Coordinator, KEFRI Graduate Research School (KGRS)
E-mail
: mmukolwe@kefri.org
Researcher ID
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Designation
: Chief Research Scientist
Expertise
: Natural Resource and Capacity building
Books
Mukolwe, A. F. na Mukolwe, M . (watafsiri). (2020). Mwongozo wa Ukuzaji wa Melia volkensii Shambani
katika Maeneo Kame ya Kenya. CADEP-SFM/KFS 2018.
AI-CD/KEFRI/JICA. (2019). Measures for Combating Desertification in the Horn of Africa. (eds.)
Chagala-Odera, E., Mukolwe, M., Tuwei, P., Wanjiku, J., Ochieng’ D., Honjo, Y., and Njenga, E.
Nairobi, Kenya.
AI-CD / KEFRI. (2019) Measures for Combating Desertification: Case Studies from Horn of Africa. Eds
. Chagala-Odera, E., Wanjiku, J., Tuwei, P., Ochieng, D., Mukolwe, M ., Yuki Honjo, Y., and Njenga, E.
Mukolwe, M.O. (2016). Assessment of Institutional Capacity and Adoption of Forest Innovation in
Kenya . PhD, Thesis in Natural Resources Management. Egerton University, Kenya.
Spilsbury, M.J., Kowero, G.S., Mukolwe, M.O ., Netzehti, A., Legesse, W.W., Nsengiyumva, O.,
Kiwuso, P. and Sabas, E. (2003). Forest-related Research Capacity in Eastern Africa. Rome. FAO.
Mukolwe, M.O. and Kaudia, A.A. (2001). Abstracts of theses and dissertations by Scientists at Kenya
Forestry Research Institute: Bibliography (1983-2000). KEFRI Press Unit. Nairobi, Kenya.
Kaudia, A.A., Mukolwe, M.O. and Owuor, B. (2001). Participatory Eco-resource Management: Harnessing
Individual Initiatives. In: Dryland Farming Manual. International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
(IIRR).
Mukolwe, M.O. (1999). The Potential of Agroforestry in the Conservation of High Value Indigenous
Trees: A Case Study of Umzimvubu District, Eastern Cape. MSc, Thesis. Forest Biodiversity Programme.
University of Natal, South Africa.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
Guidelines to On-farm Melia volkensii Growing in the Dryland Areas of Kenya. CADEP-SFM/KFS 2018.
Training Curriculum: Production, Processing and Marketing of Forest Products. KEFRI. September
2015.
AI-CD/KEFRI/JICA. (2019). Guideline on Effective Measures for Combating Desertification for
Achieving Sustainable Development in the Horn of Africa. (eds.) Chagala-Odera, E., Mukolwe, M., Tuwei,
P., Wanjiku, J., Ochieng’ D., Honjo, Y., and Njenga, E. Nairobi, Kenya.
Theses
Gichora, M. 2003. In: Vlek, P. L. G. (Ed-in-Chief). ZEF Ecology and Development Series No. 6.
Towards realization of Kenya’s Full Beekeeping Potential: A Case Study of Baringo District. Cuvillier
Verlag, Goettingen, GERMANY. ISBN No. 3-89873-675-X. PhD Thesis. University of Bonn, Germany.
Gichora, M. W. 1992 . The significance of fungal decay of Eucalyptus regnans F. Muell. heartwood
for some aspects of the biology of Coptotermes lacteus (Frogatt). Master of Science Thesis. The
Australian National University.
Policy Briefs
Mukolwe, M.O ., Cheboiwo, J.K. and Wanjiku, J. (2019). Policy Brief on Establishment of the KEFRI
Graduate Research School. KEFRI. May 2019.
Mukolwe et al . (1994). Research Interns, Students on Attachment, Research Associates (RISARA) at
KEFRI. KEFRI Circular November 1994.
Experience
2019 to-date
: Chief Research Scientist/ Coordinator, KEFRI Graduate Research School (KGRS)
Sept. 2017 to Nov 2019
: Chief Research Scientist/Training Manager
Sept. 2010 to Sept 2017
: Principal Research Scientist/Training Manager - KEFRI
Jul 2004 to Sept. 2010
: Senior Research Officer/Training Manager KEFRI
Sept. 1999 to July 2004
: Research Officer/Training Manager - KEFRI
Dec. 1998 to Aug. 1999
: Head, Research Liaison and Consultancy Services - KEFRI.
1994 – 1998
: Research/Training Officer - KEFRI
1990-1994
: Assistant Research /Training Officer - KEFRI
1985 – 1990
: Forester - KEFRI
1981 – 1985
: Forest Assistant Trainee - Forest Department
1981
: Untrained Teacher – Ruiru High School, Kiambu, Kenya
Adminstrative Responsibilities
Nov 2019 to-date
: Coordinator, KEFRI Graduate Research School (KGRS)
Sept 1999 - Oct 2019
: Training Manager
Dec 1998 – Aug 1999
: Head, Research Liaison and Consultancy
Academic Qualification
2016: Doctor of Philosophy, Natural Resource Management (PhD), Egerton University, Kenya
1999 Masters of Environment and Development (MSc), University of Natal, Republic of South Africa
1990 Bachelor of Science (Forestry), Australian National University, Australia
1985 Diploma in Forestry, Egerton University, Kenya
Key Competencies
Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Urban and Amenity Forestry and Capacity Building