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Jane W. Wamuongo
CURRICULUM VITAE – JANE W. WAMUONGO
1.
PERSONAL INFROMATION
NAME
JANE WAIRIMU WAMUONGO
NATIONALITY
KENYAN
GENDER
FEMALE
DATE OF BIRTH
01.09.1958
PROFESSION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST/NATURAL
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
OFFICIAL ADDRESS
KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
P.O BOX 57811-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA
TEL: OFFICE
+254-20-418 3301/20, 418 3348
FAX: OFFICE
+254-20-418 3344
Cell phone:
+254-721 548 295
PERMANENT ADDRESS: P.O.BOX 32848-00600, NAIROBI, Kenya
Email
[email protected] / [email protected]
2.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1989-1994
1983-1986
1978-1981
1976-1977
1972-1975
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Thesis title: "Reproductive plasticity of soybeans [Glycine
max (L.) Merill] intercropped with maize (Zea mays L.)", University of Guelph, Canada
Masters of Science (M.Sc), Thesis title: "Effect of nitrogen and water stress on growth,
yield and distribution of nitrogenous compounds in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)", University of
Manitoba, Canada
Bachelors of Science (BSc) (Botany and Chemistry) University of Nairobi, University
of Nairobi
A Level: Pangani Girls High School, Nairobi, Kenya (Studied Maths, Chemistry and
Biology, General paper - 3 principals and 1 subsidiary)
O Levels: St. Francis Girls High School, Mang’u, Kenya (Division 1)
Professional Interests:
Contribute to increasing agriculture production and productivity for the increasing populations
while taking into consideration the conservation of natural resources and the changing climate. I
advocate the development and promotion of strategies and technologies that not only increase
productivity but also increase farmers’ and pastoralists’ resilience i.e. increase adaptation to; while
mitigating against climate change.
3.
WORK EXPERIENCES
July 2000 to Though trained and having worked as a research scientists for 19 years, my career has
shifted to management of research geared towards sustainable use of the natural
present
resources in agriculture and building farmer resilience to respond to climate change
through adaptation of technologies for climate smart agriculture.
For the past 13 years (2000-2013) I have been working at the level of an Assistant
Director – Natural Resource Management (previously called Soil and water
Management; Land and Water Management) in Kenya Agricultural Research
Institute (KARI). I coordinate and manage about 70 scientists conducting research
in the areas of (i) integrated soil fertility management, (ii) soil and water management,
(iii) irrigation, drainage and management of problem soils, (iv) land use planning and
(v) climate change and environment research in the institute. In addition I conduct
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1997 – 2000
1995-1997:
monitoring and evaluation of the research programme activities, coordinate the
division’s (NRM) activities with those of other divisions (Finance, Planning and
Administration), prepare various reports of the division’s activities and foster linkages
with other partners including other line ministries and departments as well as
development partners in the area of land and water management and environmental
research. To be in abetter position to respond to the effects of climate change I
spearheaded the formation of a climate change unit under the Environment Research
Programme. The aim of the Climate Change Unit (http://www.kari.org/kccu/) was
to help mainstream climate change adaptation and mitigation in all programmes of
the institute (KARI), act as forum to engage with relevant stakeholders in the area of
climate change, and also act as a platform to leverage funding for research in the area
of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Senior Research Officer (SRO): Soil and Water Management and Donor
Coordination in KARI.
Duties included assisting the Assistant Director in charge of Soil and Water
Management in coordinating and managing all research projects and programme in
KARI and in donor coordination and liaising with various Donors on behalf of
KARI.
SRO in KARI as a Programme Leader of the Soil and Water Conservation
Programme for the High and Medium Potential Areas of Kenya at KARIMuguga South.
Duties included coordination the drafting of specific research projects and ensuring
they were implemented on schedule, conducting research on soil and water
management, supervision of the scientific, technical, and supporting staff assigned to
the programme on a day to day basis, supervising the programme’s expenditure in
close collaboration with the accountant, convening and acting as secretary to the
Programme Steering Committee, preparation of seasonal and annual scientific reports
and other reports, management and coordination of the Programme’s assets and
development and maintenance of beneficial working relations with other
programmes within KARI and outside KARI
SRO with duties in Soil and Water Conservation Research Programme, Maize
1994-1995:
Programme and the Regional Research Programme in KARI-Muguga South
Jan 1992Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). Course taught: Feed and Cash Crops, Dept.
of Crop Science Univ. of Guelph Canada
April 1992:
Sept. 1992- GTA, course: Crop Production taught, Dept. of Crop Science, Univ. of Guelph
Canada.
