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1 CURRICULUM VITAE BIODATA Name: Dr. Paul Gichohi Mbuthia Qualifications:BVM, Msc, PhD (NRB), Dip.Path. (FRVCS, Uppsala), F.M.KCVP, M.K.V.P. (KVB) Date of Birth: 15 TH February 1953 Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Language: Fluent in English and Swahili Designation: Senior Lecturer 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 +254 721 616942 / +254 724 257 209 Office Tel - +254 20 2089728 / +254 20 3564141; Fax: 254-2-631007 E-mail Address: pgmbuthia@mail.uonbi.ac.ke; gichohi1pg@yahoo.co.uk SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 1. Diagnostic Pathology (poultry and fish) 2. Clinical and Molecular Pathology 3. Trained in Pedagogy 4. Computer literate (MS Office: Word processing, Data entry and Analysis) 5. Internet and E-mail knowledge (sending, receiving, attachment & file down load) 6. Community Development facilitator and Trainer in Poultry and Fish conditions 1

2 WORK EXPERIENCE I have worked for 31years and 3 months at University of Nairobi and Government of Kenya, Department of Veterinary Services. University Teaching and Other Experience Twenty one (21) years and 3 months of Teaching and Supervision, Research, Diagnosis and Extension services. 1. Teaching of Veterinary Pathology (Domestic Animals, Avian, Fish and Aquatic conditions) to Veterinary Undergraduate students in Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Technology, and Wildlife Conservation and Management: and Diploma in Animal Health and Management. 2. Teaching of Clinical Pathology to Veterinary Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. 3. Teaching of pathology and related subjects to Postgraduate students in the programs of: - Veterinary Pathology and Diagnosis; Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology; Clinical Pathology and Diagnosis; Fish Science; Advance Parasitology; Applied Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology & Industrial microbiology options); Teaching of Master of Science in Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (MVEE) (Fish science and diseases); MSc Animal Nutrition and Feeds Science, MSc Animal breeding and Genetics (instrumentation) to postgraduate students in the faculty of Veterinary Medicine. 4. Teaching of Pathology in Fish and wildlife animals to various disease conditions to Bachelor of Science students at Egerton University 5. Teaching of Short Courses to Foreign Veterinarians and Local Polytechnic and Technical Institutes students on Attachment at the University. 6. Pathology Diagnosis and Post mortem demonstrations (including poultry and fish) to both undergraduate and postgraduate Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students. 7. Perform Pathology Diagnosis services (including poultry and fish) as part of capacity of our departmental service to the animal industry. Provide consultancy pathology services on Domestic and Wild animals, Poultry and Fish. 8. Development of diagnostics: Fluorescent in situ hybridization test (FISH) for diagnosis of P. multocida in animal (poultry) tissues. 9. Supervision of graduate students doing Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) during their research projects. 10. Supervising Diploma of Animal Health and production students during their projects. 11. Supervising Undergraduate Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and BSc in Biomedical Technology students during their attachments in the field, laboratories and medical institutions. 12. Working with communities involved in: Conservation of Environment and Fish diseases management; Management of Poultry diseases and conditions and Biosecurity issues of poultry and fish. 2

3 Areas of Specialization 1. Pathology of Terrestrial Domestic, Wild and Aquatic animals (Fish) and Poultry: Diagnostic Pathology, Avian pathology, Fish pathology,, Forensic pathology, General pathology, Systemic pathology and Special pathology. 2. Clinical pathology (Hematology and Clinical chemistry) and Cytology. 3. Electron Microscopy lesions interpretations. 4. Applied Molecular pathology Specialist and Consultant on: Fish and Avian Pathology ACADEMIC TRAINING a. PhD Studies Awarded PhD degree on Pathology and Microbiology from University of Nairobi (2004) b. Postgraduate Diploma Awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Pathology and recognized as 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 Awarded Master of Science degree from University of Nairobi (1985). d. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Awarded BVM degree from University of Nairobi (1978) e. Higher Secondary Advanced Level Education Awarded 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. Ordinary Secondary Level Education Awarded East African Certificate of Education (E.A.C.E.) 18 points pass, at Nyeri High School (1971). g. Primary Level Education Awarded Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E.) pass at Gitugi Primary School (1967). PROFESSIONAL COURSES UNDERTAKEN a. E-learning on March 1 st to 5 th 2010 at Chiromo, CBPS, School of Computer Science, University of Nairobi b.the Fundamentals of International Clinical Research Workshop awarded Certificate of participation on January 17 th to 22 nd 2010 at Mövenpick Royal Palm Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. c. 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. d. 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 e. Poultry Health for Development Training Course Awarded Certificate of participation on July 14 th 19 th 2008 at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania. 3

4 f. Poultry Health for Development Training Course on February 3 rd 5 th 2008 at Paradise Hotel, Jinja, Uganda. g.. Pedagogy training June 23 rd 25 th 2008 - at Central Catering Unit (CCU), University of Nairobi, Kenya h. Avian flu School Training for Trainers Course Awarded Certificate of participation July 24 27 th 2007 Nairobi University and Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi. i. Avian flu School Tier II Training Course Awarded Avian flu trainer Certificate on December 17 th 19 th 2007at Embu Agricultural Staff Training Institute, Embu. j. Proposal and Research Writing Course May 26 th - 31 st 2007 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. Kenya. k. Pathology Trainer (Diagnosis and Necropsy) during Avian Flu Training Course Awarded Certificate of participation on December 2006 at GTZ-ILRI-UON, Kenya. 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. SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Government of Kenya To study the Higher Secondary Advanced level Education at Kenyatta University College (HSED) (1972 1973) 2. Government of Kenya To study Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree at the University of Nairobi (1974-1978) 3. GTZ DAAD - To study Master of Science (MSc) degree at the University of Nairobi (1980-1984) 4. DANIDA ENRECA Program and University of Nairobi To study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Nairobi (2000-2004) PROFFESSIONAL POSITIONS a. Consultant Pathologist of Domestic, Wildlife, Avian and Fish Awarded certificate in 2005, Kenya Veterinary Board, Nairobi, Kenya b. O.I.E. (Office International des epizooties) National Focal Point, Kenya for Aquatic Animal Health 2007 up to now. EMPLOYMENT AND DESIGNATION EMPLOYMENT AT UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI Senior Lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology, University of Nairobi (8 th November 2004 up to now-15/04/2010). Lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology, University of Nairobi (1 st December 1988 to 7 th November 2004). Part Time Lecturer at Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology 4

