July 2013

CURRICULUM VITAE
PROFESSOR SAMUEL GUDU

1.0 PERSONAL DATA

Name: Samuel Gudu
Date of Birth: 16TH August, 1956,
Marital Status: Married and have children
Gender: Male
Religion: Christian
Citizenship: Kenyan
Address: Moi University
P.O. Box 3900
ELDORET
Tel.053-43087
Fax.0321-43355
E-mail: samgudu2002@yahoo.com OR samuel.gudu56@gmail.com

2.0 EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

B. Sc., Agriculture (Hons) (1983); M. Sc., (Genetics and Plant Breeding), University of Nairobi (1987); PhD (Plant
Genetics and Biotechnology) (1993), Guelph, Canada.

3.0 WORK EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITY

3.1 Administration Experience and Training

3.1.1 Principal Rongo University College (September 2012 – to date)

 I am in-charge of the overall operation of Academic and administration matters of the institution on
behalf of Rongo University College Council

3.1.2 Acting Vice-Chancellor {On several occasions}

 Have acted as the Vice-Chancellor, Moi University on several occasions when the substantive Vice-
Chancellor is away or out of the country.

3.1.3 Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning & Development) {2002 – 2012}

 DVC (P/D): in-charge of physical, human resource, financial and academic planning and
development activities at Moi University including being in-charge of Establishment and Annual
Budgeting for the University. Some notable achievements: successfully coordinated the production of
the Ten-Year Strategic Plan for Moi University, production of the Three-Year University Calendar,
completion of sections of University female hostels, production of Wardenship Manual, Three-Year
physical facilities Plan, Developed some proposals for funding including Proposed Moi University
Sports Complex; Completion of the 2250 Hostel by African Development Bank and staff scholarship
Award policy.

 Chair of several standing Sub-committees of Senate: Strategic Plan Implementation Committee;

Finance Planning and Development; Staff Welfare; Student Welfare; Exhibitions and Publicity
Committee.

 Chair of several ad-hoc committees that report to Senate or University Management: housing
allocation committee; Open learning and Distant Education (previously); Anti-corruption, Technical
tenders committee; Performance Contract for Moi University.

 A member of the Interpublic University Consultative Forum (IPUCCF), Salary negotiation’s

committee for academic staff union, representing Moi University Management Board; Moi university
Pensions Board; Moi University Holdings Ltd.

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3.1.4 Acting Principal, Chepkoilel Campus {2002 Sept. – Dec2002}

 Principal: in-charge of Campus administrative, academic and financial responsibilities on-behalf of
the Vice-Chancellor, Moi University. Also acted as Principal on several occasion when substantive
Principal was away.

3.1.5 Director of Research, Moi University {2000 – 2002}

 Director of research Moi University: in-charge of research activities in the University including
development of research policy, seeking funding sources and training of staff on competitive research
writing. Notable achievements: spearheaded the production of the first Draft of University Research
Policy and together with others also produced the first draft of Moi University Intellectual Policy
Document; organized the First training on Competitive Proposal Writing workshop at Moi
University.

3.1.4 Head, Department of Botany, Moi University {1994 – 2000}.

 Head of Department in-charge of administration and academic activities of the Department including
development of Curricula, examinations, and planning for teaching and marking, grading of
examinations. Notable Achievements: coordinated the overall revision and production of several
M.Phil. and D. Phil. curricular in the Department including D. Phil. in Plant pathology and Plant
Genetics

3.1.6 Acting Dean, Faculty of Science, Moi University {1996 – 1998}

 Dean, in-charge of School administration and taking full charge of administrative and academic affairs
of the School on-behalf of the Vice-Chancellor. Notable Achievement: coordinated the first
computerized examination processing for the school of Science.

3.2 Training in Administration, Strategic Planning and

Management of Higher Institutions
3.2.1 Strategic Planning and Management In Universities
 Attended a two-week intensive course (in 2004) in strategic planning and management of higher
educational institutions at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. Trained on developing institutional
strategic plans.

3.2.2 Management of Higher Educational Institutions

 Strategic Leadership and Change Management: I attended a two days course at Kenya Institute
of Administration, Nairobi 12-13 November 2010. The course was intended for Chief
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Executives of Universities and Other State Corporations. Topics covered: leadership for
organizational change, integrity, change management, Leadership role of Boards, Kenya Vision
2030, organizational transformation, Board Assessment tools, Risk Management in
organizations

 Administration of Higher Educational Institutions: Attended a three-weeks course (in 2006) in

administration and management of higher educational institutions at Galilee in Israel. Modules
handled include: resource mobilization and funding of higher educational institutions, Quality
Assurance, Open learning and distance education, planning and sitting university, human
resource management, strategic planning, management of higher educational institution,
marketing of University programmes and internalization of higher education.

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 Administration and Management of Higher EducationalIinstitutions Attended an international

workshop on administration and management of higher educational institutions, in University of
Cape Town, South Africa. Topics covered include: Quality assurance in higher Education,
Funding for Universities, Open Learning and Distance education, Management of higher
education institutions.

 Administration of Higher Educational Institution. Attended a three-weeks International

Workshop in China on Administration of Higher Educational Institution. Modules handled
included: Quality assurance, financing higher education, recruitment and promotion of
academic staff, building and management of university teaching team, globalization and higher
education employment of college graduate, reforms of teaching and research in China’s
Universities.

 Quality Assurance and Management in Universities. Attended several workshops organized by

the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya and others organized by DAAD on
management of higher educational institutions, quality assurance, Open Learning and Distance
education, and Reforms for higher educational institutions in Kenya.

3.3 Academic Progression and Work Experience

 Professor (2003 to date) of Genetics and Biotechnology, Department of Biological Sciences, Moi
University.
 Associate Professor (1999 – 2003) of Genetics and Biotechnology, Moi University.
 Senior Lecturer (1995 – 1999) in Plant Genetics and Biotechnology, Moi University.
 Lecturer (1989 – 1995) in Genetics and Evolution, Moi University.
 Assistant Lecturer (1988 – 1989), in Genetics and Evolution, Moi University.
 Tutorial Fellow (1987 – 1988), Moi University.
 Part-time Lecturer (1986), Department of Botany, Moi University.
 Graduate Assistant (1985 – 1986), University of Nairobi.
 Agricultural Research Officer II (1983), Ministry of Agriculture, Perkerra Agric. Research Station

3.4 Scholarships and Recognitions

1983 – 1985 German Academic Exchange (DAAD) scholarship to study (M. Sc.

1988 – 1993 Canadian International Development Agency–Kenya Government Training

Fund (CIDA-GTF) Scholarship for PhD Study.

1994 Recognized by Kenya Agricultural Research (KARI) Seminar Organizing

Committee for presenting the third best scientific paper at the 2 International
nd

Scientific Conference

1999 – 2000 Commonwealth Fellowship for postdoctoral research at John Innes Centre in
England.

2004 – 2008 A member of Technical Service Group of the Association for Strengthening
Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASERICA), reviewing Research Grants
Proposal for funding.

2004 Recognized by the American Biographic Institute and made an honorary

member of the Institute.

2004 Recognized for the contribution made in publication of Protocols for handling
Genetically Modified Maize, co-authored book chapter with others.

2005 Appointed to the membership of the International Scientific Steering Committee

on Phosphorous utilization in Acid Soils.

2008-2011 Member of the America Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and a member of the
International Education Committee of the ASPB.

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3.5 Lecturing Experience and Productivity

Twenty (20) years of lecturing at the university level. Courses taught include undergraduate and postgraduate as
shown below:

3.5.1 Undergraduate Courses Postgraduate Courses

BOT 213 Genetics and Evolution BOT 840 Advanced Cytogenetics

BOT 316 Genetics BOT 841 Molecular Genetics
BOT 317 Cytogenetics BOT 842 Advanced Population Genetics
BOT 418 Population Genetics BOT 843 Plant Breeding Methods
BOT 844 Microbial Genetics
BOT 941 Special Topics in Biotechnology
SES 814 Biotechnology and Environment
SES 915 Advanced Biotechnology

3.5.2 Development of Courses in Genetics and Biotechnology

Together with others, developed courses in Genetics and Biotechnology in several Departments of the
University including D. Phil Courses in Genetics and Molecular biology in Botany and Dept of Seed, Crop
and Horticulture; Forest Genetics in dept of Forestry; Environmental Biotechnology in the School of
Environment Studies.

