Vincent Ogembo, Ph.D.

Highly qualified professional with extensive experience in water resource engineering and climate science, demonstrating expertise in project implementation, research, administration, governance, policy formulation, and strategic planning. Proven success in senior management roles, consistently achieving and exceeding targets through a combination of advanced technical knowledge and essential soft skills, including communication, collaboration, and adaptability. Committed to driving tangible results by leveraging strategic vision and leadership acumen to deliver value across diverse initiatives. A proactive approach ensures excellence in addressing challenges and delivering impactful solutions in every endeavor.

• Institute of Engineers of Kenya, IEK, Graduate Member, Reg No. G,12044
• Engineers Board of Kenya, EBK, Graduate Engineer-Reg No. B18784
• National Construction Authority, NCA – Construction Site Supervisor Reg. No. NCA/SS/2019/34301
• Society of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, SABE- Member
• Kenya Young Water Professionals - Member
• National Environmental Management Authority, NEMA – Member

• 2024 Member – Digitalization Committee, LBDA Championing the digitalization agenda of the MDAs; Provide guidance into the strategic direction of the organization’s digitalization roadmap; Review the existing business processes, delivery channels, assess their effectiveness and efficiency; Oversee the implementation of the digitalization program; Promote digitally driven innovations to support service delivery and manage risks associated with the digitalization agenda.
• 2023 Chairperson – Performance Contracting Committee, LBDA The Government through the Performance Contracting Secretariat under the Ministry of Public Service and Performance ManagementRegulations,2021 requires the committee to: Coordinate the performance targets; Coordinate Quaterly review; Coordinate PC achievements; Consider PC reports from Divisions, Coordinate the collation of PC evidences for annual evaluation.
• 2023 Member – Project Implementation Committee for The State Department for The ASALS and Regional Development – Ministry of EAC & A&RD Review of Government Projects Concept Notes; Review of Feasibility Studies; Identifying New Projects; Prioritizing Projects in the MTP and County Plans; Recommend Funding Mode; among others
• 2021 Chairperson – Disability Mainstreaming Committee Drafting and updating Disability Mainstreaming Policy, ensuring the DM Policy implementation in LBDA
• 2021 Member – Corruption Prevention Committee Lake Basin Development Authority, LBDA Formulating Rules & Guidelines, Educating Staff Members, Taking Action and Monitoring, Evaluation of Corruption Issues within the Authority and Submitting Reports to EACC on Quarterly Basis.
• 2021 Assistant Chairperson - Budget Committee Lake Basin Development Authority, LBDA Committee reviewing and making Suitable Recommendations on the Authority’s Budgetary Policies, Procedures, Standards and Appropriate Budget Implementation Mechanisms.
• 2020 Member - Job Description Analysis Committee Lake Basin Development Authority, LBDA Job Evaluation for the 2021/22-2024/25 Remuneration Review Cycle for the Public Sector
• 2016-2018 Students’ President, Post Graduate Students Union Pan African University of Water and Energy Sciences, PAUWES, Algeria & University of Bonn Germany
• 2012-2013 Director Academic Affairs; Students Leader - Jomo Kenyatta University Students’ Organization
• 2011 Master Guide Director, Youths Empowerment Program

• 27/04– 3/05/2025 European Geoscience Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025 in Vienna, Austria. Presentation Title: Hydroclimatic Modeling of Lake Victoria: Development of an Inland Lakes Integrated Water Balance Model with Future Climatic Risk Projections by Vincent Ogembo, Wim Thiery, Rosa Pietroiusti, Mary Akurut, Inne Vanderkelen, and Gavin Akinyi. EGU25-600, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-600
• 24/04/2025 The Flooded Future Conference, Ghent University, Belgium. Presentation: Is Our Generation Safe from Floods? The Flooded Future, Impacts of Climate Change on the Hydrological Cycle. Karel Lodewijk Ledeganckstraat, 9000 Gent, België 24th April 2025.

