Journal Papers

1. Luvanda A.M., Macharia I.N., Chikamai B.N. and Wambugu S.K. (2017). Gum opoponax and myrrh market structure, conduct and performance for Wajir County, Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research. Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 5(1): 041-052. Available online http://www.sciencebeingjournal.com
2. Luvanda A.M., Macharia I.N., Chikamai B.N. and Wambugu S.K. (2017). Socio-economic factors influencing collection of gum myrrh and opoponax from the wild in Wajir County, Kenya. International journal of recent scientific research. 8(5): 17165-17172. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0805.0296
3. Luvanda, A. M. (2016). On-farm Tree Planting and Management Guidelines for Medium to High Potential Areas of Kenya. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science 32 (4): 392-399, November, 2016. https://doi.org/10.7747/JFES.2016.32.4.392
4. Luvanda, A. M. and E. A. Indai (2016).Case studies on the application of Drip Irrigation in Horticultural Crops Production in Ukambani, Kenya. International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture (IJAPSA). Volume 02, Issue 06, [June- 2016]: 195-207.
5. M. Okeyo, J. Nicholus, A. Luvanda, A. Mwamburi, J. K. Ndufa, N. Bor, and D. Munyao (2016). Extension Approaches in the Promotion of Melia Volkensii in Lower Eastern, Kenya. International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture (IJAPSA) Volume 02, Issue 06, [June- 2016]: 268-279.
6. Luvanda A.M., R. Wangeci, J. Nicholus, P. Mwendwa, D. Muchiri, and M. Sheikh (2016). The ecological and socio-economic importance of faidherbia albida in taita and taveta, Kenya. oct. jour. env. res. vol. 4(1): 001-007. octa journal of environmental research Jan – Mar., 2016.
7. Luvanda, A.M., Chikamai B.N., Wambugu S.K. and Macharia I. N. (2016). Occurrence and Distribution of Commiphora Holtziana and C. Myrrha in Wajir County, Kenya.The International Journal of Science & Technoledge. (ISSN 2321 – 919X). Vol 4 Issue 6: 66-74.
8. Luvanda A. M., Kitheka, E., Oduor, N., Kyalo, E. M. and Githiomi, J. (2016). Impact and Assessment of Charcoal Marketing System Through Community Associations in Kitui County, Kenya. Apr. – Jun., 2016 International Peer-Reviewed Journal ISSN 2321 3655 Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 4(2): 086-091.
9. C. Wekesa, A. M. Luvanda, M. O. Muga, B. N. Chikamai and P. M. Makenzi (2013). Market Chain Analysis of Gum Arabic Trade in Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research April - June, 2013 Vol. 1(2): 93-106. ISSN 2321-3655
10. Josephine Kamene Musyoki, Albert Makee Luvanda and Emily Mumbua Kitheka (2012). Sources of natural dyes and tannins among the Somali community living in Garissa County, Kenya. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 4(12): 400-410, September 2012.
11. Wekesa, C., P. Makenzi, B. N. Chikamai, J. K. Lelon, A. M. Luvanda and M. Muga (2009). Gum arabic yield in different varieties of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd in Kenya. African Journal of Plant Science. African Journal of Plant Science Vol. 3 (11), pp. 263-276, November, 2009
12. C. Wekesa, P. M. Makenzi, B. N. Chikamai, A. M. Luvanda and M. O. Muga (2009). Traditional Ecological Knowledge associated with Acacia senegal (L.) Willd management and Gum Arabic Production in Kenya. International Forestry Review.
13. Luvanda, A.M., Mulugeta, L., Choge, S.K., Chikamai, B.N., Alhedy, M.A. and Mbwambo, M.A. (2007). The role of Boswelia species and frankincense in the livelihood of local communities in Eastern Africa. Journal of Discovery and Innovation, 2007; Vol. 18 (AFORNET Special Edition No. 4)
14. Kabaka, W.M., Luvanda A.M. and O.I. Ndiege (2002). Bioprospecting of Mondia whytei for enhanced biodiversity conservation and increased rural household income in Kenya. Discovery and Innovation journal. Special edition. 14:49-56.•April 2002.

Books

15. Luvanda, A.M. (2005). Socio-economic factors influencing environmental degradation in Kakamega forest Complex, Kenya: The case of fuel wood exploitation. M Phil Thesis, Moi University. Unpublshed.
16. Luvanda A.M., Musyoki J., Cheboiwo J., L. Wekesa and Ozawa M. (2015). An assessment of the socio-economic importance of Melia volkensii based enterprises in Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya. 56 pg.
17. Ongugo, P.O. Sigu, G.O. Kariuki, J.G. Luvanda, A.M. and Kigomo, B.N. (2000). Production to consumption System: A case Study of the Bamboo Sector in Kenya. KEFRI/INBAR PROJECT, April 2000. 46 pp. Unpublished
18. Luvanda, A.M. (1996). Towards community based conservation of biological diversity: Policy and institutional options for Kenya. Policy paper prepared as a requirement for an ACTS Training course on ‘Technology, Environment, and Sustainable Development’. 1st September to 30th November, 1996. Nairobi - Kenya. Unpublished.
19. Ochieng D., Luvanda A.M., Wekesa, C., Mbuvi M.T.E and Ndalilo L. (2017). Biodiversity status of Arabuko Siokoke Forest, Kenya. Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi – Kenya. 66 pgs.

