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CURRICULUM VITAE

Helen Lydia Kutima (PhD, MSc, B.Ed)

PARASITOLOGY/ENTOMOLOGY

Contact Details Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology,

Department of Zoology (JKUAT),

P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail hkutima@yahoo.com

Mobile (+254) 722 25 11 95/ 0734 357 660

Civil Status Married with Four children

Languages High proficiency in both English and Kiswahili; German

fair

Appointments 1. Chairman, Department of Zoology, JKUAT

2. Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, JKUAT

3. External Examiner, Department of Biological Sciences,

South Eastern University College KITUI, Constituent

College of University of Nairobi.

4. Internal Auditor for the University (Certificate from

Kenya Bureau of Statistics)

5. External Examiner, Department of Biological Sciences,

University of Nairobi.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To advance my professional career in teaching, research and innovation, with particular

interest in molecular Parasitology and Entomology, vector biology and infectious diseases

of humans and animals.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Administrative/ Managerial

Proven record of ability to manage people, time and work to strict deadlines.

Developed administrative skills, leading the department in achieving academic

objectives in line with the university short-term, mid-term and long-term strategic

plans.

Information technology: Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft office programs, Ms

Word, Ms Power Point, Ms excel, Statistical programs etc.

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Teamwork: Experience in working effectively in multidisciplinary research teams,

leading and motivating others through mentoring and other activities.

Communication: Presented research findings at conferences and academic meetings in

written, poster and oral form. Developed interpersonal skills through employment,

committee and student work.

Verbal communication

Giving presentations at university, conferences etc

Receiving positive feedback and further invitations

Leading dynamic lectures and seminars which received good student (and peer)

evaluations.

Written communication

Producing written work, including presentations within deadlines and at short notices.

Report writing

Writing up and publishing research and making successful grant proposals.

HONORS AND AWARDS

1998-2002 Doctoral Research Fellowship, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture&

Technology

1994-1996 Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship to study the "Survival of Glossina

pallidipes and Stomoxys calcitrans fed on blood and different sugars.

Ruhr-Universitat-Bochum under the supervision of Prof. Drs. Heinz

Mehlhorn and Guenter Arthur Schaub.

1987- 1991 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship to pursue MSc.

degree at Kenyatta University, Kenya

1984- 1987 Government of Kenya Undergraduate Scholarship Award, Kenyatta

University, Kenya (BEST ACADEMIC STUDENT BOT/ZOO 1987

CLASS, AWARDED A DAAD SCHOLARSHIP)

ACADEMIC HISTORY & QUALIFICATIONS

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1998-2002 PhD (Parasitology/Entomology), Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture & Technology & International Centre for Insect Physiology

and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi, Kenya.

Dissertation Title: Comparative studies between Glossina morsitans morsitans and some

Haematophagous insects (Phlebotomus duboscqi, Aedes aegypti and Stomoxys

calcitrans) in relation to Trypanosoma brucei brucei.

Synopsis: In this project, The transformation of parasites in the guts of Glossina

morsitans morsitans (W.), Phlebotomus duboscqi (L.), Aedes aegypti (L.) and

Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) both in vitro and in vivo was studied. Fifty percent of

bloodstream forms T. b. brucei (Bruce) had transformed into procyclics

(midgut forms) in G. m. morsitans by 6-h post-feeding. On the contrary, no

parasites had transformed in, P. duboscqi A. aegypti and S. calcitrans even

after 24-h post-feeding. Transformation in G. m. morsitans was inhibited by

the addition of D-glucosamine to the bloodmeals. The parasite count in vivo

reduced with increasing time interval post feeding. Parasites were observed up

to 96 hours post feeding in G. m. morsitans and S. calcitrans in fixed midgut.

Fewer parasites were found in the fixed midguts of P. duboscqi, A. aegypti

form 24 hours post feeding and some were agglutinated and lysed clamps of

parasite remain. All the four insect species were able to transmit T. b. brucei

mechanically.

1987- 1991 Master of Science (Immuno-Parasitology)

Kenyatta University, Sponsored by DAAD.

Dissertation Title: Immunization studies in the rabbits using solubilized midgut antigens

derived from Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, R. evertsi evertsi and

Amblyomma variegatum.

1984- 1987 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Zoology, Botany and Education

Kenyatta University. Graduated with Upper Second Class Honours (BEST

ACADEMIC STUDENT BOT/ZOO 1987 CLASS, AWARDED A DAAD

SCHOLARSHIP)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2009-to Date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

2002 to-2009: Lecturer, Department of Zoology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

1991 to 2002: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Zoology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

1989 to 1991: Graduate Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching, examining and conducting practical courses in Parasitology, Immunology,

Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Evolutionary Biology, Comparative

Endocrinology, Ethology and HIV/AIDS for undergraduate students.

