Dr. Gilbert Kirui 2003 BVM (UoN), 2012 MSc. Clinical Studies (UoN)

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1 PERSONAL INFORMATION Curriculum Vitae Dr. Gilbert Kirui Dr. Gilbert Kirui 2003 BVM (UoN), 2012 MSc. Clinical Studies (UoN) PO BOX GPO, NAIROBI KENYA address or or University of Nairobi Profile: Sex Male Date of birth 22/07/1979 Nationality Kenyan PROFESSION AND INTERSTS Veterinary Surgeon with Interests in animal welfare, food safety, sustainable animal health and poverty alleviation in livestock dependent communities while contributing to advancement of knowledge base on neglected animals like camels and donkeys as they are an important source of livelihoods to many Kenyans, Africa as a whole and other developing countries. PREAMBLE Gilbert Kirui graduated from faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi in 2003 where he holds an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (2003). After a period in clinical practice, he received a project scholarship from ADB ALLPRO under which he completed a Master of Science degree in Clinical Studies investigating Factors influencing production of camel calves in Marsabit Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). He has great experience in programme design organisational management and program evaluation especially in livestock dependent communities. He also has hands on experience in conducting field based baseline surveys, program evaluations including those in ASALs/Pastoral areas. He has vast experience in using participatory research tools relating to socio-demographic, economic and welfare assessments. He has participated in research projects on; Production diseases and one health Medicine. Welfare of working animals. Disease mapping and modelling, Risk factors and ecology of Infectious Diseases, and Impact of infectious diseases on low-income communities with livestock based livelihoods among others WORK EXPERIENCE Dates From: March, Dates to: Current January, March, Position held: Tutorial Fellow Institution: Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi. P.O. Box 29053, Kangemi 00625, Nairobi, Kenya. Sector: University Key roles and responsibilities: Lectures and tutorship on farm animal reproduction and production medicine Clinical duties in University animal hospital and ambulatory services Research and Project targeting livestock dependent communities : Successfully developed and supervised eleven (11) undergraduate student projects in academic year and six (6) students in academic year with all students being awarded Distinction for the unit. Presented papers in various conferences in areas including One Health, production diseases, animal welfare and Rural livelihood support Spearheaded the incorporation of equine health and welfare in routine practical training for 5 th year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students. Positions Held: Lari Region Programme coordinator, Senior Veterinarian and Equine Welfare Assessor -Heshimu Punda welfare and livelihood support project Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 1 / 15

2 December 2014-January 2015 September December 2014 April 2013-April 2014 January 2013-December 2014 Curriculum Vitae Dr. Gilbert Kirui 2011 Organization: Kenya Network for Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies (KENDAT) House Kariokor, Off Road. P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya Sector: Non-Governmental Organization Key responsibilities Programme design, planning and implementation As a senior veterinarian I developed veterinary guidelines and conducted continuing education training on equine medicine and surgery As animal welfare assessor and Monitoring and Evaluation officer I developed animal based monitoring frameworks and participatory tools for measuring improvements at animal and person level. Increased programme reach from Lari division to Naivasha District, Nyandarua District and to parts of Northern Narok District Trained and shared knowledge and skills with many government and private veterinarians, animal health assistants, livestock extension officers and donkey owners. Networked with many other Brooke international country programmes to design veterinary training and intervention and welfare monitoring of projects including Ethiopia and India country programmes Positions Held: Field study supervisor, and Monitoring and Evaluation Rabies zoonosis project Organization: One Health Eastern Africa (OHCEA)- Kenya/UoN Sector: NGO University Partnership Project Developed tools for conducting the study and trained students on field study design Developed tools for MnE Positions Held: Field study coordinator and Enumerator, Monitoring and Evaluation Youth economic participation Initiative-Eastern Africa Organization: One Health Eastern Africa (OHCEA)- Kenya/UoN Sector: NGO University Partnership Project Developed tools for conducting the study and trained students on field study design Developed tools for MnE Positions Held:, Project administration advisor (Monitoring and Evaluation) KVA/Brooke Kajiado Donkey Welfare Project Organization: Kenya Veterinary Association Sector: NGO Developed programme administration framework and policies Developed tools for MnE Developed organisational management tools Positions Held:, Volunteer Programmes Officer/Project administration advisor (Monitoring and Evaluation) KVA/VetWorks East Africa Donkey Welfare Project-Narok Organization: VetWorks East Africa Sector: NGO Conducted baseline survey for donkey welfare in Narok, Bomet and Kericho Projects Participated in project management structure and MnE framework development Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 2 / 15

