ACADEMIC STAFF PROFILE

1.1 Personal Profile

1.1.1 Personal Details

Name: Dr. John Maingi Muthini Department: Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology Designation: Lecturer Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Contacts: Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100, Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology Research Interests: Biological Nitrogen Fixation; Plant-Microbe Interactions, Biopesticides and Biofertilizers. GoogleScholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WdLztm4AAAAJ&hl=en ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9314-5115

1.1.2 Academic and Professional Qualifications 2009: PhD (Microbiology), Kenyatta University 1999: M.Sc. (Microbiology), Kenyatta University. 1990: Bachelor of Education degree (Science-Botany and Zoology), Kenyatta University 1986 KACE, Nkubu Boys’ High School 1984 KCE, Thomeandu Boys’ Secondary School 1980 CPE, Munathi Primary School

1.1.3 Employment History November 2018 to date: Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University. Sept. 2013 - October 2018: Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Kenyatta University. August 2009 - Sept. 2013: Lecturer, Microbiology Section, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, Kenyatta University. August 2006 – August 2009: Tutorial Fellow, Microbiology Section Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, Kenyatta University. June 2004 – August 2006: Tutorial Fellow, Microbiology Section Department of Biological Sciences, Kenyatta University. May 2004 – June 2004: Tutorial Fellow, Botany Department, Kenyatta University. April 2000 – April 2004: Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Sciences, The Polytechnic, Nairobi. Nov. 1997 – April 2000: Graduate Teacher, Matuu Memorial Girls’ High School. August 1995 – Nov. 1995: Deputy Principal, Thomeandu Boys’ Secondary School. May 1990 – August 1995: Graduate Teacher, Secondary School.

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1.2 Publications 1.2.1 Articles in Refereed Journals

Gitonga NM, Njeru EM, Cheruiyot R and Maingi J.M. (2021) Genetic and Morphological Diversity of Indigenous Bradyrhizobium Nodulating Soybean in Organic and Conventional Family Farming Systems. Front. Sustain. Food Syst.4:606618. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2020.606618

Jalloh, A.A. Njeru, E. M., Maingi J.M. (2020) Potential of native rhizobia isolates to improve production of legume crops in small holder farms. Bioscience Research, 17(2): 1498-1510.

Victoria Naluyange V., Ochieno D.M.W., Wandahwa P., Maingi J.M., Ombori O, Dative Mukaminega D., Amoding A., Odendo M., and Muoma J.V.O. (2020). Performance of Mwitemania Bean Under the Influence of Nitrogen-Fixing Rhizobium Inoculant, Water Hyacinth Composts and DAP Fertilizer in a Field Infested with Aphis fabae and Colletotrichum lindemuthianum. Book Chapter In: Sutton M.A. et al. (eds), Just Enough Nitrogen. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. 125-138, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3- 030-58065-0_9

Mburu, S.W., Koskey, G., Njeru, E.M., Ombori O.., Maingi J.M., Kimiti, J. (2020). Differential Response of Promiscuous Soybean to Local Diversity of Indigenous and Commercial Bradyrhizobium Inoculation Under Contrasting Agroclimatic Zones. International Journal of Plant Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-020-00117-1

Chepkemboi A., Maingi J.M. and Nchore S.B. (2020): Screening of common bean genotypes for resistance against Xanthomonas campestris pv. phaseoli in County, Kenya. European Journal of Biology 5(1),16-27.

Musyoka D.M., Njeru E.M., Nyamwange M.M., and Maingi J.M. (2020). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Bradyrhizobium co-inoculation enhances nitrogen fixation and growth of green grams (Vigna radiata L.) under water stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 43(7): 1036-1047. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2020.171194

Akwa T.E., Ning T.R. and Maingi J.M. (2020). Assessing the perceptions and awareness of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Cameroon. European Journal of Medical and Educational Technologies, 13(2), Article No: em2007. https://doi.org/10.30935/ejmets/8236

Njeru E. M., Muthini M., Muindi M.M., Ombori O., Nchore S.B., Runo S., and Maingi J. (2020). Exploiting Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Rhizobia-Legume Symbiosis to Increase Smallholder Farmers’ Crop Production and Resilience Under a Changing Climate In: Singh et al. Climate Impacts on Agricultural and Natural Resource Sustainability in Africa. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020, 471-488. ISBN 978-3-030-37536-2 ISBN 978-3-030-37537-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37537-9

Wasonga M. O., Maingi J. and Ombori O. (2020). Occurrence of Enteric Viruses in 2

Surface Water and the Relationship with Changes in Season and Physical Water Quality Dynamics. Advances in Virology, 2020, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9062041

Wasonga M.O., Maingi J.M. and Ombori O. (2020): Molecular Detection of Human Enteric Adenoviruses in Water Samples Collected from Lake Victoria Waters Along Town, , Kenya. Food and Environmental Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-020-09444-y

Akwa T.E., Maingi J.M. and Birgen J.K. (2020): Assessing the incidence of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) infection by fungi during harvest and storage in Cameroon. Studies in Fungi 5(1): 435–446. Doi 10.5943/sif/5/1/24

Akwa T.E., Maingi J.M. and Birgen J.K. (2020): Susceptibility of CommonBean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L) Cultivars Grown in Menoua Division, West Region of Cameroon to Storage Fungi Pathogens. Journal of Horticultural Science and Research 3(1): 94-103. DOI: 10.36959/745/404

Towett G., Maingi J. Ombori O. and Mbuvi H. (2020): Reduction of Mobile Heavy Metals During Composting of Water Hyacinth Weed. International Journal of Biological, Physical and Chemical Studies 2(1): 1-7.

