Prof. Makokha John Wanjala

Institution [ Date from – to ]	Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
University of Nairobi,Kenya,2007-2010	Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
University of Nairobi,Kenya,2002-2006	Master of Science in Physics
University of Nairobi,Kenya	BSc. Physics

Professional Services

Work Experience
Station: Kibabii University
Position: Associate Professor (Physics)		Dates: 27^th October 2023 to Date
Main activities and responsibilities	Director, Technical and Vocational Training, Kibabii University (15th April 2025 – 14th April 2028) Oversee the academic and/or administrative functions of the Directorate. Report to the Vice Chancellor through the respective Deputy Vice Chancellor for the daily operations of the Directorate. Prepare Annual Work Plans, Procurement Plans, and Performance Contracts for the Directorate. Chair the Board of the Directorate. Ensure submission of all quarterly and annual reports to the Vice Chancellor via the respective Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Develop and implement national skills training policies and strategies. Enhance the quality and relevance of training programs. Increase access and equity in training opportunities. Collaborate and establish linkages with industry and relevant institutions. Promote a culture of structured applied research and innovation through annual TVET Fairs, Robot Contests, and exhibitions. Establish manufacturing business incubators and intellectual property rights portfolios. Ensure effective and efficient education and training delivery. Coordinate the development of market-driven curricula. Guide the University in accreditation and compliance with TVET requirements. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ASA) in accordance with Kibabii University Statutes. Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Students Affairs), Kibabii University (1st July 2024 – 30th September 2024) Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering, Kibabii University (31st October 2022 – 14th April 2025): Contract renewed after completing a three-year term Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering, Kibabii University (30th October 2019 – 30th October 2022) Acting Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering, Kibabii University (1st March 2019 – 29th October 2019) Managed day-to-day activities in the Division of Academics and Students Affairs Oversaw the development and implementation of academic programs and regulations Coordinated all academic programs at the University, enhancing the integration of modern technology in programs Coordinated the management of examinations, postgraduate studies, undergraduate studies, and library development Ensured implementation of quality assurance mechanisms, aligning university programs with national, international, and legally recognized professional standards Coordinated student placements and welfare activities Performed additional duties as assigned or delegated by the Vice-Chancellor Wrote competitive and collaborative fundable research grant proposals in multidisciplinary areas and personal specialization Administered and coordinated academic activities within the Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering Maintained high standards of teaching and research within the Department Ensured adherence to quality standards in the production of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)-approved sanitizers and liquid soap to combat COVID-19 within the university and surrounding community Chaired Departmental Board meetings and allocated duties to staff Represented the Department in university committees and other relevant bodies Prepared annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans, performance contracts, staff appraisal reports, and annual reports on the Department’s work and research Managed teaching, examinations, and student records within the Department Spearheaded the development of diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs aligned with the University’s mandate Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Environmental Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Solid State Physics, Electromagnetism, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of Solids, Seminars in Physics, Advanced Laboratory Techniques, and Thermodynamics Conducted advanced research in Atmospheric Physics using active and passive remote sensing techniques and artificial intelligence (e.g., Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines) Supervised postgraduate student research in Applied Nuclear, Environmental, and Radiation Physics, Atmospheric Physics, and Environmental Physics Demonstrated confidence, assertiveness, and organizational skills to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines, contributing to the University’s vision and mission Managed six academic programs in the Department: Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Master of Science in Physics, Master of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Bio-fuels Served as Program Leader for two academic programs: Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Master of Science in Physics
Station: Kibabii University
Position: Senior Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 1^st January 2019 to 26^th October 2023
Main activities and responsibilities	Chair Department of Science Technology and Engineering, Kibabii University (From 31st October 2022 to 14th April 2025): Contract Renewal after completing a three (3) year term. Chair Department of Science Technology and Engineering, Kibabii University (From 30th October 2019 to 30th October 2022) Acting Chair of Department (1st March 2019 to 29th October 2019) Wrote competitive and collaborative fundable research grant proposals in multidisciplinary areas and personal specialization Administered and coordinated academic activities within the Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering Maintained high standards of teaching and research within the Department Ensured adherence to quality standards in the production of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)-approved sanitizers and liquid soap to combat COVID-19 within the university and surrounding community Chaired Departmental Board meetings and allocated duties to staff Represented the Department in university committees and other relevant bodies Prepared annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans, performance contracts, staff appraisal reports, and annual reports on the Department’s work and research Managed teaching, examinations, and student records within the Department Spearheaded the development of diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs aligned with the University’s mandate Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Environmental Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Solid State Physics, Electromagnetism, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of Solids, Seminars in Physics, Advanced Laboratory Techniques, and Thermodynamics Conducted advanced research in Atmospheric Physics using active and passive remote sensing techniques and artificial intelligence (e.g., Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines) Supervised postgraduate student research in Applied Nuclear, Environmental, Radiation, and Atmospheric Physics Demonstrated confidence, assertiveness, and organizational skills to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines, contributing to the University’s vision and mission Managed six academic programs in the Department: Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Master of Science in Physics, Master of Science in Organic Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Bio-fuels Served as Program Leader for two academic programs: Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Master of Science in Physics
Station: Kibabii University
Position: Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 18^th March 2016 to 31^st December 2018
Station: University of Kabianga
Position: Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 14^th August 2014 to 17^th March 2016
Main activities and responsibilities	Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Environmental Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Solid State Physics, Electromagnetism, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of Solids, Seminars in Physics, Advanced Laboratory Techniques, and Thermodynamics Conducted advanced research in Applied Nuclear, Environmental, and Atmospheric Physics using artificial intelligence techniques, such as Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines Supervised postgraduate student research in Applied Nuclear, Environmental, and Atmospheric Physics Managed six academic programs as Chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Master of Science in Physics, Master of Science in Organic Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Bio-fuels Served as Program Leader for the Bachelor of Science in Physics at Kibabii University
Station: University of Kabianga
Position: Assistant Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 14^th August 2014 to 17^th March 2016
Main activities and responsibilities	Taught undergraduate courses, including Quantum Mechanics, Mechanics, Environmental Physics, and Nuclear Physics Supervised undergraduate student projects in Applied Nuclear, Environmental, and Atmospheric Physics Conducted advanced research in Applied Nuclear and Radiation Physics using artificial intelligence techniques, such as Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines
Station: University of Nairobi
Position: Part-Time Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 1^st September 2010 to 1^st February 2012
Main activities and responsibilities	Teaching several Physics courses including Quantum mechanics, Mechanics, Physics for computing Systems, Environmental Physics, and Nuclear Physics.
Station: Mount Kenya University (Nakuru Campus)
Position: Part-Time Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 1^st September 2010 to 1^st February 2012
Main activities and responsibilities	Teaching several Physics courses including Quantum mechanics, Mechanics, Physics for computing Systems, Environmental Physics, and Nuclear Physics.
Station: Kabarak University
Position: Part-Time Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 1^st September 2010 to 1^st February 2012
Main activities and responsibilities	Teaching several Physics courses including Quantum mechanics, Mechanics, Physics for computing Systems, Environmental Physics, and Nuclear Physics.
Station: Kenya Methodist University
Position: Part-Time Lecturer (Physics)		Dates: 1^st September 2010 to 1^st February 2012
Main activities and responsibilities	Teaching several Physics courses including Quantum mechanics, Mechanics, Physics for computing Systems, Environmental Physics, and Nuclear Physics.