Teaching, examining and conducting practical courses in Protozoology,

Helminthology, Insect Morphology& Classification, Control of parasites and

Arthropod vectors of veterinary and Medical importance to Postgraduate students

Review and upgrading of course syllabuses and developing syllabuses for new

courses.

Coordinating weekly seminars and journal club meetings for the department.

Departmental librarian -maintaining the collection of books and other scientific

literature, in print or electronic format and distributing to students and other staff.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Control of protozoan animal and human diseases in Kenya

Control of infectious diseases in SSA and the optimisation of surveillance mechanisms

in Kenyan hospitals.

Control of insect pests in pre- and post harvest conditions to enhance food security in

Africa

Utilisation of natural products in the control of vectors and vector-borne diseases in

the tropics

Sustainable utilisation of insects and other arthropods

Policy in respective to research and development in the areas of sustainable

management of natural resources.

ADMINISTRATIVE/ MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE

1st April 2006 – 30

th April 2011: Chairman, Department of Zoology, Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

Administered and participated in the preparation of BSc Zoology Syllabi in General

Zoology, Biomedical Option, Ecology Option, Entomology Option, Environmental

Science, Fisheries and Marine Biotechnology and Tourism and Wildlife Management.

Prepared the HIV/AIDS Curriculum for Undergraduates, Diploma and Certificate

programmes

A Member of the 2007 JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization

Conference Organizing Committee

Acted as chairman of Department of Zoology

Acting Chairman, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences

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Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme Department of Zoology

Chairman, Staff Welfare Committee-Department of Zoology

Chairman of Linkages Committee, Faculty of Science

Secretary, Income Generating Unit-Department of Zoology

Prepared laboratory Manuals for Parasitology and Entomology in the Department of

Zoology

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, SUPERVISION AND MENTORING OF STUDENTS

Ph.D. Students

1. Tinega Alex Nyaribo: Evaluation of fusing a cell penetrating peptide to Theileria parva

parva antigens on the induction of CD8+ cytotoxic T-lymphocyte responses (ILRI,

Kenya)

2. Obala Andrew Ambogo: The Seasonal Abundance of Anopheles gambiae group and

malaria transmission in a fringe area of Western Kenya

3. Nana Paulin: Integrating attraction aggregation pheromone (AAAP) and kairomones

from Calpurina aurea with entomopathogenic fungi for the control of Rhipicephalus

appendiculatus and Amblyomma variegatum.

4. Razafindranaivo V.: Characterization of the nymphal aggregation pheromone of

Malagasy Migratory Locust, Locusta migratoria capito (Saussure, 1884) and its effects

on adult maturation and oviposition.

5. Sichangi Kasili:.Attractiveness of sand fly baits and the effects of long-lasting

insecticidal nets on the feeding behaviour and survival of Phlebotomus (Phlebotomus)

duboscqi Neveu-Lemaire (Diptera: Psychodidae).

6. Seroney Isaac: Host preference and Flight Dispersal patterns of Anopheles gambiae

Complex and Anopheles funestus Giles in Western Kenya

7. Oriko Lydia O.: Prevalence of Protozoan Infections among food handlers in the

hospitality industry in Nairobi

8. Kihara, J. H: Schistosoma haematobium infection in pregnant women: the effect on

anaemia, patho-physiological changes, nutritional status and birth weight outcomes.

9. Nyamongo, D. S.: Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among elderly people living in the slums

of Nairobi.

10. Wasike, E. W.:Diagnostic Procedures, Epidemiology And Genetic Diversity Of

Cryptosporidiosis In Bungoma District, Kenya.

11. Muchika Susy: Antischistosomal and Molluscicidal Effects of Extracts of selected

medicinal plants

12. Patrick Were: Developing phytomedicines and pharmaceuticals against malaria

using Zanthoxylum usambarense and Warburgia ugandensis

13. Irene A. Onyango: Control of Beetle Pests of Bees in Kenya.

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MSc. Students

1) Manya, A.S..: Risk factors for pneumonia in children under five years of age

hospitalized in a rural District Hospital of Westewrn Kenya, 2005.

2) Muli Benjamin Kimwele: Multiparasitism by Xanthopimpla stemmator, Pediodus

furvus and Dentichasmias busseolae on Busseola fusca and Sesamia calamistis .

