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CURRICULUM VITAE – MURIMI, SHADRACK KIANA

_______________________________________________________ 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: MURIMI, SHADRACK

KIANA

Date of Birth: 12TH

DECEMBER, 1961

Nationality: KENYAN

Marital Status: MARRIED

Education: PH.D GEOMORPHOLOGY,

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Current Position: SENIOR LECTURER,

GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT,

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY 1.1 CONTACT ADDRESS

Department of Geography

Kenyatta University

P. O. Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Office Tel: + (254)-020-8710901-19, Ext 57310

Web Site Address : www.ku.ac.ke

Mobile Tel: + (254)-720-887-173

Email Addresses: [email protected]; [email protected]

1.2 LANGUAGES

Language Reading Speaking Writing

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Kiswahili Good Excellent Good

Kikuyu Good Good Good

2.0 QUALIFICATION

Institution (Date from – Date to) Degree(s) and/or Certificate awarded

Kenyatta University June, 1997 – September, 2005 Ph.D (Geomorphology)

Kenyatta University September, 1987 – November,

1989

M.sc (Geomorphology)

Kenyatta University September, 1983 – July, 1986 B.Ed Science (Chemistry; Geography)

2nd Class (Hons, Upper Division)

Ndururumo High

School

May, 1980 – December, 1981 Kenya Advanced Certificate of

Education (KACE, 1981)

Murang’a High

School

January, 1976 – December,

1979

Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE,

1979)

Mathaithi Primary

School

January, 1968 – December,

1975

Certificate of Primary Education (CPE,

1975)


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2.1 Ph.D RESEARCH PROJECT

Murimi, S.K. (2005). Thesis Title, “Environmental impact assessment of soil and water

resources in the watershed of Lake Nakuru; Kenya”.

2.2 MASTER OF SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT

Murimi, S.K. (1989). Thesis Title, “An investigation of some aspects of recent

geomorphological and hydrological changes in the Lake Elmenteita catchment area:

Kenya”.

2.3 PROFESSIONAL COURSES

a) Certificate in Remote Sensing and GIS software analysis of Environmental Resources;

Department of Geology and Mineralogy, 2008; Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA),

Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium.

b). Certificate in Geological Data Management; Department of Geology and Mineralogy,

2003/2004; Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA), Brussels, Belgium.

c). Course in ArcView 3.2 Spatial Analysis software for GIS and Remote Sensing data analysis,

2000; Geocentrum Faculty, Trier University, Germany.

d). Certificate in Image Analysis and Remote Sensing Techniques, 1998; The University of Rome,

“La Sapienza” Consorzio Interuniversitarion Nazionale per I’Ingegneria delle Georisorse and

Nairobi University, Physis Department.

2.4 OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES

a). Course in Instructional Design for Open/Distance Learning, 2009; Kenyatta University,

Nairobi.

b). Course in Teaching practice supervision, 1992; Kenyatta University, Nairobi.

c). Refresher course in Applied Geomorphology by Commonwealth Geographical Bureau.

September, 1992; University of Nairobi, Kenya.

2.5 GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE IN GEOSPATIAL

SURVEY AND MAPPING

a). Working knowledge in Numerical groundwater modeling using Remote sensing techniques,

and surface and near-surface geophysics as input data sources and Modelling tools;

MODFLOW numerical model through Processing Modflow for WINdows (PMWIN).

b). Excellent working knowledge in Desk-based and field techniques using space-borne and

airborne data and microwave (Ground Penetrating Radar images: - SRTM DEM;

RADARSAT; SIR (A, B and C, L band); SIR-C/X-SAR; SAR Interferometry)) in mapping

hydrogeological characteristics of surface and groundwater depth and aquifer hydrologic flow

patterns in watersheds.

c). Remote sensing Image processing in ENVI 4.1; MapInfo; ILWIS 3.6; 3.7; ERDAS Imagine

Image processing Functionality; PCI Geomartica.

d). MS-MOS, Windows NT, Windows XP Millenium; 2007 Operating systems, Microsoft Suite:-

Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Desktop Publisher.

e). Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data Processing in QGIS 1.5.0; 1.7.0; Lisbona 1.8.0;

GRASS 1.6.2/1.6.4. ArcGIS 9.3


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f). Working knowledge in watershed modelling; Mapshed model; BasinD model in Mapwindow

GIS 4.6/4.8. for Watershed management and Planning.

g). Land satellite Image processing, Bilko 3.0; PCI Geomatica 9.1; TNT Mips 6.3

h). Excellent working knowledge in GPS Eye4 Software Coordinate Calculator on Server

Platforms, windows 2008R2 Server/Desktop Platforms windows XP/Vista.

i). Working knowledge in A-MANO Participatory GIS framework for Visual mapping of

community-based development tools.

j). Working knowledge in Public Participatory GIS (PPGIS) and Climate Vulnerability and

Capacity Analysis (CVCA) methodologies for scientific and community based climate change

data.

k). Excellent working knowledge in Crime Geospatial modelling and mapping; Through

CrimeStat III spatial statistics package graphical user interface (GUI) with desktop GIS

packages; QGIS 1.5.0; GRASS 1.6.4

3.0 FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

2010: Short-term training from CTA-Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation

ACP-EU for research study in Participatory 3D Modelling, Mapping and Video production of

local spatial knowledge and communities values in the contexts of sustainable natural resources

management and benefit sharing; Ethiopia, December, 2010.

