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Prof. Nzula Kivuva Kitaka

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Division / Faculty: Faculty of Science
Directorate / Dept: Biological Science
Section: Teaching Staff
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Address: P.O Box 536-20115, Egerton

SUMMARY

Nzula Kitaka is an associate professor and a researcher of “Aquatic/Water Science at Egerton University, Kenya. Prof Nzula Kitaka is the former director, Board of Postgraduate studies (BPGS), Egerton University since July 2016 to July 2022. She has supervised several masters and PhD students. She has published widely in reffered journals, publications and book chapters. She is also a reviewer to a couple of journals as well as proposal assesser for funding.

Currently Prof Kitaka is the Vice President of Africa-UniNet; a Research consortium of 50 African and Austrian Universities and a member of the Advisory Board for Water-WISER CDT which is a consortium of UK Universities to train PhD students in WASH since 2019. she is one of the directors of Local Ocean Conservation (LOC-WTW) protecting Sea Turtles along the Kenyan coast.

Prof Kitaka has been involved in several collaborative research projects either as a PI or researcher. She is one of the founders of the 3 weeks “Tropical Limnology Course” in 2004 evolving to become one of the major regional training for water scientists and managers initially as Limnology of Wetland Ecosystems (LWE) from 2009 to a Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland Management (LWM) from 2012 to date, including newly launched Joint Master’s Degree in Ecosystem Aquatic & Ecosystem and Environment Management (AEEM) with Ethiopian universities majorly funded by Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) which has resulted to formation of AQUAHUB Network (currently with more than 200 members). In 2013 & 2018, Kitaka partnered with Loughborough University in UK to host the 36^th and 41^st WEDC International conferences at Egerton University.

Prof Kitaka is a life member and a founding council member of the Eastern Africa Water Association (EAWA) as a secretary and later National Chair, launched in December 2003 with the support of the ADC. She was an active member of ARCA-Net Consortium: Alumni Raising Crises-&-Conflict Awareness in 2005-2010. In 2012-2014 Kitaka was one of the lead persons of the Info Dev Growing Innovator and World Bank project which created a collaboration initiative “East Africa Climate Innovation Network” (EACIN)

In 2007-2014, Prof Kitaka was a Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) member for the European Union Water Initiative European Research Area Network (ERA-Net) “SPLASH” project in water and sanitation, Council member of the Kenyan National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) 2010-2013 which transformed to “National Commision for Science & Technology (NACOSTI). In 2014 Kitaka was appointed a member of the National Steering Commitee for NETFUND Green Innovations Award. (NETFUND-GIA) under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

19^th July 2001: Doctor of Philosophy (in Limnology) - University of Leicester, UK

Thesis title: Phosphorus Supply to a Shallow Tropical Lake and its consequences- Lake Naivasha, Kenya.

8^th Nov. 1993: Master of Science (in Hydrobiology) - University Of Nairobi, Kenya

Thesis title: Phytoplankton Productivity in Lake Naivasha

Mar-Dec 1992: International Post-Graduate Training Course on Limnology - Institute of Limnology, Austrian Academy of Sciences

Project title: “The effect of Phosphorus fertilization to Phytoplankton biomass in presence and absence of Zooplankton at Slapy reservoir, Czechoslovakia”

17^th December 1985: Bachelor of Education (Science)- Botany & Zoology - University Of Nairobi, Kenya

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

: Aquatic Science with specific interest in Nutrients dynamics and their consequences in aquatic systems; Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands/Ecotones.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1^st to 3^rd June 2022:Finance for Non-Finance Managers training facilitated by treasury head of departments
April to August 2020: Participated in Several Staff Trainings on Online Teaching, E-Content Development, Construction and Administration of Open Book Examinations - Egerton University- E Campus
21^st -22^nd February 2020: CESAAM “Retooling on Leadership and Governance” (Universities) - Egerton University- CESAAM
8^th February 2017: Training on Agri-Entrepreneurship, facilitated by Elmer Cantarero from Earth University - Egerton University- TAGDev Project
July 2015; Curriculum Evaluation of Joint MSc. Programme in Aquatic Ecosystems & Environmental Management (AEEM), University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
8^th to 10^th February 2012: Pedagogy/Didactics Workshop on “Quality Assurance, Reflective Practice, Student Centered learning and Assessment in Higher Education” facilitated by Prof Fredrick Iraki of USIU, Higher Education Academy Tutor, UK - Egerton University - Limnology and Ecosystem Program (LWE)
14^th -15^th December 2009: Resource Mobilization workshop facilitated by Mr Joe Wangendo from Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals - East African Water Association (EAWA)
August to September 2009; Review and developed Lecture Materials for Water Quality & environmental Management (WREM 603) Module for MSc. WREM programme, National University of Rwanda
19^th May 2009: ICT Awareness Training Workshop - Egerton University
18^th February 2009: Academic advising Training - Egerton University
July – September 2007(3 Months): Visiting researcher at Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) on “Africa Knowledge Transfer Project” on FBA & Africa - FBA, Lake District, UK
25^th -27^th July 2001: University Teaching methods Course - Egerton University
23^rd -24^th July 2001: Workshop on Student Academic Advising - Egerton University
30^th June -31^st July 1997 (1 Month): Visiting Fellow School of Environmental Sciences: Techniques on Phytoplankton identification using an Electron Microscope - University of East Anglia, UK
April -June 1997 (3 Months): A Visiting researcher at Haddiscoe Laboratory ;To learn Analytical techniques for Sediment chemistry
Environmental Agency, Anglian Region, UK
3^rd – 23^rd September 1995 (3 Weeks): Tropical Limnology-Ecology Initiative workshop (2) on the limnology of Njoro-River - Egerton University -Austrian Academy of Sciences and Egerton University
30^th January-14^th February 1994 (3 Weeks): Tropical Limnology-Ecology Initiative workshop (1) on the Limnology of Njoro-River - Egerton University -Austrian Academy of Sciences and Egerton University.
August –October 1992 (3 Months): Visiting researcher and IPGL UNESCO student. Title of report “The Effect of Phosphorus fertilization to phytoplankton biomass in presence and absence of Zooplankton at Slapy Reservoir, Czechoslovakia” - Hydrobiology Institute Ceske Budejovice, Czechoslovakia.

