Sylvia Uchi Mwalewa

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Sylvia Uchi Mwalewa

Assistant Research Scientist
E-mail : smwalewa@kefri.org
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Designation : Assistant Research scientist
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Journal Papers

  • Albert, M. Luvanda, Christopher, N. Kamau, Sylvia, M. Uchi, Pauline Bala; Michael M. Okey (2019) Domestication of Terminalia brownii Among Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Kenya: A Double Hurdle Approach.
  • Elyas, H., Luvanda, A. M. & Mwalewa, S.U. (2020). Market Analysis for Aloe Products in Samburu County, Kenya. Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 4(1), 83-972019: Linus Wekesa, Sylivia Mwalewa, Kevin Muema, Joseph Muthini, Phedister Riziki, Peter Mukirae & Carolyne Menya (2019) An Economic Assessment of Woodlots for Smallholder Farms in the Coast Region of Kenya, East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 83:1, 1-12, DOI: 10.1080/00128325.2018.1532694
  • 2018: Ndufa, J. K., Mwalewa, S.U, Luvanda, A.M and Kiptot, E. (2018).Tracking the A adoption of Agroforestry Technologies in Kitui and Makueni counties, Kenya. Paper presented during 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference to be held from 17th to 19th April 2018 Nairobi, Kenya. Books
  • 2017: September 2017 C. Wekesa, P. Ongugo, L. Ndalilo, A. Amur and S. Mwalewa (KEFRI); and K. Swiderska. 2017. Smallholder farming systems in coastal Kenya: key trends and innovations for resilience. IIED Country Report. IIED, London. http://pubs.iied.org/17611IIED ISBN 978-1-78431-529-0

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

  1. 2018: Ndufa, J. K., Mwalewa, S.U, Luvanda, A.M and Kiptot, E. (2018).Tracking the A adoption of Agroforestry Technologies in Kitui and Makueni counties, Kenya. Paper presented during 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference to be held from 17th to 19th April 2018 Nairobi, Kenya. Books
  2. 2017: Luvanda, A. M., Musyoki, J.K., Takeda, Y. Mwalewa, S.U., Kyalo E. and Ong’anda P.O. (2017). Distribution system for improved Melia volkensii seeds and seedlings. Paper Presented during the International Conference on Project on Development of drought tolerant trees in the drylands of Kenya 13-16 February 2017, Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. 2017: Njoroge, J.N., Luvanda A.M. and Mwalewa, S.U (2017). Farmer Forestry Field School model in promotion of improved Melia seeds and seedlings. Paper Presented during the International Conference on Project on Development of drought tolerant trees in the drylands of Kenya 13-16 February 2017, Nairobi, Kenya.

Employment History

  1. 10th October to date: Assistant Research Scientist at Kenya Forestry Research Institute
  2. 1st July 2014 to date: Research intern at Kenya Forestry Research Institute-Coastal Eco- Region Research Programme.
  3. June – Sept 2013: Volunteered with ICT4D - Kenya, Kilifi
  4. June-December 2013 - Volunteer with Pambazuko for Disability Initiative Kilifi as a social worker
  5. June - August, 2012: Coastal Forest Conservation Unit Kilifi, Industrial attachment April - May, 2011: Volunteer at Kenya Forestry Service Kilifi.
  6. 2004 -2005: Volunteer at KWETU Organization, Kilifi.
  7. Jan - Feb 2000: Volunteer at Plan International Kenya, Kilifi.

Administrative Responsibility

  1. ISO; Integrated Management Systems Management Representative

Academic Qualification

  1. 2009 – 2013: Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Community Development, Kenyatta University, Second Class honors Upper division.
  2. 2001 - 2004: Ribe Girls Secondary School; Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E); Mean Grade C+
  3. 1993 - 2000: SoyoSoyo Primary School; Kenya Certificate of Primary School Education (K.C.P.E)

Other Courses

  1. Nov- Dec 2018: Combating Desertification to Strengthen Resilience to Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa in Tsukuba Japan
  2. Sept –Oct 2017: AI-CD/ CADEP Regional Workshop held in KEFRI headquarter
  3. July 2017: CADEP Workshop on Collection, Documentation and Sharing of Good Practices; KEFRI-Kitui
  4. 15 - 17 May 2017: Training on Distributers of Improved Melia Seed/Seedlings KEFRI-Kitui
  5. 18th May 2017: Training on Managers of Improved Melia Seed/Seedling Production, Distribution and Use Workshop
  6. March 2016: Participated in Local Farmers workshop for Smallholder Innovation for Resilience: Strengthening Innovation Systems for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change in Matuga – Kenya
  7. October 2015: Participated in a Partners Workshop and International policy
  8. Dialogue for Smallholder Innovation for Resilience: Strengthening Innovation Systems for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change in Watamu-Kenya
  9. June – Sept 2013: Certificate in Computer application packages, ICT4D - Kilifi