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Professor PAUL N. NDEGWA (Ph.D.)

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Contact: School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi,

P. O. Box 30197 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: pndegwa@uonbi.ac.ke

Mobile phone: +254 721 946348

Nationality: Kenyan

Marital Status: Married

Age: 55 years

2. EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2.1 Ph.D. (Zoology - (Entomology), University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1992-1997

2.2 M.Sc. (Medical & Veterinary Entomology), University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1987-1990

2.3 B.Sc. (Biological Sciences), University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1984-1987 2.4 Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), Kagumo High School. Nyeri. 1981-

1982

2.5 Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), Ichagaki Secondary School, Maragwa. 1977-1980

2.6 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), Gathera Primary School, Maragwa.1970-1976

3. WORK EXPERIENCE

3.1 Associate Professor, University of Nairobi - 6 years (2012- Present)

3.2 Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi – 10 years (2002- 2012)

3.3 Post-Doctoral Fellowship, International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology

(ICIPE) - 2 years (1996-1998)

3.4 Lecturer, University of Nairobi – 6 years (1996- 2002)

3.5 Tutorial Fellow, University of Nairobi – 6 years (1991- 1996)

3.6 Demonstrator, Zoology Department, University of Nairobi – 2 years (1989-1990)

3.7 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Soil Science, University of Nairobi

– 4 months. July 1987- October 1987

3.8 Untrained Teacher, Itaaga Secondary School – 1.5 years (1983-1984)

4. ADMINISTRATIVE / LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS & OTHER WORK-

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES – Present & Past

4.1 Director, School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi (May 2014 – Present)

4.2 Acted Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences on many occasions on

request since May 2014

4.3 Peer Reviewer, Commission for University Education (2018 onwards)

4.4 Manager, Chiromo Strategic Management Unit (SMU), Student Welfare Authority

(SWA) – 4 years (April 2012-August 2016)

4.5 Chair, SONU Electoral Commission 2016

4.6 Vice Chair, Student Affairs Division Strategic Plan and Evaluation Steering

Committee (Sept 2014)

4.7 Head, Entomology Thematic Area, School of Biological Sciences – 4 years (2010-

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2014)

4.8 Chair, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Pesticide Technical committee - 4 years

(2009-2012)

4.9 External Examiner, Department of Pure & Applied Sciences, Karatina University;

2016-Present

4.10 External Examiner, Department of Zoological Sciences, Kenyatta University-

3 years (2012 – 2015)

4.11 Member, Student Welfare Authority Procurement Committee (2012-2015)

4.12 Member, College Cohesion & National values Committee (2015 – Present)

4.13 Member, College Student Security and Safety Committee (2016-present)

4.14 Member, International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology, icipe Board of

Postgraduate Training (IBPT) (2011 – 2013)

4.15 College Representative, University of Nairobi Student mentorship Committee

(2015 – Present )

4.16 Member, School of Biological Sciences anti-corruption Committee (2009 –

2014)

4.17 Ag. Director, School of Biological Sciences: Many times on request on diverse

dates between 2006-2014

4.18 Co-ordinator, Entomology (1998- 2006 )

4.19 Ag. Chairman, Zoology Department: Many times on request on diverse dates

between 1998-2005

4.20 Chair, SBS Calendar & Brochure committee (2006-2013)

4.21 Co-ordinator, Zoology Undergraduate Research Projects: 1998-2014

4.22 Examinations Officer, Zoology department (1999-2004)

4.23 Departmental Representative at Faculty of Science Examination Committee

(1999-2004)

4.24 Co-ordinator, B. Ed. (Sc.) – Biology. Zoology Dept. 1998-2006

4.25 External Examiner, Biology; Kenya Science Teachers Training College –

(Before it was taken over by UoN)

4.26 Department Representative at Zoology ODL programme (2002-2004)

5. RECENT INVITED JOURNAL REVIEWS

5.1 International Journal of tropical Insect Science: 1 review

Manuscript MS-IJT-3976 of 13/6/2016. Title: First report of Paederus fuscipes

(Coleoptera:Staphilinidae) from sandy tidal zones of the Caspian seashore

5.2 PLos Neglected Tropical Diseases: 2 reviews

Manuscript PNTD-D-12-01063 of 12/9/2016. Title: Standardizing visual control devices

for tsetse flies: East African species Glossina swynnertoni

5.3 Africa Journal of Ecology: 4 reviews

i. Manuscript AFJE-10-128 of 29/4/2015. Title: Mapping land cover types and their

suitability for tsetse flies in eastern Uganda: a remote sensing approach

ii. Manuscript AFJE-10-182 of 23/6/2015. Title: Diversity and distribution of rodents

and shrews in fragmented habitats of Taita hills, Kenya

5.4 Wildlife Biology Practice: 1 review

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Manuscript WBP-140-952-2-RV (2014). Title: Clinical trypanosomiasis and mortality

in re-introduced black (Diceros bicornis michaeli) and white (Ceratotherium simum

simum) rhinoceroses in Kenya.