WORK EXPERIENCE

22^ndto 29^th March 2018; Took Charge of Principal Nakuru Town Campus (NTCC) Office, Egerton University
July to 2016 to July 2022; Director Graduate School, Egerton University
November 2013 to Present; Associate professor, Egerton University
2003 to 2013; Senior lecturer, Egerton University
1995 to 2003; Lecturer, Egerton University
1993 to 1995; Assistant lecturer, Egerton University
1993; Biology Teacher, State House girls high School
1991to 1992; Biology Tutor, Kenya Science Teachers College
1985 to 1988; A & O Level Biology teacher. Awarded Certificate of Competence in 1987 & 1988, Machakos School

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AT EGERTON UNIVERSITY

Other University appointments; university sub-committee (some completed and others ongoing) and other departmental responsibilities
March 2022:Preparation and submission of Egerton University information to Times Higher Education World University Rankings
26^th January 2022:Development of Egerton University “Inter and Intra Transfer Policy”
14^th January 2022:Strategy to Mobilize Egerton University Alumni for fundraising to support the University Endowment Fund
12^th August 2020, Restructuring The Academic Division Deans Sub-Commitee
19^th March 2020; Appeals Committee on Tuition Waiver
27^th March 2018; Revitalization of the University Press
15^th January 2018; Local Organizing Committee for the 41^st WEDC Conference- Convener
8^th September 2017; a member of the committee on Preparation of Self-Assessment Report for Institutional Quality
18^th April 2017; Programme Academic Advisor for Joint Degree masters in Limnology and Wetland Management (LWM)
July 2016; One of the Management Committee member of TAGDev Project as Director BPGS
July 2016; A member of the Graduation Committee as a Director BPGS
July 2016; A member of Students Disciplinary Committee as a senate representative
July 2016; Member of the Board of Directorate of Quality Assurance as Director BPGS
July 2016; One of the Management Committee member of CESAAM as a director BPGS
21^st March 2016; Chair, Quotation Processing committee; EU/RFQ/837/2015-2016: EU/RFQ/834 and EU?RFQ/833/2015-2016 Purchase of fertilizer, land preparation for AGRO. Tender opened on 30^th /March/2016
20^th March 2016; Chair Tender Opening Committee: EU/RT/92/2015-2016;EU/RT/93/2015-2016;EU/RT/94/2015-2016;EU/RT/95/2015-2016 on renovations of the library Laboratories at Field 3 & 7, Excavation at Old Kilimo Primary, ACK Hostel & FHS at NTCC. Executed on 5^th April 2016
30^th November 2015; Tender Processing Committee ; EU/ONT/66/2015-2016
26^th March 2013; A member of the Brainstorming Research and Development Agenda, Initiative and Action at Egerton University
20^th February 2013; Local Organizing Committee of the 36^th WEDC International Conference- Convener
2010 to 2012; A member of the committee of Egerton University International research week from 2010-2012
2009 to 2016; Biological Science department, field attachment coordinator
2009 to Present; Kenya Trimester Coordinator in the “International Masters in Limnology and Wetlands Ecosystem/ Management (LWE/LWM), In collaboration with UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands and BOKU, Austria.
2^nd May 2007; A Team Member of the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) for a 100 days
2004 to 2008; Coordinator of the 3 weeks course in Tropical limnology for Masters students from Eastern Africa, held annual at Egerton University Biological Science Department in Collaboration with IPGL, Austria.
1994 to 2005; aA member of the Board of Undergraduate Board (BUGS) as Faculty of Science Representative (for 10 years)
1994 to 1995; Biological Science departmental Seminar Coordinator (Several seminars were organized with a special one given on HIV Aids (Onset of HIV infections))
Other activities offered to students for a long period of time
- The academic advisor for the 4^th year Aqua students
- Patron of Egerton Aquatic Club
- Patron Egerton University Model for United Nations (EUMUN)

CONSULTANCY AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Involvement in development of new curriculum at Egerton University and beyond
July 2015; Curriculum Evaluation of Joint MSc. Programme in Aquatic Ecosystems & Environmental Management (AEEM), University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
February 2013; Participated in development of AEEM curriculum, University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
August to September 2009; Reviewed and developed Lecture Materials for Water Quality & environmental Management (WREM 603) Module for MSc. WREM programme, National University of Rwanda
2007 to 2008; Development of the Cooperation of Agreement (CA), curriculum, examination regulations and operational agreement for the Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland Ecosystems/management (LWE/LWM), a collaborative partneship between Egerton University, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria (BOKU) and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, the Netherlands
1998 - 2000; Actively Participated in Development of BSc. In Applied Aquatic Degree (AQUA) and MSc. Limnology of Egerton University

