Mullah Jared Publications

Published papers

SO Ojung’a, JO Nyakinda, E Okuto and JA Mullah . 2020. Extensions of Lefkovitch matrix for modeling invasive Cestrum aurantiacum population Dynamics. Mathematical Theory and Modeling, ISSN 2224-5804 (Paper) Vol.10, No.7, 2020.

SO Ojung’a, JO Nyakinda, E Okuto and JA Mullah . 2020. Sensitivity analyses of population projection matrix of Cestrum aurantiacum . International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics 2020; 5(6): 43-47.

Jesse Owino, Fredrick Lomekuya, Jackline Kemboi, John Malala, Andrew Orina, Ikal Ang’elei, Moses Njeru, Alex Lukwendah, Robert Nyambati, Jared Amwatta Mullah , Joshua Cheboiwo, Gabriel M. Muturi and Ben Chikamai. 2020. Sustainable management of the natural vegetation cover and fish breeding grounds in the western shores of Lake Turkana. Academia Journal of Environmetal Science 8(6): 096-102.

S. O. Ojung’a, J. O. Nyakinda, E. Okuto, J. A. Mullah . 2019. Invasive Species Population Status Modeling Using Stage Based Matrix: Mount Elgon Ecosystem. Mathematical Theory and Modeling DOI: 10.7176/MTM Vol.9, No.2, 2019.

Rono,D. K, Sirmah, P. K., Hitimana, J., and Mullah, C.J.A . 2018. Variation in regeneration density and population structure of Prunus africana across human disturbance gradient in South West Mau Forest, Kenya. International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 3(1): 1-8.

Mullah, C. J. A., Klanderud K., Totland Ø. and Odee D. (2014). Community invasibility and invasion by exotic Fraxinus pennsyvanica trees in a degraded tropical forest, Kenya. Biological Invasions 16 :2747-2755.

Mullah C. J. A., Klanderud K., Totland Ø. and Kigomo B. (2013).Relationships between the density of two potential restoration trees and plant species abundance and richness in a degraded afromontane forest of Kenya. African Journal of Ecology 52:77-78.

Mullah C. J. A., Totland, Ø. and Klanderud, K (2011). Recovery of species diversity and composition in abandoned forest settlement area in Kenya. Restoration Ecology 20:462-474.

Mullah C. J. A. (2004). Diversity of use in doum palm ( Hyphaene compressa ) leaves in Kenya. Palms 48:184-190.

Conference proceedings

Mullah, C.J.A. 2019. Technologies for Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas in the Water Towers of Kenya. A paper presented at the 8th Mara River Conference, 14-15th September, 2019, Mugumu, Tanzania.

Opiyo, J., and Amwatta, J.A ., 2018. Destruction of watershed forests beyond trees: Effects of anthropogenic disturbance on forest herpetofauna of Cherangany Hills Forest. 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference, 17-19 April, 2018. KEFRI Muguga, Kenya.

Ojunga, S.O., Mullah, J.A ., Nyakinda, J.O., and Ongati, O. 2018. Invasive species population status modeling using stage based matrix -Mount Elgon ecosystem, Kenya. 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference, 17-19 April, 2018. KEFRI Muguga, Kenya.

Leley, N., Amwatta, J.A ., Macharia, M., Ngonga, B., and Atieno, J. 2018. Characterization of plant species diversity and abundance to inform rehabilitation of Cherangany Hills Forest. Kibabii University 3rd International Conference, 12-14 June, 2018. Bungoma, Kenya.

Mullah, C. J. A. and Kigomo B.O. 2015. Kenya`s highland forests: status, management, challenges, opportunities and restoration experiences. Eds Scott: Conference on Afromontane Woodlands – current status, challenges, and ways forward for Conservation, DCG Proceedings No. 26, 2015, Oslo, Norway.

Mullah, C. J. A. Mbinga, J. M. and Omondi, W. 2013. Understanding tree regeneration following restoration with native tree plantations in degraded montane forests of Kenya. 5th World Conference on Ecological Restoration, 6-11th, October 2013, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

Mullah, C. J. A. Klanderud, K. Totland, Ø. and Kigomo, B. 2011. Relationship between two potential restoration trees and species abundance and richness in a degraded afromontane forest of Kenya .4th World Restoration Ecology Conference, 21-15th, Merida, Mexico.

