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dr-jayne mugwe

Name: Prof. Jayne Njeri Mugwe

Qualifications: BSc (Moi); M Phil (Moi); PhD (Kenyatta).
Area of Specialization: Integrated Soil fertility Management
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 Nairobi 00100
Designation: Associate Professor
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SUMMARY: 

Associate Professor in research methods and applied soil science, dedicated to guiding students through the research journey. I aim to help students conduct quality research and publish in credible journals.

I hold extensive experience in conducting research, supervising students, and managing and implementing multidisciplinary research projects. I have published more than 90 peer-reviewed journal articles, >35 book chapters, and participated in numerous scientific conferences.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS IN REFERRED JOURNALS

  • Oduor, N. O., Yatoo, A. M., Opande, T., Nicholas, O. O., Merwad, A.-R. M., Mugwe, J. N., Al-Sadi, A. M., Meng, L., & Elrys, A. S. (2025). How does copper influence the nitrification inhibition efficiency of dicyandiamide under varying soil moisture levels? Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 307, 119410. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.119410
  • Nyokabi Miriam, Mugwe Jayne, Danga Benjamin and Micheni Alfred. Improving soil fertility, sorghum productivity and economic returns through organic and inorganic inputs in semiarid Kenya.  Discover. Soil 2, 44 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44378-025-00068-x
  • Otieno, E., Mucheru-muna, M., Kifuko-koech, M., Kamau, C. N., Magiroi, K. W. N., Mogaka, H., & Mugwe, J. N. (2024). Strategic research in the domain of secondary nutrients, micronutrients, liming and 4R stewardship in sub-Saharan Africa: Review. Environmental Challenges, 16, 100960. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2024.100960
  • Nungula EZ, Mugwe J,  Massawe BHJ, Gitari HI (2024). Morphological, Pedological and Chemical Characterization and Classification of Soils in Morogoro District, Tanzania. Agric Res https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-023-00693-4
  • Nungula EZ, Mugwe JN,Boniface H. J. Massawe, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Nawab Ali & Harun I. Gitari (2024) GIS-AHP based approach in land evaluation and suitability assessment for sunflower (Helianthus annus) production, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10:1, DOI: 1080/23311932.2024.2309831
  • Nungula, EZ, Mugwe JN, JamalNasar, Boniface H. J. Massawe, Anne N. Karuma, Sagar Maitra, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Turgay Dindaroglu, Naeem Khan & Harun I. Gitari (2023). Land degradation unmasked as the key constraint in sunflower (Helianthus annus) production: Role of GIS in revitalizing this vital sector, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9:2, DOI: 1080/23311932.2023.2267863
  • Chappa, L.R., Mugwe, J., Gitari, H.H. and Maitra, S. (2023). Upholding Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Yield and Profitability while Maintaining Soil Fertility Under Intercropping with Sunn Hemp and Mineral Fertilizer Application. International Journal of Bioresource Sciences, 10(01): 31-49.
  • Rugendo M, Gichimu B, Mugwe JN, Mucheru Muna M and 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: e17684
  • Kwezirimana S, Mugwe JN and Bekele N (2023). Impact of collective marketing participation on farmers’ income: Evidence from smallholder avocado farmers of Murang’a County, Kenya. Social Sciences & Humanities Open: 100614
  • Ndegwa JK,  Gichimu BM, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN (2023) "Integrated soil fertility and water management practices for enhanced agricultural productivity – A Review" submitted to the journal "International Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8890794
  • Kibet P, 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.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17286
  • Ndung’u M, N. Mugwe, Mucheru M F.K. Ngetich, F.S. Mairura, D.N. Mugendi (2023). Tied-ridging and soil inputs enhance small-scale maize productivity and profitability under erratic rainfall conditions in central Kenya. Agricultural Water Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108390
  • Oduor N, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Sijali I, Nyabuga G, Mugendi ND (2023). Soil water use efficiency under integrated soil management practices in the drylands of Kenya. Heliyon 9. 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16145
  • Ogega S, Mugwe JN and Micheni A (2023). Interactive effects of tillage methods and inorganic nutrients on maize and beans performance in Embu County, Kenya. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research ISSN: 2455-6939 Volume: 09, Issue: 01 https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/333672/files/ijaer_09__07.pdf
  • Michoma J, Mugwe JN, Korir N and Mwangi M. (2023). Effect of hydrogel and mulching on soil moisture, yields, economics of yellow passion fruit in Embu and Kiambu counties, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research Volume 10, Issue 4, Page 9-21, 2023; Article no. AJAHR. 98703 ISSN: 2581-478.  https://doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4240
  • Akello M, Mugwe JN, Nasar Jamar, Kisaka O, Ranja S and Gitari H, (2023). Role of phosphorus and innoculation with bradyrhizobium in enhancing soybean production. Advances in Agriculture;  Article ID 3231623. https://ops.hindawi.com/view.manuscript/aag/3231623/1/
  • Otara, E.N., Mogaka, H.R., Ndirangu, S. N., Mugwe, J. N. (2023). Socioeconomic factors influencing uptake of regenerative agriculture technologies in the dry-lands of Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 27 (1), 1-12. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v27i1.1
  • Chappa LR, Mugwe JN, Maitra S and  Gitari H (2022). Current Status and Prospects of Improving Sunflower Production in Tanzania Through Intercropping with Sunn Hemp International Journal of Bioresource Science Citation: IJBS: 09(01): 01-08, June 2022 DOI: 10.30954/2347-9655.01.2022.1
  • Oduor N, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Sijali, Nyambuga, Mugendi DN (2022). Nutrient and organic carbon losses by erosion, and their economic and environmental implications in the drylands of Kenya. Environmental Challenges 7https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2022.100519
  • Akello M, Mugwe JN, Ali Raza M, Seleiman MF, Maitra S and Gitari H. (2022) Aggrandizing soybean yield, phosphorus use efciency and economic returns under phosphatic fertilizer application and inoculation with Bradyrhizobium. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-022-00985-8.
