He has been a practicing research scientist in the field of  aquatic sciences since engagement.  He is a trained and qualified postgraduate (MSc) student from Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST), December, 2012 and currently undergoing Training at Kisii University as a Doctoral Student. He has also attained an International Diploma on Marine and Fresh Water Resources, Monitoring & Assessment from the United Nations University- Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP) in Iceland; Certificate Training on Data Handling & Analysis from Wageningen University of Research (WUR) in Netherlands; and 4 other Biostatistics and Scientific Research certificates from the European Union. He is a member of Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK); National Environment Management of Kenya (NEMA) touching on issues dealing with Environmental assessments. Currently Tutorial Fellow in a number of undergraduate groups in both private & Public Universities. He has participated in several International Research projects & Teams which touch on income generation, employment, poverty alleviation, conservation & management of aquatic resources, including Kenya Belgium Joint Project (KBJP); European Union-Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project (EU-LVFRP); Implementation of Fisheries Management Project (IFMP); Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II); National Council Science Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI); National Research Fund (NRF). Transfer Allowable Quarters (TAQ) & Transferable Allowable Catch (TAC) on Growth & Culture of Mussels in the North Sea. Participated in aquatic publications of more than 25 scientific & technical papers in referred journals.


PUBLICATIONS:

Scientific Publications

• Nyaundi J.¹, Omasaki S.², Babu J.¹, Omondi R.², Mwirigi N.¹, Bassa S.³, and Mwayuli G³ (2023). ‘Dissipation of Environmental Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) metabolites Concentrations in Surface Water in High Density Populated Areas of South-Western Kenya’. AJAS, 2023: 1–9pgs. ISSN 1608-5914 EISSN 1727-9364 https://doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2023.2174930. African Journal of Aquatic Science is co-published by NISC (Pty) Ltd and Informa UK Limited (trading as Taylor & Francis Group)
• Hilda Nyaboke Mogaka, John Okechi, Joseph Nyaundi, Nicholas Gichuru, Monica Achieng Owili, Horace Onyango Owiti, Chrisphine Sangara Nyamweya, Christopher Mulanda Aura, David Mbeva Liti, Vincent Sudoi (2023). "Emerging frontiers for blue growth in African Great Lakes: the potential for recreational fishing industry in Lake Victoria, Kenya". Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management (AEHM), 25(4): 3–11pgs. ISSN: 1463-4988 print / 1539-4077 online. DOI: 10.14321/aehm.025.04.03
• J.Nyaundi¹*, A. Getabu², J. Onchieku², Z. Kinaro³, S. Bassa⁴, C. Nyamweya¹, Hilda, N¹, Z. Getenga³ (2021). ‘Occurrence and Distribution of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water and Sediment in Earthen Fish Ponds in South West Kenya’. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Science, UJAS       Visit: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ujas
• S. Bassa ^1*, A. Getabu³, E.O. Ogello², A.M.Taabu⁴, D.O. Owiti², H. Nakiyende¹, J.S. Balirwa¹, J.K. Nyaundi⁴, E. Muhumuza^1, and W. Nkalubo¹ (2020). Stock assessment of Lates niloticus (Linnaeus 1758) Upper Victoria Nile, Bujagali area, East Africa and its impact on National economy. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Science, UJAS. Link: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ujas
