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CURRICULUM-VITAE
PERSONAL PARTICULARS: Name: PROF. MOCHOGE BENSON EVANS Address: P.O. Box 28289-00200 Nairobi, Kenya E-mail: [email protected] Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Nationality: Kenyan Profession: Agronomist - Soil Scientist EDUCATION Institution [ Date from - Date to ] Studies / Title / Degree obtained
University of Kassel, W. Germany
(10/1981-03/1982)
Postgraduate Diploma Course on Higher Education
and International Development at Witzenhausen,.
University of Goettingen W.
Germany
(04/1981-09/1982)
Part-time Studies in Rural Development and
Silviculture at the Institute of Rural Development,.
University of Goettingen, W.
Germany
(11/1977-02/1981)
Dr. Sc. Agric (Ph.D) in Soil Science at Institute of
Soil Science and Forest Nutrition
University of Goettingen, W.
Germany
(03/1976-09/1977)
M.Sc. Agronomy at Georg Augustus
National Agricultural College
Deventer
(07/1971-06/1974)
B.Sc.Agriculture at, the Netherlands
Kisii High School
(1968-1970)
Advanced School Certificate (A'Level)
Kisii High School
(1964-1967)
Ordinary School Certificate (O'Level)
Language skills: Competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)
Other skills: (e.g. computer literacy, etc.)
Word processing, database management and networking
Language Reading Speaking Writing
Ekegusii Mother tongue
Kiswahili 1 1 1
English 1 1 1
German 1 3 3
French 5 5 5
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Professional Special trainings:
Diploma Course in higher education and international development(1981)
Post-doctoral Research on pollution- effect of acid rain on nutrients dynamics in
soil ecosystem(1982)
International Training Programme on plant nutrients Management for Sustainable
Agriculture. IFDC - Nairobi, Oct. 14-19, 1996
Advanced International course on Irrigation and Soil Management. ARO Volcani
Centre, Mashav, Israel, Oct. 7- Dec.2,1997
Conflict Management Resolution, on emphasis in the Great Horn of Africa (GHA),
Djibouti, April 1999
Strategic Gender Awareness Training, February, 2000 – Djibouti
Project Management and Evaluation and Advanced Project Monitoring and
Evaluation. Management Training and Development Course Institute, Washington
D.C.08-09/2000
Negotiation Skills for Natural Resource Use Conflicts Resolution and Resource.
Mobilization.Training course held in Nairobi, Kenia 09/2004
Regional Training on Managing Agricultural Water under Climate Challenges,
Nairobi, Kenya, 03/2010,Hosted by AICAD (Certificate).
Teaching Methodology Certificate .Kenyatta University Centre for Teaching
Excellence & Evaluation, May 28-Nov.14,2013
Key qualifications/ expertise:
Designing and Implementation of Research experiments
Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects
Teaching and Training Agricultural Experts
Interpretation of Fertilizer Trial Results
Fertilizer use recommendations/management
Specialist in Nitrogen Dynamics in Tropical Ecosystems
Soil fertility/productivity evaluations
Soil Environmental Evaluations (pollution and bio-degradation)
Irrigation and soil/water management
Soil testing and plant analysis
Curriculum development
Coordination and implementation of programmes / projects
Negotiation Skills on Natural Resources conflicts and Resource Mobilization
Dry-land Natural Resources management
Food security
Water resources management in Drylands
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Proceedings Editing: Thomas, D.B, Biamah, E.K., Kilewe, A.M. Lundgren, L and Mochoge, B.O.
1989. Soil and water conservation in Kenya. Proceedings of the 3rd National workshop. 16-19 September, 1986, Kabete Nairobi. Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi and Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA) Nairobi, Kenya.
Mochoge, B.O. Njihia, C.M., Qureshi, J.N and Ayaga G.O. 1991. Editors of Appropriate soil and water Resource management in Agricultural production. SSSEA proceedings of 9th AGM Kisumu Kenya 6-10th August 1989
.
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Professional / Employment experience
Date
from -
Date to
Location Company Position Description
09/2008
-
ongoing
Kenya Kenyatta University
Department of
Agricultural Resources
Management ,School of
Agriculture and
Enterprise Development
Professor of soil science
(Soil fertility, Soil
biology& Plant nutrition)
Co-founder of School of Agriculture and Enterprise
Development, Founder and Head of Agricultural Resource
Management Department, Teaching and supervision of students
in projects and Theses. Research and mentoring of staff and
students. Senate member and member of many School and
Departmental activities and assignments.
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02/1999
-
09/2007
Djibouti
(Horn of
Africa)
Inter-governmental
Authority on
Development (IGAD).
Director of Agriculture
and Environment with
Inter-governmental
Authority on
Development (IGAD).
IGAD is a Sub-Regional Economic Community (REC) in the
Horn of Africa comprising of the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
Duties and responsibilities :
Responsible for co-ordination of agricultural and environmental
protection policies as well as data on productivity; marketing and
agro-industries in the sub-region; identifying the fields of
agriculture, environment and energy with a view to promoting
information sharing among the member states, and developing
sub-regional programmes in agriculture and environment.
Specific TORs:
Harmonization of agricultural development, food
security, natural resources environmental protection and
energy policies.
Ensure co-ordination of member states agricultural
research programmes, early warning food information
systems and their developments.
Co-ordination of the collection and analysis of data on
productivity, marketing and agro-industries in the sub-
region for policy co-ordination and harmonization of
data.
Identification of areas of excellence in the fields of
agriculture, environment and energy and promote sharing
of such experiences among member states.
Development of sub-regional programmes and projects in
areas of natural resources, energy, food security and
environmental protection as well as identifying possible
sources of finance.
Responsible for co-ordination and direction of the
activities of all staff in the Division of Agriculture and
Environment.
Responsible for advising the Executive Secretary on
matters pertaining to agriculture, food security,
environment, natural resources and energy.
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Achievements:
Established Sub-Regional Networks in the areas: Market
Information System; Alternative Household-Energy;
meteorological Services through Remote Sensing
Applications
Established Sub-Regional Steering Committees on Food
Security, Meterological-Hydrological Services and
UNCCD Programmes
Strengthened Sub-Regional Centres of Excellency, e.g.