3.6 Research Experience, Grant Awards & Capacity Building

During my twenty years of teaching and research at University, I have won several research awards as
shown below:

3.6.1 Sweet potato Project (1994-1995) awarded to S.Gudu as PI

 Amount: 6000 US $
 Source of funds: IDRC/PREPACE
 Outputs/Deliverables:
(a) Enhanced adaptation of newly released sweet potato cultivars in South Nyanza and some
of these varieties are still grown in Karungu and Lambwe valley in Migori and Suba Districts,
respectively.
(b) Beatrice Were (a staff of Moi University) completed M.Sc. on partial scholarship.
(c) Several publications in refereed Journal (see Section 6.0 of this Cv)

3.6.2 Cypress Project (1994-1997) awarded to S. Gudu (as PI), H. O. Kojwang and P.O.
Odago

 Amount: 12,500 US$;

 Source of funds: African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
 Outputs/Deliverables:
(a) Fungi causing heart-rot in Cypress trees identified using molecular techniques and
amount of wood loss in Kiandagoro and South Kinangop forests and correct
felling age determined.

(b) Peter Odago was awarded partial scholarship and completed his M.Sc.

(c) A Sunto Clinometer and chemicals for laboratory were purchased

(d) Two Publications were made in refereed Conference Papers

3.6.3 Agro-forestry Project (1994-1997) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI) and B.Muok

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 Amount: 12,500 US $;
 Source of funds: African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
 Outputs/Deliverables:
(a) (Useful Sesbania, Calliandra and Leuceana populations identified for low soil pH areas

(b) Useful Rhizobia inocula tolerant to low soil pH areas were isolated and currently in
use for inoculation of agro-forestry trees in low pH/acid soils of Kenya

(c) Benard Muok was awarded partial scholarship and completed his M.Sc.

(d) One refereed Publication was made in Agroforestry Journal

3.6.4 Acacia albida (Acacia) Project (1995-1999) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI) and O.G.
Dangasuk

 Amount: 15,000 US $;
 Source of funds: African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) Diversity of Acacia albida across African continent and possible evolutionary
relationships was revealed using molecular methods for the first time.

(b) Useful populations/introductions were made in the Country and some of these are
currently grown in the drier regions of Baringo District.

(c) Prof George Dangasuk, who is a staff of Moi University, completed his PhD thesis
on partial scholarship in the project.

(d) Four Refereed Publications were made (see Section 6.0 of this Cv)

3.6.5 Papaya Project (1997-2001) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI)

 Amount: 100,000 US$;

 Source of funds: World Bank through Ministry of Education.
 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) New varieties of papaya for medium altitude in Kenya were developed.

(b) Seedling rot caused by Fusarium fungus reported and Fusarium isolates that attack
papaya reported for the first time in Kenya

(c) Valarie Adema Palapala and Prisca Tanui obtained their M.Sc. and Janet Nyaoke is
completing her M.Sc. on partial scholarship

(d) Equipment (Glasshouse, laminar flow bench, water deionizer, distiller, electronic
balance, ordinary weighing balance, pH metre) and vehicle all worth over 4 million
Kenya shillings were purchased for Botany Department, Moi University. The
equipment are still used by the Department and form part of training materials for
the students and staff research.

(e) Method for over coming low germination of papaya seeds was developed together
with regeneration of papaya plantlets from embryos via tissue culture method.

(f) Three refereed Conference Publications were made

3.6.6 Agro-forestry Project (Leucaena) (2001-2004) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI)

 Amount: 15,000 US$;

 Source of funds: African Academy of Sciences (AAS)

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 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) Acid tolerant genotypes selected and are already in use in some areas and
aluminium stimulation of growth of Leucaena at low concentrations reported.

(b) Reuben Kodiango completed his M.Sc. on partial scholarship

(c) One computer was purchased for the Dept of Botany and is still used by
postgraduate students

(d) One refereed conference publication was made

3.6.7 Agroforestry (Sesbania and Calliandra) Project (1999-2002) awarded to

S.Gudu (as PI) and P.O. Odago

 Amount: 10,000 US$;

 Source of Funds: KARI –ARF/Kenya Government
 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) Acid tolerant Sesbania and Calliandra populations for use in low pH regions
identified and multiplied. Some of these varieties are grown today in Busia district
of Kenya
(b) One non –refereed conference publication was made

3.6.8 Maize Project (1999-2002) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI)

 Amount: 10,000 US$;

 Source funds: KARI –ARF/Kenya Government
 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) Acid tolerant maize inbred lines, hybrids and populations for use in low pH regions
of Kenya identified and reported to KARI for further use in development of low
pH tolerant varieties in the Country.
(b) One refereed Conference publication was made

3.6.9 Agro-forestry Project (2002-2005) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI) and P.O. Odago

 Amount: 76,000 US$;

 Source of funds: AFORNET in collaboration with Sokoine University and Forestry Institute
of Uganda.
 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) More acid tolerant Sesbania and Calliandra populations for use in low pH regions
identified

(b) One computer, heavy-duty printer and chemicals purchased for the Dept of
Biological Sciences.

(c) Useful Sesbania varieties were multiplied and portion given to KEFRI to share with
farmers in Western Kenya.

(d) One non-refereed conference publication was made

3.6.10 Simsim Project (1999-2005) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI)

 Amount: 70,000 US$;

 Source of funds: BIO-EARN/Sida-SAREC, in partnership with Swedish Agricultural
University Alnarp, and East Africa Regional Biotechnology Consortium
 Outputs deliverables
(a) Simsim varieties developed for western Kenya

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(b) Dr Beatrice Ang’iyo Were (Moi University staff) has completed her PhD studies in
Sweden on full scholarship and re-joined the Department.

(c) Molecular Biology equipment (PCR Machine, Gel Electrophoresis, autoclave,

Precision Gilson micropipettes, Centrifuges, laminar flow bench, plant growth
chamber with controlled lighting etc) over 2million Kenya shillings purchased for
the Dept of biological Science

(d) Six computers for Dept of Biological Sciences, network facility and internet
connectivity for Chepkoilel Library as well as for the Dept of biological Sciences

(e) Four publications in refereed Journals was made

3.6.11 Maize Project (2002-2006) awarded to S.Gudu (as Kenyan, PI)

 Amount: 173,000 US$;

 Source of funds: McKnight Foundation USA in Partnership with EMBRAPA, Brazil;
Cornell University and University of Purdue USA
 Outputs deliverables
(a) Varieties of maize adaptable to low soil pH identified

(b) Equipment (Lap top computer & digital camera) have been purchased for the Dept

(c) Dickson Ligeyo and Pamela Obura completed their PhD studies on full scholarship
from the project.

(d) Five non-refereed publications have been made.

3.6.12 Biotechnology Laboratory and Equipment Project (2005-2006) awarded

to Dr Adipo Osano (as PI), Prof S.Gudu and Prof B.Kwa-Otsyula

 Amount: 155,000 US;

 Source Rockefeller Foundation
 Output/Deliverables
(a) A biotechnology laboratory has been at Chepkoilel Campus at a cost of about 4
million Kenya shillings

(b) Equipment worth about 7 million Kenya shillings is to be purchased for the
laboratory, which will be used by all schools utilizing biotechnology in their
research and training.

3.6.13 Maize project (2006-2008) awarded to S.Gudu (as PI)

 Amount: 60,000 US$;

 Source GCP/CGIAR in partnership with Cornell University and EMBRAPA Brazil
 Outputs/Deliverables
(a) To develop maize varieties for low soil pH regions of Kenya
(b) To develop maize linkage map for low soil pH
(c) One PhD scholarship is to be awarded in Plant Breeding and Genetics

3.6.14 Sorghum Project (2006 - 2009) awarded to S.Gudu ( As PI) and others in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Amount: 240,000 US$;
 Source: Sida-SAREC through East African Biotechnology Network.
 Outputs/Deliverables

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(c) To develop sorghum varieties for low soil pH regions of Kenya

(d) To develop sorghum linkage map for low soil pH
(d) One PhD scholarship awarded to Ms Emily Too in Plant Breeding and Genetics, she is
completing her PhD studies.

3.6.15 Maize Project Extension (2006-2009) to be awarded to Prof S.Gudu (as PI), Prof
J.R. Okalebo and Prof C.O. Othieno (Moi University) and Mr Dickson Ligeyo
(KARI)
 Amount: 173,000 US$;
 Source of funds: McKnight Foundation USA in Partnership with EMBRAPA, Brazil; Cornell
University and University of Purdue USA
 Outputs deliverables
(e) Varieties of maize adaptable to low soil pH will be developed in partnership with KARI via
Memorandum of understanding, which is being jointly developed by KARI and Moi University.

