CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. OTIENO, A. CHARLES (PhD-Environmental Sciences)

Sex : Male Date of Birth : 19th March, 1968 Marital Status : Married Place of Birth : Masumbi sub-location, South East Alego Location, Boro

Division, Siaya District, Siaya County. Nationality : Kenyan Religion : Christian-Roman Catholic Designation : Senior Lecturer, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology Contacts : +254724890469, +256752526020, E-mail [email protected]; [email protected] Academic Qualifications Qualification Institution Attended Year of the award PhD-Environmental Sci. Maseno University-Maseno (K) 2012 M.A-Geography Makerere university- (U) 2007 PG-Dip-HRM Busoga University-Iganga (U) 2006 B.Ed. Makerere University-Kampala (U) 1997 Dip Educ Institute of Teacher Education, 1991 Kyambogo-Kampala (U) A-Level-UACE Kampala Sec; School-Kampala (U) 1989 O-Level-UCE Kirewa Sec; School-Tororo (U) 1986 Cert; Pri; Educ-(CPE) Nduru Pri; School-Siaya (K) 1982

Areas of Interest

Geography Environmental Management-Community Forestry Natural Resources Policy Analysis Research Methods

Short-courses Attended Institution Year Course Training in Pedagogy, Research Supervision, University of Antwerp- 2009 Management & Curriculum Development Belgium A computer training course in SPSS & STATA Makerere University- 2010 Capacity building in technical writing skills for Busoga University –Uganda 2010 research development Knowledge & skills in Modular System of Kampala University-Uganda 2011 teaching

Work Experience • Full time Institution Year Kaliro High School-Kaliro (U) 1991-2005 Busoga University-Iganga (U) 2008-January 2014 Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology-Bondo January 2014-till now (K)  Part-time Busoga University-Iganga (U) 2000-2008 Kumi University-Kumi (U) 2001-2004 University-Lugazi (U) 2009-2009 Kampala University-Kampala (U) 2009-2013

• Major responsibilities held while working Responsibility Place Year Member University Research Kampala University (U) 2012-2013 Committee Head of Research-Holiday Kampala University (U) 2009-2013 Programme Care taker Head teacher Itanda Sec; School Iganga 2006-2009 (U) Deputy Head teacher- Kaliro High School-Kaliro 2004-2005 Academics(ag) (U) Head of Department-Environment Kampala University (U) 2009-2012 In-charge Geography Busoga University (U) 2008-2014 In-charge Educational Research Busoga University (U) 2000-2014 In-charge Geography Kumi University (U) 2002-2004 Uganda National Students’ Kamuli District (U) 2004-2005 Association Coordinator General Deputy Head Teacher(ag) Kaliro High School-Kaliro 1998-2004 (U) Caretaker Head teacher Kaliro High School-Kaliro July-Sept; 1998 (U) HOD-Geography Kaliro High School-Kaliro Oct; 1993-Dec; 1998 (U) Class master& Games master Kaliro High School-Kaliro Aug; 1995-Oct; (U) 1995

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED 1. Training of Trainers workshop for Rural Enterprises at Shimon Kampala 2004 2. Initiators of Peace Conference at Rand on the Lake, Entebbe 2005 3. Forest Management in South Kyoga Range at Jinja 2006 4. E-learning conference in Dakar Senegal June 2009 5. The 1st International Scientific Conference at JOOUST, Bondo 24th-26th June 2015 6. Technology & Management at the interface of Cultures Conference at JOOUST Bondo, 26-28th November 2015 7. The 5th Africa RCE Conference Entebbe, Uganda, 14th – 16th October 2015 8. The 2nd International Scientific Conference JOOUST at Grand Royal Swiss Hotel-Kisumu City-Kenya, 25th-28th February, 2019

