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CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION NAME: EMMANUEL SAFARY ARIGA ADDRESS: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SERVICES (CAVS), DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND CROP PROTECTION P.O. BOX 29053-00625 NAIROBI-KENYA TELEPHONE: 0729264854 and 0734124037 E- MAIL: esariga@yahoo.co.uk; emmanuel.ariga@uonbi.ac.ke SEX: MALE BIRTH: 25TH DEC., 1957 MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED NUMBER OF CHILDREN: FOUR NATIONALITY: KENYAN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH (fluent), SWAHILI (fluent) and FRENCH (not fluent). QUALIFICATION: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD), 1996. PRESENT EMPLOYER: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, Kenya. CURRENT POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR. MAJOR FIELD: AGRONOMY/WEED SCIENCE.

2.0 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Academic Qualification 1. Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Science) University of Nairobi, Kenya (1996). 2. MSc Agronomy/Weed Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya (1987). 3. BSc Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya (1983).

(a) Thesis title for postgraduate degree (MSc, PhD)

MSc Agronomy/Weed Science: Interaction between alachlor, pendimethalin and farmyard manure in the control of weeds in beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L). Msc Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1986 Doctor of Philosophy: Isolation and bio-assay of Striga germination stimulants from non-host crops and field testing for their control efficacy, PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1996 (b) Major Professional Training Attended

1. Training of Trainers (Ministry of Agriculture, Nyandarua, Kenya, 3rd Aug.-8th Aug. 1986). 2. Silk Production and Processing. (National horticultural Research Centre, Thika, Kenya, 30th Nov.-4th

Dec.1987). 3. Germplasm Collection and Preservation (IBPGR/ICRAF/National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd-23rd

May 1989 4. Forage Evaluation Techniques (ILCA, Ethiopia, 16th-29th Oct. 1989). 5. Elementary and Intermediate French Language (Alliance Francaise, IITA, Nigeria, Jan. 1993 Dec.

1994). 6. Seed technology 23rd January-13th February, 2000, University of Aberdeen, Scotland (presented

seminar on Isolation of Striga seeds from the soil) 7. Conflict Management Training Workshop, 7th-10th August 2001, Kisumu. 8. Customer Care and Public Relations, Training Workshop, 11th-12th august 2001, Kisumu.

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9. KARI–ATIRI (Agricultural Technology Response Initiative) training workshop for coordinators, assistant coordinators and chairpersons on Project Monitoring and Evaluation. Njoro Research Station, Nakuru 2002.

10. Participatory Planning Approach in Community Partnership Agriculture Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development in Africa, 2004

11. Supervision of PhD students College of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010

12. COMPUTER SKILLS: MsWord, MsExcel, Graphics, Genstat, SPSS (IITA, Nigeria, Jan. 1993- Dec. 1994).

3.0 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3.1 Teaching and Administrative Experience

3.1.1 December 1988 to date: University of Nairobi, Department of Plant Science and crop

Protection (a) Associate Professor in Dec,2013 to date

(b) Senior Lecturer in September 1999 – December, 2013

(c) Lecturer Sept, 1991-Sept 1999

(d) Assistant Lecturer December 1988-September, 1991

I. Academic Responsibilities and other responsibilities (a) Plan, monitor and review academic programs at CAVs (b) Teach, examine and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.

(c) Review curriculum for new and old courses at the department and faculty levels (d) Supervision of Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students’ Research and Field Practice (e) Conduct research and provide consultancy and advisory services to farmers, Agro-chemical

companies, Pest Products Control Board and other clients (f) Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Crop Protection Services, as Head of

Crop Protection unit (g) Plan and participate in University Outreach Programmes. (h) Generate and disseminate knowledge for the growth of the crop industry through research

and publication. (i) Guide Technical staff on preparation of high quality practicals in Weed Science courses.

(j) Accompany and guide students on academic field tours

II. Administrative responsibilities

(a) Planned for growth, development and management of the Crop Protection Unit consisting

of pathology, entomology, nematology and Weed science

(b) Chair academic and technical staff meetings as head of the unit to plan and measure

progress achieved and improve quality of service

(c) Allocate postgraduate students to lecturers for research supervision and present for

approval in departmental meetings.

(d) Placement of students for field and industrial attachment

III. University Service Appointments (a) CAVs Representative to International Links and Programmes U.O.N (2010 to date)

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(b) Member of College Academic Board (2013 t0 date)

(c) Acted as Alternate Dean Faculty of Agriculture from time to time (2010 t0 2012) (d) Member of Consultancy and Advisory Committee at the Department (2007 to date (e) Member of Research and Publication Committee at the Department (2007 to date) (f) Member of Curriculum Development Committee at the Faculty (2007 to date) (g) Acted as Chairman of the department from time to time during 1999-2003 and 2007-2010 (h) Secretary of Farm Practice Committee at the Faculty of Agriculture (1999-2003) (i) Head of Crop Protection Unit 1998-2003 (j) Member of the Departmental research Committee (2008 to date) (k) Member of Strategic Planning Committee at the Department (2008-2013) (l) Member of organizing committee Faculty of Agriculture Agro, 2011 Inaugural Biennial

Conference on Optimizing of Agricultural Value for Sustainable Development, 26th-28th September, 2011

IV. Highlights of my Achievements at the University of Nairobi (a) Participated in Strategic Planning for external program and Links at the U.O.N

(b) Developed course contents for Masters in Crop Protection full time and Distance learning

Modules (Chair of the Committee with other stake holders). The student population now

stands at 50 per year bringing in income of 17.5m/yr

(c) Developed course contents for Diploma in (Chair of the Committee with other stake

holders). Full time. The student population now stands at 24/yr bringing in income of

3.6m/yr

(d) Conducted Efficacy Trials for Pesticide Products and provided consultancy and advisory

services to farmers, Agro-chemical companies, Pest Products Control Board and other

clients bringing in income of 10m every research cycle of 2 years

(e) Improved Departmental Services to conform to ISO Standards while acting as Chairman

(f) Participated in the recruitment of technical staff in the department

V. Selected Research Projects a) Develop, validate and disseminate appropriate crop management technologies for

increased rice productivity and profitability in Kenya Eastern Africa Productivity Project (EAAP) 2012-2015. KARI/UON/MASENO. Support 2 Masters students Research on-going

b) Efficacy of Commander (Oxyflourfen) in the control of weeds in baby corn, tomatoes and onion 2010-2013, Client: Dipchem Ltd: Support 2 undergraduate students (completed)

c) Striga management by intercropping maize with green gram in Western Kenya, Push and Pull technology. CIMMYT/UON. Support 1 Masters student (Completed Thesis)

d) Efficacy of TWIGA NICO (nicosulfuron) in the control of weeds in maize. Client: Twiga Chemicals Ltd. Support 1 undergraduate student. Report submitted and paper accepted for publication

e) Maize varietal reaction to nicosulfuron phytotoxicity. Client: Twiga Chemicals Ltd. Support 1 Diploma student. Report submitted and paper accepted for publication

f) Interaction between alachlor, pendimethalin and farmyard manure in the control of weeds in beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L). Msc Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya

g) Isolation of Striga hermonthica germination stimulants from non host crops and field testing for control efficacy. Reseach at International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1992-1994, Thesis University of Nairobi, 1997

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h) On station research on intercropping and bean residue management in the control of Striga hermonthica in maize in Western Kenya. Kenya through small grants provided by the East African Cereals Project (ECAP) and ECAMAW networks from 1997 to 1999.

i) On-farm trial on the effect of bean population and planting arrangement on Striga incidence and yields of maize and beans intercrop systems in Vihiga and Kisumu districts. 1997 to 2001.

