CURRICULUM VITAE
• BIODATA
NAME: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge PROFESSION: Lecturer and Research Scientist in Plant-Breeding DATE OF BIRTH: 10th June 1951 NATIONALITY: Kenyan
MARITAL STATUS: Married, 5 children RELIGION: Christian (Roman Catholic)
LANGUAGES: English, Swahili
MAILING ADDRESS: University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, P.O. Box 29053 – 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Cell: +254 724 943 124
E-mail: [email protected]
• FORMAL EDUCATION Year Degree/Certificate Institution 1967 – 1970 School Certificate Thika High School 1971 – 1972 Advanced School Certificate Thika High School 1973 – 1976 BSc (Hons) – Biological Sciences University of Nairobi 1978 – 1980 MSc – Agricultural Botany University of Wales, UK 1985 – 1989 PhD – Plant Physiology and Breeding University of Cambridge, UK • EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND WORK EXPERIENCE • 2001–Present: Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Plant Science and Crop Protection (UoN) • 1990 – 2004: Deputy Centre Director, National Dry-land Research Centre, KARI Katumani • 1989 – 2004: National Maize Research Coordinator, all KARI • 1990 – 2001: Regional Program Coordinator (Katumani KARI Centre, Machakos) • 1990-1992: Principal Research Officer, KARI Muguga Centre • 1980 – 1990: Senior Research Officer, KARI Katumani Centre • 1976-1980: Research Officer, KARI Kitale Centre.
• A) PUBLICATIONS: REFEREED JOURNALS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
• R.W. Welch, K. Njoroge and R.M. Habgood (1981). Selection for increased grain protein production in Barley. In: Barley Genetics IV (Chapter 5). Edinburgh University Press. Pp 271- 278.
• K. Njoroge (1982). Earliness and yield in maize: An evaluation of some Katumani maize varieties: East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal, 48(2): pp 40-50.
• K. Njoroge, W. Welch and R.M. Habgood (1982). Heritability and selection for grain nitrogen yield and its components in F2 populations of spring barley. Journal of Plant Breeding. (Z. Pflanzensunchtg), 90: pp 305-315.
• K. Njoroge (1984). Katumani maize Breeding: The First Twenty Five Years. East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal, 40: p 287.
• B.H. Waite and K. Njoroge (1984). Principal diseases of maize, sorghum and millet in the semi- arid areas of Kenya. East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal: 40: p 197.
• K. Njoroge and Mugo Ngure (1987). Chapter 18. Breeding maize in semi-arid Eastern Kenya. In: J.M. Menyonga, T. Bezuneh and A. Youdewe (Eds). Food Grain production in semi-arid Africa. OAU/STRC-SAFRAD. Pp 245-254.
• K. Njoroge et al., (1995). Maize variety National Performance Trial Hand Book: ISBN No. 9966879x. KARI.
• R. Hassan, K. Njoroge, M. Ngure, R. Otsyula and A. Laboso (1998). Adoption patterns and performance of improved maize in Kenya. In: R.M. Hassan, (Ed). Maize Technology Development and Transfer: A GIS application for research planning in Kenya (Chapter 7). : ISBN 0 85199 287 0. CAB International, Oxford and New York: pp 107-136.
• R. Hassan, J. Corbett and K. Njoroge (1998). Combining geo-referenced survey data with agro- climate attributes to characterize maize production systems in Kenya. In: R.M. Hassan (Ed). Maize Technology Development and Transfer: A GIS application for research planning in Kenya (Chapter 4). ISBN 0 85199 287 0. CAB International, Oxford and New York: pp 43-68.
• R.M. Hassan and K. Njoroge (1999). Integrating farmer’s information with Geographical Information Systems for accurate targeting of maize research in Kenya. Africa Crop Science Journal, Vol. 4: pp 1-9.
• Muhammad L., K. Njoroge, C. Bett, W. Mwangi, H. Verkuijl and H. De Groote (2003). The Seed Industry for Dryland Crops in Eastern Kenya. Mexico, D.F.: CIMMYT and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). ISBN: 970-648-112-5
• Grace G. Kithusi, S. K. Knapp, S. I. Shibairo, J.H. Nderitu and K. Njoroge (2004). Effects of biopestcides on spider-mites (Tranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard) in the laboratory. Phytophaga, XIV: pp 1-8.
• K. Njoroge and M. Kinyanjui. (2007). Agricultural Development and Globalisation in Kenya. In: Gender in International Agricultural Trade Agreements: A Kenya synopsis. Heinrich Boll Foundation, East and Horn of Africa Region. Pp 1-6.
• K. Njoroge and M. Kinyanjui (2007). Kenya Agricultural Development and Globalisation: where do we stand? In: Gender in International Agricultural Trade Agreements: A Kenya synopsis. Heinrich Boll Foundation, East and Horn of Africa Region. Pp 103-111.
• Ngaboyisonga, K. Njoroge, D. Kirubi and S.M. Githiri (2008). Effects of field conditions, low nitrogen and drought on genetic parameters of protein and tryptophan concentrations in grain of quality protein maize. International Journal of Plant Production: Vol. 2: pp 137-151.
