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Prof. Monicah Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna

Associate Professor & Chairperson —, Department of Environmental Science & Education

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Prof. Monicah Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna

Associate Professor & Chairperson —, Department of Environmental Science & Education

Books

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)

Book Chapters

  1. Njeru PNM, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Maina I, Kimani SK, and Lelgut DK 2018. Drought-Tolerant Crops in Kirinyaga County, Kenya: Climate-Smart Agriculture Adaptation Strategies W. In Leal Filho (ed.), Handbook of Climate Change Resilience, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71025-9_80-1)
  2. Kisaka MO, Mucheru-Muna M, Ngetich F, Mugwe J, Mugendi DN, Mairura F 2015.Seasonal Rainfall Variability and Drought Characterization: Case of Eastern Arid Region, Kenya. In: WL Filho, AO Esilaba, KPC Rao, G Sridhar (Eds). Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change Climate Change Management 2015, pp 53-71 (Springer NL ISBN 978-3-319-13000-2; DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13000-2_5).
  3. Njeru PNM, Mugwe JN, Maina I, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Lekasi JK 2015. Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County. In: Eds, Walter Leal Filho, Anthony O. Esilaba, K. P. C. Rao and G. Sridhar. Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change. Climate Change Management 2015, pp 185-197. ((Springer NL ISBN 978-3-319-13000-2; DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13000-2_5).
  4. Njeru PNM, Mugwe JN, Maina I, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Lekasi JK, Kimani SK, Wamuongo J, Oeba VO and Muriithi F 2014. Adapting Rain-fed Agriculture to Climate Change: An Overview of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and Cowpea Production in agro-Pastoral Areas of Eastern Kenya. In: Eds, Khalif Z, Gachene CKK, Gicheru P, Mburu DW, Gakahu CG. Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya Improving Land Productivity through Participatory Research and Technology Transfer. United Nations Development Programme - Kenya 2014, pp 137-145 (ISBN 978 9966 1805 5 1)
  5. Kimaru-Muchai S.W., Mucheru-Muna M., Mugwe J.M., Mairura F.S and Mugendi D.N. 2013 Communication channels used in dissemination of soil fertility management practices in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Bernard Vanlauwe, Piet van Asten, Guy Blomme (Eds) Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands. (Routledge, 3 Dec 2013; ISBN-10: 0415532736, ISBN-13: 978-0415532730), pp 281-290
  6. Ngetich KF, Shisanya CA, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugendi DN 2012. The potential of organic and inorganic nutrient sources in sub-Saharan African crop farming systems. In Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management - A Global Perspective. Edited by: Joann K. Whalen. InTech, ISBN 978-953-307-945-5
  7. Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D.N and Mwebia F 2012. Organic materials. Methodologies and approaches for uptake and scaling up soil fertility management In: 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) pgs 116 – 128.
  8. Kimaru-Muchai S, Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN and Mucheru-Muna MW (2012). In: 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) pgs 129-138).
  9. Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna M and Muthamia JM 2012. Methodologies and approaches for uptake and scaling up soil fertility management In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds.) 2nd Revised Edition (2012). Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. (ISBN 9966-9821-1-6) pgs 116 – 128.
  10. Ngetich KF, Mugwe JN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Shisanya CA, Diels J and Mugendi DN 2011. Assessment of strategies that optimize water productivity in maize: Simulation and testing of crop field practices using AquaCrop and field experimentation in central highlands of Kenya. In; Ardakanian, R. Walter, T. (eds) 2011.Capacity Development for Farm Management Strategies to Improve Crop-Water Productivity using AquaCrop: Lessons Learned. Knowledge Series No. 7, UNW-DPC, Bonn, Germany Pp 88.
  11. Mugendi DN, Waswa BS, Mucheru-Muna MW, and Kimetu JM 2011. Strategies to adapt, disseminate and scale out legume-based technologies. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, Kihara J and Mokwunya U (eds). Fighting poverty in sub-saharan Africa: The multiple Roles of legumes in integrated soil fertility management, pp 85-116, Springer NL. ISBN 978-94-007-1535-6