3.1.2 Courses taught and examined at the University of Nairobi

I. Undergraduate Courses a) ACP 015: Weeds and their Management. Diploma in Crop Protection b) ACP 019: Diagnostics of Insect Pests, Diseases and Weeds. Diploma in Crop Protection c) ACP 203: Principles of Weed Science. Second Year Bsc Agriculture d) ACP 203: Principles of Weed Science. Second Year Bsc Horticulture e) ACP 406: Weed Science and Management. Fourth Year Crop Protection Option

II. Masters Courses

a) ACP 605: Weed Science and Management, Msc Crop Protection/Agronomy/Plant Breeding.

III. Other Courses Taught a) Weed science, Masters in Agricultural Resource Management b) Agronomy of Annual, Perennial and Horticultural Crops (BSc Agriculture) c) Introduction to Tropical Agriculture (BSc Food Science and Technology) d) Crop Protection for BSc Agribusiness

3.1.3 Supervision and Examination of Students

I. Doctor of Philosophy Degree Supervision

a) Effects of herbicides and Kikuyu grass on yield and yield quality of pyrethrum. Benjamin W. K. Wanjala (Ph.D Crop Science), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2002)

b) Management of Beanfly (Ophiomya spp.) by a combination of host plant resistance with organic and inorganic amendments. John Otieno Ogecha (Ph.D Crop Protection), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2003)

c) Screening Maize (Zea mays) Genotypes for Striga hermonthica Resistance from Among the Gene Bank Accessions H. Karaya, (Ph.D Crop Protection), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2012)

d) Effects of integration of Imazapyr-Resistant maize and cover crop technologies on weed diversity and maize productivity in Machakos district, Kenya. Hottensiah Wambui Mwangi (Ph.D Crop Protection), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. ( Submitted Thesis, 2013)

e) Pathogenicity of Nematodes in Sugarcane Farming Systems and their Management using Integrated Packages. Alexander K. Chirchir (Ph.D Crop Protection), University of Nairobi. (Research stage 2014)

II. Master of Science Degree Supervision

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a) Interference between (Tagetes minuta L.) and maize under recommended and zero fertilization regimes. Warsame Abdirizak Yusuf (M.Sc Agronomy), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2001)

b) Effects on nitrogen and plant density on yield of some fodder varieties of sweet potatoes. Onyando Ronald Ngala (M.Sc Agronomy), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2002)

c) Effects of several legumes on germination, infestation and parasitism of Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. on Maize. Ndung'u, D.K. (M.Sc Agronomy), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2002)

d) Studies on the efficacy and rate of application of chemical fungicide mixtures and water extracts of Tagetes minuta in the management of late blight of potato. Muchiri Frederick Njiru (M.Sc Plant Pathology), University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2003)

e) Farmer-Friendly Strategies of Managing Weeds in Carrot (Daucus Carota L.) Production Ojowi D.O, M.Sc Crop Protection, University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2013)

f) Comparative Efficiency of Tillage Practices on Weed Management in the Production of Maize (Zea Mays L.). Ita B.N M.Sc Crop Protection, University of Nairobi. (Completed and graduated 2013)

g) Efficacy Of Farmers’ Soil Fertility Management Practices In The Control Of Striga Hermonthica: A Case Study Of The Smallholder Farmers Of Western Kenya Godfrey Nakitare Nambafu Masters of Science Degree in Sustainable Soil Resource Management (SSRM) (Completed and graduated, 2013

h) Reduction of Striga hermonthica Parasitism and its Effects on Maize Yield by Intercropping with Green Grams in Western Kenya. Florrah Kirirah, M.Sc Crop Protection. University of Nairobi. (Thesis completed, awaiting graduation 2014)

i) Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Pest Management and Yield of Varieties of African Nightshade (Solanum Nigrum L.) Pauline Ndwiga. M.Sc Crop Protection, University of Nairobi. (Ongoing at thesis draft 2014)

j) Weeds and management technology in low land rice in Mwea Irrigation Scheme. Vincent Koske. M.Sc Crop Protection. University of Nairobi. (Ongoing research 2st season. 2014)

k) Survey of Weeds and Development of management technology in upland rice. Mugendi, D. O. M.Sc Crop Protection. University of Nairobi. (Ongoing research 2st eason. 2014)

l) Evaluation of Weeds tolerant to Glyphosate in Coffee Plantations in Kiambu County, Kenya, George Gakuru Migwi M.Sc Crop Protection, University of Nairobi. (proposal submitted, 2014)

III. Undergraduate supervision

a) Morangia Mainya, 2015: Effects of fertilization on weed pressure and yield of Amarantus

hybridus (Bsc Agriculture, Crop Protection Option) b) Simon P. Odhiambo 2015. Effect of intercropping Kales and Amaranthus on weed pressure

and yields (Bsc Agriculture, Crop Protection Option) c) Mojo Mephis Awuor 2015. Effects of mulch on weed control and yield of kales (Bsc

Agriculture, Crop Protection Option) d) Ndwiga Sila Gitonga 2015. Response of bean varieties to weed pressure and effects on

yields( Bsc Agriculture, Crop Protection Option) e) Magak Victor Ouma 2015: Effects of depth of burial of Oxalis latifolia bulbs on its

germination, growth and development in Kaolinite clay (Dip Crop Protection) f) Salome Nyambura M. 2015: Weeds associated with different crops in upper Kabete field

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station (Dip Crop Protection) g) Ruth Wanjiku Kariuki 2015: Effects of depth of burial of Cyperus rotundus on its

germination percentage, height and number of leaves. (Dip Crop Protection) h) Koech Justus Kiprotich 2015: Control of the bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinium) as a weed

in maize (Bsc Agriculture, Crop Science Option) i) Jonathan Kirita, 2013. Interaction between fertilizer and picking frequency on weed

smothering ability by cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) vegetable. j) Okingo Obunga Joshua, 2012. Effects of Weeds and Weeding Frequency on Yield of Black

Nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) vegetable k) Nzuki Andrew Manzolo. 2012. Assessing the efficacy of oxyfluorfen (commander) in

control of weeds in onion l) Namasaka Wanjala. 2012. Efficacy and phytotoxicity of oxyfluorfen (commander) in control

of weeds in tomatoes m) Munguti Jane Katumbi, 2010. Effects of intercropping kales and spider flower on weeds.

