Caroline Mulinya
- Group:Cohort XVI
Caroline Mulinya
Caroline Mulinya holds a Ph.D. in Geography( Climatology and Climate Change from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology,( 2017) a Master of Arts in Geography in Climatology from the University of Nairobi ( 2006), and a Bachelor of Arts in Education( Geography) from Moi University (1999).
Currently, Senior Lecturer of Geography (Climatology and Climate Change sciences and Director Centre of Excellence in Climate Action and Research(CECARE) at Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU). Previously, a lecturer of Geography (Climatology and Climate Change Sciences and Head of the Geography Department and Environmental Sciences at Masinde Muliro University of Science. (MMUST) and Technology in Kenya. Previously worked as Research Scientist at The Kenya Industrial Research And Development Institute,( KIRDI) and a Research Assistant at IUCN on Lembus Forest in Eldama Ravine County on issues of socio-economic and indigenous knowledge of the forest.
Has been honored to get a fellowship from GEF for her Master’s studies where she worked on the Conservation of Mount Marsabit in Marsabit County.Has received 2 fellowships from The Netherlands Fellowship Programme(NFP) to train on climate change and forest-related issues. Currently, Senior Research Fellow of the African Impact Network Association
Experienced educator at both secondary and university levels with over 15 years and specialization in Climatology with a bias towards climate change impact, adaptation, and mitigation. She has mentored and Supervised both undergraduate and graduate students. Authored over 20 publications on Climate Change-related issues regarding agriculture, health and water, and Gender. Involved in Community Based activities that foster environmental management and conservation. A member of the Kenya Climate Change Working Group (KCCWG)(Convenor of the Science and Negotiations Thematic Group) and member of the Forum of African Women Educationalists( FAWE) Kenyan Chapter( Currently Chairperson Kakamega County).