Prof John Wanjala Makokha
Associate Professor of Physics and Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development)
Faculty of Science, Department of Science Technology and Engineering
Biography
John Wanjala Makokha is an accomplished academic, researcher, and institutional leader with over thirteen years of experience in theoretical and applied nuclear and environmental physics. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Physics in the Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering at Kibabii University, where he plays a central role in advancing teaching, research, and academic program development. Prof. Makokha’s research focuses on addressing pressing environmental and climate challenges through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches, integrating machine learning, remote sensing, and atmospheric physics to reduce radiation exposure risks and mitigate the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of aerosol dynamics, radiative forcing, and air quality over East Africa, with broader implications for climate modeling and environmental sustainability, and is currently advancing the application of hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence in biodiversity conservation, demonstrating the transformative potential of physics-based approaches in ecological monitoring and natural resource management. A strong advocate for sustainable development, he promotes renewable energy solutions and climate-smart technologies aimed at improving livelihoods, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and has successfully secured and managed six competitive research grants through collaborations with national and international partners. Prof. Makokha has an extensive publication record, with over seventy peer-reviewed articles in reputable scientific journals, alongside contributions to books and book chapters, and actively disseminates his work at national and international conferences, contributing to global scientific discourse in environmental and atmospheric physics. He earned his PhD in Environmental Physics from the University of Nairobi in 2016 and has demonstrated strong academic leadership, having served as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Student Affairs) in 2024 and Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) in 2026 at Kibabii University, where he continues to contribute to institutional development, research excellence, and mentorship.
Academic Qualification
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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
| University of Nairobi [October 2012 to December 2016]
Master of Science in Physics
| University of Nairobi [October 2007 to September 2010]
Bachelor of Science in Physics
| University of Nairobi [ October 2002 to June 2006]
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
| Kivaywa High School [ February, 1997 to November, 2000]
Field of Specialization
John Wanjala Makokha specializes in environmental and atmospheric physics, with a strong focus on the application of advanced analytical and computational techniques to address climate and environmental challenges. His expertise encompasses aerosol physics, radiative transfer processes, and air quality dynamics, particularly within the East African region. He integrates machine learning, remote sensing, and hyperspectral imaging to model atmospheric processes, assess radiation exposure risks, and analyze climate variability. His work further extends to the application of artificial intelligence in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem monitoring, linking physical sciences with ecological sustainability. Additionally, Prof. Makokha’s specialization includes climate change mitigation strategies, renewable energy advocacy, and the development of smart technologies for environmental monitoring and decision support, positioning his research at the intersection of physics, data science, and sustainable development.
Membership of Professional Bodies
Physics Society of Kenya (PSK No. 2514)
Society of Africa Biophysical Societies
Materials Research Society of Kenya
African Geophysical Society
African Physical Society
Biophysical Society of Kenya
Professional Training and Development
April 2026 to May 2027
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability at The Open University of Kenya
Postgraduate Diploma
April 2026 to June 2026
Senior Management Course at the Kenya School of Government
Certificate
Career Progression
Career Progression
October 2023 to Date
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) Director, Directorate of Technical Vocational Education and Training Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Student Affairs)
Kibabii University, Bungoma, Kenya
Reporting to: Dean, Faculty of Science, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Students Affairs) and The Vice Chancellor
Key Achievements
- Provided strategic leadership in university administration, strengthening governance, financial management, and institutional efficiency. Spearheaded TVET programs, enhancing skills training, industry linkages, and innovation. Advanced academic excellence through curriculum development, quality assurance, and student
- centered policies, improving teaching, research output, and overall institutional performance.
