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Dr. Godwin Opinde

Lecturer, Department of Spatial and Environmental Planning

Home School of Engineering & Architecture Department of Spatial and Environmental Planning Dr. Godwin Opinde

Dr. Godwin Opinde

Lecturer, Department of Spatial and Environmental Planning

Administrative Position
Departmental Exam Coordinator, EPM Department, Kenyatta University. From 2020-2023; Chair, Departmental post graduate studies committee (Department of Spatial & Environmental Planning) From 2022-current; Coordinator in Country/ in region DAAD scholarship awardees, EPM Department, Kenyatta University (2019-current); Research Coordinator. Kenyatta University Green Education HUB (2022-Current); E-learning Coordinator: EPM Department, Kenyatta University (2015-2017); Member resource mobilization committee, Next Generation Researchers (NGR) Network in Africa Hosted by United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan. (2018-2021); Member committee for collaborations between African Centre for Technological Studies (ACTS) and Department of Environmental Planning and Management, Kenyatta University. (2018); Member, Curriculum Development Committee, School of Environmental Studies (SES), Kenyatta University. (2020-2022); Member, School Board of postgraduate studies, School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University (2020-2022); Member, School Board of postgraduate studies, School of Engineering & Architecture, Kenyatta University (2022-Current)

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Kariuki, D. W., Opinde, G ., & Letema, S. (2025). Patterns of perception of ecosystem services associated with trees outside forests along an urban-rural gradient. A case of Murang’a municipality, Kenya. Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/14728028.2025.2530023
  2. Ezekiel N. Waiguru, Michael R. Giordano, Matthias Beekmann, Daniel M. Westervelt, Michael Gatari, John Mungai, Godwin Opinde , Albert A. Presto, Emilia Tjernstrom, V. Faye McNeill, R. Subramanian (2025). Seasonal multisite low-cost sensor measurements to estimate spatial and temporal variability of particulate matter pollution in Nairobi, Kenya, Atmospheric Pollution Research, 2025, 102630, ISSN 1309-1042, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2025.102630 .

Books

Gerry Opondo & Godwin Opinde (2021) Draft. Training Manual. Designing Regulatory programmes for clean air in African Cities. ECI/ UNEP.
ECI (2015). Multilateral Environmental Agreements: A handbook for African Journalists, ECI Nairobi, Kenya. (Participated as Research Team Member).
Transparency International Kenya (2020) Simplified handbook on environmental impact assessment in Kenya with focus on enhancing community participation in infrastructure and extractive related projects ( Godwin Opinde : Lead Author in the publication). https://tikenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ENVIRONMENTAL-IMPACT-ASSESSMENT-HANDBOOK-FINAL.pdf

Book Chapters

  1. Opinde Godwin (2012) . Contributions to Solid Waste Management in Eldoret Municipality Kenya. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG, Heinrich-Bocking, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-13686-3.