KEY PROJECTS

2022 - 2027: Kenyan Team Leader of “Water Transformation Pathways Planning, Trans-Path-Plan, project” (number 110790) funded by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under DUPC 3 in collaboration with IHE, Delft, The Netherlands and 14 other universities from Europe, Africa, Asia, Mexico, Unites States of America
2022 - 2025: Egerton Coordinator of the “Investing in Academic Exchange on Water Management and Governance Between Universities, Staff and Students in The Nile Basin” Project in collaboration with 14 universities in the Basin from nine countries funded by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under DUPC 2
2021 - 2022: Egerton University team leader of the “Nile Water E-Learning Hub: Training and Education Tools for Capacity Development: Nile Wetlands Ecosystems Wise use for Sustainable Development in collaboration with, Nile Basin Capacity Building Network (NBCBN), Egypt, Egerton University, Kenya, Makerere University, Uganda, Ain Shams University, Egypt, IHE Delft, The Netherlands and CapNet (UNDP). Funded by IHE – Delft DUPC2 Program, The Netherlands
2021 to 2023: One of the scientist in “Strengthening community-based Research for river Health and Climate Change Mitigation in Eastern Africa” (STREM) in collaboration with Kyambogo University, Uganda; University of Natural Resources and Life Science (BOKU), Austria; African Centre of Technology Studies (ACTS), Kenya and Egerton University, funded by Africa-UniNet Research Cooperation Project 1^st Call 2020
2019-2022: One of the lead Scientist of CSFCS-Validating Climate-smart Fish Culture Systems for increased aquaculture productivity and livelihoods security in Kenya funded by Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Projects (KCSAP)
2018-2021: Kenyan Coordinator of AQUAHUB Project -Education and Research Hub for the Sustainable Management of Aquatic Ecosystems in Eastern Africa-Establish Aquatic Hub to enhance S-S, S-N and N-S partnership in capacity development and networking in collaboration with Egerton University, Kenya, University of Natural Resources and Life Science (BOKU), Austria, University of Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar University &
2017-2021: Researcher of Development of a National Biomonitoring Protocol and Assessment of the Ecological Status of Riverine Ecosystems in Kenya; Kenya Invertebrate Scoring System (KISS), funded by NRF, Kenya Government
2015-2017: Researcher and the Team leader of “Nile Ecosystems Valuation for wise-Use” (Nile-Eco-VWU) in collaboration with Makerere University, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Uganda, Nile Basin Capacity Building Network (NBCBN)-Egypt, UNESCO Chair for Water Resources Sudan, Ain Shams University-Egypt, WaterCap, CapNet-UNDP , UNESCO-IHE -the Netherlands, ITC-TWENTE –the Netherlands, Szent István University, Hungary.
2009-2018: Kenyan Coordinator of the CAPAQUA Project - Development of Educational and Research Capacity in Eastern Africa for the Sustainable Management of Aquatic Ecosystems (oeza projekt 0612-00/2009-Establish Capacity and Facilities at Egerton University in Context of a joint delivery of an International Masters Programme in Wetlands and Ecosystems (LWE) in Collaboration with UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands, and Austrian Academy of Science (Funded by DGIS & ADC)
2013-2015: Researcher and coordinator of “Co-Management of Wetland Ecosystems and Irrigation for enhancing livelihood in Lake Victoria Basins project”, in collaboration with Egerton University and UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands
2012-2014: A researcher on Info Dev Growing Innovator and World Bank; East Africa Climate Innovation Network (EACIN) by Egerton University in collaboration with ACTS, South-South Global Assets and Technology Exchange (SS-GATE), University of Dar Es Salaam, National Agricultural Laboratories (NARL), Uganda, Practical Action East Africa, Rwanda & University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Funded by World Bank)
2011-2012: A Technical Director of the project “Transboundary Water for Biodiversity in the Mara River Basin, Kenya”, contracted by The Florida International University Board of Trustees (Subcontract No. 800000700-06 With Research funds for 4 Egerton students (USD 19,599.00)
2010-2014: Researcher and currently the Project coordinator, Kenya in “An Earth Observation and Integrated Assessment EOIA) Approach to the Governance of Lake Naivasha, Kenya”. A collaborative research between Egerton University & University of Twente-ITC (Funded by WOTRO)
2010-2015: Principal investigator on “Environmental Flows for the People and Ecosystem in the Mara River Basin (MaraFlows Project), in Collaboration with UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands (UPARF)
2009-2013: A researcher in collaborative partnership research project on “The Ecology of Livelihoods African Papyrus Wetlands (ECOLIVE)” in Nyando wetlands, with UNESCO-IHE, University of Amsterdam The Netherlands and VIRED International (UPARF)
2000-2006: U Researcher and project manager of project on “Utilization of wetlands through integration of Fingerponds into riparian farming systems in East Africa”. An EU. Inco. Dev. In collaboration with other scientist from Egerton university, Kenya; IHE, Delft, Netherlands; Kings College, UK; ENKI Public benefit corporation, Czech Republic; Makerere University, Uganda and University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Funded by EU)
1988-2006: Researcher of the Earthwatch project on “Conservation of success of Lake Naivasha, Kenya”. In collaboration with Leicester University, UK and University of Nairobi, Kenya.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

: Water Quality; Nutrients dynamics in aquatic systems; Consequences of Eutrophication (prognosis); Climate Change Impacts and Copying Strategies of aquatic Systems; Aquatic Ecosystems Resources and Livelihoods (Ecosystem Services); Management and Conservation of Aquatic Systems; Lakes, Rivers and wetlands and Capacity Development in Aquatic science

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

A. Published in peer reviewed Journals

Hope Mwanake, Bano Mehdi-Schulz, Karsten Schulz, Nzula Kitaka, Luke O. Olang, Jakob Lederer & Mathew Herrnegger (2023). Agricultural Practices and Soil and Water Conservation in the Transboundary Region of Kenya and Uganda: Farmers’ Perspectives of Current Soil Erosion. MDPI Agriculture, 2023, 13, 1434. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13071434
Evance Omondi Mbao, Emmanuel Stephen Odinga, Joan Nyika, Beryl Ochieng & Nzula Kitaka (2022). A Bibliometric Study on the use of diatoms in water quality monitoring and Bioassessment in Africa across 10-year (2012-2022) period. Aquatic Sciences volume 84, Article number: 58 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00027-022-00891-2.
Risper Ajwang' Ondiek, Daniel S. Hayes, Damaris Njeri Kinyua, Nzula Kitaka, Erwin Lautsch, Paul Mutuo & Thomas Hein (2021). Influence of land-use change and season on soil greenhouse gas emissions from a tropical wetland: A stepwise explorative assessment. Science of the Total Environment 787 (2021) 147701.Here
Macharia, P.; Kitaka, N.; Yillia, P.; Kreuzinger, N (2021). Assessing Future Water Demand and Energy Input for Drinking Water Supply with Plausible Scenarios for Water Services Providers in Africa. Energies 2021, 14, 2169. Here
Pauline Macharia , Norbert Kreuzinger & Nzula Kitaka (2020). Applying the Water-Energy Nexus for Water Supply—A Diagnostic Review on Energy Use for Water Provision in Africa. Water 2020, 12(9),2560. Here NB: Was selected as *Editor's Choice Article* of Water journal. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/water/editors_choice in December 2020
Kimani Daniel Mwangi, Nzula Kitaka, Elick Otachi (2020): A comparative Analysis of the Quantinty of Oil Extracted from Five Commercially Important Freshwater Fish Species in Kenya, Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. Here
Christine Nyagaya Owino, Nzula Kitaka, Julius Kipkemboi & Risper Ajwang' Ondiek (2020): Assessment of Greenhouse Gases Emission in Smallholder Rice Paddies Converted From Anyiko Wetland, Kenya. Front. Environ. Sci., 03 July (2020). Here
BM Musingi, N Kitaka, G Ogondo, TK Muasya, LM Mahianyu and DM Musingi (2020): Evaluation of modelling in fish length-weight relationships: The current trends. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (2020); 8(5): 289-293. E-ISSN:2347-5129,P-ISSN:2394-050. Here
Akidiva Alex A, Yasindi Andrew W & Kitaka Nzula (2020): Proximate evaluation of redworms (Eisenia foetida) as an alternative protein ingredient to fish meal. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (2020); 8(4): 201-205. E-ISSN:2347-5129,P-ISSN:2394-050. Here
Risper Ajwang' Ondiek, Francesco Vuolo, Julius Kipkemboi, Nzula Kitaka; Economic Determinants of Land Use/Cover Change in Wetlands in East Africa: A Case Study Analysis of the Anyiko Wetland, Kenya. Front. Environ. Sci., 22 January 2020. Here
Callen Nyaboke Aera, Charles Mwithali M’Erimba and Kitaka Nzula; Effect of Organic Effluents on Water Quality and Benthic Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in Njoro River, Kenya: J Environ Anal Toxicol 2019, 9:2161-0525: DOI: 10.4172/2161-0525.1000601.Here
EO Okech, N Kitaka, SO Oduor & D Verschuren (2019).Water level fluctuations in Lake Baringo, Kenya, During the 19^th & 20^th Centuries: Evidence from lake sediments. African Journal of Aquatic Science.Here
Ngesa Elizabeth Adhiambo, Otachi Elick Onyango∗, Kitaka Nzula Kivuva (2019). Some biological aspects of straightfin barb, Enteromius paludinosus (Peters 1852) during the rainy season in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Elsevier, Scientific African 4 (2019)e00097. Here
Elizabeth Adhiambo Ngesa, Elick Onyango Otachi and Nzula Kivuva Kitaka (2018). A Little Fish with a High Heavy Metals Burden: The Case of Straightfin Barb, Enteromius paludinosus (Peters 1852) from River Malewa, Naivasha, Kenya. J Environ Anal Toxicol 2018, 8:4. DOI: 10.4172/2161-0525.1000583. Here
Renis Auma Ojwala1 & Elick Onyango Otachi1 & Nzula Kivuva Kitaka (2018). Effect of water quality on the parasite assemblages infecting Nile tilapia in selected fish farms in Nakuru County, Kenya. Springer, Parasitology Research. Here
EO Okech, N Kitaka, SO Odour & D verschuren (2018). Trophic state and nutrient limitation in Lake Baringo, Kenya. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 43 (2) 169-173. Here
Ondiek, R.A, Kitaka, N., & Oduor, S. O. (2016). Assessment of Provisioning and Cultural. Ecosystem Services in natural wetlands and rice fields in Kano floodplain, Kenya. Ecosystem Services, 21, 166-173. Here
James Outa, Nzula Kitaka and Julius Kipkemboi 2014: Seasonal Changes in Water Quality and Biomass of Water Hyacinth in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol 6, Issue 11, 9915-9925. Here
Jane Ndungu, Denie C. M. Augustijn , Suzanne J. M. H. Hulscher , Bernard Fulanda, Nzula Kitaka & Jude M. Mathooko (2014). A multivariate analysis of water quality in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Marine and Freshwate Research. Here
Outa N. Otieno, N. Kitaka & J.M. Njiru (2014): Length-Weight relationship, Condition factor, Length at first maturity and sex ratio of Nile tilapia, Orechromis niloticus in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries and aquatic Studies 2(2 part B) 67-72). Online ISSN No 2347-5129, Print ISSN No. 2394-0506. Here
Outa N. Otieno, N. Kitaka & J.M. Njiru (2014): Some Aspects of feeding Ecology of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries and aquatic Studies 2(2): 01-08 Online –ISSN: 2347-5129. Here
Frank O. Masese, Nzula Kitaka, Julius Kipkemboi, Gretchen M. Gettel, Kenneth Irvine, and Michael E. McClain (2014): Macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups in Kenyan highland streams: evidence for a diverse shredder guild. The University of Chicago Press on behalf of Society for Freshwater Science. Article DOI: 10.1086/675681, Stable URL.Here
E. O. Mbao, N. Kitaka, S. O. Oduor, J. Kipkemboi 2013: Periphyton as Inorganic Pollution Indicators in Nyangores Tributary of the Mara River in Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences , 2(4) 81-93 ISSN: 2049-8411; e-ISSN: 2049-842X. Here
Jane Ndung’u, Augustin C. Suzanne J. M.H. Nzula Kitaka & Jude M. Mathooko 2013: Spatio-temporal Variations in the Trophic State of a tropical Lake: A Case Study of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, Africa. Journal Lakes & Reservoirs: Research and Management, 18 317 -328. Here
Ouma, K.O, Mungai, N. M. & 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. Here
Ndung’u, J., Bruce, M, Augustin C. M., Suzanne J. M. H., Kitaka, N. & Mathooko, J.M. 2013: Evaluation of Spatio-temporal Variations of Chlorophyll-a in Lake Naivasha, Kenya: Remote sensing approach. International Journal of Remote Sensing 34(22):8142-8155. Here
Kipkemboi, J, Kilonzi, C. M., Van Dam, A. A., Kitaka, N., Mathooko, J. M. & Denny, P. 2010: Enhancing the Fish Production potential of Lake Victoria papyrus wetlands, Kenya, using seasonal flood-dependent ponds. Wetlands Ecol Manage 18, 471–483 (2010). Here
Kitaka, N., Harper, D. M., Mavuti, K. M. & Pacini, N. 2002: Chemical characteristics with particular reference to Phosphorus of the rivers draining into Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Hydrobiologia 488: 57-71.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1023353825462
Kitaka, N., Harper, D. M. & Mavuti, K. M. 2002: Phosphorus input to Lake Naivasha Kenya from its catchment and the trophic state of the lake. Hydrobiologia 488:73-80 https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023362027279 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1023362027279
Kitaka, N., Harper, D. M. & Mavuti, K. M. 2001: Phosphorus Status of a Shallow Tropical Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Verh. Internat. Verein. Limnol .27(7): 3811-3815.Here
Harper D.M., Phillips, G., Clivers, A., Kitaka, N. & Mavuti, K.M. 1993: Eutrophication Prognosis for lake Naivasha, Kenya. Verh. Internat. Verein. Limnol 14: 192-195. Here