January 2019 to October 2023
Senior Lecturer of Physics
Kibabii university, Bungoma, Kenya
Reporting to: Dean, Faculty of Science
Key Achievements
- Teaching of Undergraduate, and postgraduate Students, Supervision of Postgraduate students and performing collaborative research
March 2016 to December 2018
Lecturer, Physics
Kibabii University, Bungoma, Kenya
Reporting to: The Chairperson, Department of Science Technology and Engineering
Key Achievements
- Teaching of undergraduate Physics students and performing research
August 2014 to March 2016
Lecturer, Physics
University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya
Reporting to: The Chairperson, Department of Physical Sciences
Key Achievements
- Teaching of undergraduate students and performing research
January 2012 to August 2014
Assistant Lecturer
University of Kabianga, Kericho Kenya
Reporting to: The Chairperson, Department of Physical Sciences
Key Achievements
- Delivering Physics Lecturers to undergraduate Students and performing Research
Service in University Committees
Service in University Committees
Leadership and Management Roles
Leadership and Management Roles
At Kibabii University, Prof. John Wanjala Makokha has held several senior leadership and management positions demonstrating strong institutional governance and strategic oversight. He served as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) from April to August 2026, providing leadership in resource management, policy implementation, and institutional operations, following his role as In-Charge of the same office (February–April 2026). He is currently the Director of the Directorate of Technical Vocational Education and Training (2025–2028), where he is spearheading skills development, industry linkages, and innovation initiatives. Earlier, he served as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Student Affairs) in 2024, overseeing academic programs, quality assurance, and student welfare. Additionally, he served as Chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering (2019–2025), providing academic and administrative leadership, and as Faculty Examinations Coordinator (2017–2018), ensuring integrity and efficiency in examination processes.
Service to the Community
Service to the Community
10th December 2024
Eldoret Technical Training Institute (ETTI) as a Representative of the Department of Applied Sciences
Role:Grace the 10th Graduation Ceremony
4th to 7th March 2025
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Nairobi, Kenya
Role:Editor, Grade 12 Curriculum Design for Competency-Based Curriculum for Physics Panel (Grade 12)
November 2025
Busitema University, Busitema, Uganda
Role:A reviewer of internally advertised proposals for funding
March 2026
Machakos University
Role:Physics expert in the review of their undergraduate and masters programs in the department of Physical Sciences
Service in National, Regional and International Committees
Service in National, Regional and International Committees
1st February 2026 and will remain effective for three (3) years and renewable once as per the Bungoma County Climate Change Fund Act, 2022 and Kenya Gazette Supplement of Bungoma County Acts 2022
County Government of Bungoma, Bungoma, Kenya
a Member of the Bungoma County Climate Change Planning Committee on a Voluntary offer, Representing the Academia and Research Institutions by the County Executive Committee Member in Charge of Environment, Water, Natural Resources, Tourism and Climate Change of Bungoma County
non-renewable term of four (4) years, expiring at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year
School of Pure, Applied and Health Science, Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Maasai Mara University for a
Appointed as an external examiner
Three (3) years Effective April 2022 in the Academic year 2022/2023
External Examiner, Bomet university, Bomet, Kenya
Appointed as an external examiner in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Department of Physical and Biological Sciences
Professional Research Interest
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My research interests center on environmental and atmospheric physics, with a strong focus on aerosol dynamics, radiative forcing, air quality, and environmental radiation assessment. You integrate remote sensing, hyperspectral imaging, and artificial intelligence to advance climate modeling, biodiversity monitoring, and ecosystem analysis. Your work further extends to climate change mitigation and adaptation, promoting sustainable development through renewable energy and climate-smart technologies, particularly within Sub-Saharan Africa, while linking scientific innovation to practical solutions in environmental sustainability, natural resource management, and food security.
