Prof. Monicah Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna

Department : Environmental Sciences and Education
Current Position: Associate Professor and Chairperson
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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

A).PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS

Laub M, Necpalova M, Van de Broek M, Corbeels M, Ndungu SM, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Yegon R, Waswa W, Vanlauwe B, Six J 2024. Modeling integrated soil fertility management for maize production in Kenya using a Bayesian calibration of the DayCent model, Biogeosciences, 21, 3691–3716, https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-21-3691-2024
Odawa A, Mucheru-Muna M, Mburu B, Mutambu D, Omari E 2024. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Climate Change Perception of the Farmers in the Hiran Region of Somalia. African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 3(1), 439-450. https://doi.org/10.37284/ajccrs.3.1.2511
Bautze D, Karanja E, Musyoka M, Rüegg J, Goldmann E, Kiboi M, Kampermann I, Cotter M, Riar A, Matheri F, Mwangi E, Mucheru-Muna M, Wambui H, Anyango JJ, Ndung'u S, Tanga C, Fiaboe KKM, Mbaka J, Muriuki A, Kamau D, Adamtey N 2024. Closing the crop yield gap between organic and conventional farming systems in Kenya: Long-term trial research indicates agronomic viability. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Volume 18, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101499
Njeru PNM, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Kimani S 2024. The effects of integrated soil fertility management andcropping systems on soil water content on sorghum andcowpea production in Central Highlands of Kenya. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 27 (2024): Art. No. 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.56369/tsaes.5326
Laub, M., Corbeels, M., Ndungu, S.M., Mucheru-Muna, M.W., Mugendi, D., Yegon, R., Waswa, W., Vanlauwe, B., Six, J. 2024.Combining Farmyard Manure with Mineral Nitrogen Fertilizer BoostsMaize Yields and Maintains Soil Health: Insights from Four Long-Term Experiments in Kenya, Growing Africa 3(1), 16-20. https://doi.org/10.55693/ga31.ZUZS1184
Muthee K, Wainaina P, Duguma L, Majale C, Mucheru-Muna M, Mutene J, Foundjem-Tita D, Minang P 2004. Factors influencing agroforestry practices adoption in the central river Region of The Gambia. Nature-Based Solutions, 6-100168, Dec 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100168
Kinyua MW, Mucheru-Muna MW, Bolo P, Kihara J 2024. Plant spatial configurations and their influences on phenological traits of cereal and legume crops under maize‐based intercropping systems. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment 2024;3:e212110, https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.12110
Rabach V, Mucheru-Muna M, Koske J, Muriuki J 2024. Soil fertility enhancement through conservation agriculture with trees (CAWT) in the arid and semi-arid lands of Eastern Kenya. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 15(1), pp. 1-13, DOI: 10.5897/JSSEM2023.0915
Odawa AA, Mucheru-Muna M, Dominic M, Mburu BK, Omari EN 2024. Determinants of the Adoption of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies by the Smallholder Farmers in Hiran region, Somalia. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science 15 (4), 564, http://www.jmaterenvironsci.com
Odawa A, Mucheru-Muna M, Mburu B, Omari E 2024. Factors Influencing Climate Information Access of the Farmers in Hiran Region, Somalia. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 7(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijes.2318
Bolo P, Mucheru‐Muna M, Kinyua M, Ayaga G, Nyawira S, Kihara J 2024. Nitrogen and phosphorus mineralization and their corresponding monetary values under long‐term integrated soil fertility management practices. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment 2024;3:e12100, https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.12100
Laub M, Corbeels M, Ndungu SM, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Yegon R, Waswa W, Vanlauwe B, Six J 2024. Shifting focus from external to in situ organic resources – The redesign of four tropical long-term experiments, European Journal of Agronomy, Volume 157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2024.127194.
Mwangi O, Wambui H, Mucheru-Muna M 2024. Influence of nutrient management and crop rotation on soil weed seedbank in Tharaka Nithi County. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science 15(6), 821-832, http://www.jmaterenvironsci.com
Mwangi O, Mucheru-Muna MW, Kinyua M, Bolo P, Kihara J 2024. Organic farming practices increase weed density and diversity over conventional practices: A meta-analysis. Heliyon 10 (2024) e32761, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32761
Otieno EO, Mucheru-Muna MW, Kifuko-Koech MN, Kamau CN, Ndung'u-Magiroi KW, Mogaka H, Mugwe JN 2024. Strategic research in the domain of secondary nutrients, micronutrients, liming and 4R stewardship in sub-Saharan Africa: Review, Environmental Challenges, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2024.100960
Bolo P, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mwirichia RK, Kinyua M, Ayaga G, Kihara J 2024. Soil bacterial community is influenced by long‐term integrated soil fertility management practices in a Ferralsol in Western Kenya. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, https://doi.org /10.1002/sae2.12090
Omari NR, Mucheru-Muna M, Mburu BK, Odawa AA 2024. Accessing the Advantages of Tissue Culture Bananas Technology Pro duction of Banana Farmers in Kisii County, Kenya, Environmental Challenges (2024), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2024.100843
Omari NR, Mucheru-Muna M, Mburu BK, Odawa AA 2024. Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Uptake of Tissue Culture Banana Technology in Kisii County, Kenya. Environmental Challenges, Volume 14, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2023.100812
Kebenei MC, Mucheru-Muna MW, Muriu-Ng’ang’a F 2023 Zai pit combined with integrated nutrient management for improving soil aggregate stability, moisture content and microbial biomass in drylands of Eastern Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 19(9), pp. 904-922, September, 2023 DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2022.16238
