kennedy Olale

@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, School of pure and applied Sciences
Kisii University

kennedy Olale


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Soil Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Chemometrics
207

Scholar Citations

9

Scholar h-index

9

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Assessment of nutrient loads and physicochemical properties of river Nyakomisaro for water quality management in Kisii County Kenya
    KN Sarah, H Ogutu, K Olale, W Saban, A Mohammed, N Mwebi, ...
    Discover Water , 2026
    2026
  • Bioactive phytochemical compounds from the genus Securidaca L.
    S Osunga, K Olale, R MasaiOlale, DO Ochora
    Pharmaceutical Properties of Plants from the Genus Securidaca L., 22-44 , 2026
    2026
  • Determination of Essential Minerals in the Indigenous Vegetables Solanum nigrum (Stout Shade) and Gynandropsis gynandra (Spider Plant) from Two …
    MN Moenga, R Mogwasi, EK Okemwa, KO Olale
    Biological Trace Element Research 203 (4), 2365-2381 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Effect of artificial fertilizers and pesticide use on heavy metal concentration and health risk of selected medicinal plants from Nyamira County-Kenya
    R Mogwasi, O Kenyanya, E Kenanda, ZM Getenga, O Kennedy
    Discover Plants 2 (1), 44 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Analysis of Physicochemical Properties, and Nutrient Loads Affecting Water Quality in River Kuja, Migori County, Kenya
    NK Nkatha, JJ Ambuchi, KennedyOlale
    Journal of Researxh and Academic Writing 2 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Analysis of Physicochemical Properties, and Nutrient Loads Affecting Water Quality in River Kuja, Migori County, Kenya
    NK Nkatha, JJ Ambuchi, KennedyOlale
    Journal of Researxh and Academic Writing 2 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Macro and Micro Element Composition in Indigenous Solanum Nigrum and Gynadropsis Gynandra from Two Agroecological Zones of Kisii, Kenya
    MN Moenga
    Kisii University , 2025
    2025
  • Spicing up nutrition: investigation of trace elements in some spices locally sold in two markets in Kisumu-Kenya
    E Chore, K Olale, R Mogwasi, H Ogutu
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 196 (12), 1247 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Effects of phosphorus and potassium fertilization and fruit canopy position on sugar accumulation in mangifera indica cv.'Kent'pulp
    K Olale
    Journal of Food, Nutrition and Diet Science, 41-48 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Organochlorine pesticide residues in water and sediments in river Kibos-Nyamasaria in Kisumu County: An inlet river of Lake Victoria, Kenya
    JO Ogola, K Olale, R Mogwasi, O Mainya
    Scientific African 23, e02094 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 26
  • Effect of PK fertilizer rate and fruit canopy position on fruit quality and vitamins of Mangifera indica cv.'Kent'
    K Olale
    Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO , 2024
    2024
  • Comparative Study on Fatty Acids Composition of Lemna minor (Duckweed) Cultured in Indoor Plastic Tanks and Outdoor Earthen Ponds
    J Achoki, P Orina, C Kaingu, J Oduma, K Olale, M Chepkirui, A Getabu
    Aquaculture Research 2024 (1), 5563513 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Assessment of bio-accessibility of heavy metals (Cd, Pb, and As) through consumption of medicinal plants collected from different regions in Nyamira-Kenya
    R Mogwasi, K Olale, S Osunga, EO Kenanda
    Diagnostics and Therapeutics , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its Isomers in Water and Sediments: A case study of River Kibos-Nyamasaria, Kisumu County-Kenya
    JO Ogola, R Mogwasi, K Olale
    Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of Human Activities on Water Quality in River Kibos-Nyamasaria, Kisumu County: An Inlet River to Lake Victoria in Winam Gulf, Kenya.
    K Olale, JO Ogola, R Mogwasi
    International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Measuring soil quality indicators under different climate-smart land uses across east African climate-smart villages
    JW Recha, KO Olale, AM Sila, G Ambaw, M Radeny, D Solomon
    Agronomy 12 (2), 530 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 20
  • Assessment of bio-availability of Cd, Pb, As and Tl via Gastric/Intestinal Digestion in Plants Collected From Different Kenyan Regions
    R MOGWASI, ZM Getenga, K Olale, S Osunga
    2021
  • Ensemble modeling on near-infrared spectra as rapid tool for assessment of soil health indicators for sustainable food production systems
    JW Recha, KO Olale, A Sila, G Ambaw, M Radeny, D Solomon
    Soil Systems 5 (4), 69 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • A simple field based method for rapid wood density estimation for selected tree species in Western Kenya
    K Olale, A Yenesew, R Jamnadass, A Sila, K Shepherd
    Scientific African 5, e00149 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 18
  • FTIR-DRIFTS-based prediction of β-carotene, α-tocopherol and l -ascorbic acid in mango ( Mangifera indica L.) fruit pulp
    K Olale, W Walyambillah, SA Mohammed, A Sila, K Shepherd
    SN Applied Sciences 1 (3), 279 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 20