2008: Short-term (3months) study visit Scholarship from Belgium Development Corporation for

training in Geological data management at the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA),

Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium; April-June, 2008.

2003/2004: Research/study scholarship at RMCA, Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium from Belgium

Development Corporation for training in Remote sensing and GIS data analysis and software;

ILWIS; PCI Geomatica; ENVI 4.0; August, 2003-February, 2004.

2000: Three month study visit from Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) for

training in image analysis and GIS at Faculty of GeoSciences, Trier University, Germany; June-

August, 2000.

1997-1999: In-country Ph.D research program under Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

(DAAD), Germany Academic Exchange Service; 1997-1999.

4.0 EMPLOYMENT RECORD

4.1 PRESENT POSITION

Country: Kenya

Employer: Kenyatta University; Geography Department

Position: Senior Lecturer

Dates: 9th

June, 2014 - Present

Description of Duties: Teaching, Examining (Internal/External), Grading students

performances and Supervising Research Dissertations, Projects and Thesis. Conducting

Fieldcourse exercises and carrying out research. Attending Boards, Committees, Seminars,

Meetings at University, Schools, Institutes, and Departmental levels. Students Mentoring,

Registration and Academic Consultation and advise.and participating in Examination Board.


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4.2 PREVIOUS POSITIONS

a). Country: Kenya


Position: Lecturer

Dates: 26th

June, 1992 – 9th

June, 2014

Description of Duties: Teaching, Examining, Grading students performances and Supervising

Research Dissertations, Projects and Thesis. Conducting Fieldcourse exercises and carrying out

research. Attending Boards, Committees, Seminars, Meetings at University, Schools, Institutes,

and Departmental levels. Students Mentoring, Registration and Academic Consultation and

advise.and participating in Examination Board.

b). Country: Kenya


Position: Tutorial Fellow

Dates: 18th

October, 1990 to 26th

June, 1992

Description of Duties: : Teaching, Examining, Grading students performances.

Demonstrations in Geography Practical Labs and Students Fieldwork exercises. Attending

Boards, Committees, Seminars, Meetings at University, Schools, Institutes, and Departmental

levels. Students Registration and Academic Consultation and advise.

c). Country: Kenya


Position: Graduate Assitant

Dates: 27th

November, 1989 to 18th

October, 1990

Description of Duties: : Teaching, Examining, Grading students performances, under Senior

members at the Department; Demonstrations in Geography Practical Labs and Students

Fieldwork exercises while finalizing M.Sc studies.

4.3 MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT; COURSES TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL,

AND STUDENT-LECTURER EVALUATION a). MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science in Integrated Watershed Management

i) Module:- MWM 706: Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Bachelor of Education Modules (ODel Modules)

i). AGE 102: Physical Geography I

ii). AGE 402: Surveying

iii). AGE 401: Environmental Coservation

Tourism Studies Programme (OL Modules)

i). TSA 103: Introduction to Ecology

ii). TSA 105: Human-Wildlife conflict, Education and Extension.

iii). TSA 206: Biodiversity and Conservation.

iv). TSA 414: Environmental \theory and Information Systems.

Material Enhancement through Audio-Video ODel Online Teaching

i). AGE 200: Statistics and Cartography.

ii). AGE 203: Geography of East Africa

iii). AGE 102: Physical Geography I


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b). COURSES TAUGHT UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate level

-AGE 400: Remote sensing and Resource management

-AGE 402: Surveying

-AGE 301: Physical Geography 111

-AGE 307: Geomorphology

-AGE 317: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I

-AGE 102: Physical Geography I

-SMR 107: Physical Geography of East Africa

-FAS 409: Remote Sensing & GIS

-ENS 451: GeoInformatics

Postgraduate level

-MWM 809: Watershed landuse and Human Impacts

-MWM 706: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)

-MWM 711: Watershed management and Planning

-MSH 614: Ecohydrology

-MSH 636: Data Processing in Hydrology

-MSH 635: Assessment and Management of Water Resources

-KPS 511: Measurement and Evaluation of Crime

-KPS 517: General Research Methods

-FAS 406: Remote Sensing and (GIS)

-MAG 551: Geomorphological Principles II

-MAG 552 Methods and Techniques of Geomorphology

-MAG 553: Regional Studies in Landform Development

c). TEACHING PRACTICE SUPERVISION:

Area Supervisor (School of Education and Human Resource)

Meru Zone; 2009 –To – 2013

d). STUDENT-LECTURER EVALUATION

Kenyatta University:- Centre for Teaching, Excellence and Evaluation

a). 2012/2013 Academic Year:- Evaluation Results = A (%Score-92)

b). 2011/2012 Academic Year:- Evaluation Results = A (%Score-95)

-Score Grade = A.

-University Rank = 52

-Department Rank = 2

4.4 OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

KEY AREAS OF

EXPERIENCE

KEY QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

1. Qualification and

experience in Satellite

Experience in Image processing and GIS software (ArcGIS;

ArcView and ArcMap; Ilwis; QGIS and GRASS; Erdas:


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image processing and

GIS knowledge in

Geospatial data analyses

Mapwindow GIS; CrimeStat III. Participated in activities

dealing with GIS functions in East Africa through Kenya

User Group and ESRI. Teaching Remote Sensing and GIS

related courses and involvement in related workshops

2. Public Participatory

Gegraphic Information

Systems (PPGIS) for

3DEM computation of

communities resources

Developed PGIS 3D Model of watersheds in Foata Highlands

in Ethiopia through MELCA Mahiber in collaboration with

Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation

(CTA) ACP-EU research project. Digitizing geographic

features from 3D model and modelling related climate

change scenarios.

