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2022 KEFRI Publications

Year CategorySorted descending Publication
Dec 2022 Technical Paper John O., Magrate K., Gordon S., Mary G., Miriam G., Geoffry M., Nellie O., Selim R., Robert S., Theodros G. and Durai J. (2022). A Bamboo Site–Species Matching Study in Kenya. INBAR Working Paper Technical Paper. Report number: INBAR Working Paper - under the Dutch-Sino East Africa Bamboo Development Programme – Phase II. https://www.inbar.int/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bamboo-Site-Species-Matching-Study-in-Kenya_final.pdf
Dec 2022 Technical Paper Pinimidzai S., Susan B., Fiker A., Nellie O., Michael M., Theodros G.,Selim R., Durai J. (2022) Gender Analysis of the Bamboo Sector in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. INBAR Working Paper Technical Paper. Report number: INBAR Working Paper - under the Dutch-Sino East Africa Bamboo Development Programme – Phase II. Affiliation: Kenya Forest Research Institute. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33595.28966
July 2022 Report Pinimidzai S., Susan B., Fiker A., Nellie O., Michael M., Theodros G., Selim R. and Durai J. (2023) INBAR Working Paper Technical Paper. Report number: INBAR Working Paper - under the Dutch-Sino East Africa Bamboo Development Programme – Phase II. Affiliation: Kenya Forest Research Institute. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33595.28966
Sep 2022 Report
Ndalilo, L., Swiderska, K., Wekesa, C. (2022). Establishing a Biocultural Heritage Territory to protect Kenya's Kaya forests - project launch workshop report.

