Zetech University Staff Profiles

Research Consultant

mburiajudith@gmail.com

Academic Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) - University of Nairobi.
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Meat Science - University of Bristol, UK.
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (B.V.M), 1979 – University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Work Experience

Food Safety Consultant, Feb. 2018
Professor, May 2009 – Jan 2018 (Retired) – University of Nairobi
Associate Professor, June 1997 – 2009
Senior Lecturer, April 1989 – 1997
Lecturer, Feb 1982 – 1989
Tutorial Fellow, Oct 1979 – 1982
Graduate Research Assistant, July 1979 – Oct 1979

Publications

Journals

Kang'ethe, E.K. (1981). Serological identification of the species of origin of animal meats. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Bristol.
Kang'ethe, E.K. (1987). Species identification of fresh meat, heat-treated meat and internal organs using antisera to thermostable antigens. PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Kiugu, E.K., Mutua, F.K. and Grace, D. (2024). Curriculum benchmarks on food safety: Do the universities in East Africa have the capacity to implement? Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141656
Vivian Hoffmann, Silvia Alonso, and Erastus Kang’ethe (2023). Food safety in Kenya: Status, challenges, and proposed solutions. In Food Systems Transformations in Kenya: Lessons from the Past and Policy Options for the Future. Edited by Breissinger, C.; Kennan, M.; Mbuthia, J.; and Njuki, J. pp. 105–128. Published by International Food Policy Institute. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2499/9780896294561
Ochieng, Phillis; Kemboi, David; Okoth, Sheila; De Baere, Siegrid; Cavalier, Etienne; Kang'ethe, Erastus; Doupovec, Barbara; Gathumbi, James; Scippo, Marie-Louise; Antonissen, Gunther; Croubels, Siska; and Lindahl, Johanna (2023). Effects of Aflatoxins and Fumonisins, Alone or in Combination, on Performance, Health, and Safety of Food Products of Broiler Chickens, and Mitigation Efficacy of Bentonite and Fumonisin Esterase. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 71(36), 13462–13473. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01733
James M. Hassell, Dishon M. Muloi, Kimberly L. VanderWaal, Melissa J. Ward, Judy Bettridge, Nduhiu Gitahi, Tom Ouko, Titus Imboma, James Akoko, Maurice Karani, Patrick Muinde, Yukiko Nakamura, Lorren Alumasa, Erin Furmaga, Titus Kaitho, Fredrick Amanya, Allan Ogendo, Francesco Fava, Bryan A. Weed, Hang Phan, John Kiiru, Erastus Kang’ethe, Sam Kariuki, Timothy Robinson, Michael Begon, Mark E. J. Woolhouse, and Eric M. Fèvre (2023). Epidemiological connectivity between humans and animals across an urban landscape. PNAS, 120(29). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2218860120
Janet Yakubu Nale, Benjamin Chan, Nnaemeka Emmanuel Nnadi, Jeffrey Kwok Jone Cheng, Susan Matts, Neda Nezam-Abadi, Christopher Jason Richard Turkington, Lucie Manon Charreton, Harroop Bola, Ramez Nazir, Abubakar Shaaban Hoza, Samuel Posian Wamala, Ivan Ibanda, Alice Nyambura Maina, Auleria Ajiambo Apopo, Venance Theophil Msoffe, Nyambura Moremi, Grace Wanjiru Moore, Ismail Asiimwe, Alice Namatovu, Paul Mutumba, Deus Kamya, Ritah Nabunje, Immaculate Nakabugo, Rudovick Ruben Kazwala, Erastus Kangethe, Abel Abera Negash, Arthur Kalyebi Watelo, Nelson Bukamba, Gideon Muhindo, Nathan Musisi Lubowa, Ngalla Jillani, Atunga Nyachieo, George Nasinyama, Jesca Nakavuma, Andrew Millard, Tobi Elaine Nagel, and Martha Rebecca Jane Clokie (2023). Novel Escherichia coli-Infecting Bacteriophages Isolated from Uganda That Target Human Clinical Isolates. Phage, September 2023, pp. 141–149. https://doi.org/10.1089/phage.2023.0012
Kang’ethe, E.K., Mutua, F., and Hung Nguyen-Viet (2022). Benchmarks for Food Safety Curriculum in the East African Community. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119527
Dishon M. Muloi, James M. Hassell, Bryan A. Wee, Melissa J. Ward, Judy M. Bettridge, Velma Kivali, Alice Kiyong’a, Christine Ndinda, Nduhiu Gitahi, Tom Ouko, Titus Imboma, James Akoko, Maurice K. Murungi, Samuel M. Njoroge, Patrick Muinde, Lorren Alumasa, Titus Kaitho, Fredrick Amanya, Allan Ogendo, Bram A. D. van Bunnik, John Kiiru, Timothy P. Robinson, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, Samuel Kariuki, Amy B. Pedersen, Eric M. Fèvre, and Mark E. J. Woolhouse (2022). Genomic epidemiology of Escherichia coli: antimicrobial resistance through a One Health lens in sympatric humans, livestock and peri-domestic wildlife in Nairobi, Kenya. BMC Medicine, 20, Article 471.
