PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES & SEMINARS

PUBLICATIONS.

2023 PUBLICATIONS.

Kamuti, NM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Githigia SM, Keya EA.  2023.  Pathological Lesions Associated with Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations of Dogs in Kitui County, Kenya.. Journal of Veterinary medicine and animal health. https://academicjournals.org/journal/JVMAH/article-full-text/E22EE9670446. 15(1)

Kamuti, NM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Githigia SM, Keya EA.  2023.  Pathological Lesions Associated with Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations of Dogs in Kitui County, Kenya.. Journal of Veterinary medicine and animal health.. 15(1)

Charo, FJ, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Nguta JM.  2023.  Influence of aquaculture management practices and water quality on bacterial occurrence in fish culture units in Kenya.. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies . 11(2):01-07.

Barre, A, Karanja DN, Bebora LC, Gitao GC.  2023.  Comparative Prevalence and Pathological Changes on Camel Brucellosis at the Selected Slaughterhouses in Garissa County, Kenya.. Veterinary sciences and research reviews . 9(1):1-17.

Wanja, DW, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Aboge GO, Ogoti B.  2023.  Antimicrobial usage, susceptibility profiles and resistance genes in Campylobacter isolated from cattle, chicken and water samples in Kajiado County, Kenya.. International Journal of Microbiology.

 

2022 PUBLICATIONS

Tangus CJ, Chege JN, Karanja DN, Gachuiri CK. "The prevalence,intensity and spectrum of gastrointestinal parasites in selected sheep farms in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya. Hindawi Journal of veterinary medicine international. 2022.

Kamuti, NM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Githigia SM, Keya EA.  2022.  Prevalence, Etiology, and Risk Factors Associated with Occurrence of Canine Cutaneous Myiasis in Kitui County, Kenya. Hindawi Veterinary Medicine https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5699060International . 2022 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5699060)

Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO.  2022.  Analysis of the efficacy of commercially available antivenoms in Bitis arientans venom- induced dermonecrosis., 20 May. PSK 2022 annual scientific conference . , Diani reef Hotel, Diani Mombasa.

Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO, Ochola FO, Maloba KN, Nderitu JG.  2022.  Preclinical efficacy testing of three antivenoms against Naja ashei venominduced lethality.. Toxicon: X14 . 2022(100124.)

Kamuti, NM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Githigia SM, Keya EA.  2022.  Prevalence, etiology, and risk factors associated with occurrence of canine cutaneous myiasis in Kitui county, Kenya. Veterinary Medicine Internationa. 2022(Article ID 5699060)

Wanja, DW, Mbuthia PG, Aboge GO, Bebora LC.  2022.  Seasonal Prevalence and Molecular Identification of Thermophilic Campylobacter from Chicken, Cattle, and Respective Drinking Water in Kajiado County, Kenya.. Hindawi, International Journal of Microbiology . 2022, Article ID 1526641(https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1526641 )

Barre, AD, Karanja DN, Bebora LC.  2022.  Sero-Prevalence of Brucellosis in Camel Slaughter-Population in Garissa County, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS). 15(1)

Bebora, LC, Deng TA, Odongo MO.  2022.  Meta-analytical review of some studies on antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isolated from animals and environment in Kenya. East African Medical Journal . 99(11):5329-5339.

Maina, LG, Maingi N, Nganga CJ, Waruiru RM, Gakuya F.  2022.  Diversity, prevalence, and intensity of gastrointestinal helminth infections in migratory, resident, and sedentary plains zebras (Equus quagga) in Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports. 33(August 2022)

Elkanah, O, Jonathan Y, Shanthi M, Campbell Z€A, Thumbi SM, Njagi LW, Nyaga PN, Palmer GH.  2022.  Vaccination of household chickens results in a shift in young children’s diet and improves child growth in rural Kenya. PNAS. Economic Sciences Agricultural Sciences. Volume 119(No. 24)

 Acsa, I, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Njagi LW.  2022.  Village-Indigenous Chicken Bacterial Carriage after the Heavy Rains of 2018, Kenya: Indicator on Environmental Contamination with Pathogenic/Zoonotic Bacteria. Veterinary Medicine International. vol. 2022(Article ID 5437171):8pages.