Wasonga M.O, Maingi J. and Ombori O. (2021): Effects of Contamination of Freshwater Habitat With Common Heavy Metals and Anions on the Prevalence of Human Adenoviruses and Enteroviruses. Frontiers in Public Health. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.603217.

Gershom, N. A., Stella, K., John, M., & Anthony, K. (2020). Variation of Total Coliforms and Bacteria during Dry and Wet Seasons in Rivers of Sigor Division, , Kenya. Journal of Advances in Microbiology 20(11), 41-51. https://doi.org/10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1130299

Langata M.L., Maingi J.M., Musonye H.A., Kiiru J., Nyamache A.K. (2019). Antimicrobial resistance genes in Salmonella and Escherichia coli isolates from chicken droppings in Nairobi, Kenya. BMC Research Notes, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019- 4068-8.

Beesigamukama D., Tumuhairwe J.B, Muoma J., Maingi J.M., Ombori O., Mukaminega D., Nakanwagi J. and Amoding A. (2018). Improving Water Hyacinth-Based Compost for Crop Production. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology 4 (3), 52-63.

Beesigamukama D., Tumuhairwe J.B., Muoma J., Maingi J.M., Ombori O., Mukaminega D., Nakanwagi J. and Amoding A. (2018). Agronomic effectiveness of water hyacinth- based composts. African Journal of Agricultural Research 13(39), 2055-2062. Gitari J. M., Maingi J.M. and Onyango B.O. (2018). Biological and chemical Approach In The Management Crown Gall Disease Of Roses Under Greenhouse Conditions. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 13 (6) I, 25-33.

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Koskey G., Mburu, SW, Kimiti, J.M., Ombori, O., Maingi, J.M. and Njeru, E.M. (2018) Genetic Characterization and Diversity of Rhizobium Isolated from Root Nodules of Mid- Altitude Climbing Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9:968. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00968

Kawaka, F, Dida, M., Opala, P., Ombori, O., Maingi, J., Amoding, A. and Muoma, J. (2018). Effect of nitrogen sources on the yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Western Kenya. Journal of Plant Nutrition, https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2018.1458870.

Kawaka F., Makonde H., Dida M., Opala P., Ombori O., Maingi J., Muoma J.(2018). Genetic diversity of symbiotic bacteria nodulating common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya. PloS one, 13(11), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207403

Menge E.M., Njeru E.M., Koskey G. and Maingi J. (2018). Rhizobial inoculation methods affect the nodulation and plant growth traits of host plant genotypes: A case study of Common bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. germplasms cultivated by smallholder farmers in Eastern Kenya. Advances in Agricultural Science 6 (03), 77-94.

Chepkorir S. Linner, Birgen J.K. and Maingi J. (2017). In vitro response of Phomopsis theae to the products of Azadirachta indica and extracts of Warburgia ugandensis. Bioteknologi 14, 37-46.

Koskey G., Mburu S.W., Njeru E.M., Kimiti J.M., Ombori M., Maingi J.M., (2017). Potential of Native Rhizobia in Enhancing Nitrogen Fixation and Yields of Climbing Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Contrasting Environments of Eastern Kenya. Frontiers in Plant Science 8, 1-12.

Kago E.K, Kinyua Z.M., Maingi J.M. and Okemo P.O. (2017): Diversity of Ralstonia solanacerum Strains in Solanaceous Crops Production Regions of Central Kenya. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 16(1): 1-12.

Wekesa C., Muoma J., Ombori O., Maingi J., Okun D., Juma K., Okoth P., Wamalwa E., Kollenberg M. and Mauti E. (2017): Genetic Characterization of Rhizosphere Bacteria that Inhabit Common Bean Nodules in Western Kenya Soils. Applied Microbiology: Open Access, 3: 128. doi:10.4172/2471-9315.1000128.

Nyamwaka I.S., Nyamache A.K. and Maingi J.M. (2017): Microfungi Associated with Sun Dried Rastrineobola argentea Sold in Gucha South District in Kenya. Microbiology Research Journal International 19(3): 1-8.

Mburu S.W., Koskey G, Kimiti J.M., Ombori M., Maingi J.M. and Njeru E.M. (2016), Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence-based farming systems of Eastern Kenya; Agriculture and Food Security Journal 5 (19): 1-10.

E.W. Ouma, AM Asango, J Maingi, EM Njeru (2016): Elucidating the Potential of Native Rhizobial Isolates to Improve Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Growth of Common Bean

4 and Soybean in Smallholder Farming Systems of Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy.

Naluyange V., Ochieno D.M.W, Wandahwa P., Odendo M., Maingi J.M., Amoding A., Ombori O., Mukaminega D. and Muoma J (2016): Belowground Influence of Rhizobium Inoculant and Water Hyacinth Composts on Yellow Bean Infested by Aphis fabae and Colletotrichum lindemuthianum under Field Conditions. Journal of Plant Studies 5 (2), 32-46.

Kamau E.W., Kariuki G. M and Maingi J. (2016): Effect of Trichoderma asperellum on growth of Rhizobium leguminosarum in vitro. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Sciences, 5(1):43-48.

Moto J. N., Maingi J.M. and Nyamache A. K. (2015). Prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going children from Mathare, informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. BMC Research Notes 8: 274-279

P.N. Waithaka, J.M. Maingi, A.K. Nyamache (2014): Isolation of microorganisms and screening of heavy metals from Municipal Council’s treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in , Kenya. Scientific Journal of Microbiology 3(12), 118-125.

Paul Njenga Waithaka, J. Maingi, A. K Nyamache (2014): Microbial contamination of environmental, food and treated water samples in Nakuru North Sub-county, Kenya International Journal of Microbiology and Allied Sciences, 1(2):78-9

Paul Njenga Waithaka, John Muthini Maingi, A. K. Nyamache (2014): Physico- chemical and Salmonella isolates in community taps and river Kandutura in Nakuru North Sub-county, Kenya. International Journal of Microbiology and Epidemiological Research, 2(4), 29-37,

Kago E.K, Kinyua Z.M., Okemo P.O. and Maingi J.M. (2014): Effects of Cabbage Tissue and Calcium Hypochlorite on Soil Fertility and Yields of Selected Solanaceous Crops. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 4(3) 547-559. Muthini M., Maingi J.M., Muoma J.O., Amoding A., Mukaminega D., Osoro N., Mgutu A. And Ombori O. (2014): Morphological Assessment and Effectiveness of Indigenous Rhizobia Isolates that Nodulate P. vulgaris in Water Hyacinth Compost Testing Field in Lake Victoria Basin. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 4(5) 718-738.

Osoro N., Muoma J.O, Amoding A., Mukaminega D., Muthini M., Ombori O. and Maingi J.M. (2014): Effects of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) Compost on Growth and Yield Parameters of Maize (Zea mays). British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 4(4): 617-633.

Naluyange V., Ochieno D.M.W, Maingi J.M., Ombori O., Mukaminega D., Amoding A., Odendo M., Okoth S.A, Shivoga W.A. and Muoma J.V.O (2014). Compatibility of Rhizobium inoculant and water hyacinth compost formulations in Rosé coco bean and consequences on Aphis fabae and Colletotrichum lindemuthianum infestations. Applied 5

Soil Ecology 76, 68– 77

Musyoki A.M, Suleiman M.A, Mbithi J.N., and Maingi J.M. (2013). Diurnal and seasonal variations of pathogenic bacteria in Dandora Sewage Treatment Plant wastewater, Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Research in Environmental Science and Toxicology 2(2), 36-41.

Musyoki A.M, Suleiman M.A, Mbithi J.N., and Maingi J.M. (2013). Water-borne bacterial pathogens in surface waters of Nairobi River and health implication to communities downstream . International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research 3(1), 4-9.

Kago E.K, Kinyua Z.M, Okemo P.O and Maingi J.M. (2013). Efficacy of Brassica Tissue and ChalimTM on Control of Plant Parasitic Nematodes. Journal of Biology , 01, (01) 25- 32.

Njeru E.M, Maingi J.M, Cheruiyot R., Gitonga N.M (2013). Managing Soybean for Enhanced Food Production and Soil Bio-Fertility in Smallholder Systems through Maximized Fertilizer Use Efficiency. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 3(5) 191-197.

Gicharu G. K., Gitonga N.M., Boga H., Cheruiyot R.C. and Maingi J.M (2013): Variation in Nitrogen Fixation among Three Bush Bean Cultivars Grown in Kenya when Inoculated with Three Rhizobia Strains. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3 (11) 748-754.

Gicharu, G.K., Gitonga, N.M, Boga H, Cheruiyot R.C., and Maingi (2013): Effect of inoculating selected climbing bean cultivars with different rhizobia strains on nitrogen fixation. Online International Journal of Microbiology Research 1(2), 25-31.

Luvanda M.K., Maingi J., Okemo P., and Yang E (2013). Analysis of the effects of di- electric heating on common food bacterial pathogens: Evaluation based on antibiotic susceptibility and infective doses. Greener Journal of Biological Sciences 3(6), 220-228.