  • Kithome, M., Rasugu, H. M., Mugwe, J. N., & Nyarindo, H. I. (2022). Factors influencing Adoption of Irrigation Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 26(3), 44-59. 
  • Njenga MW, Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Kiboi MN, Ngetich F, Mucheru-Muna M, Sijali I, Mugendi D (2021). 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
  • Kimiti W W, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Ngetich KF, Kiboi MN and 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, Page 40-51DOI: 10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i330250. Published: 21 September 2021
  • G.G. Mwaura ,   M.N. Kiboi ,   J.N. Mugwe ,   G. Nicolay ,   E.K. Bett, A. Muriuki ,  C.M. Musafiri ,  F.K. Ngetich (2021) Economic evaluation and socioeconomic drivers influencing farmers’ perceptions on benefits of using organic inputs technologies in Upper Eastern Kenya, Environmental Challenges  doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100282
  • Ndeke AM,  Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Kiboi M,  Ngetich FK, Mucheru-Muna M,  Sijali I, Mugendi DN. (2021). Gender-specific determinants of Zai technology use intensity for improved soil water management in the drylands of Upper Eastern Kenya" Heliyon 7 e07217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07217
  • Mugwe J.N and Oduor E.O. (2021). Integrated Soil Fertility Management Approaches for Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and Enhanced Crop Productivity. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. W. Leal Filho et al. (eds.), Handbook of Climate Change Management, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22759-3_325-1
  • Mucheru-Muna MM, Ada MA, Mugwe JN, Mairura SM,  Ada A, 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. Heylion 7:2 e06345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06345
  • Mwaura, G. G., Kiboi, M. N., Bett, E. K., Mugwe, J. N., Muriuki, A., Nicolay, G., & Ngetich, F. K. (2021). Adoption Intensity of selected organic-Based soil fertility management technologies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.570190
  • Mugwe, JN., Ayieko D, Bett E and Mogaka., H (2020).  Determinants of smallholders farmers’ participation in collective marketing of maize in the central highlands of Kenya. African Journal of Rural Development, [S.l.], v. 4, n. 2, p. 225-241., April, 2020. ISSN 2415-2838. https://www.afjrd.org/jos/index.php/afjrd/article/view/2000.
  • Mugwe JN, Ngetich FK and Oduor E (2019). Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Evolving paradigms toward integration© Springer Nature Switzerland Leal Filho et al. (eds.), Zero Hunger, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69626-3_71-1
  • Mwende N, Danga B, Mugwe J.N., and Kizito (2019). Effect of Integrating Tied ridging, Fertilizers and Cropping Systems on Maize Performance’ in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Eastern Kenya. African Journal of agricultural Science and technology: 5: (2) 86-91 http://www.ajest.info/index.php/ajest/article/view/355
  • Murage, FM, Mugwe J.N, Ngetich, K.F, Mucheru-Muna, M.M and Mugendi, DN (2019). Adoption of soybean by smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural economics and Rural Development 7 (5) 1-12. https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/19470 
  • Mwebia F,W.. Mugwe, J.N., Mucheru-Muna M., Mugendi, D.N. (2019). Influence of farmer groups’ characteristics on up scaling uptake of soil fertility technologies in Eastern Kenya. (2019). Journal of Agriculture 6 (1) 1-17 http://www.researchjournali.com/view.php?id=4848
  • Bett, E., Mugwe, J., Nyalugwe, N. Haraman, E., Williams, F., Tambo, J., Wood, A. and Bundi, M. (2018). Impact of plant clinics on disease and pest management, tomato productivity and profitability in Malawi. CABI Working Paper 11, 30pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1079/CABICOMM-25-8089
  • Verde, B., Danga, B., Mugwe J., (2018). Interactive effect of goat manure, phosphate fertilizer and lime on soil fertility in Embu County, Kenya. Discovery Agriculture: 4:1-8. http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/18731
  • 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
  • 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. 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
  • Musyoki JK, Mugwe JN, Mutundu K & Muchiri M.  (2016) Factors influencing level of participation of community forest associations in management forests in Kenya, Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 35:3, 205-216, DOI: 10.1080/10549811.2016.1142454. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2016.1142454
  • Masika KO, Mucheru-Muna MM, Ngetich FK, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mairura F, Shisanya C and  Makokha GL (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 Vol 199 No 3-4. ISSN 0177-798X. Theoretical Applied  DOI 10.1007/s00704-015-1413-2. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73658
  • Masika OK, Mucheru-Muna MM,  Ngetich F K, Mugwe JN,  Mugendi DN, Mairura FK 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: 52 (2) 279-299 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479715000095
  • Kabirigi M., Musana B., Ngetich F, Mugwe J, Mukuralinda A and Nabahungu NL (2015). Applicability of conservation agriculture for climate change adaptation in Rwanda’s situation. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management: 6 (9) 241-248. DOI 10.5897/JSSEM15.0508 . https://hd.handle.net/10568/76573
  • Masika OK, Mucheru-Muna MM,  Ngetich FK, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN and Mairura FK (2015). Rainfall Variability, Drought Characterization, and Efficacy of Rainfall Data Reconstruction: Case of Eastern Kenya. Advances in Meteorology Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 380404, 16 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/380404
  • Bashagaluke J., Nicole N., Didier F. , Mochoge B., Mugwe J, Walangululu  J.,  (2015). Application of infrared technique in soil properties characterization in South Kivu province of DR Congo. African Journal of Food Science and Technology (ISSN: 2141-5455) Vol. 6(2) pp. 58-67. http://www.interesjournals.org/AJFST
  • Muchai S K, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN and Mairura FK (2014). Client focused Extension approach for disseminating soil fertility management in central Kenya. International journal of Agricultural Extension (IJAE) 02 (02) 129-136. http://escijournals.net/index.php/IJAE/article/view/801
    http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/11707
  • Ahmat1 FL, Mugwe JN,  Kimani S, Gweyi JO (2014). Maize response to Tithonia  diversifolia and rock phosphate application under two maize cropping systems in Kenya.  Journal of Applied Biosciences 79:6983 – 6991 ISSN 1997–5902. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v79i1.18
