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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Dr. Christopher Munyao Nyamai

Office Address: University of Nairobi, Geology Dept., P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya.

Home Address: P.O. Box 33513-00600 Ngara, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: [email protected] ; Tel: 0722-813873; Fax: 254 – 20 - 4449539

Date and Place of Birth: 15.03.58, Machakos, Kenya.

Marital status: Married

Nationality: Kenyan

Languages: English (Spoken – excellent; Written – excellent; Reading – excellent);

Swahili (Spoken – excellent; Written – excellent; Reading – excellent);

Kamba (Spoken – excellent; Written – excellent; Reading – excellent);

Professional: Geological Society of Kenya, Reg. No. 199

Registration: The Geologists Registration Board, Reg. No. 113;

2. EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

I. Tertiary Level

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nairobi, 1999

Master of Science (Geology & Mineralogy), University of Helsinki, 1989


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Bachelor of Science (Geology), University of Nairobi, Faculty of Science, 1983

Diploma (Extractive Metallurgy), University of Tohuku, Institute of AdvancedMaterials &

Mineral Processing, Japan, 1994

II. Secondary & Primary Level

EAACE –"A" levels (3Ps 1S) Kericho High School, Kericho, 1978

EACE – "O" levels - Division 1, Ofafa Jericho Secondary School, Nairobi, 1976

CPE - St. Patricks Primary School, Nairobi, 1972

3. KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Specialisation Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Environmental Geology

Teaching and Research

Teaching (University level: BSc., MSc., PhD candidates) and research in

the following areas for 23 years:

1. Geochemistry & Environmental Geology

2. Mineralogy & Economic Geology

3. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

4. Surface- and ground-water chemistry and dynamics

5. Geology, structural and tectono-metamorphic evolution of the Neoproterozoic Mozambique belt in Kenya

6. Supervised ten Master of Science and three on-going Ph.D. students

7. Supervised a considerable number of undergraduate student projects

8. Published 34 papers/2 book chapters and 4 significant technical reports

9. Resource person in a number of short-courses for professionals and postgraduate students

Special Skills and Competencies

Familiar with the policies, laws and regulations that directly or indirectly relate to University Administrative structure at Departmental and Faculty level.

Proposal writing, report writing, editing and publishing;

Data collection, collation, analysis and reporting;

Planning and organizing of workshops, conferences, meetings,


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training activities, and activity scheduling;

Research project planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation;

Capacity building in local and regional geological research projects, networking and partnership-building between scientists and decision-makers

IT competent;

Mentorship

Team work: worked often with multidisciplinary teams comprising of both natural and socio-economic scientists, as well as with decision/policy makers, private, public, non-governmental organizations.

Leadership Roles

Chairman, Department of Geology, April 2009 – April 2015 (two consecutive terms)

Ag. Dean, School of Physical Sciences, CBPS (Jan 2015 to date)

Chairman, Board of Governors, Kiaoni Secondary School, Kibwezi (2006-2012)

Member, College Management Board (CBPS)

Member, School of Physical Sciences Academic Board

Member, University Cohesion and National Values Committee

Member, University of Nairobi/ NOUK committee on support to Development of Instructional Materials

Returning Officer, SONU 2013 Elections

Examination officer, Department of Geology 2000-2007

Timetabling officer, Department of Geology 1998-2000

Member, Executive Committee of the Geological Society of Kenya

Member, GSK Professional Committee of GSK (2012-2014)

Executive Director, Urafiki-Kenya NGO (2004 –to date)

Editor, Editorial Board of GSK Magazine,( 2000-2001).

Chairman, Youth for Christ Union, Kericho High School (1977-1979)

3. PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1) Jan 2015 to present: Ag. Dean, School of Physical Sciences, Univ. Of Nairobi

o Administrative and Management of Academic programs

o Chairing a large number of PhD AND MSc thesis defences

o Managing student welfare and examinations


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o Member of College Management Board and other Statutory Boards in the

College

2) 2009 to present: Chairman, Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, Kenya

o Administrative and Management of Academic duties at Departmental level

o Member of the University Senate

o Formulating, executing and administrating capacity building programmes

o Class Tutor for 1st year students, 2006 to date

o Performance appraisal ranking – “Outstanding” from 2008 to date

o Production of Newsletters, Progress Reports and Annual Reports

o Fundraising through proposal writing, budgeting, and office management

3) 2003 to 2015: Senior Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, Kenya

o Teaching and Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students (10 MSc., 3 PhD on-going)

o Research, including multi-disciplinary team projects (15 papers in refereed journals; 2 refereed book chapters; 3 Manual books; 5 papers in refereed proceedings)

o ODL Departmental Subject coordinator 2002 to 2007;

o Class Tutor for postgraduate students, 2000 to date

o Development of Departmental Strategic Plan (2005-2010)

o Performance appraisal ranking – “Outstanding” from 2008 to date

4) March 2015 - Member, Governing Council,, Kenya Water Institute

5) 2000 to 2003: Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, Kenya

o Teaching and Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students

o Research, including multi-disciplinary team projects

o Examinations and Student Registration Officer for Geology

o Coordinator, Common Undergraduate Courses, Course CCS 005, Environmental Science, September

o Member, Faculty Time-tabling Committee, October 1997- April 2001.