ICPAC formerly Drought Monitoring Centre (DMC)
Nairobi
Strengthened working relations with other Agencies such
as UN Organizations (FAO, UNEP, UNCCD/GM,
WMO, WFP, WB,) ADB, CIDA, EU/EC, French
Cooperation, GTZ, USAID, AU/IBAR, OSS through
partnerships and Resources Mobilization
Mobilised Resources for projects formulation and
Implementation
Initiated, formulated and implemented projects in Food
Security, Energy, Environmental Protection, Early
Warning System, Market information system water
Resources Management (HYCOS) and water harvesting
project in the Karamoja cluster
Strengthened capacity building of specific/specialized
areas, e.g. MIS, Negotiation Skills in Natural Resources
Conflicts
Organized and conducted many workshops, seminars and
trainings for strengthening the capacities of IGAD
Region
Chaired many Regional and International committees and
Networks
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12/1995
-
05/1999
Kenya Egerton University,
Department of Agronomy
Associate professor in
soil science (Soil fertility
and Soil Biology)
Departmental Chairman, Administration and supervision of staff,
teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, supervision
and research, resource mobilization and member of senate
10/1995
-1998
Kenya-
Nairobi
International Centre for
Environment, Social and
Policy Studies
Director In charge of research and organizing seminars and conferences,
and representing the organization in various meetings
05/1995
-1996
Kenya-
Nairobi
Road Safety Network Director In charge of Road safety training, developing of manuals and
holding seminars and trainings
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12/1987
-
10/1992
Kenya Kenya Government/EC
project on Fertilizer use
and Recommendation in
Kenya
Monitoring and
Training officer
Recommendation Project (FURP) with German Agricultural
Team, Kenya - GTZ project.
Tasks:
Organizing and Supervising the Collection and Analysis
of Data (Agronomic, Soil and Climatic).
Monitoring the completeness of Data in Technical files.
Executing the Training Curricular of Technical Assistants
and Area Coordinators in the project (Induction Courses).
Organizing and Implementing Evaluation Workshops.
Providing Backstopping of project issues related to soil
and Water Management.
Assisting in the Supervision of Trial Sites.
Developing and Implementing a System of Recording
and Evaluating of Non- Treatment Factors.
Compiling, Evaluating and Writing up the Final Report
by Synthesizing Agronomic, Soil and Agro-climatology
Data.
Achievements:
Formulated a Blue-print booklet for the recommendations
of fertilizer use which are site and crop-specific in the
rain-fed areas of Kenya.
Established On-Farm Trials
Integrated Research and Extension services on the On-
Farm Trials
10/1982
-
10/1992
Nairobi-
Kenya
Department of Soil
Science, University of
Nairobi.
Lecturer/Senior
Lecturer
Teaching and supervision of students, research and resources
mobilization
03/1981
-
11/1982
Germany University of Goettingen,
W. Germany
Scientific Co-worker at
the Institute of Soil
Science and Forest
Nutrition
Post Doctoral Research work on acid rain and Nitrogen
Dynamics in acid forest soils of Solling, W. Germany.
Handling practical teaching in Soil Biology and soil
fertility to M.Sc. and other post Graduate Students.
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09/1974
-
09/1975
Nakuru,
Kenya
Pyrethrum Board of
Kenya Agricultural Extension
Officer
Extension services on pyrethrum crop, crop husbandry
management, expansion of crop acreage and recruiting more new
farmers
01/1971
-
06/1971
Nairobi General's Chambers Clerical Officer AG-
chambers
In charge of Hire Purchase section and filing of reports from
clients, i.e keeping records
01/2970
-
09/1970
Kenya Nyamache Secondary
School, Kisii Untrained Teacher Teaching maths, biology and geography to secondary students
Special Awards/Recognition
The Netherlands Fellowship Program for Technical Cooperation (1971- 1974).
Ecumenical Scholarship Program (OSW) West Germany (1975 - 1981).
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation, West Germany (1981/1982).
State of Israel-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MASHAV) 1997.
Jerusalem Pilgrim: Accestation of Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, the Holy City, Capital of Israel (September,1997)
Theses/publications
Mochoge, B.O. 1977. The Total Nitrogen Content in Soils of Humid Tropics and Semi-arid Areas. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Goettingen, W.
Germany (unpublished).
Mochoge B.O. 1981. The behaviour of Nitrogen Fertilizers in Neutral and Acid Loess Soils. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Goettingen, W. Germany
(published).
Mochoge B.O.1982. Small-scale farming in Kenya. Technical paper,University of Kassel Witzenhausen, Germany (also with IDS, University of
Nairobi).
Nadia M. Mboganigabe Muhinda J J, Mochoge B., 2014. Effect of Cattle manure, mineral fertilizer and rhizobium inoculation.ISFM and climbing
bean production in Rwanda. Book Publication
Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP_987-3-659-58862-4)
Membership of professional bodies: Member of Agricultural Engineers, the Netherlands (AEN)
Member of Soil Science Society of Germany (BGD)
Member of Soil Science Society of E. Africa (SSSEA) (Vice-President 1991-92)
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Member of International Soil Science Society (ISSS)
Member of Crop Science Society of Kenya (CSSK)
Member of International Soil Tillage and Research Organization (ISTRO)
Board member of INADES Formation Kenya (IFK)
Member of Crop Science Society of Africa (CSSA) (Vice - Chairman 1993-95)
Advisory Council Member of Institutional Strengthening Grants Management Project (ISGM) with USAID/REDSO in the Great Horn of
Africa (GHA) 2002-2007.
