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Prof. Jayne Mugwe Njeri

Associate Professor —, Department of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

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Prof. Jayne Mugwe Njeri

Associate Professor —, Department of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

Academic Qualifications

Mugwe JN. (2020). KCU 801 : Research Methods, Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN (2020 ). KRM 813 : Agriculture and Environment;. Kenyatta University, Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN. (2020 ). KCU 202 : Principles of Soil Science Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN. (2020 ). KRM 804 : Cropping Systems and Agroforestry: Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN. (2020). KAS 301: Research Methods for Agriculture : Kenyatta University Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN. (2020). KST 422 : Agroforestry Development. Kenyatta Universit Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN (2020) . KRM 305:Research Methods and Agricultural Experimentation; Kenyatta Universit Digital School, interactive module for Blended learning; e-tivities
Mugwe JN. 2012 : KCU 801: Research Methods and Scientific Writing, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Interactive Module , Kenyatta University (Revised)
Mugwe JN. 2012 : KRM 813: Agriculture and Environment, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Interactive Module , Kenyatta University (Revised)
Mugwe JN. 2011 : PUCU: Research Methodology: Quantitative data analysis Interactive Module , Kenyatta University

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. KRM 801:E-Module on Research Methods: Topic on Data Management and analysis (PUCU)
  2. KRM 813: Agriculture and Environment
  3. KCU 202: Principles of Soil Science