MEMBERSHIP TO ORGANIZATIONS 1. Greater Eastern Uganda Regional Centre Expertise (NEMA-Uganda) (2010- 2014)-Chair Busoga region higher Institutions. 2. Uganda National Students’ Association-coordinator (Kamuli District) (2004- 2006) 3. Nabitende Wood Workers and Development Association-Iganga (Uganda) (2014-2015)- Consultant 4. Member Board of Governors- St Peters The Rock Education Centre-Katito (Kisumu county) (2013-till now) PEDAGOGIC EXPERIENCE / UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate courses 1. Conflicts Management in Natural Resources- B. Environment Mgt 2. Geographical Fieldwork- B.A Educ (Geography) 3. Environmental Education& Extension- B. Environment Mgt 4. Environmental Ethics& Philosophy- B. Environment Mgt 5. Environment Evaluation (EIA)-B. Educ (Geog)/Environment Mgt 6. Research Methods in Education- B. Educ 7. Introduction to Geography-B. Educ (Geography) 8. Elements of Physical Geography- B. Educ (Geography) 9. Water Resources & Wetlands Management- B. Environment Mgt 10. Principles of Environmental Management- B. Environment Mgt 11. Natural Resource Management- B. Environment Mgt 12. Pollution & environment- B. Environment Mgt 13. Geomorphology- B. Educ (Geography) 14. Biogeography- B. Educ (Geography) 15. Urban Geography-B. Educ (Geography) 16. Agricultural Geography- B. Educ (Geography) 17. Population Geography-B. Educ (Geography) 18. World Developments- B. Educ (Geography) 19. Geography of Kenya- B. Educ (Geography) 20. Geography of L, Victoria Basin (Geography) Postgraduate Courses 1. Advanced Geographic Thoughts- M.A (GEOG) 2. Advanced Geomorphology- M.A (GEOG) 3. Advanced Agricultural Geography- M.A (GEOG) 4. Man and Environment- M.A (GEOG) 5. Agricultural policy management & analysis-M. AGRIBUSINESS 6. Gender and agricultural development-M. AGRIBUSINESS

