Dr. Mutiso Festus Mbatha

Dr. Mutiso Festus Mbatha

Dr. Mutiso Festus Mbatha
Lecturer

School: Agriculture, Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Department: Environmental Science and Land Resources Management
Primary Discipline: Environmental Science: Forestry, Ecology and Land Management


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Degrees Awarded:

  • PhD in Environmental Management, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), 2021
  • MSc. Forestry, Tropical Biology & Silviculture, Moi University, 2009
  • BSc. Forestry, Moi University, 2004

Other Credentials/Recognitions & Awards:

  • Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, 2011

Current Professional/Scientific Interests, Memberships, and Activities:

  • Member of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), 2012
  • Member of the Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK), 2014
  • Member of the Forestry Society of Kenya (FSK) 2013

Research, Scholarly, Professional and Scientific Activities

  1. Mutiso, F.M and Kariuki, P. (2024). Post-Disturbance Recovery and Species Composition in the Western Mau Forests Complex, Kenya: Insights into Floristic Dynamics and Ecological Resilience. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2024, 14(3): 51-58
    Saffa A. V., Kiruki H and Mutiso, F.M. (2024). Effects of climate change on the availability of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in the Kavonge and Museve hilltop forests in Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 11(02), 032–041
  2. Kwamboka S.O., Hunja C. W., Muluvi G. M., Korir J.C., Mutiso, F.M., Kitheka, J.U., Kioko, D., Kimatu, J., Ndufa, J.K., Mutati K. (2023). Genetic diversity of selected Moringa oleifera lam. Provenances from the coastal region of Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 08(02), 118–128
  3. Wambua, T., Hunja C. W., Kimatu, J., Muluvi G.M., Kitheka, J.U., Mutiso, F.M., Ginthenya, L., Ndufa, J.K., Mutati K. (2022). A Comparative Study of the Physiochemical and Bacteriological Parameters of PotableWater from Different Sources in Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol.12, No.11, 2022.
  4. Mutiso, F. M., Kimiti, J. M., Muchugi, A. N., & Kimatu, J. N. (2023). The Phenological Characterization of Calotropis procera (Ait) and its Potential for Domestication for Wool Production in Drylands. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 5(2), 55–62. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.2.544.
  5. Mutiso, F.M., Hunja C. W., Muluvi G. M., Kitheka, J.U., Kioko, D., Kimatu, J., Ndufa, J.K., Mutati K. (2022). Growth and fruiting of selected provenances of Moringa oleifera Lam. in South Eastern region of Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 05(02), 008–018
  6. Kitheka, J.U., Njogu, I., Muluvi G.M., Hunja C.W., Mutiso, F.M., Kioko, D., Kimatu, J. (2022). The effectiveness of Moringa Oleifera seed coagulant in reducing the turbidity and modifying the physico-chemical characteristics of water. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Vol. 16(4), pp. 126-14.
  7. Obala, D., Ng’ang’a, F. M., Kiruki, H., Mutiso, F., & Ndung’u, C. (2022). Effects of Negarim Micro Catchment on Growth and Survival of Two Provenances of Moringa oleifera Under Different Spacing in a Semi-Arid Area of Kitui County, Kenya. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 5(2), 14-28. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.5.2.927.
  8. Mutiso, F.M (2022). Models and Styles of Supervision: My Experience of being Supervised at Masters Level. Maseno University Journal. Vol. 3, Special Issue, 77-82.
  9. Mutiso, F.M., Kimiti, J., Muchugi, A., Kimatu, J (2021). The influence of seed transfer distance on the growth of Calotropis procera (ait) provenances in dry lands of South Eastern Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 02(02), 100–111
  10. Mutiso, F.M., Kimiti, J., Muchugi, A., Kimatu, J (2021). Soil Ecology and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Calotropis procera (Ait) in Drylands of South Eastern Kenya. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci (2021) 10(07): 545-556
  11. Tarus, G. K and Mutiso, F.M (2019). The Medicinal and Diet Base of Stinging Nettle (Urtica massaica) to the Rural and Urban Livelihoods within Aberdare and Mt. Kenya Forest Landscapes. Research Journali’s Journal of Forestry 2019, Vol. 6, No. 6.
  12. Mutiso, F.M., Kimiti, J., Muchugi, A., Gachuiri, A., Jamnadass, R and Xu, J (2017). Introduction from the Wild and Growth Characterization of Three Provenances of Calotropis procera (Ait) in a Domesticated State in Drylands of South Eastern Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. Vol.7, No.24, 2017, 102-112. ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online)
  13. Mutiso, F.M., Mugo, J. M., Cheboiwo, J. C., Sang, F.K., Tarus, G. K (2015). Floristic Composition, Affinities and Plant Formations in Tropical Forests: A Case Study of Mau Forests in Kenya. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2015, 5(2): 79-91
  14. Mutiso, F.M., Cheboiwo, J. C., Kiyiapi, J.L., Sang, F.K (2015). Comparative Study of Sampling Methods for Efficient Diagnosis of Health Status of Selected Natural Forest Ecosystems in Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. Vol.5, No.2, 2015. ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921.
  15. Cheboiwo, J. C., Mbinga, J., Mugabe, R.O., Mutiso, F. M (2015). Potential Growth, Yields and Socioeconomic Benefits of Four Indigenous Species for Restoration in Moist Forests, Mau Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science Vol.5, No.6, 2015. ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948
  16. Mutiso, F., Hitimana, J., Kiyiapi, J., Sang, F., & E Eboh (2013) Recovery of Kakamega Tropical Rainforest from Anthropogenic Disturbances. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 25(4):
    566–576 (2013)
  17. Mutiso, F., Cheboiwo, J., Mugo, M., Sang, F., Tarus, G., Chemitei, G (2013) The Challenges of Wild Game on Forest Plantations Management Objectives in Forest Ecosystems in Kenya. Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences 2(2) 106-112. Emerging Academy Resources (2013) (ISSN: 2276-8467)
  18. Mutiso, F., Mugo, M., Cheboiwo, J (2011) Post-Disturbance Tree Species Regeneration and Successional Pathways in Blakett and Kedowa Forest Blocks, Mau Ecosystem. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 3(6): 745-753, 2011. ISSN: 2041-0492, Maxwell Scientific Organization.

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