Maina, LG, Maingi N, Ng’ang’a CJ, Waruiru RM, Gakuya F.  2022.  Diversity, prevalence, and intensity of gastrointestinal helminth infections in migratory, resident, and sedentary plains zebras (Equus quagga) in Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports . 33

Obonyo, FO, Ndichu M, Githigia S, Kimeli P, Nyaega EN.  2022.  Occurrence of serum antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors in donkeys from central Kenya.. Tropical Animal Health and Production . 2022(54)

Nicholas, N, Lian T, Githigia S, Nancy J, Wahome R, Kristina R.  2022.  Stakeholders' Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions on the Control of Taenia solium in Kamuli and Hoima Districts, Uganda.. Front. Vet. Sci. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.833721

Maxime, M, Michael D, Bettina S, Josephus F, Michel L, Sherry J, Samuel G.  2022.  A community approach for pathogens and their arthropod vectors (ticks and fleas) in cats of sub-Saharan Africa.. Parasites & Vectors. 15(321)

Kimindu, VA, Kaindi DW, Njue LG, Githigia SM.  2022.  Enhancing Resilience of Local Slaughterhouses Against Meat Hazards. East African Agricultural and Forest Journal. 85(Special Issue):142–54.

Barre, A, Karanja DN, Bebora LC, Gitao CG.  2022.  Prevalence of Brucellosis in Camel Slaughter Population in Garissa County, Kenya. . OSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. 15(1):39-46.

 

2021 PUBLICATIONS

Igizeneza Acsa, Bebora Lilly Caroline, Nyaga Philip Njeru and Njagi Lucy Wanjiru (2021): Preliminary Study on Disinfectant Susceptibility/Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Slaughtered Village Free-Range Chickens in Nairobi, Kenya.HindawiInternational Journal of MicrobiologyVolume 2021, Article ID 8877675, 7 pages   https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8877675.

Mulei, IR, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Nyaga PN, Mutoloki S, Evensen O.  2021.  Management Practices, farmers’ knowledge of diseased fish and their occurrence in Nyeri County, Kenya. Veterinary Medicine International . Volume 2021, Article ID 8896604(https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8896604)

Ncebere, JM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Gathumbi PK.  2021.  Gross and histopathology of goats feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya.. Veterinary Medicine International . Volume 2021, Article ID 8831996(https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8831996).

Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO, Ochola FO, Jepkorir MS.  2021.  Artemia salina as an animal model for the preliminary evaluation of snake venom-induced toxicity.. Toxicon. (X12 (2021) 100082.)

Gitao, CG, Njihia LW, Lamuka P.  2021.  'Prevalence and risk of milk-borne microbes from camels" Potential microbes from camel milk in Isiolo county, Kenya. , Nairobi: lAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Gitao, CG, Matofari JW, Khalif AA.  2021.  Pastoral Camel Husbandry Practices in Kenya. Socially Inclusive Adaptation Knowledge for Resilience Livelihood for Northern Kenya (SOAK) Project Technical Report, Oct. :1-36., Nairobi: University of Nairobi.

Mbindyo, CM, Gitao CG, Plummer PJ, Kulohoma BW, Mulei CM, Bett R.  2021.  Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles and Genes of Staphylococci Isolated from Mastitic Cow’s Milk in Kenya.. Antibiotics. 10(772):https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10070772.

Chepkwony, EC, Gitao GC, Muchemi GM, Sangula AK, Kairu-Wanyoike SW.  2021.  Epidemiological study on foot-and-mouth disease in small ruminants: Sero-prevalence and risk factor assessment in Kenya.. PLOS ONE . 16 ((8)):e0234286.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234286.

Mbindyo, CM, Gitao GC, Plummer PJ, Kulohoma BW, Mulei CM, Bett R.  2021.  Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles and Genes of Staphylococci Isolated from Mastitic Cow’s Milk in Kenya. Antibiotics. 10, Number 7 Abstract.

Mulei, I., Mbuthia, P.G., Waruiru, R.M., Nyaga, P. N., Mutoloki, Evensen.  2021.  Management practices, farmers’ knowledge of diseased fish and their occurrence in fish farms in Nyeri County, Kenya.. Hindawi Veterinary Medicine International.

