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Prof.M.K. Koech

Associate Professor —, Department of Environmental Science & Education

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Prof.M.K. Koech

Associate Professor —, Department of Environmental Science & Education

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Munene, J. K., Koech, M. K., & Manguriu, D. (2019). ANTHROPOGENIC FACTORS THAT CAUSE FLOODS IN MUKURU SLUMS, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA. European International Journal of Science and Technology . 8(7). 9-22
  2. Kimtai, J. N., Koske, J, K, A., & Koech, M. K. (2019) INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON THE PREVALENCE OF DENGUE FEVER IN MANDERA COUNTY, KENYA. Journal of Environment and Earth Science . ISSN (print) 2224-3216 ISSN (online) 2225-0948.
  3. Ngare, I., Koech, M. K., Manguriu, D., Gichuki, C., & Karanja, J. (2016). THE TREND OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY EFFECTS ON DAIRY FARMING IN MASABA NORTH, NYAMIRA COUNTY KENYA. Journal of Environment and Earth Science , 6 (11) ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper), ISSN 2225 (Online)
  4. Koech, M.K. 1988. "Environmental Education and Training: Kenya's Experience" in UNESCO-UNEP International Congress on Environmental Education and Training , Moscow, USSR, 17-21 August 1987. A summary of this paper was published in Connect, UNESCO-UNEP, Vol. XIII No. 3 September 1988.
  5. Koech, M.K. 1987. "Practical Teaching Methods for Environmental Education and Population Education" in Basic Education Resource Centre Bulletin - Basic Education and Environment . 16, 1987, Kenyatta University.
  6. Koech, M.K. 1986. "The Meaning of Environmental Education" in YMCA Review, Vol. 4 No. 15, July-September 1986.
  7. Koech, M.K. 1984. "Curriculum Evaluation of Heuristic Methods in Developing Countries: A Case Study from East Africa" in Journal of Abstracts in International Education, Vol. 13 No. 2, Summer, 1984.
  8. March, 1984. "Cost Benefit Analysis: Implementation of Innovative Education Projects in Developing Nations." in Comparative International Education Society Conference Proceedings.

Book Chapters

  1. Koech M.K. and Munene K.J. (2020) Circular Economy in Kenya. In Ghosh S. (eds.) Circular Economy: Global Perspective. Springer, Singapore First Online 02 November 2019. Nairobi. Nairobi. Print ISBN978-981-15-1051-9. Online ISBN978-981-15-1052-6. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1052-6_12 .
  2. Koech , K . and M. Kinoti 2007 “Principles and Applications of Strategic Environmental Assessment” in F. Waswa, S. Otor, et al . (Eds.). Environment and Sustainable Development Vol. II (Eds.) School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences, Kenyatta University, ISBN: 9966-776 - 34-6, Nairobi.
  3. Koech, M.K. 1998 “Science and the Environment” in O.G.K. Tsuma (Ed .), Science Education in the African Context. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi, ISBN. 9966-22-145-X.
  4. Koech, Michael. (1991). “Evolution of Environmental Management in Kenya. In A. Kiriro and C. Juma (Eds.). Gaining Ground: Institutional Innovations in Land Use Management in Kenya. Nairobi: ACTS Press. 21-34. PDF available from Researchgate.net. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284990202_Evolution_of_environmental_management_in_Kenya
  5. The City of Nairobi Environment Outlook Report (CNEOR), 2007 UNEP and UN Habitat.
  6. The National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) Report, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, June 1994.
  7. First Newsletter of the Kenya NEAP, 1996: “Land Mark Year for the Environment”. Was the Chief Editor and Founder.
  8. Environment Development Policy of 1996, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
  9. Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2003. Kenya National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
  10. Biosphere Reserves for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in Anglophone Africa (BRAAF) UNESCO Paris, 1999.
  11. Kenya’s NEMA’s First 3 Year Strategic Development Plan (2003 - 2006).
  12. The KU: Department of Environmental Sciences Strategic Plan (2007 - 2012).
  13. The KU: Development Plan for the Faculty of Environmental Studies (1992 - 2002).
  14. Draft National Environmental Impact Assessment Administrative Procedures and Guidelines, 1995-1996.
  15. International Strategy for Action in the Field of Environmental Education and Training for the 1990s, UNESCO –UNEP Congress on Environmental Education and Training, Moscow, 1987.