5.5 Kenya Journal of Sciences: 1 review

Manuscript KJS-B-402 of 7/5/2010. Title: Greenhouse rearing of the predacious mite

Typhlodramalus aripo (Acari: Phytoseeidae) for biological control of cassava green mite

in Kenya.

6 COMMUNITY SERVICE

6.1 Member, Murang’a County Initiative

6.2 Member, Board of Governors, Ichagaki High School (2009-2012)

6.3 Visits to Children’s home: Organized visits by students & staff to Watu Wa Maana

children’ home at Ruiru, Kambu County.

6.4 Tree Planting: Organized tree planting exercise by staff & students in Chiromo SMU

& School of Biological Sciences

6.5 Team building and Leadership: Invited lecture by Secondary Schools Principals at a

workshop held at Naivasha on 4/10/2009

6.6 Member of Board of Governors: Served as BOG member for Gathera Secondary

School, Itaaga Secondary School and Ichagaki Secondary School

6.7 Setting Achievable goals: Invited talk by Principal, Ichagaki Secondary School on

24/6/2011

6.8 Setting Achievable goals: Invited talk by Principal, Itaaga Secondary school on

14/3/2010

7 RECENT GRANTS / CONSULTANCIES

7.1 NRF grant (2017): Part of a consortium that successfully submitted a multidisciplinary

grant proposal and got awarded KSh. 7,000,000

7.2 Linnaeus-Palme Travelling Grant 35,000K (2015/2016) (KSh. 391,000)

7.3 INSFEED: Insect feed for Poultry and fish production in Kenya and Uganda. of 71,688

USD (2015/2016) (= Ksh. 7,227,500)- IDRC grant

7.4 Deans Committee grant KSh. 250,000 (2011)

7.5 Arthropods Biodiversity Specialist: Biodiversity assessment of the Enoosupukia Trust

Land and Adjoining Areas: A project In support of the development of a carbon project.

LTS Africa Ltd & LTS International Ltd. March 2013

8 SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

8.1 Doctor of Philosophy– (Total supervised = 13 (9 completed; 4 on-going)

Table 1: Supervision record of PhD students

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Students Name, Registration No. & Thesis Title Status Co-supervisor(s)

1.

Kiptoo Judith Jeruto (2016)

Integration of predacious mites, fertilizers and selective

insecticides for the management of citrus pests in

Kenya

Data collection Prof. E.Banhawhy (UoN)

2. Bridget Obhagiagie Aito Bobadoye (2013)

Biodiversity of stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) and

their floral resources in Taita Hills, Kenya

Completed

2017

Prof. L.W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. B. Torto (icipe)

Dr. Ayuka T. F. (icipe)

3. Josyline Cirindi K (2013).

Evaluation of lambdacyhalothrin incorporated into 1,

4-dichlorobenzene for control of insect vectors of

malaria and leishmaniases

Submitted for

Examination

Nov. 2018

Prof. L.W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. Chris Anjili (KEMRI)

Dr. Philip Ngumbi

(KEMRI)

4. David Tembong Cham (2013).

Study on defensive mechanisms of Apis mellifera

against pests and analysis of honeybee collected pollen

in Cameroon

Completed

2017

Prof. L.W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. B. Torto (icipe)

Dr. Ayuka T. F. (icipe)

Dr. Suresh Raina (icipe)

5. Benignus V. Ngowi (2013)

Potential effects of climate change on tritrophic

interactions in crucifer farming systems of Mt

Kilimanjaro and Taita Hills.