Professional Research Interest

Climate Change and modelling Atmospheric physics

Research Experience and Funds Attracted

Research Funds: Scholarship, Awards and Grants Attracted

1. License and Support Agreement No. 021933/2024/1: Frank H. Allen International Research and Education (FAIRE) Grant to support research and education in underrepresented communities focusing on the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) that is dedicated to advancing structural chemistry and material database in general: The license is going to be a Campus one (up to 250 computer licenses amounting to Sterling Pounds ($) 48,000 (Forty Eighty Thousand Only) Approximately KShs. 8,080,668/= (Eight million and Eighty Thousand Six hundred and Sixty-Eight Only)) and will be accessed for 3-years since the date of activation (20^th August 2024). Position held: Lead Scientist/ Researcher, Month, and Year: August 2024.

2. Project Ref. No. KTP 13713: Funded by UKRI – United Kingdom Research Innovate project titled “Optimising Sugarcane Supply Chain Through Sustainable Bagasse Drier Solution in Sugarcane Waste Management” under The African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) 2023-24 R1 (University of Huddersfield, Kibabii University and Carbon Footprint Limited AAKTP 2023-24 R1): Project Amount: Sterling Pounds (£) 246,630 (KES: 45,007,167). Position held: Member, Month, and Year: August 2023.

3. Grant Number – 109705-001/002: Funded by Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network for Climate Action in Africa (RAINCA) is pleased to award Kibabii University, a sum of US$ 47,000 (Forty-Seven thousand dollars) being the grant towards the execution of the project with the title, Use of Smart Technology to Predict Climate Change Effects on Terrestrial Plants Diversity and Conservation for Sustainable Livelihood in North-Rift Region, Kenya. Position held: Principal investigator, Month and Year: March 2023. https://wascal.org/rainca/

4. Mini-Grant award from Biophysical the Society amounting to 500 USD (five hundred USD only) to host the society’s Networking Event at Kibabii University titled “Computational Biophysics: Nearness to Realia”, taking place on October 1, 2022. Position held: Lead Researcher, Month and Year: June 2022.

