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Stephen Omondi Qualification

Academic Qualifications

2013-2016: PhD in Plant Ecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya

2005-2010: Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Forestry, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

1999-2004: Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Forestry, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

Other Courses

2^nd-3^rd November 2017: Demand-Led Breeding held at ILRI campus, Nairobi, Kenya.

31^st March - 2^nd April 2015: ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) Internal Audit training course, Kitui Regional Center - KEFRI.

May – June 2014: Training on molecular data analysis and interpretation at Forest Tree Breeding Centre (FTBC), Takahagi, Japan.

25th-27th November 2013: Training on analysis of molecular data in African timber species, Libreville, Gabon.

11th-13th September 2013: ISO 14001 (Environment Management System) Internal Audit training, KEFRI headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.

10th June -12th July 2013: Training on Genotyping of Melia volkensii using microsatellite markers and SNP discovery in Acacia tortilis at Forest Tree Breeding Centre (FTBC), Takahagi, Japan.

11-17th March 2013: Training on the application of molecular genetic markers for timber tracking in Africa, KEFRI, Nairobi, Kenya.

4^thJuly -25^th August 2012: Training on DNA analysis (Development and use of microsatellite markers of Acacia tortilis) at Forest and Tree Breeding Centre (FTBC), Takahagi, Japan.

22^nd - 24^th June 2012: IUFRO-FORNESSA Pre-Congress training; Preparing and writing research proposals.

23rd-27th January 2012: Science writing course at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya