CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. VINCENT MBINDO KATHUMO P.O BOX 29053-00625 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Personal Details

DATE OF BIRTH: 28th March 1978 NATIONALITY: Kenyan GENDER: Male MARITAL STATUS: Married LANGUAGES: English, Kiswahili and Kikamba RELIGION: Christian AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Soil and Water Management

Career Objectives

 To work very hard so as to broaden my knowledge, experience and education in not only in agriculture but other disciplines such as applications of remote sensing and GIS in land resource management, teaching and research work.

Personal Profile

 Responsible and able to work with minimum supervision.  Honest and hardworking.  Dynamic and team builder.  Ambitious, optimistic and innovative.

1 Academic Qualifications

Date Institutions, examinations and grade obtained.

2008-2011 University of Nairobi College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences P.O. Box 29053, Nairobi. Ph.D. in Soil Science

2004-2007 University of Nairobi College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences P.O. Box 29053, Nairobi. Msc. in Soil Science (A-plain in course-work)

1999-2003 University of Nairobi College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences P.O. Box 29053, Nairobi. Bsc. in Agriculture (First Class Honours)

1994-1997 Matinyani Boys Secondary School P.O. Box 30- KCSE Examinations Attained an aggregate B (plain)

1985-1993 Kaliakakya Primary School P.O. Box 104, Kitui KCPE Examinations Scored 443 out of 700 points

Teaching experience

 Lecturer, University of Nairobi from 23rd February, 2012 to date, teaching Application of Remote sensing and GIS in land use management, Environmental Hydrology and land evaluation for agricultural planning for the Bsc. in Agriculture and Masters programmes.

 Tutorial fellow, University of Nairobi from 23rd June 2008 to 22nd February, 2012 (4 Years), teaching Application of Remote sensing and GIS in land use management, Environmental Hydrology and land evaluation for agricultural planning for the Bsc. in Agriculture.

2 Supervision of postgraduate students

 Muli, M. 2015. Modeling soil water balance and yields of sorghum and sweet potatoes using Cropsyst Model in Yatta District, . Msc. in sustainable soil resource management. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisors; Dr. Onwonga and Dr. Karuku.

 Kendagor, D. 2015. Evaluating spatial variability of soil quality and coffee yield at Kabete field station Farm. Msc. In Agricultural Resource Management (ARM), University of Nairobi. Co-supervisors; Prof. G. Kironchi and Prof. J. Mbuvi.

 Chepkemoi, J. 2014. Effects of different cropping systems on soil moisture, nutrients dynamics and yield of sorghum and sweet potatoes in Yatta District, county, Kenya. Msc. in sustainable soil resource management. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisors; Dr. Onwonga and Dr. Karuku.

 Namoi, N. 2014. Use of agro-ecological intensification techniques in curbing food insecurity in , Kenya. Msc. in Land and Water management. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisors; Dr. onwonga, Dr. Cecilia Onyango and Dr. Karuku.

 Mtisunge, M. 2014. Rainwater harvesting as a coping and adaptation strategy to climate change variability in North, Kenya. Msc. In Land and Water management. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisor; Prof. Kironchi.

 Liavoga, B. A. 2014. Modeling the effects of climate change on growth and development of sorghum and cassava in Yatta district, Kenya. Msc. In sustainable soil resource management. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisors; Dr. Onwonga, Dr. Cecilia Onyango and Dr. Karuku.

 Ashipala, S. N. 2013. Assessing the impact of climate variability on pearl millet (pennisetum glaucum) productivity in parts of Northern Namibia. Msc. in Agrometeorology. University of Nairobi by. Co-supervisors; Dr. Ouma and Dr. Lukorito.

 Koech, E. 2013. Quality of irrigation water, its effects on soil quality and rain water harvesting in Isinya sub-county, Kenya. Msc. In Agricultural Resource management. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisor; Prof. Kironchi. (Ongoing).

