Editorial Team

Dr. John Justo Ambuchi, PhD (Editor in Chief)

 John Justo Ambuchi holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering (Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, 2017), M.A. in Environmental Planning and Management (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011) and B.Ed. in Geography and Mathematics (Moi University, Kenya, 2003). After his Doctorate, he worked as a lecturer and Head of Arts and Science programmes at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Gaba Campus, Eldoret, Kenya (August 2018 to November 2019). Since November 2019 he is a lecturer and Post-Graduate coordinator in the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, School of Science, Agriculture, and Environmental Studies, Rongo University, Kenya. His research interests include: Climate change and adaptation, mitigation and resilience, Biowaste management, Environmental Health and safety, Natural resource management, Ecology, Clean energy production/ Bioenergy recovery from wastes, Consulting; environmental awareness issues, sustainability, impact assessment and environmental audit, Microbial community analysis and assessment, Environmental nano-materials, application and risk assessment, Monitoring and evaluation, Hydrology, Disaster preparedness and management and Geographical concepts and integration

Office Contact:

Rongo University Annex

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

E-mail: ijoru@rongovarsity.ac.ke, ijorueditor@rongovarsity.ac.ke

 

Prof. Z. Ngalo Otieno-Ayayo, Ph.D. (Editor)

Prof. Z. Ngalo Otieno-Ayayo is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering and Coordinator for  Rongo University Annex. He is immediate past treasurer of the African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS). Prof. Ngalo holds a PhD in Life Sciences from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel. He has a wide range of experience in Integrated Pest and Vector Management, which he has practised in Africa and outside Africa. His research interests are in the use of biopesticides for pest and vector control, with special attention to native and recombinant Bacillus thuringiensis entomocidal proteins. He has had an opportunity to participate in the German Mosquito Control Association’s aerial-and hand-spraying of Bti in the swamps of Waldsee (Germany) and the meadows of Wroslaw (Poland), respectively. Currently, Prof. Ngalo is leading a team developing the apiculture industry for research, training, and business at Rongo University. The business component is expected to diffuse into the neighboring communities and emerge into cottage industries that feed the mother industry at R.U. Prof. Ngalo previously worked at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in various capacities (between 1985 and 2000) before embarking on lecturing at Solusi University in Zimbabwe (2000-2005) and the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (2008-2014). He was an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Research Fellow at BGU from 1989-90, where he worked on radioisotopes to study the interactions of Bti toxin proteins and the fate of the ẟ-endotoxin in the mosquito gut.

Office Contact:

Rongo University Annex

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

E-mail: zngalo@rongovarsity.ac.ke

 

Prof. Ramesh Francis, Ph.D. (Editor)

Prof. Ramesh is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the School of Science and Technology. He holds a Ph.D degree in Zoology with a specialization in Animal Physiology from Bharathiar University, India. He has experience of over 18 years in the academic field. He has served as the Chairperson for the Department of Biological Sciences for 7 years and as the Dean for the School of Science and Technology for 6 years. Before he joined the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, he also worked at Spicer Adventist University, India for 6 years, from 2004-2010. His research interests are in zoology, animal physiology, ecotoxicology, and biomedical sciences.

 

Dr. Taji Shivachi, Ph.D. (Editor)

Dr. Taji holds a Doctoral, Masters and Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Public Policy and Administration. Currently, Dr. Shivachi teaches Sociology at Rongo University, with research interests in health, gender and child protection. He is an expert in monitoring and evaluation, with years of practical engagement in evaluation research for development projects. He has also been involved in development of strategic plans. He is a member of the Christian Scientific Association of Kenya (Secretary, Rongo University Chapter) and the Gerontology Association of Kenya.

Office Contact:

Rongo University

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

E-mail: taji@rongovarsity.ac.ke

 

Dr. James Abila, Ph.D. (Editor)

Dr. Abila is an informaticist (Smart Metrics for ICT Integration in Systems) who pursued his Masters in Computer-based Systems degrees at the University of Sunderland (UK) on a Commonwealth scholarship and a PhD in I.T. from Kibabi University. He has successfully supervised over 1 PhD student and 8 Masters students, written numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and attended several international and local conferences. He has served as Head of ICT and Rongo University, and is currently School Coordinator-Post Graduate Studies at Rongo University. He teaches computer systems and ICT integration and management across disciplines in graduate and undergraduate courses.

Office Contact:

 Rongo University—Head, ICT

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

E-mail: abisonj@rongovarsity.ac.ke

 

Dr. Anne Mugalavai

Dr. Anne Mugalavai is a lecturer in the school of information communication and media studies at Rongo University. She holds a PhD and Msc in library and information science from Moi University. Has vast experience in improving literacy skills with a bias in enhancing reading skills among children. She has a long experience as a practicing librarian. She has published widely in peer reviewed journals. She has research interest in information and knowledge management

Office Contact:

Rongo University

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

 

Dr. Marren Atieno Akong’o

Dr. Marren Atieno Akong’o is a lecturer of Communication and Media Studies and Public Relations in the department of Communication, Media and Journalism, Rongo University. She holds a Doctoral degree in Communication Studies from Rongo University, Master of Science in Communication Studies from Moi University, and B.Ed. Arts in English and Literature from Kenyatta University. Currently, she is the departmental Post-Graduate Studies coordinator in the department of Communication, Media and Journalism, Rongo University. She specializes in applied communication with research interests in Strategic Communication, Development Communication, Environmental communication and Organizational Communication. She is a member of Media Council of Kenya and Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK).

Office Contact:

Rongo University

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

E-mail: makongo@rongovarsity.ac.ke

 

Mr. Joel Nakitare, (Technical Editor and Webmaster).

Mr. Nakitare is a Deputy University Librarian at Rongo University, Kenya. He holds a Bsc. in Information Sciences (Library Studies Option) from Moi University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Kenyatta University. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in information and knowledge management at the Technical University of Kenya. His research interests are in information literacy, scholarly communication, research data management, and Academic Librarianship.

Office Contact:

Rongo University

P.O. Box 103, Rongo-40404, KENYA.

E-mail: jnakitare@rongovarsity.ac.ke

 

Dr. Erick Omondi Odero (Rongo University) - Editor

Dr. Elisha Ogada Achieng (Egerton University) - Editor

Professor Kwanya Tom (Technical University of Kenya) - Editor

Dr. Joan Murumba (Karatina University) - Editor

Dr. Elisha Omoso (Rongo University) - Editor

Professor Joshua Ogendo (Egerton University) - Editor

Dr. Swami Anthoney (Asia Pacific International University)   - Editor