• J. K. Mwololo, P. W. Muturi, M. W. K. Mburu, R.W. Njeru, N. Kiarie, J. K.Munyua E. M. Ateka, R. W. Muinga and R. E. Kapinga. 2009. Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction analysis of genotype x environmental interaction among sweetpotato genotypes. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 3: pp 148 - 155.
• H. Karaya, K. Njoroge, S. Mugo and H. Nderitu (2009). Combining ability among twenty insect maize inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca stem borers. International Journal of Plant Production. Vol. 3 (1): Pp 115-127.
• Ngaboyisonga, K. Njoroge, D. Kirubi and S.M. Githiri (2009). Effects of low nitrogen and drought on genetic parameters of grain yield and endosperm hardness of Quality Protein Maize. Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 3: pp 1-10.
• Muturi, P.W., Mwololo, J.K., Munyiri, S.W., Rubaihayo P., Munyua, J.K., Mgonja M., Manyasa E. and Kiarie N. (2010). A perspective on proteomics: Current applications, challenges and potential uses. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, Vol. 1, Issue 5: pp 916- 918. • Rudebjer, P., B. Van Schagen, S. Chakeredza , Kiarie Njoroge, H. Kamau and Margarita Baena (2011). Teaching Biodiversity: A curriculum Guide for Higher Education. Biodiversity International, Rome Italy. • J.O. Onditi, Kiarie Njoroge, Shibairo I.S. (2011). Identification of suitable parents and temperatures for breeding potato virus Y (PVX) and potato virus X (PVX) resistant potatoes. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. Vol. 2 (12): pp 1409-1415. (Also available online at http:// www.scihub.org/ABJNA, 2011.2.12.1409.1415). • Gichuru, L., K. Njoroge, J. Ininda and P. Lorroki (2011). Combining ability of grain yield and agronomic traits in diverse maize lines with maize streak virus resistance for Eastern Africa region. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. Vol. 2(3): pp 432-439.
• Claver Ngaboyisonga, Kiarie Njoroge, Duncan Kirubi and Sam M. Githiri (2012). Quality protein maize under low N and drought environments: Endosperm modification, protein and tryptophan concentration in grain. Agricultural Journal. Vol. 7 (7): pp 327-338.
• J. Gakunga, S. Mugo, K. Njoroge and F. Olubayo (2012). Combining ability of maize inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in the mid-altitude environment of Kenya. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. Vol. 4(10): pp. 161-168.
• Haron Karaya, Njoroge Kiarie, Stephen Mugo, Fred Kanampiu, Emmanuel Ariga and John Nderitu (2012). Identification of new inbred lines with resistance to Striga hermonthica (del.) Benth. Journal of Crop Protection. Vol. I (2): pp 131-142.
• Karaya H, K. Njoroge, S. Mugo, E. S. Ariga, F. Kanampiu and J. H. Nderitu (2012). Determination of levels of Striga germination stimulants for maize gene bank accessions and elite inbred lines. International Journal of Plant Production, 6 (2): pp 209-224.
• Joseph Bigirimana, Kiarie Njoroge, Daphrose Gahakwa and Noah A. Phiri (2012). Incidence and severity of coffee leaf rust and other diseases in Rwanda. African Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 7 (26): Pp 3847-3852.
• Kiarie Njoroge and Lilian Gichuru (2013). Diallel analysis of turcicum leaf blight resistance in Kenyan maize lines. African Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 8 (23): Pp 2877-2883. • J. Bigirimana, Kiarie Njoroge, J.W. Muthomi, D. Gahakwa, N.A. Phiri, E.K. Gichuru4, and D.J. Walyaro (2013). Genetic Diversity among Disease Resistant Coffee Varieties and Cultivars in Rwanda based On RAPD and SSR Markers. Journal of Renewable Agriculture. Vol. 1(6): Pp 106-112.
4 B) REFEREED CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PAPERS
• J.J. Chumo, J.A.W. Ochieng, K. Njoroge and W.A. Compton (1989). Pedigree selection: A new dimension in Kenya’s applied maize improvement programme. In: Maize improvement, production and protection in Eastern and Southern Africa. Proceedings of the 3rd E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference, 18-22 September, 1989. CIMMYT, Nairobi & Kitale. Brhane Gebrekidan (Ed).
• K. Njoroge (Ed) (1992). Improve and sustain maize production through adoption of known technologies. Information Bulletin No. 7. KARI.
• B. Gebrekidan, B.M. Wafula and K. Njoroge (1992). Agro-ecological zoning in relation to maize research priorities in Kenya. In: Review of National Maize Research Programme. KARI/ISNAR. Pp 1-4.
• K. Njoroge, N.N. Kanampiu, R.M. Otsyula, Z. K. Muthamia, C. G. Gathuri and W.S. Chivatsi (1992). The High-Altitude maize programme. In: Review of National Maize Research Programme. KARI/ISNAR. Pp 20-31.
• K. Njoroge (1994). Seedling vigour as a selection criterion in breeding maize under stress. In: D.C. Jewel, S.R. Waddington, J.K. Ransom and K.V.Pixley (Eds). Proc. of the 4th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Pp 86-91.
