CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION. John Kibara Manyeki Nationality: Kenyan Date of Birth: 27 th December 1974

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: John Kibara Manyeki Nationality: Kenyan Date of Birth: 27 th December 1974 Sex: Male Marital Status: Married Language: English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu Religion: Christian (Catholic) Mr. John K. Manyeki is an economists currently employed by KARI at Kiboko as a Research Officer with over 8 years research experience. Manyeki graduated in Bachelors of Art in economics from the University of Nairobi Kenya in 2001, obtained a Masters of Art degree in economics from the University of Nairobi Kenya in His research focus is mainly on community development in the areas of socioeconomic and agribusiness issues of the peasant farmers. He has a particular interests in adoption and impact assessment (ex-post) of technologies; Prioritization and rationalization of projects within the socio-economic and biometrics division; Collaborate with other research project leaders in programme formulation in order to come up with objectively derived priorities through a participatory process; Ex-ante and ex-post impact assessment in order to determine the potential benefits of proposed projects and the benefit achieved after project has been completed respectively; Monitoring and evaluation of technologies for economic viability and social acceptability; Policy analysis and marketing studies, including analysis of credit provision, input supply and costs, processing, farm-gate price of agricultural products input-output markets and institutional set-ups; and Characterization and diagnosis of constraints/opportunities of various farming systems. He also has adequate knowledge on environmental resource economics especially on environmental impact assessment for project impact evaluation. Of late he is collaborating with biophysical scientist in inputting the socioeconomic issues in the on-going Natural Pasture Improvement project under Kenya Arid and Semi Arid Land Programme (KASAL) and Early Warning and Contingency Plans for Resource Management during Crisis Situations in Pastoral Areas of East and Central Africa under ASARECA. EDUCATION BACKGROUND Year Institution Qualifications University of Nairobi University of Nairobi Ndururi High School Ngurubani Primary School Master of Art in Economics Bachelors of Art in Economics (Upper 2 nd ) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Kenya Certificate of Primary Education CV Bryan Ogillo;KARI-Kiboko Last edited on 29/04/2010 Page 1 of 5

2 In-service short course/ workshops 29 th to 31 st October 2007 Biometrics training Workshop held at KARI Kiboko organized by KARI Biometrics and sponsored by Kenya Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Project (KASAL) funded by the European Union (EU). August 13th 17th 2007: Civil Service Week was held in Makindu, the District Headquarters of Kibwezi District to commemorate the international recognition given to Kenya for having the best civil service in the world. The theme of the celebrations was bringing service closer to the people. Services offered by various government departments were on display outside the DO s Officer. 30th July 3rd August 2007 Project Proposal Writing and Training Workshop at KARI NARL organized by KARI/KASAL and facilitated by TOPRIDAS consultancy services, a research, training and development consultancy development, Nairobi, Kenya. 27 th and 28 th June 2007 Centre Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) Meeting held at KARI-Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. 1 st and 2 nd March 2006 Project Priority Setting Workshop held at KARI-Kiboko Research Centre, Makindu, Kenya. 16 th 17 th November 2004 Centre Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) Meeting held at KARI-Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. 1 st 3 rd October 2003 Centre Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) Meeting held at KARI-Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. 28 th 29 th August 2003 Workshop on Socio-Economics of Livestock Marketing constraints with special reference to Taita-Taveta district convened by Dr. A. M. M. Gitunu, held at KARI Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. 21 st May 2003 Stakeholders Workshop on Wildlife/Livestock Integration convened by Muthiani E.N. of KARI Kiboko; held at KARI Headquarters Complex Kaptagat Rd. Nairobi Kenya. 25 th March 2003 Gender Workshop held at KARI-Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. 5 th 7 th November 2002 Centre Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) Meeting at KARI-Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. 4 th 5 th September 2002 Stakeholders Workshop on Socio-economics of the current Livestock Production, Utilization and Marketing in Arid and Semi Arid lands with special reference to Taita-Taveta District convened by Dr. A. M. M. Gitunu; held at KARI Kiboko Research Centre Makindu, Kenya. WORKING EXPERIENCE June 2002 to date: Working with Kenya Agricultural Institute (KARI) at Kiboko as a Research Officer II in the socioeconomics and Biometric section. Sept. Nov.1999: Served as untrained teacher at Thiba Secondary School May Dec. 1997: Served as a senior clerk in Electoral Commission of Kenya. OTHER ABILITIES CV Bryan Ogillo;KARI-Kiboko Last edited on 29/04/2010 Page 2 of 5

