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CURRICULUM VITAE
PROF. STEPHEN KIAMA GITAHI B.V.M., MSC., PHD, MKNAS
PROFESSOR OF VETERINARY ANATOMY
AND
DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (Ag.)
HUMAN RESOURSE AND ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
KENYA
AND
PRINCIPAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI KENYA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLEOFCONTENTS...................................................................................................................................2
A. PERSONALDATA..................................................................................................................................3
B. BIODATA.................................................................................................................................................4
C. LEADERSHIPANDMANAGEMENTPOSITIONSHELD...............................................................6 I) MANAGEMENTPOSITIONSHELD...............................................................................................................6 II) COMMITTEESSERVED.....................................................................................................................................7
D. ACADEMICAPPOINTMENTS...........................................................................................................14
E. EDUCATIONQUALIFICATIONSANDCOMPETENCYDEVELOPMENT.....................................16 I) ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................16 II) COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT: LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED......................................................16 III) COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT: SHORT COURSES ATTENDED.................................................................................19
F. PUBLICATIONSANDCONFERENCEPRESENTATIONS............................................................21
G. SUPERVISIONANDMENTORINGOFMASTERSANDPHDSTUDENTS...............................51 I) PHDSTUDENTSSUPERVISEDTOCOMPLETION................................................................................................51 II) MASTEROFSCIENCESTUDENTSSUPERVISEDTOCOMPLETION...................................................................53 III) ONGOINGSTUDENTS’SUPERVISION..............................................................................................................55
H. PHDANDMASTERSSTUDENTSEXAMINED..............................................................................56
I. SCHOLARSHIPSANDAWARDS.......................................................................................................57
J. CERTIFICATESOFRECOGNITION.................................................................................................59
K. WORKSHOPSATTENDED................................................................................................................60
L.WORKSHOPSORGANIZED/FACILITATED.....................................................................................63
M. TEACHINGANDCURRICULUMDEVELOPMENT........................................................................66
N. EXPERIENCEINNETWORKING,FUNDRAISINGANDRESOURCEMOBILIZATION.........68 I) FUNDRAISING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION.......................................................................................................68 II) COLLABORATIONS AND NETWORK..............................................................................................................76
O. MEMBERSHIPINPROFESSIONALSOCIETIES............................................................................77
P. PROFESSION........................................................................................................................................77
Q. REFEREES.............................................................................................................................................78
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A. PERSONAL DATA
NAME: STEPHEN KIAMA GITAHI
DATE OF BIRTH: 1964
PLACE of BIRTH: OTHAYA, NYERI COUNTY
NATIONALITY: KENYAN
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, KISWAHILI, KIKUYU
CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:
Deputy VICE CHANCELLOR, HUMAN RESOURCE AND
ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (Ag.)
PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 30197, NAIROBI, KENYA.
MOBILE NUMBER: Tel: 0722380971.
EMAIL: [email protected]/ [email protected]
TWITTER HANDLE : Kiama Gitahi @ngororo
WEBSITE: https://profiles.uonbi.ac.ke/kgitahi/
http://rise-afnnet.uonbi.ac.ke/
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B. BIODATA
Prof. Kiama Gitahi is the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Human Resource and
Administration at the University of Nairobi, a position he has occupied since February 2019.
Prof. Kiama has acquired 15 years uninterrupted hands-on administrative experience at
senior level in the basic and higher education Management in Kenya. He has been a
member of University of Nairobi Senate and University Executive Board since 2003 and 2016
respectively. In 2003, he was appointed as the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine. In 2005, Prof. Kiama was appointed Chairman of the Department of Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology thus doubling up as both Chair and Associate Dean, a position he
served until 2010 when he was appointed the Director of Wangari Maathai Institute for
Peace and Environmental Studies. He served as Director of the Institute until 2016 when he
was appointed as Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. Prof. Kiama
played a key role in conceptualizing and actualizing the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace
and Environmental Studies when he was serving as the Associate Dean and Chairman of the
Department. The late Prof. Wangari Maathai in whose honor the Institute is named, and the
2004 Nobel Peace Laureate spent many days from August 2008 with Prof. Kiama sharing her
vision of the Institute. Unfortunately, Prof Wangari Maathai passed on in 2011 just about 3
years after the Institute was approved by the University of Nairobi Council.
In order to hone his strategic leadership skills, Prof. Kiama registered and successfully
completed a senior management course in Strategic leadership and Development Program
at the Kenya School of Government in August 2014. Besides offering leadership at the
University Prof. Kiama has good experience in governance of Basic Education in the country.
He is currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Management of Gatugi Girls
Secondary School in Nyeri County (2015 to date) and Utafiti Primary School in Makueni
County (2016 to date). He has served as a member of Board of Governors of Gatugi
Secondary School for several years.
In October 2018, Prof. Kiama was elected to serve as the Chairman of Deans and Principals
of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). The
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mission of RUFORUM is to strengthen the capacities of universities to foster innovations
responsive to demands of small-holder farmers
Prof. Kiama is an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and
managing academic programs as demonstrated by his publications in peer review journals;
supervising and mentoring Master and PhD students and serving as academic head in the
Department, Institute and College. He has supervised and mentored 12 PhD Students and
14 Masters Students to completion and co-authored over 140 journal and conference
publications.
Prof. is a holder of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (1990) and Master of Veterinary
Anatomy (1995) degrees from University of Nairobi, Kenya and Doctor of Philosophy in
Structural Biology (2001) from University of Bern, Switzerland. He was employed by the
University of Nairobi upon graduation in 1990 as an assistant Lecturer and later promoted to
Lecturer (1995), Senior Lecturer (2002), Associate Professor (2012) and Professor (2016). He
has a cumulative 29 years of research and teaching experience at various institutions of
higher learning including University of Nairobi, St. Andrews University in Scotland, Free
University of Berlin, Germany, University of Bern, Switzerland, University of Witwatersrand,
South Africa and University of Ghana, Ghana. At the University of Ghana, he helped to set
up the Anatomy laboratory and to give the first lectures to the inaugural class of Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine students.
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C. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS HELD
I have 15 years of experience in senior leadership and management positions in the
University and in Society
i) MANAGEMENT POSITIONS HELD
MANAGEMENT POSITIONS HELD
1. Deputy Vice Chancellor
at University
Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Human Resource and
Administration, University of Nairobi February 2019-
to date
2. Principal of College
Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary
Sciences (2016: -to date)
Acting Principal (intermittently) College of
Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. (2004-2015)
3. Director of Institute Director Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and
Environmental Studies. (2010- 2016)
4. Dean of Faculty Acting Dean (intermittently) Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine. (2004-2009)
Associate Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nairobi (2003-2010).
5. Chairman of
Department
Chairman, Department of Veterinary Anatomy and
Physiology (2005-2010)
6. Chairman of the Board
of Management in Basic
Education
Chairman, Board of Management, Gatugi Girls
Secondary School, Nyeri County (2015-to date)
Chairman, Board of management, Utafiti primary
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School, Makueni County (2016- to date)
7. President Bern International Evangelical Church (BIEC), Bern,
Switzerland (2000-2001) (Now Riverlife Church, Bern)
8. Secretary of Youth
committee
Secretary, Youth Committee, Ngong Hill Presbyterial
Youth Committee (1995-1996)
9. Secretary of Faculty Club Secretary, Chiromo Campus club, University of
Nairobi (2009-2011).
10. Chairman of Youth
Committees
Chairman, Youth committee, St. Andrews Parish,
Nairobi (1994-1997)
Chairman, Milimani Presbyterial Youth Committee
(1996-1997)
11. Chairman of Faculty
Club
Chairman Faculty Club House, Upper Kabete Campus,
UON (2011- 2015)
ii) COMMITTEES SERVED
COMMITTEES SERVED
1. Committees of the
University of Nairobi
Executive Board
• Chairman, University Executive Board
committee on Record Management (2016). Led
in the development of a report guiding Record
Management at the University
• Chairman, University Executive Board
Committee on Student Biometric Registration
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(2016- to date). Led in the implementation of
student biometric registration at University of
Nairobi, to enhance better student data
management and security and safety.
• Chairman (2017): Adhoc committee for
contract implementation for supply of
biometric student registration and
identification systems (BSRIS).
• Member (2017): Joint committee of the
University of Nairobi council and the Kenya
Universities staff Union (KUSU) to review
retirement age for grades 5-15.
• Member (2017- ). Staff training and
development fund (STDF) committee,
University of Nairobi
• Member (2016-) ISO 9001:2015 Steering
Review Committee, University of Nairobi
• Member (2016- ): University of Nairobi Central
Corruption Prevention Committee
• Member (2016), UMB Subcommittee on Policy
for Postretirement contract for Academic
Members of Staff
• Member (2017- to date). Public- Private
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Partnership Appraisal Team, University of
Nairobi
2. Committees of
University of Nairobi
Senate
• Chairman (2014-2015), SONU
Electoral Commission, UON. Chaired a
commission of 23 members charged with the
responsibility of conducting SONU elections in
all 11 campuses of the University of Nairobi
• Chairman (2010), Senate
subcommittee on the conduct of SONU
elections, UON. Chaired a senate
subcommittee to find ways on how best to
conduct SONU elections after they had failed
twice with attendant riots
• Vice Chairman (2011-2013), SONU
Electoral Commission
• Member (2011), Senate subcommittee on the
conduct of SONU election
• Member (2011), Commission on Review of the
SONU Constitution, UON.
• Member (2013-2014), SONU Constitution
Review Commission, UON
• Member (2005-2008), University of Nairobi
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Science Park and Museum committee.
• Member (2011-2016), Student Welfare
Authority Board, University of Nairobi
• Member (2003-2016), Deans Committee
3. Committees of the
College Management
Board
• Chairman (2008-2014), College of Agriculture
and Veterinary Sciences Annual Report Writing
Committee.
• Member (2010-2015), College Procurement
Committee
• Returning Officer (2004-2006), Kabete Campus
University of Nairobi Student Organization
elections.
4. Committees of the
Faculty Board
• Chairman of the Scientific Committee (2005-
2010), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial
Scientific Conference and Exhibition.
• Member (2001-2004), Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine Module II policy and guidelines
committee.
• Sub-Editor (2001-2006), Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference.
• Member (2001-2009), Postgraduate
committee of the Faculty of Veterinary
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Medicine
• Member (1995 – 1997): Curriculum Review
Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine
5. National Committees • Co-Chair (2017-): Six higher education week
and RUFORUM Biennial conference in Nairobi,
Kenya 2018
• Member (2003-2013), Joint Admissions Board
of Public Universities
• Member, Kenya Veterinary Association and
Common Wealth Veterinary Association Joint
Golden Jubilee Cerebrations (2016-2017)
• Member, National Council, Kenya Veterinary
Association (2003-2006).
• Member of Task force, Agriculture Sector
Ministries Collaboration with Local Universities
Committee (2005)
• Member, National Executive Committee, Kenya
Veterinary Association (2003-2006)
• Secretary, Kenya Society of Neuroscientists.
(2002-2016)
• Assistant Secretary Kenya Society of
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Neuroscientists (2001-2002)
6. Member of Delegation
in International
Meetings
• Member, Kenyan Delegation World
Organization for Animal Health (OIE) in Paris,
France (2004)
• Delegate, 18th Session of the African Union
(2012)
• Delegate, Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
(2010)
7. Community service in
general
• Chairman, Justice Peace and Reconciliation
Committee, Saint Andrews Parish, Nairobi.
