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Name: Dr. Kennedy Kitonga Mwetu
Department: Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Designation: Lecturer
Postal address: Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6479-715X

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PUBLICATION AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • Mwetu, K.K (2019) Influence of land cover changes and climatic variability on discharge regime of Njoro river catchment in Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 6:e5461. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1105461.
  • Njiru, G.N., Kariuki, P. and Mwetu, K. (2018) Modelling soil erosion for land management in ungauged golole catchment in Marsabit County, Kenya. Open journal of soil science, 8, 277-302.
  • Ombuna, K. Mwetuand B. Mochoge (2018) The Adoption of Roof Catchment Rainwater Harvesting and Major Water Sources in Nairobi County, Kenya. Africa International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 2 (4) : 8-14.
  • Ombuna, C., Mochoge, B, and Mwetu,K. (2017) Contribution of rooftop rainwater harvesting in relation to total water supply in households, A case study of Nairobi County, Kenya, European Journal of physical and Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 5 NO. 2,2017.
  • Kabirigi, F.K. Ngetich, K.K. Mwetu, P.Rushemuka, E.J. Wasige, Vicky M. Ruganzu and N.L. Nabahugu (2017) Implications of tillage practices, management of soil surface and fertilizer application on sustainable dryland agriculture. A Case study of Eastern Rwanda. African Journal of Agricultural Reserach Vol. 12(31) pp2524-2532.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Mutua, B.M. and Loiskandl,W. (2010) Linking stakeholders to catchment hydrology: Control and management of impacts of climate and land cover change on the hydrology. In: Natural Resources 2010 Conference Proceedings held on 25-27 October 2010 in Hannover, Germany.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Wambua, R.M and Mutua, B.M. (2010) Assessment of land cover and climate change impacts on the hydrology, a case study of East Mau catchment in Kenya. In: 2010 Kenya’s International conference Proceedings on biodiversity, land use and climate changes, held on 15-17 September, 2010, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Loiskandl, W. and Fürst, J. (2010) Modelling responses of land‑use and climate change on hydrology, A Case study of upper River Njoro catchment of Kenya. Conference proceedings published in the Journal of International Water Association; IWA‑4331.
  • Yillia, P.T., Kreuzinger, N. and Mwetu, K.K. (2009) Temporal variability of two contrasting transient pollution events in a pastoral stream. Journal of Water Science &Technology. 61(4), 1053‑1063.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Mutua, B.M., Kundu, P.M., Fürst, J. and Loiskandl, W. (2009) Effects of deforestation and climate variability on river discharge in the Njoro River catchment, Kenya. In: Semenye, P.P. and Mondob, H.O. (Eds.), Proceedings of the SUMAWA Mau Forest Complex Conference, pp 99-111. Egerton, Kenya; ISBN: 9966-05-180-5.
  • Mwetu, K. K., Kundu, P.M., Mutua, B.M., Fürst, J. and Loiskandl, W. (2009) Response of river flow regime to land-cover and climate changes in Njoro River Catchment, Rift Valley Province in Kenya. In: Kovar, P., Maca, P., Redinova, J. (Eds.), Proceedings of Water Policy (Water as a Vulnerable and Exhaustible Resource), Prague, Czech Republic; ISBN: 978-80-213-1944-8.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Bett, E.K., Kiura, J. and Loiskandl, W. (2009) Deforestation effects on streamflow: Encouraging stakeholder participation, Kenya. Young scientists Development Forum conference. Presentation 4, 25th March, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Mutua, B.M., Kundu, P.M., Fürst, J. and Loiskandl, W. (2008) Spatial-temporal land cover mapping using imagery in River Njoro catchment, Kenya. In: ESRI (Eds.), Proceedings 3rd ESRI Eastern Africa User conference (EAUC), Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Mutua, B.M., Kundu, P.M., Fürst, J. and Loiskandl, W. (2008) Quantifying land cover change using remotely sensed data and Geographical Information System. A Case of River Njoro Catchment, Kenya. Proceedings of 2008, Egerton University, 3rd Annual Research Week and International conference. 16–18 September 2008, Kenya.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Mutua, B.M., Kundu, P.M., Olumana, D.M. and Loiskandl W. (2007) Assessment of land use change using remote sensing and Geographical Information System. A case of Njoro catchment in Kenya. International Conference on “Mountain forests in changing world”. 2–4 April 2008. University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna Austria.
  • Mwetu, K.K., Loiskandl, W. and Fürst, J. (2007) Evaluation of land use development on hydrological regimes. A case of Njoro watershed, Kenya. Young scientists Development Forum conference. Presentation 4, 18th December 2007. University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna Austria.
  • Kundu, P.M., Owindo, S.F.O., Gichaba, M. and Mwetu, K.K. (2004) Impacts of land use change on hydrological regimes. A case study of River Njoro catchment in Rift Valley province in Kenya. Proceedings of 16th Kenya society of agricultural engineers (KSAE). International conference, Nairobi Kenya.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • 2017 - 2020: Assessing Changes in Agricultural Land Use and their Implications on Food Production in Ruiru Sub-County, Kenya.Vice Chancellor Grant, Kenyatta university.
  • 2012 - 2015:Promoting Agricultural productivity through improved water harvesting, utilization and capacity building in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya.Global Knowledge Initiative and Pennsylvania State University, US.
  • 2011 - 2013:Promotion of surface runoff and rainwater harvesting for application in Aquaculture and horticulture development in Kitui County, Kenya.National Council for Science and Technology.
  • 2010:Public awareness on catchment hydrology: Deforestation and climatic variability effects on Water Resources.Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD-GmbH), Center for International Cooperation and Mobility (ICM).
  • 2006 - 2010:Modeling Responses of Hydrology to Land‑use / Land‑cover Change and Climatic Variability: A Case study in River Njoro catchment of Kenya.Austrian Exchange Service (OÄD) under the North‑South Dialogue Scholarship Programme.
  • 2004 - 2005:Sustainable Management of Watersheds,Global Livestock CRISP project
  • 2002 - 2004: Analysis of Extreme Rainfall and Stream flow Events from Upper Ewaso Ny’iro Drainage Basin in Kenya.collaboration by Laikipia Research Programme (LRP), Kenya; UNESCO; and Egerton University, Kenya