5 University of Nairobi (1 st August 1988 to November 1988). EMPLOYMENT WORK EXPERIENCE WITH GOVERNMENT OF KENYA, DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES 1. Ten (10) years and 3 months of Veterinary Disease Diagnosis (postmortem, histopathology), Investigation (farm visits and disease surveys [trypanosomiosis, worms infestation and theileriosis, bacterial infections, and; mineral and vitamin deficiencies]), Research (Trypanosomiosis and East coast fever drug trials in cattle [Clexon and Buparvaquone, and Halufiquinone], and Extension services at the Regional Veterinary Investigation Laboratories: Karatina, Kericho, Nakuru and Mariakani; and their Satellite laboratories at (Transmara in Lolgorien), Lamu (Witu and Mukowe), Ukunda and Garissa; and the Central Veterinary laboratories, Kabete. In these stations I held the following positions: a. SeniorVeterinary Investigation Officer In-charged of Central Veterinary Laboratories, Kabete. From May 1987 to November 1988 b. Senior Veterinary Investigation Officer In-charged of Veterinary Investigation Laboratory Mariakani from April 1986 to May 1987. c. Senior Veterinary Investigation Officer In-charged of the Veterinary Investigation Laboratory Nakuru from March 1983 to April1986. d. Veterinary Investigation Officer I and II at Veterinary Investigation Laboratory Kericho from March 1981 to March 1983. e. Veterinary Investigation Officer II at Veterinary Investigation Laboratory (VIL), Karatina from July 1978 to March 1981. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Duties at the Department of Veterinary pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology a. Coordination of the teaching of the Clinical Pathology subject to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. b. Coordination of the teaching of the Master of Science in Clinical Pathology and Diagnostics to Master of Science students. c. Coordination of the teaching of the Master of Science in Fish Science to Master of Science students d. Coordination and Preparation of Time tables for all Master of Science programs in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology up to 2007. e. Member of the Departmental Strategic Plan Committee f. Chairman of Departmental committee on diagnostic charges up to 2010. g. Acting Chairman in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology on several occasions in the year 2005-2009. h. Curriculum development for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students within the department together with other colleagues. I was involved in the following Postgraduate Programs: 1. Master of Science in Fish Science 5

6 2. Master of Science in Clinical Pathology and Diagnostics 3. Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology and Diagnostics Duties in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine a. Curriculum development for Undergraduate students within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine through participation in the Curriculum committee. b. Chairman (up to now 16-10-2009) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Time tabling Committee c. Previous Vice-Chairman of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Time tabling Committee (up to 2006) d. Member of University of Nairobi Senate Time tabling Committee (From 2006 up to now) e. Planning, Modification and Preparation of Faculty Time Tables through participation in the Tabling Committee. f. In collaboration with colleagues in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and staff of the Ministry of Livestock Developments we have developed a Strategic plan development for the Leather Development Officers under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development in 2007 to assist the ministry in achieving vision 2030. h. Examination moderation for the Department of Public health Pharmacology and Toxicology g. A member of A joint Committee for faculty Animal Hospital from 4 th March 2010 Duties at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services a. A Member of the College Industrial Attachment Committee from 2009 b. Member of the college tree planting Committee in April 2005. Duties at the University of Nairobi a. A member of the of the university Senate Time Tabling Committee since 2006 POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISION a. Doctor of Philosophy 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 (Completed and 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 Nairobi, 2008 (Completed and awarded 2008). b. Master of Science 3.Dr. O.N. Njagi. Thesis title, A comparative clinical and pathological study of Besnoitia strains infective to cattle and goats, University of Nairobi, 1994 (Completed and awarded, 1995). 4. Dr. A.N. Maina. Thesis title, Prevalence, intensity and lesions associated with 6

7 gastro-intestinal parasites of indigenous chickens in Kenya, University of Nairobi, 2005 (Completed and awarded in 2006). 5. 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 (Completed and awarded 2009). 6. 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 (Completed and passed examination 2009, awaiting graduation). 7. 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 (Completed and submitted for Examination in March 2010). c. On - going Supervision of Postgraduate Students Masters Students 8. 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. (Draft thesis in Preparation). 9. Dr. Amardeep Singh Sura Thesis Research title, Clinical and Pathological features of neoplasms in dogs in Nairobi, Kenya (Correcting draft of the thesis). 10. Dr. Patrick Waweru Kamundia Thesis Research title, Pathological changes associated with endocrine disruptors and endoparasitic infections of fish in lake Victoria, Kenya. 11. Dr. Michael Makau Kyalo Thesis Research title, Prevalence, intensity and lesions associated with helminth infections in indigenous chicken in Kenya. 12. Dr. Wanzila.Usyu Mutinda - Thesis Research title, Factors affecting Gumboro disease vaccination outcome in broilers in Kwale, Kenya (Correcting first draft of the thesis) 13. Dr. Stephen Kitonga Mavuti - Thesis Research title, Prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with parasitic infections of ducks in Nairobi and its environs. (Correcting second draft of the thesis). 14. Mr. Stephen Gitonga Njeu MSc 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 (Proposal presented and accepted by the university) 15. Dr. Carter Thanda- Starting his work, 2010 16. Mr. Elisha Kimutai Kutto MSc Thesis Research title, Survey and pathogenicity study of Escherichia and Salmonella isolates from kales from urban farms and markets in Nairobi 2010 d. Examination of thesis 7

8 External Examiner of Master of Science Theses: 1. Lawrence N, Thiongo 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, 2010. 2. Nicholas Polle 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, 2010. 3. Kelly Auma Nelima 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, 2010. 4. Dr. Richard Simon Mwakapuja 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 2009. 5. Stephen Karabyo Balinandi 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, 2009. 6. Dr. Denis Muhangi thesis entitled, Pathological lesions of the gastrointestinal tract in the free ranging mountain gorillas a student at Makerere University, January 2009. 7. Mr. Otachi Onyango Elick 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 2009. 8. Dr. Coletha Mathew Mtenga 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 2008. 9. Dr. EllyYesse Noah thesis entitled, Study of Caprine pneumonia in selected districts of central Tanzania, a student at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, October 2008. 10. Samuel Amwayi Anyangu 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, 2008. 11. Julius Kiprotich Tuei 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 2007. Board of Examiners i. Internal Examiner 1. 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 a student at University of Nairobi, March 2010. 8

9 2. Mr. Herbert Waitindi Kibebe 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 2009. 3. Dr. Alex Zephania Sabuni 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 2009. 4. 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 a student at University of Nairobi, May 2009. ii. Member of Examination Board for: 1. 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 2009. 2. 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. 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. 4. Dr. Isabel G. Nkado- Thesis entitled, A comparison of the suitability, safety and efficacy of two contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia vaccine formulations, University of Nairobi, 2008. 5. Dr. Nanyingi Mark Opiyo Thesis entitled, In- Vitro Bioacaricidal Potency of Acokanthera schimperi and Psidia puntulata against Boophilus decoloratus and Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, University of Nairobi, 2008. 6. MSc Thesis for a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology entitled, Seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV in regional blood transfusion centres of Kenya. April 2007. 7. Dr. O.N. Njagi. MSc Thesis title, A comparative clinical and pathological study of Besnoitia strains infective to cattle and goats, University of Nairobi, 1994 Project Supervision for Diploma in Animal Health and Production 1. Jack Oduor Tado - Investigation on the effluent disposal on the water quality for 9