3. Integrated Watershed

management through:-

a).Resource computations and

Modelling

b). Financial management

tools for water resource users

in watersheds

Involved in teaching and conduction field work exercises in

river sub-catchments within East African region. Modelling

watersheds through mapshed and MapWindow GIS interface

for Mt. Kenya drainage basins.

Developed financial instruments for water user associations

in Pangani Basin subcatchments:- Kiladeda and Weruweru

rivers;

1. CICD Series; Vol10; Integrated Watershed

Mangement Financial Planning: An example from

Tanzania. Edited by Prof.Dr.-Ing.Gerd Forch.

Universitat Siegen, Germany.

2. CICD Series; Vol.;.Integrated Watershed

Mangement-Financial Aspects of Watershed

Management. Edited by S. Thiemann. Universitat

Siegen, Germany.

4. Crime mapping and OB

Police data statistics to

analyse and model crime

incident locations in Nairobi

city and Environs.

Formulated a research project model where crime data

can be simulated by a random number generator for use

in the computation of the distribution of several types

and locations of crime incidents in Nairobi city.

5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

a). Kenyatta University: - Board member of Schools

-Faculty of Science Board of Undergraduate Studies (FSBUS):-: Appointed August, 1995.

-Faculty of Science Board of Undergraduate Studies (currently, School of Pure and

Applied Sciences, SPAS); Appointed August, 1999 – To – Present.

b). University Programmes


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-Mentor in Kenyatta University Staff-to-Student Mentoring programme: -Appointed

September, 2006 – To - Present.

-Kenyatta University Community Outreach and Extension Programme:- October, 2007.

c). School Committees

School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)

-School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) Curriculum Committee (SHSSCC):

Appointed August, 2011

-Faculty of Arts (currently, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, SHSS); Curriculum

Committee (FACC):- Appointed February, 2000.

-Faculty of Arts Staff Welfare and Entertainment Committee (FASWE):- Appointed August,

1993.

-School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) Database Committee: - Appointed August,

2008.

-SHSS Postgraduate Studies Committee: - Appointed August, 2011.

-SHSS MOU K.U. AND ESRI EAST AFRICA: - Appointed May, 2012.

School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS)

-School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS), Committee on Centre of Excellence in Marine

Sciences: -Appointed December, 2009.

-School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS), Earth Science Committee: -Appointed May,

2013.

School of Education

-Teaching Practice, Area Supervisor Meru Zone: - Appointed May, 2011.

d). Departmental Committees

- Departmental Board of Undergraduate Studies (DBUS):- Appointed May, 2002 – To

– Present.

- Departmental Appraisal Committee: Appointed February, 2002.

- Departmental Quality Teams: - Appointed January, 2011.

- Departmental Students Academic Advisor: - Appointed February, 2012.

- Departmental Curriculum Review Committee: - Appointed February, 2012.

- In-Charge of Undergraduate Students Affairs in the Department: - Appointed August,

2011.

- Departmental Credit Waiver Committee: - Appointed August, 2011.

- Departmental Field Work Committee: - Appointed August, 2011.

- Departmental Registration Committee: - Appointed August, 2011.

- Departmental Examination Co-coordinator Institute of Open Learning (IOL):-

Appointed December, 2004.

6.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

6.1 New Academic Programmes in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS)

a). Marine and Coastal Resource Management B.Sc Course and M.Sc and Ph.D courses in

Marine Sciences; December, 2009. Status:-Implemented and On-going.


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b). Earth Science Programme under SPAS. B.Sc and M.Sc courses; May, 2013 – Present.

Status: - In Prep.

6.2 Initiating New Academic Programmes in Geography Department

a). Curriculum Review and Harmonization of Syllabus for Geography Department

Courses: - Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya; 20th

– 23rd

March, 2003. Status: -

Implemented and On-going.

b). Urban Development Programme of Geography Department: - Blue Post Hotel, Thika,

Kenya; 25th

– 28th

April, 1998. Status: - Not Implemented.

c). Geography Department Curriculum and Courses Review: - Garden Hotel, Machakos,

Kenya; 24th

– 26th

May, 1996. Status: - Implemented and On-going.

d). Review of Courses/Programmes of the Department of Geography: - Kenyatta University

Conference Centre; 4th

– 15th

February, 2013. Status: - In Prep.

7.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

7.1 MASTERS DEGREE COMPLETED Name Registration

Number

Research Project Title Supervisors Status

1 Kweyu,

Raphael M.

I56/12598/05 Spatial analysis of trees outside

forests as influenced by land use

categories in River Sio basin,

kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Prof. J. Obando

Graduated

and awarded

M.Sc.

October,

2009

2 Kirera

Samuel J..M

I56/12598/05 Analysis of some soil physical

properties on water availability in

Ngaciuma-Kinyaritha sub-

catchment, Upper Tana basin,

Kenya

Prof. J. Obando

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Graduated

and awarded

M.Sc. June,

2012

3 Kwame

Samuel

Norvixoxo

I56/10104/2007 The poverty-wealth nexus as a

determinant of participation in

watershed management in the

Bwathanaro sub-catchment of the

Tana catchment in Meru, Kenya

Prof. C. Shisanya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Graduated

and awarded

M.Sc. June,

2012

4 Evans

Mutuma

I56/10079/07 Assessment of water resource

conservation and accessibility:

Case study of Ngaciuma, Imenti

North District, Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. I. Mahiri

Graduated

and awarded

M.Sc.