  • Macharia JM, Mugwe JN,  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; 701-711 ISSN 1939-1250 doi: 10.17265/2161-6264/2014.09.003. https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/10372
  • Ngetich, K. F., Diels, J., Shisanya, C. A., Mugwe, J. N., Mucheru-Muna, M. and Mugendi, D. N. (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, 288-296. doi: 10.1016/j.catena.2014.05.026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2014.05.026
  • Mucheru-Muna, M, Mugendi, D.N., Pypers P, Mugwe, J.N., Kungu, J., Vanlauwe, B.  and Merckx, R (2014).  Enhancing maize productivity and profitability using organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in central Kenya smallhold farms. Experimental  Agriculture, volume 50 (2), pp. 250 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479713000525
  • 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
  • Ngetich, F.K., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, J.N.,  Shisanya, C.A., Diels, J., Mugendi, D.N. (2014). Length of growing season, rainfall temporal distribution, onset and cessation dates in the Kenyan highlands. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology 188: 24-32. doi: 10.1016/j.agrformet.2013.12.011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2013.12.011
  • 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 2(2), pp. 6-21.
  • 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 2(2), pp. 22-33, April 2014
  • Okeyo, A.I., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, J.N., Ngetich, F.K.,  Mugendi, D.N.,  J. Diels, C.A. Shisanya, (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
  • Matusso, J. M. M., Mugwe J. N. and Mucheru-Muna M. (2014) Effects of Different Maize (Zea mays L.) – Soybean (Glycine max (L.)  Merrill) Intercropping Patterns on Yields and its Economics. Advanced Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 2(003), pp. 038-048, ISSN: 2360-9354  Advanced Journals  http://www.advancedjournals.org/AJAR
  • Matusso, M., Mugwe, J.N, Mucheru-Muna, M.  (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  DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2013.7178 ISSN 1991-637X ©2014. http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8762
  • Verde BS, Danga BO and Mugwe JN (2013). Effects of manure, lime and mineral P fertilizer on soybean yields and soil fertility in a Humic Nitisol in the central highlands of Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Science Research : 2 (9) 283-291.
  • Nduwumuremyi A, Ruganzu R, Mugwe JN, Rusanganwa AC (2013). Effects of unburned lime on soil pH and base cations in acidic soil. ISRN Soil Science Volume 2013, Article ID 707569, 7 pages.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/707569
  • Verde BS, Danga BO and Mugwe JN (2013). The effects of Manure, Lime and fertilizer on N uptake and Soybean Yields (Glycine Max (L.) Merril) in the central highlands of Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B2 111 – 116 ISSN a1934-8932.
  • Athanase N, Mugwe JN, Ruganzu V, Rusanganwa C and Nyirinkwaya B (2013). Effects of Travertine on Selected Soil Properties and yield of Irish Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) in acidic soils. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A3 175 – 182 ISSN 1939-1250.
  • Verde, B, Danga BO., Mugwe JN (2014). Soil microbial biomass changes with application of organic and inorganic in acid soil in Embu County, Kenya. Scholary journal of agricultural Sciences. 4 (1) 27-31. http://www.scholarly- journals.com/sjas/archive/2014/January/pdf/Benvido%20et%20al.pdf
    http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/10304
  • 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. http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/9342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2013.12.011
  • Musyoki JK, Mugwe JN, Mutundu K and Muchiri M (2013). Determinants of Household Decision to Join Community Forest Associations: A Case Study of Kenya," ISRN Forestry, vol. 2013, Article ID 902325, 10 pages, 2013. doi:10.1155/2013/902325. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/902325
  • Matusso, J.M., Mugwe, J.N., and Mucheru-Muna, M. (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, ISSN 2315 - 8719© 2014 Apex Journal International.
  • Njeru PNM, Mugwe J,  Mucheru-Muna M, Maina I, Mwangi, S. Amboga S. Miruka S,  J.K. Lekasi JK, Kimani SK, Miriti J, Gitari J, Mahasi M. (2013) Integrating scientific and farmers’ evaluation of water harvesting and soil fertility technologies in sorghum productivity in Eastern Kenya.  East Africa Agriculture and Forestry Journal. (2013) 78(3), 143-150
  • Nduwumuremyi, A, Ruganzu, V., Mugwe, J.N. Sylvestre, H. (2013). Soil acidification and lime quality: sources of soil acidity, its effects on plant nutrients, efficiency of lime and liming requirements, Agricultural Advances:  2(9) 259-269, ISSN 2251-7820, DOI: 10.14196/aa.v2i9.988.
  • Nduwumuremyi, A., Mugwe, J.N., Rusanganwa C. A. and Mupenzi J. (2013). Mapping of limestone deposits and determination of quality of locally available limestone in Rwanda, Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 4(5), pp. 87-92, ISSN 2141-2391, DOI 10.5897/JSSEM12.20.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272712968
  • 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://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8751
  • Kimaru SM, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna MW, 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) 3 (2) 197-206. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262680353
  • 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 2: 89-99. URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hebis:34-urn:nbn:de:hebis:34-2012092441785
  • Mucheru-Muna M,  Pypers P, Mugendi D, Mugwe J, Merckx R and Vanlauwe  B (January 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 JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru Muna M, Odee D  and Franklin Mairura (2009).  Effect of selected organic materials and inorganic fertilizer on soil fertility in 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 semiarid regions in Central Kenya. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences 5 (6): 978-993
  • Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MM,  Mugendi DN, Kung’u JB, Bationo A  and Mairura F  (2009) Adoption potential of selected organic inputs for improving soil fertility in the central highlands of Kenya.  Agroforestry Systems, 76: 467-485
  • Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Kung’u J, Mucheru-Muna M (2009).  Crop yields responses to application of organic and inorganic soil inputs under on-station and on-farm trials Experimental Agriculture, 45:47-59
  • Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna M, Merckx R, Chianu J  and Vanlauwe B (2009) Determinants of the decision to adopt integrated soil fertility management practices by smallholder farmers in the central highlands of Kenya. Experimental Agriculture, 45:61-75
  • 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
  • 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, 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
  • Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Mugwe J. 2008. Maize yields and mineral 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: 99-107
  • Mugendi DN, Kanyi MK, Kungu JB, Wamicha MN and Mugwe JN The role of agroforestry trees in intercepting leached nitrogen in the farming systems of the central highlands of Kenya. East African Agricultural and forestry Journal 69: 69-79.
  • Mugendi DN,  Nair PKR, Graetz , Mugwe J N, O’Neill (1999) Recovery by alley-cropped maize and trees from 15N-labeled tree biomass in the sub-humid highlands of Kenya. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s003740050630
  • Mugendi DN, Nair PKR, Mugwe JN, O’Neill MK and Woomer PL 1999. Alley cropping of maize with Calliandra and leucaena in the subhumid highlands of Kenya. Part 1. Soil fertility changes and maize yields. Agroforestry systems 46: 39-50
  • Mugendi DN, Nair PKR, Mugwe JN, O’Neill MK and Woomer PL 1999. Alley cropping of maize with Calliandra and leucaena in the sub-humid highlands of Kenya. Part 2. Biomass decomposition, N mineralization, and N uptake.  Agroforestry systems 46: 51-64. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1006288301044
  • Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, and Mugwe JN, 2012. Organic Materials. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9821-1-6
  • 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.) 2nd Revised Edition (2012). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6) pgs 116 – 128.
  • Felix K. Ngetich, Chris A. Shisanya, Jayne Mugwe, Monicah Mucheru-Muna and Daniel Mugendi (2012). The Potential of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Sources in Sub-Saharan African Crop Farming Systems, Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management - A Global Perspective, Joann K. Whalen (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-945-5, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/the-potential-of-organic-and-inorganic-nutrient-sources-in-sub-saharan-african-crop-farming-systems
  • Kimaru-Muchai S, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN and Mucheru-Muna M.W (2012). 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 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, K.F., Mugwe, J.N., Mucheru-Muna, M., Shisanya, C.A., Diels, J. and Mugendi, D.N. (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. Available from: www.unwater.unu.edu/file/get/222
  • Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna M, Odee D and Kungu J (2011). Soil inorganic N and N uptake by maize following application of legume biomass, tithonia, manure and inorganic fertilizer in central Kenya In: Innovations for a Green Revolution In Africa: Exploring The Scientific Facts; Bationo A, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina. Springer ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8. DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2. Vol 2 pgs 605 – 616
  • Mucheru-Muna W.M, Mugendi DN, Pypers P, Mugwe JN, Vanlauwe B, Merckx R and Kung’u JB (2011). Effect of organic inputs and mineral fertilizer on maize yield in a Ferralsol and a Nitisol in central Kenya. In: Innovations for a Green Revolution In Africa: Exploring The Scientific Facts; Bationo A, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina. Springer ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8. DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2. Vol 1 pgs 191-204
  • Mucheru-Muna W.M, Mugendi DN, Pypers P, Mugwe JN, Vanlauwe B, Merckx R and Kung’u JB (2011). Increasing productivity through Maize-legume intercropping in central Kenya. In: Innovations For a Green Revolution In Africa: Exploring The Scientific Facts; Bationo A, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina. Springer ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8. DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2. Vol 2 pgs 843 – 858
  • Kirumba EG, Mugendi DN, Karega R and Mugwe J. (2011). Gender differentials in adoption of soil nutrient technologies in Meru South District, Kenya. In: Innovations For a Green Revolution In Africa: Exploring The Scientific Facts; Bationo A, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina. Springer ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8. DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2. Vol 2 pgs 887 – 904
  • Mugendi DN, Mugwe JN, 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: Innovations For a Green Revolution In Africa: Exploring The Scientific Facts; Bationo A, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina. Springer ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8. DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2. Vol 2 pgs 1279 – 1298
  • Ngetich, K.F., Mugwe, J.N., Mucheru-Muna, M., Shisanya, C.A., Diels, J. and Mugendi, D.N. (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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mugwe JN, 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
  • Shisanya C, Mburugu G, Kungu J, Mucheru M and Mugwe JN (2006) Legumes for soil fertility, food and fodder. In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (eds) SOIL FERTILITY: ENHANCING COMMUNITY EXTENSION. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. pg 58 -72.
  • Karega R, Njuki J, Kungu J, Mugwe J, Muriu F and Mucheru M (2006) Participatory problem diagnosis, monitoring and evaluation and scaling up. In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (eds) 2006. SOIL FERTILITY: ENHANCING COMMUNITY EXTENSION. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya pg 73 - 92.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 2nd 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 19th SSSEA Conference, 2-7 December 2001, Moshi, Tanzania
  • 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 J., D Mugendi, B Okoba, P Tuwei, M O'Neill (2004). Soil conservation and fertility improvement using leguminous shrubs in central highlands of Kenya. NARFP Case study. Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub Saharan Africa. Africa Academy Publishers pp 277
  • Mugwe J., O Mick, G Samual, M Jonathan, M Jack (2001). Participatory Evaluation of water harvesting for establishing improved mango varieties Sustaining the Global Farm. 10th International Soil Conservation Organization Meeting’.(Eds DE Stott, RH Mohtar and GC Steinhartt.) pp 1152 -1157

