Name: NJUGUNA, Steven Gichuki
Title/Qualifications: Prof., PhD., MSc., BSc. (1st Class Hons.), Dip. Ed.
Department/Unit/Section: Environmental Sciences
Position: Associate Professor of Environmental Science
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Areas of Specialization: Aquatic ecology, biodiversity, environmental impact assessment
Research Interests: Aquatic ecology, Wetland ecology, Limnology, Biodiversity assessment, Environmental impact assessments (EIA), Alien invasive species


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Publications

Referred Journals

  • Nzeve, J.K., Njuguna, S.G. and Kitur, E.C. 2015.Assessment of heavy metal contamination in surface water of Masinga Reservoir, Kenya.. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. Vol.5. No.2. 101-108.
  • Nzeve, J.K., Kitur, E.C. and Njuguna, S. G. 2014. Determination of heavy metals in sediments of Masinga Reservoir, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol. 4, No. 20. 125-132.
  • Nzeve, J. K. Njuguna, S.G. and Kitur, E.C. 2014. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis spirulus niger from Masinga Reservoir, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 8, Issue 10. 58-63.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2002. Lake Naivasha in Kenya in danger of extinction. http://www.worldlakes.org/shownews.asp?newsid=678
  • Kotut, K., Njuguna, S.G., Muthuri, F.M. and Krientz, L. 1999. The physico-chemical conditions of Turkwell Gorge Reservoir, a new man-made lake in northern Kenya. Limnologica 29: 377-392
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1994. Biodiversity and its relation to the aquatic environment. In:  Water and Environment. IHE Report Series 29: 165 -171.
  • Visser, N. and Njuguna, S. 1992. Environmental impacts of tourism on the Kenya Coast. UNEP Industry and Environment. Vol. 15 (3-4): 42 - 52.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1988. Nutrients and phytoplankton in a tropical soda lake. Hydrobiologia 158: 15-28.

Books and Books Chapters

  • Njuguna, S.G., Foxall, C.D. and Litterick, M. R. 1985. A preliminary study of the water quality of Lake Victoria, Kenya. In:  Pollution in the Urban Environment. (Eds) M.W.H. Chan, R.W.M. Hoarse, P.R. Holmes, R.S.J. Law and S.B. Reed. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers. London & New York. 699 pp.
  • Grootenhuis, J.G., Njuguna, S.G. and Kat, P.W. 1991 (Eds). Wildlife Research for Sustainable Development. Proceedings of the International Conference on Wildlife Research and Sustainable Development. KARI, KWS, NMK. Nairobi, Kenya. 22 to 26 April 1990. 171 p.
  • Crafter, S.A., Njuguna, S.G. and Howard, G.W. (Eds). 1992. Wetlands of Kenya. Proceedings of the KWWG Seminar on Wetlands of Kenya, National Museums of Kenya, 3 to 5 July 1991. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). viii + 183 pp.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1992. The Ramsar Convention: its role in promoting sustainable utilization of African wetlands. In:  Matiza, T. and Chabwela, H.N. (Eds). Proceedings of the Southern African Development Coordination Conference held in Gaborone, Botswana, 3 to 5 June 1991. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland. x + 224 pp.

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

  • Njuguna, S.G. 1980. Dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand relationship in a polluted river, the Nairobi River (Kenya). The XXI Congress of International Association on Theoretical and Applied Limnology. 24 to 31 August 1980, Kyoto, Japan. 223 p.
  • Njuguna, S.G., Foxall,C.D. and Litterick, M.R. 1986. The concentrations of DDE residues in Lates niloticus (Nile Perch) in Lake Victoria, Kenya. Paper presented at the International Symposium on African Wildlife. Kampala, Uganda. 8 to 11 December, 1986. 15 pp.
  • Gray, L.S. and Njuguna, S.G. 1986. Aspects of the Ecology of Lake Bogoria, Kenya. Abstract M.26-Steadman D-4.40. Ontario Ecology & Ethology Colloquium. York University, Toronto, Canada. 26 to 27 May 1986. 8 pp.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1988. Limnology and phytoplankton in Lake Bogoria, Kenya. Paper presented at the East African Wildlife '88 Conference. 6 to 10 September 1988. Kilaguni, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. Securing funding for environmental projects. Paper presented at the ICOM/CECA Conference on Museums and Environment. 16 to 22 September 1990, Gaborone, Botswana. 6 pp.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1985. Nutrients and phytoplankton in Lake Victoria (Kenya). Paper presented at the Conference on Ecological Status of Lake Victoria. 17 to 20 March, 1985, Kakamega, Kenya. 28 pp.

