Dr. Baaru Mary Wamuyu

Name: Dr. Baaru Mary Wamuyu Title/Qualifications: PhD. Department: Environmental Studies and Community Development Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100 Position: Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area of Specialization: Management of Soil and Water of dryland environments Research Interests: Strategies to enhance and increase land productivity of dryland areas   Google Scholar | ORCID ID | View Full CV

PUBLICATIONS
Referred Journals

• WK Serah, Monica W Mucheru-Muna, Felix K Ngetich, Harun I Gitari, Emmanuely Z Nungula, Mary Baaru.  (2023). Interactive Effects of Zai Pits and Conventional Practices with Soil Amendments on Soil Physico-chemical Properties. International Journal of Bioresource Science. DOI: 10.30954/2347-9655.02.2023.5
• Emerita, Njiru., Baaru, M. W & Gachene, C.K. (2022). Assessment of soil moisture and nutrients on terrace slope of hard-setting soils in semi-arid eastern Kenya. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 25 (2022): #124 
• Kiumbuku, S., Baaru, M., Mutindia, J.  (2020). Gender Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptive Capacity to Drought in Semi-arid Kenya. Gender and Women Studies.  3(1):5.
• Kiumbuku, S. K., Baaru, M. W., & Mutinda, J. W.  (2018) Do Smallholder Farmers Perceive Rainfall Variability the Same and Correctly? Gendered and Spatial Analysis of Perception Versus Actual Trends of Rainfall in Three Livelihood Zones in Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science www.iiste.org Vol.8, No.9, 2018
• Kimaru-Muchai, S. W., Ngetich, F. K., Baaru, M., & Mucheru-Muna, M. W. (2020). Adoption and utilisation of Zai pits for improved farm productivity in drier upper Eastern Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics (JARTS), 121(1), 13-22
• Baaru M.W and Gachene C.K.K (2016). Community empowerment through participatory resource assessment at Kathekakai settlement scheme, Machakos County, Kenya. (International journal of Sociology and Anthropology (IJSA) Vol.8 (2) Pp. 15-22)
• Mbugua, H., Baaru, M. W & Gachene, C. K. (2019). Soil moisture variability effects on maize crop performance along a toposequence of a terraced vertisol in Machakos, Kenya. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, 10(1), 21-28
• Muchai, S.W.K, Ngetich, F. Baaru, M and Muna, M.W.M (2015). Adoption and Utilization of Zai Pits for Improved Farm Productivity in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Agr. Rural Develop. Trop. Subtrop. 121 – 1 (2020) 13–22

Book Chapters

• Baaru M.W, DN Mugendi, A Bationo, L Verchot, W Waceke (2007): Soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen as influenced by organic and inorganic inputs at Kabete, Kenya. In: Advances in integrated soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa. Challenges and opportunities. 827-832 
• Charles K.K. Gachene, Anne N. Karuma, and Mary W. Baaru (2015): Climate Change and Crop Yield in Sub-Saharan Africa. In: Sustainable Intensification to Advance Food Security and Enhancing Climate Resilience in Africa, ISBN 978-3-319-0935 8, ISBN 978-3-319-09360-4 (eBook)
• Gachene CKK, Baaru MW, Gathaara V and Onwonga R (2015). Factors that Influence Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Technologies at Kathekakai Location, Machakos County.  In: Sustainable Land Management in Dry Lands of Kenya. ISBN 978 9966 1805 5 1

Non-Reviewed Conference Papers

• Baaru MW, Gachene C.K.K., Onwonga R., and Mbuvi J.P. (2011). Effect of vegetative macro contour lines on soil moisture conservation and crop performance in eastern province, Kenya. Paper presented during the 10th African Crop Science Society Conference, Maputo, Mozambique, 10th to 14th October 2011

Any other publications

• Baaru, M. W., Gachene, C. K. K., & Onwonga, R. N. (2010). Assessment of changes in natural resources: A participatory approach. University of Nairobi,. Second RUFORUM Biennial Meeting 20 - 24 September 2010, Entebbe, Uganda
• Gachene, C. K. K., Baaru, M. W., Gathaara, V., Onwonga, R., & Mbuvi, J. P. (2015). Factors that influence adoption of soil and water conservation technology at Kathekakai Location, Machakos. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Kenya.