Research Funds Attracted as Collaborating Scientist
Research Funds Attracted as Principal Investigator / Co-PI
September 2025 for two years
Machine-Learning-Enabled Cross-Reactive Plasmonic and Spectroscopic Sensing of Selected Contaminants in Drinking Water
Role: Co-Principal InvestigatorAmount: Total Project Amount: Thirty-Nine Thousands USD only (USD 440000) (KES: 5,685,018.319)
Funder / Sponsor:Project Number and Name: No. 3240343471: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the
UNESCO programme unit (hereinafter referred to as "UNESCO-TWAS")
January 2026 to December 2029: Project Number and Name: 101234251-IMPACT-ED
Integrating Mobility, Digital Tools, and Climate Education to Address Terrestrial Plant Diversity and Conservation in a Changing Climate (IMPACT-ED)
Role: Principal InvestigatorAmount: Euros (EUR) 1,438,200 and 277,783 EUR (KES: 41,847,403) apportioned to Kibabii University
Funder / Sponsor:NDICI-2024-MOBAF -- Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme, Type of action: NDICI MOBAF Unit (European Union)
Funds Attracted for Community Development
Consultancy
Consulting Services
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
2026
2025
Wafula, J. W., Manyali, G. S., and Makokha, J. W.(2025). DFT study of structural, mechanical, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of YNbNi2X2 (X=Si or Ge) double half-Heusler alloy. Results in Materials,
B., Nyukuri, R.W., Kibe, H.E., Makokha, J.W.(2025) Environmental Radiation Exposure and Lifetime Cancer Risk at Lumoru Dumpsite, Western Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 12: e14461. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1114461
Wanjala Bilha, Robert W. Nyukuri, Horace Kibe, John W. Makokha, and Tsimbasi Stanley (2025). Radiological Hazard Assessment of Soils from Lumoru Dumpsite, Kenya. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST). Vol. 12, Issue 10; pp 17816-17821
Wanjala, D.W., Makokha, J.W., and Khamala, G.W. (2025). Anomaly Detection in Selected Aerosol Optical Properties and Associated Climate Variables Using a Multivariate Hidden Markov Model: A Case Study over Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 12: e14160. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1114160
Geoffrey M. Khalwale, George S. Manyali, John W. Makokha, and Job W. Wafula. (2025). Computational Study on Elastic, Electronic, Optical, and Thermodynamic Properties of Ba2Biino6 Perovskite Compound. Results in Materials, 28: 100767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinma.2025.100767
Kutoto, J.W., Makokha, J.W.,Ekisa, T. and Khamala, G.W. (2025). Long-Term Merra-2 Characterization of Black Carbon’s Surface Mass Concentrations and Its Impact to Climate Change over East Africa. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 15(4), 788-815. https://doi.org/10.4236/acs.2025.154040
Wanjala, D.W., Makokha, J.W.,and Khamala, G.W. (2025). Spatiotemporal Analysis of Aerosol Optical Properties and Their Associations Using Satellite and Ground-Based Observations. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 15(4), 761-787. https://doi.org/10.4236/acs.2025.154039
Kpoviessi, A. D., Adipala, E., Nampala, M.P., Bobe, B., Makokha, J.W.,Edema, R., Dramadri, I.O., Ozimati, A.A., Assogbadjo, A.E., Sinsin, B., Kawuki, S.R., and Dusengemungu, L. (2025). Multi-stakeholder approaches to food security and adaptive governance for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. African Journal of Rural Development, 10(2), 80-110.
Jepchirchir, C.M., Khamala, G.W., and Makokha, J.W.(2025). Long-Term Assessment of Deforestation and Its Impacts on Aerosol Optical Properties and Climate Variables over Mau Forest Complex Using Multisensory Data. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 15, 742-760. https://doi.org/10.4236/acs.2025.154038
Mutama, P. M., Makokha, J. W.,Kelonye, F. B., and Khamala, G. W. (2025). Spatial-Temporal Assessment of Gaseous and Particulate Matter Pollutants during COVID-19 Lockdown over Kenya, East Africa. Voice of the Publisher, 11, 538-556. https://doi.org/10.4236/vp.2025.113036.
Simiyu, K.W., Khamala, G.W., and Makokha, J.W.(2025). Long-term characterization of Dust and Its Radiative Forcing over Kenya Using Satellite and Model-Based Data. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 15(4), 723-741. https://doi.org/10.4236/acs.2025.154037.