STUDENTS SUPERVISED 1. Obonyo Vincent Onyango. Land fragmentation and food production in Ugenya sub- county, Siaya County (MA-Geography JOOUST). (Graduated-2018) 2. Ochieng Baraka Seth. Effects of floods on agriculture modernization in lower Kano plain region in Kisumu County (MA-Geography JOOUST). (Graduated-2018) 3. Tukamushaba, J.Wence. Organic Pest Management Practices and Soil Biodiversity Conservation in Budondo Sub County, Jinja District(Graduated in September, 2015). Busoga University. 4. Kiti Moses. Organizational justice, work engagement, transformational leadership, and job performance: Perspectives from private universities in Eastern Uganda (Graduated in September, 2015). Busoga University 5. Okuma, John Francis. Continuing professional development (CPD), rewards system and teachers’ performance: A case study of Pallisa Town Council (Graduated in September, 2015). Busoga University. 6. Agesa, Lydia. Teaching strategies and academic performance of learners with visual impairments in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya (graduated in February, 2014). Kampala University 7. Teresa Kwamboka Nyaosi. Hearing impairment and comprehension of mathematics among inclusive primary schools in Trans–Nzoia East District Kenya (graduated in February, 2014). Kampala University 8. Sansa Prosy. Performance appraisals and job satisfaction among selected health units in Iganga district (Graduated in September, 2014). Busoga University. 9. Mainga, M. Margaret. A comparative study of academic performance of learners with hearing impairment in Kenya: Perspectives from Kisii and Migori counties (graduated in February, 2013) Kampala University 10. Gati, M. Elizabeth. Comprehension and deaf’s academic performance among special primary schools in Kuria East District, Kenya (graduated in February, 2013) Kampala University 11. Namulawa, Sarah. Family background and students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Uganda: A case study of selected schools in Jinja district (graduated in September, 2013). Busoga University. THESIS EXAMINATION PhD-Internal Examiner 1. WANYENYA, Willy.The relationship between oral narratives and cultural songs as forms of traditional art: Tales and circumcision songs of Bamasaaba-Busoga university (March, 2014) 2. MULINYA, Ingasiani Caroline. Small scale Farmers and adaptive strategies to climate change in crop production in Kakamega County, Kenya (PhD in Geography JOOUST) January, 2017. Masters-Internal Examiner 1. SIBWOGA Veronica Nyakerario: Utility of anticipatory management approach in regulating motor cycle traffic congestion in Kisii Town, Kenya. (MA-Geography- JOOUST) Nov; 2014 2. OGANDA John Nyabwoga: Utilization and conservation of wetlands resources in selected areas of Nyamira County, Kenya. (MA-Geography- JOOUST) Nov; 2014 3. OMOLLO Elijah Okeyo: Eco-tourism as a strategy to leverage HIV/AIDS prevalence on the islands and beaches of Usigu division, Siaya County. (MA-Project Planning and Management- JOOUST) April, 2015. 4. MAKORI, Alice N.A phenomenological analysis of Ime Y’Omwana in Kanyenya district, Kisii County. (MA-Religion-JOOUST)April, 2015. 5. MISUKO, JosephatNyangau. Implementation of water sector and socio-economic development programs in ASAL areas: A case of Mandera county (M.A Project Planning &Mgt-JOOUST) June 2015. 6. SOI, Andrew Cheruiyot. Tree planting and on farm management practices for carbon sequestration in conservation area in Siaya county, Kenya” (M.A Project Planning &Mgt- JOOUST) September, 2015. 7. ONCHIRI, M. Kennedy. Effects of drought on food production in Asego division, Homabay county, (M.A –Geography JOOUST) May, 2016. 8. OLUOCH, TimonAuma. Analysis of socio-economic impacts of Rongo urban sprawl in Rongo sub-county, Migori County, Kenya (M.A-Geography JOOUST) April, 2017. External Examiner 1. OMOLLO, O. Chrisphine: Determinants of contraceptives preference and use among people living with HIV/AIDS in Nyamarambe Division, Kisii County, Kenya (Masters of Arts in Geography-Rongo University)( October, 2018) ON-GOING STUDENTS’ SUPERVISION 9. Kodiwo Maurice Odhiambo: Effects of agricultural practices on soil degradation in selected physiographic units of Nyakach sub-county, Kenya (PhD-Geography JOOUST)(Defended). 10. Otieno, John:Land use activities and their effects on soil erosion on Kajulu hills in Kisumu County (MA-Geography JOOUST). (Defended) 11. Samba Kenneth Kelly: Socio-economic factors influencing household food security in Masaba North Sub-county, Nyamira county-Kenya (MA-Geography JOOUST).