Dec. 1992:
1986-1989
Agricultural Officer I (AO I),Scientific Research Division (SRD), Ministry of
Agriculture (MoA)
1981-1983:
Agricultural Officer SRD MoA
4.
COORDINATION OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
1997-2000
Coordinator of the SIDA funded Soil and Water Conservation Project at KARI
Muguga South
Jane 2003 to National Coordinator of the World Bank funded Lake Victoria Environment
July 2006
Management Project Phase I (LVEMP I)
June 2006 to Coordinator of the Western Kenya Integrated Ecosystem Management Project
June 2010
(WKIEMP)
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Sept 2009 to
Oct 2013
Sept. 2011 to
Sept 2014
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Coordinator of the Rockefeller
funded Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation at KARI Project
Coordinator of the IDRC
funded Agricultural Productivity and Climate Change in Arid and Semi Arid
Kenya project
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of National Environment Council (NEC) (Nov 2010-Dec 2013)
Senior Scientists - Grassnet
Life Member Kenya Professional Association of Women in Agriculture and Environment
(KEPAWAE)
World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWC)
Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA)
Land Management Network (LAMANET)
TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIPS:
3rd-21st June, 2002 Senior Management Seminar, KIA, Nairobi, Kenya
7-8 Feb 2000
Leadership &Teambuilding. British Council, Nairobi
9-10th Feb 2000
Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution. British Council, Nairobi
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14 -15 Oct 1999 Business Communication. British Council, Nairobi
12th -13th Oct 1999 Time Management (1999) British Council, Nairobi
26th Sept-19th Oct Effective Management. INTEX Management Institute, Thika
1999:
19th May-13th
Management of Agricultural and Natural Resources Projects ESAMI, Harare
June 1997
1996:
International Training Program on Plant Nutrient Management for
Sustainable Agriculture. IFDC Nairobi
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17 -30 Nov 1996 International Course on Design of Soil and Water Conservation
Programmes, Wageningen, The Netherlands
1995
Agroforestry Training Course on Scientific Writing. ICRAF, Nairobi
1994
Scientific Writing and Presentation. KARI
1990
Introduction to University Teaching. University of Guelph, Canada
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
6a)
In Referred Journals
1) Warui, HM; Aboud, AA; Chegge-Mungai, P; and Wamuongo, JW. (2010) Challenges and
opportunities of on-farm tree planting as an alternative wood source on Mt. Marsabit,
northern Kenya: Towards mitigating climate change (accepted for publication for on-line
publication in the Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology JAST-E10063001).
2) Mureithi, J.G., Gachene, CKK, and Wamuongo, J.W. 2005. Participatory evaluation of
residue management effect of green manure on maize grain yields in the central Kenya
highlands. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. Vol. 25, No.4 2005:49-68.
3) Wamuongo, J.W., A.O. Esilaba, J.M. Miriti, J.N. Mwangi, S.K. Kimani, 2003. The organic
matter and nitrogen status of manure on smallholders’ farms in central Kenya. E. Afr.
Agric. For. J. (2003) 68(3), 135-142.
4) Kimani, S.K., N. Mangale, J. Lekasi, J. Wamuongo, M, Gichuru, and C.A. Palm 1999.
Nitrogen and carbon mineralization of some manures produced under different management
systems in central Kenya. E. Afr. Agric. For. J. (1999)65 (1) 1-5.
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5) Wamuongo, J.W., Esilaba, A.O., Miriti, J.M., Odongo, N. and Kilewe, A.M. 1996. Multipurpose trees and shrubs in soil and water conservation in the highland. East African
Agricultural and Forestry Journal. Special Issue Vol. 62(1):129-137.
6) Wamuongo, J.W. 1995. Effect of nitrogen and water stress on the growth, yield and water
use efficiency in rapeseed Brassica napus L. E. Afr. Agric. For. J. 61(2):187-190.