Member of New York Academy of Sciences (2000-date)
Member of Business Minds Africa. A consortium of Eastern African Universities, Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands and International Institute
of Rural Reconstruction Africa (2009-2011)
Member of Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA),2013- date
WORK EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITIES
UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND POST-GRADUATE SUPERVISION
Teaching: Undergraduate Courses (Nairobi and Egerton) Soil chemistry, Soil fertility,Microbiological degradation and Transformation in Soils, Irrigation and Drainage, Soil microbiology, East African Agriculture, Soil physics, General soil management and Introduction to soil science (1982-1999). Post-graduate Courses (Nairobi and Egerton) Soil fertility and plant Nutrition, Soil biology and biochemistry, Soil Testing and Plant Analyses, Irrigation and Water Management, Soil Physics, land and soil management Undergraduate Courses(Kenyatta University)-Water resources Management in Drylands, Food security in Drylands, Crop production in drylands, Soil fertility and plant nutrition, principles of Irrigation and Drainage, and General soil management
Post-graduate Courses: Management of problem soils, soil biology and biochemistry, Irrigation and drainage, Agrometeorology, advanced soil fertility and evaluation, advanced plant nutrition, management of Agricultural Organizations, research for 4th year students
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Post - Graduate Thesis Supervision Current MSc supervision at Kenyatta University 1. Improving maize-bean yields through improved soil moisture storage and nutrient efficiency Using Trapezoidal bunds and manure inMachakos, Eastern Kenya (Openda Susan, 2011- 2015, being awaited for defense) 2. Effect of time and rates of phosphorus fertilizer application combined with farmyard manure and Rhizobium Inoculant on Soybean performance in South Kivu, DR Congo (Serge Ramazani Luhinzo, 2011-2015, at final corrections –has not responded since 2018) 3. Estimation of soil organic carbon sequestered in different tillage systems in sugarcane Plantations in western Kenya (Ojuka David Ouma, 2014-2016,defended thesis waiting for graduation) 4. The effect of different irrigation methods on the Cabbage production In Yatta district, Machakos County (Karen Jeruto Kibor, 2014 - 2016, at proposal stage) 5.Effect of Lime and Rock phosphate application on maize grain yield and soil chemical properties of a Ferralsol at Bukura,Kakamega County.(Rodah Cheptoek Psiwa, A148/38363/2017, at the field for data collection). 6. Evaluation of Nitrogen Fertilizer forms on maize performance, nitrogen use efficiency and grain protein content, Kenyatta University farm, Nairobi County( Ochieng Isaiah Ogolla,A148/26897/2018)(project proposal defended). 7.Integration of the indigenous and scientific early warning systems on the performance of crops in the coastal region of Kenya.(Grace Maiwa John,A149/OL/MSA/25529/2018, at proposal stage) Current PhD supervision at Kenyatta University
1. The role of Agricultural policy and socio-economic interactions in adoption of improved soil fertility management practices: A case of Kisii Central (Kennedy Onchuru) (postponed).
2. Reclamation of saline-sodic soils using fortified compost,cover crops and gypsum under irrigation for agricultural productivity in semi-arid parts of Kenya(Stella Nyanduko Obanyi(postponed).
3. Reducing uncertainty in quantifying Greenhouse gas emissions and Carbon stocks in maize –based cropping systems in Siaya County. (Karanja Anne Njeri, A99/33462/2014, Submitted to Graduate School).
4. Assessing the effect of biochar on physic-chemical soil properties and growth of Casuarina equisetifolia in Kilifi County, Kenya (Riziki Umazi Mwadalu,A99/38062/2017)( Project in progress)
5. Modeling nitrogen budgets, nitrogen use scenarios and nitrogen use efficiencies for improved nutrient management in Lake Victoria basin,
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East Africa ( Ntinyari Winnie,A99/28433/2018)(At modeling phase) 6. Developing quality organic fertilizer from reared black soldier fly residues for crop production and soil health management (Denis
Beesigamukama, A99EA/25000/2018)(Project in progress)
Awarded M.Sc Degrees At Nairobi University
1. The effects of Cultivation upon some Physical and Chemical properties of three Kenyan Soils (Mwonga, S. 1986). 2. The Effect of Nitrogen Source and Rates on Nitrate and Thiocyanate Contents of Kale (Brassica Oleracea Var. acephala DC) leaves.
(Kanampiu, F.K. 1988). 3. Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization and Storage condition and period on Nitrate Concentration of Kale (Brassica Oleracea Var. acephala DC).
acephala (Abukutsa, M.O., 1988). 4. Plant Nutrient Aspects of Mulching in Alley Cropping Trials as affected by Micro -Climatological Factors in the Semi-arid Areas of Machakos
District, Kenya. (Njiru, D.M., 1991). 5. Nitrogen Forms in Soils and Effect of Salts on Nitrogen Mineralization (Karuku, G.N., 1991). 6. Nitrogen Mineralization in Soils and its Effect on Maize (Zea mays L. Katumani Composite B) Growth and Yield (Odhiambo J.J., 1990). 7. Soil Loss and Effect on Soil Productivity (Tong'i, N.R.E., 1992). 8. Effect of Leucaena Leucophala, Cassia Siamea and Terminalia brownii leaf mulch on Maize performance and Soil Nutrients under Semi-arid
conditions in Machakos, Kenya (Mwangi, W.P., 1991) At Egerton University
9 Effect of chickpea residue incorporation on soil nutrient status and wheat grain yield in a chickpea - wheat rotation" (Onwonga, R N., 1998)
10 Effect of chickpea (Cicer arietum) and beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) on wheat yields and soil fertility in a legume-wheat cropping sequence. (Guto, S.N., 1998)
11 Effect of lime, Manure, N P application on soil microbial biomass, N and P availability and maize yield in an acid soil of Molo (Lelei J.J, 1999).