Bolo P, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mwirichia RK, Kinyua M, Ayaga G, Kihara J 2023. Influence of Farmyard Manure Application on Potential Zinc Solubilizing Microbial Species Abundance in a Ferralsol of Western Kenya. Agriculture 2023, 13, 2217. https://doi.org/10.3390/ agriculture1312221
Muchai SWK, Mucheru-Muna MW, Ngetich FK, Gitari HI, Nungula EZ, Baaru M 2023. Interactive Effects of Zai Pits and ConventionalPractices with Soil Amendments on Soil Physicochemical Properties. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 10(02): 185-196, https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2023.5
Rugendo MK, Gichimu BM, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2023. Surface runoff and soil erosion from Nitisols and Ferralsols as influenced by different soil organic carbon levels under simulated rainfall conditions. Heliyon 9 (2023) e17684, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17684
Ndegwa J, Gichimu BM, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2023. Integrated Soil Fertility and Water Management Practices for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity. Hindawi, 3 International Journal of Agronomy, Volume 2023, Article ID 8890794, https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8890794
Kibet PK, Mugwe JN, Korir NK, Mucheru-Muna MW, Ngetich FK, Mugendi DN 2023. Granular and powdered lime improves soil properties and maize (Zea mays l.) performance in humic Nitisols of central highlands in Kenya. Heliyon 9 (2023) e17286 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17286
Ndung’u M, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Ngetich FK, Mairura FS, Mugendi DN 2023. Tiedridging and soil inputs enhance small-scale maize productivity and profitability under erratic rainfall conditions in central Kenya. Agricultural Water Management 286 (2023) 108390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108390
Mutambu D, Kihara J, Mucheru-Muna M, Bolo P, Kinyua M 2023. Maize grain yield and grain zinc concentration response to zinc fertilization: A meta-analysis. Heliyon 9 (2023) e16040, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16040
Laub M, Corbeels M, Couëde A, Mathu NS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Necpalova M, Waswa W, Van de Broek M,Vanlauwe B, Six J 2023. Managing soil organic carbon in tropical agroecosystems: evidence from four long-term experiments in Kenya. SOIL, 9, 301–323, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-9-301-2023
Oduor ON, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Sijali I, Nyabuga G, Mugendi DN 2023. Soil water use efficiency under integrated soil management practices in the drylands of Kenya. Heliyon 9 (2023) e16145, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16145 9. Bolo PO, Kihara J, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi E, Kinyua M 2023. Soil Aggregation, Organic Carbon and Microbial Biomass as Affected By Tillage, Residue Management and Cropping Systems in Tropical Ferralsols of Western Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 87(1 & 2), 9. https://www.kalro.org/www.eaafj.or.ke/index.php/path/article/view/609
Kinyua MW, Kihara J, Bolo P, Mucheru-Muna MW 2023. Variations in Plant Nutrient Allocation, Physiological Development Patterns and Soil Structural Characteristics as Influenced by Zero Tillage Systems in the Central Highlands of Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 87(1 & 2), 13. https://www.kalro.org/www.eaafj.or.ke/index.php/path/article/view/603
Laub M, Corbeels M, Mathu NS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Necpalova M, Van de Broek M, Waswa W, Vanlauwe B, Six J 2023. Combining manure with mineral N fertilizer maintains maize yields: Evidence from four long-term experiments in Kenya. Field Crops Research, 291, 108 788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2022.108788
Kebenei MC, Mucheru-Muna MW, Muriu-Ng’ang’a F 2023. The potential of Zai pit technology and Integrated soil fertility management to enhance crop productivity in semiarid regions of Sub-Sahara Africa: A review. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology Vol-8, Issue-1; Jan-Feb, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab.81.8
Kinyua MW, Kihara J, Bekunda M, Bolo P, Mairura FS, Fischer G, Mucheru-Muna MW 2023. Agronomic and economic performance of legume-legume and cereal-legume intercropping systems in Northern Tanzania. Agricultural Systems, Volume 205, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103589.
Laub M, Corbeels M, Couëdel A, Mathu NS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Necpalova M, Waswa W, van de Broek M, Vanlauwe B, Six J 2022. High quality organic resources are most efficient in stabilizing soil organic carbon: Evidence from four longterm experiments in Kenya, EGUsphere, pp. 1–33, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2022-1416, publisher: Copernicus GmbH, 2022. 705
Rabach R, Muriuki J, Mucheru-Muna M, Koske J 2022. Cost-Benefit Implications of Conservation Agriculture withTrees in the Dry Lands of Machakos County, Kenya. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 5(2), 164-175. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.5.2.1040.
Muthee K, Duguma L, Majale C, Mucheru-Muna M, Wainaina P, Minang P 2022. A quantitative appraisal of selected agroforestry studies in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Heliyon Vol 8, Issue 9, E10670, September 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10670.
Oduor ON, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Sijali I, Nyabuga G, Mugendi DN 2022. Nutrient and Organic Carbon losses by erosion, and their economic and environmental implications in the drylands of Kenya. Environmental Challenges doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2022.100519
Kibet J, Mucheru-Muna MW, Muriuki AW 2021. Organic and Conventional farming systems effect on soil properties- A Review. Journal of Agriculture and Extension 3(7) December, 2021
Getare EK, Mucheru-Muna M, Muriu-Ng’ang’a F, Ndung’u CK 2021. Utilisation of Zai pits and soil fertility management options for improved crop production in the dry ecosystem of Kitui, Eastern Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 17(12), pp. 1547-1558, DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2021.15760 Article Number: 03F2BA568366
Ndeleko-Barasa EM, Mucheru-Muna MW, Ngetich KF 2021. Agronomic and financial benefits of direct Minjingu phosphate rock use in acidic humic nitisols of Upper Eastern Kenya. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08332.