Otiang, E, Thumbi SM, Campbell ZA, Njagi LW, Nyaga PN, Palmer GH.  2021.  Impact of routine Newcastle disease vaccination on chicken flock size in smallholder farms in western Kenya. PLoS. 16(3).

Igizeneza, A, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Njagi LW.  2021.  "Preliminary Study on Disinfectant Susceptibility/Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Slaughtered Village Free-Range Chickens in Nairobi, Kenya". International Journal of Microbiology. 2021.

Kosgei, PK, Bebora LC, Waiboci LW, Waringa N, Kiambi SG, Kitala PN.  2021.  Prevalence and factors associated with brucellosis in livestock in Baringo County, Kenya.. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health.

Gashururu, RS, Githigia SM, Gasane MN, Habiman R, Maingi N, Cecchi G, Pacone M, Zhao W, Masiga DK, Gashumba J.  2021.  An update on the distribution of Glossina(tsetse flies) at the wildlife-human-livestock interface of Akagera National Park, Rwanda. Parasites and Vectors. 14(1):294.

Shepelo, PG, Kariuki HW, Aboge G, Gakuya DW, Maingi N, Mulei CM.  2021.  Prevalence of Ticks Infesting Dairy Cattle and the Pathogens They Harbour in Smallholder Farms in Peri-Urban Areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Hindawi, Veterinary Medicine International. 2021.

Gashururu, SR, Maingi N, Githigia SM, Gasana MN, Odhiambo PO, Getange DO, Habimana R, Cecchi G, Zhao W, Gashumba, J, Bargul JL, Masiga DK.  2021.  Occurrence, diversity and distribution of Trypanosoma infections in cattle around the Akagera National Park, Rwanda. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 15(12).

Armah, FA, Henneh IT, Amponsah IK, Biney RP, F M, J A, W A, Ahmed MA, Adokoh CK, Adukpo G, O AD, Gathumbi PK.  2021.  Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Effects and Subchronic Toxicity of the Aerial Parts of Psychotria ankasensis J.B.Hall (Rubiaceae) in Murine Models. Hindawi Veterinary Medicine International. Volume 2021, Article ID 5543320, 18 pages.

Ncebere, JM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Gathumbi PK.  2021.  Gross and Histopathology of Goats Feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya. Hindawi Veterinary Medicine International. Volume 2021(Article ID 8831996, 12 pages)

 

2020 PUBLICATIONS

Wanja DW, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Mwandime JM, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Ngowi, H. "Fish husbandry practices and water quality in central Kenya: Potential risk factors for fish mortality and infectious diseases." Veterinary Medicine International. 2020;2020.

Wamboi P, Waruiru RM, Mbuthia PG, Nguhiu-Mwangi J, Bebora LC. "Haemato-biochemical changes and prevalence of parasitic infections of indigenous chicken sold in markets of Kiambu County, Kenya, ." International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine. 2020;8(1):18-25.

Gathumbi JK, Kemboi DC, Antonissen G, Ochieng PE, Croubels S, Kangethe EK, Okoth S, Faas J, Lindahl JF. "A Review of the Impact of Mycotoxins on Dairy Cattle Health: Challenges for Food Safety and Dairy Production in Sub-Saharan Africa.Toxins 2020. 2020;12(4).

Waruiru, RM, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Wanja DW, Mwadime JM, Ngowi HA.  2020.  Fish husbandry practices and water quality in central Kenya: potential risk factors for fish mortality and infectious Diseases. Hindawi Veterinary Medicine International . 2020

Waruiru, RM, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Nguhiu JM, Wamboi P.  2020.  Haemato- biochemical changes and prevalence of parasitic infections of indigenous chicken sold in markets of Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine. 8(1):18-25.

Mbindyo, C, Gitao C, Mulei C.  2020.  Prevalence, Etiology, and Risk Factors of Mastitis in Dairy Cattle in Embu and Kajiado Counties, Kenya. Veterinary Medicine International. Volume 2020 |Article ID 8831172 | 12 pages (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8831172):12pages.