• Samuel Bassa¹, Erick Ochieng Ogello², Albert Getabu³, Laban Musinguzi⁴, Herbert Nakiyende⁵, Mark Olokotum⁶, Henry Ocaya⁷, Stephen Sekiranda⁸, Joseph Nyaundi⁹, Anthony Taabu Munyaho¹⁰, John Stephen Balirwa^11" (2020). "Saving the endangered native Victoria Tilapia, Oreochromis variabilis (Boulenger 1906) in Upper Victoria Nile, East Africa.” Uganda Journal of Agricultural Science, UJAS. Visit: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ujas.v19i2.2
• Joseph Nyaundi¹., Albert Getabu²., Job Mwamburi¹., James Onchieku²., Zachary Kinaro³., George Ogendi²., Jared Babu¹ & Nicholas Gichuru¹ (2020).‘Organochlorine Contaminants in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, (Linnaeus 1758) in Densely Populated areas of South-Western Kenya.’ J Env Sci & Eng B9 (2020); 153-161. (ISSN 2162-5271), USA Visit: http://www.davidpublisher.com
• Nyaundi, J.K.¹*, Getabu, A.M.², Kengara, F.², Onchieku, J.², Njiru, M.¹, Kinaro, Z.O.³, Babu, J.M.¹, Sitoki, L.M.,.³, Nyamweya, C.¹, Osoro, E.M³. (2019). Assessment of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) contamination in relation to physico-chemical parameters in the Upper River Kuja Catchment, Kenya (East Africa). International Journal Fisheries Aquatic Studies, IJFAS, 7(1): pp. 172-179
• Kinaro, Z O., Xue L, Kiyuka, J.N. (2019). Comparative Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of Oreochromis variabilis and Tilapia zilli: genome characterization and phylogeny analysis. Proceedings of the 2017 JKUAT Scientific Technological and Industrialization Conference. Available online at: http://ojs.jkuat.ac.ke/index.php/jscp/article/view/190
• Nyaundi J.K^.1, Getabu A.², Onchieku, J.², Gichuru N.¹, Hilda N.¹, Babu J.M.¹, Kinaro Z.O.³, Nyakeya K.¹, Aura C.M.¹, Basweti, G.¹. (2019). ‘The Occurence of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) residues in water samples from rivers in the densely populated areas of South Western Kenya’. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th – 7^th August 2019, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya. Link: http://conferences.aehms.org/glow9/
• Nyaboke H., Nyaundi, J., Owili M., Nyamweya C., Aura C., Gichuru, N., Okechi, J., Owiti, H., Sudoi V., Liti, D. (2019). ‘Recreational Fishing Industry in Lake Victoria towards promoting Blue Growth’: Opportunities for Trade & Investment’. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th -7^th August 2019, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya. Visit: http://conferences.aehms.org/glow9/
• Nyakeya, K., Nyamora, J.M., Kerich, E., Raburu, P.O., Masese, F.O. Maritim, M., Nyaundi, J. (2018):“Digital Innovation and Knowledge Economy: Opportunities and Challenges towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals”. Paper presented at Mount Kenya University 5^th Inter Disciplinary Research Conference, 17^th-19^th October, 2018. Ref: (5iiRC2018)
• Nyaboke H., Nyaundi, J.K, Owili M., Nyamweya C., Aura C., Gichuru, N., Okechi, J., Owiti, H., Sudoi V., Liti, D. (2019). ‘Blue Victoria, the Potential for recreational fishing in Lake Victoria towards promoting blue growth’. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th -7^th August 2019, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya. Link: http://conferences.aehms.org/glow9/
• Basweti.G.M^1*, Gichuru, N.¹, Nyaundi, J.K.¹, Babu, J. M.¹, Wawiye, P.¹, Nyamweya, C.¹, Aura C.M (2019). Contribution of nutrients to primary production in the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria. An indicator of fisheries production. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th -7^th August 2019, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya.