Editorship of a Book or Conference Proceedings

• Editor and member of the planning team In Joint Proceedings of the 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and the 6th African Soil Science Society Conference.

Research-to-Action Planning Virtual Workshop 

• Baaru Team/Kenya - February 23 – _April 1, 2021 | Virtual Sessions | 8:00 – _9:30am EST/4:00 _5:30pm UCT+3

CONFERENCE /WORKSHOPS / SEMINAR

Conference Papers

• Baaru M.W and Gachene C.K.K. (2016). Effects of human settlement on land use and land cover in Machakos County, Kenya. The International Society for Ecological Modelling Global Conference 2016 _0587
• Baaru M.W, Gachene C.K.K., Onwonga R., and Mbuvi J.P. (2011). Effect of vegetative macro contour lines on soil moisture conservation and crop performance in eastern province, Kenya. Paper presented during the 10th African Crop Science Society Conference, Maputo, Mozambique, 10th to 14th October 2011

Workshops Papers

• Project overview: UNLOCKING AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL IN DRYLANDS: Enhancing efficient utilization of soil moisture for improved smallholder farm productivity in ASALs of Kenya- 2021

Student Co-authored Publications

• Muchai, S.W.K, Ngetich, F. Baaru, M and Muna, M.W.M (2015). Adoption and Utilization of Zai Pits for Improved Farm Productivity in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Agr. Rural Develop. Trop. Subtrop. 121 – 1 (2020) 13–22
• Mbugua, H., Baaru, M. W & Gachene, C. K. (2019). Soil moisture variability effects on maize crop performance along a toposequence of a terraced vertisol in Machakos, Kenya. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, 10(1), 21-28
• Other Publications
• Baaru M.W. and Gachene., C.K.K (2014). Development and promotion of sustainable soil and water conservation technologies in semi arid areas of Kenya: the case of vegetative macro contour line (CTA and FARA, 2014. Agricultural Innovations for Sustainable Development: Contributions from the 3^rd Africa-Wide Women and Young Professionals in Science Competitions. Volume 4 Issue 3)

QUALITY TEACHING, LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP

Ongoing Supervisions

1. Kariuki Godhard Muiruri - N85/39467/2016:
   Topic: Effects of Climate Variability on Food Security Among Rural Households in Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya.

2. Maureen Cherono Bett - N50/ CT/ PT/ 27978/ 2014
   Topic: Soil conservation technologies for sustainable crop production in Kipkelion Kericho County, Kenya

3. Virginia Wambui Mburu - N50/CTY/PT/26635/2019
   Topic: Social and environmental impacts present during organic farming conversion from conventional farming. A case study Kagumo sub-county, Murang’a county.

SUPERVISION OF POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS

Masters

1. Wanjiku j. Wangari:
   Topic: Assessment of changes in landuse and land cover and soil erosion risk in kathe-kakai catchment machakos, Kenya: a geospatial approach.

2. Harun mbugua wairimu:
   Topic: Influence of spatial soil moisture variability on crop performance in a vertisol, Machakos County

3. Wairimu Margaret Maina:
   Topic: Assessment of the Impact of the Afforestation Reforestation Clean Development Mechanism on Sustainable Development in Aberdare, Kenya.

4. Samuel Wakungu Kiarie:
   Topic: Effects of trends of Climate Variability and Smallscale Farmers Perception and Adaptation Strategies in Kijabe Location, Kiambu County

5. Muriithi Eunice Weveti:
   Topic: Implications of consumption of Unrecorded Alcohol on Sustainable Lifestyles amongst Households in “Shauri Yako” Embu County

6. Caroline Gathoni:
   Topic: Adption of Melia (Malia Volkensii, Gurke) by Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya: Role of Income and Challenges Faced.

PhD Students

1. Emeritas Ndwiga:
   Topic: Effect of terraces on soil moisture, nutrient variability and crop yield in the hardsetting soils of semi-arid Kenya. (University of Nairobi)

2. Serah Wairimu Kimaru:
   Topic: Effects of Water Harvesting Techniques on Agricultural Production in the Low Midland Zones of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

3. Samuel Kimani Kiumbuku:
   Topic: Gendered perspective on impacts of climate variability on rural livelihoods in Makueni County, Kenya.