REVISED APRIL 2004 CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 REVISED APRIL 2004 CURRICULUM VITAE OF GEORGE NGUGI NJUGUNA: B.A (1 ST CLASS HONS.), (Nairobi), M.A. (Environmental Planning) (U.C.L.A.), Ph.D (Planning) (U.C.L.A), M.I.S.K. Registered Valuer And Estate Agent; K.I.P. (Corporate Member- Lead Consultant-NEMA) Postal Address: Department of Urban and Regional Planning University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, NAIROBI. Tel./Fax: (Office) Tel: (House) Mobile:

2 CONTENTS I. PERSONAL INFORMATION.. 4 PAGE II EDUCATION.. 4 III WORK EXPERIENCE Academic position and institutional attachment - Teaching responsibilities - Administrative duties IV PUBLICATIONS SINCE Manual/Books - Articles in periodicals/refereed journals - Book reviews - Teaching manuals - Proceedings of conferences - Unpublished papers V OTHER CONSULTANCIES RELATED TO PLANNING.. 9 VI MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES.. 9 VII CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOP PAPERS AND RESEARCH REPORTS Conference, seminars and workshop papers - Research reports VIII ACADEMIC SUPERVISION Master of arts - Supervision in progress - Board member Faculty Post Graduate Committee. 2

3 IX EXTERNAL, TEACHING/EXAMINATION.. 14 X NATIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE. 15 XI HONORS AND GRANTMANSHIP.. 15 XII RESEARCH INTEREST/VISION. 15 XIII DECLARATION 15 3

4 I. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: George Ngugi Njuguna Date of Birth: 3 rd September, 1952 Marital Status: Religion: Married Christian Residence Postal Address: P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya Tel: Landline Mobile II EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS NAME OF INSTITUTION YEAR QUALIFICATIONS 1 School of Urban and Regional Planning Ph.D (Urban Planning 2 University of California, Los Angels M.A (Urban Planning) 3. University of Nairobi B.A (Hons.) Land Economics 4. Highway Secondary School K.C.S.E. & E.A.C.E 5. Kijabe Intermediate School C.P.E 6. Mai-ai-ihii Primary School Elementary Theses Titles and Themes 1. M.A (Planning) Themes Title: NJUGUNA, G.N. (1978) Blooming The Desert: Problems and Possible Solutions Facing North Eastern Province of Kenya. Kenya Los Angeles: University of California (Unpublished M.A. (Urban Planning) Thesis). 4

5 Theme; Causes of Marginalization; Indigeneous perceptians and knowledge; resources utilization and management in Arid Areas. 2. Ph.D (Planning) Thesis Title: NJUGUNA, G.N. (1992) The Fuel Wood Problem and The Reproduction of Rural Life in Mai-ai-ihii Village, Kenya, Los Angeles: University of California (Unpublished Doctoral dissertation). Theme: Rural Energy Problem, Effects on Rural Life, Alternative Solutions and Resource Development. Building on local perceptions and knowledge. Diploma NJUGUNA, G.N. (1995), Environment Impact Assessment. University of Aberdeen, Scotland. III WORK EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT AT UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (Department of Urban and Regional Planning D.U.R.P.). YEAR POSITION TEACHING, RESEARCH AND OTHER HELD RESPONSIBILITY Feb Present Senior Lecturer Teaching: - Introduction to Statistics And Research Methods (1 st Year) - Rural Studio (Applied Rural Development and Resource Use - 1 st Year) - Environmental Planning And Management (Theory And Practice of Environmental Planning) 2 nd Year. - Land Economics and Rural Estates Appraisal and Management 2 nd Year 5