Book Chapters

1. Mbuvi M.T.E., Makee A.L. & Mwendwa K.A. (2003). The status of mangrove exploitation and trade along the Kenya Coastline. In. Hoorweg J. and Muthiga N. Recent Advances in Coastal Ecology, studies from Kenya. African Studies Centre. Leiden, NL. Pp 257 – 267.
2. Ndalilo L., Mbuvi M.T.E and Luvanda, A.M. (2017). Utilisation and governance of Arabuko Sokoke Forest. In: Ochieng, D., Luvanda, A.M., Wekesa, C., Mbuvi M.T.E and Ndalilo L. (2017). Biodiversity status of Arabuko Siokoke Forest, Kenya. Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi – Kenya. pp 47-58.

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

1. Luvanda A., Ogawa, S., Ndufa, J.K. and Musyoki, J. (2016). Demonstration of improved Melia seed and seedlings. In: Kamondo, B.M., Kariuki, J.G., Luvanda A.m., Murturi and Ochieng D. 2016. (Eds). Guidelines on production, distribution and use of improved Melia seed and seedlings in the drylands of Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya. pp. 26-28.
2. Luvanda A., Ogawa, S., Takeda, Y., Karuiki, J. and Kamondo, B. (2016). Distribution system of improved Melia seed and seedlings and capacity building. In: Kamondo, B.M., Kariuki, J.G., Luvanda A.m., Murturi and Ochieng D. 2016. (Eds). Guidelines on production, distribution and use of improved Melia seed and seedlings in the drylands of Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya. pp 29-32.
3. Kamondo, B., Kariuki, J., Muturi, G. and Luvanda A. (2016). Institutional and legal issues applicable in prodiction, distribution and use of imnproved Melia seed and seedlings. In: Kamondo, B.M., Kariuki, J.G., Luvanda A.m., Murturi and Ochieng D. 2016. (Eds). Guidelines on production, distribution and use of improved Melia seed and seedlings in the drylands of Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya
4. Luvanda A.M., Musyoki J., Cheboiwo J., L. Wekesa and Ozawa M. (2015). An assessment of the socio-economic importance of Melia volkensii based enterprises in Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya. 56 pg.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

1. Luvanda, A.M., Martim, H.K. and Ongugo, P.O. (2004). Socio-economic factors influencing environmental degradation in Kakamega forest in Kenya: The case of fuelwood exploitation. In: Muchiri, M.N., Kamondo, B., Tuwei, P. and Wajiku, J. (Eds). Recent advances in forestry research and technology development for sustainable forest management. Proceedings of the 2nd KEFRI Scientific Conference. 1st – 4th November 2004. Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters. Muguga, Kenya. pp 225-233.
2. Kabaka, W.M. and Luvanda A.M. (1998 ). Commercial utilization of an indigenous plant species Mondia whytei in Kenya. Paper presented international conference on exploring trade opportunities in Non-timber products held on 7th-12th June 1998 at Egerton University.
3. Musyoki, J.K., Luvanda, A.M. and Kithekai, M.E. (2006). Potential Sources of Natural dyes for the handcraft industry in Kitui District, Kenya. In: Muchiri, M.N., Kamondo, B., Tuwei, P. and Wajiku, J. (Eds). Proceedings of the 3rd KEFRI Scientific Conference. 6th – 9th November 2006. Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters. Muguga, Kenya. pp 180-188.
4. Luvanda, A.M., Choge, S.K. and Chikamai, B.N. (2006). The role of Boswelia species in the livelihood of local communities in Wajir District, Kenya. In: Muchiri, M.N., Kamondo, B., Tuwei, P. and Wajiku, J. (Eds). Proceedings of the 3rd KEFRI Scientific Conference. 6th – 9th November 2006. Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters. Muguga, Kenya. pp 297-304.
5. Kigomo, J.N., Luvanda A.M. and Epodo, L. (2009). Experiences of Management and Utilization of Invasive Prosopis juliflora in Turkana District. In: Muchiri, M.N., Kamondo, B., Tuwei, P. and Wajiku, J. (Eds). Recent Advances in Forestry Research for Environmental Concervation, Improved Livelihood and economic development. Proceedings of the 4th KEFRI scientific conference held at KEFRI Headquarters, Muguga. 6th to 9th October 2008. pp. 172-181.