Dr. Joseph Langat, PhD

Profile: Dr. Joseph Kimutai Langat, PhD.; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0587-8640 ; Email: drjosephlangat@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke & drjosephlangat@gmail.com; Phone +254 722305965

Joseph Kimutai Langat, a duly registered member No. 777 of the Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Kenya Chapter, is a senior lecturer of crop and soil sciences, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Kisii University, Kenya, and ILO-SIYB Certified Trainer in GYB-SYB-IYB (https://webapps.ilo.org/siybgateway/Certification.action?id=128812). He serves as Adjunct Research Scientist at the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), whose mandate is capacity building for poverty reduction in Africa by collaborating with the AICAD on applied research projects that address African development challenges such as sustainable development, co-authoring high-impact publications, building research networks, and contributing expertise and funding to jointly advance research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. Dr. Kimutai holds a PhD (crop ecophysiology from Moi University, MPhil (Moi), BSc & Diploma agronomy (both from Zhejiang University, China), postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication (KIMC, Nairobi) and a Diploma in Science Education. He served previously as a high school teacher (1989-2000), senior seed inspector KEPHIS (2000-2004), senior editor in charge of research and publishing- Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (2004-2015), Board of Management Chairperson of six schools at diverse dates (2010- date), Chief Officer Education Bomet County (2015-2017), and Dean- School of Agriculture at Lukenya University, Mtito Andei (2018-April 2019), University examination officer, and Campus Director in charge of Kisii University, Eldoret Campus (2022-2023). He is a CASSCOM member of Nyamira and Bomet County (2021-date), Editor-in-Chief of AJAUSUD Journal (2025- date), Chairman- Kisii University Agritech (2020-date), Chairman- Department of Education- Catholic Diocese of Kericho (2023-date), Chairman Bomet County Education Board (2024-date), Chairperson of the National Governing Council of the 47 County Education Board Chairpersons, among other accolades. He served as Editor-in-Chief (EiC) in the 2^nd Kisii University International Multidisciplinary Conference (10-12 September 2024), whose theme was Strengthening African Economies Through Innovations for Sustainable Development, with 8 sub-themes and over 24 tracks. Peer reviewed and presented works were published in the Kisii University Book of Abstracts. Dr. Langat also serves as the EiC of the upcoming 3^rd Kisii University International Multidisciplinary Conference scheduled for 9^th to 11^th June 2026, whose theme is Reimagining Inclusive and Borderless Knowledge through Global Health for Sustainable Development. He has won numerous national and international scholarships and project grants, published widely in a number of high impact journals in his area of expertise (crop and soil). In December 2024, Joseph led a team of scientists as PI and won two 8-months project research grants worth Ksh. 500,000. He has supervised many undergraduate student projects and more than 10 MSc and PhD approved soil, crop and agricultural extension projects that lead to the award of the degrees of the University. One MSc student he supervised graduated in 2021, while three of them graduated in 2025. He is trained and qualified in diverse fields: mass communication and journalism, report writing, senior management course (KSG), financial management, educational institutions management, winning grants project proposals writing, seed and plant varieties development, certification standards & processes. He is a consultant, a mentor to many, and conducts a number of humanitarian activities in the Kenyan villages. 

Dr. Martha Nyang'au

Abridged CV for Dr. Martha Kemunto Nyang'au

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: Dr. Martha Kemunto Nyang’au

DATE OF BIRTH: 13th March 1964

MARITAL STATUS: Married

ADDRESS: P. O. Box 2841 - 40200

MOBILE: +254-0722818857

E-MAIL: marthakemunto64@gmail.com; mkemunto@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

LANGUAGES: Kisii , Kiswahili and English

CITIZENSHIP: Kenyan

GENDER: Female

PLACE OF BIRTH: Kisii

QUALIFICATIONS

·         PhD:  Agricultural Education & Extension — Kisii University, Kenya (2021)

·         MSc:  Agricultural Education — Egerton University, Kenya (2011)

·         BSc:  Agricultural Education & Extension — Egerton University, Kenya (2002)

·         Diploma:  Agricultural Education — Egerton University, Kenya (1989)

Dr. Martha Kemunto Nyang'au is a Lecturer at Kisii University in Kenya. Currently she is the Chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Education and Extension (2025 to date), a position she had served for 7years (2013 -2019). As a chair person of the deparment, she oversees academic administration, curriculum alignment, course allocations, work plans, PCs and departmental strategic growth. Dr. Martha Nyang’au is currently the secretary to the Academic Quality Assurance Committee of the school of agriculture and Natural Resources Management (2023–Present). She is Member of the Agritech Expo and Conferences of the school of agriculture (2024 to date). Her scholarly work centers on agricultural education, agricultural extension, youth participation in decision-making, and methods of teaching agriculture. She has published numerous research articles and authored a book on Agriculture Projects Implemented by Form Four Agriculture Students for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

