CURRICULUM VITAE BETT KIPROTICH ERIC
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Home Address:
P. O. Box 43844-00100
General Post Office
Nairobi, Kenya
Mobile: +254722263348
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Office Address:
Schoolof Agriculture & Enterprise Development,
Dept. of Agribusiness Management Trade,
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi Kenya
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Date of Birth04/18/1978
Place of BirthBomet, Kenya
Civil StatusMarried with two children
LanguagesHighly proficient in English and Kiswahili
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To advance my professional career in research and contribute to the betterment of society through improved agricultural productivity supported by enhanced agricultural market linkages.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
My areas of specialization are food security- agribusiness specifically agricultural markets, agricultural policy,agricultural value chains.Additionally,I have interests in evaluating the economics of low external input farming systems and technology adoption and impact; the link between environmental degradation and population growth, multiple objectives of land use bio-economic complexity, and sustainability.
SUMMARY SKILLS
Project Management: Proven record of project management and timely delivery of results in keeping with deadlines.
Information Technology: Extensive knowledge of all the Office packages, MS Word, Excel and related packages. Besides, I am adept in the use of SPSS, STATA and GAMS.
Team work: Experience in working effectively in a multidisciplinary and a multicultural environments and the ability to lead and mentor others.
Communication: I have participated and made presentations in many local and international scientific fora. I have made poster and paper presentation in seminars and conferences internationally. Such experience has sharpened my communication experience.
ACADEMIC HISTORY AND QUALIFICATIONS
2010PhD (Agricultural Economics)
University of Natural and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU) Vienna, Austria.
2006Msc. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Egerton University, Kenya
2002Bsc.Agriculture
The University of Nairobi
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer 2011Kenyatta University Department of Agribusiness Management& Trade
School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development
2011School of Business and Economics, Maasai Mara University
2010Nairobi University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
AssistantLecturer 2008-2010University of Natural and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Co-PI,
Kenyatta University: Project: Linking Integrated Soil Fertility Management to markets
Funded by the Association for strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) – (2012-2013) ASARECA-NRM/2012/09.
Co-PI,
Kenyatta University: Project: Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID)
Funded by the African Network for Agriculture, Agro-forestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) – (05/2012 – 12/2014)
- Evaluation of agribusiness curriculum in tertiary agricultural institutions (TAEs) in the East African region
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
1.2014: Member Scientific Committee 6th All African Conference on Animal Agriculture (AACAA) Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi 27th -30th October, 2014
2.2012- to date: Patron Kenyatta University Agricultural Students Association (KUASA)
3.2013- to date: External examiner Departments of Agribusiness Management and Economics and Business Embu University College.
4.2012- to date: Member of Management Board, Ndarawetta Girls Secondary School.
GRANTS AND CONSULTANCIES
Year / Amount / Funding Source / Type2014 / $34,000 / AGRA / Supporting development of projects and implementation – agribusiness and integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) scale-out in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA)
2014 / $20,000 / Technical Center for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) / Mainstreaming Tertiary Agricultural Institution to the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CAADP)
2013 / $ 2,500 / World Agroforestry Center / Review of SIDA financed conservation agriculture with trees (CAWT) final report.
2012 / $ 60,000 / ASARECA / ‘Linking Integrated Soil Fertility Management to markets’
2011 / $ 2,500 / East Africa Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP) / Review of Agribusiness Manual
2005-8 / $250,000 / Austria Development Agency / Organic Agriculture with Trees (OAT) EAST MAU
2007 / $50,000 / OeAD (Austrian
Development Cooperation) / PhD Research grant
2004 / $6,000 / USAID( GL-CRSP) / Msc. Research grant
2009 / $125,000 / EU / Prospects for sustainable biofuel production in developing countries: A Case study of Kenya, East Africa-
PROBIOFUEL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ProjectLinking Integrated Soil Fertility Management to markets
DonorAssociation for strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) – (2012-2013) ASARECA-NRM/2012/09.African Network for Agriculture
Amount$ 60,000
Period2012 – 2014
ProjectStrengthening Africa’s Strategic Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID)
DonorAfrican Network for Agriculture Agro-Forestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE)/Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
Amount$ 75,000
Period2012 – 2014
ProjectMainstreaming Tertiary Agricultural Institution to the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CAADP)
Donor Technical Center for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA)/ Regional University Forum (RUFORUM)
Amount$20,000
Duration December 2012 – September 2013
WORKSHOPS AND SHORT COURSES
1.African Leadership in ICT (ALICT) course. ALICT is an African Union Commission initiative, implemented by GESCI and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Finland. Online leadership course [ May- November, 2014]
2.Training workshop on Impact assessment, Embu University College August 9th to 10th , 2013
3.Training workshop on Value chain development (VCD) and agricultural innovation systems (AIS), May 2013 (15th to17th) Meru.