• K. Njoroge, B. Wafula and J.K. Ransom (1996). Characterisation of drought in the major maize production zones in Kenya. In: G.O. Edmeades, M. Banzinger, H.R. Michelson and C.B. Pena- Valdivia (Eds). Symposium on developing drought and low nitrogen tolerant maize, El-Batan, Mexico. CIMMYT. Pp 35-38.
• S.N. Mugo and K. Njoroge (1996). Alleviating the effects of drought on maize production in the moisture stress areas of Kenya through escape and tolerance. . In: G.O. Edmeades, M. Banzinger, H.R. Michelson and C.B. Pena-Valdivia (Eds). Symposium on developing drought and low nitrogen tolerant maize, El-Batan, Mexico. CIMMYT. Pp 35-38.
• L.M. Kimotho, J.K. Ransom and K. Njoroge (1997). Performance of five new varieties in three agroecozones of semi-arid Eastern Kenya. In: Africa Crop Science Conference Proceedings. Vol.3. pp 761-764.
• M. Gethi, F. M. Mureithi, N. Macharia and K. Njoroge (1997). Maize/bean intercropping system in medium altitude areas of Kenya: Farmers practice and research challenges. In: Africa Crop Science Conference Proceedings. Vol.3. pp 765-770.
• K. Njoroge, L.R. M’ragwa and M. Ngure (1997). Yield stability in F1 hybrid composite varieties of maize in semi-arid Kenya. In: Africa Crop Science Conference Proceedings. Vol.3. Pp 221-224.
• K. Njoroge, P. Omanga, W. Mwangi, Charles Bett and Lutta Muhammad (1999). Meeting challenges of quality seed supply. I. Semi-arid Eastern Kenya. In: Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998. CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. Pp145-149.
• Lutta Muhammad, Charles Bett, Wilfred Mwangi, Paul G. A. Omanga and Kiarie Njoroge (1999). Seed production and trade in the semi-arid midlands of Kenya. In: Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998. CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. Pp 141- 144.
• Charles Bett, Lutta Muhammad, Wilfred Mwangi and Kiarie Njoroge (1999). The seed industry in the semi-arid eastern Kenya. In: Maize Production Technology for the Future - Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998. CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.
• K. Njoroge (1998). Module 7 - Seed Production: Technical Issues. In: Seed Production and Supply Policy – Teaching Notes. W. Mwangi (Editor). CIMMYT/ Ethiopia. Pp 73-81.
• Njoroge K., P. Omanga, W. Mwangi, C. Bett, and L. Muhammad (1999). Meeting supply Challenges of quality seed in semi-arid eastern Kenya. In: CIMMYT and EARO Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities: Proceedings of the Sixth Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 September, 1998, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: CIMMYT) and EARO.
• Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W., Kapinga R.E. and Lemaga B. (2007). Screening for tolerance in selected sweet potato germplasm to Sweet-potato Virus Disease in Kenya Presented at the Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23rd - 27th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi.
• Mwololo J.K., Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W and Kapinga R.E. (2007). Participatory evaluation of sweet potato production in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts in Kenya. Presented at the Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23rd - 27th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi.
• C. Ngaboyisonga, K. Njoroge, D. Kirubi and S.M. Githiri ( 2007). Effects of low nitrogen and drought on grain yield and endosperm hardness of quality protein maize single cross hybrids. In: Sustainable agricultural productivity for improved food security and livelihoods – Proceedings of the National Conference on Agricultural Research Outputs of Rwanda. 26- 27th March, 2007, Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. Pp 54-61.
• Muturi P.W., Mwololo J.M., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W. and Kapinga R.E. (2007). Strategies for maintaining sweet potato nurseries free from insect vectors that spread Sweet potato Virus Disease. African Crop Science Society Conference (ACSS) proceedings 2007, Vol. 8 pp 2071-2074.
• Mwololo J.K., Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., and Muinga R.W. (2007). Farmer’s knowledge on Sweetpotato Virus Disease in Kenya Presented at the First national conference, Institut Des Sciences Agronomiques Du Rwanda (ISAR) National Conference, March 26th -28th, 2007, Kigali, Rwanda.
• Gichuru, L., J. Ininda and K. Njoroge. 2007. Maize streak virus (MSV) disease expression in F1 hybrids of diverse genotypes. In Proceedings of 10th KARI biennial conference. 12-17th November, 2006. Nairobi, Kenya
• Karaya, H., Kiarie, N., S. Mugo, Nderitu, H., Kanampiu, F. and Ariga, S. (2010). Screening maize (Zea mays) genotypes for Striga hermonthica resistance from among genebank accessions. Paper presented at the 12th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference, November 8-12, 2010. KARI Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya: pp 388-392.
• Karaya, H., Kiarie, N., Mugo, S, Nderitu, H, Kanampiu, F and Ariga, E. (2011). Combining ability of maizeinbred lines resistant to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. evaluated under artificial Striga infestation in Kenya. Abstract presented during the 11th World Congress on parasitic weeds. 7th-12th June, 2011. Martina, Franca, Italy. P 107.
• Rudebjer, P., S. Chakeredza , A. Dansi, W. Ekaya, N. Ghezae, L.M. Aboagye, M. Kwapata, K. Njoroge and S. Padulosi (2011). Beyond commodity crops: Strengthening young scientists’ capacity for research on underutilized species in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2nd International Symposium on Underutilised Plant Species. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. July, 2012.