10 fish production in lake Victoria - 2007 2. Cecilia Mbula Kimeu Tick borne diseases and their control: A case study of Makueni district 2008. 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 1995. 2. 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: 91 5766352 1). 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 2003. Has acknowledged me in her thesis. RESEARCH PROJECTS 1. 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 2. Co- investigator for Avian flu School Tier II Training for Course veterinarians, paravets, public health officers and farmers at Embu and Mtwapa funded for US$ 20000 in 2008 by Global Livestock CRSP through University of California Davis,USA 3. Principal investigator for Poultry Health for Development funded for US$ 13,500 in 2008 for development of Handbook of Poultry Diseases important in Africa (To be Published) by Global Livestock CRSP through University of California Davis, USA (book published in 2010) 4. 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 5. 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$46,053 by The Lake Victoria Research (VicRes) Initiative NEW RESEARCH PROPOSALS 1. East Coast Fever: Current Status and its Socio-economic Impacts in East Africa 2. Study of Eco-toxicology and Environmental degradation of lake Naivasha basin 10

11 and their socio-economic implications and mitigation strategies. 3. Enhancing Fish Productivity and Marketability by Controlling Fish Skin Diseases in riverine and aquaculture systems, Kenya Submitted to Ruforum on 12/11/09. 4. Enhancing Village Chicken Productivity through Parasite Management for Effective Newcastle Disease Vaccination in Kenya Submitted to Ruforum on 12/11/09 LINKAGES FOR RESEARCH 1. Has linked with scientist in University of California Davis, USA In Avian Flu School training 2. In the process of forming linkage with scientists of University of Minnesota, USA on Newcastle Disease and Avian Flu studies LINKAGES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING 1. A member of faculty committee on harmonization with Camerino University, Rome Italy PARTICIPATION IN CONULTANCY AND EXPERT COMMITTEES 1. Participated in FAO ECTAD Biosecurity expert meeting to Prepare regional poultry biosecurity guidelines in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on 22 rd to 28 th September 2009. 2. Participated in joint OIE-FAO 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. EXTENSION AND SPECIALIZED COURSES PRESENTED TO OTHERS 1. Trained veterinarians and extension on Diagnosis and Necropsy of poultry participating in Avian flu training course at ILRI, Kenya 2. Trained Somali Veterinarian on Necropsy and histopathological methods 3. Trained Nyanjara fisheries farmers at Kagumori, Embu on Fish Diseases recognition and actions to take on biosecurity issues on 16 th July 2009. 4. Wildlife Disease lectures (ANHE 321: Wildlife diseases and Ethnoveterinary to 3 rd year BSc Animal Health and Management students at Egerton University in 2006 5. Offer extension services to farmers who bring animals (Domestic animals, poultry and aquatic animals). COURSES ATTENDED AS PART OF CONTINUING EDUCATION a. 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 2006. b. The 8 th CL Davis Pathology Symposium for Southern and Eastern Africa at Kivi Milimani Hotel, Nairobi on 21-24 th November 2007. Theme: Diseases of dairy animals Cattle, Goats, Camels, Zoonoses, Emerging and re-emerging diseases. I was a Co- Convenor. 11

12 c. Proposal Writing at School of Monetary Studies d. Pedagogy training at CCU Nairobi on June 23-25 th 2009 e. Leadership and team Building course for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine staff at CCU UON f. Training for Trainers Course on Avian flu School held on July 24 27 th 2007 at University of Nairobi and Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi. WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS ATTENDED 1. Participated and present at the Stakeholders Regional Workshop on Poultry Biosecurity Guidelines and White stone in Bujumbura, Burundi on 18 th to 19 th March 2010. 2. Attended Fundamentals of International Clinical Research Workshop held in Mövenick Royal palm Hotel, on January 17 th -22 nd 2010 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 3. Attended E-Learning Workshop at the Institute of Computer Science, Chiromo, University of Nairobi on March 1 st - 5 th 2010. 4. Aquatic Biosecurity Framework for Southern Africa: A Scoping Meeting of Regional Fisheries and Veterinary Authorities at Hotel Thule (& Hotel Safari), Windhoek, Namibia on 12 th to 15 th October 2009 5. FAO ECTAD Retreat for preparation of Regional Poultry Biosecurity Guidelines in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on 22 nd to 28 th September 2009. 6. 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 2009. 7. 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 2009. 8. The Global Livestock CRSP Final conference at the lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya on 16 th to 20 th June 2009. 9. Piloting Curriculum on improving village Poultry Workshop at University of Nairobi (Chiromo) and Agricultural Information Resource Centre (AIC), Nairobi, Kenya on April 27 th to 8 th May 2009. 10. 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 2008 11. 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, 2006. 12. 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 2007 13. 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, 2004. 14. 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 2003 12

13 15. 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, 2002. 16. The Kenya Veterinary Association annual general meeting and Scientific Meeting held in Nomad Palace, Garissa, Kenya. April 2002. 17. A workshop to 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 2001. Theme: To establish a regional knowledge base for quality assurance of fish as food and commodity. 18. 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 1999. 19. IFS/SIPATH seminar on Animal diseases of gastrointestinal tract and liver, held on 20 th 25 th September 1993 at ILCA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 20. Pathology Workshop on Animal diseases of gastrointestinal tract and liver - Awarded Certificate of Participation on September 20 th 25 th 1996 by SIPATH / IFS Workshop, at ILCA, Addis Abba, Ethiopia. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. Tick Management Course Received Certificate of participation. 1983 at International Centre for Insect Physiology and Endocrinology (ICIPE), Nairobi. 24. One day s scientific writing Workshop at CAVS, held at CSD, Seminar Room on 21 st October 2009 25. 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. REVIEWER OF SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 1. I have reviewed several articles for The Kenya Veterinarian Journal in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS 1. Njagi, L. W., P.N.Nyaga, P.G.Mbuthia, L. C. bebora, J.N. michieka, J.K.kibe and U.M.Minga. 2010. 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 http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd22/5njag22095.htl. 2. Carol J., D. Byarughaba, P. Mbuthia, G. Aning, S. Sourou, D.A. Bunn and P.L. Msoffe. 2010. Detection and Prevention of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza 13

