Education
He went to Kibabii high school (1981–1986) and the University of Nairobi where he studied Veterinary Medicine. Mukhwana also holds a master"s degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. And a Doctor of Philosophy in soil microbiology from the University of Wyoming in the United States of America.
Career
He is also a recipient of the Kenyan head of state commendation (Higher School Certificate) for his role in assisting farmers to improve their food security and income. He has dedicated much of his life and work to the plight of small scale farmers. He has worked as a program officer with the Food and agricultural Research Management in Northern Kenya, has been the Director of the manor House agricultural Centre in Kitale, lectured at Moi University (1995–1997) and is the Founder Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Center for Research and Development in Africa (SACRED Africa).
In Awarding Doctor Mukhwana, the committee stated he was being recognised for his contribution, dedication and promise in improving Kenyan"s and Africa"s food production in the 21st century.
He currently works as the Deputy Commission Secretary, Planning Research and Development at the Commission for University a Education, Kenya. In 1997, Mukhwana left Moi University and moved to rural Kenya.
A year earlier, he had helped found SACRED Africa (more details at wwwsacredafricaorg), whose main objective was to work with small scale farmers in Kenya to improve agricultural productivity, food security and income while conserving and enhancing the environment. Since its founding, SACRED Africa has become a reputable and formidable agricultural research and development organisation with research and training facilities in Bungoma, Kenya.
Doctor Mukhwana is also the founding chairman of the Nzoia Water Services Company
Limited, the company providing water and sanitation services to the towns on Bungoma, Kitale, Webuye and Kimilili in Western Kenya. Doctor Mukhwana currently serves as an associate editor with the American agronomy journal and is a distinguished scientist with grassroots practical experience.
Membership
In 2007 Doctor Mukhwana tried unsuccessfully to become the Member of Parliament for Kanduyi Constituency in Bungoma County, Kenya.