Awili, H, Gitao C, Muchemi G..  2020.  Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescent Blood Donors within Selected Counties of Western Keny. Hindawi BioMed Research International. Volume 2020, Article ID 8578172,:6pages.

Muia, BM, Mbaria JM, Kanja LW, Gitahi N, Okumu PO, Okumu MO.  2020.  Acute and sub-acute toxicity study of the root extracts of Fagaropsis hildebrandtii in mice and evaluation of their antimicrobial effects. F1000Research,. 8(1444)

Nancy Mulwa, Githigia S, Karanja D, Mbae C, Zeyhle E, Mulinge E.  2020.  Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya.

Bebora, LC, Mbuthia PG, Nyaga PN, Waruiru RM, Wanja DW, H.A N.  2020.  Fish Husbandry Practices and Water Quality in Central Kenya: Potential Risk Factors for Fish Mortality and Infectious Diseases.. Hindawi Veterinary Medicine International . 2020

Daniel W. Wanja ,Paul G. Mbuthia,Robert M. Waruiru,Lilly C. Bebora,
Helena A. Ngowi and Philip N. Nyaga.
 Antibiotic and Disinfectant Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria Isolated from Farmed Fish in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.

Wanja D.W, Mbuthia P.G, Waruiru R.M, Bebora L.C, Ngowi H.A. and Nyaga P.N. (2020):Antibiotic and Disinfectant Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria Isolated from Farmed Fish in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. International Journal of Microbiology Volume 2020, Article ID 8897338, 8 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8897338 

 

2019 PUBLICATIONS

Ogolla KO, Chebet J, Waruiru RM, Gathumbi PK, Okumu PO, Aboge GO. "Efficacy of Ivermectin, Liquid Paraffin, and Carbaryl against Mange of Farmed Rabbits in Central Kenya." Journal of Tropical Medicine . 2019;Volume 2019, Article ID 5092845(https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5092845).

Nyariki TM, Gathumbi PK, Bebora LC, Muchemi GM, Ngatia TA. "Hematologic Values of Healthy and Sick Free-Ranging Lesser Flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in Kenya." Journal of Wildlife Diseases.. 2019;55(1):123-128.

Omani RN, Gitao CG, Gachohi J, Gathumbi PK, Bwihane BA, Abbey K, Chemwono VJ. "Peste des petits ruminants in dromedary camels and small ruminants in Mandera and Wajir Counties of Kenya." Advances Virology. 2019;Volume 2019 Article ID 4028720 6 pages(https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4028720).

D.W. W, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Mwandime JM, Nyaga PN, Ngowi HA, Bebora LC. "Bacterial pathogens isolated from farmed fish and source pond water in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.international Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic studies . 2019;7(2):295-301.

Mulei IR, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Cheng, Xu Ø, Evensen, Mutoloki. "First detection and isolation of infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus from farmed rainbow trout in Nyeri County, Kenya.Journal of Fish Diseases . 2019;DOI 10.1111.

Mutinda WU, Mbuthia PG, Njagi LW, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN. "Pathogenicity of Kenyan Infectious bursal disease virus isolates in indigenous chickens." International Journal of Poultry Science. 2019;2019.

Gathumbi JK, Kimani, J.M., Mutisya P, Kombe, Yeri, Wamunyokoli, Fred W, Mbakaya, Charles FL. "The Additive Effect of Hepatitis B Virus and Aflatoxin B1 to Liver Disease Burden: A Case Study in Kitui, Makueni and Machakos Counties, Kenya.Journal of Health and Medical Sciences. 2019;2(3):312-331.

Gathumbi JK, Kimani PM, Yeri K, Wamunyokoli F, Mbakaya CFL. "The Effect of Aflatoxin B1 Serum Albumin Adducts Gathumbi J.K. CV – June, 2020 Level On Subjects With And Without Liver Disease In Kitui And Makueni Regions Of Lower Eastern Kenya.Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. 2019;4(5):12-22.

Ntampaka P, Nyaga PN, Gathumbi JK, Tukei M. "Rabies serosurvey of domestic dogs in Kigali City, Rwanda." Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health. 2019;11:64-72.

Davis NK. "Perceptions and Attitudes of Academic Staff Towards Agricultural Training in Universities." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research. 2019;7(4):375-386.

