Department: Plant Sciences
Designation: Senior Lecturer
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Address: P.0 Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi
Area of specialization: Ecology and Conservation Biology
Professional/research interests: Ecosystem Services, Ecosystem management, Endangered species conservation and management, climate change
Google Scholar: Paul Kimata Muoria‬
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9412-8245
ResearchGate: Paul Muoria
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PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journals

  • Mutiga, M. I., & Muoria, P. K. (2022). Distribution and habitat association of Somali ostrich in Samburu, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research, 10(12), 521-529. https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/15869
  • Martha Konje, Paul Muoria, Emily Wabuyele, Susanne Vetter (2021)Spatio-Temporal Variation in Forage Production in a key Resource Area in Succulent Karoo Rangeland, South Africa. Researchjournali’s Journal of Ecology Vol. 8 | No. 1: 1-21.
  • Martha M. Konje, Paul K. Muoria, Emily Wabuyele, Neil Griffin, Susanne Vetter (2021) Rainfall and Soils, Not Grazing Intensity, Determine the Composition and Productivity of Annual Plants in a Biodiverse Arid Winter Rainfall Region. Journal of Naturaula Science Research. Vol 12, No 10: 34-48
  • Cecilia O. Olima. Paul K. Muoria, (2020) Margaret A. Owuor Valuation of harvested goods in Mida Creek with application of the TESSA approach. WIO Journal of Marine Science 19 (2) 2020 105-115
  • Hosea Kipkoech Morogo, Paul K Muoria, Grace W. Gatheri (2020) Impact On Their Diversity And Abundance In Chemususu Forest, Baringo County, Kenya. Researchjournali’s Journal of Ecology 7 | No. 1
  • Dorca Auma Murono, Emily Wabuyele, Paul K. Muoria, John Otieno Abuto (2018) Distribution of Parthenium hysterophorus Linn and its Impacts on Biodiversity in Nyando Sub- County, Kisumu County, Kenya . European Academic Research –VI: 1599 – 1622
  • Mariciano Iguna Mutiga, Paul Kimata Muoria, Kiplagat Kotut and Hannah Wangari Karuri. (2016). Behavioural patterns and responses to human disturbances of wild Somali ostriches (Sruthio molybdophanes) in Samburu, Kenya. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (8). 495-502] (ISSN 2320- 5407). www.journalijar.com
  • Gordon O. Ocholla, Caleb Mireri, Paul K. Muoria (2016) Application of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Wildlife Management: A Case Study of the Samburu Pastoral Community in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology 6, No. 1;72-80 February 2016 http://www.ijastnet.com/journal/index/809
  • Paul K. Ndang’ang’a, Fred M. Barasa , Mercy N. Kariuki and Paul Muoria. (2016) Trends in forest condition, threats and conservation action as derived from participatory monitoring in coastal Kenya" , African Journal of Ecology, 54, 76–86
  • Mark Chandler, Daniel P Bebber Sebastian Castro, Margaret D Lowma, Paul Muoria, Nicholas Oguge,and Daniel Rubenstein (2012) International citizen science: making the local global. Front Ecol Environ 2012; 10(6): 328-331, doi: 1890/110283
  • Geoffrey L. Lelenguyah, Callistus K.P.O. Ogol and Paul K. Muoria (2010) Historical distribution and threats to Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) in Samburu- An indigenous people African Journal of Ecology (onlinelibrarywiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365- 2028.2010.01253.x/abstract)
  • K. Muoria, P. Muruthi, W. K. Kariuki, B. A. Hassan, D. Mijele and N. O. Oguge (2007) Anthrax outbreak among Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) in Samburu, Kenya. African Journal of Ecology. African Journal of Ecology, Volume 45, Number 4, December 2007, pp. 483-489(7).
  • M. Wahungu, P. K. Muoria, N. N. Moinde, N. O. Oguge and J. N. Kirathe. (2005) Changes in forest fragment sizes and primate population trends along the River Tana floodplain, Kenya, African Journal of Ecology . 43, 81–90
  • K. Muoria, Philip Muruthi, Daniel Rubenstein, Nicholas O. Oguge , Elephas Munene (2005) Cross-Sectional survey of gastro-intestinal parasites of Grevy’s zebras in southeren Samburu, Kenya . African Journal of Ecology . 43, 392–395
  • Karere G.M., Oguge N.O.; Kirathe J.; Muoria P.K.; Moinde N.N.; Suleman M.A. (2004) Population Sizes and Distribution of Primates in the Lower Tana River Forests, KenyaInternational Journal of Primatology 25, no. 2 :351-365
  • Muoria, K. , G.M. Karere, N. N. Moinde, M. A. Suleman (2002). Primate census and habitat evaluation in the Tana delta region, Kenya . African Journal of Ecology . 41 (2): 157-163.
  • Muoria K. (2000). Population estimate of elephants in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest . Pachyderm .29:48-51
  • Muoria, P.K.; Gordon, I., Oguge, N. O. (2001) Seed dispersal by elephants in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest . Pachyderm . 30: 75-80.

