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1 1 CURRICULUM VITAE 1. BIODATA Name: Prof. Paul Gichohi Mbuthia Qualifications: BVM, MSc, PhD (NRB), Dip.Path. (FRVCS, Uppsala) Date of Birth: 15 TH February 1953 Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Language: Fluent in English and Swahili Designation: Associate Professor and Registered Veterinary Surgeon Address: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, P. O. BOX 29053, Kangemi 00625, Nairobi. Kenya Physical Address: Upper Kabete, CAVS Campus, Loresho Ridge, Off Kapenguria Road, Nairobi Telephone: Cell Phone / Office Tel / Address: pgmbuthia@mail.uonbi.ac.ke; mbuthiagichohi@gmail.com 2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS a. PhD degree in Pathology and Microbiology from University of Nairobi (2005). b. Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Pathology (Dip. Path) and recognized Fellow of the Royal Veterinary College, Sweden (F.R.V.C.S.) from the Royal Veterinary College, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala (1990). c. Master of Science degree from University of Nairobi (1985). d. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from University of Nairobi (1978) e. East African Advance Certificate of Education (E.A.A.C.E) 3 principals pass, at Kenyatta University College {Higher Secondary Education Department (H.S.E.D)} (1973). f. East African Certificate of Education (E.A.C.E.) 18 points pass, Nyeri High School (1971). g. Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E.) passed at Gitugi Primary School (1967). 3. TEACHING AND WORK EXPERIENCE a. WORK EXPERIENCE I have worked for thirty six (36 years) and 6months. Twenty five and nine months (26 yrs and 6 months) at the University of Nairobi and ten (10 yr) at the Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Livestock development, Government of Kenya. b. University Teaching and Other Experience 1

2 2 I Teach and Supervise undergraduates and postgraduates; perform Research, Diagnosis and carry out Community and Extension services at University of Nairobi. My Teaching Duties entails: 1. Teaching of Veterinary Pathology (Domestic Animals, Avian, Fish and Aquatic diseases conditions) to Undergraduate students in Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (General, Systemic, Diagnostic and Special Pathology), BSc in Biomedical Technology (Histopathology), and BSc in Wildlife Management (Crocodile and Ostrich Diseases); and Diploma in Animal Health and Management (General and Clinical pathology). 2. Teaching of Clinical Pathology to Veterinary Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. 3. Teaching Medicine (Crocodile Diseases) to Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students. 4. Post mortem and clinical work group demonstrations (including poultry and fish) to undergraduate and postgraduate students in faculty of Veterinary Medicine. 5. Teaching of pathology and related subjects to Postgraduate students in the following programs: MSc in Veterinary Pathology and Diagnostics; MSc in Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology; MSc in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis; MSc in Fish Science; MSc in Applied Veterinary Parasitology; MSc in Applied Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology & Industrial microbiology options) those taking elective clinical pathology; Teaching of MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (MVEE), Msc Range Management and Animal Production Major (Fish diseases and management); MSc Animal Nutrition and Feeds Science, MSc Animal breeding and Genetics (instrumentation) in the faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Other Teaching Duties Offered to Students in other Institutions 1. I have Taught Wildlife and Fish Diseases and pathology lectures (ANHE 321: Wildlife diseases and Ethno-veterinary) to 3 rd year BSc Animal Health and Management students at Egerton University in 2006; 2. Fish diseases and parasites to MSc students undertaking Limnology and Wetlands Ecosystems at Egerton University in I have taught Short Courses to Foreign Veterinarians; and Local Polytechnic and Technical Institutes students on Attachment at the University of Nairobi. c. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 1. Pathology of Fish and Poultry: (Diagnostic Pathology, Avian pathology, Fish pathology, Forensic pathology, General pathology, Systemic pathology and Special pathology). d. EMPLOYMENT AND DESIGNATION AT UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI 1. Associate Professor Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and 2

3 3 Parasitology, University of Nairobi from 27 th July 2012 up to now (10/01/2015). 2. Senior Lecturer Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology, University of Nairobi from 8 th November 2004 up to July 2012 (27/07/2012). 3. Lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology, University of Nairobi from 1 st December 1988 to 7 th November Part Time Lecturer at Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology University of Nairobi from 1 st August 1988 to November AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES 1. SeniorVeterinary Investigation Officer In-charged of Central Veterinary Laboratories, Kabete. From May 1987 to November Senior Veterinary Investigation Officer In-charged of Veterinary Investigation Laboratory Mariakani from April 1986 to May Senior Veterinary Investigation Officer In-charged of the Veterinary Investigation Laboratory Nakuru from March 1983 to April Veterinary Investigation Officer I and II at Veterinary Investigation Laboratory Kericho from March 1981 to March Veterinary Investigation Officer II at Veterinary Investigation Laboratory (VIL), Karatina from July 1978 to March Duties in the Department of Veterinary services, Ministry of Livestock development, include: Veterinary Disease Diagnosis (postmortem, histopathology), Investigation (farm visits and disease surveys), Research and Extension services. 4. PROFFESSIONAL POSITIONS 1. Consultant Veterinary Pathologist in pathology of Poultry and Fish from 2003, Kenya Veterinary Board, College of Veterinary Pathology, Nairobi, Kenya 2. Founder Member Consultant in the College of Veterinary Pathology in 2002, Kenya Veterinary Board, College of Veterinary Pathology, Nairobi, Kenya. 3. O.I.E. (Office International des epizooties) National Focal Point, Kenya for Aquatic Animal Health 2007 up to now. 4. Member of the Kenya Veterinary Association No.KVA/ Registered Veterinary Surgeon by Kenya Veterinary Board, Member No SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS a. Doctor of Philosophy Supervised to completion 1. Dr. James Nguhiu-Mwangi - PhD Thesis title, Characteristics of Laminitis and associated claw lesions in dairy cows in Nairobi and its Environs. University of Nairobi, 2007 (Awarded 2007). 2. Dr. Lucy W. Njagi PhD Thesis title, Endemicity of Newcastle disease virus in village indigenous chickens and the role of carrier ducks. University of 3

