Journal Papers

1. James Odhiambo Maua, Musingo Tito E. Mbuvi , Paul Matiku , Serah Munguti , Emily Mateche, and Moses Owili (2022) The difficult choice - to conserve the living filters or utilizing the full potential of wetlands: Insights from the Yala swamp, Kenya in Environmental Challenges. Vol. 6, 100427.
2. Maria Fungomeli, Marcus Cianciaruso, Piero Zannini, Anthony Githitho, Fabrizio Frascaroli, Bernerd Fulanda, Staline Kibet, Martin Wiemers, Musingo Tito Mbuvi, Paul Matiku & Alessandro Chiarucci (2020): Woody plant species diversity of the coastal forests of Kenya: filling in knowledge gaps in a biodiversity hotspot, Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, DOI: 10.1080/11263504.2020.1834461
3. Mbuvi, M.T.E., Ndalilo, L., Matiku, P., Munguti, S. and Odera, G. (2020) Yearning for an Apple: The Changing Lifestyle of the Tana River Delta Communities in Kenya and Implications on Livelihoods and Conservation of Natural Resources. Natural Resources, 11, 446-472.https://doi.org/10.4236/nr.2020.1110027
4. John Mwendwa Mugambi, Jane Kagendo, Mulaha Kweyu, Musingo Tito Edward Mbuvi. (2020) Influence of Community Forest Association Activities on Dryland Resources Management: Case of Kibwezi Forest in Kenya. International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Vol. 5, No. 3, 2020, pp. 119-128. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20200503.16
5. Musingo Tito E. Mbuvi and James B. Kungu (2020) Policy makers’ perspective on impacts of decentralizing forest management in Kenya on forestry conservation and community livelihoods. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. 9(3) 1 – 21. DOI:10.5296/emsd.v9i3.16136
6. Musingo T E Mbuvi, Leila Ndalilo, Chemuku Wekesa, Paul Matiku and Serah Munguti (2019) Engagement of Decision Makers for Improved Management of Shared Resources for Enhanced Community Benefits and Adaptation to the Changing Climate in Tana River Delta, Kenya. Research and Reviews: Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 1-15
7. Mbuvi, M. T. E., Musyoki, J. K. & Ndalilo, L. A. (2020). Forest Management Teams, a Citizenship Paradigm Analysis through Influence and Importance Factors; Experience from Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Kenya. Open Journal of Forestry, 10, 81-109. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2020.101007
8. Kagendo, J., Kweyu, M. and Mbuvi, M. T. E. (2020) Effects of Leasehold on Community Forest Association Benefits in Dryland Resources Management: A Case Study of Kibwezi Forest in Kenya. Asian Journal of Geographical Research 3(3): 37-47. DOI:10.9734/ajgr/2020/v3i330109
9. Mbuvi, M. T. E. and Kungu, J. B. (2019) Institutional Factors Influencing Decentralised Forest Governance: Policy Makers’ Perspectives and Future Trends Environmental Policy and Law. 49(4-5) 264-276
10. Mbuvi Musingo Tito E., James B. Kungu, Francis N. Gachathi, Chemuku Wekesa Nereoh Leley and Joseph M. Muthini (2019) Annonated checklist of plant species of Loita Forest (Entim e Naimina Enkiyio Forest or the forest of the lost child), Narok County, Kenya International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences. 6(3): 54-110. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2019.06.03.006
11. Mbuvi, M. T. E., Ndalilo, L. & Cheboiwo J. (2018) Challenges to Actualization of Decentralization Forest Management Functions: Experiences and Lessons on Devolving Forestry Management Functions in Kenya Public Policy and Administration Research. 8;10, 1-9
12. Mbuvi, M. T. E., Ndalilo, L., & Hussein, A. (2018). Applying Sustainability and Ethics in Forest Management and Community Livelihoods: A Case Study from Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Kenya. Open Journal of Forestry, 8, 532-552. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2018.84033
13. Mbuvi, M. T. E., and J. K. Cheboiwo (2017) Role of Devolved Governance in Enhancing Incentives in Participatory Forest Management in Kenya Journal of Environment and Earth Science. 7 1-5
14. Chemuku W., Nereoh L., Maranga, E., Bernard Kirui, B., Muturi, G., Mbuvi, M. T. E., and Chikamai, B. (2016) Effects of Forest Disturbance on Vegetation Structure and Above-Ground Carbon in Three Isolated Forest Patches of Taita Hills Open Journal of Forestry. 6, 142-161
15. Mbuvi, M. T. E., J. K. Musyoki, A. O. Ayiemba and J. W. Gichuki (2015) Determining the potential for introducing and sustaining Participatory Forest Management: A case study of South Nandi Forest of Western Kenya International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 7(3): 190-201
16. Mbuvi, M. T. E., Musyoki, J. K and Ongugo, P. (2015) Equity Mechanisms in Traditional Forest Management Systems: A Case Study of Loita Forest in Kenya Journal of Sustainable Forestry 34:4, 380-405
17. Nilufar M., S. I. Mohammad, Mbuvi, M. T. E., B. O. Owuor. P. O. Ongugo and M, A. Syed (2014) Group inequality and environmental sustainability: Insights 7 from Bangladesh and Kenyan forest commons. Sustainability. 6, 1462-1488,
18. Mbuvi, M. T. E. and Musyoki J. K. (2013) Impacts of participatory forest management on community livelihoods: A case study of Dida Community adjacent to Arabuko-Sokoke forest in Kilifi County, Kenya. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1 (2), pp. 044-055
19. Mwendwa, K. A., Gordon, I.,Mbuvi, M. T. E. and Maweu J. M. (2003) Participatory Learning and Action Research among communities adjacent to Arabuko-Sokoke forest. Recent advances in Coastal Ecology African Studies Centre. Research Report 70/2003
20. Musingo Tito E. Mbuvi (1997), Women have an Edge over Men on Traditional Medical Practice (TMPc) Knowledge: The Assumption versus the Field Situation. Journal for Ethnomedicine Special issue 11: 97-102
21. Musingo Tito E. Mbuvi (1998), Cultural Influence on the Therapy Seeking Behaviour of some Kenyan Communities. Journal for Ethnomedicine. Special issue 14: 39-43
22. Mbuvi M. T. E. 1996. Using names as a guide to past ecology and land use practices. International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), PLA notes No. 27