(f) Equipment (Lap top computer & digital camera and computer software packages) will be
purchased for the Departments of Biological Sciences and Soil Science

(g) Dickson Ligeyo and Pamela Obura completed PhD studies on full scholarship from the
previous project and its extension.

3.6.16 Maize project (2007 – 2010) awarded to S.Gudu (PI) and others. Source of fund: Alliance for Green
Revolution in Africa. Amount US$185,000.

3.6.17 Maize and Sorghum Projects (2010-2013) Awarded to S.Gudu (PI for Maize) and co-PI (sorghum). Developing
Maize & Sorghum for adaptation to acid soils. Source of Funds, Generation Challenge Program (GCP).
Amount 486,300.00 US$.
3.6.18 Sorghum & Finger millet improvement for drought and blast Disease for Eastern Africa. S.Gudu is a Co-PI.
Source of funds: sida-SAREC through BIOINNOVATE project coordinated by BeCA based in ILRI, Kenya.
3.6.19 Improving Livelihoods of Rural communities in East Africa using sorghum Technologies. S.Gudu PI. Source
of funds: McKnight Foundation. Amount: 432,000.00 US$
3.6.20 Maize and sorghum Varieties for dry lowland acid soils of western Kenya. Shortlisted for funding. S.Gudu PI.
Source of funds: National Council for Science and Technology (NCST). Amount 15,000,000.00 Kshs
3.6.21 Irrigation Facility and Automatic Weather Station (2010). Awarded to S.Gudu (PI). Source of funds: GCP.
Amount for irrigation Facility: 60,000.00US$ and for Automatic Weather Station: 4,571.00. US$.

3.7.0 Extension/Community Service

3.7.1 A member of Sori and B.L. Tezer Secondary School Board of Governors (2007-2010)
3.7.2 Released some Amaranth Varieties, together with others
3.7.3 Developed Papaya varieties for Homa Bay and Baringo
3.7.4 Participated in adoption of New Sweet potato varieties
3.7.5 Identified pathogens causing Heart-rot of cypress and recommended ways of minimizing demage
3.7.6 Developed improved Sesbania and Calliandra populations for low Soil pH regions of Kenya
3.7.7 Currently developing maize varieties adapted to low soil pH regions of Kenya
3.7.8 Participated in developing protocols for handling genetically modified organisms including maize for Kenya
3.7.9 Member of International Scientific steering committee on phosphorus organizing scientific Symposium that
took place Mexico in the year 2010
3.7.10 Member of Board of Governors for Moi Institute of Technology (MIT) (2009-2012)

3.8.0 Partnerships and Linkages Developed

3.8.1 Moi University and Swedish University of Agric. Sciences at Alnarp
3.8.2 Moi University and EMBRAPA, Brazil in maize project
3.8.3 Moi University and Purdue University, USA in Maize project
3.8.4 Moi University and Cornell University USA in maize project
3.8.5 Moi University and KEFRI Kenya in AFORNET Project
3.8.6 Moi University and KARI Kenya in McKnight, BIO-EARN and ARF-KARI Projects

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3.8.7 Moi University, Makerere University, University of Nairobi and Mikocheni Agric Research Station in Tanzania
and Addisababa University via BIO-EARN Project

3.9.0 Participation in University Committees

3.9.1 Representative of School of Science to Senate committee on Staff Development
3.9.2 Participated in the initial drafting of Moi University Research Policy
3.9.3 Participated in the initial drafting of Moi university Intellectual Property Policy
3.9.4 Chaired a committee that Produced the Moi University 10-year Strategic Plan
3.9.5 Chaired Staff Development Committee of Senate for the last 3 years
3.9.6 Chaired Wardens committee that has produced the wardenship Manual
3.9.7 Chaired Tenders Technical Committee of University Management for 3 years
3.9.8 Chair planning and Development committee of Management (2003- to date)
3.9.9 Chair Staff Appointment Committee on Grades A-F (2003 – to date)
3.9.10 Chair Annual Establishments and Budget of the University (2003 to date)
3.9.11 Chaired Revision of Moi University Strategic Plan (2005/2015)

4.0 MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

4.1 Member of the International Committee of Pant Biologists of the ASPB (2009-2011)
4.2 A member of the American Society for Plant Biologists (ASPB from 2009 – to date)
4.3 A member of the East African Agricultural Biotechnology Network (BIO-EARN) involving Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia
4.4 A member of the international Consortia breeding maize for adaptation to low soil pH which involves
EMBRAPA, Brazil; Purdue and Cornell Universities in USA and Moi University, Kenya
4.5 A member of the Simsim network in BIO-EARN improving simsim oil content and quality through
Biotechnology involving Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp and others
4.6 Member of Crop Science of Kenya and East Africa.
4.7 Member of National Plant Biotechnology Group (Forestry Group).
4.8 Member of International Association of Cell Biology.
4.9 Founder member Plant Breeders Rights Association of Kenya.
4.10 Member of Biochemical Society of Kenya.
4.11 Member of East Agro-forestry Biotechnology Network.
4.12 Member of Sweet Potato Research Network.
4.13 Member of East Africa Environmental Network.
4.14 Member of the Kenya Science Academy
4.15 Member of International Steering Committee on Phosphorus Utilization on low Soil pH

5.0 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Theses;
1. S. Gudu. 1993. Anther Culture and Molecular Characterization of a Floral-Derived Gene in the diploid
Species of Wild Barley (Hordeum bulbosum L) University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

2. S. Gudu. 1985. Electrophoresis as an aid for identification of various species and cultivars of grain Amaranths.
M.Sc. Thesis. University of Nairobi 89pp.

6.0 REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. J.H. Ringo, E.E. Mneney, A.O. Onkware, B.A. Were, E.J. Too, J.O. Owuoche and S. Gudu 2010.
Tolerance to aluminium toxicity in Tanzanian sorghum genotypes. African Crop Science Journal 18 (4):
155-164
2. T.Okiyo, S.Gudu, O. Kiplagat and J. Owuoche 2010. Combining drought and aluminium toxicity tolerance
to improve sorghum productivity. African Crop Science Journal 18 (4) 147-154.

3. S.O. Gudu, P. O. Kisinyo, E. T. Makatiani, D. W. Odee, J. F. O. Esegu, S. A. O. Shamchama, C. O.

Othieno, J. R. Okalebo, J. R. Osiyo and J. O. Owuoche (2009). Screening of sesbania for tolerance to
aluminum toxicity and symbiotic effectiveness with acid tolerant rhizobia strains in acid soil in western Kenya.
Expl Agric. (2009), volume 45, pp. 417–427

4. Kisinyo, P., Gudu S, Othieno C., Okalebo, J.R., Ochuodho J., Agalo, J., Ngetich W., Maghanga J., Osiyo
R., and Ligeyo D. 2009. Residual effects of lime and phosphorous application on soil and maize

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performance in Kenyan highlands. Journal of Agriculture, Pure and Applied Science and Technology, 3: 1-
10
5. D.O. Ligeyo, S.Gudu, G.A. Ombakho, P.O. Obura, J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, S.N. Parentoni, J.V.
Magalhaes and R.E. Schaffert 2008. Genetic Analysis of Maize Tolerance to Aluminium Toxicity. E. Afri
Agric & For J. 74(1): 11-16.

6. O. G. Dangasuk and S. Gudu. 2007. Relationship between Isoenzyme Diversity, Seed Mass and
Early Growth in the African Leguminous Tree Faidherbia albida (Del) A. Chev. (Fabaveae).

7. P.O.Kodiango. A.O Onkware and S.Gudu 2007. Effect of Liming in Growth and Development of
Leucaena Leucocephala in Acid Soils of Kenya. Discovery and Innovation, Vol.19(Afornet Special
Edition, No4, pp.359-374.

8. S.Gudu, J.Agalo and J.Oluoch. 2006. Writing A Competitive Research Grant Proposal: An
Important Emerging Survival Tool in a University Environment. Maarifa Journal Journal of
Humanitarian and Social Sciences, Moi University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Moi
University, Vol.2 No.2, 2007, pp.25-34.

7.0 S.M. Maina, S.Gudu, A.O. Onkware and B.A. Anyango. 2006. Response of Common Bean (Phaseolus
vulgaris L.) cultivars to Rhizobium Inoculation and Phosphorus and Fertizer Application in Acid Soil. J.
East African Natural Resources Management Vol.2(1): pp.201-207.