Submitted for

examination

Nov. 2018

Dr. E. M. Mwangi (UoN)

Dr H. E. Z. Tonnang

(CIMMYT)

Dr. S. Sevgan (icipe)

6. Githinji Edward Kareithi (2011)

Determination of insecticide resistance and its impact

on malaria transmission potential among the major

vectors in Teso sub-county, western Kenya

Writing up Prof. L. W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr Evan Mathenge

(KEMRI)

7. Patrice Kasangaki (2012).

Characterization of honey bee races and the

epidemiology of honey bee diseases in Uganda

Completed in

2016

Dr. G. Nyamasyo (UoN)

Dr. Robert Kajobe

(ZARDI-Uganda))

8. Shepard Ndlela (2012).

Development and implementation of pre- and post-

harvest management measures for Bactrocera invadens

and Ceratitis cosyra on mango

Completed in

2017

Dr. G. Ong’amo (UoN)

Dr. S. Ekesi (icipe)

Dr. S. Mohamed (icipe)

9. Venansio Tumuhaise I80/81921/2011

Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi and commercial

Bacillus thuringiensis for the management of Maruca

vitrata on cowpeas

Completed in

2015

Prof. L. W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. S. Ekesi (icipe)

Dr. S. Mohamed (icipe)

10. Ayuka T. Fombong I80/82303/2008

Studies on chemical ecology and molecular

characterization of beetles pests of honey bee colonies

in Kenya.

Completed in

2011

Prof. L.W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. B. Torto (icipe)

Dr. Masiga (icipe)

11. Philip M. Ngumbi, (2008).

Experimental control of sandflies (Diptera:

Psychodidae) using entomopathogenic fungi

(Hyphomycetes) in captivity and in the field.

Completed in

2011

Prof. L. W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. N. Maniania (icipe)

12. Harrison Mugo (2006). I80/9227/2005

Management of coffee pests in Kenya: Integration of

predacious mites and the actions of some

environmentally accepted compounds.

Completed in

2010 Prof. L. W. Irungu (UoN)

Prof. E. Banhawy (UoN)

13. Evan Mathenge (2004).

Development of an exposure-free bed-net trap for

sampling Afro-tropical malaria vectors

Completed

2008

Prof. L. W. Irungu (UoN)

Dr. G. Killeen (KEMRI)

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8.2 Master of Science – (Total supervised = 15 (13 completed: 2 on-going)

Table 2: Supervision record of M.Sc. students

No. Students Name, Registration No. & Thesis Title Status Co-supervisor(s)

1. Ruth Nguhe Matanda I56/74096/2014

Innovative alternative fish feeds for aquaculture in

Kenya

Completed

2017

Prof Muthumbi

Dr D. Munguti (KEMFRI)

Dr Gatune (Karatina

University)

2. Charles Otieno Kwadha I56/74780/2014

Determination of attractant semio-chemicals of the

wax moth, Gallelia mellonella L. (Pyralidae:

Lepidoptera) in honey bee colonies

Completed

2016

Dr. G. Ong’amo (UoN)

3. Anthony Nzomo Mukasa I56/67583/2013

Assessment of nutritional effect of different diet types

on life cycle parameters of laboratory-bred

Schistocerca gregaria

Submitted

thesis for

examination

Sept. 2018

Dr. G. Ong’amo (UoN)

4. Fridah Karegi Njeru I56/67469/2013

Diversity and abundance of wild insects harvested

with biting flies traps in a peridomestic and natural

habitat

Writing up Dr. G. Ong’amo (UoN)

5. James Maina Gichuhi I56/68963/2013

Rearing method and life history of a laboratory colony

of the african coffee white stem borer, Monochamus

leuconotus (Pascoe) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae).

Completed

2016

Dr. G. Ong’amo (UoN)

Dr. Regis Babin (icipe)

Dr. H. M. Mugo (CRF)

6. Dancan Kobia I56/79501/2012

Diversity & distribution of immature malaria & rift

valley fever vectors along an altitudinal gradient in

Baringo County, Kenya.

Completed

2016

Dr. G. Ong’amo

7. Albert O. Owino I56/64572/2011.

Effect of temperature on the life history traits of

Liriomyza trifolii Burgess (Diptera: Agromyzidae)

Completed

2015

Dr. G. Ong’amo (UoN)

8. Crispus W. Maribie I56/7805/2006.

Survey of soil mites (Acari) diversity and densities in

different land use types in Embu and Taita Districts,

Kenya

Completed

2010

Dr. G. Nyamasyo

9. Emily N. Kitivo I56/7438/2006.

The diversity and abundance of subterenean termites in

different land cover types: A case study of Embu and

Taita Hills, Kenya.

Completed

2011

Dr. G. Nyamasyo (UoN)

10. Njoroge K. Mwangi I56/8665/2005.

The influence of proximity of agricultural farms to

Arabuko-Sokoke forest on insect pollinator diversity

and fruit set in Mango and Cashew nut crops.

Completed

2010

Dr. E. Mwangi ((UoN)

11. Samuel K. Kamau I56/7850/2003.

Effect of insecticide-treated stable-nets on tsetse and

other Diptera in Kwale District, Kenya.

