Academic Staff Profile

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Name: Stanley K. Kimaru Title/Qualification: Dr Department: Plant Sciences Designation/Position: Lecturer Email: kimaru.stanley@ku.ac.ke/ skimaru1@gmail.com Contact Address: P. O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi Physical address: 639-00206 Kiserian Area of Specialization: Plant Pathology Phytosanitary Research Interests: -Post-harvest diseases in avocado Google Scholar: ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4915-4890

Academic Background

August 2014: Dec 2018 PhD in Plant Pathology, Department of Plant Sciences,

Kenyatta University

Thesis: Characterization of colletotrichum gloeosporioides (penz.)

penz. & sacc. and effective management of anthracnose disease

of avocado in Murang’a county, Kenya

Sept. 2006 – June 2008: Post Graduate course in Plant Biotechnology and Biosafety,

Gent University, Belgium.

Research project: “Transformation and Biosafety implication

of transgenic banana resistant to Mycosphaerella fijiensis”.

Nov. 1995 - Mar. 1998: Master of Science (Msc) in Plant Pathology, Kenyatta University

Thesis: “Efficacy of neem kernel cake powder against

fusarium wilts of tomato”

Dec. 1990 - Mar. 1995: Bachelor of Science (Bsc) in Botany Major, Kenyatta University 2nd

Class Hon. Upper Division (Botany major and Zoology minor).

Professional Qualifications

September 2020: Certificate in Hygiene and Food safety (Advanced level), E-Learning

course offered by COLEACP

September 2020: Certificate in Hygiene and Food safety (Intermediate level), E-Learning

course offered by COLEACP

September 2020: Certificate in Management of Food Safety Risks (Advanced level), E-

Learning course offered by COLEACP

September 2020: Certificate in Management of Food Safety Risks (Intermediate level), E-

Learning course offered by COLEACP

August 2020: Certificate in Traceability (Advanced level), E-Learning course offered by

COLEACP

August 2020: Certificate in Traceability (Intermediate level), E-Learning course offered by

COLEACP

August 2020: Certificate in Organization of Official Controls (Advanced level), E-Learning

course offered by COLEACP

August 2020: Certificate in Organization of Official Controls (Intermediate level), E-Learning

course offered by COLEACP

August 2020: Certificate in Regulations and Private Standards (Advanced level), E-Learning

course offered by COLEACP

August 2020: Certificate in Regulations and Private Standards (Intermediate level), E-

Learning course offered by COLEACP

July-August 2020: Certificate of participation for training of trainers; How to use Moodle for

creating and animating an online training course for faculty members of Department

of Plant Sciences, Kenyatta University Organized by COLEACP (Framework of Fit

For Market).

June-July 2020: Certificate of participation for training of trainers; How to use Moodle for

creating and animating an online training course for faculty members of Bahama

Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), Organized by COLEACP

(Framework of Fit For Market).

November 2018: Certificate of participation for presentation of PhD Research thesis findings

entitled: “Characterization of colletotrichum gloeosporioides (penz.) penz. & sacc. and

effective management of anthracnose disease of avocado in murang’a county,

Kenya” during the 37th Kenyatta University Post- graduate Seminar, Kenyatta

University.

June 2018: Certificate of participation on Faculty development workshop on Research,

learning and teaching on “conducting research that is relevant to the global context”

Tangaza University College

June 2018: Certificate of participation on Faculty development workshop on Quality control

standard microorganisms” Tangaza University College

January 2018: Certificate of participation on Faculty development workshop on three pillars

of university: teaching & learning, research and community service, Tangaza

University College

Dec 2017: Certificate in chemical control intermediate, COLEACP PIP

October 2017: Certificate of participation on workplace coaching for enhanced

organizational performance, The Leaders Guild, Tangaza University College.

July 2017: Certificate of participation on Leading Change: The Challenge, The Leaders

Guild, Tangaza University College.

June 2017: Certificate of participation on Leadership Coaching: A tool for effective

communication, The Leaders Guild, Tangaza University College.