3 April 2011-Current Positions Held: Equine Welfare expert in Disaster Management University of Nairobi Veterinary Emergency Response Unit Organization: University of Nairobi Sector: University Partnership Project Successful response in Tana River conflict Trained students and other veterinarians in animal management during diasters Curriculum review to incorporate animal welfare for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Students. February 2014 & February Positions Held: Trainer Equine Trans boundary Animal Diseases 2016 AU-IBAR-Training In Surveillance And Epidemiology Of Trade-Related Trans-Boundary Animal Diseases For East Africa. Organization: Africa Union- International Bureau for Animal Resources/University of Nairobi Sector: Intergovernmental Organization / University Partnership Project Successfully Trained Policy makers in Eastern Africa on Equine Health Planning-Trans boundary diseases including African Horse Sickness. December 2014-January 2015 Positions Held: Field study supervisor, and Monitoring and Evaluation Rabies zoonosis project Organization: One Health Eastern Africa (OHCEA)- OH-Kenya/UoN Sector: NGO University Partnership Project Developed tools for conducting the study and trained students on field study design Developed tools for MnE September December 2014 January 2013-December 2015 April 2011-Current January, March, Positions Held: Field study coordinator and Enumerator, Monitoring and Evaluation Youth economic participation Initiative-Eastern Africa Organization: YEPI, OH-Kenya/UoN Sector: NGO University Partnership Project Developed tools for conducting the study and trained students on field study design Developed tools for MnE Positions Held:, Volunteer Programmes Officer/Project administration advisor (Monitoring and Evaluation) KVA/VetWorks East Africa Donkey Welfare Project-Narok Organization: VetWorks East Africa Sector: NGO Conducted baseline survey for donkey welfare in Narok, Bomet and Kericho Projects Participated in project management structure and MnE framework development Positions Held: Equine Welfare expert in Disaster Management University of Nairobi Veterinary Emergency Response Unit Organization: University of Nairobi/World Animal Protect Sector: NGO-University Partnership Project Successful response in Tana River conflict Trained students and other veterinarians in animal management during diasters Curriculum review to incorporate animal welfare for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Students. Positions Held: Lari Region Programme coordinator, Senior Veterinarian and Equine Welfare Assessor -Heshimu Punda welfare and livelihood support project Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 3 / 15

4 2011 Organization: Kenya Network for Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies (KENDAT) House Kariokor, Off Road. P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya Sector: Non-Governmental Organization Key responsibilities Animal welfare evaluation and risk prioritization. Equine health planning and, Emergency and clinical practice. Equine health management and clinical ambulatory practice. Community mobilization 2005 Positions Held: Field study Enumerator and Project Veterinarian Urban zoonosis Project-Kibera Organization: University of Nairobi Sector: University Partnership Project Community zoonosis project in Kibera successfully conducted Positions Held: MSc. Student grant to study camel calf diseases and production constraints ASAL-Based Livestock and Rural Livelihoods Support Project. Organization: Africa Union/Government of Kenya/University of Nairobi Sector: Intergovernmental Organization /Kenya Government/ University Partnership Project Documented camel calf production constraints in Marsabit District as part of ASALs September Positions Held: Clinician/Intern, Large and Small Animal Clinic University of Nairobi Organization: September 2006 University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Studies. P.O. Box 29053, Kangemi, Nairobi. Sector: Education September 2002 Key responsibilities: Conducting practical sessions for undergraduate students. Clinical practice and Large animal ambulatory practice. (Large animal medicine, surgery and reproduction). Herd health, breeding management and extension. Emergency medicine. Positions Held: Veterinary Student Attachee Organization: Kenya agricultural research institute: national veterinary research centre-muguga Sector: Government Parastatal organization Key responsibilities: General laboratory practices and safety procedures. Vaccine production (CBPP, ECF). Diagnostic laboratory work. Research methodologies-pcr, ELISA. Conducting controlled studies July- August, 2002 Positions Held: Veterinary Student Attachee Organization: Directorate of Veterinary Services- National veterinary laboratories, Nakuru. Sector: Government Institution Key responsibilities: Disease surveillance and sample taking. General Laboratory Practices. Herd health medicine. Disease control. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Dates: From 2012 Ongoing Dates: From 2003 to 2012 Course title: PhD in Clinical Studies Ongoing Being Studied in; University of Nairobi, Kenya Subjects learnt included: Advanced veterinary medicine and therapeutics, Veterinary epidemiology and biostatistics, Animal welfare and Health Planning, Research design and reporting, Veterinary administration and communication. Course title: Master of Science in Clinical Studies Master s Degree none graded Obtained from; University of Nairobi, Kenya Subjects learnt included: Advanced Theriogenology, Advanced veterinary medicine and therapeutics, Advanced Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary epidemiology and biostatistics, Animal welfare and Health Planning, Research design and reporting, Veterinary administration and communication. Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 4 / 15