B. Conferences and Issue papers

S. Hassan, N. Kitaka & W. Muia (2018). Perfomance Evaluation of Kangemi Sewage Plant in Nutrients and Organic Matter Removal, Nyeri, Kenya. 41^st WEDC proceedings, Paper No 2903. Here
Vincent Odongo, Oscar Kambombe, Benedict M. Mutua, Pieter Van Oel, Risper Ajwang & Nzula Kitaka (2018): Evidence of hydrological extremes primarily driven by human land use changes in tropical African basins (2018). Vol. 20, EGU2018-16954-1, 201.https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2018EGUGA..2016954O/abstract
David O. Ignatius , Farida A. Hassan 1, George N. Morara1, Melckzedeck K. Osore1, Benedict Mutua and Nzula K. Kitaka (2018). A Challenge to Community Development and Poverty Alleviation in Lamu County. KENYA Aquatica @2018: A Scientifc Journal of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Vol1 Issue 1 Pg 1-7. http://41.89.141.8/kmfri/handle/123456789/492?mode
Joel Onyango, Kenneth Irvine, J.J. A. Van Bruggen, Nzula Kitaka and Norbert Kreuzing (2015). Agricultural Expansion and Water Pollution: The Yin-Yang in the Quality of Natural Water Resources: Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation for Development :RESPONSIBLE NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMY PROGRAMME ISSUE PAPER009/2015. Here
Joel Onyango, Norbert Kreuzinger, Paul Yillia and Nzula Kitaka (2014): Potential Risks of Pesticide Application in Kenya: Case of Lake Naivasha Catchment: 7^th Conference: International Young Water Professionals Conference, Taipei, Chinese Taiwan Volume: 7^th, December 2014
Pieter R. van Oel, Vincent O. Odongo1, Dawit W. Mulatu1, Jane Ndungu2, Francis K.Muthoni1, Job Ogada, George Khroda, Jude M. Mathooko, Robert Becht1, Nzula Kitaka, Japheth O. Onyando, Anne van der Veen (2012): An Earth Observation and Integrated Assessment (EOIA) approach for the sustainable governance of a socio-ecological system: the case of the Lake Naivasha basin, Kenya

C. Books Chapter Contribution

CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE), 2016. Guidelines for wetlands ecosystems valuation in the Nile basin. Colombo: Sri Lanka. CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).126p; Here : Contributed to ALL information on Mara Wetland as team Leader
Pieter Z., Bekithemba G., Gunawardena E.R.N., Khan S., Kitaka N., O’keeffe J., Rap E., Uhlenbrook S. & vanDam, A. (2009) : Chapter 10- Climate, Energy and Environment care; investigating new collaborative research approaches In Knowledge on the move; Emerging Agendas for Development-Oriented Research. International Development publications, The Netherlands 195-222. Here
Pokorny, J., Prikryl, I., Faina, R., Kansiime, F., Kaggwa, R.C, Kipkemboi, J., Kitaka, N., Denny, P., Bailey, R,.Lamtane, H., Mgaya, Y.D. (2005). Will fish pond management Principles from the temperate zone work in tropical Fingerponds. In J. Vyamazal (ed.) Natural and constructed wetlands: Nutrients, Metals and Management. Buckhuys Publishers, Leiden, The Netherlands, pp. 382-399.

D. Other Publications

Policy Brief: Why Valuing Wetland Ecosystem Services Within The Nile Basin is Important in Wise Use: (Nile-Eco-VWU Project Output): 2017. Here
Winkler, G., Mathooko, J.M, Kitaka, N., & Omondi, S.O. (2007): Workshop report on “Bridging Research, Technology and Development: Sustainable Water Resource Management in Eastern Africa. 45pp
Nzula Kitaka, Gerold Winkler & Hans van Bruggen: An innovative partnership approach to enhance quality training in universities; a case study of LWM; Proceeding 4^th RUFORUM Biennial conference. The following Reports were developed under EACIN Project funded by Info Dev. & World Bank in 2013
Nzula Kitaka, Francis. K. Lelo, Joel O. Onyango; Water climate adaptation innovations in East Africa. Working Brief Series II
Kitaka N. , Lelo F. K. , Onyango J.; Use of water hycinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in production of paper and paper products in Kisumu as a Climate Change Adaptation Innovative Technolgy-Kenya- An In-depth Study
Birech, R.J., Kitaka N., Bebe, B. O., Mungai, N., Nyaanga, D., Lelo, F. K., Muok, B.O.., Kingiri, A., Onyango, J. O., Siele, E. K., Oloo. J. ; Classification of Climate-smart Innovations in Agriculture, Water and Energy Sectors for Small and Medium-Scale Applications in Eastern Africa - A review
Muok, B.O, Birech, R. J., Kitaka, N. Mungai, N., Bebe, B.O, Mongeri, D., Onyango, J.O., & Siele,E.K. :Criteria for Assessing Climate Change Innovations in Agriculture, Water and Energy Sectors
Kangiri, A, Muok, B.O. & Kitaka, N. 2013; Climate Change Innovations in East Africa: The Case of Agriculture, Water and Energy. EACIN/ACTS Policy Brief No.1