Njeru, E.M., Maingi, J.M., Gitonga, N.M. and Cheruiyot, R. Symbiotic N2 Fixation in Promiscuous Soybeans (Glycine max L. Merr.) as Influenced by Phosphorus, Potassium and Sulphur Nutrition. Conference proceedings on 1st East African Regional Scientific Conference of Pure and Applied Sciences 10th-14th August, 2010 Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya.

Gitonga, M. N., Gatheri, G. W., Cheruiyot, R., Gitonga, N. M. and Maingi, J.M (2010): Nodulation and nitrogen fixation in promiscuous and non-promiscuous soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) varieties in Eastern Kenya. Journal of Tropical Microbiology and Biotechnology 6: 3-8.

Mugendi, E., Gitonga, N., Cheruiyot, R. and Maingi, J. (2010): Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Promiscuous Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) in the Central Highlands of Kenya: Response to Inorganic Fertilizer Soil Amendments. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 6 (4): 381-387.

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Njeru, E.M., Gitonga, N.M., Cheruiyot, R. and Maingi, J.M. (2010) Response of promiscuous soybean varieties to phosphorus, potassium and sulphur applications in Eastern Kenya (Book chapter - manuscript reviewed and accepted).

Muli, E.M., Maingi, J.M.and Macharia, J. (2008): Antimicrobial properties of propolis and honey from the Kenyan stingless bee, Dactylutina schimidti. Apiacta 43: 49-61.

Muli, E.M. and Maingi, J.M. (2007): Antimicrobial activity of Apis mellifera L. propolis collected in three regions of Kenya. J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis., 13: 655-663.

Hornetz, B., Shisanya, C.A, Gitonga, N.M. and Maingi, J.M. (2006): Studies on the possibility of expanding soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merril) cultivation by smallholders in different agro-ecological zones of Kenya (with special reference to varieties with the ability of promiscuous nodulation and tempo-spatial patterns of chances and risks for cultivation). Materialien zur Ostafrika-Forschung, Heft 30.

Maingi, J.M., Gitonga, N.M., Shisanya, C.A., Hornetz, B. and Muluvi, G.M. (2006): Population Levels of Indigenous Bradyrhizobia Nodulating Promiscuous Soybean in two Kenyan Soils of the Semi-arid and Semi-humid Agroecological Zones. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 107: 149-159.

Maingi, J.M., Shisanya, C.A., Gitonga, N.M. and Hornetz, B. (2001): Nitrogen fixation by common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in pure and mixed stands in semi – arid – East Kenya. European Journal of Agronomy, 14:1 –12

Maingi, J.M., Shisanya, C.A., Gitonga, N.M. and Hornetz, B. (2001): Population level of bean rhizobia in the soil of Semi – arid Southeast Kenya and assessment of symbiotic behavior. East African Journal of Science 3(1): 13 – 18.

Maingi, J.M., Shisanya, C.A., Gitonga, N.M. and Hornetz, B. (1999): Biological Nitrogen Fixation in selected Legumes of the Semi – Arid Makueni District of South East Kenya. Der Tropen – Landwirt (Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Sub – tropics). 100:205-213.

Gitonga N.M, Shisanya C.A, Hornetz B., and Maingi J.M. (1999): Nitogen Fixation by Vigna radiata L. Wilczek in pure and Mixed stands in SE- Kenya Symbiosis, 27:239-250.

1.2.2 Chapter in a Book Osoro N., Maingi J.M., Ombori O., Muoma J.O., Amoding A., Mukaminega D., Kawaka F. and Muthini M., Effect of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) compost on growth and yield parameters of maize (Zea mays). In: Trends and opportunities in the production, processing and consumption of staple foods crops in Kenya, Edited by Onyango C., Unbehend G. and Lindhauer M. ISBN: 978-3-944331-17-1.

1.2.3 Articles in Conference Proceedings

1. Muthini, M., Maingi J.M., Muoma, J.O., Amoding, A.M., Mukaminega, D., Newton Osoro, N. and Ombori, O. (2013). Morphological assessment and effectiveness of 7