Books

1. Kamondo B., Muturi, G., Mbuvi M.T.E. Ochieng D, Wekesa C, Riziki, M., Akinyi L., Malonza, P. K., Ogwaka B., Mulwa R. K and Marahaba D. M. (2020) (eds.) Biodiversity status of Buda forest Kenya. A KEFRI and Base Titanium Publication. Nairobi Kenya
2. Ochieng D., Luvanda A., Wekesa C., Mbuvi M. T. E. and Ndalilo L, (2017) (eds.) Biodiversity status of Arabuko Sokoke forest Kenya. A KEFRI, World Bank, GEF, KCDP Publication. Nairobi Kenya
3. Mbuvi, M. T. E. L. Wekesa, W. Wekesa. N. Leley, M. Ntabo, A. Eshitera, M. Karangi, L. Cheruiyot, P. Manyala, M. Okeyo, M. Sheikh, K. Kihara, M. Muchriri, P. Ongugo, A. Kala and B. Owuor (2016) Capability Map Growing High Value Tree Species in the Coast Region of Kenya: A guide for Framers, Forest Managers, Extension Agents and Investors. Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development Departments of Physical Planning
4. Gachathi, F. N., M. T. E. Mbuvi, L. Wekesa, W. Chemuku, N. Leley, (2016) A Field Guide to Valuable Trees and Sbrubs of Kaya Mudzi Muvya Forest in Kilifi County, Kenya. Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
5. Mbuvi M. T. E., J. K. Musyoki and P. O. Ongugo (2015) Participatory Forest Management impact on Forest and Poverty Status of the Loita Maasai Kenya LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-55231-1)
6. Mbuvi M.T.E, Maua J.O, Ongugo P. O, Koech C.K, Othim R.A and Musyoki J. K. (2009) Perceptions on Participatory Forest Management Impacts on Poverty for Selected Forest Adjacent Communities in Kenya. KEFRI Publication
7. Ongugo P.O., J. K. Kagombe, B. O. Wandago, M. Gachanja, and M.T.E. Mbuvi (2008) (eds.) L. Mwambui. Proceedings of the 1st National Participatory Forest Management Conference: Better Managed Forests and Improved Livelihood. June 6-8, 2007. Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Muguga, Kenya.
8. Mbuvi M. T. E. Ayiemba, O. W. Matiku, P. Kagombe J. K. (2007) Participatory Natural resources Management: How to involve local communities. A Handbook for Facilitator: KEFRI/Nature Kenya Nairobi Kenya.