E.YOUTUBE DOCUMENTARIES/NEWS

Connecting fish, rivers and people in Kenya-Swimway Africa: 6^th February 2021; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjJ0_ro1u7k
Seeds Of Gold TV Season 1 Episode 6:Fish farming at Tigoi Fish farm in Vihiga County: 25^th March 2015; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43orc0QEgK8 (With 179,363 Viewers)
UNEP-TEEB: What is your understanding of wise use and what smart plans; http://www.teebweb.org/media/new-interview-Dr-Nzula-Kitaka-Interview.pdf

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

22^nd February - 4^th March 2023:ILWA project consortium workshop on “Integrated Land Water Management -Stationery is Dead” at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
17^th - 19^th October 2022:Convenor and organizer of the “2^nd Africa-UniNet General Assembly & Erasmus+ Cooperation Seminar” at Egerton University. Re-elected as the Vice President for the second term
24^th May 2022:Invited speaker during BOKU 150 years Featuring Future (1872 -2022) workshop on “The Future of University Networks-What is the added value for each member university and the network” in Vienna, Austria
24^th October 2020: Webinar Moderator during the “World Fish Migration Day 2020: “Kenya Swimways” organized by the National Museums of Kenya
17^th June 2020: Webinar moderator: 3^rd National Forum for Universities, TVETs and Other Agricultural Industry Players organized by TAGDev Project, Egerton University
12^th February 2020: Invited speaker at the Austrian Embassy in Nairobi in collaboration with the OeAD alumni meeting: presented “The IPGL course and long lasting cooperation between Kenya and Austria”.
30^th- 31^st January 2020: Panelist in the Kickoff and 1^st General Assembly of Austrian-African Research Network (Africa-UniNet) at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. There after elected as the 1^st Vice –President of the Network
19^th -21^st July 2019: Invited speaker on the “Capacity Development and Networking” at the Final Conference; LARIMA Project: Sustainable Highland Rivers Management in Ethiopia. APPEAR project funded by Austrian Development Cooperation
20^th -28^th November 2018: Panelist in one of the session during Sustainable Blue Economy Conference held at KICC in Nairobi: title “Building the Next Generation of Ocean Scientists In Western Indian”
16^th -26 July 2018: A member of the organizing committee on “Practical Tools in Quantitative Fisheries Stock Assessment -Investing in Skills and Knowledge” Workshop at Pwani University, Kenya in Collaboration with WWF, African BillFish Foundation and University of Florida, USA
9^th – 13^th July 2018: Convener and a member of the organizing committee of the 41^st WEDC International Conference, Held at Egerton University in Collaboration with Loughborough University, UK; “Transformation Towards Sustainable and resilient Wash Services”
2014-2017: A member of the Organizing Committee of Egerton International Conference and Chair Hospitality Sub-committee
2^nd - 4^th February 2016: A key Note speaker and a panelist on 3^rd Water, Electricity and Power EXPO (WEPEX) at KICC, Nairobi (Plenary and EAWA Water Dialogue forum and CNBC TV Interview panelist
21^st -25^th July 2014: Invited speaker at the 4^th RUFORUM Biennial Conference in Maputo, Mozambique on “The role of partnerships in higher education in Africa”
1^st-5^th July 2013: A Convener and a member of the organizing committee of the 36th International WEDC Conference on “Delivering Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in an Uncertain Environment” held in Kenya at Egerton University in collaboration with Loughborough University, UK
8^th -12^th July 2013: One of the Organizers and participant of Wetland Forum Kigali Rwanda: Wetlands for Livelihood in Collaboration with UNESCO-IHE and RAMSAR Africa Secretariat
19^th - 22^nd February 2013: Invited Guest on a Workshop focusing on creating synergies for the integration and development of south-south linkage between Egerton and Ethiopian universities in water capacity Development at University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Curriculum for Joint Degree Program in Aquatic Ecosystem and Environment Management (AEEM) was developed as an output of the workshop
7^th -11^th May 2012: A Judge on innovations exhibited in the 1^st National Science, Technology and Innovation Week; Innovation Systems and Knowledge-based economy for National Development, organized by NCST
8^th -10^th February 2012: Organizer and participant of a Pedagogy Workshop on “Quality Assurance, Reflective Practice, Student Centered Learning and Assessment in Higher Education”, organized by Limnology and Wetland Management (LWE) partners; Egerton University, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austria and UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands
3^rd- 6^th May 2011: A Key Note Speaker in the 4^th National Conference on Dissemination of Research Results entitled “The Paradox of Research for Society Towards Sustainable Aquatic Resources Management” by National Council for Science and Technology (NCST)
October 2011: Participant of a Consultative meeting for an establishment of collaboration for a post graduate training in Limnology and Wetland Management (LWM) between Egerton University, Kenya, BOKU University of Natural Resources and life sciences, Austria and UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands
June 2010: Invited Guest at “UNESCO-IHE Global Partnership for Water Education and Research Conference on Joint Educational Programmes”, Delft, The Netherlands, where a “Vision Statement on Strengthening Collaboration in Water Education, Research and Capacity Development” was signed by 18 institutions in Africa, Europe and Asia
February 2010: One of the speakers at the Experts workshop on the guidelines for the Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher education and Research for Development (appear), in Vienna, Austria: Title “Experiences and needs from Southern perspective”
24^th -28^th August 2009: Co-organizer of Regional Refresher Course for UNESCO-IHE Alumni, The Netherland hosted by Egerton University, funded by NUFFIC, Netherlands Cooperation in Higher Education
12^th 14^th August 2008: Attended a conference in Bioethics: “Bioethical Perspective and Practices in Research, Medicine, Life Sciences and Related Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa” Organized by UNESCO Regional Bioethics Research Centre at Egerton University
12^th – 14^th June 2008: One of the Organizers of EAWA Workshop and Exhibition on “Taking EAWA to stakeholders and technology transfer through Interaction” at Kisumu Hotel
March 2008: Participated in Research collaborative workshop on “Sustainable Use and management of Wetlands” In National University of Rwanda (NUR) in collaboration with UNESCO-IHE and WATERNET.
February 2008: One of the speakers in the NWO/WOTRO International conference on “Knowledge on the Move: Research for development in globalizing world” in Hague, The Netherlands as a Co-author on “Climate, Energy and Environmental care” thematic area a chapter on “Research Practices: embedding research in society”
4^th -8^th December 2006: One of the Organizers of a regional Workshop on “Bridging Research, Technology and Development: Sustainable Water Resource Management in Eastern Africa”. Organized by African Water Facility (AWF), Egerton University and Eastern Africa Water Association (EAWA) funded by Austrian and Development Cooperation (ADA) with more than 200 policy makers, Scientists, NGO and communities from the region
December 2004: Participated in UNESCO Bioethics Workshop “Bioethics in Research, Application and Sustainable Development” held at Egerton University
December 2003: Participated in an International symposium held at Mukono, Uganda organized by Austrian Development Agency, where Eastern Africa Austrian Water Association (EAAWA) was formed, which later transformed to EAWA –Elected as a founding board member and secretary to the Kenyan Chapter
21^st -27^th August 1992: Participated in the XXV SIL International Congress in Barcelona, Spain

