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Stephen Sikolia Fedha

Stephen Sikolia Fedha

Professor, Lecturer, Examiner and Researcher
Maseno University
LiveDNA ID: 254.11048
25 Publications
0 Editorial Roles
1 Projects

About

Professional Summary

Dr. Stephen Sikolia Fedha is currently working as Associate Professor at Department of Botany, School of Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences, Maseno University. He has completed his Ph.D. in Botany from Maseno University, Kenya. His main area of interest focuses on Botany (Plant Ecophysiology (photosynthetic systems), Ecology, Developmental Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Tissue culture) and Science & Mathematics Education. His area of expertise includes Plant Ecophysiology, Photosynthetic systems, Ecology, Developmental Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Tissue Culture, Morphogenesis, Isotopic Studies, Plant Growth and Development, Economic Botany, Herbarium Practice, Eutrophication and Pollution, Microbial Physiology, Science Education (Bio.), and Science Education. He has 9 publications in journals as author/co-author.

Employment

Professional Appointments
Professor, Lecturer, Examiner and Researcher
Maseno University
Mar 1992 — Present | Kisumu, Kenya

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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Maseno University, Kenya Plant Ecophysiology | Completed: 2005

Publications (25)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Influence of climatic factors on the δ 13C values of the C3, C4 and CAM dicot species (vegetation) of the Centrospermeae along altitudinal gradient in Western region of Kenya.
Sikolia, S.F.,
J. Res. Environ. Earth Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2017
Ecological implications of the 13C values of plant species growing in natural environment, greenhouse and plant respired carbon dioxide (captured as carbonate).
Sikolia, S.F.,
J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2017
Phytochemical analysis of some selected plants and families in the university botanic garden of maseno, Kenya.
Sikolia, S.F and S. Omondi,
J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2017
A critical review of the female gametophyte in the podostemaceae - Past, present and future.
Sikolia, S.F.,
J. Res. Agric. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2017
Limiting factors influencing implementation of SMASSE (ASEI and PDSI) instructional strategies in teaching biology in secondary schools in Kakamega North sub county, Kenya.
Sikolia, F.M., W.W. Toili, D.S.O. Owiti and S.F. Sikolia,
J. Res. Meth. Edu., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2017
Checklist of plants in the University Botanic Garden of Maseno and their significances to the society.
Sikolia, S.F. and S. Omondi,
J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2017
Extent use of instructional strategies in teaching biology in public secondary schools, Kakamega North sub county, Kenya.
Sikolia, F.M., W.W. Toili, S.F. Sikolia and D.S.O. Owiti,
J. Res. Meth. Edu., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2016
Influence of strengthening of mathematics and Science of education (SMASSE) project: Performance and trend in the mean score of biology in Kakamega North sub county, Kenya.
Sikolia, F.M. and S.F. Sikolia,
J. Res. Meth. Edu., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2016
Phylogenetic distribution of the C3 and C4 syndrome in the Centrospermeae (dicot) species.
Sikolia, S.F.,
J. Res. Agric. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2016
Differentiation of the C3 and C4 dicot (Centrospermeae) species along the altitudinal-aridity gradient and their ecological implications in bioproductivity paradigm in Kenya.
Sikolia, S.F.,
J. Res. Agric. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2016
Biology student`s religious beliefs: A hidden variable learning of Evolution.
Kosasia, A.J. and S. Sikolia,
J. Res. Humanities Soc. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2015
Biology students` perceptions towards evolution: A case of teaching techniques and influence on learning in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kenya.
Kosasia, A.J. and S. Sikolia,
J. Res. Humanities Soc. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2015
Numerical assessment of variable importance in palynological characterization of some Indigofera (Linn.) species at Maseno University Herbarium.
Sikolia, S.F. and P. Onyango,
J. Res. Agric. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2015
Research in the quality of service delivery in public hospitals, Kenya.
Wabomba, P. and S.F. Sikolia,
J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2015
Podostemaceae Embryological Question: Is the antipodal cell in the organized female gametophyte resolved?
Sikolia, S.F.,
J. Res. Agric. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2015
The implications of autonomization on service delivery in public hospitals in Kenya.
Wavomba, P., S.F. Sikolia, M. Wanjala and D. Wanjere,
J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2015
Effects of Water deficit on the biochemical content of African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill. and Solanum villosum Mill.).
Jomo, O.M., G.W. Netondo, H.O. Okello, S.S. Fedha and D.M. Musyimi,
Int. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2014
Growth of selected African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill. and Solanum villosum Mill) under water conditions.
Jomo, O.M., G.W. Netondo, H.O. Okello, S.S. Fedha and D.M. Musyimi,
Int. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2014
Physiology of African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill. and Solanum villosum Mill.) as influenced by soil water deficit.
Jomo, O.M., G.W. Netondo, H.O. Okello, S.S. Fedha and D.M. Musyimi,
Nat. Environ., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2014
The distribution of C3 and C4 photosynthetic species of the centrospermeae along an altitudinal gradient in Western Kenya.
Sikolia, S., J.C. Onyango, E. Beck and J.I. Kinyamario,
Int. J. Bot., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2009
Female gametophyte in two Kenyan species of Inversodicraea (Podostemaceae).
Sikolia, S. and J.C. Onyango,
Res. J. Bot., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjb.2009.29.39
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2009
Carbon dioxide compensation points of some dicots of the Centrospermeae species and their ecological implications for agroforestry.
Sikolia, S., E. Beck and J.C. Onyango,
Int. J. Bot., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijb.2009.67.75
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2009
δ13 values of the centrospermeae species and their ecological implications in the semi arid conditions.
Sikolia, S., E. Beck, J.I. Kinyamario and J.C. Onyango,
Int. J. Bot., | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2008
Female gametophyte in tristichoideae (Podostemaceae): Re-investigation.
Sikolia, S. and P. Ochora,
J. Boil. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jbs.2008.1158.1165
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
2008
Focus on the medicinal and agricultural plants.
Olembo, N., E. Ngaira and S. Sikolia,
Depa, | Journal Article
Self Stephen Sikolia Fedha
1995

Funding & Projects

Projects and Initiatives
Govt. of Kenya, DAAD, AAS, NRF- Kenya
Award | NRF
Jun 2016 — Oct 2027 | KES 18,000,000 | Kenya

1. Photosynthetic parameters
2. Studies of photosynthetic kranz syndrome and 13C values
3. Effect of climate change and anthropogenic processes on the vegetation change and primary productivity patterns along altitudinal gradient in western region
4. Development of tissue culture programs