5 Dates: From 1998 to 2003 Dates: From 1993 to 1996 Curriculum Vitae Dr. Gilbert Kirui Course title: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor s Degree none graded Obtained from; University of Nairobi Kenya Subjects learnt included: Basic veterinary skills and therapeutics, Veterinary public health and pharmacology, Veterinary extension and economics, Animal welfare and health planning. Course title: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Secondary Education Level. Grade: B (Plain) Examined by; Kenya National Examination Council Obtained from; Kaplong Boys Secondary School, Bomet County, Kenya Subjects learnt included: Mathematics, Kiswahili, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Accounting and, History and Government CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Dates: From 25 th to 29 th April 2017 Dates: From 25 th to 29 th April 2017 Dates: From 10 th to 11 th October 2016 Dates: From 25 th to 29 th April 2016 Dates: From 24 th to 25 th September 2015 Dates: From 7 th to 11 th September 2015 Dates: 3 rd September & 2 nd October 2014 Course title: Monitoring & Evaluation for One Health Projects Training Conducted by; USAID One health Workforce/OHCEA Venue; College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Designing Evaluation Plan, Sampling and Data Collection Strategies, Performance Indicators, Data Visualization Presentation, One Health projects assessment and evaluation. Course title: Monitoring & Evaluation for One Health Projects Training Conducted by; USAID One health Workforce/OHCEA Venue; College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Designing Evaluation Plan, Sampling and Data Collection Strategies, Performance Indicators, Data Visualization Presentation, One Health projects assessment and evaluation. Course title: Communication and Monitoring & Evaluation for One Health Projects Training Conducted by; USAID One health Workforce/OHCEA Venue; College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Communicating progress in One health Projects including timeline photos and success stories; M&E design and implementation as per USAID guidelines including writing goals and objective targets, designing M&E log frame and communicating findings. Course title: One Health Instructional Design Course Training Conducted by; USAID One health Workforce Venue; Intercontinental Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Knowledge and Skills obtained; One health modules, Elements of a lesson, Instructional designs, learning methods. Course assessment and evaluation. Course title: Lecturer Didactic Training Workshop Training Conducted by; University of Nairobi PREPARE BSC PROJECT Venue; CSD Seminar Room- University of Nairobi, CCU Main Campus, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Facilitative learning environment. Didactics and its application in andragogy and pedagogy. Course evaluation. Course title: One Health Leadership Training Training Conducted by; USAID One health Workforce/OHCEA Venue; Midlands Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; One Leadership skills, Conflict Resolution, Risk Communication and Networking. Course title: 2nd Grants Writing Training: Institutional Research and Proposal Writing Workshop Training Conducted by; USAID One health Workforce/OHCEA Venue; University of Nairobi, 844 Building CAVS, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; One Health Research Priorities, Responding to project and research calls, teamwork in proposal development and project implementation. Program budgeting, phasing and accounting. Programme tools and application including Log Frame, Gant charts, Problem tree and conceptual framework. Program evaluation and editing skills. Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 5 / 15

6 Dates: From 1985 to 2013 Dates: From 7 th Nov 2012 to 9 th Nov 2012 Dates: From 1 st Oct 2012 to 5 th Oct 2012 Dates: From 27 th Sep 2012 to 28 th Sep 2012 Curriculum Vitae Dr. Gilbert Kirui Course title: Grants Management Training Conducted by; University of Nairobi Enterprise Fund (UNES/UoN) Venue; University of Nairobi, CCU Main Campus, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Responding to project and research calls, teamwork in proposal development and project implementation. Program budgeting, phasing and accounting. Programme tools and application including Log Frame, Gant charts, Problem tree and conceptual framework. Program evaluation and editing skills. Course title: Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) Training Conducted by; UN-FAO/University of Nairobi Venue; Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Planning, designing, implementing emergency response and resilience building projects utilising LEGS. Monitoring and evaluation of projects. Practical case scenarios of disasters and emergencies in Kenya. Course title: Working with animals and animal vectors (Ticks) under containment levels I, II and III Training by; International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Venue; ILRI- Nairobi Campus, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Biosafety, personnel safety guidelines formulation and Institutional Animal Care committees. Training on biosecurity especially when working with infectious biological agents and environmental protection. Course title: Workshop/CPD course on Eradicating Rabies in Kenya-One Health Approach Training by; Kenya Veterinary Association Venue; Merica Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; One health approach to eradication of rabies including role played by donkeys in rabies. Participated in organization of this workshop and field day as a member of KVA Scientific committee. Dates: From 5 th Dec 2011 to 9 th Dec 2011 Dates: From 22 nd Nov 2010 to 24 th Nov 2010 Dates: From 7 th June 2010 to 11 th June 2010 Dates: From 7 th April 2010 Dates: From 8 th July 2010 to 9 th Course title: Leadership, Teamwork and Communication in One Health Training by; USAID-RESPOND project/one Health Central and Eastern Africa Venue; Speke resort Hotel-Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda Knowledge and Skills obtained; Practical skills useful for leading projects and communicating health information where it involves pandemics and disease outbreaks requiring multi-sectoral approach with members from different countries and cultures. Course title: Strategic Financial Management for NGOs: Managing for financial Stability Training by; MANGO trainers-uk Venue; Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Proposal development and financial allocation, handling financial meeting with donors. Incorporating financial management into project management and organizational management. Differentiation and management of restricted and non-restricted funds. Course title: Veterinary Epidemiology and Biostatistics Training by; University of Nairobi/KENDAT Venue; Limuru, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Measures of disease in a population. World Animal Office (OIE) Global Health Guidelines. Practical on data collection, handling and analysis using GENSTAT software Course title: Certificate in Financial Management for None Governmental Organizations Training by; MANGO Triners-UK Venue; Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Planning and administering finances for NGOs including setting up of reserve funds, writing up finance policy, Balance Sheet, financial insurance and cash management principles Course title: Personal safety and Security awareness Training Training by; SecuriFast Consultancy-Kenya Venue; KARI-NAL, Nairobi, Kenya Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 6 / 15