(2002-2003)
• Chairman, Laikipia Groove Community (1991-
1993)
• Member, Green Belt Movement (2012- to
date)
• Member, Board of Governors Gatugi Girls
Secondary School (2009- to date).
• Member, Board of Management St. Andrews
Parish, Nairobi (2002-2003)
• Member National Youth Committee,
Presbyterian Church of East Africa (1995-1997)
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• Member of the Board of Management St.
Andrews Parish, Nairobi (1996-1997)
• Member of the Jury, Golden Climate,
International Environmental Project Olympiad
meeting, Light Academy Karen (2013-2014)
• Vice Chairman, Chiromo Faculty Club, UON
(2013-2015)
• Secretary, Chiromo Campus club, University of
Nairobi. (2009-2011)
• Founder President: Bern Christian Evangelical
Church (BIEC), Bern, Switzerland (2000-2001)
8. Other committees
served
• Member (2011-2012), Steering committee of
the University of Nairobi tower.
• Member of the Jury, Wangari Maathai Institute
Architectural Design Competition (2010)
• Member of the Jury, university of Nairobi
Towers (2012)
• Chairman of the Steering committee of the
Royal Satima Drinking Water Production Plants
(2018 to date)
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D. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Position Period and Place
1. Professor
Professor (2016): Professor of Veterinary Anatomy,
Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology,
University of Nairobi, Kenya
2. Associate Professor
Associate Professor (2012-2016): Department of
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of
Nairobi, Kenya
3. Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer (2002-2012): Department of Veterinary
Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya
4. Lecturer Lecturer (1996-2002): Department of Veterinary
Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
5. Assistant Lecturer Assistant Lecturer (1990-1996): Department of
Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
6. Visiting Fellow Visiting Fellow- Association of African Universities (AAU) (2010): School of Veterinary Medicine, University
of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. 7. External examiner External examiner in Veterinary Anatomy (2009-2011).
Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Makerere
University, Uganda.
8. Visiting Researcher • Visiting Researcher (2007). Department of
Anatomical and Physiological Sciences,
University of Witwatersrand, Republic of South
Africa.
• Visiting Researcher (2006): Institute of Anatomy,
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University of Bern, Switzerland
9. Node Coordinator, Node Coordinator, African Natural Product Training
Network (RISE-AFFNET) (2008- to 2016)
10. Member of the
editorial Board
• Member, editorial Advisory Board
Pharmaceutical Journal of Kenya (2012-to date
• Member, National R & D Journal Editorial Board
Ministry of Science and Technology, Kenya
(2010)
11. Editor-in-Chief Editor in Chief, The Kenya Veterinarian, The Journal of
Kenya Veterinary Association (2003-2006)
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E. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT
i) ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in structural
biology from the University of Bern, Switzerland
(2001)
2. Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy (MSc.),
University of Nairobi. (1995)
3. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) (1990),
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Nairobi, Kenya
4. Certificate: Introductory course on Laboratory
Animal Science (1999). Certificate on Laboratory
Animal Science from the Institute of Laboratory
Animal Science, University of Zurich, Switzerland
5. Bestätigung: Sommersprachkurs Deutsch der
Vorbereitungskurse auf das Hochschulstudium,
Stufe 1 (1997), Fribourg, Switzerland, An
introductory course to the German Language.
6. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K. A. C.
E) (1984), Nakuru High School.
ii) Competency
Development:
Leadership
7. Certificate of attendance: National Youth
service (1986). Three-month Pre-University
Training at National Youth Service, Gilgil.
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Training courses
attended
8. Certificate: Strategic Leadership and
Development Program No 82/2014 (SLDP)
(2014). Strategic leadership and Development
Program at the Kenya School of Government
9. WIPO/KIPI Seminar on Intellectual Property
Rights in Universities on 3rd - 6th September
2002 at Moi University (2002)
10. University leadership retreat. Under the theme
“Personal Effectiveness for University
Managers”, Mombasa, Kenya (2004).
11. An In-house training program on financial
management and human resource
management for Dean of Faculties of the
University of Nairobi, Kisumu (2005.
12. An In-house training program on financial
management and human resource
management for Chairmen of Department of
the University of Nairobi, Mbagathi, Nairobi
(2006).
13. Training of Chief internal examiners, University
of Nairobi (2006).
14. Training course on transformative leadership,
Nairobi (2007).
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15. Introductory Course on Reducing Emissions
from Deforestation and Degradation (2010).
16. Nonviolent Conflict Transformation for Kenyan
Public Universities. Administration Officials on
10th – 14th May 2010 at the ARC Hotel Egerton
University (2010).
17. The summit on information security and cyber
security in a paperless office: 2014 Summit,
Sarova White Sand Hotel Mombasa, 30th to 31st
October 2014
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iii) Competency
development:
Short courses
attended
In order to enhance my research skills, I have attended and
completed the following courses:
18. Neuroscience lecture course at Rhodes University,
Grahams town, South Africa (1996).
19. A short course on recent Stereology: Institute of
Anatomy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland (1997)
20. A short course on recent Stereology: Institute of
Anatomy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland (1998).
21. Intensive course in immunology. Institute for
Veterinary Virology, University of Bern, Switzerland
(1998).
22. Course on Confocal microscopy, Department of
Clinical Research, Institute of Pharmacology,
University of Bern, Switzerland (1999).
23. Introductory course in molecular biology. Swiss
Commission for Molecular Biology, Bern, Switzerland
(2000)
24. Training on Proposal and Scientific writing, KCB
Management Training Centre, Karen (2006).
25. Avian Flu School and Poultry Health at the Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi (2007)
26. USAID STOP Avian Influenza. East Africa Regional
Training of Trainers Workshop on HPAI Surveillance,
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prevention and response, 13th to 18th October 2008
at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro,
Tanzania (2008)
27. Introductory Course on Reducing Emissions from
Deforestation and Degradation (2010).
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F. PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
YEAR 2019
1. 2019: Jennifer L Cyr, Thomas R Gawriluk, John M. Kimani, Balázs Rada, Wendy T.
Watford, Stephen G. Kiama, Ashley W. Seifert, Vanessa O. Ezenwa (2019).
Regeneration-Competent and -Incompetent Murids Differ in Neutrophil
Quantity and Function Integrative and Comparative Biology,
icz023, https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/icz023
Year 2018
2. 2018: Wahome. R. G., Thenya T., Emborg J., Kiama S. G., Vindelov V. (2018).
Establishment of the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and
Environmental Studies and the STAKE Project. In “Forest Resources
Utilization, Livelihoods and Conflicts” (Eds R. Wahome, T. Thuita, V. Vindelov
and J. Emborg. Lamberd Acadewmic Publishing.
3. 2018: Kamanja I. T., Mbaria J. M., Gathumbi P., Mbaabu M., Kabasa J. D., Kiama S. G.
(2018) Cytotoxicity of selected medicinal plants extracts using the brine
shrimp lethality assay from Samburu county, Kenya Journal of Medical
Research 4 (5): 249-255.
4. 2018: Jane M. Mutune1 and Kiama S. Gitahi (2018). Overcome challenges and
actualize opportunities for sustainable development among women
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entrepreneurs in Kenya. International Journal of Peace and Development
Studies. Vol.9(4), pp. 53-59, September 2018
YEAR 2017
5. 2017: Serem, J. K., R. G. Wahome, D. W. Gakuya, S. G. Kiama, G. C. Gitao and D. W.
Onyango (2017). Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood
characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera
leaf meal. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health Vol. 9(11), pp.
327-333,
6. 2017: Serem Jared K., John M. Kimani, Raphael G. Wahome, Daniel W. Gakuya,
Stephen G. Kiama, Daniel W. Onyango and Paul G. Mbuthia
Histopathological Evaluation of Spleen, Liver and Kidneys from Pigs Fed on
Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets Global Veterinaria 19 (1): 478-486, 2017
7. 2017: Onyono, P.N., Kavoi B. M., Makanya A. N., Kiama S. G., (2017). Organization
of the olfactory mucosa and olfactory bulb in fossorial rodents. The East
African mole rat (Tachyoryctes splendens) and the naked mole rat
(Heterocephalus glaber). The Joint Kenya Veterinary Association, Common
wealth Veterinary association anf the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-
University of Narobi International scientific Conference, April 26-29, 2017,
safari Park Hotel, Nairobi Kenya.
8. 2017: Okumu M. O., Mbaria J. M., Kanja L. W., Gakuya D. W., Kiama S., G., Ochola
F. O., Okumu P. O., ((2017). Mitigative effects of Moringa oleifera against
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liver injury induced by artesunate amodiaquine antimalarial combination in
Wistar rats. The Joint Kenya Veterinary Association, Common wealth
Veterinary association and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine- University of
Nairobi International scientific Conference, April 26-29, 2017, safari Park
Hotel, Nairobi Kenya.
9. 2017: Nanyingi Mark O., Gerald M Muchemi, Samuel M. Thumbi, Fredrick Ade,
Clayton O. Onyango, Stephen G. Kiama, and Bernard Bett
Seroepidemiological Survey of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Ruminants in
Garissa, Kenya Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, Volume 17, Number 2,
2017
10. 2017: Kaingu Catherine K., Jemimah A. Oduma, James Mbaria, Stephen G. Kiama
(2017). Effects of Croton menyharthii and Uvariodendron kirkii extracts on
ovarian corpora lutea and reproductive hormones. Discovery Phytomedicine
2017, Volume 4, Number 1: 21-25
YEAR 2016
11. 2016: Okumu MO, Mbaria JM, Kanja LW, Gakuya DW, Kiama SG and Ochola FO
(2016). Phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity of leaves of Moringa
oleifera (Lam) extracted using different solvent systems. Journal of
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2016; 5(4): 302-308
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12. 2016: Odula P.O., Hassanali J., Kiama SG (2016). Regional variation in the
microscopic structure and tensile strength of the linea alba in the male
baboon (Papio anubis). Revista argentina de Anatomie 8(3): 126-134
13. 2016: Mwaura Grace, Mahesh Pradhan , Kiama Gitahi (2016) Envisioning youth
futures through university students’ education for sustainability initiatives.
In “Envisioning futures for environmental and sustainability education” (
Editors Peter Blaze Corcoran, Joseph P. Weakland and Arjen E.J. Wals)
Wageningen Academic Publishers 2016. Pages: 181 – 192
14. 2016: Musau, J. K., Mbaria, J. M.1, Nguta, J.M., Mbaabu, M., Kiama S.G. Mosquito
repellency and knockdown effect of a plant-based formulation IOSR Journal
of Pharmacy www.iosrphr.org (e)-ISSN: 2250-3013, (p)-ISSN: 2319-4219
Volume 6, Issue 5 (May 2016), PP. 09-14 9
15. 2016: Musau Joseph K, James M Mbaria, Joseph M Nguta, Mbaabu Mathiu,
Stephen G Kiama (2016) Phytochemical composition and larvicidal
properties of plants used for mosquito control in Kwale County, Kenya.