  12. Mugendi DN, Waswa BS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Kimetu JM and Palm C 2011. Comparative analysis of the current and potential role of legumes in integrated soil fertility management in East Africa. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, Kihara J and Mokwunya U (eds). Fighting poverty in sub-saharan Africa: The multiple Roles of legumes in integrated soil fertility management, pp 151-173, Springer NL. ISBN 978-94-007-1535-6
  13. Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D, Pypers P, Mugwe J, Vanlauwe B, Merckx R and Kung’u JB 2011. Increasing productivity through maize-legume intercropping in central Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp 843-858, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
  14. Mugwe J, Mugendi D, Mucheru-Muna M and Kung’u JB 2011. Soil inorganic N and N uptake by maize following application of legume biomass, tithonia, manure and mineral fertilizer in central Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp605-616, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
  15. Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi D, Pypers P, Mugwe J, Vanlauwe B, Merckx R and Kung’u JB 2011. Effect of organic inputs and mineral fertilizer on maize yield in a ferralsol and nitisol soil in central Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp 191-203, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
  16. Mugendi DN, Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna M, Karega R, Muriuki J, Vanlauwe B and Merckx R 2011. Dissemination of integrated soil fertility management technologies using participatory approaches in the central highlands of Kenya. In A Bationo, Waswa B, Okeyo J, Maina F, and Kihara J (eds). Innovations as key to the Green Revolution in Africa – Vol 1, Exploring the Scientific Facts. Pp 1279-1296605-616, Springer NL ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8
  17. Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Waswa B and Mugwe J 2007. Agroforestry for land and water management in Kenya. In: Waswa F, Otor S, Olukoye G and Mugendi D (Eds) 2007. Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher Education in Kenya, Vol 2. School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences, Kenyatta University. ISBN: 9966-776-34-6
  18. Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe J, Kung’u J and Bationo A, 2007. Improving food production using ‘best bet’ soil fertility technologies in the Central highlands of Kenya. In: A. Bationo (eds.) Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, pp 345–351, Springer NL. ISBN 978-1-4020-5759-5
  19. Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN, Mugwe J, and Kung’u J 2007. Economic evaluation of local inputs in Meru South District, Kenya. In A. Bationo (eds.) Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, pp 443–448, Springer NL. ISBN 978-1-4020-5759-5
  20. Kaburu D, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugendi DN 2006. Mineral Fertilizers. In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds) 2006. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9821-1-6
  21. Mugwe J, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi DN and Mwebia F 2006. Organic Materials. In: Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW and Mugwe JN (Eds) 2006. Soil Fertility: Enhancing Community Extension. Manilla Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9821-1-6
  22. Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN, Kung’u J, and Bationo A 2005. Improvement of food production using different sources of nitrogen in Central Kenya. Science Press USA Inc, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, USA. ISBN 1-933100-10-9
  23. Mucheru-Muna M, Mugendi DN, Kangai R, Kung’u J, Mugwe J and Otor S 2004. Farmer participation in enhancing food productivity through agroforestry in the central highlands of Kenya. In Temu AB, Chakeredza S, Mogotsi K, Muthali D and Mulinge R (eds.). Rebuilding Africa’s capacity for agricultural development: the role of tertiary education. Reviewed papers presented at ANAFE Symposium on Tertiary Agricultural Education, April 2003. ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN:92-9059-1609
  24. Mucheru MW, Mugendi DN, Micheni A, Mugwe J, Kung’u J, Otor S and Gitari J 2003. Improved food production by use of soil fertility amendment strategies in the Central Highlands of Kenya. In: Bationo A (ed.) Managing Nutrient Cycles to Sustain Soil Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa. pp 585-594. Academy Science Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya.
  25. Mucheru MW, Mugendi DN, Mugwe J, Adiel K, Kung’u J, and Micheni A 2003. Organic Resources in Soil Fertility Management in Eastern Kenya. In: Savala CEN, Omare MN and Woomer PL (ed.) Organic Resource Management in Kenya: Perspectives and Guidelines. pp 26-33. Forum for Organic Resource Management and Agricultural Resource Management (FORMAT)