6 - Regional Planning Studio (Applied Regional Planning) Lecturer M.A Programme at University of California, Los Angeles. PhD Programme at University of California Los Angeles October Tutorial Fellow Teaching: November 1984 (i) Rural Studio (ii) Land Economics November 1975 September 1976 Valuer Trainee Nairobi. Duties included Valuation for Compulsory Acquisition, Rating e.t.c. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI 1. Former Chairman Department of Urban and Regional Planning University of Nairobi. ( ). 2. Acted as a Dean A.D.D. on several occasions Current Department Representative Faculty Post Graduate Committee Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development University of Nairobi. 4. Current Departmental Representative Faculty Project Office Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development University of Nairobi. 5. Current Chairman Departmental Welfare Committee D.U.R.P. University of Nairobi. 6. Current Chairman D.U.R.P Community Outreach Programme. 6

7 Institutional Support Services 6. Facilitated the donation of reading materials worth Kenya shillings SEVEN MILLION from my alma mater University of California, Los Angeles) to the University of Nairobi Library (see attached letter). IV PUBLICATIONS SINCE 1992 ARTICLE IN A READER 1. NGUGI, G. N. (1995) Common Property and The Management of resources: The Policy Dialogue Context. In Sottas, B.(ed) Actor Orientation In Resource Management, A Reader: Laikipia Research Programme C 5. PAPERS IN REFEREED JOURNALS 1. NGUGI, G. N., Planning Education In Africa Towards the 21 st Century. Discovery and Innovation December 2002 Vol 14 Nos 3 & 4: NGUGI, G. N. The Effects of Population Pressure on the Environment: An Example of Land Use Crisis of a Kenyan Village. Discovery and Innovation Special Edition, April Pp NGUGI, G.N., MBARIA, G. Sustainability in Agricultural Development: Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Large-scale Coffee Enterprises in Kiambaa Division, Central Kenya. International Journal of Environmental Health Research 1995 Vol 5, No 1: NGUGI, G. N. Sustaining self-reliant Local Level Development in Kenya: The Role of Environmental Management. African Urban Quarterly Feb May 1993 Vol. 8, 1 & 2: NGUGI, G. N., NDEGWA, G. The Status of Sanitation: Provision and use of Public Conveniences in the City of Nairobi, Kenya. African Urban Quarterly Feb- May 1992 Vol. 7, Nos 1 & 2: pp BOOK REVIEWS 1. NGUGI, G. N., 1993 Human Settlements in Kenya: A Strategy for Urban and Rural Development. Ministry of Lands and Settlement, African Urban Quarterly (AUQ) Vol. 8 Nos 1 &

8 2. NGUGI, G. N., Environmental Crisis in Africa: The Root Causes of The Problem By Timberlake African Urban Quarterly Vol. 10 Nos 1 & 2, TEACHING MANUALS 1. NGUGI, G.N., (2002) A Teaching Manual Environmental Planning and Management 2 nd Year M.A. Planning. 2. NGUGI, G.N., (2001) A Technical Manual In Real Estate Appraisal & Management for The Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK). PROCEEDINGS OF CONFERENCES 1. Conflict Resolution In A Setting Of Contradictory Regulations and Rationales. Approaches To Resource Management In The Ewaso Nyiro Basin Kenya (Feb. 1996) Paper Read by Beat Sottas On Behalf of ASP Team Asmara Eritrea. 2. NGUGI, G.N., (1993) Blooming The Desert: Problems and Alternative Solutions The North Eastern Province of Kenya - Paper Presented at the International Conference Regional Development The Challenge of the Frontier-Negar Centere for Regional Development Ben Gurion University Israel. The excerpts also published in Israel African Bulletin (1994) Vol 2, Nos 1 P.9. UNPUBLISHED PAPERS 1. NGUGI, G. N., (2002) Urban Pollution In the Third World: Aspects Of Solid Waste Pollution And Control In Nairobi - A Project Paper Presented To Kenya Institute of Planners As A Requirement For Professional Registration Examination November GEORGE NGUGI (2002) Towards Community Driven Urban Planning Kitale Newsletter on Urban Planning Vol. 1. Issue 3 May NGUGI, G. N., MWANGI, I.K. and K AKUMU, O.A. (1999) Resettlement Action Plan For Kipevu Rabai; 132 K.V. Line Project For Affected People at Kwapunda, Bangladesh and Mikindani, Mombasa, Kenya Power and Lighting Company. Project Document and Paper. 8

