S. Mwalusepo,E.S. Massave, T. Johansson, E. Abdel-Rahman, M.Gathara , E. Njuguna, P.A.Calatayud,
O.J.James, T. Landmann and B.P. Le Ru (2018). Modelling the Distribution of Maize Stem Borers at
Local Scale in East African Mountain Gradients Using Climatic and Edaphic Variables. African
Entomology Journal, 26 (2): 458 – 470
C. Wekesa, E.K.Maranga, B. K. Kirui, G.M. Muturi& M. Gathara (2018). Interactions between Nature
Tree Species and Environmental Variables along Forest Edge-Interior Gradient in Fragmented
Forest Patches of Taita Hills, Kenya. Forest Ecology and Management Journal 409 (2018) 789-798.
R. Mwandalu and M. Gathara (2017). Biodiversity Status of Arabuko Forest, Kenya. Edaphic
Characterisation of Arabuko Sokoke Forest.
Calatayud P., Njuguna E., Mwalusepo S., Gathara M., Okuku G., Kibe A.,Musyoka B., Williamson D.,
Ong’amo G., Juma G., Johansson T., Subrumanian S., Gatebe E. and Le Ru B.(2016). Can Climate
Change Driven Change Influence Silicon Assimilation by Cereals and Hence Distribution of
Lepidopteran Stem Borers in East Africa. Journal of Agriculture Ecosystem and Environment 224
(2016) 95-103
Njuguna E., Gathara M ., Nadir S., Mwalusepo S., Williamson D., Etienne P., Kimani J., Landmann
T., Juma G., Ong’amo G., Gatebe E., Le Ru B. and Calatayud P. (2015). Characteristics of soil in
Selected maize growing sites along altitudinal gradients in East African Highland. Journal of
Data in Brief 52015) 138-144
Gathara M ., Makenzi P., Kimondo J. and Muturi G. (2014). Prediction of Osyris lanceolata
(Hochst&Steud.) site suitability using indicator species and edaphic factors in humid highland
and dry lowland forests in Kenya. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. 6(11)
Book Chapter
Agronomic Evaluation of Nutrient Status for favorable growth commercial Aloes Around
Arabuko-sokoke Forest (Malindi District)
MSc. Research Project: Biophysical Environmental Factors influencing the Distribution of Osyris
lanceolata (Hochst&Steud): Case Study of Gachuthi and Kibwezi Forest in Kenya.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
www.chiesa.org. Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services and
Food Security in Eastern Africa. Increasing knowledge, Building Capacity and Developing
Adaptation Strategies. Collaboration of (icipe, IRD and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland)
Experience
May 2019 – Date :
Research Scientist II, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Headquarters.
2012 – 2019 :
Technologist I, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Headquarters.
1996 – 2012 :
Technologist II, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Headquarters.
1988 – 1996 :
Technician, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Headquarters.
Qualification
2012 – 2015 :
MSc (Environmental Science), Egerton University, Kenya
2010 – 2011 :
Premasters (environmental Science), Egerton University, Kenya
2007 – 2009 :
Higher National Diploma (crop protection), Kenya Polytechnic, Kenya
1990 – 1993 :
Ordinary Diploma (Environmental science), Kenya Polytechnic, Kenya
Other Courses
17th-19th April, 2018 :
5th KEFRI Scientific Conference” Contribution of Forestry Research to Sustainable Development”.
June, 2016 :
United Nations/ Kenya Conference on space Technology and Applications for Wildlife Management
and Protecting Biodiversity
September, 2014 :
Rapid Carbon Stock Appraisal and Development of PIN+PDD
June, 2012 :
Participated in IUFRO international congress in Kenya