indigenous rhizobia isolates that nodulate P. vulgaris in water hyacinth compost testing field in Lake Victoria basin. Proceedings of the Natural Resource Management and Ethnobotany and Health Cluster Workshop held from 7th – 12th April 2013, at Mukono, Uganda. 2. Osoro, N., Ombori, O., Muoma, J.O., Amoding, A.M., Mukaminega, D., Muthini, M. and Maingi, J.M. (2013). Effects of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) compost on growth and yield of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Lake Victoria Basin. Proceedings of the Natural Resource Management and Ethnobotany and Health Cluster Workshop held from 7th – 12th April 2013, at Mukono, Uganda. 3. Muoma, J.O., Ombori, O., Amoding, A.M., Mukaminega, D., Muthini, M., Maingi, J.M. and Osoro, N. (2013). Production of organic fertilizer from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms) for sustainable organic farming and conservation of ecosystem in Lake Victoria basin. Proceedings of the Natural Resource Management and Ethnobotany and Health Cluster Workshop held from 7th – 12th April 2013, at Mukono, Uganda. 4. Muoma, J.V.O., Maingi, J., Ombori, O., Amoding, A. and Mukaminega, D. (2012). Production of organic fertilizer from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms) for organic farming and conservation of ecosystem in Lake Victoria basin. Proceeding of the Workshop for the VicRes projects held in Kigali-Rwanda between 14th–16th June 2012. 5. Kago E.K, Kinyua Z.M., Okemo P.O. and Maingi J.M.: Effects of Brassica tissue, ChalimTM and Metham sodium on soil chemical properties and yields of selected solanaceous crops. PACN Congress on Agricultural Productivity, Water and Waste. United Nations Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 26th November – 27th November 2012. 6. Kago E.K., Kinyua Z.M., Okemo P.O. and Maingi J.M.: Management of bacterial wilt (Ralstonia salnacearum) of selected solanaceous crop species using organic and inorganic pesticides. 13th Biennial KARI Scientific Conference. KARI Headquarters, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi, 22nd October - 26th October 2012.

1.3 Adminisrtative Responsibilities

1.3.1 At Kenyatta University  15th September 2020 to date: Director, TVET Programmes  17th September 2013 to 1st October 2017: Chairman, Department of Microbiology  1st September 2009 to 2nd September 2013: Examinations Coordinator, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences  2nd May 2011 to 13th June 2011: Acting Chairman, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences  Coordinator, Microbiology Section, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences  Student Academic advisor, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences  Secretary, Board of Undergraduate studies, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences  Assistant Examinations Coordinator, Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences  Acting Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences

1.3.2 At other Institutions  2002 to 2004: Coordinator, Higher Diploma in Applied Biology, Kenya Polytechnic.  1998 to 2000: Head of Department, Co-curriculum activities, Matuu Memorial Girlts’ High School.  August 1995 to November 1995: Deputy Headmaster, Thomeandu Boys’ Secondary School 8

 1993 to 1995: Dean of Studies, Mutonguni Secondary School.

1.4 Postgraduate Supervision

1.4.1 PhD Supervision

1.4.1.1 Completed

1. Anncarol W. Karanja, I84/27640/2014. “Rapid Bioconversion of Rice Straw Using Cellulolytic Cultures for Sustainable Crop productivity and Soil Fertility in Mwea, Kenya” 2. Kyule N. Domitila, I84/27759/2014. “Effectiveness of different preservation methods on the quality and safety of farmed fish and products developed in , Kenya” 3. Chengo Katana, I84/32248/2015. “Synthesis, characterisation, bioassay and DFT studies of Iron half sandwich complexes of selected antitubercular amines ligands”

1.4.1.2 Ongoing

1. Elizabeth K. Kago, I84/24801/2012. “Molecular diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum isolated from Kenyan highlands and lowlands and effects of selected organic and inorganic amendments” 2. Nicholas Mawira Gitonga, I84/29010/2014. “Enhancing Tripartite Symbiosis Between Soybean, Bradyrhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi under Contrasting Land Management Practices” 3. Moto Jedidah Ndunge, I84/32437/2015. Isolation, characterization and antifungal susceptibility patterns of isolates from selected barber shops in Korogocho informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya 4. Wahome Caroline Nyawira, I84/37752/2016. “The effect of probiotics, prebiotics and poultry enzyme feed additives on production performance of laying hens in County, Kenya” 5. Esther Waithira Kamau, AG501/3005/16. Use of Trichoderma asperellum foliar spray on foliar and postharvest pathogens of tomatoes and analysis of the interaction. 6. Muindi Juliana Mwende 184/38970/2018. The efficiency of waste water treatment plant. 7. Maritim Violet. Impact of community strategy on uptake of reproductive tract infections health services among young street females in Municipality, Kenya

1.4.2 Masters Supervision

1.4.2.1 Completed 1. Wanjiru Kennedy Mburu, I56/CE/22223/2010. Synthesis, characterization and screening of selected amine complexes of the organometallic moiety [(η5-C5H5)(CO)(PPh3)Fe] for antibacterial activity 2. Peter Omwanza Nyauncho, I56/CE/23447/2010. “Impact of Hospital Wastewater to the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Kisii Level 5 Hospital – Kisii, Kenya” 3. John Kibet Kirui, I56/CE/23960/2011. “Evaluation of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) Prevalence among Previously Treated Cases in Kenya” 4. inankau Kiunga Virginiah, I56/CE/27132/2011. “Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli isolated from children in Mukuru 9

