Papers Presented in International Conferences   

• Susan Wachira, Stella Kirui & Bakari Chaka. Isolation and Characterisation of Probiotic Lactic Acid Producing Bacteria in Kenyan Traditionally Fermented Milk. (The 6thMaasai Mara University International Conference 2021)
• Koima Purity J and Kirui Stella. Opportunities and barriers to Mango production and upscaling activities in the context of climate change in Elgeyo Marakwet County, rural Kenya (The 6thMaasai Mara University International Conference 2021).
• Stella Kirui, Megiri M.L, Oyaro N. and Kiptum L. J. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Botanical Pesticides for Fall Armyworm Control in Maize Production in Kenya. (The 6thMaasai Mara University International Conference  2021).
• Kirui, S. C., Rono, S. J. and Oyaro, N. Evaluation of Kenyan Wheat Cultivars for Resistance to Stem Rust (The 5thMaasai Mara University International Conference 2019)
• Nancy K. Ayodi and Stella Kirui. Leveraging on the Language of the Catchment Area for the use and management of Renewable Energy in North Rift, Kenya.(The5th Maasai Mara University International Conference 2019)
• Munyi M. K, Kirui  C and Kiptum  L. J.  Antimicrobial Potential of Solanum Muricatum, Conyza Canadensis and Aster Subulatusextracts against Bacteria and Fungi. (The 5th Maasai Mara University International Conference 2019)
• Kirui Stella (2018). 3rdEldoret International Conference on Gender Equality for Sustainable Development in Africa (EICGSDA-2018), as Key Note Speaker
• Kirui C. Stella, Oyaro M. Nathan, Wamalwa N. Mercy, Njau N. Peter and Rono, J. Salinah (2015)Race Analysis of Stem Rust Inoculum and its Virulence on Commercial Wheat Varieties at Seedling in Kari-Njoro, Kenya. (National Council of science and Technology 6th conference 2013)
• Kalama , B. Kiprono and S. Kirui. Mango Weevil control in Kerio Valley. KARI (Biennial conference in November 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya)
• Chirchir Elizabeth J., Rasowo Joseph., Kirui Stella C. Occurrence and distribution of parasites in freshwater Tilapia fish Oreothronis nilosicusin ponds and dam in Kesses (Eldoret Polytechnic 1st conference 2012)
• Oyaro N., Siameto E.,Githae., Kirui C. S. Growth and analysis of algal species as a source of bio-diesel (National Council of science and Technology 4thconference 2011)
• Oyaro N., and Kirui C. S.  Genetically Modified crops will not be the solution to alleviation of food storages in Kenya (Moi University 6thAnnual Conference 2010)
• Ngurwe J.K., Wanjala F.M.E., Kirui S.C., and Makwali J.A.  Efficacy of Allium sativum (Liliaceae) extracts in comparison to conventional insecticides in controlling cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) on kales (Moi University 6thinternational conference 2010)
• Kiprop A.K , Marie-Camille J-Coumon,  Pourtier E.,  Kiriamiti,K., Kimutai S., Mburu F., Sirma and S. Kirui ( 2013)Synthesis of Humic and Fulvic Acids and their Characterization using Optical Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR and UV-Visible) (Moi University 6th international conference 2010)
• Kirui S. C., Kiplagat F.K., Kimno S.K., S.J Rono., and Kigen B.K.  Chemical Assesment and antimicrobial activity of solvent extracts from Kalenchoe densiflora. (Moi University 6thinternational conference 2010)
• Kirui S.C, Kiplagat F.K, Wanjala F.M.E., Mburu F.G., Rono S.J. Antimicrobial bioactivity of extracts from Plestranthus barbatus(Moi University 5th international conference 2009)
• Kirui S C, Wanjala F.M.E and Mburu F,G. Repellent effects of Tephrosia vogolii and Caloderum capenseThunb against adult of Protesphanus truncates  Horn in stored maize (Moi University 5th international l conference 2009)
• Kirui S. C, Kiprop A. K ,Wanjala F.M.E,  Mburu F. G, Muisu F.N, Sirma P.K.   Biocidal efficacy y of Calodendrum capenseThunb seed extracts against Prostephanus truncates and mosquito larvae(Aedes Aegypti Linn) (Moi University 5th international conference 2009)
• Kirui S C, Wanjala F.M.E,  and Mulaa M. Tephrosia vogolii Hook and Calodendrum capense Thunb dusts as deterrents of  Prostephanus truncates Horn during grain storage. (Moi University 4thinternational conference 2008)
• Kirui Stella, Wanjala F.M.E, Kiprono P.C., and F.G Mburu, F.N, Muisu, P.K. Sirma and A.K Kiprop. Durability of Terminaria spinosaheartwood evidence of biocidal properties responsible for durability (Moi University 4th Annual conference 2008).)

