• PhD, Kenyatta University, 2009
• Master of Science, University of Guelph, Canada,1985
• BSc, University of Nairobi, 1988
• ‘A’ level 1983, Tumutumu Girls’ High School
• ‘O’ Level, Misyani Girls’ Secondary School, 1981

• 5- Month training on Strengthening Doctoral Supervision Course, 2021.
• Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit at SEKU, 2014.
• 4-month Forest Soils Course organized by JICA at Tokyo and University of the Ryukyus, Japan
• 6-month Post graduate Fellowship sponsored by Rockefeller Foundation at ICRAF (World Agroforestry Centre), Gingiri, Nairobi, Kenya, 1998

• African Forest Forum (AFF)
• African Soil Biology and Fertility Research Network (AfNet)
• African Women in Science & Engineering (AWSE)

1. Kamore, H. K.1, Njeru, E. M.1, Nchore, S. B.2, Ombori, O., Muthini, J. M.1& Kimiti, J. M. 2024 (July 16). Prevalence of banana diseases and post-harvest losses in Kenya, and biocontrol potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi against Fusariumwilt. International Journal of Horticultural Science2024, 30: 62-73.https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/30/2024/13781
2. Damaris K. Musyoka, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Alice N. Muchugi and Joyce M. Jefwa. 2023. Farmyard manure and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal inoculation enhanced growth and fruit fibre productivity of Calotropis procera in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews. 09(01): 106-122.
3. Damaris K. Musyoka, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Alice N. Muchugi, Joyce M. Jeffwa and Michael A. Sakha. 2022. Soil Physic-Chemical Properties, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) Diversity and Abundance in the Rhizosphere of Calotropis procera in Two Wild Locations of semi-Arid Eastern Kenya. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 12(10): 181-201.
4. Samson Muloo, Jacinta Kimiti, Muusya Mwinzi and George Muthike. 2023. Adoption of green energy technologies in selected peri-urban and rural areas of Makueni and Machakos Counties, Kenya. World Journal of Research and Review. 16(5): 32-46. ISSN: 2455-3956.
5. Festus Mbatha Mutiso, Jacinta Malia Kimiti, Alice Njeri Muchugi and Josphert Ngui Kimatu. 2023. The phonological characterization of Calotropis procera (Ait) and its potential for domestication for wool production in the drylands. European Journal of Agricuture and Food Science. ISSN: 2684-1827. DOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.2.544
6. Samson M. Muloo, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Muusya Mwinzi and George M. Muthike. 2023. Socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of improved energy technologies in Makueni and Machakos Counties, Kenya. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews. 18(01): 269-288.
7. Carolyne N. Wahome, John M. Maingi, Omwoyo Ombori, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Morris Muthini and Jacinta Malia Kiniti. 2023. Diversity and abundance of bacterial fungal communities in rhizospheric soil from smallhoder banana producing agroecosystems in Kenya. Frontiers in Horticulture, DOI: 10.3389/fhort.2023.1061456, Published 08 February 2023.
8. Simon W. Mburu. Gilbert Koskey, Ezekiel M. Njeru, Omwoyo Ombori, John Maingi and Jacinta M. Kimiti. 2022. Genetic and phenotypic diversity of microsymbionts nodulating promiscuous soybeans from different agro-climatic conditions. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 20, 109 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43141-022-00386-5. Article number: 109 (2022). Published18 July 2022.
9. Bonifce Mwami, Jacinta M. Kimiti and Josephine Syanda. 2021. The efficacy of foliar nutrition in increasing grain yield of beans (Phaseolus vulgris L.) under field conditions in semi-arid areas of South Esatern Kenya. International Journal of Science, Engineering and Management. 6(9): 19-23.
10. Festus Mbatha Mutiso, Jacinta Malia Kimiti, Alice Njeri Muchugi and Josphert Ngui Kimatu. 2021. Soil ecology and bioaccumulation of heavy metals by Calotropis procera (Ait) in drylands of South Eastern Kenya. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science. 10(7): 545-556.
11. Festus Mbatha Mutiso, Jacinta Malia Kimiti, Alice Njeri Muchugi and Josphert Ngui Kimatu. 2021. The influence of seed transfer distance on growth of Calotropis procera (Ait) provenaces in dry lands of South Eastern Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews. 2(2): 100-111.
12. Damaris M. Nzyuko, Jacinta M. Kimiti and Joshua Matata Kimondiu. 2021. Factors influencing adoption of bamboo (Dedrocalamus asper) for agroforestry in selected subcounties of Nyandarua County, Kenya. 2021. World Journal of Innovative Research. 11(2): 35-41.
13. Emily N. Kitivo, Gedion H. Nyamasyo, Jacinta M. Kimiti and Josphert N. Kimatu. 2021. The Correlation between Use of Agro-Chemicals and Decline of Insect Pollinators in Agro-Ecosystems. Journal of Research and Implications in Education. 5(2): 76-82.