informal settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya” 5. Koskey Gilbert, I56/26830/2013. “Assessment of symbiotic efficiency and diversity of native rhizobia isolated from climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Eastern Kenya” 6. Ephraim Motaroki Menge, I56/CE/25333/2014. Improving biological nitrogen fixation in common bean varieties grown within Eastern Kenya 7. Thuranira Silas G., I56/CE/10414/07. Low-cost materials and techniques for production of Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) mushroom spawn by farmers 8. James Magondu Githinji, I56/CE/10966/2006. In vitro antibacterial activity of selected honeys on clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus 9. Elizabeth K. Kago, I56/10407/07. Effect of cabbage plant residues and chemical soil fumigation on bacterial wilt caused by soil-borne Ralstonia solanacearum 10. Jacinta Karambu Muthuri, I56/15618/2005. Effect of different soil fertility amendments on the nodulation and yield of two soybean varieties 11. Ronoh Kipkurui Bernard, I56/23798/2011. Determination of bacteriological quality of fresh beef post- harvesting in Nyagacho slum, County, Kenya 12. Osoro Newton Ombese, I56/20575/2010. Composting and effects of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) compost on growth and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris and Zea mays. 13. Victor G. Nga’ng’a, I56/10405/2007. A comparative study of the physico-chemical properties and bacterial load of greywater in estates in Homabay town and Githurai estate. 14. Moto Jedidah Ndunge, I56/21427/2010. Prevalence of Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton species causing Tinea capitis in children aged 3-14 years in Mathare informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya. 15. Nyamwaka Irene Seila, I56/12085/2009. Determination of fungi and factors associated with their growth on sun dried Rastrineobola argentea in Gucha South, , Kenya. 16. Maureen K. Luvanda, P150/21570/2010. Validation of di-electric heating as a potential food safety intervention 17. Esther Waithira Kamau, I56/CE/23132/2010. Effect of using Trichoderma asperellum, a biocontrol agent against root knot nematodes on nodulation, galling and growth of French beans in Kenya 18. Nkoroi Beatrice Nkirote, P150/21568/2010. Bacterial flora as determinants of ventilator associated pneumonia in intubated patients in an intensive care unit 19. Waithaka Paul Njenga, I56/CE/22417/2010. Predisposing factors, isolation, sensitivity to antibiotics and control methods of salmonellosis in Nakuru North Sub-county, Kenya 20. Mutinda Josphat, I56/CE/22251/2010. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacterial pathogens isolated from outpatients with upper respiratory tract infections in District hospital, Kenya 21. Nyambane Clive Ontita, I56/CE/23495/2011. Prevalence and susceptibility profiles of bacterial pathogens associated with urinary tract infections in children presenting at Kisii level 5 hospital, Kisii County, Kenya 22. Towett K. Gideon, I56/25490/2011. Assessment of total and mobile heavy metals in amended compost of water hyacinth obtained from Lake Victoria, County 23. Peter Kabiro Laibu, 156/CE/22770/2010. Determination of microbial composition, heavy metal contamination and physico-chemical parameters of fish pond water in Abothuguchi Central, , Kenya 24. Chepkorir Soy Linner, I56/CE/11367/2007. In vitro response of Phomopsis theae to the 10

products of Azadirachta indica and extracts of Warburgia ugandensis 25. India Jacqueline, I56/15621/2005. Efficacy of some medicinal plants used in various parts of Kenya in treating selected bacterial and fungal pathogens 26. Omwoyo Hesbon Nyang’au, I56/CE/14600/09. The efficacy of some medicinal plants used locally within Transmara West, County, Kenya against selected enterobacteria and Candida 27. Ithinji Jane Kithira, I56/CE/11174/06. Effect of soil amendment with manure on nodulation, biomass and yield of soybeans and climbing beans in Meru County, Kenya. 28. Gitari Judith Murugi, I56/CE/22248/2010. Management of crown gall disease of roses caused using Agrobacterium radiobacter, corn oil and copper hydroxide and oxychloride in Kenya. 29. Elijah Mativo Mung’ang’a, I56/CE/22433/2010. Amoebiasis levels in relation to sanitation and personal hygiene among patients attending Kauwi and Muthale Hospitals in , Kenya. 30. Daniel Mumo Musyoka, I56/CE/23810/2013. Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Bradyrhizobium co-inoculation on nitrogen fixation and growth of green grams under water stress. 31. Usagi Betsy Maryanne, I56/CE/23959/2011. Identification and Determination of Antimicrobial Resistance profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Isolates form HIV positive Patients in , Kenya. 32. Maina Lukas Mwaura, I56/CE/26637/2011. “Isolation, Identification and antimicrobial Testing of Salmonella typhi from Water and Food Samples in Mwea Region, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. 33. Hezekiah Njogu Muhia, I56/CE/11474/2007. Antifungal activity of honey and crude extracts from selected plants against alternaria solani (tomato early blight pathogen). 34. George Tibi Gachuhi, I56/CE/20963/2010.Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacterial uropathogens isolated from urinary tract infections among patients visiting Nakuru level 5 hospital, Kenya. 35. Mboga Lydia Nyabate, I567/CE/22360/2010. A statistical investigation of the prevalence of active tuberculosis and its prediction in North Pokot District, West Pokot County, Kenya. 36. Makatiani Emmanuel, I56/CE/22389/2012. “Nodulation and nitrogen fixation efficiency of Sesbania spp. rhizobia on Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). 37. Peris Wangari Cheche, I56/CE/21446/2012. Prevalence of Catheter Associated urinary Tract Infections among Patients Hospitalised at the County Referral Hospital. 38. Mwihia Stephen Kiruthi: In vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities of methanolic and dichloromethanolic seed extracts of Kenyan Annona squamosa. 39. Muthini Morris, I56/24336/2011: Diversity, symbiotic efficiency and effect of water hyacinth compost on population of rhizobia nodulating Phaseolus vulgaris in Lake Victoria Basin. 40. Liza Muthoni Mundia, I56/CE/23731/2013. Use of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) for the Degradation of Diapers and Sanitary Pads. 41. Ochola Celestine Anyango, I56/28567/2013. Antibacterial effects of methanolic leaf extracts of Acacia ataxacantha and Piliostigma thonningii. 42. Langata Lydia Mali, I56/CTY/PT/33483/2015. prevalence of antimicrobial resistant genes in escherichia coli and salmonella species from chicken droppings in selected locations in Nairobi County, Kenya. 11