14 in Communities with High Poultry Disease Burdens. Avian Diseases 54 (S): 754-756. 3. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2009. Prevalence of laminitis and the patterns of claw lesions in dairy cows in Nairobi and the peri-urban districts. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 57: 199-208. 4. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Minga, U.M., Kamundia, J., and Olsen, J.E. 2008. Pasteurella multocida in scavenging family chickens and ducks: Carrier status, susceptibility and transmission between species. Avian Pathology, 37 (1): 51-57. 5. Gichohi, C.M., Mbuthia, P.G., Waruiru, R.M., Ngatia, T.A., E.N. Maingi, E.H. Weda and R. Otieno. 2008. Preliminary study of the prevalence of helminths and their associated pathological lesions in four fish species from river Tana. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 56 (1): 38-46. 6. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2008. Retrospective study of foot conditions in dairy cows in urban and periurban areas in Kenya. Israel Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 63 (2): 40-45. 7. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2008. Factors associated with occurrence of claw disorders in dairy cows under smallholder production systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Veterinarski Arhiv, 78 (4): 343-355. 8. Njagi,L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Mbuthia, P.G., Bebora, L.C., J.N. Michieka, J.K.kibe, A.K. Munene, and U. M.minga. 2008. Newcastle disease virus and antibody levels in matched sera, ovules and mature eggs of indigenous village chickens. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 32 (1): 1-6. 9. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2008. Prognostic indicators and the importance of trimming in non-infective claw disorders in cattle. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 32 (1): 26-40. 10. Bebora, L.C., Thaiyah, A.G and Mbuthia, P.G., L.W. Njagi, and P. N. Nyaga. 2007. A case of Newcastle disease in a parrot. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 55 (4): 292-295. 11. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., P.M.F. Mbithi, J.K. Wabacha, and P.G. Mbuthia 2007. Radiographic features of laminitis claws of dairy cows around Nairobi. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 31 (2): 72-78. 12. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Mugera, G.M., Kamundia,J., Minga, U.M. and Olsen, J.E. 2007. Hatchability and fertility of indigenous chickens and duck eggs, and some causes of chick and duckling mortality in Kenya. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 31 (1): 6-13. 14

15 13. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Mugera, G.M., Kamundia,J., Minga, U.M. and Olsen, J.E. 2007. Preliminary Findings on carrier status of Pasteurella multocida in farmed and traded healthy appearing scavenging indigenous chickens and ducks in Kenya. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 31 (1): 1-5. 14. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2007. Prevalence of sole haemorrhages and its correlation with subclinical laminitis in dairy cows. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 55 (4): 232-243. 15. Gitonga, N.P., Kitaa, J.M.A. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2006. Systemic mastocytosis associated with liver failure in an adult German shepherd dog. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 30 (1): 18-21. 16. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Mugera, G.M., Kamundia,J., Minga, U.M. and Olsen, J.E. 2005. Comparison between fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and culture method in the detection of Pasteurella multocida in organs of indigenous birds. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 29: 53-56. 17. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Mugera, G.M., Kamundia,J., Minga, U.M. and Olsen, J.E. 2005. Comparison of the carrier status of Pasteurella multocida between farm and live market indigenous birds. The Kenya Veterinarian, 29: 45-47. 18. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Mugera, G.M., Minga, U.M. and Olsen, J.E. 2005. Indigenous ducks are better reservoirs of Pasteurella multocida than indigenous chickens. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 29: 104-106. 19. Bebora, L.C., Mbuthia, P.G., Macharia, J.M., Mwaniki, G., Njagi, L.W., and Nyaga, P.N. 2005. Appraisal of the village bird s potential in egg- production. The Kenya Veterinarian, 29: 10-13. 20. Njagi, L.W., Mbuthia, P.G., Bebora, L.C., Nyaga, P.N., Minga, U.M. and Olsen, J.E. 2005. A study of effectiveness of seven disinfectants against possible bacteria contaminants of coops premises inhabited by indigenous chickens and ducks. The Keya Veterinarian, 29: 113-118. 21. Karanja, D.N., Ngatia, T.A. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2005. Causes of pig mortality in Kenya A ten year retrospective post mortem study. Keya Veterinarian, 29: 67-70. 22. Ngatia, T.A., M.N.Njenga, P.G. Mbuthia, and H.C.W. Mbugua. 2005. Occurrence and pathology of caprine encephalitis in young goats in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 53: 77 83. 15

16 23. Njagi, L.W., P.G. Mbuthia, L.C.Bebora, P.N. Nyaga, U.M. Minga and J.E. Olsen. 2004. Carrier status for Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria species in free range farm and market healthy indigenous chickens and ducks. East African Medical Journal, 81: 529-533. 24. Njagi, L.W., P.G. Mbuthia, L.C.Bebora, P.N. Nyaga, U.M. Minga and J.E. Olsen. 2004. Sensitivity of Listeria species recovered from indigenous chickens to antibiotics and disinfectants. East African Medical Journal, 81: 534-537. 25. Mbuthia, P.G., H. Christensen, M. Boye, K. M. D. Petersen, M. Bisgaard, P. N. Nyaga, and J. E. Olsen, 2001. Specific detection of Pasteurella multocida in chickens with fowl cholera and in pig lung tissues using fluorescent rrna in situ hybridization. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 39: 2627 2633. 26. Kuria, J. K.N., P. G. Mbuthia, E.K. Kang ethe, and R.G. Wahome, 2001. Caseous lymphadenitis in goats: The pathogenesis, incubation period and serological response after experimental infection. Veterinary Reasearch Communications, 25: 89 97. 27. Mbuthia, P.G., 2000. Some zoonotic diseases of fish. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 20: 51-52. 28. Mbuthia, P.G., and W. Karaba, 2000. Infectious bursal disease around Kabete, Kenya. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 19: 21 24. 29. Mulei, C. M., P. K. Gathumbi, and P. G. Mbuthia, 2000. Suspected sheep associated Malignant Catarrhal fever in a zero-grazed dairy herd in Kenya. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 67: 43 47. 30. Mbuthia, P.G., W. Karaba, J.N. Kuria, and D.K. Kagunya, 2000. Sarcosporidiosis in domestic chicken in Kenya. The Kenyan Veterinarian, 19: 25 26. 31. Waruiru, R.M., J. W. Ngotho, E.H. Ngotho, R. O. Otieno, P.G. Mbuthia, and J. K. Kogi, 1998. Effect of development of resistance to levamisole, ivermectin, and benzimidazoles on the pathogenicity and survival of Haemonchus contortus. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 46: 133-138. 32. Ngatia, T.A., P.G. Mbuthia, R. M. Waruiru, S. M. Njiro, P. W. N. Kanyari, W. K. Munyua, E. H. Weda, and J. W. Ngotho, 1998. Parasites and microscopic lesions in the livers of slaughtered wild animals in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 45: 211 215. 33. Ngatia, T.A., P.G. Mbuthia, R. M. Waruiru, S. M. Njiro, P. W. N. Kanyari, W. K. Munyua, E. H. Weda, and J. W. Ngotho, 1998. Sarcocystis in slaughtered wild animals in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 46: 1-4. 34. Ngatia, T.A., P.G. Mbuthia, R. M. Waruiru, S. M. Njiro, P. W. N. Kanyari, W. K. 16

