Dr. Everlyn Nambiri Chitechi Wemali

Name: Everlyn Nambiri Chitechi Wemali Title/Qualifications: Dr Department/Unit/Section: Environmental Sciences & Education E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position: Lecturer Area of Specialization: Environmental Studies/Environmental Education Research Interests: Biodiversity conservation, Climate change Education, Instructional design for Environmental education Google Scholar  ||  ORCID ID  || Download Full CV

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Journal Papers

• Gacheru, J.W., Wemali, E. & Gathuru, G. (2024). Climate Variability and Response Strategies among Sweet Potato Farmers in Kiambu County. IJRES, 10(2).
• Belha Umwigama, James Koske and Wemali E (2023) The nexus of study discipline and climate change awareness levels among undergraduates of Kenyatta University, Kenya Journal: International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 89-98, 2023;DOI: 9734/ijecc/2023/v13i11637
• Busolo TA, Koech MK and Wemali E (2022). Climate Variability Adaptation Strategies Used by Small-Scale Maize Farmers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2(1), 153-170. https://doi.org/10.37284/ajccrs.2.1.1400
• Kangai R, Wemali EC, Koske J, Waswa B and Ngare I (2021). Small scale farmers perception of institutions and information channels on climate change and adaptation, Embu County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research 17 (3), 404-413
• Ngare IO, Koske JK, Muriuki JN, Chitechi EW and Gathuku GN (2020). Urban climate variability trend in the coastal region of Mombasa Kenya. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 14 (8), 214-221
• Onuong’a NO and Wemali E (2019). Contributions of Nature Conservancies towards creation of Environmental Awareness in Schools, A case study of Kitale Conservancy in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. Journal of Education 7 | No. 6 August | 2019 ISSN 2347-8225
• Kioli J, Wemali E and Ngare I (2017). Assessing the Uptake of Modern Kiln Technology in Mutomo, Kitui County, Kenya. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-3, Issue-12, (2017) ISSN (Online): 2454-1362

PEER-REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTERS

•  ‘Seafood value chains and mangrove restoration in Mida Creek’ In   De Leeuw J, Koech G, Yayé AD, Nyongesa, J. (2017). A review of best practice in the Horn of Africa with biodiversity-based value chain development for pro-poor biodiversity conservation. Nairobi: ICRAF, ANAFE.http:// www.worldagroforestry.org/igad-bmp

REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS (PROCEEDINGS)

• 21^stto 23^rd Nov 2011: presented a paper on Status of indigenous vegetables in Mumias Sugar belt in a in seminar organized by IFRA and Kenyatta University on “heritagization of biodiversity and governance of natural resources in the light of environmental stress way forward”

NON-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS

• Wemali ENC Contribution of cultivated African indigenous vegetables to agro-biodiversity conservation and community livelihood in Mumias sugar belt, Kenya. Unpublished PhD Theses, Kenyatta University. Kenya

BOOKS PUBLISHED/EDITED

Educational Books

• Wemali E., Munene F and Wainaina P (2022): Intergrated Science learners’ Book Grade 7. Mountain Top Educational Publishers
• Wemali E., Munene F and Wainaina P (2022): Intergrated Science learners’ Book Grade 8. Mountain Top Educational Publishers

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• 1991: Ministry of Education Scholarship for Master of Environmental Studies course at Kenyatta university
• 2011: National Commission for Science and Technology: Grant for Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies course at Kenyatta university

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

• May 2025 Kenya organization for Environmental Education Facilitator ESD Methods and Techniques and Challenges for Effective Implementation of ESD and Global Learning
• 27^th April- 1^st May 2025 Riyath Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Cocreation workshop of the LEAP-FAST (Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme – For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations)
• 15^th to 16^th April 2025 Murang’a Teachers Training College Kenya ; Orientation Meeting on Transforming futures: enhancing practice for Education for Sustainable Development(ESD) for 2030 through action research
• March 2025; Kenya organization for Environmental Education Facilitator Action Planning: Developing practical sustainability projects for communities or schools in the programme ‘ESD PRACTITIONERS GOING GLOBAL’.
• 9^th-11^th August 2023:Attended a teacher training  workshop  conducted by Kenya National Council (KNEC) –British Council on the teaching and assessment of  core competencies in CBC/CBA at the new Mitihani House  Nairobi
• 28^th-30^th November 2022 attended 12^th African Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE)  Regional Meeting  : Role of African RCE’s in Climate Action held at Kenyatta University
• 22^nd-24^th August 2017 :Attended a curriculum development workshop organized by ANAFE for cross Boarder Biodiversity Curriculum at ICRAF
• 21^st-24^th August 2016: Attended International Conference on the Global Action programme in Sweden hosted by Swedish International Centre of Education for Sustainable Development (SWEDESD) in collaboration with the Swedish National Commission for UNESCO, the Learning Teacher Network (LTN) and the International Network of Teacher Education Institutions (INTEI)
• 28th – 30th September, 2015: Attended NUS side event during the Uni BRAIN conference in Nairobi Kenya.
• 21^stto 23^rd Nov 2011: presented a paper on Status of indigenous vegetables in Mumias Sugar belt in a in seminar organized by  IFRA and Kenyatta University  on “heritagisation of biodiversity and governance of natural resources in the light of environmental stress  way forward”