14. Caroline W. Wahome, John M. Maingi, Omwoyo Ombori, Jacinta M. Kimiti and Ezekiel M. Njeru. 2021. Banana production trends, cultivar diversity and tissue culture technology uptake in Kenya. Hindawi International Journal of Agronomy, Article ID. 6634046, 11 pages.
15. Patrick D. Kisangau, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Mary W.K Mburu and Denyse J. Snelder. 2021. Factors influencing use of multipurpose trees and shrubs in arid and semiarid lands of Kenya. Journal of Rangeland Ecology & Management. 74: 125-134.
16. Kalovoto DM, Kimiti JM & Manono BO. 2020. Agroforestry technologies practiced by women in Makindu and Nguumo locations to counteract the effects of climate change and variability, Makindu Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya. Current Trends in Engineering Science. 1(1): 1-8.
17. Simon Wambui Mburu, Gilber Kosgey, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Omwoyo Ombori, John M. Maingi & Jacinta Malia Kimiti. 2020. Differential response of promiscuous soybean to local diversity of indigenous and commercial Bradyrhizobium inoculation under contrasting agroclimatic zones. International Journal of Plant Production. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-020-00117-1. (Springer journals)
18. Kalovoto DM, Kimiti JM & Manono BO. 2020. Influence of Women Empowerment on Adoption of Agroforestry Technologies to Counter Climate Change and Variability in Semi-Arid Makueni County, Kenya. International Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources. 24(2): 183-191.
19. Nyamasyo GH, Kimiti JM, Kimatu JN and Kitivo EN. 2020. Agroecosystem dynamics on the interactions between passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) and intect pollinators. 2020. Crimson Publishers. 7(3): 776-778.
20. Kimiti JM. 2019. Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) Fast Establishment Enhances its Potential for Food Security and Short-Term Rotations in Semi-Arid Areas in a Changing Climate. International Journal of Science and Research 8 (12):849-853.
21. Josphert N Kimatu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Mercy C. Kebenei, Evelyne J. Mutunga and Emily Kitivo.. 2019. Unsustainable livelihood interactions between rapid urbanization, environmental pressures and food systems in the Sub-Saharan region. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology 5(4): 78-86.
22. Emily Kitheka, Jacinta Kimiti, Nellie Oduor, Jane Wanza. Mutinda, Celestine Ingutia and Joseph Githiomi. 2019. Factors Influencing Adoption of Biomass Energy Conservation Technologies in Selected Areas of Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering. 8: 70-81
23. Matiri EK, Kimiti JM and Kanui TI. 2019. Adoption of Modern Dairy Technologies and its Impact on Milk Production in Nzaui Sub-County, Makueni County. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge. 4(3): 90-101.
24. Masila Samson Muloo1, Kauti Matheaus Kioko and Kimiti Jacinta M. (2019). Effects of Land Degradation on Agricultural Land Use: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers Indigenous Knowledge on Land Use Planning and Management in Kalama Division, Machakos County. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 34(3): 1-15.
25. Kithuka, P.M., T.I. Kanui, J.M. Kimiti. 2018. Household demographics and income losses in Kyuso sub-county of Kitui County. International Journal of Education and Research. 6(5):149-160.
26. Bonoface M. Mwami, Simon N. Nguluu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Thomas Akuja And Benjamin K. Muli. 2018. Effects of biofortified fertilizer application rates on productivity of selected bean varieties under field conditions in semi-arid south eastern Kenya. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch. 3(3):247-254.
27. Gilbert Kosgey, Simon W. Mburu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Omwoyo Ombori, John M. Maingi and Ezekiel M. Njiru. 2018. Genetic Characterization and Diversity of Rhizobium Isolated from root nodules of Mid-Altitude climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties. Frontiers in Microbiology 9:1-12.
28. Kitivo EN, Nyamasyo GH, Kimiti JM and Kimatu JN. 2018. Effects of Agro ecosystem Land Use Types on the Diversity, Abundance and Ecosystem Functions of Insect Pollinators. Expert Opin Environ Biol 7:1
29. Festus Mbatha Mutiso, Jacinta Kimiti, Alice Muchugi, Agnes Gachuiri, Ramni Jamnadass, Jianchu Xu, Josphert Kimatu. 2017. Introduction from the Wild and Growth Characterization of Three Provenances of Calotropis procera (Ait) in a Domesticated State in Dry lands of South Eastern Kenya. Journal of Natural Science Research 7(24):102-112.