Ochieng, P.E.; Kemboi, D.C.; Scippo, M.-L.; Gathumbi, J.K.; Kang’ethe, E.; Doupovec, B.; Croubels, S.; Lindahl, J.F.; Antonissen, G.; and Okoth, S. (2022). Maximizing Laboratory Production of Aflatoxins and Fumonisins for Use in Experimental Animal Feeds. Microorganisms, 10(12), 2385. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10122385
Dishon M. Muloi, Bryan A. Wee, Deirdre M. H. McClean, Melissa J. Ward, Louise Pankhurst, Hang Phan, Alasdair C. Ivens, Velma Kivali, Alice Kiyong’a, Christine Ndinda, Nduhiu Gitahi, Tom Ouko, James M. Hassell, Titus Imboma, James Akoko, Maurice K. Murungi, Samuel M. Njoroge, Patrick Muinde, Yukiko Nakamura, Lorren Alumasa, Erin Furmaga, Titus Kaitho, Elin M. Öhgren, Fredrick Amanya, Allan Ogendo, Daniel J. Wilson, Judy M. Bettridge, John Kiiru, Catherine Kyobutungi, Cecila Tacoli, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, Julio D. Davila, Samuel Kariuki, Timothy P. Robinson, Jonathan Rushton, Mark E. J. Woolhouse, and Eric M. Fèvre (2022). Population genomics of Escherichia coli in livestock-keeping households across a rapidly developing urban landscape. Nature Microbiology, 7, 581–589. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-022-01079-y
Stella Kiambi, Eric M. Fèvre, Pablo Alarcon, Nduhiu Gitahi, Johnstone Masinde, Erastus Kang’ethe, Gabriel Aboge, Jonathan Rushton, and Joshua Orungo Onono (2022). Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8 June 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.892739
Elizabeth Anne Jessie Cook, Nduhiu Gitahi, William Anson de Glanville, Lian F. Thomas, Samuel Kariuki, Erastus Kang’ethe, and Eric Maurice Fèvre (2021). Prevalence and risk factors for exposure to Toxoplasma gondii in slaughterhouse workers in western Kenya. BMC Infectious Diseases, 21, 944. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06658-8
Mutua, F., Masanja, H., Chacha, J., Kang’ethe, E., Kuboka, M., and Grace, D. (2021). A rapid review of foodborne disease hazards in East Africa. ILRI Discussion Paper 42. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116679
Kang’ethe, E.K., Mutua, F., Roesel, K., Ntawubizi, M., Kankya, C., Niragira, S., Kilima, B., Gathura, P., Kuorwel, K.K., Kiri, A., and Grace, D. (2021). A review of the food safety architecture in the East African Community: Animal-source foods, fruits, and vegetables. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115586
Kang’ethe, E.K., Roesel, K., Mutua, F., and Grace, D. (2021). Food safety training in East Africa: A review of university courses with food safety content. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114571
Ochieng, P.E.; Scippo, M.-L.; Kemboi, D.C.; Croubels, S.; Okoth, S.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Doupovec, B.; Gathumbi, J.K.; Lindahl, J.F.; and Antonissen, G. (2021). Mycotoxins in Poultry Feed and Feed Ingredients from Sub-Saharan Africa and Their Impact on the Production of Broiler and Layer Chickens: A Review. Toxins, 13, 633. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins13090633
Kang’ethe, E., Grace, D., Roesel, K., and Mutua, F. (2020). Food safety landscape analysis: The dairy value chain in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108989
Kang’ethe, E., Mutua, F., Roesel, K., and Grace, D. (2020). Food safety landscape analysis: The maize value chain in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109042
David Chebutia Kemboi, Phillis E. Ochieng, Gunther Antonissen, Siska Croubels, Marie-Louise Scippo, Sheila Okoth, Erastus K. Kangethe, Johannes Faas, Barbara Doupovec, Johanna F. Lindahl, and James K. Gathumbi (2020). Multi-Mycotoxin Occurrence in Dairy Cattle and Poultry Feeds and Feed Ingredients from Machakos Town, Kenya. Toxins, 12, 762. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins12120762
