Dub Isacko Dokata

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Dub Isacko Dokata

Assistant Research Scientist
E-mail : disako@kefri.org
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Designation : Assistant Research Scientist
Expertise : Natural Resource Management

Journal Papers

  1. Dokata, D. I., Mburu, B. K., Macharia, G. M., Choge, S. K., Ojunga, S. O., & Kaudo, B. O. (2023). Distribution, Conservation Status and Effects of Threats on Relative Abundance of Warburgia ugandensis Tree Species. A Case Study of Katimok Forest Reserve, Kenya. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 6(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.6.1.1044
  2. Kaudo, B. O., Mwenja, P., Epasit, D., Ekai, Dokata, D.I;, & Owino, J. (2022). Effect of Potting Tube Size on Growth and Development of Ziziphus mauritiana Seedlings. 5(1), 118–129. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.795
  3. Dokata, D. I., Mburu, B. K (2023). East African Journal of Forestry & Agroforestry Traditional Uses and Ex-Situ Conservation of Warburgia ugandensis. 6(1), 163–173. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.6.1.1232
  4. Choge, S. K., Ojunga, S. O., Dokata, D. I., Chepkirui, W. K., Musau, J., Muniale, F. M., & Kiptui, I. K. (2024). Floristic Composition, Population Structure, and Recruitment Status of Plant Species: A Case Study of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration Practices in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya. Open Journal of Forestry, 14(02), 141–154. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2024.142010
  5. Dokata, D.I.; Choge, S.K.; Stettler, P.R.; Schaffner, U. Leaf Litter and Soil-Mediated Impacts of the Invasive Tree Prosopis juliflora on Seedlings of Resident Tree Species. Plants 2026, 15, 571. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15040571

Technical Notes/Protocols/Guidelines

  1. Dokata, D.I, Choge SK, Busaka EA, Samora, SO and Tiwae R (2023). Guideline on herbal soap production from Aloe gel. KEFRI Baringo.
  2. Samora, SO, Dokata, D.I, Choge SK, Busaka EA, and Tiwae R (2023).Tree nursery management. Technical report, KEFRI Baringo.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

  1. Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences:
    National Academy of Forestry and Grassland Administration of China Seminar on Implementation of UNCCD (13th-28th May,2025) in Beijing, China.

Employment History

  1. December 2020 - Present: Natural Resource Research Scientist, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
  2. July 2019-April 2020: Environmental champion, 3e’s Experience
  3. January 2017- December 2018: Business manager- Tosha Livestock traders Group- Kenya Markets Trusts.
  4. April 2016- June 2016: Debt Collection Officer, Clovers Training and Management Consultants(Attached to Barclays Bank)
  5. October 2015-December 2015: Local Supervisor: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).

Administrative Responsibility

  1. January 2017- December 2018: Business manager- Tosha Livestock traders Group- Kenya Markets Trusts.

Academic Qualification

  1. December 2018-July 2024: Masters of Environmental Studies (environmental science)
  2. May 2011- December 2015: Bachelor of Science (community resource management)Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya. Award: Second class Honors (upper division)
  3. 2006 to 2009: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) St. Paul’s Secondary school, Marsabit Mean grade: B (plain)
  4. 1998 to 2005: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) Bubisa Primary School Aggregate: 346 out of 500

Other Courses

  1. May-June 2011: Scientific writing course, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi
  2. July-August 2012: Remote sensing of forest resources, Japanese International Agency, Tokyo-Japan