17 Munyua, E. H. Weda, and J. W. Ngotho, 1998. Verminous pneumonia in five species of wild ruminants in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 46: 153-155. 35. Ogara, W. O., P.G. Mbuthia, H. F. A., H. Sørum, D. K. Kagunya, D. I. Nduthu, and D. Colquhoun, 1998. Motile Aeromonads associated with rainbow trout (Onchoryncus mykiss) mortality in Kenya. Bulletin of European Association of Fish Pathology, 18: 7 9. 36. Waruiru, R. M., P. G. Mbuthia, D.N. Karanja, J. W. Ngotho, E. H. Weda, and R. O. Otieno, 1997. Helminth parasite infections of sheep in Kangundo division of Machakos district, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 45: 115 119. 37. Mbuthia, P.G., H.J. Hansen, S.O. Ljungberg, and Christian Nilsson, 1996. Teleost fish granulomas: Some epithelial cell characteristics in their epitheliod cells. Discovery and Innovation, 8: 219 226. 38. Ngatia, T.A., P.G. Mbuthia, R. M. Waruiru, S. M. Njiro, P. W. N. Kanyari, W. K. Munyua, E. H. Weda, and J. W. Ngotho, 1996. Gross lesions encountered in slaughtered wild animals in a game ranching farm in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 44: 101 104. 39. Waruiru, R. M., P. G. Mbuthia, S. M. Njiro, T. A. Ngatia, E. H. Weda, J. W. Ngotho, P.N. Kanyari, and W. K. Munyua, 1995. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and lung worms in wild and domestic ruminants in a game ranching farm in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 43: 253 259. 40. Mulei, C.M., G. K. Gitau, and P.G. Mbuthia, 1995. Causes of calf mortalities around Kabete. Onderstespoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 62: 181 185. 41. Mbuthia, P.G., 1994. Scoliosis in farmed rainbow trouts (Salmo giardneri, Richardson) in Kiambu district, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 41: 111 115. 42. Mbuthia, P.G., D.I. Kariuki, and C.M. Mulei, 1994. A generalized demodicosis in a friesian heifer from a zero-grazing unit. Veterinary Parasitology, 51: 337 343. 43. Ndarathi, C.M., and, P. G. Mbuthia, 1994. Individual bovine specific autogenous vaccines therapy against cutaneous bovine papillomatosis. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 64: 218 221. 44. Ndarathi, C.M., and, P. G. Mbuthia, 1994. Mycoplasma ovipnuemoniae pneumonia in sheep. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 64: 256 258. 45. Mulei, C.M., S. M. Macharia, and P.G. Mbuthia, 1994. An outbreak of bovine 17

18 leptospirosis due to Leptospira hardjo and Leptospira pomona in a zero-grazing dairy herd in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 42: 327 328. 46. Mbuthia, P.G., 1993. Some diseases of farmed tilapia in Kabete. The Kenya Veterinarian, 17: 13 15. 47. Mbuthia, P.G., and T. A. Ngatia, 1993. Causes of mortalities in rainbow trouts (Salmo giardneri) farmed on earth ponds in Kiambu and Nyandarua districts of Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 41: 155 160. 48. Mbuthia, P. G., T.A. Ngatia, and J.P.O. Wamukoya, 1993. Occurrence of bovine skin diseases in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Production in Africa, 41: 311 316. 49. Mbuthia, P.G., P.K. Gathumbi, O.Bwangamoi, and P.N. Wasike, 1993. Natural besnoitiosis is a rabbit. Veterinary Parasitology, 45: 191 198. 50. Mbuthia, P.G., H.F.A. Kaburia, T.A. Ngatia, and M. Kayihura, 1993. Tuna fish infection with protozoa, subphylum Myxosporean: An aesthetic case. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 41: 117 121. 51. Waruiru, R. M., P.G. Mbuthia, and C. O. Kimoro, 1993. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and liver flukes in calves in Mathira division of Nyeri district, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 41: 291 296. 52. Mbuthia, P.G., R.E.N. Runyenje, T.A. Ngatia, and C. M. Mulei, 1992. Poultry chemical poisoning in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 41: 45 50. 53. Wamwayi, H. M., D. P. Kariuki, J. S. Wafula, P. S. Rossiter, P. G. Mbuthia, and S. R. Macharia, 1992. Observations on rinderpest in Kenya, 1986 1989. Revue Scientifique et Technique Office International des Epizooties, 11: 769 784. 54. Binepal, Y.S., P.G. Mbuthia, R. Soi, E.M. Kilelu, and J.K. Koske, 1991. Rabies in Kenya, 1979 1988. A report. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 39: 447 449. 55. Gathumbi, P.K., J.S. Wafula, H. M. Wamwayi, and P. G. Mbuthia, 1990. Immunohistological confirmation of a diagnosis of rinderpest from a recent outbreak. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 38: 375 377. 56. Mbuthia, P.G., and H. Mbugua, 1989. Gout in Domestic birds. The Kenya Veterinarian, 13: 47 48. (ii) PUBLISHED AS PROCEEDINGS 18

19 57. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2008. Laminitis in cattle: An insidious but devastating claw disease syndrome affecting productivity of the dairy cow. 2008 JKUAT Scientific Conference on Agriculture and Value Addition. p88. 58. Mbuthia, P.G., P. N. Nyaga, L.C. Bebora, L.W. Njagi, U. Minga, J.E.Olsen, 2003. Ducks in rural and semi-urban poultry production. A paper presented at 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 2003. http/www.poultry.life.ku.dk/upload/poultry/workshops/w18/presentations/pres 59. Mbuthia, P.G., W.O. Ogara, C. M. Ndarathi, H.F.A. Kaburia, and M. Kayihura, 1993. Liver pathology due to tapeworms in tilapia fish in Kenya. A paper presented at IFS/SIPATH seminar on Animal diseases of gastrointestinal tract and liver, held on 20 th 25 th September 1993 at ILCA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Published as proceedings. (iii) PAPERS ACCEPTED OR IN PRESS FOR PUBLICATION 60. Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N, Mbuthia, P.G., Bebora, L.C., Michieka, J.N., Minga, U.M. 2010. A retrospective study of factors associated with Newcastle disease outbreaks in village indigenous chickens (Submitted and accepted in Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa). (iv) PAPERS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION 61. Bebora, L.C. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2007. Report on three rare cases handled at the poultry clinic, Kabete. 5 th Biennual FVM scientific conference and exhibition, 2006 (Submitted to Bulletin of Animal Health and Production). 62. Thaiyah, A.G., Nyaga, P.N., Maribei, J.M., Mbuthia, P.G., Ngatia, T.A. and Kimeto, B.A. 2007. Experimental Solanum incanum L. poisoning in goats. 5 th Biennual FVM scientific conference and exhibition, 2006. (Submitted to Bulletin of Animal Health and Production). 63. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2009 Association between laminitis and various non-infectious claw disorders in cattle explained through proof of statistical analysis (Submitted to Veterinaski Arhiv, manuscript Ref. VA 090226). (iv) PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND PROCEEDINGS 64. Mbuthia, P.G 1*., L.C. Bebora 1, G. Mwaniki 2, Sourou, S.Y., L.W. Njagi 1, P.N. Nyaga, and M. Mutune 1. 2008. Myopathy and Parasitism in a guinea fowl: a case report. A paper presented at the 6 th biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 19