12 Effect of Rhizobium and Mycorrhiza strains on soyabean yields in Meru district (Ndivo,2000) At Kenyatta University 13. Mineralogy of African soils as a predictor of soil fertility (Kamau Mercy Nyambura2013) 14. Effect of lime and manure application to acid soils on some biochemical soil properties and maize performance-A greenhouse experiment
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(Gitari Harun Ireri, 2013) 15. Effect of cattle manure and mineral fertilizers on climbing beans production and soil Properties changes in Burera District, Rwanda (Nadia Musaninkindi, 2010-2013) 16. Nutrient uptake and Soybean biomass production using different fertilizer combinations on Technosol substrates of Gatumba Mining District,Rwanda (Ndoli Alain,2010-2013) 17.The effect of method, rates and time of urea application on nitrogen use efficiency and
yields of wetland rice in Rwamagana district, Rwanda (Immaculee Nyampinga, 2011-2013) (graduated, 2013). 18. Improving Sorghum Grain yield through use of mineral fertilizers and manure for smallholder farmers in Makueni and Machakos
Counties,Eastern kenya (Riziki Umazi Mwadalu,2012-2014)(Graduated,2014). 19. Effect of organic and mineral fertilizers on maize yield and soil properties in Southern Rwanda (Munyabarenzi Innocent, 2011-2014)
(graduated, 2014) 20. Assessment of water quality and soil properties used for horticultural crops Production in Alhegaina, North Kordofan, Sudan (Adam Hamed Ibrahim, 2010-2013)(Graduated, 2014) 21. Assessment of the suitability of effluents from Mwea Irrigation Scheme for reuse in irrigation for rice production, Kirinyaga County (Onderi Josephine Nyabonyi, 2014, graduated in (Dec.2016). 22. The contribution of Rainwater harvesting from rooftop catchments in increasing water resources for Nairobi City County residents(Christine Ombuna,graduated July,2017) 23. Effects of manure and NP fertilizers on maize-bean yields and soil properties changes in Machakos, Eastern Kenya (Ogucha Naomi, 2011- 2015, graduated in Dec.2017) 24 Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on maize crop performance, nutrient use efficiency and soil nitrogen transformation in small scale farms in Rongo,lake Victoria cathment,Kenya( Desire Nduwimana,2017-19 Graduated Dec,2019)
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Awarded PhD at Nairobi and Egerton Universities
1. Latent Soil erosion in Kitui-Kenya and its effect on nutrient loss (Ms. Freya Mestmacher, University of Geottingen, Germany, 1989). 2. Effect of indigenous soil and water conservation techniques on soil physical properties and crop performance in Tharaka-Nthi district, Kenya
(Isaiah Wakindiki, 2003) Awarded PhD at Kenyatta University 3. Carbon sequestration and effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil N-dynamics and maize yields in Western Kenya (Richard Osiyo,Dec.
2015, Kenyatta University)
EXTERNAL EXAMINER
Universities
1) University of Malawi, Bunda Agricultural College (1986-1988). 2) Agronomy Department, University of Egerton (1987-1989). 3) University of Nairobi, Ph.D. Thesis on Coffee, Legume, and Crop intercropping 1997 4) Bukura Institute of Agriculture (1997-) 5) Moi University, Faculty of Agriculture, Chepkolel campus (1998-) 6) University of Swaziland, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Crop
Production (2013- 2016). External Examiner for PhD theses (Recent) 1.Cover crop mulch and fertilizer effects on weed dynamics and maize productivity in the Eastern Cape Provice of South Africa.Thesis by Mr.Farayi S. Murungu,Department of Agronomy ,Faculty of Science and Agriculture ,university of Fort Hare,South Africa(July,2010) 2.Soil fertility improvement through oat and grazing vetch winter cover crops in maize-based conservation agriculture system.Thesis by Ernest Dube,Department of Agronomy ,faculty of Science and Agriculture,University of Fort Hare,South Africa (March,2012)
External Assessment of CVs for promotions
University of Botswana Assessed one CV from the University of Botswana for promotion to Associate Professor (May, 2011)
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Meru University College of Science and Technology Assessed two CVs from MUCST for promotion to full Professor rank (July, 2012) Fort Hare University, South Africa Assessed one CV from the university of Fort Hare, South Africa for promotion from Associate Professor to Full professor (Sept.2013)
Reviewed Papers in Journals:
In South African Journal of Plant and soil: 1. Particulate organic matter, soil texture and mineralogy relations in some Cape ecotopes in South Africa. Manuscript TJPS-2012-0005 by Nciizah, Adomis. and Wakindiki,Isaiah,University of Fort Hare (Jan.2012). 2. Conservation Agriculture in a Hardsetting Cambisol.I. Cover cropping effects on soil strength and water conservation. Manuscript – TJPS-2012-0010 by Wakindiki Isaiah and Mupambwa, Hupenyu. University of Fort Hare (March, 2012) 3. Conservation Agriculture in a Hardsetting Cambisol:II. Influence of cover crops on soil polysaccharides and aggregate stability. Manuscript TJPS-2012-0012by Mupambwa, Hupenyu and Wakindiki,Isaiah.University of Fort Hare (March,2012).
OTHER UNIVERSITY SERVICES University of Nairobi
a) Member of examination sub-committee Faculty of Agriculture (up to Nov. 1987.) b) Member of Farm Practice Committee, Faculty of Agriculture (1986 -1987). c) Member of Research Committee, Faculty of Agriculture (1985-1987) d) Examination Results Compiler, Dept. of Soil Science (1985-1987). e) Member of Machanga Task Force (1987). f) Member of Field Station Committee (1984-1987).
Egerton University
a) Chairman, Department of Agronomy, 1996 to 1998 b) Chairman, Research Committee, Faculty of Agriculture and Department of Agronomy. c) Member of Management Committee, Faculty of Agriculture d) Member Postgraduate Committee, Faculty of Agriculture e) Chairman Postgraduate Committee, Department of Agronomy f) Committee Member of Profit Centre, Egerton University g) Member of Senate, Egerton University
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h) Chairman Curriculum Committee, Agronomy Department, 1998 i) Chairman Curriculum Committee, Soil Science Department, 1998 J) Member Research and Extension Committee, Soil Science Department, 1998 K) Member Postgraduate Committee, Soil Science Department, 1998
Chairman of Agronomy Department University of Egerton As Chairman of the Department I coordinated all the activities of the department, supervised and gave direction to both academic (27) and technical (35) staff and other workers (72) in the department, developed post graduate programmes and conducted Ph.D and M.Sc courses; attended senate meetings and performed other administrative duties. Kenyatta University
a) Chairman, Department of Agricultural Resources Management(2008-2010) b) Member of Senate(2008-2017) c) Acting Dean School of Agriculture and Enterprise development (Dec.2008-Feb.2009) d) Developed MSC and PhD Programmes in the Department of Agricultural Resources Management e) As chairman I coordinate all the administrative and academic activities of the Department. f) Chair of Departmental Board of Postgraduate programmes. g) Chaired Senate Ad-Hoc committee on integration of East Africa community studies into Kenyatta University h) Departmental coordinator of Linkages, Research and Community Outreach i) Member of departmental curriculum committee
j) Member of Departmental Strategic Planning Committee k)Member of Departmental Management and Advisory Committee l) Departmental coordinator of intellectual property rights Departmental representative member to Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Program(COEP)
(B) AT NATIONAL LEVEL i..Consultant, Kenya National Examination Council. ii.. Member of National Fertilizer Development Committee, Ministry of Agriculture. iii. Member of Governing Board of Gionseri Girls High school,Kisii County
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Papers in refereed Journals 1. Mochoge, B.O. and Beese, F. 1982 Der Umsatz von N-Dunger in Sauren and Neutralen loess-oberboden. Mitteilung Deutsche Boden
Kund1. Gessellsch. Band 32:447-450.