Completed

2009

Dr. F. Oyieke ((UoN)

12. Eunice A. Owino (2004). Field evaluation of limburger

cheese as an odour-bait source for sampling

Afrotropical malaria vectors

Completed

2007

Prof. R. Mukabana (UoN)

13. Humpdeen N. Nyamweya (2005). An assessment of

butterfly species diversity in relation to plant structure

Completed

2008

Dr. N. Gichuki (UoN)

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and phenology in Marsabit National Park

14. Flora N. Namu (2003). Effects of forest disturbance on

butterfly diversity in Kakamega forest Nature Reserve

(KFNR), Western Kenya.

Completed

2005

Dr. J. Githaiga (UoN)

Dr. E. Kioko (NMK)

15. Simon M. Mugatha (2002). The influence of landuse

patterns on diversity and abundance of small mammals

in Gachoka Division of Mbeere District, Kenya.

Completed

2005

9 PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Kasangaki Patrice, Nyamasyo N. Gideon, Ndegwa N. Paul, Angiro Christopher,

and Kajobe Robert, “Apis mellifera adansonii Is the Most Defensive Honeybee in

Uganda,” Psyche, vol. 2018, Article ID 4079587, 6 pages,

2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4079587.

2. Patrice Kisangaki, Gideon Nyamasyo, Paul Ndegwa and Robert Kajobe (2018).

Assessment of honey bee colony performance in the agro-ecological zones of Uganda.

Current Investigations in Agriculture and Current Research. 1(5): 1-6

3. Kobia Dancan, George O. Ong’amo and Paul N. Ndegwa (2018). Diversity and

distribution of immature vectors of malaria and rift valley fever in habitats along an

altitudinal gradient in Barigo, Kenya. Bonorowo Wetlands 8(1): 25-31

4. Kaburi Josyline, Ngumbi Philip, Irungu Lucy, Ndegwa Paul, Ingonga Johnstone, Bernard

Osero, Dickson Libendi and Anjili Christopher (2018).Synergistic effects of

lambacyhalothrin incorporated into 1,4-dichlorobenzene for the control of sand fly and

mosquito vectors in Baringo and Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya. Asian Journal of Biological

and Life Sciences 7(1):21-27

5. Kaburi J, Ngumbi P, Irungu L, Ndegwa P, Ingonga J, Bernard Osero B. and Anjili C.

(2018). Discovery of Phlebotomus Species of Sand Flies in Mwea Irrigation Scheme,

Kirinyaga County, Kenya: A Possible Leishmaniases focus. Annals of Clinical Cytology

and Pathology 4(3): 1103-1107.

6. Kaburi Josyline, Ngumbi Philip, Irungu Lucy, Ndegwa Paul, Ingonga Johnstone, Ruttoh

Reuben, Bernard Osero and Anjili Chritopher (2018). Effects of Lambdacyhalothrin

incorporated into 1,4-Dichlorobenzene on sand fly and mosquito vectors in endemic areas

of Kenya. Journal of Zoological Research 2(1): 1-6

7. V. Tumuhaise, S. Ekesi, N.K. Maniania, H.E.Z. Tonnang, C.M. Tanga, P.N. Ndegwa,

L.W. Irungu, R. Srinivasan and S.A. Mohamed (2018). Temperature-dependent growth

and virulence, and mass production potential of two candidate isolates of Metarhizium

anisopliae (Metschinikoff) Sorokin for managing Maruca vitrata Fabricus (Lepidoptera:

Crambidae) on cowpea. African Entomology 26(1):73-83

8. C. A. Kwadha, G. O. Ong’amo, P. N. Ndegwa, S.K. Raina and A.T. Fombong (2017).

Biology and control of the greater wax moth, Gallelia mellonella. Insects 8(2): 61-76

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9. David T. Cham, Ayuka T. Fombong, Paul N. Ndegwa , Lucy W. Irungu, and Suresh K.

Raina (2017). Scientific note on the first report of Varroa destructor in Cameroon.

