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Postgraduate Supervision
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James Owino Ojigo

James Owino Ojigo

Eldoret,01

Summary

Lecturer with strong academic contributions and expertise in subject matter. Delivered engaging lectures and supervised research projects, resulting in high student satisfaction rates. Demonstrated leadership through participation in faculty committees and curriculum development initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer of Geography

University of Technology and Arts Byumba, Rwanda
07.2025 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lectures to enhance understanding of Geography and Environment concepts.
  • Mentored students in overcoming academic challenges and exploring career development opportunities.
  • Participated in conferences and workshops to stay updated on higher education best practices.

Lecturer of Geography

Bomet University College
03.2021 - 04.2025
  • Delivered engaging lectures to facilitate student learning and participation.
  • Organized fieldwork activities and trips to deepen understanding of environmental geography.
  • Supervised undergraduate research projects and graduate thesis work, ensuring academic rigor.
  • Contributed to scholarly research, resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Coordinated external organizations for guest lectures and practical experiences related to course content.

Lecturer

Amoud University
Somaliland
04.2018 - 02.2021

Collaborated with UNDP on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability program for Master's students funded by GEF.

  • Mentored graduate students in research dissertation development.
  • Delivered engaging lectures to improve student comprehension across various subjects.

Part-Time Lecturer

University of Eldoret
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • Delivered lectures on advanced topics in the field of environmental studies.
  • Supervised and guided students' research projects.

Part-Time Lecturer

Kisii University
04.2014 - 03.2017
  • Guided students in achieving academic and career objectives through teaching and research

Teacher/Head of Science Department

Bishop Delany Memorial School
05.2003 - 12.2013
  • Prepared students for national exams through practical work and targeted instruction.
  • Coached students in extracurricular activities, enhancing performance in local and regional competitions.

Part-Time Lecturer

Laikipia University
03.2018
  • Coached students to enhance academic performance and career readiness.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Environmental Studies (Human Ecology)

UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
12.2016

Master of Philosophy - Environmental Studies (Human Ecology)

MOI UNIVERSITY ELDORET
Eldoret
05.2012

Certificate Course - Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit

MOI UNIVERSITY ELDORET
Eldoret
06.2010

Postgraduate Diploma - Education

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
12.1998

Bachelor of Science Degree - Forestry

MOI UNIVERSITY
Eldoret
12.1993

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education -

NJORO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Njoro
11.1988

Kenya Certificate of Education -

MICHINDA SECONDARY SCHOOL
11.1986

Skills

  • Climate change policy
  • Community outreach
  • Team collaboration
  • Research and analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Student counseling

International Conferences Attended

  • Opportunities and Innovations Available to Small Holder Farmers in Coping with Rainfall Variability in Bunyala Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya., James O. Ojigo, 2024, Bomet University College, Research, innovation and outreach: Green solutions for sustainable growth, 03/27/24 - 03/28/24
  • The Nexus between Green Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Development in Sanitation Companies in Hargeisa city., James O. Ojigo, 2023, Bomet University College, Building on institutional resilience for sustainable development, 11/29/23 - 11/30/23
  • Assessment of Livelihood Coping Challenges and Viable Solutions Available to Small Scale Farmers aimed at Enhancing their Resilience to Rainfall Variability in Bunyala Sub-County, Kenya., James O. Ojigo, 2016, Alphax College, Eldoret, Business Scenario and Jobless Growth in Emerging Economies; Concerns and Solutions, 09/26/16 - 09/27/16
  • Environmental Effects of Coping Strategies Employed by Small Scale Farmers to Mitigate for Rainfall Variability in Bunyala Sub-County, Kenya., James O. Ojigo, 2016, Alphax College, Eldoret, Business Scenario and Jobless Growth in Emerging Economies; Concerns and Solutions, 09/26/16 - 09/27/16

Postgraduate Supervision

  • Cherotich Zipporah Kosgey, MAS14/60081/14, Influence of Gender mainstreaming on Implementation of Forest Conservation in the Eastern Block of Mau Forest Complex, Kenya.
  • Chelimo Christopher Kibet, MAS14/60016/14, Natural Resource Conflicts and its Impact on Household Socio-Economic activities of the Arror community. A case study of Baringo North Sub-County Baringo County, Kenya.
  • Limo J. Pascoline, MAS14/60044/14, Shamba system and its Influence on Livelihood Strategies of Communities Bordering Kaptagat Forest in Keiyo South Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
  • Emily Matelong, MAS15/14/60135/15, Influence of Selected Socio-Economic Determinants on sustainable fish farming in Moiben Sub-County, Kenya.
  • Ronald Rutto Ngeywo, MAS 14/60019/14, An Assessment of the Effects of Land Administration on Farming Competitiveness in Chepyuk ward, Bungoma County, Kenya.
  • Cheruiyot Stephen Kiplimo, MAS /60040/14, Community participation in sustainability household solid waste management in Langas Estate, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
  • Abdilahi M. Hussein, MAG/02/1105//2018/BR, Effect of rainfall variability on socioeconomic status of small scale farmers in Baki District, Somaliland.
  • Hamda Ali Mohamed, MAG 02/0934/2018-HG, Assessing the level of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate change Adaptation among Pastoralists in Salahlay District, Somaliland.
  • Mona O. Abdillahi, MAG/02/0922/2018-HG, Effect of climate smart agricultural practices on food security among farmers in Arabsiyo, Somaliland.