9 4. NGUGI, G.N., (1998) In Defence of The Commons The Case Of Karai Women Agroforestry Project In Kenya. Paper Presented For A Seminar On Gender and Environment Kenya Agricultural Research Institute Muguga Kikuyu. 5. NGUGI, G.N., (1996) Gathanga Water Project 1 st Year M.A Planning Rural Studio, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi. 6. NGAU P. AND NGUGI G. N.., (1994) Nyakairo Water Project 1 st Year Planning Rural Studio, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi. V OTHER CONSULTANCIES RELATED TO PLANNING 1. NGUGI G. N. Housing and Shelter (March 2003). A working paper presented at a workshop Economic Recovery strategy for stakeholders in the social sector: Ministry of Planning National Development Republic of Kenya. 2. NGUGI,G.N., and GITU K. (2001) Planning For Sustainable Management of Wetland Resources: A Case Study of Ondiri Water Swamp-Kikuyu Division. Project Document Being Prepared for Funding from International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN ). 3. NGUGI G. N., MWANGI I. And K AKUMU, O.A. (1999) Kipevu Rabai Resettlement Action Plan. A resettlement Planning Project undertaken for Kenya Power and Lighting Company and funded by International Finance Co-operation (I.F.C.) A Branch of World Bank. 4. NGUGI, G.N., (1996) Environmental Impact Assessment Joint Project Development of Guidelines Housing Finance Company of Kenya (HFCK) University of Nairobi Koma Rock Housing Development Project. 5. NGUGI, G.N. and KINGORIAH, G.K. (1989), Land Use and Environmental Impact Assessment for Western Extension of Kenya Pipeline. A Report to Mwenge- Coda International for Kenya Pipeline Corporation. 6. NGUGI, G.N., and KINGORIAH, G.K.(1994) Colonialism and Land Mobility in Mombasa During the 19 th and 20 th Centuries Volkswagen Foundation Germany. 9

10 VI MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 1. Registered Valuer and Estate Agent; Institute of Surveyors of Kenya and practising Member of the Institution of Surveyors Valuation Chapter (MISK (VS). 2. Member-Education Committee; Institute of Surveyors of Kenya. 3. Corporate Member; The Kenya Institute of Planners. 4. Member International Advisory Board Negev Centre For Regional Development ISREAL. This is highly respected institutional body of respected scholars in the field of Urban and Region Planning. VII CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ATTENDED 1. Workshop of urban Policy Implications of Enhancing Food Security in African Cities October Sponsored by UN Habitat, Nairobi. 2. Conservation of historic Towns in Kenya (Feb 1995) Sponsored by Department of Land Development. University of Nairobi. VIII M. A THESIS SUPERVISION M. A (Planning) Thesis Supervision; I have successfully supervised the following Postgraduates. M. A PLANNING THESIS TOPICS YEAR MAKALI SAMUEL K. (2001) The dilemma of urban agriculture in the context of development control in Kenya; A Case of Machakos Municipality. 2. KETER K. WILLY (2001) Participation of the Private Sector in Power Sub-Sector in Kenya: A case of Brooke Bond Kenya Ltd, in Kericho Kenya. 3. RAPANG O GETRUDE KUBOKA (2001) Planning for Rural Energy; Wood Fuel Problem in Central Kabras Location, Kakamega District. 10