December,

2012

5 Tera, M.

Moses

I56EA/12146/2009 Assessment of water resources

utilization and management in

chahi Sub-Catchment, Kisoro

District, Uganda

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Prof. Majaliwa

Mwanjalolo

Graduated

and awarded

M.Sc.

December,

2012

6 Chiwa,

Renny

I56/10422/2008 Land use/cover change and its

effects on the hydrology of

Kiladeda river in

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. G.L. Makokha

Graduated

and awarded

M.Sc.


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Pangani basin, Tanzania December,

2012

7.2 PH.D SUPERVISION:- ON-GOING

Name Registration

Number


1 Turyababawe

Loy

Gumisiriza

C82/10885/06 An assessment of the effects of

Geomorphologic processes and landuse

activities on slope instability in Mt.

Elgon, Uganda

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Prof. J. Obando

-Submitted Final

Thesis draft to

graduate school

-Board of

examiners

executed

-Awaiting defense

7.3 MASTERS DEGREE SUPERVISION ( ON-GOING)

Name Registration

Number


1 Mahilane,

Shubbi.

I56/10421/2008 Community response to

climate variability in

Kiladeda Sub-Catchmnet of

Pangani river basin,

Tanzania

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. G.L. Makokha

Compiling Final

Thesis Draft

2 Karani,

C.N.

C50/CE/11322/2008 Effects of landuse changes

and rainfall variability on

Ndakaini dam and the

watershed; Murang’a county,

Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. G.L. Makokha

-Submitted first

draft of the

thesis

3 Njuguna

J.C

I56/13007/2009 Assessment of run-off

generation and plant

nutrients drain from four

vegetation types in south

Kinangop forest station of

Aberdare catchment, Kenya

Prof. J. Obando

Dr. S.K. Murimi

-Compiled and

submitted final

thesis draft to

Graduate

School

4 Mukiibi E. I56EA/21225/2010 Major landuse changes and

their effects on

hydrophysical soil properties

in Ngaciuma-Kinyaritha Sub-

Catchment, Meru, Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. I. Mahiri

-Collected and

analyzed field

data and

compiling first

draft of the

thesis


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5 Mwingira

C.

I56EA/20382/2010 Assessment of the impact of

onsite sanitation systems on

groundwater quality in

Msimbazi Sub-Catchment,

Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. G.L. Makokha

-Collected and

analyzed field

data and

compiling first

draft of the

thesis

6 Lungui

L.M.

C50/CE/22301/2010 Factors affecting livestock

marketing in Mashuru

Division, Kajiado County,

Kenya

Prof L.M. Kisovi

Dr. S.K. Murimi

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing research

Proposal

7 Ronoh L.

Kiprotich

C50/CE/22299/2010 An assessment of effects of

human activities on

vegetation characteristics in

Chepalungu forest; Bomet

County, Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Prof. J. Obando

-Proposal

approved by

Graduate

School;

collecting field

data

8 Kimani A.

Gitau

C159/CTY/PT/25584/2011

Institue of Peace and

Security

An evaluation of the need of

a missing persons and

documents integrated system

in improving Kenya’s

national security

Dr. Buchere P.B.

Dr. S.K. Murimi

-Submitted

research Proposal

9 Jokha S.

Mohamed

I56EA/22205/2011 Assessment of agricultural

residue and concentration

levels on water quality

degradation in Weruweru-

Kiladeda river sub-

catchment, Tanzania

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. C. Kihampa

-Collected and

analyzed field

data and

compiling first

draft of the

thesis

10 Ronoh

S.M.

C50/CE/24038/2011 An investigation of

vulnerability index of

communities living in

landslide prone areas of

Meteitei, Nandi County,

Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. P. Muiruri

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing research

Proposal

11 Oindo H. C50/CE/22582/2011 A study of the effects of

floods as a geomorphologic

hazard on the socio-

economic activities in Kano

plains, Kisumu County,

Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. K. Obiero

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing research

Proposal

12 P.K.

Attibu

I56F/22204/2011 Assessment of salinity in

water use for irrigation in

Thiririka sub-catchment,

Kiambu county, Kenya

Dr. G.L. Makokha

Dr. S.K. Murimi

-Collected and

analyzed field

data and

compiling first

draft of the

thesis

13 Muchiri

Kirathe

I56/CE/14347/2009 Plant species diversity

decrease on some soil

chemical properties;

comparison between

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Prof. J. Obando

-Research

Proposal

approved

collecting field


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indigenous forest and

deforested grassland at

Kijabe Division, Lari

District, Kiambu County

(Kenya)

data

14 Cherono,

B.

C50/CE/22581/2011 Effects of Quarrying

activities on soil erosion

along Ngainet in Kericho

County

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. K. Obiero

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing research

Proposal

15 Wanjau,

B.N.

C50/CE/26136/2011 An Investigation into the

Emergence of “Ghost

Towns” in Nyeri County,

Kenya.

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. P. Muiruri

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing

research

Proposal

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Khatib

Mwadini

J.

I56EA/21668?2012 Assessment of Water

Demand for Irrigation

Practices in Kiladeda Sub-

catchment, Tanzania

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Prof. J. Obando

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing

research

Proposal

17 Githae, P. C50\CE\26092\2011

Department of Gender &

Development Studies

The impacts of high

employment rate of women

on gender relations in Kenya;

A case study of flower farms

in Naivasha District.

