Ms. Jacinta Mbithe Kinyunzu

Position: Academic Staff (Chemistry)

Department: Natural Sciences (Chemistry)

Specialisation: Environmental chemistry; sea surface temperature and climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation

Email: jkinyunzu@cuea.edu

Ms. Jacinta Mbithe Kinyunzu is an environmental chemist in the Department of Natural Science at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, driven by a passion for the environment and addressing climate change. Her PhD research is influenced by a broad spectrum of environmental sciences, with a particular emphasis on increasing sea surface temperatures (SST) and their impacts on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Her ultimate goal is to empower communities to sustainably manage and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Ms. Jacinta Mbithe Kinyunzu is an environmental chemist whose academic and professional journey is driven by a deep passion for the environment and a commitment to addressing the critical issues posed by climate change. Her PhD research spans a broad spectrum of environmental sciences, with a particular focus on the increasing sea surface temperatures (SST) and its impacts on climate change, adaptation, and mitigation. Her ultimate goal is to empower communities to sustainably manage and mitigate the impacts of climate change through scientific research and practical interventions.

Environmental Chemistry

Climate Change Impacts

Water Quality Assessment

Research interests: Climate Change Mitigation; Sustainable Resource Management; Aquatic Environment Quality; Ms. Jacinta Kinyunzu is a dedicated environmental chemist whose research addresses some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Her work on COVID-19 impacts on water quality in the Indian Ocean Rim region represents an important contribution to understanding how global health crises intersect with environmental quality.; Her PhD research on sea surface temperatures and climate change provides critical insights into the mechanisms and impacts of global warming in marine environments. This work is particularly relevant for the Indian Ocean region, where rising temperatures have significant implications for marine ecosystems, coastal communities, and regional climate patterns.; Ms. Kinyunzu's commitment to empowering communities to sustainably manage climate change impacts reflects her understanding that effective environmental solutions require both scientific rigor and community engagement. Her research bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications for climate change adaptation and mitigation.; Through her teaching and research, she prepares future environmental scientists to address complex environmental challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions that consider both ecological integrity and community well-being.

Kinyunzu, M. J. M. (2023). COVID-19 impacts on the water quality of aquatic environment in the Indian Ocean Rim region. Regional Studies in Marine Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103186