2. Mochoge, B.O. and Beese, F., 1983. The behaviour of Nitrogen Fertilizers in two loess derived Soils. 1. Transport and Transformations of
Nitrogen. Zeitschrift fuer Pflanzen-ernaehrung Bodenk. 146:86-100.
3. Mochoge, B.O. and Beese F., 1983. The behaviour of Nitrogen fertilizers in two loess derived soils II. N-distribution and balances in Soils.
Z. fuer Pflanzenernaehrung Bodenk. 146:504-515.
4. Mochoge, B.O. 1984. Simulation of Nitrogen movement in undisturbed Soil columns. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 11:105-
115.
5. Mochoge, B.O. and Beese, F., 1985. Effects of Temperature, depth and Soil Manipulation. on Nitrogen Mineralization and Nitrification.
Soil Fertilizer, Soil tilth, and Post Clearing land degradation in the Humid tropics. Proceedings ISSS (Commission IV and VI) PP 148-160
PP.
6. Mochoge, B.O. and Beese F., 1986. Leaching of plant Nutrients from an acid forest Soil after Nitrogen fertilizers application. Plant and Soil
91:17-29.
7. Mochoge, B.O. and Beese F. 1986. Effect of cultivation on organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus changes in some Kenyan red soils. In:
The red soils of East and Southern Africa pp 296-302 proceedings of an international symposium. Harare, Zimbabwe 24-27 Feb. 1986.
8. Mwonga, S. and Mochoge, B.O. 1986. The effects of cultivation on some physical and chemical properties of three Kenyan soils. In: Soil
and Water Conservation In Kenya. Proceedings of 3rd national workshop Kabete,
9. Mochoge, B.O. 1987. Nitrogen levels in a nitisol as influenced by rainfall and maize crop. Proceedings of 1st Technical conference on
meteorological Research in E. Africa Nairobi, Kenya. pp. 228-231.Nairobi.
10. Mochoge,B.O, and Mwonga S.M 1988. The effects of tillage on organic carbon and other physical and chemical properties of a semi-arid
soil in Kenya. In:- Challenges in Dryland Agriculture -a global perspective pp. 382-384 proceedings of international conference on Dryland
Farming, Bushland, Amarillo, Texas USA.
11. Mochoge BO, 1989. The effect of added nitrogen fertilizers on the transformation and transport of nitrogen through undisturbed soil
columns of a chromic-luvisol. E. Afri. agric. for J. vol. 54 (4) 223-231.
12. Karuku, G.N and Mochoge, B.O. 1990. Organic carbon fractions in three Kenyan soils (andosol, luvisol and ferralsol). Paper presented at
the 10th AGM of SSSEA Arusha, Tanzania.
13. Tong'i, E.R.N. and Mochoge, B.O. 1990. Erodibility studies on three Kenyan soils using rainfall simulator. Paper presented at the AGM of
SSSEA Arusha, Tanzania.
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14. Mochoge, B.O. and Mwonga S.M. 1991. Effect of continuous land use on aggregate stability and other related Soil properties in three soil
types of Kenya. Innovations &Discovery Journ. 3.77-83.
15. Mochoge, B.O. 1992. Fertilizer Trial Results of maize and maize-bean intercrop trials in Kenya. Proceedings of a working group meeting,
Thika Kenya 1-4 September, 1992. CIAT Africa workshop series no.21 pp.59-78.
16. Tong'i E.R.N and Mochoge, B.O. 1992. The influence of cropping systems on soil and water loss through erosion and runoff from three
Kenyan soils. Paper presented at the 3rd KARI scientific conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
17. Mochoge, B.O. and Mwonga, S.M., 1992. The effect of continuous land use on aggregate stability and organic carbon for three soil types in
Kenya. In Erosion, Conservation and Small - scale Farming (Eds) Hurni, H. and Kebede Tato. Geographica Bernensia. International soil
conservation organization (ISCO). World Association of soil and soil conservation (pp 253-261).
18. Abukutsa,M.O, Chweya,J.A,Mochoge, B.O and Onyango J.O, 1993: Effect of Nitrogen Sources and Storage on Thiocyanate Content of
Kale [ Brassica oleracea var. Acephala] leaves. Discovery and Innovation Vol.5 No.4.PP 367-371.
19. Tongi, E.R.N. and B.O. Mochoge, 1993. Erodibility of three Kenyan soils as determined from a rainfall simulator. E. Afr. Agric. For J.
58(4) 169-174.
20. Mugendi, D.N., Mochoge, B.O, Coulson, C.L and Stigter, C.J., 1994. Decomposition of Cassia Siamea loppings in Semiarid Machakos,
Kenya. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation 8:363-372.
21. Abukutsa, M.D., J.A Chweya, B.O. Mochoge and J.C. Onyango, 1994. Effect of nitrogen sources and storage method on nitrate content of
Kale (Brassica oleracea Var. Acephala DC). E. Afri. Agric. For.J.60 (i) (35-40).
22. Mugendi, D.N.; B.O. Mochoge; C.L. Coulson; C.J. Stigter and F.K. Sang. 1997. Effect of incorporating cassia siamea prunnings on maize
yield in an alley cropping trial in semi -arid, Kenya. African crop science journal Vol.5 No.2, pp201-207.
23. Mochoge, B.O., Kanyanjua, S. and Obanyi, S. 1997. Response of maize, maize-cowpea intercrop and pigeonpea to N and P fertilizers and
farmyard manure. In: African Crop Science Conference Proceedings. Vol.3 pp439-448. Printed in Uganda.
24. Wakindiki, I.C.; Mochoge, B.E.; Meni Ben-Hur and Runguma, D. 1998. Social Cultural and Economic aspects of indigenous soil and water
conservation in the Semi-arid Tharaka, Kenya. International Symposium on Arid Region Soil, International Agro-hydrology Research and
Training Centre, Menemen-izmir-Turkey pp 426-431.
