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Department: Plant Sciences
Designation: Lecturer
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Address: P.0. Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi
Area of specialization: Ecology and Conservation Biology
Professional/research interests: Ecosystem Services, Ecosystem management, Endangered species conservation and management, climate change
Google Scholar: Paul Muoria
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9412-8245

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PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journals

  • Martha Konje, Paul Muoria, Emily Wabuyele, Susanne Vetter (2021)Spatio-Temporal Variation in Forage Production in a key Resource Area in Succulent Karoo Rangeland, South Africa. Researchjournali’s Journal of Ecology Vol. 8 | No. 1: 1-21.
  • Martha M. Konje, Paul K. Muoria, Emily Wabuyele, Neil Griffin, Susanne Vetter (2021) Rainfall and Soils, Not Grazing Intensity, Determine the Composition and Productivity of Annual Plants in a Biodiverse Arid Winter Rainfall Region. Journal of Naturaula Science Research. Vol 12, No 10: 34-48
  • Cecilia O. Olima. Paul K. Muoria, (2020) Margaret A. Owuor Valuation of harvested goods in Mida Creek with application of the TESSA approach. WIO Journal of Marine Science 19 (2) 2020 105-115
  • Hosea Kipkoech Morogo, Paul K Muoria, Grace W. Gatheri (2020) Impact On Their Diversity And Abundance In Chemususu Forest, Baringo County, Kenya. Researchjournali’s Journal of Ecology 7 | No. 1
  • Dorca Auma Murono, Emily Wabuyele, Paul K. Muoria, John Otieno Abuto (2018) Distribution of Parthenium hysterophorus Linn and its Impacts on Biodiversity in Nyando Sub- County, Kisumu County, Kenya . European Academic Research –VI: 1599 – 1622
  • Mariciano Iguna Mutiga, Paul Kimata Muoria, Kiplagat Kotut and Hannah Wangari Karuri. (2016). Behavioural patterns and responses to human disturbances of wild Somali ostriches (Sruthio molybdophanes) in Samburu, Kenya. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (8). 495-502] (ISSN 2320- 5407). www.journalijar.com
  • Gordon O. Ocholla, Caleb Mireri, Paul K. Muoria (2016) Application of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Wildlife Management: A Case Study of the Samburu Pastoral Community in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology 6, No. 1;72-80 February 2016 http://www.ijastnet.com/journal/index/809
  • Paul K. Ndang’ang’a, Fred M. Barasa , Mercy N. Kariuki and Paul Muoria. (2016) Trends in forest condition, threats and conservation action as derived from participatory monitoring in coastal Kenya" , African Journal of Ecology, 54, 76–86
  • Mark Chandler, Daniel P Bebber Sebastian Castro, Margaret D Lowma, Paul Muoria, Nicholas Oguge,and Daniel Rubenstein (2012) International citizen science: making the local global. Front Ecol Environ 2012; 10(6): 328-331, doi: 1890/110283
  • Geoffrey L. Lelenguyah, Callistus K.P.O. Ogol and Paul K. Muoria (2010) Historical distribution and threats to Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) in Samburu- An indigenous people African Journal of Ecology (onlinelibrarywiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365- 2028.2010.01253.x/abstract)
  • K. Muoria, P. Muruthi, W. K. Kariuki, B. A. Hassan, D. Mijele and N. O. Oguge (2007) Anthrax outbreak among Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) in Samburu, Kenya. African Journal of Ecology. African Journal of Ecology, Volume 45, Number 4, December 2007, pp. 483-489(7).
  • M. Wahungu, P. K. Muoria, N. N. Moinde, N. O. Oguge and J. N. Kirathe. (2005) Changes in forest fragment sizes and primate population trends along the River Tana floodplain, Kenya, African Journal of Ecology . 43, 81–90
  • K. Muoria, Philip Muruthi, Daniel Rubenstein, Nicholas O. Oguge , Elephas Munene (2005) Cross-Sectional survey of gastro-intestinal parasites of Grevy’s zebras in southeren Samburu, Kenya . African Journal of Ecology . 43, 392–395
  • Karere G.M., Oguge N.O.; Kirathe J.; Muoria P.K.; Moinde N.N.; Suleman M.A. (2004) Population Sizes and Distribution of Primates in the Lower Tana River Forests, KenyaInternational Journal of Primatology 25, no. 2 :351-365
  • Muoria, K. , G.M. Karere, N. N. Moinde, M. A. Suleman (2002). Primate census and habitat evaluation in the Tana delta region, Kenya . African Journal of Ecology . 41 (2): 157-163.
  • Muoria K. (2000). Population estimate of elephants in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest . Pachyderm .29:48-51
  • Muoria, P.K.; Gordon, I., Oguge, N. O. (2001) Seed dispersal by elephants in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest . Pachyderm . 30: 75-80.

