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    About Prof. Daniel Mugendi

    Prof. Daniel Mugendi



    Current Position:

    • Vice-Chancellor

    • Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management

    Brief Bio: Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru is a renowned scholar, researcher, consultant and higher education administrator. He has made significant contributions in the area of agro-ecosystems research and management as well as the development of University education in Kenya. Currently, Prof. Mugendi is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Embu. In addition, he also holds a number of positions, among them; The Chairman, Board of Management, Kirege Secondary School in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, Board member of Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL) Ruiru Conference Centre,. He began his professional career as a researcher with the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) before moving to Kenyatta University where he rose through the ranks of academic and professional leadership. He has previously served as the Chairman of the Department of Environmental Foundations - KU, Dean of the School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences- KU and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) at Kenyatta University. He has conducted groundbreaking research focusing on agriculture, forestry and environmental policy and sustainability. In addition, he has worked extensively with communities, colleagues and partners, representing a diversity of forestry and environment sector interests both internationally and nationally. As a scholar of international repute, Professor Mugendi has authored many chapters in books and published many scholarly articles in his field in both national and international journals and continues to lecture, supervise postgraduate students and conduct research in International Forestry Policies, Agriculture and Natural Resource Management.

  • Publications

    Latest Publications

    Prof. Daniel Mugendi Latest Publications

    1. Omenda, J. A., Ngetich, K. F., Kiboi, M. N., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Mugwe, J. N., & Mugendi, D. N. (2022). Effects of soil and water conservation techniques on sorghum yield, runoff and soil moisture content in Upper Eastern Kenya. African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 1(1).

    2. Oduor, N., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugendi, D. N., Mugwe, J. N., Diels, J., & Merckx, R. (2022, April). Yield and yield components of sorghum, soil chemical properties and nutrient use efficiency as affected by integrated soil fertility, and soil and water management practices in Tharaka-Nithi County. In Egerton University International Conference. fertility, and soil and water management practices in

    3. Six, J., Laub, M., Van de Broek, M., Couedel, A., Mathu, S., Necpalova, M., ... & Vanlauwe, B. (2022). Long-term effects of different organic resource rates, quality and nitrogen fertilizer on SOC development and conversion efficiency across Kenya (No. EGU22-9057). Copernicus Meetings.

    4. Mugi-Ngenga, E. W., Kiboi, M. N., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Mugwe, J. N., Mairura, F. S., Mugendi, D. N., & Ngetich, F. K. (2021). Indigenous and conventional climate-knowledge for enhanced farmers' adaptation to climate variability in the semi-arid agro-ecologies of Kenya. Environmental Challenges, 5, 100355.

    5. Mairura, F. S., Musafiri, C. M., Kiboi, M. N., Macharia, J. M., Ng'etich, O. K., Shisanya, C. A.,Mugendi, D. N., Ngetich, F. K. (2021). Determinants of farmers' perceptions of climate variability, mitigation, and adaptation strategies in the central highlands of Kenya. Weather and Climate Extremes, 34, 100374.

    6. Njenga, M. W., Mugwe, J. N., Mogaka, H., Nyabuga, G., Kiboi, M., Ngetich, F., ... & Mugendi, D. N. Communication factors influencing adoption of soil and water conservation technologies in the dry zones of Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Heliyon, 7(10), e08236.

    7. Ndeke, A. M., Mugwe, J. N., Mogaka, H., Nyabuga, G., Kiboi, M., Ngetich, F., ... & Mugendi, D. N. Gender-specific determinants of Zai technology use intensity for improved soil water management in the drylands of Upper Eastern Kenya. Heliyon, 7(6), e07217.

    8. Kiboi, M. N., Ngetich, F. K., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Diels, J., & Mugendi, D. N. (2021). Soil nutrients and crop yield response to conservation-effective management practices in the sub-humid highlands agro-ecologies of Kenya. Heliyon, 7(6), e07156.

    9. Omenda, J. A., Ngetich, K. F., Kiboi, M. N., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., & Mugendi, D. N. (2021). Phosphorus availability and exchangeable aluminum response to phosphate rock and organic inputs in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Heliyon, 7(3), e06371.