3) Joseph Kyondo: Prevalence of Leishmaniasis in Western Turkana, Kenya

4) Moses Obura, Identification of polymorphism in Rhipicephalus appendiculatus tick

population in relation to transmission of East Coast Fever (ILRI).

5) Naftaly Githaka,: Recombinant expression of immunosuppressive proteins of the tick

vector Amblyomma variegatum (ILRI).

6) Wasike W. Eric,The prevalence of malaria, associated anaemia and the use of

Insecticide Treated Bed Nets among expectant women during high transmission

season in Bungoma.

7) Mohammed Ally, Risk Factors for Plasmodium falciparum in pregnant women of Dar

es Salaam.

8) Mucee, G., Entamoeba histolytica infection among patients receiving antiretroviral

drugs at Malteser Clinic, Industrial Area Prison, Nairobi Kenya.

9) Macharia Joseph Kimunge: Queen rearing and colony behaviour of stingless bees

(Apidae:Meliponinae) in Kakamega forest.

10) Muriuki Samuel: Management of Mango seed weevil Sternochetus mangiferae (F.) in

Kenya by chemical and physical barriers.

11) Kimani Kibanyu: Dry Onion production practices and evaluation of local germplasm

susceptibility to onion thrips.

12) Njenge H.K: Antobody response in baboons experimentally inoculated with HIV-I

13) Mutuiri, S.P.M.: Molecular characterization of the RANTES gene polymorphisms in

Nairobi Province, Kenya

14) Undisa, S.M.: Frequency of variant human cytokine genes in malarial infections with

drug resistant parasites in different endemic zones in Kenya

15) Muchika, S.: Antischistosomal Properties from Two Medicinal Plants from Kakamega

Region on the Parasite, Schistosoma mansoni in BALB/c Mice

16) Muna K, K.: Immunization of BalB/c mice with soluble proteins obtained from snail

vector and challenging with Schistosoma mansoni parasite.

17) Oduor,M.A.: Assessment of gastro-intestinal parasites of Captive Olive Baboons,

Papio cynocephalus anubis, at the Institute of Primate Research

18) Kaingu,F.B.: Investigation on the prevalence of Helminthes and effectiveness of crude

extract of Aloe scundiflora as an antihelminthic in indigenous chicken in Kenya

19) Nganga Joseph Waweru: Population dynamics and IPM of Thrips using

Entomopathogenic Nematodes on French Beans

20) Muchira, N.P Determination of effective dose of Praziquantel in different mouse

strains: BalB/c and Swiss mice infected with Schistosoma mansoni

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21) Mokua, J.M. Immunological responses in BalB/c mice infected with Schistosoma

mansoni and treated with medicinal plant extracts

22) Muvea Alexander: Determining the potential of kairomonal attractants with colored

sticky traps in pest management of Thrips in French Beans and tomatoes

23) Kiguoya Marion Wangui: Epitope specificity and polyfunctional CD4 responses in

HIV-1 resistant versus infected commercial sex workers

24) Mutyambai Daniel Munyao: The efficacy of oduor baited bottom board trap for

trapping small hive beetle in honey bee colonies

25) Mutisya Mary: Haemoglobin as a measure of HIV disease progression in ARV naïve

patients in Nairobi.

26) Odero Joseph, K.: Assessment of the burden of Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern

Turkana, Kenya.

27) Michael Elizabeth Syombua: Assessment of Molliscicidal activities on Biomphalaria

pfefferi and ceraricidal activities by crude extracts of Azidachrta indica (Neem) and

Entada leptostachya.

28) Christopher Khayega: Chemotherapy of BALB/c Mice co-infected with Leishmania

major and Schistosoma mansoni with Praziquantel and Pentostam.

29) Gichuhi, Stephen Njoroge: Intestinal parasites among inmates in Nairobi Remand

and Langata Women’s prisons.

30) Hellen S. Koka: A survey of non-viral tick borne febrile illnesses in North Eastern

Province Kenya.

31) Okeyo Joseph: Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Nematodes among primary school

children in Kisumu County, Kenya.

32) Daniel Nanzai: Level of Utilization of Laboratory Results in Clinical Management of

Malaria at Homa Bay District Hospital.

Undergraduate Students

1. Muchira, N.P.: A study on prevalence of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in children

below two and a half attending Kenyatta National Hopsital

2. Muriungi E.M.: A study on the prevalence of parasitic intestinal infections in nursery

school children in Meru District.

3. Henry Ogoti: A study on the prevalence of Tuberculosis in patients visiting Mbagathi

Hospital

4. Gitonga, Prevalence of intestinal amoebae in children under 10 years visiting Thika

General Hospital.