• Muturi P. W, M.W.K. Mburu, J.K. Mwololo, E.M. Ateka, R.W. Njeru and K. Njoroge (2011). Response of sweet potato varieties for white flies resistance. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. C2063.
• Bigirimana, J, Kiarie Njoroge, J.W. Muthomi, D. Gahakwa, N.A. Phiri and E.K. Gichuru (2011). Breeding for resistance to coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix Berkely and Brome) and coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller and Bridge) in Rwanda. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. 136
• Muturi P. W., M.W.K. Mburu, J.K. Mwololo , E. M. Ateka, R.W. Njeru and K. Njoroge. (2011). Evaluation of sweet potato varieties for resistance to sweet potato virus disease and adaptability. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. 160
• Mwololo J. K, Mburu M.W.K, P.W. Muturi P.W., Njeru R.W., Njoroge Kiarie, Ateka E.M., and Munyua J.K. (2011). Morphological differences among susceptible and resistant sweet potato varieties. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. 162
• Titus Kosgei, Dan Makumbi and Kiarie Njoroge, Brigid McDermott. (2011). Use of GGE biplot method to evaluate stability of performance of new maize hybrids in eastern Africa. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference c2098. 175.
• Gichuru, L. J. Derera, and K. Njoroge. 2012. The incidence of diseases and other constraints found in small-scale maize cropping systems of Kenya-midlands. Poster presented in the Annual Joint Meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB), and the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee PBCC). August 6-8th 2012. (As at http://www.plantbreeding.org/napb/meetings/2).
• J.K. Mwololo, P.W. Muturi, M.W.K. Mburu, R.W. Njeru, N. Kiarie, J.K. Munyua, E.M. Ateka, R.W. Muinga, R.E. Kapinga and B. Lemaga. (2012). Integration of farmers in technology developments as a basis for enhancing sweet-potato productivity in Kenya. Published online at knowledge.cta.int/en/content/view/full/15294.
5. STUDENT SUPERVISION i) Completed Doctor of Philosophy
1. Claver Ngaboyisonga (2008). Quality maize under stress environments: gene action and genotypes x environment effects.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Duncan Kirubi • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Mwangi Githiri
2. Karaya Haron Githu (2012). Identification and characterization of new sources of resistance to Striga hermonthica among diverse maize germplasm. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr Emmanuel Ariga • 3rd Supervisor: Prof. John H. Nderitu
ii) Completed Master of Science
1. Apondi, Oliviah Odiyo (1913). Performance of double haploid maize inbred lines in F1 hybrids under stress and non-stress conditions.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
• Wambugu, Mary Wamata (1913). Mode of gene action in expression of resistance to Diplodia ear rot in tropical maize.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: : Dr. James W. Muthomi
• Kainyu, Alice Charles (1913). Evaluation of maize germplasm for reaction to common maize diseases in Kenya and molecular characterization of maize streak virus. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. W.M. Muiru • 2nd Supervisor: Prof. J.W. Kimenju • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• Mwathi, Jamlick Kamau (2012). Variability for yield and grain quality characters of two- line F1 rice hybrids (Oryza sativa, L.) newly developed for Kenya. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• 2nd Supervisor: Dr. George Chemining’wa
• Gachanja, Susan Njeri (2011). Combining ability and heterotic grouping of early maturing quality protein maize inbred lines among early QPM inbred lines. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. George Chemining’wa
• Mageto, Edna Kimunto (2011). Combining ability and heterotic groupings of early maturing maize varieties. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Richard Nyankanga • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Dan Makumbi.
• Gakunga, John Wakaba (2011). Combining abilities of maize lines for resistance to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca stem borers in Kenyan midlands. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Florence Olubayo • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Mugo.
• Nabakwe-Estambale, Tryphaena. 2011. Exploring opportunities of information and communication technologies (ICTS) in higher agricultural education enrolment in Kenya. • 1st Supervisor: Prof. J.H. Nderitu • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• Bigirimana, Joseph ( 2011). Characterisation of resistance to coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease among Rwandese and associated coffee germplasm. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. James W. Muthomi • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Daphrose Gahakwa
• Nderitu, Regina Muthoni (20010). Groundnut growth ad yield response to fertilizer application. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Josiah M. Kinama • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Mary W.K. Mburu.
• Gichuru, Lillian Njeri (2008). Combining ability for grain yield and other agronomic traits and F1 maize streak virus disease expression in diverse genotypes of maize (Zea mays L.) • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr Jane Ininda
• Musila, Ruth Nzisa (2008). Combining ability for grain yield and agronomic traits among early drought tolerant quality protein maize (QPM) inbred lines • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Githiri • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Alpha Diallo.
• Onditi, O. John (2008). Screening for resistance to potatoes virus Y and potato virus X in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Solomon Shibairo • 3rd Supervisor: Ir. Peter Gildermacher.
• Mwololo, James Kyalo (2008). Evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to sweet potato virus disease. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Elijah Ateka • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Mary W.K. Mburu
• Muturi , Phyllis Wambui (2008). Participatory evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to virus infection in Central Kenya. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Mary W. K. Mburu • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Rose W. Njeru • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge.