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  • Books

    Books

    Books

    1. Mugendi, D. N., Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds) 2012. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya (2nd Revised Edition).

    2. Kirumba EG, Mugendi, D. N., Karega R, Mugwe JN, 2011. Gender differentials in adoption of soil replenishment technologies in Meru South District, Kenya. Springer.

    3. Waswa F, Otor S, Olukoye G and Mugendi, D. N. (Eds) 2007. Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher Education in Kenya, Vol 2. School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences, Kenyatta University, Press, Nairobi, Kenya.

    4. Mugendi, D. N., Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds) 2006. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya

    5. Mugenda O, Mugendi, D. N., Waudo J, Gravenir F, Akuno E, Mutundu K, Otolo M and Ndiritu J (eds.) 2006. The Role of African Universities in the Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. A publication of selected papers presented at the MDG Conference held on November 14-18, 2005, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

    6. Waswa F, Otor S and Mugendi, D. N. (eds) 2006. Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Tertiary Education in Kenya, Vol 1. Kenyatta University, Downtown Printing Works, Nairobi, Kenya.

    7. Mugendi, D. N., Kironchi G, Gicheru PT, Gachene CKK, Macharia PN, Mburu M, Mureithi JG and Maina F (eds.) 2005. Proceedings of the 21st Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Conference held in Eldoret on 1st – 5th December 2003. Eldoret, Kenya.

    8. Mureithi JG, Macharia PN, Gichuru M, Mburu MWK, Mugendi, D. N. and Gachene CKK (eds.), 2003. Proceedings of the 18th Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Conference held in Mombasa on 4th –8th Dec 2000. Mombasa, Kenya.

    9. Gichuru MP, Bationo A, Bekunda MA, Goma HC, Mafongoya PL, Mugendi, D. N., Murwira HM, Nandwa SM, Nyathi PN and Swift MJ (eds.) 2003. Soil Fertility Management in Africa: A Regional Perspective. Academic Science Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • Conferences

    Paper presented on the conferences

    Presentations

    1. Otieno, E.O., Ngetich, K.F., Kiboi, N. M., Muriuki, A., Adamtey, N., Mugendi, D. N. (2018). Characterizing decomposability of organic inputs under farmer-managed conditions in the Central Highlands of Kenya. 12th Egerton University International Conference, Theme: ‘Knowledge Solutions for the Society, the Economy and the Environment’ March 2018.

    2. Okoth, N.O, Ngetich, F.K., Mugendi, D. N., Muriuki, A. and Adamtey, N. (2018). Enhancing soil water content using selected soil management practices in the central highlands of Kenya. The Second Annual International Conference at the University of Kabianga, Kenya (9th to 11th May, 2018).

    3. Otieno, E.O., Ngetich, K.F., Kiboi, N. M., Muriuki, A., Adamtey, N., Mugendi, D. N. (2018). Integrated soil nutrient management technologies for improved maize (Zea maysL.) productivity in Murang’a and Tharaka-Nithi counties, Kenya. Second Annual University of Kabianga International Conference. Theme: Ethical Sustainable Development for the Betterment of Humanity

    4. Otieno, E.O., Ngetich, K.F., Kiboi, N. M., Muriuki, A., Adamtey, N., Mugendi, D. N. (2019). Short-Term Assessment of Potential of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies to Improve Soil Fertility in Tharaka-Nithi and Murang’a Counties, Kenya. The 4th Dedan Kimathi University of Technology International Conference on Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Theme: ‘Leveraging Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.

    5. Mugendi, D. N., Ngetich, K.F., Monicah Mucheru-Muna, Mugwe J.N, and Bationo, A. (2019). Long term effects of hedgerow intercropping on maize yields and soil fertility in the central highlands of Kenya. Paper presented during the 4th World Congress on Agroforestry at Le Corum Conference Centre, Montepellier, France, held on 20th to 23rd May, 2019.

    6. Monicah Mucheru-Muna, Ngetich, K.F., Mugendi, D. N., and Mugwe J.N (2019). Organic inputs and mineral fertilizer effects on soil chemical properties, soil water content and maize productivity in Mbeere District, Kenya. Paper presented during the 2019 ASA, CSSA and SSSA International meeting, San Antonio, Texas, held on 10th to 13rd November, 2019.

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