FACULTY

  1. Prof. Laura Wangai (PhD- Molecular Medicine)
  2. Dr. Immaculate Nyaseba (PhD- Nursing)
  3. Dr. David Nderu (PhD- Experiential Medicine)
  4. Dr. Godwil Munyekenye (PhD- Molecular Medicine)
  5. Dr. Elly Ochieng (PhD -Biomedical Sciences)
  6. Dr. Janerose Muriuki (PhD in telemedicine systems)
  7. Dr Samuel Mburu
  8. Mr. Dennis Butto (MSc. -Community Health)
  9. Mr. Sammy Njeru Kagoiyo (MSc-Public Health)
  10. Mr. John Mwangi (MSc-Nursing)
  11. Mr. Mark Webale (MSc-Biomedical Sciences)
  12. Mr. John Ng’ethe (BSc. Clinical Medicine)
  13. Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge (MSc. in Cell & Tissue)
  14. Susan Kamau MSN (Nursing Education
  15. Geoffrey Obondi (MSc. Forensic Science (Toxicology & Chemistry)
  16. Richard Gathua Ndungu (MSc. Clinical Medicine (Forensic Medicine)
  17. Anastacia M. Mbisi (MSc, Nursing-medical surgical)
  18. Stanley Njau (MSc. Medical Surgical Nursing)

Technical Staff

  1. Mr. Kenny Kimani (BSc-Medical Laboratory Sciences)- Technologist in Charge
  2. Ms. Lucy Kamau (BSc- Applied Sciences)- Technologist
  3. Ms. Mercy Njuguna (Diploma in Nursing)- Skillslab attendant
  4. Jane Kuria (BSc. Clinical Medicine) Clinical Instructor (Clinical Medicine)
  5. Kenneth Njue BSc. Clinical Medicine) Clinical Instructor (Clinical Medicine)
  6. Beatrice Wairimu (BSc. Nursing) Clinical Instructor (Nursing)

Profile

Name: Prof. Laura Wangai

Qualifications

  • PhD Molecular Medicine, JKUAT, 2009
  • Master of science (Molecular Biology), University of Hertfordshire United Kingdom, 2004
  • Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), University of Nairobi, 1990
  • Bio resonance Practitioner training and certification from Germany (2018)

Research Interests

  • Malaria & Cancer

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ibdyk3gAAAAJ
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura-Wangai

Publications

  1. Agnes Omire, Johnstone Neondo, Nancy L.M. Budambula, Laura Wangai, Stephen Ogada, Cecilia Mweu (2022) Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa) Using Genotyping by Sequencing: Journal of Frontier in Genetics, DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.762202
  2. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Shadrack Kimenju Kahiro, Kenny Kimani Kamau, David Waweru Nderu, Immaculate Marwa Nyaiseba, David Butto Amarch, Mark Kilongosi Webale, Elly Munde (2021) Advances and Challenges in Transmission-Blocking Malaria Vaccine Development. A Systematic Review. Asian Journal of Immunology 5(2): 25-32, 2021; Article no.AJI.69854
  3. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau, Immaculate Marwa, Elly OMunde, Samuel Mburu, John Mwangi, Mark Webale, Dennis Butto, Lucy Kamau, John Hiuhu (2020) Distribution and Contribution of K13-propeller Gene to Artemisinin Resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. Journal of Biomedical Sciences ISSN: 2575-3932 (Online) 2020; 6(2): 38-43
  4. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau, Godwil Munyekenye, David Nderu, Eva Maina, William Gitau, Mary Murigi, Susan Kamau, Mercy Njuguna, Joseph Gichuki, Fredrick Otieno (2020) Efficacy of Plant-based Repellents Against Anopheles Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review.Journal of Biomedical Sciences ISSN: 2575-3932: 2020; 6(3): 44-51
  5. Mark Kilongosi Webale, Christine Wanjala , Bernard Guyah, Nathan Shaviya, Godwil O. Munyekenye, Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Immaculate Nyaseba Marwa, Sammy Kagoiyo , Laura Nyawira Wangai, Sella K. Webale, Kenny Kamau, Nicholas Kitungulu(2020) Epidemiological patterns and antimicrobial resistance of bacterial diarrhea among children in Nairobi City, Kenya. Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench ©2020 RIGLD, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2020; 12(3):238-246).
  6. N. Wangai & Francis T. Kimani (2019) Origin and Spread of Antimalarial Resistance in Africa. International Journal of Scientific Research Volume-8 Issue-2, ISSN-2277 – 8179
  7. Laura Nyawira Wangai (2019) Evaluation of efficacy of Sumilarv 0.5 g -an insect growth regulator- pyriproxyfen, against mosquito larvae in Kenya. Journal of Medical Microbiology and Diagnosis Volume 8 Issue 1,
  8. Laura N. Wangai (2019) Current status on Artemisinin Resistance: The Kenyan narrative. International Journal of Scientific Research Volume-8  Issue-1, ISSN-2277 - 8179
  9. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kiambo Njagi (2019) Efficacy trial of new pest control product: Olyset Plus–long lasting insecticide treated net with added synergist (piperonyl butoxide) for malaria vector control in Kenya.Journal of Medical Microbiology and Diagnosis Volume 8 Issue 1,
  10. Laura N. Wangai (2019) A review on the effect of ACTs on Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriage in Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Research Volume-8 Issue-1, ISSN-2277 - 8179
  11. Kuria MW, Ngumi VW, Njenga PK, Wangai LN & Magiri E (2018) Assessing Genetic diversity of an endangered medicinal plant, Strychnos henningsii (Gilg.) in Nine Populations in Kenyan counties as revealed by ISSR Markers. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge (IJIRK) Volume-3 Issue-12, ISSN- 2213-1356
  12. Joanne Hassan, Joyceline Kinyua, Peter Borus, Laura Wangai (2018) Acute Flaccid Paralysis as Expressed in Art (Short communication) Journal of Vaccines, Immunology and Immunopathology JVII-129. DOI: 10.29011/2575-789X. 000029
  13. Kuria M.W, Ngumi V.W, Njenga P.K, Wangai L.N (2017) MaxEnt Modeling for Predicting a Suitable Habitat for a Threatened and Endangered Medicinal Plant Species. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge Volume-2 Issue-11, ISSN-2213-1356
  14. Hassan, L. Wangai, P. Borus, C. K-Wandabwa, L. W. Karani M. Kithinji, M. Kiptoo (2017) Vaccine‑related poliovirus shedding in trivalent polio vaccine and human immunodeficiency virus status: analysis from under five children. BMC Res Notes (2017) 10:555. DOI 10.1186/s13104-017-2843-y
  15. A. Salano, H. M. Makonde, R. W. Kasili, L. N.Wangai, M. P. Nawiri, H.I Boga (2017). Diversity and distribution of fungal communities within the hot springs of soda lakes in the Kenyan rift valley. African Journal of Microbiology Research ISSN 1996-0808
  16. William Chege Kiarie, Eric Agola, Francis T Kimani, Laura Wangai, Charity Hungu (2015). Chloroquine sensitivity: diminished prevalence of chloroquine-resistant gene marker pfcrt-76 13 years after cessation of chloroquine use in Msambweni, Kenya. Malaria Journal MALJ-D-15-00164R1
  17. M.G.Karau, E. N.M. Njagi, A. K. Machocho, L. N. Wangai, M .J. Nthinga (2015). Chemical Composition and in vitro Antioxidant Activities of Ocimum americanum. Advances in Analytical Chemistry 5(2): 42-49.
  18. L. N. Wangai, B.W Wamae. M.G.Karau ,N.B.Koimburi, P.K.Ndura. R.Karanja, M. K. Gitau, P. Kirira (2015). Investigation of the in vitro antioxidant activity,in vivo antidiabetic efficacy and safety of Capparis tomentosa aqueous roots extracts in male        alloxanized mice. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 3(1):42-47
  19. R.S. Mwatelah, R.M. Lwembe, S. Osman, B.R. Ogutu, R. Aman, R.C. Kitawi, L.N. Wangai, F.A. Oloo, G.O. Kokwaro, W. Ochieng (2015). Co- Infection Burden of Hepatitis C Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Injecting Heroin Users at the Kenyan Coast. PLOS One DOI :10:1371/Journal.phone.0132287
  20. G.M Karau, E N.M Njagi, A.K. Machocho, L. N Wangai, P.N.KAMAU (2014). Profiling of the chemical compounds in ethyl acetate extracts of Launaea cornuta Asteraceae by GC-MS, International Journal of Pharmacognosy 1(5): 1-9
  21. Karau G.M., Njagi E.N., Machocho A.K., Wangai L.N., Kamau P.N. (2014). Efficacy and Safety Assessment of Launaea cornuta Extracts in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 4(1): 1-7
  22. Karau G.M., Njagi E.N., Machocho A.K., Wangai L.N., Karau P.B., Kamau P.N. (2013). Hypoglycemic effect of aqueous and ethyl acetate extracts of Senna spectabilis in alloxan induced diabetic male mice. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 31(31): 1089-1095
  23. Karau G.M., Njagi E.N., Machocho A.K., Wangai L.N. and Kamau P.N. (2013). Phytonutrients, minerals and in vitro antioxidant capacity of leaf and stem bark powders of Senna spectabilis. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2(2): 71-79.
  24. Karau G.M., Njagi E.N., Machocho A.K. and Wangai L.N. (2012). Phytonutrients, mineral composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of leaf and stem bark powders of Pappea capensis (L). Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 11 (2): 123-132.
  25. Karau G.M., Njagi E.N., Machocho A.K., Wangai L.N. and Kamau P.N. (2012). Hypoglycemic activity of aqueous and ethyl acetate leaf and stem bark extracts of Pappea capensis in alloxan-induced diabetic BALB/c mice. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 3 (5): 251-258.
  26. Wangai Nyawira L, Karau Muriira G, Gitonga Wachira .Prevalence of the P. falciparum mutant dhps/dhfr genes 10 years after introduction of sulfadoxine pyrimethamine in the main malarial zones in Kenya. JPBMS,2011,9(17)
  27. Laura N. Wangai, Francis T. Kimani, G. Magoma, Sabah Omar, and Daniel Mutua. Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine resistance; Prevalence of Pfcrt-76 and Pfmdr1-86 resistance Gene Markers, ten years After Cessation of Chloroquine use in malaria endemic areas of Kenya.  J. Protozool. Res. 21, 20-29 (2011)
  28. Laura N. Wangai, Muriira Geoffrey, Sabah Omar, Gabriel Magoma Francis T. Kimani, Jonathan M. Mwangi, Marion W. Burugu, Naomi Maina. Molecular screening for plasmodium falciparum resistance markers for artemisinins in Mbita, Kenya. Afr.J.Clinical and Experimental Microbiology(2011) 12(3): 106-110
  29. Laura Nyawira Wangai , Muriira Geoffrey Karau , Paul Nthakanio Njiruh, Omar Sabah ,Francis Thuo Kimani5, Gabriel Magoma , Njagi Kiambo. Sensitivity of microscopy compared to molecular diagnosis of p.falciparum: Implications on malaria treatment in epidemic areas in Kenya. Afr. J. Infect. Dis. (2011) 5(1): 1 – 6
  30. Muriira Geoffrey Karau , James N Kihunyu , Nahashon M Kathenya, Laura N Wangai , Daniel Kariuki, Rotich Henry Kibet. Determination of caffeine content in non-alcoholic beverages and energy drinks using HPLC-UV method. AJDAS (2010) _vol_9_No_1.
  31. L.N. Wangai, S.A. Omar, G.N. Magoma, F.T. Kimani. 2008. Prevalence of mutant dhps/dhfr genes of P.Falciparum infections 10years after introduction of SP in the main malarial zones in Kenya. Proceedings of 2008 JKUAT scientific, technological and industrialization conference.