Dr. Martha Nyang’au lectures in the department of Agricultural Education and Extension of Kisii University. She has supervised one PhD and two MSc students to student to completion. Currently she is supervising one PhD and two MSc students. Dr. Martha Nyang’au has also examined one PhD and three MSc theses. She has a long teaching experience of 36 years (22) in High school where she served as a deputy principal for 2 years and 14 years in University (2012 to date),  She has participated in the revision of the curriculum of Agricultural Education and Extension to align it with (CBE) in 2024. She is registered with the Soil Science Society of East Africa, the Teachers Service Commission  (TSC) and a licensed TVET trainer

REFEREES

1.      Professor Evans Basweti Abenga

2.      Dr. Judith Odhiambo

Dr. Zipporah Gichana. PhD

Dr. nat. techn. Gichana Zipporah Moraa

Dr. Gichana Zipporah Moraa is a Lecturer and Chairperson of the Department of Environment, Natural Resources, and Aquatic Sciences at Kisii University, Kenya. She is a freshwater scientist and aquaculture researcher with expertise in aquatic ecology, limnology, water quality management, and sustainable aquaculture systems, particularly aquaponics and recirculating aquaculture systems （RAS）.

Dr. Gichana holds a PhD in Natural Resources and Life Sciences （Distinction） from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences （BOKU）, Vienna, Austria. She also holds an MSc in Aquatic Sciences from the University of Eldoret and a BSc in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from Moi University. In addition, she earned an International Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Limnology from BOKU University, Austria, and an International Postgraduate Certificate in Limnology and Wetland Ecosystems from the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, the Netherlands.

Her research interests include freshwater science, sustainable aquaculture systems, aquaponics, aquatic toxicology, aquatic biodiversity conservation, bioremediation, climate resilience, and the sustainable management of inland aquatic resources. Her work integrates ecological monitoring, aquatic toxicology, and nature-based solutions to address environmental challenges and promote ecosystem health, food security, and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Gichana has extensive experience in university teaching, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, research project management, grant management, and community engagement. She serves as a member of the Kisii University Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee （ISERC), where she contributes to the ethical review and oversight of scientific research.

She also plays an active role in advancing international research collaboration and academic capacity development. She serves as the Kisii University Representative to the Austria–Africa Research Network (Africa-UniNet), where she promotes collaborative research initiatives and strengthens institutional partnerships between African and Austrian universities. She also teaches in the International Joint Master's Programme in Limnology and Wetland Management, a collaborative programme offered by BOKU University, Austria, the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, The Netherlands, and Egerton University, Kenya. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Researcher at the African Institute for Capacity Development（AICAD), contributing to multidisciplinary research, innovation, and regional development

Dr. Gichana also serves as the Matron of the Kisii University Environmental Club, where she mentors students in environmental leadership, conservation, climate action, environmental awareness, and community outreach initiatives, inspiring the next generation of environmental professionals. She is also a Certified Trainer of Trainers (ToT) accredited by the International Labour Organization （ILO）.

She has successfully secured competitive national and international research grants from Kisii University, the Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development （APPEAR）, and the Austrian Development Cooperation's Cooperation in Development Research （KOEF）. She has also served as a Consultant Trainer for the Kenya Market-led Aquaculture Programme （KMAP） implemented by Farm Africa and as a Consultant Investigator for Pure Earth （formerly Blacksmith Institute）, New York, undertaking environmental assessments and research on toxic pollutants.

Dr. Gichana has published more than 36 peer-reviewed scientific papers, serves as a reviewer for several international scientific journals, and has supervised and examined numerous postgraduate and undergraduate research projects. She has also contributed to academic curriculum development and institutional policy formulation.

She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Eastern Africa Water Association （EAWA）, AQUAHUB Network, Scientists of Kenya Association （SCOKA）, the Society for Freshwater Science （SFS）, and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World （OWSD）.  Through her teaching, research, leadership, and international collaborations, Dr. Gichana is committed to advancing freshwater science, sustainable aquaculture, environmental conservation, and evidence-based management of aquatic and natural resources to support sustainable development.

Dr. Mairura Clive

Biography available on profile page.