B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option n) NSilas Njiru. 2003. Effects of weeds on yield of Kale. B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option o) Ombaka, J.O. 2003. Competitive ability between Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and

Nicandra physaloides weed. B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option p) Ayungo Stephen Ochwo 2003. The effects of weeds on nitrogen fixation by Mwezi Moja

(GLP1127) beans following inoculation with commercial rhizobium fertilizer. B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option.

q) Michael Onyango Ojung’a 2003. Farmers’ Knowledge and Practice in the Management of Striga weed. Diploma in Crop Protection.

r) Thuo, M.N. 2003. Weed suppression in coffee plantation using leguminous cover crops. Diploma in Crop Protection.

s) Robert, K. Musyoka 2003. Safe use and handling of pesticides by small-scale farmers in Kibwezi Division, Makueni District. Diploma in Crop Protection.

t) Nyanapah Lee Teddy, 2001. Effects of different soil depths on germination and growth of Mexican Marigold (Tagetes minuta L.). B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option.

u) Karumbi John Gatinu, 2000. Evaluation of performance of Mamba 360SL in the control of perennial grasses. B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option.

v) Naika, M.D. 1999. Effects of fertilizer and weeds on the growth and yields of maize and beans under intercropping system. B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option.

w) Auma Lilian Onyango. 1999. Effects of fertilizer application and weed control on weed and maize yields. B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option.

x) Uiru, J.N. 1999. Effects of fertilizer and weeds on growth and yield of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L). B.Sc. Agriculture, Crop Protection Option.

y) Were O.J.1998. Effects of weeds on nitrogen fixation by a bean cultivar following inoculation with a commercial rhizobium without application of fertilizer

3.1.4 Theses Examination

a) Effects of bean planting density and planting time on growth and yields of maize and beans in intercropping system. Adhiambo Mical Otieno, 1996. (Msc Agronomy), University of Nairobi.

b) Effects of planting density and weeding regimes on forage yield and quality and on grain yield of maize (Zea mays). Kivuva, B.M. 2003. (Msc Agronomy). University of Nairobi.

c) Plant Parasitic Nemetodes Associated With Sugarcane In Western Kenya and Potential for their Management using Host Resistance and Crop Mixtures, Chirchir Alexander Kipkorir, 2009, MSc Crop Protection, University of Nairobi

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d) Effect of Weed Management Practices and Nitrogen Application on Seedling Emergence, Growth and Yield of Common Bean. Wanjiru William Mwangi, 2010. MSc Crop Protection, University of Nairobi

e) Assessment of constraints in information and communication technology use in banana production: A case of Kimilili, Bungoma County, Kenya. Metrine Nafula Muricho, 2013. Msc Agricultural Communication Management, University of Nairobi

3.2 Academic Experience in other Institutions 3.2.1 January, 2002-2006 Deputy Director (Academic Affairs): Tropical Institute of Community

Health and Development in Africa (TICH) a) Senior Lecturer January, 2002- March, 2006

3.2.2 January, 2005-2008 Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs): Great Lakes University of

Kisumu (GLUK) a) Associate Professor April, 2006 to December, 2008

I. Academic Responsibilities and other responsibilities a) Planning, Marketing, Implementation, Management and Review of TICH/GLUK academic

programs b) Development of Undergraduate and Post graduate courses c) Facilitation, academic supervision of Undergraduates, Masters and PhD students. d) Research and Consultancy in Agriculture, Food Security, Environment and Technology

Development e) Academic staff recruitment and promotion criteria in all faculties f) Student admission and development of admission criteria g) Facilitation of internal and external theses examination h) Development of Strategic Plans and Fund raising i) Partnership development & management (institutional, farmers and other stakeholders) j) Facilitation of standards for approval of academic program by Commission for Higher

Education k) Generate and disseminate knowledge for the growth of the Institute/University through

research and publication.

II. Administrative and other Responsibilities

a) Be the academic and the administrative head of the Institute (TICH) and the University (GLUK).

b) Oversee maintenance of high academic standards and quality in all activities within the Institute/University

c) Act as Director/DVC in the absence of the Director/VC from time to time between 2004 and 2008

d) Represent the Institute/University in all academic and administrative committees as specified in the statutes, and as may be required by the University Management Board.

e) Coordinate curricula development and present the same for approval by the International Academic Board/Senate.

f) Oversee implementation of the examination process in the Institute/University. g) Prepare, budget and manage academic resources

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III. Achievements as Deputy Director/DVC Academic Affairs a) Established new Faculties and Centres with clear vision, mission and structures, to

inform staff recruitment and effective teaching. Approved by International Academic Board/Senate i) Faculty of Environment and Food Security, FEFS (Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors

and Masters in Food Security and Community Nutrition and Agribusiness) ii) Faculty of Heath Sciences, FHS (Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Community

Health and Development; Tropical Medicine; Drug Management and Rational Drug use; Public Health for District Health Managers)

iii) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, FHSS (Certificate, Diploma and Masters in pastoral Theology and Development; Alternative Development; Counselling; Communication, Advocacy and Media Studies)

iv) Faculty of Management and Enterprise Development Studies, FHMEDS (Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Health Care and Hospital management; Health Economics and Financing; Health Policy and Planning, Health Care Management, Business Management)

v) Faculty of Technology and Industrial Development, FTID (Certificate, Diploma in Jua Kali Technology and Industrial Development; Agro-Based industrial Development; Fisheries Technology and Industrial Development). These were under development

vi) Centre for Action Research in Health and Development, CARHD vii) Centre for Poverty, Health and HIV/AIDS Studies, CPHS

b) Developed Strategic Plan for all Academic Programs c) Developed Strategic Plan for the Centre for Environment, Food Security and Community Nutrition. d) Spearheaded assembling of the relevant references and teaching materials for each faculty e) Represented the University at Higher Education Board meetings to meet the Board’s requirements. TICH was granted the Letter of Interim Authority In 2006 f) Linked the students to Partnership Community Sites in Rarieda, Bondo, Siaya, Kisumu, Vihiga and Rachuonyo Districts for Supervised Field Practice g) As Chief Examinations Officer of the University, I coordinated the setting of examinations, moderation, the processing and presentation of results to the International Academic Board or Senate for approval. h) Organized and was the Master of Graduation Ceremony at the Institute and University i) Accompanied and Presented Graduands to Universite’ Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) for graduation in Goma, DRC before TICH got a Letter of Interim Authotity j) Responsible for capacity Building of Staff under Staff Development Scheme, most were sent to other Universities on short courses and Exchange programs k) The Institute/University became a Certified Double Cob Maize Seed Grower and attained No. 1 in Western Zone in 2005

III. Other Appointments at the Institute (TICH) and the University (GLUK)

a) Founder and Sponsor of the Institution and University

b) Member and Secretary of International Academic Board

c) Member of Editorial Board of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research (SAHARA), Eastern

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d) Representative of the University in Commission for Higher Education (CHE)

e) Member of the Institution/University Management Board

IV. Projects Completed at the Institute (TICH) and The University (GLUK) a) Testing models on: Community empowerment for food and income security through

partnership agriculture in Bondo, Siaya, Vihiga and Rachuonyo districts (2001-2007) b) Horn of Africa Food Security Initiative. Bondo Food Security Program. Trainer on

Farmer Field School Approach (2002-2003) c) Evaluation of Impact of HIV/AIDS on food security in Suba District. (2001-2007) d) Analysis of Determinants in Nutritional Care of Vulnerable Children Nutritional Care

and Support of Children. (2001-2007) e) Certified Maize Seed Producer, Maseno Double Cobber (2005-2008)