(Defended) 12. Marube Justin Ochenge:Establishment of woodlots: A strategy for curbing fuelwood shortages in Nyamache sub-county, Kenya. (MA-Geography JOOUST). (External Examination) 13. Atamba Anncletas Ambia: Integrated household garbage disposal: A strategy in the management of garbage in Kisii town (MA-Geography JOOUST).(80% complete) 14. Oduor Theresa Atieno:Subsistence farming activities and food sustainability in East Alego location, Siaya county-Kenya. (MA-Geography JOOUST). (60% completed) 15. Omondi Geoffrey: Lithospheric extraction activities and land degradation in Nyakach sub-county-Kisumu County- Kenya (MA-Geography JOOUST). (50% completed) 16. Ongeta, N. Patricia: Land-use change and Devegetation of indigenous trees in Sameta Sub-county-Kenya (MA-Geography JOOUST).(50% completed-Currently inactive) 17. Mogaru Samwel Masamo: Influence of reproductive health services on uptake of contraceptives among adolescents in Kisii South Sub-county-Kenya. (MA-Geography JOOUST).(20% Complete-Inactive) 18. Nyabuto Kemunto Conceptor: Climate change and food security among small holder farmers in Kiogoro Division of Kisii County. (MA-Geography JOOUST). (Proposal) 19. Gathi Glory Msenya: Impact of fishing activities on livelihood in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County. (MA-Geography JOOUST).(Proposal) 20. Onyango Rose Anne Anyango: Challenges and prospects of public participation in household solid waste disposal in Kisumu city-Kenya. (MA-Geography JOOUST). (Proposal) 21. Atieno Carren Kowenje: Participatory Forest Management as a strategy for conflict resolution at Got Ramogi Forest Reserve, Siaya County. (MA-Geography JOOUST). (Proposal) 22. OnditiPrisca: Effects of rural urban migration on youth employment in Kisumu City (MA-Geography JOOUST). (MA-Geography JOOUST).(Proposal) Mentoring the following for PhD 1. Apollo, A. Musita- Maseno University (2014-till now) 2. Namukasa, Jackline-Makerere University (2018-till now) RESEARCHES CARRIED OUT 1. African Indigenous Churches: A case study of Universal Apostles Church of Righteousness in Bulamogi County, Kamuli District (B. Ed Research Report-Makerere) 2. Collaborative Forest Management: A strategy for controlling deforestation in West Bugwe Forest Reserve, Busia District (M.A –Geography Dissertation-Makerere) 3. Compliance and enforcement of Environmental Policies on Natural Resources in Uganda : A case of South Busoga Forest Reserve (PhD Dissertation-Maseno) 4. Forest products utilization and rural area transformation in Eastern Uganda: Perspectives from Nabitende Township, Iganga district Proposed Researches 1. Integration of indigenous knowledge in formal forest management: A conflict resolution strategy for Mt Elgon National Park 2. Collaborative Forest Management in the Kenyan Rift Valley ecosystem: A reality or rhetoric’s? PUBLICATIONS 2019 1. Otieno, J.1 & Otieno, A. C. Effects of Piers on Water Recession on the Southern Shores of Winam Gulf, Homa- Bay County, Kenya ls.ideasspread.org Land Science Vol. 1, No. 1; 2019 https://doi.org/10.30560/ls.v1n1p29 ISSN 2690-5418 E-ISSN 2690-4802 (pp 30-42) Second Author (GIF-) 2. Otieno J., Otieno, A. C., and Warkach, K. T. Land Use Activities and Their Effects on Soil Erosion on the Slopes of Kajulu Hills, Kisumu County, Kenya . THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES. 160 Vol 7 Issue 5 DOI No.: 10.24940/theijhss/2019/v7/i5/HS1905-063 May, 2019 ISSN 2321 - 9203 www.theijhss.com Second Author (GIF-0.981) 3. Ochenge, J, M., Otieno, A.C & Warkach T.K (2019). Establishment Of Woodlots For Wood Fuel Availability In Nyamache Sub-County, Kisii County-Kenya. www.researchjournali.com. Researchjournali’s Journal of Geography Vol. 6 | No. 2 August | 2019 ISSN 2349-5367 (pgs 1-10) Second Author (RJ Factor: 2.07) 4. Samba K., K.. Otieno, A. C., & Tonui, K. W. (2019). Agricultural Extension Services For Food Security Amongst Peasants In Gachuba Division Of Nyamira County, Kenya. www.researchjournali.com. Researchjournali’s Journal of Geography Vol. 6 | No. 2 August | 2019 ISSN 2349-5367 (pgs 1-19) Second Author (RJ Factor: 2.07) 5. Otieno, J., Otieno, A. C. & Tonui, K. W. Land Use Activities and Their Effects on Soil Erosion on the Slopes of Kajulu Hills, Kisumu County, Kenya Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures to Soil Erosion. Journal of Geography and Geology; Vol. 11, No. 2; 2019 ISSN 1916-9779 E-ISSN 1916-9787 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education . pages 68-74. Second Author (GIF-) 6. Maurice Odhiambo Kodiwo; Dr. Charles Alphonse Otieno , Prof. Francis Ang’awa Okere: Effect of Different Crops and Crop Farming Practices on Soil Degradation in Nyakach Sub-county, Kenya IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR- JHSS) Volume 24, Issue 5, Ser. 8 (May. 