Position: Dr.
Department: Plant Sciences
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 , 00100 Kenyatta University , Nairobi
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PUBLICATIONS

  • Francis W. Kariuki, Kiplagat Kotut and Victor G. Ngángá. 2011. The Potential of a Low Cost Technology for The Greywater Treatment. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 2011, 4, 1-8.
  • Kiplagat Kotut, Victor G. Nganga and Francis W. Kariuki. 2011. Physico-Chemical and Microbial Quality of Greywater from Various Households in Homa Bay Town. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 2011, 4, 162-169.
  • Francis W. Kariuki, Victor G. Ng`ang`a and Kiplagat Kotut. 2012. Hydrochemical Characteristics, Plant Nutrients and Metals in Household Greywater and Soils in Homa Bay Town. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 2012, 5, 00-00.
  • Victor G. Ng`ang`a, Francis W. Kariuki and Kiplagat Kotut A Comparison of the Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Quality of Greywater from Water Deficient Households in Homabay Town and Githurai Estates in Kenya. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 2012, 5, 110-118.
  • Karugia, F. Kariuki and J. Mwaniki. Influence of soil physical factors on productivity of herbaceous forage species in Kivaa and Ntugi rangelands in Eastern Kenya. VOL 1 NO 1 (2020): AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (AJPAS).
  • Elizabeth Kambua Titus, Francis Kariuki and Shadrack Ngene. The Inter-specific Associations between O. stricta with Woody Plant Species and Elephant Distribution in Tsavo  East National Park. ) Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. Vol.5, Iss.4, 2021.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • 2010: Title: The potential of a low cost treatment system for GW. Paper presented at the 2nd POLLUTION & HEAVY METALS CLUSTER WORKSHOP JINJA NILE RESORT IN UGANDA FROM 29th AUGUST TO 1st SEPTEMBER, 2010
  • 2010: Title: Physico-chemical and microbial quality of greywater from various households in Homa Bay town on behalf of Prof. K. Kotut. Paper presented at the POLLUTION 2nd POLLUTION & HEAVY METALS CLUSTER WORKSHOP JINJA NILE RESORT IN UGANDA FROM 29th AUGUST TO 1st SEPTEMBER, 2010.
  • 2011    Funding Rice Research in Kenya. Current status and Opportunities.  Paper presented at the Launch of Kenya Rice Researchers Forum Launch, AICAD, JKUAT.
  • 2012    Title: Participatory development and validation of culture models of integrating fish polyculture livestock into irrigated ricefields to enhance competitiveness of rice farming in Mwea, Kenya. Paper presented at the Third Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture Biennial Conference. THEME: Partnerships & Networking for Strengthening Agricultural Innovation and Higher Education in Africa; 24-28 September, 2012;  Imperial Resort Beach Hotel and Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda
  • 2015  Effect of Planting Methods, Inter-cropping and Fertilizer on Maize and Beans Yield in Matunda Area of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.KAPAP CGS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE, Theme: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Incomes through Research Partnerships, Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development, 10TH - 12TH JUNE 2015, AT KALRO HEADQUARTER.
  • 2015  Water harvesting, soil fertility amendment and cropping systems influence on sorghum and cowpeas yield in West Pokot County.KAPAP CGS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE, Theme: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Incomes through Research Partnerships, Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development, 10TH - 12TH JUNE 2015, AT KALRO HEADQUARTER.

RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN

  • 1991-1992: Growth dynamics and primary production of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Funded by Elsa Conservation Trust.
  • 1994-1997: Carbon Budget and sustainable harvesting of Cyperus papyrus L. (Papyrus) in a Lake Naivasha papyrus swamp, Kenya. Funded by EU.
  • 2008-2012: Investigating Greywater treatment and reuse in agriculture as a means to improving livelihood, public health and environmental protection in the Lake Victoria Basin. Funded by VicRes.
  • 2010-2013: Lengthening the Rice Value Chain Through Commercialization of Rice By-Products. Funded by NCST.
  • 2010-2013: Value addition of fish and fisheries wastes/by-products into aquafeed for tilapia and catfish. Funded by NCST.
  • 2011-2013: Participatory Development, Testing and Validation of Concepts and Technologies for Site-Specific Detection and Control of Plant Parasitic Nematodes Infecting Tomatoes in Mwea, Kenya. Funded by RUFORUM.
  • 2011-2015: Enhancing crop productivity and income generation through integrated water and soil fertility management in different agro-ecological zones of Kenya. Funded by KAPAP/WB.
  • 2012-2014: Participatory development and validation of culture models of integrating fish polyculture-livestock into irrigated ricefields to enhance the competitiveness of rice farming in Bunyala Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. Funded by RUFORUM

PROCEEDINGS OF WORKSHOPS

  • Kiplagat Kotut, E.O. Chaggu, M.S. Nabacwa, F. Kariuki, C. Nkata, V. Nga`ng`a. 2009.  Greywater treatment and reuse for agricultural production and environmental protection in the Lake Victoria Basin. Lake Victoria Research Initiative Proceedings, Bujumbura, Burundi.
  • Kariuki, G.M., Kariuki, F.W., Birgen, J.K. & Gathaara, V. 2010. Participatory development, testing and validation of concepts and technologies for site-specific detection and control of plant parasitic nematodes infecting tomatoes in Mwea, Kenya. Second RUFORUM Biennial Meeting 20 - 24 September 2010, Entebbe, Uganda
  • Kokwaro, E. D. Gicheru, M. Okoth, S. Kariuki F. and D. Ogingo. 2011. Improving food security and human health through integration of organic manure and medicinal plants into Rice paddies in Ahero.  CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. THE 4TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS AND EXHIBITION OF INNOVATIONS. THEME: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AS A PLATFORM FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya.
  • N.M. Githaiga, J. Lang’at, M. Huxham, K. Kotut, F. Kariuki & J.G. Kairo: Above ground: Below ground productivity ratios in natural mangrove forest of Gazi Bay, Kenya. Proceedings of the International Conference: Meeting on Mangrove ecology, functioning and Management (MMM3) 2-6 July 2012, Galle, Sri Lanka
  • Kariuki, F. W., Maina, J. G., Wanjogu, R. K., Ndogoni, J. N and Gathaara, V. Participatory development and validation of culture models of integrating fish polyculture livestock into irrigated ricefields to enhance competitiveness of rice farming in Mwea, Kenya. Paper presented at the Third Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture Biennial Conference. THEME: Partnerships & Networking for Strengthening Agricultural Innovation and Higher Education in Africa; 24-28 September, 2012;  Imperial Resort Beach Hotel and Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.
  • Ndung`u-Mogirio, K. W; Kifuko-Koech, M. N; Okalebo, J. R; Esilaba, A. O. and Kariuki, F. Water harvesting, soil fertility amendment and cropping systems influence on sorghum and cowpeas yield in West Pokot County. Proceedings of KAPAP CGS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE, Theme: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Incomes through Research Partnerships, Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development, 10TH - 12TH JUNE 2015, AT KALRO HEADQUARTER.
  • Kifuko-Koech, M. N; Ndung`u-Mogirio, K. W; Okalebo, J. R;  Kariuki, F and Esilaba, A. O. Effect of Planting Methods, Inter-cropping and Fertilizer on Maize and Beans Yield in Matunda Area of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. Proceedings of KAPAP CGS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE, Theme: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Incomes through Research Partnerships, Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development, 10TH - 12TH JUNE 2015, AT KALRO HEADQUARTER.