7 July 2010 Dates: From 8 th Feb 2008 to 12 th Feb2008 Dates: From 21 st May 2008 to 28 th May 2008 Dates: From 12 th March 2008 to 14 th March 2008 Dates: From October 2007 Dates: From 1 st Nov 2005 to 9 th Nov 2005 Dates: From 8th Sep 2004 to 10 th Sep 2004 Dates: From May 2003 to August 2003 PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Curriculum Vitae Dr. Gilbert Kirui Knowledge and Skills obtained; Networking and assessment of personnel safety. Development of personnel personal safety guidelines. Practical on security assessment and risk mitigation. Staff evacuation and balancing staff duties with risk levels. Course title: Strategic Advocacy Training by; Pressure Group-UK/KENDAT Venue; Silver spring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Rallying support for cross cutting issues and guiding high level advocacy. Advocacy for policy and legislative formulation. Utilising media as an advocacy tool. Course title: PRA/PLA research/extension tools Training by; Pressure Group-UK/KENDAT Venue; Praxis Inst.-India/Brooke UK Knowledge and Skills obtained; Utilization of participatory tools in project identification, planning, monitoring and evaluation. Incorporating all stakeholders for total project ownership and accountability Course title: Equine Health Planning Training by; Brooke-UK Venue; Bristol University, UK Knowledge and Skills obtained; Development of national and regional health promotion and intervention guidelines. Monitoring and standardization of equine health at an over-arching level. Equine health reporting and information management. Course title: Internal training on Equine Welfare Assessment Training by; Brooke-UK Venue; Butajira, Ethiopia Knowledge and Skills obtained; Training on Brooke approach to welfare assessment planning, management and execution. Practical training on Brooke welfare assessment and qualification to become a welfare assessor. Practical training on electronic welfare data collection, coding, entry and analysis. Practical training on utilisation of matrices and other community based welfare ranking and prioritization tools Course title: Donkey Health Management Training by; Donkey Sanctuary-Kenya/KVAPS Venue; Wida Motel, Limuru, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Rallying support for cross cutting issues and guiding high level advocacy. Advocacy for policy and legislative formulation. Utilising media as an advocacy tool. Course title: Certificate in Electron Microscopy and Stereology Training by; University of Nairobi, Kenya Venue; Chiromo campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Rallying support for cross cutting issues and guiding high level advocacy. Advocacy for policy and legislative formulation. Utilising media as an advocacy tool. Course title: Certificate in Introduction to Corporate Social responsibility-aisec Kenya II Training by; World Bank Institute/AISECC II, Kenya Venue; Nairobi, Kenya Knowledge and Skills obtained; Utilisation of Electron microscope and Stereology assessments for conducting research including equine hoof microstructure, laminitis and equine hoof blood supply. Kipsigis Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Spoken Spoken Listening Reading interaction production English C2 C2 C2 C1 C2 Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known. Kiswahili C2 C2 C2 C1 C1 Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 7 / 15

8 Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known. Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills Good communication skills gained through my experience as tutorial fellow, teaching clinical veterinarian and programme manager manager Ability to express myself, lobby and advocate for issues through experience gained through various interactions and training on advocacy and lobbying. Organisational / managerial skills Project Management covering more than five Districts. leadership (currently responsible for a team of 10 people) Course coordinator for Skin and adnexa diseases of Public Health Importance Team player as a tutorial fellow: Trainer for Equine diseases and equine examination skills, animal welfare and welfare assessment of working animals and evidence based veterinary medicine (Clinical quality) Possess training on Grant management from UNES-UoN a skill which I hope to apply when I am granted this scholarship. Job-related skills Good command of teaching and applying clinical skills in Farm animals with greater proficiency in Camels, Equines, Bovines, Porcine, Ovine and Caprine species. Good command of Equine Welfare assessment and clinical quality development (currently responsible for quality audit) Good command of project cycle Management and Management of funds in NGO set up. Good command of participatory tools for planning, training, monitoring and evaluation. Computer skills Driving licence Good command of Microsoft Office tools Good command of GIS software Gamin Good command of data analysis software Genstat Good command of EpiInfo data collection software Class: E with over 10 yrs. experience accident free. Grants won & managed No. Funding Agency Project Title Responsibility Grant Status 1. OHCEA & USAID One Health Workforce One health Workforce Project on Prepare, Predict & Respond 2 program Lead Faculty, One Health Demosite Faculty of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, OHCEA Kenyan Office 2. National Academy of Science-Kenya Project No. 6 (Agriculture) Multidisciplinary teams. Thaiyah A. G. et al. (2016) Camel ehrlichiosis and its impact on communities in camel keeping regions of Northern Kenya with a view of designing an intervention strategy Co-Principal Investigator on prevalence of protozoal diseases and impact of disease on Livelihoods Project shortlisted for funding Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 8 / 15