IIED, London. https://pubs.iied.org/21126iied

Dec 2022 Magazine Article Linus Wekesa, Emmanuel Karisa and Gladys Rutto (2022) Casuarina and mangroves poles for house construction: cheaper than timber and steel. Miti Issue 56. https://miti-magazine.betterglobeforestry.com/
2022 Magazine Article
Joram Kagombe, Jonah Kiprop, Anthony Macharia and Abdalla Kisiwa (2022) The First Kenya Commercial Forestry Investment Conference and Expo: Hosted by KEFRI in 2021 in Miti Magazine Issue 54
Oct 2022 Journal Artticle Musyoki, J.K., Ming’ate, F.L.M. and Muriithi, J.K. (2022) Factors Determining Household Membership to Community Forest Association for Participation in Management of Upper Imenti Forest, Meru County, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 9: e9209. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109209
Jan 2022 Journal Article Migliore, J.; Lézine, A.-M.; Veuille, M.; Achoundong, G.; Tchiengué, B.; Boom, A.F.; Monthe, F.K.; Bouka, G.U.D.; Omondi, S.F.; Wagura, L.; et al. (2022) Origin, Persistence, and Vulnerability to Climate Changes of Podocarpus Populations in Central African Mountains. Forests, 13, 208. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13020208
Winter 2022 Journal Article Kagombe, J. (2022) Kenya’s forests and community ownership in Trees Journal Issue 79 pp. 27- 32. https://www.internationaltreefoundation.org/treesjournal
Dec 2022 Journal Article Mwalewa S.U., Luvanda, A. M. and Elyas H. (2022) Prosopis juliflora products market chain analysis in Garissa and Tana River county, Kenya. In Octa Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 10(1). Access: http://sciencebeingjournal.com/octa-journal-environmental-research/prosopis-juliflora-products-market-chain-analysis-garissa-and-ta
Dec 2022 Journal Article R. O. Nyambati, S.O. Ojung’a, P. Gachie and M. M. Okeyo (2022) Status of Fruit Trees Farming among Small Scale Farmers: A Case Study of Busia, Bungoma and Siaya Counties of Kenya in Journal of Agroforestry and Environment Volume 15, Issue 2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55706/jae1520
July 2022 Journal Article Reza, S. and Oduor, N., 2022. Responding to local demand: A community-led bamboo charcoal enterprise development initiative in Kenya. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 29(1), pp.8-11. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2022-XUJ4W9
Dec 2022 Journal Article Emily Mumbua Kitheka; Nellie Caroline Oduor; Jane W. Mutinda; Timothy W. Namaswa; Josephine K. Musyoki; Joseph Githiomi(2022) Gender Aspects Influencing Adoption of Bioenergy Conservation Technologies, the Case Lower Eastern Kenya, International Journal of Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Studies, 7, (1)1-15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.37745/ijbbbs.15/vol7n1115
Sep 2022 Journal Article Njehu JM, Wabuyele Emily, Mutune AN. Assessment of Population Status of Melia Volkensii Gürke and Diversity of Tree Species in Kasaala Location in Kitui County Kenya. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences. 12 (2022): 123-133. DOI https: Doi:10.26502/ijpaes.4490137
Sep 2022 Journal Article Wekesa, L., Maalu, J. K., Gathungu, J., & Wainaina, G. (2022). Mediating effect of competitive strategy between entrepreneur characteristics and the performance of non‑timber forest product SMES in Kenya. Journal of the Knowledge Economy https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-022-01044-4
Aug 2022 Journal Article Musila, Fredrick M., Gitau, Grace W., Kaigongi, Magrate M., Kinyanyi, Dickson B., Mulu, Jeremiah M., & Nguta, Joseph M. (2022). In silico exploration of Lycoris alkaloids as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro). European Journal of Biological Research, 12(3), 238–261. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7041808
Aug 2022 Journal Article Basiru, A.O., Oladoye, A.O., Adekoya, O.O.; Akomolede,L.A.; Oeba, V.O.; Awodutire, O.O., Charity, F.; Abodunrin, E.K. (2022). Livelihood Vulnerability Index:Gender Dimension to Climate Change and Variability in REDD + Piloted Sites, Cross River State, Nigeria. Land 2022, 11, 1240. Received: 12 June 2022. Accepted: 27 July 2022. Published: 4 August 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081240
Dec 2022 Journal Article Kaigongi, M.M., Lukhoba, C.W., Musila, F.M. et al. A versatile untargeted metabolomics-driven technology for rapid phytochemical profiling of stem barks of Zanthoxylum species with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. ADV TRADIT MED (ADTM) (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13596-022-00676-w
Dec 2022 Journal Article Mary Gathara, Bernard Kamondo, Riziki Mwadalu, Stephen Omondi, Mercy Kivuti, Norman Wairagu, Tom Oduor and Peter Gachie (2022) Influence of Soil Nutrients, Tree Age, and Sandalwood Provenances on Sandalwood Oil Yield and Quality. In Hindawi International Journal of Forestry Research Volume 2022, Article ID 1577979, 11 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1577979
Dec 2022 Journal Article R. O. Nyambati, S.O. Ojung’a, P. Gachie and M. M. Okeyo (2022) Status of fruit trees farming among small scale farmers: A case study of Busia, Bungoma and Siaya Counties of Kenya. Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 15 (2):75-83. _DOI: https://doi.org/10.55706/jae1520_
Oct 2022 Journal Article Namaswa, T., Githiomi, J., Oduor, N., & Kitheka, E. (2022). Sustainable biomass energy production and utilization in sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Kenya. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, 14(4), 56-67. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5897/JHF2022.0689
Nov 2022 Journal Article Okumu, J. A., Langat, D. K., & Ojung'a S. O. (2022). Determinants of Commercial Tree Growing Among Smallholder Farmers in Nandi County, Kenya. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 5(1), 269-285. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.939
Oct 2022 Journal Article Elias K. Maranga & Leila A. Ndalilo (2022) Ecosystems in a State of Flux: Evidence from a Kenyan Coastal Riparian Ecosystem. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: H Environment & Earth Science Volume 22 Issue 7. Link: https://globaljournals.org/GJSFR_Volume22/3-Ecosystems-in-a-State.pdf
Dec 2022 Journal Article Kaudo, B. O., Okundi, A. O., Mwenja, P., Ejore, E. I. & Owino, J. (2022). Factors Influencing Household Tree Planting Behaviour. A Case Study of Wangchieng Ward, Homabay County East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 5(1), 330-344. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.1028
Dec 2022 Journal Article Onyango, A.A. , Inoti, S.K. , Maara, N. , Kimondo, J.M. and Jesse, O. (2022) Influence of Cone Physical Characteristics and Extraction Exposure Period on Seed Yield of Pinus patula in Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry 8(4) DOI: 10.9734/AJRAF/2022/v8i4186