March 2017: Certificate of participation on Faculty development workshop on Effective use

of ICT in Teaching and Learning, Tangaza University College

February 2017: Certificate on introduction to DNA barcoding and Bioinformatics in

Phytosanitary system, Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence and biosciences eastern

and central Africa

October 2016: Certificate of participation in post graduate course “Bayesian Statistics”

Graduate school for production Ecology & Research and for Socio-economic and

natural sciences of environment (SENSE), Wageningen University.

October 2016: Certificate of participation in post graduate course “Introduction to R for

Statistical Analysis” Graduate school for production Ecology & Research and for

Socio-economic and natural sciences of environment (SENSE), Wageningen

University.

July 2016: Certificate of participation on Chemical security and safety training facilitated by

civilian research and development foundation (CRDF) , Kenyatta University.

May 2016: Certificate on completion on the use of SPSS in Data Analysis, Kenyatta

University

Dec. 2014: Certificate in Ethical Production (Intermediate level), COLEACP PIP

August 2012: A certificate in “EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment & audit)” at Jomo

Kenyatta University Campus, Mombasa

September 2011: Certificate of competence Anti-Counterfeiting & Illegal Pesticide Training

course by CropLife East & Southern Africa at Mombasa Beach Hotel, Mombasa

September 2010: certificate in lead auditor for Quality Management System, SGS Kenya

July 2010: Certificate in Internal auditor for QMS course at SGS Kenya

June 2010: Certificate in Effective procedure writing for Quality Management System, ISO

9001:2008, at SGS Kenya

June 2010: Certificate in ISO 9001:2008 general awareness training SGS Kenya

November 2009: Certificate of participation in the Training of Trainers course in Pedagogy”

Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE), KEPHIS, Kenya.

September 2009: Certificate of completion on Phytosanitary systems”Centre of

Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE), KEPHIS, Kenya.

May 2009: Certificate of completion in “The requirements for setting up of GLP supervised

residue trials for MRL setting, Crop life for The Plant Science Industry, KEPHIS.

May 2009: Certificate of attendance at Technical Seminar on Phytosanitary Issues for

Administrators from Developing Countries, European Commission-Directorate General for

Trade, Brussels, BELGIUM

May 2009: Certificate of participation in the Pest surveillance and monitoring methodologies

training workshop, KEPHIS, Kenya.

September 2008: Certificate of completion in contained & confined field experimentations”

Africa Harvest & KARI

April 2008: Certificate of attendance on Supervisory skills development seminar, Kenya

Institute of Administration.

April 2007: Certificate of attendance on Leadership and strategic and management course,

Strathmore University.

December 2006: Certificate of attendance on Leadership and strategic and management

course, Strathmore University.

April 2006: Certificate of completion on “regional passion fruit pest risk assessment

workshop”, KEPHIS, Nairobi.

2004: A certificate in “use Molecular techniques in quantification of non-culturable bacteria”

organised by Kenyatta University in corroboration with University of Wyoming.

August 2003 – December 2004: Post Graduate Diploma in Education offered by School of

Education and Human Resources Development, Kenyatta University.

July - Nov. 1996: Certificate in computer software (Introduction to computers, Word perfect,

Windows 3.1 and Ms - Word, Ms-Excel) Training organized by GTZ-

IPM, Horticulture, Nairobi

Employment History, Experience & Achievements

August 2020: Participated in a workshop, Review of Plant Protection Act CAP 324 and its

regulations, Facilitated by Ministry Of Agriculture and Livestock at Maanzoni,

Machakos County

July 2020: Organized faculty members at the Department of Plant Sciences, Kenyatta

University to undertake online training on how to use Moodle for creating and

animating an on line training course.

June 2020: Participated in a workshop, Review of Plant Protection Act CAP 324 and its

regulations, Facilitated by Ministry Of Agriculture and Livestock at KARLO,

MUGUGA

Feb 2020: In-company coaching on dry matter test of avocado to determine maturity, Kenya

Sept-Oct 2019: Logistician and trainer under COLEACP for two avocado collective training

sessions on “Guarantee the commercial quality of export avocado: quality criteria

and good practices for harvest and post-harvest handling” at Eka Hotel, in Kenya

2018-Date: Plant Pathology and Phytosanitary expert with COLEACP, Rue Du Throne 130

1050, Bruxelles, Belgium under Fit For Market (FFM) Programme.