IV. Supervision of Postgraduates at the Institute (TICH) and The University (GLUK)

a) Knowledge, attitude and practice on orphans’ support systems within Nyalunya sub location, Central Kolwa location, Kisumu District. Juliana Misore (Masters in Community Health and Development, MCHD), TICH (Completed 2001)

b) Girl child prostitution with special reference to Kaloleni estate, Kisumu District. Perez A. Akello, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2002)

c) Factors affecting community participation in the provision of health services in Bujovu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Godfrey T. Kayungura, (MCHD), TICH(Completed 2002)

d) Water availability and utilization patterns and its effects on household livelihoods in Abom sub-location, Bondo District, Jack Opiyo, (MCHD), TICH.(Completed 2002)

e) Pre-mature decline of Community Based Organisations; A case study of Kayole Soweto, Embakasi Division, Nairobi. Jane Strapola Awuor, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2003)

f) A Study on Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS: Case of Catholic Relief Services funded Home Based Care Projects in Migori and Rachuonyo Districts of Nyanza Province, Kenya. Wangui Nancy Kariuki, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2003)

g) Appropriateness of Sanitation Technologies in Kochieng’ East Sub-Location, Kadibo Division, Kisumu District. John Kairo Otieno Osir, (MCHD). (Completed 2003)

h) A Study on Sanitation Systems in Urban Informal TICH Settlement in Soweto Slums of Nairobi. Pauline Kawiria Muthee, (MCHD), TICH (Completed 2003)

i) Factors Influencing Behaviour in Persons Aged 15 Years and Above Towards HIV/AIDS Prevention in Meswa Sub-Location, Nandi District. Caroline Chepng’eno Tare, (MCHD), TICH (Completed 2003)

j) The effects of AIDS related orphanhood on Third-Generation care-givers: A study of Bunyala East Location, Busia District. Betty Mutere, (MCHD), Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development). (Completed 2003)

k) Long-term Home Based Care of Chronic Ill Patients: Its implications on Agricultural Production in East Kolwa Sub-Location in Kisumu District. Samwel Omondi, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2004)

l) Utilization of maternal health care services among child bearing women in Kibera slum: A case of AMREF KCBHC. Bilonda B. Matungulu, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2005)

m) Factors influencing adolescent pregnancy in Manyatta A sub location, Kisumu, Kenya Elizabeth Oloo Odhiambo, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2006)

n) Factors influencing household’s choice of source of health care services Gladys

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Mungai, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2006) o) Factors influencing disintegration of youth groups. A study of Korogocho Location,

Nairobi, Kenya. Dorotea Mworia. (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2006) p) Factors determining acceptance of HIV testing among pregnant women seeking first

antenatal clinic services: A case study of Nyanza Provincial General Hospital – Kisumu. Omore Richard Onyando, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2007)

q) Determinants of women’s status in sugar cane farming in Muhoroni, Kenya. Nthumbi Syombua Monica, (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2007)

r) Assessment of socio-economic determinants of malnutrition for under 5 years. A case study of Gem Rae sub-location. Lucy Mwangi, (MCHD), (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2007)

s) Quality of services for antiretroviral drugs for People Living With HIV/AIDS in private and public hospitals in Kakamega district. Isumba L. Henry. (MCHD), Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development). (Completed 2007)

t) Determinants of Vulnerability to food Insecurity in Labwe Division, Suba District. Jack Buong, (MCHD), (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2007)

u) Factors determining access to heathcare services by the elderly in Makindu division, Makueni District. Mikah Musyoki (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2009)

v) Factors affecting exclusive breast feeding among HIV positive mothers attending child welfare clinic in Thika District. Ruth Mutua. (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2009)

w) Factors influencing Community Based Distributors service provision in Thika District Rose Maina. (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2009)

x) Determinants of partner violence among women in Mumbuni Location, Machakos district. Naomi Mutie. (MCHD), TICH. (Completed 2009)

y) Factors influencing teenage pregnancy among girls (9-19 years) in Githogoro Informal settlement, Parklands location, Nairobi. Lilian Onyango. (MCHD), TICH.. (Completed 2009)

IV. Thesis Examination of Masters Students at the Institute (TICH) and The University (GLUK)

a) KAP study on the management of malaria among children under 5 years old in Abom community, Bondo District, Kenya. Selam Mengesha, 2001. (MCHD), TICH.

b) Factors affecting community participation. A case of Kang’ombe community rice projects, Hezbon Otieno, 2002, (MCHD), TICH.

c) The role of households affected by HIV/AIDS in support systems. A case of Nyalenda A and Nyalenda B Sublocations, Kisumu District. Ester Juma, 2003. (MCHD), TICH.

d) Socio-cultural beliefs and practices influencing women’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Mumias Division. Masheti Blyantine Wangoyi, 2003. (MCHD), TICH.

e) Information sources that influence sexual behaviour among among in-school adolescensts. A case study of Makadara Division, Nairobi Rose Olayo, 2006. (MCHD), TICH.

f) Factors Influencing Male Partner Involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) Services at Nyahera Health Centre, Kisumu, Kenya. Joyce Achieng’ Aloo, 2008. (MCHD), TICH.

g) The use of Insecticide Treated Nets and its Influence on Parasitemia among Children under Five Years in Monkey Bay, Mangochi District, Malawi. John Moya, 2008. (MCHD), TICH.

3.2.3 2000-2004 External Examiner: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Crop

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Science and Production, Morogoro, Tanzania.

I. Experiences and Responsibilities: a) Moderation setting of examination and marking. b) Examination of theses and dissertations/Theses c) Report and feedback to Board of Examiners.

II. Masters Students Thesis Examination

a) Effect of inter-cropping patters on Striga incidence and yield of sorghum, Daudi Roble Matary, 2001. MSc (Crop Science), Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.

b) Use of herbicides for weed management in Azolla (Azolla microphylla) fertilized paddy. Thomas Peter Ndalami Kakema, 2002. MSc (Crop Science), Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.

III Undergraduate Student Dissertation Examination

a) On-farm evaluation of bean varieties. Yamala Albert, 2002. B.Sc. Agriculture. b) Studies on agronomic practices among Uluguru farmers with special reference to maize crop. Kihila Joseph, 2002. B.Sc. Agronomy. c) Response of Chinese cabbage (Brassica campenstris) to farm yard manure applied to acid soil. Mesiaki Sagarani, 2002. B.Sc. Horticulture. d) Survey to establish insect pests infesting rice in irrigated fields in Mwera division in Western district of Zanzibar. Tayari Y. Ibrahim, 2002. B.Sc. Agriculture General. e) Effectiveness of different cooking oil controlling the Mexican bean weevil (Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh) in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Nganilevanu Gerod, 2002. B.Sc. Agriculture General. f) Survey to establish insect pests damaging coffee plants and their control in Busokelo and Pakati division in Rungwe district, Mbeya region. Ligate Esekiel, 2002. B.Sc. Agriculture General. g) Evaluation of action thresholds and efficacy of neem extracts against lepidopterans attacking cabbage (Brassica oleracea var capitata L.). Aaron Yesaya, 2002. B.Sc. Horticulture. h) Study on the use of pesticides to control various insect pests in Morogoro Municipality. Siriwa Fedelis, 2002. B.Sc. Agriculture General. i) Studies on the market potential on mushrooms in Dar es Salaam urban area for increased income among resource poor people. Bigambo Pendo, 2002. B.Sc. Horticulture. j) Influence of rootstock scion combination on nutrition status and performance of citrus. Maalim M.K. 2002 B.Sc. Horticulture. k) The effects of mango seed weevil on the suitability of mango seeds to be used as rootstock. Seleman Mwanahamisi, 2002 B.Sc. Horticulture. l) Incidence of fruit flies in different local mango varieties. A case study: Kiroka Village. Sambagi Dominica, 2002. B.Sc. Horticulture.