Journal of Apicultural Research 56 (4): 397-399

10. Benignus V. Ngowi, Henri E. Z. Tonnang, Evans M. Mwangi, Tino Johansson, Janet

Ambale, Paul N. Ndegwa, Sevgan Subramanian (2017). Temperature-dependent

phenology of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae): Simulation and visualization

of current and future Distributions along the Eastern Afromontane. PLoS ONE 12(3): 1-

24 e0173590. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0173590

11. D.T. Cham, A.T. Fombong, P.N. Ndegwa, L.W. Irungu, E, Nguku and S.K. Raina1

(2017). Megaselia scalaris (Diptera: Phoridae), an opportunist parasitoid of honey bees in

Cameroon. African Entomology 25(2): 254–258

12. S. Ndlela, S. Ekesi, P.N. Ndegwa, G.O. Ong’amo & S. A. Mohamed (2017) Postharvest

disinfestation of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera:Tephritidae) in mango using hot

water treatments. Journal of Applied Entomology. 141(10): 848-859

13. Bobadoye, B. O., Fombong, A. T. Ndegwa, P. N. and Irungu, L. W. (2017). Vulnerable

habitats alter African meliponine bee’s (Hymenoptera: Apidae) assemblages in an eastern

afro-montane biodiversity hotspot. International Journal of Insect Science 9: 1-11.

14. Bobadoye, B. O., Ndegwa, P. N., Irungu, L. W., Fombong, A. and Kajobe, R. (2017).

Floral resources sustaining African meliponine bee species (Hymenoptera: Meliponini)

in a fragile habitat of Kenya. Journal of Biology and life science 8, 42-58.

15. Patrice Kasangaki, Gideon Nyamasyo, Paul Ndegwa, Robert Kajobe, Christopher

Angiro, Agapitus Kato and Charles Masembe (2017).Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

markers reveal low genetic variation and the presence of two honey bee races in Uganda’s

agro-ecological zones. Journal of Apicultural Research 56(2):112-121 DOI:

10.1080/00218839.2017.1287997

16. James M. Gichuhi, Paul Ndegwa, Harrison M. Mugo, Ephantus K. Guandaru and Régis

Babin (2016). Rearing method and developmental biology of the African coffee white stem

borer, Monochamus leuconotus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Journal of Economic

Entomology · DOI: 10.1093/jee/tow283

17. Hannah W. Karuri, Daniel Olago, Roy Neilson, Editah Njeri, Alfred Opere and Paul

Ndegwa (2016). Plant parasitic nematode assemblages associated with sweet potato in

Kenya and their relationship with environmental variables. Tropical Plant Pathology. DOI:

10.1007/s40858-016-0114-4

18. Wanjama J. K., Onyango I., Mutyambai D. M., Kabochi S. K. and Ndegwa P. N. (2016).

Occurrence of Nosema species in honey bee colonies in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal and

Health Production in Africa, Bee, 129 – 135

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19. S. Ndlela, S. Mohamed, P.N. Ndegwa, G.O. Ong’amo & S. Ekesi (2016). Male annihilation

technique using methyl eugenol for field suppression of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)

(Diptera: Tephritidae) on mango in Kenya. African Entomology 24 (2): 437–447 (2016)

20. Tumuhaise V., Ekesi S., Mohamed S. A., P. N. Ndegwa, L. W. Irungu, Srinivasan R. N.

and K. Maniania (2015). Pathogenicity and performance of two candidate isolates of

Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) in four

liquid culture media for the management of the legume pod borer Maruca vitrata

(Lepidoptera: Crambidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 35(1):34-47.

21. Mugo H. M., Irungu L. W. and Ndegwa P. N. (2013). Population of predacious phytoseiid

mites, Euseius kenyae (Swirski and Ragusa) on coffee treated with different soil applied

fertilizers. African Journal of Agricultural Research 8(37), 4608-4613

22. Mugo, H. M., Irungu, L. W., Ndegwa, P. N. (2012). Population dynamics of predacious

phytoseiid mites, Euseius kenyae and coffee thrips, Diarthrothrips coffeae and their

Interactions in coffee agro ecosystems in Kenya. International Journal of Science and

Nature 3(2): 316-323

23. Ayuka T. Fombong, Peter E. A. Teal, Richard T. Arbogast, Paul N. Ndegwa,

Lucy W. Irungu and Baldwyn Torto (2012). Chemical Communication in the Honey Bee

Scarab Pest Oplostomus haroldi: Role of (Z)-9-Pentacosene. Journal of Chemical Ecology,

38(12), 1463-1473

24. Ayuka T. Fombong, Fabian Haas, P.N. Ndegwa and L.W. Irungu (2012). Life history of

Oplostomus haroldi (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and a description of its third instar larva.

Africa Journal of Insect Science, 32(1):1-8

25. Mugo H. M., El- Banhawy E .M., Irungu L.W., Ndegwa P.N. and Mburu D.M. (2011).

Resistance of Predacious mites, Euseius kenyae (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to chlorpyrifos

(Dursdan®) in Kenyan coffee farms. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.