• ^*Nyaundi J.K.¹, Getabu A.M.², Mwamburi, J.¹, Kinaro Z.O.³, Ogendi G.M², Ombua V.¹, Mwainge, V¹., Babu J.M.¹ (2019). Organochlorine pesticide (OCPs) residues in cultured fish from earthen fish ponds in the heavily populated areas of South Western Kenya. Paper accepted & presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th-7^th August 2019, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya. Visit: http://conferences.aehms.org/glow9/
• Nyakeya, K., Nyamora, J.M., Odoli, C.O., Raburu, P.O., Maritim, M., Miruka, J.B., Nyaundi, J (2018): The assessment of primary productivity of Lake Baringo amidst sudden hydrological changes. Paper accepted at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DKuT) International Conference, November, 2018. Ref: (STI04-WEG-014)
•  Mwamburi J.*, Yongo, E., Aura, M.C., Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Gichuru, N.N., Guya, F., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C., Nyaundi, J.K., Odoli, C.O., C. O., Ogwai, A.C., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R., Ongore, C., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P. (2018): Balancing community needs and resource protection: The case of Lake Kanyaboli, Kenya. Journal of Biodiversity and Endangered Species (JBES) No. ENVIRONSCI-18-211R1
•  Nyaundi J.K.¹, Njiru J.M.¹, Kengara F.², Getabu A.M.², Onchieku J.², Babu J.M.¹, Sitoki L.M.³, Kinaro Z.O.³, and Hilda N¹ (2017). Concentrations and human health risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides residues in water and fish in the Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria (East Africa). Paper accepted and presented at the World Sea Food Congress (WSC), Reykjavik, Iceland. September 10^th- 13^th, 2017.            Link: facebook: www.facebook.com/unuftp. Twitter: @unuftp
•  Nyaundi, J.K.¹, Getabu, A.M.², Kengara, F.², Onchieku, J.², Njiru, J.¹, Babu, J. M.¹, Sitoki, L.M.³, Nyamweya, C.¹, Osoro, E.M³. (2017). Assessment of organochlorine pesticide (OCPs) contamination in relation to physico-chemical parameters in the Upper River Kuja Catchment within Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya (East Africa). Paper presented at the 1^st Annual Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference, Kisii University, 27 - 29^th June, 2017
•  Nyaundi J.K., Kengara F., Getabu A. M., and Onchieku J., Njiru J.M., Babu J.M., Hilda N⁴ (2016). Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector Determination of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water and Sediments of the Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya. Paper presented at the IIC3-2016–The 3^rd International Interdisciplinary Conference on Innovative Research for Sustainable Development, University of Eldoret, Kenya: 7^th – 9^th September 2016
•  Nyaundi, J.K.¹, Getabu, A.M.², Kengara, F.², Onchieku, J.², Njiru, J.¹, Babu, J. M.¹, Sitoki, L.M.³, Nyamweya, C.¹, Osoro, E.M³. (2016). Assessment of organochlorine pesticide (OCPs) contamination in relation to physico-chemical parameters in the Upper River Kuja Catchment within Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya (East Africa). Paper presented at the 1^st Annual Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference, Kisii University, 27 - 29^th June, 2017
•  Nyaundi, J.K.¹, Njiru, J.M.¹, Kengara, F.², Getabu, A.M.², Onchieku, J.², Babu, J.M.¹, Sitoki, L.M.³, Kinaro, Z.O.³, and Hilda, N¹., (2016). Concentrations and human health risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides residues in water and fish in the Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria (East Africa). This paper accepted and presented at World Sea Food Congress (WSC), Reykjavik, Iceland. September 10^th- 13^th, 2017