August 2014- Date: Lecturer Kenyatta University, Department of Plant Sciences

Courses: Pesticides, Phytopathogens, Diagnosis of plant diseases, Mycology,

Advanced Mycology, Principles of Plant Pathology and

Advanced Principles of Plant Pathology

Supervision: Project and thesis supervision for undergraduate and post-graduate

students.

August 2005- Aug 2014: Part time lecturer in the Department of Natural Sciences at CTIE,

Tangaza

Jan 2011- Sept 2013: Regional Manager, Pest Control Products Board, Coast Regional office,

Mombasa

To oversee/ensure all operations of the PCPB at Coast Regional Office are in line with the PCP act, other legal requirements and Multinational treaty and guidelines

Dec 2009 – August 2014: Assistant Manager, Compliance, Pest Control Product Board.

Development of technical training and disposal guidelines and standards

Dissemination of information on pesticides to stakeholders and general

public through training and awareness creation.

Conduct inspection for compliance and licensing to pesticides handler from

manufacturers, through distributors/outlets to commercial users who store

pesticide for use

Supervise and monitor safe disposal of pesticides wastes and empty

containers

Address non- compliance issues as result of use pesticides both locally and

internationally (eg recommendation by Food and Veterinary Office,

auditor)

Supervise biological efficacy trials for pesticide

Prepare and implement regional programs, budgets and work plans

annually.

Undertake ISO audit for quality management systems

Managerial and leadership services

Jan. 2006- Dec 2009: Plant Health Inspector, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services

(KEPHIS)-KENYA

Responsibilities

Inspection of locally produced biological control agents and facilitating the safe introduction of biological control agents and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Phytosanitary inspection of export produce during active growth ( farm inspections) to ensure they are free from pest of quarantine importance

Inspection for quality and phytosanitary compliance of fresh produce and issuance of phytosanitary.

Offer advices to farmers on Good Agricultural Practices.

Organizes and participates in exhibitions, training and farmers field days

Report writing (inspection, monthly, Quarterly and annual reports)

Implementation of the project for the stablishment of COPE at KEPHIS

Issuance of plant import permits

Addressing non-compliances issues due to presence of harmful organisms in the plant and plant produce in the export market.

Aug.2003 – 2005: Part- time Lecturer in Department of Biology at Tangaza College, a

Campus of St. Mary University of Minessota, USA

1999-2005: Dean of Studies and Head of Science Department at Kiserian Seminary. Subject

teacher of Biology and Mathematics

Publications E. W. Chege & S. K. Kimaru (2021). Effects of Tithonia diversifolia and Allium sativum extracts

on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides the causal agent of anthracnose in avocado, All

Life, 14:1, 209-214, DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2021.1904008

K. S Kimaru, K. P Muchemi & J. W Mwangi (2020). Effects of anthracnose disease on

avocado production in Kenya, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6:1,

DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2020.1799531

S. K. Kimaru, E. Monda, R. C. Cheruiyot, J. Mbaka, and A. Alakonya (2018). First report on

Colletotrichum boninense and Pestalotiopsis microspora infecting avocado in Kenya. 2nd

Phytosanitary Confrence, Book of abstract, page 56

Kimaru S. K. (2018): Characterization of colletotrichum gloeosporioides (penz.) penz. & sacc.

and effective management of anthracnose disease of avocado in murang’a county, kenya,

PhD Thesis Kenyatta University.

S. K. Kimaru, E. Monda, R. C. Cheruiyot, J. Mbaka, and A. Alakonya (2018).

“Morphological and Molecular Identification of the Causal Agent of Anthracnose Disease of

Avocado in Kenya,” International Journal of Microbiology, vol. 2018, Article ID 4568520, 10

pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4568520.

S. K. Kimaru, E. Monda, R. C. Cheruiyot, J. Mbaka, and A. Alakonya (2018). “Sensitivity

of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Isolates from Diseased Avocado Fruits to Selected Fungicides

in Kenya,” Advances in Agriculture, vol. 2018, Article ID 3567161, 6

pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3567161.