13(1), 53-64.

26. Mugo H. M., El- Banhawy E. M., Irungu L.W. and Ndegwa P.N (2011). The insect pests

of coffee and their distribution in Kenya. InternationalJournal of Science and Nature. 2(3),

564-569

27. Philip M. Ngumbi1, Lucy W. Irungu, Paul N. Ndegwa & Nguya K. Maniania

(2011).Pathogenicity of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metch) Sorok and Beauveria bassiana

(Bals) Vuill to adult Phlebotomus duboscqi (Neveu-Lemaire) in the laboratory. Journal of

Vector Borne Diseases 48, 37-40

28. Maribie, C.W.; Nyamasyo, G.H.N.; Ndegwa, P.N.; Lagerl, F, J.; Gikungu, M. (2011).

Abundance and diversity of soil mites (Acari) along a gradient of land use types in Taita

Taveta, Kenya. Tropical and subtropical agroecosystems. 13 (1), 11-26

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29. F. N. Namu, J. M. Githaiga, E. N. Kioko, P. N. Ndegwa, C. L. Häuser, L.Kühn (2008)

The butterfly, Hypolimnas salmacis magnifica (Drury, 1773) in Kakamega Forest National

Reserve (KFNR) Kenya. Metamorphosis 18 (4), 142-143

30. Steve Mihok, David A. Carlson and Paul N. Ndegwa (2007) Tsetse and other biting fly

responses to Nzi traps baited with octenol, phenols and acetone. Medical and Veterinary

Entomology 21, 70-84

31. Mathenge, E.M., Misian, G.O. Oulo, D.O., Irungu, L.W., Ndegwa, P.N., Killeen, G.F. &

Knols B.G.J. (2005) Comparative performance of Mbita trap, CDC light trap and Human

Landing Catch in the sampling of Anopheles arabiensis, An. Funestus and culicine species

in a rice irrigation scheme in western Kenya. Malaria Journal 4: 7-11

32. Mathenge, E.M., Omweri, G.O., Irungu, L.W., Ndegwa, P.N., Welczak, E., Smith, T. A..

Killeen, G.F. & Knols, B.J.G. (2004) Comparative field evaluation of Mbita trap, CDC

light trap and the Human Landing Catch for sampling of malaria vectors in western Kenya.

American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene 70, 33-37

33. Paul N. Ndegwa and Jennifer Ogodo (2002) Community structure and diel activity patterns

of peridomestic Stomoxyinae in Nairobi, Kenya. Insect Science & it’s Application 22: 275-

280

34. Mathenge, E. M; G.F. Killeen, D.O. Oulo, L. W. Irungu, P. N. Ndegwa and B. G. J. Knols

(2002) Development of an exposure-free bednet trap for sampling Afrotropical malaria

vectors. Medical & Veterinary Entomology 16, 1-8

35. Paul N. Ndegwa, Steve Mihok and Florence A. Oyieke (2001). Habitat preferences and

activity patterns of Glossina swynnertoni Austen in Maasai Mara, Kenya. Insect Science &

it's Applications 21, 113-122

36. Paul N. Ndegwa and Steve Mihok (1999). Development of odour-baited traps for Glossina

swynnertoni Austen. Bulletin of Entomological Research 98, 255-261.

37. S. Mihok, E.N. Munyoki, F. Masaninga, P. N. Ndegwa & R. O. Olubayo (1994). Isolation

of Trypanosoma ssp. from wild flies through procyclic expansion in Glossina morsitans

centralis. Acta Tropica 56, 25-37.

38. Paul N. Ndegwa, Lucy W. Irungu & Shamshudeen K. Moloo (1992). Effect of high

incubation temperature of puparia: Increased infection rates of Trypanosoma congolense

in Glossina morsitans centralis, G. fuscipes fuscipes and G. brevipalpis. Medical &

Veterinary Entomology 6, 127-130.