•  Kinaro, Z.O., Nyaundi J.K., Liangyi, Xue. (2015). Complete mitochondrial DNA sequences of the Victoria tilapia (Oreochromis variabilis) and Red belly Tilapia (Tilapia zilli): genome characterization and phylogeny analysis. (Taylor & Francis Inter Joun) Link: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/JJR8FknUjyzzUnqsDWMm/full
•  Zachary Omambia Kinaro., Liangyi Xue^1,2, Kiyuka Joseph Nyaundi³, and Jingyi Shen¹. (2015). The mitochondrial genome of an endangered native Singidia tilapia, Oreochromis esculentus: genome organization and control region polymorphism. Intern Journal Mitochondria DNA. Taylor & Francis. ISSN: 1940-1736
•  Babu, J.M., Sitoki L.M., Ogendi., G.M, Getabu A.M., Boera,P.N., Akunga G.N., Nyaundi J.K., Njiru J.M., Mwayuli G.A., Olilo C. (2015). Effects of Point Source Pollution on Water quality, Phytoplankton Diversity and Abundance in Lake Victoria, Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Studies 2 (5): 57 - 64
•  Babu J.M., Getabu A.M., Nyaundi J.K, Jembe T., Boera P., Sitoki L.M, Mwayuli G.A., Omondi R.O., Olilo C.O. (2015). Phytoplankton distribution and abundance in small water bodies of the Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya. International Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 2 (6): 166 - 169
•  Babu, J.M., Sitoki, L.M., Ogendi., G.M, Getabu, A.M., Boera, P.N., Akunga, G.N., Nyaundi, J.K., Njiru, J.M., Mwayuli, G.A., Olilo, C. (2015). Effects of Point Source Pollution on Water quality, Phytoplankton Diversity and Abundance in Lake Victoria, Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Studies 2 (5): 57 - 64
•  Babu, J.M., Sitoki, L.M., Ogendi, G.M., Getabu, A.M., Ojwang, W.O., Boera, P.N., Akunga, G.N., Nyaundi, J.K., & Njiru, J.M. (2015). Effects of point source pollution on water quality, phytoplankton diversity & abundance around Kisumu Bay, Lake Victoria, Kenya. Paper presented at the 1^st Annual Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference at Kisii University: on AFRICA and THE NEW WORLD ORDER, held between 30^th July - 2^nd, August 2014. (This paper now published in Scientific Journal, 2015). Web: www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
•  Babu J.M., Sitoki L.M., Ogendi G.M., Getabu A.M., Ojwang W.O., Boera P.N., Akunga G.N., Nyaundi J.K., & Njiru J.M. (2015). Drivers of point source pollution on water quality, phytoplankton diversity & abundance around Kisumu Bay, Lake Victoria, Kenya. Paper presented at the 1^st Annual Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference at Kisii University, on AFRICA and THE NEW WORLD ORDER, held between 30^th July- 2^nd August 2014. This paper now published in Kisii University Scientific Journal. Web: www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
•  Nyaundi, J.K. (2012). Analysis of Trace Metals and Biological Micro-Contaminants in Fish Occuring in Waste water Treatment Ponds, Kisumu Urban Centre, Kenya. MSc. Thesis. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST), Kakamega, Kenya. Visit: www.mmust.ac.ke
•  Getabu A., Nyaundi J., Tsuma J., Sitoki L., & Cowx I., (2007). Bottom trawl biomass estimates of Lates niloticus in the Kenyan sector of Lake Victoria, East Africa. Paper presented at the PSAMILR Conference at Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
•  Campbell, L.M., Nyaundi, J.K., R.E. Hecky, R. Muggide, and D.G. Dixon. (2003). Distribution and food-web transfer of mercury in Napoleon and Winam Gulfs, Lake Victoria, East Africa: J Great Lakes Res. 29 (Supplement 2): 267 - 282
•  Nyaundi, J.K., Getabu, A., Cowx, I.G. & MacLennan,.D. (2002). Estimating mortality, recruitment and exploitation rates in Rastrineobola argentea (Fam. Cyprinidae) from Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria. Paper presented at the GLOW III - International Symposium on comparing the Great Lakes of the World, Arusha, Tanzania: 18^th – 20^th February 2002

