University
  9. Mungai NW, Mwangi M, Ouma JP, Nakhone LW and Mutai M. 2010. Research and Management Skills for Women in Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Published proceedings of a workshop sponsored by UNU-INRA, IFS and Egerton University.
  10. Mungai NW, Nakhone LW, Lagat JK, Opiyo AM, and Mumera LM. 2008. “Role of traditional leafy vegetables and associated cropping systems: A case study of Bondo District, Kenya. Amu Press, Nakuru
  11. Udoto MO, Mungai NW, Ngoda BJM and Ondiek J.O. (Eds) (2006). Proceedings of a policy forum on agroforestry and integrated natural resources management curriculum in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, November 24-26, 2005, Stem Hotel Nakuru, Kenya. Egerton University Press.
  12. Mungai NW, Motavalli PP and Kremer RJ (2004) Soil organic C and N fractions in long-term temperate alley cropping practices. pp. 196-205. In: S.H. Sharrow (Ed.) Proceedings of the Association for Temperate Agroforestry (AFTA) 2003 8th North American Agroforestry Conference. Agroforestry and Riparian Buffers for Land Productivity and Environmental Stability Symposium, June 23-25, 2003, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon. [CD-ROM].
  13. Wangari, N and Msumali GP (2000) Decomposition of Sesbania sesban and Lantana camara green manures: effect of the type of green manure and rate of application, p 13-20. In: Proceedings of the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Soil Science Society of East Africa, 19-23 August, 1996, Nanyuki, Kenya.
  14. Mungai NW, Kamau AK and Macharia CN (1999) The effect of organic-inorganic phosphorus inputs and time of split application of nitrogen on grain yield of maize, p 253-255. In: CIMMYT and EARO Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities: Proceedings of the 6th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 Sept 1998., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  15. Macharia CN, Kamau AK, Shiluli M, Wangari N and Ogendo JO (1997) The effects of tillage and organic residues on maize grain yield. In: Adipala et al. (Eds) African Crop Science Proceedings 3:483-485.
  16. Palm CA, Wangari N and Mwenja G (1995) Selection of organic inputs for soil fertility management. In: Waddington, SR (Ed) Soil Fertility Network for Maize-Based Farming Systems in Selected Countries of South Africa: Research results and Network Outputs in 1994 and 1995, p. 19-24.
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Technical reports

Over 30 technical and project reports

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • June 18-19, 2024 KENIA Entrepreneurial Leadership Training  Program at the Southern Palms Beach Resort, Diani, Kenya
  • May 7-9, 2024 The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, KICC, Nairobi, Kenya
  • February 19 - 22, 2024 Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Masterplan Review Workshop organized by Kenya National Innovations Agency (KENIA) Naivasha, Kenya
  • December 3-11, 2021 -7th African Higher Education Week & RUFORUM Triennial Conference, Cotonou, Benin
  • November 24-26, 2020 - 13th Egerton University International Biennial Conference under the theme Innovation, Research and Transformation for Sustainable Development, Coordinated virtually from Egerton University, Kenya
  • July 21-22, 2020 - 4th National Forum for Universities, TVETs and Industry Players in the Agricultural Sector Coordinated virtually from Egerton University, Kenya
  • June 13-15, 2023 1st International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-1) Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
  • December 1-6, 2019 - RUFORUM AGM University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • October 22-26, 2018 - The 6th African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference, KICC, Nairobi
  • October, 16-23, 2016 The 5th RUFORUM Biennial Conference and Launch of the TAGDev Project, Cape town, South Africa
  • January 13-15, 2013: 1st SAC meeting for COMPRO II project, Naivasha, Kenya
  • October 22-26, 2012: Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa: From microbes to markets. Scientific conference held in Safari Park Hotel Nairobi
  • June 20-22, 2012: 1st International Conference, Laikipia University College, Kenya
  • May 15-17, 2012: COMPRO II Planning and Launching Meeting in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
  • March 26-30, 2012: KIA Transformative Leadership Course held at CMRT, Egerton University
  • March 1-2, 2012, COMPRO II Partnership Development meeting, Safari Park, Nairobi
  • November 3, 2011: Egerton University workshop on Integrity Promotion held at ARC Hotel, Egerton University
  • October 30 – November 2, 2011 VicRes cluster meeting for Natural Resource Management and Land Use Clusters. Methodist Guest House, Nairobi, Kenya
  • October 3-5, 2011 BMGF Proposal writing workshop for COMPRO II, DoubleTree Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • September 21-27, 2011 AWARD Women’s Leadership and Management Course, Arusha, Tanzania.
  • September 13-15, 2011 BMGF Proposal writing workshop Trib Hotel, Village Market, Nairobi Kenya.
  • June 9-10, 2011: Training on Statistics in Applied Climatology for Academic Supervisors and Managers. Egerton University and Walker Institute for Climate System Research, University of Reading. Training held at CMRT, Egerton
  • May 24-26, 2011 4th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for BMGF project in Lake Nakuru Lodge, Kenya
  • February 26-28, 2011 Climate Adaptation Project team retreat at Soi Lodge, Baringo, Kenya
  • February 7-11, 2011 Mid-term Evaluation of VLIR-Moi University Program, Eldoret and Kisumu Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya
  • October 3-7, 2010 3rd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for BMGF project in EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • August 23-27, 2010: Mentoring Orientation Workshop for AWARD. CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program, Mombasa Kenya
  • June 2, 2010: Training on writing policy Briefs for Agricultural Researchers, Egerton University, Faculty of Agriculture. Training held in IBIS Hotel, Nanyuki, Kenya
  • April 12-16, 2010: 2nd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for BMGF project in IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • December 15-19, 2008: Research and Management Skills for Women in Agricultural and Natural Sciences. IFS/UNU-INRA Workshop, Egerton University, Njoro Kenya
  • May 27-31, 2008: VICRES Annual Forum. Arusha, Tanzania May 27-31, 2008: VICRES
  • Annual Forum, Arusha, Tanzania
  • March 25-29, 2008: Conceptualization and preparation of research proposals. IFS/UNU-INRA workshop, Accra, Ghana
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • May 2003, Superior Graduate Student Achievement Award, University of Missouri, peer-nominated for excellence in research and representation of Soil Science graduate students at the University-wide Graduate Students Association.
TEACHING AREAS