 Giati, A. 2014. Soil and water pollution in Ruaka peri-urban area of County, Kenya. Msc. In Management of Agro-ecosystems and Environment. University of Nairobi. Co-supervisor; Prof. Kironchi. (Ongoing).

 Abdullahi, M. J. 2013. Increasing paddy rice production using water-efficient irrigation regimes on three rice varieties in Mwea, Kenya. Msc. in Agricultural Resource Management (ARM). University of Nairobi. Co-supervisors; Prof. C.K.K. Gachene. (Ongoing).

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Supervision of undergraduate students’ projects

 Evaluating effectiveness of moist garden on conservation of soil moisture in Kabete Field Station, Kenya. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agroecosystem and Environment Management by Jacob Jeddy Odia. (2014/2015).

 Assessment of crop water requirements of a proposed irrigation schemes in Tumutumu and Kaumbura schemes in . Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Christopher Otieno. (2014/2015).

 Assessment of irrigation suitability of soils for proposed Tumutumu and Kahumbura irrigation schemes in Meru County, Kenya. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Kennedy Odegi Omwanda. (2014/2015).

 Use of Participatory GIS to map water pan resources in Yatta Sub-county, Machakos County. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agroecosystem and Environment Management by Gordon Ouko. (2014/2015).

 Impact of apiculture on livelihoods and conservation of Nyando wetlands. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by William Agawo. (2013/2014).

 Evaluating rain water harvesting technologies in Kajiado North Sub-County. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Vivianne Oyugi. (2013/2014).

 Evaluating water sources and locating suitable sites for constructing water pans in Kajiado North Sub-County. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Gilbert Kibet Langat. (2013/2014).

 Effects of climate change and variability on agricultural activities and the coping strategies in Kajiado North Sub-County. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Isaac Guda. (2013/2014).

 Evaluating rain water harvesting and conservation methods in Isinya District. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Sophia Wanjiru Kimani. (2012/2013).

 Use of ICT technology and services in water resource management in Isinya District. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Matheka Stephen. (2012/2013).

4  Assessing the impact of land use change in Isinya District. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Brenda Kinyua. (2012/2013).

 Evaluating climate change adaptation measures in Isinya District. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Alphan Macharia. (2012/2013).

 Rehabilitating degraded land using mobile livestock enclosures in Lolldaiga Ranch, Laikipia East. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro- ecosystem and Environment Management by Adil Butt. (2012/2013).

 Evaluating water availability and locating suitable sites for harvesting water in Isinya District. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro- ecosystem and Environment Management by Felix Musau. (2012/2013).

 Determining water suitability for irrigation in Kajiado North. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Evangeline Njeru. (2012/2013). Co- supervisor; Dr. G. Kironchi.

 Use of remote sensing technology in mapping of forest resources in lower Tana River Forest Complex. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Dolly Hwaga. (2011/2012).

 Stream flow estimation studies using hydrologic modeling system (HEC-HMS) for River Malewa, Kenya. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Collins Ouma Oduor. (2011/2012)

 Use of participatory GIS and remote sensing in mapping of forest resources in lower Tana River Forest Complex. Fourth year special project in Bachelor of Science in Agro-ecosystem and Environment Management by Julia Githinji. (2011/2012).

5 Past Research

 Promoting sustainable management of Lower Tana River forest complex in coastal Kenya, as a PGIS advisor. Participatory GIS project (2010-2013). Lead Africa project funded by IDRC.

 Application of remote sensing and GIS in assessing land use and land cover changes and their impact on hydrological regime in River Gucha Catchment, Kenya. PhD. Thesis (2011). University of Nairobi.

 Establishment of soil management zones based on spatial variability of soil properties for precision agriculture using GIS in Katumani, Machakos district of Kenya. Msc. Thesis (2007). University of Nairobi.

