List of Publications as of December 2007

Pollution & Heavy Metal Cluster

  1. Muwanga, A & Barifaijo, E (2006) Impact of Industrial Activities on Heavy Metal Loading and their Physico-chemical effects on wetlands of Lake Victoria Basin (Uganda). African Journal of Science and Technology (AJST), Science and Engineering Series, Vol.7. No. 1. pp 51-63
  2. Nyangababo, J.T. L. Henry and E. Omutange (2005) Heavy Metal Contamination in Plants, Sediments and Air Precipitation of Katonga, Simiyu and Nyando Wetlands of Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (2005). 75: 189-196
  3. Nyangababo, J.T. L. Henry and E. Omutange (2005) Lead, Cadmium, Copper, Manganese and Zinc in Wetland Waters of Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (2005). 74: 1003-1010
  4. Nyangababo, J.T. L. Henry and E. Omutange (2005). Organochlorine Pesticides Contamination in Surface Water, Sediments and Air Precipitation of of Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (2005). 75: 960-967
  5. Twesigye C.K, S. Onywere,Z.  Getenga, S. Mwakalila ,J.Nakiranda (2007) The

Potential of   Satellite Imagery and Policy Framework in   Addressing Sustainable Management of Watershed Resources of the Lake Victoria Basin. The Uganda Journal 51, 74- 85

Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Cluster

  1. Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege and D. Kamoga (2007) Ethno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A bioprospection. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (20: 257-261, 2007)
  2. Orwa, J.A., et al. 2007: The use of Toddalia asiatica (L) Lam. (Rutaceae) in traditional medicine practice in East Africa, Journal of Ethno pharmacology.   doi:10.1016/j.jep.2007.09.024

Aquaculture & Fisheries Cluster

  1. Mwanja, W.W, Akol A., Abubaker L, Mwanja M., Msuku S.B and Bugenyi F. (2006) Status and impact of rural aquaculture practice on Lake Victoria basin wetlands.  African Journal of Ecology. 45. 165-174.

Natural Resources Management Cluster

  1. Shisanya, C., M. Kalumuna, M.O. Makhoha, S. Kimani & A. Tenge (2007) Farmer Tree Nursery as a Catalyst for Developing Sustainable Best Land Use Management. Journal of Applied Sciences 7 (13): 1755-1761, 2007  (2007)

Land Use Options Cluster

  1. Mati, Bancy (2005) East African Parks Face Bleak Future.  New Scientist Magazine. 24th September 2005 issue 3
  2. Wildlife in the world-famous Masai Mara and Serengeti game reserves in Africa is under threat from degradation of the Mara River, experts warn (24 September 2005; Emma Young; Magazine issue 2518). New Scientist magazine, Issue 2502,  June 2005, page 19
  3. Mireri, C, A. Kyessi, N. Mushi,   and P. Atekyereza (2006) Urban Agriculture in East Africa: practice, challenges and opportunities Published by City Farmer. Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture. cityfarm@interchange.ubc.ca
  4. Mireri,C., Atekyereza, P, Kyessi, A. & Mushi, N 2007: “Environmental Risks of Urban Agriculture in the Lake Victoria Drainage Basin: A case of Kisumu Municipality”. Habitat International Journal, 2007, Vol. 31/3-4 pp 375-386. 
 

B: Chapters in Books and manuscripts

Pollution & Heavy Metal Cluster
- None
Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Cluster
- None

Fisheries & Aquaculture Cluster
- None

Natural Resources Management Cluster
- None

Land Use Options Cluster

  1. Akama, J.S., D. Manono, J. Nyakaana and H. Sengendo (In press)  “Lake Victria as Contested Resource and the Role of Ecotourism Can Play in Wetland Conservation and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Nyando Wetlands in Kenya and Sango Bay Wetlkands in Uganda Region” in Marjolein Kloek (ed), Tourism and Nature Conservation in Africa. Arhen, Netherlands: ATLAS Press.

