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Prof. Jacob W. Wakhungu

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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 190-50100

Kakamega, KENYA

Office no. SPD Room

Kakamega-Webuye Road

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 ResearcherID: AAB-9905-2022

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Prof. Jacob W. Wakhungu

Professor Jacob. W. Wakhungu holds a PhD in Animal Production (Genetics and Breeding) from the University of Nairobi (2001), Master of Science in Animal Genetics and Breeding from the University of Nairobi (1988), Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Genetics and Breeding  from the University of Edniburgh UK (1984) and Bachelors of Arts in Agricultures  from the University of Nairobi (1981).He conducts outreaches to stakeholders as stipulated and mandated by the university policy.His areas of academic interest and research are in the fields of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Livestock Production systems. His major scholarly contribution was his role in training and promoting animal genetics and breeding, research and extension, consultancy, simulation and modeling. .He has supervised 68 PhDs and 58 masters to successfull graduation.He is the former Dean , School of Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Technology at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

 Professional Body Membership;

  1. A member of the Animal production society of Kenya
  2. A member of the European Centre of Research Training and Development
  3. A member of the American Biographical Institute
  4. A member of the Kenya National Academy of Science
  5. A member of the Research Advisory Board of the American Biographical Science

Some of his Major Publications:

  1. Halima Abdi, Jacob W. Wakhungu, The Level of Technology Utilization in the Dissemination of Market Information to Smallholder Vegetable Farmers of Vihiga County, Kenya. Publishe on 9th May 2023 in Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71936
  2. Nyandiko, N.O .; Wakhungu,J.W.and  Oteng’I S.B.B (2015). Effects of  climate variability on maize yield in the arid and semi-arid lands of lower eastern Kenya. Agriculture & Food Security Vol 48 June 2013.  DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/2048-7010-2-9.
  3. 78) Wakhungu J.W., Rege J.E.O and Itulya S.(1991). Genetics and phenotypic parameters and trends in Production and reproductive performance of the Kenya Sahiwal cattle.Bull.Anim.Hlth, Prod. Afr.39:365-372.
  4. Rege, J.E.O, Lomole M.A and Wakhungu J.W. (1992). An evaluation of a long term Breeding programme in closed Sahiwal Herd in Kenya (ii) Genetics and Phenotypic trends and levels of inbreeding. Anim. Breed. Genet. 109:374-384 51) )DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0388.1992.tb00417.x.
  5. 75) Rege, J.E.O, Lomole M.A and Wakhungu J.W. (1992). An evaluation of a long term breeding programme in closed Sahiwal Herd in Kenya :( i) Effects of non- Genetics factors on performance and Genetic parameter estimates. Anim.Breed.Genet. 109:364- 373.
  6. Wakhungu J.W and Baptist .R. (1992). Kenya Artificial insemination: policy issues beyond rehabilitation and breeding programmes consideration. The Kenya Veterinarian 16:33-37.
  7. Olukoye.G.A, Wakhungu J.W.,Wamicha W.N, Kinyamario J.J and Mwanje J.L.(2003). Ecological and Economical implications of Land Sub-division in Laikipia rangelands of Kenya. African Journal of range and Forage Sciences:20(2),610-6122.
  8. Olukoye.G.A, Wakhungu J.W.,Wamicha W.N, Kinyamario J.J and Mwanje   J.L.(2003).Community Participation in Wildlife Management: Experiences,               Issues and  concerns from Northern Rangelands of Kenya. African Journal of Range and Forage Science Vol.20(2):1791-1796.
  9. Amimo, J.O., Mosi, R.O., Wakhungu, J.W., Muasya. T. K. and Inyangala, B.O. (2006)  Phenotypic,   and genetic parameters of reproductive  traits for Ayrshire cattle on large scale farms in Kenya.  Livestock Research for Rural Development. Vol. 18  Article 16.
  10. Ongadi, P.M, Wahome, R.G. , Wakhungu, J.W. Okitoi, L.O. and Otieno, K. (2006). Bio-economic analysis of expenditure on inputs and output value from crops and grade dairy cattle sub-systems in  Vihiga, Kenya. . Livestock Research for Rural Development. Vol. 18  Article # 12.
  11. Amimo, J.O., Wakhungu, J.W.,Inyangala, B.O. and Mosi, R.O. (2006).  The effects of non-  genetic factors and estimation of genetic, phenotypic parameters and trends for milk yield in Ayrshire cattle in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Vol. 19 Article # 01.
  12. Mburu M., Wakhungu, J.W. and Kangethe, G.W. (2007). Characterization of smallholder  dairy  Production systems for livestock improvement in Kenya hlhigands. Livestock Research for Rural   Development. Vol. 19 Article # 110.
  13. Amimo, J.O; Mosi, R.O. and Wakhungu, J.W. (2008).  Geneticparameters  for test-day milk in  for first lactation Ayrshire participating  in national milk recording sheme using random regression model with different contemporary groups  Journal of Animal  Science.
  14. Smiyu. T.W;Olukoye, G.A.;Wakhungu, J.W and Wamicha, W.N. (2008).Productivity indexing of wild herbivores  on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Ol pajeta Ranch in  northern  Kenya. African Journal of Ecology:45 (3):416-422(7).
  15. Njubi D M, Wakhungu J and Badamana M S 2009. Milk yield prediction in Kenyan Holstein-Friesian cattle using computer neural networks system. Livestock Research for Rural Development 21 (4) 2009.
  16. Muema, E.K.; Wakhungu, J.W.; Hannote, O. and Han Jaalin (2009). Genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous goats of Sub-saharan Africa using microsatellite DNA markers. Livestock Research for Rural Develoment. 21(2): 34-56.
  17. Njubi, D.M.; J.W.Wakhungu and M.S. Badamana (2009). Milk yield prediction in Kenyan Holstein-Friesian cattle using computer neural networks system. . Livestock Research for Rural Develoment. 21(4):
  18. Njubi, D.M.; J.W.Wakhungu and M.S. Badamana (2009). Mating decision support system using computer neural network model in Kenyan Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle. Livestock Research for Rural Develoment. 21(4):
  19. Ounga1 T.O; Wakhungu2 J. W; and R.O. Mosi1 (2010). Characteristics of lactation curves of Holstein-Friesian crossbred cattle under semi-arid environment of  Eastern Kenya. Kenya Journal of Sciences.
  20. Njubi D M, Wakhungu J and Badamana M S (2010). Application of computer-based intelligence techniques for optimization of selection and mating strategies in the Kenya dairy cattle population Livestock Research for Rural Development 22 (2) 2010.
  21. Mwanyumba, P.M.; A. Mwang’ombe; E.Lenihan;; F.and ; J.W. Wakhungu Olubayo (2010). Participatory analysis of the farming system and resources in Wundanyi location, Taita district, Kenya: A livestock perspective    Livestock Research for Rural Development. 22 (2):

 

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