• Karaya, Githu Haron (2006). Combining ability among multiple borer resistant maize (Zea mais, L.) inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca stem borers.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Huria Nderitu • 3rd Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Mugo. iii) Ongoing: Doctor of Philosophy
1. Lilian Gichuru. Investigating gene action for maize streak virus resistance and variability of the virus strains in Kenya.
• 1st Supervisor: Prof. J. Derera • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
2. Kirwa, Everlyne Cheptarus. Selection and evaluation of ecotypes of potential range grass species for reseeding in S.E. rangelands of Kenya. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
3. Kyalo Gerald. Nutrient and weed management under different water management regimes in lowland rice ecologies in Eastern Uganda. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. George Cheming’wa • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• Julius Pyton Sserumaga. Genetics and Molecular Analysis of Aspergillus ear rot (Aflatoxin) resistance in tropical maize.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• 2nd Supervisor: Dr. James W. Muthomi
• 3rd Supervisor: Dr. George N. Chemining’wa iv). Ongoing: Master of Science
1. Kimani A. Wambui. Improvement of aroma, yield and grain quality of Basmati rice in Kenya.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Duncan Kirubi
2. Nduati A. Muchina. Molecular genetics studies into Cercospora zea maydis (GLS) Resistance in maize. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
3. Kanyoro, R.N. Development of low glycoalkaloid Solanum tuberosum L. for Kenya highlands.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Solomon Shibairo
• Mwangi, Damaris Wanjiru. Combining ability and genetic stability of doubled haploid maize genotypes.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
• Kosgei, Titus. Analysis of grain yield stability of drought tolerant maize.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Solomon Shibairo
• Mwangi, Philip, K. Potential of local landraces of maize in breeding of early maize in Kenya. • 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr George Chemining’wa
• Asimwe, Grace. Application of genic male sterility system in the evaluation of diversity in heterosis among rice (Oryza sativa) sub-species.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge • 2nd Supervisor: Dr Duncan T. Kirubi
• Towet, Joseph Kibet. Evaluation of Dry matter yields, Nutritive value of fresh and conserved local forage species for their potential as rabbit feeds.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• 2nd Supervisor: Prof. Wanyoike M.
• 3rd Supervisor : Prof. Gachuiri C.
• Khakata, Sammy. Post-harvest evaluation of maize genotypes for resistance to aflatoxin contamination.
• 1st Supervisor: Dr. Kiarie Njoroge
• 2nd Supervisor: Geo rge Cheminig’wa
• 3rd Supervisor : Dr Jaggar Harvey
6. RESEARCH GRANTS
i) Fostering Linkages and Partnerships:
To positively raise the image of the University of Nairobi nationally and internationally, working linkages and research partnerships have been established with the following stakeholders: CIMMYT, Kenyatta University, several KARI centres, and relevant CG centres (i.e. CIMMYT, Bioversity International, International Foundation for Science (IFS), CIAT, ICRISAT, ILRI-BeCA labs and CIP , Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock development, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Kenya Organic Farming Network, ANAFE, ICIPE and Iowa State University, Virginia Tech universities in the USA. Linkages are also in the process of being established with IRRI, USAID, Virginia Tech (in USA), and University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and with the Catholic University of South Sudan. There has also been close working relationships with both RUFORUM and ASARECA. These linkages have resulted in collaborative research, field attachments for students on research, and joint proposals that have attracted funding.
ii) Research Grants:
• EU/ACP/RUFORUM – NUS– FED/2009/217072: Building human and institutional capacity for enhancing the conservation and use of neglected and underutilised species of crops in West Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa. (Funding to the tune of KShs. 13,000,000 to the UoN). (2009 – 2013). Note: This is a regional research project involving ANAFE, Bioversity International, IFS, and RUFORUM).
• Grant No: NCST/ 5/003. (2009-2012). Remodelling agriculture training to empower the youth to rekindle and sustain professionalism needed to industrialize Kenya. Level of Support: KShs. 1,500,000. Note: This project was funded by GoK and was a collaborative research effort involving partners from Kenyatta University and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute).
• Grant from NCS&T (2011-2014). Strategies to promote the rabbit value chain in Kenya. (University of Nairobi: Prof. M. Wanyoike; Dr. Kiarie Njoroge; Prof. Gachuiri; Prof. Karuri; Prof. Gathumbi); Ministry of livestock development; Kenya Agricultural research institute; rabbit Development stakeholders’ forum; rabbit breeders association of Kenya (Rabak); Mukurweini rabbit farmers; Gilgil rabbit meat centre. Level of Support: 10 million Kenya shillings.
• Grant from AGRA. (2010 – 2013). Prof. Agnes Mwang'ombe, Dr. Njoroge Kiarie and Dr. Florence Olubayo. Establishment of seed Enterprise Management Institute, a project funded by AGRA to facilitate capacity building and support quality seed production for increased food security and poverty alleviation. Total project budget; US$ 4,495,432, Funding for University of Nairobi; US$ 3,634,300. Note: The overall goal of this project is to eradicate food insecurity through capacity building of seed actors for improved seed systems to better deliver high quality seeds to small scale farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa at affordable prices. This involves the establishment of a seed processing unit at the University of Nairobi to serve as a capacity building facility as well as support provision to seed industry of improved varieties developed at the University of Nairobi among other specific objectives. The project has so far trained 172 seed company personnel from 13 African countries in the 6 course modules developed by the project collaborators, who include: University of Nairobi, CIMMYT, AGRA and Iowa State University, USA.
