Poletti C., Dioszegi G., Nyongesa K.W., Vacik H., Barbujani M., and Kigomo J.N. (2019)
Characterization of Forest Fires to Support Monitoring and Management of Mount Kenya Forest, Mountain
Research and Development (MRD), Vol 39, No 3
Zhao Y., Feng D, Jayaraman D. , Belay D. , Sebrala H. , Ngugi J., Maina E., Akombo R. , Otuoma J.,
Mutyaba J., Kissa S. , Qig S. , Assefa F., Oduor M.N. , Ndawula A.K. , Li Y. , Gonga P., (2018).
Bamboo mapping of Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda for the year 2016 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geo-information 66, 116–125
Kigomo J.N., Kuria M.N., Gatama S. and Waweru E.M. (2018) Evaluation of land and vegetation
degradation indicators in Kiang'ombe landscape, Mbeere North, Kenya, Journal of Research in Forestry,
Wildlife & Environment Vol. 10(1), 74-84.
Kigomo J.N., Muturi G.M., Gachathi F.N., Kimani S.M., Kuria M.N and Macharia E. (2015) Vegetation
composition and dynamics along degradation gradient of Kiang'ombe hill forest in the drylands of
Kenya, Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, Vol. 7(7) 168-178.
Kinyanjui, M. J., Kigomo, N. J., Wambui, K. M., Kariuki, N. J., Charles, N., Macharia, N. J.,
Odidi, O. W., Fredrick, A., Omamo, O. A., & Katumbi, N. M. (2015). Comparing tree heights among
montane forest blocks of Kenya using LiDAR data from GLAS. Open Journal of Forestry, 5, 80-89
Kigomo J.N. and Muturi G. M. (2013) Impacts of enclosures in rehabilitation of degraded rangelands
of Turkana County, Kenya, Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, Vol. 5(7): 165-171
Kigomo J.N., Sweda T. and Tsuzuki H. (2013) Improved model for estimation of leaf area index using
airborne laser profiling, Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, Vol. 5(4) 53-60.
Book Chapter
Wekesa C., Ngugi J., Mulwa D. and Leley N. (2019). Floristic composition and structure of Buda
Forest, In Biodiversity Status of Buda Forest, Kenya, In: Kamondo et al (eds.) Biodiversity status of
Buda Forest, Kenya
Kigomo J.N., Ndungu S.M, Macharia E. and Waweru S. (2015). Management of Prosopis species to
enhance natural regeneration in Northern Kenya In: Khalif et al. (eds.); Sustainable land management
in the drylands of Kenya
Kigomo J.N. and Muturi G.M. (2014) Capacity building in woodland rehabilitation and conservation of
degraded areas In: Muturi et al. (eds.); Rehabilitation and conservation of degraded woodlands
surrounding Kakuma refugee camp.
Esilaba E.O., Okoti, M., Nyariki D.M.., Keya G.A. Miriti J.M., Kigomo J.N., Olukoye G., Wekesa L.,
Ego W., Muturi G.M. and Cheruiyot H.K. (2011). The Desert Margins Programme approaches in up scaling
best bet technologies in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya. In Bationo et al. (eds.) Innovations as
key to green revolution in Africa.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
Ndambiri J., Ngugi J., Maina E. and Mutwiri F. (2020) Technical Manual for Forest Biomass Mapping
in Kenya, Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi, Kenya.
Ndambiri J., Ngugi J. and Maina E. (2020) Monitoring of Woodland Biomass in Kenya; Technical Guide
for Establishing Permanent Sample Plots and Monitoring Above Ground Biomass in Kenya’s Woodlands,
Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi, Kenya.
Mbae N. Muchiri, John Ngugi, Mwangi Kinyanjui, Kirongo Balozi, Fredrick Ojuang, Peter Nduati,
Willis Atie, Pekka Hyvönen, Helena Haakana, Jukka Alm, András Balázs, Heikki Parikka (2016) Field
Manual for Biophysical Forest Resources Assessment in Kenya. Prepared through The Project “Improving
Capacity in Forest Resources Assessment in Kenya (IC-FRA)” implemented 2013–2015.
Pekka Hyvönen, Helena Haakana, Mbae N. Muchiri, Meshack Muga, Balozi K. Bekuta, James M. Kimondo,
Daniel M. Mbithi, John Ngugi, Peter N. Nduati, Stephen Karega, Mwangi Kinyanjui, Fredrick Ojuang
(2016) Field Manual for Tree Volume and Biomass Modelling. Prepared through The Project “Improving
Capacity in Forest Resources Assessment in Kenya (IC-FRA)” implemented 2013–2015.
Policy Briefs
John N. Kigomo (2018) Forest Fires and Climate Change: Safety, recovery and general preparedness:
Article in Miti Magazine, Issue no. 38; April-June 2018. Published by Better Globe Forestry Limited
Experience
2020- Present
: Senior Research Scientist, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Central Highlands Eco-Region
Research Programme - Muguga
2015- 2020
: Research Scientist I, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Central Highlands Eco-Region
Research Programme – Muguga
2010- 2015
: Research Scientist II, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Central Highlands Eco-Region
Research Programme-Muguga
2004 to 2010
: Assistant Research Scientist: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Turkana Regional Sub-Centre