3.2.4 2008 to date External Examiner: Maseno University, Department of Horticulture,

Kenya.

I. Experiences and Responsibilities:

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a) Moderation in setting of examination and marking b) Examination of theses and dissertations c) Report submission and feedback to Board of Examiners.

II. Doctor of Philosophy Thesis Examination

a) Achieng’, J.O. PG/PhD/Hort/2005. Agronomic options to address biodiversity and productivity gaps in farming systems of Kakamega, western Kenya

b) Ogollah, H.A. PG/PhD/022/2002. Effects of Phosphorus on Nitrogen Dynamics and Uptake in Maize-Desmodium Intercrop in Western Kenya.

III. Masters Student Thesis Examination

a) Illa Absalom Obuya, 2009 The Effects of Imazapyr-Resistant Maize (Zea Mays L.) Plant Density under Bean Intercrop on Striga Hermonthica, Maize and Bean Yield.

b) Oula Dorah Auma, 2015. The effects of local isolate of Fusarium oxysporium f. sp. Strigae as an antimicrobial agent for Striga (Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth) weed control on maize in Siaya County, Kenya

3.2.5 From 2008 to date External Examiner: University of Eldoret, School of Agriculture,

Eldoret, Kenya.

II. Experiences and Responsibilities: a) Moderation in setting of examination and marking b) Examination of theses and dissertations c) Report submission and feedback to Board of Examiners.

III. Masters Student Theses Examination

a) Elijah K. Sawe. 2009. Effects of Maturity Stages, Grain Position, Storage Period and Packaging on Quality of Rice (Oryza Sativa) Var Nerica .

b) Okacha J.S Jairus, 2014, Response of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) varieties to seed and nitrogen rates in Kenya

c) Wycliffe W. Waswa. 2015. Evaluation of yield potential and management practices affecting soybean production in Western Kenya

3.2.6 From 1992 to 1994: PhD Research Fellows at the International Institute of Tropical

Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.

I. Experiences and Responsibilities: a) President of International Research Scholars and Fellows b) Chair fellows and Scholars meetings and present their Welfare and Academic issues

to the Institute Management Board c) Supervise Striga research activities in the laboratory, greenhouse and field trials in

Ibadan, Mokwa, Abuja and Kano d) Over-see Management of Academic and Research resources entrusted with Research

Scholars and Fellows such as Computer Lab, office spaces etc

II. Project/Studies Completed a) Laboratory, Greenhouse and Field screening of non- host crops (cotton, cowpea and

soybean) and their residues on Striga germination and parasitism on susceptible maize.

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b) Elementary and Intermediate French Language studies at Alliance Francaise, IITA, Nigeria

3.2.7 From 1985 to 1987: Divisional Agricultural Extension Officer, Olkalou: Ministry of

Agriculture and Livestock Development

I. Technical Experiences and Responsibilities a) Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of all livestock and crop

production activities b) Technology transfer from research to technical staff (through SMS Workshops) and to

farmers c) Recruitment, Capacity building, of technical staff, CBOs, Young Farmers and 4-K Club

Members d) Planning and participation in agricultural shows e) Secretary Divisional Agricultural Boards f) Attending refresher courses during District SMS Workshops (Training and Visit Extension

Methods, Soil and Water Conservation, Livestock Management, Procurement and accounting methods, Storage, Processing and Value addition etc)

II. Administrative Experiences and Responsibilities

a) To Plan for Crop and Livestock Production Targets in the Division. b) Mobilize and Manage Human and Material Resources for Agricultural Extension in the

Division c) Build appropriate linkages and networks with agricultural stakeholders to facilitate

access of inputs, credit facilities, technical and market information. d) Identify priority areas of crop and livestock improvement in line with the Ministry’s

objectives e) Nurture and motivate staff (Office staff, Technical Officers and Assistant about 50 staff)

towards excellent service delivery f) Evaluate staff performance and recommend them for promotion/disciplinary measures

for those way-ward staff that defy rehabilitation

III. Achievements a) Award as Best Agricultural Division in Nyandarua District Agricultural Show (1985-1987) b) Revived agricultural activities in schools through 4K and Young Farmers clubs c) Increased income generation agricultural activities and practical teaching of Agriculture

in schools d) Improved adoption of agricultural technologies by farmers through extension and

knowledge acquired by pupils/students in schools e) Excess agricultural production beyond consumption and market, necessitating

promotion of storage and value addition

3.2.8 From 1987 to 1988: District Crops Officer, Nyeri: Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

I. Technical Experiences and Responsibilities

a) Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of all crop production activities

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b) Technology transfer from research to Divisional technical staff (through SMS Workshops) and to farmers

c) Recruitment, Capacity building, of Divisional technical staff, CBOs, Young Farmers and 4-K Club Members

d) Planning and participation and judging in agricultural shows e) Attending refresher courses during National Training Workshops

II. Administrative Experiences and Responsibilities a) Mobilize and Manage Human and Material Resources for Agricultural Extension in the

District b) Build appropriate linkages and networks with agricultural stakeholders to facilitate

access of inputs, credit facilities, technical and market information. c) Identify priority areas of crop improvement in line with the Ministry’s objectives

III. Achievements

a) Revived agricultural activities in schools through 4K and Young Farmers clubs b) Increased income generation agricultural activities and practical teaching of Agriculture

in schools c) Improved adoption of agricultural technologies by farmers through extension d) Drew a food balance sheet showing production. Consumption, deficit and surplus as a

basis to support construction of horticultural processing factory at Karatina, which was achieved

3.2.9 From Jan 1983 to Dec 1983: District Animal Production Officer, Kakamega. Ministry of

Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya

I. Technical Experiences and Responsibilities a) Management of Dairy, Beef, Shoat, Poultry, Rabbit, Pasture and Fodder and Beekeeping, b) Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Livestock Programs. c) Capacity building of Divisional livestock staff, farmers, CBOs, Young Farmers and 4-K

Club Members d) Recruitment and Preparation of Show materials and participation, including judging e) Technology transfer from research to technical staff (through Workshops) and to

farmers f) Attending refresher courses in Livestock Production and Management

II. Administrative Experiences and Responsibilities

a) Mobilize and Manage Human and Material Resources for Livestock Extension in the District

b) Technical and administrative support for field staff in the provision of services c) Build appropriate linkages and networks with livestock stakeholders to facilitate access

of inputs, credit facilities, technical and market information. d) Identify priority areas for livestock improvement in line with the Ministry’s objectives

III. Achievements

a) Improved egg production, reduced maturity period and increased slaughter weight of poultry through successful implementation of Cockerel Exchange Program