QUALITY LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP

TRAINING IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING

• LEAP-FAST (Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme – For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations)
• Transforming futures: enhancing practice for Education for Sustainable Development(ESD) for 2030 through action research
• Trained in the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) programme-training youth in counties for Entrepreneurship
• Trained on assessment and evaluation of teaching at Kenyatta University
• Trained on Gender inclusivity in teaching and learning

PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING

• NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
• Kenya National Examination Council- Panel member

• Science & Technology learning
• Integrated Science
• Diploma Primary Teacher Education
  • Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development-Panel member for
• Environmental Activities
• Biology for Senior School Learning Areas Environmental Activities Learning Area,
• Teacher Education Diploma Course,
  • Wildlife Clubs of Kenya

CONSULTING FOR EXTERNAL ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (KNEC)

1998 – To date; A contracted professional for various panels:

• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (ended in 2023)
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,
• Competency Based Assessment for various levels,
• Diploma Primary Teacher Education,
• Diploma Teacher Education
• Qualifying proficiency
• Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA)

 DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MANUALS/, MODULES

• November 2021 member of a consultancy team to establish the Potential of Faith Based Tree Growing for Ecosystem Restoration
• September 2020: Development of training manual for SECAM working jointly with KOEE
• November 2017: Consultant-KOEE-Development of a training guide for Climate Change Reporting.
• 2015 consultant-KOEE- Development of training manual for Faith Based Training in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• 22nd - 24th September, 2015: Involved in developing a curriculum framework for value chain of Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) in Africa organized by The African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) and its partners
• 16^th -27^th November 2015: Participated in a write shop on Biodiversity based value chains at ICRAF Nairobi an IGAD Biodiversity Management Programme.
• 2013: consultant -KOEE development of an ESD Faith based toolkit for primary schools
• January 2011: Panel member in developing e-content secondary school Biology Book 3 and 4 for the then Kenya Institute of Education now Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
• May 2011: Developed Students manual for Biology for Youth Polytechnics: Ministry of Youth Affairs Kenya16^th February-14^th March 2008: Nigeria; Facilitated Development of Training manuals for SMASE INSET Nigeria.
• February 2010: Developed trainers manual Biology for Youth polytechnics Ministry of Youth Affairs
• 19^th April-3^rd May 2008: Burkina Faso; Facilitated Development of Training modules for the SMASE INSET project Burkina Faso.
• May 2008: Involved in developing and validating a ‘Teacher competency framework’ for Primary School teachers, a project for the Ministry of Education done by Academy for Educational Development (AED).
• Developed and written fact sheets for Kenya Organization of Environmental Education (KOEE)

 MEMBERSHIP TO ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Member of East African Wildlife Society

ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

• August 2025 to present: Coordinator Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) ;Greater Nairobi
• June 2016-November 2022: Departmental Examination Coordinator

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY

• Academic Advisor of second year students in the programme of Environmental Education
• Chairperson - Departmental Curriculum Review Committee
• A member of Board of Post graduate Studies in the School of Environmental Studies of Kenyatta University
• Departmental representative to the University Community Outreach Programmes
• A mentor of several students in the student mentorship programme

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

 COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OUTREACH

 SCHOOL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEMBER

• Lubinu Boys Secondary School Mumias East, Kakamega County since 2019 to date
• Bulanda Secondary School Butere Subcounty Kakamega County
• Kamashia Secondary School Mumias East Kakamega County 2018-2020
• Musanda secondary School 2014-2020

 COMMUNITY BASED APPOINTMENTS

• Chairperson Board of Management Imani Teacher’s Foundation
• Patron Kakamega Pentecostal Church Youth Group; Coordinating the Youth group for Bamboo value chain Enterprises

 OTHERS

• Member of committee: Tree planting in the university
• Member of ESD committee -School of Education Kenyatta University
• Aqua & Agriculture Initiative (A&AI)
• Project on building climate resilience through Climate Smart Agriculture practices to enhance socioeconomic wellbeing of small-scale farmers in Makueni county
• Panelist :Community driven Initiatives & Sustainability with ICON radio on 30^th October 2024 during Culture week Kenyatta University