5. Mini-Grant award from SUN24 amounting to Kshs. 565, 000 (five hundred and sixty-five thousand only) for the project titled “Assessment of Small-Scale Biochar Field Trials for Soil Amendments and its Observed Influence on Maize Production in Different Soil Types of Bungoma County, Kenya”. Position held: Lead Researcher, Month and Year: March 2022.

6. An Award to Participate in National Multiplication Trainings (NMT) on Enhancing Strategic Leadership and Management of Higher Institutions of Learning in Post COVID-19 Era (Awarded on 20^th December 2021).

7. The Grant by the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation funded by the Government of Kenya (NACOSTI/RCD/ST&I/7TH call MSc/126) (One Hundred and eighty Thousands Shillings only). This Grant was to support John Watila my student for his MSc studies titled “Intelligent Power Quality Improvement Framework for Green ICT Centres in Kenya Public Technical Training Colleges”.

8. The Grant by the National Council for Science and Technology funded by the Government of Kenya (NCST/ST&I/RCD/4^TH call PhD/201) (Seven Hundred Thousand Shillings only). This Grant was to support my PhD studies.

9. The University of Nairobi Scholarship to undertake a full-time Master of Science degree in Environmental and Applied Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Department of Physics (2007-2010).

Consulting Services

Responsibilities and Duties Outside the University

1. Invited for a Workshop to Edit Grade 12 Curriculum Design for Competency-Based Curriculum for Physics Panel (Grade 12) by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) at Sweet Lake Resort, Naivasha (Appointed by Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development from 4^th to 7^th March 2025).

2. Invited to Grace the 10^th Graduation Ceremony of the Eldoret Technical Training Institute (ETTI) as Representative of the Department of Applied Sciences on 10^th December 2024.

3. Appointed as an external examiner in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Department of Physical and Biological Sciences, Bomet University College for three (3) years Effective April 2022 in the Academic year 2022/2023.

4. Appointed as an external examiner in the School of Pure, Applied and Health Science, Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Maasai Mara University for a non-renewable term of four (4) years, expiring at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.

5. Appointed as a Member of the Bungoma County Climate Change Planning Committee on a Voluntary offer, Representing the Academia and Research Institutions by the County Executive Committee Member in Charge of Environment, Water, Natural Resources, Tourism and Climate Change of Bungoma County. (1^st February 2023 and will remain effective for three (3) years and renewable once as per the Bungoma County Climate Change Fund Act, 2022, and Kenya Gazette Supplement of Bungoma County Acts 2022).

6. Invited for a Workshop to Edit Grade 10 Curriculum Design for Competency-Based Curriculum for Physics Panel (Grade 10) by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) at Sweet Lake Resort, Naivasha (Appointed by Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development from 2^nd to 6^th June 2022).

7. Invited for a Workshop for the Development of Grade 10 Curriculum Design for Competency-Based Curriculum for Physics Panel (Grade 10) by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) at Sweet Lake Resort, Naivasha (Appointed by Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development from 23^rd May to 1^st June 2022).

8. Appointed as an external examiner in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Department of Physical and Biological Sciences, Bomet University College for three (3) years Effective April 2022 in the Academic year 2022/2023.

9. Appointed as an external examiner in the School of Pure, Applied and Health Science, Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Maasai Mara University for a non-renewable term of four (4) years, expiring at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.

10. Invited for a Workshop for the Development of Scope and Sequence Charts for Senior Secondary for Physics Panel (Grades 10 to 12) at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Nairobi (Appointed by Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development from 13^th to 25^th February 2020).

11. Appointed as a Physics Panel member for Senior School (Grades 10 to 12) on the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) (Appointed by Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development on 11th December 2019).

12. Appointed as a Polling/Counting Clerk, Westlands constituency by the electoral commission of Kenya (ECK) on 27^th December 2007.