• Strategic & Policy Documents Developed
• 1. Initiated and spearheaded the preparation of 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for the Authority - Internally developed document.
• 2. Team Leader in the Situational Analysis for the 1985 – 2015 Regional Development Master Plan jointly done by GIZ.
• 3. Developed Disability Mainstreaming Policy Document
• 4. Spearheaded the review of LBDA Act of Parliament
• 5. Participated in the development of Regional Development Authority’s Policy (RDA’s Policy) Document
• Research, Projects Concepts and Proposals Developed
• 1. Developed the Lower Nyakach Small Holder Farm Irrigation Project (LONSHIP) Proposal between LBDA and KenGen-Sondu Miriu Plant.
• 2. Developed the Integrated Climate Change Resilience Project Proposal funded by The National Treasury.
• 3. Integrated Sustainable Restoration and Enhancement of Forests Cover Project, ISREF.
• 4. Fish Cold Storage and Processing Plant Project
• 5. Ultra-Modern Amariba Market Construction
• 6. Integrated Lake Victoria Solar Floating Farm Project
• 7. Lake Basin Affordable Housing Project
• 8. Enterprise Resource Planning System, ERP System.
• 9. Reviewed the following Projects Proposals for Further Funding
• - Lichota, Alupe Muhoroni Solar Irrigation Project
• - Kimira Oluch Small Holder Farm Irrigation Project
• - Integrated Fruits and Vegetables Processing Plant
• - Magwagwa Multipurpose Dam Project
• - Integrated Community Water Supply Project
• - Integrated Drought Management Project
• - Lake Victoria Water Hyacinth Management Project
• - Ultra-Modern Nyakoe Market Construction
• MoUs, MoFs, MoAs
• Initiated and established several Collaborations and Partnerships with both National, Regional and International Institutions through signing of: Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), Memorandum of Finance (MoFs), Memorandum of Agreement (MoAs).
• Performance Contract, PC, and Monitoring & Evaluation, Tools
• Developed improved PC and M&E Tools used to monitor, evaluate and report the status of PC implementation and Authority’s performance on a quarterly basis.
• Revision of the Authority’s Organogram
• Initiated the change in the organizational structure with the following new departments; Resource Mobilization, Partnerships & Collaborations, Environment & Climate Change, Real Estate.
• Resource Mobilization
• Mobilized adequate resources from the Exchequer and External sources for both Recurrent Expenditures and Development Projects Expenditures.

• Research Work: Hydroclimatic Modelling of Lake Victoria with Future Projections for Flood Simulations and Risks Mitigation.
• Examiner and Jury Panellist for Masters & Ph.D. Defences
• 1. Assessment of the impact of macrobenthic invertebrates on coastal sediment transport of Belgium: Vrije Universiteit Brussel & Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. MSc. Student in Water Resources Engineering, 28th August 2024, VUB Auditorium.
• 2. Impact assessment of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the WEFE-Nexus in the Nile basin Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. MSc. Student in Water Resources Engineering, 5th September 2024, Ghent University.
• Lecturing Assignments Courses Lectured include;
• 1. Environmental Programming - Masters and Ph.D Students
• 2. Surface Water Modeling - Masters Students
• 3. Land Climate Dynamics - Masters Students

• 2025 Research Secondment IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC), Eastern Africa Region. Nairobi Kenya
• 2024 – Pres. IMPACT Postdoctoral Researcher Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Water and Climate, Belgium
• 2020 – Pres. Deputy Director, Planning & Research Lake Basin Development Authority, LBDA, Directorate of Planning, Research and Strategy, Kenya.
• 2018 – 2023 Adjunct Lecturer Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, School of Spatial Planning and Natural Research Management, Department of Spatial Planning.

• Hydrological and hydrogeological Modelling;
• Climate Change, Applications and Projections
• Water Resources Policies, Planning and Management;
• Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Water Resources Management;
• Flood and Drought Management (Modelling, Analysis and Mitigation Processes)

• 2 Years Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium.
• 1 Month Research Secondment, IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
• 2 Years Chief Executive Officer & Founder, WEC Nature Solutions Consultancy & Research, Kenya.
• 5 Years Deputy Director Planning, Research & Strategy Division, Lake Basin Development Authority.
• 6 Years Managing Director - Keyivi Construction Company Limited, Kisumu.
• 7 Years of Part Time Lecturing at JOOUST, Maasai Mara University & Kenya Water Institute.
• 1 Year Research Intern at World Agroforestry Centre, ICRAF.