Kebenei MC, Mucheru-Muna M, Muriu-Ng’ang’a F, Ndung’u CK 2021. Zai Technology and Integrated Nutrient Management for Improved Soil Fertility and Increased Sorghum Yields in Kitui County, Kenya. Sustain. Food Syst. 5:714212, DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.714212
Njenga MW, Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Kiboi MN, Ngetich F, Mucheru-Muna M, Sijali I, Mugendi D Determinants of Farmers’ Knowledge on Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Dry Zones of Central Highlands, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 25: 127-143, http://www.journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/297
Mugi-Ngenga EW, Kiboi MN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Mairura FS, Mugendi DN, Ngetich FN 2021. Indigenous and conventional climate-knowledge for enhanced farmers’ adaptation to climate variability in the semi-arid agro-ecologies of Kenya. Environmental Challenges 5 (2021) 100355, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100355
Njenga MW, Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Kiboi MN, Ngetich F, Mucheru-Muna M, Sijali I, Mugendi D 2021. Communication factors influencing adoption of soil and water conservation technologies in the dry zones of Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08236
Kinyua M, Mucheru-Muna M, Bolo P, Kihara J 2021. Optimizing interaction between crop residues and inorganic N under zero tillage systems in sub-humid region of Kenya. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07908.
Kimaru-Muchai SW, Ngetich FK, Mucheru-Muna MW, Baaru M 2021. Zai pits for heightened sorghum production in drier parts of Upper Eastern Kenya. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08005
Kimiti WW, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Ngetich FK, Kiboi MN, Mugendi DN 2021. Lime, manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Effects on Soil Chemical Properties, Maize Yield and Profitability in Acidic Soils in Central Highlands of Kenya. Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology: 16(3): 40-51, DOI: 10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i330250
Ndung'u a M, Ngatia LW, Onwonga RN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Fud R, Moriasi DN, Ngetich KF 2021. The influence of organic and inorganic nutrient inputs on soil organic carbon functional groups content and maize yields. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07881
Ndeke AM, Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Kiboi K, Ngetich F, Mucheru-Muna M, Sijali I, Mugendi D 2021. Gender-specific determinants of Zai technology use intensity for improved soil water management in the drylands of Upper Eastern Kenya. Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07217
Kiboi MN, Ngetich FK, Mucheru-Muna MW, Diels J, Mugendi DN 2021. Soil nutrients and crop yield response to conservation-effective management practices in the sub-humid highlands agro-ecologies of Kenya, Heliyon, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07156.
Nyamwange MM, Njeru EM, Mucheru-Muna M Tillage, Mulching and Nitrogen Fertilization Differentially Affects Soil Microbial Biomass, Microbial Populations and Bacterial Diversity in a Maize Cropping System. Front. Sustain. Food Syst.5:614527. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.61452
Omenda JA, Ngetich KF, Kiboi MN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2021. Phosphorus availability and exchangeable aluminum response to phosphate rock and organic inputs in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Heliyon, Volume 7, Issue 3, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06371.
Mucheru-Muna MW, Ada MA, Mugwe JN, Mairura FS, Mugi-Ngenga E, Zingore S, Mutegi JK 2021. Socio-economic predictors, soil fertility knowledge domains and strategies for sustainable maize intensification in Embu County, Kenya. Heliyon Volume 7, Issue 2, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06345
Bolo P, Kihara J, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi EN, Kinyua M, Sommer R 2021. Application of residue, inorganic fertilizer and lime affect phosphorus solubilizing microorganisms and microbial biomass under different tillage and cropping systems in a Ferralsol. Geoderma 390, 114962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.114962.
Murimi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugi-Ngenga E, Zingore S, Kinyua JM 2020. Nutrient management options for enhancing productivity and profitability of conservation tillage under on-farm conditions in central highlands of Kenya. AIMS Agriculture and Food, 5(4): 666–680. DOI: 10.3934/agrfood.2020.4.666
Rabach V, Koske J, Mucheru Muna MW, Muriuki J, Ngare IO 2020. Carbon sequestration in agroforestry systems between conservation agriculture and conventional practice in the ASAL area of Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology 4 (2): 118-133
Macharia JM, Pelster DE, Ngetich FK, Shisanya CA, Mucheru‐Muna M, Mugendi DN 2020. Soil greenhouse gas fluxes from maize production under different soil fertility management practices in East Africa. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 125, e2019JG005427. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JG005427
Kimaru-Muchaia, SW, Ngetich FK, Baaru, M, Mucheru-Muna MW 2020. Adoption and utilisation of Zai pits for improved farm productivity in drier upper Eastern Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 121:13–22. https://doi.org/10.17170/
Omenda JA, Ngetich KF, Kiboi MN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2019. Soil Organic Carbon and Acid Phosphatase Enzyme Activity Response to Phosphate Rock and Organic Inputs in Acidic Soils of Central Highlands of Kenya in Maize. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 30(2): 1-13
Musyoka MW, Adamtey N, Muriuki AW, Bautze D, Karanja EN, Mucheru-Muna M, Fiaboe KKM, Cadisch G 2019. Nitrogen leaching losses and balances in conventional and organic farming systems in Kenya. Nutrient Cycling Agroecosystems, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-019-10002-7
Murage FM, Mugwe JN, Ngetich KF, Mucheru-Muna MM, Mugendi DN 2019. Adoption of soyabean by smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, 7(5) 001-012, https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/19470
Musyoka MW, Adamtey N, Bu¨nemann EK, Muriuki AW, Karanja EN, Mucheru-Muna M, Fiaboe KKM, Cadisch G 2019. Nitrogen release and synchrony in organic and conventional farming systems of the Central Highlands of Kenya. Nutrient Cycling Agroecosystems https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-019-09978-z
Mwebia FW, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2019. Inflence of farmer groups’ characteristics on up scaling uptake of soil fertility technologies in Eastern Kenya. Researchjournali Journal of Agriculture No 1 Jan 2019 1-17, http://www.researchjournali.com/view.php?id=4848
Nyamwange MM, Njeru EZ, Mucheru-Muna M and Ngetich F 2018. Soil management practices affect arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi propagules, root colonization and growth of rainfed maize. AIMS Agriculture and Food, 3 (2): 120–134
Muriu-Ng’ang’a FW, Mucheru-Muna MW, Waswa F, Mairura FS 2017. Socio-economic factors influencing utilisation of rain water harvesting and saving technologies in Tharaka South, Eastern Kenya. Agricultural Water Management 194 (2017) 150–159.
