Jonah Kiprop

Resume photo

Jonah Kiprop

Research Scientist
E-mail : jkiprop@kefri.org
Researcher ID : 0000-0001-7832-4118
Designation : Research Scientist
Expertise : Forest/Environmental Economics

Journal Papers

  1. Macharia M.A, P.M. Mshenga, M. Ngigi, O.E. Gido. Kiprop J.K. (2014). Effect of Transaction Costs on Smallholder Maize Market Participation: Case of Kwanza District, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. International Journal of Development and Sustainability 3(4); 715-725, 2014
  2. Sigei K.G., Bett H.K., Kiprop J.K ., Odipo O.T., (2014). Factors Influencing the Choice of Marketing Outlets among Small-Scale Pineapple Farmers in Kericho County Kenya. International Journal of Regional Development. 1 (5 ) ; 51-56, 2014
  3. Kiprop, J.K., Lagat J.K., Mshenga P.M., and Macharia M.A. (2015). Determining the Economic Value of Irrigation Water in Kerio Valley Basin (Kenya) By Residual Value Method. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development 6 (7); 102-107, 2015
  4. Kiprop J.K., Kibet N., Mulungu K and Macharia A. (2015). Determinants of Farmer’s Willingness To Pay For Irrigation Water In Smallholder Irrigation Schemes In Kerio Valley Basin, Kenya. Journal of Sustainable Development 10 (2); 135-142, 2017
  5. Cheboiwo J.K, Kiprop J., Langat D.K., Cherono F. (2017). Socio-economic Factors Influencing Farm Forestry Investment Decisions in Kenya: The Case of Uasin Gishu and Vihiga Counties. Journal of Resources Development and Management (www.iiste.org), Vol.29, 2017
  6. Cheboiwo J.K., 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
  7. Cheboiwo J.K., Mutta D., Kiprop J., Gatama S. Public Private Partnerships Opportunities for Forestry Sector Development in Kenya: Synthesis of Primary and Secondary Production Actors, and Trade. Journal of Environment and Earth Science (www.iiste.org), Vol.8, No.1, 2018
  8. Tuwei P., Ebby O., Kiprop J., and Wanjiku J. Adoption of Calliandra Calothyrsus for Improved Dairy Production in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare (www.iiste.org), Vol.9, No.10, 2019
  9. Kiprop J., Langat D.K, Cheboiwo J.K., Kagombe J, Kisiwa A. Gatama S and Okoth S. Value of Pollination Services in Farmlands Adjacent to Mau, Cherangany and Mt. Elgon Forests. Journal of Natural Sciences Research (www.iiste.org), Vol.9, No.10, 2019
  10. Tuwei P., Ebby O., Kiprop J ., and Wanjiku J. Management of Prosopis Juliflora Invasion in Baringo County, Kenya through Utilization. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development (www.iiste.org), Vol.10, No.10, 2019

Books

  1. Langat, D., Cheboiwo, J., Okoth, S., Kiprop, J., Kisiwa, A., Kagombe, J., Gatama, S., Guzha, A., Smith. N., Kanyanya, E., De Meo, D. Kerkering, J and Doud, B. (2019). ‘The Value of Ecosystem Services of Mau Forest Complex, Cherangany Hills, and Mt. Elgon Forest Ecosystems’, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Nairobi, Kenya
  2. Cheboiwo, J., Langat, D., Muga, M., and Kiprop, J., (2018). Economic Analysis of Forest Landscape Restoration Options in Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Nairobi, Kenya

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

  1. J K Cheboiwo, D Langat, P Ongugo, J Kiprop – 2017 A Guideline For Market Surveys For Farm Forestry Tree Products In Kenya
  2. J Kiprop, V Oriwo, M Muga, R Othim, C Obonyo, Assessment of indigenous technical knowledge on production and utilization of Non Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) in Cherangany and Mt. Elgon Water Towers of Kenya, 2017
  3. Kiprop J., and Cheboiwo, J. (2017). Fact sheet on investment returns of Eucalyptus grandis for poles and firewood
  4. Langat, D., Cheboiwo, J., Okoth, S., Kiprop, J., Kisiwa, A., Kagombe, J., Gatama, S., Guzha, A., Smith. N., Kanyanya, E., DeMeo, D. Kerkering,J and Doud,B..2018. Economic Value of the Water Towers in Kenya: Supporting Decision Making and Conservation of Kenya’s Important Ecosystems. Information Brief, October 2018
  5. Joshua K. Cheboiwo, Cherono, F and Kiprop, J. 2016. Understanding Markets for tree products in Kenya. Key goods and price trends. Miti The Tree Business Magazine for Africa Issue No. 30 April-June 2016 pp 5-10.
  6. Joshua K. Cheboiwo and Kiprop, J. 2016.Diversified tree products in the East and Central Africa economy. Miti the Tree Business Magazine for Africa Issue No. 30 April-June 2016 pp 19-22
  7. Cheboiwo J.K., Cherono F. and Kiprop, J. 2016. Understanding Markets for tree products in Kenya. Key goods and price trends. Miti The Tree Business Magazine for Africa Issue No. 30 April-June 2016 pp 5-10.

Policy Briefs

  1. Landscape Restoration in Kenya Is it worth restoring degraded landscapes, IUCN/ Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Nairobi, Kenya
  2. Landscape Restoration in Kenya Stocktaking of Key Innovations and Strategies. IUCN/ Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Nairobi, Kenya
  3. Landscape Restoration in Kenya Addressing gender equality. IUCN/ Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Nairobi, Kenya
  4. Impacts of Forest harvesting ban in Kenya: Is it a feasible way to sustainable forest management? Joram Kagombe, David Langat, Joshua Cheboiwo, Jonah Kiprop, Linus Wekesa, Paul Ongugo, M.T. Mbuvi and Nereoh Leley, July 2020

Experience

  • July 2020 - Date : Present Research Scientist I (Economist), Socio- Economics Policy and Governance, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
  • Sept.2015-June 2020 : Research Scientist II (Economist), Socio- Economics Policy and Governance, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
  • May 2013 – Sept. 2015 : Assistant Lecturer /Research fellow Egerton University
  • Aug. 2013 to Dec. 2013 : Research Assistantfor the Kenya Agribusiness and Agro Industry Alliance (KAAA), ESP New York and Egerton University Agribusiness Research on Commodity value chains (maize)
  • June 2010 to Sept. 2011 : Graduate Clerk at Kenya Commercial Bank Moi’s bridge branch

Academic Qualification

  • 2011-2014 : Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Egerton University, Kenya with specialization in Agricultural and Rural Development from University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • 2006-2010 : Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Egerton University, Kenya, second class Honors (Upper Division)

Key Competencies

  1. Key Competencies An Economist with expertise in agricultural and applied issues notably; forest economics, policy and governance, ecosystem services valuation, market analysis, value chain analysis, economic analysis and planning and monitoring and evaluation. I possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively independently or with teams.

Key skilss

  1. Ability to perform economic analysis and modeling
  2. Strong written and verbal communication skills
  3. Attention to detail
  4. Knowledge of most common economic software programs
  5. Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Other Courses

  • March - April 2009 : Certificate in Statistical Package (SPSS) from Egerton University ICT Centre
  • Sept-Nov. 2013 : Certificate in Applied Climatology (online study) from University of Reading England sponsored by Rockefeller foundation