6b)
Papers presented in Conferences and Workshops
7) Kahiga.M.P, Gathenya J.M, Home.P.G and Wamuongo J.W. 2013. Climate Change
Shocks, Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Land and Water Management in the Upper
Tana Catchment, Kenya, Proceedings of 2013 Mechanical Engineering Annual Conference on
Sustainable Research and Innovation, 24-26th April, 2013, African Institute for Capacity and
Development (AICAD), Juja, Kenya. Vol.5. ISSN 2079-6226 PP 150-155
8) Mutuma, E; Ndung’u, J.; Wamuongo, J.W. and Okoti, M. (2012). Linking climate change
and variability induced risks with farmers’ perception in Ewaso Nyiro south catchment,
Kenya. Paper presented at the 13th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference, KARI headquarters, Nairobi
22-26 October 2012
9) Onyango, J.W., Miriti, J.M., Nganyi, W.E.A. and Wamuongo, J.W. (2012). Assessment of
rainfall variability and its implication on agriculture in two locations in Kenya. Paper presented
at the 13th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference, KARI headquarters, Nairobi 22-26 October 2012
10) JW Wamuongo (2011) Mitigating climate change through improved soil fertility
management including soil conditioners. Paper Presented at the 7th National Fertilizer Conference
Held at KARI Headquarters 9-10 February 2011.
11) Dr. Jane W. Wamuongo, Dr. Barack Okoba and Dr. Patrick K. Gicheru (2011). Natural
Resources Management and in transforming rural livelihoods: case of Conservation
Agriculture. Paper Presented at the CASARD End of Project Workshop at the Sports Arm Hotel,
Laikipia 24-26 March 2011
12) Jane Wamuongo and Isaya Sijali (2011). Making a Difference with Nuclear Techniques.
Paper presented at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum 2011 on Water
Matters: Making a Difference with Nuclear Techniques, 20th to 21st September 2011, Vienna Austria
13) Jane Wamuongo, Michael Okoti, Leonard Omullo (2011). Enhancing climate change
adaptation research capacity in Kenya’s agricultural sector. Paper presented at the Inaugural
Workshop of the AARCC held at the University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana 18th-21st June 2011
14) Wamuongo JW. Climate Change: Which way for agricultural research?. Paper presented at
the Annual Veterinary Workshop held at Kabete Campus Sept 2011.
15) Warui, H. M., Kshatriya, M. and Wamuongo, J. W. (2010). Community based management
of key resources in pastoral areas of northern Kenya: Realization of adaptive management
for facilitating adaptation to climate change. Poster presented at the Kenya’s International
Conference on Biodiversity, land use and climate change towards a national conservation framework,
Nairobi, Kenya 15-17 September 201)
16) L.N. Gachimbi and J.W.Wamuongo, Stella Makokha, PT Gicheru and Beatrice Salasya
(2009). Land Use Policies and Sustainable Development in Developing Countries (LUPIS).
Paper presented at the 5th Meeting of the Project Team, Oct 19-26, 2009. Bamako, Mali
17) Dr. Jane W. Wamuongo (2009). Nutrient Management and Zone and Crop specific
Fertilizer Use Recommendations. Paper presented at the 6th National Fertilizer Conference, 20th 21st August 2009, KARI Headquarters
18) Gachimbi, L.N.; Wamuongo, J.W.; Cheruiyot, H.K.; and Esilaba, A.O. 2004. Promoting
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appropriate practices for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in ASALS:
Experiences, challenges and opportunities in Kenya. Paper presented at the east Africa Conference on
Dry land Biodiversity, its status, challenges and prospects for sustainable management on 18th -20th November
2004, Nakuru, Kenya
19) Wamuongo, J. W. 2003. The role of the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) in
meeting challenges of food security. Paper to be presented at the 21st Soil Science Society of East
Africa (SSSEA) Annual Conference, 1-5 December 2003, Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya
20) Kiome, R.M., Kamau, G.M. and Wamuongo, J. 2000. Scaling up of agricultural
technologies/ATIRI and the role of extension. Paper presented at The 2nd Scientific Conference of the
Soil Management and Legume Research Network Projects. 26-30 June 2000, Mombasa Continental Resort
Mombasa Kenya.
21) Mwangi, J.N.; Thomas, D.B.; Esilaba, A.O.; Wamuongo, J.W.; and Miriti, J.M. 1999.
Informal survey to study soil erosion, conservation practices and research need on small scale
holder farms in central Kenya. A paper presented at the 10th International Soil Conservation
Organization Conference (ISCO99) at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, May 23-27,
1999.
22) Wamuongo, J.W. 1988. Some Agronomic Aspects of Sunflower Production in Kenya. In:
Abbas Omran (ed.). Oil Crops: Sunflower, Linseed, and Sesame. Proceedings of the Fourth
Oil Crops Network. Njoro, Kenya. 25-29 January, 1988.
6c) Journals, Book Chapters, Editors of Books and Farmer Pamphlets
23) Jane Wamuongo (Ed) 2012. Farmer pamphlet on: Harvesting and conserving rain water using
furrows compiled by Gichangi et al.