43. Omog Linus Owino, I56/CE/26146/2011. Determination of mineral nutrients levels and growth rate in vegetables grown using organic water hyacinth compost and inorganic fertilizer. 44. Teh Exodus Akwa, I56F/39326/2017. Post-harvest fungi of stored common bean cultivars in Menoua Division, West Region, Cameroon. 45. Abdul A. Jalloh, I56F/37998/2017. Determination of biodiversity and symbiotic efficiency of native rhizobia isolated from different regions in Kenya. 46. Chepkemboi Angeline I56/CE/22418/2010. Screening selected common bean genotypes for resistance to Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli constraining bean production in , Kenya. 47.Wasonga Michael Opere I56/CE/15083/2008. Detection of pathogenic human enteric viruses (Adenoviruses and Enteroviruses) in water samples collected from Lake Victoria along Homa Bay town, Kenya. 48. Nyasimi Ayora Gershom, I56/CE/23442/2010. Physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of river water in Sigor Division-West Pokot County, Kenya. 49. Mercy Martha Muindi, I56/37659/2017. Exploiting belowground biodiversity of rhizobia and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to upscale cowpea production in the semi-arid zones of Eastern Kenya.

1.4.2.2 Ongoing 1. Bundi Mokana Justine, I56/CE/23493/2011. Identification and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Salmonella serotypes isolated from patients at Kisii Level – 5 Hospital in Kisii County. 2. Kananu Cecilia Itirithia, I56/CE/23494/2011. The predominant rotavirus electropherotype common in Meru County, Kenya. 3. Isayi Linda Shilwatso, I56/23796/2011. Bacteriological Quality and Safety of Ready-To- Eat Street Foods in Manyatta “A” Informal Settlement of Kisumu, Kenya. 4. Stephen Mugambi Maithulia, I56/CE/25999/2011. In Vitro antimicrobial Activity and Safety of Medicianal Plants used to Manage Salmonella typhi, Campylobacter jejuni and Shigella dysenteriae in Meru Country, Kenya. 5. Mokua Evans Chakua, I56/CE/26014/2011. Bacterial Profile of Bacteremia and Septicemia among Children under Five Years Visiting Kisii Level 5 Hospital in Kisii County, Kenya. 6. Onyancha David Orina, I56/CE/26138/2011. Screening of Polythene “Degrading Bacteria from Dumped Soil in Giotto Dumpsite within Nakuru Municipality. Kenya. 7. Dinah Muthoni Miriti, I56/CE/21651/2012. Prevalence of Bacterial pathogens Associated with Respiratory Tract Infections among Patients Visiting Meru Level 5 Hospital in Meru County. 8. Eric Ogaro Ogechi, I56/22677/2012. Antibiotic Resistance Profiling of Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi in Toilets in Kenyatta University and Level Five Hospital Kenya. 9. Silas Githenji Muguongo, I56/CE/24951/2012. Antibiogram Patterns and Resistance Genes Associated with Bacterial Contaminants in Circulating Kenyan Bank Notes in Nyeri Town, , Kenya. 10. Maina Beth Njeri, I56/CE/28135/2013. “Identification and Prevalence of Nosocomial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance During Hospitalization in Nyeri Level 5 and Muranga Level 4 Hospitals, Kenya.

