KEFRI Knowledge Base

Journal papers

Mutta, D., Mahamane, L., Wekesa, C., Kowero, G., and Roos, A (2021). Sustainable Business Models for Informal Charcoal Producers in Kenya. Sustainability 13 (6), 3475; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13063475.

M.T.E. Mbuvi, L. Ndalilo, C. Wekesa, P. Matiku and S. Munguti (2020). Engagement of decision makers for improved management of shared resources for enhanced community benefits and adaptation to the changing climate in Tana River Delta, Kenya. Research and Reviews: Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 8(3): 1-15.

C. Wekesa, B. Kirui, E. Maranga and G.M. Muturi (2020). The Fate of Taita Hills Forest Fragments: Evaluation of Forest Cover Change Between 1973 and 2016 Using Landsat Imagery. Open Journal of Forestry 10: 22-38.

C. Wekesa, B. Kirui, E. Maranga and G.M. Muturi (2019). Variations in forest structure tree species diversity and above-ground biomass in edges to interior cores of fragmented forest patches of Taita Hills, Kenya. Forest Ecology and Management 440: 48-60.

M.T.E. Mbuvi, J.B. Kungu, F.N. Gachathi, C. Wekesa, N. Leley and J.M. Muthini (2019). Annonated checklist of plant species of Loita Forest (Entim e Naimina Enkiyio Forest or the forest of the lost child), Narok County, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences 6(3): 54-110.

C. Wekesa, E.K. Maranga, B.K. Kirui, G.M. Muturi and M. Gathara (2018). Interactions between native tree species and environmental variables along forest edge-interior gradient in fragmented forest patches of Taita Hills, Kenya. Forest Ecology and Management 409: 789-798.

F. Alemayehu and C. Wekesa (2017). Structure and natural regeneration of Mangroves in areas exposed to different agents of degradation in Kenya. Journal of Global Biosciences 6(1): 4695-4707.

C. Wekesa, N.C. Leley, G.M. Muturi, M.T.E Mbuvi and B.N. Chikamai (2016). Effects of Forest Disturbance on Vegetation Structure and Above-Ground Carbon in Three Isolated Forest Patches of Taita Hills. Open Journal of Forestry 6: 142-161.

C. Wekesa, B. N. Chikamai, J.K. Lelon, M.O. Muga and A. M. Luvanda (2015). Gum arabic production potential of naturally growing Acacia senegal varieties in Kenyan drylands. Octa Journal Environmental Research Vol. 3(1): 100-111.

P. Makenzi, P. Ketiem, P. Omondi, E. Maranga and C. Wekesa (2013). Trend analysis of climate change and its impacts on crop productivity in the lower Tana River Basin, Kenya. Octa Journal Environmental Research Vol. 1(4): 237-248.

C. Wekesa, A. M. Luvanda, M. O. Muga, B. N. Chikamai and P. M. Makenzi (2013). Market chain analysis of gum arabic trade in Kenya. Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 1(2): 93-106.

J.K. Lelon, I. O. Jumba, J. K. Keter, C. Wekesa and F. D. O. Oduor (2010). Assessment of physical properties of gum arabic from Acacia senegal varieties in Baringo District, Kenya. African Journal of Plant Science Vol. 4 (4): 95-98.

C. Wekesa, P. M. Makenzi, B. N. Chikamai, A. M. Luvanda and M. Muga (2010). Traditional Ecological Knowledge Associated with Acacia senegal (Gum arabic tree) Management and Gum Arabic Production in Northern Kenya. International Forestry Review Vol. 12 (3): 240-246.

J. K. Lelon, M. O. Muga, D. W. Odee, C. Wekesa and B. Ndakwe (2010). Effect of chemical properties of soils on gum elementary compositions from Acacia senegal var. kerensis in Samburu and Marsabit Districts. African Journal of Plant Science Vol. 4 (2): 021-025.

C. Wekesa, P. M. Makenzi, B. N. Chikamai, J. K. Lelon, A. M. Luvanda and M. Muga (2009). Gum arabic yield in different varieties of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd in Kenya. African Journal of Plant Science Vol. 3 (11): 263-276.

Books

Ochieng’ D., Luvanda, A., Wekesa, C., Mbuvi, M.T.E., and Ndalilo, L (2017). Biodiversity Status of Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Kenya. KEFRI/KCDP. 66 Pages.

Mbuvi, M., Wekesa, L., Ntabo. M., Owuor, B., Wekesa, C., Eshitera, A., Karangi, M., Cheruiyot, L., Manyala, P., Okeyo, M., Sheikh, M., Kihara, K., Muchiri, M., Ongugo, P., Kala, A. and Nereoh, L (2016). Capability Mapping for Growing High Value Tree Species in the Coast Region of Kenya: A Guide for Forest Managers, Extension Agents and Investors. KEFRI/KCDP. 74 Pages.

Gachathi, F., Mbuvi, M.T.E., Wekesa, L., Wekesa, C.and Leley, N (2016). A Field Guide to Valuable Trees and Shrubs of Kaya Mudzi Muvya Forest in Kilifi County, Kenya. KEFRI/KCDP. 40 Pages.

C. Wekesa (2015). Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Acacia senegal Management.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 128 Pages, ISBN-13:978-3-659-77741-7.

Book Chapters

Wekesa, C., Ndalilo, L., and Manya, C (2021). Reconciling Community Livelihood Needs and Biodiversity Conservation in Taita Hills Forests for Improved Livelihoods and Transformational Management of the Landscape. In Nishi, M., Subramanian, S.M., Gupta, H., Yoshino, M., Takahashi, Y., Miwa, K., and Takeda, T. (Eds), Fostering Transformative Change for Sustainability in the Context of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS), Springer Nature,17-35.

Ndalilo, L., Wekesa C., Mbuvi, M.T.E (2020). Indigenous and Local Knowledge practices and innovations for enhancing food security under climate change: examples from Mijikenda communities in coastal Kenya. In: Gasparatos, A., Naidoo, M., Ahmed, A., Karanja, A., Fukushi, K., Saito, O., and Takeuchi, K. (eds) Sustainability challenges in sub-Saharan Africa II: insights from eastern and southern Africa. Springer, Berlin.

C. Wekesa and L. Ndalilo (2018). Sustainable use of biodiversity in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) and its contribution to effective area-based conservation: the case of Kaya forests in Kenyan Coast. Book Chapter: In UNU-IAS and IGES (eds) 2018, Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes and its Contribution to Effective Area-based Conservation (Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 4), United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. ISBN: 978-92-808-4643-0.

C. Wekesa, L. Ndalilo and K. Swiderska (2016). Kaya forests: role in climate change adaptation among the Mijikenda community. Book Chapter: In UNU-IAS & IR3S/UTIAS, Socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) in Africa. United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. ISBN: 978-92-808-4569-3.

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

C. Wekesa, J. K. Ndufa and P. Tuwei (2021). Mangrove Deaths in Kenya: Causes and Recommended Management Interventions. KEFRI. 15 Pages.

Policy Briefs

Swiderska, K., A. Argumedo, Y. Song, A. Rastogi, N. Gurung, and C. Wekesa (2018). 904 Biocultural innovation: the key to global food security? London, UK: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). URL: http://pubs.iied.org/17465IIED/?p=17461.

Swiderska, K, Argumedo, A, Song, Yiching, Rastogi, A, Gurung, N and Wekesa, C. (2016). SDG2: achieving food security, sustainability and resilience using genetic diversity and indigenous knowledge. http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/17410IIED.pdf.