: Chief Research Officer - Economics and Marketing of Forest Products
Journal Papers
Cheboiwo, J.K., Mutta, D., Kiprop, J., Gattama, S. (2018).Public Private Partnerships Opportunities
for Forestry Sector Development in Kenya: Synthesis of Primary and Secondary Production Actors, and
Trade in Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948
(Online), Vol.8, No.1, 2018
Cheboiwo, J.K., Nasroun, H., Mwamakimbullah, R. Kambugu R.K., Mutaganda, A. (2018). Public Private
Partnership (PPP) in Forest Sector in Eastern Africa. Synthesis of Primary and Secondary Production
Actors, and Trade, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN
2222-2855, Vol.9, No.2, 2018
Kagombe, J.K, Cheboiwo, J., Gichu, A., Handa, C. and Wamboi, J. (2018). Payment for Environmental
Services: Status and Opportunities inKenya, Journal of Resources Development and Management, ISSN
2422-8397, Vol.40, 2018
Kagombe, J.K., Kungu, J., Mugendi, D. Cheboiwo, J.K.(2018). Evaluating the Willingness to Pay for
Watershed Protection in Ndaka-ini Dam, Muranga County, Kenya, Journal of Civil and Environmental
Research, ISSN 2225-0514, Vol.10, No.1, 2018
Cheboiwo, J.K.,Mutiso, F. and Cherono, F. 2017. A Review of Farm Forestry Evolution for the Last 100
Years in Kenya: A look at ome Key Phases and Driving Factors. Journal of Natural Science Research Vol.
6,No.16.
Cheboiwo, J.K., Langat, D.K., Mutiso, F. and Cherono, F. 2017.Farm Forestry Development in Kenya. A
Comparative Analysis of Household Economic Land Use Decisions in UasinGishu and Vihiga Counties,
Journal of Earth Science, ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948(online), Vol.6, No.8, 2016
Cheboiwo, J.K., David Langat D.K., Kiprop, J. and Cherono, F. (2017). The Influence of Land Quality on
Allocation of Land for Farm Forest in Kenya: The Case of Vihiga County. Journal of Economics and
Sustainable Development (www.iiste.org), Vol.8, No.4, 2017
Kagombe, J.M., Mbuvi, MTE and Cheboiwo, J.K. (2017). Role of Devolved Governance in Enhancing
Incentives in Participatory Forest Management in Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science,
Vol.7, No.2.
Cheboiwo, JK, Kipsat, J., Langat, D.K., Cherono, F. (2017). Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Farm
Forestry Investment Decisions in Kenya: The Case of UasinGishu and Vihiga Counties. Journal of
Resources Development and Management, ISSN 2422-8397, Vol.29, 2017.
Langat, D., Cheboiwo, J.K. and Muchiri, M.N. (2015). Financial analysis of growing Eucalyptus
grandisfor production of medium size power transmission poles and firewood in Kenya, African Journal
of Agriculture and Utilisation of Natural Resources for Sustainable Development 1 (1): 38-45, ISSN
2313-1306
Langat D.,Maranga E.K.,Cheboiwo, J.K and Aboud A.A. 2015. Forest use and dependence by forest adjacent
households on Mau Forest ecosystem, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural
Development:ISSN-2360-798X, Vol.3(10). pp 326-337
Cheboiwo, J.K, Mbinga, JK. And Mugabe, R. 2015. Potential Growth, Yields and Socioeconomic Benefits of
Four Indigenous Species for Restoration in Moist Forests, Mau Kenya, J. Environment and Earth
Sciences:Vol.5(6):72-84
Langat D., Maranga E.K., Cheboiwo, J.K and Aboud A.A. 2015. Role of forest resources to Local
livelihoods: The case of East Mau Forest ecosystem, Kenya. International Journal of Forestry Research.
Vol.2016.Article ID 4537354, 10 pageshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4537354
Mutiso, F.M. Cheboiwo, J.K. James LegilishoKiyiapi, J.L. and Sang F.K. 2015. Comparative Study of
Sampling Methods for Efficient Diagnosis of Health Status of Selected Natural Forest Ecosystems in
Kenya.Journal of Natural Sciences Research.Vol.5(2): 37-47
Cheboiwo J.K., Mugabe R. and Langat D. 2014. Review of conservation of Prunusafricana and
international trade opportunities for its bark in Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and
Applied Sciences (JETEAS) 5(6): 372-377.
Langat D. and Cheboiwo J.K. 2010.To conserve or not to conserve: A case study of forest valuation in
Kenya. Journal of Tropical Forest Science22 (1):5-12 (2010).
