CHEPKEMOI JANETH

I am an individual full of determination and I love using my skills, training and experience to
add value to the community. I have always been passionate about sustainable agriculture
(organic agriculture) and environmental conservation. This has keyed my interest in climate
change issues and what can be done to adapt and mitigate impacts to future generation's
livelihoods.
-Hands-on experience in soil research, assessment and development activities. Immense knowledge of ecosystem, agronomic systems and crop nutrients and extensive knowledge of soil and water sampling and quality monitoring programs. 
-'Familiarity with agricultural, soil fertilization and irrigation practices. Ability to explain scientific concepts and research findings to staff, crop producers, fertilizer retailers and public
•Skilled in Agricultural Extension, carbon sequestration, climate change, agroecological intensification, agroforestry, sustainable agriculture/organic agriculture 
-Ability to use Microsoft Office, GIS, statistical packages -GENSTAT, SPSS and R-Studio'
My favourite quote:
“The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all.”
― Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture

Dr. J. Chepkemoi is a soil scientist with over 8 years’ experience in soil research, knowledge of ecosystem services, soil greenhouse gas, agronomic systems and crop nutrient management acquired during academics and work experience. She has extensive knowledge, skills and scientific orientation in i.  Application of soil and water management practices to increase crop productivity by adaptation to climate change. ii. Soil, water testing and quality monitoring. iii. Classifying and mapping soils. iv. Soils as they relate crop growth. v. Soil fertilization and irrigation practices. She holds a PhD in soil Science; MSc. in Sustainable soil resource management and BSc. in Management of agro-ecosystem and environment all from the University of Nairobi.

PhD in soil Science; MSc. in Sustainable soil resource management and BSc. in Management of agro-ecosystem and environment all from the University of Nairobi.