Stella Kiambi, Joshua Orungo Onono, Erastus Kang’ethe, Gabriel O. Aboge, Maurice K. Murungi, Patrick Muinde, James Akoko, Kelvin Momanyi, Jonathan Rushton, Eric M. Fèvre, and Pablo Alarcon (2020). Investigation of the governance structure of the Nairobi dairy value chain and its influence on food safety. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 179, 105009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105009
David Chebutia Kemboi, Gunther Antonissen, Phillis E. Ochieng, Siska Croubels, Sheila Okoth, Erastus K. Kangethe, Johannes Faas, Johanna F. Lindahl, and James K. Gathumbi (2020). A Review of the Impact of Mycotoxins on Dairy Cattle Health: Challenges for Food Safety and Dairy Production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Toxins, 12(4), 222. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins12040222
Erastus Kang’ethe, Delia Randolph, Silvia Alonso, Johanna Lindahl, Florence Mutua, and Steven Haggblade (2020). Food safety and public health implications of growing urban food markets. In Africa Agriculture Status Report: Feeding Africa’s Cities: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policies for Linking African Farmers with Growing Urban Food Markets, Issue 8, pp. 101–119. Nairobi, Kenya: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Erastus Kang’ethe, Florence Mutua, Kristina Roesel, Theodore Knight-Jones, and Delia Randolph (2019). Training course report on Food Safety Training. https://cgspace.cgiar.org
James M. Hassell, Melissa J. Ward, Dishon Muloi, Judy M. Bettridge, Timothy P. Robinson, Sam Kariuki, Allan Ogendo, John Kiiru, Titus Imboma, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, Elin M. Öhgren, Nicola J. Williams, Michael Begon, Mark E. J. Woolhouse, and Eric M. Fèvre (2019). Clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance at the wildlife–livestock–human interface in Nairobi: An epidemiological study. The Lancet Planetary Health, 3, e259–e269.
Dishon Muloi, John Kiiru, Melissa J. Ward, James M. Hassell, Judy M. Bettridge, Timothy P. Robinson, Bram A. D. van Bunnik, Margo Chase-Topping, Gail Robertson, Amy B. Pedersen, Eric M. Fèvre, Mark E. J. Woolhouse, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, and Samuel Kariuki (2019). Epidemiology of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli carriage in sympatric humans and livestock in a rapidly urbanizing city. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 54, 531–537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2019.08.014
Laura C. Falzon, Lorren Alumasa, Fredrick Amanya, Erastus Kang’ethe, Samuel Kariuki, Kelvin Momanyi, Patrick Muinde, Maurice K. Murungi, Samuel M. Njoroge, Allan Ogendo, Joseph Ogola, Jonathan Rushton, Mark E. J. Woolhouse, and Eric M. Fèvre (2019). One Health in Action: Operational Aspects of an Integrated Surveillance System for Zoonoses in Western Kenya. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 31 July 2019, Article 252. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00252
Mutiga, S.K., Mushongi, A.A., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2019). Enhancing Food Safety through Adoption of Long-Term Technical Advisory, Financial, and Storage Support Services in Maize Growing Areas of East Africa. Sustainability, 11, 2827. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11102827
James M. Akoko, Lian Thomas, Erastus Kang’ethe, Dishon Muloi, Patrick Muinde, Maurice K. Murungi, Julius M. Gachoya, and Eric M. Fèvre (2019). Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya. Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 3, February 2019, e00093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2019.e00093
A.J. Sirma, J.F. Lindahl, K. Makita, D. Senerwa, N. Mtimet, E.K. Kang’ethe, and D. Grace (2018). The impacts of aflatoxin standards on health and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Kenya. Global Food Security, 18, 57–61.