5. Magomere M.: Domestic animals as reservoir hosts for protozoan and helminthic

parasites affecting man.

6. Jura: Prevalence of Plasmodium species causing malaria in children up to 10 years

visiting Kenyatta National Hospital

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7. Diana A. Matengo (2005). A study on the prevalence of anaemic malaria in children

below five years and expectant mothers attending New Nyanza Provincial Hospital.

8. Winnie Apidi (2005). An epidemiological study on Entamoeba histolytica in patients

attending Nyeri Provincial general Hospital.

9. Joseph Nyangara (2005). Epidemiological study of Pneumococcal pneumonia in

children below 10 years at Mbagathi General Hospital.

10. Alex Chanzu (2006). Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in Patients reporting at

Kakamega Provincial Hospital.

11. Epaphras W. Ndei (2006). Thee incidence of Cryptococcus neoformas in cerebral

spinal fluid received in Thika District Hospital.

12. Mora Dina Ondari (2006). The prevalence of Nematodes among food handlers visiting

Mbagathi Distict Hospital.

13. Millicent Nyakio (2007). Evaluation of anti bacterial effects of crushed Asimina

triloba seeds.

14. Mwangi, Z .N. A comparative study between microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests in

malaria diagnosis

15. Kamanda D. Njuguna: Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica in children less than ten

years visiting Thika District Hospital and St. Mulumba Hospital.

16. Ferdinand Kiwanuka Chiloli: Influence of Topography on malaria sensitivity and

exposure in children living in Iguhu- Western Kenya

17. Stephen K. Mutinda: Comparison of Schistosoma mansoni infectivity in male and

female golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus).

18. Evans Okumu Omondi: The isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacteria from

cockroaches (Bltella germinica) obtained from selected residential areas in Juja.

19. Winnie Chebet Koskei: B cell responses to Schistosoma mansoni antigens: In vitro

generation of antigen-specific memory cells.

20. Lydia Vivianne Omollo: Effects of Malaria on Haemoglobin levels in children below

the age of 5 years and expectant mothers attending Kisumu District Hospital.

21. Muriuki James M: The prevance of I testinal parasitic protozoa in primary school

going children in uthiru and Kangemi, Nairobi.

22. Oduor Joseph Michael Ochieng’: Investigation of the susceptibility of oral pathogenic

bacteria to local dentifrices

23. Mwangi Zachary Mbui: The prevalence of Malaria in children below 10 years

attending Thika District Hospital

24. Ethel N. Webi:Pathology of Mice infected with Schistosoma mansoni and treated with

Pyrimethamine

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PUBLICATIONS

Jimmy Kihara, Helen L. Kutima, Henry Ouma, Charles Mwandawiro, & Simon Brooker.

(2012). Female Urogenital Schistosomiasis in women of reproductive age and

pregnant mothers in Kwale County, Kenya Ms. Ref. No.: ACTROP-D-12-00267.

Acta Tropica

Paulin Nana, and Helen L. Kutima (2012). Insecticidal Efficacy of Vegetable oils Against

Dry Bean Beetle Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

(TTPM-2012-0121). Submitted to International Journal of Pest Management.

Penina Njoki Muchirah, Dorcas Yole, Hellen Kutima, Rebecca Waihenya,

Kennedy Muna Kuria and Mokua John (2012). Determination of effective

Praziquantel dose in different mouse strains: BALB/c and Swiss mice in treatment

of Schistosoma mansoni. Journal of Clinical Immnunology and Immunopathology

Research Vol. 4(2), pp. 12–21, March. Available online at

http://www.academicjournals.org/JCIIR DOI: 10.5897/JCIIR12.004. ISSN 2141-

2219 ©2012 Academic Journals

John Mokua Mose, Helen Lydia Kutima, Susy Muchika,Rebecca Waihenya and Dorcas

S. Yole. (2012). The evaluation of the effect of an aqueous and methanol extracts

of Solanum incanum on Schistosoma mansoni infected mice. Asian Journal of

Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Vol 2, issue 1 pp.278-282.

Paulin Nana, Nguya K. Maniania, Rosebella O. Maranga, Hamadi I. Boga, Helen L.

Kutima and Jacobus N. Eloff,. (2011). Compatibility between Calpurnia aurea

leaf extract, attraction aggregation, and attachment pheromone and

entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on viability, growth, and

virulence of the pathogen. J Pest Sci. DOI 10.1007/s10340-011-0399-5.