International Journal of Mosquito Research 2016; 3(3): 12-17
16. 2016: Musau J. K., Mbaria J. M., Nguta J. M., Mbaabu M. and Kiama S. G. Evaluation
of genotoxicity potential of plants traditionally used for mosquito control in
Kenya’s South coast. Merit Research Journal of Medicine and Medical
Sciences (ISSN: 2354-323X) Vol. 4(4) pp. 178-182, April 2016
17. 2016: Kiraithe, M.N., Nguta, J.M., Mbaria, J.M., Kiama, S.G., 2016. Evaluation of the
use of Ocimum suave Willd. (Lamiaceae), Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
(Lamiaceae) and Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. (Rutaceae) as antimalarial
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remedies in Kenyan folk medicine. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 178, 266–
271
18. 2016: Kiraithe, M.N., Nguta, J.M., Mbaria, J.M., Kiama, S.G., 2016.Evaluation of the
use of Ocimum suave Willd. (Lamiaceae), Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
(Lamiaceae) and Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. (Rutaceae) as antimalarial
remedies in Kenyan folk medicine. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 178, 266–
271
19. 2016: Kamau Loice Njeri, Peter Mathiu Mbaabu, James Mucunu Mbaria, Peter
Karuri Gathumbi, Stephen Gitahi Kiama. (2016). Ethnobotanical survey and
threats to medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of human
diseases in Nyeri County, Kenya. TANG Vol.6 No.3, 2016.8, 23-37
20. 2016: Kamau Loice N., Mathiu P.Mbaabu, James M.Mbaria, Gathumbi P.Karuri,
Stephen G.Kiama Knowledge and demand for medicinal plants used in the
treatment and management of diabetes in Nyeri County, Kenya Journal of
Ethnopharmacology Volume 189, 2 August 2016, Pages 218–229
21. 2016: Gawriluk, T. R. Simkin, J., Thompson, K.L., Biswas, S., Clare-Salzler, Z., Kimani,
J.M., Kiama, S.G., Ezenwa V.O., Smith, J.J., and Seifert, A.W. (2016).
Comparative analysis of ear-hole closure identifies epimorphic regeneration
as a discrete trait in mammals. Nat. Commun. 7:11164 doi:
10.1038/ncomms11164
22. 2016: Boniface M. Kavoi, Daniel W. Gakuya, Mbugua P & Stephen G. Kiama (2016).
Effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on chicken
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intestinal structure and growth performance. Journal of. Morphological.
Science. , 2016, vol. 33, no. 4, p. 186-192
YEAR 2015
23. 2015: Saucier, G., Kenner, J., Iurino, K., Bou Malham, P., Chen, Z., Thalmayer, A. G.,
Kemmelmeier, M., Tov, W., Boutti, R., Metaferia, H., Çankaya, B., Mastor, K.
A., Hsu, K.-Y., Wu, R., Maniruzzaman, M., Rugira, J., Tsaousis, I., Sosnyuk, O.,
Regmi Adhikary, J., Skrzypińska, K., Poungpet, B., Maltby, J., Salanga, M. G.
C., Racca, A., Oshio, A., Italia, E., Kovaleva, A., Nakatsugawa, M., Morales-
Vives, F., Ruiz, V. M., Braun Gutierrez, R. A., Sarkar, A., Deo, T., Sambu, L.,
Huisa Veria, E., Ferreira Dela Coleta, M., Kiama, S. G., Hongladoram, S.,
Derry, R., Zazueta Beltrán, H., Peng, T. K., Wilde, M., Ananda, A., Banerjee,
S., Bayazit, M., Joo, S., Zhang, H., Orel, E., Bizumic, B., Shen-Miller, S., Watts,
S., Pereira, M. E., Gore, E., Wilson, D., Pope, D., Gutema, B., Henry, H.,
Dacanay, J. C., Dixon, J., Köbis, N., Luque, J., Hood, J., Chakravorty, D., Pal, A.
M., Ong, L., Leung, A., & Altschul, C. (2015). Cross-cultural differences in a
global ‘Survey of World Views’. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 46, 53-
70.
24. 2015: Rukenya Zachary Muthii, Mbaria James Mucunu, Mbaabu Mathiu Peter,
Kiama Stephen Gitahi (2015). Phytochemistry and toxicity studies of
aqueous and methanol extract of naturally growing and cultivated Aloe
Turkanensis. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 3(5): 144-147
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25. 2015: Odula P.O., Hassanali J., Kiama SG (2015). Regional variation in the
histomorphology and tensile strength of the ventral rectus sheath in the
male goat (Capra hircus) Austin Journal of Anatomy 2: 1-5
26. 2015: Odula P. O., a Hassanali J., Kiama S. G.(2015). Regional Variation in the
Microscopy and Tensile Strength of the Linea Alba in the Male Goat (Capra
Hircus). Anatomy Journal of Africa. 2015. Vol 4 (2): 592 – 599.
27. 2015: Nanyingi Mark, Peninah Munyua, Stephen Kiama, Gerald Muchemi, Samuel
Thumbi, Austine Bitek, Bernard Bett, Mbaabu Muriithi and Kariuki Njenga
(2015. A systematic review of Rift Valley fever epidemiology 1931-2014. :
Infection Ecology and Epidemiology 2015, 5: 28024 -
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/iee.v5.28024
28. 2015: Kamanja I.T., Mbaria, J.M., Gathumbi, P.K., Mbaabu, M., Lanyasunya, A.
Gakuya, D.W. Kabasa, John D. and Kiama, S.G. (2015). Medicinal plants
used in the management of sexually transmitted infections by the Samburu
community, Kenya( Submitted for publication at International Journal of
Pharmaceutical Research Apr-Jun 2015 | Vol 7 | Issue 2, Pages 44-52
29. 2015: James M Kuria, James M Mbaria, Peter K Gathumbi and Stephen G Kiama
(2015). Influence of Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf (Asteraceae) on the healing of
dermal excision wounds (mouse model) and skin sensitization activity
(Guinea pig model). African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Vol.
4 No. 3 Pages 112-117
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YEAR 2014
30. 2014: Wambugu S. N., Mwangi P. W., Mwonjoria J., Mathiu P. M., Gakuya D. W.,
Kanui T. I Kiama S.G. Antinociceptive properties of selected medicinal plants
used in the treatment of chronic joint pains in Eastern Kenya. 9th Biennial
Scientific conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 3rd to 5th September
2014, Upper Kabete Campus
31. 2014: Rukenya Zachary Muthii, Mbaria James Mucunu, Mbaabu Mathiu Peter,
Kiama Stephen Gitahi, Okindo Ronald Onzago (2014). Antimicrobial activity
of aqueous and methanol extract of naturally growing and cultivated Aloe
turkanensis. The Journal of Phytopharmacology 3(5): 343-347
32. 2014: Rukenya M. Z., Mbaria, JM., Mbaabu PM., Kiama S.G., Ozango R.O (2014). In
Vitro Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic Activity & Phytochemistry of Aloe turkanensis,
an Ethnomedicine Used in Turkana , Kenya. The Kenya Veterinary
Association annual 48th scientific conference between 23rd and 26th April
2014 at Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret. Kenya
33. 2014: Onzago R.O., S.G. Kiama, J.M. Mbaria, D.W Gakuya, J.G.Nduhiu, (2014)
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity and toxicity of Vernonia hymenolepis (A.
Rich) traditionally used for toothache in Kenya. The Journal of
Phytopharmacology 2014; 3(1): 22-28
34. 2014: Onzago Okindo Ronald, Stephen Kiama, Mbaria James, Rukenya Zachary,
Gakuya Daniel (2014). "Efficacy and Safety of Vernonia Hymenolepis a Plant
used in Kenya for oral health. The Kenya Veterinary Association annual 48th
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scientific conference between 23rd and 26th April 2014 at Boma Inn Hotel,
Eldoret. Kenya
35. 2014: Ochwang’i Dominic, Kimwele C. N., Oduma J. A., Gathumbi P. K., Mbaria J.
M., Kiama S.G. Ethno-medicine; an alternative or complement to cancer
therapy? . 9th Biennial Scientific conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
3rd to 5th September 2014, Upper Kabete Campus
36. 2014: Ochwang’i Dominic O., Charles N. Kimwele, Jemimah A. Oduma, Stephen G.
Kiama, Peter K. Gathumbi, James M. Mbaria (2014) Medicinal plants used
in treatment and management of cancer in Kakamega County, Kenya.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Volume 151, Issue 3, 12: 1040–1055
37. 2014: Nasimolo J, S. G. Kiama, P. K. Gathumbi, A. N. Makanya, J. M. Kagira (2014)
Erythrina abyssinica prevents meningoencephalitis in chronic Trypanosoma
brucei brucei mouse model. Metabolic Brain Diseases. 29(2):509-19.
38. 2014: Kiama S. G. (2014) Aquisition of antigens by airway dendritic cells. do we
know enough? Anatomy Journal of Africa 3 (3): 308-318
39. 2014: Kavoi BM, Plendl J, Makanya AN, Ochieng' S, Kiama SG (2014). Effects of
anticancer drug docetaxel on the structure and function of the rabbit
olfactory mucosa. Tissue Cell. 2014 Jun;46(3):213-24.
40. 2014: Kaingu C.K, Kiama SG, , JA Oduma, JM Mbaria (2014). Ethnobotanical study
of medicinal plants used in Tana River for management of illnesses. Asian
Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2(2); 1-5.
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41. 2014: Gakuya, D.W. P.N. Mbugua, S.M. Mwaniki, S.G. Kiama, G.M. Muchemi and A.
Njuguna (2014). Effect of Supplementation of Moringa oleifera (LAM) Leaf
Meal in Layer Chicken Feed. International Journal of Poultry Science 13 (7):
379-384
42. 2014: Gakuya D.W., P.N. Mbugua, B. Mwaniki S. M., S.G. Kiama, Muchemi G. M.,
Njuguna A. The effect of supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal in
layer chicken feed. 9th Biennial Scientific conference, Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine 3rd to 5th September 2014, Upper Kabete Campus
43. 2014: Gakuya D.W., P.N. Mbugua, B. Kavoi and S.G. Kiama (2014) Effect of
Supplementation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal in Broiler Chicken Feed.
International Journal of Poultry Science 13 (4): 208-213
YEAR 2013
44. 2013: Rukenya Zachary, S. G. Kiama M. Mathiu, J. Mbaria (2013) “In vitro
Antimicrobial Activity of Aloe turkanensis, an Ethnomedical Herbal Remedy
Used in Turkana” The Kenya Veterinary Association 47th annual scientific
conference between 23rd and 28th April 2013 at Whitesands Hotel,
Mombasa. The theme of the conference was “One Health Training and
Practice”
45. 2013: Rukenya M. Z., Mbaria, JM., MBAABU PM., Kiama S.G., OZANGO R.O. In Vitro
Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic Activity & Phytochemistry of Aloe turkanensis, an
Ethnomedicine Used in Turkana , Kenya. The Uganda Veterinary Association
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annual scientific conference between 12th and 13th December 2013 at
Kampala Imperial Royal Hotel, Uganda.
46. 2013: Onzago R.O., S.G. Kiama, J.M. Mbaria, D.W Gakuya, C.G. Githinji, Z.M.