2019) e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279- 0845.www.iosrjournals.org DOI:10.9790/0837-2405081621 pages 16-21. Second Author. (GIF-4.621) 7. Maurice Odhiambo Kodiwo; Charles Alphonse Otieno; Francis Ang’awa Okere. Socio- demographic Determinants of Soil Erosion Levels among the Farming Households in Nyakach Sub-county, Kenya IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR- JHSS) Volume 24, Issue 5, Ser. 5 (May. 2019) e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN:2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.orgDOI:10.9790/0837-2405051221 pgs 12-21. Second Author. (GIF-4.621) 8. Kirya Mohammed, Otieno, A. Charles, Bageya Godfrey, Elder W. Erisah Ndiwalana (2019). Land conflicts and settlement in kadama Sub-county, Kibuku District-Eastern Uganda. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Sciences Research ISSN 2348-3164 (Online) Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp: (388-397), Month: January - March 2019, Available at: www.researchpublish.comSecond Author. (GIF -) 2018 9. Bageya Godfrey, Otieno A. Charles, Opio Peter, Kirya Mohammed. (2018) Determination of Amount of Ascorbic Acid in Selected Citrus Fruit Varieties in Luwero District, Uganda. International Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Research ISSN 2348-5736 (Online) Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp: (68-76), Month: October 2018 - March 2019, Available at: www.researchpublish.comSecond Author (GIF -) 2017 10. Tukamushaba J.W., Mugonola B., Otieno A.C.,Bugenyi F.W. and Kibikyo D. L.(March, 2017). Adoption of Soil Biodiversity Conservation Measures and Sustainable Agriculture Production in Wakisi and Nagojje Sub Counties, BuikweDistrict.International Journal of Research Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals.p-ISSN: 2348-6848 e- ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 04 Issue 03 March 2017 Available online: https://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/IJR/ P a g e | 245 Third Author(GIF-3.541) 11. Tukamushaba J.W., Otieno A.C.,Bugenyi F.W. and Kibikyo D.L Farmers’ (March, 2017). Attitude about Organic Pest Management Practices and Soil Biodiversity Conservation in Budondo Sub County, Jinja District International Journal of Research Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals p-ISSN: 2348-6848 e-ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 04 Issue 03 March 2017 Available online: https://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/IJR/ P a g e | 256Second Author(GIF- 3.541) 12. Tukamushaba J.W., Otieno A.C., Bugenyi F.W. and Kibikyo D.L. (March, 2017). Organic Pest Management Practices and Soil Biodiversity Conservation in Budondo Sub County, Jinja District. International Journal of Research Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals p-ISSN: 2348-6848 e-ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 04 Issue 03 March 2017 Available online: https://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/IJR/ P a g e | 266 Second Author(GIF- 3.541) 13. Tukamushaba J.W., Otieno A.C.,Bugenyi F.W. &Kibikyo D.L (March, 2017). Synthetic pesticides use and Soil Biodiversity Conservation in Budondo Sub County, Jinja District. International Journal of Research Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals p-ISSN: 2348-6848 e-ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 04 Issue 03 March 2017 Available online: https://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/IJR/ P a g e | 277 Second Author(GIF- 3.541) 14. Seth Baraka Ochieng, Dr. Otieno, A. Charles, Prof. Francis, O. Ang’awa 2017. Effects Of Flooding On Socio- Economic Livelihood Of The Farmers In Lower Kano Plains, Kisumu County-Kenya Novelty Journals International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 4, Issue 4, pp: (8-16), Month: July – August 2017, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com ISSN 2394-9716. Second Author (GIF-) 2016 15. Vincent Obonyo, Dr.Charles Otieno, Prof.FrancisAng`awa(2016). Land Fragmentation and Food Security in Ugunja Sub- County, Siaya County, Kenya. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS) ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402 © Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers http://asrjetsjournal.org/pp 53-73 Second Author (GIF-0.296) 16. Musita A. A., Owiti D. O, Balirwa J. S., &Otieno A. C. (2016).Comparison of Economic Conversion Ratios of fishmeal and peanut-based meals fed to pond-cultured tilapia, Oreochromisniloticus L.; a case for Busoga sub-region, Eastern Uganda. SDRP Journal of Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science. DOI: 10.15436/JAFFS.1.1.3 pp 21-29 Fourth Author. (GIF: 0.358) 2015