• Professionalism: Committed to excellence and accountability in all professional endeavours.
• Teamwork: Valuing collaboration, mutual respect, and collective success.
• Transparency: Ensuring openness, honest communication and fostering trust in all interactions.
• Fairness and Equality: Promoting inclusivity, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all.
• Passion: Driven by enthusiasm and dedication to achieving the highest quality results.

• TechTransfer IMPACT Professional Training: Topics;
• Leadership training by Katelijne Callebaut (LoopWise)
• The basics of IP by Hugo Loosvelt (VUB TechTransfer)
• Academic business development by Geoffrey Aerts (VUB)
• Project management by Koen De Valck (D-NA)
• Data management plan by Flora D’Anna (VIB)
• Gender dimension by Katrien Van der Heyden (SEADS Network). Week of 14th – 18th October 2024 at Vrije Universiteit Brussels.
• Python Language for Data Analysis by DataCamp Center. Developing data analytics skills using Python to manipulate, analyze, and visualize research data. July-September 2024, Belgium.
• Effects of Climate Change on Public Health and Environment. Columbia Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education.
• Strategic Management Short Course. European Institute of Leadership and Management, ETIM. February-March 2023
• Personal Leadership. Robbi School of Leadership and Management.
• Management Skills & Leadership Development Course. Master Certificate in Business Management, Two Months Online Course awarded with 25 Topics in Management.
• Remote Sensing and Google Earth Engine Applications in Water Bodies. Rochester University of Technology & King’s College London.
• Professional Engineering Practice, Ethics and Law in Kenya; Professional Development Course by Integrated Professional Knowledge 360.
• Hydrology & Climate Change, Summer School Germany; The University of Bonn, United Nations University and Zeff Institute for Technology & Resource Management, Germany
• French Language, University of Tlemcen, Algeria – B2 Level achieved.
• Certificate in Integrated Water Resource Management by IHE Netherlands at Kenya Water Institute, KEWI Kenya
• Supervisor Training for PostDocs by Prof. Dr. Anne-Sofie Vanhaegh November 26th, at Van Gogh, Pleinlaan 5, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium
• Transferable Skills Training - Pitching Presentations for researchers Training by SciComm Academy Brussels Belgium, November 2024
• Microsoft 365 Business Central ERP Training at Lake Basin Development Authority, Kisumu, Kenya, by the KOBBY Technologies Limited, April 2023
• Government Investment Management Information System, GIMIS Training, by Kenyan National Treasury, Government Management & Public Enterprises Department, GIPE, at Nakuru, Kenya. 29th May to 4th June 2022.
• Trained in Quality Management Systems: Implementation of ISO 9001: 2015 at Lake Basin Development Authority.
• Public Private Partnership (PPP) for Development Projects at Acacia Hotel Kisumu by Ministry of Finance - Kenyan National Treasury and Planning, PPP Unit 16th November 2020
• Leadership & Management, BnG Consultants, Naivasha, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, JKUAT – University Students Leader
• 70th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 70): Climate Services for Closing the Early Warning Gap Together by The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), 19th to 20th of May 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• African - European Workshop on Land Surface and Climate Change, University of Bonn Germany 13th May 2025 ( Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 1502 - DETECT)
• Cross-sectoral OptimESM-ISIMIP Workshop by Inter-sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project “ Future projections of climate impacts accounting for socioeconomic changes” at Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research, Germany, 5th-8th May 2025
• IMPACT Postdocs Training on Creative Thinking and Problem Solving by Prof. Carine Chisu; Win-Win Collaborations by Prof. Piet Verhoeve; Business Development Skills by Prof. Thomas Crispeels. 3rd – 7th March 2025 at Vrije Universiteit Brussels VUB, Belgium.
• UK Climate Night COP29 on significant climate action initiatives, such as its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. Workshop on 6th November 2024.
• Detection and attribution of changes in global wildfire activity to anthropogenic drivers using machine learning by Dr. Seppe Lampe, VUB November 2024
• Extreme events under climate change and how climate science can support youth-led climate litigation around the world by Dr. Rosa Pietroiusti, VUB, Water and Climate Department, November 2024