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. Casper Masiga

-Writing

Research

Proposal

18 Munyiri,

A.N.

C50/CE/24522/2011 The role of community

managed water projects in

alleviating food insecurity

through irrigation in Naro-

Moru Location, Nyeri county

Dr. S.K. Muirmi

Prof. J. Obando

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing

research

Proposal

19 Njiru, B.E. C50/21485/2012 Assessment of Urban

Expansion and its effects on

Agriculture in Kiambu East

District, Kiambu county

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Dr. P. Muiruri

-Concept paper

approved

-Writing

research

Proposal

7.4 PROJECT SUPERVISION (COMPLETE)

Name Registration

Number


1 Mwaniki

A.M.

C234/12541/2006 An investigation of factors

that cause labour turn-over in

tourism industry, a case of

Hell’s Gate National Park,

Naivasha, Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi

Mr. D.M. Osebe

Complete

2 Ndwigah

S.M.

C234/OL/12533/2006 An investigation of the

leaders in institution

management capacity in

effective institution

execution, a case study of

Embu Scouts Hotel and

Training Centre, Kenya

Dr. S.K. Murimi Complete

7.5 EXTERNAL EXAMINER/EVALUATOR


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a). Student Attachment Supervisor/Examiner for Undergraduate Field Course and Research

in Lake Magadi Basin. St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, U.S.A.,

International Summer School, Kenya (1999 – 2004)

b) On-site Evaluation/Accreditation for M.Sc (Integrated Watershed Management) for

Geography Department, SPAS; Kenyatta University: - 6th

February, 2012.

c). Examiner Non-Supervisor

-School of Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Studies &

Community Development

Candidate: - P.K. Njoroge; M.Env. Studies Thesis; Title: -”An assessment of water

resource use conflicts in Ngare Ndare sub-catchment of Ewaso Ngiro North Basin

in Kenya”. (June, 2010).

-School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS), Geography Department

Candidate: - C. Mromba; M.Sc Thesis; Title: - “Effects of water abstraction on the

riparian vegetation of Kiladeda River in Pangani basin, Tanzania”.

8.0 BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED BY REPUTABLE PUBLISHERS

a). Chapter Title: -Applications of Geographic Information Systems

Chapter Authors: - Ondieki, C.M. and Murimi, S.K.

Book Title: - Environmental Monitoring, VOL II (2004)

Developed under the auspices of UNESCO, Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems

(EOLSS); UNESCO Publishers, Oxford, UK. [EOLSS BOOK E6-38A-06-05]

[http://www.eolss.net]

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b). Chapter Title: - Landuse Changes and Hydrological Responses in the Lake Nakuru Basin

[PART II, Chapter 4; Pp. 155-164]

Chapter Authors: - S.K. Murimi and H. Prasad

Book Title: - Sustainable Management of Headwater Resources (2005)

Water Resources Management and Policy: ISBN 92-808-1108-8

Editors:- Jansky, L, Haigh M.J. and Haushila, P

Publisher: - United Nations University Press; Tokyo, Japan.

[http://www.unu.edu; [email protected]]

c). Chapter Title: - Modeling Potential Soil Erosion in Lake Nakuru Drainage Basin [Section

4, Chapter 6; Pp. 403 – 414]

Chapter Authors: - Murimi, S.K. and Prasad, H.

Book Title: - ECOHYDROLOGY, (2001). UNESCO-IHP Series: - ISBN-81-

85589-06-2

Editors: - V. Subramanian and AL. Ramanathan

Publisher: - Capital Publishing Company; New Delhi, India (452 Pagea)

http://www.eolss.net/Eolss-sample%20AllChapter.aspx


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9.0 ARTICLES IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

a). Conference Title: - Land and Water Management in Kenya: Towards sustainable landuse.

Proceedings of the Fourth National Workshop, Kikuyu, Kenya, 15 – 19th

February, 1993.

Conference Organizers: - University of Nairobi; Faculty of Agriculture

Author/Presenter: - Murimi, S.K. Geography Department, Kenyatta University

Presentation/Paper Title: - The drying of East African Rift Valley lakes in recent times

with special reference to Lake Elmenteita

In, “Land and water management in Kenya: Towards sustainable land use. Proceedings

of the Fourth National workshop, Kikuyu, Kenya, 15 – 19th

February, 1993”

Editors: - Gichuki, F.N.; Mungai, D.N.; Gachane, C.K.K., and Thomas, D.B.

ISBN: - 9966-9690-0-4; Record: - Number 20013004114

b). Conference Title: - International Conference on Sustainable Management of Headwater

Resources. Proceedings of Sustainable management of headwater resources, Research from

Africa and India conference, United States International University, Nairobi, Kenya, 5 – 8th

September, 2002.

Conference Organizers: - United Nations University, Japan and United States

International University, Nairobi, Kenya.

Presenter: - S.K. Murimi; Geography Department, Kenyatta University.

Presentation/Paper Title: - Land use changes, extreme events and hydrological responses

in the Lake Nakuru drainage basin.

In, “Sustainable Management of Headwater Resources (2005)”

Water Resources Management and Policy: ISBN 92-808-1108-8

Editors: - Jansky, L, Haigh M.J. and Haushila, P

Publisher: - United Nations University Press; Tokyo, Japan.

[http://www.unu.edu; [email protected]]

c). Conference Title: - Lake And Catchment Research Symposium; Water, Sanitation and

Energy for Sustainable Livelihoods, (LARS); Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 14th

– 18th

March, 2011.