Key technical reports/scholarly books

  • Muoria, P. K., Karanja, R., Matiku, P., Gacheru, P., Wabuyele, E., Ngaruiya, G., Kamau, J., Amadi, J., Njenga, P., Waichoka, J., Mbuvi, M. T. E., Kimani, J., Lagat, M., & Mwamodenyi, J. M. (2025). Cherangany Hills Forest restoration opportunities assessment and mapping. Kenyatta University.
  • Muoria, P. K., Wabuyele, E., Ngaruiya, G. W., Amadi, J. A., Waichoka, J., Kamau, J. W., Njenga, P., Karanja, R., Mutunga, J., Kimani, J., Langat, M. J., Gacheru, P., Matiku, P., Ruto, D., Kipruto, C., Mbuvi, M. T. E., Mwadalu, R., & Mwangombe, J. (2025). Cherangany Hills Forest ecosystem services assessment report. Kenyatta University.
  • Muoria, P. K., Matiku, P., Gacheru, P., Utumbi, E., & Odeny, D. (2022). Dakatcha Woodland ecosystem service assessment. Nature Kenya. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Verdone, M., Chazdon, R., Muoria, P., Odeny, D., Gacheru, P., Makhanu, R., & Matiku, P. (2021). Forest and landscape restoration opportunities in Tana River Delta. Nature Kenya. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Muoria, P., Matiku, P., & Gacheru, P. (2019). Mount Kenya Forest restoration strategy (2019–2029). Nature Kenya. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Muoria, P. K., Gacheru, P., Matiku, P., Field, R., Njagi, E., Musyioki, M., Kiama, M., Odeny, D., & Mwang’ombe, J. (2019). Mount Kenya ecosystem service assessment report. Nature Kenya. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Field, R., Muoria, P. K., Gacheru, P., Magin, C., Matiku, P., Munguti, S., Odera, G., & Odeny, D. (2018). Tana Delta’s community conserved area ecosystem service assessment report. Nature Kenya. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Odhengo, P., Matiku, P., Muoria, P. K., Nyangena, J., Waweru, P., Mnyamwezi, E., Munguti, S., Odeny, D., Wahome, K., Ashitiva, D., & Nelson, P. (2018). Yala Delta land use plan. Siaya & Busia County Governments. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Odhengo, P., Matiku, P., Muoria, P. K., Nyangena, J., Waweru, P., Mnyamwezi, E., Munguti, S., Odeny, D., Wahome, K., Ashitiva, D., & Nelson, P. (2018). Yala Delta strategic environmental assessment. Siaya & Busia County Governments. http://naturekenya.org/publications/
  • Muoria, P., Matiku, P., Ng’weno, F., Munguti, S., Barasa, F., & Ayiemba, W. (2016). Coping with climate change in Kenya: Policy guide for ecosystem-based adaptation for national and county governments. Nature Kenya. https://issuu.com/nature_kenya/docs/coping_with_climate_change_in_kenya
  • Ndang’ang’a, K., Musyoki, C., Barasa, F., Malaki, P., Muoria, P., Gacheru, P., Malonza, P., & Muchai, V. (2015). Single species action plan for conservation of Sagalla caecilian (Boulengerula niedeni): 2015–2020. Kenya Wildlife Service. https://issuu.com/nature_kenya/docs/sagalla_caecilian_final
  • Ndang’ang’a, K., Musyoki, C., Barasa, F., Malaki, P., Muoria, P., Githiru, M., Borghesio, L., & Gacheru, P. (2015). Action plan for conservation of critically endangered birds in Taita Hills, Kenya: 2015–2020. Kenya Wildlife Service. https://issuu.com/nature_kenya/docs/taita_thrush_taita_apalis_final
  • Gereau, R. E., Kariuki, M., Ndang’ang’a, P. K., Werema, C., & Muoria, P. (2014). Biodiversity status and trends in the Eastern Arc Mountains and coastal forests of Kenya and Tanzania region, 2008–2013. BirdLife International.
  • Nakuru County Government. (2018). Nakuru County climate change action plan (2018–2022).
  • Nandi County Government. (2018). Nandi County climate change action plan (2018–2022).
  • Nature Kenya. (2019). Tana Delta CCA draft management plan, 2019–2029.
  • (2016). Oloisukut Community Conservancy management plan. WWF.
  • Muoria, P., Field, R., Mateche, E., Shati, S., & Odeny, D. (2015). Rapid assessment of ecosystem service provision by Yala Swamp, Western Kenya. Nature Kenya.
  • National Environment Management Authority. (2015). Aberdare Forest ecosystem: Environmental & social impact assessment for forest plantation management. NEMA.
  • National Environment Management Authority. (2015). Cherangany Forest ecosystem: Environmental & social impact assessment for forest plantation management. NEMA.
  • National Environment Management Authority. (2014). Mount Kenya Forest ecosystem: Environmental & social impact assessment for forest plantation management. NEMA.
  • National Environment Management Authority. (2014). Mau Forest ecosystem: Environmental & social impact assessment for forest plantation management. NEMA.
  • (2014). Mbooni Sub-County community’s response to climate change through alternative livelihood. Zadakta.