Stella Kiambi, Pablo Alarcon, Jonathan Rushton, Maurice K. Murungi, Patrick Muinde, James Akoko, Gabriel Aboge, Stephen Gikonyo, Kelvin Momanyi, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, and Eric M. Fèvre (2018). Mapping Nairobi's dairy food system: An essential analysis for policy, industry and research. Agricultural Systems, 167, November 2018, pp. 47–60.
Grace, D., Dominguez-Salas, P., Alonso, S., Fahrion, A., Haesler, B., Heilmann, M., Hoffmann, V., Kang’ethe, E., Roesel, K., and Lore, T. (2018). Food safety metrics relevant to low- and middle-income countries. Technical Brief. Agriculture, Nutrition and Health Academy Food Safety Working Group. Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions Programme. London, UK.
E.K. Kang’ethe, H. Korhonen, K.A. Marimba, G. Nduhiu, J.K. Mungatu, S.A. Okoth, V. Joutsjoki, L.W. Wamae, and P. Shalo (2017). Management and mitigation of health risks associated with the occurrence of mycotoxins along the maize value chain in two counties in Kenya. https://academic.oup.com/fqs/advance-article/doi/10.1093/fqsafe/fyx025/4735145?guestAccessKey=f8680f17-f8cf-4d22-85b5-8e08f1e9b1b9
E.K. Kang’ethe, A.J. Sirma, G. Murithi, C.K. Mburugu-Mosoti, E.O. Ouko, H.J. Korhonen, G.J. Nduhiu, J.K. Mungatu, V. Joutsjoki, E. Lindfors, and S. Ramo (2017). Occurrence of mycotoxins in food, feed, and milk in two counties from different agroecological zones and with historical outbreaks of aflatoxins and fumonisins poisonings in Kenya. Food Quality and Safety, 1, 161–170. https://doi.org/10.1093/fqsafe/fyx018
Delia Grace, Johanna Lindahl, Erastus Kang’ethe, and Jagger Harvey (2017). Detecting and preventing contamination of dairy cattle feed. In Achieving Sustainable Production of Milk, Volume 2. Edited by Nico van Belzen. Published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishers.
E.K. Kang’ethe, M. Gatwiri, A.J. Sirma, E.O. Ouko, C.K. Mburugu-Amusoti, P.M. Kitala, G.J. Nduhiu, J.G. Nderitu, J.K. Mungatu, V. Hietaniemi, V. Joutsjoki, and H.J. Korhonen (2017). Exposure of Kenyan population to aflatoxins in foods with special reference to Nandi and Makueni counties. Food Quality and Safety, 1, 131–137. https://doi.org/10.1093/fqs/fyx011
Moenga, B.; Muchemi, G.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Kimenju, J.W.; Mutiga, E.R.; and Matete, G.O. (2016). Impact of climate change on the incidences of ruminant diseases in a pastoral area of Kajiado. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10, 2389–2396.
Atherstone, C., Grace, D., Lindahl, J.F., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Nelson, F. (2016). Assessing the impact of aflatoxin consumption on animal health and productivity. AJFAND, 16, 10949–10966.
Kiama, T.N., Lindahl, J.F., Sirma, A.J., Senerwa, D.M., Waithanji, E.M., Ochungo, P.A., Poole, E.J., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Grace, D. (2016). Kenya dairy farmer perception of moulds and mycotoxins and implications for exposure to aflatoxins: A gendered analysis. AJFAND, 16.
Senerwa, D.M., Sirma, A.J., Mtimet, N., Kang’ethe, E.K., Grace, D., and Lindahl, J.F. (2016). Prevalence of aflatoxin in feeds and cow milk from five counties in Kenya. AJFAND, 16.
Sirma, A.J., Senerwa, D.M., Grace, D., Makita, K., Mtimet, N., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Lindahl, J.F. (2016). Aflatoxin B1 occurrence in millet, sorghum and maize from four agro-ecological zones in Kenya. AJFAND, 16.