Conference Organizers: - Kenyatta University; Centre for International Capacity

Development (CICD); University of Dar es salaam; Makerere University and University of

Zambia.

Presenter: - Shadrack K. Murimi; Geography Department, Kenyatta University

Presentation/Paper Title: - Change Detection of Mau Forest Cover and Lake Nakuru,

Using Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing Data and GIS Techniques.

In, “Center for International Capacity Development (CICD)”, Universitat Siegen, Germany.

CICD Series (In Prep); ISSN: 1868-8578: [email protected]

9.1 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDEND

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1). 2012: 4th

African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C4), “Geothermal: Solution

to Africa’s Energy Needs”, 21st – 23

rd, November, 2012; UNEP Gigiri Complex,

Nairobi, Kenya.

2). 2012 (a): Attended DAAD International Alumni Expert Seminar “Capacity Building in

Integrated Management for Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Conflict

Resolution in Transboundary Mountainous Ecosystems of Eastern Africa”,

Mbale/Uganda, 12th

– 23rd

February, 2012.

(b).2011: Attended DAAD International Alumni Expert Seminar “Capacity Building in

Integrated Management for Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Conflict

Resolution in Transboundary Mountainous Ecosystems of Eastern Africa”,

Mbale/Uganda, 3rd

– 14th

April, 2011.

3). 2011: Lake And catchment Research Symposium (LARS 2011 14th

– 18th

March KUCC,

Kenyatta University.

4). 2010: Participatory 3D Modelling and participatory Video. Workshop held on 6-18

December, 2010, Telecho, Ethiopai.

5). 2010:-DAAD International Summer School on Financial Instruments in Integrated

Watershed Management. Held on 12 - 24th

September, 2010; Moshi, Tanzania.

6). 2010:-Capacity Building for Integrated Watershed Management in Eastern Africa

(IWMNet) Workshop held on 27-31st July 2010; Kabale, Uganda.

7). 2009: Integrated Watershed Management- Financial Aspects of Watershed Management

Workshop held on 14th

– 25th

, September, 2009, Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel, Moshi,

Tanzania.

8). 2009: Multimedia Content Development Training Workshop held on 9th

– 13th

February,

2009, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

9). 2008: Topics of Integrated Watershed Management ‘Water Demand in Participatory

Watershed Management’, held on 17th

– 28th

November, 2008 White Star Hotel, Meru,

Kenya.

10). 2008: Workshop and training in Remote Sensing and GIS, held on April/June, 2008,

Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium.

11). 2007: DAAD International Seminar on “Topics of Integrated Water Resource

Management” held on 4th

– 11th

November, 2007; Travellers Lodge, Bagamoyo,

Tanzania.

12). 2007: Participatory Development of a Watershed Management Plan for Kinyaritha-

Gachiuma subcatchments in Meru, held on 5th

– 18th

August, 2007, Three Steers Hotel,

Meru, Kenya.

13). 2007: St. Lawrence University (Canton, USA) Archaeology Summer School held on 3rd

–

22nd

June, 2007: Magadi/Natron basin, Kenya/Tanzania.

14). 2006: Development of a Participatory Watershed Management Plan for Bwathonaro

Watershed held on 17th

– 29th

July, 2006, Meru Safari Hotel, Meru, Kenya.

15). 2004: Workshop and training in Geological Data Management held on 1st August, 2003 –

1st February, 2004; Royal Museum for Central Africa, Brussels, Belgium.

16). 2003: Curriculum Review and Harmonization of Syllabus Seminar held on 20th

– 23rd

March, 2003; Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya.


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17). 2002: International Conference on Sustainable Management of Headwater Resources held

on 5th

– 8th

September, 2002; USIU, Nairobi, Kenya.

18). 2002: St. Lawrence University (Canton, USA) Archaeology Summer School held in June,

2002: Magadi basin, Kenya.

19). 2002: Isotope Hydrology Integration in Water Sector; National Training Workshop held on

6th

– 10th

May, 2002;Hotel Kunste,Nakuru, Kenya.

20). 2001: UNESCO-International Hydrological Program (IHP), Regional Conference held on

26th

– 30th

March, 2001; Sportsman Arms, Nanyuki, Kenya.

21). 2000: Global Conference on the Urban Future held on 3rd

– 7th

July, 2000; URBAN 21,

Berlin, Germany.

22). 2000: El-Nino Southern Oscillation:- ‘Reducing the Impact of Environmental Emergenies

through Early Warning and Preparedness’, Seminar held on 4th

February, 2000;

Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi, Kenya.

23). 1999: A&K Rift Valley Workshop held on 20th

– 23rd

April, 1999; Paradise Hotel, Masai

Mara, Kenya.

24). 1998: Image Analysis and Remote Sensing Workshop held on 2nd

– 13th

November, 1998;

Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

25). 1998: Kenyatta University Urban Development Programme Seminar held on 25th

– 28th

April, 1998; Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya.

26). 1996: Kenyatta University, Geography Department Curriculum Seminar held on 24th

–

26th

May, 1996; Garden Hotel, Machakos, Kenya.

27). 1994: African Savannah Workshop held on 13th

– 26th

June, 1994; Delamere Tented

Camp, Elmenteita, Kenya.

28). 1993: The 4th

Land and Water Management Workshop, ‘Towards Sustainable Landuse

held on 15th

– 19th

February, 1993; Wida Highway Motel-Sigona, Nairobi, Kenya.