4 4 Nairobi, 2008 (Awarded 2008). 3. Dr. Hope Richard Otsyina - Prevalence, pathophysiology and diagnostic imaging of indigestible rumen foreign bodies in shoats in urban and peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya. University of Nairobi, 2015 (Submitted for examination). b. Master of Science Supervised to Completion 1. Dr. Obadiah N. Njagi. Thesis title, A comparative clinical and pathological study of Besnoitia strains infective to cattle and goats, University of Nairobi, 1994 (Awarded in 1995). 2. Dr. Alice N. Maina. Thesis title, Prevalence, intensity and lesions associated with gastro-intestinal parasites of indigenous chickens in Kenya, University of Nairobi, 2005 (Awarded in 2006). 3. Dr. Alex Zephania Sabuni Thesis title, Prevalence, intensity and pathology due to ecto-and haemoparasites of indigenous chickens in Eastern province Kenya, University of Nairobi, 2008 (Awarded in 2009). 4. Mr. Herbert Waitindi Kibebe Thesis title, Point of care testing in diabetic patients: The use of glycated haemoglobin an blood glucose assay at Nyeri provincial general hospital and their application in diabetic mice model, University of Nairobi, 2009 (Awarded in 2010). 5. Dr. Charles Gichohi Mathenge Thesis title, Prevalence, intensity and pathological lesions associated with helminth infections in farmed and wild fish in upper river Tana basin, Kenya (Awarded in 2010). 6. Dr. Stephen Kitonga Mavuti - Thesis title, Prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with parasitic infections of ducks in Nairobi and its environs (Awarded in 2011). 7. Dr. Wanzila Usyu Mutinda - Thesis title, Factors affecting Gumboro disease vaccination outcome in broilers in Kwale, Kenya (Awarded 2011). 8. Dr. Patrick Waweru Kamundia Thesis Research title, Pathological changes associated with pollution and endoparasites in Tilapia and Nile perch Lake Victoria, Kenya (Awarded 2012). 9. Mr. Elisha Kimutai Kutto Thesis Research title, Survey and pathogenicity study of Escherichia and Salmonella isolates from kales from urban farms and markets in Nairobi (Awarded 2012). 10. Dr. Wilson Gachugia Kuria Thesis Research, title, Prevalence and pathology associated with clinical and subclinical cases of caprine arthritis encephalitis in goats in Thika district, Kenya (Awarded 2013). 11. Dr. Michael Makau Kyalo Thesis Research title, Prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with helminth infections in indigenous chickens in Kiambu West, Thika and Nairobi Districts, Kenya (Awarded 2013). 12. Dr. Hannah Wambui Chege Thesis Research title, Determination of Seasonal parasite carriage of village chicken in Mbeere, antiparasitic treatments used and effectiveness of selected antihelmintics (Awarded 2014). 13. Dr. David Chebutia Kemboi Thesis Research title, Study on effect of parasite control on immune response of Newcastle disease vaccination and productivity on village chicken, Mbeere District (Awarded 2014). c. On - going Supervision of Postgraduate Students 4

5 5 Doctor of Philosophy 1. Dr. Wanzila Usyu Mutinda - Thesis research title, Characterisation ofinfectious bursal disease virus and determination of possible vaccine strain(s) in Kenya 2. Dr. Patrick Waweru Kamundia Thesis Research title, Pathogenic microbes and endocrine disrupting chemicals in water and Oreochromis niloticus in the Lake Victoria, Kenya. 3. Dr. Sherry Ama Mawuko Johnson - Prevalence, clinical manifestations, anthelmintic efficacy and management of helminthosis in dogs in Ghana and Kenya. 4. Dr. Edwin Willie Mwangi - Thesis Research title, Evaluation of the Effects of Butorphanol, Meloxicam, and their Combination on Postoperative Pain, Stress and Wound Healing in Dogs. 5. Dr. Stephen Kitonga Mavuti - Thesis title, Fish Production Systems and Water Quality, Pollution and Parasitic Effects on Farmed Fish in Nyeri County, Kenya. 6. Dr. Isaac Rumpel Mulei- Thesis title, Prevalence, Risk factors, Molecular Characterization and Pathogenicity of Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus in Wild and Farmed Fish in Kenya. 7. Dr. Evalyn Wanjiru Mwihia- Thesis title, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Pathologic Effects and Socio-economic Impact of Mycotoxin Exposure in Fish and Fish Feed. Master of Science 1. Dr. Kevin Odindo Miheso - study on prevalence, clinical manifestations, and pathological lesions of avian leukosis in chicken in Nairobi and its environs. 2. Mr. Stephen Gitonga Njeu Thesis Research title, Characterization of foot and mouth disease virus types O and SAT2 for their potential in vaccine improvement in Kenya Registered at Kenyatta University, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Other Supervisory Duties 1. Supervising Final year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students projects. 2. Supervising Diploma of Animal Health and production students projects. a. Jack Oduor Tado Project Investigation on the effluent disposal on the water quality for fish production in lake Victoria b. Cecilia Mbula Kimeu Project Tick borne diseases and their control: A case study of Makueni district Supervising Undergraduate Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and BSc in Biomedical Technology students during their attachments in the field, laboratories and medical institutions. 6. APPOINTMENT AS VISITING SCHOLAR 1. Visiting Scholar, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghana, legon August 2012 to July 2013 Taught Systemic Pathology I and II. 5