Books

Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Foundations of Agricultural Research. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Quantitative Data Analysis I: Key Steps and Descriptive Data Analysis. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_20
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Quantitative Data Analysis II (Inferential Analysis). In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_21
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Survey Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_22
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Qualitative Data Analysis. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_23
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Data Presentation and Visualization. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_24
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Disseminating Research Findings. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_25
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Structure of a Scientific Paper. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_26
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Journal Selection, Submission, and Review of Manuscript. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_27
Mugwe, JN., Runo, S. (2026). Scientific Writing Skills and Presentations. In: Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1892-0_28
Kirumba E, Mugendi D and Mugwe JN ( 2010). Gender Differentials in Adoption of Agricultural Innovations in Kenya. Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing Ag & Co Kg; ISBN: 9783838397832: Germany. 128 pages
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) 2 nd Revised Edition (2012). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6)
Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) (2006). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6)
Nkatha F., Mucheru-Muna M., Kamau C.N, Oduor E.O., Mugwe J. (2022): Influence of household socio-economic factors on the magnitude of soil fertility gradients in Tharaka-Nithi county. SEKU Conference.
Kamau C., Mugwe J.N ., E. Otieno, E.O., Kifuko-Koech, M.N., Ndung’u- Magiroi, K.W., Mucheru-Muna M. (2022): Determinants of intensity of use of integrated soil fertility management practices in semi-arid areas of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. SEKU Conference
Mwende N, Danga B.O, Mugwe J, Kwena K. 2018. Effect of Tied Ridges, Fertilizers and Cropping Systems on Maize Profit margin in the Semi – arid Areas of Machakos County, Kenya. University: 12 th Egerton University International Conference
Mwende N, Danga B.O, Mugwe J , Kwena K. 2018. Effect of Tied Ridges, Fertilizers and Cropping Systems on Soil Moisture Content and Maize Yield in Semi – arid Areas of Machakos, County, Kenya University: 11 th Egerton University International Conference 29 th - 31 st March, 2017, Page 38.
Mwende N , Danga B.O, Mugwe J , Kwena K. 2018. Response of Yield and Yield Components of Maize as affected by Tied Ridges, fertilizers and cropping systems in the Semi – arid Areas of Machakos County, Kenya University: 2 nd School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Kenyatta University, 29 th – November – 2 nd December, 2016, Page 84.
Mwebia F.W., Mucheru-Muna M.W., Mugwe J.N . and Mugendi D.N. (2015). Farmer Groups’ Characteristics Influencing Application of Soil fertility Technologies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Isutsa, K. Proceedings of the First Internation Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29 th to 31 st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 81-90 (with student)
Mwebia F.W., Mucheru-Muna M.W., Mugwe J.N . and Mugendi D.N. (2015). Farmer Groups’ Members’ Household Factors Influencing Selection of Soil fertility Technologies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Isutsa, K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29 th to 31 st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 90-100 (with student)
Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich FK, Mugwe J , Mugendi D, Mairura F (2014). Does long term low rate and inorganic nitrogen management guarantee maize yield under semi arid conditions of eastern Kenya. In Fourth RUFORIM Biennial Conference. pp 487- 493
Ngie M, Danga BO, Mugwe J and Kwena K (2014). Response of yields and yields components of maize as affected by tied ridges, fertilizers and cropping systems in the semi arid areas of Machakos County, Kenya (2014). In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2 nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27 th November to 2 nd December 2014. pp 409 -415
Murage F, Mugwe J , Mucheru_Muna M and Mugendi DN (2014). Effect of Phosphorous on yield and growth of soybean (Glycine Max L) Varieties in central highlands of Kenya. In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2 nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27 th November to 2 nd December 2014. pp 356 – 367
Ada M, Mucheru –Muna, Mugwe JN , Zingore S, Mugi_Ngenga E, Mairura F and Ayieko D. 2014. Determinants of use of integrated soil fertility management strategies and phosphorous management for maize production intensification in Runyenjes sub county, Kenya. In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity m. Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2 nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27 th November to 2 nd December 2014. Pp 409 -415 In Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichaga. 2 nd Biennial international Conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems; from 27 th November to 2 nd December 2014. Pp 198 -213.
Kisaka, M.O. Mucheru-Muna, F.K., Ngetich, J. Mugwe , D. Mugendi and F. Mairura (2013). Characterization of seasonal rainfall variability and drought probability of the semi arid areas of Mbeere region in Embu County, Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 64-75
P.N.M. Njeru, I. Maina, J. Mugwe , M. Mucheru-Muna, D. Mugendi, J.K. Lekasi, S.K. Kimani, J. Miriti B.J. Mugo, H. Mwangi, V.O. Oeba, A.O. Esilaba and F. Muriithi (2013). Drought mitigating technologies: lessons learnt from sorghum and cowpea production in semi-arid areas of Embu County, eastern Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 203-211
Mucheru-Muna MW, Ngetich F, Mugendi DN , Mugwe JN , Vanlauwe B , Diels J and Merckx R (2013) Soil chemical properties as influenced by organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in Mbeere District, Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. Pp 328-340
Abuli, J.S, J. N. Mugwe , M. Mucheru-Muna, D. N. Mugendi (2013) Economic suitability of selected phosphorus sources on soybean yield in central highlands of Kenya. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 456-463
Ndung’u, A.M., J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna (2013). Effect of Rhizobia inoculation, and three Phosphorus fertiliserlevels on nodulation and yield of soybean in central highlands of Kenya (2013). In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 768-778
J.M.M. Matusso, J.N. Mugwe , M. Mucheru-Muna (2013). Effects of different Maize (Zea mays L.) – Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Intercropping Patterns on Soil Mineral-N, N-uptake and Soil Properties. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 1046 -1061
J.M.M. Matusso, J.N. Mugwe , M. Mucheru-Muna (2013). Effects of different maize, soybean intercropping patterns on yields and its economics. In: Githunguri C, Kimani S, Esilaba A, Njeru P, Lekasi J, Gachene C, Baaru M, Muriuki A, Nyamwaro S, Maina F, Muniafu M, Kibunja C, Mangale N. Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation? Joint proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society. pp 1062-1075
Kisaka M, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich FK, Mugwe JN , Mugendi DN, Mairura FK (2013). Seasonal rainfall variability and aptness of Geographical (GIS) interpolation techniques in the arid regions of Embu County, Kenya. African Crop Science Proceedings,11: 883-893. ISSN 1023-070X/2013. In African Crop Science Proceedings 11: 883 -893. ISSN 1023-070X/2013

Book Chapters

  1. KRM 801:E-Module on Research Methods: Topic on Data Management and analysis (PUCU)
  2. KRM 813: Agriculture and Environment
  3. KCU 202: Principles of Soil Science