BOOKS PUBLISHED/EDITED

  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Foundations of Agricultural Research. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Quantitative Data Analysis I: Key Steps and Descriptive Data Analysis. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_20
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Quantitative Data Analysis II (Inferential Analysis). In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_21
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Survey Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_22
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Qualitative Data Analysis. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_23
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Data Presentation and Visualization. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_24
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Disseminating Research Findings. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_25
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Structure of a Scientific Paper. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_26
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Journal Selection, Submission, and Review of Manuscript. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_27
  • Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Scientific Writing Skills and Presentations. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_28
  • Kirumba E, Mugendi D and Mugwe JN (2010). Gender Differentials in Adoption of Agricultural Innovations in Kenya. Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing Ag & Co Kg; ISBN: 9783838397832: Germany. 128 pages
  • 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)
  • Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) (2006). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6)
  • Nkatha F., Mucheru-Muna M., Kamau C.N, Oduor E.O., Mugwe J. (2022): Influence of household socio-economic factors on the magnitude of soil fertility gradients in Tharaka-Nithi county. SEKU Conference.
  • Kamau C., Mugwe J.N., E. Otieno, E.O., Kifuko-Koech, M.N., Ndung’u- Magiroi, K.W., 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
  • Mwende N, Danga B.O, Mugwe J, Kwena K. 2018. Effect of Tied Ridges, Fertilizers and Cropping Systems on Maize Profit margin in the Semi – arid Areas of Machakos County, Kenya. University: 12th Egerton University International Conference
  • Mwende N, Danga B.O, Mugwe J, Kwena K. 2018. Effect of Tied Ridges, Fertilizers and Cropping Systems on Soil Moisture Content and Maize Yield in Semi – arid Areas of Machakos, County, Kenya University: 11th Egerton University International Conference 29th - 31st March, 2017, Page 38.
  • Mwende N, Danga B.O, Mugwe J, Kwena K. 2018. Effect of Tied Ridges, Fertilizers and Cropping Systems on Maize Profit margin in the Semi – arid Areas of Machakos County, Kenya. University: 12th Egerton University International Conference
  • Mwende N, Danga B.O, Mugwe J, Kwena K. 2018. Response of Yield and Yield Components of Maize as affected by Tied Ridges, fertilizers and cropping systems in the Semi – arid Areas of Machakos County, Kenya University: 2nd School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Kenyatta University, 29th – November – 2nd December, 2016, Page 84.
  • 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,  K.  Proceedings  of  the  First  Internation  Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 81-90 (with student)
  • 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,  K.  Proceedings  of  the  First  International  Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 90-100 (with student)
  • Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich FK, Mugwe J, Mugendi D, Mairura F (2014). Does long term low rate and inorganic nitrogen management guarantee maize yield under semi arid conditions of eastern Kenya. In Fourth RUFORIM Biennial Conference. pp 487- 493
  • Ngie M, Danga BO, Mugwe J and Kwena K (2014). Response of yields and yields components of maize as affected by tied ridges, fertilizers and cropping systems in the semi arid areas of Machakos County, Kenya (2014). In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27th November to 2nd December 2014. pp 409 -415
  • Murage F, Mugwe J, Mucheru_Muna M and Mugendi DN (2014). Effect of Phosphorous on yield and growth of soybean (Glycine Max L) Varieties in central highlands of Kenya. In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27th November to 2nd December 2014. pp 356 – 367
  • Ada M, Mucheru –Muna, Mugwe JN, Zingore S, Mugi_Ngenga E, Mairura F and Ayieko D. 2014. Determinants of use of integrated soil fertility management strategies and phosphorous management for maize production intensification in Runyenjes sub county, Kenya. In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity m. Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27th November to 2nd December 2014. Pp 409 -415 In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27th November to 2nd December 2014. Pp 198 -213.
  • Kisaka, M.O.  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
  • Abuli, J.S,  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
  • Ndung’u,  A.M., J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna (2013). 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
  • Kisaka M, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich FK, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mairura FK (2013). Seasonal rainfall variability and aptness of Geographical (GIS) interpolation techniques in the arid regions of Embu County, Kenya. African Crop Science Proceedings,11: 883-893. ISSN 1023-070X/2013. In African Crop Science Proceedings 11: 883 -893. ISSN 1023-070X/2013

REFEREED LEARNING MODULES

  • KRM 801:E-Module on Research Methods: Topic on Data Management and analysis (PUCU)
  • KRM 813: Agriculture and Environment
  • KCU 202: Principles of Soil Science

MODULES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

  • Mugwe JN. (2020). KCU 801: Research Methods, Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN (2020). KRM 813: Agriculture and Environment;. Kenyatta University, Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN. (2020). KCU 202: Principles of Soil Science Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN. (2020). KRM 804: Cropping Systems and Agroforestry: Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN. (2020). KAS 301: Research Methods for Agriculture: Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN. (2020). KST 422: Agroforestry Development. Kenyatta Universit Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN (2020). KRM 305:Research Methods and Agricultural Experimentation; Kenyatta Universit Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
  • Mugwe JN. 2012: KCU 801: Research Methods and Scientific Writing, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Interactive Module, Kenyatta University (Revised)
  • Mugwe JN. 2012: KRM 813: Agriculture and Environment, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Interactive Module, Kenyatta University (Revised)
  • Mugwe JN. 2011: PUCU: Research Methodology: Quantitative data analysis Interactive Module, Kenyatta University 

 