Tsimbasi, S. C., Makokha, J. W., and Odumo, B. O. (2025). Radiological Assessment of Gamma Ray Index and Excessive Lifetime Cancer Risk in Locally Grown Maize and Beans in Bungoma County, Kenya. Voice of the Publisher, 11, 307-317.https://doi.org/10.4236/vp.2025.112022.
Makokha, S. N., Makokha, J. W.,and Kelonye, F. B. (2025). Long-Term Assessment of the Spatial-Temporal Trends in selected Cloud Radiative Properties over the Three Distinct sites in Kenya. ITEGAM-JETIA, 11(52), 126-135.
Khamala, G. W. and Makokha, J. W. (2025). Spatiotemporal Variability and Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions Using Binned Size Distributions: Insights from MERRA-2 Over Africa. Earth Systems and Environment.https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-025-00641-y
Mutonyi, J., Masayi, N. N., Majengo, C. O., Okello, V. S., Konje, M. M., and Makokha, J. W.(2025). Using Digital Tools to Assess Soil Variables in Selected Counties in North Rift, Kenya. AgroEnvironmental Sustainability, 3(1), 22–30. https://doi.org/10.59983/s2025030103
Makokha, J. W., Barasa, P. W., and Khamala, G. W. (2025). Enhancing Climate Resilience: A Data-Driven North Rift Weather Prediction System for Real-Time Forecasting and Agricultural Decision Support. Heliyon. Volume 11, Issue 4, e42549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42549.
Sangura, M. T., Pelati Althaf, John W. Makokha, Richard Boiyo, and Kanike Raghavendra Kumar (2025). Estimation and Model Performance of Aerosol Radiative Forcing from Radiative Transfer Models using the AERONET Data over Kenya, East Africa, Advances in Space Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2024.09.061.
2024
Tsimbasi, S.C., Makokha, J.W.,and Odumo, B.O. (2024). Natural Radioactivity Levels and Radiological Risk Assessment in Locally Grown Maize and Beans from Bungoma County. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e12592. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1112592
Khamala, G. W., Makokha, J. W., and Boiyo, R. (2024). The Spatiotemporal and Dependency Analysis of Selected Meteorological Parameters and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index with Aerosol Optical Depth over East Africa. Heliyon,10 (2024) e39961.
Makokha, J. W., Masayi, N. N., Barasa, P., Ikoha, P. A., Konje, M. M., Mutonyi, J., Okello, V. S., Wechuli, A. N., Majengo, C. O., and Khamala, W. G. (2024). Assessing the Long-Term Changes in Selected Meteorological Parameters Over the North-Rift, Kenya: A Regional Climatology Perspective. Hydrology, 12, No. 3, pp. 59-76. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.hyd.20241203.12
Abok, F. A., Makokha, J. W. and Boiyo, R. (2024). Model-Derived Characterization of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Its Species over Kenya during 1980-2020. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e1807. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1111807.
Mulago, S.K., Makokha, J.W. and Boiyo, R. (2024) Spatial-Temporal Variation of Aerosol Optical Depth and Ångström Exponent over Selected Towns in Kenya: Environmental Impact and Climate Change. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e11803. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1111803
Wafula, J. W., Manyali, G. S., Makokha, J. W., Madallah, Y., Bouhmaidi, S., and Setti, L. (2024). DFT+ U investigation of electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of YAuX (X= Si or Ge or Sn) half-Heusler alloys. Results in Physics, 107747.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2024.10774
Mutama, P.M., Makokha, J.W., Kelonye, F.B., and Khamala, G.W. (2024). Spatial-Temporal Assessment of Changes in Aerosol Optical Properties Pre, during, and Post COVID-19 Lockdowns over Kenya, East Africa. Open Access Library Journal, 11: e11223. http://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1111223Geoffrey W. Khamala, John W. Makokha, Richard Boiyo, and Kanike Raghavendra Kumar. (2023). Spatiotemporal analysis of absorbing aerosols and radiative forcing over environmentally distinct stations in East Africa during 2001–2018, Science of The Total Environment, Volume 864, (161041) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.