Kiboi, M.N., Ngetich, K.F., Diels, J., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, J., Mugendi, D.N 2017. Minimum tillage, tied ridging and mulching for better maize yield and yield stability in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Soil & Tillage Research, 170: 157-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2017.04.001
Muthaura C, Mucheru-Muna M, Zingore Z, Kihara J and Muthamia J 2017. Effect of application of different nutrients on growth and yield parameters of maize (Zea mays), Case of Kandara Murang’a County. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science, Vol. 12, No. 1, January 2017.
Adamteya N, Musyok M, Zundel C, Guillermo J, Cobo, Karanja E, Fiaboe K, Muriuki A, Mucheru-Muna MW, Vanlauwe B, Berseta E, Messmera M, Gattingera A, Bhullara G, Cadisch G, Fliessbach A, Mädera P, Nigglia U, and Foster D. 2016. Productivity, profitability and partial nutrient balance in maize-based conventional and organic farming systems in Kenya. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 235 (2016) 61–79
Njeru P, Maina I, Lekasi J, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Mugwe J and Mucheru-Muna M 2016. Climate Smart agriculture adaptation strategies for rainfed agriculture in drought prone areas of central Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology. Vol 12 (2) 113-124. Inderscience Publishers Ltd, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJARGE.2016.076928
Mugi-Ngenga EW, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Ngetich FK, Mairura FS, and Mugendi DN 2016. Household's socio-economic factors influencing the level of adaptation to climate variability in the dry zones of Eastern Kenya. Journal of Rural Studies 43 (2016) 49-60, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2015.11.004
Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich F, Mugwe J, Mugendi DN, Mairura F, Shisanya C & GL Makokha 2015. Potential of deterministic and geostatistical rainfall interpolation under high rainfall variability and dry spells: case of Kenya’s Central Highlands. Theoretical and Applied Climatology DOI 10.1007/s00704-015-1413-2, https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73658
Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich F, Mugwe J, Mugendi DN, Mairura F and Muriuki J 2015. Using Apsim-Model as a Decision-Support-Tool for Long-Term Integrated-Nitrogen-Management and Maize Productivity under Semi-Arid Conditions in Kenya. Experimental Agriculture, https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479715000095
Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN, Pypers P, Mugwe JN, Kung'u JB, Vanlauwe B and Merckx R 2014. Enhancing maize productivity and profitability using organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in central Kenya small-hold farms. Experimental Agriculture 50: 250-269, https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479713000525
Matusso JMM, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna MW 2014. Effects of different maize (Zea mays L.) – soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on soil mineral-N, N-uptake and soil properties. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 9(1), pp. 42-55, 2 January, 2014,
Matusso JMM, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna MW (2014). Effect of different maize (Zea mays L.) – soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill intercropping patterns on yields and land equivalent ratio. Journal of Cereals and Oilseeds: 4 (4)48-57. http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8781
Matusso JMM, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna MW 2014. Effects of different maize (Zea mays L.) – soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on yields and economics. Advanced Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 2(003), pp. 38-48, March, 2014, http://www.advancedjournals.org/AJAR
Ngetich KF, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Shisanya CA, Diels J, Mugendi DN 2014. Length of growing season, rainfall temporal distribution, onset and cessation dates in the Kenyan highlands. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology 188 (2014) 24– 32, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2013.12.011
Okeyo AI, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe J, Mugendi DN, Diels J and Shisanya CA 2014. Effects of selected soil and water conservation technologies on nutrient losses and maize yields in the central highlands of Kenya. Agricultural Water Management 137: 52-58, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377414000390
Njenga NW, Mucheru-Muna MW and Muriuki J 2014. Assessing perceived impacts of climate change and how small scale farmers adapt in N in North Kinangop Location, Kenya. The International Journal of Innovative Research and Studies 3: 68-85
Matusso JMM, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna MW 2014. Potential role of cereal-legume intercropping systems in integrated soil fertility management in smallholder farming systems of Sub-Saharan Africa. Research Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Management. Vol. 3(3), pp. 162-174, March, 2014
Matusso JMM, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna MW 2014. Effect of different maize (Zea mays L.) – soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on yields, light interception and leaf area index in Embu West and Tigania East sub counties. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research Vol. 2(2), pp. 6-21, April 2014
Matusso JMM, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna MW 2014. Changes of Soil Inorganic N, Soil Organic C and N Uptake by Maize and Soybean under Different Intercropping Patterns in Embu West and Tigania East Counties of Central Kenya. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research Vol. 2(2), pp. 22-33, April 2014
Nyi T, Mucheru-Muna MW, Shisanya C, Lama JP, Mutuo PK, Pypers P, Vanlauwe B 2014. Effect of Delayed Cassava Planting on Yields and Economic Returns of a Cassava-Groundnut Intercrop in the Democratic Republic of Congo. World Journal of Agricultural Research 2(3):101-108.