29). 1992: Teaching Practice Supervision Workshop held in 23rd

– 27th

November, 1992;

Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

30). 1992: Commonwealth Geographical Bureau Workshop on Applied Geomorphology in

Africa held in 11th

– 15 September, 1992; University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

31). 1990: International Conference on Global Warming and Climate Change held in 2nd

– 5th

May, 1990; UNEP-Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.

9.2 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS IN ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL

CONFERENCES

1). Murimi, S.K., Prasad, H. & Obando, J., 2011 “Change detection of Mau forest cover and Lake

Nakuru, using multi- temporal remote sensing data and GIS techniques,” Lake and Catchment

Research Symposium, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, March 14-18,

2011.

2). Ondieki, C., Murimi, S. & Prasad, H., 2011 “An overview of the Water Resources in Lake

Turkana Watershed and its Implication for Community Livelihoods,” Lake and Catchment

Research Symposium (LARS), KUCC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya; March, 14th

–

18th

, 2011.

3). Murimi, S.K. “Change Detection of Mau Forest Cover, Using Multi-Temporal-Remote

Sensing Data and GIS Techniques”. A paper to be presented at the International Technology


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Energy and Sustainable Rural Environment, February 23-25th

2011; Banaras Hindu

University,Varanasi, India.

4). Mutuma, E., Mahiri, I. and Murimi, S: “Adoption of water resource conservation under

fluctuating rainfall regimes in Ngaciuma/Kinyaritha watershed in Imenti North district,

Kenya”. Paper presented in the 12th Biennial Scientific Conference on 8th-12th

November2010.

5). Kweyu, R., Obando J. & Murimi, S.K, ―Trees Outside Forests as influenced by Land Use

and Socio-Economic factors in River Sio basin, Kenya”, Kenyatta University Conference May

2009, Nairobi, Kenya

6). Murimi, S.K.: “Landcover changes in the watershed of Lake Nakuru (Kenya ) and the

consequent siltation in recent times”, paper presented during the workshop and training session

held on 16th

May, 2008, Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium.

7). Murimi, S.K.: “An assessment of recent climatic and anthropogenic effects on water resources

in Lake Nakuru Watershed;Kenya” paper presented during the DAAD International Seminar

on ‘Topics of Integrated Water Resource Management’ held on 4th

– 11th

November, 2007,

Travellers Lodge, Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

8). Murimi, S.K.: “Climatic changes, extreme events and hydrological responses in the Lake

Nakuru drainage basin”, paper presented during the International Conference on Sustainable

Management of Headwater Resources held on 5th

– 8th

September, 2002, USIU, Nairobi,

Kenya.

9). Murimi, S.K.: “An overview of the Rift Valley Geography”, paper presented to a Delegation

from Norwegian Universities on 23rd

November, 2001, Methodist Guest House, Nairobi,

Kenya.

10). Murimi, S.K.: “Hydrogeomorphic study of Nairobi City and Environs (Towards sustainable

landuse planning and management of urban centres)”, paper presented during the UNESCO-

International Hydrological Program (IHP); Regional Conference held on 26th

– 30th

March,

2001, Sportsman Arms Hotel, Nanyuki, Kenya.

11). Murimi, S.K.: “Rift Valley Geology”, paper presented during the African Savannah Workshop

held on 13th

– 26th

June, 1994, Delamere’s Tented Camp, Elmenteita, Kenya.

12). Murimi, S.K.: “The drying up of the East African Rift Valley Lakes in Recent Times:- The case

of Lake Elmenteita”, paper presented during the 4th

Land and Water Management Workshop-

Towards Sustainable Landuse, held on 15th

– 19th

February, 1993, Wida Highway Motel-

Sigona, Nairobi, Kenya.

13). Murimi, S.K.: “Contributions of land management practices to the drying up of Lake

Elmenteita”, paper presented during the Commonwealth Geographical Bureau Workshop on

applied Geomorphology in Africa held on 11th

– 15th

September, 1992, University of Nairobi,

Nairobi, Kenya.

10.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

10.1 RESEARCH :- Proposals for Grant application

a). Principle Investigator for Grant proposal:-

Title:- “An evaluation of the potential for groundwater exploitation as a practical strategy to

facilitate community-based adaptation to changing climatic scenarios and decreasing quality

and quantity of surface water sources in the Nyambene stratovolcanic ranges in Meru County,

Kenya”.


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Research proposal for grant application to UPGro 2012 Catalyst Grants Under UKaid

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL (E.S.R.C. ECONOMIC & SOCIAL

RESEARCH COUNCIL).

b). Principle Investigator for Grant proposal:-

Title:- “Community Empowerment for Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Advocacy to

enhance food and nutrition security and alleviate poverty among small-scale farmers in the

Mutonga River watershed, Meru County, Kenya”.

Research grant application to Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MHEST);

National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) 2012-2013.

c). Principle Investigator for Grant proposal:-

Title:- “Community security audits using PCiGIS to formulate crime prevention strategies for

Nairobi city, Kenya”.

Research grant application to the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation.

d). Principle Investigator for Grant proposal:-

Title:- “Using participatory community integrated geographic information system (PGIS) to

protect mount Kenya forest heritage; The case of Mutonga watershed, Upper Tana Basin,

Kenya”.

Research grant application to Ritsumeikan University, Research Center for Disaster

Mitigation of Urban Cultural Heritage (UNESCO Chair Program on Cultural Heritage and Risk

Management.