8.0 8. S.Gudu, H.O. Kojwang and P.O. Odago. 2006. Molecular and Cultural Characterization of Heart-
rot Fungi Infecting Cypress (Cupressus lusitanica L.) in Kiandogoro Forest, Kenya. J. East African
Resources Management Vil.2(1) pp.119-129.

9.0 B.A. Were, A.O. Onkware. S.Gudu, M. Welander and A.S. Carlsson. 2006. Seed Oil content and
Fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over three
years. Field Crops Research 97: pp.254-260.

10.0 B.A. Were, S.Gudu, A.O. Onkware, A.S. Carlsson and M. Welander. 2006. In Vitro regeneration of
sesame (Sesamul indicul L.) from seedling cotyledon and hypocotyls ex-plants. (Accepted, Plant Cell
Tissue and Organ Culture)

11.0 .Otto, G. Dangasuk, Peter O. Odago, Beatrice A. Were and S. Gudu, 2006: Analysis of Geographic
Variation among 16 African Provenances of Faidherbia albida using PCR based ITS and RAPD
techniques. (Accepted: Discovery and Innovation Journal).

12.0 .D. A. Andow, D. A. Somers, N. Amugune, F JL. Arajoo, K.Ghosh, S. Gudu, E. Magiru, W. J Moor,
S. Njihia and E. Osir 2004. Transgene Locus Structural and Expression of Bt Maize. Eds. A Hilbeck
and D. A. Andow. Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms “CABI
Publishing pp.83-116.”

13.0 .S. Gudu 2004. The Role and Status of Research in African Universities. In Governance, Society and
Development in Kenya pp79-84, Eds. P.P.W Ochola, J. O Shiundu, H. O Mondoh, B. G Ngongah.

14.0 .B. A Were, A. O Onkware and S. Gudu 2003. Yield and storage quality of improved sweet potato
cultivars in the semi-arid lowlands of Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya East Africa Agriculture for Journal
68(4): 197-204.

15.0 .S. Gudu and K J Kasha Expression of Nuclear gene in Wild Berley (Hordelium balsomus l) East Africa
Agriculture and Forestry Journal (2002) 68(1), 9-15.

16.0 16.S. Gudu, B. O. Owuor and J. C. Onyango 2002. A Seedling inoculation test for screening Sesbania
Sesban for resistance to the seedling defoliator, mesaplatys ochroptera. Agroforestry systems 54:193-
196.

17.0 .B. O. Owuor, S. Gudu and A. Niang 2001. Direct Seedling of Sesbania Seban for green manure in
Agroforestry Systems a short communication. Agroforestry Systems 53:23-25.

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18.0 .O. G. Dangasuk, S. Gudu, R. A. Aman and T. Branddyl 2001 Isozyme variation and Growth
Perfomance in 16 provenances of African Faithebia albida (Del_A.Chev. in Kenya. Discovery and
Innovation Special Issue p26-36.

19.0 19.S. Gudu, D A Laurier, K. J Kasha and J. W. Snape, 2001. RFLP Mapping of Hordeum bulbosum
highly expresses in the pistils, and its relationship to the homeologous loci in other Graminaee species
Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 105: 271-276.

20.0 .B. A Were and S. Gudu 2001. Peroxidase and Esterase Isozyme Variation in Sweet Potato (Ipomea
Batatas L.) cultivars grown in Kenya. East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal 63(3).

21.0 .O. G Dangasuk , S. Gudu and R. A. Okabelo 2001. Early growth performance of 16 populations of
Faidhervia albida in semi-arid Baringo District pp.412-428. In De Scott, R.H Mohtar and G. C
Stainherdt eds. Sustaining the Global Farm selected papers from the 10 th International So81.

22.0 .O. G Dangasuk and S. Gudu and J. R. Okalebo 2000. Allozyme variation in sixteen Natural
Populations of African Feitherbia albida L Hereditas 133:133 – 145, 3:141.

23.0 .B. O Muok, S. Gudu and D. W. Odee 1998. A broad-range inoculants for legume trees in acid soils
Agroforestry to-day 10(3): 12 – 15.

24.0 .G. O. Dangasuk, P. Seurei and S Gudu 1997. Genetic variation in seed and seedling traits in 12
African Provenances of Faidherbia albida(Del.) A. Chev. Trials at Lodwar Kenya. Agroforestry Systems
Journal 37:133:141.

25.0 .S. Gudu, J. D Procunier, A. Ziauddin and K. J Kasha. 1993. Anther culture Derived homozygous
lines in Hordeum Bulbosum L. J. Plant Breed. 110:109-115.

26.0 .Xia, X. J., Gudu S., Du S. and K. J. Kash 1994. A high expressed gene in the pistil of Hordeum
bulbosum. NCBI Mol. Data Base Accession HL YHBC8A Nos L26917.1 (gi 472801) and
BLYHBC14A L26918.1.

27.0 .V. K Gupta and S. Gudu. 1991. Interspecific hybrids and phylogenetic relationships in grain
amaranths. Euphytica 52:33-38.

28.0 .V. K Gupta and S. Gudu. 1990. Inheritance of some morphological traits in grain amaranths.
Euphytica 46: 79-84.

29.0 .S.Gudu and V. K Gupta. 1988 Electrophoretic identification of grain amaranth species and cultivars.
Acta Horticulture. 218: 231-238.

30.0 S.Gudu and V. K Gupta. 1988. Male-sterility in grain amaranth (Amaranthus Hypocondriacus ex-Nepal)
variety “Jumla”. Euphytica 37:23-26.

31.0 S.Gudu and V. K Gupta. 1987 Electrophoresis as a technique in identification of various species and
cultivars of grain amaranths. East African Agriculture and Forestry J 52(4); 244-250.

7.0 ARTICLES SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Kisinyo P.O., S.O.Gudu, C.O.Othieno, J.R.Okalebo, J.J.Agallo, J.K.Maghanga Opala, P.A, R.J.Asiyo,
W.K.Ngetich, E.T. Makatiani, D.W.Odee, S.A.O.Chamshama and J.Esegu 2010. Effect of Lime, Phosphorus
and Rhizibia on the Growth of Sesbania Sesban in Western Kenyan Acid Soil. Discovery and Innovation
Journal.

2. D.W.Odee, E.T.Makatiani, S.Chamshama, J.Esegu, P.O.Kisinyo, J.A.Agallo. C.O.Othieno, J.R.Okalebo and

S.Gudu 2010. Screening Calliandara Calothyrsus and Sesbania Sesban rhizibia for low pH and aluminum
toxicity tolerance in acid soils of East Africa. Discovery and Innovation Journal.

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3. Kisinyo P.O, Othieno C.O, Okalebo J.O, S.O.Gudu, Makambo J, Kipsat M.K, F.Chebii, and P.A.Opala 2010.
Electrochemical colour remoral from a Kenya Tea Factory effluent using supporing electrolytes. Discovery and
Innovation Journal.

8.0 REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

1. J.R.Okalebo, A.O.Nekesa, K.W.Ndugu, C.O.Othieno, B.Jama, M.Tayeb Mrabet, D.Mbakaya, S.Gudu,

P.O.Kisinyo, M.Mbekunda, W.Ngetich, A.Ekwamu, C.Serrem, A.O.Osundwa 2009. Working with small
holders farmers in Western Kenya t omitigate fertility adepletion: A new practicaland collaborative approach.
Presented at the 9 African Crop Science Conference, September 28 – October 1, 2009. Cape Town South
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Africa.

2. J.R.Okalebo, P.L.Woomer, C.O.Othieno, S.Gudu, A.O.Nekesa, P.O.Kisinyo, W.Ngetich, C.Serem, D.Lesuer,

P, Pypers, B.Vanlauwe, R.Merchx, J.Bashir, D.Mbakaya, B.Omar, A.Ekwamu, M.Bekunda, M.A.Osundwa,
J.Ojiem 2009. Some current efforts to raise maize and legume yields through expanded fertilizer and
agricultural lime application on acid soils of Western Kenya. Presented at the 26 Conference of Soils Science of
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East Africa December 7 – 11 2009, Arusha, Tanzania.