11 M. A PLANNING THESIS TOPICS KIHAGI JOHN KARANJA (2000) Land Use Change in Lake Nakuru Catchment Implication on Environmental Planning and Management. 5. MAINA M.J. HUMAN (2000) Wildlife Conflict in Laikipia District: Areas Specific Strategy Recommendations. 6. ISAIAH NDAMBUKI KYENGO (2000) The Influence of Charcoals Production Activities and Environmental Impact in Asals. A Case Study of Rumuruti and Northern Approaches inlaikipia District. M. A PLANNING THESIS MUSYOKA PAUL J. (1997) The impact of Resource Exploitation on the Environment and Land use. The Case of Stone Quarrying in Kangundo Division. 8. WAMBOYI BEATRICE: (1997) Community Participation in Tackling the Rural Energy Problems: A Case Study of Wood Fuel in Ebutanyi Sub-location, Vihiga District, Kenya. 9. KITUR R.C. (1997) Thwe Environmental and Social Economic Implications of Charcoal Making in Sion Location of Ainamoi Division Kericho District. 10. PETERSON N. MWANGI (1997) Management of Natural resources by small scale farmers: M.A. PLANNING THESIS MUTINDA, JOSEPH M. /1996 The Agriculture Potential in Arid Lands in Kenya. A Case of Masongaleni Settlement Scheme. 12. KAKUMU, OWITI A. /1996 The Impact of Land Acquisition Problems on Plan/Project Implementation. 11

12 M. A PLANNING THESIS MBUI P. MUTUMA /1995 The role of Community Participation in Residential Solid Waste Management: A Case Study for the Urban Poor Nairobi. 14. JOYCE NKATHA KIOGORA (1995) Solid Waste Service Delivery in Nairobi Low Income Settlements. 15. CHEBII KILEL (1995) The Impact of Sugar cane Farming on Household Food Security in Bungoma Division. 16. MBARIA J. GATU (1995) Evaluation of Environmental Impact of Large Coffee Enterprises in Kiambaa: A Political Economy Approach. 17. GODFREY K. MWENDWA (1995) Energy Problem in Rural Kenya: An Examination of Causes andeffects of Wood-Fuel Scarcity in South Imenti, Meru District. M.A PLANNING THESIS PERIS A. GAMBA (1994) The Impact of Rural Water Supply Programmes in Recipient Communities: A Case Study of Kenya Finland Western Water Supply Programme inwestern Province. 19. WILLIAM L. LOKA (1994) Community Participation in Sustainable Urban Infrastructure and Environmental Planning: A Case Study of Voi Town. 20. MBUI P.M (1994) The Role of Community Participation in Solid Waste Management Nairobi City. M.A PLANNING THESIS MATHUVA, J. MUYA (1993) Water Supply and Delivery Problems in Kiteta Location Makueni District: Towards Sustainable Rural Water Supply. M.A PLANNING THESIS MC MIRERI CALEB (1992) Industrialisation of Athi Town. 12

13 23. DAVID GRIENER (1992) Water Supply in Kenya: A Guide for Practitioners ( One copy only). 24. HELLEN V. HAMBLY (1992) Agro-forestry A Gender and Environment Analysis: Siaya (Kenya) Agro-Forestry Extension Programme. 25. MBATHI, M.M (1992) Sand Harvesting in Machakos District Problems and Sustainable Solutions. M.A THESIS PROJECTS 1990/ MC MIRERI, C. 1991/92 Industrialisation and Sustenance of a healthy Environment; A Case of Athi River Town. 27. KIMANI M.W Analysis of Food Situation Among Horticultural Farmers in Kibwezi Division of Machakos District. 28. MBATHI, M. M. Impact of Sand Harvesting of Environment; A Case Study of Machakos District, Kenya. 29. MWAURA, P.M. (1990/90) An assessment of the Management of Garbage Collection and Disposal in Nairobi. 30. WAIGWA, G. S (1990) Environmental Threshold; Its Applicability to Agricultural Land-use Panning for Environmental Conservation within the Context of Marginal Area in Kenya. A Case Study of Ng arua Division, Laikipia District. 31. KINYANJUI L. N. (1990) Comprehensive Planning for Sustainable Health Town. 32. FRIDAH WILUMILA MUGO (1988/89) Wood Fuel demand and supply ina a rural set up; A Case of Naitiri Sub-location Bungoma District. 33. MUSOGA, H. (1989) A Study of Rural Energy supply; A Case of Wodfuel in Kiswa Sub-location. 34. MBAARI, K Energy Constraints and Choices: A Case Study for Biogas in Nyathuna Sub-location, Kiambu District. 35. MUGO, I.W. MRS. (1998) A Study of Woodfuel demand/supply in Rural Setup: A Case of Maitiri Sub-location, Bungoma District. 36. MYAMBURA M. M. (1998) Planning for Sustainable Production of Charcoal: A Case Study of Kipipiri Division, Nyandarua District. 13

