January 2024-Current: Technical Member. Agriculture and Forest Land-Use (AFOLU) Working Group Tasked To Prepare Kenyas’ 1^st Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) 2024

January 2024- Current - Nominated UNFCCC Roster of Experts- Nominated to the roster of experts of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by the Kenya Government through the National Focal Point. This nomination is to facilitate participation in a range of tasks associated with the assessment and analysis of the Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR) submitted by all Parties under both the Convention and the Paris Agreement

March 2023- March 2026- Member. Plan Vivo Technical Review Panel (TRP).  The Plan Vivo Foundation (PVF) is a registered UK charity, based in Edinburgh, that supports vulnerable rural communities across the world to develop innovative nature-based solutions (NBS) to reduce poverty, conserve important ecosystems and tackle climate change - through our stewardship of the Plan Vivo Carbon Standard. The TRP is a body of experts who help to ensure that Plan Vivo projects uphold the requirements in the Plan Vivo carbon Standard relating to the estimation and monitoring of carbon benefits. The roles of TRPs include:

1.  Initial screenings of project design  and methodologies documents prior to review by an approved Validation andVerification Body (VVB) and a final review of project design documents and methodologies prior to approval by Plan Vivo following the Project Validation Protocol.
2. Initial screenings of ACORN design documents and methodologies prior to review by an approved Validation and Verification Body (VVB) and a final review of ACORN design documents and methodologies prior to approval byPlan Vivo following the ACORN Project Validation Protocol.
3. Reviews of new methodology concept notes following the Methodology Concept Note Review
4. Technical reviews of microscale projects as part of the microscale project validation process

August 2022- 29th March 2023. Associate Dean. Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University

Duties.

1. Deputize the Dean of Faculty in the management of the Faculty
2. Representation of the faculty members in the University senate
3. Chairing Faculty  Quality assurance committe and represenating the Faculty in the Board of Quality Assurance
4. Chairing postgraduate proposal and thesis committes in the faculty
5. Assisting the Dean in the Facultys strategic plans including ISO Standars

April 2022- Current: Senior Lecturer. Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University

Duties

1. Teaching   and   mentoring   both   undergraduate   and   post graduate students.
2. Articulating  the  mission  and  vision  of  the  University  and the department.
3. Initiating, planning and conducting research.
4. Development of teaching and learning materials.
5. Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
6. Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
7. Organizing   and   supervising   educational   activities   for undergraduate students.
8. Attending   and   participating   in   seminars,   workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
9. Participating  in  planning,  development,  implementation  and evaluation of curricular in the department.
10. Participating   in   the   departmental   meetings   and   other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
11. May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Chief officers of the University, Dean of Faculty or Chair of department as deemed necessary.

February 2013- April 2022: Lecturer. Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University

Duties

1. Undertaking primary, top quality research;
2. publishing top quality, primary scientific papers;
3. providing specific overviews and reviews on focal topics;
4. providing information feedback through technology transfer publications and oral presentations;
5. networking and engaging with various industries, NGOs, institutes and universities;
6. supervising/co-supervising research students to PhD level, and hosting post-doctoral researchers;

May 2015- May 2021: Chairman, Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University

Duties

1. Academic and Administrative head of the Department
2. Promote efficient management of the Department
3. Articulate mission, vision and objectives of the Department
4. Ensure that The objectives of the Department are achieved together with all commitments in the Departmental Performance contract
5. Convener of Departmental Meetings
6. Manage academic programmes
7. Representative of the Department at the Faculty, senate and other organs
8. Planning and Budget for the Department
9. Supervise staff (Academic and non-academic)
10. Prepare annual work plans and annual report
11. Provide a conducive working environment for all staff in the Department
12. Implement the ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems within the Department
13. Perform any other issues assigned/delegated by the Vice Chancellor

2012-2027: Member. Expert Working Group. Kenya National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan (2017-2027)

March 2009- February 2013. Marine Research Officer: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.

I worked in the Marine Ecology and Environment Program (MEEP) which is responsible for monitoring and documenting the physical (including geological) and chemical characteristics of the various aquatic ecosystems to discern natural and/or human induced changes. The program also undertakes studies on the interrelationships between the biota and their aquatic environment in relation to fisheries, aquaculture and conservation of biodiversity.

Achievements

• Assised in the development and implementation of mangrove conservation and restoration projects, in line with KMFRI vision and Mission
• Created  networks and partberships with government agencies (Kenya Forest Services), NGOs(WorldWide Fund for Nature), local communities (Gongoni Community Forest Association), and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of mangrove projects. 
• Participated in field operations, including mangrove planting, monitoring, and data collection. Ensured compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Helped collect and analyze data related to mangrove ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental conditions.
• Provided support in the preparation of regular project reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Contributed to educational programs aimed at raising awareness about mangrove conservation within local communities and among project participants.
• Identified potential project risks and assist in developing strategies to mitigate them and actively addressed issues that arose during project implementation.
• Ensured projects adhered to all relevant environmental regulations and permits. Stay updated on applicable laws and best practices
• Assisted in training and skill development of interns and junior staff

Feb 2008 – May 2008. Task Force Member : National  State of the Coast Report – 2008.

I was  involved in preparation of National  State of the Coast Report -2008, a policy document- which is spearheaded by National Environment Management Authority. My contribution involved scientific editing of various chapters,  proof reading and editing the draft copy of the document before submission to the editors.

June 2004 - April 2008. Project leader/Doctoral Student, Napier University/ KMFRI, Gazi Bay, Kenya

I investigated the correlation between species diversity and ecosystem functions, using replanted mangrove trees as the experimental model. This was a collaborative project between Edinburgh Napier University  (UK) and the Kenyan Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, with funding from the Leverhulme Trust (UK) and Earthwatch (UK). We planted forest plots with varying tree diversity to tests the effects of species richness on ecosystem functions, such as productivity, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and the prevention of soil erosion. The work involved Kenyan technicians, post-graduate students and Earthwatch volunteers from all over the world. I provided mangrove research expertise, planned and organised year-round field campaigns, and ran annual team of expeditions. Other engagements included a number of lectures on biodiversity and ecosystem functions, climate change and mangrove ecology

Every July/August 2004, to June 2009: Co- Principle Investigator: Earthwatch’s  Mangrove forests of Kenya Expedition Project

This periodic expedition brings together  a teams of volunteers from all over the world. My duties as a team leader/player in this  project have included;

• Overseeing the volunteers health and safety;
• Guiding the volunteers as they collected data;
• Liaised with the village committee in exposing the volunteers to local village cultures

June 2006: Coordinator:  Gazi village Clean up campaigns:

• Organized a local youth group (called Gazi youth group) to weekly clean-up camapaigns in the village.
• Also assist the local women group in managing a mangrove walkboard- an ecotourism initiative at Gazi village.

2003-2005: Research Assistant:  Ecological Economics of mangrove forests- associated fisheries – Food security and sustainability’.  I was involved in forestry aspects of this Sarec funded project.