• Grant No: Monsanto Kenya 500 – 668/00. (2008). Hybrid variety trials for maize. Level of support: $1,500. Author: K. Njoroge
• Grant No: CIAT 500-668-004. (2009). Bean seed production using farmer groups ultimately for certification. Level of Support: $5,400. Author: K. Njoroge
• Grant No: Pioneer HiBred Inc. 500-661. (2009). Screening of green maize varieties for urban marketing. Level of Support: $10,000. Author: K. Njoroge
iii) Student Mentorship to Enhance University Image:
Introduced and mentored students in their thesis research to be initiated into careers in agricultural research. Students were exposed to cutting edge science at the CG centres and other collaborating institutes whose scientists served as co-supervisors in the field and papers were published jointly. As a result about ten post-graduate students have successfully completed their studies and subsequently placed in jobs by the collaborating institutes immediately on graduation.
iv) Grants prior to University Employment:
Also previous winner of the following grants (Through KARI):
• Grant No: Code K6-99S. (2000). Embu composite seed bulking and distribution Level of support: US$1, 751 annually for three years. Financier: ECAMAW-CIDA Small Grant funded project. Authors: K. Njoroge
• Grant No: Code K106-00S. (2000). On-farm evaluation of stress tolerant maize germplasm under different soil moisture and fertility regimes. Level of support: US$3,097 annually for 3 years. Financier: ECAMAW-CIDA Small Grant funded project. Authors: M.Siambi and K. Njoroge
• Grant No: Code K-Kiboko. (1999). Development and improvement of early drought and low N tolerant maize population adapted to mid-altitude dry ecology of Eastern Africa. Level of support: US$5,000 annually for 3 years. Financier: ECAMAW-AMS funded project (UNDP/SIDA/IFAD). Authors: K. Njoroge and W. Muasya.
• Grant No: KEN/M13. (1999). Maize varieties adaptation trials. Financier: CIMMYT/KARI Authors: Kimotho L.M. and K. Njoroge
• Grant No: KEN/003. (1998). Response of new maize varieties to low nitrogen application. Financier: CIMMYT/KARI Authors: Kimotho L.M. and K. Njoroge.
• Grant No: CIM/ET/WM/040. (1998). Survey of Seed Industry in the semi-arid Region of Kenya. Level of support: US$4,207. Financier: CIMMYT/EU Authors: Lutta Muhammad, K. Njoroge and Charles Bett.
• Grant No: CIAT/EABR. (1997). Level of support: Bean production using response farming combined with indigenous knowledge in Eastern Kenya. US$ 1,700. Financier: East African Bean Network. Authors: K. Njoroge and L. Menin.
• OUT REACH ACTIVITIES
• Community Based Tree Planting: Has helped a Maasai community based in Narok County establish a tree nursery and environment greening activities. I am their Patron.
• Kenya Bureau of Standards: I have been nominated as a member of the Kenya Bureau of Standards quality committee on Coffee.
• Organic Farming Policy and Standards: Works with the Ministry of Agriculture in expansion and improve standards of organic farming for commerce. This also involves working with the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) and the policy-office at Kilimo House.
• Working with Kari and farmers: Has worked with farmers in production of quality sweet potatoes (in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts) and connect them to the markets of their produce. UoN Students have been involved in this effort. Similarly, we have worked closely with farmers to produce quality seed-beans (from the UoN) in an effort to improve their incomes.
• Judging at the Nairobi International Show: Been a regular voluntary judge at the International Fair at the Farm and Dairy stands, where farmers display their agricultural products.
• Handling Farmers and School Children at the Field Station: I have regularly handled the many visitors who come to learn farming.
• Environment Integrity awareness: In collaboration with neighbourhood residents and the, ministries of Youth Affairs and Environment, I have participated in organizing and executing the annual tree planting functions of the UoN, and in greening Kabete Campus and the surrounding areas.
• OTHER UNIVERSITY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Farm Management:
• Appointed to chair the Field Station coffee task force (under the Field Station Advisory Committee) on 21/07/2005.
• Appointed as Chairman, Field Station Advisory Committee on 28/11/05.
• Served as Farm Manager from 19/11/07 to 1/11/20012.
Duties were, among other things, to: • Organize academic practicals for all cadres of students
• Facilitate research (and farm industrial attachments) for graduate and undergraduates.
• Attract secondary and tertiary institutions to use the field station as a model farm.
• Attract private sector collaboration e.g. Kenya seed demos and farmers’ field days. • Enhance income generation in coffee, horticulture, livestock, indigenous chicken and fish. • Organized and participated in training courses involving 365 international students from 15 African countries and over 60 private seed companies in the SEMIs project; project continuing. • Manages UNISEED that aims at producing Breeders and Foundation seed of University bred germplasm in an effort to deliver them to the farming communities and generate income.
• Departmental Examination Officer:
• Served as the Examinations officer (for six years, between 2002 and -2007.)