9 No. Funding Agency Project Title Responsibility Grant Status 3. National Academy of Science-Kenya 2016 Project Project No. 129 (Health) Multidisciplinary shortlisted teams: for funding content/uploads/2017/02/outcome-of NATIONAL-RESEARCH-FUND- GRANTS.pdf 4 5. AU-IBAR SMP-AH Program & University of Nairobi Africa Development Bank & Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, Government of Kenya Thaiyah A. G. et al. (2016) Investigation of camel heart water (Ehrlichiosis) and Anaplasmosis in Northern Kenya - an emerging disease; multidisciplinary team project shortlisted for funding by National Research Council. 3 month certificate training course on Surveillance and Epidemiology of Traderelated Transboundary Animal Diseases held from November 16, 2015 to February 26, 2016 in Nairobi ASAL Based Livestock & Rural Livelihoods Support Project (ALPRO) Co-Principal Investigator on prevalence of protozoal diseases and impact of disease on Livelihoods Facilitator & Trainer Master of Science Student Completed Completed & graduated in 2012 Special Duties Assigned/Membership in Departmental & Faculty Sub-Committees 1. Coordinator of Large Animal Clinic Ambulatory Service from 2016 to Date 2. Member of Direct Service Providers sharing Sub-Committee for Department of Clinical Studies Since 2015 to Date 3. Participated in stakeholder review meetings and Technical Review meetings for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Curriculum in 2015, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation Curriculum in and curriculum review for Masters degree programs offered in Department of Clinical Studies in Coordinator JLS 109 Animal Health & Extension Course for First Year Bachelor of Leather Science and Development degree 5. Coordinator JAH 042 Field Practice Course for Second Year, Diploma in Animal Health & Production Program 6. Website Coordinator, Department of Clinical Studies from 2015 to date 7. Appointed to serve in the partnership of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Foundation Committee- 22 nd July 2015 Workshop Presentations/Seminar papers/publications 1. Gakuya, D.W., Abuom, T.O., and Kirui, G. (2017) Challenges in food animal practice in the urban areas: Nairobi City and its environs. Presented at the Joint Annual Kenya Veterinary Association-Commonwealth Veterinary Association & Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi Scientific conference held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi City, Kenya on April 26 th -29 th, Masudi P.S., Kirui G., Thaiyah, A.G. and Abuom T.O. (2017) An assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Meat Hygiene in Butcheries in Urban and Peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya Presented at the Joint Annual Kenya Veterinary Association-Commonwealth Veterinary Association & Faculty of Veterinary Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 9 / 15

10 Medicine, University of Nairobi Scientific conference held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi City, Kenya on April 26 th -29 th, Cheruiyot, D., Kiptoon, J.C. and Kirui, G. (2017) Prevalence of Canine and Bovine Rabies in Chepalungu Sub County, Bomet County, Kenya. Presented at the Joint Annual Kenya Veterinary Association-Commonwealth Veterinary Association & Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi Scientific conference held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi City, Kenya on April 26 th -29 th, M. Mogoa*, W.E. Mwangi, P. Kimeli and G. Kirui. (2017) Poor Pain Management in Animals is Detrimental To Their Welfare, Health and Production. Kenya Veterinary Association-Nyanza Branch Annual Scientific Conference. Hotel, Kisii March Mwangi, W.E., Mogoa, E.M., Kimeli, P., Muasya, D.W., Kipyegon, A.N., Kirui, G., Mande, J.D.,1 Kariuki, E.2 and Mijele, D. (2016) Combined Epidural Lidocaine and Medetomidine-Ketamine-Isoflurane Anaesthesia for Management of Femoral Fracture in a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). Israel Journal of Veterinary Medicine Vol. 71 (1): Muriuki, J, Thaiyah A, Mbugua S, Kitaa J, Kirui G. (2016). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Rabies and Socio-Economic Value of Dog Keeping in Kisumu and Siaya counties, Kenya. Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 5(1): Thaiyah, A.G., Kirui G, Mwanthi M, Koskei P, Mulei CM. (2015) One Health Knowledge and Training Needs among Service Providers in Kenya. A poster presentation during 3 rd International One Health Congress RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands March 15-18, Mwangi, W.E., Kimeli, P., Mogoa, E.M., Aleri, J.W. and Kirui, G. (2014) Medetomidine-Tiletamine-Zolazepam Anaesthesia with Brachial Plexus Blockade: An Alternative Protocol for Canine Forelimb Surgeries. Research Journal of Animal Sciences 8(1): 9-11, 2014 ISSN: Barasa, M.N., Mogoa, E.M., Kirui, G., Mwangi W.E., and Gakuya D.W. (2016) Bull-fighting in Western Kenya: A Case Study of a Persistent Practice despite Existing Legislation on Animal Welfare. Presented at the 50 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Three Steers Hotel, Meru County, Kenya on April 27 th -29 th, Kimeli, P., Mbugu, S.W., Cap, R.M., Kirui G., Abuom, T.O., Mwangi, W.E., Kipyegon, A.N. and Mande, J.D. (2016) A retrospective Study on Findings of Canine Hip Dysplasia Screening in Kenya (ID#5). Presented at the 50 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Three Steers Hotel, Meru County, Kenya on April 27 th -29 th, Mwangi, W.E., Mogoa, E.M., Kirui, G., Kimeli, P. and Kipyegon, A.N. (2016) AnalgesiaProtocols and their Outcomes Following Ovariohysterectomy in Dogs: A Systematic Review (ID#40). Presented at the 50 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Three Steers Hotel, Meru County, Kenya on April 27 th -29 th, Mwangi, W.E., Mogoa, W.E., Kirui, G., Kimeli, P. and Kipyegon, A.N. (2016) A Systematic Review of the Trends in Anaesthesia Practices during Ovariohysterectomy in Dogs (D#71). Presented at the 50 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Three Steers Hotel, Meru County, Kenya on April 27 th - 29 th, Kimeli, P., Kirui, G., Mwangi, W.E., Kipyegon, A.N., Wamaitha, M., Muasya, D., Kamau, J., Thaiyah, A.G., Gakuya, D.W. and Mulei, C.M. (2016) Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Mastitis staphylococcus aureus from Bovine and Caprines in Peri-Urban Nairobi, Kenya (ID#12). Presented at the 50 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Three Steers Hotel, Meru County, Kenya on April 27 th - 29 th, Kirui, G., Gitau, G.K., Thaiyah, A.G. and Mulei, C. M. (2015) Health and Production Constrains for Preweaned Camel Calves in Marsabit County. Herding for the Markets Conference and Expo, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi November 2015 Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 10 / 15

