Jane Njehu
Jane Mukami Njehu
Senior Research Scientist
| : janenjehu1@gmail.com/ jnjehu@kefri.org | |
| Researcher ID | : 0000-0003-1931-2672 |
| Designation | : Research Scientist |
| Expertise | : Plant Ecology and Taxonomy |
Journal papers
- Ochola CA, Njehu J. M. and Gitau IM. (2024)Antibacterial and phytochemical evaluation of methanolic leaf extracts from Acacia ataxacantha and Piliostigma thonningii, Vol. 13, Issue 5 DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i5c.15074.
- Jillo, R. G., Okeyo, M. M., Kamondo, B., Njehu, J., & Mosongo, A. O. (2023). Validating the Viability of Melia volkensii Seed Stored Extracted and in Nuts for Promoting Nature Based Enterprises and Conservation in Drylands, Kenya. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 6(1), 98-112.
- Njehu, J. M., Emily, W., & Mutune, A. N. (2022). Assessment of Population Status of Melia Volkensii Gürke and Diversity of Tree Species in Kasaala Location in Kitui County Kenya. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, 12, 123-139.
- Njehu, J. M., Emily, W., Mutune, A. N., Omollo, K., & Kamondo, B. M. (2021). Optimizing Germination of Melia volkensii Gürke after Storage of Seeds and Nuts in Different Storage Conditions. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, 11(3), 532-544.
Experience
- Scientist in- charge of heading propagation of sandalwood for livelihoods and species conservation in CHERP.
- Evaluate biomass, and carbon changes in forests.
- Establishment of permanent sample plots for monitoring.
- Assessment of invasive species management strategies particularly Opuntia spp.
- Optimization of germination techniques for Melia volkensii
- Conservation and rehabilitation of natural forests.
- Assessing biodiversity, and stakeholder engagement.
- Tree inventory and assessment.
- Establishment of a local Herbarium in Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters
- Designing of experiments, data collection analysis.
- Represented KEFRI in international workshops and forums such as:
- Attended a workshop in China in October 2019 on the Convention on
- Successfully participated in the Australian Government training program on Financing Climate Action in May 2024.
- Represented KEFRI in international workshops and forums such as Review report prepared by the National CITES Technical Committee workshop on preparation of Country’s participation to CITES Cop 19 in Panama City (2022).
- Authored multiple scientific publications, reports, proposals, and posters.
- In September 2024, I did 2 radio outreach sessions aired on Kameme FM, at a frequency of 101.1 (on use of Jaza Miti app and on climate change mitigation).
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES.
Academic Qualifications
- 2022: Masters of Science Degree in Plant Ecology at Kenyatta University, Kenya
- 2015: Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment Course in Nazarene University, Nairobi
- 2008: Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany, Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya
- 2000: Diploma in Applied Biology, Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi- Currently Technical University of Kenya.
- 2000: Certificate in computer applications and data management, Shavine Computer College, Nairobi
- 1994: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, St. Francis High School, Mang’u
- 1990: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Nyoro Primary School
Other Courses
- 16th October to 5th November 2019 : Training in Hangzhou China on Sino- Africa CITES Implementation and wild-life Conservation.
- 22nd -27th February 2019 : Training on Statistical data analysis using R in KEFRI Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.
- 22nd -24th May 2017 : AETFAT Post-Congress Phylogenetics Training Course in Chiromo Campus, Nairobi University, Nairobi, Kenya.
- July-Aug 2015 : Training on Environmental Impact Assessment/ Environment Audit Course at African Nazarene University Kenya.