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DR. THENYA P. THUITA

  • Areas of Specialization Biogeography
  • Research Interests; Wetlands Ecology, Spatial Analysis, Participatory Forest Management, mobile telephony data capture and management

Dr T. Thenya is a Senior Lecturer at Wangari Maathai Institute of Peace and Environmental Studies in the area of Biogeography and Landscape ecology and has over 15 years in natural resources management. Previously, he worked as senior lecturer in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies as Biogeographer.

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(Last updated: June 16, 2020)

Publications

2020

R.M. Kweyu, T. Thenya, KEKJ.  2020.  The nexus between land cover changes, politics and conflict in Eastern Mau forest complex, Kenya. Applied Geography. 114(102115)

2019

  2019.  Spatial and Political Factors in Forest Resource Conflicts: The Eastern Mau Forest Case 1992–2014. . Journal Society & Natural Resources An International Journal . 32(11):1276-1292.

2018

Togoch H. Kemboi1, Irandu M. Evaristus, TT.  2018.  Conflicts over Resource use in Kamnarok National Reserve and the adjacent community. Journal of Advanced Research in Environmental Studies. . 1(1):1-14.
Togoch H. Kemboi, Irandu M. Evaristus, TT.  2018.  Human Wildlife Conflicts and Livelihood Diversification among Kamnnarok National Reserve Adjacent Communities in Baringo County, Kenya.. Journal of the School of Environmental Studies. 3(1)
Wahome, R, Thenya T, Vindelov V, Emborg J.  2018.  Forest Resources Utilization, Livelihoods and Conflicts: Synthesis of research under the “Stabilizing Kenya Through Solving Forest Related Conflicts project” (STAKE) 2012-2016. , Saarbrücken, Germany: Lambert Academic publishers

2017

Mukaria, SM, Thenya T, Raphael G Wahome, Karatu K, Michael Gatari.  2017.  Analysis and Perception of Health Impact of Motor Vehicle Emissions on Traffic Police in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Environment Pollution and Human Health. 5(3):104-110.analysis_and_perception_of_health_impact_of_motor_vehicle_emissions_on_traffic_police_in_nairobi_kenya_journal_of_environment_pollution_and_human_health-5-3-5-104-110-2017-analysis_and_perception.pdf
Mukaria, SM, Karatu K, Thenya T, Michael Gatari.  2017.  Traffic Police Knowledge Awareness, Attitude and Practice on Motor Vehicle Pollution City of Nairobi-Kenya. Journal of Environment Pollution and Human Health. 5(3):111-116.traffic_police_knowledge_awareness_attitude_and_practice_on_motor_vehicle_pollution_city_of_nairobi-kenya._journal_of_environment_pollution_and_human_health-5-3-6-111-116-2017-_knowledge-awareness.pdf
Ngatia, JM, P. TT, W. NM.  2017.  Forest Plantation Establishment: A Question of Subsistence or Commercial Farming in Gathiuru and Hombe Forests. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT. 6 (11):2278–0211.forest_plantation_establishment_a_question_of_subsistence_or-_ngatial_etal_no_2017_vol_6-11119726-282735-1-sm.pdf
Mukaria, SM, Raphael G. Wahome, Michael Gatari, Thenya T, Karatu K.  2017.  Particulate Matter from Motor Vehicles in Nairobi Road Junctions Kenya. Journal of Atmospheric Pollution. 5( 2):62-68.
Ngatia, JM, Thenya T, Ngecu MW.  2017.  Participatory forest management: A case of equity in the forest plantation establishment and livelihood improvement Scheme in Gathiuru and Hombe forests in Central Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) . 5(11):|7344-7360.equity_in_the_forest_plantation_-ngatia_etal_nov-2017_ijsrm_vol_5-11_pelis_equity.pdf
Thenya, T, Ngatia J, Ngecuc WM.  2017.  High community expectation against low societal transformation through community based income generating activities. Analysis of Participatory forest management in Kenya 2005-2013.. International Journal of Scientific Research and management. 6(6):5363-5369.high_community_expectation_against_low_societal_transformation_through.pdf
Thuita Thenya, WNM.  2017.  Dynamics of resource utilisation in a tropical wetland, Yala swamp, Lake Victoria basin- Statistical analysis of land use change. International Journal of Arts and Commerce. 2(3):12-38.dynamics_of_resource_utilisation_in_a_tropical_wetland_yala.pdf
Thuita Thenya, WNM.  2017.  Indigenous strategies and dynamics of resource utilization in tropical wetland. A case study of Yala swamp, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. International Journal of Arts and Commerce. 6(2):21-39.indigenous_strategies_and_dynamics_of_resource_utilization_in_tropical_wetland._a_case_study_of_yala_swamp_lake_victoria_basin_kenya