 

33. Nyaundi, J.K. (2001). Dagaa, Rastrineobola argentea (Pellegrin) and Nile perch, Lates niloticus (L) in Lake Victoria, Kenya. Thesis. United Nations University (UNU)/Fisheries Training Programme, Reykjavik, Iceland – February 2001. Visit : www.unuftp.is

•  Nyaundi, J.K., (2000). Aspects on the biology and growth of the dagaa, Rastrineobola argenteus (Pellegrin 1904) in Lake Victoria, Kenya. Proceeds of the paper presented at the LV 2000 International Conference 16^th - 19^th May 2000, Jinja- Uganda
•  Getabu A., Nyaundi, J.K., (1999). Relative Abundance and Distribution of Fish species in Lake Victoria, Kenya waters. Report on 4^th FIDAWOG workshop 16^th – 20^th August 1999, Kisumu – Kenya
•  Getabu A., Nyaundi, J.K., (1998). Results from RV Utafiti Research Cruises. Technical Report on 3^rd FIDAWOG workshop held at the Hotel triangle - Jinja, 29^th march to 1 April 1999

 

GoK Project Reports

•  Nyamweya, C., Odoli C., Yongo, E., Gichuru N., Mwamburi J. Aura, M.C., Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Guya, F., Nyaboke, H., Nyaundi, J., K, Ogwai, A.C., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P. (2018): Assessment of the fisheries status in River Nzoia to guide management of its fisheries. GoK Project Report No. KMF/KSM/RS/2018/C 1.7
•  Aura, M.C., Odoli C., Yongo, E., Gichuru N., Mwamburi J. Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Guya, F., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C., Nyaundi, J., K, Ogwai, A.C., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P. (2018): Assessment of the status of pollution in four biodiversity hotspots (Kuja, Nzoia, Yala, and Sondu Miriu river mouths) in Lake Victoria for informed management decisions. GoK Project Report No. KMF/KSM/RS/2018/C 2.9 i
•  Okechi, J.K., Guya, F., Babu, J., Ombwa, V., Ogari, Z., Aura, M.C., Basweti, M.G., Gichuru, N.N., Mwamburi J., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C.,  Nyaundi, K.J,., Odoli, C. O., Ogwai, A.C., Omwega, R., Ongore, C., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P., Yongo, E. (2017). Determination of environmental, social and ecological impacts of cage culture in Lake Victoria (Kenya) to guide management in fish cage culture. Technical report, KMF/RS/2018/B 2.5(ii). Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. 60pp
•  Ogari, Z., Babu, J.M, Aura, M.C., Amber, R., Corman, J., Okechi, J.K., Guya, F., Ombwa, V., Basweti, M.G., Gichuru, N.N., Mwamburi J., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C.,  Nyaundi, K.J, Odoli, C. O., Ogwai, A.C., Omwega, R., Ongore, C., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P., Yongo, E., (2017). Assessment of the impact of toxic cyanobacteria on the water level changes in Lake Victoria, Kenya. Technical report, KMF/RS/2018/B2.5(v). Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. 40pp.