TRAINING MANUALS

  • Mutuma S. Mugwe J., Mucheru- Muna M., Ngetich F., Bett K, Mutuma S. and Mugendi D. (2017). Training manual on integrated soil fertility management: for use by extension service providers to train farmer groups 
  • Mugwe J., Murimi L., Mucheru- Muna M., Ngetich F., Bett K, Mutuma S. and Mugendi D. (2017). Soybean production for increased income and health.
  • Mugwe J., Murimi L., Mucheru- Muna M., Ngetich F., Bett K, Mutuma S. and Mugendi D. (2017). Training manual on post harvest management of grains: for use by extension service providers to train farmer groups

BROCHURES

  • Mugwe J., Mucheru- Muna M., Ngetich F., Bett K, Mutuma S. and  Mugendi D. (2017). Farmer groups approach to upscaling agricultural technologies. A pamphlet for use by extension service providers and farmer groups in Kenya. AGRA-KU. Brochure No 1
  • Mugwe J., Mucheru- Muna M., Ngetich F., Bett K, Mutuma S. and  Mugendi D. (2017). Going beyond demos through the mother baby approach. A pamphlet for use by extension service providers and farmer groups in Kenya. AGRA-KU. Brochure No 2
  • Githaiga R., Mugwe J., Mucheru- Muna M., Ngetich F., Bett K.,  Mutuma S. and  Mugendi D (2017) . Soybean value addition for increased income. A pamphlet for use by extension service providers and farmer groups in Kenya. AGRA-KU. Brochure No 3
  • Bett K.,  Ayieko D.,  Mugwe J., Mucheru-Muna M., Ngetich F., Mutuma  S.  Mugendi D. (2017). Marketing and economics of climbing beans. A pamphlet for use by extension service providers and farmer groups in Kenya. AGRA-KU. Brochure No 4
  • Bett K.,  Ayieko D.,  Mugwe J., Mucheru-Muna M., Ngetich F., Mutuma  S.  Mugendi D. (2017).  Marketing and economics of soybean. A pamphlet for use by extension service providers and farmer groups in Kenya. AGRA-KU. Brochure No 5
  • Mugwe, J.N., Mugendi, D.N., Muna, M.W. and Kimaru S. (2011). Good management of cattle manure for increased yields. A Pamphlet for use by Extension Personnel and Farmers in Kenya. KU-ASARECA. Brochure No 1
  • Mugwe, J.N., Mugendi, D.N., Muna, M.W. and Kimaru S. (2011). Improve soil productivity by integrating leguminous trees into farmlands. A Pamphlet for use by Extension Personnel and Farmers in Kenya. KU-ASARECA. Brochure No 3
  • Mugwe, J.N., Mugendi, D.N., Muna, M.W. and Kimaru S. (2011). Tithonia for increased yields.  A Pamphlet for use by Extension Personnel and Farmers in Kenya. KU-ASARECA. Brochure No 4
  • Muna M. W., Kimaru, S., Mugwe, J.N. and Mugendi D.N (2011). Mother baby Extension Approachi. A poster for use by extension personnel. KU-ASARECA. Poster no. 1
  • Muna M. W., Kimaru, S., Mugwe, J.N. and Mugendi D.N (2011) Kamuingi Koyaga Ndiri. A poster for use by extension personnel. KU-ASARECA. Poster no. 2
  • Muna M. W., Kimaru, S., Mugwe, J.N. and Mugendi D.N (2011). Soil is Wealth; Lets protect it. A poster for use by extension personnel. KU-ASARECA. Poster no. 3
  • Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Kung’u JB (2006). Calliandra calothyrsus for increased crop yields (Pamphlet)
  • Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN and Mucheru-Muna MW (2006). Cattle manure for increased crop yields (Pamphlet)
  • Mugendi DN, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Kung’u JB (2006). Tithonia diversifolia green manure for increased yields (Pamphlet).
  • Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN and Mugendi DN (2006). Mucuna pruriens for soil fertility improvement (Pamphlet)
  • Mucheru MW, Mugendi DN, Micheni A, Mugwe JN, Kung'u JB, and Gitari JN (2001). Improved food production using herbaceous legumes in the central highlands of Kenya. Legume Research Network Project Newsletter 5:15-17

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Attracting Research Grants and Development Funding

  • September, 2020: Research Grant by Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KSCAP). Balanced nutrition for management of soil acidity and nutrients deficiency for sustained agricultural productivity; Ksh 9,524,813. (Two-year Project: 2020 to 2023) 
  • June 2019- EAC Masters scholarships on Integrated Soil Fertility Management
  • January 2019 – December 2022 (4 years): Climate smart options allowing agricultural intensification for smallholders in the dry zones of the Central Highlands of Kenya (€ 279, 113)
  • October 2014 – September 2018: CONNEcting knowledge, scales and actors; An integrated framework for adaptive organic resource management, targeting soil aggradation and agroecosystems’ resilience in SSA; ERAfrica Project-NACOSTI-Kenya. 1,052, 106 EUR; Nine partners and I was contact person, Kenyatta University Chapter
  • June 2014 – May 2017: Alliance of a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) USD 549,645 on “Scaling up soybean and climbing beans using a value chain approach in maize-based systems of central Highlands of Kenya” socoproject.org
  • September 2012-December 2013: Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA NRM/2012/09) USD 525,003; on “Integrated Soil Fertility management for improved Livelihoods”
  • 2011 – 2013: International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) USD 53, 013. Unravelling beneficial impacts of Nitrogen, carbon and water dynamics in mulch-based systems on crop productivity in heterogeneous biophysical environment of the central highlands of Kenya
  • 2011-2013: RUFORUM Graduate Research Grants: USD 60,000. Enhancing crop productivity through soil water conservation and integrated drought prediction and preparedness techniques in the drier zones of central highlands of Kenya
  • 2010-2013; The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa ( (AGRA) (USD 806,629) on “Enhancing Productivity and Market Development of Soybeans and Climbing Beans in Central Highlands of Kenya”
  • 2008-2013, The Flemish Inter-University Council Own Initiative (VLIR - UOS) Belgian Government funded grant (Euro 309,998.58) to conduct research on “Enhancing farmers’ benefits from integrated soil fertility management through improved water use efficiency and better marketing strategies in the highlands of central Kenya”
  • 2009-2012; Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) funded proposal (USD 577,000.00) on “Accelerated Uptake and Utilization of Soil Fertility Management Best-Bets Practices in ECA Region”
  • 2004-2007, The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR - Belgium)
  • 2004-2006, FARM Africa MATF Grant (UK£ 60,000) to conduct research on “participatory scaling-up of soil nutrient management technologies for increased crop yields in smallholder farms of central highlands of Kenya”.
  • 2006-2007, Commission for Higher Education (CHE) funded proposal on “Food Security enhancement using soil nutrient replenishing technologies in the small holder farms of the central highlands of Kenya (Ksh. 3 million)”.
  • 2001 – 2004: The Bentley Fellowship in cropping systems (20,000 Canadian Dollars).  Funded research on on-farm Participatory Evaluation and Promotion of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Practices within the smallholder farms of central Kenya