3. D.O. Ligeyo, S.Gudu, G.A.Ombakho,P.A. Obura, J.R. Okalebo and C.O.Othieno 2006. Differential
phosphorus uptake and and P Use efficiency by Kenyan maize inbreds and hybrids populations in acid soils of
western Kenya. In 3 International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil-Plant continuum: Integrating
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marginal lands into productive agricultural Systems by means of improving soil and fertilizer phosphorus
efficiency, held in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil 14 – 19 May 2006. Eds. V.M.C. Alves, C.T. Guimaraes,
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J.V. de Magalhaes, R.E. Schaffert, A.M. Coelho, A.F. de Castro Bahia Filho and D.P. Santana

4. S.Gudu,J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, P.A. Obura, D.O. Ligeyo, D.P. Santana, D.Schulze, C. Johnshon and
P.O. Kisinyo 2006. Maize response to phosphorus and lime application on marginal fertility soils of western
Kenya. In 3 International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil-Plant continuum: Integrating marginal
rd

lands into productive agricultural Systems by means of improving soil and fertilizer phosphorus efficiency, held
in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil 14 – 19 May 2006. Eds. V.M.C. Alves, C.T. Guimaraes, J.V. de Magalhaes,
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R.E. Schaffert, A.M. Coelho, A.F. de Castro Bahia Filho and D.P. Santana

5. J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, P.L. Woomer, E.J. Rutto, F.M. Mwaura, N.K. Karanja, P.A. Obura, P.Nekesa,
S.Gudu, R.K. Njoroge, H.K. Maritim and A. Bationo 2006.Towards technology Adoption: Diversifying the
“PRE-PAC” product to replenish phosphorus on acid soils of western Kenya. In 3 International Symposium on
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Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil-Plant continuum: Integrating marginal lands into productive agricultural Systems
by means of improving soil and fertilizer phosphorus efficiency, held in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil 14 –
19 May 2006. Eds. V.M.C. Alves, C.T. Guimaraes, J.V. de Magalhaes, R.E. Schaffert, A.M. Coelho, A.F. de
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Castro Bahia Filho and D.P. Santana

6. R. O. Kodiango, A.O. Onkware and S. Gudu (2005): Genetic Variability and Response of L. leucocephala
provenances to aluminium in potted soil experiment presented at Moi University First Annual Conference and
Partners Meeting held at Hotel Sirikwa, Kenya 14 -16 February, 2005.
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7. D.O. Ligeyo, S.Gudu, G.A. Ombakho, P.A. Obura, J.R. Okalebo and C.O. Othieno 2005. Response of local
and exotic maize genotypes to phosphorus and lime application in the acid soils of western Kenya. Proceedings
of the 7 African Crop Science Society Conference, held in Entebbe, Uganda 5-9 December 2005.
th th

8. S.O. Gudu, P.A. Obura, J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, D. Schulze and D.O. Ligeyo 2005. Response of maize
genotypes to nitrogen, phosphorus and lime in acid soils of Western Kenya presented at Moi University First
Annual Conference and Partners Meeting held at Hotel Sirikwa, Kenya 14 -16 February, 2005.
th th

9. V. Palapala, S. Gudu and J. Koech (2005): Alteration of Peroxidase and E-stress Isosyme pattern in Papaya
seedlings in Response to injection by Fusarium Wilt: Proceedings of the 4 Workshop on Sustainable
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Horticultural Production in the Tropics, Department of Horticulture, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya 24 -27 th th

2004, Edited by Wesonga, J.M., Masinde, P.W., Losenge T., Ngamu K., Agong S.G., Anjichi, V. Fricke A.,
Hau B., Stutzel H. pg.156-164.

10. S.Gudu,J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno, P.A. Obura, D.O. Ligeyo, D.P. Santana, D.Schulze, and P.O. Kisinyo
2004. Response of maize genotypes to nitrogen, phosphorus and lime in acid soils of western Kenya. Presented
at the Conference of the Soil Science Society of East Africa, Nov/Dec 2004, Arusha, Tanzania.

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11. S. Gudu, A. Onkware, S. M Maina, D. O. Ligeyo and G. Ombakho 2002. Screening of Kenya Maize germplasm
for tolerance to ho soil pH and Aluminum toxicity for use in acid soils of Kenya presented at the Eastern,
Central and Southern African Symposium held at KARI Headquarters Nairobi February 2002. (Eds) Friessen,
D K.

12. J.M. Chenge, S. Gudu and A. O Onkware 1998. Some aspects of aluminum toxicity in Kenya wheat cultivars. A
paper Presented at the 6 KARI Scientific Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. 9 – 13 November 1998.
th th th

13. J. M Komen, E. O. Auma and S. Gudu 1998. Effect of seed multiplication process on purity and performance
of Common Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Proceedings of the workshop on Seed Production and Seed
Certification. 26 – 29 May 1998. Eds. J. O. Ochuodho, H. van Reheenen, E. O Auma and P. K Mathenge.
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pp73 – 82.

14. J. M Komen, E. O. Auma and S. Gudu 1998. Effect of seed multiplication process on purity and performance
of Common Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Proceedings of the workshop on Seed Production and Seed
Certification. 26 – 29 May 1998. Eds. J. O. Ochuodho, H. van Reheenen, E. O Auma and P. K Mathenge.
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pp73 – 82.

15. B. A. Were and S. Gudu 1997. Peroxidase and Esterase isozyme variation in Sweet Potato (Ipomeo Batata L.)
cultivars commonly grown in Kenya. In Proceed of Horticulture Conference, Nairobi 29-31 January 1997. Eds.
S. G. Agong, L. S. Wamocho and F. K. Ombwara. ISBN No.9966-923-96-9. pp 212-217.

16. S. N. Maina, R. T. Jasdanwala and S. Gudu 1997. The Effect of Rhizobial Inoculation and Phosphorus
fertilization on the performance of common beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) cultivars in the acid soils of Uasin
Gishu District, Kenya. In Proceed of Horticulture Conference 29-31 January 1997. Eds: L. S Wamocho and
F.K Ombwara. ISBN No.9966-923-96-9. pp218-226.

17. B. A. Were and S. Gudu 1997. Peroxidase and Esterase isozyme variation in Sweet Potato (pomea batatas L.)
cultivars in semi-arid lowlands of Lake Victoria basin, Kenya. In Proceed of Horticultural Conference, Nairobi
29-31 January 1977. Eds S. G Agong, L.S Wamocho and F. K Ombwara. ISBN No.9966-923-96-9. pp.204-211.

18. B. O. Muok, D. W. Odee, S. Gudu 1996. Genetic differentiation of indigenous acid tolerant Rhizobium isolates
by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Anlysis. In 1st Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, Nairobi, Kenya., 2 – 6 September 1996. Eds D. W Mackawiti and J. O. Ochanda pp.401 –
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404. ISBN 9966 – 636 – OX.

19. P. O Odago, S. Gudu and H. O. Kojwang 1996. Rapid identification of heart-rot fungi of Cypress using
Random amplified polymorphic DNA, in 1st Pan Afrincan Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Nairobi, 2 – 6 1996. Eds. D. W. Mackawiti and J. O. Ochanda pp 269 – 280. ISBN 9966 – 636 – 0 – X.
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20. S. Gudu and K J Kasha 1996. DNA Exchange between nucleus and chloroplanst genomes in Hordeum
bulbosum. Abstracts of papers presented at the 5th Symposium of Research Council of Zimbabwe, Harare.
Towards Capacity Building in Science and Technology. pp52.

21. S. Gudu and K. J Kasha. 1994. Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Expression of a Pistil-Specific Gene in
Hordeum Bulbosum L. Proceedings 4th KARI Scientific Conference, 25 – 28 , Oct. 1994, Nairobi, Kenya. Eds.
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P.O Fungoh, G. C. C. Mbadi and H Ondatto pp 170-180.

22. S. Gudu and H. O. Kojwang 1993. Biotechnology Approaches to the Improvement of Forestry and
Agroforestry in Kenya: Production Constraints and Potential solutions. In J. Wekunda and B. Viesser (Eds).
Proceeding of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Worksho. pp.68-77.

9.0 NON-REFEREED CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PAPERS

1. D. O. Ligeyo, S. Gudu, G. A Ombakho, P. Obura, J. R. Okalebo and C. O Othieno 2005. Response of

Local and Exotic Maize Genotypes to phosphorus and under low pH conditions in Western Kenya, School
of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Moi University. Paper Presentation.

2. P.A. Obura, D. O. Ligeyo, S. Gudu, J. R. Okalebo and C. O Othieno 2003. Effect of lime and phosphorus
application on five maize genotypes in acid soils of western Kenya. Presented at KARI Seminar, December
2005 pp22 of Abstracts.

3. Onkware A. O, S. Gudu et al 2002. Improving Nitrogen supply to common beans (P.vulgaris) through
inoculation with local rhizobium isolates. Horticulture Conference JKUAT Seminar.

