Kisinyo, P.O., Othieno, C.O., Gudu, S.O., Okalebo, J.R., Opala, P.A., Ngetich, W.K., Nyambati,
R.O., Ouma, E.O., Agalo, J.J., Kebeney, S.J., Too, E.J., and Opile, W.R. (2013). Immediate and
residual effects of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on soil acidity and maize production in western
Kenya. Expl Agric 2013: 1-16
Nyambati, R.O. and Opala, P.A. (2014). An agronomic and Economic Evaluation of Integrated use of
Calliandra callothyrsus and Maize stover and Urea in Western Kenya. American Journal of Experimental
Agriculture 4(1): 89-89
Opala, P.A, Nyambati, R.O. and Kisinyo P.O. (2014). Response of maize to organic and inorganic
sources of nutrient in acid soils of Kericho County, Kenya American Journal of Experimental Agricul
ture: 4(6): 713-723, 2014.
Nyambati, R.O. and Opala, P.A. (2014). The Effect of Minjingu Phosphate Rock and Triple
Superphosphate on Soil Phosphorus Fractions and Maize Yield in Western Kenya. ISRN Soil Science Volume
2014, Article ID 920541, 8 pages
Opala, P.A, Kisinyo P.O. and Nyambati, R.O. (2015). Effect of Tithonia diversifolia, farm yard
manure and urea, and phosphate fertilizer application methods on maize yield in western Kenya. Journal
of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and SubtropicsVol. 116 No. 1 (2015) 1–9.
Jesse Owino, Fredrick Lomekuya, Jackline Kemboi, John Malala, Andrew Orina, Ikal Ang’elei, Moses
Njeru, Alex Lukwendah, Robert Nyambati, Jared Amwatta, Joshua Cheboiwo, Gabriel M. Muturi and Ben
Chikamai. Sustainable management of the natural vegetation cover and fish breeding grounds in the
western shores of Lake Turkana. Academia Journal of Environmetal Science 8(6): 096-102, June 2020.
Pauline Bala, Samson Okoth Ojunga, Joyce Okumu, Abdalla Kisiwa, David Langat, and Robert Nyambati,
(2020). Tree-Based Conflict Management Mechanism among Small Landholders in Agroforestry Systems of
Kenya. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, Volume 2, Issue 2, 2020
Nyambati, R.O., Odhiambo, D.G, Serrem C.K., Othieno, C.O., Mairura, F.S (2020). Effects of
Integrated Use of Calliandra calothyrsus and Maize Stover with Urea on Soil Mineral Nitrogen, Striga
Infestation and Maize Yields in Western Kenya. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International.
42(1): 1-11.
Nyambati, R.O., Odhiambo, D.G, Serrem C.K., Othieno, C.O., Mairura, F.S (2020). Effects of
Integrated Use of Calliandra calothyrsus and Maize Stover with Urea on Maize Yield Components under
Striga Infestation in Western Kenya. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research 8(5): 165-172.
Nyambati, R.O., Odhiambo, D.G, Serrem C.K., Othieno, C.O. (2020). Economic Evaluation of Organic
and Inorganic Sources of Nitrogen under Striga Infestation in Western Kenya. Journal of Experimental
Agriculture International 42(9): 226-234.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
Nyambati R.O., and Hirao, S. (1991). Nursery manual for ASAls
Nyambati, R.O., Ariho, A., Ainomugisha, A., and Werishet, A. (2013) Collective Marketing for
Smallholder Farmers. Facilitator’s Manual.
Nyambati, R. O. (2013) Striga: management options in Lake Victoria Basin
Nyambati R. O. 2015 Soil fertility in Lake Victoria basin Opportunities and challenges
Nyambati R. O. (2012) Propagation and management of Eucalyptus
Experience
2019 to Date
: Head Climate change, County Linkages at KEFRI
2010-2016
: Regional Director, Lake Victoria Eco-region Research Programme
2017-2018
: Regional Director, Rift Valley Eco-region Research Programme
2001-2010
: Head of Agroforestry Systems/Trees on farm at the Maseno Regional Research Centre.
1999-2000
: Extension Methods and Information Manager in the Social Forestry Extension Model Development Project
(SOFEM)
1994-1996
: Officer in-charge forestry extension in the Social Forestry Training Project (SFTP)
1989-1993
: Officer in charge nursery/seed technology in the Social Forestry Training Project (SFTP)
ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
2010 - 2016
: Regional Director, Lake Victoria Ecoregion Research Programme
2017- 2018
: Regional Director, Rift Valley Ecoregion Research Programme
2019-to Date
: Head Climate Change Division-KEFRI
Academic Qualification
Key Competencies
2006-2010 -PhD (D.Phil. Soil Science)-Moi University
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1996-1999- (M.Phil. Soil Science)-Moi University
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1986-1989 – (B.Sc. Forestry)-Moi University
Key Competencies
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Proposal writing skills
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Resource Mobilization
Soil Analysis Skills
Other Courses
Data Management, Data Analysis and Presentation of Results, (KEFRI) (17th -23rd March 2005)
Communication and Publishing, (TCC) (14th-18th Dec 2009
Strategic Leadership and Change Management (KIM). 21st-25th Nov 2011, 19th -23rd March 2012
Performance Management Training (Career Route), 24th-26th Nov 2014