30. Gilbert Koskey, Simon Wambui Mburu, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Jacinta Malia Kimiti, Omwoyo Ombori, John Muthini Maingi. 2017. Potential of Native Rhizobia in Enhancing Nitrogen Fixation and Yields of Climbing Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Contrasting Environments of Eastern Kenya. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1-12.
31. Maingi Luke Nthenge, Jacinta M. Kimiti and Julius K. Kilungo. 2017. Sustainable utilization of woodfuel in selected sites of Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Energy, Technology and Policy 7(1):31-35.
32. Anthony K. Nthenge and Jacinta M. Kimiti. 2016. Water Scarcity Influenced Water Use Coping Mechanisms In Selected Sites Of Makueni County, Kenya. Archives of Current Research International Journal. 6(4): 1-7.
33. Stephem M. Ndungu and Jacinta M. Kimiti. 2017. Effect of moisture content and temperature on viability and longevity of Cordia sinensis Lam. Seeds. Journal of Resources Development and Management. 28:14-19.
34. Joseph M. Munyao, Jacinta M. Kimiti and Peter Njuru. 2017. Water Pollution in a Riparian Community: The Case of River Athi in Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International. 10(3): 1-17.
35. Boniface M. Mwami, Simon N. Nguluu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Josphert N. Kimatu. 2017. Effects of Water Imbibition of Selected Bean Varieties on Germination. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Review: 5(1): 579-587.
36. Mburu SW, Koskey G, Kimiti JM, Omwoyo O, Maingi JM and Njeru EM. 2016. Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence-based farming systems of Eastern Kenya. Agriculture and Food Security Journal 5(9):1-10.
37. Maluki JM, Kimiti JM, Nguluu S, and Musyoki J. 2016. Adoption levels of agroforestry tree types and practices by small holders in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: A case of Makueni County. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. 8(9):187-196.
38. Kimiti JM, Machua JM and Odee DW. 2016. Acacia Senegal (L.) Wild. Associates with a diversity of beneficial micro-symbionts in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya. British Microbiology Research Journal 12(4): 1-8.
39. Jesse Lugadiru1, Wycliffe Wanzala, Jacinta M. Kimiti. 2016. Distribution of stomata on Lycopersicon esculentum leaves for plants growing in air pollution related to vehicle fumes along Waiyaki Highway Nairobi County Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 6(10):86-91.
40. Bakhoum N, Odee DW, Fall D, Ndoye F, Kane A, Kimiti JM, Zoubeirou AM, Sylla SN, Noba K, and Diouf. 2015. Senegalia senegal responses to inoculation with rhizobial strains vary in relation to seed provenance and provenace type. Plant and Soil. 396(1):1-13.
41. Mulinge WK, Kimiti JM, Muasya RM, Akuja TE. 2015. Grafted mangoes enhances smallholder farmers livelihoods in Matinyani Division Kitui County. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 5(16): 60-64.
42. Kimiti, JM. 2014. Education level influenced soil degradation perception in a semi-arid environment of Makueni County. International Journal of Contemporary Applied Sciences 1(3): 1-13.
43. Kimiti, JM. and David W. Odee. 2013. Cowpea growth and nitrogen fixation responses to nutrient management in a contrasting semi-arid environment. Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology 2(2): 374-384.
44. Kimiti JM and Gordon AM. 2013. Mulch inoculation and placement influenced barley (Hordeum vulgare) growth and soil nitrate levels. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3(5): 332-340.
45. Kimiti JM 2011. Influence of integrated soil nutrient management on cowpea root growth in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Research for Africa 6(13):3081-3091.
46. Kimiti JM and DW Odee. 2010. Integrated soil fertility management enhances population and effectiveness of indigenous cowpea rhizobia in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Journal of Applied Soil Ecology 45: 304–309.
47. Kimiti JM. 2009. Farmer evaluation of soil fertility and food availability in the dryland Makueni district of eastern Kenya. Journal of Extension Systems. 25: 25-32.
48. Kimiti JM, Odee DW and Vanlauwe B. 2009. Area under grain legumes cultivation and problems faced by smallholder farmers in legume production in the semi-arid eastern Kenya. Journal of Sustainable Development for Africa. 11(4): 305-315.
49. Odee DW, Sutherland JM, Kimiti JM and Sprent JI. 1995. Natural rhizobial populations and nodulation status of woody legumes growing in diverse conditions of Kenya. Plant Soil 173: 211-224.

I have:
Edited 2 books
Authored/co-authored 5 book chapters
Authored/Co-authored 12 conference proceedings
Supervision: supervised to graduation 3 PhDs and 15 MScs (18 postgraduate students)
External theses examination: 15 theses (3 PhDs and 13 MScs)
Internal theses examination: 19 (2 PhDs and 17 MScs)

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