PATENTS

  1. N. Wangai and CWA Archdiocese of Nairobi. Features of the Headscarf design for which novelty is claimed are in the pattern and ornamentation. Industrial Design number 941 of application number KE/D/2017/ 1687. Certified 24th August 2017.
  2. N. Wangai and CWA Archdiocese of Nairobi. Features of the Badge design for which novelty is claimed are in the pattern and ornamentation. Industrial Design number 942 of application number KE/D/2017/ 1688. Certified 24th August 2017.
  3. N. Wangai and CWA Archdiocese of Nairobi. Features of the Lesso design for which novelty is claimed are in the pattern and ornamentation. Industrial Design number 943 of application number KE/D/2017/ 1689. Certified 24th August 2017.
  4. N. Wangai and CWA Archdiocese of Nairobi. Features of the Uniform Material design for which novelty is claimed are in the pattern and ornamentation. Industrial Design number 944 of application number KE/D/2017/ 1690. Certified 24th August 2017.
  5. L.N. Wangai, B.K.Ndura, G.K.Muriira, R.H.N.Karanja, P.N. Karanja, M.K. Gitau.Hyssop (Capparis tomentosa) medicinal product used in management of chronic diseases. – KE / P / 2013 / 001885. Patent Number KE 691. Certified  11TH June, 2015

FUNDED PROJECTS

  1.  National Rerearch Fund(NRF)-Multidisciplinary research grant-2018.Collection, conservation and characterization of economically important doum palm: towards increased food security in Kenya. (Ksh 19 Million to JKUAT)-Status Ongoing.
  2. UNIDO-2017 Training for awareness, site selection and modelling for Ultra-Low Head Micro Hydro Power (ULH-MHP) Technology. (Ksh 2.1 Million to KyU)-Status Completed.
  3. Quest Chemicals-2016-Field Trials to Evaluate the Efficacy of Similarv an Insect Growth Regulator-Pyriproxfen against Mosquito Larvae. (Ksh 2.9 Million to KyU)- Status Completed.
  4. Quest Chemicals-2016-Olyset Plus-Long Lasting Insectcide Treated net for Malaria Vector Control in Kenya project. (Ksh 1.4 Million to KyU)- Status Completed.
  5. UNIDO-2016 Training for the Operation & Maintenance (O & M) for Ultra-Low Head Micro Hydro Power (ULH-MHP) Technology. (Ksh 1.1 Million to KyU)- Status Completed.
  6. NCST-2013-2015- Study entitled “Characterization of antimicrobial compounds of fungi from lake Magadi. (2.2Million to JKUAT)- Status Completed.
  7. NCST-2009-2012 -Study entitled “Regeneration, characterization of agrobacterium mediated transformation of Jatropha curcas. (2.8Million to JKUAT)-Status Completed.
  8. National Malaria Control- 2008. Supported sample collection in both malaria epidemic and endemic regions in Kenya. ( a budget of Ksh 1 Million)-Status Completed.
  9. JKUAT-2007-2009- Phd Scholarship study entitled “Prevalence of drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum and gene flow patterns in endemic and epidemic regions in Kenya” (3Million Bonding JKUAT)- Status Completed

STUDENT SUPERVISIONS TO COMPLETION

She has supervised twelve (12) students to completion( 4PhD and 8 MSc)


Profile

Name: Dr. Immaculate Marwa

Qualifications

  • PhD (Nursing) University of Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, 2017
  • Nursing (Community Health Nursing) University of Eastern Africa Baraton, 2010
  • BScN (Nursing) University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, 2003

Research Interests

  • Non Communicable Diseases in Primary Health Care.

