Departments

Mining and Environmental Geology

Departmental Programmes

• Prof. JS Ogola (HOD)
• Dr. F.A Dacosta
• Mr. FO Korkor
• Ms. HR Mundalamo
• Dr. T Tessema

Prof. JS Ogola (Head of Department)
Ph.D. Economic Geology; MSc. Mining Geology; Postgrad. Dip. Geology and Mineral Exploration; Diploma in Education.

• Over 40 publications and 18 technical reports including a book; Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, 1997, in the areas of Geology, mineral exploration, Small-scale mining, Environmental Impact Assessment and Climate Change/Global Warming. Recent publications are:
• Mitullah, W.V . Ogola, J.S. and Omulo, M.A ( 2003): The Socio-economic Aspects of Artisanal Gold Mining in Migori District, Kenya, Chapter 16, A.A. Balkema, Publ Netherlands,pp.281-290.
• Ogola, J.S. (2002): Mining Techniques and Practices: A Pathway to Environmentally Responsible Mining. In P. Tundo and L. Mammino (eds): Green Chemistry in Africa, IUPAC/INCA, Venice, Italy, Green Chemistry Series No.5, pp.157-173. Mining. In P. Tundo and L. Mammino (eds): Green Chemistry in Africa, IUPAC/INCA, Venice, Italy, Green Chemistry Series No.5, pp.157-173. 
• Ogola, J.S., W.V. Mitullah and M.A. Omulo, (2002): Impact of Gold Mining on the Environment and Human Health: A case study in the Migori Gold Belt, Kenya. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Netherlands.
• Okoth , S.A. and Ogola, J.S., 2002: Distribution of Fungi and Climate Change: A Case Study of Mucoraceous Fungi in Kenya.  World Resource Review Publ., Naperville, USA, Vol. 14, No.2, pp. 223-234.
• Ogola, J.S. and Behr, H.J. (eds.), 2001 : “Saline-alkaline Lakes in Eastern and Southern Africa.”  Workshop Proceedings, Nairobi, 90 pp.
• Ogola, J.S. and Behr, H.J., 2000: “Mineralogy and Trona formation in Lake Magadi.” A.A. BALKEMA Publishers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1-4.
• Ogola, J.S., 1999: “Geothermal Energy Resource: An Alternative Energy Source in Kenya.” In Bk. Eliason, P.W.F. Riemer and A. okaun (Eds.): Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, Pergamon, Amsterdam. 1005-1009. Ogola, J.S. and S.A. Okoth. 1999: “Climate Change: Potential Impacts of Kenya's Ecosystem and Biodiversity.” World Resource Review Publ., Naperville, USA, pp. 161-173.
• Ogola, J.S. and M. A. Omulo , 1998:   “Energy use in Kenya: Advancement of Alternative Energy Sources to Mitigate Climate Change Through Activities Implemented Jointly.” In P.W.F. Riemer, A.Y. Smith and K.V. Thambimuthi (eds.): Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Technologies for Activities Implemented Jointly, Elsevier, New York, pp. 103-108.
• Ogola, J.S., M.A. Abira and V.O. Awuor (eds.), 1997: “Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya.” Climate Network Africa (CNA) Publ., Nairobi, 191 pp.
• Ogola, J.S., 1997: “Lome Passe: Debate on Integrating and Implementing Environmental Measures.” Report of a Public Debate, INZET, Vereniging voor Noord-Zuid Campagnes, Amsterdam, pp. 46-47.
• Ogola, J.S., 1997: "Geology and Mineral Resources of Nyanza Province, Western Kenya." Geological Society of Africa (GSA) Special Issue, pp. 407-432.
• Omenda, P.A. and Ogola, J.S., 1997: "Wire Hill sulphide mineralisation: An Archaean submarine geothermal system." GSA Special Issue, pp. 433-447.
• Barigira, G. and Ogola, J.S., 1997 : "Gypsum mineralisation in the Isinya-Konza, Kajiado District, Kenya." GSA Special Issue, pp. 353-365.
• Ogola, J.S. and V.O. Awuor, 1997:  "Climate change: The Basic Scientific Issues." In BK: Potentia .
• Ogola, J.S. and V.O. Awuor, 1997:  "Climate change: The Basic Scientific Issues." In BK: Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, CNA Publ.,  pp.3-15.
• Ogola, J.S., 1997:  "Sources and Sinks of Greenhouse Gases." In BK: Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, CNA Publ., pp. 17-29.
• Ogola, J.S. and M.A. Omulo, 1997: "Climate Change and Energy Resources in Kenya." In Bk.: Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, CNA Publ., pp. 33-42.
• Awuor, V.O. and J.S. Ogola, 1997: "Effects of Climate Change on Kenya's Agriculture." In Bk.: Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, CNA Publ., pp. 95-117.
• Ogola, J.S. and M.A. Abira, 1997 : "Responses to Climate Change." In Bk: Potential Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, CNA Publ., pp. 169-178.

National Development Activities / Consultancy/ Research:

• CSIR-Miningtek, CSIR-Environmentek, Water Research Commission; THRIP-NRF; Pulles Howard and de Lange; Angloplatreef and University of Witwatersrand; Anglo American Prospecting Services; UNDP- Revolving fund; UNDP Training Programme.
• National Council for Science and Technology, Kenya; Government of Kenya; UNESCO; San Martin Mining and lnvestment Company; Trade World Kenya Mines Ltd; German Academic Exchange Service; East African Portland Cement Company; Climate Network Africa (NGO); Friends of Lake Victoria-OSIENALA (NGO); The Royal Netherlands Embassy, Nairobi (Donor).

Membership:

• Geological Society of Africa; Geological Society of South Africa; Geological Society of Kenya.
• Member, Technical Committee, Pulles Howard and de Lange (PHD) Johannesburg.
• Member, WRC, Steering Committee, South Africa.
• Member, Kenya National Academy of Science.
• Member, International Association of the Genesis of Ore Deposits (IAGOD).
• Member; German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)- South Africa Association.