Rukenya (2013) Analgesic activity of aqueous extract of Vernonia
hymenolepis (A. Rich) a traditional medicine plant used in Kenya for
toothache" 41 The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2(6): 41-45
47. 2013: Onzago R. O., Kiama S.G Gakuya D W., Mbaria J. Determination of efficacy &
Safety of a medicinal plant Vernonia hymenolepis. The Mount Kenya
University Annual national scientific conference .28th -30th August 2013.
48. 2013: Okindo Ronald, S. G. Kiama D. W. Gakuya, J. Mbaria (2013)., Efficacy,
phytochemistry and safety of a medicinal plant used in Kenya for oral
health (Vernonia hymenolepis),The Kenya Veterinary Association 47th
annual scientific conference between 23rd and 28th April 2013 at Whitesands
Hotel, Mombasa. The theme of the conference was “One Health Training
and Practice”
49. 2013: Ochwangi D.C, Kimwele, C.N., Oduma, J.A., Gathumbi P.K., Mbaria J.M.,
Kiama S.G. Medicinal plants used in treatment and management of cancer
in Kakamega County, Kenya. 3rd – 10th December 2013. 15th NAPRECA
Symposium in Khartoum Sudan.
50. 2013: Ochwang’i, Dominic; Kimwele, Charles; Kiama, S G; Rice, Nancy Rice (2013).
Transcriptional regulation of Rat Endothelial Nitric Oxide Promoter in
Pulmonary Myofibroblasts cells and its implications in Pulmonary Fibrosis.
African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Vol. 2 No. 1 Pages 1-8.
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51. 2013: Njoki C. N., Kiama S.G. D.W. Gakuya, J. Mbaria (2013). Antihyperglycemic
activity of the aqueous extract of Zanthoxylum chalybeum Stem Bark. The
Mount Kenya University Annual national scientific conference .28th -30th
August 2013
52. 2013: Nasimolo Johnson, S. G. Kiama A. N. Makanya, P. K. Gathumbi, Kagira J
(2013)"Erythrina Abyssinica amelioriates Neuroinflammation in African
Trypanosomiasis mouse model" at the 11th SONA International Conference
in Rabat Morocco, from 13th-18th June 2013.
53. 2013: Nasimolo J., Kiama S.G., Gathumbi P.K., Makanya, AN., Kagira J. Erythrina
abyssinica ameliorates neuroinflammation in chronic trypanosomiasis
mouse model. 1st OHCEA One Health Conference, at Hilton Hotel, in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, from 23rd - 26th September 2013.
54. 2013: Nasimolo J., Kiama S.G. Makanya A.N, Gathumbi P. K. Erythrina abyssinica
extracts prevent neuroinflammation, Cell Biology/Regenerative Medicine
Workshop. 8th Young Scientists workshop on Cell Biology and Regenerative
Medicine, from 11th-13th November 2013, by the African Academy of
Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya.
55. 2013: Kuria J., Kiama S.G. Mbaria, J., Gathumbi P. K. Influence of Aspilia Pluriseta
Schweinf on the Healing of Cutaneous Excision Wounds. 3rd – 10th December
2013. 15th NAPRECA Symposium in Khartoum Sudan
56. 2013: Karambu M., Kiama S.G., Wanjohi J.M., Mathiu P.M., Midiwo, J.
Investigation of 4 Kenyan plants of the family Cyperaceae and specifically
ethno-botanical uses of Cyperus articulatus. 16th ANNUAL Conference held
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at the Agricultural Research College-Institute for Tropical and Subtropical
Crops in Nelspruit Mpumalanga province in S. Africa, 1st -4th of July 2013
57. 2013: Kaingu K.C., Kiama S.G. Oduma J, Mbaria J. Antifertility properties of Croton
menyharthii and Uvariodendron kirkii ; concoction traditionally used as a
contraceptive in Tana River, Kenya. 25th -26th October 2013. Aloe Ridge
Hotel and Game reserve, Johannesburg South Africa
58. 2013: Kaingu CK, Oduma JA, Mbaria JM, Kiama SG (2013). Ethnobotanical Survey of
Medicinal Plants Used For the Management of Male Sexual Dysfunction and
Infertility in Tana River County, Kenya, Ethno and Traditional Medicine.
Photon. 119: 453-463.
59. 2013: Kaingu C.K., Oduma, J.A., Mbaria J., Kiama S.G. Ethnobotanical survey of
medicinal plants used for the management of male sexual dysfunction and
infertility in Tana River County, Kenya. 3rd – 10th December 2013. 15th
NAPRECA Symposium in Khartoum Sudan
60. 2013: Kaingu C.K, Kiama SG, , JA Oduma, JM Mbaria, (2013). Medicinal plants
traditionally used for the management of female reproductive health
dysfunction in Tana River County, Kenya. Tang international Journal of
Genuine Traditional Medicine Volume 3 / Issue 2, 35-44.
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YEAR 2012
61. 2012: Nguta, J.M., J.M.Mbaria, D.W.Gakuya, P.K.Gathumbi, J.D.Kabasa, S.G.Kiama.
(2012) Cytotoxicity of antimalarial plant extracts from Kenyan biodiversity to
the Brine Shrimp, Artemia salina L. (Artemiidae). Faculty of veterinary
medicine 8th biennial scientific conference and The 46th Kenya veterinary
Association Annual scientific conference and the 12th world veterinary day
celebrations
62. 2012: Nguta JM, JM Mbaria, DW Gakuya, PK Gathumbi, JD Kabasa and SG. Kiama
(2012) . Toxicity of crude plan extracts and antitumor drugs in the brine
shrimp bioassay. 4th International conference on Drug Discovery and
Therapy: February 12th to 15th Dubai, UAE
63. 2012: Nanyingi M. O., Kiama S. G., Thumbi S. M. and Muchemi G. M. (2012).
Climate change vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation of livestock systems
in Kenya. Faculty of veterinary medicine 8th biennial scientific conference
and The 46th Kenya veterinary Association Annual scientific conference and
the 12th world veterinary day celebrations
64. 2012: Kiama S. G. (2012). The Passion and Vision of Prof. Wangari Maathai: Her
work with Communities to protect soils and lessons learnt from the Green
belt Movement. Presented in the First Global Soil Week held at the Institute
for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam Berlin, November 18-
22.
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65. 2012: Kiama S. G. (2012) Critique of the paper entitled “Forms of Education and
Formation of the Youth in Ecologically Conscious Technologies and Their
role in Development and Peace Building Processes in Africa by Evaristus O.
Ekweume. Hekima College. 12th HEKIMA COLLEGE SYMPOSIUM, March 6th
2012. Theme: Ecology In Dialogue With Technology, Peace Building And
Develop
66. 2012: Kiama S. G. (2012 Adapting to climate change and responsible stewardship of
environment for sustainable development. World Youth Alliance Africa Held
at KICC Kenya on 29th August 2012
67. 2012: Kavoi, B. M., Makanya, A. N. Plendl J., Kiama S. G. (2012). Morphofunctional
Adaptations of the Olfactory Mucosa in Postnatally Developing Rabbits.
Anatomical Records 295(8):1352-63
68. 2012: Kavoi B. M, Makanya A. N, Kiama S. G. (2012). Anticancer Drug Vinblastine
Sulphate Induces Transient Morphological Changes on the Olfactory Mucosa
of the Rabbit. Anatomy Histology and Embryology 41(5):374-8
69. 2012: Gakuya D.W., S.G. Kiama, J.M. Mbaria, P.N. Mbugua , P.K. Gathumbi, M.
Mathiu (2012). The potential use of Moringa oleifera Lam. As poultry feed
supplement in Kenya. Faculty of veterinary medicine 8th biennial scientific
conference and The 46th Kenya veterinary Association Annual scientific
conference and the 12th world veterinary day celebrations
70. 2012: Ashley W. Seifert, Stephen G. Kiama, Megan G. Seifert, Jacob R. Goheen,
Todd M. Palmer and Malcolm Maden (2012). Skin shedding and tissue
regeneration in African spiny mice (Acomys). Nature 489 (7417):561-5
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YEAR 2011
71. 2011: Wambugu S.N., Mathiu P.M., Gakuya D.W., Kanui T.I., Kabasa J.D, Kiama S.G.
(2011) Medicinal plants used in the treatment of joint pains in Machakos
and Makueni counties, Kenya. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 137: 945-955
72. 2011: Nguta J.M., Mbaria P. K., Gathumbi P.K., Gakuya D. W., Kabasa J. D., Kiama S.
G. (2011). Ethnodiagnostic skills of the Digo community for malaria: A lead
to traditional bioprospecting. Frontiers in Pharmacology 2: 1-14.
73. 2011: Nguta J.M., Mbaria J.M., Gakuya D.W. Gathumbi P.K., Kabasa J. D., Kiama
S.G. (2011) Biological screening of Kenyan medicinal plants using artemia
salina L. (Artemiidae). Pharmacologyonline 2: 458-478
74. 2011: Mutua, P. M., Gicheru M.M., Makanya A.N., Kiama S.G. (2011). Comparative
quantitative and qualitative attributes of the surface respiratory
macrophages in the domestic duck and the rabbit. International Journal of
Morphology 29: 353-362.
75. 2011: Gakuya D. W, Mbaria J. M., Kiama S. G., Gathumbi P. K., Mathiu M., Nguta J.
M., (2011). Ethnoveterinary Medicine: The prospects of Integrating
Medicinal Plants products in Veterinary Medicine in Kenya. The Kenya
Veterinarian 35 (2) 67-76
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YEAR 2010
76. 2010: Ogengo J., Malek A., Kiama S.G. (2010). Interlinkages in the tunica media of
the goat aorta. International Journal of Morphology 28: 409-414.
77. 2010: Ogengo J., Malek A., Kiama S. G. (2010). Structural organization of the tunica
intima in the aorta of the goat. Folia Morphologica 69: 164-169.
78. 2010: Ochwang’i D, Kimwele C., Rice C., Kiama S.G. (2010). Nitric oxide synthase3
gene transcriptional regulation in pulmonary myofibroblast differentiation
and its implication in pulmonary fibrosis. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 8th to 10th September 2010-
11-10.
79. 2010: Nguta J.M., Mbaria P.K., Gakuya D.W., Gathumbi P.K., Kiama S.G. (2010).
Antimalarial Herbal remedies of Msambweni, Kenya. Journal of
Ethnopharmacology 128: 424-432.
80. 2010: Nguta J.M., Mbaria J.M., Gakuya D.W., Gathumbi P.K., Kiama S.G. (2010)
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies used by the South coast
community, Kenya. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 131: 256-67.
81. 2010: Nguta J.M., J.M. Mbaria, D.W.Gakuya, P.K.Gathumbi, S.G.Kiama (2010).
Natural products from plant biodiversity and malaria: In: The proceedings of
the 12TH International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry and Related
Biological Sciences, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences
(ICCBS), University of Karachi, Pakistan during November 22-25, 2010.
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82. 2010: Nguta J.M., J.M. Mbaria, D.W.Gakuya, P.K.Gathumbi, Kiama S.G. (2010).
Development of ethnomedicines for management of malaria in Msambweni
district, Kenya: In: The Proceedings of a Workshop on Regional Networks in
Africa, held on October 5-6th, 2010 at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference
Centre in Benoni, South Africa, near Johannesburg.