Employment Record & Work experience: 

Teaching experience in the University

• 2021: Associate Professor in Applied Entomololgy, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Pure, Applied and Health Sciences  Maasai Mara University
• 2011 to date: Senior Lecturer in Entomololgy, Department of Biological Sciences, School   of Sciences Maasai Mara University
• 2009 – 2011:  Lecturer in Entomololgy, Department of Biological Sciences, School   of Science – Narok University College.
• Duties and responsibilities: – Teaching, Supervision of Students both undergraduate and postgraduate, Research, Member to University Committees and Community Outreach
• Teaching experience in Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET)
• 2002 – 2009: Lecturer, Department of Applied Sciences, Eldoret Polytechnic.
• Duties and responsibilities: -Teaching, Supervision of Students Certificate and Diploma        

Responsibilities & Membership to Committees:

National Responsibilities

• 2011-2012:  Member of Task Force Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
• 2005&2007: Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) as Presiding Officer during referendum and general election
• 2009: Senior supervisor in 2009 population and housing census
• 2002: Agriculture Project Assessor of National Examination Council for KCSE
• County Government (County Executive Committee Member)
• 2015-2017- CECM for Education in Elgeyo Marakwet County
• 2013-2014: – CECM for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries- Elgeyo-Marakwet County  

University responsibilities and membership to committees

• 2019-2021: Dean School of Pure, Applied and Health Sciences
• 2018- 2019: Head of Department – Biological Sciences, School of Science.    
• 2012-2013:    Warden in Serengeti Hostel
• 2011- 2013:    Head of Department – Biological Sciences, School of Science.    
• 2011- 2013:    Committee Member – staff disciplinary committee.
• 2012 -2013:      Preparing instruments required during the presentation of the charter
• 2010- 2012:    Co-ordinator, School of Science.
• 2010- 2013:    Chairperson- Inspection and acceptance committee.   
• 2009- 2013:     Member- Aids and Control Unit Sub-committee (ACU).
• 2010- 2013:     Chairperson -Alcohol and Drug Abuse committee.
• 2010 -2012:    Strategic plan and service charter for the university          

