Records and field work since 1976
Since 1976, CETRAD has kept rainfall, river flow, temperature, and evapotranspiration records in the Ewaso Ng’iro north basin, from its base in Nanyuki.
How We Work
The work below uses records kept in the Ewaso Ng’iro north basin since 1976.
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Training in Nanyuki
Short courses and graduate supervision in Nanyuki use records from the Ewaso Ng’iro basin. Partner universities are listed on the training page.
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Records for planning
The records of rainfall, river flow, temperature, and evapotranspiration from the Ewaso Ng’iro north basin, kept since 1976, are what CETRAD supplies to planning teams.
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Field work in Laikipia
Field work stays in Laikipia and the Ewaso Ng’iro north basin, where those records are kept.
What is on the record
1976
Rainfall and river records, Ewaso Ng’iro north basin
Nanyuki
Centre in Laikipia County
Trust
University of Nairobi, University of Bern, and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
Current active research
Training/Consultancy
Consultancies and related trainings to External clients
WYSS Academy
saving wetland for people and nature in partnership. In 2026, Wyss Academy for Nature will be implementing a new strategy (2026 to 2030) with three main goals: Goal 1 –…
Research Output
6+ publications spanning five decades of rigorous research across multiple formats and disciplines.
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Peer-Reviewed Papers
Journal articles and conference proceedings addressing hydrology, natural resource management, and ASAL development challenges.
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Technical Reports
Comprehensive research reports documenting field studies, GIS assessments, and integrated landscape analyses from the Ewaso Ng’iro basin.
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Policy Briefs
Evidence-based briefs translating research into actionable recommendations for county governments and development partners.
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Academic Theses
Graduate-level research including Master’s theses and PhD dissertations from supervised research in the Ewaso Ng’iro basin.
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