Conference proceedings as of Dec. 2007

Pollution & Heavy Metal Cluster

  1. Isabirye, M. (2006) Contribution of Sediment Loading in Lake Victoria. A paper presented at the Highlands 2006 Symposium, Makelle University, Ethiopia. 18-25 September 2006
  2. Mati, B. M., Mtalo, F. W. and Mtalo, G. E., 2004.  Use of geo-spatial tools for planning and sustainable management of hydrological determinants in the Mara Basin, Paper presented at the 3rd EARSeL Workshop on Remote Sensing for Developing Countries, National Research Centre, Cairo (EGYPT), 26th – 29th September 2004
  3. Mati, B.M., Mutie, S., Home, P., Mtalo, F. and Gadain, H. (2005). Impacts of land use change on the hydrology of transboundary Mara River. In: Proceedings of the 11thWorld Lakes Conference, 31st October -4th November 2005, Nairobi, Kenya, Odada, O., Olago, D.O., Ochola, W., Ntiba, M., Wandiga, S., Gichuki, N. and Oyieke, H. (eds). Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the International Lake Environment Committee. Volume 2: 432-439.
  4. Mati, B.M., Mutie, S., Home, P., Mtalo, F. and Gadain, H. (2005). Land Use Changes in the Transboundary Mara Basin: A Threat to Pristine Wildlife Sanctuaries in East Africa. Paper presented at the 8th International River Symposium, Brisbane, Australia. www.riversymposium.com/index.php/element
  5. Mtalo, F.W, Kimaro, T.A, and Valimba, P   Mati B (2006) Stream flow changes in Mara River Basin an implication for effects of land use change.
  6. Onywere, S. M., Getenga Z. M., Mwakalila, M., Twesigye, C., Nakiranda, J., Kirui, I. Letema, S (2005). The Challenges of Rural Poverty Reduction in the River Nzoia Basin, Kenya: the Role of Research for Development in Achieving the MDGs. Presentation to the Regional Conference on the Role of African Universities in the Attainment of MDGs, 14th – 18th November 2005, Nairobi, Kenya
  7. Onywere, S. M., Getenga Z. M., Mwakalila, M., Twesigye, C., Nakiranda, J., (2005): Rapid Population Growth, Urbanization and Implications on the Wetlands and Water Resources with Special Emphasis on Nzoia River, Nakivubo Channel and Simiyu River basin. Keynote address to the 3rd Uganda Society Science Conference on “Conserving Water, Wildlife, Wetlands and Agro-biodiversity for Sustainable Development in the Lake Victoria Basin” ,  24th –25th November 2005, Uganda Museum, Kampala, Uganda.
  8. Onywere, S. M., Z. Getenga, S. Mwakalila, C. Twesigye and J. Nakiranda (2005):  Watershed Degradation Analysis of Nzoia River Drainage Basin from a Policy Change Perspective and Using Remote Sensing Data. Proceedings of the 11th World Lake Conference on Management of Lake Basins for their Sustainable Use: Global Experiences and African Issues. Nairobi, Kenya. 30th Oct. to 4th Nov. 2005.  pp 451-458
  9. Patrick Valimba, Felix W. Mtalo, Bancy M. Mati (2006) Evidence of changing flow regime in the Mara River basin in Kenya/Tanzania.
  10. S. M. Onywere, Z. M. Getenga, W. Baraza, C.K. Twesigye, S.S. Mwakalila, J. K.CNakiranda (2006) Intensification of Agriculture as the Driving Force in the Degradation of Nzoia River Basin: the Challenges of Watershed Management. Abstract volume of the proceedings of the Lake Abaya Research Symposium 2007 (LARS 2007) on Catchment and Lakes Research. May 7-11th 2007–Arba Minch, Ethiopia. FWU Water Resources Publications Volume No:  06 / 2007 http://www.uni-siegen.de/fb10/fwu/ww/publikationen/ volume0607/index.html.en?lang=en
  11. Twesigye C. K., Nakiranda, K, Onywere S. M., Getenga Z. M., Mwakalila2006: Integrated Management Options for Sustainable Development of the Nakivubo Wetland Complex, Kampala. Proceedings of the Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA) Regional Conference on the Principle of Sustainability - A Multidisciplinary View 30th November - 1st December 2006, Nairobi, Kenya
  12.  Twesigye C.K., S. M. Onywere, J. K.Nakiranda, S.S. Mwakalila, & Z. M. Getenga (2007) the potential of satellite imagery and policy framework in addressing sustainable management of watershed resources of the Lake Victoria Basin.
  13. Twesigye C.K., S. Onywere,  S. Mwakalila, J. Nakiranda and B. Wanyonyi (2006) Natural Resources Dynamics in the Great Lake Region: Evidence from Remote Sensing Data Analysis. A paper presented at the 4th Uganda Society Science and Technology Conference for Universities and Research Institutions. 14-15 December 2006 

Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Cluster

  1. Orwa, J.A., I.J.O. Jondiko, M. Bekunda and R.J.A. Minja. Traditional medicine in East Africa: A case of Toddalia asiatica. The 1st East African Health and Scientific Conference and 33rd Medic Africa International Exhibition, Munyonyo Speke Resort Kampala, Uganda, 28th – 30th March 2007.
  2. Jondiko, J.I., T. Nyahanga, J. Orwa, R. J. A. Minja and M. Bekunda (2007) TODDALIA ASIATICA:  A Potential Source of Antimalarials and Mosquito Repellent Compounds Suatable for Malarial Control. A Paper presented at 12th Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA) on a symposium on Drug Discovery from African Flora, 17th-21st July 2007 at African Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.
  3. Njau, R. N, Akenga T, Wanjala C, Ndiege, I.O. (2006).  Anti-Malarial Activity of Selected Herbs from the Lake Victoria Region. The Annual Scientific Conference of JKUAT. 1(1) 95-106
  4. Orwa et al (2007) Ethnobotanical aspects of Todalia Asiatica. A paper presented at the workshop in The 1st East African Health and Scientific Conference and 33rd Medic Africa International Exhibition, Munyonyo Speke Resort Kampala, Uganda, 28th – 30th March 2007
  5. Orwa et al (2007) Phytochemical aspects of Todalia Asiatica. A paper presented at the NAPRECA workshop in The 1st East African Health and Scientific Conference and 33rd Medic Africa International Exhibition, Munyonyo Speke Resort Kampala, Uganda, 28th – 30th March 2007.

Fisheries & Aquaculture Cluster

  1. Oenga DN, Mgaya Y.D, Mbahinzireki, G, Shoko A.P, and Nyanchiri E.M. (2007) Evaluation of yields and growth performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreonchromis niloticus), with ningu (Labeo victorianus) and African catfish (Claris gariepinus) in eathen pons in Kenya. The Paper presented at the International Scientific conference on Tropical Research Towards Development- CROW Island, Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 15-16 February 2007
  2. Rasowo, J.,  Elijah, O. Oyoo and  Elmada Auma ( 2006) Rice production techniques, seed sourcing, marketing, attitudes and perception of farmers on Integrated Rice-fish farming within Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. A paper presented in the Nile Basin Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Natural Resources Management Cluster

  1. Cheserek. M .J, Waudo. J, Tuitoek. P.J, Msuya. J and Kikafunda. J (2006) Nutrient intakes and Nutritional status of the elderly in Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa. Paper presented to Research Week at Egerton University, July 2006
  2. Cheserek. M., J.Tuitoek. P. J, Waudo.J, Msuya J and Kikafunda. J (2006) Nutritional status and Functional ability of the elderly in the Lake Victoria basin of East Africa. Paper presented to Research Week at Egerton University, July 2006
  3. Isabirye, M. (2006) The relationship between socio-economic characteristics and on farm tree species conservation: A case of Lake Victoria Catchment. A paper presented at the Conference on Biodiversity, Makerere University, Kampala. 19-21 July 2006
  4. Magigi, W., B.B.K, Majani W. Olima, G. Bantebya and K. Owiti (2007) Integrating Livelihoods Strategies in Land Use Planning for Wetland Communities for Sustainable Development: A Case of Rubinza Settlement in Simiyu River Basin, Tanzania. A paper presented at a Conference; accessible at www.openmeeting.homelinux.org/file/Draft.pdf
  5. Magigi W, Washington , W, Bantebya G. & Kakumu, O (  )  Balancing Livelihoods of Local Communities in Land Use Planning Processes: Towards Enhancing Social Capital and Institutional Networking in Wetland Resources Use in Lake Victoria Basin in Lamadi, Tanzania. A paper presented at the Commemorative Conference of the 10 years of Land Laws, Maputo, Mozambique 17-19 October 2007.
  6. Mbego, J.O, John, D., Mutugi, M.A., Migunga, G. and Okaka, W (2006). Possibility of Producing Briqutted Biomass Fuels using Rectangular Piston Press for Lake Victoria Basin Community. A paper presented at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute Scientific Research Conference. 6-9 November 2006
  7. Obando, J., Makalle, A. and Bamutaze, Y. (2007). A Framework for Integrated Management of Transboundary Basins: The Case of Sio Basin in East Africa. Paper presented at the Lake Abaya Research Symposium, 2007. Abaya Minch, Ethiopia, May 7-11, 2007
  8. Obando, J., Makalle, A. and Bamutaze, Y. (2007). Effects of Land Use Changes in Lake Victoria Transboundary River Basins on Livelihoods and Environmental Health: The Case of Mara and Sio River Basins. Proceedings of the 6th International Africa Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) Conference on Earth Observation Geoinformation Sciences in Support of African Development. 30th Oct- 2nd Nov 2006, Cairo, Egypt
  9. Obare, G.A. S.M, Mwakubo and P.B. Birungi (2007) Are wetlands in East Africa shock, institutions and resource use sensitive? Evidence from the Lake Victoria Watershed basin. A Paper presented at the 2nd Research Week and International Conference on Research for National Development, Njoro, Kenya. July 16-20, 2007
  10. Okaka, W (2006) Communicating Innovations in Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Community Energy Needs and Family Welfare in Africa.  A paper presented at the 1st International Conference and Workshop on Quality Assurance in Higher Education. Nairobi 6-10th November 2006
  11. Ssanyu et al (2007): The current rice seed and fish fingerlings production methods in the LVB: Case study of Uganda. Kyambogo University Conference, 2007.
  12. Shisanya, C. A., M. Kalumuna, S. Tenge. Farmer Tree Nurseries As A Catalyst For Developing Sustainable Best Management Land Use Practices In The Nile River Basin: Case Studies From East Africa Paper Presented At The Nile Basin Forum 2006
  13. Tenge A.J., Kalumna, M.C. and Shisanya, C.A (2007). Social and Economic Factors for the Adoption of Agro forestry Practices in Lake Victoria Catchments, Magu, Tanzania. A paper presented at the AfNET International Symposium. Arusha, Tanzania 17-21 September 2007
  14. Tuitoek .P, Waudo. J, Msuya . J and Kikafunda. J (2006) Food consumption patterns, nutrient intakes by mothers and under five year old children in the Wetlands of Lake Victoria Basin. A paper presented to Research Week at Egerton University, July 2006
  15. Twesigye C.K (2007) Engagement between the tertiary education sector and the      private  sector in science and technology: articulation of supply and demand –   an industry perspective. Proceedings of the Pre-Chogm Scientific Symposium, 13-15th September, Mbarara, Uganda. http://www.east-
  16. Twesigye C.K, S. Onywere,Z.  Getenga, S. Mwakalila ,J.Nakiranda.(2006)  Environmental  Degradation Crisis in the Lake Victoria Basin  Water-shed:   Evidence From Satellite Imagery and Geographical Information Systems(GIS)Analysis.  Proceedings of the Nile Basin Development Forum (NBDF), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 30- December 2, 2006 pp 138-155.