10.2 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

a). Research assistant: - “Quality of Primary Schools and Pupil Achievement in Kenya”.

Project Research Permit No, (1984). ADM/13/001/C941/12.

b). Team member: - National Committee for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Project

(IGBP): Working group 5.4 on effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems

(1990).

c). Team member: - Global Environment Fund (GEF) RIFT VALLEY LAKES PROJECT

(1999) KENYA.

d). Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). Geological Research in Lake Magadi-Natron Basin;

Kajiado District, Kenya (May 1997 – To – December, 2000). Research Permit

OP/13/001/16c 213/45.

10.3 PUBLICATIONS

Articles in refereed journals

(a). Single Authorship

(i). Regional Journal

Murimi, S.K.,(1993). “The drying up of East Africa Rift Valley Lakes in recent times; the case

of Lake Elmenteita, Kenya”. Journal of Eastern African Research and Development; Vol.

23 pgs. 40-62.

(ii). International Journals


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Murimi, S.K., (1994). “Falling water levels in saline lakes of central Rift Valley of Kenya”.

The International Journal of Salt Lake Research; Vol. 3 pgs. 65-74.

(b). Multiple Authorship

International Journals

1. Murimi, S.K. and H. Prasad. (2010). “Water Resource Utilization, Impacts and

Management in the Lake Nakuru Watershed in Kenya”. In Journal of Contemporary

Management Research; Vol 1, Issue-2. Pgs. 2 – 13.

2 Murimi, S.K. and H. Prasad. (2005). “Land use changes and hydrological responses in

the Lake Nakuru Basin”. In Sustainable Management of Headwater Resources

Journal; 2005 pgs. 155-164.

3. Barthelme, J; Murimi, S.K.; Ngari, L. (2003). “Recent Archaeological Research in the

Lake Magadi Basin, Southern Kenya”. NYAME AKUMA Journal; No. 60 pgs. 8-13.

4. Murimi, S.K. and H. Prasad. (2002). “Modelling Potential Soil Erosion in Lake Nakuru

Drainage Basin”. Ecohydrology Journal; Vol 3 pgs. 65-74.

(c). Publications with students

1. Barthelme, J; Murimi, S.K.; Ngari, L.; Kweyu, R; Kipintoi, W.; Kurt, H. (2009).

“Renewed Survey and Excavations in the Lake Magadi Basin, Southern Kenya”.

NYAME AKUMA Journal; No.71 pgs. 54-62.

3. Barthelme, J.W., Murimi, S., Ngari, L. Delong, R., Statler, T., Chartier, R., Munyazi,

W. (2006). “Undergraduate Field course and Research in the Lake Magadi Basin,

Kenya”. June 2007. Unpublished Report to the Ministry of Education, Science and

Technology and National Museums of Kenya.

11.0 COMMUNITY SERVICES; NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH

EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

11.1 Community services

a). Member of Murang’a High School Old Boys Committee: - August, 2006 – Present

b). Community Outreach & Extension Programmes (COEP) activities as Patron of Kenyatta

University Geographical Club (KUGC):-

-Community Work Ruiru Town: - Clean up exercise (September, 2004)

-Karura Forest Tree Planting Exercise (September, 2004)

-OL-ARINYIRO MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL. Guidance sessions on attitudes,

building determination and upcoming career options to Form 3 & 4 students (15th

October,

2011)

-Kenyatta University Culture Week Community Outreach:- Culture Week Community

Outreach Exhibition:- Culture week, 2007.

11.2 Networking and collaboration with external organizations

a). Networking and collaboration in the development of participatory watershed management

plan for two (2) subcatments in Upper Tana Basin.


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Initiators: - DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service); German Ministry of

Economic Co-operation and Development.

Collaborating organizations: - University of Siegen, Kenyatta University, Water

Resource Management Authoruty (WRMA) of Tana Basin, German Water Sector Reform

Programme (GTZ – WSRP), and Resource User Associations: BWARUA & NgaKinya

RUA. 2006 - 2008

b). Networking through collaboration to develop concepts for financing sustainable watershed

management for Kiladeda subcatchment in Pangani Basin, Tanzania.

Initiators: -German Ministry of Economic Co-operation and Development.

Collaborating organizations:- University of Siegen, University of Dar es Salamn,

Sokoine University, Pangani Basin Water Authority (PBWA), Kiladeda Water User

Association (KUA), German Water Sector Reform Programme (GTZ – WSRP): 2008 -

2009.

12. MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Member of Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA)

2. Member of Kenya Palaeoenvironments Research Group (KPRG).

3. Member of Integrated Watershed Management in Eastern Africa (IWMNet).

4. Member:- Public Participartory Geographic Information System (PPGIS) Blog.

13. REFEREES

Prof. L.M. Kisovi

Chairman, Department of

Geography,

Kenyatta University

P. O. Box 43844 (00100)

Nairobi, Kenya

Email:

[email protected]

Tel: +254-722679571

Prof. Chris Shisanya

Dean, School of Humanities

and Socila science (SHSS),

Kenyatta University,

P. O. Box 43844 (00100)

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +254-722312767

Prof. J.A. Obando

Director, Financial Aid Office

Kenyatta University

P. O. Box 43844-00100,

Nairobi, Kenya

Office Tel: + (254)-020-

8710901-19, Ext 57321

Mobile Tel: + (254)-733-785-

401

+ (254)-722-966-134

Email: [email protected]

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Dr. Shadrack K. Murimi

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