TVET: Eldoret Polytechnic

• 2008 -2009:   Performance contract committee.
• 2006- 2009:     Head of department, Guiding and Counselling.
• 2006 – 2009:    Planning Committee. 
• 2004 – 2008:    Industrial liaison office.
• 2000 – 2009:    Member of technical committee, Town Campus.
• Kirui C. Stella, Oyaro M. Nathan, Wamalwa N. Mercy, Njau N. Peter and Rono, J. Salinah (2015)Race Analysis of Stem Rust Inoculum and its Virulence on Commercial Wheat Varieties at Seedling in Kari-Njoro, Kenya. (National Council of science and Technology 6th conference 2013)
• Kalama , B. Kiprono and S. Kirui. Mango Weevil control in Kerio Valley. KARI (Biennial conference in November 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya)
• Chirchir Elizabeth J., Rasowo Joseph., Kirui Stella C. Occurrence and distribution of parasites in freshwater Tilapia fish Oreothronis nilosicusin ponds and dam in Kesses (Eldoret Polytechnic 1st conference 2012)
• Oyaro N., Siameto E.,Githae., Kirui C. S. Growth and analysis of algal species as a source of bio-diesel (National Council of science and Technology 4thconference 2011)
• Oyaro N., and Kirui C. S.  Genetically Modified crops will not be the solution to alleviation of food storages in Kenya (Moi University 6thAnnual Conference 2010)
• Ngurwe J.K., Wanjala F.M.E., Kirui S.C., and Makwali J.A.  Efficacy of Allium sativum (Liliaceae) extracts in comparison to conventional insecticides in controlling cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) on kales (Moi University 6thinternational conference 2010)
• Kiprop A.K , Marie-Camille J-Coumon,  Pourtier E.,  Kiriamiti,K., Kimutai S., Mburu F., Sirma and S. Kirui ( 2013)Synthesis of Humic and Fulvic Acids and their Characterization using Optical Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR and UV-Visible) (Moi University 6th international conference 2010)
• Kirui S. C., Kiplagat F.K., Kimno S.K., S.J Rono., and Kigen B.K.  Chemical Assesment and antimicrobial activity of solvent extracts from Kalenchoe densiflora. (Moi University 6thinternational conference 2010)
• Kirui S.C, Kiplagat F.K, Wanjala F.M.E., Mburu F.G., Rono S.J. Antimicrobial bioactivity of extracts from Plestranthus barbatus(Moi University 5th international conference 2009)
• Kirui S C, Wanjala F.M.E and Mburu F,G. Repellent effects of Tephrosia vogolii and Caloderum capenseThunb against adult of Protesphanus truncates  Horn in stored maize (Moi University 5th international l conference 2009)
• Kirui S. C, Kiprop A. K ,Wanjala F.M.E,  Mburu F. G, Muisu F.N, Sirma P.K.   Biocidal efficacy y of Calodendrum capenseThunb seed extracts against Prostephanus truncates and mosquito larvae(Aedes Aegypti Linn) (Moi University 5th international conference 2009)
• Kirui S C, Wanjala F.M.E,  and Mulaa M. Tephrosia vogolii Hook and Calodendrum capense Thunb dusts as deterrents of  Prostephanus truncates Horn during grain storage. (Moi University 4thinternational conference 2008)
• Kirui Stella, Wanjala F.M.E, Kiprono P.C., and F.G Mburu, F.N, Muisu, P.K. Sirma and A.K Kiprop. Durability of Terminaria spinosaheartwood evidence of biocidal properties responsible for durability (Moi University 4th Annual conference 2008).)

Research interest: -

• Research on the impacts of wheat rust in Kenya and their socio-economic effects, Bio-pesticides and their application, and medicinal plants in use to mitigate health issues.        

Ongoing Research:

• Socio- economic impact of wheat rust in Kenya, Production of bio-diesel from algae, antimicrobial activities of plant extracts and Crop protection- Field and storage pest.

Membership To Professional Body

• 2018- to date: Entomological Society of Kenya
• 2017-to date: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World - Kenya (OWSD – Kenya)
• 2011-to date:   Biochemical society- UK
• 2010-to date: The Organisation for Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa Kenya chapter
• Supervision of students
• D. students
• Masters students
• Undergraduate students
• Examination of Thesis
• Masters Students
• AWARDS:
• Grant from NCST for ST&I grant (5 million) for Socio-economic impact of wheat rust, Kenya
• Grant from NCST for ST&I grant (1.2 million) for biodiesel production from algae
• HIV funds from Commission of High Education(0.5 million)

Academic & Professional Referees

• Prof F.M.E Wanjala
  University of Eldoret
  O Box 1125 –  Eldoret, Kenya
• D. Serem
  Moi University
  P.O Box 3900-Eldoret, Kenya
• N. Oyaro
  Maasai Mara University,
  P.O Box 861-20500 – Narok, Kenya