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4. S. Gudu et al 2002. Identification of maize germ plasm tolerant to aluminum toxicity for use in the acid
soils of Kenya. Presented at the seed industry at Crossroads Stakeholders Workshop 1 – 3 July 2002,
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Kunste, Nakuru.

5. V. Palapala, S. Gudu and J. K. Koech 2002. Alternation in peroxidase and Esterase isozyme patterns in
response to infection of Papaya (Carica Papaya L.) seeding infected by Fasarium wilt ibid. Presented at the
seed industries at crossroads stakeholders workshop 1 – 3 July 2002. Kunste Hotel, Nakuru.
st rd

6. V. Palapala, S. Gudu and J. K. Koech 2002. Pathogenicity and Fungicide Efficacy of Fusarium wilt diseases
of papaya (Carica papaya L.) Seedlings Ibid. Presented at the seed industries at crossroads stakeholders
workshop 1 – 3 July 2002. Kunste Hotel, Nakuru.
st rd

7. S. Gudu 2002. Environmental Impact Assessment of Generically Modified Organisms. Presented at

environmental Impact Assessment Seminar, School of Environmental Studies, Moi University, January 10 th

– 20 2002.
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8. S. Gudu, J. Okeno, A. O Onkware, O. G. Dangasuk and P. O. Odago 2002. Status of Papaya Production
in East Africa. Proceedings, Malysia 6 – 10 October 2002. Proceedings of South East Asia Papaya
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Biotechnology Network.

9. S. Gudu. The Role and State of Research in the Universities 2002. Presented at the OSSREA workshop
held at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Eldoret 31 October - 2 November, 2002.
st nd

10. O. G. Dangusuk, S. Gudu, R. Brandl, W. Durka and R. A. Aman 2002. Isoenzyme Diversity Seed Mass
and Early growth in African Populations of Faidhervia albida (Del.) A. Chev. (Fabacea).

11. P. O. Odago, H. Kojwang’ and S.Gudu 2002, Molecular and Cultural Characterization of Heart-rot Fungi
Infecting Cypress (Cupressus Lusitanica L.) in Kiandagoro Forest Kenya.

12. S. M. Maina, A. O. Onkware, B. Anyango and S. Gudu et al 2002. Effect of Rhizobial Inoculations and
Phosphorus Fertilizer on the performance of common bean cultivars in the acid soils of Uasin Gishu
District of Kenya.

13. S. Gudu 2001. Pros and Cons of Generically modified organism in relation to the Environmental and
Human Health. Presented at the National Seminar on ”Kenya and Global Genetic Revolution towards a
systematic Approach to Biosafety Regimes” held at Holiday Inn Hotel, Nairobi. 30 October 2001.
th

14. J. R. Chemwetich, A. O Onkware and S. Gudu 2001. Isolation and testing of local common bean rhizobia
for improved Nitrogen supply through N-Fixation. Presented at JKUAT Seminar 2 – 5 October 2001.
nd th

15. R. O. Kodiang’o , A. O. Onkware and S. Gudu 2001. Effect of Aluminium and Liming and Development
of selected provenance of Leucaena Leucocephala (Lam) De Wilt. Growth in Acid Soils. Presented in
Agroforestry Workshop KEFRI, Nairobi.

16. G .W Thitai, S .Gudu et al 2000. The status of Biotechnology and Biosafety in Kenya. Presented at the
Training Course on generically modified crop plants in practice held at Svalco-webull, Sweeden 2 – 30 nd th

October 2000. SIDA/SAREC/SEI Sweden.

17. S. Gudu 1999. Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms. Paper presented in
Biosafety Workshop organized by the Kenya National Council for Science and Technology, January 1999.

18. S. Gudu and K. J. Kasha 1998. Anther culture Response of Different Genotypes of Wild Barley ( Hordeum
Bulbosum L.) A paper presented at the East African Regional Network in Biotechnology workshop, held in
Nairobi 21 – 22 September 1998 Nairobi, Kenya.
st nd

19. H. O. Konjwang and S. Gudu 1993. Biotechnology. Applications in the production and processing of
Wood and non-wood Products. A Consultative Workshop on the tree Biotechnology, May 19 – 21 , th st

Aberdare Country Club, Nyeri, Kenya.

20. S. Gudu and H. O Kojwang’ 1993. Molecular Characterization of tree germplasm for arid and semi-arid
areas. A Consultative Workshop on tree Bioltechnology, May 19 – 21 1993, Aberdare Country Club,
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Nyeri, Kenya.

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21. S. Gudu and K. J Kasha, 1993. Development and organ-specif expression of a pistil DNA clone in
Hordeum bulbosum L. Abstract of Plant Genetics Mini-Symp. And Poster Day. University of Guelph,
Guelph, Ontario Canada, March 1993 pp2.

22. S. Gudu, A Ziauddin and K. J Kasha, 1992. Production of homozygous lines of Hordeum bulbosum via
anther culture. Abstracts of 3 Canada Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering Meeting (IAPTC),
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 17 – 19 June 1992, pp.

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10.0 BOOKS & CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

1. S. Gudu 2004. The Role and Status of Research in African Universities. In Governance, Society and
Development in Kenya pp79-84, Eds. P.P.W Ochola, J. O Shiundu, H. O Mondoh, B. G Ngongah.

2. D. A. Andaw, D. A. Somer, N. Amugure, J. F. L Aragao, K. Gosh, S. Gudu, E. Magiri, W. J Moar, S. Njihia

and E. Osir 2004. Trausgene louse Structure and Expression of maize pp83 – 116 in Environmental Risk
Assessment of Generically Modified Organism Vol.I. A case study of maize in Kenya. Eds A Hilbeck aid D. A
Andow CABI Publishing IABN 0-85, 199-861-5.

3. From Genes to Genetically Modified Crops: The Future of Food Production, Human Health and
Environmental Management in Africa. Moi University Inaugural Lecture Series No1. 2007. ISBN 9966 – 854 –
43 – 6. Moi University Press.

11.0 MANUALS AND BOOKS

1. B. A. Onyango, J. H. P. Kahindi, P. W. Kinyanjui, S. Gudu, N. Amugune, J. Muraya and A. Osanya, 1996. A
Laboratory Manual for Molecular Biology, Vol. 1.81 pp. (Unpublished)

2. S. Gudu, A.A. Kaudia and P.O. Odago 2002 A Training Manual for Writing Competitive Research Grant
Proposals (Unpublished)

12.0 CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND ORGANIZATION

1. Kenya, 2010. Easter Africa community of Practice. Understanding of Agricultural systems Approach in the face
of changing climatic conditions. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. May 12-18the 2010.
2. Brazil 2010 October 4-8 2010. Africa-Brail Agricultural Innovations, Market place. Held in Brasilia, Brazil.
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3. USA 2010. October 13-17 2010. American Society of Plant Biologist . Washingtone D.C.
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4. Moi University, Kenya. 2010. GCP and McKnight conference on adaptation of crops to soil acidity.
5. China 2009 Plant soil Interactions at Low Soil pH. South China University
6. Mali 2009. AGRA Organized meeting for grantees.
7. Uganda, 2008. BIO-EARN conference: A decade of research in biotechnology in Easter Africa, heldat Kampala,
Uganda.
8. Mali. GCP meeting to prepare proposals for funding and looking at the future of maize and sorghum research in
Africa.
9. Brazil 2006 – Phosphorus Utilization in marginal acid soils, Uberlandia, Brazil
10. Brazil 2005 – Low Soil pH. Sete lagoas Brazil

11. Netherlands 2004 – Crop Production/ Food Security.

12. Cape-Town South Africa 2003 – Management of Higher Educational Institutions

13. 2 – 20 October 2000. A Training Course on Genetically Modified Crop Plants in Practice: A route from the
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market at Svalov Weibull, Sweden.

14. 2 – 5 September 2001. Enhancing the livelihood of Resource Poor through Sustainable Biotechnology, An
nd th

International Symposium, held at Grand Regency, Nairobi Kenya. Organized by the Biotechnology Trust Africa

15. 3 – 6 October 2001. Sustainable Horticulture Production in the Tropics held at the Jomo Kenyatta University
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of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.

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16. 16 – 18 November 1998 attended workshop on Industrial Property Rights organized by European Property
th th

Organization and Africa Industrial Property Organization under the Auspices of Kenya Industrial Property
Organization at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.

17. 22 – 27 November 1998 attended East African Regional Network in Biotechnology, at Imperial Boranical
nd th

Hotel in Entebbe Uganda, organized by SAREC Sweden.