Teaching materials

  1. SOIL 750 - Advances in soil fertility and plant nutrition, MSc level - Power point notes
  2. SOIL 730 - Soil microbiology and biochemistry, MSc level - PowerPoint notes
  3. SOIL 461 - Farm level nutrient flows and management (4th year course) - PowerPoint notes and e-module notes.
  4. SOIL 100 - Introduction to Soil Science (1st year course) - PowerPoint notes
  5. SOIL 210 - Soil Physics - 2nd year Course - PowerPoint notes
  6. SOIL 230 - Soil Biology - 2nd year course - PowerPoint notes

Academic advising and student mentoring

  1. Programme Academic Leader for BSc Soil Environment and Land use management - 2019-2022
  2. Formed a WhatsApp group for academic advising and career opportunities for MSc Soil Science (2019 class) and BSc SELUM
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

On-going

Selphine Oduor Omondi (KM121/14576/18) MSc. Effect of Fertilizer Rates on Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Tuber Yields and Cassava Brown Streak Disease in Nakuru and Migori Counties. 

Completed

1. Enock Kwizera (KM14/09041/20) MSc. Effect of Different Combinations of Biochar and NPK Fertilizer on Growth, Quality and Yield of Beet Root in Nakuru County, Kenya.  Graduated in 2023

2. Doreen Mbabazize (KM13/13613/19) MSc. Integration of Biochar and inorganic Fertiliser to Enhance Nutrient Use Efficiency and Potato Tuber Yield in Nakuru County, Kenya. Graduated in 2022

3. Sillus Otieno Oduor (KM / / 18) Effects of “Zai” Pit Technology on Soil Moisture Conservation for Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Production in Dryland Areas of Kenya. Graduated in 2022

4. Norbert Iraboneye (KM121/14577/18) Effect of Canola Green Manure and Compound Fertilizer on Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Growth, Yield and Bacterial Wilt Management. Graduated in 2022

5. Rukia Bakari Khamis (KM13/13581/14) MSc. Effects of Inoculation and Liming on Nodulation and Nitrogen Fixation of Soybean (Glycine Max) in Selected Acidic Soils of Kenya. Graduated in July 2022

6. Benjamin Wamalwa Kisiangani (KM15/14389/15) MSc. Role of Farm Attachment Program on Technology Adoption among Small Holder Farmers in Baringo and Nakuru Counties, Kenya. Graduated November 2019

7. Grace Waruguru Kariuki (SM15/3044/11). MSc. Effects of Biological agents (antagonistic fungi) Formulations on Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum ) Late Blight Caused by Phytophthora infestans. Graduated in December, 2016

8.Hezekiah Korir (KM13/3342/12) MSc. The Effectiveness of Native Rhizobia Strains and Selected Commercial Products on Soybean Yields and Biological Nitrogen Fixation. Graduated in December, 2016

9.Kennedy Ochieng Ouma (SM18/2450/09). MSc. Spatial–Temporal Variation of Nitrogen and Phosphorus, And Sedimentation on Upper and Middle Sondu–Miriu River, Kenya. Kennedy graduated in December 2015

10. Ruth M. Mutie (KM 12/2534/09). MSc. Community Level Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change: Participatory Evaluation of Agronomic Strategies in Mbeere District. Ruth graduated in December 2015

11. Joseph Mhango (KM13/3352/12) Efficacy and Competitiveness off Indigenous Bradyrhizobia Strains on Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merr.) Productivity in Malawi. Graduated in June 2015

12. John Okoth Omondi (KM12/2509/09). MSc. Effect of tillage and varieties on mid-season drought, biological nitrogen fixation, growth and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) in Western Graduated in July 2013

13. Annette M. Njue (NM12/1521/05), MSc. Environmental Sciences. Thesis title “Effects of periodic sedimentation on soil biochemical properties in the Lake Victoria basin” Annette graduated in November 2010

PhD. LEVEL :

Completed 

  1. Hezekiah Korir (KD13/13031/17) PhD Native Rhizobia and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria as Biofertilizer for Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Successfully defended thesis in July 2024
  2. Nancy Waitherero Chege (ED23/0398/13), PhD. Digitial Knowledge Pack Innovation Effectiveness in Enhancing Experiential Learning Abilities among Students on Farm Attachment Programme of Egerton University. Graduated in 2022
  3. Winifred Chepkoech. PhD. African Indigenous Vegetables in the Face of Climate Change: A Socio-Economic Analysis of Adaptation Strategies in Kenya. Graduated November 2019 at Humboldt University, Germany.
  4. Victor W. Wasike (KD12/0164/05), PhD. Thesis title “Genetic Diversity of Dual-purpose Soybeans [Glycine max (L.)] Bradyrhizobium spp. (TGx) Isolates and their Potential to fix Nitrogen in Kenya” Victor graduated in May 2012

On-going

  1. Pauline Karimi Maina (ED23/13085/17) PhD. Enhancing Capacity in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation among Egerton University Community Engagement Stakeholders in Nakuru County, Kenya. Data collection
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