Gladys Rutto
Gladys Rutto
Assistant Research Scientist
| : gruto@kefri.org | |
| Researcher ID | :0000-0003-4374-5662 |
| Designation | :Assistant Research Scientist |
| Expertise | :Forest Ecology |
Journal Papers
- Rutto, G.C. and Odhiambo, K.O (2017). Socio-Economic Importance of Tree Nurseries in Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County (Kenya). African Environmental Review Journal Volume 2, Issue 2, pp. 146-154.
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
- Rutto, G. (2016). Socio- Economic Importance of Tree Nurseries in Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County (Kenya) presented at 3rd International Interdisciplinary Conference held from 7th – 9th September 2016 at the University of Eldoret.
Policy Briefs
- Mwangi, C, Okumu, J and Rutto, G. (2018). Safeguarding the ecological integrity of Ondiri Swamp.
Mentorship and Supervision
- Mentored 3 students on attachment in CERP
Experience
- December 2020 to Date : Assistant Research Scientist (Forest ecology) Kenya Forestry Research Institute
- March 2020 – October 2020 : Forest Certification Officer Better Global Forestry Limited
- January 2018- April 2019: Projects Assistant East African Wild Life Society
- September - December 2017: Forest programmes volunteer East African Wild Life Society
- August 2016 – February 2017: August 2016 – February 2017: Conservation Agriculture /Environmental Education Volunteer a Rocha.
- April 2016 to July 2016: Forestry Intern Kenya Forest Service
Academic Qualification
- 2018 -To date: Currently pursuing Master of Science in Climate Change, University of Nairobi
- 2011-2015: Bachelor of Science Forestry, Second Class Honours Upper Division, University of Eldoret
Key Competencies
- Forest management
- Environmental education
- Climate modelling
Other Courses
- 24th to 26th may,2021 National Research Fund (NRF) research and capacity building workshop on proposal writing and donor funding opportunities held at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa, Kenya.
- 23 -27 September 2019 Excellence for Forest Certification Training Programme on Forest Certification for Responsible Forest Management course was provided by Soil Association Certification Limited,
- 19th - 21st February 2018 Forest Management Certification Course Organized by Forest Society of Kenya and Forest Stewardship Council Held at KEFRI Headquarters.