Waruiru, RM, Gathumbi PK, Okumu PO, Ogolla KO, Chebet J, Aboge GO.  2019.  Efficacy of ivermectin, liquid paraffin, and carbaryl against mange of farmed rabbits in central Kenya. Hindawi Journal of Tropical Medicine.. 2019

Waruiru, RM, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Mwadime JM, Wanja DW, Ngowi HA.  2019.  Bacterial pathogens isolated from farmed fish and source pond water in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquactic Studies. 7(2):295-301..

Waruiru, RM, Mbuthia PG, Nyaga PN, Xu C, Mulei IR, Evensen, Mutoloki S.  2019.  First detection and isolation of infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus from farmed rainbow trout in Nyeri County, Kenya. . Journal of Fish Diseases. 2019:1-8.

Omani, R, Gitao C, Gachohi J, Gathumbi P, Bwihangane A, Khalif A, Chemweno V.  2019.  Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Dromedary Camels and Small Ruminants in Mandera and Wajir Counties of Kenya. Advances in Virology . (doi.org/10.1155/2019/4028720)

Gitao, C.  2019.  Role of Academia and Researchers in the Agricultural sector in Kenya’, 24 Oct 2019. Kenya Private Sector Agricultural sector. , Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi

Orono, S, Gitao C, Mpatswenumugambo J, Chepkwony M, Mutisya C, Okoth E, Bronsvoort M, Russell C, Nene V, Cook A.  2019.  Field validation of clinical and laboratory diagnosis of wildebeest associated malignant catarrhal fever in cattle. BMC Veterinary research . (doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-1818-8)

Gitao, C.G., Toroitich, K, Khalif, Field, C, Wario, S.  2019.  Mass Livestock Deaths In EL-HADI Of North-Horr Sub-County, MARSABIT COUNTY, 24-2-2019. :1-28., Nairobi: RPLP

Chemweno, V, Gitao C, Gachohi J, Soi R, Ndungu E, Khalif A.  2019.  PPR in Camels: Sero-Prevalence and Socio-Economics. International Journal of Veterinary Science. 8(2):84-88.

Gitao, C.G., Orono, S, Cook, A.  2019.  How to Diagnose Malignant Catarrhal fever and views from Pastoralists. , Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing

Mpatswenumugabo, JP, Bebora LC, Gitao, C.G., Kamana, O, Mobegi, VA, Irahuga B, B S.  2019.  Assessment of Bacterial contaminations andmilk handling practices along the raw milk market chain in North-western region of Rwanda. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 13(29 ;http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/AJMR2018.8919 ):640-648.

Ogolla, KO, Chebet J, Waruiru RM, Gathumbi PK, Okumu PO, Aboge GO.  2019.  Efficacy of Ivermectin, Liquid Paraffin, and Carbaryl against Mange of Farmed Rabbits in Central Kenya. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 130:1487-1504.

Kenana, JK, Mbaria JM, Kaingu CK, Okumu PO.  2019.  Toxicological and Phytochemical Evaluation of Uvariodendron kirkii. The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine. The Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine. 130:1487-1504.

Bebora L.C, Gitao CG, P.M M, Mobegi VA, Shumbusho B, Iraguha B.  2019.  Assessment of bacterial contamination and milk handling practices along the raw milk market chain in the North-Western region of Rwanda.. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 13(29):640-648.

Bebora, LC, Mbuthia PG, P.N N, Mutinda WU, Njagi LW.  2019.  Pathogenicity of Kenyan Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Isolates in Indigenous Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 18(11):523-529.

Bebora, LC, Gathumbi PK, Muchemi GM, Gakuya FM, Manyibe TN, Kariuki EK, Ngatia TA, Maina EW.  2019.  Hematologic Values of Healthy and Sick Free-ranging Lesser Flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in Kenya. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 55(1):123-128.#

Bebora, LC, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Nyaga P, Wanja DW, Mwadime JM, Ngowi HA.  2019.  Bacterial pathogens isolated from farmed fish and source pond water in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies. 7(2):295-301.