Conference Papers

  1. 2 nd - 7 th December, 2020. “Wastewater Treatment and Resource Circulation in the East Africa Community (EAC)” presentation of paper by Koech M.K. and Kaburu, J. at the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management towards Circular Economy at Jabalpur University, Kolkata, India.
  2. 20 th – 25 th November, 2018. “Waste Management Status and Future Goals in Kenya”. Paper presented at the International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water (AISWMAW) Conference in Vijayawada, India (Virtual).
  3. 9th to 16th March 2018. “The Role of Environmental Education in the Application of 7R Approach of Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Nairobi Kenya” Presentation and Paper presented at International Conference on Solid Wastes Technology and Management in Annapolis, Washington DC, USA.
  4. 26-28 May 2016. “Ecumenism, Environment and Development: Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development,” paper presented at the IEM-Kenya Regional Conference on Christian Unity in East Africa at the Tangaza University College,
  5. 28th – 30th August, 2013. “Food Security and Climate Change”, Key Note Paper. Mount Kenya University 1st Annual International Conference: Towards Achieving a Knowledge Economy Through Research and Innovation, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
  6. 6 th -10 th September, 2011. “Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development: Global Warming and Climate Change”, Key Note Paper at the 7th Annual International Conference, Moi University.
  7. .29 th July-2 nd August, 2008. “Conflict Resolution in Planning and Management of Environmental Resources.” Keynote paper and Presentation at the Moi University Fourth Annual Conference, Conference Theme: Resource Utilization for Sustainable Growth and Development in the 21 st Century
  8. 28 th -30 th August, 2006 “Evaluating the Benefits of Meteorological Services to Environment and Biodiversity Management in Kenya.” Paper presented at the Regional Conference on Meteorology, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
  9. 15 th – 18 th August, 2006. “Towards The Development of Environmentally Sound Solid Wastes Management in the City of Nairobi.” Paper presented at the Waste Management Inception Conference on “Creating Health and Wealth through Waste Reduction at, Safari Park Hotel – Nairobi, Kenya, Hosted by United States International University, Nairobi Campus.
  10. 23 rd -26 th May, 2006. “Impacts of Wood fuel Production on Biodiversity- A Case Study from Kenya.” Paper presented at the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) Annual Conference, Stavanger-Norway.
  11. 15 th -17 th August, 2006. Presented the following papers: “Towards the Development of Environmentally Sound Solid Wastes Management in the City of Nairobi” by Michael K. Koech and Mary Kinoti and “Challenges in Relocating Solid Wastes Dumpsite: A Case Study of the Meru Municipality” by M. K. Koech, M. K. Kinoti, L. N. Mbwiria and S. Bitengo; at Waste Management Inception Conference, convened by the United States International University Nairobi – Africa, the USIU Auditorium..
  12. 31 st May –4 th June, 2005. “Environmental Impacts of Tea Growing and Processing – The Case Study of Kenya.” Paper presented at the International Association for Impact assessment (IAIA) 25 th Annual Conference Boston, MA USA.
  13. 8 th -10 th , July, 1998. "NEAP and EIA Guidelines for Kenya," and presented the "Country's Position Paper on EIA in Kenya," also Head of Kenyan Delegation. Paper Presented at Regional Stakeholders Workshop on EIA Capacity Building for Sub-Saharan Africa. Organized by: UNEP, AMCEN, IUCN, UNECA, at Gigiri: Nairobi, Kenya.
  14. 30 th March - 4 th April, 1998. "The Role of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guidelines and Procedures in the NEAP Process for Biodiversity Conservation." Presented Closing Remarks at conference at the 4th BRAAF Regional Seminar: Lake Manyara Biosphere Reserve in Tanzania. Organised by UNESCO.
