Calvince Ouko Othoo

Dr. Calvince Ouko Othoo is an environmental and climate change scientist affiliated with the Co-operative University of Kenya as a Lecturer since 2015 and the University of Nairobi as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Earth and Climate Sciences. His work bridges climate resilience and urban infrastructure development, with a focus on informal settlements in Kenya.

• PhD in Climate Change and Adaptation (2021), University of Nairobi
• MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (2014), University of Nairobi

Research Interests
Dr. Othoo investigates the intersection of climate extremes, urban sanitation, and water infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable contexts like informal settlements and pastoral communities. His participatory methods and policy-relevant findings have influenced climate adaptation frameworks in Africa.

Publication Trends
His research spans climate risk assessment, sanitation vulnerabilities, and environmental compliance, with recent work addressing invasive pests and groundwater challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Scientific Awards

• Commonwealth Scholar
• One-Planet Climate Fellow (2021-2024)

Additional Roles
He contributes to projects like the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) initiative on African infrastructure resilience.