Book Chapter

1. Ndalilo, L., Chemuku W. and and. Mbuvi, M. T. E. 2020. Indigenous and Local Knowledge Practices and Innovations for Enhancing Food Security Under Climate Change: Examples from Mijikenda Communities in Coastal Kenya (edits) A. Gasparatos et al. (eds.), Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa II, Science for Sustainable Societies, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5358-5_3
2. M.T.E. Mbuvi and Ndalilo, L. (2019) Buda Forest Conservation, Utilization and Governance, Utilization and Governance in Kamondo B., Muturi, G., Mbuvi M.T.E. Ochieng D, Wekesa C and Akinyi L., Malonza, P. K., Ogwaka B., Mulwa R. K and Marahaba D. M. (2020). Biodiversity status of Buda forest Kenya A KEFRI and Base Titanium Publication. Nairobi Kenya
3. Ndalilo, L., M.T.E. Mbuvi and A.M. Luvanda (2017) Utilization and Governance of Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Biodiversity status of Arabuko Sokoke forest Kenya in Ochiend D, Luvanda A. Wekesa C
4. Mbuvi MTE and Ndalilo L, (2017). Biodiversity status of Arabuko Sokoke forest Kenya. A KEFRI,World Bank, GEF, KCDP Publication. Nairobi Kenya
5. Paul O. Ongugo, Titus E. Mbuvi, Emily Obonyo, Jephine Mogoi, Joseph O. Maua, Charles K. Koech and Roxventa A. Othim (2014) Emerging Roles of Community Forest Associations in Kenya: The Cases of Arabuko – Sokoke Forest Adjacent Dwellers Association (Asfada) and Meru Forest Enviromental and Protection Community Association (Mefecap) in Getzweiler, F. W. (eds) Institutional and Livelihood change in East African Forest Landscape: Decentralization and institutional change for sustainable forest management in Uganda, Kenya Tanzania and Ethiopia
6. Mbuvi M. T. E. and Ayiemba, W. O., (2012), Sustained natural resources management and community livelihoods improvement through partnerships: the case of Arabuko-Sokoke forest landscape in Kenya: A chapter in: Successful Cases of Sustainable Development. University of Veracruzana Mexico (Published in Spanish)

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

Socio and Ecological status reports on the following forests and adjacent communities

1. Arabuko Sokoke forest
2. Kakamega forest reserave and Kakamega National forest reserve
3. Lelan forest reserve
4. Kaibichbich forest reserve
5. South Marmanet forest reserve
6. North Marmanet forest reserve
7. Loita community forest
8. Kereita forest reserve
9. Nyamweru forest reserve
10. Upper Imenti forest reserve
11. Lower Imenti forest reserve
12. Elgeyo Marakwet and Kessup Forests
13. South Laikipia and Tanyai Forest Block
14. Museve and Kabonge forest
15. Nthangu forest

Policy Briefs

1. Policy Brief on Making Participatory Forest Management work in Kenya