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PROF. WASONGA VIVIAN OLIVER

Prof. Oliver Vivian Wasonga is a Rangeland Ecologist with specialization and experience of over 20 years in Dryland Ecosystems Analyses; Pastoral Production Systems, and Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), University of Nairobi (https://profiles.uonbi.ac.ke/oliverwasonga), with 16 years teaching experience; 6 of them since last promotion in 2016. He teaches 3 undergraduate, 4 masters & 2 PhD course units.

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(Last updated: November 29, 2022)

Publications

2022

Arasio, RL, Kaufmann B, Wasonga OV, Otieno DJ.  2022.  Socio-cultural and governance foundations of successful income-generating groups in pastoral societies: Evidence from northern Kenya.. JOURNAL OF PLANNING LITERATURE. 37:609–609., Number 4: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA Abstract
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Lutta, A, Robinson LW, Wasonga OV, Ruto E, Jason Sircely, Nyangito MM.  2022.  Economic valuation of grazing management practices: Discrete choice modeling in pastoral systems of Kenya. JOURNAL OF PLANNING LITERATURE. 37:172–173., Number 1: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC 2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA Abstract
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Kisambo, BK, Wasonga OV, Koech OK, Karuku GN.  2022.  Morphological and productivity responses of Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) and Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) ecotypes to simulated grazing in a semi-arid environment. Grassland Research. 1:290–300., Number 4 Abstract
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Lutta, AI, Nyangito MM, Wasonga OV.  2022.  Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Grazing Management Practices Under Pastoral Regime in Tana River County, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal. 86:9–9., Number 3 & 4 Abstract
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Kibe, AM, Kaoga JO, Wasonga OV, Otinga AN.  2022.  Climate Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Training Needs for Kenya. : Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa Abstract
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Syano, NM, Nyangito MM, Wasonga OV, Kironchi G.  2022.  Agroforestry practices and factors influencing their adoption by communities in the drylands of Eastern Kenya. Agroforestry Systems. 96:1225–1235., Number 8: Springer Netherlands Abstract
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Kibet, S, Wasonga OV.  2022.  Perceptions on Governance for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change within Community-Based Wildlife Conservancies in Kenya. Abstract
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Teyie, S, Wasonga OV, Bergmann C, Petersen M.  2022.  Charcoal Value Chain as a Complimentary Livelihood Activity for Pastoralists in the Rangelands. Abstract
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Nyaga, MN, Mureithi SM, Wasonga VO, Koech OK.  2022.  Local Knowledge on the Changes in Vegetation Composition and Abundance in Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, Kenya. Abstract
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Wafula, WM, Wasonga OV, Koech OK, Kibet S.  2022.  Factors influencing migration and settlement of pastoralists in Nairobi City, Kenya. Pastoralism. 12:1–14.: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Abstract
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2021

Lelenguyah, GL, Nyangito MM, Wasonga OV, Bett RC.  2021.  Perception of Key Informants on Climate Variability, Livestock Diseases, Herd Mobility and the Adaptation Strategies of Local Pastoralists in Samburu County, Kenya. Perception. 6, Number 1 Abstract
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Nyaga, MN, Mureithi SM, Wasonga VO, Koech OK.  2021.  Woody Plant Species Composition and Diversity in Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, Kenya. Abstract
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Wasonga, OV.  2021.  RICHARD OSALIYA SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS HIS PHD THESIS. : University of Nairobi Abstract
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Mutuku, NS, Nyangito MM, Kironchi G, Wasonga OV.  2021.  Effects of Agroforestry Practices on Soil Properties in the Drylands of Eastern Kenya. Abstract
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Mgalula, ME, Wasonga OV, Hülsebusch C, Richter U, Hensel O.  2021.  Greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sink potential in Eastern Africa rangeland ecosystems: A review. Pastoralism. 11:1–17., Number 1: SpringerOpen Abstract
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Wafula, WM, Wasonga OV.  2021.  Analysis of Actors and Activities at Dagoretti Livestock Market in Nairobi City, Kenya. Abstract
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Suleiman, MS, Wasonga OV.  2021.  Community perceptions and attitudes towards protected area conservation approach: Empirical evidence from Falgore Game Reserve in Kano State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environment. 17:49–66., Number 1 Abstract
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Dabasso, BH, Wasonga OV, Irungu P, Kaufmann B.  2021.  Emerging pastoralist practices for fulfilling market requirements under stratified cattle production systems in Kenya’s drylands. Animal Production Science. 61:1224–1234., Number 12: CSIRO PUBLISHING Abstract
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Ng'asike, O'aoP, Hagmann T, Wasonga OV.  2021.  Brokerage in the borderlands: the political economy of livestock intermediaries in northern Kenya. Journal of Eastern African Studies. 15:168–188., Number 1: Routledge Abstract
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Lutta, AI, Wasonga OV, Robinson LW, Nyangito MM, Jason Sircely.  2021.  Determinants of livestock market participation among pastoral communities of Tana River County, Kenya. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 23:7393–7411.: Springer Netherlands Abstract
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Mgalula, ME, Wasonga OV, Hülsebusch C, and Hensel URO.  2021.  Greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sink potential in Eastern Africa rangeland ecosystems: A review. Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice . 11(19)
Dabasso, BH, Wasonga OV, Irungu P, Kaufmann B.  2021.  Emerging pastoralist practices for fulfilling market requirements under stratified cattle production systems in Kenya's drylands. Animal Production Science. Accepted 23 February 2021.