Selected Publications : Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals

2025

Makokha, S. N., Makokha, J. W., & Kelonye, F. B. (2025). Long-Term Assessment of the Spatial-Temporal Trends in Selected Cloud Radiative Properties over the Three Distinct Sites in Kenya. ITEGAM-JETIA, 11(52), 126–135.
Khamala, G. W., & Makokha, J. W. (2025). Spatiotemporal Variability and Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions Using Binned Size Distributions: Insights from MERRA-2 Over Africa. Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-025-00641-y.
Mutonyi, J., Masayi, N. N., Majengo, C. O., Okello, V. S., Konje, M. M., & Makokha, J. W. (2025). Using Digital Tools to Assess Soil Variables in Selected Counties in North Rift, Kenya. AgroEnvironmental Sustainability, 3(1), 22–30. https://doi.org/10.59983/s2025030103.
Makokha, J. W., Barasa, P. W., & Khamala, G. W. (2025). Enhancing Climate Resilience: A Data-Driven North Rift Weather Prediction System for Real-Time Forecasting and Agricultural Decision Support. Heliyon, 11(4), e42549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42549.

2024

2023

Khamala, G. W., Makokha, J. W., Boiyo, R., & Kumar, K. R. (2023). Spatiotemporal analysis of absorbing aerosols and radiative forcing over environmentally distinct stations in East Africa during 2001–2018. Science of The Total Environment, 864, 161041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161041.

2022

Makokha, S. N., Makokha, J. W., & Kelonye, F. B. (2022). Long-Term Assessment of the Spatial-Temporal Trends in Selected Cloud Physical Properties over the Three Distinct Sites in Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 9, e9582. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109582.
Wafula, J. W., Makokha, J. W., & Manyali, G. S. (2022). First-Principles Study of Structural, Elastic, Electronic and Thermodynamic Properties of NbCoSn and VRhSn Half-Heusler Compounds. Results in Physics, 43, 106132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2022.106132.
Khamala, G. W., Makokha, J. W., & Boiyo, R. (2022). Statistical Analysis of Aerosols Characteristics from Satellite Measurements over East Africa Using Autoregressive Moving Average (ARIMA). Open Access Library Journal, 9, e9496. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109496.
Khamala, G. W., Makokha, J. W., Boiyo, R., & Kumar, K. R. (2022). Long-term climatology and spatial trends of absorption, scattering, and total aerosol optical depths over East Africa during 2001–2019. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-20022-6.
Mbuguah, S. M., Njuguna, A., Makokha, J. W., Njoki, C., Ikoha, A. P., Nambiro, A., Nyongesa, B., & Barasa, C. (2022). Baseline Survey on Software and Tools for ODeL and Digital Learning during and Post COVID-19 in Selected Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research, 11(4), 118–122.
Mbuguah, S. M., Njuguna, A., Makokha, J. W., & Njoki, C. (2022). Baseline Survey on ICT Infrastructure for Online and Digital Learning during and Post COVID-19 in Selected Kenyan Universities. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Technology, 4(2), 39–45.
Wafula, J. W., Manyali, G. S., & Makokha, J. W. (2022). DFT Calculations of Elastic, Electronic, and Thermal Properties of TiB2Mo. Oxford Open Materials Science, 2(1), itac001. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfmat/itac001.

2021

Makokha, J. W and Waswa, M. N. (2021). Utilizing K-Means Clustering in Understanding the Relationship between Absorbing Aerosol Index and Selected UV Absorbers over East Africa for the Period 2000 to 2014. Prof. Saket Kushwaha (Ed.). Book title: Climate Change and Agriculture (Volume 4, pages of chapter: 15-29). Location of publication: Rohini, Delhi-110085, India. Publisher; AkiNik Publications. ISBN: 978-93-91538-32-3. Book DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ed.book.1304.
Mukubwa, A., Masinde, F. W., & Makokha, J. W. (2021). Sommerfeld’s Coefficient of Boson-Fermion Pair Condensate in Optimally-Doped Cuprates. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, 8(12), 14266–14270.
Mukubwa, A., Makokha, J. W., & Masinde, F. W. (2021). The Specific Heat of Boson-Fermion Pair Condensate in Optimally-Doped Cuprates. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, 8(12), 14271–14275.
Mukubwa, A., & Makokha, J. W. (2021). Plasmon Mediation of Charge Pairing in High Temperature Superconductors. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2021, 5572158.
Mukubwa, A., & Makokha, J. W. (2021). Gauge-Invariant Wigner Function Extended to High Temperature Superconductivity. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3954763.
Waswa, M. N., & Makokha, J. W. (2021). Superconducting Transition Temperature within the Modified Bose Fermi-Hubbard Model. International Journal of Progressive Research in Science and Engineering, 2(6), 154–156.
Mukubwa, A. W., & Makokha, J. W. (2021). Energy of Plasmon-Mediated Boson-Fermion Pair Condensate in High Temperature Superconductors. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 413182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2021.413182.
Butiki, G. W., Makokha, J. W., Masinde, F. W., & Wanyama, C. K. (2021). Annual Effective Dose from Radon-222 Concentration Levels in Underground Water in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Hydrology, 5(1), 23–26. https://doi.org/10.15406/ijh.2021.05.00261.