14 37. KHADAKA, V.L.(19787/88) Problems of Solid Waste Management in the city of Nairobi. 38. NGARI, P.N (1987/88) The problem of Water Shortages in Karai Location of Kiambu District: Causes and possible Solutions. 39. MUSOGO, H. (1887/88) The Rural Energy Problems: A Case Study of Woodfuel in Shiwa Sub-location, Kakamega District. 40. KINYA, MBARI (1987/88) Energy Constraints and Choices: A Case Study of Nyathuna B. Sub-location. 41. JABU, S.M. (1986) The Role of Sugar Industry in Rural Development Case Study of Ramisi Sugar Belt, Kwale District. 42. NJOROGE, G. (1986) The relationship between the Timber Industry and its Resource Hinterland: A study of Molo Division, Nakuru District. 43. KYALO P.K. (1985) Industrial Development and its Impacts on Environmental Quality with a special reference to the Kenya Meat Commission Factory (Refine Oil Company and Portland Factory in Athi River. 44. MWANYULE, M. (1985) The role of Tourism in the Growth of Malindi and its Environs. 45. WANJALA L.N (1985) Land use Planning for District Energy with Special Reference to Kikuyu Division. 46. OMONDI, P. (1984) The Impact of Nairobi National Park of Changes in Land Use in Adjacent Area. M.A PLANNING THESIS REETA JARI (MISS) Planning for National Park: A Case Study of Nairobi National Park. 48. K ODERO C. (1982) Planning for Tourism Development in the Homa Kisumu Region. 14

15 IX EXTERNAL TEACHING/EXAMINATION Service Lecturer Department of Survey University of Nairobi. Course Urban and Rural Planninf-3 rd Year Present. External Examiner Departmental Environmental Planning and Management Kenyatta University 1 st 5 th Years (1998 Present). Teaching at the Department of Design Course: Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods Teaching at the Department of Land Development M.A Housing Administrative and Building Management Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods. X. NATIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE 1. Assisted the Family Planning Association of Kenya in Hosting the National Conference on Population and Urbanisation Assists the Karai Location Development Committee (1996 todate) 3. Serves as the Current Chairman Board of Governors-Karai Mixed Day Secondary - Kikuyu School Kikuyu- Kiambu District (1998 todate) 4. Currently Board member Board of Governors Musa Gitau Primary School Kikuyu. 5. Has served as a Board Member of the Parents Teachers Association Our Lady of Mercy School Nairobi South B. 6. As a family we have initiated a School for economically disadvantaged children- St. Veronica Integrated Learning Centre Karai Kikuyu Division. We were honoured to have the best child nationality Dennis Gicheru in 2001 K.C.P.E. result. Our pupils have been Joining Premier Institutions of Learning in Kenya. XI HONOURS AND GRANTMANSHIP 1. America Institute of Planners BEST Student Award for in A and Ph.D University of California, Los Angeles. 15

16 2. Minority Association of Planners and Architects Student Award Outstanding Achievement University Of California, Los Angeles. 3. Danish International Development Association Post-graduate Scholarship. 4. University of California Post-graduate Exchange Programme. XII INTERESTS AND VISION 1. To serve my country, Kenya in the field of education development from the lowest to the highest level. XIII HOBBIES Reading, Gardening, Running and Nature Walks. 16