Ngetich KF, Diels J, Shisanya CA, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN. 2014. Effects of selected soil and water conservation techniques on runoff, sediment yield and maize productivity under sub-humid and semi-arid conditions in Kenya. Catena 121 (2014) 288–296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2014.05.026
Kimaru SM, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe J, Mairura FS and Mugendi DN 2014. Client Focused Extension Approach for Disseminating Soil Fertility Management in Central Kenya International Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol 2, No 2 (2014) 129-136: Int. J. Agric. Ext. ISSN: 2311-6110 (Online), 2311-8547 (Print) http://www.escijournals.net/IJAE, http://escijournals.net/index.php/IJAE/article/view/801 http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/11707
Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich F, Mugwe J, Mugendi DN, Mairura F 2014. Rainfall Variability, Drought Characterization, and Efficacy of Rainfall Data Reconstruction: Case of Eastern Kenya. Advances in Meteorology, Volume 2014, Article ID 380404, 16 pages
Macharia J, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN 2014. Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Levels of Knowledge in Soil Fertility Management in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology 4, 701-711, ISSN 1939-1250, doi: 10.17265/2161-6264/2014.09.003, https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/10372
Njenga NW, Mucheru-Muna MW and Muriuki J 2013. Climate Change Impacts on Small Scale Farmers in North Kinangop Location, Kenya. The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses. Volume 5, 2013
Kimaru SM, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe J, Mairura FS and Mugendi DN 2013. Gender disparities in uptake of information on soil fertility management in the Central highlands of Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) Vol. 3, Issue 1, Mar 2013, 197-206, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262680353
Njeru PNM, Mugwe J, Maina I, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D, Lekasi JK, Kimani SK, Miriti J, Esilaba AO and Muriithi F 2013. Integrating scientific and farmers’ perception towards evaluation of rain-fed agricultural technologies for sorghum and cowpea productivity in Central Kenya. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management Vol. 4(7), pp. 123-131, November, 2013, http://irlibrary.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8751
Njeru PNM, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Maina I, Mwangi DM, Amboga S, Miruka M, Lekasi JK, Kimani SK, Miriti J, Gitari J, Mahasi M, Mutea K and Muriithi F 2013. Integrating Scientific and Farmers’ Evaluation of Water Harvesting and Soil Fertility Technologies on Sorghum Productivity in Eastern Kenya. E. Afr. agric. For. J. (2013) 78(3), 143-150
Mutegi EM, Kung’u JB, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2012. Consequences of organic-mineral N soil fertility amendments on nitrogen uptake and maize grain yield in the smallholder farms of Meru South district, Kenya. Sky Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management Vol. 1(1), pp. 9–14
Kimaru SM, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN 2012. Influence of Education Levels on Dissemination of Soil Fertility Management Information in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics (JARTS). 113: 89–99, http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hebis:34-urn:nbn:de:hebis:34-2012092441785
Mutegi1 EM, Kung’u JB, Mucheru-Muna MW, Pypers P, Mugendi DN 2012. Complementary effects of organic and mineral fertilizers on maize production in the smallholder farms of Meru South District, Kenya. Agricultural Sciences 3: 221-229
Mucheru-Muna MW, Pypers P, Mugendi D, Kung’u J, Mugwe J, Merckx R and Vanlauwe B 2010. A staggered maize-legume intercrop arrangement robustly increases crop yields and economic returns in the highlands of central Kenya. Field Crops Research 115: 132-139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2009.10.013
Mugwe J, Mugendi D, Mucheru-Muna MW, Odee D and Mairura F 2009. Effect of selected organic materials and inorganic fertilizer on the soil fertility of a Humic Nitisol in the central highlands of Kenya. Soil Use and Management 25: 434–440
Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Mugwe J, and Kung’u J 2009. Soil mineral N dynamics in a maize crop following different soil fertility amendments in different soil fertility status in sub-humid and semi-arid regions in Central Kenya. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences 5 (6): 978-993
Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN, Kung’u J, Bationo A, Mairura F 2009. Adoption potential of selected organic resources for improving soil fertility in the central highlands of Kenya. Agroforestry Systems DOI 10.1007/s10457-009-9217-y
Shisanya CA, Mucheru MW, Mugendi DN and Kung’u JB. 2009. Effect of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on soil mineral nitrogen and maize yields in central highlands of Kenya. Soil and Tillage Research, 103(2), 239-246
Mugendi D, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe J, Kung’u J, Bationo A, 2008. Best bet soil fertility technologies for improved food production in the Central highlands of Kenya. African Journal of Environmental Studies and Development 1: 8-15
Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Mugwe J, Kung’u J, 2008. Maize yields and mineral-N movement as affected by organic and inorganic inputs in a humic nitisol in Meru South District, Kenya. African Journal of Environmental Studies and Development 1: 99-108
Mugwe J, Mugendi D, Mucheru-Muna MW, Merckx R, Chianu J and Bernard V 2008. Determinants of the decision to adopt integrated soil fertility management practices by small holder farmers in the central highlands of Kenya. Experimental Agriculture 45: 61-75.
Mugwe J, Mugendi D, Kung’u J and Mucheru-Muna MW 2008. Maize yields response to application of organic and inorganic inputs under on-station and on-farm experiments in central Kenya. Experimental Agriculture 45: 47-59
Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Kung’u J, Mugwe J, Bationo A, 2007. Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping system in Meru South District, Kenya. Agroforestry Systems 69: 189-197

B). PEER-REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTERS WITH ISBN NUMBERS

Njeru PNM, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Maina I, Kimani SK, and Lelgut DK 2018. Drought-Tolerant Crops in Kirinyaga County, Kenya: Climate-Smart Agriculture Adaptation Strategies W. In Leal Filho (ed.), Handbook of Climate Change Resilience, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71025-9_80-1)
Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich F, Mugwe J, Mugendi DN, Mairura F 2015.Seasonal Rainfall Variability and Drought Characterization: Case of Eastern Arid Region, Kenya. In: WL Filho, AO Esilaba, KPC Rao, G Sridhar (Eds). Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change Climate Change Management 2015, pp 53-71 (Springer
NL ISBN 978-3-319-13000-2; DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13000-2_5).
Njeru PNM, Mugwe JN, Maina I, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Lekasi JK 2015. Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County. In: Eds, Walter Leal Filho, Anthony O. Esilaba, K. P. C. Rao and G. Sridhar. Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change. Climate Change
Management 2015, pp 185-197. ((Springer NL ISBN 978-3-319-13000-2; DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13000-2_5).
