Dr. Edwin Kimutai Kanda

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Dr. Edwin Kimutai Kanda

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Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

School of Engineering and Built Environment (MMUST)

P.O. Box 190-50100

Kakamega, KENYA

Office no. LBB Room 304

Kakamega-Webuye Road

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5357-1005

ResearcherID: AAG-6429-2021

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Dr Edwin K. Kanda holds Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering specializing in irrigation engineering from University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Dr Kanda also holds MSc degrees in Water Engineering and Project Management and Bachelor of Technology in Civil and Structural Engineering. His research interest is in water and environmental engineering, irrigation engineering, hydrology, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and climate change. The energy-food and water nexus is an interesting research area is also the focus of Dr Kanda’s research. He is also interested in emerging contaminants in river basins in Kenya with special reference to antibiotic pollution. He currently serves as the Examinations co-ordinator in the Department
Some of his key published works include: -

  1. Willis Awandu, Edwin Kimutai Kanda & Susan Namaemba Kimokoti.The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Kenya: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies—A Review Published in The Water, Climate, and Food Nexus on 29th Feb 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50962-9_4
  2. Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Minyade K. Avulala, Emmy Olendo, Micah M. Mukolwe, Willis Awandu, Valery O. Lutta, Basil Ong'or (T), Alex W. Khaemba. Assessment of groundwater quality in Vihiga County, Kenya. published on 17th March 2023 in Progress in Sustainable Development. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99207-7.00010-5
  3. Elizabeth Lusweti; Edwin Kimutai Kanda; Joy Obando; Mary Makokha. Effects of oil exploration on surface water quality- a review. AUGUST 27 2022. Water Practice and Technology wpt2022104. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2022.104
  4. Edwin Kimutai Kanda,Valery Osimbo Lutta. The status and challenges of a modern irrigation system in Kenya: A systematic review. First published: 14 March 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2700
  5. Kevin O. Odhiambo, Basil T. Iro Ong'or, Edwin K. Kanda. Assessment of rainwater harvesting potential of Rachuonyo North Sub-Catchment in Kenya using the Australian water balance model. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua jws2022153. JANUARY 29 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2022.153
  6. Edwin Kimutai Kanda,AidanSenzanje,Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi. Calibration and validation of the AquaCrop model for full and deficit irrigated cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp).Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. published on  December 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2020.102941
  7. Ali Asadi, Alireza Moghaddam Nia, Bahram Bakhtiari Enayat, Hossein Alilou, Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, Edwin Kimutai Kanda & Emmanuel Chessum Kipkorir. An integrated approach for prioritization of river water quality sampling points using modified Sanders, analytic network process, and hydrodynamic modeling.Published: 09 July 2021.Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-09272-y
  8. Tinashe Lindel Dirwai ,Edwin Kimutai Kanda,Aidan Senzanje,Toyin Isiaka Busari. Water resource management: IWRM strategies for improved water management. A systematic review of case studies of East, West and Southern Africa.Published: May 25, 2021. PLOS ONE. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236903
  9. Kevin O. Odhiambo; Basil T. Iro Ong'or; Edwin K. Kanda. Optimization of rainwater harvesting system design for smallholder irrigation farmers in Kenya: a review.Published in APRIL 15 2021. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua (2021) 70 (4): 483–492. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2021.08
  10. T.L. Dirwai, T. Mabhaudhi, E.K. Kanda and A. Senzanje (2021). Moistube irrigation technology development, adoption and future prospects: A systematic scoping review. Heliyon 7.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06213
  11. Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Aidan Senzanje and Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi (2020). Modelling soil water distribution under Moistube irrigation for cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Crop. Irrigation and Drainage 69(5): 1116-1132. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2505
  12.  Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Aidan Senzanje, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi and Shadrack Chisenga Mubanga (2020). Nutritional yield and nutritional water productivity of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) under varying irrigation water regimes. Water SA 46(3): 410-418.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.17159/wsa/2020.v46.i3.8651
  13. Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Wenquan Niu, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi and Aidan Senzanje (2020). Moistube Irrigation Technology: A Review. Agricultural Research 9 (2): 139-147. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-019-00448-0
  14.  Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Aidan Senzanje and Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi (2020). Effect of moistube and subsurface drip irrigation on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) production in South Africa. Water SA 46(2): 197-204.DOI: https://doi.org/10.17159/wsa/2020.v46.i2.8234
  15.  Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Aidan Senzanje and Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi (2020). Soil water dynamics under moistube irrigation. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 115: 1-8. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2020.102836
  16.  Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Aidan Senzanje and Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi (2020). Calibration and validation of the AquaCrop model for full and deficit irrigated cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp). Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (in Press).DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2020.102941
  17. Edwin Kimutai Kanda, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi and Aidan Senzanje (2018). Hydraulic and clogging characteristics of Moistube irrigation as influenced by water quality. Journal of Water Supply: Research and technology – AQUA, 67(5): 438 – 446.DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2018.166
  18. Edwin K. Kanda, Emmanuel C. Kipkorir and Job R. Kosgei (2017). Modelling of nitrates in River Nzoia using MIKE 11. Water Practice & Technology, Vol 12 No 1, 217 – 223. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2017.026
  19. Edwin K. Kanda, Job R. Kosgei and Emmanuel C. Kipkorir (2015). Simulation of organic carbon loading using MIKE 11 model: a case of River Nzoia, Kenya. Water Practice & Technology, Vol 10 No 2, 298 – 304. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2015.035

Project Research and Innovation Projects

  1. Auto-sanitizing taps and handles for reducing Covid -19 transamission.

  2. Using The Water Poverty Index To Better Plan For Community Water Service Provision In Kakamega County

  3. Assessment of Operations and Functions in Masinde Muliro University towards Carbon Management and Transformation into a Green and Sustainable University

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