6 6 Given Appreciation letter from School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Legon, Ghana, APPOINTMENT AS EXTERNAL EXAMINER IN PATHOLOGY 1. Appointed and served as External Examiner in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania from 1 st July 2009 to 30 th June Appointed and served as External Examiner in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University, Uganda from May/June 2010 to Appointed and served as External Examiner in the department of veterinary clinical studies Egerton University in PUBLICATIONS SUMMARY (Detailed list of Publication on Page 17-35) 1. I have published 145 scientific articles in peer-refereed journals, proceedings and have read others in workshops. 2. Seventy eight (74), of which are published in peer refereed journals, four (4) published in proceedings. 3. I have contributed in four (4) books (2 already published and 2 accepted for publication). 9. RESEARCH PROJECTS AND TRAINING 1. Co- investigator for Capacity Building for Training and Research in Aquatic and Environmental Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (TRAHESA) funded by NORHED, 2013 (1, 193,778 Norwegian Kroner for University of Nairobi). 2. Co- investigator for Enhancing Sustainability and Commercialization of Aquaculture through best Production Practices, Value Addition and Partnership in Development Funded by National Council of Science and Technology in 2011 for Ksh 7, 000, The project will support MSc and PhD students. 3. Co- investigator for the project Enhancing Village Chicken Productivity through Parasite Management for Effective Newcastle Disease Vaccination in Kenya funded by RUFORUM in 2010 for US$59,984. Project has two (2) enrolled Master of Science students. 4. Co- investigator for the project Enhancement of sustainable productivity of Fish in Lake Victoria through control of Pollutants with emphasis on Endocrine disruptors and Microbial Pathogens funded for US$96,053 by The Lake Victoria Research (VicRes) Initiative. The project has supported two (2) MSc students (one in Kenya and another in Uganda). 5. Co- investigator for Avian flu School and Poultry Health, Tier II Training Course for veterinarians, paravets, public health officers and farmers at Embu and Mtwapa funded for US$ 20,000 in 2008 by Global Livestock CRSP through University of California Davis, USA. 40 participants were trained. 6. Principal investigator for Poultry Health for Development funded for US$ 13,500 in 2008 for development of Handbook of Poultry Diseases important in 6

7 7 Africa by Global Livestock CRSP through University of California Davis, USA (book published in 2010). The project supported two (2) MSc students. 7. Co- investigator for Poultry Health for Development in 2008 for development of curriculum for teaching poultry diseases and biosecurity funded for US$ 25,000 by Global Livestock CRSP through University of California Davis, USA (the curriculum has since been used to train women groups in Central, Eastern, Rift valley and Western Provinces). 8. Co- investigator for Avian flu School Training for Trainers Course funded for US$ 20,000 in 2007 by Global Livestock CRSP through University of California Davis, USA In this training 25 participants were trained. 9. MANAGEMENT AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP a. Duties at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology 1. I have served as acting Chairman of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology on several occasions between 2005 and I am involved in Pathology Diagnostic services (including Fish and Poultry) as part of capacity of our departmental service to the animal industry. 3. I chair the Departmental committee on diagnostic charges. 4. I am a member of the Departmental committee on Strategic planning. 5. I coordinate the teaching of Clinical Pathology (undergraduates and postgraduates) and Master of Science in Fish Science program in the department. 6. I Coordinate of the teaching of the Master of Science in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis to Master of Science students. 7. I Coordinated and Prepared Time tables for all Master of Science programs in the Department up to I have been involved in the development of teaching curriculum of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the department especially MSc in Fish Science, MSc in Clinical pathology and Diagnostics and MSc in Veterinary Pathology and Diagnostics together with other colleagues. 9. I have drafted a Short course on fish Diseases and Management that has been passed by Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services and has been accepted by the Kenya Veterinary Board to be rolled out as a continuing course for veterinarians. b. Duties in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 1. I am previous Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Time Tabling Committee since August 2006 August The committee Plans, Modifies and Prepares Time Tables for departments in the faculty. I have been given a commendation letter. 2. I am a member of the faculty Time Tabling Committee. 3. I am a member of the faculty curriculum committee that is charged with the development of all curricula in the faculty. I have been given a commendation letter. 7