Community Outreach Programmes:

  • Working with farmers in the field; Field days and training farming communities
  • Secretary to Christian Education Committee of  Ridges PCEA Church form 2015 to 2018
  • Resource person on 19th September 2018: Scientific Writing Training, organized by Graduate School
  • Website (jaynemugwe.socoproject.org) to share information on Research Methods and ISFM

Recognition, Awards, and Honors

  • Certificate: Best paper award 2017; Symposium on climate change and Drought resilience in Africa; 7th to 9th November 2017
  • Top ten best KU Researchers in publishing by Elsevier
  • Best Oral Paper; Food Security Theme during 11th Egerton International Conference and Innovation week (March, 2017)
  • Best scientific presentation in Socio-economics and Biometrics Section (November 2006: 10th KARI Biennial conference)
  • Third Best scientific presentation in Gender Integration in Research category (November 2002: 8th KARI Biennial conference)
  • Second Best scientific presentation in Soil Fertility Category (November 2002: 8th KARI Biennial conference)
  • Second Best scientific presentation in Soil and Water Management Category (November 2002: 8th KARI Biennial conference) Pan-paper mills prize for be

OTHERS

Participation in Workshops/Conferences from 2011 to date

  • July 2022: Bench marking visit for 7 days in Germany (Technology transfer)
  • 29th to 31st March 2017: 11th Egerton University International Conference and Innovation week
  •  29th November to 2nd December,  2016. Conference by the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development. Kenyatta University
  • 6th to 12th November 2016: Workshop on lime and fertilizer use for East and Southern Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
  • 5th to 9th September, 2016: Agriculture Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), UN, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 28th February to 4th March 2016: Pan – African Grain Legume and World Cowpea conference at Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Zambia
  • 1st to 5th February 2016: Writeshop on ISFM: ISFM writeshop at Simba Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya
  • 6th to 10th July 2015: Implementation and Out scaling of balanced Crop Nutrition in Africa. By International Fertilizer Development Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 4th to 7th February 2015: Kick off workshop on CONNEcting knowledge, scales and actors; An integrated framework for adaptive organic resource management, targeting soil aggradation and agroecosystems’ resilience in SSA, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.
  • 1st - 5th December 2014; International Conference on Building a new generation of Agricultural Scientists; Kenyatta University, Nairobi
  • 30 June to 4 July: International Grantees Workshop at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.
  • 20 – 25th October, 2013: Soil Science Society of East Africa/African Soil Science Society Conference, Nakuru, Kenya
  • 3rd-7th September, 2013: African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) sypmposium Maputo, Mozambique 
  • 14 – 17th October, 2013: 11th African Crop Science  Conference, Imperial Botanical Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda
  • August 9th to 10th , 2013: Training workshop on Impact Assessment of Agricultural Technologies: Embu, Kenya
  • May 2013 (15th to 17th ): Agricultural Value Chain analysis  (3 days) at Kaguru Training Centre, Maara, Kenya
  • January 2013: Data Management and analysis; Kenyatta university, Kenya
  • 22nd to 26th October 2012. Integrated Soil Fertility Management: From microbes to Markets. Safari Park hotel, Nairobi
  • 25th – 28th July 2012: 1st international conference on natural resources, peace and Conflicts. Karatina university College, Karatina, Kenya.
  • 4th to 8th June 2012: Workshop organized by Alliance for a Green revolution in Africa, Windsor Golf Hotel, Nairobi
  • October 2012 (One week): Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) and Value chain Development (VCD), Kigali, Rwanda
  • February 2011: Training workshop on group facilitation skills. Held at Embu Agricultural Training Centre on 13th February 2012
  • 23rd - 27th October, 2011; Conference on Agricultural Intensification of the African Humid Highlands (CIALCA). August 8th to 10th , 2014: Training workshop on Experimentation and Economic data collection and analysis, Embu University College, Embu County, Kenya

