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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
Employer: Kenyatta University; Geography Department
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
Employer: Kenyatta University; Geography Department
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
Employer: Kenyatta University; Geography Department
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
Research Project Title Supervisors Status
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
Research Project Title Supervisors Status
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
Research Project Title Supervisors Status
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)
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Visit Link: - http://www.eolss.net/Eolss-sample AllChapter.aspx
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)
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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:
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]
Dr. Shadrack K. Murimi