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Molecular markers for tropical trees: a practical guide to principles and procedures
    A Muchugi, C Kadu, R Kindt, H Kipruto, S Lemurt, K Olale, P Nyadoi, ...
    World Agroforestry Centre , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 51
  • Organochlorine pesticide residues in water and sediments in river Kibos-Nyamasaria in Kisumu County: An inlet river of Lake Victoria, Kenya
    JO Ogola, K Olale, R Mogwasi, O Mainya
    Scientific African 23, e02094 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 26
  • Measuring soil quality indicators under different climate-smart land uses across east African climate-smart villages
    JW Recha, KO Olale, AM Sila, G Ambaw, M Radeny, D Solomon
    Agronomy 12 (2), 530 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 20
  • FTIR-DRIFTS-based prediction of β-carotene, α-tocopherol and l -ascorbic acid in mango ( Mangifera indica L.) fruit pulp
    K Olale, W Walyambillah, SA Mohammed, A Sila, K Shepherd
    SN Applied Sciences 1 (3), 279 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 20
  • A simple field based method for rapid wood density estimation for selected tree species in Western Kenya
    K Olale, A Yenesew, R Jamnadass, A Sila, K Shepherd
    Scientific African 5, e00149 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 18
  • Application of DRIFT-FTIR spectroscopy for quantitative prediction of simple sugars in two local and two Floridian mango ( Mangifera indica L.) cultivars in Kenya
    K Olale, W Walyambillah, SA Mohammed, A Sila, K Shepherd
    Journal of Analytical Science and Technology 8 (1), 21 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 15
  • Limitations to use of infrared spectroscopy for rapid determination of carbon-nitrogen and wood density for tropical species
    K Olale, A Yenesew, R Jamnadass, A Sila, E Aynekulu, S Kuyah, ...
    Adv Anal Chem 3 (3), 21-28 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 14
  • Comparative Study on Fatty Acids Composition of Lemna minor (Duckweed) Cultured in Indoor Plastic Tanks and Outdoor Earthen Ponds
    J Achoki, P Orina, C Kaingu, J Oduma, K Olale, M Chepkirui, A Getabu
    Aquaculture Research 2024 (1), 5563513 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Ensemble modeling on near-infrared spectra as rapid tool for assessment of soil health indicators for sustainable food production systems
    JW Recha, KO Olale, A Sila, G Ambaw, M Radeny, D Solomon
    Soil Systems 5 (4), 69 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Determination of Essential Minerals in the Indigenous Vegetables Solanum nigrum (Stout Shade) and Gynandropsis gynandra (Spider Plant) from Two …
    MN Moenga, R Mogwasi, EK Okemwa, KO Olale
    Biological Trace Element Research 203 (4), 2365-2381 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • A simple field based method for rapid wood density estimation for selected tree species in Western Kenya. Scientific African 5: 1–7
    K Olale, A Yenesew, R Jamnadass, A Sila, K Shepherd
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Spicing up nutrition: investigation of trace elements in some spices locally sold in two markets in Kisumu-Kenya
    E Chore, K Olale, R Mogwasi, H Ogutu
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 196 (12), 1247 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of bio-accessibility of heavy metals (Cd, Pb, and As) through consumption of medicinal plants collected from different regions in Nyamira-Kenya
    R Mogwasi, K Olale, S Osunga, EO Kenanda
    Diagnostics and Therapeutics , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Impact of Human Activities on Water Quality in River Kibos-Nyamasaria, Kisumu County: An Inlet River to Lake Victoria in Winam Gulf, Kenya.
    K Olale, JO Ogola, R Mogwasi
    International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Prediction of wood density and carbon-nitrogen content in tropical agroforestry tree species in western Kenya using infrared spectroscopy
    OO KENNEDY
    UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of artificial fertilizers and pesticide use on heavy metal concentration and health risk of selected medicinal plants from Nyamira County-Kenya
    R Mogwasi, O Kenyanya, E Kenanda, ZM Getenga, O Kennedy
    Discover Plants 2 (1), 44 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Effects of phosphorus and potassium fertilization and fruit canopy position on sugar accumulation in mangifera indica cv.'Kent'pulp
    K Olale
    Journal of Food, Nutrition and Diet Science, 41-48 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its Isomers in Water and Sediments: A case study of River Kibos-Nyamasaria, Kisumu County-Kenya
    JO Ogola, R Mogwasi, K Olale
    Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of nutrient loads and physicochemical properties of river Nyakomisaro for water quality management in Kisii County Kenya
    KN Sarah, H Ogutu, K Olale, W Saban, A Mohammed, N Mwebi, ...
    Discover Water , 2026
    2026
  • Bioactive phytochemical compounds from the genus Securidaca L.
    S Osunga, K Olale, R MasaiOlale, DO Ochora
    Pharmaceutical Properties of Plants from the Genus Securidaca L., 22-44 , 2026
    2026