Njeru PNM, Mugwe JN, Maina I, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Lekasi JK, Kimani SK, Wamuongo J, Oeba VO and Muriithi F 2014. Adapting Rain-fed Agriculture to Climate Change: An Overview of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and Cowpea Production in agro-Pastoral Areas of Eastern Kenya. In: Eds, Khalif Z, Gachene CKK,
Gicheru P, Mburu DW, Gakahu CG. Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya Improving Land Productivity through Participatory Research and Technology Transfer. United Nations Development Programme - Kenya 2014, pp 137-145 (ISBN 978 9966 1805 5 1)
Kimaru-Muchai S.W., Mucheru-Muna M., Mugwe J.M., Mairura F.S and Mugendi D.N. 2013 Communication channels used in dissemination of soil fertility management practices in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Bernard Vanlauwe, Piet van Asten, Guy Blomme (Eds) Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African
Highlands. (Routledge, 3 Dec 2013; ISBN-10: 0415532736, ISBN-13: 978-0415532730), pp 281-290
Ngetich KF, Shisanya CA, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugendi DN 2012. The potential of organic and inorganic nutrient sources in sub-Saharan African crop farming systems. In Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management - A Global Perspective. Edited by: Joann K. Whalen. InTech, ISBN 978-953-307-945-5
Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D.N and Mwebia F 2012. Organic materials. Methodologies and approaches for uptake and scaling up soil fertility management In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) 2 nd Revised Edition 2012. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN
9966-9821-1-6) pgs 116 – 128.
Kimaru-Muchai S, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN and Mucheru-Muna MW (2012). In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) 2 nd Revised Edition 2012. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6) pgs 129-138).
Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna M and Muthamia JM 2012. Methodologies and approaches for uptake and scaling up soil fertility management In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) 2nd Revised Edition (2012). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6) pgs 116 – 128.
Ngetich KF, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Shisanya CA, Diels J and Mugendi DN 2011. Assessment of strategies that optimize water productivity in maize: Simulation and testing of crop field practices using AquaCrop and field experimentation in central highlands of Kenya. In; Ardakanian, R. & Walter, T. (eds) 2011.Capacity Development
for Farm Management Strategies to Improve Crop-Water Productivity using AquaCrop: Lessons Learned. Knowledge Series No. 7, UNW-DPC, Bonn, Germany Pp 88.
Mugendi DN, Waswa BS, Mucheru-Muna MW, and Kimetu JM 2011. Strategies to adapt, disseminate and scale out legume-based technologies. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, Kihara J and Mokwunya U (eds). Fighting poverty in sub-saharan Africa: The multiple Roles of legumes in integrated soil fertility management, pp 85-116,
Springer NL. ISBN 978-94-007-1535-6
Mugendi DN, Waswa BS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Kimetu JM and Palm C 2011. Comparative analysis of the current and potential role of legumes in integrated soil fertility management in East Africa. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, Kihara J and Mokwunya U (eds). Fighting poverty in sub-saharan Africa: The multiple Roles of legumes in integrated soil fertility management, pp 151-173, Springer NL. ISBN 978-94-007-1535-6
Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D, Pypers P, Mugwe J, Vanlauwe B, Merckx R and Kung’u JB 2011. Increasing productivity through maize-legume intercropping in central Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp 843-858, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
Mugwe J, Mugendi D, Mucheru-Muna M and Kung’u JB 2011. Soil inorganic N and N uptake by maize following application of legume biomass, tithonia, manure and mineral fertilizer in central Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific
Facts. Pp605-616, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D, Pypers P, Mugwe J, Vanlauwe B, Merckx R and Kung’u JB 2011. Effect of organic inputs and mineral fertilizer on maize yield in a ferralsol and nitisol soil in central Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp 191-203, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
Mugendi DN, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Karega R, Muriuki J, Vanlauwe B and Merckx R 2011. Dissemination of integrated soil fertility management technologies using participatory approaches in the central highlands of Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp 1279-1296605-616, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Waswa B and Mugwe J 2007. Agroforestry for land and water management in Kenya. In: Waswa F, Otor S, Olukoye G and Mugendi D (Eds) 2007. Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher Education in Kenya, Vol 2. School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences, Kenyatta University. ISBN: 9966-776-34-6
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe J, Kung’u J and Bationo A, 2007. Improving food production using ‘best bet’ soil fertility technologies in the Central highlands of Kenya. In: A. Bationo (eds.) Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility
Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, pp 345–351, Springer NL. ISBN 978-1-4020-5759-5
Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN, Mugwe J, and Kung’u J 2007. Economic evaluation of local inputs in Meru South District, Kenya. In A. Bationo (eds.) Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, pp 443–448, Springer NL. ISBN 978-1-4020-5759-5
Kaburu D, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugendi DN 2006. Mineral Fertilizers. In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds) 2006. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9821-1-6
Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN and Mwebia F 2006. Organic Materials. In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds) 2006. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9821-1-6
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Kung’u J, and Bationo A 2005. Improvement of food production using different sources of nitrogen in Central Kenya. Science Press USA Inc, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, USA. ISBN 1-933100-10-9
Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Kangai R, Kung’u J, Mugwe J and Otor S 2004. Farmer participation in enhancing food productivity through agroforestry in the central highlands of Kenya. In Temu AB, Chakeredza S, Mogotsi K, Muthali D and Mulinge R (eds.). Rebuilding Africa’s capacity for agricultural development: the role of tertiary education. Reviewed papers presented at ANAFE Symposium on Tertiary Agricultural Education, April 2003. ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN:92-9059-1609
Mucheru MW, Mugendi DN, Micheni A, Mugwe J, Kung’u J, Otor S and Gitari J 2003. Improved food production by use of soil fertility amendment strategies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Bationo A (ed.) Managing Nutrient Cycles to Sustain Soil Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa. pp 585-594. Academy Science Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya.
