1. Curriculum Vitae, Christopher Ndolo Mutunga, Cell phone: 0723-812865 or 0739-345627
E-mail: mutunga.christopher@gmail.com
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PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: CHRISTOPHER NDOLO MUTUNGA
ID. NUMBER 20727471
DATE OF BIRTH: 30TH APRIL 1978
CONTACT ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 30677 -00100
NAIROBI, KENYA.
MOBILE CONTACTS: 0723-812865 or 0739-345627
EMAIL: mutunga.christopher@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
Making a difference to small and medium scale farmers by improving
livelihoods and access to water, food and energy through sustainable
production while conserving the environment.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Date School/InstitutionExamination & grade Obtained
2010-2015 Kenyatta University Master of Environmental Science
(awaiting defense)
1998-2003 Moi University
Eldoret
Bachelor of Science (Forestry),
attained Second class Hons (Lower
division)
1993-1996 Kalulini Secondary
School P.O Box 136,
Kibwezi
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (K.C.S.E), Grade B (plain)
1985-1992 Iongoni Primary
School
Kenya Certificate of Primary
Education (K.C.P.E).
WORK AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
This is my 12th year in the Forestry sector especially in sustainable utilization
of timber wood and non-wood forest products for sustainable production and
environment conservation. I have been involved in carrying out surveys, data
collection and analysis, desktop studies, resource mapping with both private
and government agencies. Details on my work experience are as shown below:
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June – November 2014 Consultancy: Fruit tree inventory in Machakos for
Fruiting Africa project, World Agroforestry Centre
(ICRAF).

2. Curriculum Vitae, Christopher Ndolo Mutunga, Cell phone: 0723-812865 or 0739-345627
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Feb 2011 – Dec. 2013: Research Fellow, World Agroforestry Centre,
Research on On-farm tree diversity in Machakos
County, Kenya.
July – Dec. 2011: Associate Consultancy work on Small Scale Forestry
Business Enterprises in Kitui, Mbeere and Tharaka.
For the Knya Forest Service (KFS).
May 2011 Backstopping Community Training on Gums and
Resins Production, Post-harvest handling and
Marketing at Kalimbene, Igembe South, Eastern
Kenya for KEFRI-ENNDA joint project.
August 2010: Backstopping Value Chain Analysis for Gums and
Resins in Turkana for ACACIAGUM project
implemented by KEFRI.
July 2010: Backstopping on data analysis and reporting for
Acacia Gum in Southern Sudan with guidance from
Researchers of Kenya Forestry Research Institute.
June 2010: Data collection and analysis for Charcoal, Honey and
Aloe Value chain Analysis in Marigat, Narok and
Makueni Districts - KEFRI-NALEP project.
May 2010: Data collection and analysis for Gums and Resins
Value Chain Analysis in Isiolo, Samburu and
Garbatula Districts - ACACIAGUM project
implemented by KEFRI.
March - April 2010: Rehabilitation and monitoring of degraded land
using High value trees and crops in in Marigat
Districts using mechanized technology and - KEFRI-
NALEP collaborative project.
February 2010: Participated in Preparation and Execution of a
Farmer’s Field day in Kibwezi in collaboration with
Kenya Forestry Research Institute - Kibwezi Centre
and National Agricultural and Livestock
Productivity Project (NALEP).
Nov. 2009 – Jan. 2010: Associate consultancy: Data collection and entry for
forestry inventory in Diani Estate, Ukunda of the
Larfarge Ecosystems Africa.
September – Nov. 2009:Backstopping sites mapping, establishment of High
value trees in Agroforestry systems in Kibwezi,
Garbatula and Kajiado Districts and Monitoring of
the same for KEFRI-NALEP collaborative project.