Workshops Papers

  • Njuguna, S.G. and Gaudet, J.J. 1979. Seasonal and longitudinal variation of physical, chemical and biological conditions in a polluted river in Kenya. Poster Paper No. 74 presented at the SIL-UNEP Workshop on African Limnology, 16 to 23 December, 1979. Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1983. Marine macrophytes:  taxonomy, ecology and their economic importance in Kenya. Country paper presented at the Commonwealth Science Council International Workshop on Marine Science. 11 to 16 May, 1983, Mombasa, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. Introduction to environmental planning. Paper presented at the ANEN Environmental Management and Planning Training Workshop for NGOs. 2 to 9 September,1990. Nairobi, Kenya. 8 pp.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1984. Aquatic plant life in Kenya: status and perspectives for future research. In: Proceedings of the workshop on status and options for management of plant communities in Kenya. March, 1984. Nairobi, Kenya. 190-203 p.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1985. Nutrient-productivity relationships in a tropical meromictic soda lake. Paper presented at the Third International Symposium on Inland Saline Lakes. 27 to 30 August 1985, Nairobi, Kenya. 37 pp.

 Seminar Papers

  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. The role of universities and related institutions in promoting sustainable development. Paper presented at the IUBS/CBE Seminar on Biological Education for Sustainable Development. 27 August to 1 September, 1990. UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1992. CITES: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Appendices and listing criteria. Paper presented at the National CITES Steering Committee Seminar, Naivasha, Kenya, 8 to 9 October, 1992. 7 pp.

Student Co-authored Publications

  • Nzeve, J.K., Njuguna, S.G. and Kitur, E.C. 2015.Assessment of heavy metal contamination in surface water of Masinga Reservoir, Kenya.. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. Vol.5. No.2. 101-108.
  • Nzeve, J.K., Kitur, E.C. and Njuguna, S. G. 2014. Determination of heavy metals in sediments of Masinga Reservoir, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol. 4, No. 20. 125-132.
  • Nzeve, J. K. Njuguna, S.G. and Kitur, E.C. 2014. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis spirulus niger from Masinga Reservoir, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 8, Issue 10. 58-63.
  • Kotut, K., Njuguna, S.G., Muthuri, F.M. and Krientz, L. 1999. The physico-chemical conditions of Turkwell Gorge Reservoir, a new man-made lake in northern Kenya. Limnologica 29: 377-392

Other Publications

  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. Biological Resources Program: National Museums of Kenya. Biological Conservation Newsletter 92: 1.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1991. Water Hyacinth: The world's worst aquatic weed infests Lakes Naivasha and Victoria. Swara Vol. 14(6): 8-10.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. Biological Resources Program: National Museums of Kenya. Biological Conservation Newsletter 92: 1.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1991. Water Hyacinth: The world's worst aquatic weed infests Lakes Naivasha and Victoria. Swara Vol. 14(6): 8-10.
  • Njuguna, S.G. and Nico, V. 1995. Environmental impacts of tourism on the Kenya Coast. Wajibu: A Journal of Social and Religious Concern, Vol. 10 No. 1: 14-20.
  • Njuguna, S.G. and Martinet, C. 1995. A scientific and economic framework for wild and cultivated biodiversity management and enhancement in Africa. Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, and International Academy of the Environment, Geneva, Switzerland. Working Paper, No. 27. 10 pp.

 Research

  • Njuguna, S.G. 1978. A study of the effects of pollution on a tropical river. University of Nairobi research grant of US$ 4,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G, 1982. Nutrient-productivity relationships in tropical Naivasha Basin lakes, Kenya. National Council of Science and Technology grant of US$ 6,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G., Foxall, C.D. and Litterick, M.R. 1985. A study of water quality of Lake Victoria, Kenya. ETMA/Lake Basin Development Authority grant of US$ 5,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1987. Jubba Environmental and Socio-economic Studies, Jubba River Basin, Somalia. USAID grant of US$ 20,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1999. Studies towards a long-term conservation intervention in the Lake Bogoria catchment. WWF grant of US$ 15,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2000. Artificial flood release from reservoirs to maintain downstream wetland ecosystems in Tana River. DFID grant of US$ 9,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2004. Effects of Kimira-Oluch small holder irrigation development in Lake Victoria basin, Kenya. LBDA/AfDB grnat of US $ 20,000.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2007. Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for Kenya agricultural productivity. World Bank/KARI grant of US$ 25,000.