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Immaculate-Marwa

Publications

  1. Mark Kilongosi Webale, Christine Wanjala, Bernard Guyah, Nathan Shaviya, Godwil O Munyekenye , Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Immaculate Nyaseba Marwa , Sammy Kagoiyo, Laura Nyawira Wangai, Sella K Webale, Kenny Kamau, Nicholas Kitungulu. Epidemiological patterns and antimicrobial resistance of bacterial diarrhea among children in Nairobi City, Kenya. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. Summer 2020;13(3):238-246.
  2. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau*, Immaculate Marwa, Elly OMunde, Samuel Mburu, John Mwangi, Mark Webale, Dennis Butto, Lucy Kamau, John Hiuhu. Distribution and Contribution of K13-propeller Gene to Artemisinin Resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. Biomedical Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020, pp. 38-43. doi: 10.11648/j.bs.20200602.14
  3. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba, Mtshali, N. Gloria .Facilitation Strategies And Challenges in the Management of Chronic Comorbid Conditions (Diabetes And Hypertension) in Kenya: Under  peer Review
  4. Currently writing Chapter three of Community Health Nursing Textbook for undergraduate students in Kenya. Topic: Structures and functions of community health nursing in Kenya (Work in Progress).
  5. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba, Mtshali, N. Gloria Management of chronic comorbid  conditions model in primary Health care settings in Kenya: Kirinyaga University International Conference proceeding Publication (December, 2018)
  6. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba, Mtshali, N. Gloria Contextual antecedent conditions in the management of chronic comorbid diabetes and hypertension in Primary Care Settings in Kenya. Kirinyaga University International Conference proceeding Publication (December, 2018)
  7. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba, Mtshali, N. Gloria, Mchunu, G. Gladness. Comorbidity of Diabetes and Hypertension and Available Management Strategies in Eastern African Region (Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: IOSR JNHS; e-ISSN 2320-1959/P- ISSN 2320-1940 Vol 6 Issue 6 Version IV (2017), pp 47-65.
  8. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba. Obey, Jackie, Amimo Fred. Appraisal of Knowledge, attitude and practices of secondary school students regarding HIV and AIDS in Kuria East-Kenya. British Journal of Medical and Health Research ISSN 2394-2967 2016 3(3): 1-22.
  9. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba, Seroney, Gladys Mooka. Leadership and management in Nursing Education.- HEI-ICI Projects and Practices Better Learning for Better Health Publications  of the University of Eastern Finland: General Series No. 18 Kuopio (2016) ISSN 1798-5854 pages 63-71.
  10. Marwa, Immaculate Nyaseba, Mtshali, N. Gloria. Conceptualization of Management of Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension Conditions in Kenya: A Focused Ethnographic -International organization of Scientific Research IOSR- International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: eISSN-2320-1959/ P-ISSN 2320-1940. May-June 2016 Vol 5, Issue 3.

Profile

Name: Dr. Samuel  Mburu

Qualifications

  • PhD Haematological Pathology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2013
  • Haematological Pathology, Cape Peninsula University, South Africa, 2009
  • Haematological Pathology, Kenyatta University, 1997

Research Interests

  • HIV/AIDS and Counselling.

Publications-  

  1. Mburu, S. Similarities in Pathophysiology of Early HIV infection and Certain Cancers. Implication for Current Practice and Research. Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany.
  2. Mburu, S., Mutuku I., Kimani K. 2020. Readiness of Primary Health Care Diagnostic Laboratory Services to Support UHC Programme in Kenya. A Case Study of Three Counties. Journal of Health & Environmental Research. 6(4): 128-142.doi:10.11648/j.jher.20200604.14.
  3. Mburu, S. Targeting the Seven Cancer Hallmarks by Modulation of Oxidative stress, Inflammation and Immune Activation; A Radical Therapeutic Approach. Cancer and Oncology Research, 5(2): 32-43, 2017
  4. Mburu, S. Similarities and Differences between Asymptomatic HIV Infection and Cancer; A “Common Driver” Hypothesis. Cancer & Oncology Research, 5(2): 21-31, 2017
  5. Mburu, S. Climate Change and Increased Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). A Review. RJLBPCS 3(1): 58.
  6. Mburu, S, Irene Mutuku. 2017. HIV/AIDS Distigmatisation at Work Place- More than Comprehensive Knowledge Required. IJJPEBS, 2017; 3(6): 63-69
  7. Mburu, S., Irene Mutuku. HIV Status Awareness Among the Youth is Critical to Prevention. Journal of Nursing & Health Sciences, 22( 5, Ver. 9): 16-22    
  8. Mburu, S., S.J., Mutuku, I. 2017. Male Students More Likely to Abuse and Become Addicted to Drugs; A Case Study of Kirinyaga University, Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 22(S5): 16-22.
  9. Dennis Butto., Mburu S. 2015. Factors Associated with Male Involvement in Family Planning in West Pokot County, Kenya. Universal Journal of Public Health, 3: 160-168 ID: 17604170.
  10. Mburu, S., Marnewick, J. L., Abayomi, A., Ipp, H. Modulation of LPS- Induced T-cell Activation by Antioxidants in Asymptomatic HIV Infection. Clinical & Developmental Immunology, Vol. 2013, ID 631063, 2013.
  11. Mburu, S. Impact of Inflammation Induced Oxidative Stress on the Integrity of CD4 T-Lymphocytes: An In Vitro Asymptomatic HIV Infection Model. Ph.D Thesis. Stellenbosch University

Profile

Name: Dr. Elly Munde

Qualifications

  • PhD Medical Genetics, Maseno University, 2018
  • Medical Biotechnology, Maseno University, 2013
  • Biomedical Sciences & Technology Maseno University, 2010

Research Interests

  • Human Infectious disease genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EMyAF4AAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elly-Munde