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b) Improved Honey Production through replacement of Local beehives with Top Bar Hives c) Increased milk production from 4 to 15 liters/cow/ day by introducing Exotic and Cross

Breeds to replace Indigenous Breeds through women groups d) Improved livestock management through introduction of Zero grazing system e) Increased land productivity by intensifying agriculture Livestock/crop/forage/poultry

production f) Capacity of women and youth in livestock management (dairy, bee, rabbit and poultry

keeping) 4.0 Experiences, Responsibilities and Achievements in Consultancies

a) Team Leader: Feasibility study, Environmental Impact Assessment and Catchment

Management Plan. Lower Ewaso Ngiro Multipurpose Project, Ministry of Regional

Development Authority and Ewaso Nyiro North/South Development Authority. Year:

2012- 2013

b) Team Leader: Feasibility study, Environmental Impact Assessment and Catchment

Management Plan for Nandi Dam Multipurpose Project , Ministry of Regional

Development (Lake Basin Development Authority), Year: 2010- 2011

c) Team Leader on Final Evaluation on Food for Progress at Lower and Upper Eastern

Provinces, Kenya, Land O'Lakes, Inc. USDA, Year: 2010

d) Co-Team Leader: Baseline Study on the Socio-Economic and Gender Analysis for

Oluch-Kimira Smallholder Farm Improvement Program (KOSFIP), in Rachuonyo and

Homabay Districts, Kenya: Ministry of Regional Development (Lake Basin

Development Authority), Year: 2009.

e) Co-Team Leader: Baseline Study on Multidimensional Baseline Study on the situation

prior to AGRA’s intervention, against which progress will be assessed in (seeds

program, Soil Health Program, Market Access program, Policy and Partnership

Program) in Ghana, Nigeria and Niger, Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA),

Year: 2009

f) Team Leader: Mid Term Evaluation to Assess Food and Nutrition Security, Food

supplements, Sustainable strategies for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs)

and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in Migori, Rachuonyo, Homabay, Districts,

Kenya, Catholic Relief Services (CRS/Kenya), Year: 2007.

g) Team Leader: Pre-Program Evaluation to Assess technical capacity, organizational

capacity (governance, financial management, human resource management,

strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, sustainability, information sharing and

referral of NGOs/CBOs providing HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support

h) Team Leader: Final Evaluation (Nyanza Household Livelihood Security) to Measure

achievements, progress, outcomes, impacts on population, stakeholder involvement,

Coordination mechanisms and replication, program synergy process on food security,

health, Water and sanitation and capacity building strategies, resource mobilization,

technical capacities, sustainability and way forward in Rachuonyo, Homabay, Suba

Districts, Kenya, CARE International Kenya, 2003.

i) Co-Team Leader: Capacity Building Evaluation on Performance of training

programme, Safe use of agrochemical products by Farmers and Stockists, Baseline

Survey in Machakos, Embu, Meru Districts, Kenya, Agro-chemical Association of

Kenya (AAK). Year: 2001.

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j) Co-Team Leader: Scientific Editing of research papers presented at the 6th KARI

Scientific Conference ready for publication, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute

(KARI), Nairobi, Kenya, Year: 2000.

k) Technical Advisor: Monitoring and Evaluation of Research programs, Review of

Research proposals for funding for National Agricultural Research Laboratory (NARL,

Nairobi), National Fibre Research Centre (Kibos Kisumu), Center Research Advisory

Services, Year: 2001 to 2004.

l) Team Leader: Technical Backstopping on Irrigated Horticulture, Chair Regional

stakeholders Committees, Technical Backstopping in Food and Nutrition Security,

Capacity Building of CBOs and Youth Groups, Technical Proposal Evaluation for

Funding, Participatory Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.; Agricultural Technology

Response Initiative (ATIRI, KARI/World Bank) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute

(KARI), Kibos, Kisumu, Kenya, Year: 2001 to 2005

4.1 Papers Edited for Journals

1. Critical Period of Weed Control for Late Maturity Maize as Influenced by N-P fertilizer Kenyan. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal Ref. EP/14/2030

4.2 Proposals Reviewed for Funding

1. Mwangi, H.W. 1999. Poverty alleviation through on-farm control of Orobanche cernua Loefl, in tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) for smallholder farmers in Kajiado in Kenya. SF/CRAC/P/1/24.

2. Mburu, D.N. 1999. Detection of herbicide persistence in the soil using bioassay techniques. SF/CRAC/P/1/23.

3. Othira Jackton Odongo, and Kiruki, Silas, 2003. Allelopathic potential of Sesbania sesban fallows for biological control of Striga hermonthica. EU-ARF 2003-0731-06. Egerton University Alumni Association.

5.0 Publications

5.1 Books Published

1. John Ogecha (Ed.), Johnson Kwach Kisera and Safari Ariga (2014) Integrated Beanfly

Management in East Africa: Beanfly Management on Common Beans in Kenya. ; LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing; 3659344923. Category: Education, Occupation, Career

2. Caroline Patricia Musita and Emmanuel Ariga, 2012. Analysis of Determinants in Nutritional Care of Vulnerable Children. Nutritional Care and Support of Children. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-3-8473-7521-0; ISBN-10:3847375210; EAN: 783847375210; Book language: English. Number of pages: 104; Published on: 2012-01-23; Category: Education, Occupation, Career

5.2 Papers Accepted for Publication In Refereed Journals

1. Ariga, E.S.; R. Narla, P. Amuyunzu, Kirimi, (2013). Varietal Reaction of Maize to Nicosulfuron Herbicide and Effect on Maize Yield. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research (IJAIR), Paper ID: IJAIR-177

2. Ariga E.S.; V. Narla, (2013) Allelopathic effects of aqueous extracts of some weeds on germinationroot and shoot growth of selected crops. International Journal of Agriculture

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Innovations and Research (IJAIR), Paper ID : IJAIR-327

5.3 Publications In Refereed Journals

1. H.W. Mwangi, A.W. Kihurani, J.M. Wesonga, E.S. Ariga, F. Kanampiu (2015). Effect of Lablab purpureus L. cover crop and imidazolinone resistant (IR) maize on weeds in drought prone areas, Kenya. Pages 36-40. Crop Protection Vol 72, Pgs 1-198, (June 2015.www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02612194/72

2. Chirchir Alexander Kipkorir, John W. Kimenju, Emmanuel S. Ariga, George M. Kariuki and Chrispine O. Omondi. 2015: Reaction of Sugarcane Genotypes to Root-knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research Vol.3 (5),

pp. 213-221, May 2015 Available online at http://www.journalissues.org/IJAPR/

http://dx.doi.org/10.15739/IJAPR.042

3. Mwangi, H.W, A.W. Kihurani, J.M. Wesonga, E.S. Ariga and F. Kanampiu (2015). Factors influencing adoption of cover crops for weed management in Machakos and Makueni of Kenya. European Journal of Agronomy 69 (2015) pp 1-9

4. Godfrey Nakitare Nambafu, Richard Ndemo Onwonga, George Njomo Karuku, Emmanuel Safaris Ariga, Bernard Vanlauwe and Kristina Roing. 2014. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Used in the Control of Striga in Maize by Smallholder Farmers of Western Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. Vol 3, pp 237-248. David Publishing Company.