Conference Papers

  1. Omenda, J., Kiboi, M., Ngetich, F., Dercon, G., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mugwe, J., Hami, S. A., Kaburu, F., Nettey, S. N. A., Mugendi, D., Merckx, R., and Diels, J.: Sorghum water use efficiency and yield variations discerned by 13C isotopic technique under managed agricultural practices in Upper Eastern Kenya, EGU General Assembly 2024, Vienna, Austria, 14–19 Apr 2024, EGU24-3544, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere- egu24-3544, 2024. (with student)
  2. Laub M, Necpalova M, Van de Broek M, Corbeels M, Ndungu, MS, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugendi D, Waswa W, Vanlauwe B and Six J (2023). A robust DayCent model calibration to represent the impact of integrated soil fertility management on maize yields and soil carbon stocks in Kenya, EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 24–28 Apr 2023, EGU23-1489, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-1489, 2023
  3. Six, J., Laub, M., Van de Broek, M., Couedel, A., Mathu, S., Necpalova, M., Waswa, W., Mugendi, D., Mucheru-Muna, M., Corbeels, M., and Vanlauwe, B.: Long-term effects of different organic resource rates, quality and nitrogen fertilizer on SOC development and conversion efficiency across Kenya., EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022, EGU22-9057, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-9057, 2022.
  4. Omenda JA, Ngetich KF, Kiboi MN, Mucheru-Muna MW, Mugwe JN and Mugendi DN (2022). Effects of soil and water conservation techniques on sorghum yield, runoff and soil moisture content in Upper Eastern Kenya. Inaugural MUST International Conference (MUSTIC) on Conference Theme: Innovation for Development Meru, 28th to 30th June 2022 (with student)
  5. Njue, A.M, Mucheru, M. and Maina, M. (2016). Pesticide use knowledge, attitude and perception influence residue occurrence in french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) pods in muranga county, Kenya. In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 28 th to 30 TH October, 2015 Chuka, Kenya, pp 179-185 (with student)
  6. Ada, M.A, Mucheru-Muna, M.W, Mugwe, J.M, Zingore, S, Mugi-Ngenga, E, Mairura, F, Ayieko, D. (2016). Determinants of use of integrated soil fertility management strategies and phosphorus management for maize production intensification in Runyenjes sub-County, Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29th November to 2nd December 2016, pp 198-213 (with student)
  7. Rabach V, Monicah Mucheru-Muna, Muriuki J and Koske J (2016). Combining agroforestry with conservation agriculture for soil fertility enhancement in the dryland context: case of Machakos County, Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2 nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29 th November to 2 nd December 2016, pp 214-229
  8. F.W. Ng’ang’a, M. Mucheru-Muna, F. Waswa, F.S Mairura (2016). Farmer knowledge and utilization of rainwater harvesting and conservation technologies in a semi-arid agro-ecozone of Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29th November to 2nd December 2016, pp 239-254
  9. Murage, F.M, Mugwe, J.N, Ngetich, K.F, Mucheru-Muna, M.M. and Mugendi, DN (2016). Effect of phosphorous on yield and growth of soybean (Glycine max L) varieties in central highlands of Kenya. In: Wanjohi W, Kyalo DW, Nguhiu P and Gichaga C (Eds). Proceedings of the 2 nd Biennial International Conference on Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Production and Marketing Systems, held in Kenyatta University on 29th November to 2nd December 2016, pp 356-367
  10. 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, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29 th to 31 st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 81-90
  11. 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, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 90-100
  12. Muchai, S.W.K. Baaru, M., Ngetich, K. F. and Mucheru-Muna, M.W.M. (2015). Adoption and Utilization of Zai Pits for Improved Farm Productivity in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First Internation Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st October, 2014 Chuka, Kenya, pp 126-130
  13. M.O. Kisaka, M. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. J.S. Abuli, 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
  17. A.M. Ndung’u, J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Zundel C, Schneider M, Musyoka M, Muriuki A, Vanlauwe B, Mucheru-Muna M, Chabi-Olaye A and Niggli U (2009) Long term performance of organic crop rotations in the tropics: First results from a high and medium potential site in sub-humid Central Kenya. African Organic Conference, Kampala, Uganda, 19-22 May 2009. In: Ssekyewa C and Neuhoff D (EDS). Fast tracking sustainable development in Africa through harnessing organic agriculture and bio-technology, Uganda Martys University, Faculty of Agriculture, Kampala, Uganda pp 30-31
  21. Kangai A, Mugendi DN, Mucheru MW, Otor SCJ, Waswa BS, Kung’u J, Mugwe J, 2005. Cost-benefit analysis of farmer-tested soil fertility replenishment technologies in Kirege Location, Chuka Division, Eastern Kenya. In: Mugendi DN, Kironchi G, Gicheru PT, Gachene CKK, Macharia PN, Mburu M, Mureithi JG and Maina F (eds.) 2005. Proceedings of the 21st Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Conference held in Eldoret on 1st – 5th December 2003. Eldoret, Kenya.