 

Technical Reports

•  Nyaundi, J., Mwainge V., Ombwa, V.O., Aura, C., Nyamweya, C., Mwanchi, J., Achiya, J., Otieno, S., Awandu, H., Lukalo J., Harriet O, (2023). ‘Technical report on undertaking socio-ecological studies on the KIWASCO treatment plants to inform management’. Technical Report Ref: KMF/GOK/RS/2022/2023/C82_18(2). Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, 119pp.
• Ombwa,V., Awuor, F.J., Gichuru, N., Ongore, C., Mwainge, V., Keyombe, J.L, Nyaundi, J., Guya, F., Mwirigi, N., Mrombo, N., Boera P., Ogwai, C., Owili, M., Nyaboke, H., Mwamburi, J., Wawiye, P., Babu, J., Okechi, J., Basweti, G.,Otuo, P., Owiti, H., Nyamweya, C., Aura, C. M., Njiru, M. (2023). ‘A technical report on the zonation and spatial planning of Lake Victoria in relation to cage culture Kenya’. Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. Technical report, Ref: KMF/RS/2022/23/ C82_31(1). 56pg
• Hilda Nyaboke, Venny Mziri, George Basweti, Nicholas Gichuru, Patrick Otuo, Caleb Ogwai, Monica Owili, Veronica Ombua, Joseph Nyaundi, Jared Miruka, Peter Wawiye, Naftaly Mwirigi, Nathan Lenjo, Christopher M. Aura, Chrisphine Nyamweya, Horace owiti, Jane Fonda, james Last, Collins Ongore, Job Mwamburi, Pauline Onyango, James Achiya, Christine Oyaro and Winnie Owoko. (2023). ‘A technical report on Bi-annual monitoring and mapping of water hyacinth and other floating macrophytes in Lake Victoria for improved lake surveillance to inform resource users’. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. Technical report, Ref: KMF/RS/2021/22/C82_17. 57pg
• Gichuru, N., Guya, F., Otuo, P., Basweti, G., Nyaundi, J., Owili, M., Nyaboke, H., Mwirigi, N., Keyombe, J. L., Wawiye, P., Mwamburi, J., Ongore, C., Fonda, J. A., Owiti, H., Ombwa,V., Lenjo, N., Ogwai, C., Mziri, V., Babu, J., Boera, P., Okechi, J., Tedy, D., Festus, R., Onsongo, K., Onienga, P., Lukalo, j., Nyamweya, C. and C. Aura (2023). ‘A technical report on the assessment of the levels of plastic pollution along Nyanza Gulf (Lake Victoria) to inform management’. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. Technical report, Ref: KMF/RS/2022/23/C82_41 (4). 57pg
• Aura, C.M., Nyamweya, C.S., Nyaundi, J.K., Mwamburi, J., Babu, J.M. (2020). ‘Cyanobacteria & Water Quality Monitoring at Dunga ‘WTP” Design in Kisumu City, Kisumu County, Under Lake Victoria Water & Sanitation (LVWATSAN) Program.’ Technical report, Ref: KMF/KSM/GoK/RS/2020. 58 pgs
•  Ongore, C., Ouko, J., Nyamweya, C., M. Aura, C., Owoko, W., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Wawiye, P., Mwamburi, J., Ogwai, C., Nyaboke, H., Gichuru, N., Mziri, V., Nyaundi, J., Babu, J., Ombwa, V., Okechi, J., Omwega, R., Owiti, H., Owili, M., Ogari, Z., (2019). A technical report on the development of remote sensing algorithms (data extraction routines) using free access satellite based water quality data (chlorophyll, secchi depth, turbidity and surface temperatures) on Lake Victoria for prediction of fisheries productivity. Techinical report: KMF/GoK/RS/2019/C2.8 ii. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. 41pp.
•  Nyamweya, C., Aura, M.C., Babu, J., Ogwai, C., Ombwa, V., Owili, M., Okeyo, R., Oketch, R., Nyaundi, J., Mwamburi, J., Ongore, C., Omwega, R., Wawiye, P., Owiti, H., Okechi, J.M., Mwainge, V.M., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Nyaboke, H., Gichuru, C., Ogari, Z. (2019). ‘Assessment of Lake Victoria trophic structure as a basis for ecosystem approach to fisheries management’. Technical report KMF/RS/2018/ C1.7. (ii). Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). 42 pp.