Publications-    

  1. Kosiyo Paul, Otieno Walter, Gitaka Jesse, Munde Elly O. and Ouma Collins. Association between haematological parameters and sickle cell genotypes in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria resident in Kisumu County in Western Kenya. BMC Infect Dis 20, 887 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05625-z
  2. Andreína Pacheco, Kristan A. Schneider, Qiuying Cheng, Elly O. Munde, Caroline Ndege, Clinton Onyango, Evans Raballah, Samuel B. Anyona, Collins Ouma, Douglas J. Perkins and Ananias A. Escalante. Changes in the frequencies of Plasmodium falciparum dhps and dhfr drug-resistant mutations in children from Western Kenya from 2005 to 2018: the rise of Pfdhps S436H. Malaria Journal volume 19, Article number: 378 (2020). DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-020-03454-8
  3. Ahmed JS, Guyah B, Sang' D, Webale MK, Mufyongo NS, Munde E, Ouma C. Influence of blood group, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and Haemoglobin genotype on Falciparum malaria in children in Vihiga highland of Western Kenya. BMC Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 9;20(1):487. DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05216-y . PMID: 32646433; PMCID: PMC7346653.
  4. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau, Immaculate Marwa, Elly O Munde, Samuel Mburu, John Mwangi, Mark Webale, Dennis Butto, Lucy Kamau, John Hiuhu. Distribution and Contribution of K13-propeller Gene to Artemisinin Resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. Biomedical Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020, pp. 38-43. doi: 10.11648/j.bs.20200602.14
  5. Sammy N Kinuthia, Elly O Munde, Evans Odhiambo, Steven Obuya Were, Bernard Guyah and Philip R Aduma. Chemotherapeutic Activities of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts Used in Management of AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections in The Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya. Acta Scientific Microbiology (ISSN: 2581-3226). August 2019.  DOI: 10.31080/ASMI.2019.02.0295.  https://actascientific.com/ASMI/pdf/ASMI-02-0295.pdf 
  6. Sabiano O Odero, Lilian Ogonda, David Sang, Elly O Munde, Clement Shiluli, Patrick Chweya. Distribution of Biomphalaria Snails in Associated Vegetations and Schistosome Infection Prevalence Along the Shores of Lake Victoria in Mbita, Kenya.    November, 2019, East African Health Research Journal 2019, 3 (2).  https://doi.org/10.24248/eahrj.v3i2.615
  7. David Omondi Okeyo, Sussy Gumo, Elly O. Munde, Charles O. Opiyo, Zablon O. Omungo, Maureen Olyaro, Rachel K. Ndirangu, Nanlop Ogbureke, Sophie Efange and Collins Ouma.  Socio-demographic and facility-based determinants of perceived quality of nutrition Services of Pregnant and Lactating Adolescent Girls in Trans-Mara east Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya.  BMC Nutrition volume 5, Article number: 48 (2019)
  1. Kisia LE, Kempaiah P, Anyona SB, Munde EO, Achieng AO, Ong'echa JM, Lambert CG, Chelimo K, Ouma C, Perkins DJ, Raballah E Genetic variation in interleukin-7 is associated with a reduced erythropoietic response in Kenyan children infected with Plasmodium falciparum. BMC Med Genet. 2019 Aug 16; 20(1):140. doi: 10.1186/s12881-019-0866-z.
  2. Okeyo DO, Gumo S, Munde EO, Opiyo CO, Omungo ZO, Olyaro M, Ndirangu RK, Ogbureke N, Efange S, Ouma C. Nutritional service needs of pregnant and lactating adolescent girls in Trans-Mara East Sub-County, Narok County: focus on access and utilization of nutritional advice and services. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Jul 5;19(1):229. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2391-7.
  3. Munde EO, Okeyo WA, Raballah E, Anyona SB, Were T, Ong'echa JM, Perkins DJ, Ouma C. Association between Fcγ receptor IIA, IIIA and IIIB genetic polymorphisms and susceptibility to severe malaria anemia in children in western Kenya. . BMC Infect Dis. 2017 Apr 20;17(1):289. doi: 10.1186/s12879-017-2390-0.
  4. Munde EO, Raballah E, Okeyo WA, Ong'echa JM, Perkins DJ, Ouma C. Haplotype of non-synonymous mutations within IL-23R is associated with susceptibility to severe malaria anemia in a falciparum holoendemic transmission area of Kenya. BMC Infect Dis. 2017 Apr 20;17(1):291. doi: 10.1186/s12879-017-2404-y.
  5. Were T, Wesongah JO, Munde E, Ouma C, Kahiga TM, Ongecha-Owuor F, Kiarie JN, Ahmed AA, Makokha EP, Budambul a V. Clinical chemistry profiles in injection heroin users from Coastal Region, Kenya. BMC Clin Pathol. 2014 Jul 9;14:32. doi: 10.1186/1472-6890-14-32. eCollection 2014.
  6. Okeyo WA, Munde EO, Okumu W, Raballah E, Anyona SB, Vulule JM, Ong'echa JM, Perkins DJ, Ouma C. Interleukin (IL)-13 promoter polymorphisms (-7402 T/G and -4729G/A) condition susceptibility to pediatric severe malarial anemia but not circulating IL-13 levels. BMC Immunol. 2013 Mar 25;14:15. doi: 10.1186/1471-2172-14-15.
  7. Munde EO, Okeyo WA, Anyona SB, Raballah E, Konah S, Okumu W, Ogonda L, Vulule J, Ouma C. Polymorphisms in the Fc gamma receptor IIIA and Toll-like receptor 9 are associated with protection against severe malarial anemia and changes in circulating gamma interferon levels. Infect Immun. 2012 Dec;80(12):4435-43. doi: 10.1128/IAI.00945-12. Epub 2012 Oct 8.

 

Scientific Conferences Papers

  1. Onyango , Munde E.O , Onyango P.O., Perkins D. J. , Ouma C. (2019). Promoter variations in NCR3 condition P. falciparum malaria outcomes in children in western Kenya. Conference: African International Biotechnology and Biomedical Conference, AIBBC 2019
  2. Elly O. Munde, Prakasha Kempaiah, Angela O. Achieng’, Lily Kisia, Evans Raballah, Samuel B. Anyona, Collins Ouma and Douglas J. Perkins Association between genotype combinations of the Nuclear factor B1 (NFKB1) and nuclear factor inhibitor alpha (NFĸBIA) and severe malaria anemia in from western Kenya. The 7th MIM Conference on Malaria 2018 at Centre International de Conferences Abdou Diouf (CICAD), Dakar, Senegal (Oral presentation)
  3. Elly O. Munde, Prakasha Kempaiah, Angela O. Achieng’, Lily Kisia, Evans Raballah, Samuel B. Anyona, Collins Ouma and Douglas J. Perkins. Variations in the CD40 promoter are associated with susceptibility to falciparum-induced severe malaria anemia in Kenyan children.  ASTMH 2017 Poster #1657
  4. Elly O. Munde, Prakasha Kempaiah , Angela L. Omondi, Lily Kisia, Evans O. Raballah, Samuel B. Anyona, Collins Ouma and Douglas J Perkins.. NFκB1 and NFκBIA promoter polymorphisms and susceptibility to pediatric severe malaria anemi (ASTMH Oral presentation 2016). 
  5. Elly O. Munde, Prakasha Kempaiah , Angela L. Omondi, Lily Kisia, Evans O. Raballah, Samuel B. Anyona, Collins Ouma and Douglas J Perkins. Haplotype within NFĸB1 promoter is associated with risk of severe malaria anaemia and changes in levels of circulating IL-17 in children with falciparum malaria.  ASTMH 2015 Poster #1621
  6. Evans Raballah, Elly O. Munde, Prakasha Kempaiah, Samuel B. Anyona, Zachary Karim, Mark Webale, George Orinda, Michael F. Otieno, Frank Onyambu, James B. Hittner, Lilian Ogonda, Douglas J. Perkins and John M. Ong’echa: Circulating immunoglobulin (Ig)-G against MSP1-42 and PfEMP-1 are not associated with pediatric malaria severity in western Kenya: ASTMH Nov 2014, Abstract #1553 Nov 2014.
  7. B Anyona, K Ha, P Kempaiah,Z Karim,E Raballah, E Munde, F. Onyambu, JM Ong’echa, and DJ Perkins: Association between Inducible Heme Oxygenase (HMOX)-1 Gene Variants and Severe Malarial Anemia among Children Resident in a Plasmodium falciparum Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya. ASTMH Nov 2014, Abstract #968 Nov 2014.
  8. Elly O. Munde, Winnie A. Okeyo, Samwel B. Anyona, Evans Raballah, Wilson Okumu, Douglas J. Perkins, John Vulule, Lilian Ogonda and Collins Ouma: Fc gamma receptor IIIA polymorphisms and differential anti-malarial IgG response in children with severe malaria anemia: 1st Africa International Biotechnology & Biomedical Conference and the 8th International Workshop on Approaches to Single-Cell Analysis Nairobi, Kenya 4th September 2014 Abstract # WPX 5
  9. Elly O. Munde, Evans Rabala, Winnie A. Okeyo, Caroline A. Owaade, Samwel B. Anyona, Wilson Okumu, John M. Vulule, John m. Ongecha, Douglas J. Perkins and Collins Ouma. A variant within the CD14 Promoter (-159C/T) is associated with increased susceptibility to pediatric malarial anemia in a holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum transmission area. The 6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference, October 2013 Durban, South Africa.
  10. Winnie A. Okeyo, Elly O. Munde, Evans Rabala, Samwel B. Anyona, Wilson Okumu, John M. Vulule, John m. Ongecha, Douglas J. Perkins and Collins Ouma. Polymorphisms within the Interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) exon are associated with susceptibility to pediatric severe malaria anemia in western Kenya.  6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference, October 2013.
  11. Wilson Okumu, Winnie A. Okeyo, Elly O. Munde, Evans Raballah, Samwel B. Anyona and Collins Ouma. Evaluation of saliva derived genomic DNA using OMNIgene®.DISCOVER in detection of malaria and human single nucleotide polymorphisms genotyping. 6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference, October 2013.
  12. Elly O. Munde, Winnie A. Okeyo, Sussy K. Gumo, Lilian Ogonda, Wilson Okumu, George Orinda and Collins Ouma. Variants within the FcγRIIIA-176A/C and Tolllike receptor (TLR)-9 (-1237T/C) gene promoter is associated with increased susceptibility to pediatric severe malarial anemia and circulating interferon gamma. ASTMH Nov 2012, Abstract #1183.
  13. Winnie A. Okeyo, Elly O. Munde, Carren A. Watsiera, Wilson Okumu, George Orinda and Collins Ouma. Variation within the Interleukin-13 (-7402T/G and -4729G/A) is associated with susceptibility to pediatric severe malaria anemia and functional changes in circulating IL-13. ASTMH Nov 2012, Abstract #1184

