Journal papers
- Leley, N.C., Langat, D.K., Kosgey, C.C., Kisiwa, A.K. and Nzove, B (2021). Effect of livestock
grazing on floristic structure and composition of montane forests: a case of South West Mau forest,
Kenya. Final draft under review for submission to Mountain Research and Development journal.
2) Langat, D.K., Cheboiwo, Mairura, F., J.K., J. Kiprop, Kagombe, J. K., Smith, N. Guzha, A.and N.
Leley (2020). Economic Valuation of Forest Ecosystems in Kenya: A Systematic Review of the
literature and identification of future research needs. Under review at International Journal of
Forestry
Research.
- Musingo, T.E., Kungu, J. B., Gachathi, F.N., Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C. and Muthini, J.M. (2019).
Annonated checklist of plant species of Loita Forest (Entim e Naimina Enkiyio Forest or the forest of
the lost child), Narok County, Kenya. Int. J. Adv. Res. 2 Biol. Sci. 6(3): 54-110.
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- Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C., Maranga, E., Kirui, B., Muturi, G., Musingo, T.E. and Chikamai, B.
(2016). Effects of forest disturbance on vegetation structure and aboveground carbon in three isolated
forest patches of Taita Hills, open journal of forestry.
Books
- Kagombe J., Kiprop J., Langat D., Cheboiwo J., Wekesa L., Ongugo P., Mbuvi M.T. and Leley
N.,C. (2020). Socio-economic Impact of Forest Harvesting Moratorium in Kenya.
- Langat, D.K., Leley, N.C. and Kosgey, C. (2019). Ndoinet Forest Livestock Management Plan.
Livestock Intensification Project Report.
- Musingo, T.E., Wekesa, L., Wekesa;C., Leley, N.C., Ntabo, M., Eshitera, A., Karangi; M.,
Cheruiyot, L., Manyala, P., Okeyo, M., Sheikh, M., Kimani, K., Mbae, M., Ongugo, P., Kala, A. and
Owuor, B (2016). Capability map for growing High value tree species in the coast region of Kenya.
- Leley, N.C. (2016).The role of Sykes monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis albogularis) in seed dispersal
and natural forest regeneration. Msc. Thesis, University of Nairobi
Book Chapter
- Wekesa; C., Ngugi, J., Mulwa, D.M. and Leley, N.C. (2019). Floristic composition and structure
of Buda forest in Biodiversity status of Buda forest, Kenya.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
- Langat, D.K., Leley, N.C. and Kosgey, (2019). Developing Permissible Grazing Thresholds for
Sustainable Grazing Management in South Western Mau Forest Block. Livestock Intensification
Project Report.
- Kisiwa, A.K., Amwatta, J.M., Leley, N.C., and Mohammed, A. (2018). Promoting the use of
improved biomass technoloies in mt. Elgon and cherangany hills ecosystems
- Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C. Ndalilo, L., Amur, A., Uchi, M. and Swiderska, K. (2015). Partners’
progress review and international policy dialogue workshop report. ISBN: 978-1-78431-338-8.
- Langat, D.K., Okoth. S., Owango, K., Leley, N.C., Kiprop, J., Kisiwa, A. and Ayaga, G. (2020).
Ecosystem Services Valuation of Kakamega, Nandi North and Nandi South and Kibiri Forest
Ecosystems. Scaling up sustainable land management and agro-biodiversity conservation to reduce
environmental degradation in small scale agriculture in Western Kenya project
- Gachathi, F.N., Musingo, T.E., Wekesa, L., Wekesa, C. and Leley, N.C (2016). A field guide to
valuable trees and Shrubs of kaya mudzi muvya forest in Kilifi County, Kenya.
- Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C., Muthini, J. and Manya, C. (2015): a guideline for rehabilitation of
mangrove forests using Rhizophora mucronata
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- Wekesa, C., Leley, N.C., Mwadalu, R., Manya, C. and Muthini, J (2017). Mangrove ecosystems
site characterization of degradation indicators in degraded mangrove ecosystems
Policy Briefs
- Langat, D.K., Leley, N.C. and Kosgey, (2019). Implications of forest grazing: is it ecologically
viable? Case of Ndoinet Forest, South Western Mau.
- Kagombe J., Kiprop J., Langat D., Cheboiwo J., Wekesa L., Ongugo P., Mbuvi M.T. and Leley N.
(2020). Impacts of Forest harvesting ban in Kenya: Is it feasible in sustainable forest management?
(2019).
Extension materials
- Bamboo Products Catalogue. Compiled by J. Amwatta (Dr), A. Mwirigi, A. Kisiwa, N. Leley
and S. Gitonga. (2017) http://kefriwatertowers.org/manuals.php
- Kenya’s Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (WaTER )
Programme. Component 4 brochure
Experience
18/04/2016-30/07/2018: Project
Assistant, Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation
and Adaptation Programme, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
01/12/2020 to date : Research
Scientist II-Forest Ecology, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
01/07/2014-17/04/2016 :
Assistant Research Officer- Smallholder Innovation for Resilience
(SIFOR): Strengthening Innovation Systems for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change project,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
01/08/2013 -01/08/2014 :
Research Associate- National Museums of Kenya
01/08/2011-31/10/2011 : Intern-
Kenya Wildlife Service
Administrative Responsibility
- Support to management and coordination donor funded projects
Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Programme (2016 to
date)
- Smallholder Innovation for Resilience (SIFOR): Strengthening Innovation Systems for Food
Security in the Face of Climate Change
- Kenya Coastal Development Project
Administrative Responsibility
- Nov 2019- Date : Assistant
Regional Director, Turbo Forestry Research Programme, Kenya
Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 5 - 30200 Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualification
- 2019 to date: PhD. Natural
Resources Management, Egerton University
- 2012 to 2016: MSc. Biology of
Conservation, the University of Nairobi
- 2008 to 2012: BSc.
Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management, University of
Nairobi
Key Competencies
- Rehabilitation and restoration of forest landscapes
- Forest grazing ecology
- Biological invasions
Other Courses
- 15th - 21st February 2017- Forest
practioners training course organized by Forest Society of Kenya
held at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) headquarters.
- 5th - 11th July 2015: Training course
on Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD)
organized by Kenya Coastal Development Project.
- 17th - 18th December 2011:
Transformational leadership training by Resource empowerment
technologies limited organized by University of Nairobi