11 15. Kirui, G., Kitaa J.M.A., Mande, J.D., Kipyegon, N.A., Varma, S.J., and Mbuthia P.G. (2015) The Reverse Pyloric Intussusceptions as a Complication of Acquired Megaoesophagus in a Nine Year Old Great Dane: A case report. Presented at the 49 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Hotel Itoya, Busia Town, Kenya on April 22 nd -25 th, Thaiyah, A.G. and Kirui, G (2015) Baseline Assessment of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Gaps in Tertiary Institution Training and in Agricultural Based Businesses. Presented at the 49 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Hotel Itoya, Busia Town, Kenya on April 22 nd -25 th, Kipyegon, A.N., Nakami, W., Kirui, G., Mathai, L., Mbugua, S.W. and Okumu P.O. (2015) Animal Welfare Challenges; Penile Amputation during Castration Malpractice in a 2 Month old Puppy A case report. Presented at the 49 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Hotel Itoya, Busia Town, Kenya on April 22 nd -25 th, Liaulo, J., Mogoa E.G.M. and Kirui G. (2015) Animals in Disasters: Mapping of key stakeholders involved in disaster response in Kenya and the Challenges they face. Presented at the 49 th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Hotel Itoya, Busia Town, Kenya on April 22 nd -25 th, Kirui, G., Abuom, T.O. and Mogoa, E.M. (2015) Welfare of animals used in experiments, testing and training. Presented at Punda Clinics Scientific Workshop held at Limuru Catholic Church on 5 th March Thaiyah, AG, Kirui G, Mwanthi M, Koskei P, Mulei CM. (2015) One Health Knowledge and Training Needs among Service Providers in Kenya. A poster presentation during 3 rd International One Health Congress RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands March 15-18, Peter Kimeli, Eddy M Mogoa, Willy E Mwangi, Ambrose N Kipyegon, Gilbert Kirui, Daniel W Muasya, John D Mande, Edward Kariuki and Dominic Mijele (2014) Use of brachial plexus blockade and Medetomidineketamine-isoflurane anaesthesia for repair of radio-ulna fracture in an adult cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). BMC Veterinary Research : Mwangi, W.E., Kimeli, P., Mogoa, E.M., Aleri, J.W. and Kirui, G. (2014) Medetomidine-Tiletamine-Zolazepam Anaesthesia with Brachial Plexus Blockade: An Alternative Protocol for Canine Forelimb Surgeries. Research Journal of Animal Sciences 8(1): 9-11, 2014 ISSN: Mwangi WE, Mogoa EM, Kimeli P, Aleri JW and Kirui G (2014) Medetomidine-Tiletamine-Zolazepam anaesthesia with brachial plexus block: An alternative protocol for canine forelimb surgeries (ID #52). Presented at 9 th Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Biennial Scientific Conference September 3 rd to 5 th University of Nairobi, Kenya. 24. Mwangi, W.E., Mogoa, E.M. and Kirui, G. (2014) The Interplay between pain, stress & wound healing in Veterinary Patients; A Review. KVA RVB scientific conference March 2014 Horizon Hotel, Eldoret 25. Mogoa, E.M., Kirui, G., Abuom, T.O. and Mwangi, E. W.(2014) Trends in Post graduate Research and Training in Department of Clinical Studies. UoN FVM 9 TH Biennial Conference 3-5 Sep Thaiyah, A.G. and Kirui G. (2015) Baseline Assessment of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Gaps in Tertiary Institution Training and in Agricultural Based Businesses. Kenya Veterinary Association Annual scientific conference March 2015 Horizon Hotel Itoya, Busia, Kenya 27. Kipyegon, A.N., Nakami. W., Kirui, G., Mathai, L., Mbugua, S.W. and Okumu, P.O. (2015) Animal Welfare Challenges; Penile Amputation during Castration Malpractice in a 2 Month old Puppy. Kenya Veterinary Association Annual scientific conference March 2015 Horizon Hotel, Busia, Kenya[G1] 28. Liaulo J., Mogoa, E.G.M. and Kirui, G. (2015) Animal in Disasters: Mapping of key stakeholders involved in disaster response in Kenya and the challenges they face. Kenya Veterinary Association Annual scientific conference March 2015 Horizon Hotel Itoya, Busia, Kenya[G2] 29. Kirui, G., Mulei, C. M. and Abuom, T. O. (2011) Rabies in Donkeys-A Review. Presented at 45 th Annual Scientific Conference and 11 th World Veterinary Day Celebrations. Organised by Kenya Veterinary Association APRIL 2011, Kisumu, Kenya. 30. Kirui, G. Mwirigi, L. and Ochieng, L. (2010). Responding to Challenges in Worm Control for Donkeys in Kenya. A case of Heshimu Punda Programme, Kenya. Presented at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 7th Biennial Scientific conference, August 2010, College of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 11 / 15

