Bio

DR. THENYA P. THUITA

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

Dr T. Thenya is a Senior Lecturer at Department of Earth and Climate Science, WMI thematic area, in the area of Biogeography and Landscape ecology, environmental governance and has over 15 years in natural resources management.

Dr. Thuita Thenya

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(Last updated: November 17, 2021)

Publications

2021

Kaua, CG, Thenya T, Mutheu JM.  2021.  Informal Microfinance and Rural Households’ Climate Variability Resilience: Analysis of their Contribution and Determinants in Tharaka South Sub-county, Kenya. . Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO. . Vol. 1( (1) ):pp109-144..
Kong’ani, LNS, Raphael G Wahome, Thenya T.  2021.  Variety and management of developmental conflicts: the case of the Olkaria IV geothermal energy project in Kenya. J. conflict, security and development. :1-24.
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Manoa, DO, Mwaura, F., Thenya T, Mukhovi S.  2021.  Comparative analysis of time and monetary opportunity costs of human-wildlife conflict in Amboseli and Mt. Kenya Ecosystems, Kenya.. Journal Current Research in Environmental. 3 (2021)(100103):1-12.
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Wambua, PM, Muthama NJ, Thenya T.  2021.  Challenges, Opportunities and Sustainability of Community Forest Associations and Water Resource Users Associations . A case of Kilungu catchment, Kenya. Journal of Sustainability, Environment and Peace. 4(1):10-20..
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Wambua, PM, Muthama NJ, Thenya T.  2021.  Effectiveness of community forest association and water resource users’ associations in discharging their statutory functions: A case of Kilungu catchment, Kenya. . Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sci. 18(5):43-56.
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Ochieng, CN, Thenya T, Shah P, George Odwe3 2020.  2021.  . Awareness of traditional knowledge and attitudes towards wildlife conservation among Maasai communities: The case of Enkusero Sampu Conservancy, Kajiado County in Kenya.. African Journal of Ecology. 59:712–723.
Kong’ani, LNS, Raphael, Wahome G, Thenya T.  2021.  Mediating Energy Project Implementation Conflicts, a Learning Curve, the Case of Olkaria IV Geothermal, Kenya. . Journal of Conflict Management and Sustainable Development . 5 (2 ):1-38..
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Kaua, CG, Thenya, Mutune JM.  2021.   Analyzing Effects Of Climate Variability In The Nexus Of Informal Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study Of Tharaka South Subcounty, Kenya. . Challenges in Sustainability| . 9 (1 | ):1–15.
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2020

Kaua, CG., Thenya, Mutune JM.  2020.  Analysis of Informal Microfinance Institutions Structures in Relation to Performance in Tharaka South Subcounty, Kenya. . European Journal of Sustainable Development . 9(3):457-475.
Manoa, DO, Mwaura, F., Thenya, Mukhovi S.  2020.  Comparative analysis of the typology, seasonality and economic cost of human wildlife conflict in Kajiado and Laikipia Counties, Kenya. . East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation. 1 (4):2707-0425.
Kemboi, TH, Irandu EM, Thenya T.  2020.  Patterns of Livelihood Diversification among Kamnarok National Reserve adjacent Communities in Baringo County, Kenya . J. sustain. environ. peace . 3(2 ):55-62.
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Manoa D.O, F M, Thuita T, S M.  2020.  A Review of the Visible and Hidden Opportunity Costs of Human-Wildlife Conflict in Kenya.. J Biodivers Manage Forestry . 9(2):1-8.
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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.

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