83. 2010: Maina, J.N., West J.B., Orgeig S., Daniels C.B., Gehr P., Kiama S.G., Foot N.J.,
Mühlfeld C., Blank F., Müller L., Lehmann A., Brandenberger C., Rothen-
Rutishauser B. (2010) Recent advances into understanding some aspects of
the structure and function of the mammalian and avian lungs. Physiological
and Biochemical Zoology 83: 792-807.
84. 2010: Kiama S.G., (2010). Laboratory animal science education and training in
Kenya. Animal Science Workshop at the Institute of Primate Research,
Nairobi Kenya, 5th July 2010
85. 2010: Kavoi, B.M. Makanya A.N., Hassanali J., Hans-Erick C., Kiama S.G. (2010).
Comparative functional structure of the olfactory mucosa in the domestic
dog and the sheep. Annals of Anatomy 192: 329-337.
86. 2010: Kavoi M.B., Makanya A.N. Plendl J., Kiama S.G. (2010).The Morphology of the
olfactory mucosa after administration of vinblastin sulphate in rabbits.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition,
8th to 10th September 2010-11-10.
87. 2010: Kavoi B.M., Makanya A.N., Plendl J., Kiama S.G. (2010) Morphology of the
olfactory mucosa after administration of anti cancer drug Vinblastin
Sulphate in Rabbits. the 2nd International Conference on Neuroinfection and
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World Impact (organized by IANIS) and a joint ARC-WERK IBRO UNESCO
school of neuroscience held at the University of St. Denis, Reunion Island
from Nov 26-Dec 7, 2010:
88. 2010: Kamanja I.T., Mbaria J.M., Gathumbi P.K., Mbaabu M., Lanyasunya A. Gakuya
D.W., Kiama, S.G. (2010). Medicinal plants traditionally used for the
treatment and management of venereal diseases in Samburu, Kenya In: The
Proceedings of a Workshop on Regional Networks in Africa, held on October
5-6th, 2010 at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni, South
Africa, near Johannesburg.
89. 2010: Gakuya D.W., Mbaria J.M., Kiama S.G., Gathumbi P.K., Mathiu M., Nguta J.M.
(2010) Ethnoveterinary medicine: the prospects of integrating medicinal
plants in veterinary medicine in Kenya. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 8th to 10th September 2010-
11-10.
90. 2010: Gakuya D.W., Kiama S.G., Mbaria J.M., Gathumbi P.K., Mathiu M., Nguta J.M.
(2010). Traditional Medicine in Kenya: Past and Current status, challenges
and the way forward. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific
Conference and Exhibition, 8th to 10th September 2010-11-10.
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YEAR 2009
91. 2009: Wambugu, S.N., Towett P.K., Kiama S.G., Abelson K. S.P., Kanui, T.I. (2009).
Effects of Opiods in the formalin test in the Speke’s-hinged tortoise (Kinixys
spekii). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 33: 347-51.
92. 2009: Ogengo J., Malek A., Kiama S. G., Olabo B. O. (2009). Muscle “islands in the
tunica media of the goat thoracic aorta. Brazil Journal of Morphological
Sciences 26: 171-175.
YEAR 2008
93. 2008: Wambugu S.N., Towett P.K., Kiama S.G., Abelson K., Kanui T.I. (2008).
Composition of nociceptive afferents in the trigeminal nerve in the marsh
terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial
Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 17th to 19th September 2008.
94. 2008: Mwangi D.K., Kiama S.G., Nyamweya J.O.M. (2008). The bones of the skull in
the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 17th to 19th September 2008.
95. 2008: Mogoa E.G.M., Mande J.D., Wabacha J.K., Kiama S.G. (2008). Improving
understanding and knowledge of animal welfare through training. A case of
final year veterinary students. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial
Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 17th to 19th September 2008
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96. 2008: Kiama S.G., Adekunle J.S., Maina J.N. (2008). Comparative in vitro study of
interactions between particles and respiratory surface macrophages,
erythrocytes, and epithelial cells of the chicken and the rat. Journal of
Anatomy 213: 452-63.
97. 2008: Kiama S.G. (2008). Particle cell interaction and their implications in lung
defense mechanisms in the rat and chicken. International Conference of
Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Molecules to Migration, Maasai
Mara, Kenya. (19th to 25th July 2008).
98. 2008: Kavoi M.B., Kiama S.G., Makanya A.N., Hassanali J. (2008). Morphometric
comparison of the olfactory mucosa of the suckling and adult dogs. Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 17th to
19th September 2008.
99. 2008: Kavoi M.B., Kiama S.G., Makanya A.N. (2008). Comparative study of the
olfactory mucosa in the dog and sheep. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 17th to 19th September 2008.
100. 2008: Gatome C.W., Amrein I., Mwangi D.K., Kiama S. G., Lipp H. P. (2008). Adult
hippocampal neurogenesis and mossy fibber distribution in two species of
African frigivorous bats. European Neuroscience Society, Geneva
Switzerland, 12th to 16th July 2008.
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YEAR 2007
101. 2007: Kiama S.G. (2007). Functional and Morphological Characterization of Particle-
Dendritic Cell Interaction. Department of Anatomical and Physiological
Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Republic of South Africa on 28th
august 2007.
Year 2006
102. 2006: Obregon C., Rothen-Rutishauser B., Kiama S.G., Gehr P., Nicod L.P. (2006).
Exovesicles from human activated dendritic cells (DCS) fuse with resting DCS
allowing them to present allo-antigens. American Journal of Pathology 169:
2127-2136.
103. 2006: Kiama S.G., Maina J.N., Bhattacharjee J., Mwangi D.K., Macharia R.G.,
Weyrauch K.D. (2006). The Morphology of the pectin oculi of the ostrich,
Struthio camelus. Annals of Anatomy 188: 516-528.
104. 2006: Kiama S. G., Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Obregon C., Nicod L.P., Gehr P.
(2006). Host cell responses of Salmonella typhimurium infected human
dendritic cells. Immunology and Cell Biology 84: 475-481.
105. 2006: Kiama S. G. (2006). Evolving trends in veterinary education. Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 6th to 8th
September 2006.
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YEAR 2005
106. 2005: Rothen-Rutishauser B.M., Kiama S.G., Gehr P. (2005). A three-dimensional
cellular model of the human respiratory tract to study the interaction with
particles. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology 32:
281-289.
107. 2005: Mwangi D.K., Kiama S.G. (2005). Stereological methods for estimation of
total number of particles in an organ. The Kenya Veterinarian 29: 33-36.
108. 2005: Mogoa E.G.M., Wabacha J.K., Mbithi P.M.F., Kiama S.G (2005). An overview
of animal welfare issues in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian 29: 48-52.
YEAR 2004
109. 2004: Kiama S.G.,. Maina J. N., Weyrauch K.D.,, D.K. Mwangi (2004). The
morphology of the pecten oculi of the ostrich, Struthio camelus. Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 3rd to 5th November
2004.
Year 2003
110. 2003: Obregon C., Dreher, D., Kok M., Cochand L., Kiama S.G., L. P Nicod (2003).
Human alveolar macrophages infected by virulent bacterial expressing SipB
are a major source of Active interleukin-18. Infection and Immunity 71:
4382-4388.
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111. 2003: Kiama S.G., Bhattacharjee J., Kiama T.N., Mwangi D.K. (2003). A Scanning
electron microscope Study of Pigment Distribution in Pecten Oculi of the
Domestic Fowl and Eagle Owl. The Kenya Veterinarian 26: 43-50.
YEAR 2002
112. 2002: Kiama S.G., Dreher D., Kok M., Cochand L., Nicod L.P., P. Gehr (2002). Live
bacterial vectors for mucosal delivery of protective antigen. Targeting of
mucosal dendritic cells. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific
Conference 7th to 9th August 2012
113. 2002: Kiama S.G., Bhattacharjee J., D.K. Mwangi (2002). The pecten oculi of diurnal
domestic fowl and nocturnal spotted eagle owl: a comparative study on
pigment distribution. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific
Conference 7th to 9th August 2012
114. 2002: Dreher, D., Kok M., Obregon C., Kiama S.G., Gehr P., Nicod L.P (2002).
Salmonella virulence factor SipB induces activation and release of IL-18 in
human dendritic cells. Journal of Leukocyte Biology 72: 743-751.
YEAR 2001
115. 2001: Walter E., Dreher D., Kok M., Thiele L, Kiama S.G., Gehr P., Merkle H.P.
(2001). Hydrophilic poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres for the
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delivery of DNA to human-derived macrophages and dendritic cells. Journal
of Controlled Release 76: 149-168.
116. 2001: Kiama, S.G., Maina, J.N., Bhattacharjee J., Weyrauch K.D. (2001). Functional
morphology of the pecten oculi in the nocturnal spotted eagle owl (Bubo
bubo africanus), and the diurnal black kite (Milvus migrans) and the
domestic fowl (Gallus gallus var. domesticus). A comparative study. Journal
of Zoology 254: 521-528.
117. 2001: Kiama, S.G., Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Pechere J.C., Nicod L.P. and P.
Gehr (2001). Candidate vaccine strains of Salmonella infect and induce
profound changes in the morphology of human dendritic cells. Journal of
Aerosol Medicine 14: P2-10.
118. 2001: Kiama, S.G., Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Pechere J.C., Nicod L.P., P. Gehr
(2001). Interaction of Salmonella with human dendritic cells: Production of
iccosome-like structures with potential role in antigen presentation.
Keystone Symposia on “Dendritic Cells: Interfaces with Immunobiology and
Medicine” held in Taos, New Mexico, USA on 12th to 18th March 2001.
119. 2001: Kiama, S.G., Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Pechere J.C., Gehr P., and L.P
Nicod (2001). Mutants of Salmonella typhimurium infect human dendritic
cells and induce formation of iccosome-like structures. American Journal of
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 163: A166.
120. 2001: Kiama, S.G., Cochand L., Karlsson L.M., Nicod L.P., Gehr P. (2001). Evaluation
of phagocytic activity in human monocyte-derived dendritic cells. Journal of
Aerosol Medicine 14: 289-299.
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121. 2001: Kiama S.G. (2001). Functional and Morphological Characterization of Particle
– Dendritic Cell Interaction. Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Biology,
University of Bern, Switzerland. Thesis
122. 2001: Kiama S. G. (2001). Human dendritic cells. Presented at the Department of
Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya on 22nd August 2001.
123. 2001: Kiama S. G. (2001). Functional and Morphological Characterization of Particle
– Dendritic cell interaction. Presented at the Institute of Anatomy, University
of Bern, Bern, Switzerland on 15th May 2001.
124. 2001: Dreher, D., Cochand L., Kok M., Kiama S.G., Gehr P., Pechére J.C., Nicod L.P.
(2001). Genetic background of attenuated Salmonella typhimurium has
profound influence on infection and cytokine patterns in human dendritic
cells. Journal of Leukocyte Biology 69: 583-589.
125. 2001: Dreher D., Obregon C., Kok M., Kiama S.G., Gehr P., and L.P. Nicod (2001).
Release of IL-18 by salmonella SipB protein in human antigen-presenting
cells. Journal of Aerosol Medicine 14: P2-11.