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1.5 Participation in conferences/seminars/workshops  2nd to 3rd October 2019: Attended ASTI/KARLO reporting and feedback workshop at KARLO Naivasha.  9th to 10th January 2019: Participated in a workshop on Bioenergy from anaerobic digestion and anaerobic digestate as an alternative to inorganic fertilizer held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.  8th to 10th May 2018: Attended the Vice-Chancellor’s and Biosecurity Officers Workshop at the Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi.  6th to 8th December 2017: Attended a capacity building workshop on strengthening science, technology and innovation (STI) governance in Kenya and improving participation of women and girls in STI at Izaak Walton Inn, Embu.  17th to 21st February 2012: Participation in a VicRes research team stakeholders’ workshop held in Kigali, Rwanda.  14th April 2011 to 15th April 2011: Participated in a Symposium on Farm Management Handbook (FMHB) of Kenya at KARI Headquarters-Nairobi  19th April 2011 to 22nd April 2011: Attended VicRes Project inception workshop held at Imperial Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.  9th October 2011 to13 October 2011: Participation in the VicRes Biennial forum at Munyonyo Resort, Uganda  21st February 2011 to 25th February 2011: Attended Global Biological Resources Network Workshop at Methodist Guest House, Lavington, Nairobi.  Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes) workshop held at Imperial Beach Hotel, Entebee, Uganda between 19th – 22nd April 2011.  5th September 2010 to 10th September 2010: Participated in value links training workshop at Green Hills Hotel in Nyeri.  2nd May to 8th May 2010: SUCAPRI (Strengthening University Capacity for Promoting, facilitating and teaching Rural Innovation Processes) workshop on Moodle and Wiki held at AVU, Kenyatta University.  10th August 2010 to 14th August 2010: Proceedings of the 1st East African Regional Scientific Conference of Pure and Applied Sciences held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. Sponsored by Kenyatta University. th th  14 March 2010 to 20 March 2010: Participated in a SUCAPRI (Strengthening University Capacity for Promoting, facilitating and teaching Rural Innovation Processes) Activity 3 University-based learning cycle workshop at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. th st  26 January 2009 to 31 January 2009: Participated in a SUCAPRI (Strengthening University Capacity for Promoting, facilitating and teaching Rural Innovation Processes) Activity 2 University-based learning cycle workshop at Egerton University, Njoro. th th  4 - 8 October, 2004: Attended a workshop on use of molecular techniques in identification and quantification of non-culturable bacteria.

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1.6 Research Grants Year Source Collaborators Project title 2011-2012 VICRES Dr. Alice Amoding, Production of organic Grant NO: 7/NR-3- Makerere University fertilizer from water 2010/015 Dr. John Muoma, hyacinth (Eichhornia Masinde Muliro crassipes [Mart.] University Solms) for organic Ms. Dative farming and Mukaminega, Kigali conservation of Institute of Science & ecosystem in Lake Technology Victoria basin Dr. Omwoyo Ombori, Department of Plant Sciences, Kenyatta University 2012-2013 VICRES Dr. Alice Amoding, Production of organic Grant NO: 7/NR-3- Makerere University fertilizer from water 2010/015 Dr. John Muoma, hyacinth (Eichhornia Masinde Muliro crassipes [Mart.] University Solms) for organic Ms. Dative farming and Mukaminega, Kigali conservation of Institute of Science & ecosystem in Lake Technology Victoria basin Dr. Omwoyo Ombori, Department of Plant Sciences, Kenyatta University 2013-2015 NACOSTI Dr. Evans Changamu, Synthesis, Chemistry Department, Characterization, DFT Kenyatta University and Antitubercular studies on Organometallic complexes of Pyrazine-2- carboxamide and Isonicotinohydrazide 2014-2016 RUFORUM Dr. Omwoyo Ombori, Increasing Soybeans Grant No. RU 2014 Department of Plant and Climbing Beans GRG-102) Sciences, Kenyatta production in University, smallholders` farms in Dr. Ezekiel Mugendi, Eastern Kenya” Department of Microbiology, Kenyatta University and Dr. Jacinta Malia Kimiti, School of

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Environment and Natural Resource Management, South Eastern Kenya University 2017-2018 KENYATTA Prof. Wilson Njue, Phyto-Mediated UNIVERSITY-VC Chemistry Department Biosynthesis of Novel RESEARCH Dr. Lawrence Ochoo, Metal Nanoparticles GRANT Physics Department, and their Antimicrobial Activity

2018-2021 NRF Prof Dickson Nyariki, Youth empowerment Muranga University and capacity Dr. Dorothy Amwata, strengthening for post- South Eastern Kenya secondary training in University, agriculture, water and Dr. Peter Njuru, South environment Eastern Kenya University Dr. Jacinta Kimiti, South Eastern Kenya University Dr. Margaret Owuor, South Eastern Kenya University Mr. Simon Charles, Jeremiah Institute Dr. Kevin Mganga, South Eastern Kenya University Dr. Aphaxard Ndathi South Eastern Kenya University 2018-2021 NRF Dr. Ezekiel Mugendi Participatory approach Njeru, Kenyatta in the production and University acclimatization of Dr. Jacinta Kimiti, planting materials and South Eastern Kenya management of University postharvest losses of Bosibori Bwari Bett, bananas in Kisii, KALRO and Embu Counties, Kenya

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REFEREES 1. Prof. Joseph Ngeranwa, , Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi.

2. Prof. Paul O. Okemo Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi.

3. Prof. Chris A. Shisanya Geography Department, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi.

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