Conference Papers

  1. September 2020: Virtual training workshop on data management, analysis and scientific writing on (8th -10) and (14th-16th), September 2020 (I was a resource person)
  2. 17 th to 21 October 2016: Writeshop to develop training manuals for farmer groups at AICAD, JKUAT, JUJA
  3. 17 th to 19 th February 2016: Editing writeshop for documentation committee at Mountain Breeze Hotel, Embu
  4. 16 th to 20 th November 2015; Writeshop to develop knowledge sharing products for integrated soil fertility management promotion; Sagana Getaway Resort; Murang’a
  5. 19 th – 20 th February 2015: Training workshop for Field Extension Officers on ISFM, Group Dynamics and Leadership at Kaguru FTC
  6. 8 th to 10 th August 2014: Experimentation and Economic data collection and analysis, Embu University College: Funded by AGRA
  7. 13 th and 17 th May 2013: Value Chain stakeholders analysis workshop, Kaguru Farmers Training Centre, Chogoria: Funded by ASARECA
  8. April 2013: End of AGRA SoCo project workshop, Panesic Hotel, Embu
  9. 30 th April and 1 st May 2012: Monitoring and Evaluation workshop, Panesic Hotel Embu: Facilitator, Dr. Vincent Oeba
  10. May 5-6 2003: Two-day stakeholders workshop on integrated soil fertility management strategies at Salkan hotel, Embu, Kenya
  11. December 2003: One-week 21 st Soil Science Society of East Africa conference, Eldoret, Kenya
  12. November 2007: One-week 24 th Soil Science Society of East Africa conference, Embu, Kenya
  13. July 2009: Two days Inception workshop for Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa (ASARECA) regional workshop, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya.
  14. January 2011: Three days Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa (ASARECA) regional workshop, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya.
  15. September 2011: Three days Project closing workshop for Association for Strengthening Agricultural
  16. July 2022: Bench marking visit for 7 days in Germany (Technology transfer)
  17. 29 th to 31 st March 2017: 11 th Egerton University International Conference and Innovation week
  18. 29 th November to 2 nd December, 2016 . Conference by the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development. Kenyatta University
  19. 6 th to 12 th November 2016 : Workshop on lime and fertilizer use for East and Southern Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
  20. 5 th to 9 th September, 2016 : Agriculture Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), UN, Nairobi, Kenya
  21. 28 th February to 4 th March 2016 : Pan – African Grain Legume and World Cowpea conference at Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Zambia
  22. 1 st to 5 th February 2016 : Writeshop on ISFM: ISFM writeshop at Simba Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya
  23. 6 th to 10 th July 2015 : Implementation and Out scaling of balanced Crop Nutrition in Africa. By International Fertilizer Development Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
  24. 4 th to 7 th February 2015 : Kick off workshop on CONNEcting knowledge, scales and actors; An integrated framework for adaptive organic resource management, targeting soil aggradation and agroecosystems’ resilience in SSA, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.
  25. 1 st - 5 th December 2014 ; International Conference on Building a new generation of Agricultural Scientists; Kenyatta University, Nairobi
  26. 30 June to 4 July : International Grantees Workshop at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.
  27. 20 – 25 th October, 2013: Soil Science Society of East Africa/African Soil Science Society Conference, Nakuru, Kenya
  28. 3 rd -7 th September, 2013 : African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) sypmposium Maputo, Mozambique
  29. 14 – 17 th October, 2013 : 11 th African Crop Science Conference, Imperial Botanical Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda
  30. August 9 th to 10 th , 2013: Training workshop on Impact Assessment of Agricultural Technologies: Embu, Kenya
  31. May 2013 (15 th to 17 th ): Agricultural Value Chain analysis (3 days) at Kaguru Training Centre, Maara, Kenya
  32. January 2013: Data Management and analysis; Kenyatta university, Kenya
  33. 22 nd to 26 th October 2012. Integrated Soil Fertility Management: From microbes to Markets. Safari Park hotel, Nairobi
  34. 25 th – 28 th July 2012: 1 st international conference on natural resources, peace and Conflicts. Karatina university College, Karatina, Kenya.
  35. 4 th to 8 th June 2012: Workshop organized by Alliance for a Green revolution in Africa, Windsor Golf Hotel, Nairobi
  36. October 2012 (One week): Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) and Value chain Development (VCD), Kigali, Rwanda
  37. February 2011: Training workshop on group facilitation skills. Held at Embu Agricultural Training Centre on 13 th February 2012
  38. 23 rd - 27 th October, 2011; Conference on Agricultural Intensification of the African Humid Highlands (CIALCA). August 8 th to 10 th , 2014: Training workshop on Experimentation and Economic data collection and analysis, Embu University College, Embu County, Kenya

Awards & Honours

  • Certificate: Best paper award 2017; Symposium on climate change and Drought resilience in Africa; 7 th to 9 th November 2017
  • Top ten best KU Researchers in publishing by Elsevier
  • Best Oral Paper; Food Security Theme during 11 th Egerton International Conference and Innovation week (March, 2017)
  • Best scientific presentation in Socio-economics and Biometrics Section (November 2006: 10 th KARI Biennial conference)
  • Third Best scientific presentation in Gender Integration in Research category (November 2002: 8 th KARI Biennial conference)
  • Second Best scientific presentation in Soil Fertility Category (November 2002: 8 th KARI Biennial conference)
  • Second Best scientific presentation in Soil and Water Management Category (November 2002: 8 th KARI Biennial conference) Pan-paper mills prize for be