Dr. Caroline Mulinya
PhD(JOOUST),M.A(UoN), B.Ed(Moi).
Director, University Linkages & Career Services
Senior Lecturer
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E-mail : cmulinya@kafu.ac.ke
Full CV
Dr. Caroline Mulinya holds a PhD in Climatology Geography) from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (2017)), Masters of Arts in Geography(Climatology) from the University of Nairobi (2006) and a B.Ed ( Arts) in Geography from Moi University, (1999.) Currently serving as Director in charge of Academic linkages, partnerships and international Relations and Senior Lecturer of Geography (Climatology and climate change Sciences). She has previously served as Chairperson of Geography Department at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and as Examination coordinator for the Department of Geography. Has been Zone Coordinator in charge of School Practice in Busia and Butere Zones.
Previously worked as a Research Scientist for Kenya Industrial and Development Institute (KIRDI), Research Assistant for IUCN and GEF and Consultant for IGAD (Intergovernmental authority in Development). Taught Geography at High school levels in several schools in Kenya.
Dr. Mulinya has been involved in various research projects such as Water harvesting in the Karamoja cluster area funded by The African Development Bank (ADFB) in IGAD Region. Tropical Stream Ecology: Spatiotemporal Variability in Habitat Characteristics and macroinvertebrate Communities in River Isiukhu, Kenya funded by the TWAS PROJECT GRANT. Developing Training Manual on Climate Change Reporting for Journalists and Media networks funded by PACJA (Pan African Climate Justice Alliance. She is a member of Kenya Climate Change Working Group (KCCWG). She is currently the Vice Chair of KCCWG and National Convenor of the Science and Negotiation Thematic Group of KCCWG.
On Social Responsibility, she has served as Director and Chairperson and member of several high school Boards. She is a mentor of high school students in STEM, a Project sponsored by UNESCO. She has served as the Catholic Student Association patron at MMUST anis d currently at KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY. She has supervised and examined several postgraduate students and attended conferences and seminars.
PUBLICATIONS:
- R. Turyahabwe , C. Mulinya , A Mulabi and M. Olowo (2022):A Comparison of the Efficiency of Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Tools Used in Lotic Environmental Impact Assessment of Human Activities in A Tropical Mountain Stream in Eastern Uganda,August 2022 DOI:10.4314/gjg.v14i2.1
- R. Turyahabwe , C. Mulinya and W. Shivoga (2022) Relationships between land use, habitat quality, physicochemical water quality and fish communities in the Sironko River Catchment, a mountainous tropical stream flowing into the Lake Kyoga in Eastern Uganda,June 2022Lakes & Reservoirs Research & Management 27(2)DOI:10.1111/lre.12406
- W. Chelagat C. Mulinya and J. Mabonga (2022):Seasonal agricultural drought effects on small scale farmers crop production in Kakamega South Sub- county
- C. Mulinya (2022):Factors Affecting Small Scale Farmers Coping Strategies To Climate Change In Vihiga Sub County In Kenya, February 2022DOI:10.9790/0837-2702070109
- Sundukwa, P Ekwenye, J , C.Mulinya (2021): An interlace of African Traditional Religion practices among the Abatirichi people of Western Kenya in mitigating climate change, IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 26, Issue 1, Series 5 (January. 2021) 12-18 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org DOI:10.9790/0837-2601051218 www.iosrjournals.org 12 |Page
- J. Khagali and C. Mulinya (2020):The Impact of Artisanal Surface Gold Mining on Socio-Economic Development of Residents of Rosterman Area, Kakamega County.IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science DOI:10.9790/0837-2512090916
- Alwang’a R. Mulinya C. and Mabonga(2020) Gold Mining Industry and Its Implications on the Environment in Kakamega South Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya ,IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 25, Issue 9, Series 7 (September. 2020) 47-61 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/0837-2509074761 www.iosrjournals.org 47 |Page