YEAR 2000
126. 2000: Walter E., Dreher D., Kok M., Thiele L., Kiama S.G., Gehr P., P. Merkle (2000).
Interaction between DNA-loaded poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide)
microspheres and human antigen-presenting cells Pharmaceutical Research.
Presented at the fourth NFP37 Somatic Gene Therapy meeting held in
Fribourg, Switzerland on 6th October 2000.
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127. 2000: Kiama, S.G., Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Pechere J.C., Nicod L.P., P. Gehr
(2000). Infection of human dendritic cells by Salmonella typhimurium.
Presented at the SGAHE 2000 held in Bern, Switzerland on 13th October
2000.
128. 2000: Kiama S.G., Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Pechere J.C., Gehr P., and L.P
Nicod (2000). Human Dendritic cells infected with Salmonella typhimurium
produce iccosome-like structures. European Respiratory Journal 16: 178s.
129. 2000: Kiama S.G., Cochand L., Gehr P., and L.P. Nicod (2000). Infection of human
dendritic cells and human alveolar macrophages by Salmonella mutants, a
potent vaccine delivery system. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical
Care Medicine 161: A128.
130. 2000: Kiama S.G. (2000). Phagocytosis of particulate antigens by human dendritic
cells and its relevance in development of immunity. Presented at the
Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland on 8th June 2000.
131. 2000: Kiama S.G. (2000). Dendritic cell-particle interaction and the potential
application(s) in the lung. Presented at the “Jungfrau-Tagung”: Particle-Lung
Interaction held in Bern, Switzerland on 28th – 29th February 2000.
132. 2000: Kiama S. G., P. Gehr (2000). Dendritic cells-Particle interaction. Presented at
the DKF Research Conference, University of Bern, Switzerland Bern,
Switzerland on 14th June 2000.
133. 2000: Dreher D., Kok M., Kiama S.G., Cochand L., Gehr P., L.P. Nicod (2000).
Apoptosis in dendritic cells: Consequences for immunotherapy with
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Salmonella vectors. Presented at the fourth NFP37 Somatic Gene Therapy
meeting held in Fribourg, Switzerland on 6th October 2000.
134. 2000: Dreher D., Kok M., Imboden P., Kiama S.G., Muhindi, D.W., Georgopoulos C.,
L.P. Nicod (2000). From genomics to vaccination: treatment of latent
tuberculosis by recombinant salmonella. Fifth NFP37 Somatic Gene Therapy
meeting, held in Fribourg, Switzerland on 6th October 2000.
135. 2000: Dreher D., Cochand L., Kok M., Pechere J.C., Kiama S.G., Gehr P., and L. P.
Nicod (2000). Genetic background of Salmonella typhimurium vaccine
strains has profound influence on infectivity and cytokine production in
human dendritic cells. Schweiz. Med. Wocheschr. 130:Suppl. 118: p30S
136. 2000: Bhattacharjee J. and S.G. Kiama (2000). Distribution of melanocytes in the
pecten oculi of diurnal domestic fowl and nocturnal spotted eagle owl.
Experimental Eye Research Vol. 71, Supplement 1, p205.
YEAR 1999
137. 1999: Kiama S.G., P. Gehr (1999). Phagocytosis in dendritic cells. Presented at the
Division of Pneumology, Cantonal Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
on 17th December 1999.
138. 1999: Kiama S.G., Cochand L., Nicod L.P., P. Gehr (1999). Stereological assessment
of phagocytosis by monocytes, alveolar macrophages and dendritic cells.
Presented at the 12th Biennial Congress. International Society for Aerosols in
Medicine held in Vienna, Austria on 12th to 16th June 1999).
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139. 1999: Kiama S.G., Cochand L., Nicod L. P., P. Gehr (1999). Stereological assessment
of phagocytosis by dendritic cells. Presented at the 31st Annual meeting of
USGEB held in Basel Switzerland on October 14-15, 1999.
140. 1999: Kiama S.G., Bhattacharjee, J., Maina, J.N., Weyrauch, K.D., P. Gehr (1999).
Comparative morphometry of the pecten oculi in domestic fowl (Gallus
domesticus), black kite (Milvus migrans) and spotted eagle owl (Bubo
africanus). Presented at the Swiss Society for Anatomie, Histology and
Embryology (SGAHE) held in Basel, Switzerland on 13th October 1999.
141. 1999: Kiama S. G., Cochand L., Nicod L.P., and P. Gehr (1999). Stereological
assessment of phagocytosis by monocytes, alveolar macrophages and
dendritic cells. Journal of Aerosol Medicine 12 (2): 49.
YEAR 1998
142. 1998: Kiama S.G., Bhattacharjee J., Maina J.N., Weyrauch K.D., Gehr P. (1998). A
scanning electron microscope study of the luminal surface specialisations in
the blood vessels of the pecten oculi in a diurnal bird, the black kite (Milvus
migrans). Annals of Anatomy 180: 455-460.
YEAR 1997
143. 1997: Kiama S. G., Bhattacharjee J., Maina J.N., Weyrauch K.D. (1997). Surface
specialisation of the capillary endothelium in the pecten oculi of the
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chicken, and their overt roles in pectineal haemodynamics and nutrient
transfer to the inner neural retina. Acta Biologica Hungarica 48: 473- 483.
YEAR 1995
144. 1995: Kiama S.G. (1995). Morphology and Morphometry of the Pecten Oculi: A
Comparative Study. Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy, University of
Nairobi, Kenya., Thesis
YEAR 1994
145. 1994: Kiama S.G., Bhattacharjee J., Maina J.N., Weyrauch K.D. (1994). Scanning
electron microscope study of the pecten oculi of the black kite (Milvus
migrans): possible involvement of melanosomes in protecting the pecten
against damage by ultraviolet light. Journal of Anatomy 185: 637-642.
146. 1994: Bhattacharjee J., Kiama, S.G., and J.N. Maina (1994). Fine structure of the
pecten oculi of the spotted eagle owl with special reference to the surface
distribution of melanosomes. Experimental Eye Research 59: S1, 114.
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G. SUPERVISION AND MENTORING OF MASTERS AND PhD STUDENTS
I am an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in supervision and mentoring of Master’s and PhD students. To date, I have
successfully supervised 12 PhD Students and 14 Masters Students to completion as indicated below:
i) PhD students supervised to completion
No Name of the Student Title of the Thesis Degree achieved Year completed
1. Julius Alexander
Ogengo
Morphology and adrenergic innervations of the goat
aorta
PhD 2008
2. Joseph Kariuki
Kweri
Effect of prenatal alcohol exposure on the fetal and
pups pancreas of albino rats
PhD 2011
3. Joseph Mwanzia
Nguta
Ethnobotanical survey and toxicological study of
antimalarial herbal plants in selected areas of Kenya
PhD 2011
4. Boniface Mwanzia
Kavoi
Effect of selected microtubule-destabilizing agents on
olfactory neurogenesis in prenatal and postnatal rabbits
PhD 2012
5. Irene Thiguku.
Kamanja
Pharmacological and toxicological study of
Clerodendrum, myricoides, an ethnomedical herbal
remedy used in Kenya
PhD 2014
6. Paul Ochieng. A comparative histomorphology and tensiometry of PhD 2015
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Odula the anterior abdominal wall aponeuroses of the baboon
and the goat
7. Joseph Kisivo
Musau
Development of a biopesticide for use against
mosquitoes from selected plants in Msambweni
District, Kenya
PhD 2016
8. Catherine Kaluwa
Kaingu
Evaluation of antifertility properties of medicinal
plants traditionally used in Tana River county, Kenya
PhD 2016
9. Dominic Omosa
Ochwang’i
Invitro Pharmacophysiological anticancer potential of
medicinal plants used in Kakamega County, Kenya”.
PhD 2017
10. Jared Kibiwott
Serem
Effects of Moringa oleifera Supplementation on
Nutrient Digestibility, Growth, Carcass Characteristics
and Blood Indices in Weaned Pigs
PhD 2018
11. Loice Njeri Kamau Extent of use, efficacy and safety of selected
antidiabetic herbal plants in Winstar rats in Nyeri and
Narok counties
PhD 2018
12. Mark Opiyo
Nanyingi
Spatio-temporal predictive modelling of rift valley
fever in response to climate change in Garissa, Kenya
PhD 2018
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ii) Master of Science Students supervised to completion
13. Boniface Mwanzia
Kavoi
A comparative morphologic and morphometric
study of the olfactory epithelium in the sheep and
the dog
MSc 2008
14. Stanley Ndiritu
Wambugu
Evaluation of the Analgesic mechanisms in Kinixys
belliana (the african hinge back tortoise) and
Polymedusa subrufa (the marsh terrapin)
MSc 2008
15. Evans Gacheru
Kimani
An analysis of the role of family and institutional
care on education of orphans: A case of Kibera
slums
MSc 2009
16. Patrick Mbuvi Mutua Determination of the functional capacity of the
respiratory macrophages of the Anas platyrhynchos
and Oryclogus cuniculus
MSc 2010
17. Dominic Omosa
Ochwang’I
Transcriptional regulation of the NOS3 gene in
pulmonary myofibroblast differentiation and
implications for this in pulmonary fibrosis
MSc 2011
18. Karambu E. Muriithi Ethnobotanical uses and phytochemical analysis of
Cyperus articulatus from Tharaka, Meru
MSc 2012
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19. Clare Njoki Kimani A study of herbal anti-diabetics in use in Kajiado
district of Kenya
MSc 2013
20. John Kimani Muturi Dermal wound healing and regeneration capacity in
mole rats (heterocephalus glaber and Tachyoryctes
ibeanus)
MSc 2013
21. Nasimolo Johnson Morphormetric evaluation of cellular involvement
in brain inflammation and potential anti-
inflammatory properties of Erythrina abyssinica
MSc 2013
22. James Menni Kuria Wound healing and antimicrobial activity,
phytochemistry, and toxicity of aspilia pluriseta
schweinf (asteraceae).(
MSc 2014
23. Ronald Onzago The efficacy, phytochemistry and safety of a
medicinal plant (Vernonia hymenolepis) used in
Kenya for oral health
MSc 2014
24. Zachary M. Rukenya Phytochemistry, antimicrobial activity and toxicity
of Aloe turkanensis
MSc 2014
25. Philip Onyono
Nyakego
Structural organization of the olfactory mucosa and
olfactory bulb in the fossorial rodents, naked mole
rat and east african root-rat
MSc 2014
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26. Micheni Ndii Kiraithe Pharmacological and Toxicological effects of
selected Antimalarial plants from Msambweni
District in Kenya
MSc 2015
iii) Ongoing students’ supervision
27. Nasimolo Johnson Development of the blood gas barrier in varying
oxygen tensions: The mammalian lung and the
chick chorioallantoic membrane
PhD In Progress
28 John Kimani Muturi:
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of skin
immunity in African spiny mouse (Acomys).
PhD In progress
29 Nderitu S. Wambugu Evaluation of pain alleviating anti-inflammatory
and anti-rheumatoidal properties of selected
Kenyan medicinal plants.
