Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
P.O. Box 20412 Nairobi Kenya
Forestry Society of Kenya
M Phil Agricultural Resource Economics and Management
PROMOTION OF TERMINALIA BROWNII PROPAGATION FOR AGROFORESTRY, LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT AND RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE DRYLANDS OF KENYA
I am a hold of a Master degree in Agricultural Resource Economic and Management of Moi University and currently pursuing a doctorate degree at Kenyatta University. I am a research scientist in natural resource economics and Regional Director, Dryland Eco Region Research Programme-Kitui of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute. I have widely published and undertaken research in Turkana, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Taita Taveta, Tana River and Baring Counties covering gums and resins, invasive Prosopis juliflora, Aloe species and Melia volkensii. Currently, I have research interest in Termnalia brownii.
1. Luvanda A.M., R. Wangeci, J. Nicholus, P. Mwendwa, D. Muchiri, and M. Sheikh (2016). The ecological and socio-economic importance of faidherbia albida in taita and taveta, kenya. oct. jour. env. res. vol. 4(1): 001-007. octa journal of environmental research Jan – Mar., 2016.
2. Luvanda, A.M., Chikamai B.N., Wambugu S.K. and Macharia I. N. (2016). Occurrence and Distribution of Commiphora Holtziana and C. Myrrha in Wajir County, Kenya.The International Journal of Science & Technoledge. (ISSN 2321 – 919X). Vol 4 Issue 6: 66-74.
3. Luvanda A. M., Kitheka, E., Oduor, N., Kyalo, E. M. and Githiomi, J. (2016). Impact and Assessment of Charcoal Marketing System Through Community Associations in Kitui County, Kenya. Apr. – Jun., 2016 International Peer-Reviewed Journal ISSN 2321 3655 Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 4(2): 086-091.
4. Luvanda A.M., Musyoki J., Cheboiwo J., L. Wekesa and Ozawa M. (2015). An assessment of the socio-economic importance of Melia volkensii based enterprises in Kenya. KEFRI, Kenya. 56 pg.
5. C. Wekesa, A. M. Luvanda, M. O. Muga, B. N. Chikamai and P. M. Makenzi (2013). Market Chain Analysis of Gum Arabic Trade in Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research April - June, 2013 Vol. 1(2): 93-106. ISSN 2321-3655
6. Josephine Kamene Musyoki, Albert Makee Luvanda and Emily Mumbua Kitheka (2012). Sources of natural dyes and tannins among the Somali community living in Garissa County, Kenya. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 4(12): 400-410, September 2012.
7. Luvanda, A.M., Mulugeta, L., Choge, S.K., Chikamai, B.N., Alhedy, M.A. and Mbwambo, M.A. (2007). The role of Boswelia species and frankincense in the livelihood of local communities in Eastern Africa. Journal of Discovery and Innovation, 2007; Vol. 18 (AFORNET Special Edition No. 4)
8. Musyoki, J.K., Luvanda, A.M. and Kithekai, M.E. (2006). Potential Sources of Natural dyes for the handcraft industry in Kitui District, Kenya. In: Muchiri, M.N., Kamondo, B., Tuwei, P. and Wajiku, J. (Eds). Proceedings of the 3rd KEFRI Scientific Conference. 6th – 9th November 2006. Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters. Muguga, Kenya. pp 180-188.
9. Luvanda, A.M., Choge, S.K. and Chikamai, B.N. (2006). The role of Boswelia species in the livelihood of local communities in Wajir District, Kenya. In: Muchiri, M.N., Kamondo, B., Tuwei, P. and Wajiku, J. (Eds). Proceedings of the 3rd KEFRI Scientific Conference. 6th – 9th November 2006. Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters. Muguga, Kenya. pp 297-304.
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