 Effect of Dolmax Mavuno fertilizer Formulations on the Biomass Production of Kale (Brassica Oleracea var. acephala). Forth year Special Project. 2003.

Present and On-going Research

 Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID) Programme. University of Nairobi as the Training Pilot Institution for the Management of Risk and Uncertainty in Agriculture Theme. African Network for Agriculture, Agro-forestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE). Funded by SIDA.

Consultancies

 Determining competitive rates for long-term lease of Mara /Dhabi Holding’s farm in Eastern Uganda. 2015/2016.

 A Consultancy to Develop a Comprehensive Land Evaluation for Agricultural Use in Mara Farm, Eastern Uganda. 2014. Land evaluation expert. Under Onward Resources International, Kampala, Uganda.

 A Consultancy to GPS the Farm, Develop a Comprehensive Land Evaluation for Selected Agricultural Use at A Commercial Farm in Mbarara, South Western Uganda. 2014. GIS Expert. Under Onward Resources International, Kampala, Uganda.

 Land-husbandry, Water-harvesting and Hillside-irrigation (LWH) project, Rwanda. 2013. Land-husbandry and GIS Expert. Under Z & A Consultants, Athens, Greece and LOG-Associates, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Conferences/Workshops and Courses Attended

 Mainstreaming sustainable land management in Agro-pastoral production systems of Kenya. National Conference on sustainable Land Management. The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort. 25th – 29th November, 2013. Presented paper on; Is Lower Tana River Forest Complex and Ecosystem under threat of total destruction? Evidence from Participatory GIS.

 Result Based Management (RBM) Training Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey, Niger. 29th October to 1st November, 2012.

 Role of Science and Technology in the Devolved Governance and new Constitutional Dispensation in Kenya. BONDO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, BONDO- KENYA. November 20th – 23rd 2012. Presented two papers on; (i) Saving Lower Tana River Forest Complex and its Ecosystem: Drivers Of its destruction and policy options for its sustainable conservation. (ii) Is Lower Tana River Forest Complex and Ecosystem under threat of total destruction? Evidence from Participatory GIS.

 Strategic Planning Workshop. CHAKS Hotel, Nairobi. 20th to 21st February, 2012

 Workshop on use of games for climate risk management in Nairobi. Climate Centre project. PfR session. Red Court Hotel. 30th May 2012.

 National Workshop on Conservation of Lower Tana River Forest Complex April 13, 2012 at KARI, Headquarters (Kangemi). Presented paper on Participatory GIS in Conserving Lower Tana River Forest (LTRF) Complex in Coastal Kenya.

 Training course on agent-based modeling in ecological and social settings. 12th – 23rd March, 2012 at the University of Nairobi. Collaboration of The center for sustainable dry-land ecosystems and societies and the Colorado State University.

 ITC Refresher Training Workshop on Remote Sensing of Soil Parameters for Erosion and Fertility Studies 3rd - 11th November, 2011, ILRI, Nairobi. Presented paper on Application of remote sensing and GIS in assessing effect of land use change on hydrological regime: A case study of River Gucha Catchment, Kenya.

 Natural resources management & land use cluster workshop 30th October - 2nd November 2011, Nairobi, Kenya. Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VICRES). Presented paper on effect of land-use and climate changes on hydrological processes in the River Gucha Catchment, Kenya.

 1ST VICRES BIENNIAL FORUM, 9th - 13th October, 2011. Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VICRES). Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Kampala,

7 Uganda. Presented paper on Factor Relationships in Soil Degradation: A Case Study of Gucha District, Kenya.  Agro2011 Biennial Conference 26th – 28th September 2011, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, CAVs, Kenya. Presented paper on Assessment of land use and land cover change in River Gucha Catchment, Kenya.

 TEEAL/AGORA/HINARI workshop 2nd -3rd March, 2011, University of Nairobi, CAVs, Kenya.

