Prof. Chris A. Shisanya PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Shisanya

Department of Geography
P. O. Box 43844-00100,
NAIROBI
Telephone: (254) 20-810901 Ext. 57315/57321
Mobile: (254) 722-312767
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Publication

  1. Makokha, G.L. & Shisanya, C.A. (2010): Trends in mean annual minimum and maximum near surface temperature in Nairobi city. Advances in Meteorology Vol 2010, Article ID 676041, doi:10.1155/2010/676041.
  2. Recha, C.W., Shisanya, C.A., Makokha, G.L., Kinuthia, R.N. (2008): Perception and use of climate forecast information among smallholder farmers in semi-arid Kenya.
    Asian Journal of Applied Sciences 1(2): 123-135.
  3. Maingi, J.M., Shisanya, C.A., & Gitonga, N.M. (2001): Population level of bean rhizobia in the soil of semi-arid south-east Kenya and assessment of symbiotic behaviour.
    East African Journal of Science 3(1): 13-18.Maingi, J.M., Shisanya, C.A., Gitonga, N.M., & Hornetz, B. (2001): Nitrogen fixation by common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in pure and mixed stands in semi-arid southeast Kenya. European Journal of Agronomy, 14: 1-12.
  4. Proud, S.R., Rasmussen, M.O., Fensholt, R., Sandholt, I., Shisanya, C., Mutero, W., Mbow, C. and Anyamba, A. (2010): Improving the SMAC atmospheric correction code by analysis of meteosat second generation NDVI and surface reflectance data. Remote Sensing of Environment, doi.10.1016/j.rse.2010.02.020.
  5. Shisanya, C.A., Mucheru, M.W., Mugendi, D.N., Kung’u, J.B. (2008): Effect of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on soil mineral nitrogen and maize yields in central highlands of Kenya. Soil Tillage Research, doi:10.1016/j.still.2008.05.016
  6. Shisanya, C.A., Makokha, M.O., Kimani, S.K., Kalumuna, M., & Tenge, A. (2007): Farmer tree nursery as a catalyst for developing sustainable best management land use practices in Lake Victoria catchments ecosystem. Journal of Applied Sciences 7(13): 1755-1761
  7. Shisanya, C.A. and Khayesi, M. (2007): How is climate change perceived in relation to other socioeconomic and environmental threats in Nairobi, Kenya? Climate Change, 85: 271-284.
  8. Maingi, J.M., Gitonga, N.M., Shisanya, C.A. & Hornetz, B. (2006): Population levels of indigenous Bradyrhizobia nodulating promiscuous soybean in two Kenyan soils of the semi-arid and semi-humid Agroecological zones. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the tropics and Subtropics, 107(2): 149-160.
  9. Obando, J., Shisanya, C. (2006): A review of the DAAD Alumni Summer School 2005 ‘Topics of Integrated Watershed Management’ FWU Water Resources Publications, Volume No. 05/2006, ISSN No. 1613-1045 http://www.publikationen/volume0506, Participatory Watershed Management Plan for Bwathonaro Watershed, Kenya http://WaterResourcesPublications.uni-siegen.de
  10. Shisanya, C.A., Recha, W., Makokha, G.L., Mutisya, D.N., Okolla, J., & Anyamba, A. (2005): Exploring the possibility to predict southeast Kenya normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) using seasonal climate forecast. European Journal of Scientific Research, 12(1): 276-287.

Conferences

  1. 2010: C.A. Shisanya: DRM Research capacity in the IGAD region. Presentation made at the Regional Workshop on Validation of DRM Research in the IGAD Region, Merica Hotel, Nakuru, June 28-30th, 2010.
  2. 2010: C.A. Shisanya, Obando, J., Onywere, S.: Enhancing sustainable water resources management for food security: A case study of Bwathonaro catchment, Kenya. Paper presented at the Commission for Higher Education Research Dissemination Workshop, Mombasa Beach Hotel, 20-24th June, 2010.
  3. 2010: C.A. Shisanya: Land degradation, natural resources and indigenous knowledge in Vihiga District, Kenya. Technical Session Paper presented at the International Conference on Strategic Management of Energy, Environment and Disaster for Sustainable Development (ICONS MEEDS). Banaras Hindu University, Vanarasi, India, 11-15th January, 2010.
  4. 2010: C.A. Shisanya: Sustainable water resources management in Kenya. Keynote Paper presented at the International Conference on Strategic Management of Energy, Environment and Disaster for Sustainable Development (ICONS MEEDS). Banaras Hindu University, Vanarasi, India, 11-15th January, 2010.
  5. 2009: C.A. Shisanya: Research and consultancy strategic plan for the department of Geography, Kenyatta University (2009 – 2013). Paper presented at the Deans Course Part II Regional Workshop “Research, Quality and Strategic Management in Higher Education in East Africa”, Kenyatta University Conference Center, 29- 30th October, 2009.
  6. 2009: C.A. Shisanya: Addressing the Millenium Development Goals through Capacity Building: Contribution of the Master of Science Programme in Integrated Watershed Management at Kenyatta University. Paper Presented at the Conference “Knowledge Transfer in Development Cooperation: Capacity Building, Research and Consultancy in Watershed Management”, University of Siegen, Germany, 6-10th July, 2009.
  7. 2009: C.A. Shisanya, Obando, J.A., Onywere, S.M.: Sustainable water resource management for food security in Bwathonaro catchment, Kenya. Paper presented at the First Kenyatta University Research Conference April 27th to 29th, 2009
  8. 2009: C.A. Shisanya: Response of Kenyatta University to training needs in integrated watershed and sanitation management. Paper presented at the Capacity Building for Integrated Water Resources and Sanitation Management, 28th May, 2009, Kenyatta University Conference Centre.
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