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Name: Dr. Godwil Munyekenye

Qualifications

  • Molecular Medicine Biology(Entomology), JKUAT, 2011
  • Cell and Molecular Biology, Egerton University, 2008
  • Biochemistry and Zoology, Egerton University, 1998

Research Interests

  • Malaria Vector population genetics and adaptation 

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DPBk3CUAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Godwil-Munyekenye

Publications- 

  1. Munyekenye, G.O. (2017). Heterogeneity in distribution of An. gambiae s.l and 2La chromosomal inversion in western Kenya. International Journal of Mosquito Research, 4, 32-37
  2. Munyekenye GO, Githeko AK, Zhou G, Mushinzimana E, Minakawa N, Yan G. Plasmodium falciparum spatial analysis, western Kenya highlands. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2005. 11(10):1571-7.
  3. Kamau L, Munyekenye GO, Vulule JM, Lehmann T. Evaluating genetic differentiation of Anopheles arabiensis in relation to larval habitats in Kenya. Infection Genetics and Evolution. 2007. 7(2):293-7.
  4. Kamau L, Munyekenye GO, Koekemoer LL, Hunt RH, Coetzee M. A survey of the Anopheles funestus (Diptera: Culicidae) group of mosquitoes from 10 sites in Kenya with special emphasis on population genetic structure based on chromosomal inversion karyotypes. Journal of Medical Entomology. 40(5):664-71.
  5. Wangai, L.N., Kamau, K., Munyekenye, G.O., Nderu, D., Maina, E., Gitau, W., Murigi, M.W., Kamau, S., Njuguna, M.G., Gichuki, J., & Otieno, F. (2020). Efficacy of Plant-based Repellents Against Anopheles Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review
  6. Temu EA, Maxwell C, Munyekenye G, Howard AF, Munga S, Avicor SW, Poupardin R, Jones JJ, Allan R, Kleinschmidt I, Ranson H. Pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles gambiae, in Bomi County, Liberia, compromises malaria vector control. PLoS One. 2012;7(9):e44986. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0044986.
  7. Mark Kilongosi Webale, Christine Wanjala, Bernard Guyah, Nathan Shaviya, Godwil O Munyekenye, Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Immaculate Nyaseba Marwa , Sammy Kagoiyo, Laura Nyawira Wangai, Sella K Webale, Kenny Kamau, Nicholas Kitungulu. Epidemiological patterns and antimicrobial resistance of bacterial diarrhea among children in Nairobi City, Kenya. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. Summer 2020;13(3):238-246.
  8. Chimbevo, L., Malala, J., Oshule, P., Muchiri, W., Otundo, D., Essuman, S., Oginga, F., Webale, M., Munyekenye, G.O., & Ndambuki, J. (2017). A Comparison of Parasitological Techniques (Microscopy) and Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) of DNA in Diagnosis and Monitoring Treatment of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense Infection in Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops). International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, 18, 1-14.
  9. Ndenga B, Githeko A, Omukunda E, Munyekenye G, Atieli H, Wamai P, Mbogo C, Minakawa N, Zhou G, Yan G. Population dynamics of malaria vectors in western Kenya highlands. Journal of Medical Entomology. 2006. 43(2):200-6.
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Name: Dr. David Nderu

Qualifications

  • PhD Experiential Medicine, University of Tubingen, Germany, 2019
  • Masters of Science (Biochemistry), Kenyatta University, 2012
  • Bachelor of Science in Bio-Chemistry, Egerton University, 2008

Research Interests

  • Infectious diseases (Genetics).

External Links/Affiliations

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=9UxPsMIAAAAJ

Publications-  

  1. Fagbemi KA, Adebusuyi SA, Nderu D, Adedokun SA, Pallerla SR, Amoo AOJ, Thomas BN, Velavan TP, Ojurongbe O. Analysis of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance-associated mutations in Plasmodium falciparum isolates obtained from asymptomatic pregnant women in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. Infect Genet Evol. 2020 Aug 14:104503. IF: 2.670
  2. Wangai LN, Kamau KK, Munyekenye G, Nderu D, Maina E, Gitau W, Murigi M, Kamau S, Njuguna M, Gichuki J, Otieno F. Efficacy of Plant-based Repellents Against Anopheles Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review. Biomedical Sciences. June 10, 2020; 6(3): 44-51.
  3. Dossou-Yovo LR, Ntoumi F, Koukouikila-Koussounda F, Vouvoungui JC, Adedoja A, Nderu D, Velavan TP, Lenga A: Molecular surveillance of the Pfmdr1 N86Y allele among Congolese pregnant women with asymptomatic malaria. Malar J 2020, 19:178. PMID: 32384930 IF: 2.845
  4. Funwei R, Nderu D#, Nguetse CN, Thomas BN, Falade CO, Velavan TP, Ojurongbe O: Molecular surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 genes deletion in Plasmodium falciparum isolates and the implications for rapid diagnostic tests in Nigeria. Acta Trop 2019, Aug;196:121-125. PMID: 31103699. IF: 2.629
  5. Peko SM, Ntoumi F, Vouvoungui C, Nderu D, Kobawila SC, Velavan TP, Koukouikila-Koussounda F: Distribution of the cytochrome P450 CYP2C8*2 allele in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Int J Infect Dis 2019, Aug, 85:49-53. PMID: 31078747. IF: 3.538
  6. Velavan TP, Nderu D, Agbenyega T, Ntoumi F, Kremsner PG: An alternative dogma on reduced artemisinin susceptibility: A new shadow from east to west. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2019, Jun 25. 116(26):12611-12612. PMID: 31239363. IF: 9.580.
  7. Nderu D, Kimani F, Karanja E, Thiong’o K, Akinyi M, Too E, Chege W, Nambati E, Wangai LN, Meyer CG, VelavanTP. Genetic diversity and population structure of P. falciparum in Kenyan-Ugandan border areas. Trop Med Int Health. 2019 Feb 28. PMID: 30816614 IF: 2.541.
  8. Gampio-Gueye NS, Marie-Peko  S, Nderu D, Koukouikila-Koussounda F,  Vouvoungui C, Charles-Kobawila S, Velavan TP, Ntoumi F. An update on glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in children from Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Malaria Journal 2019. 18:57.  PMID: 30819192. IF: 2.845
  9. Marie-Peko  S, Gampio-Gueye NS, Koukouikila-Koussounda F, Vouvoungui C, Charles-Kobawila S, Nderu D, Velavan TP, Ntoumi F. Cytochrome P450 CYP2B6*6 distribution among Congolese individuals with HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria infection. Int J Infect Dis. 2019. PMID: 30818046. IF: 3.202.
  10. Nderu D, Kimani F, Thiong’o K, Karanja E, Akinyi M,  Too E, Chege W, Nambati E, Meyer CG, Velavan TP. Plasmodium falciparum histidine−rich protein (PfHRP2 and 3) diversity in Western and Coastal Kenya.  Sci Rep. 2019 Feb 8;9(1):1709. PMID: 30737461 IF: 4.122.
  11. Nderu D, Kimani F, Thing’o K, Akinyi M, Karanja E, Meyer CG, Velavan TP. PfHRP2-PfHRP3 diversity among Kenyan isolates and comparative evaluation of PfHRP2/pLDH malaria RDT with microscopy and nested PCR methodologies. Parasitol Int. 2018 Aug 20;67(6):793-799. PMID: 30138695. IF 2.055.
  12. Wangai LN, Kimani FT, Omar SA, Karanja SM, Nderu DW, Magoma G, Mutua D (2011).  Chloroquine resistance status a decade after: Re-emergence of sensitive Plasmodium falciparum strains in malaria endemic and epidemic areas in Kenya. Journal of Protozoology Research 21 (1): 20- 29.