24) Jane Wamuongo (Ed) 2012. Farmer pamphlet on: How to diagnose soil nutrient deficiencies
using plant symptoms. Compiled by Gichangi et al.
25) Jane Wamuongo (Ed) 2012. Farmer pamphlet on: Managing soil hardpan to increase rainwater
infiltration in semi-arid lands. Compiled by Kathuli et al.
26) Jane Wamuongo (Ed) 2012. Farmer pamphlet on: Conservation of nutrients in animal manures
through proper handling and storage. Compiled by Gichangi et al.
27) Patrick Gicheru, Stella Nbwille Makokha, Le Chen, Louis N. Gachimbi and Jane W.
Wamuongo (2012). Land subdivision and degradation in Narok, Kenya. In: Desmond
Mcneil, Ingrid Neshman and Floor Brouwer (Eds). Land Use Policies for Sustainable
Development. Exploring Integrated Assessment Approaches. Part II Case Studies, pgs
148-166. ISBN 978 1 84980 292 5 Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, Cheltenham, Glos, UK.
28) C.N. Kibunja, F.B. Mwaura, D.N. Mugendi, P.T. Gicheru, J.W. Wamuongo and A.
Batiano (2012). Strategies for maintenance and improvement of soil productivity under
continuous maize and beans cropping system in the sub-humid highlands of Kenya: Case
study of the long-term trial at Kabete, In A. Bationo, B. Waswa,J. Kihara, I. Adolwa, B.
Vanlauwe, and K. Saidou (Eds.) Lessons learned from Long-term Soil Fertility
Management Experiments in Africa”. Chapter 4, 59-84, DOI: 10.1007/978-94-0072938-4_4. Springer.
29) JA Ayemba; CKK Gachene, JK Sitawa Ogutu, J Theuri and JW Wamuongo (Eds.) (1999)
Improving and Sustaining the National Soil and Water Resource Base to meet the Challenges of Poverty
Alleviation and Food Security. Proceedings of the Land and Water Management Conference
KARI Headquarters, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi, Kenya15-18 November, 1999. East
African Agricultural and Forestry Journal Special issue Vol. 65 Nos. 1&2.
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30) JW Wamuongo, JK Sitawa Ogutu, JO Mugah, and JA Ayemba (Eds.) (1998). From Research
to Dissemination: Agroforestry into the next millennium. Proceedings of the National
Agroforestry Research Project (NARFP) Symposium 8-11 December 1998, Izaak Walton Inn,
Embu, Kenya. ISBN 9966-879-41-2
6d) Technical Reports
31) Wellington Mulinge, Freda Maina, Jane Wamuongo and Anne Onyango (2007).Kenya
Report on: Improved management of agricultural water in Eastern and Southern Africa
Wellington Mulinge, Freda Maina,
32) Jane Wamuongo and Anne Onyango (2006). Policies & Institutional Frameworks impacting
on agricultural water management in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA).Synthesis report of a
rapid appraisal covering nine countries in the ESA, eds. B.M. Mati, N. Hatibu, Phiri, I.M.G. and J.N.
Nyanoti.
33) Dubale, P; Lutkamu, M.; Wamuongo, J.; Dawelbeit, S.; Abdelhadi, M.; Temu, N.; Kibunja, C.;
Shetto, M.; Dibale, A.; Mulinge, W.; Bikketi, E.; Kanyanjua, S.; and Mutabazi, K. In Nuhu
Hatibu (Ed.) October 2005. Scaling-up and Uptake Promotion of Soil and Water Management Research
Outputs in East and Central Africa. Constraints & Barriers. SWMnet Discussion Paper 4.
34) Joseph G Mureithi, Elizabeth W Wanjekeche, Rahab Muinga and Jane W Wamuongo (Eds).
2007. Farmer Field School Training Manual. Up-scaling of crop and soil improving
technologies using FFS Approach
35) Mureithi, J.G., Gachene, C.K.K., Wamuongo, J.W. and Eilitä, M. (Eds). 2006. Enhancing
Agricultural Productivity in East Africa: Development and Up-scaling of Green
Manure Legume Technologies in Kenya.
36) Wamuongo, J.W., Mulinge W, Kibunja, C and Kanyanjua S. April 2005. Institutionalized
Scaling-up and Uptake Promotion of Outputs from Soil and Water Management Research in
East and Central Africa. Kenya Country Report on Constraints and Barriers. SWMnet
Working Paper 2.