2022
Makokha, S.N., Makokha, J.W. and Kelonye, F.B. (2022). Long-Term Assessment of the Spatial-Temporal Trends in Selected Cloud Physical Properties over the Three Distinct Sites in Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 9: e9582. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109582
Wafula, J. W., Makokha, J. W., and Manyali, G. S. (2022). First-Principles Study of Structural, Elastic, Electronic and Thermodynamic Properties of NbCoSn and VRhSn Half-Heusler Compounds. Results in Physics, 43 (106132). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2022.106132.
Khamala, G.W., Makokha, J.W.and Boiyo, R. (2022). Statistical Analysis of Aerosols Characteristics from Satellite Measurements over East Africa Using Autoregressive Moving Average (ARIMA). Open Access Library Journal, 9: e9496. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109496
Khamala, G.W., Makokha, J.W., Boiyo, R. and Kanike Raghavendra Kumar.(2022). Long-term climatology and spatial trends of absorption, scattering, and total aerosol optical depths over East Africa during 2001–2019. Environ Sci Pollut Res. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-20022-6
Samwel Mungai Mbuguah, Alice Njuguna, John Makokha,Catherine Njoki, Anselimo Peters Ikoha, Alice Nambiro, Ben Nyongesa, and Cyrus Barasa (2022). Baseline Survey on Software and Tools for Odel and Digital Learning during and Post COVID 19 in Selected Universities in Kenya, International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research; 11(4): 118-122.
Samwel Mungai Mbuguah, Alice Njuguna, John Makokha,Catherine Njoki (2022). Baseline Survey on ICT Infrastructure for Online and Digital Learning during and Post Covid_19 in Selected Kenyan Universities, Jour. Social. Scie. Mgmt. Tech; 4(2): 39-45.
Job W Wafula, George S Manyali, John W Makokha. (2022). DFT calculations of elastic, electronic, and thermal properties of TiB2Mo, Oxford Open Materials Science; Volume 2, Issue 1, itac001, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfmat/itac001.
2021
Mukubwa, A., Masinde F. W.and Makokha, J. W. (2021). Sommerfeld’s Coefficient Of Boson-Fermion Pair Condensate In Optimally-Doped Cuprates. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) ISSN: 2458-9403 Vol. 8 Issue 12, December – 2021
Mukubwa, A., Makokha, J. Wand Masinde F. W. (2021). The Specific Heat Of Boson-Fermion Pair Condensate In Optimally-Doped Cuprates. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) ISSN: 2458-9403 Vol. 8 Issue 12, December – 2021
Mukubwa, A., and Makokha, J. W. (2021). Plasmon Mediation of Charge Pairing in High Temperature Superconductors. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2021.
Mukubwa, Abel and Makokha, John. (2021). Gauge-Invariant Wigner Function Extended to High Temperature Superconductivity. Available at SSRN 3954763.https://ssrn.com/abstract=3954763 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3954763
Waswa, M. N and Makokha, J. W.(2021). Superconducting Transition Temperature within the Modified Bose Fermi-Hubbard Model. International journal of progressive research in science and engineering, 2 (6):154-156.
Mukubwa, A. W and Makokha, J. W.(2021). Energy of Plasmon-mediated boson-fermion pair condensate in high temperature superconductors, Physica B: Condensed Matter, page 413182, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2021.413182.
Butiki, G. W., Makokha, J. W.,Masinde, F. W., Wanyama, C. K. (2021). Annual effective dose from Radon-222 concentration levels in underground water in Bungoma south sub – county, Kenya. International Journal of Hydrology. 5(1):23‒26. . DOI: 10.15406/ijh.2021.05.00261.