Profile

Name: Dr. Janerose Muriuki

Qualifications

  • PhD in telemedicine systems from Brunel University, UK, 2016
  • MSC in Engineering Management (Telemedicine Systems), Brunel University, UK, 2012

Research Interests

  • Medical Systems
  • Telemedicine systems

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=jW5zAG8AAAAJ

Publications-  

  1. Nyamu, J. and De Coster, R. (2016). e-Health systems adoption, Computer Science Doctoral Consortium, 21-22 April 2016, Brunel University London, UK. https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/bitstream/2438/12853/1/
  2. Syakirah, T., De Coster, R. and Nyamu, J. (2016). An empirical study on the innovation acceptance of wearable mobile computing: pervasive computing perspective, International Journal of Chaotic Computing (IJCC), Volume 2, Issue 2. https://infonomics-society.org/wp-content/uploads/ijcc/published-papers/volume-4-2016/An-Empirical-Study-on-the-Innovation-Acceptance-of-Wearable-Mobile-Computing.pdf
  3. Nyamu, J., De Coster, R. and Taib, S. (2015) A framework for collaborative innovation to facilitate e-health systems adoption, International Journal of e-Healthcare Information Systems (IJe-HIS), Volume 2, Issue 2. https://infonomics-society.org/wp- content/uploads/ije-his/published-papers/volume-2-2015/A-Framework-for- Collaborative-Innovation-to-Facilitate-E-Health-Systems-Adoption.pdf
  4. Nyamu, J., De Coster, R. and Taib, S. (2015). Telemedicine systems deployment in developing countries, IEEE International Conference on Information Society (i-society 2015), 9-11 November 2015, London, UK. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/1013792
  5. Nyamu, J. and De Coster, R. (2014). Collaborative innovation: The future of telemedicine systems in developing countries, British Academy of Engineering Management conference (BAEM 2014), 9-11 September 2014, Belfast, UK. https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/12853
  6. Nyamu, J. and De Coster, R. (2014). Telemedicine systems deployment in Developing Countries, 7th Annual Brunel University research conference (ResCon 2014), 23-26 June 2014, Brunel University London, UK. https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/12853
  7. Nyamu, J. and De Coster, R. (2014). The Role of Collaborative Innovation in Telemedicine systems deployment in Developing Countries, British Academy of Engineering Management (BAEM) Inter-Organisation Collaboration – SIG postgraduate research workshop, 20 June 2014, Cranfield University, UK. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4659884/
  8. Nyamu, J. and DeCoster, R. (2014) ‘The role of co-innovation in telemedicine systems adoption in developing countries’, American Telemedicine Association conference, Tianjin, China, 28th October 2014. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7366853

  9. Kipkemboi,  J.  K.1,  Manene  F.  M.2,  Rotich,  S.  K.3,  Nyamu  J.K.,4  Omengo,  F.5(1Kaimosi University College, 2Egerton University, 3 Moi University, 4Kirinyaga University, 5 Kenya Wildlife Service.) Real-Time Monitoring of Water Quality in Lake Nakuru Using Telemetry; 5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, 2022. http://repository.kyu.ac.ke/handle/123456789/7966


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Name: Dr. Samuel Mburu

Qualifications

 

Research Interests

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uSKzuVEAAAAJ&hl=en

Publications-  


Profile

Name: Dennis Butto

Qualifications

  • PhD Health Communication JKUAT (ongoing)
  • Community Health & Development, Great Lakes University, 2015
  • Community Health & Development, Great Lakes University, 2014
  • Higher Diploma & Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery

Research Interests

Publications-  

  1. Butto, D., Mberia, H. and Bosire, J. (2020) Functional Health Literacy and Doctor-Patient Communication: Experiences of HIV/AIDS Patients in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 8, 43-57.
  2. Dennis Butto*, ***, Hellen Mberia*, Julius Bosire. Critical Health Literacy and Doctor-Patient Communication: Highlighting the Role of Patients’ Support Networks in Chronic Conditions. Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 10, Issue 12, December 2020 228 ISSN 2250-3153. DOI:10.29322/IJSRP.10.12.2020.p10820 http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.10.12.2020.p10820
  3. Butto, D, Maina, E & Murigi, M (2019) Unintended Pregnancies among University Students: Sources and Implications for Health Education Programs. Conference proceedings Kirinyaga University 3rd annual International Conference, 2019.

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Name: Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge

Qualifications-    

  • PhD Keele University
  • MSc. in Cell & Tissue Engineering
  • BSc. Biomedical Science

Research Interests

Publications-  

  1. Mirza SalmanBaigabcHamzaOwidacWanjikuNjorogecAquil-ur-RahimSiddiquidYingYangc. Development and evaluation of  cationic nanostructured lipid carriers for ophthalmic drug delivery of besifloxacin. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology Volume 55, February 2020, 101496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101496Get rights and content

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Name: Sammy Kagoiyo

Qualifications-    

  • PhD Community Health & Development, Great Lakes University (ongoing)
  • MSc. Public Health and PhD Nursing Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2020
  • MPH (Reproductive Health), Kenyatta University, 2015
  • BSc. Nursing, KemU, 2010
  • Epidemiology, Kenyatta University, 2007
  • BSc. In Health Systems, Uzima University, 2017
  • BSc. in Clinical Medicine, Surgery & Community Health, Catholic University, 2019
  • HND in Clinical Medicine-Anaesthesia, Catholic University 2019
  • Diploma in clinical medicine, KMTC, 1988