2020

Mukhwana, EJ, Kande A, Nandokha H, Too J.  2020.  Financing higher education in Africa: The case of Kenya. : African Journal of Rural Development Abstract
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OSALIYA, R, Wasonga OV, Mwanjalolo JGM, MacOpiyo L, Kironchi G, Adipala E.  2020.  Predicted land use and land cover outlook for semi-arid Lokere and Lokok catchments in Karamoja region, Uganda. African Crop Science Journal. 28:595–616., Number 4 Abstract
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Lutta, AI, Wasonga OV, Nyangito MM, Sudan FK, Robinson LW.  2020.  Adoption of water harvesting technologies among agro-pastoralists in semi-arid rangelands of South Eastern Kenya. Environmental Systems Research. 9:1–12., Number 1: SpringerOpen Abstract
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Kamau, HN, Koech OK, Mureithi SM, others.  2020.  Grass species for range rehabilitation: Perceptions of a pastoral community in Narok North sub-county, Kenya. : African Journal of Agricultural Research Abstract
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Lutta, AI, Wasonga OV, Nyangito MM, Sudan FK, Robinson LW.  2020.  Determinants of adoption decisions of water harvesting structures among pastoral areas of Kenya. Abstract
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Arasio, RL, Kaufmann B, Wasonga OV, Otieno DJ.  2020.  Socio-cultural and governance foundations of successful income-generating groups in pastoral societies: Evidence from northern Kenya. Community Development. 51:361–386., Number 4: Routledge Abstract
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Musa, AM, Wasonga OV, Mtimet N.  2020.  Factors influencing livestock export in Somaliland’s terminal markets. Pastoralism. 10:1., Number 1: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Berlin/Heidelberg Abstract
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Lutta, AI, Robinson LW, Wasonga OV, Ruto E, Jason Sircely, Nyangito MM.  2020.  Economic valuation of grazing management practices: discrete choice modeling in pastoral systems of Kenya. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 63:335–351., Number 2: Routledge Abstract
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Ng'asike, O'aoP, Hagmann T, Wasonga OV.  2020.  Brokerage in the borderlands: the political economy of livestock intermediaries in northern Kenya. Journal of Eastern African Studies.
Lutta, AI, Wasonga OV, Robinson LW, Nyangito MM, Jason Sircely.  2020.  Determinants of livestock market participation among pastoral communities of Tana River County, Kenya. Environment, Development and Sustainability.
Lutta, AI, Wasonga OV, Nyangito MM, Sudan FK, Robinson LW.  2020.  Adoption of water harvesting technologies among agro-pastoralists in semi-arid rangelands of South Eastern Kenya. Environmental Systems Research . 9(36)
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R, O, Wasonga OV, Mwanjalolo MJ-G, MacOpiyo L, Kironchi G, Adipala E.  2020.  Predicted Land Use and Land Cover Outlook for Semi-Arid Lokere and Lokok Catchments in Karamoja Region, Uganda. African Crop Science Journal. 28(4):595–616.
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Musa, AM, Wasonga OV, Mtimet N.  2020.  Factors influencing livestock export in Somaliland’s terminal markets. Pastoralism Research, Policy and Practice . 10(2020 10:1 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13570-019-0155-7)factors_influencing_livestock_export_in_somaliland._musa_et_al._2020.pdf
Arasio, RL, Kaufmann B, Wasonga OV, Otieno DJ.  2020.  Socio-cultural and governance foundations of successful income-generating groups in pastoral societies: Evidence from northern Kenya.. Community Development. (https://doi.org/10.1080/15575330.2020.1767168)socio_cultural_and_governance_foundations_of_successful_income_generating_groups_in_pastoral_societies_evidence_from_northern_kenya._arasio_et_al._2020.pdf

2019

Osaliya, R, Oliver W, Mwanjalolo MJG, Geoffrey K, Ekwamu A.  2019.  Land use and land cover change in the semi-arid Kapir Catchment, northeastern Uganda. African Journal of Rural Development. 3:913–923., Number 3 Abstract
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SEBUUWUFU, COLLINS, INNO GRACERUGUNDAKAGORO, Wasonga OV, OKIROR P.  2019.  Harnessing the Underutilized Value of Pineapple Pulp in South Western Uganda; Application in Fortifying Wheat Flour for Healthier Consumption. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 8:1843–1854. Abstract
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Dabasso, BH, Wasonga OV, Irungu P, Kaufmann B.  2019.  Stratified livestock production adds value to pastoral cattle: evidence from the drylands of Kenya. Animal Health and Production. 67:101–113., Number 1 Abstract
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Omollo, EO, SOJ, Wasonga OV, Simatele D.  2019.  Mapping and characterization of stakeholders in the fodder value chain in Southern Rangelands of Kenya: Understanding their roles, interactions and influences. Abstract
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