8 8 4. In collaboration with colleagues in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and staff of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, I was involved in the development of a Strategic plan for the Leather Development Officers under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development in 2007 to assist the ministry in achieving its role in vision I received an appreciation letter from the Permanent secretary in the ministry. We also developed a curriculum for leather technology for Diploma, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy courses. 5. In collaboration with colleagues in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine I was involved in development of BSc in Fisheries and Aquaculture. 6. Internal Examination moderation for Departments in the faculty. c. Duties in the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services and University of Nairobi 1. I have been a member of the College Industrial and Attachment committee from I was a member of the tree planting committee in April I was a member of the University of Nairobi Senate Time tabling committee as a Faculty of Veterinary Medicine representative. d. National and International duties 4. I am currently the appointed World animal health O.I.E. (Office International des epizooties), Focal Point on Aquatic Animal Health in Kenya by the Director of Veterinary Services. 10. COMMUNITY, EXTENSION AND OUTREACH 1. I facilitated a Workshop on enhancement of sustainable productivity of fish in lake Victoria through control of pollutants with emphasis on endocrine disruptors and microbial pathogens held at Sturidge hotel, Homabay on I facilitated a Workshop on Enhancing chicken productivity through parasite management for effective Newcastle disease vaccination in Kenya Mbeere stakeholders workshop at Masters hall, Mutuobare 3 rd to 5 th December I facilitated a workshop on the Indigenous poultry seminar at the University of Nairobi October I was a Judge of the Eggs/Dressed poultry/ Bantams classes in the ASK poultry banda, Nairobi International Trade Fair, Jamhuri Park, Nairobi in I have been a vice-chairman of poultry and pig subcommittee at Nairobi International Trade Fair, where I am a committee member for the last 21 years. I have been awarded Long Service Award for 10years continuous service to the Society (2002). 5. I have been a poultry and egg judge at Nairobi International Trade Fair for the last 24 years. 6. I Trained Women on Poultry Disease Recognition, Management and Biosecurity in Rift Valley Province under Women training and Poultry Health and Welfare/Well-being in Kenya in 25 th to 29 th January

9 9 7. I Trained Women on Poultry Disease Recognition, Management and Biosecurity in Western Kenya (Nyanza and Western Provinces) under Women training and Poultry Health and Welfare/Well-being in Kenya on 4 th to 6 th February I Trained Women on Poultry Disease Recognition, Management and Biosecurity in Central Kenya and Eastern Province under Women training and Poultry Health and Welfare/Well-being in Kenya in October I Trained Somali Veterinarians on Necropsy and histopathological methods 10. I Trained Nyanjara fisheries farmers at Kagumori, Embu on Fish Diseases recognition and actions to take on biosecurity issues on 16 th July Trained veterinarians and extension officers participating in Regional Training course on Avian Influenza Surveillance and Diagnosis on diagnosis and Necropsy of poultry at ILRI, Kenya I Offer extension services to farmers who bring animals (Domestic animals, poultry and aquatic animals). 13. I have been a vice-chairman ( ) and Chairman ( ) of Departmental Welfare Committee, Department of Veterinary pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology. 11. LINKAGES FOR RESEARCH 1. I have linkages with scientist in USA (University of California Davis, University of Minnesota; Profs. Carol Cardona and Corrie Brown), Uganda (Makerere University Prof. Lonzy Ojok and Prof Denis K. Byarugaba), Tanzania (Sokoine University of Agriculture (Profs. Mwamengele and Mdegela), Open University of Tanzania Prof. Kusiluka), University of Ghana (Prof. George Kwame Aning), University of Copenhagen, Denmark (Profs. John Olsen and Henrik Christensen) and Kenyan public universities, Research organizations and Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries development. 12. PARTICIPATION IN CONSULTANCY AND EXPERT COMMITTEES 1. With other poultry experts (Tanzania and Uganda), we formulated Regional Poultry Biosecurity Guidelines for Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO - ECTAD) in Participated and presented Regional Poultry Biosecurity Guidelines to the Stakeholders Regional Workshop on Poultry Biosecurity Guidelines at White Stone in Bujumbura, Burundi on 18 th to 19 th March Participated in joint OIE-FAO (Office International des epizooties and Food and Agriculture Organization of UN) Aquatic biosecurity framework for Southern Africa: A scoping meeting of Regional Fisheries and Veterinary Authorities on 12 th -15 th October 2009 at Hotel Thule, Windhoek, Namibia. 4. I was contracted together with other experts by USAID through Development Alternatives Inc (DAI) to train women poultry farmers through the Women training and Poultry Health and Welfare/Well-being in Kenya project in 2010 and I was part of Kenya Veterinary Board team that undertook Inspection of animal health courses in Egerton university on 8 th to 11 th

10 10 6. I was part of Kenya veterinary Board team that undertook Inspection of animal health programmes in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 11 th -12 th June WORKSHOPS /TRAINING/CONFERENCE/MEETINGS A. UNITED NATIONS TRAINING ON SAFETY 1. Has successfully completed Basic Security in the Field Staff Safety, Health, and Welfare of United Nations on 15 th September 2009 and awarded a Certificate. 2. Has successfully completed Advanced Security in the Field of United Nations Department of safety and security on 21st September 2009 and awarded a Certificate. B. PROFESSIONAL COURSES UNDERTAKEN 1. Attended and Participated in the 9 th Biennial Scientific Conference, theme Enhancing Livelihood through Improvement in Animal Health and Production in a Changing Environment, held on 3 rd to 5 th September 2014 at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Upper Kabete Campus (CAVS). 2. Attended and Participated in CPD Practical Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Poultry Diseases at Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and parasitology, FVM, Kabete and Presented poultry diseases field diagnostic tree on 6 th August I Facilitated in Training of veterinarians on Disease Surveillance and Control System for Aquatic Animals for safe Food in ACP Sponsored by EDES at KEPHIS, Nairobi on March 31 st to 4 th April I Trained veterinarians on Development of diagnostic capacity in aquatic Diseases for safe Food in ACP Sponsored by EDES at KEPHIS, Nairobi on March 24 th to 28 th Attended and Participated in A workshop of Participatory Action Research from 18 th to 20 th February, 2014 at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, organized through the Project, Strengthening Institutional capacity for participatory action research in aquaculture funded by USAID PEER program. 6. Attended and Participated in pedagogy workshop on quality Assurance, Reflective practice, student-centered learning & Assessment in higher education held at Lake Naivasha Country Club from 8 th to 10 th February Sponsored by Egerton University (LWE Programme), Austrian academy of Sciences and UNESCO-IHE. 7. Attended and participated in 1 st VicRes (Lake Victoria Research Initiative) Biennial Forum on 9-12 th October 2011, Held at Commonwealth Speke resort Munyonyo, Uganda. Sponsored by Inter University Councilfor East Africa. 8. Prepare PhD training on 13 to 15 th July 2011 at Clinical Studies Department seminar room, Upper Kabete 9. Attended and Participated in one day workshop on Forensic Veterinary Science on 18 th May 2011, held at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, CAVS, UON. I presented a paper in the workshop th Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition 2010 held at the college of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences UON from 8th to 10th September