25. Kamau, P.A., and Mochoge, B.O. 1998. Effect of antecedent moisture content and organic waste amendment on the stability of
microaggregates of some Kenyan soils. E. Afri. Agric. For.J.Vol.62 No. 4.
26. Mochoge, B.O. and Onwonga, R.N.1998. The effect of cowpea intercrop on maize yield and use efficiency in coastal lowlands and semi-
arid parts of Kenya. Paper presented at the 6th Regional Maize Workshop for Eastern and Southern Africa. Increased and Sustainable
Production of Maize in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities.21-25 September, 1998.
27. Lelei,J.J; B.O.Mochoge and R.N Onwonga,2000.Effect of lime, urea and triple superphosphate on nitrogen and phosphorus mineralization
in an acid soil during incubation.African Crop Science Journal,Vol.6,No.3.pp327-336.
28. Wakindiki I.C.,S.M.Kinyali, B.E.Mochoge and S.K.Tirop ,2001.Influence of some soil physical properties on infiltration rate and hydraulic
conductivity of 3 salt affected soils in Kenya .East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal.67:115-120.
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29. Wakindiki,I.I.C.,B.E.Mochoge and M.Ben-Hur,2001.Technical note on local adaptations to soil erosion and low soil moisture in Tharaka
district, Kenya.Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences1:75-80
30. Wakindiki,IIC and B.O.Mochoge,2005.Indigenous and Water Conservation Techniques.Effects on Soil Erosion and crop Yields under
Semi-Arid Conditions.p 207-222.In: Njoka,E.M.,Kinyua M.G.,Pathak,R.S., Mwangi,R.W. and Wakindiki,IIC (Eds). Greening the
Brown.Progress and Prospects of Dryland Farming in Eastern Africa.EASDA 2005 Publication,Egerton University Press,Njoro,Kenya
31. Lelei, J.J.;Onwonga R.N. Mochoge,B.O.2006. Interactive effects of lime, manure, N and P fertilizers on maize (Zea mays L) yield and N
and P uptake in an acid mollic Andosol of Molo Kenya. Egerton journal, Science and Technology series,6 No.2,2006
32. IsaiahI.C. Wakindiki, B.O.Mochoge and Meni Ben-Hur, 2007.Assessment of indigenous soil and water conservation technology for
smallholder farms in semi-arid areas in Africa and close spaced trash lines effect on erosion and crop yield. In A.Bationo (eds), Advances in
Integrated Soil Fertility Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, 805-814 @2007 Springer.
33. Onwonga,R.N.,Lelei,JJ;Mochoge B.O., 2010 .Mineral Nitrogen and Microbial Biomass Dynamics under different Acid soil management
Practices for maize production. Journal of Science vol.2 No.1
34. Bashagaluke,J.,J.Mulumuna,P.Pypers,J.Walangululu,K.Shepherd,B.Mochoge,J.mugwe, B.Vanlauwe and P.Boeckx,2013.Soil properties
degradation assessment using infrared scanning technique of soils from East part of DRC.Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A
and journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B.(Accepted for publication)
35. Alain Ndoli,Francois Naramabuye,Rodrigue V.Cao Diogo,Andreas Buerkert, Rolf Nieder and Mochoge Benson, 2013.Greenhouse
experiment on soyabean (Glycine max) growth on Technosol substrates from tantalum mining in Rwanda. International Journal of
Agricultural Science Research,Vol 2(5),pp 144-152.
36. Alain Ndoli, Francois. Naramabuye, Rodrigue V.Cao Diogo,Andreas Buerkert,Rolf Nieder and Mochoge Benson,2013.Growing Tithonia
diversiflolia for fertility restitution of Technosols from Coltan mined soils of Gitumba,Rwanda.African crop Science Journal (In press) 37. Bashagaluke,J.;Hshobole,N.;Fataki,D.;Mochoge,B.;Mugwe,J.and Walangululu, J., 2015. Application of infrared technique in soil properties’
characterization in South Kivu Provinceof DR Congo.African Journal of Food Science and Technology,Vol.6(2) pp.58-67.
38. Gitari Harun Ireri,Mochoge Benson Evans and Danga Benjamin Oginga,2015.Effect of lime and goat manure on soil acidity and maize(Zea mays) growth performance at Kavutiri,Embu County-Central Kenya. Journal of soil science and Environment Management, Vol. 6(10) pp.275-283
39. G.N. Karuku and B.O Mochoge. 2016. Nitrogen forms in three Kenyan soils (Nitisols, Luvisols and Ferralsols). International journal for
Innovation Education and Research www.ijier.net vol:-4 No-10,2016
40. Ombuna,C.,Mochoge,B.and Mwetu,K. ,2017.Contribution of rooftop rainwater harvesting in relation to total water supply in households- A
case study, Nairobi County,Kenya.European Journal of Physical and Agricultural Sciences.Vol.5 No.2, 2017
41. Karuku G.N. and Mochoge B.O. 2018. Nitrogen Mineralization Potential (No) in Three Kenyan Soils, Nitisols, Ferralsols and Luvisols.
Journal of Agricultural Sciences,Vol.10 No.4 2018 (ISSN 1916-9752 , E-ISSN 1916-9760.
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Papers Presented in Conferences and Workshops
1. Beese, F. and Mochoge, B.O. 1982. Ein modell zum N-Umsatz and N- umsatz and N-transport in Boden. Paper presented at a symposium of
soil science society of W. Germany March, 1992 Giessen, W. Germany.
2. Mochoge, B.O., Brumme, R. and Beese, F. 1983. Netto mineralization in Waldboden. Einfluss von Bestimung. Paper presented at the Soil S.
Society of W. Germany Sept. 1983 Trier, W. Germany.
3. Mochoge, B.O. 1986. Tree canopy and its influence on soil fertility of Tsavo National Game Park, Kenya. Paper presented at International
Conference on World wildlife management. Kampala Sept. 1986.
4. Mochoge, B.O. and Nandwa S.M. 1988. Fertilizer Use and food crops response to nutrients in humid tropics. Kenyan experience. Paper
presented at 1st crop science society of Kenya Symposium. Nairobi Kenya.