CONSULTANCY

  •  2019 - To date: Design and operationalization of a foam mattress manufacturing plant, kitui county .Signdone Industries Ltd
  • 2019: Design of Soil and Water conservation Structures for Kitui Campus, Kenyatta University
  • 2018: Design of Earth Dam and Roof Catchment water harvesting system for Kitui Campus, Kenyatta University
  • 2015:Hydrological Feasibility Study of Endau Hill Catchment, Kitui East Sub-County,County Government of Kitui; Order No: CGoKTI/98/2014-2015
  • 2015: Design of Water Supply System for Mwea Aqua Fish, Muranga County,Mwea Aqua Fish Farm; Order No: HDFKTI/002/2014-2015
  • 2015: Design of Kitui Campus Earth Pan for water harvesting,Kenyatta University
  • 2012: Design of Earth Dam for Kitui Campus, Kenyatta University for water harvesting,Kenyatta University

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

  • 2010: Engineers' Registration Board (ERB) of Kenya Registration No. 6112 Graduate engineer
  • 2011:National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of Kenya and Registration No. 2951    Lead expert
  • 2019: Kenya Society of Environmental, Biological and Agricultural Engineers (KeSEBAE) of Kenya and Registration No. K19061,Member
  • RECOGNIZED AWARDS
  • 2019:Position 1    The runner's up community impact award    Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)
  • 2023:Position 1    The best local manufacturer's stand (non-consumables)Kitui Agricultural Show and Trade Fair (County Government of kitui)
  • 2024:Position 1    The best medium trade stand (Commercial and Industrial).Kitui Agricultural Show and Trade Fair (County Government of kitui)
  • 2024:Position 1    The best Jua Kali stand    Kitui Agricultural Show and Trade Fair (County Government of kitui)
  • 2024:Position 2    The best Striking display of locally manufactured products Kitui Agricultural Show and Trade Fair (County Government of kitui)
  • 2024:Position 3    The best local manufacturer's stand non-consumables Kitui Agricultural Show and Trade Fair (County Government of kitui)

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

School Boards of Management

  • 2025:Endau Secondary School    BOM for the school and as a chair
  • 2022:St. Ignatius Secondary School    BOM for the school and as a chair
  • 2019:St. Ignatius Secondary School    BOM for the school and as a chair
  • 2016:Endau Secondary School    BOM for the school and as a member
  • 2012:Endau Secondary School    BOM for the school and as a member
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