• Has been a frequent Internal Examiner for many thesis and student research projects.
• Faculty/College/University Committees
Has been a member of the following Faculty committees:
• Faculty Interim scientific circulation coordinator/liaison (on 13-09-2005).
• Field station Advisory/Management committee - Chairman
• Curriculum Development and Review (Undergraduate, Masters and PhD)
• Developing short term courses (Semis)
• Tree planting and Environmental
• Time tabling
• Faculty examination committee • Faculty of Agriculture Business Unit Committee (FABU)
• Module II management committee
• Member, Committee on commercialisation of new bean varieties.
Has also been a member of the following Faculty committees:
• Nairobi international trade fair committee
• Exhibition committee
• Waste management
• UNISEED
And a member of the following University committee:
• Nairobi International Trade Fair/show.
• ACTED CHAIRMAN/DEAN
• Acted as Chairman, Dept. Of Crop Science 26-30th April, 2005
• Acted dean and associate dean, Faculty of Agriculture - 15-18th December, 2008
• Acted Chairman, Dept. of plant Science & Crop Protection, 4 – 10th August, 2012
• Acted Chairman, Dept. of plant Science & Crop Protection, 5th – 16th, 2006
• OTHER NATIONAL DUTIES
• External Examiner, Undergraduate and postgraduate examinations, Kenyatta University, (Department of agricultural science and technology): 2013-2015.
• External Examiner, Jomo Kenyatta University (PhD theses).
• MoA task force on maize necrotic lethal disease
• Task force on organic agriculture
• COLLEGE COMMITTEES • Nairobi international trade fair committee
• Exhibition committee
• Waste management
• UNISEED
• Tree planting/environmental quality
• NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS/CONFERENCES
• Arusha, Tanzania 24-27 October, 2012: EAC-EU-AU Policy Dialogue meeting (representing MoHEST)
• Organized the Regional EU_ACP Scientific Writing Workshop held at Kenyatta University Conference Center (July 12-16, 2012) attended by 22 scientists from Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Uganda; conducted jointly with International Federation for Science (IFS), ANAFE and Bioversity International.
• 11th October, 2012. Attended the 3rd Annual European Foundation for management development (EFMD) African Conference at School of Business, UoN
• 19-26 November, 2006. Attended the Scientific Writing Workshop: Proposals, journal publication and communications. (Held at KCB Training Center, Karen).
• 16th – 20th September, 2012. Attended the Temperate Rice Research Consortium (TRRC) meeting at the Trakya Agricultural Institute, Edifne, Turkey.
• Attended the National eCommittees Sensitization Training on the use of ISOlution System held at the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Quality Standards Center, Nairobi.
• 1st December, 2010: Attended the National l stakeholders’ consultative workshop on organic agriculture policy for Kenya. (Held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi).
• 10-12th February, 2010: Attended ACP-S & T Project inception meeting in Entebbe, Uganda.
• 13th-16th March, 2011: Attended the Annual RUFORUM planning meeting in Kampala, Uganda.
• 17-24 July, 2010: Attended the FARA/Africa Science week at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,
• 1st October, 2012: At Nairobi International Trade Fair attending and judging at the Farm and Dairy stand. • 25th 28th May, 2009: Attending the sub-regional capacity building workshop on the interpretation and domestication on bioethics and human rights at the Kenya College of Communication Technology, Nairobi.
• 2nd – 9th December, 2005: Attended the African Crop Science Conference in Entebbe, Uganda.
• 11th-13th February, 2003: Attended the annual planning of the East and Central Africa Maize and Wheat (ECAMAW) Network of ASARECA in Arusha, Tanzania.
• 3rd – 12th August, 2006: Attended the AU/ACP organised training course on agricultural science and technology innovation (ASTI) system at Morogoro Campus of the University of Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania.
• 24th – 8th May, 2010: Visited Iowa State University, USA, to Seed Science labs as visiting scientist.
• 4th – 9th March, 2012: Attended the African Seed Traders Association Congress in Zanzibar.
• Semi’s Ouagadougou?
• October, 2012: World standards day at KEBS quality standards center.
• 20-24th January, 2002Attended and presented a paper at the 1st National Dryland Farming Workshop at Egerton University
• TEACHING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Since November, 2001 has taught in the Department of Crop Science the following: • To PhD students (Dryland Agriculture option):
• Crop improvement
• To MSc students:
• Population genetics (ACB 604)
• Quantitative genetics (ACB 606)
• Biometrical genetics (ACB 606)
• Breeding for diseases and pest resistance (ACB 608)
• Research methods & Graduate seminar for MSc (CSC 507)
• Research Project (Thesis) (CSC 509)
• Seed Science Technology (CSC 504) • To undergraduates:
• Plant Breeding I (ACS 302) – 2001 to present (BSc Agriculture; BSc Horticulture)
• Plant Breeding II (ACS 405) – 2001 to present (BSC Agriculture)
• To certificate level students:
• Seed Science
• SHORT COURSES AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT- SELECTED
• 17th October, 1012. Attended eCommittee sensitization training on the use of ISOlution System at KBS quality control centre.
• 2nd-6th July, 2012: Successfully completed EU-ACP Scientific Communication training Course organised by International Foundation of Science (IFS).
