

Introduction
The section of Soil Science was among the oldest units of the Faculty of Agriculture teaching all soil science and related courses in the faculty. In 1976. The department launched a Bachelors and Master’s degree programme in Soil Science and thereafter a Doctoral programme. This programme aims to equip students with the scientific knowledge and skills required to tackle technical issues on management of agriculture-related aspects in the environment such as reduction or control of degradation and pollution, and promotion of environmentally acceptable and sustainable production practices.
Head of Soil Section | ||
Mr. Joseph M. Ndutu Bsc(UoN),MSc (UoN) |
A Lecturer, Graduated from University of Nairobi with BSc in Range Management and Msc Soil Science . He has supervised four MSc. Students with whom he has presented papers in conferences and currently writing journals. He has 3 publications. Mr Ndutu head Soil section in this department. Read More | |
Staff (Teaching and Academic) | ||
Prof. Geoffrey Kironchi (BSc(UoN), MSc(UoN), PhD (UoN) |
The Chairman, LARMAT and Associate Professor in Soil Science specializing in Ecohydrology and Water Resource Management in the Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology. He holds a PhD in Soil Science, a Masters in Soil Science, and B.Sc. degree in Range Management from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. He has published widely in his area of specialty .Read More | |
Dr. Stephen M. Mureithi BSc (UoN), MSc (Ghent), PhD (Ghent) |
Lecturer at the Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi. 'My research domain focuses on the direct effects of disturbance (e.g. drought, overgrazing, and land-use change) on dryland ecosystems.Read More
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Mr.S.K.Tirop BSc (JKUAT), MSC (UON)
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The Chief Technologist in the Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology Faculty of Agriculture . He holds Masters Degree in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi besides other academic and professional qualifications.He is a registered EIA Expert with NEMA.Read More | |
Mr.Fedinard Anyika |
Laboratory and field assistant in the department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), University of Nairobi. His duties includes plant and soil sample analysis, data collection, field activities monitoring, preparation of compost and proper tillage. Read More | |
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Alumni | ||
Year | No | View List of Students |
2013 | 52 | View |
2012 | 45 | View |
2011 | 43 | View |
2010 | 14 | View |
2009 | 21 | View |
2008 | 9 | View |