Conference Papers

  1. Opinde, G ., Opondo, G., Ozay, L., 2024. Enforceable commitments and accountability in ESIA follow-up. Page 13. 43rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment on Impact Assessment for a Just Transformation. 24-27 April 2024 The Convention Centre Dublin Dublin, Ireland. https://2024.iaia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Finalpro_24-web.pdf Draft Paper Link: HERE
  2. Opinde G (2023). Public participation and stakeholder engagement in clean air policy, regulation Standards and laws. East Africa Air Quality Training Workshop 14 th -18th August, 2023. Kenyatta University Conference Centre.
  3. Opinde G (2023). Air quality Monitoring in East Africa Cities. 24 th May 2023. Columbia University, New York. https://aqtoolbox.org/knowledge-exchange-with-clean-air-toolbox-partners/
  4. Nyerere J, Gatwiri W and Okinyi R (2021). Kenya's climate change policy actions and the response of higher education Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate Working Paper Series No. 4 Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate Working Paper Series, No. 4. ISSN 2754-0308. https://www.climate-uni.com/_files/ugd/f81108_1fe481d96de94247b5b3a5baab268f33.pdf
  5. Participant - pannelist: Africa Clean Air Forum, Presented under East Africa Spotlight Session. Air Quality Monitoring, Kenyatta University – Columbia University Collaborations.
  6. Participant: Inception workshop of the Africa Methane Community of Practice (AMCOP), 29th – 31st January 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. Funded by Global Methane Hub.
  7. Local organizer and speaker. ALMOST URBAN” Crossed Perspectives from the Peripheries of Bamako, Dakar and Nairobi on Urban Sprawl and Land use Transitions at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Funded by French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA). Held on 21 st January 2024. https://ifranairobi.hypotheses.org/5653
  8. Poster Presentation on challenges of using low cost air quality sensors for regulatory compliance & enforcement. Held on 26 th – 30 th August 2024 at Sheraton Grand Bangalore hotel, Bengaluru, India. https://cstep.in/event-details.php?id=2775
  9. Plenary Speaker on Community engagement and low cost sensors. Air Sensor International Conference. Theme: Advancing Science & Engaging Communities. Held from 30 th April – 3 rd May, 2024 at Riverside Convention center, California, USA. https://asic.aqrc.ucdavis.edu/2024-attendee-list
  10. Participant: United Nation Environmental Assembly (UNEA 6). Held from 26th February – 1st March 2024 at UN Complex, UN Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. (Supported Kenya Country representative in reviewing and contributing to Air Quality Resolution sponsored by USA & UK and Adopted in the Assembly. List of Participants
  11. Participant: Workshop on the preparation of the project proposal “Accelerating actions to address Non-CO2 Emissions in Africa through Community of practice (CoP) for Methane”. Held from 24th-25th February, 2024 at ICRAF Campus, UN Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. Funded by Global Methane Hub.
  12. Participant: Air Sensor International Conference in Accra, Ghana. Held from 16th to 19th October 2023 at Accra Metropolitan Assembly Building.
  13. Team member: Workshop to Develop a Proposal Addressing African Air Quality, held at University of North Carolina Chapel hill, Gilling School of Global Public health, Funded by US National Science Foundation. 18th-19th September 2023
  14. Co-chair: Building momentum for health studies using locally available air quality and health data webinar hosted by Health Effect institute (HEI) on 19th September 2023. Link: https://www.healtheffects.org/meeting/webinar-series-air-pollution-and-health-east-africa
  15. Workshop on Air Pollution & Health in East Africa by Health Effect Institute (HEI). 29 th -31 st March, 2023. Nairobi, Kenya.
  16. Participant. AfriqAir Conference. Carnegie Mellon University Africa Campus 7 th to 10 th 2023, Kigali Rwanda
  17. Participant: Providing Support to Countries and Cities in Improving Air Quality. Project Dissemination Workshop, Held on 4 th August 2022 at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
  18. Trainer: Air Quality Management Strategies Course offered to staff of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), held from 25 th to 29 th July, 2022 at Hilton hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Training Workshop Supported by Expertise France Group AFD
  19. Participant: Clean Air Catalyst Multistakeholder Forum: Sharing Data on Sources of Air Pollution in Nairobi City, held from 19 th to 22 nd July, 2022 at Lake Naivasha Country Club Hotel. Workshop supported by USAID – Clean Air catalyst project.
  20. Initiator and Organizing Team Member: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kenya, Enforcers training on air quality management. An out-put of “International networking, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for improved air quality in four East African countries” Air Quality Management Community of Practice in East Africa project.
  21. Presenter: Air Sensor International Conference in Pasadena, California, USA. Held from 11th to 13th May 2022 at Pasadena Conventional Centre. https://asic.aqrc.ucdavis.edu/2022-conference-presenter-biographies
  22. Trainer: Capacity building training towards developing a regulatory programme for clean air in Uganda, held on 20 th to 22 nd April, 2022 at Imperial Golf view hotel, Entebbe Uganda. Training Workshop Supported by UN Environment.
  23. Trainer: Capacity building training towards developing a regulatory programme for clean air in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia held on 13 th -14 th April 2022. Virtual training workshop Supported by UN Environment.