 

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

  • Njuguna, S.G. 2013. Greater Nairobi Regional Centre of Excellence: challenges and opportunities. Kakamega, Kenya. 2nd August 2013. Kenyatta University, UNU.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2013. Environmental and social impacts of road construction along Lake Victoria shoreline. Port Victoria, Kenya. 21st June 2013. KeRRA.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2008. Western Kenya Integrated Ecosystem Management. Kisumu, Kenya. January 2008. World Bank/KARI.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2005. An integrated management plan of Kilombero Valley Floodplain Ramsar Site, Tanzania. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Belgium/BTC.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2002. International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN) Demonstration and Target Sites. Nairobi, Kenya, 2002. UNEP.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2002. Conservation of Resources through Enterprise (CORE). Nairobi, Kenya. 2002. MIS/USAID.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 2000. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in the Eastern Rift Valley Lakes, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania. Awassa, Ethiopia, 2000. UNDP/UNEP/ GEF
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1999. Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 1999. BSP/USA.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1999. Environmental Conservation with a Focus on Biodiversity Information Management and Gender. Kampala, Uganda. 16th June 1999. Commonwealth Secretariat.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1998. Biodiversity Data Management Capacitation in Developing Countries and Networking Biodiversity Information. Washington, D.C., USA, 1998. UNEP/GEF.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1998. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guidelines and Administrative Procedures. Nairobi, Kenya. 1998. Netherlands Government.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1994. IUCN-The World Conservation Union, 19th General Assembly, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1993.  Ramsar Convention, Fifth Meeting of the Conference of Parties, Kushiro, Japan.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1992. Ramsar Convention Bureau. Ramsar Evaluation and Monitoring Mission and Conference, St. Lucia Wetlands, South Africa.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1992. Ivth World Congress on National Parks and Protected Areas, Caracas, Venezuela.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. IUCN-The World Conservation Union, 18th General Assembly, Perth, Australia.
  • Njuguna, S.G.1990.  ICOM/CECA Conference on Museums and Environment, Gaborone, Botswana.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. Ramsar Convention, Fourth Meeting of the Contracting Parties, Montreaux, Switzerland.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1989. CITES Seventh Conference of Contracting Parties, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Njuguna, S.G., Foxall, C.D. and Litterick, M.R. 1986. The concentrations of DDE residues in Lates niloticus (Nile Perch) in Lake Victoria. Kampala, Uganda 8th to 11th December 1986. UNEP.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1985. UNEP/EPCOM International Conference on Pollution and the Urban Environment, POLMET '85, Hong Kong.

 Workshops Attended

  • Njuguna, S.G. 2010. UNDP capacity building workshop for ministerial and departmental focal points in Kenya to mainstream climate change into policies and planning, Baringo, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1999. Biodiversity Support Program (BSP), USA Pan-African Workshop on Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation (BIOME). Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1999. Commonwealth Secretariat/MUIENR, Uganda Regional (Africa-wide) Training Workshop on Environmental Conservation with a Focus on Biodiversity Information Management and Gender. Kampala, Uganda.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1995. Biodiversity Support Program (BSP, USA), Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation (BIOME), African Biodiversity Projects Managers and Implementers Workshop. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1994. Commission of European Union, Strategy Workshop on Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation in African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1993. GEF/FAO/IUCN Wetland Biodiversity Workshop, Nakuru, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1993. GEF/FAO Biodiversity Workshop, Arusha, Tanzania.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1992. IUCN Wetlands Program Review Workshop, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. IUCN/IWRB Wetlands Conservation and Management Workshop, Uganda.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. ANEN Environmental Management and Planning Training Workshop for NGOs, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1985. USAID-NPS and FERS Mahidol University, Training of Trainers Workshop on Coastal Zone Management. Bangkok, Thailand.

Seminars Attended

  • Njuguna, S.G. 2020. ICS Kiambu County Water and Sewerage Company Directors Seminar on Corporate Governance, Naivasha, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1997. USAID/KWS Seminar on African Regional Environmental Assessment, Nyeri, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1991. IUCN Wetlands of Tanzania Seminar, Morogoro, Tanzania.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1991. International Nature Conservation (IUCN) Seminar, UIMP-ICONA, Cuenca,Spain.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. IUBS/CBE Seminar on Biological Education for Sustainable Development, UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1990. International Decade for East African Lakes (IDEAL) Seminar, Berne, Switzerland.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1989. UNEP/AMCEN Network Symposium on Environmental Education and Training, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Njuguna, S.G. 1986. US-NPS and the University of Michigan First International Seminar on Coastal Parks and Protected Areas, USA, US Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago.