Dr. Judith Achieng Odhiambo

JUDITH ACHIENG ODHIAMBO, PhD

School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management

Kisii University

Email: Jodhiambo@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke and otishanan@yahoo.com

ORCiD ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3863-4362

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Dr. Judith Achieng Odhiambo is the Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resource Management at Kisii University and a Senior Lecturer in Agronomy with over 20 years of experience in higher education, agricultural research, extension, and academic leadership. She holds a PhD in Agronomy from the University of Wyoming, USA, where her research focused on conservation agriculture, soil nutrient cycling, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable crop production, in addition to MSc and BSc degrees from Egerton University. Throughout her career, she has established herself as a respected scholar with research interests in climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture, soil health, crop production, agricultural education, indigenous food systems, and agribusiness development. Dr. Odhiambo has successfully led and contributed to numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects supported by organizations such as the World Bank, USAID, the African Development Bank, and the Schlumberger Foundation. She has published extensively in reputable peer-reviewed journals, supervised numerous postgraduate students, and presented research at international scientific conferences. Beyond research, she is passionate about mentoring young scientists, particularly women in STEM, promoting innovation in agriculture, and strengthening partnerships between universities, government, industry, and farming communities. Her work continues to advance sustainable agricultural development, food security, and climate resilience in Kenya and across the African continent.

Dr. Peter Nyansera Otieno

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Dr. CALEB N. AKUKU

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Sr. Dr. Justina Ndaita

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Dr. Raymond Oigara

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Jane Cherono Maina

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Dr. Charles Otuke Moitui

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Dr. Robert Karieko Obogi

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Dr. Ronald Tombe

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Dr. Gladys Osoro

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I am Dr. Gladys Nyaboke Osoro, a Counselling Psychologist and Higher Education Administrator with over 30 years of experience in education, student affairs, counselling, mentorship, and institutional leadership. I currently serve as the Dean of Students at Kisii University, where I have led initiatives aimed at enhancing student welfare, mental health, leadership development, governance, and holistic student success since 2009.

I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Counselling and Psychology from Kisii University, a Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling from Egerton University, and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University. I am also an International Certified Addiction Professional II (ICAP II) and an active member of several professional bodies, including the Kenya Guidance, Counselling and Psychological Association, the Kenya Universities Professional Counsellors Association (KUPCA), and the Kenya Universities Deans of Students Association (KUDSA), where I serve as Treasurer.

My work is driven by a commitment to creating supportive, inclusive, and safe learning environments that enable students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Throughout my career, I have spearheaded programmes on student orientation, mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, gender-based violence prevention, peer counselling, mentorship, and student leadership development. I have also contributed to university governance through service on numerous committees responsible for policy development, quality assurance, strategic planning, budgeting, integrity, and student welfare.

My research interests focus on educational counselling, student adjustment to university life, youth well-being, and mental health. I have published scholarly work on first-year student adjustment in Kenyan public universities and continue to participate in professional conferences, research, and community outreach. I remain passionate about mentoring young people, advancing counselling practice, and strengthening higher education systems that promote student success, resilience, and lifelong learning.