Henry Wakia Gathuo

Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience as a Police Officer at the National Police Service, excelling in criminal investigation and community policing. Proven ability to enhance public safety through effective emergency response and conflict resolution, ensuring peace and protection of life and property. Committed to fostering community trust and engagement.

• Law Enforcement & Environmental Protection: As a police officer with expertise in environmental management, contributed to enforcing environmental laws, ensuring compliance with conservation regulations, and promoting sustainable practices.
• Capacity Building & Community Engagement: Conducted environmental awareness and training programs, educating communities on sustainability, climate change adaptation, and legal compliance.
• Certified Environmental Auditor: Earned a Certificate In Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit from the Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre, equipping with skills in environmental risk assessment and compliance auditing.
• Environmental & Law Enforcement Across Diverse Ecosystems: Worked in various parts of Kenya, including desert regions like Marsabit, ensuring environmental compliance, natural resource protection, and community engagement in climate resilience efforts.
• Forest Conservation & Management Intern – Karura Forest Reserve: Gained hands-on experience in urban forest management, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration while working in one of Nairobi’s largest green spaces. Contributed to afforestation programs, environmental education, and sustainable land use planning.

• Exploring distant lands
• Hiking and Nature exploration
• Nature Photography
• Swimming

• DR Boniface Manono, South Eastern Kenya University, bmanono@seku.ac.ke, +254 722 888 885, +1-719-315-3491, Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental Science and Land Resources Management
• Bonface Ombasa Manono PhD, Colorado State University, Extension Professor and Regional Specialist – Mountain Region
• Ip Joseah Singoei Kiplangat, National Police Service, +254724848255, Inspector of Police