Kimaru s. k, (1999). Efficacy of Neem Kernel Cake Powder against fusarium wilt of tomato

in Kenya” M.sc Thesis, Kenyatta University.

S. K. Kimaru; S. W. Waudo; E. Monda and J. K. Birgen (2004): Effect of Neem Kernel Cake

Powder (NKCP) on Fusarium wilt of Tomato when used as Soil Amendment. Journal of

Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics vol. 105, No. 1, pp. 63-69.

Publications Under review

i. Effects of anthracnose disease on avocado production in kenya, Advances in Agriculture, (Hindawi Journal)

ii. Current avocado production practices in kenya, Advances in Agriculture (Hindawi Journal)

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

i. Avocado production in kenya and effect of anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.- School of Experimental Science, Wageningen University, 26th October 2016, Netherlands.

ii. Morphological and molecular identification of the causal agent of anthracnose disease of avocado in Kenya- Ist All Africa post-harvest congress & Exhibition 28-31st March 2017, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya

iii. Characterisation of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and management of anthracnose of avocado in Murang’a county- Department of Plant Sciences, 20th Sep 2017, Kenyatta University , Kenya

iv. Sensitivity of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from diseased avocado fruits to selected fungicides.- HAK Conference, Pwani University 12-16th February 2018, Kenya

v. First report of Colletotrichum boninense and Pestalotiopsis microspora infecting avocado fruits in Kenya.- 2nd Phytosanitary conference, KEPHIS 4th-8th June 2018.

vi. Characterisation of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and management of anthracnose of avocado in Murang’a county- Graduate school, December 2018, Kenyatta University , Kenya

vii. First report of Colletotrichum boninense and Pestalotiopsis microspora infecting avocado fruits in Kenya, Medellin September 2019, World Avocado Congress, Colombia

Student Co-authored Publications

1. Muchemi, PK., Kamau, J.W., Shem. B. N, Mathew P. N, Kimaru, S.K. Mwangi. JW, Joyce. W, Florence. M. 2019. Genetic Response of Selected Maize

Germplam Screening for MLND Resistance in Kenya. Kenyatta University Biennial Research & Innovation Conference

2. Muchemi, PK, Kamau, J.W., Shem. B. N, Mathew P. N, Kimaru, S.K., Mwangi, JW., Waithira, J., Munguti, F. 2019. The relationship between level of education, Farmers varietal prevalence, control and distribution of Maize

Lethal Necrosis in Bomet County. Kenyatta University Biennial Research & Innovation Conference

3. Muchemi, PK., Kamau, JW., Shem, BN., Omwoyo, RO., Kimaru, S.K., Mathew, PN. 2019. The use of low Tissue Culture Technology towards food

sustainability in Kenya. Kenyatta University Biennial Research & Innovation Conference

4. Muchemi, PK., Kamau, JW., Mathew, P.N., Shem, B.N. and Mwangi, JW., Kimaru, S. K. 2018. The currents status of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Nyandarua County, Kenya, Horticultural Association of Kenya

5. Muchemi PK, Kamau, JW., Shem, B.N., Mathew. PN. Omwoyo, RO., Kimaru,

S. K., 2018. The use of low Tissue Culture Technology towards food sustainability in Kenya. RUFORUM Biennial -

Research

i. Characterization of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (penz.) penz. & sacc. and effective management of anthracnose disease of avocado in Murang’a county, Kenya

ii. Effects of Tithonia diversifolia and Allium sativum extracts on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the causal agent of anthracnose in avocado

iii. Transformation and Biosafety implication of transgenic banana resistant to Mycosphaerella fijiensis

iv. Efficacy of neem kernel cake powder against Fusarium wilts of tomato

Funded Projects

1996: Awarded a 2 - year Kenyatta University scholarship to pursue a Master degree in

Botany (Plant Pathology) at Kenyatta University.

1997: Awarded a GTZ - IPM, Horticulture Research Grant to undertake a Master Research on “Efficacy of Neem Kernel Cake Powder against fusarium wilt of tomato,” Research grant worthy KSH. 168,000. And an honorarium of KSH. 20,000 upon completion.

