Tuwei, P., Chagala-Odera, E., Kiprop, J. and Wanjiku, J., (2019). Adoption of Calliandra
Calothyrsus for Improved Dairy Production in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and
Healthcare, Vol.9, No. 10, 2019.
Tuwei, P., Chagala-Odera, E., Kiprop J. and Wanjiku, J. (2019). Management of Prosopis juliflora
invasion in Baringo County, Kenya through Utilization. Journal of Economics and Sustainable
Development, Vol.10, No. 10, 2019
Franzel, S., Wambugu, C., Tuwei, P. and Karanja, G. 2003. The adoption and scaling up of the use of
fodder shrubs in central Kenya. Tropical grasslands 37: 239 -250.
Tuwei, P., Kangara, J.N.N., Mueller-Harvey,I., Poole, J., Ngugi, F.K. and STEWART, j.l. 2003.
Factors affecting biomass production and nutritive value of Calliandra calothrysus leaf as fodder for
ruminants. Journal of Agricultural Science. 141: 113 - 127
Wambugu, C., Franzel, S., Tuwei, P., and Karanja, G. 2001. Scaling up the use of fodder shrubs in
central Kenya. Development and Agroforestry in Practice. Vol II, No. 4 , 487 – 494.
Books
Measures for Combating Desertification: Case Studies from Horn of Africa, (2019)
Guideline on Effective Measures for Combating Desertification for Achieving Sustainable Development
in Horn of Africa (2019)
Book Chapter
Mugwe, J.N., Okoba, B.O., Mugendi D.N., and Tuwei, P.K. 2001. Soil conservation and fertility
improvement through use of leguminous shrubs in central highlands of Kenya. In: managing nutrient
cycles
to sustain soil fertility in sub-saharan Africa. Bationo (eds). Academy Science Publishers, Nairobi,
Kenya. Chapter 41: 583-591
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
CADEP Tools (Protocols)
CADEP-SFM Tools for Identifying Good Practices
A Tool for Collecting Good Practices for Combating Desertification in the Horn of Africa
Format for compiling good practices: A CADEP-SFM tool
CADEP Good Practices
Growing Improved Mango On-farm in Kitui County, Kenya
Boundary Tree Planting on Farms in Drylands of Kenya
River Bank Stabilization Using Bamboo
Growing Melia volkensii for Improved Livelihood and Environmental Conservation in Makueni County,
Kenya
Soil and Water Conservation through Terracing in Makueni County, Kenya
Natural Pasture Improvement for Enhanced Livestock Productivity in Makueni County, Kenya
Sustainable Production of Bitter Gum from Indigenous Aloe Species in Mogotio Sub-County, Kenya
Domestication and Utilization of Aloe turkanensis in Turkana County
Rehabilitation of Rangelands through Grass Re-seeding in Turkana County
Restoration and Conservation of Mangrove Forests in Kilifi County
On-farm Propagation of Melia volkensii through Seed in Mbeere South Sub-County
Growing Bamboo On-Farm as an Alternative to Traditional Cash Crops in Migori County
Management of Prosopis juliflora Invasion through Production of Animal Feed in Marigat Sub-County,
Kenya
Management of Prosopsis juliflora Invasion through Charcoal Production using Improved Earth Kiln in
Marigat Sub-County, Kenya
Small-Scale Soap Production from Aloe vera in Koyonin, Marigat Sub-County, Kenya
Reclamation of Land Degraded by Prosopis Invasion for Sustainable Agricultural Production in
Marigat
Sub-County, Kenya
Brochures
Production of Aloe bitter gum from Aloe secundiflora (2020). CADEP-SFM Brochure No. 1
Production of Soap from Aloe vera. (2020). CADEP-SFM Brochure No. 2
Charcoal Production from Prosopis using Improved Earth Kiln. (2020). CADEP-SFM Brochure No.3
Experience
September 2020 – November 2020
:
Research Scientist I, Tree breeding and Improvement, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O
Box 20412 -00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
2015- 2020
:
Acting Deputy Director Forest Research Support Services
2004 - 2015 :
Head of Knowledge Management Section KEFRI Headquarters
1992 – 2004 :
Head of information, KEFRI Headquarters
1990 – 1992 :
Agroforester, National Agroforestry Research Project, Embu
1990 – 1992 :
Officer in Charge KEFRI Turbo Sub station
1990 :
Assistant Research Officer, KEFRI headquarters
Academic Qualification
1994 - 1997 :
MSc. in Forestry Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
1987-1990 :
BSc. in Forestry, Moi University, Kenya
Key Competencies
Editing publications
Dissemination of research findings
Production of extension/training materials
Other Courses
19 November – 2 December 2017
:
Knowledge Co-Creation Program, held in Japan.
18 – 21 January 2016 :
Records Management Training in KEFRI Karura.
28 April – 2 May 2008 :
Training on Scientific Communication and Publishing, University of Nairobi
21 – 25 April 2008 :
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Course at Kenya Institute of Administration.
31 March – 4 April 2008 :
Training on Public Relations, Community Mobilization and Information Dissemination, KEFRI, Muguga
3 December – 25 January 2008 :
Training on Strategic Leadership Development Programme, Kenya Institute of Administration