 GIS for Higher Education Seminar & workshop 8th – 9th November 2010, ESRI, Eastern Africa, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

 A training workshop on ‘Geographic Information Systems for a sustainable management of natural resources and food security, 5th to 9th July, 2010 Dakar, Senegal.

 AMESD/DevCoCast regional land training workshop: a focus on the IGAD Thema operational services. RCMRD, Nairobi, Kenya. From 8th – 12th February 2010.

 Proposal writing conference. IFS-UON. Kasarani, Kenya, 23rd – 28th Sept., 2008.

 Training Workshop for eContent Development and the use of eLearning tools. The ICT Training Centre, University of Nairobi, Kenya. From 15th – 19th September 2008.

 Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing in Natural Resource Management. SCGIS-K First Annual Conference. UNEP, Gigiri, 18th -20th, July 2007.

 Introduction course on Arc View GIS 3.2a at Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development. Kasarani, Kenya. 29th July 2005.

Published Papers/Book Chapters/Proceedings

(i) Book Chapters

 Gachene, C.K.K., Kathumo, V.M. Okello, J.J. Ngigi, M and Miruka, M. 2015. The Disappearing Forest: A case study of trends in land use and land cover change of the threatened Lower Tana River Forest Complex, Coastal Kenya. Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya. Improving Land Productivity through Participatory Research and Technology Transfer. UNDP, ISBN No. 978-9966-1805-51. Chapter 1, pp. 1-12.

 Kathumo, V.M., Gachene, C.K.K., Okello, J.J. Ngigi, M and Miruka, M. 2015. Is Lower Tana River Forest Complex and Ecosystem under threat of total destruction? Evidence from Participatory GIS. Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya. Improving Land Productivity through Participatory

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 Mbau, J. S., Nyangito, M. M., Gachene, C. K. K, Kathumo, V. and Worden, J. 2015. Participatory Geographic Information Systems (PGIS) for Sustainable Natural Resource Management: The Case Study of Taita Taveta County, Southern Kenya. Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya. Improving Land Productivity through Participatory Research and Technology Transfer. UNDP, ISBN No. 978-9966-1805-51. Chapter 3, pp. 35-53.

(ii) Refereed Journal Papers

 Muli, M.N., Onwonga, R.N., Karuku, G.N., Kathumo, V.M. and Nandukule, M.O. 2015. Simulating Soil Moisture under Different Tillage Practices, Cropping Systems and Organic Fertilizers Using CropSyst Model, in Matuu Division, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science 7 (2), p26.

 Janeth, M.C., Onwonga, R.N., Karuku, G.N. and Kathumo, V.M., 2014. Efficiency and interactive effects of Tillage Practices, Cropping Systems and Organic Inputs on Soil Moisture Retention in Semi-Arid Yatta Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 3 (2), 145-156.

 Liavoga, B. A, Kathumo, V. M., Onwonga, R. N., Karuku, G. N. and Onyango, C. M. 2014. Assessment of trends in land cover and crop type change over two decades in Yatta sub county, Kenya. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.Vol. 2, No. 3, 2014, pp. 46-52.

 Namoi, N.L., Onwonga, R.N., Onyango, C.M., Karuku, G.N. and Kathumo, V.M. 2014. Assessment of Soil Nutrient Balances in Organic Based Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Cropping Systems of Yatta Sub-county, Kenya. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 4 (12):1557-1578.

 Namoi, N.L., Onwonga, R.N., Onyango, C.M., Karuku, G.N. and Kathumo, V.M. 2014. Influence of Selected Ecological Farming Practices on Soil Moisture Retention and Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and Cassava (Manihot esculanta Crantz) in Semi-Arid Yatta Sub-County, Kenya. Agricultural Science. 6 (9): 214-231.

 Kathumo, V.M., Gachene, C.K.K., Gicheru P.T. and Kariuki P.C. 2012. Effect of land-use and climate changes on hydrological processes in the River Gucha Catchment, Kenya. E. Afr. Agric. For. J. (78):1, 23-31.