Muchika Susy, Kutima, Helen Lydia and Yole Dorcas Syokui . (2011). Antischistosomal

Properties from Two Medicinal Plants from Kakamega Region on the Parasite,

Schistosoma mansoni in BALB/c Mice. The Internet Journal of tropical Medine.

Muriuki SJN, Gitonga LM, Waturu CN, and Kutima HL (2011). Effect of Chlorpyrifos

application frequency on infestation levels of Mango Seed Weevil Sternochetus

mangiferae (f). Afr. J. Hort. Sci. (2011) 4:66-71

Andrew A Obala, Helen L Kutima, Fabian O Esamai and John H Ouma. Sulfadoxine-

Pyrimethamine in Treatment of Malaria in Fringe Transmission Buffer Between

Endemic and Epidemic Malaria in Western Kenya. Kenya Journal of Health

Sciences, Vol 1, Feb 2011. ISSN 222-2110 (Website site: www.kjhs.ke)

Andrew A Obala, Helen L Kutima, Henry DN Nyamogoba, Anne W Mwangi, Gideon N

Magak, Barasa O Khwa-Otsyula and John H Ouma. Anopheles gambiae and

Anopheles arabiensis population densities and infectivity in Kopere village,

western Kenya. Journal of Infections in Developing Countries (Review in

progress). Publication possible in October - December 2011.

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P. Nana, N.K. Maniania, R.O. Maranga, H.L. Kutima, H.I. Boga, F.Nchu and J.N. Eloff

(2010). Attraction response of adult Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and

Rhipicephalus pulchelus (Acari: ixodidae) ticks to extracts from Calpurnia aurea

(Fabaceae). Veterinary Parasitology, 174(2010)124-130

Sichangi Kasili, Philip M. Ngumbi, Hellen Koka, Francis G. Ngere, Elizabeth

Kioko,Nicholas Odemba & Helen L. Kutima. Comparative performance of light

trap types, lunar influence and sandfly abundance in Baringo district, Kenya.

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 47, June 2010, pp. 108-112

F.B. Kaingu1, A.C. Kibor, R. Shivairo, H. Kutima, T.O. Okeno, R. Waihenya and A .K.

Kahi (2010). Prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminthes and Coccidia in

indigenous chicken from different agroclimatic zones in Kenya. African Journal of

Agricultural Research Vol. 5 (4), pp. 458-462, 18 March 2010 Available online at

http://www.academicjournals.org/AJAR ISSN 1991-637X © 2010 Academic

Journal

Sichangi, K., Kutima, H.L., Mwandawiro, C.S. Ngumbi, P.M. and Anjili, C.O. (2010).

Laboratory and semi-field evaluation of long-lasting insecticidal nets against

leishmaniasis vector, Phlebotomus (Phlebotomus) duboscqi in Kenya. Journal of

Vector Borne Diseases 47, pp. 1–10

Sichangi, K., Kutima, H.L., Mwandawiro, C.S. Ngumbi, P.M. and Anjili, C.O. (2009).

Comparative attractiveness of CO2 baited CDC light trap and animal baits to

Phlebotomus duboscqi sandflies: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 46,

September 2009, pp. 191-196

Sichangi Kasili, Nicholas Odemba, Francis G. Ngere, John B. Kamanza, Alexander M. Muema & Helen L. Kutima. (2009). Entomological assessment of the potential for malaria transmission in Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, December 2009, pp. 273–279.

Muli, B.K, Fritz Schulthess, Maranga, R.O., Kutima, H.L and Nanqing Jiang (2006).

Interspecific competition between Xanthopimpla stemmator Thunberger and

Dentichsmias busseolae Heinrich (Lepidoptera: Ichneumonidae), pupal parasitoids

attacking Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in East Africa. Journal of

Biological Control 36: 163-170.

Githaka, N.W., Skilton,R., Kutima,H.L., Mutugi, M., Mwaura,S. and Bishop, R. (2011).

Additional sequence Analysis and recombinant expression of RIM36, 36KDa

cement protein of the Ixodid tick Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. Submitted to

African Journal of Biotechnology.ACCEPTED.

Githaka, N.W., Skilton,R., Kutima,H.L., Mutugi, M. and Bishop, R. (2011).