2016

BEVLYNE SITHOLE, TORBEN BIRCH-THOMSEN, OLE MERTZ, TREVOR HILL THILDEBECHBRUUNANDTHUITATHENYA, BRUUN THILDEBECH, Thenya T.  2016.  Collaborative education across continents: Lessons from a partnership on sustainable resource management education. Higher Education and Capacity Building in Africa. , 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017: Routledgehigher_education_and_capacity_building_i.pdf
Mbugua-Gitonga, A, mwaura F, Thenya T.  2016.  Biotechnology and Food Security in Kenya - An Assessment of Public Concerns on Biosafety, Public Health and Religious Ethics. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology. 3(9):1-13.biotechnology_and_food_security_in_kenya_gitonga_a.-journal_of_advances_in_biology__biotechnology_93_1-13_2016.pdf

2013

Thenya, T, Muthee B.  2013.  Analysis of National and County Level Governance Structure and Safeguards for Sustainable Forest Conservation under developed governance.

2012

Ngumbi, E, mwaura F, Thenya T.  2012.  Local Communities and Wildlife Interactions: Sharing land with wildlife, a case of Kitengela Wildlife Dispersal Area of Nairobi National Park in Kenya. , Saarbrücken, Germany: Lambert Academic publishers

2010

Macharia, JM, Thenya T, Ndiritu GG.  2010.  Management of highland wetlands in central Kenya: the importance of community education, awareness and eco-tourism in biodiversity conservation. B I O D I V E R S I T Y. ( 1 & 2 ) ( 1 1 ):85-90.

2007

Macharia., J, Thenya T.  2007.  Proceedings of Ondiri Swamp stakeholders' workshop. : held on 18th Oct 2006 at Wida highway hotel Abstract
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Macharia., J, Thenya T.  2007.  Conservation and Management Assessment of Ondiri Swamp, a Shared Natural Resource. : Report Prepared fro Royal Netherlands Embassy Abstract
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2006

Thenya, TP.  2006.  Launching of Horn of Africa – Regional Environment Centre & Network (HOA - REC/N) at Addis Abba.. Website
Thenya, T, Rego AB.  2006.  Biogeography II. Department of Geography & Environmental Studies. Biogeography II. Department of Geography & Environmental Studies.
7. Thenya, T, Verburg P, Wassmann, Verchot L, Mungai, D..  2006.  Degradation of the riparian wetlands in the Lake Victoria basin - Yala swamp case study. Degradation of the riparian wetlands in the Lake Victoria basin - Yala swamp case study.
Thenya, T, Rego AB.  2006.  SGP 303. Biogeography I. : Department of Geography & Environmental Studies Abstract
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Thenya, T, Rego AB.  2006.  SGP 403. Biogeography II. : Department of Geography & Environmental Studies Abstract
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Thenya, T.  2006.  Analysis of Macrophyte Biomass Productivity, Utilization and its Impact on Various Eco-Types of Yala Swamp, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. : Ecology Development Series. Cuvillier Verlag Gottingen, Germany Abstract
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Macharia., J, Thenya T.  2006.  Conservation and Management Assessment of Ondiri Swamp, a Shared Natural Resource. : Report Prepared fro Royal Netherlands Embassy Abstract
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Thenya, T, Verburg P, Wassmann R, Verchot L, Mungai D.  2006.  Journal of Environmental Management. Dynamics of Resource Utilization in a Tropical Wetlan.
Thenya, T, Verburg P, Wassmann R, Verchot ML.  2006.  Dynamics of Resource Utilization in a Tropical Wetland. Spatial Statistical Analysis of Land use Change.
9. Thenya, T, Wassmann, R. M, Verchot L.  2006.  Dynamics of resource utilization in a tropical wetland. Indigenous strategies of wetland utilization.
Thenya, Wassmann T, R., Braun M.  2006.  Land cover change analysis in a tropical wetland. Journal of Land Use Science..