 Kathumo, V.M., Gachene, C.K.K., Okello, J.J., Ngigi, M. and Miruka, M. 2012. Using PGIS Reverse Lower Tana River Forest Destruction: Comprehending the Magnitude of Problem, Kenya. ICT4D article. Participatory Geographic Information Systems (P-GIS) for natural resource management and food security in Africa project. www.leadinafrica.org/pgis.

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 Kathumo, V.M., Gachene, C.K.K. and Gicheru P.T. 2009. Factors contributing to the spatial variability of Katumani soils, Eastern Kenya. E. Afr. Agric. For. J. 75: (1).

(iii) Refereed Proceeding Papers

 Makokha S. N. Kamoni P. T. and Kathumo V. M. 2011. Soil degradation in Gucha District Kenya. Natural Resource Management and Land use Proceedings of the Cluster Workshop. Inter-University Council of East Africa, Lake Victoria Research Initiative. Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. IUCEA, ISBN: 978-9970-452-02-6, pp 124 – 133.

Computer Proficiency

 Extensive experience with Microsoft office products including Ms-Excel, Ms- Word and power-point.

 Considerable experience in analytical packages like Genstat and Advanced spatial analysis using Raster and Vector data.

 Extensive experience with Remote Sensing and GIS soft-wares e.g. ENVI 4.7, ILWIS, Arc-view GIS 3.3 and Arc-GIS 10.2.2

Awards and Scholarships

 Certificate in ArcView GIS 3.2a.

 Certificate in eContent Development and the use of eLearning tools.

 Certificate of attendance in training on use of ENVI software.

 University of Nairobi, Dean’s Committee Research Grant of Kshs. 250,000. Awarded on November 2009.

 Certificate of merit awarded by Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Trustee Fund Prize for being the best final year student in the faculty of Agriculture in 2002/2003.

 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship in collaboration with the University of Nairobi both in Masters and in PhD studies.

10 Field-work Experience

Institution Activities undertaken

International Livestock Research Institute Digital image processing using ENVI. Nairobi Campus (ILRI)

NARL-KARI (One month attachment) Digitization (arc-info), map analysis and Production (arc-view).

GICHEHA FARMS LTD Milking and milking supervision Waunyoumu Ngeke Ranch (Three months Animal feeding and health care attachment)

Team Fever Kenya ltd. (Westland) Sales and marketing (One month)

Skills Profile

Leadership

 Member of Faculty of Agriculture welfare committee  Departmental representative in the College Library Committee.  Field attachment coordinator, Department of LARMAT.  Member of the College Exhibition Committee, CAVS, University of Nairobi.  Member of Society for Conservation GIS Kenya (SCGIS-K).  Former chairman of -Kitui University Student Association Upper Kabete (MKUSA-UK).

Analytical skills

 Developed through teaching experience and Master & Ph.D research work.

Communication skills

 Developed through; Teaching experience, research work and seminar presentations. Organization skills

 Able to manage my time effectively.

 Demonstrated by holding positions of leadership in the society and in conducting teaching, practical classes and research work in the University of Nairobi.

11 Hobbies and Interests  Traveling, reading scientific magazines, listening to gospel music and playing guitar.

Other Details

 The best student (2002/2003) in the faculty of Agriculture for four consecutive years scoring (A plain) in my Bachelors degree.

 Attained (A) plain in my Msc. Coursework.

Referees

Prof. C.K.K. Gachene, Associate professor, Department of Land Resource Management and Agric. Technology University of Nairobi P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi. Email: [email protected]

Dr. P.T. Gicheru Centre Director KALRO- Kabete Centre P.O. Box 14733, Nairobi. Email: [email protected]

Prof. Geoffrey Kironchi, Chairman, Department of Land Resource Management and Agric. Technology University of Nairobi P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi. Email: [email protected]

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