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Dr. David Ikua Muriithi

Dr. David Ikua Muriithi

Lecturer:School of humanities and social sciences.
dikua@mut.ac.ke

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Biography

Dr. David Ikua Muriithi is a lecturer of geography at Murangá University of Technology in the school of humanities and social sciences.

Dr. Muriithi earned his Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Nairobi on 15th December 2023.

He also holds a master’s of arts degree in geography (environmental planning and management) and a Bachelor of Education (Arts-Geography major and Business Studies minor) from the University of Nairobi.

Dr. Muriithi has been trained on various modules such as conceptual and methodological seminars, field studies, and scientific writing courses by the International Graduate School (IGS North-South) offered by the University of Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Zurich, and Cetrad-Kenya on global change, innovation, and sustainable development.

Dr. Muriithi is a registered member of the Environmental Institute of Kenya and a licensed environmental lead expert by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).

Dr. Muriithi is a practicing consultant in environmental impact assessments, environmental audits, waste management, environmental planning, management, and conservation.

Prior to his appointment at Murangá University of Technology, Dr. Muriithi was a Senior Master IV-T-Scale 9 (Grade C4), a senior teacher of geography and business studies employed by the Teachers Service Commission-Kenya (TSC) and posted at Kiru Boys High School in Murangá County. In his tenure with TSC, Dr. Muriithi demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to academic excellence. He significantly contributed to the institution’s growth and the academic performance of the students in his added responsibilities as the Dean of Studies, Head of the Academic Department, and County Music Secretary.

Dr. Muriithi has published several articles in many international peer-reviewed journals in areas of human and physical geography and environmental studies. He is a member of the editorial and review board of the Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. He has attended a number of conferences, workshops, and excursions.

Dr. Muriithi’s current research interests are in climate variability and its impacts on agriculture, food security, livelihoods, and adaptations.

Education

  • 2023:- Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Studies: University of Nairobi
  • 2014:- Master of Arts: Geography and Environmental Studies (Environmental Planning and Management): University of Nairobi
  • 2008:- Bachelor of Education (Arts) - Geography (Major) and Business Studies (Minor): First Class Honours: University of Nairobi

Publications

  1. Muriithi, D. I., Wambua, B. N., & Omoke, K. J. (2023). Assessment of Rainfall Variability and Maize Crop Farming in Nyandarua County, Kenya: International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch 08, No. 01; 2023 ISSN: 2456-8643 https://doi.org/10.35410/IJAEB.2023.5801
  2. Muriithi, D. I., Wambua, B. N., & Omoke, K. J. (2021). Constraints and Opportunities for Greenhouse Farming Technology as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Variability by Smallholder Farmers of Nyandarua County of Kenya. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2 (Special Issue). Retrieved from https://eajsti.org/index.php/EAJSTI/article/view/333
  3. Muriithi, D. I., Wambua, B. N., & Omoke, K. J. (2020). Characterization of Small Scale Farmers’ Low Levels of Adoption to Crop Insurance as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Variability in Nyandarua County of Kenya:  Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v8i4.6262
  4. Muriithi, D. I., Wakajummah, J. O., & Omoke, K. J. (2020). Access to Clean Drinking Water and Diarrhea Occurrence among Children Under Five Years Old in Informal Urban Settlements: A Case Study of Korogocho, in Nairobi County, Kenya: The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 8(8). https://doi.org/24940/theijhss/2020/v8/i8/154284-380430-1-SM
  5. Muriithi David Ikua (MA)1*, Wakajummah John Obwa (MA)2, Kennedy Japhan Omoke (Ph.D.)2 (2021). Environmental Risk Factors Influencing Diarrheal Occurrence among Children Under Five Years Old in Informal Urban Settlements: A Case Study of Korogocho, in Nairobi County, Kenya; Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; open access; ISSN 2347-9493 (Print) | ISSN 2347-5374 (Online) https://saspublishers.com/media/articles/SJAHSS _91_19-23.pdf
  6. Muriithi, D.I., (2024). Socio-Economic Determinants of Diarrhea Occurrence Among Children Under Five Years Old in Kenyan Slums: A Case Study of Korogocho, In Nairobi County, Kenya; WWJMRD 2024; 10(09): 22-29 www.wwjmrd.com International Journal Peer Reviewed Journal Refereed Journal Indexed Journal Impact Factor SJIF 2017: 5.182 2018: 5.51, (ISI) 2020- 2021: 1.361 E-ISSN: 2454-6615; https://wwjmrd.com/archive/2024/9/2265

 

ONGOING MANUSCRIPTS FOR PUBLICATION

  1. Title: Evaluation of Effectiveness of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Variability in Nyandarua County, Kenya. Pan African Christian University Journal. Article id: 63 – Article Text – 254 – 1 – 4 – 2022 ; https://pacujass.pacuniversity.ac.ke/index.php/PACUJASS
  2. Title: Assessment of Temperature Variability and Maize Crop Farming in Nyandarua County, Kenya. Journal: Journal-of-Geography; Article id: 6239; https://www.researchjournali.com/journal-of-geography/details.php

ONGOING BOOKS/CHAPTERS FOR PUBLICATION

  1. Kelvin Jaluo Shachile & David Ikua Muriithi (PhD); Title: Artificial Intelligence and New Social Realities in the Global South. Accepted Chapter Abstract Title; The Application of AI’s Case-Based Reasoning in Social Geography Education in the Global South.