11 11 Theme: One health in a changing Environment. I presented a paper in the conference. 11. Attended E-learning Workshop at the Institute of Computer Science on March 1 st to 5 th 2010 at Chiromo, CBPS, School of Computer Science, 12. Attended the Fundamentals of International Clinical Research Workshop sponsored by Division of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, NIAID, NIH International Clinical Sciences Support Center Family Health International awarded Certificate of participation on January 17 th to 22 nd 2010 at Mövenpick Royal Palm Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 13. Piloting Curriculum on improving village Training Course Awarded Certificate of participation on April 27 th to 8 th May 2009 at University of Nairobi (Chiromo) and Agriculture Information Resources Centre (AIC), Nairobi, Kenya. 14. Avian flu School Tier II Training Course Awarded Avian flu trainer Certificate on June 20 th 22 rd 2008 at Mtwapa Agricultural Research Institute, Mtwapa, Kenya 15. I was a Resource person in the Poultry Health for Development workshop on Diagnosing and Preventing Disease and Improving Local Poultry Production Awarded Certificate of participation on July 14 th 18 th 2008 at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro,Tanzania. 16. Poultry Health for Development Training Course on February 3 rd 5 th 2008 at Paradise Hotel, Jinja, Uganda. 17. Pedagogy training June 23 rd 25 th at Central Catering Unit (CCU), University of Nairobi, Kenya 18. Attended and Resource person at Avian flu School and Poultry workshop for Training Trainers Course Awarded Certificate of participation on July th 2007 University of Nairobi and Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi. 19. I Facilitated an Avian flu School and Poultry Health Workshop Tier II Training Course Awarded Avian flu trainer Certificate on December 17 th 18 th 2007at Embu Agricultural Staff Training Institute, Embu, Kenya. 20. Proposal and Research Writing Course May 26 th - 31 st 2007 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. Kenya. C. COURSES ATTENDED AS PART OF CONTINUING EDUCATION 1. Symposium of the Southern and Eastern Africa Division of the CL Davis Pathology group, on enhanced diagnostic capacity of Transboundary Diseases at United Nations Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 14 th September st International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI): Impact, Limitations and needs in Developing Countries at United nations Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 15 th to 17 th September Symposium of the Southern and Eastern Africa Division of the CL Davis Pathology group, Majoring on Emerging and Re-emerging disease, Zoonosis and Transboundary and Poultry diseases at Equatorial Hotel, Kampala Uganda on 22 nd to 24 th November One day s scientific writing Workshop at CAVS, held at CSD, Seminar Room on 21 st October

12 12 5. The 8 th CL Davis Pathology Symposium for Southern and Eastern Africa at Kivi Milimani Hotel, Nairobi on th November Theme: Diseases of dairy animals Cattle, Goats, Camels, Zoonoses, Emerging and re-emerging diseases. I was a Co- Convenor. 6. Leadership and team Building course for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine staff at CCU University of Nairobi. 7. Pathology Workshop on Animal diseases of gastrointestinal tract and liver - Awarded Certificate of Participation on September 20 th 25 th 1993 by SIPATH / IFS Workshop, at ILCA, Addis Abba, Ethiopia. 8. Marine Mammals Conservation in the Eastern African Region Awarded a Certificate of Participation 7 th 16 th October 1991 organized by United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), Nairobi, Kenya. 9. Fish diseases, Pathology and Research Received Certificate of Participation. December 1990 to May 1991 at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Fish Diseases, National Veterinary Institute, Uppsala and at the National Veterinary Institute, Norway, Department of Aquaculture and Fish Diseases. 10. Tick Management Course Received Certificate of participation at International Centre for Insect Physiology and Endocrinology (ICIPE), Nairobi. D. OTHER WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS ATTENDED 1. Attended TRAHESA project INCEPTION meeting and MSc. curriculum development workshop, held at Hilux hotel, Morogoro,Tanzania on 5th 12th February Avian Influenza Risk Analysis Study meeting in Dar Es Salaam (Blue Pearl Hotel) and Morogoro (Oasis Hotel), Tanzania on 1 st to 7 th August VicRes Aquaculture cluster Workshop to review aquaculture methodologies, research findings publications and agenda for future research in Arusha (Impala Hotel), Tanzania on 5 th to 8 th July The Global Livestock CRSP Final conference at the lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya on 16 th to 20 th June The 6 th biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 2008, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at PHPT auditorium, Kabete Campus on September 17 th to 19 th The 5 th Biennial Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 2006, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at PHPT auditorium, Kabete Campus, Annual meeting of the production and health of smallholder livestock in East Africa (PHSL) project, Victoria Hotel Entebbe, Uganda on 4 th to 7 th February The 4 th Biennial Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 2004, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at PHPT auditorium, Kabete Campus, A national workshop on the Use of Research Results in the Development of Smallholder poultry Projects, held at ILRI, Nairobi, Kenya on 29 th 30 th October