Identification, Recombinant expression and T-cell Immunomodulatory activity of

immunosuppressive proteins of the tick vector Amlyomma variegatum. IN

PREPARATION

Wasike W. Eric, Magambo Japhet and Kutima H.L (2011). The prevalence of malaria,

associated anaemia and the use of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets among expectant

women during high transmission season in Bungoma. . IN PREPARATION

Manya, A. S., Feikin, D., Kutima, H.L., and Tetteh, C.(2011). Risk Factors for

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Pneumonia in children under five years of age hospitalized in a rural District

Hospital of Western Kenya IN PREPARATION

Mohammed Ally, M. Kutima H.L., Tetteh C., Mmbuji P.(2011): Risk Factors for

Plasmodium falciparum in Pregnant women of Dar es Salaam IN

PREPARATION

Mutuiri,P.M.M.,Khamadi, S.A. and Kutima, H.L. (2011). Molecular characterization of

the RANTES gene polymorphisms in Nairobi province, Kenya.

IN PREPARATION

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND ABSTRACTS

Naanyu, K.G. Yole,D., Kutima, H.L. and Makobe, M.(2008). Determination of the

efficacy of different doses of Praziquantel (PQZ) against BalB/c mice

experimentally infected with Schistosoma mansoni. Proceedings of 2008 JKUAT

Scientific, Technological and Industrialization conference: Scientific and

technological Solutions for Sustainable Industrialization and Socio-economic

Growth. 4th

– 5th

December, 2008. pg237-249. ISBN9966-923-28-4.

Macharia,J.K., Gitonga,L.M, Raina, S.K., Kutima, H.L. and Muli E.M. (2007).Stingless

bees as an incentive for forest conservation and sustainable development.

Proceedings of 2008 JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization

Conference: Galvanizing Science and technology for Industrialization:Towards

the Millenium development Goals, Jomo Kenyatta university of Agriculture and

technology, NAIROBI, KENYA, 25th

-26th

, 2007. ISBN 9966-923-28-4. Pg 713-

718

Macharia,J.K., Gitonga,L.M, Raina, S.K., Kutima, H.L., Muli E.M. and Biesmeijer, J.C.

(2007. Comparison of antibacterial activities for honey from African stingless

bee, Trigona species and Apismellifera scutella collected from five Kenyan

forests. Proceedings of 2008 JKUAT Scientific, Technological and

Industrialization Conference: Galvanizing Science and technology for

Industrialization:Towards the Millenium development Goals, Jomo Kenyatta

university of Agriculture and technology, NAIROBI, KENYA, 25th

-26th

, 2007.

ISBN 9966-923-28-4. Pg 724-731.

Kutima H.L., Imbuga,O.I. Osir, E.O. and Magambo, J.K. (2006).”Trypsin activity in

Glossina morsitans morsitans, Phlebotomus duboscqi, Aedes aegypti and

Stomoxys calcitrans infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Proceedings of

2006 First Annual Scientific Conference.1(1): 87-110.

Kutima,H.L., Imbuga, M, Magambo, J.K. and Osir, E.O. (2005). Comparative

Transformation Studies between Glossina morsitans morsitans and some

Haematophagous insects (Phlebotomus dubosqi, Aedes aegypti and Stomoxys

calcitrans) in relation to Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Proceedings of 2005

Scientific, Technological and Industrialization conference “Leveraging Indigenous

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Products and Technologies through Research for Industrialization and

Development”. 27th

– 28th

October 2005 556-579 68-75.

Akeng’a, T., Imbuga, M., Kutima, H.L. and Mbaka, J.(2005). Blending effects of bio-

rationals in the control of field pests of pigeon pea. Proceedings of 2005 Scientific,

Technologica and Industrialisation conference “Leveraging Indigenous Products

and Technologies through Research for Industrialisation and Development”. 134 –

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ABSTRACTS FOR WORK COMPLETED

1. Kutima, H.L. (2007). The use of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets to control Malaria

among children under five and pregnant women in western Kenya.Malaria Confernce ,

Novotel, Dakar, Senegal.

2. Kutima, H.L. (2007). Risk factors for pneumonia in Children under five years of age

hospitalized in a rural district hospital of Western Kenya. 63rd

Internatinal conference

on diseases in nature Communicable to Man, Madison Wisconsin USA.

3. Kutima, H.L. (2001) Immunization studies in rabbits using midgut membrane bound

proteins derived from Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. 2nd

African Acarology

Symposium: Novel Approaches to tick and Mite management in the New Millenium.

3rd

– 7th

decmber 2001, icipe, Nairobi, Kenya

4. N. Githaka, R. Skilton, S. Mwaura, H. Kutima, M. Mutugi, R. Bishop.

(2008)

Identification and molecular characterization of candidate immunosuppressive proteins

of the tick vector Amblyomma variegatum.