4.Mainstreaming Tertiary Education in ACP ARD Policy Processes: Increasing Food Supply and Reducing Hunger, September 18th to September 21st 2012, Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation/ University of Wageningen, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
5.Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID), April 23rd to April 25th 2012, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
6.E-course onCapacitybuilding on how to deliver PUCU 800: GeneralResearch Methodologyon 14-15th July 2011 at Kenyatta University
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
- Ayieko, M.O.D., Bett, E.K. and Kabuage, L.W. 2014. An Analysis of Indigenous Chicken Marketing Participation Decisions: A Case of Producers from Makueni County, Kenya. Africa’s Animal Agriculture: Macro-trends and future opportunities.The 6th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi 27 -30 October, 2014.
- Bashir, J, Asseta, D and Bett, K.E. 2014.Fertilizer quality problems in Africa: AGRA’s support to country implementation programs. Fertilizer Quality workshop May 13-14, 2014, Accra, Ghana.
- Bett, K.E, Mugwe, J.N, Ayieko, D.M and Macharia, J. 2013. Bean Value Chain Analysis and Development for Improved Livelihoods in the Central Highlands of Kenya. ASARECA 2013 General Assembly. December, 10-13, 2013. Bujumbura, Burundi.
- Chepng’etich, E., Nyamwaro S. O., Bett, E .K. and Kizito, K. 2013.Analysis of technical efficiency of sorghum production in lower Eastern Kenya. The 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and 6th Africa Soil Science Society Conference, at Cathay Hotel, Nakuru-Kenya, 20-25 October 2013.
- Muba, N.K,Jayne Mugwe, J.M, Wambugu, S. K and Bett, E.K. 2012. Profitability of rotation systems under varied integrated soil fertility management regimes in the central highlands of Kenya. Integrated Soil Fertility Management: From microbes to Markets. Safari Park hotel, Nairobi 22nd to 26th October 2012.
- Mutai, K.R., Bett, K.E. 2011. Role of Value Addition in enhancing Firm’s Competitiveness and Sustainability: The Case of Small and Medium Enterprises in Selected Districts of Coast Province. Paper presented at the Moi University 7th Annual International Conference 2011: ‟Knowledge Creation and Dissemination for Realization of Millennium Development Goalsˮ.
- Krupnik, T. M.W. Jenkins, S. Mooney, and E.K. Bett. 2006. Net Present Value Analysis to Assess the Economic Consequences of Changing Farming Systems in the Upper Catchment of the River Njoro Watershed. Peer-reviewed paper accepted to the Tenth Biennial Scientific Conference & Agricultural Forum, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute. 12 – 17 November 2006, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Bett, E., Freyer, B., Lagat, J. 2007. Effect of Agricultural Commercialisation on Selected Agrobiodiversity and Household Income: A Case Study of Smallholder Households, Nakuru, Kenya. In: Tielkes, E. (Eds.), Tropentag 2007 - Utilisation of diversity in land use systems: Sustainable and organic approaches to meet human needs., 1. Auflage, Tropentag 2007 - Utilisation of diversity in land use systems: Sustainable and organic approaches to meet human needs., 09.10.-11.10.2007, Witzenhausen, 226-226; ISBN: 3-86727-372-3 [Tropentag 2007 - Utilisation of diversity in land use systems: Sustainable and organic approaches to meet human needs., Witzenhausen, [09.10.-11.10.2007].
- Kyalo, D., Freyer, B., and Bett, E. 2008. Integrating Small Scale Farmers to Regional Organic Markets: Issues, Opportunities and Constraints in East Mau Catchment, Kenya. In: Tielkes, E. 2008. Competition for Resources in a Changing World: New Drive for Rural Development, Cuvillier Verlag Göttingen; ISBN: 978-3-86727-755-6 [Tropentag 2008: Competition for Resources in a Changing World: New Drive for Rural Development, Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart, and [7.-9.10.2008].