Scholarly presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars (August 2014 – Present))

  • Paul Muoria (8 March 2021) Yala Swamp Land Use Plan and Strategic Environmental Presentation to Busia County Members of County Assembly, Busia, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria (7 March 2021) Yala Swamp Land Use Plan and Strategic Environmental Presentation to Siaya County Members of County Assembly, Siaya, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria (26 November 2020). Tana Delta Indigenous and Community Conservation Area Management (ICCA) Plan, 2019-2029. Presentation to Tana River County Government. Hola, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria (27 November 2020). Tana Delta Indigenous and Community Conservation Area Management (ICCA) Plan, 2019-2029. Presentation to Lamu County Lamu, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria 2019: Yala Swamp Land Use Plan - Presentation to Siaya and Busia County Siaya, Kenya
  • Paul Muoria. Trends and future developments in wetland management – Yala Swamp, Kenya. Regional training on Nile Ecosystems Valuation “Earth 18th -22nd April, 2016, JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Rob Field, Paul Muoria, Paul Matiku, Serah Munguti, Emily Mateche, Simon Shati, Sarah Biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and sustainable livelihoods inform land use planning in Kenya’s Yala Delta. 2016 ESPA annual science conference – 17th -18th Nov 2016. http://www.espa.ac.uk/news-events/events/thu-2016-11-17-0900/espa-2016-annual- science-conference
  • Paul Muoria, Using TESSA to enhance waterbird conservation and livelihood resilience – a case study of Yala Swamp.” Climate Resilient flyways” workshop held by Wetland International, at Bondo, 21st to 24th March 2016: “
  • Paul Muoria Balancing Conservation and Development: The case of Yala Swamp Siaya, Kenya. Panel discussion during World Wetland Day Celebrations, NEMA, Kenya. 27 January 2015

 Employment History

  • August 2025 – Date : Senior Lecturer, Department of Plant Kenyatta University
  • August 2019 –August 2023 – Chairman, Department of Plant Kenyatta University
  • August 2014 to August 2025 - Lecturer, Department of Plant Kenyatta University
  • February 2012 – August 2014 – Species and Sites Programme Manager, Nature Kenya -The East African Natural History Society
  • September 2009 - May 2012: Part-time lecturer, African Nazarene
  • September 2011 to May 2012. Part-time Lecturer, Kenyatta
  • June 2006-December 2011- Senior Ecologist, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Samburu Heartland
  • November 2001 – June 2006: Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya
  • October 1993- November 2001 – Research Scientist, Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya
  • September 1990 – October 1991 –Teacher – Mururia Secondary School
  • May 1987-October 1987 – Teacher – Murutia Secondary school

Achievements

  • Mentored many young people in the environment
  • Authored/co-authored many environmental policy documents
  • Successively implemented/managed research and conservation projects in diverse ecosystems in Kenya
  • Published in peer reviewed journals
  • Conducted many consultancy assignments in the field of environmental