37) Dubale, P.; Dawelbeit, S.E.; Latkamu, M. H.; Wamuongo, J.W.; Kilewe, A.M.; Hatibu, N.
July 2004. Institutionalized Scaling-up and Uptake Promotion of Outputs from Soil and Water
Management Research in East and Central Africa. Proceedings of Expert Consultation.
SWMnet Proceedings 2.
38) Nyambati, E.M., Mureithi, J.G. and Wamuongo, J.W. (2004). Soil fertility improvement
technologies for western Kenya: Synthesis report of the Soil Management Project Research
(1994-2002). KARI Technical Note Series No. 17
39) Mureithi, J.G., Gachene, CKK, and Wamuongo, J.W. (2004). Legume cover crops research in
Kenya: Experiences of the Legume Research Network Project. A synthesis report of phase
one 1994-2000. KARI Technical Note Series No 12
40) Itabari, J.K. and Wamuongo, J.W. 2003. Water Harvesting Technologies in Kenya. KARI
Technical Note Series No. 16, June 2003
41) Asiabaka, C.C., Mureithi, J.G., Murithi, F.M. and Wamuongo, J.W. 2002. Report of the
Participatory monitoring and evaluation (PME) methodology workshop of the Farmer Field School (FFS)
approach for scaling up the adoption of integrated nutrient management technologies and information. Held at
Kisumu, Kenya 17-24 March 2002
42) Wamuongo, J. and E. Mussukuya. (2000). The impact of the soil fertility re-capitalization and
replenishment project in western Kenya. In: Impact of selected research programmes and projects.
KARI 2000, edited by Michael Waithaka, Ephraim Mukisira, Tom Cussack, Peter Mwangi,
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Nancy Ng’ang’a, and Jane Wamuongo. Pages 111-124.
43) Mussukuya, E. and J. Wamuongo. (2000). An assessment of the impact of root and tuber
crops research on small-scale farmers in western and eastern Kenya. In: Impact of selected research
programmes and projects. KARI 2000, edited by Michael Waithaka, Ephraim Mukisira, Tom
Cussack, Peter Mwangi, Nancy Ng’ang’a, and Jane Wamuongo. Pages 140-146.
44) Michael Waithaka, Ephraim Mukisira, Tom Cussack, Peter Mwangi, Nancy Ng’ang’a, and Jane
Wamuongo. 2000. Eds. Impact of selected research programmes and projects. KARI
7.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIUMS
1999
2005
2000-2012
May 2013
Organized the the Land and Water Management Conference KARI
Headquarters, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi, Kenya15-18 November, 1999
Organised a tour for the Parliamentary Committee on land Agriculture and
Environment to LVEMP sites in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Served in various capacities in the organization of the KARI Biannual
Conference, including sectrary of the Technical and Publications Sub-committee,
Secretary to the Steering Committee, Secretary to the Organizing Committee
among other positions
Organized write-shop to document outputs from climate change research work
in KARI.
8.
2009-date:
2009-2013:
2008-2012:
2007-2012:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Founder member of Muya Children Education Trust Fund
Treasurer St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, KARI Muguga
Secretary to St. Lwanga Women’s Group
Class representative in PTA Fairlawns Public Primary School, KARI-Muguga
9.
Language
English
Kiswahili
Kikuyu
LANGUAGES
Spoken
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Written
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Reading
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
10.
Hobbies
Nature walks, Reading, Assisting the needy
11.
REFEREES
Dr. Joseph G. Mureithi,
Deputy Director,
Research and Technology, KARI
P.O. Box 57811-00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel/fax: 20 4183148 or 4183301/20
Fax : 20 254-413344
Cellphone: 0722830308
Email: [email protected] /[email protected]
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Dr. Augusta N. Abate
Assistant FAO Representative Programme,
Kenya, United Nations Office at Nairobi,
Block P, Level 3, Gigiri
P.O. Box 30470-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (020) 762 59 20
Cell phone: 0721 839 886
Email: [email protected]
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Dr. Ephraim A. Mukisira
Director KARI
P.O. Box 57811-00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel/fax: 20 4183148 or 4183301/20
Fax : 20 254-413344
Cell: 0733 621 729/ 0726 987 156
Email: [email protected] /
[email protected]
Professor Charles K.K. Gachene
Chairman, Department of Land Resources
Management & Agricultural Technology,
CAVS, University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 29053,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Cell phone 0722 649033
Email: [email protected]/
[email protected]
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