- Humer-Gruber, H., Bett, E. and Freyer, B. 2009. On-farm Tree diversity Management for livelihood improvement and enhanced farm based diversity: Experiences from the East Mau Catchment, Nakuru, Kenya. In: Tielkes, E. (Eds.).2009. Biophysical and Socio-Economic Frame Conditions for Sustainable management of Natural Resources. ISBN: 978-3-9801686-7-0. [Tropentag 2009, 06.10-08.10.2009, Hamburg, 86.
- Bett, K.E., Birech, R.J., Freyer, B. and Kyalo, D.W. 2009. Integrated Organic and Agro forestry System: Its Relevance to the Mau Catchment, Kenya. Proceedings of the SUMAWA Mau forest complex conference held at Egerton University on 27th – 29th April, 2009. Pp. 197-201. ISBN 9966-05-180-5. Impress Communications Printers and Stationers Ltd.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
1.Njoroge, S. C, Bett, E. Kand Njehia, B. K. 2015. Impact of Poultry Feed Price and Price Variability on Commercial Poultry Production in Murang'a County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF) e-ISSN: 2321-5933, p-ISSN: 2321-5925.Volume 6, Issue 1. Ver. I (Jan.-Feb. 2015), PP 46-53 [Online]
2.Ouma, J.O, Bett, E.K., and Mbataru, P. 2014. Does Adoption of Improved Maize Varieties Enhance Household Food Security in Maize growing Zones of Eastern Kenya?. Journal of Developing Country Studies Vol.4, No.23.ISSN 2224-607X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0565 [Online]
3.Ouma, J.O, Bett, E.K., and Mbataru, P. 2014. Drivers of adoption of Improved Maize varieties in Moist Transitional zone of Eastern Kenya. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. Vol.5, No.25 ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 [Online]
4.Eric K. Bett, Newton Nyairo, David .M.O.Ayieko, Julius. O.Amolo. 2014. Determinants of Consumer Perception towards Genetically Modified (GM) Foods in Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya.Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development Vol.5, No.24.ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online)
5.David M.O. Ayieko, Eric K. Bett and Lucy W. Kabuage. 2014. Profitability of Indigenous Chicken: The Case of Producers in Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development Vol. 5, NO.11, ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online).
6.David M.O. Ayieko, Eric K. Bett and Lucy W. Kabuage. 2014. An analysis of the efficiency of indigenous chicken marketing channels in Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Vol. 3(2), pp. 026-034, April 2014 Available online at ISSN 2327-3151 ©2014 Academe Research Journals.
7.David M.O. Ayieko, Eric K. Bett and Lucy W. Kabuage. 2014. Analysis of collective action: The case of indigenous chicken farmers from Makueni County, Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Extension.International Journal of Agricultural Extension ISSN: 2311-6110 (Online), 2311-8547 (Print). Int. J. Agr. Ext. 02(02) 2014. 137-145. Available Online at ESci Journals.
8.Evaline Chepng’etich, Eric K. Bett, Sospeter O. Nyamwaro and Kwena Kizito. 2014. Analysis of Technical Efficiency of Sorghum Production in Lower Eastern Kenya: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.5, No.4, 2014.
9.Ismail, M.I, Kavoi, M.M, Bett, E.K. 2013. Factors Influencing the Choice of Supermarket Channel by Smallholder Vegetable Farmer Suppliers in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Vol. 2(9), pp. 333-344, September 2013. Available online at ISSN 2327-3151 ©2013 Academe Research Journals.
10.Bett K. Eric, Ouma E. Desterio, Lagat K. Job, Njehia B.K. 2008. Determinants of On-Farm Tree Planting Decisions: The Case of Smallholders in River Njoro Watershed, Kenya. Egerton Journal of Science and technology series. Vol. 8. ISSN 1021-1128, Pg.79-92.
11.Krupnik, T. M.W. Jenkins, S. Mooney, and E.K. Bett. 2006. Net Present Value Analysis to Assess the Economic Consequences of Changing Farming Systems in the Upper Catchment of the River Njoro Watershed. Peer-reviewed paper accepted to the Tenth Biennial Scientific Conference & Agricultural Forum, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute. 12 – 17 November 2006, Nairobi, Kenya.