  22. Mugwe JN, Mugendi DN, Mucheru M, Micheni A and Kung’u JB. 2004. Agroforestry trees for soil productivity improvement in small scale farms of central Kenya. In: Muchiri MN, Kamondo B, Tuwei P and Wanjiku J. Recent advances in forestry research and technology development for sustainable forest management. Proceedings of the 2 nd KEFRI Scientific Conference pg 55-62
  23. Mucheru M, Mugendi DN, Micheni A, Mugwe J, Kung’u JB, Gitari J, 2004. Enhancement of food productivity using locally available nutrient replacements in the central highlands of Kenya. In: Msaky JJ, Msumali GP and Rwehumbiza FBR (Eds), Soil Science Research and Technologies: Foundations for Sustainable Food Security: Proceedings of the 19 th SSSEA Conference, 2-7 December 2001, Moshi, Tanzania
  24. Micheni A, Mugendi DN, Mucheru M, Mugwe J, Kung’u J, Otor S, Muriithi F and Gitari J 2003. Low cost soil fertility amendment strategies for improved food production in maize cropping systems in central Highlands of Kenya. In: Mureithi JG, Macharia PN, Gichuru M, Mburu MWK, Mugendi DN and Gachene CKK (eds.) Proceedings of the 18th Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Conference held in Mombasa on 4th - 8th December 2000. pp 111-118.
  25. Mugendi DN, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe J, Bationo A 2003. Enhancement of food productivity using leguminous shrubs in the Eastern highlands of Kenya. African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, Vol. 6. 581-586
  26. Mugendi DN, Mucheru MW, Micheni A, Mugwe JN, Kung'u JB and Otor S 2001. Soil fertility strategies for improved food production in the central highlands of Kenya. Proceedings of the 5 th Africa Crop Science Conference, Lagos, Nigeria. 5:897-904. ISSN 1023-070X
  27. Mutambu D, Kihara J, Mucheru-Muna M, Bolo P and Kinyua M (2023). Response of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) and Maize (Zea mays) to Zinc Fertilizers in acidic Ferralsols of Western Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
  28. Mwangi O, Mucheru-Muna M, Kihara J, Kinyua M, Bolo P, Wambui H (2023). Influence of Crop Rotation on Weed Seed Bank in Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Chuka Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
  29. Nkatha F, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe JN, Kamua CN and Otieno EO (2023). Socio-economic factors influencing farmer identified soil fertility gradients in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
  30. Chacha R, Mucheru-Muna M, Muriuki SW and Mutegi JK (2023). Influence of Conventional and Multi-Nutrient Inorganic Fertiliser Applications on Maize Yield in Embu County, Kenya. 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023 (with student)
  31. Njenga MW, Mugwe JN, Mogaka H, Nyabuga G, Oduor N and Kiboi M, Ngetich F, Mucheru-Muna M, Sijali I and Mugendi D (2022). Determinants of farmers’ knowledge on soil and water conservation technologies in the dry zones of the Central Highlands of Kenya. Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March, 2022
  32. Oduor ON, Mugendi ND, Mucheru-Muna M, Mugwe NJ, Sijali I, Merckx R and Jan D (2022). Yield and yield components of sorghum, soil chemical properties and nutrient use efficiency as affected by integrated soil fertility, and soil and water management practices in Tharaka Nithi County. Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March, 2022 (with student)
  33. Nkatha F, Mucheru-Muna M, Kamau CN, Oduor EO and Mugwe J (2022). Influence of household socio-economic factors on the magnitude of soil fertility gradients in Tharaka-Nithi county. SEKU Conference (with student)
  34. Kamau C, Mugwe JN, Otieno EO, Kifuko-Koech MN, Ndung’u-Magiroi KW and 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
  35. Kanana JN, Gichimu BM, Mugendi DN, Mugwe JN and Mucheru-Muna M. (2022). Growth and yields of sorghum as influenced by integrated soil fertility and water management practices in the drylands of Tharaka –Nithi County, Kenya. Fourth MWECAU International Conference 25 July 2022, Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (with student)
  36. Mwangi HW, Muchira CW, Maina JM, Githunguri CM, Kanyi D, Thuranira E, Muna MM, Waweru PK, Esilaba AO, Kimani S, Okoti M and Kamau DM (2022). Integrated Weed and Soil fertility Management: Options for Climate Resilient Technologies for Improving Cereal Production in Kenya. Fourth MWECAU International Conference 25 July 2022, Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (with student)
  37. August 2024: Kenya National Research Festival 2024; Festival's overarching theme, "Research Partnerships and Collaborations for Socio-Economic Transformation," held in Nairobi, Kenya
  38. 2023: 17th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference and Exhibition, 23 – 24 March 2023
  39. 2023: 4th YLTS, Youth Climate Summit and Festival; Meaningful Engagement and Unifying Youth Voices for Climate Action, Nairobi, 24th-25th August 2023
  40. 2022: Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March, 2022
  41. 2021: Murang’a University of Technology International Conference on Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development (Virtual) 3rd - 5th November, 2021
  42. 2018: Water security and climate change conference in Kenya School of Monetory Studies, Nairobi on 3rd to 5th December 2018
  43. 2017: One day workshop on Agrarian Transformation, Nairobi on 26th January 2017 organised by African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and STEPS Centre (Sussex, UK)