2007- 2008: Awarded a grant by UNIDO to undertake a post graduate course in Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology at IPBO, Ghent University. 2016-2020: Awarded Scholarship for sand- wish PhD program at Experimental Plant Sciences, Wageningen University and Kenyatta University under NFP Program. RESEARCH COLLABORATION:

NRF -Research Collaboration: (KARLO- KANDARA, KOPPERT & KU)

Title: Improving tomato productivity through development, validation and dissemination

of innovative technologies for management of bacterial wilt, white flies and Tuta absoluta.

(PI- Dr. Jesca Mbaka (KARLO- KANDARA), Dr. Stanley Kimaru (KU) and Mr. Geoffrey

Ongoya (Koppert limited)

Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

April 2021: Status of Interception and possible stringent measures on rose cutflowers

exports by the European Markets. Organised by Kenya Plant Health

Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

March 2021: AMEA Webinar: Food Safety for Food Operators and Agri-SMEs. Organised by

AMEA GCO

November 2020: Post-Harvest: Dutch innovations for loss reduction and quality

improvement. Organized by post-harvest innovations in the Netherlands

November 2020: Safe pesticide use webinar

September 2020: Blended learning training. Organised by Digital school, Kenyatta

University.

September 2020: The key role of SMEs in serving urban food markets. Agrif.summit.tc 2020

August 2020: Analysing post-harvest loss in Kenya & Tanzania: Lessons learned from the

yield wise initiative in the Mango & Maize value chains.

July 2020: Webinar on Avocado growing in Kenya for the world, The Past, Present and

Future. Organized by Avocado Society of Kenya

June 2020: Webinar on Israel-Kenya avocado and Mangoes technology organized by Israel

Economic and Trade Mission in Kenya.

June 2020: Workshop on review of plant Protection Act Cap 324 and its regulations at

KARLO Muguga organized by KEPHIS through Ministry of Agriculture.

May 2020: Webinar post-harvest food loss and waste monitoring protocol, Wageningen

University and research

Oct. 2019: GlobalGap tour, KARLO Headquarters NAIROBI

Sept. 2019: IX World avocado Congress (WAC) at Medellin, Colombia

March 2019: Avocado quality training, Facilitated under Coleacp “Fit For Market

programme”, AICAD, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2014-2018: Post graduate seminars organized by Graduate school prior to graduation,

Kenyatta University

2014-2018: Departmental seminars for both undergraduate and post graduate students

organized by Department of Plant Sciences.

2016-2019: Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK), annual conference

March 2017: Regional workshop on Synthetic Biology, Organised by NACOSTI in

collaboration with Imperial College London at Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi.

20-24 January 2014: Workshop on Plant Health and Plant Protection Products Nairobi,

Kenya

25th -26th November, 2013: Regional workshop on establishment of a national response plan

in Kenya to respond to unauthorized events involving Chemical, Biological,

Radiological and Nuclear materials (CBRN), Nairobi

21st -25th October 2013: National banana conference \exhibition at KARI Headquarters

30th september-1st October, 2013: National Multi-Sectoral biosafety framework

consultations at Nairobi safari club

13th-16th November 2012: Workshop of trade facilitation agencies and stakeholders to

operationalize the trade facilitation central coordination mechanism (tf-ccm) and

validation of terms of reference on institutionalizing JBC into TF-CCM at whitesands

hotel Mombasa

8th-9th October 2012: Mainstreaming joint border committees in the national central

coordination mechanism, at: Sarova Whitesands beach resort and SPA, Mombasa

10th October, 2012: Inspection Accreditation Awareness Seminar at Hill Park Hotel,

Upperhill Nairobi

17–21 October 2011: Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of

Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, Tenth meeting

Cartagena, Colombia.

28th September - 2nd October, 2009: Centre OF Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP) writing Workshop AT KEPHIS Headquarters

14th-25th SEPTEMBER 2009: Training on application of Phytosanitary measures- retooling

workshop held at Merica Hotel, NAKURU, KENYA

6th-10th JULY 2009: Curriculum development workshop for Centre of Phytosanitary

Excellence (COPE) held at Merica Hotel, NAKURU, KENYA

Sept. 2008: Workshop On Regulations, Standards & Market Requirements For EU, KEPHIS

Headquarters

Sep 2006: Participated in workshop addressing the enhancement of the production of French

bean for local and export market a project funded by ASARECA.