2020
Wanyama, C.K., Makokha, J.W.,Masinde, F.W. and Waswa, M. N. (2020). Natural Radioactivity and External Dose rates in Tailing Samples from Rosterman Goldmine, Kakamega County, Kenya. Journal of Engineering and Technology for Industrial Applications (ITEGAM-JETIA). 6 (26): 73-77. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v6i26.718.
Josphat Karani MWAI, Simon Maina KARUME, John W MAKOKHA(2020). Transforming Service Delivery in Government through Integration of Web 3.0 and Social Media Technologies: A Case for Developing Countries. Computer Science and Information Technology, 8(3), 57 – 65. DOI: 10.13189/csit.2020.080301.
Wafula, J. W., Manyali, G. S. and Makokha, J. W.(2020). Temperature Dependent Elastic Constants (TDECs) and Thermodynamic Properties of B19 TiZr; Shape Memory Alloy (SMAs). International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume V, Issue VIII, pp 117-122.
Wanyama, C.K., F. W. Masinde., W. Makokha.,S. M. Matsitsi. (2020) Estimation of Radiological Hazards Due to Natural Radionuclides from the Rosterman Gold Mine Tailings, Lurambi, Kakamega, Kenya. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, ncaa113, https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncaa113.
Josphat Karani MWAI, John W MAKOKHAand Simon Maina KARUME, (2020). A framework for Integration of Web 3.0 and Social Media Technologies in Government Portals for Personalized Integrated Service Delivery. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT). 68(5):66-73.
Wanyama, C.K., Makokha, J.W.,Masinde, F.W. and Matsitsi, S. M. (2020). Radiological Assessment of Activity Concentrations of 40 K, 232 Th, 238 U and Exposure in the Rosterman Goldmine of Lurambi Area, Western Kenya. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI). VII (VII): 209-212.
Wanyama, C.K., Makokha, J.W.and Masinde, F.W. (2020). Assessment of Natural Radioactivity Levels in Tailings from Lurambi Rosterman Goldmine. Kakamega County, Kenya. Global Scientific Journals. 8 (7): 2456-2468.
Munyasia, A. W., Waswa, N. M. and Makokha, J. W.(2020). Effect of Internal Energy on Specific Heat of Cuprates Using s-Wave and d-Wave Hybrid Model. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Sciences (IJRIAS). V (VII):1-4.
Wanyama, C.K., Masinde, F.W and Makokha, J.W.(2020). Activity Concentration Levels of Natural Radionuclides in the Sediments Samples from Rosterman Goldmine, Lurambi Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Sciences (IJRIAS). V (VII):84-87.
Munyasia, A. W., Waswa, N. M. and Makokha, J. W.(2020). Internal Energy of Hybrid S-wave and D-wave pairing in Bismuth Cuprates. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST). Vol. 7 (6): 12127-12130.
Juma G. S., Nebat Kituni., Makokha, J. W.(2020). Advection and its Applications: Trajectories over Busia County in Kenya. Climate Change. 6 (22):186-190.
Wanyama, C.K., Makokha, J.W.and Masinde, F.W. (2020). A Radiological Survey in Tailings: A Case Study of Rosterman Gold Mine, Western Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 7: e6293. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1106293.
Chisira, S. N., Makokha, J. W.,Masinde, F. W. and Lusamamba, S. M. (2020). Thermodynamic Properties of a Microcanonical Ensemble of Mixture of Helium-3 and Helium4 Isotopes with Duo-Fermion Spin Degeneracy. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST), Volume 7 (4): 11652-11658.
Josphat Karani MWAI, Simon Maina KARUME, John W MAKOKHA (2020). Social Media and Service Delivery in Government Portals: An Analysis of how Government of Kenya uses Social Media for service delivery, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE), Volume 22, Issue 2, Ser. II (Mar – Apr 2020), PP 07-15.
