Journal Papers

1. Franzel, S., C. Holding, J.K. Ndufa, C.O. Obonyo and S.M. Weru (1996): Farmers and Trees - Linking research and extension, Agroforestry today, Volume 8, no. 3 Pg. 19-21, ICRAF, Nairobi

Book Chapter

1. Nyamai, D.O; Obonyo, C.O; Aucha, J. and Kisinyo, P.O.(2017). Policy framework and public-private partnerships for agribusiness development in Africa. In: Obiri J.A. F., Driver M.F., Onyekwelu J.C., Akpoko J.G., Ramasawmy B. and Drame-Yaye, A. (Editors). Agribusiness in Africa.A contextualized manual for Tertiary Institutions and Development Practioners. ANAFE, ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978929059 403 1- 204pp.
2. Franzel, S.,J.K. Ndufa, C.O. Obonyo, T.E. Bekele, and R. Coe, (2002) “Farmer-Designed Agroforestry Trials: Famers’ Experiences in Western Kenya” in S. Franzel and S. J. Scherr( eds) Trees on the Farm, CAB International..

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

1. Research protocol for Indigenous Fruits value chain study
2. Research protocol for case studies of success stories of CBOs involved in commercialization of aloe products

Policy Briefs

1. Muga, M, Ogutu, P, Oriwo, V and Obonyo C.O 2016. Production and Marketing of Briquettes from Agro-industrial Residues in Kenya
2. C. O. Obonyo, B. Ngoda and P. Gamba, (2009), Challenges, Conflicts and Gaps in Kenya’s Forest Conservation Legislation and Policies. (Draft)
3. C. O. Obonyo, B. Ngoda and P. Gamba (2009) Contribution of Kenya’s Forest Conservation Legislation and Policies on Rural Livelihood (Draft

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

1. Obonyo C.0, Muga M., Kiprop J., Othim R., Oriwo V., IngutiaC.andBor N, (2018) in Contribution Of Forestry Research To Sustainable Development,Chagala–Odera E., Ochieng D., Wanjiku J., Muchiri M.N., Gichora M., Tuwei P., Kamondo B., Mengich E., Langat D., Oballa P., Muthike G., Chiteva R., Kagombe J., Cherotich L., Gathogo M., Muthama A. and Oduor N. (eds), Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference , 17 – 19 April 2018, at KEFRI Headquarters Muguga, pp 933 – 948
2. Ogutu P.C., Kitheka E., Muga M.O., Oduor N. Pretorius R., Obonyo C.O, Yegon V., Oriwo V., Githiomi J. and Kimondo J , Piloting Commercial Production of Charcoal Briquettes from Sugarcane Bagasse in Homa Bay County, (2018) inContribution Of Forestry Research To Sustainable Development,Chagala–Odera E., Ochieng D., Wanjiku J., Muchiri M.N., Gichora M., Tuwei P., Kamondo B., Mengich E., Langat D., Oballa P., Muthike G., Chiteva R., Kagombe J., Cherotich L., Gathogo M., Muthama A. and Oduor N. (eds), Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference , pp 917-932 ,17 – 19 April 2018, at KEFRI Headquarters Muguga,
3. L.G. Okotto and Obonyo C. O, (2011). Innovative Approaches for Mainstreaming Integrated Natural Resource Management in Agricultural Research and Development Institutions in Eastern Africa, Workshop Proceedings of End Project Dissemination Workshop, 24 - 26 October 2011, Hotel Le Savanna, Kisumu, Kenya
4. Obonyo C.O., and A. Niang (2000): “An Overview of the On-farm KEFRI/KARI/ICRAF Collaborative Research Project in Maseno,” in Proceeding of the social forestry extension seminar for the promotion of tree planting in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya, Social Forestry Extension Model Development Project for Semi-Arids Areas in Kenya, KEFRI.
5. Obonyo, C.O. (1996):"Micro-economic response to alley cropping in Siaya District", in Mugah, J.O. (ed) 1996. Proceedings of the first Kenya Agroforestry Conference on People and Institutional Participation in Agroforestry for Sustainably Development: Kenya Forestry Research Institute.
6. Niang, A., B. Amadalo, S. Gathumbi and C.O. Obonyo (1996): Maize yield response to green manure application from selected shrubs and tree species in western Kenya, a preliminary assessment, in Mugah, J.O. (ed) 1996. Proceedings of the first Kenya Agroforestry Conference on People and Institutional Participation in Agroforestry for Sustainably Development: Kenya Forestry Research Institute.
7. Obonyo, C.O. and S. Franzel (1993): "Wood supply and use model for food-crop based regions of western Kenya", in Attah-Krah, K. (ed.) Agroforestry in the highlands of Eastern and Central, ICRAF, Nairobi.