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

13^th October 2022: Awarded the title "Ehrenbürgerin" - Honorary Citizen of the University of Natural Resources and life Sciences, Vienna”
December 2020 : Recognized in the Vice Chancellor’s Information Fact Sheet Issue No.55 for introduction of online thesis and proposal defenses ensuring Postgraduate students continue learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
21^st December 2012: Recognized by the VC in Public during the 28^th Graduation Ceremony at Egerton University for initiating a unique International Joint Master’s degree
30^th January 2012: Researcher Award of Egerton University: who attracted second highest research funds (2010/2011)
November 2011: Recognized as one of those who have contributed to conservation of Lake Naivasha by the Ministry of Fisheries Development
30^th January 2011: Researcher of the year Award of Egerton University ; who attracted most funds (2009/2010)

TEACHING AREAS

A. Specialised in several aspects of Limnology

Introduction to Hydrology
Principles of Water Quality; WASH and in Aquaculture
Nutrients Dynamics in Water Systems
Causes and Consequences of Eutrophication and system Health
Law of the Sea and Inland Waters

B. Basic General Marine Biology

Marine Biology
Rocky and Sandy Shores in Marine Ecosystem
Introduction to Oceanography
Mangroves and Ecology of Coral Reefs

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

A: GRADUATED

Susan Clare Adhiambo: An Assessment of Wetlands influence on Water Quality of River Mereronyi, Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University April 2010
Joel Oduor Onyango: Pesticides Application and their Residues Contamination in Lake Naivasha Catchment - Limnology and Wetland Ecosystem (LWE) UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands April 2013
Hope Wakio Mwanake: Application of the MONERIS model in the Lake Naivasha Catchment, Kenya - Limnology and Wetland Ecosystem (LWE) UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands
Mwagona Patteson Chula: Determination of Macroinvertebrates community structure along different Habitat types in Nyando wetland - MSc. Limnology - Egerton University, December 2013
Evance Mbao: The Effect of Nutrient Input on Algal periphyton in the Nyangores Tributery of the Mara River, Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University, December 2014
Nicholas Otieno Outa: Investigation of aspects of Feeding Ecology and Biology of Oreochromis niloticus (Linneus, 1758) in Lake Naivasha Kenya - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) - Egerton University, June 2014
James Omondi Outa: Temporal and Environmental Conditions regulating Biomass Dynamics in Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and its effects on water quality in lake Naivasha, Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University, December 2014
Risper Ojwang Ondiek: Assessment of Ecosystem Services in Natural Wetlands and Rice Fields in Nyando Floodplain, Kenya - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) - Egerton University, June 2015
Kennedy Ochieng Ouma: Temporal variability in Sedimentation, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Loading in Surfacre Runoff in Sondu- Miriu Basin, Kenya - MSc. Limnology - Egerton University, December 2015
Toko Moses Butele: Assessing the Relationship between the Regulating and Provisioning Services of Lutembe wetland, Uganda Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) - Egerton University, June 2016
Renis Auma Onjwala: Effect of Water Quality on the Parasite assemblages Infecting Nile Tilapia in Selected Fish Farms in Nakuru County, Kenya - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) - Egerton University, June 2017
Tsisiche R. Audrey: Effect of Land Use on Ecosystem metabolism and Decay rate of Eucalyptus saligna and Neuboutonia macrocalyx leaves in streams draining upper Mara Catchment, Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University, June 2018
Damaris Njeri Kinyua: Influence of Landuse/cover on Greenhouse Gas Emission and Carbon Stock in a Tropical Wetland in Kenya - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) - BOKU, Austria, April 2018
Doreen Kemunto Abuya: Trace Elements in Water, Sediments, Hydropsychidae larvae and Freshwater Crab from Gura and Sagana Rivers, Kenya - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) -BOKU, April 2019
Callen Aera Nyaboke: Effect of Industrial and domestic Organic Effluents on Water Quality and Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in Njoro River, Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University, November 2019
Elizabeth Adhiambo Ngesa: Determination of Heavy Metal levels in Straightfin Barb (Enteromius paludinosus, Peters 1852) and its Endo-parasites as Bioindicators in Lake Naivasha, Kenya MSc Limnology, Egerton University, November 2019
Saeed Hassan Kariunga: Assessment of Kangemi Sewage treatment works efficiency and the impact of the effluent on Water Quality of Chania River, Nyeri, Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University, November 2019
Erick Owino Okech: Paleolimnological Records of Environmental Change in Lake Baringo: Lake Level and Trophic State during the 19^th and 21^st Centuries - MSc Limnology - Egerton University, November 2019
Harriet Asekeye: Impact of Land use on water quality, sediment composition and functional response of microbial communities in three streams of Nzoia catchment - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland (LWM) - BOKU, April 2020
Christine Nyagaya Owino: Assessment of Greenhouse Gases in smallholder rice paddies converted from Anyiko Wetland, Western Kenya - MSc Limnology - Egerton University June 2021
Daniel Kimani Mwangi: A comparative analysis on the Quantity and Quality of Oil extracted from five commercially important Freshwater Fish Species in Kenya- MSc Limnology - Egerton University June 2021
Dorcas Mutei Samuel: Effects of Land use on Nutrient Concentrations, Carbon Dynamics and Stream Metabolism in River Rupingazi, Kenya – Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland Management (LWM) - Egerton University June 2021
Loraine Auma Omondi: Evaluation of Fecal Indicator Bacteria and Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from River Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya - Joint Degree in Limnology and Wetland Management (LWM) - Egerton University June 2021