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6) 1995 -2000: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of Nairobi.

o Teaching and Supervision of undergraduate

7) 1990 to 1995: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, Geology

8) 1983-1990: Geologist Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources

o Deployed in the Mineralogical, Sedimentological and Dimension stone

Laboratories to carry out mineralogical research studies within the Kenya-Finland

Industrial Minerals Project

o Field Geological mapping

COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES

9) 2004 to DATE : Executive Director, Urafiki-Kenya NGO

o Overall management of the affairs of the NGO

o Fundraising and budgetary oversight

o Advocacy and public education

o Promotion of the community based projects and welfare through engagement with Government, Public and Private Sectors

o Organization of NGO’s seminars and training workshops

o Partnerships with Government and private sector actors

10) 2006 to 2015: Chairman, Board of Governors, Kiaoni Secondary School, Kibwezi

o Management, supervision and coordination of both administrative and academic programs

o Fundraising and budgetary oversight for the School.

5. COURSES AND TRAINING ATTENDED

2013 Prepare PhD Project: PhD Supervision Training Workshop

2012 Research and Grant Proposal Writing, UNES, UoN

Basic Counselling Skills Awareness Course, Chiromo Campus, UoN.


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2011 Training on Procurement Rules and Regulations, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

2011 Integrated Waste Management: Design and Monitoring of Containment Systems

2008 Project Management Course – Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.

2008 Geological Data Management –Remote Sensing. Institute of Royal Museum of

central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium.

2007 Training on Pedagogical Skills, 1-3 October 2007, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Funded by University of Nairobi.

2007 Transformative Leadership and Results Based Management, 25-26 October 2007, Taifa Hall, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Funded by University of Nairobi.

2007 Effective Scientific Communication and Publishing, Chiromo Campus

2002 Basic Regional Training Course on Isotope Hydrology (C7-RAF-8.034-006/01) held

in Kampala, Uganda.

1999 Regional Training Workshop on GIS Applications for Management of Earth Resources Data and Information, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1-7 February 1999. Funded by START/University of Nairobi/UNESCO (Awarded Certificate of Attendance).

1997- 1998 Advanced training in computer based Geological Data Management course at

the Institute of Royal Museum of central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium. In: The use of

spreadsheets; The use of Tabular database management; Georeferencing;

Geographical Information Systems; Defination, storage and processing of typical

geological data.

1993-1994 Advanced training in metallurgy and mineral processing course at the Institute of

Advanced Materials & Processing, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

1986-1987 On the job training (X-ray diffraction methods, mineral separation techniques,

Geochemistry and ore microscopy) at the Geological Survey of Finland.

5. OTHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Ore Microscopy course (Nairobi)

Certificate in Metallographic & Mineralogical Specimen Preparation (Helsinki)

Certificate in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing (Japan)

Certificate on GIS Applications


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IAEA Certificate (Isotope Hydrology).

Certificate in Geological Data Management (Belgium)

Certificate in Remote Sensing (Belgium).

7.0. STUDENT SUPERVISION

7.1. PH.D

NAME INSTITUTION

& Co-Supervisors

TITLE STATUS

1. Wamalwa

Ruth

(2012).

University of Nairobi,

Kenya/ Kenyatta

University

Dr. Willis Ambusso;

Dr. J. Mulwa

Determination of the Geothermal Energy Potential of the

Olkaria Field, Kenya Rift Valley, Based on Geochemical

Data: A Numerical Model.

2018

2. Aaron

Waswa

Kuthukulu-

2011


Kenya

Prof. E. Mathu; Dr. D.

Ichang’i,

Petrology, Tectono-metamorphic setting and Genesis of

Iron ore deposits in the Mozambique Belt segment in

Mutomo-Ikutha area, south eastern Kenya.

2017

3. Kanoti J.

Rugendo

(2014).


Kenya

Prof. D. Olago; Prof.

N. Opiyo-Akech

The Geometry, Hydrogeochemistry and Vulnerability of Aquifers to Pollution in Urban and Rural Settings: A case study of Kisumu and Mt. Elgon Aquifers.