20 2008, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at PHPT auditorium, Kabete Campus on September 17 th to 19 th 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 65. Mbuthia, P.G 1*., L.C. Bebora 1, G. Mwaniki 2, L.W. Njagi 1, P.N. Nyaga, and M. Mutune 2008. Histomoniasis and other conditions in peacocks A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings).. 66. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2008. The status and effects of laminitis on claw health of dairy cows in smallholder units in Nairobi and the peri-urban districts. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings).. 67. Sabuni, A.Z., Mbuthia, P.G., Maingi,N., P. N. Nyaga. 2008. Ectoparasitism in indigenous chickens and available integrated control alternatives. A case study in Kenya. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 68. Njagi, L.W., Mbuthia, P.G., Nyaga, P.N, Bebora, L.C., Michieka, J.N., Minga, U.M. 2008. Localization of Newcastle disease viral nucleoprotein in the tissue of carrier ducks. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 69. Bebora, L.C., Njagi, L.W., Mbuthia, P.G., and Kariuki, D.I. 2008. Various manifestations of ovarian carcinoma and Marek s disease/leucosis complex in chickens: case reports. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 70. Bebora, L.C., Njagi, L.W., Mbuthia, P. and Nyaga, P.N. 2008. Importance of environmental hygiene in reducing bacterial load exposure to night-housed indigenous chickens. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 71. Gichohi, C.M., Mbuthia, P.G., Waruiru, R.M., Ngatia, T.A., Mutune, M. 20

21 and R. Otieno. 2008. Prevalence and intensity of fish parasites in Upper Tana river basin, Kenya. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 72. Gichohi, C.M., Mbuthia, P.G., Waruiru, R.M., Ngatia, T.A., Mutune, M. 2008. Fish diseases in Kenya: a review. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 73. Sabuni, A.Z., Mbuthia, P.G., Maingi,N., P. N. Nyaga, L.W. Njagi, L.C. Bebora, and J. N. Michieka. 2008. Prevalence of ectoparasites infestations in indigenous chickens in Eastern Province, Kenya. 7 th World Veterinary day celebrations, 42 nd Scientific Congress and Annual General Meeting of Kenya Veterinary Association, held at Golf Hotel, Kakamega, Kenya on 23 rd to 25 th April, 2008. 74. Sabuni, A.Z., Mbuthia, P.G., Maingi,N., P. N. Nyaga, L.W. Njagi, L.C. Bebora, and J. N. Michieka. 2008. Prevalence of haemoparasites infections in indigenous chickens in Eastern Province, Kenya. 7 th World Veterinary day celebrations, 42 nd Scientific Congress and Annual General Meeting of Kenya Veterinary Association, held at Golf Hotel, Kakamega, Kenya on 23 rd to 25 th April, 2008. 75. Sabuni,A. Z., Mbuthia, P.G., Maingi,N., P. N. Nyaga, L.W. Njagi, L.C. Bebora, J. N. Michieka and R.O. Otieno. 2008. Intensity of ectoparasites in free-range family chicken in Eastern province, Kenya. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 76. Njagi, L.W., Mbuthia, P.G., Nyaga, P.N., Bebora, L.C., Michieka, J.N., and Minga, U.M. 2008. Localization of Newcastle disease viral nucleoprotein in the tissues of carrier ducks. A paper presented at 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 2008 (Abstract published in the Proceedings). 77. Mbuthia, P.G., L.W. Njagi, P. N. Nyaga, J. N. Michieka, L.C. Bebora, R.O. Otieno, U. M. Minga, J. E. Olsen. 2006. Tetrameres species infestations in different age groups and sex of village backyard free-range chickens in two agro-ecological zones in Gachoka division, Mbeere district, Kenya. 5 th Biennual FVM scientific conference, 2006. 78. L.W. Njagi, Nyaga, P.N., Mbuthia, P.G., Michieka, J.N., Bebora, L.C., Minga, U.M., Olsen, J.E., 2006.The factors associated with Newcastle disease occurrence in indigenous free-range chickens at villages in Embu and Mbeere districts. 5 th 21

22 Biennual FVM scientific conference, 2006. 79. Thaiyah, A.G., Nyaga, P.N., Maribei, J.M., Mbuthia, P.G., Ngatia, T.A. and Kimeto, B.A. 2006. Clinical, biochemical, haematological and pathological effects of long-term administration of Solanum incanum L. to goats. 5 th Biennual FVM scientific conference and exhibition, 2006. 80. Aboum, T.O., Ndurumo, S.M., Gitonga, P., Mbuthia, P.G. and Wasike, R.P. 2006. Subcutaneous liposarcoma and ehrlichiosis in a cat. 5 th Biennual FVM scientific conference and exhibition, 2006. 81. Nguhiu-Mwangi, J., Mbithi, P.M.F., Wabacha, J.K. and Mbuthia, P.G. 2006. Haemorrhagic sole is the most definitive diagnostic and distinguishing sign of subclinical and chronic laminitis in cattle. 5 th Biennual FVM scientific conference and exhibition, 2006. 82. Maina, A.N., Mbuthia, P.G., Ngatia, T.A., Waruiru, R.M. and Bebora, L. C. 2004. Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria species and parasitic worm infection in the lungs of traded indigenous chickens. Biennual FVM scientific conference, 2004. 83. P.N. Nyaga, L.W. Njagi, L. C. Bebora, P.G. Mbuthia, M.R.S. Mlozi, U. Minga, and J.E. Olsen, 2002. Productivity of local scavenging ducks under village management conditions in Kenya. Biennual FVM scientific conference, 2002. 84. Mbuthia, P.G., L.W. Njagi, P. N. Nyaga, L.C. Bebora, G.M. Mugera, U. Minga, and J.E.Olsen, 2002. Comparison between clinical signs of fowl cholera in experimentally immunosuppressed and non-immunosuppressed Kenyan indigenous chickens andducks. A paper presented at the Kenya Veterinary Association annual general meeting and scientific meeting held in Nomad Palace, Garissa, Kenya. 85. Mbuthia, P.G., 2001. Pathological conditions observed on fresh water finfish in Kenya. A paper presented in a workshop to 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 2001. Theme: To establish a regional knowledge base for quality assurance of fish as food and commodity. 86. Mbuthia, P.G., 1999. Management of fish diseases. A paper presented at 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 1999. 87. Mbuthia, P.G., 1996. The role of a veterinarian in aquaculture. A paper presented to Kenya Veterinary Association, annual scientific conference, held at the department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Kabete, on 2 nd February 1996. 22