12 31. Kirui, G., Ochieng, F. and Owuor, A.O. (2010). Measuring Improvements in Welfare of Working Equines: A Case of Heshimu Punda Programme, Kenya. Presented at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 7th Biennial Scientific conference, August 2010, College of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya 32. Abuom T.O., Kirui G., Tsigadi S.A., Gitonga P.N., Ndurumo S.M., Sura A., Kitaa J.M.A. (2006) A preliminary retrospective study on tumours affecting dogs in Kenya. Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference April, 2006, Mombasa 33. Abuom TO, Gitonga PN, Kirui G, Kitaa JMA, Kyallo V, Mande JD, Ndurumo SM and Tsigadi SA. (2005) Radiographic findings of fractures and their outcomes at the small animal clinic of the University of Nairobi. Presented at the Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference 25 th -29 th April, 2005 Nairobi. 34. Kirui GK, Mande JD and Kitaa JMA. (2005) Spectrophotometric analysis of cystoliths from a German Shepherd dog. Presented at the Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference 25 th -29 th April, 2005 Nairobi. 35. Kirui G., and Gathumbi, P.K. (2004) Grain overload in 8-month pregnant Friesian heifer fed brewers grain from a local brew busaa : A case Report. Presented at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 4th Biennial Scientific conference, August College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi 36. Njenga, M.J., Wabacha, J.K., Abuom, T.O., Ndurumo, S.M., Gitonga, P.N. and Kirui, G. (2004) Ambulatory clinical exposure of final year veterinary students 2003/2004. Presented at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 4th Biennial Scientific conference, Guest lectures/conferences/workshops Attended 50th 1. Commonwealth Veterinary Association/Kenya Veterinary Association-International Scientific conference held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. April 26 th -28 th, Attended 9 hr CPD course on Cattle Reproductive Health Workshop on 10 th July 2015 at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya 3. Participated in Organization of Kenya Veterinary Association Rabies Scientific Conference & World Rabies Day Celebrations, 27th-28th September Kyusombungo Wote town, Kenya. Participated in Baringo Rift Valley Fever vaccinations and Anti-rabies Campaign as part of El Nino Mitigation exercise jointly carried out between Baringo County UoN VERU and World Animal Protection held on 3 rd -8 th October 2015 Participated in organization of World Rabies Day celebrations 2015 organized by OHCEA and CSD on 21 st -26 th September 2015 Attended One Health Leadership Training Workshop on 7 th -11 th September 2015 held at Midland Hotel, Nakuru Town, Kenya. Participated in Technical Curriculum review workshop for the review of BSc and MSc Wildlife held on 2 nd - 7 th August 2015 at Lukenya Getaway, Machakos Participated in Stakeholder Curriculum review workshop for the review of BSc and MSc Wildlife held on 2 2nd July 2015 at Hadassah Hotel, Nairobi Kenya Veterinary Association-Rift Valley Branch Annual Scientific Conference held at Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret Town, Kenya on March 14 th 15th, th Kenya Veterinary Association-Annual Scientific conference held at Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret Town, Kenya on March 14 th 15th, 2014 Field Study supervisor for Rabies Zoonosis Study Project for Siaya and Kisumu. A Study conducted by OHCEA, December 2014 Field Study coordinator and enumerator supervisor for Baseline Assessment of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Gaps in Tertiary Institution Training and in Agricultural Based Businesses Project for Study conducted by Solve the Equation Eastern Africa (SEE) & Youth economic participation Initiative (YEPI), September-December 2014 Participated in a workshop on establishment of MSc course on Dry land Agriculture and Rural Development. Conducted by Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi in August 2006 Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 12 / 15

13 Participated in Survey on cattle and camel products marketing chain in Nairobi and its environs. A study conducted by Livestock Marketing Council of Kenya from May-July Participated in research on Analysis of community health risks in relation to zoonoses from livestock keeping in slum setting in Nairobi as a field enumerator. A study conducted by University of Nairobi on May-July 2006 Field study enumerator for a Survey of Rift Valley disease in Kenya. A study funded by Africa Union-IBAR, May 2004 A seminar on Reproductive Management in Large a Large Scale Pig Production Enterprise (Farmers Choice experience) given by Dr. Sharon Tsigadi General Manager Rose mark Division Farmers Choice Ltd. Presented at Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi. April 2013 A seminar on Overview of emerging pandemic threats program and one health given by Dr. Lisa R. Kramer of Regional Emerging Pandemic Threats Advisor- USAID/East Africa-Emerging Pandemic Threats Program. Presented at Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi. November 2012 Participated in Kenya Veterinary Association Rabies Scientific Conference and 2012 World Rabies Day Celebration. Midlands Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya. 26 th -28 th September 2012 Attended a seminar on Minimizing antimicrobial resistance-need for one health approach given by Prof. Katharina D.C. Stärt Spallek PhD a Professor of Veterinary Public Health, Royal Veterinary College University of Berne, Switzerland and Consultant with Sae Food Solutions Inc. School of Public Health, University of Nairobi. July 2012 Attended a Seminar on Helminths of the Donkey given by Dr. Getachew of Donkey Sanctuary UK.. Presented at Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi. June 2011 Attended a Seminar on Cloning at the Roslin Institute: Dolly and other Sheep given by Dr. William A. Ritchie (Roslyn Embryology).. Presented at Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi. September 2011 Selected Undergraduate Students Supervision 1. Ronald K. Sang and Kirui Gilbert (2017) A Retrospective Study of Prevalence of Styilesia hepatica and economic losses due to Condemnation of Ovine& Caprine Livers in Ainamoi Sub County, Kericho County. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 2. Mary Muthoni and Kirui Gilbert (2017) A Survey on the Awareness and Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Rabies Control in Ngong Ward. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 3. Kihara Anne Wangechi and Kirui Gilbert (2017) An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices On Helminth Control In Cattle, Mukurweini Sub-County, Nyeri County. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 4. Anne N. Waweru and Kirui Gilbert (2017) Knowledge Attitudes and Practices on Poultry vaccination among poultry farmers in Githunguri Sub-County. Diploma in Animal Helath Project Report, University of Nairobi 5. Bokayo R. Godana and Kirui Gilbert (2016) A study on prevalence of haemoparasites in camels slaughtered at Athi River slaughter house Kenya. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 6. Shimeka Rodicks and Kirui Gilbert (2016) An assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes And Participation of local communities In Conservation Of Birds In Kakamega Forest Ecosystem. Undergraduate Project report for JWL 471: Special Projects, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation. University of Nairobi Library. 7. Korir K Kenneth and Kirui Gilbert (2016) A survey on common diseases affecting animals presented for vaccination at Baringo Sub County, Kenya. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 8. Steven O. Ondiasa, Kirui Gilbert & Thaiyah A.Gitau (2016) Assessment of Knowedge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) About Rabies Prevention and Control In Siaya Township, Alego Usonga Sub-County in Siaya County. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 13 / 15