5. Kutima, H. L., Imbuga, M., Kutima, P.M. and Amoo, D. (2008) Immunization of

Rabbits using solubilized gut membrane proteins derived from female ticks,

Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. International Congress for Entomology, Durban South

Africa Presented a paper “

6. Muriuki, S., Gitonga, L.M., Kutima, H.L. and Waturu, C.N. (2009). The role of

chemical and physical barriers in the control of Mango Seed Weevil. Horticultural

Association of Kenya conference at Masinde Muliro university of Science and

Technology, 2009. Horticultural Association of Kenya conference at Masinde Muliro

University of Science and Technology, 2009.

7. Muriuki, S., Gitonga, L.M., Kutima, H.L. and Waturu, C.N. (2009).Effects of

application of Chloropyrisos band on infestation levels of the Mango Seed Weevil S.

mangiferae.

8. Muriuki, S., Gitonga, L.M., Kutima, H.L. and Waturu, C.N. (2009).Assessment of

Mango farming challenges in Mbeere district, eastern Province. Horticultural

Association of Kenya conference at Masinde Muliro University of Science and

Technology, 2009.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Kutima H.L., Susy Muchika and Yole Dorcas. Antischistosomal and

Molluscicidal Effects of Extracts of selected medicinal plants

2. Kutima H.L., Were Patrick and Hastings Ozwara. Developing phytomedicines

and pharmaceuticals against malaria using Zanthoxylum usambarense and

Warburgia ugandensis

3. Kutima H.L. and Nyamongo, D. S.: Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among people

living in the slums of Nairobi.

4. Kutima H.L., Muya Shasrack and Wasike, E. W.: Diagnostic procedures,

epidemiology and genetic diversity of cryptosporidiosis in Bungoma District,

Kenya

5. Kutima H.L. and Yole D. S.: Anti-Schistosomal activity of medicinal plants from

Kakamega in laboratory mice infected with Schistosoma mansoni

6. Kutima, H.L, Smucker, A.J.M. and Lagat Z. O. Use of Polyethylene in the

control of Termites in termite mounds in ASALs of Kenya

7. Kareru P., Kutima, H. L., Njonge et al.: Development and evaluation of herbal

anthelmintic drugs for ruminant animals

8. Shililu J.I. and Kutima H.L. Control of Anopheles gambiae and An. funestus in

Mumias, Western Kenya.

9. Kenya Eucharia Unoma, Wanjau Ruth and Kutima Helen Lydia: Unlocking the

potential of coriander for maximum land use and uplifting the community around

the lake Victoria basin in Kenya, Research and Innovation Grants For Women.

10. Ayieko Monica, Kenji, G.M, Kutima, H.L., Tamale, A. and Mayende T.S. Value

adding on termites and mayflies for production of fish food formulae and

entomphagy in the Lake Victoria Basin. (A project funded by Lake Victoria Basin

Research, VicRes).

11. Akenga, T., Imbuga, M., Kutima H.L., and Mbaka, J.N. Characterization and

utilization of a triple biorational pesticide isolated from three plant species against

pests of field crops and stored products (A project funded by AICAD)

FUNDING ATTRACTED

2009: JKUAT-RPE

2008: JKUAT-RPE

2006: VicReS

2006: UNESCO/AWSE Mini Grants for

HIV/AIDS

2004: ILRI

MANUSCRIPTS REFEREED

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1. JAGST: Field grain losses and insect pest management practices in subsistence

agriculture: Farmers’ perceptions in Western Kenya

2. JAGST: Laboratory studies on the transfers of fungal infection in Amblyomma

variegatum ticks (Ixodidae) and their subsequent mortality due to the infection.

3. Abstracts and manuscripts for WAITRO

4. Abstracts and manuscripts for Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conferences

PROGRAMMES REVIEWED

1. 2003: Reviewed undergraduate programmes offered by Sokoine University of

Agriculture

2. 2004: Medical Laboratory Sciences Syllabus at Utalii Hotel

3. 2004: Medical Microbiology Syllabus at Sports View Hotel

4. 2005: Reviewed all ITROMID Programmes at Embu and Hotel La Mada

5. Civil Engineering

6. ITROMID: Diploma in HIV/AIDs management and counseling

7. Department of Zoology Syllabi

CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIUMS

21st – 26

th July 2012. 67

t h Annual International Conference on Diseases

in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM) at

the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Presenting a paper titled” Use of Insecticide Treated Bed

Nets (ITNs) to control Malaria among children under

ten and Pregnant Women in Western Kenya.”