  24. Speaker: Virtual conference of the East Africa Network for Environmental Compliance & Enforcement held on 24 th -25 th February 2022. Title of Presentation – Capacity gaps and needs related to environmental compliance and enforcement in East Africa. Supported by UN Environment. Link: https://eanece.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EANECE-2022-Conference-Report_18032022.pdf
  25. Rapporteur: COP26 Adaptation and Resilience Pan-Africa Launch Event, 29 July 202: Profiling global impacts and upscaling opportunities for climate research in Africa, organized by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in partnership with African Research Impact Network (ARIN), 29 th July, 2021 – Virtual event. Advertisement Link: https://www.ukri.org/our-work/responding-to-climate-change/ukri-towards-cop26/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-online-events/
  26. Speaker: Social Business Academia Network and Capacity Building in East Africa, Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship, organized by Yunus Center, 10-11 th April, 2021 – Virtual event. Link: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/EASBFYE/pages/parallel-session-workshop
  27. Panelist: Air pollution in Nairobi and other emerging African megacities: sources, sampling, and solutions. Organized by Columbia Global Center- Nairobi, 23 rd February, 2021 – Virtual event. Advertisement link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW90QxgWv-A&t=8s
  28. International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) Pre-conference course on Air Sensors and Reference Collocation Data Analysis, Supported by Columbia University, 19 th September, 2020 (online training)
  29. Distinguished delegate Environment & Infrastructure; Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (IRIMP) consultative forum, 2nd to 3rd March, 2020, Entebe, Uganda.
  30. Trainer on stakeholder engagement in clean air action planning for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Supported by UN Environment, 17 th to 18 th December, 2019, Kampala, Uganda.
  31. Facilitator during Technical Working Group workshop on Fuel Economy Policy Options for Tanzania, Organized by Energy Utilities Water Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Supported by UN Environment, 21 st October, 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  32. Participant: Workshop on promoting cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicle policies in Tanzania, Organized by University of Dar es Salaam – Bureau for Industrial Co-operation (BICO), Supported by UN Environment, 19 th July, 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Link: http://www.airqualityandmobility.org/PDFs/gfei_tz/WorkshopReport_GFEI%20Launch.pdf
  33. Participant: Workshop on Air Quality Planning for Kampala City, Organized by Kampala Capital City Authority, Supported by UN Environment & Environmental Compliance Institute (ECI), 16 th July, 2019, Kampala, Uganda. Link: https://www.eci-africa.org/2020/12/03/addis-ababa-kampala-cities-air-quality-project-underway/
  34. Participant: East African Community Workshop on Harmonisation of Vehicle Emission Standards, organized by UN Environment, 10 th -11 th June, 2019, UNON, Nairobi, Kenya. Link: https://www.unep.org/events/workshop/east-africa-community-harmonize-vehicle-emission-standards
  35. Presenter: VERF PhD and Younger researchers workshop, Presented a paper on Integration of motorcycle transport and its implication on Safety in Kenya, Organized by Volvo Research Foundation, 29 th June, 2018, Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
  36. Participant: Mobilize Summit on Bus Rapid Transport, Organized by Institute for Transportation & Development Policy and Dar Rapid Transit, 26 th to 28 th June, 2018, Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
  37. Participant: Volvo Research & Education Foundation Network Workshop on Transport & Road Safety, Organized by VERF, 25 th June, 2018
  38. Next Generation Researchers Network writing workshop, Organized by United Nations University (UNU-IAS), hosted at University of Cape Town, South Africa, 3 rd to 6 th June, 2018.
  39. Stakeholder inception workshop on Addis Ababa City air quality situational analysis, Organized by Environmental Compliance Institute, Funded by UN Environment, 3 rd May, 2018, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  40. United Nation Environmental Assembly “Towards a pollution-free planet”, Organized by UN Environment, 4 th to 6 th December, 2017, Nairobi, Kenya.
  41. Kenya Air Quality Annual Conference, Clean Air, Healthy Lives: Air Quality and Sustainable Goals in Kenya, Organized by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), UNEP and World Agroforestry Center, 8 th December, 2016, Nairobi, Kenya.
  42. National Stakeholders’ workshop on phasing out mercury added products: Road to Ratification and Implementation of Minamata Convention on Mercury, Organized by Center for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD), 7 th December, 2016, Nairobi, Kenya.
  43. Environmental Toxicological Risk Assessment Workshop, organized by International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX), American Chemistry Council and Environmental Compliance Institute (ECI), 21 st -23 rd June, 2016, Nairobi Kenya.
  44. Workshop on Solar Waste: Management, Sustainability and Renewable future in Kenya, University of Edinburgh, UK, 13 th July, 2015, Strathmore Business School, Nairobi.
  45. Presentation on Air Quality Management in Nairobi at the Regional Workshop on Air Quality Management: Organized by World Banks: Pollution Management and Environmental Health Team: 25 th - 28 th March, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
  46. Presentation on Regulatory framework for Air Quality Management in Kenya at the Regional Workshop on Air Quality; Organized by Air Pollution for Africa (APINA) and UNEP; 10 th to 11 th December, 2013 in Lusaka Zambia.

Professional Affiliations

  • Environmental Institute of Kenya, Lead Member
  • Member International Association for Impact Assessment. IAIA member No. 10532310