9.1.2 BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Flora N. Namu, John M. Githaiga, Esther N.Kioko, Paul N. Ndegwa, Christoph L. Häuser

(2008). Butterfly species composition and abundance in an old, middle-aged, and young

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secondary forests, In: Kühne L. (Ed.), Butterflies and moths diversity of the Kakamega

forest (Kenya), Brandenburgische Universitätsdruckerei und Verlagsgesellschaft,

Germany, pp. 47-61

9.1.3 CITATIONS INDICES AS AT 7/2/2018

1. Google Scholar : As at 9/11/2018

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=46QbhhEAAAAJ&hl=en

All Since 2013

Citations 396 230

h-index 9 8

i10-index 9 8

9.1.4 MANUALS

1. Paul N. Ndegwa (2016). Fundamentals of Arthropod Biology, University of Nairobi.

Open & Distance Learners (ODL) Module

2. Paul N. Ndegwa (2003). Lecture notes on Invertebrate Zoology, University of Nairobi.

Open & Distance Learners (ODL) Module

9.1.5 OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE

1. Paul N. Ndegwa (1997). Studies on ecological and epidemiological significance of

Glossina swynnertoni Austen in Masai Mara, Kenya. Ph.D. Thesis, University of

Nairobi.

2. Paul N. Ndegwa (1997). Cyclic development of Trypanosoma congolense Broden in

Glossina morsitans centralis, G. brevipalpis and G. swynnertoni. M.Sc. Thesis,

University of Nairobi

10 RESEARCH

10.2 Current Interests:

I am currently working on an IDRC/CIAR funded project entitled “INSFEED- Insect feed

for fish and poultry production in Kenya and Uganda”.

10.3 Past Research engagements

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2004-2012: Collaborative research on different ecological aspects of insect pests or

vectors of diseases mainly on biology, chemical ecology, odour-bait development,

trapping technology for management of pests/vectors, population dynamics, IPM.

1998-2004: Research on different biological aspects of stable flies (Stomoxyinae) and

other biting flies, including population dynamics, community structure, activity

patterns, host-blood discrimination and its effect on survival of Stomoxys spp.

1996-1998: Post-Doctoral Fellowship at International Centre for Insect Physiology &

Ecology (icipe). Research on Ecology of Tsetse & other biting flies in Kenya, Tanzania

and Ethiopia. Good hands-on experience on field trapping technology, odour baits

testing and other sampling techniques for insects (and other arthropods).

1992-1996: Research on ecology and Epidemiological importance of the tsetse fly

Glossina swynnertoni in the Masai Mara, Kenya. The field work involved evaluating

tsetse sampling devices, determination of habitat preferences, population dynamic,

feeding habits and vector potential. Molecular characterization of trypanosomes was

done at Institute of Veterinary Biochemistry, Free University, Germany and bloodmeal

analysis at GTZ-BGVV laboratory, Germany.

11 CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

a) Tokyo International Conference on Africa’s Development (TICAD VI) Summit

2016 Side Event: Embracing Blue Economy for Africa’s Accelerated Development.

25th August 2016, Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

b) SGD-Graduate School Grant workshop; 17th-20th May 2016; University of

Cologne, Germany

c) Swedish-African Conference: Sustainable collaborations between Swedish and

African higher education institutions. 9th-10th November 2015. Skövde, Sweden

d) Leadership & Team building Training, 27th June 2012, SWA, University of Nairobi

e) Many Internal Training workshops at UoN on matters relating to policy, operations

or management

f) Curriculum Review workshop for Staff & Stakeholders, 28th February to 4th March,

2010 , Karen, Nairobi

g) WHO/TDR Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Training workshop at the National

Museum of Kenya Headquaters, Nairobi, Kenya (8th-10th January 2003).

h) International study workshop on integrated rural development through sustainable

management of tsetse & trypanosomiasis control – “The way forward”, Addis

Ababa and Axum (3rd-8th Feb. 1998).

i) 24th meeting of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research

& Control (ISCTRC), Maputo, Mozambique (28th Sept.-11th Oct. 1999). Presented

a paper on new trap designs for Glossina swynnertoni

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12. THESES EXAMINED (besides those supervised)

12.1 University of Nairobi Theses (12)

Effects of Insecticide Resistance on 2La Chromosomal Inversion and Plasmodiun Infection

Rates in Malaria Vectors in Kwale County, Coastal Kenya by Caroline Wanjiku Kiuru’s

(M.Sc. thesis University of Nairobi)

Soil factors influencing the prevalence of Tunga penetrans in Gaichanjiru location of

Murang’a County, Kenya by Josephine Wanjiku Ngunjiri (M.Sc. University of Nairobi,

2011)

The influence of traditional water management agro-ecosystem practices and control

options on larval abundance of malaria vectors in the suburb of Kasagam, Kisumu city,

western Kenya by Collins K. Mweresa (M. Sc. University of Nairobi, 2009)

Sampling malaria vectors and other mosquitoes with the Ifakara Tent Trap and standard

resting boxes in urban Dar es Salaam by Sikilu Maggy (M. Sc. University of Nairobi,

2009)

Data and organizational systems as epidemiological determinants of larviciding for malaria

control in urban Dar es Salaam by Jackson Saya (M. Sc. University of Nairobi, 2009)

Malaria transmission and the role of microbial larviciding in a Riceland agro-ecosystem by

Muriu, Simon Mwangi (Ph.D. – University of Nairobi, 2008)

Integrated Management of Bean Bruchid, Acanthoscelides obtectus Say (Coleoptera:

Bruchidae), on Stored Beans in Eastern Kenya by Philip Kiprotich Kandie. (M.Sc.