Ongoing

7.2. M.SC SUPERVISION

NAME INSTITUTION/Co-

supervisor

DEGREE

PROGRAM

TITLE

STATUS

1. Kevin Njau:

I56/88156/20

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University of

Nairobi

Dr. Daniel Ichang’i

Master of Science

in Geology The Busia Segment of the

Busia-Kakamega Greenstone

Belt, Uganda: Geology,

Geochemistry, and

Petrogenesis of Au

Mineralization

2018

ongoing


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2. Muhindo

Kasay Georges

I56/87094/201

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University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. Nobert Opiyo

Master of Science

in Economic

Geology

Geology And Geochemistry Of

The Bingo Carbonatite

Complex Associated With Its

Laterites In Beni/DR Congo

Completed-

Dec 2018

3. Bhollai D.

Lawrence

(2012).

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. D. Ichang’i

Master of Science

in Economic

Geology

Assessment of an iron Formation

deposit in Ikanga area, Kitui

County, south eastern Kenya

Completed

2014

4. Inguza, G.

Mulusa (2011).

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. D. Olago & Dr

L. Olaka

Master of Science

in Applied

Geochemistry

Effects of sea water intrusion on

the chemistry of hotspring water:

A case study of the

Mwanayamala Hotsprings and

the Indian Ocean in comparison

with Lake Bogoria Hotsprings in

the Kenya Rift

Completed

2014

5. Githinji, T.

Wambui

(2011).

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. E. Dindi

Master of Science

in Engineering

Geology

Geological, Geophysical and

Geotechnical Evaluation of

Earth’s subsurface suitability for

Dam construction

Completed

2013

6. Joshua

Mwenda

Ngechu (2010).

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. D. Ichang’i

Master of Science

in Petroleum

Geology

Assessment of rock maturity in

the Lamu basin based on well

distribution, total organic carbon

(TOC) levels, Kerogen type,

Hydrogen-Oxygen Indices, and

Hydrocarbon shows

Completed

2012

7. Mibei, G.K.

(2009).

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. D.Olago

Master of Science

in Hydrogeology

and Groundwater

Resource

Management

Use of Alteration minerals and

Thermal fluids in Geothermal

Conceptual Modelling: Case study

of Alkaria Geothermal Field in

Kenya Rift Valley

Completed

2012

8. Okech, Emilly,

A. (2007)

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science

in Environmental

Geology and

Management

Anthropogenic influence on

surface and groundwater quality in

Lake Nakuru basin, Kenya

Completed

(June 2012)

9. Suwai, Janet, J.

(2007)

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science

in Hydrogeology

and Groundwater

Resource

Management

Assessment of vulnerability of

groundwater to pollution in the

Lake Nakuru Basin (Kenya) using

the PI method

Completed

(June 2012)


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10. Wamalwa,

Ruth (2010)

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. D. Olago

Master of Science

in Environmental

Geology and

Management

Potential vulnerability of water

resources to pollution from coal

mining in Mui Basin, Kenya

Completed

(July 2012)

11. Muga Jessica

(2010).

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science

in Environmental

Geology and

Management

Establishing the Origin of the cold

fluid incursion into the Olkaria

Well Reservoir, Kenya Rift Valley.

Completed

(June 2012)

12. Kanda, Isaack

Kiprono (2007)

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science

in Applied

Geochemistry

Aquifer stratigraphy and

hydrogeochemistry of the Nakuru

Basin, Central Kenya Rift, Kenya

Completed

(May 2010)

13. Kemboi, Ezekiel

(2004)

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science

in Environmental

Geology and

Management

Application of recharge, aquifer

media, vadose zone and hydraulic

conductivity on modelling

vulnerability of groundwater to

pollution in Lakes Naivasha-

Elmentaita-Nakuru basins

Completed

(2007)

14. Abigail

Wamunyu

(2012).

Department of

Geology,

University of

Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science

in Economic

Geology

Geological Setting, Geochemistry

and Mineralogy of Tsavorites in

the Davis Mine, Mwatate Area,

Taita Taveta District, SE Kenya

Completed

(2015)

7.3. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

Name Institution Degree

Level

Thesis Title Year

1. Sri. P. Surya

Rao

Andhra University Ph.D Hydrogeochemistry and Groundwater

quality in a river basin of Andhra Pradesh,

India.