Mucheru MW, Mugendi DN, Mugwe J, Adiel K, Kung’u J, and Micheni A 2003. Organic Resources in Soil Fertility Management in Eastern Kenya. In: Savala CEN, Omare MN and Woomer PL (ed.) Organic Resource Management in Kenya: Perspectives and Guidelines. pp 26-33. Forum for Organic Resource Management and Agricultural Resource Management (FORMAT)

C). REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS (PROCEEDINGS)

Omenda, J., Kiboi, M., Ngetich, F., Dercon, G., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, J., Hami, S. A., Kaburu, F., Nettey, S. N. A., Mugendi, D., Merckx, R., and Diels, J.: Sorghum water use efficiency and yield variations discerned by 13C isotopic technique under managed agricultural practices in Upper Eastern Kenya, EGU General Assembly 2024, Vienna, Austria, 14–19 Apr 2024, EGU24-3544, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-3544, 2024. (with student)
Laub M, Necpalova M, Van de Broek M, Corbeels M, Ndungu, MS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Waswa W, Vanlauwe B and Six J (2023). A robust DayCent model calibration to represent the impact of integrated soil fertility management on maize yields and soil carbon stocks in Kenya, EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 24–28 Apr 2023, EGU23-1489, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-1489, 2023
Six, J., Laub, M., Van de Broek, M., Couedel, A., Mathu, S., Necpalova, M., Waswa, W., Mugendi, D., Mucheru-Muna, M., Corbeels, M., and Vanlauwe, B.: Long-term effects of different organic resource rates, quality and nitrogen fertilizer on SOC development and conversion efficiency across Kenya., EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022, EGU22-9057, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-9057, 2022.
Omenda JA, Ngetich KF, Kiboi MN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN and Mugendi DN (2022). Effects of soil and water conservation techniques on sorghum yield, runoff and soil moisture content in Upper Eastern Kenya. Inaugural MUST International Conference (MUSTIC) on Conference Theme: Innovation for Development Meru, 28th to 30th June 2022 (with student)
Njue, A.M, Mucheru, M. and Maina, M. (2016). Pesticide use knowledge, attitude and perception influence residue occurrence in french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) pods in murang‟a county, Kenya. In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 28 th to 30 TH October, 2015 Chuka, Kenya, pp 179-185 (with student)
Ada, M.A, Mucheru-Muna, M.W, Mugwe, J.M, Zingore, S, Mugi-Ngenga, E, Mairura, F, Ayieko, D. (2016). Determinants of use of integrated soil fertility management strategies and phosphorus management for maize production intensification in Runyenjes sub-County, Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29th November to 2nd December 2016, pp 198-213 (with student)
Rabach V, Monicah Mucheru-Muna, Muriuki J and Koske J (2016). Combining agroforestry with conservation agriculture for soil fertility enhancement in the dryland context: case of Machakos County, Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2 nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29 th November to 2 nd December 2016, pp 214-229
F.W. Ng’ang’a, M. Mucheru-Muna, F. Waswa, F.S Mairura (2016). Farmer knowledge and utilization of rainwater harvesting and conservation technologies in a semi-arid agro-ecozone of Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29th November to 2nd December 2016, pp 239-254
Murage, F.M, Mugwe, J.N, Ngetich, K.F, Mucheru-Muna, M.M. and Mugendi, DN (2016). Effect of phosphorous on yield and growth of soybean (Glycine max L) varieties in central highlands of Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2 nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29th November to 2nd December 2016, pp 356-367
Mwebia F.W., Mucheru-Muna M.W., Mugwe J.N. and Mugendi D.N. (2015). Farmer Groups’ Characteristics Influencing Application of Soil fertility Technologies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29 th to 31 st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 81-90
Mwebia F.W., Mucheru-Muna M.W., Mugwe J.N. and Mugendi D.N. (2015). Farmer Groups’ Members’ Household Factors Influencing Selection of Soil fertility Technologies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 90-100
Muchai, S.W.K. Baaru, M., Ngetich, K. F. and Mucheru-Muna, M.W.M. (2015). Adoption and Utilization of Zai Pits for Improved Farm Productivity in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First Internation Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 126-130
M.O. Kisaka, M. Mucheru-Muna, F.K., Ngetich, J. Mugwe, D. Mugendi and F. Mairura (2013). Characterization of seasonal rainfall variability and drought probability of the semi arid areas of Mbeere region in Embu County, Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 64-75
P.N.M. Njeru, I. Maina, J. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna, D. Mugendi, J.K. Lekasi, S.K. Kimani, J. Miriti B.J. Mugo, H. Mwangi, V.O. Oeba, A.O. Esilaba and F. Muriithi (2013). Drought mitigating technologies: lessons learnt from sorghum and cowpea production in semi-arid areas of Embu County, eastern Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society.pp 203-211
Mucheru-Muna MW, Ngetich F, Mugendi DN , Mugwe JN, Vanlauwe B , Diels J and Merckx R (2013) Soil chemical properties as influenced by organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in Mbeere District, Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. Pp 328-340
J.S. Abuli, J. N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna, D. N. Mugendi (2013) Economic suitability of selected phosphorus sources on soybean yield in central highlands of Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society.pp
456-463
A.M. Ndung’u, J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna Effect of Rhizobia inoculation, and three Phosphorus fertiliserlevels on nodulation and yield of soybean in central highlands of Kenya (2013). In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th
African Soil Science Society. pp 768-778
J.M.M. Matusso, J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna (2013). Effects of different Maize (Zea mays L.) – Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Intercropping Patterns on Soil Mineral-N, N-uptake and Soil Properties. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 1046 -1061
J.M.M. Matusso, J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna (2013). Effects of different maize, soybean intercropping patterns on yields and its economics. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can
land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 1062-1075
Zundel C, Schneider M, Musyoka M, Muriuki A, Vanlauwe B, Mucheru-Muna M, Chabi-Olaye A and Niggli U (2009) Long term performance of organic crop rotations in the tropics: First results from a high and medium potential site in sub-humid Central Kenya. African Organic Conference, Kampala, Uganda, 19-22 May 2009. In: Ssekyewa C and Neuhoff D (EDS). Fast tracking sustainable development in Africa through harnessing organic agriculture and bio-technology, Uganda Martys University, Faculty of Agriculture, Kampala, Uganda pp 30-31
Kangai A, Mugendi DN, Mucheru MW, Otor SCJ, Waswa BS, Kung’u J, Mugwe J, 2005. Cost-benefit analysis of farmer-tested soil fertility replenishment technologies in Kirege Location, Chuka Division, Eastern Kenya. In: Mugendi DN, 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.
Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru M, Micheni A and Kung’u JB. 2004. Agroforestry trees for soil productivity improvement in small scale farms of central Kenya. In: Muchiri MN, Kamondo B, Tuwei P and Wanjiku J. Recent advances in forestry research and technology development for sustainable forest management. Proceedings of the 2 nd KEFRI Scientific Conference pg 55-62
Mucheru M, Mugendi DN, Micheni A, Mugwe J, Kung’u JB, Gitari J, 2004. Enhancement of food productivity using locally available nutrient replacements in the central highlands of Kenya. In: Msaky JJ, Msumali GP and Rwehumbiza FBR (Eds), Soil Science Research and Technologies: Foundations for Sustainable Food Security: Proceedings of the 19 th SSSEA Conference, 2-7 December 2001, Moshi, Tanzania
Micheni A, Mugendi DN, Mucheru M, Mugwe J, Kung’u J, Otor S, Muriithi F and Gitari J 2003. Low cost soil fertility amendment strategies for improved food production in maize cropping systems in central Highlands of Kenya. In: Mureithi JG, Macharia PN, Gichuru M, Mburu MWK, Mugendi DN and Gachene CKK (eds.) Proceedings of the 18th Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Conference held in Mombasa on 4th - 8th December 2000. pp 111-118.
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe J, & Bationo A 2003. Enhancement of food productivity using leguminous shrubs in the Eastern highlands of Kenya. African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, Vol. 6. 581-586
Mugendi DN, Mucheru MW, Micheni A, Mugwe JN, Kung'u JB and Otor S 2001. Soil fertility strategies for improved food production in the central highlands of Kenya. Proceedings of the 5 th Africa Crop Science Conference, Lagos, Nigeria. 5:897-904. ISSN 1023-070X

NON REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS

Mutambu D, Kihara J, Mucheru-Muna M, Bolo P and Kinyua M (2023). Response of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) and Maize (Zea mays) to Zinc Fertilizers in acidic Ferralsols of Western Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
Mwangi O, Mucheru-Muna M, Kihara J, Kinyua M, Bolo P, Wambui H (2023). Influence of Crop Rotation on Weed Seed Bank in Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Chuka Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
Nkatha F, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Kamua CN and Otieno EO (2023). Socio-economic factors influencing farmer identified soil fertility gradients in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
Chacha R, Mucheru-Muna M, Muriuki SW and Mutegi JK (2023). Influence of Conventional and Multi-Nutrient Inorganic Fertiliser Applications on Maize Yield in Embu County, Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
Njenga MW, Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Oduor N and Kiboi M, Ngetich F, Mucheru-Muna M, Sijali I and Mugendi D (2022). Determinants of farmers’ knowledge on soil and water conservation technologies in the dry zones of the Central Highlands of Kenya. Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March,
2022
Oduor ON, Mugendi ND, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe NJ, Sijali I, Merckx R and Jan D (2022). 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. Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March, 2022 (with student)
Nkatha F, Mucheru-Muna M, Kamau CN, Oduor EO and Mugwe J (2022). Influence of household socio-economic factors on the magnitude of soil fertility gradients in Tharaka-Nithi county. SEKU Conference (with student)
Kamau C, Mugwe JN, Otieno EO, Kifuko-Koech MN, Ndung’u-Magiroi KW and Mucheru-Muna M (2022). Determinants of intensity of use of integrated soil fertility management practices in semi-arid areas of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. SEKU Conference
Kanana JN, Gichimu BM, Mugendi DN, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna M. (2022). Growth and yields of sorghum as influenced by integrated soil fertility and water management practices in the drylands of Tharaka –Nithi County, Kenya. Fourth MWECAU International Conference 25 July 2022, Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (with student)
Mwangi HW, Muchira CW, Maina JM, Githunguri CM, Kanyi D, Thuranira E, Muna MM, Waweru PK, Esilaba AO, Kimani S, Okoti M and Kamau DM (2022). Integrated Weed and Soil fertility Management: Options for Climate Resilient Technologies for Improving Cereal Production in Kenya. Fourth MWECAU International Conference 25 July 2022, Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (with student)

BOOKS PUBLISHED/EDITED

Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) 2 nd Revised Edition (2012). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6)
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) (2006). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6)

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Participation in Conferences / Workshops

August 2024: Kenya National Research Festival 2024; Festival's overarching theme, "Research Partnerships and Collaborations for Socio-Economic Transformation," held in Nairobi, Kenya
2023: 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023
2023: 4th YLTS, Youth Climate Summit and Festival; Meaningful Engagement and Unifying Youth Voices for Climate Action, Nairobi, 24th-25th August 2023
2022: Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March, 2022
2021: Murang’a University of Technology International Conference on Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development (Virtual) 3rd - 5th November, 2021
2018: Water security and climate change conference in Kenya School of Monetory Studies, Nairobi on 3rd to 5th December 2018
2017: One day workshop on Agrarian Transformation, Nairobi on 26th January 2017 organised by African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and STEPS Centre (Sussex, UK)

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