13 The 3 th Biennial Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Scientific Conference, 2002, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at PHPT auditorium, Kabete Campus, The Kenya Veterinary Association annual general meeting and Scientific Meeting held in Nomad Palace, Garissa, Kenya. April A workshop for The Berlin Alumni Network (BAN) on Enhancing the dialogue in food resource management across sectors of Agriculture, Veterinary medicine and Food technology, held at KETRI, Kenya on 24 th to 26 th September Theme: To establish a regional knowledge base for quality assurance of fish as food and commodity. 13. A workshop on policy and sustainable strategies for delivery of animal health, production and marketing services in Kenya in the 21 st century. Held at Stem hotel, Nakuru on 6 th to11 th June Stakeholders workshop on Curriculum Development on the MSc in Natural Products Technology and Value Chain management. December 7 th 8 th 2009 at Kenya Commercial Bank Leadership (Training) Center, Karen. Kenya. 14.OTHER ACADEMIC ROLES A. Examination of theses i. External Examiner of PhD Theses: 1. Martin Matu PhD Thesis entitled Risk factors and Cost of Illness for Acute Respiratory Infections in Children under Five Years of Age attending Selected Health Facilities in Nakuru County, Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, December, Henry D.N. Nyamogoba PhD thesis entitled, Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection and clinical significance of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in Western Kenya, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, May Kirinyet Joel Kipkorir PhD Thesis entitled, Falciparum Malaria and response to anti-malarial therapy in HIV/AIDS patients in Western Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, July, George Ngondi Michuki Ph.D. thesis entitiled, Metagenomic Characterization of vaginal Ecosystem and Association of Bacteriophage, Bifidobacterium and Oenococcus with Bacterial vaginosis in HIV infected Women a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, October, ii. External Examiner of Master of Science Theses: 5. Doreen M. Lusike MSc thesis entitled, Bacterial Vaginosis and Associated Risk Factors in Pregnant Women Attending Ante-natal Clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, January, Chemutai Gertrude MSc thesis entitled, Insecticide Treated Nets (itns) use in Malaria Prevention by Women (15-49 years) Attending Antenatal Clinic at 13

14 14 Kapkatet District Hospital, Kenya, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, January, Zuhura Idd Kimera MSc Thesis entitled, Evaluation of oxytetracycline residues in beef in Kilosa district, Tanzania a student at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, October Waqo Gufu Boru Msc Thesis entitled, Bacterial Etiology and associated factors of diarrhoeal diseases among refugee children in Eastleigh Kenya: A case study a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, July, Martin kirimi Thuranira Msc Thesis entitled, Prevalence and associated factors for peripheral neuropathy among patients on stavudine attending Meru District Hospital Comprehensive Care Center, 2010 a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, July, Rose Kwamboka Misati MSc Thesis entitled, Factors promoting self-medication with antibiotics among adult outpatients attending Kenyatta NationalHospital a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, June, Marionya K. Dorcas Msc thesis entitiled, Assessment of the effect of Sodium hydroxide on the growth of drug resistant and sensitive Mycobacteriun tuberculosis strains a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, February, Afayoa mathias MSc thesis entitled, Lesions and Prevalence of Newcastle Disease in Chicken Presented for Necropsy at faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University a student at Makerere University, October Lawrence N, Thiongo MSc thesis entitiled, Molecular characterization of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from urine samples in Mater Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, May, Ms. Violet Bochere Ooga MSc thesis entitled, Phenotypic characterization and antifungal drug susceptibility testing of clinical isolates of Candida species a student of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, June, Nicholas Polle MSc thesis entitled, Antiretroviral drug associated hepatotoxicity among HIV infected pregnant women in Kisumu, Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April, Kelly Auma Nelima MSc thesis entitled, Epidemiology and Management of Vertebrate Animal Bites and Scratches among Patients Reporting at Kakamega Provincial General Hospital, 2009 a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, March, Dr. Richard Simon Mwakapuja MSc thesis entitled, Disease Surveillance on village chickens vaccinated against Newcastle disease in rural communities in Morogoro. Tanzania a student at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, June Stephen Karabyo Balinandi MSc thesis entitled, Identification of respiratory viruses and epidemiological factors associated with acute respiratory illness in Kampala and Entebbe Urban areas, Uganda, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology May,