• IMPACT Postdocs Training on Research Funding Proposals writing, Leadership and Management, Intellectual Property, Project Management, Data Management System, and Gender in Research. 14th – 18th October 2024 at VUB
• Water quality modelling by simulating impacts of global change on water quality from local to global scale. Surface Water Research Seminar by Maria Theresa Nakkazi, VUB. October October 11, 2024
• Application of Crop modelling and remote sensing to assess historical and future climate challenges in agricultural systems using the Community Earth System Model (CESM), Hydro Seminar by Dr. Shannon de Roos VUB October 8, 2024.
• Water Drainage and Sanitation Co-Production in African Cities seminar by WASCOT RESEARCH PROJECT funded by FNRS at ULB Belgium. Room Co 1.4 E. Flagey 19, 1050 Brussels, September 12, 2024.
• 3rd International Short Course on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in collaboration with East Central University (ECU), ADA, Oklahoma (USA). 16th to 26th January 2023 at JOOUST.
• Validation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) ACT 2021 and Stakeholders Consultation on the Draft PPP Regulations 2021 at Acacia Hotel, Kisumu City, Kenya. 31st October to 4th November 2022.
• Remote Sensing Monitoring Systems for African Great Lakes. A collaboration of IEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, the Rochester Institute of Technology, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, the King’s College London and African Center for Aquatic Research and Education. Held at Kisumu City, Kenya, 27th & 28th October 2022.
• Development of National Master Plan and National Regional Development Strategy 2050 for the State Department under Ministry of East Africa Community & Regional Development held at Naivasha, Kenya. 5th -10th July 2021
• Kenya-United Arabs Emirates Business Forum Conference. Organized by Kenya Investment Authority and Dubai Chamber of Commerce Topics: Investments and Business Environments, Dubai & Global Businesses, Opportunities in Infrastructural Sectors, Port Logistics, Role of Smart Cities in long-term economic development, Warehouse logistics, Dubai Expo Participation. 28th June 2021
• GIS Symposium Presentation at Kenya Water Institute, KEWI Nairobi Research Presentation Topic: An Integrated Hydrodynamic Modeling with Spatio-Temporal Changes in Land Use/Cover and Socio-Economic Factors of a River Basin. Case Study of River Kuja Basin, Kenya. 24th-25th June 2021.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Online Webinar. M&E Terms & Concepts, Need for M&E in Development Projects, Project Cycles, Key Indicators, M&E Framework, Logical Framework, M&E Reporting. Conducted by Strategia Netherlands & Capacity Africa Institute, 12th May 2021.
• Government Investment Management Information System Training conducted on entering Government parastatals data onto an online integrated GIMIS system by Ministry of National Treasury and Planning on 28th January 2021.
• National Budgeting Process for MTEF Period at Prideinn Hotel Mombasa by National Treasury and Planning with all Government Ministries and County Governments. 20th October 2020. Mombasa, Kenya.
• Strengthening technical capacity of smallholder farmers enhance water management techniques based on conservation practices 6 May 2018. Vienna, Austria, Europe.
• Hydrological Modelling, monitoring, analyzing and interpretation for water management and Climate change, 4th July 2017: By Dr. Benhard Tischbein ZEF Centre for Development Research, University of Bonn Germany.
• Water challenges and solutions for the 21st Century 5th July 2017: Prof. Janos J. Borgadi. Centre for Development Research, University of Bonn, Germany.
• Impact of Climate change on the water cycle and option for adaptation with focus on drought. 11th July 2017 - Dr. Anna Andreu: United Nations University UNU, Germany.
• Implementation of REDD+ project for Carbon Credit in Biodiversity: a case study in Taita-Voi Semi-arid areas 3rd June 2015 by Mwangi Githiru PhD Wildlife Works. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
• The potential and uptake of remote sensing in support of agricultural, flood and fire risk insurance: a review Friday 23rd May 2014, Jan De Leeuw, World Agroforestry Centre - ICRAF
• Spatiotemporal variations in water and land footprint systems in Kenya during the 1980s and the 2000s April 22nd 2014, Caroline Bosire (ILRI), World Agroforestry Centre – ICRAF
• Spatial Data Implementation and Geoportal Training (27-30th July, 2014): at JKUAT