2020

2018

Juma, S. G., Makokha, J. W., & Kelonye, F. B. (2018). Hybrid Single Particle Simulation of Atmospheric Pollutants over Bungoma County in Kenya. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 11(Supplementary), 871–881.
Situma, Y., Odhiambo, J. O., & Makokha, J. W. (2018). EDXRF Spectroscopic Elemental Analysis for Efficacy of Kibabii University Sewage Treatment System. Open Access Library Journal, 5, e4992. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104992.
Khamala, G. W., Odhiambo, J. O., & Makokha, J. W. (2018). Seasonal Variability in Aerosol Microphysical Properties over Selected Rural, Urban and Maritime Sites in Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 5, e4821. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104821.
Mukubwa, A. W., Odhiambo, J. O., & Makokha, J. W. (2018). Thermodynamic Properties of Yttrium-Based Cuprate Due to Electron-Cooper Pair Interaction Using BVT. Open Access Library Journal, 5, e4880. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104880.
Makokha, J. W., & Odhiambo, J. O. (2018). Optical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols via Airborne Spectral Imaging and Self-Organizing Map for Climate Change Diagnostics. Open Access Library Journal, 5, e4698. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104698.
Makokha, J. W., & Odhiambo, J. O. (2018). Spatial-Temporal Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols via Airborne Spectral Imaging and Growing Hierarchical Self-Organizing Maps. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 6, 101–110.
Odhiambo, J. O., & Makokha, J. W. (2018). Specific Heat and Entropy of a Three Electron Model in Bismuth-Based Cuprate Superconductor. World Journal of Applied Physics, 3(2), 19–24. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjap.20180302.11.
Makokha, J. W., Odhiambo, J. O., & Godfrey, J. S. (2018). Long Term Assessment of Aerosol Radiative Forcing over Selected Sites of East Africa. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 6(4), 22–34.

2017

J. W. Makokha, J. O. Odhiambo and J. S. Godfrey (2017). Trend Analysis of Aerosol Optical Depth and Ångström Exponent Anomaly Over East Africa, Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, 7(4): 588-603.
J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama (2017). Aerosol Optical Depth and Precipitation Projections Over East Africa utilizing Self-Organizing Map, International Journal of Science & Technoledge, 5 (3): 166-175.

2016

J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama (2016). Long Term Change Point Detections in Total Ozone Column over East Africa via Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform, American Research Journal of Physics, 2:1-9

2015

J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama (2015). Retrieval of aerosol optical depth over ecologically stressed East African land surfaces from top of atmosphere radiance utilizing the aerosol free vegetation index. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 8(Suppl. 2): 949 – 965
J. W. Makokha, H. K. Angeyo and J. N. Muthama, (2015). Sun-photometric study and multivariate analysis of aerosol optical depth variability over some representative sites of the Kenyan atmosphere. International Journal of Biochemiphysics. 23:15-28.

2013

J. W. Makokha and H. K. Angeyo, (2013). Investigation of radiation characteristics of the Kenyan atmosphere due to aerosols using sun Spectrophotometry measurements and the COART model. Aerosol and air quality Research. 13, 201-208.

2012

J. W. Makokha, J. N. Kimani and H. K. Angeyo, (2012). Estimation of Radiative Forcing due to Aerosols over selected sites in Kenya. J. Meteorol. Rel. Sci. 6, 3-13.

2010

Radiative Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols over Selected Rural, Urban and Maritime Sites of Kenya Using Sun spectrophotometry, M. Sc. Thesis, University of Nairobi, (2010).

Selected Publications : Books and Book Chapters

2025

Makokha, J. W., & Khamala, G. W. (2025). Inter Annual Variability and Distribution in MODIS Derived Aerosol Optical Depth and Ångström Exponent over East Africa from 2000-2015. In S. N. Labh (Ed.), Current Trends in Multidisciplinary Research (Vol. 4, pp. 1-11). Rubicon Publications, 4/4A Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2RP, England. ISBN: 978-1-80433-905-3. Link.

2024

Maingi, F. M., Wamalwa, A. M., Makokha, J. W., & Makungu, L. A. (2024). MASTER Integrated Science Learners Book Grade 8. Booklyst Press Ltd, APA Arcade, Hurlingham, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9914-9720-4-7.
Maingi, F. M., Wamalwa, A. M., Makokha, J. W., & Makungu, L. A. (2024). MASTER Integrated Science Teachers Guide Grade 8. Booklyst Press Ltd, APA Arcade, Hurlingham, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9914-9720-5-4.

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