5. Ariga, E.S. R. Narla and P. Amuyunzu (2014). Efficacy of herbicide (nicosulfuron) in the control of weeds in maize (Zea mays l.) E. Afr. agric. For. J. (2014) 80(3), 127-133

6. Ojowi D.O, Ariga E.S, Michieka R.W and Kimenju J.W (2013). Farmer-Friendly Strategies of Managing Weeds in Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Production. International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences Available online at www.ijfas.com ©2013 IJFAS Journal-2013-2-4/78-82 ISSN 2322-4134 ©2013 IJFAS

7. Ogecha, J.H. Nderitu, H. Ariga S.E and F. Olubayo (2012). Effects of soil fertility amendments on crop nutrient content, bean maggot infestation and yield of common beans in Kissii and Kabete regions of Kenya. E. Afr. Agric. For. J. (2012) 78 (3), 159-176.

8. Ita, B. Nyaga; Michieka, W. Ratemo; Ariga, E. Safari and Muiru, W. Maina (2012). Comparison of the Effectiveness of Zero Tillage and Intercropping on Weed Management in Maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare www.iiste.org. ISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online). Vol 2, No.8, 2012

9. Karaya, H; K. Njoroge, S. Mugo, E. S. Ariga, F. Kanampiu and J. H. Nderitu, 2012. Combining ability of maize (Zea mays) inbred lines resistant to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth evaluated under artificial Striga infestation. Field crops research journal (Accepted)

10. Karaya, H; K. Njoroge, S. Mugo, E. S. Ariga, F. Kanampiu and J. H. Nderitu, 2012. Identification of new maize inbred lines with Resistance to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth J. Crop Prot. 2012, 1(2):131-142)

11. Karaya, H; H K. Njoroge, S. Mugo, E. S. Ariga, F. Kanampiu and J. H. Nderitu, 2011. Determination of levels of Striga germination Stimulants for maize gene bank accessions and elite inbred lines International Journal of Plant Production 6 (2), April 2012, ISSN: 1735-6814 (Print), 1735-8043 (Online) www.ijpp.info

12. Muchiri, F. N; R.D. Narla, O.M. Olanya, R.O. Nyankanga, and E.S. Ariga, 2009. Efficacy of Fungicide mixtures for the management of phytophthora infestans (US-1) on potato. Phytoprotection Vol. 90 (1) pp 19-29

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13. Musita , C.P. E.S Ariga, D.K. Kaseje and A. Otieno, 2009. Impact of HIV/AIDS on Household Food and Nutrition Security in Suba District, Kenya. African Journal of Food and Nutrition Development, Vol. 9, No. 7, 1454.

14. Akello, P.A. E.S. Ariga and Okeyo S, 2007. Girl Child prostitution in the Context of HIV/AIDS among the Youth in Kisumu City, Kenya. Nursing Journal Vol. 36, No. 2 pp 14-19. ISSN 0301-0333

15. Raburu, J.A.; D.K. Kaseje and E.S. Ariga, 2004. Factors influencing quality of maternal health services in the era of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Kenya Nursing Journal Vol. 32, No. 2 pp 23-30.

16. Abayo GO, Ransom JK, Oswald A, Ariga E. S, Friesen D (2000) Effect of short-term improved fallow on Striga infestation in maize. Phytoparasitica 28

17. Ariga, E.S. 1997. Availability and Role of Multipurpose Trees and Shrubs in Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. Vol 10(2/3) 1997

18. Ariga, E. S. 1996. Isolation and bio-assay of Striga germination stimulants from non-host crops and field testing for their control efficacy, PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya

19. Ariga, E.S., D. K. Berner and J. A. Chweya, 1994. Effects of previous season cotton and cowpea on Striga hermonthica parasitism on maize. Phytopathology 84: 1151.

20. Ariga, E.S. and D. K. Berner, 1993. Response of Striga hermonthica seeds to different germination stimulants and stimulant concentrations. Phytopathology 83: 1401.

21. Ariga, E.S. 1986. Interaction between alachlor, pendimethalin and farmyard manure in the control of weeds in beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L). Msc Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya

5.4 Publications in Non Refereed Journals.

1. Ariga, E.S.; J. Opiyo; R. Menberu; J. Odoyo; E. Muga and D. Kaseje 2003. Community Empowerment for Food and Income Security through Partnership Agriculture: An approach to sustainable food security in Abom sub location in Bondo district, Kenya. In Jack Briant (eds), The Quest for Equity in Access to Health and Development. Scaling Up Best Practices In Decentralized District Health Systems. Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH) in Africa, pp 83-116, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9796-0-3.

2. Ndung’u, D.K.; Oswald, A.; Friesen, D.; Ariga, E.S. and Mburu, M. 2000. Effect of fodder legumes on stimulation, attachment and emergence of Striga hermontica on maize. III International weed control congress, Foz do Igassu, 6-11 June 2000.

http://www.fao.org/ag/AGp/agpp/IPM/Weeds/weed_man/striga.htm 3. Kimenju J. W., E.S. Ariga & L.M Kagema, 1999. Effects of weeds and reproductive potential of

root- knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp) commonly occurring in bean fields. 17h East African Biennial Weed Science Conf. Proc. Proc. pp. 73-77. ISSN 1028-8791.

4. Wanjala B. W. K & E. S. Ariga, 1999. A prelude of metribuzin 48 EC in pyrethrum production in Kenya. 17h East African Biennial Weed Science Conf. Proc. Proc. pp. 109-115. ISSN 1028-8791.

5. Wanjala, B.W.K. and E.S. Ariga. 1999. Weeding periods of Kikuyu grass on pyrethrum production in Kenya. African Crop science Conference Proceedings, Vol. 4. pp. 421-426. ISSN 1023-070X/99.

6. E.S. Ariga, 1997. Allelopathic effects of aqueous extracts of some weeds on germination root and shoot growth of selected crops. 16th East African Biennial Weed Science Conf. Proc. Proc. pp. 81-88. ISSN 1028-8791.

7. Warsame, A.Y. and E.S. Ariga. 1997. Interference between Tagetes minuta and Maize under no fertilization. 16th East African Biennial Weed Science Conf. Proc. Proc. pp. 165-169. ISSN 1028-8791.

8. Ariga, E.S., G.D. Odhiambo, J.K. Ransom, G.O. Abayo and D. Ndung'u. 1997. Potential of using

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trap crops for Striga hermonthica management in cereals in Kenya. 16th East African Biennial Weed Science Conf. Proc. Proc. pp. 247-253. ISSN 1028-8791.

9. Abayo, G.O., A. Oswald, J.K. Ransom and E.S. Ariga. 1997. Stimulation of of Striga hermonthica by plant species indigenous to Eastern Africa. 16th East African Biennial Weed Science Conf. Proc. Proc. pp. 231-239. ISSN 1028-8791.

10. Ariga, E. S., D. K. Berner and J. A. Chweya, 1997. Effects of cowpea and its residues on parasitism of Striga hermonthica maize. African Crop Science Proceedings. 13-17 January 1997, Pretoria, South Africa. Vol. 3, pp. 877-885.

