Dr. Mark Kiptui
Ph.D. (Moi), M.A (U O N), B.Ed. (Egerton), Diploma in HRM (KIM)

Dean, School of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management

Biography

The School of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management is part of the national policy towards preparation for management of natural resources and the environment for sustainable development in Kenya. The school focuses on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees.

To develop human and natural resources as per the national needs for sustainable development and also building research capacity based on national policies. The school provides consultancy services in different counties to ensure accountability and continuity. Similarly we provide extension services through outreach programme to ensure that the best information reaches the intended users who can be an individual, an agency, governmental or non- governmental organization. The independent experts seek to protect and manage the environment while ensuring adherence to sustainable development goals. The school also collaborates with other institutions in the region like LVEMP, KVDA, water towers, fisheries, forestry and wildlife management agencies and North Rift Counties through Regional Centre for Expertise (RCE) in environmental education. There is established collaboration with NEMA and Galilee Institute of Management in Israel on training of environmental experts. The school collaborates with other institutions that include Lake Victoria Water Services Board, Eldoret Water and Sanitation Services (ELDOWAS), GDC, and Africa Diatomite Industries among others. The school also provides services such as spatial plans through its professionals in environmental planning; we facilitate urban planning, urban design and application of GIS and Remote Sensing in environmental management. We also provide professional advice on waste management in different organizations and municipalities/counties.