17. Musita, A. A., Owiti, D. O.,Balirwa J. S.& Otieno A. C. (2015) Peanut-based diets and Growth performance of pond-cultured Nile tilapia fish (Oreochromisniloticus L.) at Busoga University farm, Eastern Uganda.International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2015;www.fisheriesjournal.com ISSN: 2347-5129 (ICV-Poland) Impact Value: 5.62 (GIF) Impact Factor: 0.352 IJFAS 2015; 2(6): 306-312 © 2015 IJFAS www.fisheriesjournal.com 2(6): pp 306-312. Fourth Author. 18. Kodiwo MO, Otieno CA, Ang’awa F, (2015). Effects of farmers’ demographic and socio- economic characteristics on soil degradation in different physiographic units of Nyakach Sub- county, Kenya. Net J AgricSci, 3(4): 112-124 Second Author.(GIF 1.368) 2014 19. A.C. Otieno. (2014)Politics and compliance with the Uganda Forestry Policy 2001. International Journal of Research (IJR) Vol-1, Issue-4, May 2014. ISSN 2348-6848 (Online) and 2348-795X (Print)pp 524-539 Single Author (GIF- 3.541) 20. A. C. Otieno. (2014)Miliciaexcelsa timber species for wood works in Eastern Uganda: Perspectives from Nabitende Township, Iganga district.International Journal of Research (IJR) Vol-1, Issue-3, April 2014 ISSN 2348-6848 (Online) and 2348-795X (Print). http://www.academia.edu/6919314pp 101-116 Single Author (GIF- 3.541) 21. A.C Otieno (2014). Forest products utilization and rural area transformation in Eastern Uganda: Perspectives from Nabitende Township, Iganga district. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) e-ISSN: 2319-2402,p- ISSN: 2319-2399.Volume 8, Issue 9 Ver. III (Sep. 2014),doi>10.9790/2402-0893124132 PP 124-132 www.iosrjournals.orgSingle Author(GIF- 3.462) 22. Mr. Apollo, A. Musita, Dr. Otieno, A. Charles, Dr. Warkach, K. Tonui, & Dr. Naila, G. Napoo. (2014) Effect of dietary carbohydrate sources on the growth of Oreochromisniloticus L: A case of Kaaka fish farm, Namutumba district, Eastern Uganda.European International Journal of Science and TechnologyVol. 3 No. 6 August, 2014. ISSN: 2304-9693 www.eijst.org.uk. Pp 67-76Second Author (GIF- 0.6) 2013 23. A.C. Otieno, M. Buyinza, R.A. Kapiyo and B.O. Oindo, (2013). Encroachments and Deforestation in Uganda: A Case of West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve, Busia District. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 8: ISSN:1815-932X www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2013. pp407-417 First Author (GIF-0.606) 24. A.C. Otieno, M. Buyinza, R.A. Kapiyo and B.O. Oindo, (2013). Local Communities and Collaborative Forest Management in West Bugwe Forest Reserve, Eastern Uganda. Environmental Research Journal, 7: ISSN: 1994-5396 www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2013. pp69-78First Author (GIF-0.606) 2012 25. Charles A. Otieno, Raphael A. Kapiyo, Boniface O. Oindo and Mukadasi Buyinza, (2012). Politics and the Enforcement of the Uganda Forestry Policy 2001: Lessons from South Busoga Central Forest Reserve, Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda. Environmental Research Journal, 6(4) ISSN: 1994-5396 www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2012. pp. 272-281 First Author (GIF-0.606) 26. A.C. Otieno, R.A. Kapiyo, B.O. Oindo and M. Buyinza, (2012). Compliance and Enforcement of Environmental Policies on Natural Resources in Uganda: Perspectives from South