 

8. Ongore, C., Ouko, J., Nyamweya, C., M. Aura, C., Owoko, W., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Wawiye, P., Mwamburi, J., Ogwai, C., Nyaboke, H., Gichuru, N., Mziri, V., Nyaundi, J., Babu, J., Ombwa, V., Okechi, J., Omwega, R., Owiti, H., Owili, M., Ogari, Z., (2019). Monitoring & Mapping of water hyacinth and other floating macrophytes in Lake Victoria for improved water hyacinth surveillance to inform resource users.

•  Owiti, H., Okechi, J.M., Mwainge, V.M., Aura, C.M., Nyamweya, C., Ombwa, V., Owili, M., Okeyo, R., Oketch, R., Nyaundi, J., Mwamburi, J., Ongore, C., Omwega, R., Wawiye, P., Babu, J., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Nyaboke, H., Ogwai, C., Gichuru, C. (2019). ‘Socio-ecological Impact assessments of Cage Culture in Lake Victoria, Kenya’. A technical report on socio-ecological impact assessment of cage culture in Lake Victoria. A Technical report KMF/RS/2018/C1.8.i. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. 65 pp.
•  Nyamweya, C., Ogwai, C, Aura, M.C., Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Gichuru, N.N., Guya, F., Mwamburi J., Nyaboke, H., Nyaundi, K.J., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R., Ongore, C., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P., Mziri., V (2019). A technical report on the assessment of Lake Victoria trophic structure as a basis for ecosystem approach to fisheries management. Technical report KMF/RS/2018/ C1.7. (ii). Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). 42 pp.
•  Gichuru, C. Owiti, H., Okechi, J.M., Mwainge, V.M., Aura, C.M., Nyamweya, C., Ombwa, V., Owili, M., Okeyo, R., Oketch, R., Nyaundi, J., Mwamburi, J., Ongore, C., Omwega, R., Wawiye, P., Babu, J., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Nyaboke, H., Ogwai, C. (2019). Lake Victoria trophic structure as a basis to Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) management in quality of Marine Protection.
•  Owili, M., Okeyo, R., Aura, C.M., Nyamweya, C., Owiti, H., Oketch, R., Nyaundi, J., Mwamburi, J., Ongore, C., Mwainge, V.M., Omwega, R., Wawiye, P., Babu, J., Okechi, J.M., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Ombwa, V., Nyaboke, H., Ogwai, C., Gichuru, C. (2019). A technical report on revamping the use of Electronic Fish Market Information Systems (EFMIS) application for enhanced fisheries data collection and dissemination to inform blue economic growth. Technical report KMF/RS/2018/ B2. (iii). Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). 53 pp.
•  Aura, M.C., Odoli C., Yongo, E., Gichuru N., Mwamburi J. Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Guya, F., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C., Nyaundi, J.K., Ogwai, A.C., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P. (2018). Assessment of the status of pollution in four biodiversity hotspots (Kuja, Nzoia, Yala, and Sondu Miriu river mouths) in Lake Victoria for informed management decisions. Technical Report No. KMF/KSM/RS/2018/C 2.9 i
•  Aura, C., Mwamburi, J., Nywamweya, C., Owili, M., Wawiye, P., Ongore, C., Nyaundi, J., Miruka, J., Owiti H., Gichuru, N., Nyaboke, H., Ogwai, C., Guya, F., Basweti, G., Omwega, R.Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Mziri, V., Njiru, J.M. (2018). Monitoring of Pollution in 4 Biodiversity hotspots in Lake Victoria (Kuja, Nzoia, Yala and Sondu - Miriu river mouths) and Establishment of Temporal Trends from previosus baseline studies for informed Management Decisions. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). Technical Report KMF/RS/2018/C2.8.(i). 116pp.
•  Nyaundi, J.K., Owiti, H., Aura, M.C., Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Gichuru, N.N., Guya, F., Mwamburi J., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C., Odoli, C. O., Ogwai, A.C., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R.,Ongore, C., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P., Yongo, E. (2017). Assessment of the Impact of Mbita Causeway demolition on water quality and the Fishery of Nyanza gulf for informed decision making. KMFRI Technical Report LV/GOK/06/17, 2017, 56pp
•  Odoli C., Yongo, E., Gichuru N., Mwamburi J., Aura, M.C., Babu, M.J., Basweti, M.G., Guya, F., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C., Nyaundi, J. K., Ogwai, A.C., Okechi, J., Ombwa, V., Omwega, R., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P. (2017). ‘Monitoring the effects of Pollution in fishing grounds of Lake Victoria to guide Fisheries Management.’ August (2017)
•  Okechi, J.K., Guya, F., Babu, J., Ombwa, V., Ogari, Z., Aura, M.C., Basweti, M.G., Gichuru, N.N., Mwamburi J., Nyaboke, H., Nyamweya, C., Nyaundi, K.J,., Odoli, C. O., Ogwai, A.C., Omwega, R., Ongore, C., Owili, M., Owiti., H., Wawiye, I. P., Yongo, E. (2017). ‘N.S.F Trawl surveys in Lake Victoria (Kenya)’.
• ‘To undertake a Catch Assessment Survey in Lake Victoria & disseminate the findings’ (2017): Technical Report No. KMF/KSM/RS/LVFO/TECH/C 1.6 (ii)
• ‘Harmonizing Environmental & Socio-economic Impact Monitoring and Regulation of Cage Culture in Lake Victoria.’ (2016): Technical Report No. KMF/KSM/RS/LVFO/TECH/LVFOCM16/RS9/3ii/18
•  Nyaundi, J.K., (1998). The Distribution, Growth and Population characteristics of Rastrineobola argentea in the Kenya waters of Lake Victoria. Annual Scientific Technical Report.

