Academic Qualification
Field of Specialization
Membership of Professional Bodies
Work Experience
Professional Research Interest
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Consultancy
Books and Book Chapters
Scientific Articles Published
Academic Qualification
Institution [ Date from – to ] |
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
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University of British Columbia, Canada. 1996 |
PhD (Plant Science) |
The university of Nairobi, Kenya. 1989 |
MSc. (Agronomy) |
The University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1985 |
BSc (Agriculture) |
Field of Specialization
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Member of Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS). Nairobi Kenya
- Member of The Food Science and Technology Platform of Kenya. Nairobi. kenya
- Member of the Horticultural Society of Kenya. Kenya
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Work Experience
Date from to |
Institution, Location (City, Country) |
Rank |
Specialization |
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1989 – 2013 |
The University of Nairobi |
Associate Professor |
Agronomy/Horticulture |
2013 – Present |
Kibabii University |
Deputy Vice Chancellor |
Academics and Students Affairs |
Professional Research Interest
- Development of post harvest technologies in indigenous and traditional vegetables and fruits
- Carrying out research in the general area of horticulture, crop production and crop physiology
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Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Year |
Position in Project |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Research/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
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2012-2016 |
Principal investigator and Technical PI of the team |
Providing overall leadership. Also responsible for the postharvest aspects. |
Cassava Post-harvest Value Addition for Improved Food and Nutrition Security and better Livelihoods in Kenya. A grant of EAAPP |
Ksh. 48, 000, 000 |
2011-2015 |
Principal Investigator |
Providing overall ledership |
Screening finger millet for production and nutrient content to improve livelihoods of small–scale farmers in drought prone areas of Eastern Province of Kenya. Sponsored by RUFORUM. |
Kshs. 5, 303, 700 |
2009- 2012 |
Co researcher |
In-charge of the Mentoring Objective |
“Prepare PhD” A project member of an EU funded EDulink project |
Ksh. 22, 500, 000 |
Consultancy
Books and Book Chapters
Scientific Articles Published
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals
- Chemining’wa, G. N., Ngeno, J. K., Hutchinson, M. J. and S. I. Shibairo. 2018. Influence of P Fertiliser on Nodulation, Growth and Nutrient Content of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in Acidic Soils of South Western Kenya. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 25(3): 1-12.
- Madegwa, Y., Onwonga, R., Shibairo, S., and G. Karuku. 2016. Farmer Perception and Adaptation Strategies on Climate Change in Lower Eastern Kenya: A Case of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) Production. Journal of Agricultural Science: 8 (12): 33-40
- Shibairo, S.I., Madegwa, Y. M. and R. N. Onwonga. 2016. Finger millet (Eleusine corocana) production in lower Eastern, Kenya: Status, constraints and opportunities. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 14(6): 1-10
- Gacheru, P.K., ABONG’, G.O., Okoth, M.W., Lamuka, P.O., Shibairo, S. and C. M. Katama. 2015. Cyanogenic Content, Aflatoxin Level and Quality of Dried Cassava Chips and Flour Sold in Nairobi and Coastal Regions of Kenya. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science. 3(3): 197-206.
- Odeny, D., Chemining’wa, G., Shibairo, S., and C. Kathurima. 2015. Sensory attributes of coffee under different shade regimes and levels of management. Food Science and Quality Management. 46: 19-26
- Nyende, K.O., Shibairo, S.I. and J.W. Wakhungu. 2015. Botanical composition and selective feeding by goats in the semi-arid lands of central-eastern Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research. 4 (3): 50-53.
- Magomere, O. T., Kahiu Ngugi; Shibairo, S.I., Mutitu E.; Obukosia, S. 2015. Real time PCR mediated occurrence of Sorghum bicolar alleles in wild sorghum populations. African Journal of Biotechnology. 14 (7): 551-568
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