PhD In progress
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H. PHD AND MASTERS STUDENTS EXAMINED
I have also been invited to examine the theses for the following students from
Makerere University, Rhodes University and University of Nairobi
1. Paul Odula (PhD) 2015
2. Dr Philip Maseghe Mwachaka (MSc.) 2014
3. Pulei Anne Naiponoi (MSc.) 2014
4. Namulawa Victoria Tibeta (PhD) 2013
5. Ruth Mwende Mumo (MSc) 2013
6. Nasimolo Johnson (MSc) 2013
7. John Kimani Muturi (MSc.) 2013
8. Obimbo Moses Madadi (PhD) 2013
9. Boniface Kavoi (PhD) 2012
10. Asuman sengooba (PhD) 2011
11. Immaculate Nakalembe(PhD) 2010
12. Ann Apio (PhD) 2009
13. Boniface Kavoi (MSc.) 2008
14. I have examined several theses (both MSc. & PhD) as Dean and Associate Dean,
FVM (2003-2010)
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I. SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
I have received several scholarships and awards that have provided opportunity for me
to train, visit different laboratories to conduct research, and to attend meetings.
1. Government of Kenya (1986): To study for a Bachelor of Veterinary
Medicine at the University of Nairobi
2. German Academic Exchange program (1982): scholarship to study for a
Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy, Department of Veterinary
Anatomy, University of Nairobi, (Supervisor: Prof. John N. Maina and Prof.
Josabatta Bhattacharjee)
3. British Council (1993): Travel award to visit the Gatty Marine laboratories,
University of St. Andrews, Scotland. To learn and carry out electron
microscopy work. (Supervisor: Prof. Ian Johnson)
4. German Academic Exchange program: Award to visit the Institute of
Veterinary Anatomy, Free University of Berlin, German. To carry out electron
microscopy work (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. K. D. Weyrauch)
5. International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and South African
Neuroscience Society (1996): Travel grant to attend a course on
“Neurotransmitters and their receptors: Basic to clinical Aspects” at Rhodes
University, Grahamstown, South Africa
6. Federal Commission of Foreign Scholarships, Switzerland (1997): Award to
visit Switzerland for my PhD studies (Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Peter Gehr and
Prof. Dr. Beda Stadler)
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7. Keystone Symposium Scholarship (2001): Award to attend and participate
in the Keystone symposium on “Dendritic cells in Medicine and
Immunobiology” held in Taos, New Mexico, USA
8. Federal Commission of Foreign Scholarships, Switzerland (2006): Travel
award to visit the University of Bern, Switzerland and carry out collaborative
research
9. National Research Foundation, South Africa (2007): Award to visit the
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and carry out
collaborative research
10. GlaxoSmithKline Prize of Pneumology (2007): Award for Distinguished
research. “Exovesicles from human dendritic cells fuse with resting dendritic
cells allowing them to present alloantigens”
11. Association of African Universities (AAU) (2010). Award to visit the
University of Ghana, Legon and give Anatomy Lectures to the Veterinary
Medicine class
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J. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
1. Certificate of Merit (1982): Being the Best overall in Biology in my secondary
School
2. Certificate of Appreciation and Gratitude (2010): For excellence and
committed teaching and guidance of the First Batch of Veterinary Students of
the University of Ghana.
3. Certificate of Appreciation (2011): For being a Chief guest during the Zonal
Prize Giving Day Held on Friday 3rd June 2011 at Othaya Catholic Hall
4. Certificate of Appreciation (2011): For being a Juror in the International
Architectural Competition for the Proposed University of Nairobi Towers
5. Certificate of Appreciation (2011): For being a Juror in the International
Architectural Competition for the Proposed Wangari Maathai Institute
Campus
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K. WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. Workshop on Implementation of Phase one of the Chiromo Science Park and
Museums on 9th to 12th July 2003 at Reef Hotel, Nyali, Mombasa.
2. Exhibition on “Identification of Diseases and Pests of crops and Animals and
Practical Control Solutions on 5th to 6th June 2006 at Upper Kabete Campus.
3. Science and Technology expert consultation meeting to reflect on tertiary
education on 16th to 19th May 2006 in Wegeningen, The Netherlands
4. Avian Flu School and Poultry Health at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Nairobi (2007).
5. Higher Education in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Southern
Sudan Symposium on Nov. 17-19, 2008 at Juba Raha Hotel and Conference
Centre, Juba , South Sudan
6. Northern rangelands trust workshop held on 23rd January, 2008 at the
Nanyuki sports club.
7. Global Livestock CRSP Final Conference on 16th to 19th 2009 at Naivasha Sopa
Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya.
8. Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Directorate of research
management and development (DRMD), National R&D Journal stakeholders’
forum programme 20th-22nd May, 2009 at Kenyatta Conference Centre,
Nairobi.
9. Green Building in Africa on 4th to 6th May 2010 at UNEP headquarters, Nairobi,
Kenya.
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10. Reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation 20th to 23rd April 2010
at Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
11. WMI and University of Copenhagen 20th to 24th March 2010 at the Green Belt
Movement Training Centre Langata.
12. Workshop on Regional Initiative in Science and Education Networks in Africa,
held on October 5-6th, 2010 at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in
Benoni, South Africa
13. Introductory Course on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and
Degradation, Nairobi, Kenya (2010).
14. Laboratory Animal Science Workshop, Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi,
Kenya (2010).
15. High level consultative meeting on PELIS programme/Shamba system and
grazing in forests. 24th November 2011 at Silver spring hotel
16. Activity Plan for Platform for Stability, Democracy & Rights Workshop on 10-12
March 2011 at Hotel Jacaranda, Nairobi, Kenya.
17. Collaborative Partnership on Forests Wangari Maathai Award Ceremony held
in Rome, Italy at UN Headquarters on 27th September 2012 This a new
international forestry award that honours the memory of a Kenyan
environmentalist Prof Wangari Maathai
18. RISE and Partners: Transforming Science and Education in Africa, White Sands
Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 12-13, 2012
19. Workshop on Capacity building in Integrated Management of Trans-boundary
Animal Diseases and Zoonoses (CIMTRADZ) Date: January 31st 2012, Imperial
Royale Hotel, Kampala
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20. Workshop on Getting and Using Equipment for Scientific Research in Africa. A
Conference at The African Academy of Sciences, Karen District, Nairobi, Kenya,
30-31 May 2012
21. Annual meeting of the Regional Initiative in Science and Education (RISE)
organised in cooperation with the University of the Witwatersrand held at the
Aloe Ridge Hotel and Game Reserve Johannesburg South Africa on 25-26
October 2013.
22. Enhancing Tree Conservation and Forest Restoration in Africa Workshop:
Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel and Conference Centre Entebbe, Uganda 30th
July—1st August 2013
23. wPower Strategic Planning Session organized by the Bureau of Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific in Washington, DC,USA 27th to 31st
October 2013
24. Energy and Green Growth Second Ministerial Forum on Science, Technology
and Innovation in Africa Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Rabat,
Morocco, October 14-17, 2014
25. WHO Indoor Air Quality Workshop: Reducing the health burden from
household air pollution: towards the development of a national strategy for
Kenya “. February 11-12, 2014. Kivi Milimani Hotel, Nairobi
26. Africa-U.S. Integrated Disease Management (AFRUS-IDM) Partners’ Meeting for
Capacity Building in Integrated Management of Transboundary Animal
Diseases & Zoonoses (CIMTRADZ). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
from June 16th to June 20th, 2015.
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27. Panellist on Challenges and opportunities for the acceleration of clean energy
access sector in Africa: The Role of higher Education. Accelerating Clean Energy
Access in Africa. Stakeholders Workshop at the Desmond Tutu Conference
Centre, Nairobi, Kenya Thursday 9th to Friday 10th of July 2015
L. WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED / FACILITATED
1. July 14th to 25th 2014. Trainer of trainers’ course on sustainable clean energy
entrepreneurship organized by the wPOWER hub at Wangari Maathai
Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies
2. 28th & 29th April 2014 Trainer of trainers’ course on sustainable clean energy
entrepreneurship curriculum development workshop/writeshop hosted by
the wPOWER Hub at the Lake Naivasha Country Club in Naivasha
3. October 26-27, 2012: RISE AFNNET Nairobi Node Fellows Conference. KCB
Karen, Nairobi
4. December 13, 2011: RISE AFNNET Nairobi Node Fellows Conference. Chak
Guest House, Nairobi
5. December 15th 2011: Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental
Studies design Review workshop, GBM Learning Centre, Karen
6. December 7th to 9th 2009: Writing of a Master of Science Curriculum in
Natural Product and Bioprospecting at KCB Leadership Training Centre.
7. April 28th to 8th May 2009: Improving Poultry Production in Africa: A training
Curriculum for Diagnosing and Preventing Disease and Improving Local
Poultry Production at Agricultural information Resource Centre, Nairobi.
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8. April 14th to 18th 2009: Writing of a Master of Science Program in Natural
Product and Bioprospecting at Makerere University, Uganda.
9. March 25th to 28th 2009: District Level Biosecurity, Surveillance and Outbreak
Response Training of Trainers (TOT): STOP AI. Maseno Agricultural Training
Centre (ATC).
10. June 18th to 20th 2008: Avian Flu School Tier II at Mtwapa, Kenya. Kenya
Agricultural Research Institute, KILIFI, Coast Province. A project of the Global
Livestock CRSP.
11. December 17th to 20th 2008: Avian Flu School Tier II at Embu Agricultural Staff
Training Institute, Embu, Eastern Province. A project of the Global Livestock
CRSP.
12. May 19th to 30th 2008): Laboratory Animal Science for researchers,
postgraduate student an laboratory technicians, Department of Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology.
13. July 24th to 28th 2007: Avian Flu School, Kenya. An International Trainer of the
Trainers Program. A project of the Global Livestock CRSP. Held in the Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi.
14. May 26th to 31st 2007: Proposal and Scientific Writing Workshop for staff in
the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi,
Kenya School of Monetary Studies.
15. May 7th to 20th 2007: Laboratory Animal Science for researchers,
postgraduate student an laboratory Technicians, Department of Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology.
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16. 18th to 26th November 2006: Proposal and Scientific Writing Workshop for
staff in the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of
Nairobi, KCB Management Centre, Karen.
17. June 12th to 16th 2006: Laboratory Animal Science for researchers,
postgraduate student and laboratory technicians, Department of Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology.
18. November 2nd to 3rd 2005: Brainstorming workshop on income generating
activities in the college of Biological and Physical Sciences, Kenya Forestry
research Institute, Muguga.
19. September 15th to 16th 2005: Brainstorming workshop on income generating
activities in the college of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Kenya Forestry
research Institute, Muguga.
20. August 12th to 13th 2005: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Curriculum Review
Stakeholders Workshop, Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi.
21. September 8th to 10th 2004: Electron Microscopy and Stereology, Department
of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology.
22. September 10th to 14th 2003: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Strategic
planning workshop, Aberdare Country Club.
23. September 21st 2002: Neuroscience Symposium 2002: “Alzheimer’s and Brain
Disorders: Integrating Clinical and Basic Neuroscience” Fairview Hotel,
Nairobi.
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M. TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
As an academic member of staff, I have taught and also been involved in development and
revision of the following syllabi since 1990:
1. Master of science in cell biology and Anatomy
2. Master of Science in Anatomy - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
3. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Ghana.
4. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
5. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
6. Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
7. Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture.
8. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture.
