Stephen Muriithi Ndungu

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Stephen Muriithi Ndungu

Research Scientist
E-mail : sndungu@kefri.org
Researcher ID :0000-0001-6055-6017
Designation : Research Scientist
Expertise : Environmental Management

Journal Papers

  1. Ndung’u S.M., Kimiti J.M.: Effect of Moisture Content and Temperature on Viability and Longevity of Cordia Sinensis Lam. Seeds in Journal of Resources Development and Management. An International Peer-reviewed Journal Vol.28, 2017)

Book Chapter

  1. Kigomo J.N, Muriithi S.M, Macharia W. (2015): Management of Prosopis to Enhance Natural Regeneration in Northern Kenya in Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya (Zeinabu K. et al. 2015 (Edit.) Nairobi. Kenya

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

  1. Technical Guidelines for Forest, Nursery, Prosopis And Management In Turkana Kenya (Muturi. G, Kariuki.J. Ndung’u.S.M., Waweru S.G. And Changkwony .M.)

Completed Research

  1. Effect of Moisture Content and Temperature on Viability and Longevity of Cordia Sinensis Lam. Seeds

Employment History

  1. Jan 2017 – date: Research Scientist II, Nyeri Forestry Research Sub Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 12069 - 09010 Nyeri, Kenya
  2. March 2013 – Jan 2017: Assistant Research Scientist, Kenya Forestry Seed Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 – 0200, Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. March,2010–Mar,2013: Assistant Research Scientist, Turkana Forestry Research Sub Centre, Kenya, Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 99–0100, Lodwar, Kenya,
  4. Sept,1996 – March, 2013: Laboratory Technologist, Kenya Forestry Seed Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 – 0200, Nairobi, Kenya.
  5. Jan 1992 - Sept,1996: Laboratory Technician trainee, Kenya Forestry Seed Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 – 0200, Nairobi, Kenya.
  6. July 1988 – Jan 1992: Laboratory Technician trainee, Kakamega Forestry Research Sub Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 99 Kakamega, Kenya

Administrative Responsibility

  1. Jan 2017 – date: Assistant Regional Director, Nyeri Forestry Research Sub Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 12069 - 09010 Nyeri, Kenya
  2. March 2010 – Sept,2013: Officer in Charge, Turkana Forestry Research Sub Centre, Kenya, Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 99–0100, Lodwar, Kenya

Academic Qualification

  1. 2013 – 2017: Master of science in Environmental Management, South eastern University of Kenya, Kenya
  2. 2004 - 2007: Bachelor of science (Forestry), Moi University, Kenya
  3. 1993 – 1996: Diploma in Applied Biology, The Kenya Polytechnic

Other Courses

  1. 13th Jan– 16th Feb,2017: Certificate – Senior Management Course, Kenya School of Government, Embu
  2. 2nd Jun– 3rdJuly 2015: Certificate- Environmental impact assessment and Environmental audits, Nazarene University
  3. 8th – 28th Sep. 2015: Tropical Forest Sustainable Development Technology for Developing Countries, Beijing, China
  4. 10th Sept.–3rd Nov,2000: Herbarium Techniques, National Museum of Kenya, Kenya
  5. 18th – 31st March, 2012: Combating Desertification and Climate Change, Central Academy for state Forest service, Dehradun, India
  6. 23rd – 24th June 2012: Communicating Forest Research, Nairobi, Kenya
  7. 29th Sep.-3rd Oct.2014: Forest Research Methodology, Snowbird, Uta, USA
Chemical Engineer (Forest products development)Stephen Muriithi Ndungu