 

Published Abstracts

• Nicholas Gichuru, Chrisphine Nyamweya, Collins Ongore, Job Mwamburi, George Basweti, Jared Babu, Christopher Aura, Joseph Nyaundi (2022). ‘Gillnet selectivity and its’ effects on population structure of two key species in Lake Victoria (Kenya)’. Conference on Basic & Applied Sciences. Kenyatta University Book of Abstracts. 16^th – 18^th November, 2022. pg 28
• ^*Nyaundi J.K.¹, Getabu A.², Onchieku, J. ², Gichuru N.¹, Hilda N.¹, Babu J.M.¹, Kinaro Z.O.³, Nyakeya K.¹, Aura C.M.¹, Basweti, G.¹ (2019). ‘The Occurence of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) residues in water samples from rivers in the densely populated areas of South Western Kenya’. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th -7^th August 2019. Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya
• Nyaboke H., Nyaundi, J., Owili M., Nyamweya C., Aura C., Gichuru, N., Okechi, J., Owiti, H., Sudoi V., Liti, D. (2018): ‘Recreational Fishing Industry in Lake Victoria towards promoting Blue Growth’: Opportunities for Trade & Investment’. Paper presented at International Conference on Trade, Investment & Blue Economy, Bomet, Kenya. 23^rd - 26th Oct, 2018.       Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) Conference Manual & Book of Abstracts
• Nyaboke H., Nyaundi, J.K, Owili M., Nyamweya C., Aura C., Gichuru, N., Okechi, J., Owiti, H., Sudoi V., Liti, D. (2018): ‘Blue Victoria, the Potential for recreational fishing in Lake Victoria towards promoting blue growth’. Paper presented at International Engineering Conference on Harnessing Blue economy, Mombasa, Kenya. 17^th-21^st Sept, 2018
• Nyakeya, K., Nyamora, J.M., Odoli, C.O., Raburu, P.O., Maritim, M., Miruka, J.B., Nyaundi, J (2018): The assessment of primary productivity of Lake Baringo amidst sudden hydrological changes. Paper accepted at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DKuT) International Conference, November, 2018. Ref: (STI04-WEG-014)
• Nyaundi J.K., Getabu A., Hilda N., Babu J.M., Kinaro Z.O., Nyakeya K., Aura C.M. (2018): ‘Monitoring of organochlorine pesticides (OCP) residues in earthen fish ponds and their receiving waters in upstream ecosystems in the heavily populated areas of South West Kenya’. Paper accepted for presentation at DKuT, International Conference, Nyeri. Ref: (2018: STI04-BAS-007). Visit: www.dkut.ac.ke
• Nyakeya, K., Nyamora, J.M., Kerich, E., Raburu, P.O., Masese, F.O. Maritim, M., Nyaundi, J. (2018):“Digital Innovation and Knowledge Economy: Opportunities and Challenges towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals”. Paper presented at Mount Kenya University 5^th Inter Disciplinary Research Conference, 17^th-19^th October, 2018. Ref: (5iiRC2018)
• Basweti.G.M^1*, Gichuru, N.¹, Nyaundi, J.K.¹, Babu, J. M.¹, Wawiye, P.¹, Nyamweya, C.¹, Aura C.M. Contribution of nutrients to primary production in the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria. An indicator of fisheries production. Paper presented at 3^rd Africa Engineering Conference held at Pride Inn Mombasa, Kenya from 17^th to 21^st September 2018
• ^*Nyaundi J.K.¹, Getabu A.M.², Mwamburi, J.¹, Kinaro Z.O.³, Ogendi G.M², Ombua V.¹, Mwainge, V¹., Babu J.M.¹ (2019). Organochlorine pesticide (OCPs) residues in cultured fish from earthen fish ponds in the heavily populated areas of South Western Kenya. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th-7^th August 2019. Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya
• Miruka, B.,¹* Peter, W.,¹ Cyprian, O.,¹ Getabu, A.,² Nyaundi, J.,¹ Okechi, J.,¹ Lewis, S.,¹ Nyamweya, C.,¹ Nyakeya, K.,¹ George, B.¹ Riverine inputs on phytoplankton diversity and cyanobacterial abundance in Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria, with implications on human health. Paper accepted for presentation at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th-7^th August 2019. Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya
• Nyaboke, H.,¹* Sudoi, V.,² Mbeva, D.,² Okechi, J.,¹ Owili, M.,¹ Nyaundi, J.,¹ Aura, C.,¹ Nyamweya, C.,¹Gichuru, N.,¹ Owiti, H.¹ Emerging frontiers for blue growth in African Great Lakes: The potential for recreational fishing industry in Lake Victoria. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th-7^th August 2019. Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya
• Nyakeya, K.,¹* Nyamora, M.J.,² Masese F.O.,³ Kerich, E.,⁴ Gichana, M.Z.,⁵ Nyaundi, J.K,.,⁶, Siriba, J.B.⁷ (2019). The genesis of Lake Victoria degradation: Will cage culture redeem its image?. Paper accepted for presentation at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th-7^th August 2019. Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya
• Nyaboke, H.,¹* Sudoi, V.,² Mbeva, D.,² Aura, C.,¹ Nyamweya, C.,¹ Mwamburi, J.,¹ Nyaundi, J.,¹ Ongore, C.,¹ Gichuru, N.,¹ Okechi, J.¹ Macrophytes management for improved fisheries productivity: Winam Gulf. Paper presented at GLOW IX International Scientific Conference, 5^th-7^th August 2019. Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu Kenya

Collaboration/Community Outreach

• KMFRI website (www.kmfri.co.ke), 2018/2019 to current
• Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) website (www.lreb.com) August/September/October, 2018 to current
• International Centre on Ecology & Hydrology (www.ceh.uk) –‘KMFRI-Mtafiti’ Project
• Contributor of KMFRI FWS Manuscript and proposal development tracker found at web: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ajItQEc0JxSieL0smDlJlXbLAYcMQr1fZwo-_OQYLX4/edit#gid=1695479590
• KMFRI conference meetings, link http://www.kmfri.co.ke/index.php/component/comprofiler/userprofile/jnyaundi?Itemid=158
• UNU/FTP website (www.unuftp.is)
• Contributor of KMFRI Inland Database found at: website: https://kenyasdata.com/