June 2010

2. Ms HEMA S

ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI

Ph.D. Surface and subsurface water quality

modeling in central part of cauvery river

basin, south india using GIS

DEC

2014


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8. TEACHING & COURSES TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL

CCS 005 - Environmental Geology

BAR 2205 – Physical Environment

BDS 105 – Materials (Module 1 & Module 3 (ODEL Grp)

SGL 101 - Materials of the Earth (Module 1 & Module 3 (ODEL Grp)

SGL 201 - Principles of Mineralogy (Module 1 & Module 3 (ODEL Grp)

SGL 202 - Systematic Mineralogy

SGL 301 - Igneous Petrology

SGL 302 - Metamorphic Petrology

SGL 308 - Introduction to Geological Mapping

SGL 401 - Geological Field Mapping Project

SGL 511 - Economic Mineral Deposits

SGL 502 – Metamorphic Petrology

SGL 538 – Geodynamic and Plate Tectonics

9. CONSULTANCIES

1. Mineral Exploration for Pozzolanic material in Lukenya Area. Lukenya Mining Exploration Company. KSh 1.27 M .

2. Special Training Course In Geology At University Of Nairobi For Trainees From Ministry Of Mining, Malawi. Payment of the tuition fees amounting to USD $26,553.50 (Period 2014).

3. Consultancy on Hydrogeological Survey works for Kenya School of Monitary Studies.

Value Ksh.170,000.00 (CBK REF NO. CBK/11/10/6025). Partipants Involved- Department

of Geology through Dr. Z. Kuria and Dr. C.M. Nyamai (Period August 2012).

4. Consultancy on Geotechnical Survey works for Kenya School of Monitary Studies. Value

Ksh.1,858,320.00 (CBK REF NO. CBK/11/10/4915). Partipants Involved- Department of

Geology through Prof. J. Barongo, Prof. E.M. Mathu, Dr. Z. Kuria, Dr. J. Mulwa, Mr. Mugo

(Topographic survey). (Period August 2010/February 2011).


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5. Consultancy on Mineral Exploration for Iron ore deposits in Kitui area for Kenrock

Mining Company. Value Ksh. 450,000. Participants involved – Mr. A. Waswa, J. Maingi &

C. Mutune (2018).

6. Training of Sudanese Students by Department of Geology through USAID support. Value

USD 42,000.00 Partcipants involved- Teaching staff, Dept. Of Geology.

7. Consultancy on Geological mapping, Petrographic and Mineral Identification for Mt.

Elgon and Karura forest areas - Kenya Museum (USD 10,500).

8. Consultancy on Mineral Exploration for Limestone deposits in Mwingi - Kyuso area for

Savannah Mining Company. Value Ksh. 1.5 M Participants involved – Mr. S. Karanja, J.

Maingi & C. Mutune (2018).

10. EXTERNAL EXAMINERSHIP

1. External Examiner at University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Geology for three

years (2013- 2015).

2. External Examiner at Makerere University, Department of Geology for three years

(2009-2011)

11. EXAMINATION OF THESES

Ph.D Theses:

1. Otwoma, David (2012). Ph.D. Thesis entitled “An investigation of the Radioecplogy of

the Carbonatite deposits in the Homa Mountain region in South Nyamza, Kenya”.

University of Nairobi. Reg. No. I80/80187/2010

2. Surya Rao, P. (2010). Ph.D. Thesis entitled “Hydrogeochemistry and groundwater quality

in a River Basin of Andra Pradesh, India”.Andhra University, India.

3. Wabomba, John Namakwa (2010) – Ph.D. Thesis entitled “Single and Multicomponent

Metal Ion Sorption on a Micaceous Mineral of Kenyan Origin” Student Registration No.

I80/7788/2005, University of Nairobi.

4. Joseph K. Lelon (2008). Ph.D. Thesis entitles “Effect of micronutrients uptake by Acacia

Senegal Varieties on Gum Arabica quality under Arid and Semi-Arid Conditions”. Student

Registration No. I80/7953/1996, University of Nairobi.


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5. Thuita Thenya (2006). Ph.D. Thesis entitled “Analysis of Macrophyte Biomass

Productivity, Utilization and its Impact on Various Ecotypes of Yala Swamp, Lake Victoria

Basin, Kenya. Student Registration No. I/80/8568/03

MSc Theses:

6. Elizabeth Nthambi (2009). MSc Thesis entitled “Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyls

(PCB’S) in sediments and water in Nairobi River”. Student Registration

N0.I56/7799/2006, University of Nairobi.

7. John Kairu Ndathe (2009). MSc Thesis entitled “The uptake and tolerance levels of

selected heavy metak ions and their distribution in sweet potato plants (Ipomoea

batatas) under in vitro conditions”. Student registration No. I56/8298/05, University of

Nairobi.

8. Ejidio N. Ngigi (2006) – MSc Thesis entitled “Assessment of Internal Exposures from

Ingestion of Geophagic Materials found in some parts of Kenya.” Student Registration

No. I/56/7064/2001, University of Nairobi.