  15. 23 rd - 26 th , September, 1997. “Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CTA) ACP-EU/International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC) Seminar on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing as Tools for Rural Development in sub-Saharan Africa: The Kenya Report”. Paper prepared and presented by Prof M. K. Koech, NEAP Coordinator, Mr. H. M. Aligula, Director, Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing, Mr. T. Tuwei, Ministry of Agriculture, et al organized by the Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Co-operation, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  16. 2 nd -6 th , September, 1996 “Indigenous People and Their Knowledge in Development.” Paper Presented at the 5th International Congress of Ethnobiology at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Kenya.
  17. 23 rd - 25 th , July, 1996. “Towards Development of a National Wetlands Policy: The Role of NGOs. Kenya NEAP and Environmental Policy.” Paper Presented at Naivasha Fisheries and Wildlife Institute, Kenya.
  18. 4 th – 7 th , December, 1995. “Status and Integration of Coastal Resource Management.” Paper Presented at National Workshop: Integrated Coastal Zone Management organised by Coast Development Authority, Mombasa Beach Hotel: Mombasa, Kenya.
  19. 23 rd -29 th October, 1995. "Efforts towards Sustainable Development and Soil Conservation in Kenya." Paper presented at. Strategic Frameworks for Environment and Development: Lessons Learned from Successful Community-based African Initiatives organised by NESDA. Cape Town, South Africa
  20. 24 th -28 th , July, 1995. “The Importance of Medicinal Plants in the Kenyan NEAP.” Paper Presented at Workshop on Biodiversity Conservation of Indigenous Plants and Wild Relatives of Food Crops- UNESCO/UNEP, Silver Springs Hotel: Nairobi and Amboseli Lodge, Kajiado, Kenya.
  21. 8 th -9 th , May, 1992. “EE in Formal School Curricular.” Paper Presented at Eastern African Environmental Network Conference, National Museums, Kenya.
  22. 19 th -26 th , July, 1991. “Towards the Development of Environmental Ethics and Environmental Values Education.” Canada's Harmony Foundation on Environmental Education. Paper Presented at Summer Institute for Environmental Values Education, Econiche: Ottawa, Canada.
  23. 3 rd -7 th , October, 1989. “Environmental Education and Decision-Making.” Paper Presented at International Conference on EE, Goa India.
  24. 30 th March - 2 nd April, 1989. “Environmental Education in the Classroom: A Perspective from Kenya.” Paper Presented at Conference on Comparative and International Education, Harvard, University, USA.
  25. 23 rd -27 th November, 1987. “Environmental Education, Training and Curriculums at the Tertiary Level in Kenya.” Paper Presented at Environmental Education and Resource Management in Africa Tertiary Level Institutions, UNEP: Nairobi, Kenya.
  26. 15 th September 1987. "National Environment Secretariat: Impact on the Schools and Educational Institutions." Paper presented at the Evaluation of the National Environment Secretariat (NES), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, NES, Nairobi.
  27. 17 th -22 nd August, 1987. "Environmental Education: Kenya's Experience". Paper presented as Member and Head of the Kenya Delegation, at the International Congress on Environmental Education and Training, Moscow.
  28. 1 st -5 th April, 1986. "Training Needs on Natural Resources Conservation at Primary and Secondary School Levels in Kenya." Paper presented at the First African-Caribbean Institute/UNEP Conference, United Kenya Club, Nairobi, :
  29. October, 1981. “Food Preservations in Rural Communities: Perspectives from East Africa" in Proceedings, African Studies Association Conference.
  30. "The Use of Non-formal Education Technology for the Improvement of Nutrition among Rural Kenyans" paper presented and abstract published in New Dimensions of Appropriate Technology Symposium Proceedings, The University of Michigan, 1980.
  31. "Non-formal Education for Rural Development in Kenya: The Case of Village Polytechnic" paper presented and abstract published in Regional Meeting: The New England Comparative and International Education Society Series, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1979.
  32. 26 th May, 2018. “ Climate Change Adaptations and Mitigations in Kenya.” Presentation to the IEMK Ecumenical Round Table on The Role Of Christians In Environmental Care at the Orthodox Church Of Kenya, St. Anargyroi Patriarchal Cathedral, Nairobi.