Jun 2022 Journal Article
Chebet, Daisy, Fredrick M. Musila, Sarah N. Kituyi, George M. Muthike, and Magrate M. Kaigongi. 2022. "Molecular Phylogeny of Selected Kenyan Eucalyptus Species Inferred from MatK, rbcL and TrnL-F Genes and Their Suitability for Power Transmission Poles" Diversity 14, no. 7: 563. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14070563
Jul 2022 Journal Article
Muthike, G., Ali, G., Oduor, N., Munene, P., & Githiomi, J. (2022). Corrective Interventions to End-Splitting and Surface Cracking in Kenya Grown Eucalyptus grandis Poles. Open Journal of Forestry, 12, 380-392. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2022.123021
Aug 2022 Journal Article
Owino, J. O., Onyango, A. A., Angaine, P. M., & Inoti, S. K. (2022). Effect of Soil Mixtures on Early Growth Performance of Grevillea robusta and Cupressus lusitanica Seedlings in the Highlands of Kenya. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 34(22), 597-609. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2231413
Aug 2022 Journal Article
Kaudo, B., Mwenja, P., Epasit, D., Ekai, D., Isacko, D., & Owino, J. (2022). Effect of Potting Tube Size on Growth and Development of Ziziphus mauritiana Seedlings. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 5(1), 118-129. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.795
Sep 2022 Journal Article
Elyas, H., Luvanda, A.M., Mwalewa, S.U. and Amina, M. (2022) Analysis Of Socio-Economic Contribution Of Prosopis Juliflora To The Livelihood Of Local Communities In Tana River And Garissa Counties In Kenya in American International Journal of Business Management (AIJBM) Volume 5, Issue 09. PP 96-105. https://www.aijbm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/K5996105.pdf
Jul 2022 Journal Article
Swiderska, Krystyna, Alejandro Argumedo, Chemuku Wekesa, Leila Ndalilo, Yiching Song, Ajay Rastogi, and Philippa Ryan. 2022. "Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems and Biocultural Heritage: Addressing Indigenous Priorities Using Decolonial and Interdisciplinary Research Approaches" Sustainability 14, no. 18: 11311. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811311
Aug 2022 Journal Article
Musila , F. M. ., Gitau , G. W. ., Kaigongi , M. M. ., Kinyanyi, D. B. . ., Mulu, J. M. ., & Nguta, J. M. . . (2022). In silico exploration of Lycoris alkaloids as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro). European Journal of Biological Research, 12(3), 238–261. Retrieved from https://jbrodka.com/index.php/ejbr/article/view/21
Jan 2022 Journal Article
Wekesa L., Muema K., Muthini J. 2022. Evaluation of Financial Viability of Woodlots and Crops in Coast Region of Kenya. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(1), 27-37. DOI: DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2022.100103
May 2022 Journal Article
Luvanda A.M., Chikamai B.N., Wambugu S.K., Macharia I.N., (2022). Policy Implications of Gum Opoponax and Myrrh Harvesting to the Livelihood of Rural Communities in Wajir County, Kenya. Academia Letters, Article 5493. http://dx.doi.org/10.20935/AL5493
Apr 2022 Journal Article
Mbuvi, M. , Kungu, J. and Eshitera, A. (2022) The Impact of Governance Regime on Land Cover and Use Change and Forest Structure: Insights from Kakamega and Loita Forests, Kenya. Open Journal of Forestry, 12, 185-215. doi: 10.4236/ojf.2022.122011.
Mar 2022 Journal Article
Mwadalu, R., Mochoge, B., Mwangi, M., Maitra, S. and Gitari, H. (2022). Response of Gadam Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) to Farmyard Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Application. Int. J. Ag. Env. Biotech., 15(01): 51-60. DOI: 10.30954/0974-1712.01.2022.6
Mar 2022 Journal Article
Benjamin Muema Watuma, Solomon Kipkoech, David Kimutai Melly, Veronicah Mutele Ngumbau, Peninah Cheptoo Rono, Fredrick Munyao Mutie, Elijah Mbadi Mkala, John Mulinge Nzei, Geoffrey Mwachala, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Guang-Wan Hu, Qing-Feng Wang (2022) An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Taita Hills, Eastern Arc Mountain in PhytoKeys 191: 1-158 doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.191.73714
May 2022 Journal Article Odit, B., Ong’ayo, H., & Nyamai, D. (2022). Agroforestry and Household Food Security Status among Small-Scale Farmers in Kubo South and Samburu Wards of Kwale County, Kenya. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 5(1), 59-75. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.681
Apr 2022 Journal Article Ketema Bekele, Theo EW Linders, René Eschen, Hailu Shiferaw, Jema Haji, Belaineh Legesse, Simon Choge, Sandra Eckert, Purity Rima, Mbaabufi, and Urs Schaffner. (2022) How well do local stakeholders’ perceptions of environmental impacts of an invasive alien plant species relate to ecological data? in Ecological Indicators. Vol. 137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108748
Aug 2022 Journal Article Jingjing Liang, et al,... (191 authors including John N. Kigomo 134, and Musingo T. E. Mbuvi 159,) (2022) Co-limitation towards lower latitudes shapes global forest diversity gradients in Nature Ecology & Evolution.DOI:10.1038/s41559-022-01831-xglobal forest diversity gradients
Jun 2022 Journal Article Norman W. Wairagu, Benson M. Wachira, Joseph K. Githiomi, Nellie Oduor, Margaret M. Ng’ang’a (2022) Repellency and Toxicity of Selected Fractions, Identified Compounds and Blends of Commiphora africana Resin Against Bedbugs in Natural Products Communications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X221106898
Jun 2022 Journal Article Josephine K. Musyoki, Magrate M. Kaigongi, Sylvia M. Uchi, Stephen M. Kiama, Joseph Githiomi, George M. Muthike, Albert M. Luvanda (2022) Distribution and population status of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) and its contribution to livelihood in Makueni County, Kenya in Trees, Forests and People Volume 8, 100270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100270
Jan 2022 Journal Article Susan Karani, Jane Njuguna, Steven Runo, Alice Muchugi, Joseph Machua and Phoebe Mwaniki (2022) Molecular and morphological identification of fungi causing canker and dieback diseases on Vangueria infausta (Burch) subsp. rotundata (Robyns) and Berchemia discolor (Klotzsch) Hemsl in lower Eastern Kenya in African Journal of Biotechnology. Vol. 21(1), pp.6-15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB2020.17297
Jan 2022 Journal Article James Odhiambo Maua,∗ , Musingo Tito E. Mbuvi , Paul Matiku , Serah Munguti , Emily Mateche, and Moses Owili (2022) The difficult choice - to conserve the living filters or utilizing the full potential of wetlands: Insights from the Yala swamp, Kenya in Environmental Challenges. Vol. 6, 100427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100427
Jan 2022 Journal Artcle