15 Dr. Denis Muhangi MSc thesis entitled, Pathological lesions of the gastrointestinal tract in the free ranging mountain gorillas a student at Makerere University, January Mr. Otachi Onyango Elick MSc thesis entitled, Studies on occurrence of protozoan and helminth parasites in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L.) from Central and Eastern provinces, Kenya a student at Egerton University, January Dr. Coletha Mathew Mtenga MSc thesis entitled, prevalence and pathology of ectoparasite infections in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in aquaculture production systems in Morogoro urban and rural areas, Tanzania a student at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, October Dr. EllyYesse Noah MSc thesis entitled, Study of Caprine pneumonia in selected districts of central Tanzania, a student at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, October Samuel Amwayi Anyangu MSc thesis entitled Modifiable Factors Associated with Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) Disease at the Nakuru G.K. Prison in Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, May, Julius Kiprotich Tuei MSc thesis entitled, Seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV in regional blood transfusion centres of Kenya a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April iii. Internal Examiner for MSc Theses: 25. Dr. Portas Odula Olwande PhD thesis title, EpidemiologicalAssessment of Productivity Constraints and Appropriate Intervention measures on Indigenous Chicken Production in Southern Nyanza, Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr. Elizabeth Omolo Ouko MSc Thesis title, Assessment of Human Exposure to dietary Aflatoxins in Makueni County a student at University of Nairobi, September Mr. Nicholas Musyoki Ngwili MSc Thesis title, Characterization of fish farming systems in Kiambu and machakos Counties, Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr. James Menni Kuria MSc Thesis entitled Efficacy of Aspilia pluriseta Scheinf (Asteraceae) in cutaneous wound healing (Mouse Model) a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr. Patrick Kamundia Waweru MSc Thesis title, Pathological changes associated with pollution and endoparasites in Nile perch and Tilapia in Lake Victoria a student at University of Nairobi, February Dr. Sharon Tsigadi MSc Thesis title, Clinical, radiographic and Pathological features of urinary conditions in dogs in Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, November Dr. Stephen Kitonga Mavuti MSc Thesis title, Prevalence, Intensity and Pathology Associated with Parasitic Infections in Ducks in Nairobi and its Environs a student at University of Nairobi, November Charles Gichohi Mathenge MSc Thesis title, Prevalence, Intensity and Pathological Lesions Associated with Helminth Infections in Farmed and Wild 15

16 16 fish in Upper River Tana basin, Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, March Mr. Herbert Waitindi Kibebe MSc thesis entitled, Point of Care Testing in Diabetic Patients: The use of Glycated Haemoglobin and Blood Glucose Assay at Nyeri Provincial General Hospital and Their Application in Diabetic Mice Model. a student at University of Nairobi, July Dr. Alex Zephania Sabuni MSc thesis entitled, Prevalence, Intensity and Pathology of Ecto and Haemoparasites in Indigenous Chickens in Eastern Province of Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, June Dr.Bernard C. Rono MSc thesis entitled, Comparison of Effect of Two Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Vaccines on Lung lesions and Seroprevalence in Cattle under the Maasai Ecosystem a student at University of Nairobi, May Iv Member of Examination Board for: 1. Dr. Portas Odula Olwande PhD thesis title, Epidemiological Assessment of Productivity Constraints and Appropriate Intervention measures on Indigenous Chicken Production in Southern Nyanza, Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr. Elizabeth Omolo Ouko MSc Thesis title, Assessment of Human Exposure to dietary Aflatoxins in Makueni County a student at University of Nairobi, September Mr. Nicholas Musyoki Ngwili MSc Thesis title, Characterization of fish farming systems in Kiambu and machakos Counties, Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr. James Menni Kuria MSc Thesis entitled Efficacy of Aspilia pluriseta Scheinf (Asteraceae) in cutaneous wound healing (Mouse Model) a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr. Samuel Mugo MSc Thesis title, Prevalence and risk factors of conditions causing lameness in sheep under free range system in Kajiado District, Kenya a student at University of Nairobi, September Dr.Bernard C. Rono Thesis entitled, Comparison of effect of two contagious bovine pleuropneumonia vaccines on lung lesions and seroprevalence in cattle under the Maasai ecosystem, University of Nairobi, May Dr. Isabel G. Nkado- Thesis entitled, A comparison of the suitability, safety and efficay of two contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia vaccine formulations, University of Nairobi, Dr. Nanyingi Mark Opiyo Thesis entitled, In- Vitro Bioacaricidal Potency of Acokthera schimperi and Psidia puntulata against Boophilus decoloratus and Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, University of Nairobi, Julius Kiprotich Tuei - Thesis entitled, Seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV in regional blood transfusion centres of Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Dr. O.N. Njagi. Thesis title, A comparative clinical and pathological study of Besnoitia strains infective to cattle and goats, University of Nairobi,

17 17 B. REVIEWER OF SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES I have reviewed several articles for: 1. The Kenya Veterinarian Journal in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and Avian Pathology Journal in the year Egerton Journals 2011, 2014 C. Assistance to postgraduate students and acknowledgements 1. Dr. J.N. Kuria Assisted him in his PhD studies on pathology examination and interpretations of tissue lesions and has acknowledged me in his thesis, entitled Pathogenesis and immune response to caseous lymphadenitis n goats, in Dr. Eva Jansson Assisted her with her PhD studies on interpretation and examination of Pathological lesions in salmonid fish infected with Bacterial Kidney Disease. She used some of my pathology photograghs in her thesis entitled, Bacterial Kidney Disease in Salmonid fish. Development of methods to assess immune functions in salmonid fish during infection by Renibacterium salmoninarum, in 2002 (ISBN: ). Has acknowledged me in her thesis 3. Dr. Lucy W. Njagi Assisted her in her MSc studies in 2003, on Carrier status, antibiotic and disinfectant sensitivity patterns of Listeria monocytogenes and other aerobic bacteria in scavenging chickens and ducks, in Has acknowledged me in her thesis. 16.DETAILED PUBLICATION LIST (SUMMARISED ON PAGE 5) A. SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS 1. Orina P S, Maina J G, Wangia S M, Karuri E G, Mbuthia P G, Omolo B, Owiti G O, Musa S and Munguti J M 2014: Situational analysis of Nile tilapia and African catfish hatcheries management: a case study of Kisii and Kirinyaga counties in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 26, Article #87. Retrieved May 9, 2014, from 2. J G Maina, P G Mbuthia, J Ngugi, B Omolo, P Orina, S M Wangia, E G Karuri, T Maitho and G O Owiti Influence of social-economic factors, gender and the Fish Farming Enterprise and Productivity Project on fish farming practices in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development, Vol 26 (2)