11. Ariga, E.S. 1996. : Isolation and bio-assay of Striga germination stimulants from non-host crops and field testing for their control efficacy, PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

1996 12. Ariga, E.S., D. K. Berner and J. A. Chweya, 1995. Effects of extracts from cotton plant on in

vitro germination of Striga hermonthica and aspera 15th Biennial conference of the Weed Science Soc. for Eastern Africa. September 18-21, 1991. Morogoro, Tanzania.

13. Ariga, E.S. 1991. Integrated weed management in field beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) In proceedings of the 13th Biennial Weed Science Conference, Weed Science Society for Eastern Africa, Agric. Information Centre, Nairobi, Kenya 28th-31st October, 191 pp 69-72.

14. Ariga, E.S. and R. W. Michieka, 1991. Infestations, Status and Control of Salvinia molesta D. S. Mitchell in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Biennial Weed Sci. Conf., Weed Sci. Soc. for Eastern Africa, Agric. Information Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. 28th-31st Oct. 1991. pp 123-129.

15. Michieka, R.W. and E.S. Ariga, 1989. Striga: Prospects of control and research needs in Kenya. In Proc. of the 12th Biennial Weed Science Soc. Conference, Weed Sci. Soc. for Eastern Africa, 18th Aug; 1989, Nairobi, Kenya. pp 61-65.

16. E.S. Ariga and R. W. Michieka. 1985. Preliminary study on the effects of organic manure and chemical weed control on field beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) In proc. of the 10th Biennial Weed Sci. Soc. Conf., Weed Sci. Soc. for Eastern Africa, 27th-31st May, 1985, Nairobi, Kenya pp. 97-101.

5.5 Papers Presented In Workshops, Seminars and Conferences

1. Ariga E.S. 2007: African Water Research, UNEP, ENMI, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya 2. Ariga E.S. 2006: SAHARA Strategic Planning Workshop 23-25 October, Human Sciences

Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa. 3. Ariga E.S. 2005. Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH)

Knowledge Site (s): Regional Themes of Interest. Regional Consultation on the work of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health. WHO, Brazzaville, Congo: 27-29 July 2005.

4. Afullo, A.; E.S. Ariga and Ngode, L. 2005. TICH appropriate poultry project as a food and income security venture. The 4th TICH Annual Scientific Conference & the 3rd Regional UNI-SOL/UNESCO Congress. Organized by the Tropical Institute of Community Health in Collaboration with UNI-SOL/UNESCO, Kisumu City, Kenya 29th April-2nd May 2005.

5. Ariga E.S. 2004. Impact of HIV/AIDS on food security and nutrition. 2nd African Conference on Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research. Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa. 9-12 May, 2004.

6. Ariga E.S.; L. Ngode and H. Oyugi, 2004. The role of agricultural technologies in alleviation of hunger and poverty. The 3rd TICH Annual Scientific Conference & the 2nd Regional UNI-SOL/UNESCO Congress. Organized by the Tropical Institute of Community Health in Collaboration with UNI-SOL/UNESCO, Kisumu City, Kenya 29th April-2nd May 2004.

7. Strapola Awuor-Mala, J.S.; E.S. Ariga, A.B.C. Ocholla-Ayayo, 2004. The influence of demographic, socio-economic and socio-cultural factors on the status of Community Based

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Organizations. The 3rd TICH Annual Scientific Conference & the 2nd Regional UNI-SOL/UNESCO Congress Organized by the Tropical Institute of Community Health in Collaboration with UNI-SOL/UNESCO, Kisumu City, Kenya 29th April-2nd May 2004.

8. Ariga E. S. 2002. Regional Workshop on Urban Policy Implications of Enhancing Food Security in African Cities. Organized by UN-HABITAT in Partnership with Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Strategic Initiative on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture (SIUPA) from 27th-31st May 2002, Nairobi.

9. Ariga E. S. 2002. Strategies for Revitalization of cotton in Western Kenya. A workshop on commercialization of agriculture in Western Kenya, Organized by CARE-Kenya International held at Lakers Inn, Kisumu from 10th-12th June, 2002.

10. Ariga E. S. 2002. Effects of HIV/AIDS on food security, a workshop on Horn of Africa Food Security Initiative in Bondo District, held on 25-27 2002 at Switel Hotel, Bondo.

11. Abayo G.O. J. K. Ransom, A. Oswald, E. S. Ariga and Dennis Friesen 1999. Effects of short term improved fallow on sstriga infestation in maize. A paper presented at the International plant protection conference in Israel, July 25-30, 1999.

12. Ndung’u D. K., D. Fresen, A. Oswald, E.S. Ariga and M. Mburu, 2001. Effects of fodder legume species on germintation, infestation and parasitism of striga hermonthica (DEL) Benth on maize. A paper presented in Mexico in maize research workshop in July 2001.

13. Oluoch Kosura W.; E. S. Ariga, A. M. Okeyo, M.M. Waithaka and A. Kyalo, 1999. Agricultural technology, Economic viability and Poverty alleviation in Kenya. A paper for agricultural transformation policy in sub-Saharan Africa workshop held at Nairobi Serena Hotel on 27th - 30th June 1999.

14. Ariga, E.S. 1997. Workshop on Striga Research on Maize, Organized by KARI and Funded by Rockefeller Foundation, Imperial Hotel, Kisumu, from 3rd to 5th December, 1997.

15. Ariga, E.S. 1995. Current, Past and Future Research Activities on Striga weed 3rd Eastern African Striga Working Group Meeting (EASWGM), Organized and funded by CIMMYT, Nairobi Office from 12th to 14th June 1995 Kenya/Tanzania.

16. Orodho, A. B., E.S. Ariga, F. H. Kiriro, H. Wakhonya and D. M. Odongo, 1990. Miscellaneous cultural practices in the control of Striga. National Striga weed workshop. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 18-21 June, 1990, Kisumu, Kenya.

17. Ariga, E.S. 1988. Analysis of Past Crop Production Trends (1983-1988) and Future Crop Production Development Plan for Nyeri District (1989-1994).

18. Ariga, E. S. 1988. Agricultural input use and requirements in Nyeri district. A paper presented during a workshop on input acquisition in Central Province Organized by Provincial Director of Agriculture, Central Province.

19. Ariga, E. S. 1988. Horticultural Production in Nyeri district. A paper presented during a working group meeting between researchers at National Horticultural Research Station, Thika organized by Provincial Director of Agriculture, Central Province.

6.0 Referees 1. Prof. Dan Kaseje, The Great Lakes University of Kisumu, P.O Box 2224-40100 Kisumu, and

Telephone (57) 2023972, 2024871, Fax: 2024577: Cell phone – 0722645617. Email: vc@gluk.ac.ke

2. Prof. Ratemo Michieka, Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, P O Box 29053-00625, Nairobi. Tel: +254-3592734/8, Cell phone, 0725972872. E-mail: michiekar@yahoo.com

3. Prof. Oyoo Mosi. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Technology, Bondo Email

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oyoomosi@yahoo.com 4. Prof. Odhiambo, George Duncan, Maseno University P.O. Box 9399, Kisumu, Kenya. Cell

phone, 0733768801. Email: gdodhis@yahoo.co.uk

7.0 Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications, and my experience Date: 25th April, 2015

Emmanuel Safary Ariga (PhD)