2018
Shem G. Juma, John W. Makokhaand Festus B. Kelonye (2018). Hybrid single particle simulation of atmospheric pollutants over Bungoma county in Kenya, Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management 11 (supplementary): 871-881
Situma, Y., Odhiambo, J. O. and Makokha, J. W.(2018). EDXRF Spectroscopic Elemental Analysis for Efficacy of Kibabii University Sewage Treatment System. Open Access Library Journal, 5, e4992. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104992.
Khamala, G. W., Odhiambo, J. O. and Makokha, J. W.(2018). Seasonal Variability in Aerosol Microphysical Properties over Selected Rural, Urban and Maritime Sites in Kenya. Open Access Library Journal (OALib Journal) 5:1-17.https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104821.
Mukubwa, A.W., Odhiambo, J.O. and Makokha, J.W.(2018). Thermodynamic Properties of Yttrium Based Cuprate Due to Electron-Cooper Pair Interaction Using BVT. Open Access Library Journal (OALib Journal) 5:1-14. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104880.
J. W. Makokha and J. O. Odhiambo (2018). Optical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols via Airborne Spectral Imaging and Self-organizing Map for Climate Change Diagnostics”. Open Access Library Journal (OALib Journal) 5:1-10. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104698.
J. W. Makokha and J. O. Odhiambo (2018). Spatial-Temporal Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols via Airborne Spectral Imaging and Growing Hierarchical Self-Organizing Maps, Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 6:101-110.
J. O. Odhiambo and J. W. Makokha (2018). Specific Heat and Entropy of a Three Electron Model in Bismuth Based Cuprate Superconductor. World Journal of Applied Physics. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 19-24. doi: 10.11648/j.wjap.20180302.11.
J. W. Makokha, J. O. Odhiambo and J. S. Godfrey (2018). Long Term Assessment of Aerosol Radiative ForcingOver Selected Sites of East Africa, Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 6 (4): 22-34
2017
J. W. Makokha, J. O. Odhiambo and J. S. Godfrey (2017). Trend Analysis of Aerosol Optical Depth and Ångström Exponent Anomaly Over East Africa, Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 7(4): 588-603.
J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama (2017). Aerosol Optical Depth and Precipitation Projections Over East Africa utilizing Self-Organizing Map, International Journal of Science & Technoledge, 5 (3): 166-175.
2016
J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama (2016). Long Term Change Point Detections in Total Ozone Column over East Africa via Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform, American Research Journal of Physics, 2:1-9
2015
J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama (2015). Retrieval of aerosol optical depth over ecologically stressed East African land surfaces from top of atmosphere radiance utilizing the aerosol-free vegetation index. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management8(Suppl. 2): 949 – 965
J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama, (2015). Sun-photometric study and multivariate analysis of aerosol optical depth variability over some representative sites of the Kenyan atmosphere. International Journal of Biochemiphysics. 23:15-28.
2013
J. W. Makokhaand H. K. Angeyo, (2013). Investigation of radiation characteristics of the Kenyan atmosphere due to aerosols using sun Spectrophotometry measurements and the COART model. Aerosol and air quality Research. 13, 201-208.
2012
J. W. Makokha, J. N. Kimani and H. K. Angeyo, (2012). Estimation of Radiative Forcing due to Aerosols over selected sites in Kenya. J. Meteorol. Rel. Sci. 6, 3-13.
Other Publications
Books
Books
2024
Francis M. Maingi, Abel M. Wamalwa,John W. Makokha and Lilian A. Makungu. (2024). MASTER Integrated Science Learners Book Grade 8. Publisher: Booklyst Press Ltd, APA Arcade, Hurlingham, Nairobi-Kenya. ISBN: 978-9914-9720-4-7.
Francis M. Maingi, Abel M. Wamalwa, John W. Makokha and Lilian A. Makungu. (2024). MASTER Integrated Science Teachers Guide Grade 8. Publisher: Booklyst Press Ltd, APA Arcade, Hurlingham, Nairobi-Kenya. ISBN: 978-9914-9720-5-4.