23 88. Mbuthia, P.G. 1995. Chronic respiratory disease (CRD). A paper presented to KVA Coast branch and Coast poultry farmers at Mombasa on 28 th August 1995. Sponsored by Coopers (K) Ltd. 89. Mbuthia, P.G., R.M. Waruiru, T.A.Ngatia, S.M. Njiro, J.M. Gathuma, D.Sembe, J.W.Ngotho, P.N.Kanyari, W.K. Munyua, and Agatha W. Mwaniki, 1994. Preliminary results of tissue parasites and lesions grossly observed in wildlife animals at the game ranching farm, Athi river. A paper presented at the 3 rd annual meeting of DANIDA funded Ruminant Helminth Research project (RHRP) on 24 th 27 th January at Samora Machel School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia. 90. Mbuthia, P.G. 1993. Some diseases of farmed fish in Kabete. A paper presented to Kenya VeterinaryAssociation, Central branch, annual scientific conference, held at Pig and Whistle hotel, Meru on 25 th 26 th February 1993. 91. Mbuthia, P.G. 1993. Poultry bacterial diseases. A paper presented to poultry farmers at Pfizer s poultry workshop in Sagret hotel Thika, on 13 th February, 1993. 92. Mbuthia, P.G. 1993. Chronic respiratory disease (CRD). A paper presented to KVA Coast branch / Coast poultry farmers at Mombasa on 19 th June 1993. Sponsored by Pfizer (K) Ltd. 93. Mbuthia, P.G. and D.K. Kagunya. 1993. Fish disease investigation and control in aquaculture ponds in Kenya. A paper presented to Kenya Veterinary Association, Annual scientific conference, held at the department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Kabete, on April 1993. 94. Mbuthia, P.G. 1992. Marine mammals and resources: A possible role of the Kenyan veterinarian.a paper presented to Kenya Veterinary Association, annual scientific conference, held at the department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Kabete, on April 1992. 95. Mbuthia, P.G. 1992. Common fish diseases and their occurrence in Kenya. A review. A paper presented to Kenya Veterinary Association, annual scientific conference, held at the department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Kabete, on April 1992. 96. Mbuthia, P.G. and W. Karaba. 1992. Infectious Bursal (Gumboro) Disease (IBD) around Kabete, Kenya. A paper presented in a scientific Conference organized by KVA Central Region at Blue post Hotel, Thika on 30/10/92. CONTRIBUTION TO BOOKS AND THESIS 23

24 (i) Published 1. Peter L. Msoffe and Carol Cardona. 2009. Poultry Disease Handbook for Africa. Published by The Global Livestock Collaborative Research Support Program. (I Have contributed in the book). 2. Mbuthia, P.G. 2004. PhD Thesis: Entitled, Pasteurella Multocida in Indigenous Chickens and Ducks in Kenya: - A study of carrier status, susceptibility, molecular diagnosis and Pathogenesis, University of Nairobi. 3. Mbuthia, P.G.1996. Contributed Articles (papers) in the ITDG and IIRR Ethnoveterinary Medicine in Kenya. A field manual of traditional animal health care practices. Intermediate Technology (ITG) and International Institute of Rural Re-construction (IIRR), Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-9606-2-7. 4. Mbuthia, P.G. 1985. Master of Science Thesis: Entitled, Epidemiology of Theileriosis (with Emphasis on East Coast Fever) and some aspects of economics of tick control in Transmara Division, Narok District, Kenya, University of Nairobi. (ii) To be Published 1. Odongo, M.O., Bebora, L.C., Mbuthia, P.G., Kagunya, D.K. and Karaba, W.W. 2006. Bacteriology and Mycology handbook for Veterinary Students (Accepted for Publication by University of Nairobi Press). 2. Bebora, L.C., Odongo, M.O., Mbuthia, P.G., Kagunya, D.K. and Karaba, W. W. 2006. Bacteriology and Mycology Manual for Veterinary Students (Accepted for Publication by University of Nairobi Press). 3. Bebora, L.C., Mbuthia, P.G., Macharia, J.M., Mwangi, S.P.M. and Nyaga, P.N. 2010. Show birds preparation and judging in Kenya. (To be published but printed for exhibitors). 4. Msoffe, P.L.. Aning,K.G., Byarugaba, D.K., Mbuthia, P.G., Sourou,S., Cardona, C., and Bunn, D.A. 2008. Improving Poultry in Africa. A Training manual for Diagnosis and preventing disease and improving local poultry production. A project of global livestock CRSP, California Davis (To be published). MEMBERSHIP OF PROFFESSIONAL GROUPS 1. Registered Veterinary Surgeon, member no. 432 by Kenya Veterinary Board. 2. A member of Fisheries society of Africa (FISA). 3. A member of Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). 4. A member of Kenya Veterinary Association. 6. A member of the University of Nairobi Alumni 7. Founder member of the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB), College of Veterinary Pathology (F.M.K.C.V.P.). 8. Registered Consultant Veterinary Pathologist (M.K.V.P.): Domestic and wild animals, poultry and Fish. 24

25 12. Co-Secretary on Standing Committee on the proposed African Association of Veterinary Pathologists COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 1. A Member of Agricultural Society of Kenya, poultry committee, Nairobi International Trade Fair show. 2. A member of Veterinary Laboratories Sports Club, Nairobi. 3. Vice Chairman, Poultry Sub-committee Nairobi International Show. 4. Vice-Chairman, Poultry and Pig Sub-committee Nairobi International Trade Fair 5. Chief Steward, Poultry Sub-committee Nairobi International Show. 6. Poultry Judge Nairobi International Show. 7. A member of Doonholm Primary School Management Committee. 8. Vice- Chairman, Departmental Welfare Association. 9. Chairman, Departmental Welfare Association. REFEREES 1. Prof. P.N. Nyaga, PhD. Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi. Kenya. 2. Prof. T.A. Ngatia, PhD. Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi. Kenya. 3. Prof. L.C. Bebora, PhD. Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, P. O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi. Kenya. Signed :-------------------------------------- Date 6th May 2010 Dr. Paul Gichohi Mbuthia, BVM, Msc, PhD (NRB), Dip.Path. (FRVCS, Uppsala), F.M.KCVP, M.K.V.P. (KVB) 25