2002

Thenya, TP.  2002.  Involvement of Local Communities in Conservation and Management of Mount Kenya National Reserve and the World Heritage Site. Website
  2002.  Birding in Ewaso Narok Swamp Rumuruti, a dryland swamp.

2001

Sit Thenya, T;, Msafiri F.  2001.  Socio - Economic of Mount Kenya Forest Ecosystem on, „Involvement of Local Communities in Conservation and Management of Mount Kenya National Reserve and The World Heritage . Website
Thenya, T.  2001.  Challenges of conservation of dryland shallow waters, Ewaso Narok swamp, Laikipia District, Kenya . Website

1997

THUITA, MRTHENYA.  1997.  Thenya, T., 1997:Landuse Dynamics of the Ewaso Ngi'ro system, Effects on Biodiversity Conservation and Tourism Management: A Biodiversity review, "Paper for KWS from a study carried out under a link between Laikipia Research Programme (Nanyuki) and Kenya. Proc. Of the 9th SR-CRSP Scientific Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. PP 176-178,. : MA thesis, Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi Abstract

Data relating to reproductive parameters of German shepherd bitches were collected from registered German shepherd dog (GSD) breeders with information kept over a 15-year period (1982-1997). The information obtained was verified using the East African Kennel Club records. A total of 594 bitches from 280 breeders were recorded. From these, 798 heats were observed, 594 of which were used for breeding, resulting in 3592 puppies. The mean age at puberty was 519.0 +/- 41 days. Heats occurred throughout the year, although significantly (P < 0.05) higher and lower incidences were observed in October and April respectively Pregnancy significantly (P < 0.01) increased interoestrous interval, which was 247.8 +/- 99.6 and 183 +/- 52 days among bred/pregnant and non-bred bitches respectively. Most bitches in oestrus (73.7%) were bred, and breeding was carried out throughout the year, with a distribution closely related to that of heat incidence. Subsequently, whelping occurred throughout the year, and 95.5% of the bitches that were mated whelped. A mean gestation period of 60.6 +/- 5.1 days was observed. The mean litter size was 6.4 +/- 0.4 puppies, and did not differ significantly between months. The preweaning losses were low, with 2.3% stillbirths, 0.9% culls and 11.4% mortalities.
PATRICK, MRTHENYATHUITA.  1997.  Mathuva J.M., MacOPiyo. L.Kironchi, J., and Thenya, T. 1997: "Pre-Drainage Environmental Impact Study (PDEIS) for Laikipia Wetlands, Laikipia District". Report prepared for ASAL Development Programme, Laikipia District.. Proc. Of the 9th SR-CRSP Scientific Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. PP 176-178,. : MA thesis, Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi Abstract
Data relating to reproductive parameters of German shepherd bitches were collected from registered German shepherd dog (GSD) breeders with information kept over a 15-year period (1982-1997). The information obtained was verified using the East African Kennel Club records. A total of 594 bitches from 280 breeders were recorded. From these, 798 heats were observed, 594 of which were used for breeding, resulting in 3592 puppies. The mean age at puberty was 519.0 +/- 41 days. Heats occurred throughout the year, although significantly (P < 0.05) higher and lower incidences were observed in October and April respectively Pregnancy significantly (P < 0.01) increased interoestrous interval, which was 247.8 +/- 99.6 and 183 +/- 52 days among bred/pregnant and non-bred bitches respectively. Most bitches in oestrus (73.7%) were bred, and breeding was carried out throughout the year, with a distribution closely related to that of heat incidence. Subsequently, whelping occurred throughout the year, and 95.5% of the bitches that were mated whelped. A mean gestation period of 60.6 +/- 5.1 days was observed. The mean litter size was 6.4 +/- 0.4 puppies, and did not differ significantly between months. The preweaning losses were low, with 2.3% stillbirths, 0.9% culls and 11.4% mortalities.

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