University of Nairobi, 2008)

Evaluation of bush clearing as a control measure against Afrotropical malaria vectors by

Benson O. Nyachongi (M. Sc. – University of Nairobi, 2007)

The effects of permethrin-impregnated bednets on mosquito behaviour by Evan M.

Mathenge (M.Sc. – University of Nairobi)

Population dynamics of Anopheles gambiae immature stages and their interaction with

other aquatic fauna by Simon M. Muriu (M. Sc. – University of Nairobi)

The ecological role of macro-invertebrates associated with the littoral wetlands of Lake

Naivasha by Francis M. Masai (M. Sc. – University of Nairobi)

Ecological factors determining utilization patterns and inter-lake movements of lesser

flamingos (Phoeniconais minor Geoffroy) in Kenyan alkaline lakes by John M. Githaiga

(Ph.D. – University of Nairobi)

12.2 External Thesis Examined (3 PhD & 5 MSc)

Diversity pattern of butterflies with respect to habitat types, seasonality, altitude and their

role as ecological indicator at Menagesha-Suba State Forest and Gullele Botanical Garden

by Abaynew Jemal Jenber. (PhD. Addis Ababa University, 2015)

Stemborer oviposition-induced volatile semiochemicals in maize and their effects on the

behavior of parasitoids by Emanuel Tamiru Abamo (PhD. Kenyatta University, 2012)

Ecological Characterization of Anopheles Larval Habitats and their Distribution in Western

Kenya Highlands by Ndenga Bryson Alberto (Ph.D. Kenyatta University, 2011)

Effects of Botanical Pesticides on the Leaf miner, Liriomyza huidobrensis (Diptera:

Agromyzidae) and its Natural Enememy, Phaedrotoma scabriventris (Hymenoptera:

Braconidae) by Everlyne Namikoye Samita (M.Sc. Kenyatta University, 2011)

Evaluation of the impact of microbial larvicides on populatipn dynamics of Anopheles

mosquitoes in Mwea, Kenya by Mutunga Lucy Mumo (M.Sc. Kenyatta University, 2011)

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Efficacy of synthetic odours and human emanations on host seeking behaviour of

Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes by Olanga E. O. (M.Sc. Kenyatta University, 2010)

Effects of cow dung and selected medicinal plants on Anopheles species as a strategy for

malaria vector control in Ahero rice irrigation scheme, Kenya by Michael Kahato Ngugi.

(M.Sc. Kenyatta University, 2009)

Community-based malaria vector surveillance in Rusinga Island, Western Kenya by

Samuel Kiptoo, Kemboi (M.Sc. – Kenyatta University, 2008)

13. PAST & PRESENT PROFFESIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ COLLABORATION

1. Coffee Research Foundation (CRF) – I work closely with the Entomology Department

of CRF in capacity building and collaborative research. We are current working on a

proposal on the use of phytoseeid mites in integrated management of coffee pests

2. Ministry of Livestock (MoL), Kenya – I work closely with the Chief Zoologist, Livestock

Department, MoL, on vector control projects & training (mainly tsetse & biting flies)

3. ICIPE – I collaborate with ICIPE on research projects and capacity building. This has

resulted in increased enrolment of PhD at SBS

4. KARLO

5. ILRI

6. TPRI (Tanzania Pesticide Research Institute)

7. NMK (National Museums of Kenya)

8. Skovde University, Sweden

14. REFEREES

14.1 Prof. Lucy W. Irungu (PhD.)

Deputy Vice Chancellor, R PE,

University of Nairobi

P..O..Box 30197- 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: + 254 722 786361

Email: lirungu@uonbi.ac.ke

14.2 Prof. T. K. Mukiama

Professor of Botany

School of Biological Sciences

P.O.Box 30197-00100, Nairobi

Email: tmukiama@yahoo.com

14.3 Steve Mihok, (PhD.)

388 Church Street, 20 Russell, Ontario,

Canada K4R 1A8

Telephone: Work: (613) 20 947-0656

Home: (613) 445 – 8225

Email: smihok@rogers.com