  33. 3 rd -7 th May, 2010. Sustainable Development and Environment of Kenya: SENKE/UNEP Workshops on Tools for Environmental Management: An Introductory Course – Meridian Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
  34. 16 th -20 th January, 2006. UNEP Training Manual for Integrated Environmental Reporting in Africa Review and Revision Workshop, Pretoria, Chair of Session 3, Republic of South Africa.
  35. 26 th October 2005. “Highlights of the Guidelines for AEO Cities Integrated Environmental Assessment and Reporting for the City of Nairobi Preparatory Report” Presentation made at the Joint Consultative Stakeholders Workshop on the City of Nairobi Environment, IUCN Headquarters Nairobi.
  36. 23, 2005. Kenya Water Partnership Stakeholders Forum, Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi. Discussant on water and environment and chaired working group on actions & projects to implement IWRM.
  37. 23 rd August, 2005. Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Roads and Public Works and Ministry of Local Government on the Development of the Master Plan for the City of Nairobi, Sixth Stakeholders Workshop, Kenya Science Teachers College,. Discussed and contributed to the EIA Studies on the Missing Links Roads Nos, 3, 6 and 7. (Westlands, Kilimani, Lavington).
  38. 27 th – 28 th April, 2006. Sustainable Development and Environment of Kenya (SENKE): SENKE/NESDA Workshop: Capacity Building for Sustainable Development Held at Meridian Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
  39. 9 th -12 th May, 2005. UNEP-NEPAD Workshop on Developing A Network of Centres of Excellence for Water Sciences and Technology at UNEP, Nairobi. Contributed in the area of International Development and Sustainability.
  40. 3 rd February, 2005. Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Roads and Public Works and Ministry of Local Government on the Development of the Master plan for the City of Nairobi,” second stakeholders workshop Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. Discussant on the contributions of EIA Studies on Roads.
  41. 13 th -15 th , March, 1998. “The Importance of Wetlands and Biodiversity Conservation in Kenya,” and "The Impacts of Human Activities on the Dynamics of Arid and Semi-Arid Zones of Kenya.” Presented two papers at A National Workshop on Community Participation in Planning and Management of Amboseli Biosphere Reserve, organised by Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (MAB Programme) and Kenya Wildlife Service. Namanga River Lodge, Kenya.
  42. 22 nd , January, 1998. “Policies on Draft NEAP Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines and Procedures for Biodiversity.” Presented Paper at Workshop on Valuation of Biodiversity in Kenya, organised by the National Council for Science and Technology, Grand Regency Hotel, Kenya.
  43. 30 th July to 1 st August 1997. ”Dryland Management and Biodiversity: The Kenya National Environment Action Plan (NEAP) Process and Its Contribution” paper presented at the Drylands Management and Biodiversity Workshop at National Museums of Kenya.
  44. 7 th August, 1997. “Experiences and Vision of the NEAP Process and Opportunities.” Paper Presented at the Workshop on National Sustainable Use, organised by Sustainable Use Network for Eastern African Region (SUNEAR), Silver Springs Hotel: Nairobi, Kenya.
  45. 4 th -7 th , June, 1997. “The Role of NEAP and the Expected Impact of the Proposed Environmental Legislation on Resource Planning and Management.” Paper Presented at a Seminar on Application of Natural Resources Information/Data at District Level: organised by the Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing, Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya.
  46. 30 th July –1 st , August, 1997. “The Kenya National Environment Action Plan (NEAP) Process and its Contributions.” Paper Presented at the Regional Workshop on Management of Dryland and Biodiversity, organised by Research Programme on Sustainable use of Dryland Biodiversity (RPSUD), National Museums of Kenya: Nairobi, Kenya.
  47. 7 th- 8 th May, 1997. “Kenya's Environmental Adjustment Reforms.” Paper Presented at Workshop on Strategic Planning for the IMCE Sub-Committee on Environmental Economics, organised by National Environment Secretariat, at Kenya College of Communications (KCCT), Mbagathi: Nairobi, Kenya.
  48. 9 th -15 th March, 1997. “Methods Used to Count (Monitor) Animals /Vegetation: Trends in East African Protected Areas." Paper presented at the Third Regional Seminar for the UNESCO Project - Biosphere Reserves for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in Anglophone Africa (BRAAF), Cape Coast, Ghana.
