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Our Team & Research Scientists

Meet the experienced professionals, researchers, and associates who drive CETRAD’s mission across science, training, and outreach.




Our Team

The people behind our work

CETRAD’s multidisciplinary team brings together scientists, field specialists, information managers, and support staff dedicated to applied research and sustainable development.

Mrs. Gitonga Grace Muthoni

Mrs. Gitonga Grace Muthoni

Office Assistant

Ms. Isaboke Nyatichi Berverline

Ms. Isaboke Nyatichi Berverline

Communication Officer

Mr. Kiio Musembi Kennedy

Mr. Kiio Musembi Kennedy

GIS/RS Analyst

Mr. Kimathi Samuel Gakinya

Mr. Kimathi Samuel Gakinya

Senior Finance Officer

Mr. Kipkemboi Wisdom

Mr. Kipkemboi Wisdom

Senior GIS/RS Analyst

Mrs. Kirathi Elizabeth Wangui

Mrs. Kirathi Elizabeth Wangui

Office Assistant

Dr. Kiteme Boniface

Dr. Kiteme Boniface

Director

Dr. Koskey Judith

Dr. Koskey Judith

Senior Research Scientist

Mrs. Maengwe Monica Kerubo

Mrs. Maengwe Monica Kerubo

Procurement Officer

Ms. Marete Faith Kinanu

Ms. Marete Faith Kinanu

Accounts Assistant

Mrs. Muchugu Jacinta Wangechi

Mrs. Muchugu Jacinta Wangechi

Finance and Administration

Mr. Musungu Lucas Martins

Mr. Musungu Lucas Martins

GIS/RS Analyst

Mr. Muthuri Lee M.

Mr. Muthuri Lee M.

GIS/RS Analyst

Mr. Muthuri Denis Kithinji

Mr. Muthuri Denis Kithinji

Transport Support Services

Mr. Mutie Michael Musau

Mr. Mutie Michael Musau

Research Assistant

Mr. Mutuma Franklin

Mr. Mutuma Franklin

ICT Research Assistant

Mr. Ndirangu John Kairu

Mr. Ndirangu John Kairu

Personnel

Mr. Ombega Joseph

Mr. Ombega Joseph

Senior Research Scientist

Dr. Ouko Carolyne Achieng

Dr. Ouko Carolyne Achieng

Ag. Deputy Director

Ms. Peter Eliza K.

Ms. Peter Eliza K.

GIS/RS Analyst

Mrs. Wambugu Grace Nyaruai

Mrs. Wambugu Grace Nyaruai

Senior Research Assistant, Socio-Economics

Mr. Wanjau James Macharia

Mr. Wanjau James Macharia

ICT Manager


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Departments

Our operational units

Academic Research and Training

Administration and Support

Department of Information and Knowledge Management

Policy and Outreach

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Associate Research Scientists

Our broader research network

CETRAD’s associate research scientists extend the institution’s reach into specialist fields and regions — contributing expertise in pastoralism, climate science, hydrology, and food systems.

Hydrology Specialist

Water resources research

Rangeland Ecologist

NRM & pastoralism

GIS & Remote Sensing

Spatial data & analysis

Food Systems Researcher

Livelihoods & food security

Climate Scientist

Climate variability & EWS

Policy & Outreach

Science communication

Leadership

Department Heads

Meet the department leadership guiding CETRAD's strategic direction.

Mr. Kipkemboi Wisdom

Mr. Kipkemboi Wisdom

Senior GIS/RS Analyst
Department of Information and Knowledge Management

Dr. Koskey Judith

Dr. Koskey Judith

Senior Research Scientist
Academic Research and Training

Mrs. Muchugu Jacinta Wangechi

Mrs. Muchugu Jacinta Wangechi

Finance and Administration
Administration and Support

Dr. Ouko Carolyne Achieng

Dr. Ouko Carolyne Achieng

Ag. Deputy Director
Policy and Outreach

Alumni

Former CETRAD Staff

We celebrate the contributions of our former colleagues who have moved on to new opportunities.

Mr. Muriungi Milton Mutuma

Mr. Muriungi Milton Mutuma

Academic Research and Training

Mr. Murithi Wilfred

Mr. Murithi Wilfred

Department of Information and Knowledge Management

Mr. Kongo Fredbone Kang'ulyu

Mr. Kongo Fredbone Kang'ulyu

Academic Research and Training

Ms. Kagendo Edith

Ms. Kagendo Edith

Administration and Support

Ms. Chepkoech Yollanda

Ms. Chepkoech Yollanda

Academic Research and Training

Open Positions

Join the CETRAD team

CETRAD periodically recruits researchers, technical specialists, and support staff. We also host interns and attachees from partner institutions. Current openings are listed below.

Careers

No open positions at this time. However, we always welcome open applications from talented individuals.

Alumni

CETRAD alumni network

CETRAD’s alumni span short course graduates and academic programme participants from across Kenya and the region — now working in government, academia, NGOs, and the private sector.

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Academic programme graduates

500+
Short course participants

15+
Countries represented