May 2006: Rose propagators and growers workshop organized by KEPHIS

April 2006: East African Region Pest Risk Analysis of passion fruit for exportation to

European countries organized by USAID.

October 2004: Participated in workshop in Laboratory Molecular Techniques at Kenyatta

University sponsored by Kenya Society of Microbiology.

June 2002: Attended a workshop on AIDS awareness for secondary school in Ngong

Division, Kajiado.

April 2001: Presented a paper on “Effect of Neem Kernel Cake Powder extract on fusarium

wilt of tomato” to 1st Regional Microbiology. Conference organised by Kenya

Society of Microbiology at Utalii Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

26th - 27th Jan. 1999 : Biosafety Workshop on awareness on Risk assessment and

Management in Biotechnology. UNEP/GEP pilot biosafety enabling activity. Held at

Nairobi Safari club, Lilian Towers.

1996-1998: Annual Post-graduate seminars held at Science Complex Board room at Kenyatta

University.

Sept.-1996: Presented a project proposal at GTZ-IPM Horticulture, Entitled “Efficacy of Neem Kernel Cake Powder against fusarium wilt of tomato.”

Supervision of Postgraduate Students

Masters

Nicholas Gituma Bundi (Reg. No: I56/10667/2007). Title: phenotypic and molecular identification and effective management of helopeltis spp. from persea americana in murang’a county. Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology. On- going

Patrick Musyoka. Characterization of bean cultivars (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) and breed for resistant genes to anthracnose in murang’a county, kenya. Department of Plant Sciences. On-going

Sylvester Haya (Reg. No. I56/31193/2015). Determination of genetic diversity of striga hermonthica weed from busia county, kenya. Department of Plant Sciences. On-going

Kamau Harun Mwangi (I56/CE/25995/2011). Management of colocasia esculenta post-harvest decay with extracts from selected herbs and tea wood-ash in Kiambu County, kenya. On-going

Ph. D

Hibert Rachuonyo Opinde (Reg No. 184/35911/2016). Incidence and characterization of phytopathogenic fungi associated with avocados scab fruits and management using hyacinth extracts in Murang’a county, Kenya. Department of Plant Sciences. On-going

Jeniffer Muthoni Kariuki REG. NO 184/33219/2015; Introgression and screening

maize inbred lines for resistance to aspergillus flavus in Machakos and Makueni

counties. Department of Plant Sciences. On-going

Professional/ Consultancy (Editor/ Peer review in journals, Networks/

Collaborations, External Examiner, Patents)

i. Effect of paclobutrazol on growth and delaying bolting of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cv. Balady. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, Publishers

SCIENCEDOMAIN international Ref no. Ms_AJAHR_41349. ii. Amelioration of Biotic Stress Induced by Onion Yellow Dwarf Potyvirus on Onion

Seed Crop Using Nutrition. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture Publishers SCIENCEDOMAIN international -Ref no. Ms_ARJA_42182

iii. Studies on the resistance of different legume seeds to Callosbruchus maculatus. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology Publishers SCIENCEDOMAIN international- Ref no. Ms_CJAST_41262

iv. A Study of Pathogenic Fungi Causing Post Harvest Losses of Pineapple Sold at Wudil and Yan Lemo Markets of Kano State. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International Publishers SCIENCEDOMAIN international

v. Avocado diseases affecting quality, PAVSNNR-D-19-00165 -

Community Service and Other Engagements

i. BOM member Oloseeos mixed Secondary School, Kiserian, Kajiado County ii. BOM member, Kagioini primary School, Murang’a County

Affiliation of Professional Bodies

Member of Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK) Member of Pro-Musa

Administrative Positions Held i. A member of Board of post graduate study, Department of Plant Science

ii. A member of Timetabling team, Department of Plant Sciences

iii. A member of Quality Management team, Department of Plant Sciences

iv. A member of collaborations and linkages team, Department of Plant Sciences

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