9. Bachelor of Science in Range Management, Faculty of Agriculture.
10. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, School of Physical Sciences.
11. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, School of Medicine.
12. Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine, School of Medicine.
13. Bachelor of Science in Anatomy-Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine.
14. Diploma in Animal Health and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
In addition as Director, Associate Dean and Chairman of Department I have
managed, Reviewed and developed several academic programs.
I have also initiated and led the development of the following Syllabuses:
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Master of Science degree in Veterinary
Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• Regulations and Syllabus for the Master of Science degree in Natural
Products and Bioprospecting
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Master of Science degree in Environmental
Governance
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in
Environmental Governance and Management
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Bachelor of Science in Leather Science and
Technology
I have also initiated and led the review of the following programs
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation
and Management
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical
Technology
• Regulations and Syllabus for the Master of Science in Comparative Veterinary
Physiology
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N. EXPERIENCE IN NETWORKING, FUNDRAISING AND RESOURCE
MOBILIZATION
I have demonstrable experience in Networking, Fundraising and Resource mobilization. The
total value raised collaboratively is about Kshs 1.018 Billion. Here below are some of the
examples
i) Fundraising and resource mobilization
Activity
1. 1992: Obtained a research Grant to support my MSc Research work
from German Academic Exchange program (DAAD): To carry out
research on “The Morphology and morphometry of the Pecten Oculi
in Diurnal and Nocturnal Birds: A Comparative Study. The funding
provided supported me in country research work as well as a travel
grant in Germany where I spent three months.
2. 1994 & 1995: Applied and obtained equipment grant from the
German Academic Exchange program (DAAD): to purchase a Zeiss
light microscope together with a camera, Computer with an Image
Analyser program, High resolution Monitor and two computer
printers. This was the first computer in the Department of Veterinary
Anatomy.
3. 2000: Won a grant through from the Bill and Melinda Gates
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Foundation writing (Sequella Global Tuberculosis Grant Foundation).
“Treatment of latent TB with invasive-deficient Salmonella. From the
funds provided, I was able to renovate a laboratory and purchase a
Lamina floor cabinet, which is used by postgraduate students doing
cell culture, work
4. 2003: Obtained 30 light Microscopes from Bern Switzerland: These
were obtained with the support of Prof. Peter Gehr, Director Institute
of Anatomy University of Bern, Switzerland The 30 Light microscopes
were for supporting practical for 1st year students in the Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine. Prof. Peter Gehr was my mentor during my PhD
studies in Bern, with whom I maintained active collaboration and
academic exchanges
5. 2003: Obtained funding from Swiss Development Cooperation for
purchase and installation of a Philip 201C Transmission electron
microscope Equipment at the University of Nairobi.
6. 2006: Obtained 20 light Microscopes, one overhead projector and
two Slide projectors from University of Bern Switzerland: These were
obtained with the support of Prof. Peter Gehr, Director Institute of
Anatomy University of Bern, Switzerland. The 20 Light microscopes
were for supporting practical for 1st year students in the Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine. The overhead projector and the slide project
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were for supporting teaching.
7. 2006: Obtained Funding from RAIN-ASARECA for Proposal and
Scientific writing workshops for academic staff members of the
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi.
The skills learned during the sessions resulted in several successful
grant applications.
8. 2007: Obtained funding from the Global Livestock CRSP for Avian
Influenza School, Kenya: International Train the Trainers program.
This funding supported workshops for building capacity in the
livestock sector for containing the threat of avian influenza.
9. 2007: Obtained funding from RAIN-ASARECA for Proposal and
Scientific writing workshops for academic staff members of the
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi.
Those trained were able to develop grant winning proposals.
10. 2008-2013: Research funding from Carnegie-IAS-Regional Initiative in
Science and Education (RISE) for support of Natural Product Training
Network (RISE-AFFNET). Through this funding, I provided full MSc.
and PhD scholarships to the following students.
Joseph Mwanzia Nguta: Ethnobotanical survey and toxicological
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study of antimalarial herbal plants in selected areas of Kenya (PhD)
Irene T. Kamanja: Pharmacological and toxicological study of
Clerodendrum, myricoides, an ethnomedical herbal remedy used in
Kenya. (PhD)
Karambu E. Muriithi: Ethnobotanical uses and phytochemical
analysis of Cyperus articulatus from Tharaka, Meru (MSc.)
Clare Njoki Kimani: A study of herbal anti-diabetics in use in Kajiado
district of Kenya (MSc.)
Nasimolo Johnson: Morphormetric evaluation of cellular
involvement in brain inflammation and potential anti-inflammatory
properties of Erythrina abyssinica (MSc.)
James Menni Kuria: Wound healing and antimicrobial activity,
phytochemistry, and toxicity of aspilia pluriseta schweinf
(asteraceae).(MSc.)
Ronald Onzago: The efficacy, phytochemistry and safety of a
medicinal plant (Vernonia hymenolepis) used in Kenya for oral health
(MSc.)
Zachary M. Rukenya: Phytochemistry, antimicrobial activity and
toxicity of Aloe turkanensis (MSc.)
Jared Kibiwott Serem (2015): Effects of Moringa oleifera
Supplementation on Nutrient Digestibility, Growth, Carcass
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Characteristics and Blood Indices in Weaned Pigs (PhD)
Loice Njeri Kamau (2013-) Extent of use, efficacy and safety of
selected antidiabetic herbal plants in Winstar rats in Nyeri and Narok
counties (PhD)
Joseph Kisivo Musau (2012-): Development of a biopesticide for use
against mosquitoes from selected plants in Msambweni District,
Kenya (PhD)
Dominic Ochwang’i (2012) Invitro Pharmacophysiological anticancer
potential of medicinal plants used in Kakamega County, Kenya” (PhD)
Catherine Kaluwa Kaingu (2011-): Evaluation of antifertility
properties of medicinal plants traditionally used in Tana River county,
Kenya (PhD)
Nderitu S. Wambugu (2009-): Evaluation of pain alleviating anti-
inflammatory and anti-rheumatoidal properties of selected Kenyan
medicinal plants (PhD)
Sylvia Kerubo Onchaga (2013): Evaluation of the reproductive effects
of Uvaria acuminate oliv and Markhamia zanzibarica extract in male
rats (MSc.)
Micheni Ndii Kiraithe (2013): Pharmacological and Toxicological
effects of selected Antimalarial plants from Msambweni district in
Kenya (MSc.)
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11. 2009: Obtained funding from the Global Livestock CRSP to
support Training on Diagnosing and Preventing
Disease and improving Local poultry Production in
Kenya
12. 2013-2016: Obtained research funds from National Science
Foundation (NSF) on a project titled “Immune
tradeoffs during tissue regeneration in mammals”.
This project is providing a research scholarship to Dr John Kimani
for his PhD work
John Kimani Muturi (2015): Cellular and
molecular mechanisms of skin immunity in
African spiny mouse (Acomys).
In addition the project has purchased equipment for the
Departmental Laboratory
13. 2011-2014: Obtained research funding from the Colorado State
University for a Project on Livestock and Climate Change (LCCRSP).
The project has provided a full PhD scholarship to Mark Opiyo
Nanyingi (2012-): Spatio-temporal predictive modelling of rift valley
fever in response to climate change in Garissa, Kenya. Mark in the
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final stages of completing his PhD work
14. 2011-2016: Research funding from the Danish fellowship on a project
entitled: Stabilizing Kenya by Solving Forest Related Conflicts. This
Project helped to support the building of teaching, research, and
collaborative capacity of the Institute. Those activities were
supported by the project included:
• Development of the PhD syllabus on Environmental
Governance and Management
• Development of the Masters degree syllabus on
environmental governance
• Support of Profs Jens Emborg, Linda Nielsen, Vibeke Vindelov,
Nathan Iben, Jens Friis Lund as researchers and visiting
Professors in the Institute
In addition, this project provided a total of 16 full scholarships to Post
docs, PhD and MSc students
15. 2013-2016: US Department of State Federal Assistance to GBMI to
support a project entitle “Scaling up the wPOWER Hub at the
Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at
the University of Nairobi”. The purpose of this assistance is to
support the creation and scaling up of the wPOWER Hub at the
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Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace & Environmental Studies. The
objective of the hub is to empower women entrepreneurs from
around the world by training on best practices in clean energy
entrepreneurship, creating a platform for exchange visits, and
monitoring and evaluating clean energy technologies in use. This
project has so far supported the following activities
Development of a curriculum on clean energy entrepreneurship. This
curriculum is tailored to train women at the grass root on the
benefits of adopting clean energy technologies including countering
climate change
Organising and Indian Africa Exchange to expose women to best
practices on clean energy in the two continents
• Hire and secondment of three members of staff to assist the
Institute in the Implementation of the Project namely Wanjira
Maathai, Simon Kiragu and Dorothy Sitandi.
• Organising outreach community trainings on clean energy
entrepreneurship
16. 2009: Departmental consultancy work from the University of Ghana
Legon for preparation of teaching specimens, transportation and
assembling and return air flight for a technician.
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17. 2012-2016: Support to the enhancement of quality and relevance in
higher education, science and technology project (Wangari Maathai
Component). Funding for design and construction of the Wangari
Maathai Institute Campus. This also includes provision of some
equipments. An Audiovisual facility has already been delivered.
ii) COLLABORATIONS AND NETWORK
I have been involved in negotiations and development of several Memorandum of
Understanding. I have listed some of them here below:
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Nairobi and the Green Belt
Movement (2010)
2. Cooperation Agreement between the University of Nairobi and the Green Belt
Movement International-USA (2013)
3. Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations Environmental Program,
and the University of Nairobi (2013)
4. Memorandum of Understanding between the Energy Research Institute (TERI), New
Delhi India and the University of Nairobi (2010)
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Nairobi and University of
Kentucky, USA (2015)
6. Memorandum of student exchange between the University of Nairobi and the
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan (2015)
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7. Agreement on Research Co-operation between the University of Copenhagen (UCPH),
Faculty of Law & Forest and Landscape & University of Nairobi.
8. Memorandum of understanding between the University of Nairobi and Fundacion
Mujeres Por Africa.
9. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Nairobi and the Nile Project,
United State of America (2015)
O. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
1. University of Nairobi Alumni Association (Bronze membership) (2005- Present).
2. Kenya National Academy of Sciences (2004-Present).
3. Kenya Veterinary Association (2002-Present).
4. Kenya Society of Neuroscientists (2001- Present).
5. Nature Kenya (2002-2004).
6. European Respiratory Society (2000-2002).
7. Swiss Society for Microscopy (2001-2002).
8. Swiss Society for Anatomy, Embryology and Histology (1998-2002).
9. The East Africa Natural History Society (1991- 1995).
P. PROFESSION
Veterinary surgeon - Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
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Q. REFEREES
Prof. Peter Gehr, PhD
Institute of Anatomy,
University of Bern
Baltzerstr. 2, CH-3000 Bern 9
Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. David Mungai
Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace
And Environmental Studies
University of Nairobi
P. O. Box 30197 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Prof. Ndicu Maingi
Department of Veterinary Pathology,
Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 30197, Nairobi,
Kenya
Prof. Dr. K.D Weyrauch
Institute iof Veterinary Anatomy
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Free University of Berlin
Koserstraße 20 D-14195 Berlin
Germany