Violet Oriwo, Norman Wairagu, Nellie Oduor, Jayaraman Durai. Nutrient Content of Bamboo Shoots from Selected Species in Kenya.
American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. Vol. 10, No. 1, 2022, pp. 14-20. doi: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20221001.13

Jul 2022 Jounal Article

David Kipkirui Langat, Abdalla Kiteo Kisiwa, Nereoh Chelimo Leley, Joram Kimenju Kagombe and Joshua Kiplongei Cheboiwo (2022) Can Small-Holder Trees Supplement the Public Plantations in the Wood Market? The Case of Kenya’s Logging Moratorium in Open Journal of Forestry. Vol.12 No.3 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2022.123018

Dec 2022 Guideline Mwadalu, R., Ndufa, J.K., Machote, B. and Rutto, M. (2022). Biomass productivity of selected improved fallow species: Fact Sheet. Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project.
Dec 2022 Guideline Mwadalu, R., Ndufa, J.K., Machote, B. and Rutto, M. (2022). Improved fallows for enhanced agricultural productivity in Kenya (Brochure). Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project.
Dec 2022 Book Chapter Albert Luvanda, Clément Ngoriareng and R Tiwae (2022) Kenya Forest ServiceLivestock grazing management regimes in dryland forests and silvopastoral systems in Kenya. In Fidaa F. Haddad, Pedro M.Herrera and Badi Besbes (2022) Grazing with trees: A silvopastoral approach to managing and restoring drylands. FAO. Fulltext: https://www.fao.org/3/cc2280en/cc2280en.pdf
Nov 2022 Book Chapter Stanley W. Nadir (2022) Soil Water Repellency and Moisture Dynamics in Eucalyptus Tree Plantations. In Justin A. Daniels (Editor) Advances in Environmental Research. Volume 92. DOI: 10.52305/WCHH3657
Aug 2022 Book
Mirjam Steglich, Saymore Ngonidzashe Kativu, Thomas Beutler, Caroline Kawira, Segbedji Geraldo Favi, Amina Aden Maalim, Carolin Grasi, Nimah F. Osho-Adbulgafar, Deborah Kallee, Jonas Schaaf and Omotunde Idris Kasali (2022) Agroecology and rural development: Acting in the Global North — for and with the Global South. Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. https://edoc.hu-berlin.de/bitstream/handle/18452/25885/SLE290E_Agroecology_and_Rural_Development.pdf?sequence=1
Topic revision: r35 - 03 Jul 2023, VictorKamau
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