9. Kinyanjui, D. Mwangi (2005). Msc Dissertation entitled “Palynology and Heavy Metals in

the Sediments and Waters of the Ondiri Swamp, Kikuyu, Kenya: Pat Influences, Present

Practices and Future Needs”. University of Nairobi.

10. Gideon Mbithi Kivengea (2005).- MSc Thesis entitled “ The Distribution, Abundance and

Exploitation of Crayfish (Procambrus Clarkii) in Lake Naivasha, Kenya”, University of

Nairobi.

11. Alex Awuor Ogacho (2002) - MSc Thesis entitled “Effects of Corchorus Olitorius Derived

Binder on Functional Properties and Thermal Shock Resistance of a Kaolinite Refractory”

Student Registration No. I/56/7694/96, University of Nairobi.

12. PROFESSIONAL DUTIES

June 2012 Interview Panel Member, Tullow Oil Scholarship scheme, British Council.

2010- 2015 Geological Society of Kenya Professional committee

2009 - 2011 University of Nairobi representative appointee, Geotechnics Technical Committee in Manufacturing/ services sector, Kenya Bureau of Standards

2009 – 2012 Geological Society of Kenya representative appointee, Natural Stones Technical Committee, Kenya Bureau of Standards


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2010-2011 Member of Geologists Registration Board

2008 Member, Kenya National Committee on the International Year of Planet Earth.

1989-1990 Member of the Government/ University Iron ore exploration special project in Kenya within various geological terrains (Nyayo Car Project).

13. MEMBERSHIP IN LEARNED SOCIETIES

2000-2012 Geological Society of Kenya (MEMBER)

2009- 2011 Geologists Registration Board (Registered Geologist)

2005-2012 Geological Society of Africa (Member)

2002 - 2005 Mining & Metallurgical Society of Japan (MMIJ)

14. ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

a) Refereed Journal Articles

No. Reference Date

1A Japhet R. Kanoti, Daniel Olago, Norbert Opiyo, Christopher Nyamai, Edwin Dindi and Zachary Kuria., (2019). Characterization of Major Ion Chemistry and Hydro-Geochemical Processes in Mt. Elgon Trans-Boundary Aquifer and Their Impacts on Public Health.Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol. 9, No.4, pp 38-45. DOI: 10.7176/JEES/9-4-06

2019

1B Japhet R. Kanoti, Daniel Olago, Norbert Opiyo, Christopher Nyamai, Simeon Dulo, Richard Ayah., 2019. Microbial and Physical Chemical Indicators of Groundwater Contamination in Kenya: A case study of Kisumu Aquifer System, Kenya. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, Vol. 11, pp 404-418. DOI: 10.4236/JWARP.2019.114024

2019

1C Japhet R. Kanoti, Daniel Olago, Norbert Opiyo, Christopher Nyamai., 2019. An Overview of groundwater and sanitation challenges in Kisumu City, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, Vol. 8, Issue 4.

2019

ID Japhet R. Kanoti, Daniel Olago, Richard Taylor, Norbert Opiyo, Christopher Nyamai., 2018. Situational analysis of threats to groundwater in the Lake Victoria Basin: A case study of Kisumu City, Kenya. IAH Congress, September 9-14, 2018 in Daejeon, South Korea.

2018


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Aaron K. Waswa, Christopher M. Nyamai, Eliud M. Mathu, Daniel W.

Ichang’i., 2018. New Findings of the Tectonic Characteristics of the

East African Orogeny in the Kitui – Taita Hills, S.E Kenya - 35th

International Geological Congress 2018, Cape Town South Africa

2018

1E Jean – Emmannel Martelat, Jean-Louis Paquette, Valerie Bosse, Daniel Ichangi, Christopher Nyamai., et al., 2017. Chlonological Constraints on Tsavorite Mineralizations and Related Metamorphic Episodes in Southern Kenya. The Canadian Mineralogist, 55 (5):845-865. DOI: 10.3749/can.min. 1700019.

2017

1F Feneyrol J., Giuliani G., Ohnenstetter D., Demaiffe D., Ohnestetter D.,

Fallick A.E., Martelat J.M., Rakotondrazafy A.F.M., Omito E.,

Ichang'i, D., Nyamai C.,Wamunyu A., 2017. Age and Origin of the

Tsavorite and Tanzanite Mineralizing Fluid in the Neoproterozoic

Mozambique Metamorphic belt. The Canadian Mineralogist, 55(4):

763-786. DOI: 10.3749/CANMIN.1600085.

2017

1 Aaron K. Waswa, Christopher M. Nyamai, Eliud M. Mathu, Daniel W. Ichang’i., 2015. Application of Magnetic Survey in the investigation of Iron Ore Deposits and Shear Zone Delineation: Case study of Mutomo-Ikutha Area, SE Kenya. International Journal of Geosciences, 6, pp 729-740.