Land Use Options Cluster

  1. Bamutaze Y, Obando, J. and Makalle, A. (2006). An Assessment of Land Use Changes and their Impacts on Livelihoods in the River Sio Transboundary Basin. A paper presented at the Land Use, Livelihoods and Ecosystems Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. October 2006
  2. Ikerra, S.T., Gitonga N.M., Edroma E.L. and Odendo M. (2006) Improving Human Welfare and Environmental Conservation by Empowering Framers to Combat Soil Fertility Degradation: The Case of Magu in Mwanza, Bukululu in Masaka and Vihiga in Kenya. A paper presented at the 23rd Conference of the SSEA, 4-8 Dec 2006
  3. Magigi W, Washington , W, Bantebya G. & Kakumu.(2005),  Integrating Livelihood Strategies In Land Use Planning for Wetland Communities for Sustainable Development: A Case of Rubinza Settlement in Simiyu River Basin-Tanzania, Proceeding on International conference on Human Dimension and Environmental Change. Programme on 4th -13 October, 2005 Born-Germany
  4. Mireri, A. Kyessi, N. Mushi and P. Atekereza (2005) Environmental Risks of Urban Agriculture in East Africa: The Case of Kisumu City. Habitat International Conference

Poster Presentations as of Dec. 2007

  1. Waudo et. al. (2006)   Screening and Mapping Nutraceutical Dense Biodiversity on Women Smallholder Farms Based on Farmer’s Decision Point and X-ray Fluorescent Spectroscopic Analysis: A Gender-based Pilot Study on Women Smallholders in the Lake Victoria Basin
  2. Namumutebi et al (2006)– Poster presented at the NAPRECA Conference
  3. Sokile C. & Z.A. Ogutu (2007) Financing Research for Environment and Livelihoods Security; the Experiences from Lake Victoria Research Initiative. A Poster presented at the Population, Health and Environment Conference, Nov. 14-16, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Forthcoming Manuscripts

  1. Mati, B.M., Mutie, S., Home, P., Mtalo, F. and Gadain, H. Impacts of Land Use/Cover Change on the Hydrology of River Mara. Paper submitted to the Journal of Lakes & Reservoirs Research & Management, published by the International Lake and Environment Committee (in press)
  2. Mireri et al: Environmental Risks of Urban Agriculture in the Lake Victoria Drainage Basin: A case of Kisumu Municipality: Habitat International Journal (in press), reference: HABITATINT-D-06-00057.  
  3. Barifaijo, E., Musisi, L.N.,  Muwanga, A., Nakavuma, J.L and Opuda-Asibo, J. (2007) Heavy Metal loading of wetlands around Lake Victoria in Uganda and its implications to antibiotic resistance among bacteria (in press)
  4. Mati, Bancy M. Simon Mutie, Patrick Home, Felix Mtalo and Hussein Gadain (2005) Impacts of Land Use/Cover Change on the Hydrology of River Mara: Journal of Lakes & Reservoirs Research & Management(in press)
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