KENNEDY WANYONYI NYONGESA

Kennedy W. Nyongesa holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Wildlife Management from Moi University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E) from Kenyatta University and, Master of Education – Science Education from Egerton University. He holds a PhD in Leadership, Administration and Management from the Northwestern Christian University, Mount Dora, Florida, USA He is currently a finalist PhD student in Climate Change and Adaptation, at the University of Nairobi; Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation; Department of Earth and Climate Sciences. Kennedy is currently a Consultant in Scientific Communication, Scientific Writing and Publishing with Training Centre in Communication (TCC-Africa) Kennedy has worked with the European Alliance for Innovation as a Technical Programme Committee Member for the INERSOL Conferences. Kennedy works with the Science Publishing Group(USA) sits on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Biological and Environmental Statistics as a Reviewer. Kennedy has also published a good number of articles on Climate Change and on Education in peer reviewed and refereed journals and continues to publish. He has and continues to attend international academic conferences, at which conferences, Kennedy presents papers.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, 10/01/23 TO Present, Vulnerability Assessment of Terrestrial Large Mammals as Indicators Species to Climate Change in Mt. Elgon National Park, Kenya, Prof: Dan Olago, Dr. James Kaoga, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Leadership, Administration and Management, Northwestern Christian University, Florida, USA, 01/01/15, 12/31/20, Stakeholders Influence on Community Water Projects Sustainability for Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation in the Suam Catchment Area, West Pokot County, Kenya, Master of Education (M. Ed.), Science Education, Egerton University, 04/01/04, 12/31/11, Influence of Students’ Gender, Attitude and Science Anxiety on the Performance in Biology of the Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Bungoma District, Kenya, Prof: Mark O. Okere, Prof: Zachary K. Mbugua, Post Graduate Diploma, Education (P.G.D.E.), Kenyatta University, 01/01/96, 12/31/97, Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management, Moi University, 01/01/89, 12/31/93, Habitat Selection of Rodent Species at Sergoit hill, Dr. Gerry Koehler, Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E.), Friends School Kamusinga, 01/01/87, 12/31/88, Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.E.), Bungoma High School, 01/01/83, 12/31/86, Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E.), Chebukwa Primary, 01/01/75, 12/31/82, Ability to work collaboratively, Well developed communication skills, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to be pro-active, Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work demands, Empathy and support for my seniors, Enthusiasm for remaining professionally updated and passing knowledge on, Strategic and Analytical thinker, Results oriented

• Workshop on the Science and Governance of Solar Radiation Management, 06/06/17, Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
• Course on Designing and Implementing Green Climate Fund Projects, 12/06/16 to 12/09/16, Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi
• Scientific Communication and Publishing, 02/17/14 to 02/21/14, Training Centre in Communication - Africa, University of Nairobi
• Data Management and Analysis with IBM SPSS Version 20 Workshop, 12/14/12 to 12/15/12, Kabarak University, ICT Department

• Profession: Educationist / Environmentalist
• Date of Birth: 11/04/70
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Marital Status: Married

Nyongesa K. W. Science Anxiety as function of Gender and Attitude in Performance of Secondary School Biology in Bungoma County, Kenya, Journal of Technology & Socio-Economic Development, Eldoret National Polytechnic, 2024, https://zenodo.org/deposit/new?c=ciris, 2223-9227, 2616-9614

Nyongesa K. W. Community Water Projects Sustainability for Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation in Suam Catchment Area of West Pokot County, Kenya, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2022, INERSOL 2022, LNICST 449, 29-48, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22116-2_3

1Nyongesa K. W.; 2 Olago D.O, 2Oguge N.O; 2Wandiga S.O. An Overview of the Impacts of Climate Change on Mountain Biodiversity and Local Livelihood: A Global Perspective with a Focus on Tropical Mountains. In Conference Proceedings of the 11thEgerton University International Conference on Knowledge and Innovation for Social and Economic Development; March, 2017.

1Nyongesa K. W.; 2 Obiria F.O, 2Omuya B.S. Impacts of Climate Change on Agro- Ecosystems and Food Security in Africa. A Review.  In Conference Proceedings of the 11th Egerton University International Conference on Knowledge and Innovation for Social and Economic Development, March 2017.

1Nyongesa K. W.; 2 Omuya B.S; Sitati N.W. Impacts of Climate Change on Ecosystems and Biodiversity and Implications on Sustainable Development. The Cradle of Knowledge: African Journal of Educational and Social Science. Volume 3: No.1, 2016.

1Nyongesa K. W.; 2Nyongesa M.S.; 3Musima C; 4Kiboss, J. A Review of Factors that Influence Performance of Students in Science Subjects at Secondary School level with a Focus on Kenya: Is there a Disconnect? The Cradle of Knowledge: African Journal of Educational and Social Science. Volume 3: No.1, 2016.

1Nyongesa K. W.; 2Mbotela Khisa; Cleophas 2Maende. Science Education in Kenyan Secondary Schools: A Gender Profile of Students in Bungoma District. Journal of Technology and Socio-Economic Development, ISSN 2223-9227, Volume 5, June 2016. Eldoret National Polytechnic

Nyongesa K. W. A Teachers Perspective on the Challenges in the Delivery of Content and Performance in Biology: A Case of Bungoma County, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation (KJRI), ISSN 2311, 2015. Kabarak University.

1Nyongesa K. W.; 2Singoro B. W.; 3Kiboss J.; 4Mbugua Z. K. &5Njuguna J. Curriculum Integration for Knowledge Management: A Prospective Concept.  The Cradle of Knowledge: African Journal of Educational and Social Science. Volume 2: No.1, 2014. Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK

1.Professor Daniel Ochieng Olago

Professor of Geology, Head of Department; Director Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA). Earth and Climate Sciences. University of Nairobi, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mobile No. +254722766536 Email: dolago@uonbi.ac.ke

2.Professor Shem Wandiga

Professor of Chemistry, former DVC University of Nairobi and former Chancellor of Egerton University also former Director, Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA). College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mobile No.+254722816153/+254734872675

Email: wandigas@uoni.ac.ke/icca@uoni.ac.ke

3. Dr. James Kaoga, PhD

Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation Department of Earth and Climate Sciences University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya,

Cell: +254 724 369439

Email: jkotieno@uonbi.ac.ke , Website: https://icca.uonbi.ac.ke/

Climate & Environment Scientist/ Registered NEMA EIA Lead Expert