3. Curriculum Vitae, Christopher Ndolo Mutunga, Cell phone: 0723-812865 or 0739-345627
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April/May 2009: Associate consultancy: Backstopping sites mapping
and planting design demonstration for a Jatropha
project of Illaramatak Losentu CBO in Narok
District in association with AGFOR Technical
Services.
April 2009: Resource inventory: Backstopping Scientists from
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) in Data
Collection and Analysis for Bamboo modeling
exercise.
March 2009: Desktop studies: Biofuels situation analysis in
Kenya for the Kenya Agricultural Productivity
Project (KAPP).
February 2009: Workshop facilitation and writing proceedings:
National Workshop for Small Scale Farmers in
Kenya on Agrofuels, Bluesprings Hotel Nairobi.
January 2009: Backstopping: Natural Resource Management
Consultancy for Local Authorities in Kenya –
AGFOR technical Services.
August – Sept. 2008: Associate consultancy: Data analysis for Water Shed
Management in Muoni Catchment; Ministry of
Water.
Sept. – Oct. 2008: Backstopping: Gum Arabic market Survey in Isiolo,
Marsabit and Samburu districts.
June – July 2008: Associate Consultant: Study on forestry-based
Enterprises (Fruit orchards, Woodlots, Indigenous
fruits and Bee keeping) in Kitui, Mbeere and
Tharaka Districts and participated in drafting of the
initial report and also facilitated in drafting of
workshop proceedings for AGFOR consulting firm.
March – April 2008: Data Entry: World Vision Socio-economic baseline
survey in Mtito-Andei Division for Belcom
Consulting firm.
Sept. – Dec. 2007: Desktop study: Literature search and document
layout “Training Manual for Trade Unions and
Workers on Social Forestry”
July – August 2007: Associate Consultancy: Backstopping data collection
for Jatropha/Biodiesel Strategy and drafting of
Workshop proceedings under AGFOR Consulting
firm.
October – Nov. 2006: Backstopping: Training and supervision and data
collection of Mechanised water harvesting

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technology in Kibwezi for Acacia Operation Project -
KEFRI.
April – August 2006: Data entry and analysis using SPSS: Eucalyptus
clones and Acacia xanthopholea, Terminalia brownii
and Jacaranda mimosifolia for structural and
physical properties for Kenya Forestry Research
Institute (KEFRI).
Jan. – March 2006: Data entry and analysis for a socioeconomic survey
in Marsabit and Samburu Districts for Acacia
Operation Project.
August –Sept. 2005: Acacia senegal seed collection activity in Isiolo,
Samburu and Marsabit Districts for Acacia
Operation Project.
May – August 2005: Desktop: Consolidation and compilation of Back to
Office reports from the Agroforestry Pilot Phase
leader to annual reports for Acacia Operation
Project.
TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
November 2014 IUFRO 2014 Congress: Workshop proceedings paper
on Resource Assessment and Mapping of Acacia
senegal var. kerensis in Samburu and Isiolo
Counties, Kenya.
February 2014: World Congress on Agroforestry, New Delhi.
Presented a poster entitled: Farm size and distance
to the market determine on-farm tree richness and
diversity in Machakos County, Eastern Kenya.
September 2013: ICRAF Science week: Abstract: The right tree for the
right place results presented.
4th - 5th Feb 2013: Funding Proposal Writing Capacity Development
Workshop.
17th – 18th Jan. 2013: Workshop on sharing knowledge, experience and
best practices in climate change adaptation
technology innovations; East Africa Climate
Innovation Network/ACTS; Kenya School of
Monetary Studies.
September 2012 ICRAF Science week: Right tree for the right place
proposal presented.

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December 2008: Participated in the International Policy Dialogue
Forum; Biofuels for Poverty Alleviation; Nairobi
organized by COPSO and Inwent organisations.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
August 2004 – March 2005: Teaching as a Biology part time tutor; KCSE
Students at Jackson and associates; Nairobi.
Subject: GCE Finalists.
February - July 2004: Teaching in a private secondary school.
Subjects: Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
December 2002: Polling/ counting clerk in the General
Elections.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency in Introduction to computers, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and
Internet Explorer. Working knowledge on MS Access and SPSS (18) for data
analysis.
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
 Member of Forestry Society of Kenya
HOBBIES
Playing volleyball, listening music, traveling and adventure and reading
research Journals.
REFEREES
1. Linus Wekesa
Research Scientist,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(KEFRI)
P.O. BOX 20412– 00100, Nairobi.
Mobile: +25420 737176307
E-mail: weknus@yahoo.com
2. Prof. J.B. Kung’u
Dean, School of Environmental
Studies, Kenyatta University,
P.O. BOX 43844, Nairobi.
Mobile No. 0722-740719
Email: kungujames@gmail.com
3. Robinson Ng’ethe
Consultant AGFOR Technical Services,
P.O. BOX 55340 – 00200, Nairobi.
Email: robngethe02@yahoo.com