Kibabii University

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Kibabii University

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Jane Toroitich

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Email: jtoroitich@kibu.ac.ke

About Me

Work Experience

Research

Consultancy

Publications

About Me

Academic Qualification

Institution [ Date from – to ]	Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
Kibabii University, Kenya, 2015-2018	Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Biotechnology
Kenya Polytechnic,2002-2004	Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology
Nairobi Technical Institute, 1999-2001	Diploma in Applied Biology
Masinde Muliro University, 2013 – 2015	Diploma in Information Technology
Kibabii University 2012-2013	Certificate in Information Technology
Agriculture Development Corporation Institute 2007-2008	Certificate in Animal Production and Artificial Insemination

Field of Specialization

Agriculture
Biotechnology
Innovation
Entrepreneurship

Membership of Professional Bodies

- Scientific Engineering Association
- Internet Society

Work Experience

Professional Services

Date from to	Institution, Location (City, Country)	Person Responsible To	Position	Responsibilities/Duties
2024	Kibabii University	Registrar Planning Research and Innovation	Administrative Assistant	Developing and scheduling meetings for the University Almanac in liaison with relevant offices for onward submission Offering secretarial services to various committees in the Division Receiving and documenting innovations from students and staff in the University Innovation Hub Assisting in the management of Intellectual Property activities in the University Assisting in the preparation of KIBU International Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Trade Fairs, Shows, and Exhibitions Developing the University Annual Work Plan, Strategic Plan, and University-Wide Almanac Receiving and processing research proposals and innovation calls
2020 February upto date	Kibabii University	Assistant Registrar (PPRI)	Data Entry Clerk/AA	Assist in documenting, Summarizing Research and Consultancy Calls and proposals; Assist in Summarizing and Submit Calls to the Innovation Technical Committee; Keep Records of Research Proposals submitted for Funding; Keep Records for on-going Research Projects and Consultancies; Update Research, Innovation, Consultancy and Publication Database; Assist in keeping records of staff and students who have been facilitated to attend Conferences; Assist in Preparing equipment and materials for Shows, Exhibitions, Conference , workshops, Seminars and Trade Fairs; File correspondence documents appropriately; Assist in preparing documents for onward transmission to directorate committees; Prepare venues and equipment for meetings in the Division ; Assist in keeping records of Evidence on Quality Management System for Research and Innovation; Document innovations received in the innovation Hub; Perform day to day operations in the Section; Provide Secretariat Services to Directorate Sub – Committees; and Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Registrar Research and Innovation, and authorized officers of the University.
2016 to 2018	Kibabii University, Bungoma – Kenya	Registrar Academic Affairs	Data Entry Clerk	Managing students data on ERP Supporting coordination of events i.e. Students orientation, registration of fresher’s, graduation ceremony

Research

Professional Research Interest

Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Biotechnology Food Security and Nutrition Research to Commercialization

Research Experience and Funds Attracted

Year	Position in Project	Responsibilities/Duties	Research/Project Title	Amount (?, €, $, KES)
2023-2025	Technical support	Organizing meetings and circulating papers pre and post meeting Taking minutes of both full and reserved business for the chair to approve Financial reporting Routing to HR support, payroll, and other KB departments as needed Providing other support and overall administration	KTP Grant offer-Africa AgrFood Knowledge Transfer Partnership between The University of Huddersfield and Carbon Footprint Limited.	45,007,167
2024-2027	Technical Support	Organizing meetings and circulating papers pre and post meeting Taking minutes of both full and reserved business for the chair to approve Financial reporting Route to HR support, payroll and other KB departments as needed Other support and overall administration	European Commission under Erasmus + Programme to foster innovation in African HEIs so as to enhance relevance for the digital innovation labour market.	140,000,000.

Consultancy

Publications

Selected Publications : Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals

2021

Potential of Avacado Seed in Increase of Household Nutrition and Income Generation in Western Kenya, Bungoma County: KIBU 2021-6-14;

2019

Toroitich & M.N. Wanambisi (2019). Production, Conservation and Use of African Indigenous Vegetables for Food Security: Case Study of Tuuti Marakaru Ward Bungoma Western Kenya. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference 4 (June, 2019);
Black Soldier fly Larvae as neglected feed for animal production, Review Paper: KIBU, 2019-06-12;

2018

Potential of Ensiled Open Market Grocery Waste for Livestock Feed: KIBU, 2018-06-12. http://erepository.kibu.ac.ke/handle/123456789/600;

Others

Desert Locusts Invasion in Kenya: Sustainable Management Approach – Eldoret ASK Show; and
Macadamia nuts as a beneficial ‘Green Gold’ Farming system in Western Kenya– Kakamega Show

Selected Publications : Books and Book Chapters

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