Busoga Forest Reserve. Environmental Research Journal, 6(2) ISSN: 1994-5396 docsdrive. com/pdfs/medwelljournals/erj. :pp 81-93. First Author(GIF-0.606) 27. A.C. Otieno, R.A. Kapiyo, B.O. Oindo and Buyinza Mukadasi, (2012). Uganda National Forestry Authority and Enforcement of Forestry Policy 2001: A Case of South Busoga Forest Reserve, Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda. Environmental Research Journal, 6: ISSN: 1994-5396 www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2012. pp. 282-292 First Author(GIF-0.606) 28. A.C. Otieno, R.A. Kapiyo, B.O. Oindo and Buyinza Mukadasi, (2012). Politician and the Enforcement of the Uganda Forestry Policy 2001: Lessons from South Busoga Central Forest Reserve, Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda. Environmental Research Journal, 6(3) ISSN: 1994-5396 docsdrive. com/pdfs/medwelljournals/erj. pp. 217-227 First Author (GIF-0.606) 29. A.C. Otieno, R.A. Kapiyo, B.O. Oindo and M. Buyinza, (2012). Government Regulatory System and Compliance with Forestry Policy in South Busoga Forest Reserve, Mayuge District-Uganda. Environmental Research Journal, 6(4) ISSN: 1994-5396 www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2012. pp. 293-303: First Author(GIF-0.606) 30. A.C. Otieno, R.A. Kapiyo, B.O. Oindo and Buyinza Mukadasi, (2012). Local Communities and Compliance with the Forestry Policy: Perspectives from South Busoga Central Forest Reserve, Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 7: ISSN: 1815-932X www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2012. pp 397- 408 First Author(GIF-0.606) 2010 31. A.C. Otieno and M. Buyinza, (2010). Collaborative Forest Management in Uganda: A Strategy for Controlling Deforestation in West Bugwe Forest Reserve, Busia District. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 5: ISSN: 1815-932X www. medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=erj 2010. pp 337-344 First Author(GIF-0.606) Articles-in press 32. Otieno, A.C Wood users’ activities and conservation of mvule species at Nabitende township, Iganga district-Eastern Uganda(Forth coming) 33. Otieno, A.C Attitude of wood user’s towards conservation of Miliciaexcelca tree species in Eastern Uganda: A case of Nabitende Township, Iganga District(Forth coming). Language proficiency

LANGUAGE WRITING READING SPEAKING Very Good Fair Poor Very Good Fair Poor Very Good Fair Poor Good Good Good English √ √ √ Kiswahili √ √ √ Dholuo √ √ √ Dhopadhola √ √ √ Lusoga √ √ √ Luganda √ √ √

REFEREES Assoc; Professor KAPIYO, Raphael Jacob (PhD) Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Maseno University, P.O. Box 333, Maseno. Kenya [email protected] +254722343984 Assoc; Professor Francis Ang’awa Okere (PhD) Department of Geography & Social Sciences, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology P.O. Box 210-40601, Bondo. Kenya [email protected] +254722269195 Professor MUKADASI, Buyinza (PhD) Department of Community Forestry, Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation, College of Agriculture and Environment Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala. Uganda. [email protected] +256774515366 I do hereby acknowledge that the given information is a true reflection of myself

Date 25/03/2020 (Dr. OTIENO, Alphonse Charles – PhD-Environmental Sciences)