18. 6 -27 January 1999. Attended a workshop on Bio-safety Mechanisms Framework on Risk Assessment and
th th

Management held at Lilian Towers, Nairobi, Kenya. Sponsored by the NCST (Kenya) UNEP/GE.

19. 16 – 18 September 1998 – Organized a Regional Biotechnology Workshop (Together with others) in Nairobi,
th th

Panafric Hotel.

20. 21 – 23 September 1998 Attended the East African Regional Network in Biotechnology in Nairobi, Panafric
st rd

Hotel, organized by SAREC, Sweden.

21. 4 – 5 December 1997 IDRC/PREPACE small grants projects for sweet potato on Farm Trial Meeting at ILRI,
th th

Nairobi, Organized by CIP.

22. 17 – 28 November 1997 – Participatory Research Training organized by Kenya Agricultural Biotechnology
th th

Platform. Panafric Hotel, 17 – 28 November 1997, Nairobi, Kenya.

th th

23. Time Management and Total Quality Management course. Organized by British Council and Moi University
Management. 28 July – 2 August 1997. Moi University.
th nd

24. 17 Internal Conference Coffee Science ASIC 1997. 20 – 27 July 1997. Nairobi, Kenya.
th th th

25. National Training Workshop on Molecular Biology. 1996. University of Nairobi, Department of Botany 17 – th

29 June 1996. Training sponsored by The Kenya, Biotechnology Platform.

th

26. 1 Pan-African Conference on Biochem and Mol. Biol. UNEP. Nairobi, Kenya 2 – 6 September 1996.
st nd th

27. The 5 Symposium of Research of Harare: Towards building in Science and Technology 24 – 26 September
th th th

1996. Harare Zimbabwe.

28. Biodiversity Data Management (BDM) – Brain Storming Meeting organized by Ministry of Environment and
Natural Resources. 2 May 1996. National Museum of Kenya.
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29. Development of Tissue Culture and other Plant Biotechnology Frame-Work under the Kenya-Netherlands
Biotechnology Cooperation. April 10 – 13 1995. Nairobi, Kenya.
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30. International Society for Horticulture. The 12 African Symposium Nairobi, Kenya December 24 30 1995.
th th - th

31. Focus on Agricultural Research in intensifying Rural and Industrial Development. 4 KARI Scientific th

Conference, Silver Springs, Nairobi, Kenya. 25 – 28 October 1994.

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32. Integration of Tree Crops in Farming Systems’. Planning Workshop. Naro Maru River Lodge, Kenya. 21 - 25 st th

February 1994.

33. Plant Genetics Mini-Symposium and Poster Day. University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada. March 19 1993. th

34. A Consultative Workshop on the tree biotechnology for arid and semi-arid lands. May 19 – 21 1993. Aberdare
th st

Country Club, Nyeri, Kenya.

35. Environmental Applications of Biotechnology: Scientific Risk Assessment Methodologies June 28 – July 2 th nd

1993. Trieste, Italy.

36. The National Workshop on Agricultural Biotechnology, Nairobi, Kenya. 14 – 19 September 1993.
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37. Balancing Scales of Biotechnology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada April 14 1992. th

38. The 3 Canadian Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering Meeting (IAPTC), Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
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17 – 19 June 1992.
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39. Safaripark Hotel, Kenya – Management of Higher Educational Institutions.

40. Safaripark Hotel, Kenya – Open Learning and Distance Education.

13.0 TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

1. D Odee and S Gudu 1999. Agroforestry Biotechnology Feasibility Study: Paricipatory Rural Appraisal Report
on Kavilinguni Community, Machakos District Kenya p48.

2. D Odee and S Gudu 1999. Agroforestry Biotechnology Feasibility Study: Paricipatory Rural Appraisal Report
on Kyanganga Community, Machakos District, Kenya pp54.

3. D Odee and S Gudu 1999. Agroforestry Biotechnology Feasibility Study: A Participatory Rural Appraisal Report
on Mukulusu Community, Kakamega District, Kenya p47.

4. D Odee and S Gudu 1999. Agroforestry Biotechnology Feasibility Study: A Participatory Rurual Appraisal
Report on Magui Community, Vihiga District, Kenya pp47.

5. B O Muok, S Gudu and D W Odee 1996. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Indigenous Acid and
Low pH Tolerant Rhizobium Spp. for use with Calliandra and Sesbania in Acid soul of Uasin Gishu District,
Kenya. Technical Report, Submitted to The African Academy of Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya pp132.

6. P O Odago, S Gudu and H O Kojwang 1996. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Heart-rot Fungi of
Kiandagoro Forest Station, Nyeri. Technical Report No.2. Submitted to African Academy of Sciences, Nairobim
Kenya pp89.

7. B A Were and S Gudu 1996. On-Farm Evaluation of Sweet Potato Cultivars in the Dry lowland basin of Lake
Victoria at Lambwe and Karungu Divisions of Migori and Suba Districts, Kenya. Technical Report submitted to
PREPACE/CIP, Kampala, Uganda.

8. G o Dangasuk and S Gudu 1996. Genetic Variation in Twele Provenances of African Fitherbia albida L.
Examined in the Field at Lodwar and in the Laboratory using Eight Isozyme Loci. Technical Report, Submitted
to African Academy of Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya.

9. P O Ogado, S Gudu and H OKojwang 1995. Estimation of Incidence and Severity Losses of Heart-rot Fun at
Kiandagoro Forest Station, Nyeri, Kenya. Technical Report No.1 Submitted to the African academy of Science,
Nairobi Kenya pp71.

14.0 SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

I have supervised 13 M. Sc. students and four PhD students, a good number of them have finished and
graduated.
14.1 M. Sc. Students Supervision
1. J.H. Ringo 2009. Development of Sorghum Cultivars Tolerant to Aluminium toxicity. M.Sc. Thesis, Moi
University. 2009.
2. T. Matonyei. Aluminium tolerance in Kenyan Maize germplasm. 2010. M.Sc. Thesis, Moi University.
3. R. Kiboi 2010. Genetic Diversity based on aluminium tolerance locus ad physiological analysis of
Aluminium tolerance in sorghum. M.Sc. Thesis, Moi University.
4. Teresa, Okiyo 2010. An Analysis of stay-green-drought and Aluminium tolerance in sorghum. M.Sc Thesis
Moi University
5. Z. Langat. Drought Tolerance in Selected Sorghum cultivars in Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Moi University.
6. K. Maritim. Genetic Variation for drought tolerance among sorghum varieties in Kenya,M.Sc Thesis, Moi
university.
7. P N Tanui. Generic evaluation of fruit yield in Papaya (Carica papaya L.) in different agro-ecological zones
of Kenya completed MSc. Thesis Moi University (2004).

8. R O Kodiango. Screening of Leucaena leucocephala L. Genotypes for tolerance to low soil pH and
aluminium toxicity. M.Sc Thesis Moi University. (Completed 2003)

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9. E J Too Growth Responses of Selected Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L). Cultivars to lo Aluminium
Stress and Lime application. M.Sc. Thesis 2002, Moi University. (Completed).

10. E N Walime. Screening of Wheat varieties (Tritcus aestivumL.) for tolerance to low soil pH and
aluminium toxicity (gave up studying).

11. J M E Mbinga. Genetic variability and seed production Potential of Pinus Radiota L. at Timboroa, Kenya
M.Sc. Thesis, Moi University (2002). (Completed).

12. V A P Palapala, Pathogenicity, Fungicide Efficacy and Isozyme Variation Studies in Fusairum wilt of Papaya
(Carica papaya L.) seedling. Msc. Thesis. 2001, Moi University. (Completed).

13. S M Maina. Response of Common Bean (Phaseoulus vulgaris L.) Genotypes to inoculation with Acid
Tolerant Rhizobia and Phsphorus Fertilization in Uasin Gishu, District, Kenya. M.phil Thesis, Moi
University (1999). (Completed).

14. J Owino. The origin and Genetic Diversity of the Tilapia (Oreochromis nolotica L.) of Lake Victoria and
other inland waters of Kenya M.Phil Thesis, (1998). Moi University (Completed).

15. B O Muok. Isolation, Molecular Characterization and screening of Indigenous Rhizobium for Acid
Tolerance and Effectiveness of Leucaena, Calliandra and Sesbania. M.Phil Thesis, 1997. Moi University.
(Completed).

