Luvanda A.M., N. Oduor , E. Kitheka , E.M. Kyalo , J. Githiomi and J. Kimwemwe. (2020). The
Socio-Economic Impact of Charcoal Production on The Livelihood of Local Producers in Kitui County,
Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research. Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 8(2): 054-062
Emily Kitheka, Jacinta Kimiti, Nellie Oduor, Jane Wanza. Mutinda, Celestine Ingutia and Joseph
Githiomi. (2019).Factors Influencing Adoption of Biomass Energy Conservation Technologies in Selected
Areas of Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering A 8 (2019) pg 70-81.
Doi:10.17265/2162-5298/2019.02.003
Nellie Oduor, Emily Kitheka, Celestine Ingutia, Nathan Nyamai, James Kimwemwe and Kevin Juma.
(2019). Quality and Emission Analysis of Charcoal from Various Species of Wood Using improved
carbonization Technologies in Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering A 8(2019) pg
16-25. Doi:10.17265/2162-5298/2019.01.002
P.C. Ogutu, M.O. Muga, R. Pretorius, C. Obonyo, V.Yegon, V.Oriwo,, E.Kitheka, N.Oduor, J.Githiomi
and J.Kimondo. (2018). Piloting Commercial Production of Charcoal Briquettes from Sugarcane Bagasse in
Homa-Bay County. Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology for Development (JASETD) https://stieconference.dkut.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Conference%20Proceedings%208%20Latest.pd
pg 355-369
Yuanyuan Zhao, Duole Feng, Durai Jayaraman, Daniel Belay, Heiru Sebrala, John Ngugi, Eunice Maina,
Rose Akombo, John Otuoma, Joseph Mutyaba, Sam Kissa, Shuhua Qi, Fiker Assefa, Nellie Mugure Oduor,
Andrew Kalema Ndawula, Yanxia Li, Peng Gong. (2017). Bamboo mapping of Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda for
the year 2016 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery. International Journal Applied Earth Observation
and Geoinformation. Volume 66, April 2018, Pages 116-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2017.11.008
Kitheka E. M, J. M. Kimiti, N. Oduor, and W. J Mutinda. (2017). Adoption of biomass Energy
Conservation Technologies in Selected Areas of Kitui County, Kenya. A paper presented at the 3rd STI&E
Conference of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. Proceedings of the 3rd DeKUT International
Conference on STI&E 1st – 3rd November, 2017; Pg 403- 413
Rotich Godfrey, Robert W. Nyukuriand Nellie C. Oduor. (2017). Comparative Magnitude of Eucalyptus
Grandis and Grevillia Robusta (Untreated Woodblocks) Attack by Subterranean Termites. IJISET -
International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 4 Issue 2, February 2017.
ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968
Rotich Godfrey, Nellie C. Oduor, Robert W. Nyukuri, Ngurwe Jared.,and Bii Benard K. (2016).
Comparative Efficacy of Varied Concentrations Fipronyl in Termites control on treated sand. IJISET -
International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 3 Issue 10, October 2016.
ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968
Luvanda A. M. , Kitheka, E., Oduor, N., Kyalo, E. M. and Githiomi, J. (2016). Impact And Assessment
Of Charcoal Marketing System Through Community Associations In Kitui County, Kenya. Octa Journal of
Environmental Research Vol. 4(2): 086-091 ISSN 2321 3655
Rotich Godfrey, Robert W. Nyukuri, Fredrick M. Wanjala., Nellie C. Oduor and J. J. Kiptoo. (2015).
Comparative Efficacy of Varied Concentrations of Fipronyl in the Laboratory Management of Termites.
American Chemical Science Journal 10(4): 1-7, 2016, Article no.ACSJ.21725 ISSN: 2249-0205
Rotich Godfrey, Robert W. Nyukuri, Nellie C. Oduor, Sylvia Mmbone, J.J. Cheboiand J. J. Kiptoo.
(2015). Comparative Efficacy of Varied Concentrations of Fipronyl 200 g/l in the Graveyard (Field
Trial Test) Control of Termites. American Chemical Science Journal 11(1): 1-6, 2016, Article
no.ACSJ.22327 ISSN: 2249-0205
Oduor N. and Githiomi, J.K. (2013). Fuel-wood energy properties of Prosopis juliflora and Prosopis
pallida grown in Baringo District, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 8(21), pp
2476-2481
Oduor N., Vinden P. And Kho P. (2013) Dimensional Stability of Particle Board and Radiata Pine Wood
(Pinus radiata D.Don) Treated with Different Resins. International Journal of Applied Science and
Technology Vol. 3 No. 3; March 2013, pp 153-159
Githiomi J.K and N. Oduor, (2012). Strategies for Sustainable Wood fuel Production in Kenya.