Personal Information

Nationality: Kenyan

Languages

  • Kiswahili
  • English

Publications

  • Tiony John Kiplimo, Dr. James O. Owino, 2025, The Socio-Cultural and Economic Impacts of Mau Forest Displacement among the Ogiek Community in Kenya., ISRG Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3048-5436
  • Dr. James O. Owino, 2024, Opportunities and Innovations Available to Small Holder Farmers in Coping with Rainfall Variability in Bunyala Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya., ISRG Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2583-7672
  • Dr. James O. Owino, Dr. Mark Kiptui, Dr. Grace Cheserek, 2016, Assessment of Livelihood Coping Challenges and Viable Solutions Available to Small Scale Farmers aimed at Enhancing their Resilience to Rainfall Variability in Bunyala Sub-County, Kenya., Africa International Journal of Management Education and Governance, 1, 2, 124-137, 2518-0827
  • Dr. James O. Owino, Dr. Grace Cheserek, Dr. Mark Kiptui, 2016, Environmental Effects of Coping Strategies Employed by Small Scale Farmers to Mitigate for Rainfall Variability in Bunyala Sub-County, Kenya., Africa International Journal of Management Education and Governance, 1, 2, 124-137, 2518-0827
  • Dr. Christopher K. Saina, Grace J. Cheserek, James O. Owino, Florence Murgor, 2014, Traditional coping strategies to Famine among the Keiyo people living in Kerio valley Kenya., Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, 2141-7024
  • Dr. Florence Murgor, James O. Owino, Grace J. Cheserek, Dr. Christopher K. Saina, 2014, Factors Influencing farmers decision to adopt Rain Water harvesting techniques in Keiyo District, Kenya., Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, 2141-7024
  • Dr. James O. Owino, Grace J. Cheserek, Dr. Christopher K. Saina, Florence Murgor, 2014, Coping Strategies Adapted by urban poor to food insecurity in Eldoret municipality, Kenya., Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, 2141-7024

References

  • Prof. Recha Wambongo, Directorate Quality Control, Bomet University College, P.O. Box 701-20400, Bomet, Kenya, 20400, +254734978773, recha@buc.ac.ke
  • Dr. Mohamed Mraja, Dean school of arts and social sciences, Bomet University College, P.O. Box 701-20400, Bomet, Kenya, 20400, +254715354606, mraja@buc.ac.ke
  • Dr. Mark Kiptui, Dean School of Environmental Studies, University of Eldoret, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya, +254722459493, kiptuimark2013@gmail.com

Research Interests

  • Climate Change
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Food Security
  • Livelihood Diversification Strategies among Rural Communities

Professional Affiliation

  • Nature Kenya, 686
  • Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK), Lead expert, National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)

Research

  • PhD Thesis, Livelihood coping Strategies to Rainfall Variability among Small Scale Farmers in Bunyala Sub-County, Kenya., 2016
  • MPhil Thesis, Socio-Economic Effects of Food Insecurity among the Urban Poor. Case of Kamukunji Slums, Kenya., 2016
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education Special Research, Causes of School Dropouts in Primary Schools. Case of Eldoret Municipality Primary Schools., 1998
  • Undergraduate Special Research Project, Agroforestry practices in Soy Division in Uasin Gishu District., 1992

Timeline

Lecturer of Geography

University of Technology and Arts Byumba, Rwanda
07.2025 - Current

Lecturer of Geography

Bomet University College
03.2021 - 04.2025

Lecturer

Amoud University
04.2018 - 02.2021

Part-Time Lecturer

Laikipia University
03.2018

Part-Time Lecturer

University of Eldoret
06.2014 - 03.2017

Part-Time Lecturer

Kisii University
04.2014 - 03.2017

Teacher/Head of Science Department

Bishop Delany Memorial School
05.2003 - 12.2013

Doctor of Philosophy - Environmental Studies (Human Ecology)

UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET

Master of Philosophy - Environmental Studies (Human Ecology)

MOI UNIVERSITY ELDORET

Certificate Course - Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit

MOI UNIVERSITY ELDORET

Postgraduate Diploma - Education

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science Degree - Forestry

MOI UNIVERSITY

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education -

NJORO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

Kenya Certificate of Education -

MICHINDA SECONDARY SCHOOL
James Owino Ojigo