Susan Wanjiru Mbuthia
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Title/Qualifications: Masters Department/Unit/Section: Geography Contact Address: P.O Box 48344,00100, Nairobi,Kenya Position: Tutorial Fellow Email Address:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area Of Specialization: Agricultural geography (Farm level transportation, Agricultural value chains) Research Interests: Agri-food value chains, Food security/insecurity, gender and agriculture Download Cv |
Publications
- Susan W. Mbuthia, Stephen K. Wambugu and Calvine Kayi February, 2018 The spatio-temporal distribution of periodic banana markets in Meru County, Kenya.International Journal of Development Research 2230-9926
Research
- March to July 2015:Kenyatta University:Main researcher A PhD research project: An Analysis of the Efficiency of Banana Value Chain in Meru County, Kenya.
- January 22nd 2015 :Arranged and facilitated a Proposal Writing Workshop at the Department of Geography
- July 2015:Attended a Scientific Writing Course at ICIPE, Nairobi
- July 2015 :Attended a Scientific Writing Course at ICIPE, Nairobi
- August 2012:Attended a DAAD workshop on proposal writing at Strathmore University
- November 2010:Presented a paper entitled “The Role of a Caregiver and a Teacher on a Learner” in a seminar on Transformative Education in 21st Century at Marist International College
- May – August 2001:Trier University in Germany M.A Student –an exchange program sponsored by DAAD.Farming-Related Transport Needs and Provision to Farmers in Mwea Tebere Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga District, Kenya
- November 2000 to April 2001:Kenyatta University:Research Assistant:A research project on accessibility and pricing of rural domestic water supply: A case study of Kakamega District, Kenya
- May to October 1999:Kenyatta University:Main researcher:An M.A research project on farming-related transport needs and provision to farmers in MweaTebere Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga District, Kenya
- April and May 1999:AAWORD (Association Of African Women For Research And Development: Research Assistant:Non-Governmental Organization data collection for preparation of an NGO data profile (InfoBank) in central province
- August 1998: Nairobi City Council:Research Assistant:Data collection for Third Nairobi Water Supply Project: A Socio-Economic Survey, Final Appraisal in Nakuru, Laikipia, Nyandarua, and Murang'a Districts
- June 1998:Kenyatta University:Research Assistant:A research project on climatic change awareness among Nairobians undertaken by Professor Shisanya
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