International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 2 No. 10; December 2012
Onchieku, J., N. Oduor and J. Githiomi, (2005). Wood properties of Grevillea robusta from farmlands
in Runyenjes, Embu District, Kenya. Discovery and Innovations. Academy Science Publishers -AAS
Books
Kalyan Gauli, Jayaraman Durai and Nellie Oduor (2018). Value Chain Analysis and Market Assessment
of Bamboo Products in Kenya. International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation - INBAR Working Paper. Pp 68
Kimondo J.M., Oduor N. M., Kamondo B.M. and Ochieng D.O. (2016). (eds). Commercialization of
Non-Wood Forest Products through linking to SMEs and Community Groups. KEFRI, Kenya. Pp 30
Oduor, N (2012). Sustainable feedstock management for charcoal production in Kenya. A production of
Practical Action Consulting. Printed by Practical Action Consulting UK Pp 65
Oduor N., W. Ngugi and T. wa Gathui. (2012). Sustainable Tree Management for Charcoal Production -
Acacia Species in Kenya. An Acacia pocketbook prepared for PISCES by Practical Action Consulting East
Africa. Printed by Practical Action Consulting UK. Pp 23
Kiruki H., Oduor N., Murangiri S., Kea F., Wachira P., Micheni M., Witte R. and Makanya Z. (Eds).
2009. Hidden Resources: Non Timber Forest Products for livelihood improvement and biodiversity
conservation: documenting Kenyan experiences. Agro Special no. 8 printed by Agromisa. Pp 63. ISBN
978-90-8573-118-4
Book Chapter
Sustainability of sugarcane Bagasse briquettes and charcoal Value chains in Kenya:-
Results and Recommendations from implementation of the Global Bioenergy Partnership Indicators
Technical Notes/Protocols/Guidelines
Oduor, N., Kitheka, E., Kimwemwe, J. and Githiomi, J. (2015). Sustainable Charcoal Production
Guideline: A manual for charcoal producers and extension officers. Published by the Miti Mingi Maisha
Bora Programme of the Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi. Pp 43
Oduor N. and Githiomi, J.K. (2013). Guideline for wood preservation using dip diffusion method: A
low cost method for small scale wood treatment. KEFRI Guideline No. 10. Nairobi. Pp14
Oduor, N, Kitheka, E, Kimwemwe, J, Muga, M and Noor, H. 2013. Technical fact sheet on Charcoal.
Published by the Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Programme of the Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi. Pp 8
Mukonyi K.W., Oduor N., Wachira N. and Njuguna J., (2008). Guidelines for growing Aloes. KEFRI
Guideline Series: No. 8. Kenya Forestry Research Institute; Nairobi, Kenya. Print Maxim Printers
Oduor N. and J. Githiomi. (2007). Guidelines for Wood Preservation Using Sap Displacement Method. A
KEFRI Timber Information Bulletin No.4.
Oduor N., J. Githiomi, B. Chikamai and J. Kimwemwe. (2006). Charcoal Production using improved
earth, portable metal, drum and the Casamance kilns – A manual produced by KEFRI. Downtown Publishers,
Nairobi Kenya. pp28
KEFRI Timber information bulletin No 1. (2005). Strength groups of Kenyan grown major commercial
timbers
KEFRI Timber information bulletin No 2 (2005). Kenyan timber grading for structural use
KEFRI Timber information bulletin No 3 (2005). Classification of wood carvings species using
macroscopic properties
Chikamai, B.N., Kabii, T., and N.M. Ndegwa, (1996). A guide to production of laminated (fancy)
products - Theory and Practice. KEFRI occasional paper 1 -1996
Policy Briefs
Draft Bamboo policy
Experience
December 2007 – to date
: Senior Research Scientist, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry
Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
July 1998 to November 2007
: Research Officer I, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research
Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
July 1994 – June 1998
: Research Officer II, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research
Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
August 1990 – June 1994
: Assistant Research Officer, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry
Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
Administrative Responsibility
February 2019 – To date
: Programme Director, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research
Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
December 2010 – February 2019
: Deputy Programme Director, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry
Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
December 2016 – to date
: National Project Coordinator, Dutch-Sino East Africa Bamboo Development Programme
Academic Qualification
1992 –1994
: Master of Science Wood Science, The University of Melbourne, Australia
1987 –1990
: BSc. Wood Science & Technology, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Key Competencies
My work experience is largely within forests products research with emphasis on promoting
sustainable biomass energy, bamboo utilisation, and wood treatment/protection
An EIA lead expert auditor
An EMS and QMS internal auditor
Other Courses
4-22 August 2014
: Diploma in Designing Sustainable Forest Landscapes: Ecosystem Services in the Future, University of
Helsinki, Finland
Aug-Sep 2013
: Bamboo International Workshop on Sustainable Industrialisation and commercialisation of
Non-Timber-Forest-Products (NTFPs) and sustainable bamboo development, Ministry of Science and
Technology - MOST (China); International Network of Bamboo and Rattan - INBAR (China)
Sep-Oct 2012
: Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, Institute of Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh
2012
: Communicating Forest Research – making Science work for policy and management, International Union
of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO)
2009
: Effective Scientific communication and Publishing
November 2008
: Leadership Development, The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID); delivered by
the Curtin University of Technology Business School, Western Australia
2007
: Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit, The Institute of Energy and Environmental
Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2006
: Energy and Environment, Institute of Science and Technology Policy Analysis and Training, African
Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)