 

CONFERENCES

Prof. P.G Mbuthia : 2021.  Preliminary findings on effect of seasonality and climate on thermophilic campylobacters occurrence in cattle, chicken and water in Kajiado County, 22 November. KCSAP scientific conference. , Lake Naivasha resort.

Prof. P.G Mbuthia : 2021.  Occurrence of pathogenic bacteria in farmed fish in Machakos and Nyandarua Counties, Kenya. , 22 November. KCSAP scientific conference. , Lake Naivasha resort.

Prof. P.G Mbuthia : 2021.  Use of qualitative and semi-quantitative histopathology assessment of water pollution and infection in Oreochromis niloticus of Lake Victoria., 28 September . Kenya Veterinary association’s 54th Annual Scientific conference . , Malindi, Kilifi County.

Prof. P.G Mbuthia : 2021.  Prevalence, Intensity and Influence of Water Quality on Parasitic Infestations of Farmed Fish in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, 28 September . Kenya Veterinary association’s 54th Annual Scientific conference . , Sandies tropical village hotel, Malindi, Kilifi County.

Prof. P.G Mbuthia : 2021.  Preclinical efficacy testing of three antivenoms against Naja ashei envenomation, 27 October. 41st Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Conference .

Prof. P.G Mbuthia : 2021.  Artemia salina as an animal model for the preliminary evaluation of snake venom-induced toxicity. , 15 September . 7th All Africa Congress of Pharmacology . ,Virtual

Prof. KN KuriaVeterinary Vaccinology- Lessons for covid-19  Vaccine Development  A presentation in the KVA webinar conference on 20/08/2020  Theme: “Frontline experience and veterinary perspective” 

Dr. C.M Mbindyo - Virtual AFROHUN Launch and USAID’s One Health Workforce – Next Generation project Year 1 Showcase – October 27–29, 2020 virtual AFROHUN Launch and USAID’s

Murugami J.W., Maina K.W., Waruiru R.M., Mbuthia P.G., Thayah A.G., Njagi L.W., Ngowi H.A., Nzalawahe J. & Mdegela R.H., 2017. Prevalence and risk factors associated with parasitic infections of farmed fish in central Kenya. In: Proc. of the Joint KVA, CVA & UoN-FVM International Scientific Conference held at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, April 26-28, ID no 66, p.57.

Maina, K.W., Murugami, J.W.  Waruiru, R.M. Mbuthia, P.G.  Thaiyah, A.G. Njagi, L.W.  Ngowi, H.A. Nzalawahe, J.  Mdegela, R.H.  2016.Management Practices and Constraints of Fish Farming in Kiambu and Counties, Kenya. In, the 1st Eastern Africa Aquaculture Symposium and Exhibition (EAASE) 2016, held at African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), Kiambu, Kenya on 23rd–25thNovember 2016. (Abstract No 16)

Chege, H.W, Kemboi, D.C  Bebora, L.C  Maingi, N  Mbuthia, P.G  Nyaga, P.N Njagi, L W and  Githinji, J. 2014. Seasonality of ecto-and –endoparasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Sub-county, Kenya.Presented at the 9thBiennial Scientific Conference, theme ‘Enhancing Livelihood through Improvement in Animal Health and Production in a Changing Environment’, held on 3rdto 5thSeptember 2014 at the FVM Upper Kabete Campus. (Abstract No. 03-2)

 

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Prof. Bebora 

1. 25th February 2022 : Attended the LEAP4FNSSA East Africa Workshop on stakeholder engagement

 2. 23rd February 2022, and 16-18th March 2022Attended workshops on food safety: to reduce    Salmonella and Campylobacter chicken-borne infections in humans, held virtually on 23rd February 2022,4.30 -5.30 pm, and physically (16-18th March 2022, 9 am to 5 pm, held at KEMRI headquarters, Nairobi. 

3. 15-16 December 2021: Attended LEAP-Agri Knowledge Sharing and Stakeholders Engagement                          Matchmaking Online event –led from Italy “LEAP-Agri” stands for “A Long term EU- Africa research              and innovation Partnership on food and nutrition security and sustainable Agriculture”

4. 5th and 6th July 2021: Attended Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) One Health Mentoring Scheme                       Validation Workshop at Lake Naivasha Resort