Dr. Esther Magembe is an agricultural economist at Kibabii University Kenya, holding a Ph.D in agricultural economics and natural resources management from Moi University Kenya. Her research experiences include studying pastoral and agropastoral farming systems and riparian habitats protection. Her research interests cover environmental conservation and valuation, natural resources management and valuation, farming systems, food security among others. She is a member of African Association of Agricultural Economists, and Kenya DAAD scholars Association.