Academic Research and Training

Dr. Judith Koskey is an environmental scientist at CETRAD specializing in water resources management, environmental governance, and climate resilience in Kenya’s drylands. Her work addresses the complex challenges facing water, land, and ecosystems by integrating ecological assessments, field monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to inform practical, evidence-based policy.

Her core research areas span ecosystem restoration, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, and land-use dynamics. Dr. Koskey holds an MSc and a PhD in Environmental Science. Her doctoral research focused on freshwater ecosystem health and sustainable catchment management in Kenya, specifically analyzing the relationships between land use, vegetation, water quality, and benthic macroinvertebrates.

Operating at the intersection of science and policy, Dr. Koskey is dedicated to bridging research and practice. Through her work, she strives to support inclusive environmental decision-making, strengthen natural resource governance, and foster resilient landscapes.

Michael Mutie is a Research Assistant at CETRAD and a 2026/2027 Chevening Scholar. He specializes in water infrastructure solutions, community engagement, and sustainable resource management.

At CETRAD, Michael implements critical water and land use initiatives, including rangeland and wetland ecosystem restoration in Meru and Isiolo Counties. His key projects involve protecting and rehabilitating springs, establishing the Gambela Wetland water supply project, and minimizing non-revenue water by installing water meters across Laikipia, Meru, Isiolo, and Nyandarua Counties. Furthermore, he trains local communities, Water Resources Users Associations, and Wetland Management Committees on effective water infrastructure asset management to ensure sustainable operations and maintenance.

His prior professional background includes roles as a Hydrogeologist at Geobrix Drilling Company Limited and a Project Supervisor at Nature Systems Kenya Limited, where he managed groundwater feasibility assessments, supervised drilling works, and oversaw wastewater treatment installations.

Michael is currently pursuing an MSc in Water and Environmental Management at the University of Bristol. He also holds a BSc in Water Resource and Environmental Management from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, alongside specialized certifications in water infrastructure asset management and hydrogeological modeling.