Research Interests

Public Health and Epidemiology

Publications- 

  1. Njeru S. Kagoiyo*1, Kimwetich J. Naomy2, Sabinah W. Kagoiyo3, Mark W. Kilongosi4 Determinants of abuse of elderly women in marakwet east sub-county in elgeiyo marakwet county, Kenya. Advance Research Journal of Medical and Clinical Science. Online ISSN: 2455-3549 Journal homepage: http://arjmcs.in/index.php/arjmcs 244
  2. Kagoiyo Njeru1*, J.N. Gachangi2, G. Muthui3, Prevalence of Wasting In Children Less than Five Years Admitted At the Pediatric Ward in Kitale County Referral Hospital. Advance Research Journal of Medical and Clinical Science Online ISSN: 2455-3549 Journal homepage:http://arjmcs.in/index.php/arjmcs
  3. K.Njeru, S.O. Adoka, Dan Onguru's Evaluation of The Determinants of Clinical Medicine Training Outcomes in Western Kenya. International Journal of Medical and Health Science ISSN: 2456 – 6063. Volume-5 | Issue-10 | October,2019
  4. Sammy Kagoiyo Njeru Determinants of Adherence to Guidelines to Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Mothers of Infants Aged 0 – 6 Months Attending Mch Clinic at Kisumu County Hospital. International Journal of Medical and Health Science ISSN: 2456 - 6063 Volume-5 | Issue-7 | July,2019

Profile

Name: Mark Webale

Qualifications-  

  • PhD Medical Microbiology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology 2020
  • MSc. Microbiology, Maseno University, 2015
  • BSc. Microbiology, UoN, 2011

Research Interests

Diseases transmission and antimicrobial resistance

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=sdq0SSEAAAAJ
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark-Webale

Publications-

  1. Kitungulu Nicholas , Kipcho Mukabane, Mark Kilongosi , Stephen Ayuya, Sella K. Webale , David Hughes Mulama, Ndenga Bryson, and Guyah Bernard.  Abundance and Distribution of Malaria Vector Species in various Aquatic Habitats and Land Use Type in Kakamega County, western Kenya. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2021;31 (2):15. doi: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.4314/ejhs.v31i2.3
  2. Mark Kilongosi Webale, Bernard Guyah, Christine Wanjala, Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Sella K. Webale, Collins Abonyo, Nicholas Kitungulu, Nathan Kiboi, Nancy Bowen. Phenotypic and Genotypic Antibiotic Resistant diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from Children with Diarrhea in Nairobi City, Kenya. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2020;30(6):881. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejhs.v30i6.5 
  3. Jafaralli Sande Ahmed, Bernard Guyah, David Sang’, Mark Kilongosi Webale, Nathan Shaviya Mufyongo, Elly Munde &  Collins Ouma. Influence of blood group, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and Haemoglobin genotype on Falciparum malaria in children in Vihiga highland of Western Kenya. BMC Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 9;20(1):487. doi:10.1186/s12879-020-05216-y.
  4. Busseola fusca Genome Consortium.  Comprehensive Transcriptome of the Maize Stalk Borer, Busseola fusca, from Multiple Tissue Types, Developmental Stages, and Parasitoid Wasp Exposures. Genome Biology and Evolution, 01 Dec 2020, 12(12):2554-2560 DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evaa195
  5. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau*, Immaculate Marwa, Elly OMunde, Samuel Mburu, John Mwangi, Mark Webale, Dennis Butto, Lucy Kamau, John Hiuhu. Distribution and Contribution of K13-propeller Gene to Artemisinin Resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. Biomedical Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020, pp. 38-43. doi: 10.11648/j.bs.20200602.14
  6. Mark Kilongosi Webale, Christine Wanjala, Bernard Guyah, Nathan Shaviya, Godwil O Munyekenye , Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Immaculate Nyaseba Marwa , Sammy Kagoiyo, Laura Nyawira Wangai, Sella K Webale, Kenny Kamau, Nicholas Kitungulu. Epidemiological patterns and antimicrobial resistance of bacterial diarrhea among children in Nairobi City, Kenya. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. Summer 2020;13(3):238-246.
  7. Nyanga PL, Webale MK, Were T, Budambula T, and Onyuka J. Escherichia coli pathotypes and Shigella Sero-groups in Diarrheic Children in Nairobi city, Kenya. Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench; 10(3):220-228.
  8. L. M. Chimbevo, J. B. Malala, P. S. Oshule, W. F. Muchiri, D. O. Otundo, S. Essuman, F. O. Oginga, M. K. Webale, G. O. Munyekenye and J. M. Ndambuki. A Comparison of Parasitological Techniques (Microscopy) and Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) of DNA in Diagnosis and Monitoring Treatment of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense Infection in Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops). International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review; 18(2): 1-14.
  9. Shaviya N, Budambula V, Webale MK and Were T (2016). Circulating Interferon-gamma Levels are Associated with Low Body Weight in Newly-Diagnosed Kenyan Non-Substance Using Tuberculosis Individuals. Interdisciplinary Perspective of Infectious Diseases. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9415364
  10. Webale MK, Budambula V, Lihana R, Musumba FO, Nyamache KA, Budambula NLM, Ahmed AA, Ouma C, and Were T (2015). Hepatitis B Virus Sero-profiles and Genotypes in HIV-1 Infected and Uninfected Injection and Non-Injection Drug Users from Coastal Kenya. BMC Infectious diseases. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-1060-3.
  11. Budambula V, Musumba F.O, Webale M.K, Kahiga T.M, Francisca Ongecha-Owuor, James N. Kiarie, George A. Sowayi, Aabid A. Ahmed, Collins Ouma, and Tom Were (2015). HIV-1 protease inhibitor drug resistance in Kenyan antiretroviral treatment-naive and -experienced injection drug users and non-drug users. AIDS Research and Therapy. doi: 10.1186/s12981-015-0070-y.
  12. Ndombi EM, Budambula V, Webale MK, Musumba FO, Wesongah JO, Ahmed AA, Lihana R, and Were T (2015). Serum adiponectin in HIV-1 and hepatitis C virus mono- and co-infected Kenyan injection drug users. Endocrine Connection doi:  10.1530/EC-15-0071

Manuscript in press

  1. Mark Kilongosi Webale1, Bernard Guyah, Christine Wanjala, Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Sella K. Webale, Collins Abonyo, Nicholas Kitungulu, Nathan Kiboi, Nancy Bowen (2020). Phenotypic and Genotypic Antibiotic Resistant diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from Children with Diarrhea in Nairobi City, Kenya. Status: Submitted to Ethiopian journal of health sciences.   To be published in November 2020,   issue.
  2. Mark Kilongosi Webale*, Bernard Guyah , Christine Wanjala, Elly Ochieng’ Munde, Godwill Munyekenye, Nathan Shaviya, Bernard Ngoitsi Jumb,  Peter Lokamar Nyanga, Sella K. Webale, Nicholas Kitungulu (2020). Seasonality of enteric bacterial pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance among Diarrheic Children in Nairobi city kenya. Submitted to journal of African health sciences.
  3. Kitungulu Nicholas, Kipcho Mukabane, Maxwell G Machani, Nathan Shaviya, Mark Kilongosi, Sella K. Webale, David Hughes Mulama, Ndenga Bryson, and Guyah Bernard (2020). Pirimiphos-methyl Resistance of Anopheles arabiensis Mosquitoes in Kakamega County, Western Kenya. Submitted to journal of African health sciences
  4. Kitungulu Nicholas, Kipcho Mukabane, Maxwell G Machani, Nathan Shaviya, Mark Kilongosi, Sella K. Webale, David Hughes Mulama, Ndenga Bryson, and Guyah Bernard (2020). Abundance and Distribution of Malaria Vector Species Complex in various Aquatic Habitats in Kakamega County, Western Kenya. Submited to Ethiopian journal of health sciences

Submitted grants

  1. Proposal tile: Genomic characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in Kenya: implications for virus origin, transmission, evolution and virulence. Role: principal investigator. Collaborating institutions: Kirinyaga University, The University of Nairobi, Masinde Muliro University, Murang’a university and Meru University. Status: Under NRF review.
  2. Proposal title: Role of Animal Health in Poverty Reduction and Human Welfare. Role: principal investigator. Collaborating institutions: Kirinyaga University and The University of Nairobi. Status: Shortlisted.
  3. Proposal title: Characterizing the Impact of COVID-19 in Pregnancy using the Baboon Model. Role: co-investigator. Collaborating institutions: Kirinyaga University, University of Nairobi and Institute of Primate Research. Status: Under NRF review.
  4. Proposal title: assessment of synergistic effects of biological pest control with insecticidal plants: an integrated pest management of desert locust Schistocerca gregaria. Role: co-investigator: Collaborating institutions: Kirinyaga University, Technical university of Mombasa, Pwani University and Mount Kenya University. Status: Under NRF review.
  5. Proposal title: COVID-19 immunogenetics profile, point of care test validation, infection prevention and control in Western-Kenya. Role: co-investigator.  Collaborating institutions: Kirinyaga University, Maseno University, University of Nairobi, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Shoe 4 Africa Children Hospital and Precise Genomic Research Centre. Status: Submitted to Global Effort on COVID19 (GECO) Health research, UK research and innovation, awaiting results.