3 Acquired adequate knowledge of computer software: Microsoft office: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel for documentation, presentation data entry and management; adequate knowledge of Statistical Analysis systems (SAS) and SPSS computer packages, STATA, PcGIVE amongst others. Also has adequate knowledge of and page maker, Microsoft publisher for designing various publications, books and cards. Acquired adequate knowledge in Certificate Public Accountant I PUBLICATIONS In Press Manyeki J. K., Ruigu G and Mumma G Estimation of supply response of livestock products: The case of Kajiado District. Submitted in journal of Livestock Research for Rural Development (LRRD). In press. Thesis Manyeki J. K Estimation of supply response of livestock products: The case of Kajiado District. Unpublished MA Project Paper University of Nairobi. Nairobi Reports and conference papers Manyeki JK, Kidake BK, Kirwa EC, Kimitei R, Kubasu D and Mnene WN Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the training of the trainers on the Community Based Range Forage Seed System. KASAL programme, KARI, Kenya. Ogillo BP, Kirwa EC and Manyeki JK Proceedings of Centre Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) Meeting held on 27 th to 28 th June 2007 at KARI Kiboko. Kenya Gitunu AMM, Ruto EK, Manyeki JK and Muindi JK Socio-economics of the current livestock production and marketing in arid and semi arid lands of Kenya with special reference to Kajiado district. A paper presented at 9 th Biennial Scientific Conference and Knya Agricultural Research Forum on Agricultural Research for Improved Productivity and Livelihood. Organized by Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). November 8-12, Gitunu AMM, Muindi JK and Manyeki JK Marketing dilemma and opportunities for livestock and their by-products in southern arid and semi arid lands of Kenya with special reverence to milk and live animals. A paper presented at Research in ASAL Development workshop CETRAD). The Swiss National Centre of Compence in Research North-South Second Joint Areas of Case Studies (JACS) Syndromes Workshops. Organized by Egerton University at Agricultural Resource Centre. Oct Gitunu AMM, Ruto E.K, Manyeki JK, Muindi JK and Kagendo K Socio-economic viability of marketing strategies currently applied in Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya. KARI, Kiboko. Kenya. Gitunu AMM, Manyeki JK and Muindi JK Socio-economic study of the current livestock production, utilization and marketing in arid and semi arid lands and evaluate the viability of the currently used marketing strategy. A paper presented at the Stakeholder workshops on Agricultural Research and Extension Experiences in the ASALs. Organized by the PCC, KARI Katumani at Dallas Hotel, Matuu, Machakos District. October CV Bryan Ogillo;KARI-Kiboko Last edited on 29/04/2010 Page 3 of 5

4 Gitunu A.M.M., Manyeki J.K and Muindi J.K Socio-economic study of the current livestock production, utilization and marketing with special reference to Taita- Taveta District. A paper presented at the Pre Centre Research Advisory Committee (Pre-CRAC) held at KARI Kiboko on 2 nd September 2003 Gitunu AMM, Manyeki JK and Kagendo K Technical report on the field tour to Makueni, Kajiado and Machako Districts on livestock and livestock product production, utilization and marketing. KARI-Kiboko, Makindu. Kenya. Gitunu AMM, Manyeki J.K and Kagendo K Procecdings of the collaborative workshops on socio-economic on livestock marketing with special reference to Taita-Taveta District, KARI-Kiboko, Makindu, Kenya. Gitunu AMM, Manyeki J.K and Muindi J.K Socio-economic study of the current livestock production, utilization and marketing with special reference to Taita- Taveta District. A paper presented at the Pre Centre Research Advisory Committee (Pre-CRAC) held at KARI Kiboko on 2 nd September 2003, KARI- Kiboko, Makindu, Kenya. Gitunu AMM, Muindi JK and Manyeki J.K Dry-season tour for Taita-Taveta farmers on livestock and livestock products marketing in Makueni, Kajiado and Machako Districts. A paper presented at the Pre Centre Research Advisory Committee (Pre-CRAC) held at KARI Kiboko on 2 nd September 2003, KARI- Kiboko, Makindu, Kenya. SOCIETY/ ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Currently Member KARI Kiboko Staff Welfare Association (KAKISWA) Currently Member KARI SACCO Society Member of Nairobi University Economic Students Society Member of Nairobi University Philosophy Students Association HOBBIES Singing in Church Choirs Listening to music especially those gospel lyrics Working with computers Travelling and making friends CONTACT ADDRESS: KARI-Kiboko P.O. Box MAKINDU, KENYA Office - Telfax: Mobile: Mail: manyekijk@gmail.com manyekijk@yahoo.com CV Bryan Ogillo;KARI-Kiboko Last edited on 29/04/2010 Page 4 of 5

5 REFEREES: 1. P.F.K. Kibet, Programme Officer Range Research KARI Headquarters P.O. Box NAIROBI, KENYA Mobile: Dr. A.M.M. Gitunu Senior Research Officer KARI-Embu P.O. Box EMBU, KENYA Mobile: Dr. W.N. Mnene Centre Director KARI-Kiboko P.O. Box MAKINDU, KENYA Telfax: Mobile: CV Bryan Ogillo;KARI-Kiboko Last edited on 29/04/2010 Page 5 of 5