University Level Scholarly books

  • Paul Muoria, Paul Matiku and Paul Gacheru (2019). Mount Kenya Forest Restoration Strategy (2019-2029). Nature Kenya, http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Odhengo P., Matiku P., Muoria P. K., Nyangena J., Waweru P., Mnyamwezi E., Munguti S., Odeny D., Wahome, K., Ashitiva D., and Nelson P. (2018). Yala Delta Land Use Plan. Siaya and Busia County Governments, Siaya and Busia, http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Odhengo P., Matiku P., Muoria P. K., Nyangena J., Waweru P., Mnyamwezi E., Munguti S., Odeny D., Wahome, K., Ashitiva D., and Nelson P. (2018). Yala Delta Strategic Environmental Siaya and Busia County Governments, Siaya and Busia. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Paul Muoria, Paul Matiku, Fleur Ng’weno, Sarah Munguti, Fred Barasa and Washington (2016) Coping with climate change in Kenya. Policy Guide for Ecosystem based Adaptation for National and County Governments. Nature Kenya, Nairobi. https://issuu.com/nature_kenya/docs/coping_with_climate_change_in_kenya http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Kariuki Ndang’ang’a, Charles Musyoki, Fred Barasa, Philista Malaki, Paul Muoria, Paul Gacheru, Partrick Malonza and Vincent Muchai (2015) Single species action plan for conservation of Sahalla Caecilian (Boulengerula Niedeni): : 2015- 2020. Nairobi: Kenya Wildlife . https://issuu.com/nature_kenya/docs/sagalla_caecilian_final http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Kariuki Ndang’ang’a, Charles Musyoki, Fred Barasa, Philista Malaki, Paul Muoria, Mwangi Githiru, Luca Borghesio and Paul Gacheru. (2015). Action plan for Conservation of Critically Endangered Birds in Taita Hills, Kenya: 2015- 2020. Nairobi: Kenya Wildlife Service. https://issuu.com/nature_kenya/docs/taita_thrush_taita_apalis_final
  • Gereau, R. E., Kariuki, M., Paul K. Ndang'ang'a, Werema, C., & Muoria, P. (2014).Biodiversity status and trends in the Eastern Arc Mountains and coastal forests of Kenya and Tanzania region, 2008-2013. BirdLife International, African Partnership Secretariat.

Scholarly presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars (August 2014 – Present))

  • Paul Muoria (8 March 2021) Yala Swamp Land Use Plan and Strategic Environmental Presentation to Busia County Members of County Assembly, Busia, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria (7 March 2021) Yala Swamp Land Use Plan and Strategic Environmental Presentation to Siaya County Members of County Assembly, Siaya, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria (26 November 2020). Tana Delta Indigenous and Community Conservation Area Management (ICCA) Plan, 2019-2029. Presentation to Tana River County Government. Hola, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria (27 November 2020). Tana Delta Indigenous and Community Conservation Area Management (ICCA) Plan, 2019-2029. Presentation to Lamu County Lamu, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria 2019: Yala Swamp Land Use Plan - Presentation to Siaya and Busia County Siaya, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria. Trends and future developments in wetland management – Yala Swamp, Kenya. Regional training on Nile Ecosystems Valuation “Earth 18th -22nd April, 2016, JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Rob Field, Paul Muoria, Paul Matiku, Serah Munguti, Emily Mateche, Simon Shati, Sarah Biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and sustainable livelihoods inform land use planning in Kenya’s Yala Delta. 2016 ESPA annual science conference – 17th -18th Nov 2016. http://www.espa.ac.uk/news-events/events/thu-2016-11-17-0900/espa-2016-annual- science-conference
  • Paul Muoria, Using TESSA to enhance waterbird conservation and livelihood resilience – a case study of Yala Swamp.” Climate Resilient flyways” workshop held by Wetland International, at Bondo, 21st to 24th March 2016: “
  • Paul Muoria Balancing Conservation and Development: The case of Yala Swamp Siaya, Kenya. Panel discussion during World Wetland Day Celebrations, NEMA, Kenya. 27 January 2015