5. Abukutsa, M.O., Chweya J.A. and Mochoge B.O. 1988. Effect of nitrogen sources and storage on nitrate content in kale leaves. Paper presented
at the 1st crop Science Society of Kenya symposium Nairobi, Kenya.
6. Kanampiu, F.K., Chweya, J.A and Mochoge. B.O.1988 Effects of rates and sources of nitrogen on leaf production and nitrate accumulation in
Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC. Paper presented at the 1st crop Science Society of Kenya Symposium, Nairobi, Kenya.
7. Kanampiu, F.K., Mochoge, B.O. and Chweya, J.A 1989. Relationship between soil NO3-N accumulation vegetable leaves on kale and collards
(Brassica oleracea var. acephala a DC). Proper presented at the 9th AGM of SSSEA Kisumu, Kenya.
8. Odhiambo, J.J.O and Mochoge, B.O. 1989. Effects of nitrogen availability and moisture content in soil on maize yield. Paper presented at 9th
AGM of SSSEA Kisumu, Kisumu.
9. Tong'i G.N and Mochoge, B.O. 1989. Soil productivity loss of Kabete nitisol, Kenya. Paper presented at the 9th AGM of SSSEA Kisumu,
Kenya.
10. Mochoge, B.O. 1990. The behaviour of nitrogen mineralization and its availability for plant use in an acid soil. Paper presented at the 10th AGM
Arusha, Tanzania.
11. Tong'i and Mochoge, B.O. 1991. Soil; and water loss through erosion from three Kenyan soils. Paper presented at the international conference
on denudation processes and land use in tropical regions Nairobi, Kenya.
12. Tong’i E.R.N and Mochoge. B.O. 1991. Response of finger millet to fertilizer application under different soil types and AEZs. Paper presented
at the 11th AGM of SSSEA Kampala, Uganda.
13. Mochoge, B.O. and Tong'i E.R.N, 1991. The effect of Farmyard manure on yields of food crops in a fertilizer experiment on a humic nitisol of
Kisii, Kenya. Paper presented at the 11th AGM of the SSSEA Kampala Uganda.
14. Karuku, G.N. and Mochoge, B.O. 1991 Comparison of treatment effects (lime, nitrogen and phosphorus salts) on nitrogen mineralization in
three Kenyan soils. Paper presented at the 11th AGM of the SSSEA Kampala, Uganda.
15. Mochoge, B.O. and S.M. Nandwa, 1993. N-P fertilizer trials on maize and effect of cowpeas intercrop on maize yield at the Coastal lowlands of
Kenya. Paper presented at the first conference of crop science for Eastern and Southern Africa, 14 - 18 June, 1993, Kampala Uganda.
16. Mochoge, B.O. and Mwangi, W.P., 1995. The effects of leaf mulches on maize performance and soil fertility in Semi-Arid region of Kenya.
Paper presented at second International Crop Science Conference. Blantyre, Malawi 19-24 February, 1995.
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17. Njoka, E.M. and Mochoge, B.O. 1997. Sustainable environment and production resources for high quality Arabica coffee. Paper presented at
the International Scientific Coffee Conference, Nairobi. 20-25 July, 1997.
18. Mochoge, B.O. 1997. Effect of N fertilizer application in the tropical Africa as influenced by manure and water stress. Irrigation and Soil
Management Course, Seminar. Israel 20-30th Nov.1997.
19. Mochoge,B and Zziwa,Samuel,2004. Agricultural and food security challenges in the IGAD countries: paper presented at NEPAD-IGAD
conference on Agricultural Successes in the Greater Horn of Africa, Nairobi, Kenya 22-25 November 2004.
20. Mochoge, B and Zziwa, S, 2007: Food Security in the IGAD Region. Paper presented at the Continental food Security EC Seminar in
Nairobi, Kenya, 12-16 March, 2007.
21. Mochoge,B and Danga,B.O,2010. Incubation studies on nitrogen mineralization in a tropical acid soil of Central Kenya as affected by various
soil amendments. Paper presented at RUFORUM Biennial Conference held in Entebbe ,Uganda,19-24 Sept.2010
22. Benson Mochoge 2011 .Ist Workshop,national SRI in Kenya at AICAD JKUAT ,7th May 2010
23. Richard Ndemo Onwonga, Benson Onyiego Mochoge, Lenah Nakhone, Amos o.Musandu and Joyce Lelei,2010.Decomposition and Nitrogen
release rates of buried chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) residue in a mollic phaeozem of Njoro,Kenya.Tropentag,September 14-16,2010,Zurich-
world Food System-A contribution from Africa.
24. Mochoge B.2013.Agricultural water management in the Drylands: IGAD Region Experience. A power-point presentation at the National
Stakeholders project launching Workshop. African Development Bank (AfDB)/African Water Facility(AWF)-Kenya Rainwater
association(KRA) collaboration, July 22-24,2013 at WIDA Highway Motel, Sigona, Kenya
Ombuna C.,Mwetu K., and Mochoge B.,2017. Framework for Roof catchment rainwater harvesting and Major water Resources in Nairobi
County,Kenya.2nd Eldoret International conference on Poverty and Sustainable development in Africa 13-14 th September,2017, Kisii University
Eldoret campus.
25. Dennis Beesigamukama, Benson Mochoge, Nicholas Korir, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, Fathiya M. Khamis, Sevgan Subramanian, Musyoka M. Wangu,
Torto Baldwyn, Sunday Ekesi and Chrysantus M. Tanga. Biochar Amendment of Feedstock Increases Black Soldier Fly Larval Production and
Enhances Nutrient Content in Residue. African conference on edible insects, 14th -16th August 2019 Harare, Zimbabwe.
26. . Dennis Beesigamukama, Benson Mochoge, Nicholas Korir, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, Fathiya M. Khamis, Sevgan Subramanian, Musyoka M. Wangu,
Torto Baldwyn, Sunday Ekesi and Chrysantus M. Tanga. Impact of Feedstock Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio on Black Soldier Fly Larval Yield and
Frass Fertilizer Quality. Kenyatta University biennial research and innovation conference, 23rd -25th October 2019, Kenyatta University, Nairobi,
Kenya.
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Submitted manuscript 1. Dennis Beesigamukama, Benson Mochoge, Nicholas K. Korir, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, Fathiya M. Khamis, Sevgan
Subramanian, Martha W. Musyoka, Sunday Ekesi and Chrysantus M. Tanga (2019). Effects of agro-industrial waste carbon to nitrogen
ratio on black soldier fly larval yield and frass fertilizer quality. Journal of the science of food and agriculture.
2. Ojuka D O, Mochoge B., Onwonga R, 2019. Response of organic carbon stocks and fractions to soil depth and sugarcane plantation age as
affected by tillage systems and agro-ecological zones in Western Kenya
3. Mwadalu R.,Mochoge B. Mwangi,M., 2019 . Effect of Farmyard Manure and Inorganic fertilizers on Sorghum grain yieds in Makueni and
Machakos Counties.Journal of Applied biosciences(JABS) 1957-5902.
Submitted conference abstract
4. Dennis Beesigamukama, Benson Mochoge, Nicholas K. Korir, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, Fathiya M. Khamis, Sevgan
Subramanian, Martha W. Musyoka, Sunday Ekesi and Chrysantus M. Tanga. Effects of black soldier fly frass-fertilizer on the growth, yield
and nitrogen use efficiency of maize in Central Kenya. Insect to feed the word conference, 2nd - 6th June 2020, Quebec, Canada.
Participation in Workshops, Conferences, Seminars
Participated over 140 International and local Conferences/Workshops / Seminars in 26 countries
Research Projects and Grants:
Nitrogen Dynamics in Kenya Soils: Transformations and Transport of N- Fertilizers, N-balances in soil using N15, Cultivation and its Effect
on Soil Fertility (Soil Degradation), Nitrogen Changes in Arable Soils (Grant from GTZ and Germany Research Foundation)(DM
1.2Million).
Effects of alternate cycles of dry and wet conditions on Nitrogen transformations in Soils: Microbial Activities and Available Nitrogen
(Deans Committee Grant)(KSh.30,000)
Mineralization of soil Organic Matter in Soils under different Soil Management (NCST Grant) (KSh.45,000)
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Investigation of Nitrate and Nitrite Accumulation in some Common Vegetables - Collaborative Research with Dr. Chweya Crops
Department (Deans Committee Grant).
Soil Erosion in Kitui and Taita Hills. A Collaborative Research Program with Prof. Sponemann, Institute of Geography, university of
Goettingen, W. Germany (Volkswagen Foundation Grant.)(DM 1million)
Agro-forestry and its effects on Soil Fertility. A Collaborative Research Program with Prof. Stigter, University of Wageningen, the
Netherlands, TTMI Program (EEC Grant).
Fertilizer Trial Studies in Kenya -EEC-GTZ Kenya Government Project under KARI (EEC, GTZ and GOK Grants).
Effect of Chickpea-wheat rotation on wheat yield and soil productivity (19-045). US-Israel-Kenya Cooperative Development Research
(CRD) program (1998-2005) ($200,000).
Rain water harvesting, use of manure and fertilizers in maize –cowpea intercrop production in small holder farmers in Semi-arid parts of
Kenya.(NCST funded project with Ksh.1,646.000, 2009-2010)
Improving Soil nutrients and water management to increase crop yields for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern
Kenya(US$ 59,665 RUFORUM funded project-2010-2012)
PUBLIC LECTURES:
Fertilizer use recommendations - Field Days and Seminars countrywide in Kenya (1987-1993).
Evaluation and Monitoring Package in Rural Development Projects (1994).
Effects of Maize Marketing Liberalization on the Vulnerable groups in Kenya- Critique (1994)
Causes of Land degradation and Rehabilitation Measures (1997)
Dryland management in the IGAD region (2003)
Waterharvesting project in the IGAD region-Karamoja Cluster case (2005)
Consultancy/Reports:
1. Mochoge, B.O. 1981. The behaviour of nitrogen fertilizers in neutral and acid loess Goettingen Bodenkndliche Berichte 69, University of Goettingen W. Germany.
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2. Mochoge, B.O. 1982 Small scale farming in Kenya. Technical paper, University of Kassel. Witzenhansen, W. Germany (also with IDS, Nairobi).
3. Mochoge, B.O 1985, I. Agricultural and Livestock situation in Kwale District. II. Fishing, Hunting and gathering in Kwale District. Social cultural reports. Institute of African studies university of Nairobi
4. Mochoge, B.O Buruchara, R.A and Waithaka, K. 1988. Preliminary investigation of water quality for irrigation and recommendations on macadamia production in Rift valley and Western Kenya. Consultancy report to Kenya Nut Company.
5. Mochoge, B.O and others 1992. Fertilizer Use Recommendation project. Final report of Phase II, Vols I-V. KARI/GTZ, Nairobi. 6. Rainfall vs Maize yield. Maize performance studies in Kenya CORAT Africa (April/May 1992). 7. Mochoge, B.O. 1993. Report on the verification of the crop production system zones (CPSZs) in Kenya. Consultant report for FAO -
IGADD, phase 1 May, 1993. 8. Mochoge, B.O. 1993. Report on agronomic information on major food crops pertinent to pre-defined crop production system zones and
livestock production in each CPSZ in Kenya. Consultant report for FAO -IGADD, phase II,August, 1993. 9. Mochoge B.O. and others 1993. Evaluation of revolving funds and feasibility study on establishing a small scale business enterprise
program with CPK Dioceses of Kirinyaga. (CORAT AFRICA - NAIROBI). 10. Evaluation of schools Approach Program on soil and water conservation teaching in primary, secondary and colleges as a means of
instilling conservation knowledge to the youth in Kenya. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing/SIDA (Sponsor) [Sept - Dec.1994].
11. Feasibility study on Sisal production for quality fibre and marketing development of sisal products and its availability for pulp paper production in Kenya (Nov. - Dec., 1994) - IFAD/CFC.
12 An appraisal consultant Report on Soil protection and soil rehabilitation in Western Kenya by GIZ,Nairobi Office(October,2014) 13. Feasibility Study for establishment of socio-economic structure in terms of water resources of Endau hill Catchment for Endau-Malalani
ward,Kitui East Sub-County,Kitui County( February 2015) 14. Fertilizer Use, Fertilizer blending and Soil testing consultant to Savannah Commodities Investment Company, Kampala, Uganda (2015-
2016)