Book Chapters
Book Chapters
2025
Makokha, J. W and Khamala, G. W. (2025). Inter Annual Variability and Distribution in MODIS Derived Aerosol Optical Depth and Ångström Exponent over East Africa from 2000-2015. Prof. Shyam Narayan Labh (Ed.). Book title: Current Trends in multidisciplinary Research (Volume 4, pages of chapter: 1-11). Location of publication: 4/4A Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2RP, England. Publisher; Rubicon Publications. ISBN: 978-1-80433-905-3. Link: https://www.rubiconpublications.com/books/1744200811-current-trends-in-multidisciplinary-research-volume-12.
2021
Makokha, J. W and Waswa, M. N. (2021). Utilizing K-Means Clustering in Understanding the Relationship between Absorbing Aerosol Index and Selected UV Absorbers over East Africa for the Period 2000 to 2014. Prof. Saket Kushwaha (Ed.). Book title: Climate Change and Agriculture (Volume 4, pages of chapter: 15-29). Location of publication: Rohini, Delhi-110085, India. Publisher; AkiNik Publications. ISBN: 978-93-91538-32-3. Book DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ed.book.1304.
Conference
Conference
2025
Certificate of Participation as a Member of the Planning Committee for the Second National Conference on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)in Universities and TVETs in Kenya at Kibabii University from 8th to 10th December 2025.
Certificate of Appreciation for your Active Participation in a National Level (online) Webinar on the theme “Improved Measurement of BC Aerosol for Air Quality and Climate Studies” held on 05thJune 2025 Organized by Department of Physics, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh, India in association with Indian Aerosol Science and Technology Association (IASTA).
Makokha, J. W, Majengo, C. O., Kennedy Munyole, K. S., Alex Kiptorus, and Jonah K. Ngeno. (11thto 12th June 2025). Evaluation of Integrated Nutrient Management Options for Maize Production in humid and hub-humid Zones of Western Keya. 7th Kibabii University Biennial International Conference; pp 15 (book of abstracts)
Certificate of attendance in WEkEO Essentials 2025: attended the webinar « WEkEO Essentials – Session #2 » organized by Copernicus and Mercator Ocean International, held online on 20thMay 2025.
Certificate of Appreciation for your Active Participation in an International Quest Lecture on the theme “Air Quality Monitoring: With Low-Cost Sensors” held on 22ndApril 2025 Organized by Department of Physics, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh, India in association with Indian Aerosol Science and Technology Association (IASTA).
Certificate of Appreciation for your Active Participation as a Resource Person in an International Quest Lecture on the theme “CLIMATE CRISIS; How Air Pollution is Reshaping our World” held on 16thApril 2025 Organized by Department of Physics, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh, India in association with Indian Aerosol Science and Technology Association (IASTA).
Certificate of training “Wisdom for Fathers” course study organized by Growthways Ministries on the 4thday of April 2025.
Invitation to Meeting and Training Workshop on Review and Implementation of Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program Projects at Divine Homes in Kisumu, organized by the Department of Environment, Tourism and Climate Change, Bungoma County,from 10th to 14th February 2025.
2024
Certificate of Participation in the July 2024 Training Series: Topics Covered: ICP-OES: An Advanced Tool in Biophysical Research and Virtual/Mixed Reality (VR) Educational Technology Development Hosted by SABS, MMUST, IUPAB and BPS held Virtually on 24th July 2024.
Invited to the 2ndRUFORUM Triennial Conference taking Place from 6th to 16th August 2024 under the theme “Operationalizing Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialization and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action” in Windhoek, Namibia.
Certificate of Participation in the Quality Assurance and CBC Training by Kenya Universities Quality Assurance Network (KuQAn) held at Kibabii University from 22ndto 24th May 2024.
Invited to a Capacity Building Training for Counties on Inclusive Citizen Engagement for Participatory Climate Change Action from 22nd to 23rd February 2024 at Mabanga Farmers Training Centre
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