Mullah, C. J. A. Totland, Ø and Klanderud, K. 2008. Patterns of plant succession in abandoned forest fallows in Kenya. Sustainable Forest Management in Africa Symposium: African Solutions to African Problems in Natural Forest Management, 3–7 November 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Gachathi, F.N and Mullah, C. J. A . 2005. Endau Hilltop Forests: its contribution to the local community. 6th Open Meeting of Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Research Community, 9th -13 October 2005, University of Bonn, Germany.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. and Ongugo P.O. (2001). Extracting high value tree species distribution using remotely sensed data, multi-disciplinary survey and GIS techniques in Mt. Elgon Forest, Kenya. 5th African GIS Conference and Exhibition 5th–9th November 2001. UNEP, Nairobi Kenya.

Technical reports, guides and Theses

Mullah, C.J.A., Ngonga, B and Bii, W. 2021. The impact of livestock grazing on the forest structure, ground flora and regeneration of disturbed areas in Mau forest. Technical Note Kenya Forestry Research Institute (in press).

Mullah, C.J.A, Ngonga, B and Ojunga, S.O. 2021. Management and control of Cestrum aurantiacum in Kenya. A guide for forest managers and stakeholders in rehabilitation of invaded areas in natural forest and agricultural landscapes. Kenya Forestry Research Institute (in press).

John Otuoma and Jared Amwatta . 2018. Training manual for forest managers, community-base organizations and other stake holders on Natural forest Rehabilitation Techniques. Kenya’s Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Programme. KEFRI Muguga.

Jared Amwatta Mullah and John Otuoma. 2018. Guidelines for rehabilitating degraded Water Tower Ecosystems in Kenya. Kenya’s Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Programme. January 2018, KERFI Muguga.

Mullah, C. J. A. 2015. Field day report on Management of Cestrum invasion in Lekiricha Village, Elgeyo Marakwet County. KEFRI Newsletter Issue No. 12 Jan-March. 2015, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI).

Nyongesa, S and Mullah .C.J.A . (2015) Cestrum Field Day in Kimithon Mt Elgon Forest. KEFRI Newsletter Issue No. 1 5 Oct-Dec. 2015, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI).

Mullah, C. J. A. Owuor, B. and Angaine, P. (2006). Doum palm guide-propagation and management. . Intensified Social Forestry Project in Semi-arid Areas (ISFP) Technical guides Series No.2. IBSN: 9966-7110-4-X.

Mullah, C. J. A. 2007. Distribution, Uses and Conservation status of Indigenous Dry land palms of Kenya. KEFRI News Bulletin. pp 19.

Amwatta Mullah, C. J. Kyalo, E. Okamoto, E. and Auka, S. 2003. Seed handling, tree establishment and Management in the ASALs. SOFEM Technical Guideline for Extension Officers, Kitui, Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah, C. J. Wanjiku, J. Oballa, P.O. and Langat, D. 2005. Tree management practices by farmers in Kenya: The current status and knowledge gaps. Guideline for extension workers in Kenya. pp22

Amwatta Mullah, C. J. and Omollo, E. O. 2005. Socio-economic importance of doumpalm (Hyphaene compressa) in Turkwel Riverine Ecosystem. Indigenous Vegetation Project (IVP) Technical Report. pp 42.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. and Orwe A.O. 2005. Large cuttings: a jump start for Itula ( Commifora baluensis ) planting in Ukambani. Kitui Regional Centre Newsletter Vol.1 Issue 1, April, 2005.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 1999. The disappearing doumpalm: a tree that meets contingencies for the Turkana people of Kenya. Dry land Biodiversity Newsletter N0.3, 1999.

Mullah, C. J. A. 2011. PhD Thesis title: Disturbance, Regeneration and Invasion: Implications for Recovery of degraded montane forest in Kenya. Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life sciences, Norway, ISBN: 978-82-757-1014-5.

Mullah, C. J. A. 1992. MSc Thesis title: Adoption and adaption of Agroforestry Technologies: Socio-economic and Technical in western Kenya.Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Nogragric), Agricultural University of Norway, Norway.

Book chapters

Mullah, C. J. A. and Omollo, E. O. 2006. Socio economic importance of doumpalm (Hyphaene compressa) in Turkaka riverine Ecosystems. United Nations development Program and Government of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 9966-776-02-8.