26 1. Project Name: Enhancement of Sustainable Productivity of Fish in Lake Victoria through Control of Pollutants with Emphasis on Endocrine Disruptors and Microbial Pathogens 2. Proposed Domain Name : Mbuthia, Paul Gichohi http://www.mbuthia gichohip.org/ 3. Project Overview The aim of this project is to enhance the productivity of fish in Lake Victoria through improved management of sources of endocrine disruptors and water-borne pathogens. This will be achieved through establishing the sources and effects of endocrine disruptors on sustainable production of fish in the Lake Victoria. In addition, the project will establish the extent of contamination of water and fish by bacterial pathogens in an attempt to improve their management. The study is being conducted in Mwanza, Jinja and Kisumu (and its environs) cities in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, respectively and Nile tilapia (Oreochrmis niloticus) comprises the target population for studies. Main activities for this study include, sociological surveys to establish the sources and impact of pollutants in particular the endocrine disruptors, microbiological studies to assess the extent of contamination of water and fish by bacterial pathogens, immunological studies with vitellogenin-elisa to establish exposure of fish to oestrogenic pollutants and pathological studies to assess the health effects caused by pollutants and pathogens in fish. The research findings will be disseminated to relevant stakeholders and will be used to design an intervention strategy that will aim at reducing the burden of endocrine disruptors and bacterial pathogens in the lake and hence improve the fish (food) productivity and safety. The project will be accomplished in three years and sociological study has been undertaken in the three countries. 4. Objectives The main objective of this project is to establish sources of endocrine disruptors and their exposure and effects on fish in the Lake Victoria and potential pathogens that limit productivity and render fish products unsafe for human consumption. 26

27 Specific objectives 1. To establish the sources of pollution in the Lake Victoria with emphasis on endocrine disruptors from human, animal, industrial and agricultural origins. 2. To determine the extent of contamination of water and fish by microbial pathogens of faecal origin. 3. To assess the oestrogenicity of pollutants in the lake using vitellogenin biomarker in blood and liver samples from adult males and juvenile female fish. 4. To determine the effect of pollutants and microbial pathogens in fish using morphological and pathological indicators. 5. Participating institutions 1.University of Nairobi, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, P.O.Box 29053 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi. Kenya 2. Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, P. O. Box 3021, Morogoro, Tanzania. 3.Makerere University, Faculty of Veterinary medicine P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda 6. UON Coordinator and brief profile Dr. Paul Gichohi Mbuthia, BVM, Msc, PhD (NRB), Dip.Path. (FRVCS, Uppsala), F.M.KCVP, M.K.V.P. (KVB), 27

28 Consultant Pathologist (Domestic and Wild animals), Poultry and Fish diagnostician. E-mail: pgmbuthia@uonbi.ac.ke Personal particulars Surname Mbuthia Other names Paul Gichohi Sex Male Permanent Address UON, P. O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya. Nationality Kenyan. Language English and Kiswahili. Academic qualifications Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Pathology and recognized as Fellow of the Royal Veterinary College, Sweden (F.R.V.C.S.). Master of Science (MSc) in veterinary public health, pharmacology and toxicology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pathology and Microbiology Employment Senior Lecturer Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya Published papers Has published 55 scientific articles in peer refereed journals and read 37 others in conferences, workshops and seminars. 7. Participating researchers A. DR. MDEGELA ROBINSON HAMMERTON Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, P. O. Box 3021, Morogoro, Tanzania. E-mail: rmdegela@yahoo.com / mdegela@suanet.ac.tz Tel: 0754 37 16 28 1 Personal particulars 1.1 Surname Mdegela. 1.2 Other names Robinson Hammerthon. 1.3 Sex Male 1.4 Permanent Address SUA, P. O. Box 3086, Morogoro, Tanzania. 1.5 Nationality Tanzanian. 1.6 Language English and Kiswahili. 28

29 2 Academic qualifications 2.1 Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) 2.2 Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) in Molecular Epidemiology of bacterial pathogens 2.3 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Toxicology (Biomarkers for biomonitoring environmental pollutants) 3 Employment 3.1 Lecturer Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania 4 Published papers Has published 17 scientific papers in peer refereed journal and read 28 others in conferences and workshops. B. Dr. KIBIBY JABIR MTENGA University of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P. O. Box 3002, Morogoro, Tanzania. E-mail: kibiby@yahoo.com 1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS 1.1 Personal History 1. Name: Kibiby Jabir Mtenga 2. Marital status: Single 3. Sex: Female 4. Nationality: Tanzanian 5. Place of Birth: Songea District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania 1.2 Academic qualification Sokoine University of Agriculture, MSc. (Agricultural Education and Extension) 1999 Sokoine University of Agriculture, BSc. (General Agriculture) 1997 1.3 Employment at the University Assistant Lecturer 2.0 Publications Has published 9 articles C. Dr. Denis K. Byarugaba BVM, MSc., PhD 29

30 Surname: BYARUGABA Middle name: KARUHIZE First name: DENIS Address: Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062, Kampala Uganda Tel: 256-712-881464 E. mail: dkb@vetmed.mak.ac.ug Nationality: Ugandan 1.2 Academic qualification Sokoine University of Agriculture PhD in Microbiology 2006 Makerere University, Kampala Msc in mmunology 1999 Makerere University, Kampala Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine 1993 Employment Lecturer - Dept.of Vet. Microbiol, & Para, Makerere University 2000- present Research Assistant - Molecular Biol Lab. FVM, Makerere University, 1999-2000 Teaching Assistant - Dept. of Vet. Microbiol, & Para, Makerere University, 1994-1999 Research and Publications Has over 10 published scientific articles 8. Donors/Sources of funding/ sponsors InterUniversity Council of East Africa THE LAKE VICTORIA RESEARCH (VicRes) INITIATIVE, 9. Project Activities Sociological studies to establish sources and extent of contamination of the lake by endocrine disruptors Assessment of faecal contamination in water and fish using microbiological indicators Assessment of exposure of fish to oestrogenic endocrine disruptors using vitellogenin biomarker Morphological and pathological studies to assess the effect of pollutants in particular the endocrine disruptors Dissemination of findings and creation of public awareness on impact of endocrine disruptors 10. News/ Upcoming events 30

31 1.Yearly group meetings 2. Cluster (Aquaculture) meetings 3. VicRes Annual Forum 11. Calendar of events/important dates 1.Yearly group meetings 2. Cluster (Aquaculture) meetings 3. VicRes Annual Forum 12. Research outputs/progress reports overview (not detailed) Outputs Sources of endocrine disruptors and microbial pathogens in the lake will be known soon after the analysis of the sociological study data already in progress. 13. Pictures for coordinators and researchers if any 31