21st – 25

th August 2011. 23

RD International Conference of the World Association for

the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP),

Buenos Aires , Argentina. 17

th -19

th August 2011. International Joint Research Conference at the East London

International Convention Centre. Walter Sisulu University

South Africa

30th

August 2010: Benefits of open access for research dissemination, usage,

visibility and impact by Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology Library in collaboration with

EIFL.net. at the African Institute for Capacity

Development, Nairobi.

15th

– 20th

August 2010: 12th

Intenrational Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA XII),

Melbourne, Australia .

6th

– 8th

July 2010: 18th

IPR International Biomedical Research Conference,

KIE, Nairobi Kenya

15

22rd - 25th

June 2010: VAS Consultants Ltd: leaderships and management capacity

development Seminar at Jomo Kenyatta university of

Agriculture and Technology.

22nd

June 2010: First Faculty of Science Postgraduate Scientific Conference

at Jomo Kenyatta university of Agriculture and Technology.

8th

– 13th

August 2009: World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary

Parasitology 22nd

International Conference: Telus

Convention Centre, Calgary Canada. Presented a paper

on “Antischistosomal Properties from Two Medicinal Plants

from Kakamega Region on the Parasite, Schistosoma

mansoni in BALB/c Mice”

5th

-6th

May 2009: 3rd

Faculty of Science Scientific Conference, JKUAT.

6th

– 12th

July 2008: International Congress for Entomology, Durban South

Africa Presented a paper “Immunization studies in Rabbits

using solubilized gut membrane proteins derived from

female ticks, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, R, evertsi

evertsi and Amblyomma variegatum.

12th

– 16th

Feb. 2008: Management and Leadership skills. Sportsarms, Nanyuki.

1st – 3

rd October 2007: The 33

rd Meeting of the Arppis Academic Board (AAB).

University of Ghana, Legon.

12th

– 14th

Aug. 2007: International Conference on Diseases communicable to man

in Nature, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Presented a

paper “Risk factors for pneumonia in children under five

years of age in Western Kenya”

20th

– 27th

April 2007: Malaria Conference in Dakar Senegal. Presented a paper”

Use of ITNs to control malaria in children under five and

pregnant women in Western Kenya”

30th

Nov. – 1st Dec. 2006: The Principle of Sustainability – A Multidisciplinary

Approach – KENYA DAAD SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION (KDSA)

UON.

26th

- 27th

October 2006: 2nd

JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization

conference: “Harnessing Scientific & Technological

Synergies for Innovation and Rapid Industrialization”

6th

– 11th

August 2006: XI International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA XI),

Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

14th

– 15th

June 2006: Faculty of Science 1St

Annual Scientific Conference:

“Science for Industrialization”

5th

– 12th

March 2006: “Kinetoplastida” in Dakar, Senegal.

24th

February 2006: Sensitization Seminar on Performance Contracting.

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27th

– 28th

October 2005: 1st JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization

conference. “Leveraging Indigenous Products and

Technologies through Research for Industrialization and

Development.”

8th

– 11th

August 2005: Grant Proposal Writing Workshop

13th

– 18th

Sept; 2004: HIV/AIDS Workshop.

6th

– 11th

Sept. 2004: WAITRO 17TH

biennial Congress: “Technology for

Sustainable Development”

16th

– 20th

August 2004 African Women in Science and Engineering

(AWSE)/International Network of Women in Engineering

and Science (INWES). “Leadership Workshop for Global

Women Scientists and Engineers.”

16th

– 19th

March 2004: 2nd

Regional Microbiology Conference.

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS)

Member of the Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA)

Member of the African Academy of Insect Scientists (AAIS)

Member of African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE)

Member of International Network of Women in Engineering and Science (INWES)

Member of Entomological Society of Kenya (ESK)

Member of African Acarologists (AA)

Member of ARPPIS Scholars Association (ASA)

Member of World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology

(WAAVP)

Member of American Association of Veterinary Parasitology (AAVP)

Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Vector Borne Diseases (JVBD).

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REFEREES

1. Prof. David Masabule Mulati

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Dept. of Zoology,

P.O. Box 62000, Nairobi, Kenya

Department of Physics

P.O. Box 62000-00200

NAIROBI, Kenya

Mobile:0721 381 086

Email: dmulati@fsc.jkuat.ac.ke

2. Prof. Leonard Wamocho

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 190

KAKAMEGA

Mobile: 0712 077 889

Email: wamocho@yahoo.com

3. Dr. Venny Nyambati

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Dept. of Zoology,

P.O. Box 62000, Nairobi, Kenya

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

P.O. Box 62000-00200

NAIROBI, Kenya

Mobile:0720 414 081

Email: v.nyambati@yahoo.com