2015

2 Aaron K. Waswa, Christopher M. Nyamai, Eliud M. Mathu, Daniel W. Ichang’i., 2015. Integration of Geological Mapping and Remote Sensed Studies for the Discovery of Iron – Ore Mineralization in Mutomo – Ikutha Area, SE Kenya. Universal Journal of Geoscience 3(2): 39-50.

2015

3 Onyancha, C. and Nyamai, C.M 2014. Lithology and Geological

Structures as Controls in the Quality of Groundwater in Kilifi County,

Kenya. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 4(25) pp

3631-3643.

2014

4 Feneyrol J., Giuliani G., Ohnenstetter D., Fallick A.E., Martelat J.M., Monié

P., Dubessy C., Rollion-Bard Cl., Le Goff E., Malisa E., Rakotondrazafy A.F.M.,

Pardieu V., Kahn T., Ichang'i, D., Venance E., Voarintsoa N.R., Ranatsenho

M., Simonet C., Omito E., Nyamai C., Saul M., (2013) Worldwide tsavorite

deposits: new aspects and perspectives. Ore Geology Reviews, 53, 1-25.

2013

5 Ambrose, H.S., Nyamai,C.M., Mathu, E.M., Williams, M.A.J. 2007.

Geology, Geochemistry, and Stratigraphy of Lemudongo Formation,

Kenya Rift Valley. Kirtlandia, Vol. 56, pp 53-64

2007


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6 Ambrose, H.S., Bell, C.J., Bernor, R.L, Deino, A., Mathu, E.M., Nyamai

C.M., Saegusa, H., Manthi, F.K., Williams, M.J., Kyule, M.D., Leslea,

J.H. et al 2007. The Paleoecology and Paleogeographic Context of

Lemudong’o Locality 1, a Late Miocene Terrestrial Fossil Site in

Southern Kenya. Kirtlandia, Vol. 56, pp 38-52.

2007

7 Ngecu, W.M., Nyamai, C.M. and Erima, G. 2004. The extent and

Significance of massmovements in Eastern Africa: Case studies of

some major landslides in Uganda and Kenya. Environmental Geology,

Vol. 46, pp 1123-1133.

2004

8 Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M., Wallbrecher, E. and Opiyo-Akech. 2003.

A reappraisal of the geology, structures and tectonics of the

Mozambique Belt in Kenya, east of the rift system. African Journal of

Science and Technology (AJST), Vol. 4, No.2, pp 51-71

2003

9 Mathu, E.M., Nyamai, C.M. and W.M. Ngecu. 2003. Environmental

degradation through quarrying: a case study in Tala-Kangaundo area,

central Kenya. Africa Geoscience Review, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 385-395.

2003

10 Nyamai, C.M., Surapunt, S. and Itagaki, K. 2002. Phase relations in the

Cu2S-FeS-ZnS and Cu2S-PbS-ZnS Ternary Systems at 1473 K :

Extraction of Zinc from sulfide ore using liquid copper as a reagent.

Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Bulletin (March 2002 issue).

2002

11 Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M., Wallbrecher, E. and Opiyo-Akech. 2001.

A reappraisal of the geology, structures and tectonics of the

Mozambique Belt east of the Kenyan Rift System. Gondwana

Research, Vol. 4, No.4.

2001

12 Nyamai, C.M. and Haapala, I. 2001. Petrochemistry of the melilite-

bearing Uncompahgrite and Turjaite rocks from south Rangwe

complex, western Kenya. Documenta Naturae No. 136, Munich.

2001

13 Nyamai, C.M. and Haapala, I. 2001. A comparison of the

uncomphagrite and turjaite mineralogy (phlogopite, melilite, etc.) of

the south Nyanza district, western Kenya with similar rock complexes

in Asia, Australia and America. Gondwana Research, Vol. 4, No.4,

p.719

2001


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14 Nyamai, C.M., Opiyo-Akech, N., Gaciri, S.J., and Fujimaki, H. 2000.

Structures, Metamorphism and Geochronology of the Mozambique

belt metamorphic and intrusive rocks from Matuu-Masinga area,

central Kenya. African Journal of Science and Technology (AJST),

Science and Engineering Series, Vol. 1, No.1, pp 47-55.

2000

15 Nyamai, C.M., Opiyo-Akech, N., Gaciri, S.J., and Fujimaki, H. 1999.

Geochemistry and Tectonomagmatic affinities of the Mozambique

belt intrusive rocks in Matuu-Masinga area, central Kenya. Gondwana

Research, Vol.2, pp. 387-399.