Mutiso F.M., Cheboiwo J.K. Mugo J.M. Sang F, Tarus G.K. and Chemitei G.K. 2013. The Challenges of Wild
Game on Forest Plantations Management Objectives in Forest Ecosystems in Kenya. Research Journal in
Engineering and Applied Sciences 2(2)106-112
Cheboiwo, J.K. 1997. Economic and Non-Economic Determinants of Farm Forestry Development in Western
Kenya: A case of Uasin Gishu and Vihiga Districts. D.Phil. Thesis. School of Environmental Studies,
Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Cheboiwo, J.K. 1991. Socio-Economic Issues in Rural Afforestation in Kenya. MSc Thesis, Australian
National University, Canberra, Australia
Book
Cheboiwo, J.K. 2014. Determinants of Farm Forestry Development in Western Kenya. LAMBERT Academic
Publishers. Access No. 9783659517082
Book Chapter
Cheboiwo J.K, Mugabe R.O. and Mbinga J.M. 2010.Economic Benefits of High Value Indigenous tree Species
for Restoration of Moist Forests. In:Kigomo B.N, Kimiti J.M. and Tuwei P.K(eds). Forest Restoration
Handbook for Moist Forests in Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kapukha M.M.and Cheboiwo J.K. 2010.Market access of wood and non-wood forest products from WestMau
Forests. In:Kigomo B.N, Kimiti J.M.and Tuwei P.K.(eds). Forest Restoration Handbook for Mois Forests in
Kenya,Nairobi,Kenya
Langat D.K and Cheboiwo J.K 2010. The role of local communities in forest restoration. In: Kigomo B.N,
Kimiti J.M.andTuweiP.K(eds). Forest restoration Handbook for Moist Forests in Kenya, Nairobi,Kenya.
Langat D.K, Cheboiwo J. KandSuterT.2010.Overview on natural forest degradation in Kenya. In: Kigomo B.N,
Kimiti J.M. and Tuwei P.K(eds). Forest Restoration Handbook for Moist Forests in Kenya, Nairobi,
Kenya.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
Cheboiwo, J.K., Langat, D., Ongugo, P. and Kipsaat, J. (2017). A Guideline for Market Surveys for
Farm Forestry tree Products in Kenya, KEFRI Technical Paper, Nairobi, Kenya
Langat, D, Otuoma, J. Kagombe, J., Cheboiwo, J.K., and Kigomo, B.(2017). Guidelines for Establishing
Payment for Ecosystem Services Schemes in Kenya
Langat D.K. and Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Guide to Estimating Financial Returns from Tree Growing in Kenya.
A Guide for Tree Growers, Extension Agents and Forest Managers in Kenya, KEFRI Technical Note
Luvanda A.M., Musyoki J., Wekesa L. Cheboiwo, J.K. and Ozawa M. 2015. An assessment of the
socio-economic importance of Melia volkensii based enterprises in Kenya.
Cheboiwo J.K.,Biloko F., Abdalla A., Kambuku R.K. and Mutaganda A. 2015. Socio-economics of
trans-boundary timber commodity chain in the East and Central Africa region.
Langat D.K and Cheboiwo J.K. 2010. The role of local communities in restoration of
Mau Forest Complex.KEFRI-FOREAIM Information Leaflet No.4.
Langat D.K, Cheboiwo J.K. and Sibalet N. 2010. Mau Forest Ecosystem: Its importance and threats.
KEFRI-FOREAIM Information Leaflet No.6.
Kipkoech, A., Mogaga, E., Cheboiwo, J.K., and Kimaro, D., 2011. The Total Economic Valuation of
Maasai Mau, Trans Mara and Eastern Mau Forest Blocks, of the Mau Forest, Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin
Commission Secretariat, East Africa Commission and Environmental Research and Policy Analysis (K).
80pp
Cheboiwo J.K, Mugabe R.O. and MbingaJ.M. 2010.Economics of restoring degraded forests with high value
indigenous tree species in Mau Forest Complex. KEFRI –FOREAIMInformationLeafletNo.3.
Cheboiwo J.K. and Ongugo P.O. 1989. Growing and managing Acacia mearnsii(Black wattle)in Kenya.Research
Note No.2.
KEFRI Devolution Strategy on Forestry Research and Development in Kenya. KEFRI Technical Paper.
(2017)
Policy Briefs
Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Market performance of cross border timber trade in East and Central Africa.
KEFRI Policy Brief No. 1.
Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Socio-Economic status of trans-boundary timber commodity chain in the East and
Central Africa region. KEFRI Policy Brief No. 2.
Cheboiwo J.K. and Langat D. 2015. Trans-boundary timber market players in the East African Region.
KEFRI Policy Brief No. 3.
Cheboiwo J.K. 2015. Potential opportunities in timber trade between Kenya, Democratic Republic of
Congo and Tanzania. KEFRI Policy Brief No. 3.
Experience
1985-1986 :
Research Officer-Forestry Department, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
1986-2020 :
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Administrative Responsibility
1985-1989 :
Founder Socioeconomics and Policy Research Programme, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KALRO)
1991-1997 :
Project Manager Kenya Japan Social Forestry Training Project, Kitui,Coordinator, Tiva dryland forestry
technology development and species and provenance trials and Lower level training courses on nursery
and forestry for eastern drylands in Kenya
1997-1999 :
Regional Director, Dryland Eco-Region Research Programme, Kitui. Coordinator, Research problem
identification, planning, implementation, monitoring evaluation and co-ordination of dryland forestry
research and development in the country.
2003-2014 :
Regional Director, Rift Valley Eco-Regional Research Programme. Coordinator, research problem
identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and co-ordination of montane natural
forests, plantation and Dryland Research in Rift Valley.
2014-2018 :
Deputy Director, Socioeconomic, Policy and Governance Research Theme, KEFRI Headquarters
2019- Current :
Director, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Coordinator: Research planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Resource mobilization, disbursement and prioritization
research projects in accordance to KEFRI Strategic Plan 2013-2018
Academic Qualification
1999-2003 :
D.Phil Environmental Economics, Moi University, Kenya
1989-2001 :
MSc Forestry, Australian National University, Canbera, Australia
1981-1985 : BSc Forestry, Moi Univerity, Eldoret, Kenya