16. P O Odago. Estimation of Incidence, Severity and Distribution of Decay in Mature and Over mature
Stands of Cupressus Lusitanica in Muranga District and Molecular DNA Characterization of these Fungi.
M.Phil Thesis , 1997. Moi University. (Compeleted).

17. S K Komen. Effect of Seed Multiplication Cycles on Varietal Purity and Performance of Common Bread
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) in some Kenyan Varieties. M.Phil Thesis, 1997. Moi University. (Completed).

18. B A Were. Evaluation of improved Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea batatas L) Cultivars in Migori & Suba
Districts, Kenya. M.Phil Thesis, (1997). (Competed).

19. J R Chemwetich. Isolation and Screening of Indigenous Rhizobium for tolerance to Acidity and Improved
Nitrogen Fixation in Common Bean (Phaseoulus Vulgaris L). (Completed).

14.2 PhD Students Supervision

1. P.O. Kisinyo. Residual and Minimum in put levels for maize production in the Acid soils of western Kenya.
2010. Moi University Thesis
2. B A Were. Genetic Manipulation of Oil Quality in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L) (PhD 2006). Swedish
University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp.

3. D O Ligeyo. Genetic Analysis of Kenyan maize germplasm for Tolerance to to aluminium toxicity (PhD
Moi Univesity 2007).

4. B O Owuor. Genetic and Agronomic Evaluation of Sesbania sesban for Agroforestry in Western Kenya.
PhD Moi University, 2001.

5. G O Dangasuk. Generic Diversity in Feithrbia albida. PhD Thesis, Moi University (1999).

6. Emily Too. Molecular and physiological mechanisms of sorghum tolerance to soil acidity (in progress).

15.0 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXAMINER FOR DPHIL AND M.PHIL

THESES

1. Amugune O N 2001. Transformation and Regeneration of Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) (PhD,
University of Nairobi).

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2. Njoroge P K 2001. In vitro Conservation of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatus L) Using Low Growth Media.
(MSc University of Nairobi).

3. Obura P A 2001. The Effect of Rock phosphate, Urea and Rhizobium inoculation on Growth, Yield and
Nutrient Uptake on Maize Soybean intercrop in the Acid Soils of Western Kenya (MSc Moi University).

4. Tungani J O 2001. A comparative study of Soils under Contrasting Vegetation Regimes in Parts of Marigat
Division, Baringo District. (MSc Moi University).

5. Woyengo V W 2000. Heterosis and Combining Ability in Pyrethrum (Chrisanthemeum cinerariafolium L)

(MSc University of Nairobi).

6. Leley P K 1999. Responses of Seed Beans to Varying Regimes of Weed Control and Stand Establishment
(MSc, Moi University).

7. Mdodo R M 1999. Environmental Factors and Coral Bleaching in Kenya (MSc, Moi University).

8. Wanyoko J K 1999. Use of Soil Amendments to Improve Yields of Tea (Cameline sinensis L Grown In
Strongly Acid Soils. (PhD Moi University).

9. Mohammed A 1998. Arid Land Agroforestry Practices: Their Role in Resource Conservation and
Management in Dua Valley, Mandera District, Kenya (M.Sc Moi University).

10. Kamunya S.N 1997. Genetic Variation and Heritability Studies in Resistance to Cinaria Cupresi in
Cupresus Lusitanica (Msc. Moi Univesity).

11. Macharia S M 1997. Intraspecific Genetic Variation Among Populations of the Kenyan African Violet
(Saint paulia Rupicolal) Molecualr Approach (Msc University of Nairobi).

12. Kyalo G K 1997. A Study of the effect to Gamma Rays on five Sesame varieties. (MSc University of
Nairobi.

13. Kinyua M G 1997. Transfer of Genes for Resistance to Yellow Rust (Puccinia striformis L.) from wild
Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccoides Korn) in to Kenya Commercial Wheat Varieties (PhD, University of
Nairobi).

14. Kariuki NCK 1997. Effect of Nitrogen Application and Harvesting Methods on Plant Growth and Leaf
Yeild and Quality of Vegetable Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L) (MSc University of Nairobi).

15. Mwitari P G 1994. Karyotype Analysis Among Indigenous Sesbania species from Southern Africa (MSc
Thesis, University of Nairobi).

16. Njenga E W 1993. Taxonomy of the Cadus Species in Kenya (MSc Thesis, Moi University.

17. Chenge A G Gatheyo 1993 Ecopysiological Studies of Common Benas (P. Vulgaris) in Relation to Planting
season, Intercropping and Inoculation Treatments (Msc Thesis, Moi University).

18. Omondi C O 1988. Genetic Diversity Among Isolates of Collectorichum kahawae L Causing coffee berry
disease and their interactions with Varieties and Breeding Populations of Arabica coffee (PhD, University of
Nairobi).

19. Njeru Murithi 2002. Feeding Ecology and Population Characteristics of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus
L in Lake Victoria

16.0 REVIEW OF JOURNAL ARTICLES

 Journal of East African Resources Management (2001 to date)

 East Africa Agriculture and Forestry journal (1995 – to date)
 Maseno Journal of Education, Arts and Science (1995 – 1997).

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 Discovery and Innovation 1993 to date

 Jomo Kenyatta University, Journal of Science and Agriculture Science (2006 to date)
 African Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2009- to date).

17.0 RESEARCH INTEREST

Areas of Research interest include: Genetics, agronomy, Plant breeding, Agronomy and food production,
Biotechnology, Bio-safety and Intellectual Property Rights.

1. Molecular Characterization of Plant/Bacterial/Fungal/Rhizobial genomes using isozyme and DNA markers

for identification and understanding of: (a) phylogenetic relationships (b) genetic diversity (c) marker
assisted selection in plan/tree breeding and (d) taking of research results to the farmers in their fields.

2. Collection of germplasm for wild relatives for crop Plants (eg Sesamum species, Grain legumes).

3. Plant Breeding Systems (eg self-incompatibility system), regulation of activity of genes involved in
reproduction process.

4. Tissue culture of plants: to overcome sexing problem like in Papaya, to provide callus for plant
transformation, or for any other reason.
5. Breeding for low soil pH and Aluminium tolerance in cereals, grain and tree legumes.

18.0 PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND

TRAINING

1. 1983 – 1986, participated in popularization and adoption of grain amaranth among small scale farmers in
Central, Eastern and Coast Province in Kenya. (Project).
2. 1988 – 1992, attended two community development training sessions, each about one week organized by
Ontario, African Working Group at the University of Guelph, Canada.

3. 17 – 28 November 1997, attended a course on Participatory Research Appraisal course for community
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Development organized by Kenya Agricultural Biotechnology Platform.

4. 1995 – 1997, participated in sweet potato adoption and National Performance trial among farmers in
Migori and Suba Districts, sponsored by PREPACE/IDRC Small Grant Program managed by CIP regional
office, Nairobi, Kenya.

5. 1 – 30 October 1998, involved in Participatory Rural Appraisal work in Machakos and Kakamega Districts
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in Kenya. We assessed the farmers felt needs for agroforestry trees in these two regions. This work was
sponsored by the Kenya Agricultural Biotechnology Platform in conjunction with The Netherlands
Government.

6. Chairman, Board of Governor, Sori Secondary School, 2007 to date.

19.0 JOINT ORGANIZATION FOR SHORT-TERM COURSES

1. Regional Training on Molecular Biology Technique for Technicians, Students and Researchers in Public
and Private Institutions: 1996 at University of Nairobi.

2. INCRO/UNESCO International Training Course on Molecular Biology: 18 – 28 August 1997 at University

of Nairobi.

3. Regional Molecular Training Course and Workshop September 7 – 15 1998, at University of Nairobi.
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4. ICRO/UNESCO International Cell Biology Training Course, Mombasa, January 8 – 20 1999.

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5. Intellectual Property Rights Seminar for universities in Kenya held at Moi University

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6. Training Workshop on Competitive Research Proposal Writing October 30 – November 6 2002.

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20.0 EXTERNAL EXAMINER

External Examiner for Department of Botany, University of Nairobi from 2000 -2004

21.0 ACADEMIC REFEREES

1. Prof. P. Amuka Moi University, P.O. Box3900 Tel No. 0722489270. Email:peteramuka2009@gmail.com

2. Prof. D.C. Rotich, Moi University, P.O. Box 3900, Edoret, Kenya, Tel No. 0722804456 and 0733759426, E-
mail:dcrotich@hotmail.com

3. Prof. Kirimi Kiriamiti, Moi University, P.O. Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya, Tel No. 0720880539, E-mail:
kiriamiti@yahoo.com

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