1999

16 Surapunt, S., Nyamai, C.M., Hino, M. and Itagaki, K. 1995. Phase

relations and Distributions of minor elements in the Cu-Zn-S, Cu-Fe-S

and Cu-Pb-S Systems at 1473K. Metallurgical Review of MMIJ, Vol. 12,

No. 2, 84-97.

1995

b) Refereed Proceedings

No. Reference Date

17 Giuliani G., Ohnenstetter, D., Rollion, C., Martelat, J.E., Omito, E., Ichang’i D., Nyamai, C.M., Wamunyu, A., 2016. The boron isotopic composition of tourmaline from tsavorite deposits in the Neoproterozoic Mozambique metamorphic belt, with a special focus on the mining districts in Kenya. Gems and Industrial Minerals. Mineral Resources in a Sustainable World: 13th SGA Biennial Meeting 2015. Proceedings, Volume 4, 1319-1322.

2015

18 Martelat, J.E., Giuliani G., Ohnenstetter, D., Bosse, V., Omito, E., Ichang’i D., Nyamai, C.M., Wamunyu, A., Monie, P., (2016). U/Pb Ages of Zircon and Monazite from the Tsavorite Bearing Neoproterozoic Rocks of Southeaster Kenya, and the significance of Static Crystallisation of the Tsavorite. Gems and Industrial Minerals. Mineral Resources in a Sustainable World: 13th SGA Biennial Meeting 2015. Proceedings, Volume 4, 1311-1314.

2015

19 Mathu, E.M, C.M. Nyamai and G.K. Kianji(2009) – The Role of Geology, Structures and Geomorphology in Groundwater Occurrence in the Rift System: A case study of Nakuru and Adjacent Basins. Proceedings of the National Launch of Intern. Year of Planet Earth (IYPE) in Kenya and 12th Conf. of. Geol. Soc, Kenya, Nairobi, pp19-20.

2009


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20 Nyamai, C.M. , E.M. Mathu, S. Ambrose, M.A.J. Williams, H. Leslear

and D. Kyule(2009)- Geology, Geochemistry and Stratigraphy of

Lemudong’o, Enemakion and Kasiole Paleontological Sites in Narok,

Kenya Rift Valley. 13th Inter. Conf. Geol. Soc. Kenya Nairobi, 21-23,

March 2012. P. 36-38 (ABSTRACT)

2009

21 Nyamai, C.M., Gaciri, S.J., Opiyo-Akech, N., Johansson, B., and Sato,Y.

2002. Conditions of Pyroxene Crystallization and Thermobarometry of

the Neoproterozoic Mozambique belt rocks of Matuu-Masinga area,

central Kenya. In C.M. Nyamai and M. Maimba (Eds): Proceedings of

the 8th and 9th Regional Conference of the Geology of Kenya,

Publication of the Geological Society of Kenya.

2002

22 Nyamai, C.M., Opiyo-Akech, N., Gaciri, S.J., Johansson, B., and Sato,Y.

2000.Petrography, mineral chemistry and thermobarometry of the

Neoporoterozoic Mozambique belt rocks of Matuu-Masinga area,

central Kenya. In: Proceedings of the International seminar UNESCO-

IUGS-IGCP-368, Geological Survey of India Special Publication No. 57,

pp. 296-316.

2002

23 Nyamai, C.M., E.M. Mathu, F.M. Kirera, N.E. Jillani, N.R. Malit (2001) – New Fossiliferous sites in Gatarakwa, Central Kenya: Their geological setting, stratigraphy and contribution to palaeontological research in East Africa. Journ. Geosci. Soc. Cameroon, Vol. 1:80-81.

2001

24 Nyamai, C.M. 2000. University-Industry collaboration: a strategy for

rapid development. In: Regional workshop on Tertiary sector

Geoscience Education in Sothern Africa – Building regional networks

on local expertise (Vasconcelos, L Ed.), Dept. Of Geology, University

press of Eduardo Mondlane Uiversity, Maputo, Mozambique, pp77-

81.

2000

25 Nyamai, C.M. 1995. Petrography and Geochemistry of Mozambique

Belt rocks of the Matuu area, central Kenya.In: Geology for

Sustainable Development, Proceedings of the International Field

mapping held in the Zambezi (Zambia) and Mozambique (Malawi)

Belts, UNESCO, IGCP Project 348, Bulletin, 10, 154-155

1995


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26 Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M. and Ngecu, W.M. 1993 . A review of the

geology of the Mozambique Belt in Kenya. In: Peters, J.W., Kesse, G.O.

and Acquah, P.C., (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th International

Geological Conference of the Geological Society of Africa - Regional

trends in African Geology, pp 334-347. Accra, Ghana, 1992.