BOOK CHAPTERSNgetich K. A., R. J. Birech, D. Kyalo, K. E. Bett and B. Freyer. 2009. Caught between Energy Demands and Food Needs: Dilemmas of Smallholder Farmers in Njoro, Kenya. J. AGRIC RURAL DEV TROP SUBTRO. 2009; 110(1): 23-28. [Listed in ISI Web of Science].
GRADUATE STUDENTS’ SUPERVISION
Student / Level / Institution / Year / Thesis Title / StatusIsmail M. I. Maryoud
Everlyne
Chepngetich
David Ayieko / MSc.
MSC.
Msc. / JKUAT
KU
KU / 2012
2013
2014 / Effects Of the Rise of Supermarkets on Vegetable Supply Systems on Small-Scale Farmers in Kenya
Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Sorghum Producers in Lower Eastern Kenya
An Analysis to the Constraints to Producer participation in High Value Markets for Indigenous Chicken in Makueni County, Kenya / Completed
Completed
Completed
ONGOING SUPERVISION
Student / Level / Thesis Title / Status
Odhiambo George Ochieng / PhD / Analysis of competitiveness of Sugar Industry in Kenya / In progress
James Okuro Ouma / PhD / Impact of Adoption of Improved Maize Seed on Food Security In Eastern Kenya / Submitted thesis
Christopher Njuguna / Masters / Adoption and Impact of Improved Poultry Production Technologies among Smallholder Indigenous Chicken Farmers in Kakamega and Makueni Counties, Kenya / Successfully defended proposal
Hannah Wairimu Gitonga / Masters / Analysis of Consumer Preference in Common Bean Attributes: A Case Study of Bean Consumers In Kiambu County, Kenya / Successful thesis defense
Richard Ndegwa / Masters / Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Smallholder Pumpkin Production, Consumption and Marketing in Eastern and Central Kenya / Draft thesis
Nicholas Karuku / Masters / Cost-Benefits Analysis of Soya and Climbing Beans Production under Different ISFM in Central Highlands of Kenya / Progressing
Eustace Gachanja / Masters / Evaluation of Organic Consumers and Their Willingness to Pay for Organic Vegetables in Nairobi City / Draft Thesis
Ingabire Chantal / Masters / Technical Efficiency among Smallholder Rice Farmers in Eastern and Southern Provinces of Rwanda / Graduated 2014
Fidėle Barhebwa Balangaliza / Masters / Uptake of Technology and Competitiveness of Legume Production in Small-scale farming in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo / Graduated 2014
Lucy Wangui Ngugi / Masters / Risk Benefit Analysis of Investments in Soil and Water Conservation Technologies Under Variable and Changing Climate in Eastern Kenya / Graduated 2014
THESES EXAMINED
Student / Level / Thesis TitleKansiime Monica Kagororora / PhD / Effectiveness of Technology Options for Minimizing Agriculture Production Risks Under Variable Climatic Conditions in Eastern Uganda
Mary Ngendo / Masters / Conservation Agriculture with Trees (CAWT) policy in
Kenya: An incentive or disincentive for smallholders?
Koge Jessica Wangui / Masters / Impacts of Climate Variability on Large Scale Coffee Production in Kagutha Estate in Kiambu County, Kenya
Charles Gichimu Karani / Masters / Evaluation of Production Efficiency of Smallscale Purple Passion Fruit Farmers Towards Improved Livelihoods In Eastern And North-Rift Regions Kenya
Mutarutwa Nkusi Christian / Masters / The Impact of the Girinka one Cow per Poor Family Program on Household Income in Gatsibo District, Rwanda
Samuel Ndungu Kiruku / Masters / Economic Analysis and Appraisal of Smallholder Organic Vegetable Production System in Kiambu and Kajiado Counties of Kenya
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REFEREES
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- Prof. Bernard Kamau Njehia
Professor of Agricultural Marketing
Department of Agribusiness Management and Trade Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844-00100
Nairobi
Tel: 0722488337
Email:
- Jayne Njeri Mugwe
Chair Agricultural Resource Management department
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844-00100
Nairobi
Tel: 0738-403644 /0719366697
Email:
- Dr. Jama Bashir
Director Soil Health Program
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
West End Towers, 4th Floor
Kanjata Road, off Muthangari Drive, Off Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 66773-00800
Nairobi
Tel: +254 (20) 3675 000 / +254 (703) 033 000
Email:
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