Profile

Name: John Mwangi

Qualifications

  • PhD Public Health (ongoing)
  • MPH (Monitoring & Evaluation), Kenyatta University, 2015
  • Nursing, University of Nairobi, 2002

Research Interests

Monitoring and Evaluation of Health programmes and Health workers capacity building.

Publications

  1. Mwangi J. H (2017) Socio-demographic, Social economic and Socio- cultural factors that influences uptake of cervical cancer screening services in low resource settings Global Journal of Health Sciences  ISSN 2519-0210 (Online)  Vol.2, Issue 1 No.1, pp 1-42, 2017
  2. Mwangi J H, Gachau A G, Kabiru E.W (2017)  Utilization of the visual inspection screening method for cervical cancer in Kitui Central Sub County, Kenya .The East and Central Africa MEDICAL JOURNAL
  3. Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau, Immaculate Marwa, Elly OMunde, Samuel Mburu, John Mwangi, Mark Webale, Dennis Butto, Lucy Kamau, John Hiuhu, Distribution and Contribution of K13-propeller Gene to Artemisinin Resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review, Biomedical Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020, pp. 38-43. doi: 10.11648/j.bs.20200602.14
  4. Mwangi J. H,Maina E.M,Maingi N.N,Mutinda L.M (2020) Male partner involvement in long term contraceptive uptake among selected couples in Murang’a county central Kenya. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing ISSN 2520-4025 (Online) Vol.5, Issue 4. No.4, pp 1- 43, 2020
  5. Maina E.M,Mwangi J.H,Maingi N.N,Njuguna F.T(2020) Knowledge of nurses on syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections in public facilities. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing ISSN 2520-4025 (Online) Vol.5, Issue 5. No.1, pp 1- 12, 2020

Profile

Name: Susan Kamau

Qualifications-  

  • PhD Nursing Education, Freestate University, South Africa (ongoing)
  • MSN (Nursing Education), Wilmington University, Delaware USA, 2010
  • Nursing. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, 2004

Research Interests

Health Education/ Promotion

Publications


Profile

Name: Geoffrey Obondi

Qualifications- 

  • PhD Botswana International University of Science and Technology (ongoing)
  • Forensic Science (Toxicology & Chemistry), Punjabi University, Patiala, India, 2010
  • Criminology, Shivaji University, India, 2007

Research Interests

Forensic Science Toxicology & Chemistry

Publications


Profile

Name: Richard Gathua Ndungu

Qualifications-

  • MSc, Clinical Medicine (Forensic Medicine), Mount Kenya University, 2019
  • Sc. Clinical Medicine, Mount Kenya University, 2013.

Research Interests

  • Forensic Medical Evidence in Criminal Prosecution

Publications

  1. Richard Ndung'u. (2019).  Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences in Relation to Forensic Medical Evidence in Kiambu County, Kenya.  East Africa Journal of Pathology. Volume - 6. Issue - 1.

Profile

Name: Anastacia M. Mbisi

Qualifications-

  • PhD (ongoing), medical surgical nursing- Chuka university
  • MSc, Nursing-medical surgical, Chuka university, 2019
  • BSc, Nursing, KeMU University, 2013
  • Diploma in business management, KIM, 2017
  • Diploma-KRCHN, MTC-Meru, 2004

Research Interests

  • Health Science

Publications

  1. Githae C, Mbisi A and Boraya J. Date published: 18th /3/2019. Title: Utilization of Partograph in the Management of Women in Labor among Nurses Working in Embu County, Kenya Journal: Nursing & Healthcare International JournalDOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000181
  2. Annastacia M. Mbisi, Lucy K. Gitonga, Silas Kiruki Date published: November 18, 2019, Title:  Foot Care Practices among Type 2 Diabetics Mellitus Patients Attending Diabetes Clinics in Embu County, KenyaJournal: Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics DOI: 10.4236/ojcd.2019.94009
  3. Dennis Mugambi Ngari, Annastacia Munzi Mbisi, Teresia Wanjiru Njogu, Date published: January 23, 2020 Title: Social Cultural and Economic Factors Affecting the Practice of Secondary Prevention among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Consolata Nkubu and Meru Level Five Hospital in Meru County Journal: Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics. DOI: 10.4236/ojcd.2020.101001
  4. Ngari DM, Kinoti TK, Mbisi AM and Njogu TW Dater published: February 26, 2020 Title: The Level of Knowledge and Practice of Secondary Prevention among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Selected Healthcare Facilities in Meru County, Kenya Journal: Diabetes & Obesity International Journal DOI: 10.23880/doij-16000221
  5. Ngari DM, Munzi Mbisi A, Machwara SN and Njogu TW Date published: 23 Jun 2020 Title: Health Facility Factors Influencing Secondary Prevention Practices among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Meru County, Kenya: A Hospital Descriptive Correlational Study, Journal: Annals of Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology
  6. Annastacia Munzi Mbisi, and Dennis Mugambi NgariDater published: December 29, 2020 Title: Barriers to diabetes foot care practices among diabetes patients attending diabetes clinic in Embu county, KenyaJournal: Journal of  Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc.2020.07.00214

Profile

Name: Stanley Njau

Qualifications-

  • PhD Medical Surgical Nursing, Chuka University (ongoing)
  • Medical Surgical Nursing, MKU, 2019
  • Nursing, UoN, 2008

External Links/Affiliations

  1. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stanley-Njau

Research Interests

  • Pressure injuries

Publications

  1. Wanja L, Mwenda C, Mbugua R & Njau S (2019): Determinants of foot self-care practices among diabetic patients attending diabetic clinic at a referral hospital in Meru County-Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 9(10), Issue 10, 461-466. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.9.10.2019.p9461
  2. Mumbi M, Mwenda C, Njoroge G & Njau S (2019): Adherence to medication administration guidelines among nurses in a mission hospital in Meru, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 9(9), 421-424. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.9.09.2019.p9352
  3. Njau K.S, Mwenda S.C & Njoroge K.G (2018): Practices by nurses to prevent pressure ulcers among patients at a level five hospital in Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 3 (2), 64-72. https://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/article/view/137
  4. Njau K.S, Mwenda S.C & Njoroge K.G (2018): Knowledge of nurses on national pressure ulcer prevention guidelines in Embu Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research in Information Security, 5 (9), 492-496. DOI:10.26562/IJIRAE.2018.NVIS10080
  5. Njau K.S, Mwenda S.C & Njoroge K.G (2018): Institution factors affecting adherence to national pressure ulcer prevention guidelines     among nurses in Embu Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research in Information Security, 5 (8), 486-491. DOI: 10.26562/IJIRAE.2018.OCIS10081