B: ONGOING

Alex Akdiva: MSc. Limnology - Egerton, Awaiting thesis defence
Japhet Kaadzo Tembo MSc. Limnology- Egerton, Thesis examination
Paul Ekwar: MSc. Limnology - Egerton, Thesis writing
Robert Juma MSc. Limnology - Egerton, Thesis writing
Sylvia Gathu, MSc. Limnology- Egerton, Thesis writing
Kevin Kariuki Muli, MSc. Limnology - Egerton, Proposal defence

PhD. LEVEL :

GRADUATED

1. Risper Ojwang Ondiek: Influence of land use/cover change on provisioning and regulating ecosystem services in a papyrus wetland in Lake Victoria basin in Kenya- Doktorin der Bodenkultur (Dr.nat.techn.) - BOKU, October 2021

2. Pauline Macharia:Water-Energy Nexus: An Operational Tool for Assessing Energy Input Associated with drinking Water Supply in Africa- Doktors der technischen Wissenschaften - Technical University of Vienna, Austria, November 2021

ONGOING

Joel Onyango: IHE-Delft Institute of Water Education, The Netherlands - Papers & Thesis writing
Hope Mwanake: BOKU, Austria - Papers and Thesis writing
Christine Nyagaya Owino: PhD Limnology, Egerton University-Course work and proposal writing
Priscilla Mureithi: PhD Limnology, Egerton University -Course work and proposal writting

OTHER SOCIETIES

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION/ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP AND ADVISORY ROLE

A: PROFFESIONAL ALIGNED

From 2021: An Advisory Board Member of SWIMWAYS Africa
From 2020 to Date: A founding Vice President of African-Austrian Research Network/ Africa-UniNet (a consortium of more than 40 universities in Africa and Austria). Also the Egerton University Africa-UniNet representative
2019 to Date: A Member of the Independent Advisory Board (IAB) of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water and Waste
Infrastructure Systems Engineered for Resilience (Water-WISER): EPSRC Grant Ref:EP/S022066/1.; A consortium of UK Universities; University of Leeds, Loughborough University and Cranfield University
2014: National Steering Committee (NSC) member for the NETFUND Green Innovations Award
2012-Date: One of the founding member of the Joint Management Committee (JMC) for international Joint Degree LWM Programme between Egerton University, Kenya, UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands and BOKU University, Austria
2010-2013: Council member for Kenyan National Council for Science Technology (NCST); Kenya Gazette Notice No. 4079 (Cap 446)
2007-2014: Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) member for the European Union SPLASH-EU-WI ERA-Net Project on “Water and Sanitation”
2003-Date: One of the Founding members and National Secretary of Eastern Africa Water Association (EAWA) Kenya Chapter (2003-2009), National Chair from 2009-2018 and a board member of the EAWA Regional Council (2003 -2018). Currently a Life and advisory member of the Kenyan Chapter Council. The professional organization was founded in Mukono Uganda in 2003

B: WALFARE AND COMMUNITY ALIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES

2014 to date: The Kenyan Coordinator of Rotary Club of Vienna (RVC) fellowships, which supports needy students. To date twelve (12) master and two (2) undergraduate Egerton students have been supported of which some have graduated and others are still ongoing
2013-Date: Chair of Ladies Don Investment Company LTD targeting welfare and empowerment of ladies lecturers
2012-Date: A director at the Local Ocean Conservation (LOC): A marine conservation and community development organization. Formerly Watamu Turtle Watch (WTW) of which I was a trustee. The organizations empowers by involve the communities in conservation (alternative value of the sea turtle (not as food) through the by-Catch project. Other community aligned activities include mangrove rehabilitation, awareness through the Education Programme (schools) around Watamu and Diani along the Kenyan coast
2011-2014:Chair Ladies of Vision (LOV) Ten, Nakuru Investments Welfare. A group of ladies to support each other’s welfare. The group has sponsored needy students through the secondary education
2010 - Date: Member and current the President of Business and Professional Women (BPW) - Nakuru Chapter from 2018 and a Board Member since 2010. BPW is an international organization founded in 1930 with affiliates in more than 100 countries in 5 continents. BPW International develops the business, professional and leadership potential of women on all levels through advocacy, education, mentoring, networking, skill building, and economic empowerment programmes and projects around the world, coupled with support to society; during calamities (floods, hunger). The Nakuru Chapter is one of the supporting agencies of Nakuru Hospice and their patients in homecare

REFEREES

Prof. Alexander K. Kahi

Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs

Egerton University

P.O Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya

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Prof. Thomas Hein

Head of Institute for Hydrobiology & Aquatic Ecosystem Management

BOKU- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

Institute for Hydrobiology & Aquatic Ecosystem Management

Gregor Mendel Strasse 33, 1180

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

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Mr. Gerold Winkler

AQUAHUB Project Manager

BOKU- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

Institute for Hydrobiology & Aquatic Ecosystem Management

Gregor Mendel Strasse 33, 1180

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

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Prof. Nzula Kivuva Kitaka

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