1993

27 Gaciri, S.J., Altherr, R., Nyamai, C.M. and Mathu, E.M. 1993.

Distribution of elements in mineral pairs from Mozambique belt rocks

of Matuu area, central Kenya. In: Opiyo-Akech, N. (Ed.), Proceedings

of the 5th Conference of the Geology of Kenya – Geology for

Sustainable Development, pp 57-62. UNEP/UNESCO, Nairobi.

1993

c) Book Chapters

No. Reference Date

28 Githinji T.W., Nyamai C.M. and Kutukhulu, A.W. 2015. Overview of

Mineral processing and Beneficiation in Kenya. In: A. Al-Otoom and

M. Al-Harahsheh (Eds) Minerals Processing and Beneficiation. Daya

Publishing House, NewDelhi, pp 65-80.

2015

29 Mingala, O.J., Nyamai, C.M. and Phillip, C. 2009. Sub-

regional/Regional Organizations and Popular Social Enginnering in

Africa: Empowering young people and the spirit of volunteerism (civic

service). In: A. Amuwo, H. Pul and I. O. Adadevoh (Eds.) Civil Society,

Governance and Integration in Africa. Development Policy

Management Forum (DMPF), 243-248.

2009

d) Published Manuals

No. Reference Date

30 Nyamai, C.M., Ngecu, W.M. and Kianji, G. 2010. SGL 308: Introduction

to Geological Mapping, Lecture series. Nairobi University Press. pp

115.

2010

31 Nyamai, C.M. 2004. SGL 201: Principles of Mineralogy, Lecture series.

Nairobi University Press, 119 pp.

2004


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32 Nyamai, C.M. 2003. SGL 101: Materials of the Earth, Lecture series.

Nairobi University Press, 110pp. 2003

e) Abstracts in Referred Journals

No. Reference Date

33 E.M. Mathu and C.M. Nyamai (2005) – Recent Findings of the geology, tectonics and Economic Resources of the Neoproterozoic Mozambique Belt in East Africa and the way forward. 1st Intern. Geol. Field Conf. on Oban-Odudu Massif, S.E. Nigeria. Calabar Univ., Scientific Programme and Abstracts. pp17-18.

2005

34 Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M., Kirera, F.M., Jillani, N.E. and Malit, N.R.

2001. New fossilferous sites in Gatarakwa, central Kenya: Their

geological setting, stratigraphy, and contribution to palaeontological

research in East Africa. Journal of the Geoscience Society of Camerron,

Vo. 1, No.1A, pp. 80-81.

2001

35 Mathu, E.M., Nyamai, C.M. and Ngecu, W.M. 1991. Proterozoic Island

arc tectonism in the Kenyan Mozambique belt East of Nairobi?

International Field workshop on the crustal evolution of the

Mozambique belt of Eastern Africa, Tanzania. In: Geology for

Sustainable Development, UNESCO, IGCP Project 348, Newsletter/

Bulletin 8.

1991

36 Ngecu, W.M., Mathu, E.M. and Nyamai, C.M. 1991. Structures and

tectonics of the Mozambique belt in Kenya. In: Geology for

Sustainable Development, UNESCO, IGCP Project 348,

Newsletter/Bulletin 8.

1991

f) Other Contributions to Literature

No. Reference Date

37 Nyamai, C.M. 1999. Crustal evolution of the Neoproterozoic

Mozambique belt rocks in Matuu-Masinga area, central Kenya:

Implications to their tectonic setting and potential mineralization.

Ph.D Degree Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

1999


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38 Nyamai, C.M. 1989. The mineralogy of the Uncomphagrites and

Turjaites alkaline silicate rocks from South Rangwa Alkaline Complex,

western Kenya. MSc. Thesis, University of Helsinki, Finland.

1989

15. EDITORSHIP TO PUBLICATIONS

C.M. Nyamai and M. Maimba (Eds, 2000): Proceedings of the 8th and 9th Regional Conference of

the Geology of Kenya, Publication of the Geological Society of Kenya.

16. REFEREES

Prof. N. Opiyo-Akech Geology Department, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya Email: [email protected]

Tel: +254 – 722768535.

Prof. Eng. Kimio Itagaki,

Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials,

Tohoku University, 1,1 Katahira, 2-Chome, Aobaku

SENDAI 980-8577, Japan.

Fax No. 81 –22-261-0938

Telex No. 0852 – 233 SENKEN J.

Prof. Eliud M. Mathu

Ag. Dean, School of Earth Sciences,

South Eastern Kenya University,

P.O. Box 170-90200,

Kitui, Kenya.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (+254) – 0722 996179

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