• 28th-29th July, 2012. Attended Performance enhancement organised by UoN in collaboration with Empowerment Resource Technologies.
• 20th November, 2009: AMIRAN Kenya: Certificate in operating Amiran Farmer’s kit to maximize agricultural output.
• February 13th, 2009. Attended a seminar on the global status, impact and the future of biotech crops (organised by the University of Nairobi).
• 25th-28th May, 2009. Attended Sub-regional capacity building work-shop on the interpretation and domestication of the Universal Declaration of Bioethics and Human rights organised by the Ministry of Education.
• 4th - 6th February, 2008: Attended training in pedagogy at Central Catering Unit, University of Nairobi.
• 11-29th June, 2007: Intellectual property training program for Eastern Africa.
• 20th November, 2007: Successfully attended a training workshop on growing of vegetables and cut-flower using alternatives to Methyl Bromide.
• 20th-22nd March, 2007: Attended the Kenya Bureau of Standards organized seminar on the implementation of ISO 9001:2000 (Quality management systems). • 20th 22nd March, 2007: Attended the ISO 9001:2000 training held at the Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library Seminar Room.
• 19th-20th July, 2007. Attended the CIAT annual planning meeting at Kampala, Uganda.
• 20th November, 2007: Attended workshop on growing vegetables and cut flowers using alternatives to methyl bromide organised by UoN, GTZ and UNDP.
• 11th – 29th June, 2007: Attended a training course on intellectual properties for Eastern Africa organised by UoN, McGill University and KIPI (at ICIPE in Nairobi).
• 19th-25th November, 2006: Attended and completed a six day workshop on proposal and scientific writing held at the KCB Management Centre, Karen, Nairobi sponsored by RAIN-ASARECA and University of Nairobi.
• 9th November, 2006: Attended a research dissemination workshop at the Kenya Institute of Education.
• 11th-13th February, 2003. Attended the ECAMAW Network meeting of ASARECA for annual planning at Arusha, Tanzania.
• February, 1991. Attended a one week priority setting workshop for agricultural research (organised by ISNAR).
• June, 1998: Six week course on maize research management at the international Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Mexico.
• February, 1998: Attended a seminar on Team Building. • March, 1993: Four Week study tour of the Thailand and Philippines maize research programmes.
• April, 1982: Six month course on Maize Production at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
• KEY ATTRIBUTES Taught plant- breeding at UoN for 12 years ; results-oriented, hands-on agricultural researcher for over 35 years; possesses wide field experience breeding maize and other crops including range-grasses, rice, Irish and sweet potatoes; has interest in unique and novel areas of research such as doubled-haploid research, thermo-sensitive hybrids, temperate rice production in the tropics, underutilised high value traditional crops, stability of production under climate change and aflatoxicosis in food grains; keen in attracting research funding, especially to support field research for needy graduate students under my tutelage and mentorship training to place such students in jobs post graduation; published in a wide range of resistance breeding (e.g. Drought tolerance, coffee diseases, potato diseases, sweet-potato viruses, resistance to insect pests, and weed resistance). • CONSULTANCIES • Justification for investment in Dry land Farming in Kenya (1984) – for one month by USAID- Kenya.
• Justification for Pioneer Seeds International investment in Kenya’s seed industry and subsequently developing a strategy for effective introduction (1999) - A six months Advisory consultancy report for Kenya Farm Nut Ltd.
• Kenya Seed regulatory framework (1995). – Done for Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in UK.
4. Review and upgrading of the teaching curricula at the Bukura Institute from certificate to diploma training (2010) by Bukura Institute of Agriculture.
5. Review of a document on the Kenya dry land seeds industry (2012) by ILRI.
• PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Founding member of the Plants Breeders Association of Kenya.). • Life member, Kenya Red Cross Society.). • Holds the Gold Standard Award, Presidents Award Kenya. 1973)
• COMMENDATIONS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
The evaluations of performance of allocated duties have been quoted in verbatim as follows:
• 7th November, 2012: “Excellent performance” letter for show outcome.
• 26th March, 2010: Staff performance appraisal for 2008/09 – “Outstanding. Keep it up for continual improvement”.
• 17th January, 2012: “Exceeding expectations. However, there is still room for improvement in all areas appraised”.
• Letters of appreciation “protecting the riverines”, April, 2009 for role in organizing.
• 17th July, 2008: “Exceeding expectation. However you need to focus improvement on research funds mobilization”.
• 12th November, 2008: “Exceeds expectations and can be enhanced to outstanding”
• 2nd November, 2006. “Good but there is room for improvement”.
• 9th September, 2005. “Satisfactory and there is need for improvement”.
16. REFEREES • Prof. Florence M'mogi Olubayo, BSc, MSc, PhD, EBS Dept. of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197, 00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone No.: 020-2055129, 254- 0722347659 E-mail [email protected]
• Prof. Kimani Waithaka, BSc, MSc, PhD Dept. of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 29053, 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone No.: 0722621202 E-mail: [email protected]
• Prof. John Wangai Kimenju, BSc, MSc, PhD Dept. of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 29053, 00625, Kangemi, Kenya. Telephone No.: 0722499094 E-mail: [email protected].