Eriksen, S. Lind, J. Owuor, B. Gachathi, F. N. Mauta, W. and Mullah, C.J. A . 2004. The impact of conflict on household vulnerability to climate stress: evidence from Turkana and Kitui Districts in Kenya. In: Brockington, D and M Sheridan (eds.), Trees rain and politics. Trees rain and politics. Oxford University.

Additional Professional/consultancy Experience

Mullah,C. J.A. Opiyo, J Bii, W. and Ojunga, S. (2017). Management of Invasive woody Species in Cherangany Ecosystem. Kenya's Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (WaTER) Programme.

Mullah, C. J. A. 2013. Management of invasive woody species in the degraded natural forest. Paper presented at Training Course for Forest Extension Officers at Kenya Forestry College, 8 April−29 May 2013, Kenya Forestry College, Londiani.

Kari, K. Ørjan, T. and Mullah, C. J. A. 2007. Avskogging i øst Afrika og Madagaskar: Suksesjon, samfunnsstruktur, og artskomposisjon i et restauraringsperspektiv. Årsmelding INA, 20-23

Amwatta Mullah, C. J. 2004. Conservation of Dry land palms of Kenya: needs and prospects. KEFRI, Kenya

Amwatta Mullah, C. J. and Sigu, G. O. 2004. Mapping land use in Ganda, Goshi and Jilore locations of Malindi District, Kenya. A consultant Report for farm Forestry and Natural Resources Conservation Project around Arabuko-Sokoke-Goshi, Coast Province of Kenya. pp 18.

Papers presents

Amwatta Mullah C.J. and Owuor B.O. 2005. Training workshop report on promotion of doum palm planting, management and marketing in Tharaka District, 12th -14th April 2005, Chiakariga Tharaka, Kenya. Pp34.

Gachathi F. N. and Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2005. Endau Hilltop Forest: Its contributions to the local communities. Dissemination Workshop on Climatic adaptations as a livelihood struggle: Conflict and vulnerability among dry land populations in Kenya. KEFRI Kitui. 14th February 2005.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2004. Appropriate tree establishment and management techniques for the dry lands. 10th Regional Course for Promotion of Social Forestry in Africa, 20th Sept-22nd Oct 2004, KEFRI Muguga, Kenya.

Eriksen, S. J., Lind, B., Owuor, F., Gachathi, W., Mauta and Mullah, J. A. 2004. Conflict, vulnerability and adaptation around Endau Hilltop, Kitui, District. Vulnerability to climate stress: Local and Regional Perspectives, 27-28 January, World Agroforestry Centre Nairobi, 27-28 January, 2004

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2004. Appropriate tree establishment and management techniques. Special Regional Social Forestry Course Program. 12th Jan-19th Feb. 2004. KFERI Muguga Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2004. Appropriate tree establishment and management techniques for the dry lands. 10th Regional Course for Promotion of Social Forestry in Africa, 20th Sept-22nd Oct 2004, KEFRI Muguga, Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2004. Diversity of use of doumpalm ( Hyphaene compressa ) leaves in Kenya. RPSUD Regional Workshop 14th -17th November 2004, Nakuru, Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2003. Research efforts in Propagation of Melia volkensii: A synthesis of the advances in propagation in Kitui, Kenya. Trees on-farm Network (TOFNET) stakeholders’ workshop and Steering Committee meeting, 19th -22nd Nov.2003, ICRAF Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2003. Distribution, impact of local use and regeneration of doum palm (Hyphaene compressa) in the dry lands of Kenya. Regional Workshop on Sustainable Biodiversity Management for reduced community vulnerability to Drought. 30th Sept - 4th Oct. 2003. Lake Bogoria Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2003. GIS application in Forestry Research: Experience of KEFRI. GIS application Awareness Creation Workshop, 17th -19th Nov.2003, CETRAD, Nanyuki, Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2003. Doumpalm (Hyphaene compressa): A high value tree in the dry lands of Kenya. Poster. Scientific Writing Workshop, 7th -8th August 2003 NMK, Kenya.

Amwatta Mullah C. J. 2002. The role of wild palms in dry lands agro forestry: The case of doum palm (Hyphaene compressa) in Kitui District. Regional Seminar on dry land Agro forestry in Eastern Africa, 20th -25th May, 2002, Mwingi, Kenya

Amwatta Mullah, C. J. 1993. Preliminary assessment of the status of doumpalm (Hyphaene compressa) resources in Turkana District. A report to the LWF/UNHCR, Kakuma, Kenya. pp 24.