18 18 3. D C Kemboi, H W Chegeh, L C Bebora, P N Nyaga, L W Njagi, N Maingi, P G Mbuthia and J M Githinji Effect of parasite control on immune response to Newcastle Disease vaccination in village chicken, Mbeere sub county. Livestock Research for Rural Development, Vol 26 (2) H W Chege, D C Kemboi, L C Bebora, N Maingi, P N Nyaga, P G Mbuthia, L W Njagi and J Githinji Chicken parasites and local treatments used against them in Mbeere District, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development, Vol 26 (1) W U Mutinda, P N Nyaga, P G Mbuthia, L C Bebora, G Muchemi Risk factors associated with Infectious Bursal Disease vaccination failures in broiler farms in Kenya. Journal of Tropical animal Health and Production. DOI /s x 6. Kemboi D.C., H. W. Chegeh, L. C. Bebora, N. Maingi, P. N. Nyaga, P. G. Mbuthia, L. W. Njagi, and J.M. Githinji Seasonal Newcastle disease antibody titre dynamics in village chickens of Mbeere District, Eastern Province, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development, Vol 25, article # 181, htl. 7. Sabuni Z. A, Mbuthia P. G., Maingi N., Nyaga P. N., Njagi L. W., Bebora L. C. and Michieka J. N Skin lesions associated with ectoparasitic infestations in indigenous chickens in Eastern Province of Kenya. Research Journal of Poultry Sciences 6 (3): l 8. Njagi L.W., Nyaga P.N., Bebora L.C., Mbuthia P.G. and Minga U.M Effect of immunosuppression on Newcastle disease virus persistence in ducks with different immune status. International Scholarly Research Network in Veterinary Science (ISRN), Volume 2012, Article ID , (6 pages), doi: /2012/ Nguhiu P.N., Wamae C.N., Magambo J.K., Mbuthia P.G., Chai D.C. and Yole D.S Gross and histopathological findings in Cercopithecus aethiops with experimental Cyclospora infection in Kenya. Pathology and laboratory Medicine International 2012: 4: Mbuthia P.G., L.W. Njagi, P.N. Nyaga, L.C. Bebora, U. Minga, J. P. Christensen and J.E. Olsen Time-course investigation of infection with a low virulent Pasteurella multocida strain in normal and immune-suppressed 12 week-old free range chickens. Avian Pathology, 40 (6): Sabuni Z. A, Mbuthia P. G., Maingi N., Nyaga P. N., Njagi L. W., Bebora L. C. and Michieka J. N Prevalence of haemoparasites infection in indigenous chicken in Eastern Province of Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 23 (11) articles/lrrd23/11/sabu23238.htm 18

19 Njagi L.W., Mbuthia P.G., Nyaga P.N., Bebora, L.C. and Minga U.M Viral nucleoprotein localization and lesions of Newcastle disease in tissues of indigenous ducks. Tropical animal Health and Production, 41 DOI /s ISSN www 13. Kutto, E.; Ngigi, M.W.; Karanja, N.; Kan gethe, E.; Bebora, L.C.;Carl, J.;Mbuthia, P.G.; Njagi, L Bacterial contamination of kale (Brassica oleracea Acephala) along the supply chain in Nairobi and its environs. East African Medical Journal 88 (4): Gichohi, C.M., Mbuthia P.G., Waruiru R.M., Ngatia T.A., Kamundia P.W., Mutune N.M. and Otieno R.O. prevalence and intensity of Paracamallanus species infection in farmed and wild fish. The Kenya Veterinarian 35 (1): Sabuni Z. A., Mbuthia P. G., Maingi N., Nyaga P. N., Njagi L. W., Bebora L. C. and Michieka J. N Prevalence of ectoparasites infestation in indigenous free-ranging village chickens in different agro-ecological zones in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development 22 (11) lrrd/proofs/lrrd23/11/sabu22212.htm 16. Njagi L.W., P.N. Nyaga, P.G. Mbuthia, L.C. Bebora, J.N. Michieka, U.M. Minga A retrospective study of factors associated with Newcastle disease outbreaks in village indigenous chickens. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 58: Thaiyah A.G., P.N. Nyaga, J.M. Maribei, P.G. Mbuthia, T.A. Ngatia, D. Nduati Experimental Solanum incanum poisoning in goats. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 58: Njagi, L. W., P.N. Nyaga, P.G. Mbuthia, L. C. Bebora, J.N. Michieka, J.K.kibe and U.M.Minga Prevalence of Newcastle disease virus in village indigenous chickens in varied agro-ecological zones in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural development 22 (05) 2010 on line Cardona C. J., D. Byarugaba, P. Mbuthia, G. Aning, S. Sourou, D.A. Bunn and P.L. Msoffe Detection and prevention of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in communities with high poultry disease burdens. Avian Diseases 54 (S): Gitau1 G.K., J. W. Aleri, P. G. Mbuthia and C. M. Mulei Causes of calf mortality in peri-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production 42: Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G