Conferences /workshops/writeshops organized

  • September 2020: Virtual training workshop on data management, analysis and scientific writing on (8th -10) and (14th-16th), September 2020 (I was a resource person)
  • 17th to 21 October 2016: Writeshop to develop training manuals for farmer groups at AICAD, JKUAT, JUJA
  • 17th to 19th February 2016: Editing writeshop for documentation committee at Mountain Breeze Hotel, Embu
  • 16th to 20th November 2015; Writeshop to develop knowledge sharing products for integrated soil fertility management promotion; Sagana Getaway Resort; Murang’a
  • 19th – 20th February 2015: Training workshop for Field Extension Officers on ISFM, Group Dynamics and Leadership at Kaguru FTC
  • 8th to 10th August 2014: Experimentation and Economic data collection and analysis, Embu University College: Funded by AGRA  
  • 13th and 17th May 2013: Value Chain stakeholders analysis workshop, Kaguru Farmers Training Centre, Chogoria: Funded by ASARECA
  • April 2013: End of AGRA SoCo project workshop, Panesic Hotel, Embu
  • 30th April and 1st May 2012: Monitoring and Evaluation workshop, Panesic Hotel Embu: Facilitator, Dr. Vincent Oeba
  • May 5-6 2003: Two-day stakeholders workshop on integrated soil fertility management strategies at Salkan hotel, Embu, Kenya
  • December 2003: One-week 21st Soil Science Society of East Africa conference, Eldoret, Kenya
  • November 2007: One-week 24th Soil Science Society of East Africa conference, Embu, Kenya
  • July 2009: Two days Inception workshop for Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa (ASARECA) regional workshop, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya.
  • January 2011: Three days Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa (ASARECA) regional workshop, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya.
  • September 2011: Three days Project closing workshop for Association for Strengthening Agricultural

Professional Competencies

  • Competent in use of EXCEL; SPSS; Competent in use of SAS and GENSTAT
  • I used these programmes extensively for analyzing my PhD data, and continue using them in my research work
  • Data analysis; both experimental and survey data
  • Socially, I have worked with various teams; teams to develop research proposals; implementation of research projects. I work with several social groups from the church and in my local community (spiritual and welfare groups)

Academic Leadership

  • 2016 Chair: Subcommittee on Coding of programmes in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise development
  • 2016: Spearheaded Accreditation of Animal Health and Production Programme
  • 2016: Spearheaded creation of Department of Animal Sciences from the ARM Department
  • Chair: Department of Agricultural Resource Management from August 2011 to February 2017e
  • Coordinated stakeholders One–day workshop for BSc Animal Health and production in July 2016
  • Coordinated development of Msc Dryland Agriculture and MSc Animal Nutrition and Management 
  • Coordinated the development of BSc Animal Health and production programme in 2015 which was approved in March 2016
  • Coordinated development of Digital School programmes in MSc integrated soil fertility management, MSc Land and water management, MSc animal Nutrition and Management and MSc Dryland agriculture from 2012 to 2013            

Research Leadership

  • Co PI (KU Chapter) Research Grant by Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KSCAP). “Balanced nutrition for management of soil acidity and nutrients deficiency for sustained agricultural productivity”; KES  9,524,813.
  • Project Manager for  AGRA project (2013 SHP 014), March 2010 to February 2013. Donor; AGRA Contact Person; Dr. Abed Kiwia; E mail; aThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Project Leader for ASARECA Project NRM/2012/09; Upscaling soil fertility management for improved livelihoods. Donor; ASARECA Contact Person: Dr Hezron Mogaka. E mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Project Manager for  AGRA project (SHP 022), March 2010 to February 2013. Donor; AGRA Contact Person; Dr. Abed Kiwia;  E mail: aThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Project Leader for ASARECA Project (NRM/09/01) July 2009 to September 2011. Donor; ASARECA Contact Person: Dr Hezron Mogaka. E mail; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Capacity Building

  • January 2025: Training on “Speak to inspire” Organised by Animal People (Certificate awarded)
  • September, 2020: Training on Data management, Analysis and Scientific writing for Post graduate students from KU, UoEm, SEKU and Chuka
  • May 2016: Organised a two-day training on the use of SAS (18 participants)
  • March 2016: Organised a writeshop to develop knowledge sharing products on integrated soil fertility management
  • October 2015: Organized a two –day Agro-dealer training workshop
  • August 2015: Organized a two-day training workshop for Local processors/entrepreneurs

Professional Associations

  • Soil Science Society of East Africa – 2001 to date
  • Member of the African Network (AfNet) of Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute of CIAT – 2000 to date
  • Chairperson: Soil Science Society of East Africa: Kenya Chapter (2010 – 2011)
  • Soil Science Society of East Africa – 2001 to date
  • African Crop Science Society – 2001 to date
  • Member of African Forestry Research Network (AFRONET)

Contribution to University Advancement

  • June 2019: Masters Degree in integrated soil fertility programme selected to host East African Scholarships
  • April 2019: PhD in integrated soil fertility Management (PhD ISFM) selected for on-site visits by Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET)  
  • Chair: Committee on development of proposals for African Union 2016

Community participation

  • September, 2023-current: Chair of Christian Education in PCEA Ridges Parish
  • April 2024: Resource person and mentor in University Orientation seminar of PCEA Ridges Parish: Topic: Academic Excellence at Institutions of Higher Learning
  • April 2023: Resource person and mentor in University Orientation seminar of PCEA Ridges Parish. Academic Excellence at Institutions of Higher Learning
  • March 2024-current: Member of Board of Management: PCEA Ridges School; member of the Academic Committee
  • January 2019 to 2024: Member of Board of Management: PCEA Ridges School; Chair of Academic Committee
  • Working with farmers: Development of Extension materials and promotion of technologies through field days; Training of farmers
  • 2015 February to Date: Member of Christian Education Committee, PCEA Ridges Church.
  • 2010 to Date: Coordinator: Membley Gracious Ladies Organization
  • 2008 – 2009: Deacon: PCEA; Membley Church
  • 2017 to 2019: Chair of Gracious Girls Welfare Group (12 Members)
  • 2017 to Date: Patron: Greenberry Mentorship Initiative
  • 2014 to date: Member Woman’s Guild PCEA Church: Commissioned on 14th April, 2019
  • 2015 to 2022: Church School teacher; Ridges PCEA church: Commissioned on 1st September 2019
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