14 9. Solomon W. Muturi and Kirui Gilbert (2016) A study on the awareness of rare mountain bongo and its conservation status among communities living around Aberdere National Park, Kenya. Undergraduate Project report for JWL 471: Special Projects, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation. University of Nairobi Library. 10. Betty N. Kariuki ad Kirui Gilbert (2016) A study on habitat loss and the immediate threats facing Sykes monkeys (cercopithecus mitis) in Diani, Kenya. Undergraduate Project report for JWL 471: Special Projects, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation. University of Nairobi Library. 11. Abigael M. Buyuka, Kirui Gilbert and Mogoa M. Eddy (2016) Distribution and Habitat Preference of Jackson s Hartebeest in Olpejeta Conservancy, Laikipia County, Kenya. Undergraduate Project report for JWL 471: Special Projects, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation. University of Nairobi Library. 12. Salani M.Chaoke and Kirui Gilbert (2016) The prevalence, management and outcome of lameness in donkeys in Peri Urban Nairobi, Kenya. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 13. Silas K. Tanui and Kirui Gilbert (2015) A Study on Welfare of Working Donkeys in Ollainguse Location Kesses Constituency, Uasin Ngishu County, Kenya. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Special Projects Report, University of Nairobi 14. Solomon Wahuiri Muturi and Kirui Gilbert (2016) A study on the awareness of rare mountain bongo and its conservation status among communities living around Aberdere National Park, Kenya. Undergraduate Project report for JWL 471: Special Projects, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation. University of Nairobi Library. 15. James Kariuki Gichoni and Kirui G. (2012) A study on common fractures and their post-operative outcomes in patients presented to the small animal clinic, Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi. Guest lectures/conferences/workshops Attended 1. Participated in Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference held at Safari Park, Nairobi City, Kenya on April 26 th 29 th, Kenya Veterinary Association-Rift Valley Branch Annual Scientific Conference held at Boma Inn Hotel, Eldoret Town, Kenya on March 14 th 15th, th Annual Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific conference held at Hotel Itoya, Busia Town, Kenya on April 22 nd -25 th, Attended 9 hr CPD course on Cattle Reproductive Health Workshop on 10 th July 2015 at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya 5. Participated in Baringo Rift Valley Fever vaccinations and Anti-rabies Campaign as part of El Nino Mitigation exercise jointly carried out between Baringo County UoN VERU and World Animal Protection held on 3 rd -8 th October Participated in organization of World Rabies Day celebrations 2015 organized by OHCEA and CSD on 21 st -26 th September Attended One Health Leadership Training Workshop on 7 th -11 th September 2015 held at Midland Hotel, Nakuru Town, Kenya. 8. Participated in Technical Curriculum review workshop for the review of BSc and MSc Wildlife held on 2 nd - 7 th August 2015 at Lukenya Getaway, Machakos 9. Participated in Stakeholder Curriculum review workshop for the review of BSc and MSc Wildlife held on 2 2nd July 2015 at Hadassah Hotel, Nairobi Guest lectures given 1. Kirui G. (2012) Camel diseases of public health importance 2. AHITI Ndomba Certificate and Diploma Classes 2011& Kirui G (2012) Animal Welfare frameworks 4. KENDAT workshop for District Veterinary officers on Animal Welfare, Kirui G. (2012) Animal Behaviour and Ethology 6. AHITI Ndomba Diploma class, 2012 Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 14 / 15

15 Memberships 1. Member Kenya Veterinary Association (Co-opted member of Scientific committee) 2. Registered veterinary surgeon at Kenya Veterinary board REFEREES Name: Dr. Andrew G. Thaiyah BVM, MSc. PhD Name: Prof. Charles Matiku Mulei BVM, PhD Organization: Senior Lecturer and Head of Medicine, Section Clinical Studies Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi. P.O. Box , Nairobi Organization: Relationship to My Supervisor and Mentor. Relationship to me: me: Contact number: Contact number: Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi University of Nairobi P.O. Box , Nairobi My Supervisor and Mentor address address Gilbert Kirui July 2017 Page 15 / 15