  49. 6 th - 7 th , March, 1997. “Industry and Environment - Brief on the NEAP in Kenya.” Paper Presented at Resource Person to the FKE/ILO/UNEP High-Level Workshop on Cleaner Production organized by the Federation of Kenya Employers at Mayfair Court Hotel: Nairobi, Kenya.
  50. 23 th -25 th , October, 1996. "The Role of NEAP in GEF.” Paper Presented at Workshop on GEF Training for East Africa, UNEP: Nairobi, Kenya.
  51. 22 nd -25 th , October, 1996. “Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Development, Procedures and Guidelines.” Paper Presented at a Sensitization Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) organised by the National Environment Secretariat, at Kenya College of Communications, Mbagathi, Kenya.
  52. 26 th -27 th , July, 1996. “Background of Network for Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa.” Paper Presented at the Launching Workshop on NESDA's National Chapter for Kenya at Lake Bogoria Hotel, Kenya.
  53. 1 st August, 1995.National Tourism Master Plan, MOTW/JICA, Workshop Discussant on the Kenya NEAP on "Natural Resources" Serena Hotel,
  54. 24 th -28 th July, 1995. "The Importance of Medicinal Plants in the Kenyan NEAP." Paper presented at the Biodiversity Conservation of Indigenous Plants and Wild Relatives of Food Crops" Workshop by UNESCO/UNEP held at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi and Amboseli Lodge, Kajiado,
  55. 12 th -14 th April, 1994. “Linkages between the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Kenya National Environment Action Plan (NEAP)." Paper Presented at GEF Kenya National Workshop, Gigiri: Nairobi, Kenya.
  56. 19 th -26 th July, 1991. “Towards the Development of Environmental Ethics and Environmental Values Education.” Paper presented at the Canada's Harmony Foundation on Environmental Education, 1991 Summer Institute for Environmental Values Education, Econiche, Ottawa, Canada.
  57. 5 th June, 2006. “Let’s Save our Dry lands” Keynote address delivered at Kenya Science Teachers College (KSTC) Nairobi, 2006 World Environment Day (WED) Seminar and Celebrations.
  58. 27 th -29 th , April 2004. “Environmental Trends: Global and Regional Environmental Perspectives.” Paper presented at the Senior Executive Seminar on Profitability and Sustainability University Of Cambridge, Programme for Industry – The Leadership Challenge , The Nairobi Serena Hotel, Kenya.
  59. 18 th – 24 th , February, 1996. “Kenya's Progress Report on Biosphere Reserve and the NEAP Contributions Towards Biodiversity Conservation.” Paper Presented at Second Regional BRAAF Seminar at Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
  60. 7 th , June, 1989. “Towards the Development of an Environmental Ethics.” Paper Presented at the Social Education and Ethics Professors Peace Academy of Kenya Seminar, Silver Springs Hotel: Nairobi, Kenya.
  61. 23 rd September 2017. “Caring For the Natural Environment: Climate Change, Pollution & Waste Management.” Presentation to the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church in Umoja Estate, Nairobi.
  62. 14 th , February, 1997. “Progress of the Kenya NEAP in the implementation of Agenda 21.” Paper Presented at Forum for National Consultations for Rio+5, organised by the National Environment Secretariat at Kenya College of Communications Technology (KCCT) Mbagathi, Kenya
  63. 8 th June 2020: Training on developing Modules on Own
  64. 8 th June 2020: “Training on Facilitation of Blending Learning”
  65. 13 th October 2020: “Google-Meet Training on online Teaching”
  66. 1 st December 2020: “Training Schedule on Online CATs and Assessments”
  67. 23 rd February 2021 “Postgraduate Seminar Presentations”
  68. 16 th February 2021 “Postgraduate Seminar Presentations”
  69. 8 th October 2020 “Postgraduate Seminar Presentations”
  70. 3 rd September 2020 “Postgraduate Seminar Presentations”
  71. 27 th August 2020 “Postgraduate Seminar Presentations”
  72. 11 th June 2020: “Postgraduate Seminar Presentations”