• Ogembo, V., Olala S., Ronoh E., Mukama E., Akinyi, G. (2025): Spatiotemporal Mapping of Seasonal Drought Dynamics in Kenya Using Remote Sensing and Combined Drought Indices for Climate Risk Planning. (Submitted to Springer Journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology – Pre-print available https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7177673/v1 )
• Ogembo, V., Thiery, W., Pietroiusti, R., Akurut, M., Vanderkelen, I., and Akinyi, G. (2025): Flood Simulations using a Great Lakes Integrated Water Balance Model (GLIWaB Model) Based on Extreme Climatic Conditions over Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa. (Submitted to Journal of Hydrology Earth System Science, EGU)
• Mukama E., Ronoh E., Ogembo V. (2025). Comparison and evaluation of different remote sensing precipitation datasets against ground observations for improved drought management in southern Tanzania (Submitted to Journal of Earth System Science)
• Annika S., Afanan A., Ann G., Ogembo V., (2025). Addressing the policy-implementation gap and fostering participatory governance for integrated environmental management in the Yala Basin, Kenya. (Submitted for Publication)
• Ogembo, V., Thiery, W., Pietroiusti, R., Akurut, M., Vanderkelen, I., and Akinyi, G.: Hydroclimatic Modeling of Lake Victoria: Development of an Inland Lakes Integrated Water Balance Model with Future Climatic Risk Projections, EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, EGU25-600, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-600,2025
• Vincent Ogembo, Gavin Akinyi Mohamed, (2023). Spectral Reflectance and Algal Bloom Monitoring of Lake Victoria using Remote Sensing Techniques, Winam Gulf of Kenya. Lake Basin Development Authority, Research Unit. Earth Sciences. Vol. 12, No. 4, 2023, pp. 90-98. https://www.sciencepg.com/article/10.11648/j.earth.20231204.12
• Vincent Ogembo O., Bancy Mati, (2023). Evaluation of the Performance of Perforated Pipe with Threaded String for Smallholder Drip Irrigation, Kenya, Resources and Environment, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2023, pp. 6-15. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.re.20231301.02.html
• Vincent Ogembo Obuya et, al. (2022). Mapping Land Use Land Cover Changes from 1990 to 2020 in River Kuja Basin, Kenya, American Journal of Geographic Information System, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2022, pp. 9-22. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ajgis.20221101.02.html
• Ogembo O. Vincent, et. al. (2022) “Hydrodynamic Modeling using HEC-HMS Model, River Kuja Basin, Kenya.” American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), vol. 11(06), 2022, pp. 139-153; https://www.ajer.org/volume11issue6.html
• Vincent Ogembo, et. al. (2022). Analysis of the Impacts of Population Growth and Land Use Changes on Water Resources in River Kuja Basin, Kenya, World Environment, Vol. 12 No. 1, 2022, pp. 4-16. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.env.20221201.02.html
• Ogembo O. Vincent et. al. (2022). Determinants of adoption of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies; A case study of Ponds in Masongaleni, Kibwezi Kenya. Research Inventy: International Journal of Engineering & Science, Volume 12 ~ Issue 5; https://www.researchinventy.com/vol12-iss5.html
• Ferreira, J.G., Ferreira, R.G., Immink, A., Kimani, L., Aura, C., Nyamweya, C., Ogembo, V., Marteleira, R. and Tirano, M., 2021. Integrated Carrying Capacity Modelling for Finfish Culture in Lake Victoria. Aquaculture, 2022. https://www.was.org/Meeting/Program/PaperDetail/158939
• Published Master Thesis Ogembo O. Vincent, (2018): Hydrological Modeling and Climate Change Impacts of River Kuja basin using GCM and HEC-HMS Models. A Case Study of Gucha-Kuja River Basin, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. Masters Thesis; Pan African University of Water & Energy Sciences, Algeria http://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/216

• Wim, Thiery, Professor and Head of B-Climate Research Group, wim.thiery@vub.be, +32 485 70 80 18, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, VUB, Belgium, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, Belgium, 1050
• Hassan, Mohamed, Director - Hydrology and Climate Application Unit, mohammed.hassan@igad.int, +254 733 313533, IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Ngong Lane, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya, 00100
• Lorna Grace, Okotto, Professor and Director of Board of Post Graduate Studies, lgokotto@yahoo.com, +254 733 779 630, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 210 - 40601, Bondo, Kenya