Lindahl, J., Grace, D., Harvey, J., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2016). Aflatoxins in East Africa: The importance of getting the full picture. AJFAND, 16, Special Issue. http://ajfand.net/Volume16/No3/index3.html
Tobi E. Nagel, Benjamin K. Chan, Daniel De Vos, Ayman El-Shibiny, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, Angela Makumi, and Jean-Paul Pirnay (2016). The Developing World Urgently Needs Phages to Combat Pathogenic Bacteria. Frontiers in Microbiology, 8 June 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00882
Grace, D.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Lindahl, J.; Atherstone, C.; Nelson, F.; and Wesonga, T. (2016). Aflatoxin: Impact on Animal Health and Productivity, Building an Aflatoxin Safe East African Community. Technical Policy Paper No. 4. USAID, IITA, ILRI, and EAC.
Delia Grace, Kristina Roesel, Erastus Kang’ethe, Bassirou Bonfoh, and Sophie Theis (2015). Gender Roles and Food Safety in 20 Informal Livestock and Fish Value Chains. CGIAR IFPRI Discussion Paper 01489, December 2015.
Okoth, S.A.; Nyongesa, B.; Joutsjoki, V.; Korhonen, H.; Ayugi, V.; and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2016). Sclerotia Formation and Toxin Production in Large Sclerotial Aspergillus flavus Isolates from Kenya. Advances in Microbiology, 6, 47–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/aim.2016.61005
Anima J. Sirma, Elizabeth O. Ouko, Gatwiri Murithi, Christine Mburugu, Isaac Mapenay, Jackson N. Ombui, Hannu Korhonen, and Kang’ethe, E. K. (2015). Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in cereals, Nandi County, Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3, 55–63.
Grace, D., Kang’ethe, E., Lindahl, J., Atherstone, C., Nelson, F., and Wesonga, T. (2015). Aflatoxin: Impact on Animal Health and Productivity. Building an Aflatoxin Safe East African Community—Technical Policy Paper 4. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: IITA.
Grace, D., Lindahl, J., Atherstone, C., Kang’ethe, E., Nelson, F., Wesonga, T., and Manyong, V. (2015). Aflatoxin Standards for Feed. Building an Aflatoxin Safe East African Community—Technical Policy Paper 7. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: IITA.
Kago, J.; Roesel, K.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Wangoh, J.; Makita, K.; and Grace, D. (2015). A single slip may cause lasting injury: Beef in Kenya contaminated from the start. In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 186–189.
Mwai, C.; Roesel, K.; Makita, K.; Arimi, S.M.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Grace, D. (2015). Beef in export abattoirs not safer than that in local abattoirs. In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 183–185.
Ndongo, F.; Roesel, K.; Makita, K.; Siegmund-Schulze, M.; Piepho, H.-P.; Grace, D.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Valle Zarate, A. (2015). Kenya’s economic gain leading to health pain? In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 150–154.
Kabui, K.; Roesel, K.; Arimi, S.M.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Omore, A.; and Grace, D. (2015). Equal pay for equal work in Kenya. In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 146–149.
Roesel, K.; Grace, D.; Makita, K.; Bonfoh, B.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Kurwijila, L.; Hendrickx, S.; McCrindle, C.; Tano-Debrah, K.; Zewde, G.; Matusse, H.; Bomfeh, K.; Desissa, F.; Ake’Assi Datte’, Y.; Gnamien Traore’, S.; Appiah, J.; Ndongo, F.; Spengler, M.; Kouame’-Sina, S.M.; Kilango, K.; Bassa Yobouet, A.; Sow, I.; and Amenu, K. (2015). Can participation improve food safety? In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 45–68.
Grace, D.; Roesel, K.; Makita, K.; Bonfoh, B.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Kurwijila, L.; Hendrickx, S.; McCrindle, C.; Tano-Debrah, K.; Zewde, G.; and Matusse, H. (2015). Hazards do not always translate into risks. In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 31–44.
Grace, D.; Makita, K.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Bonfoh, B.; and Roesel, K. (2015). Taking food safety to informal markets. In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 11–22.
Grace, D.; Roesel, K.; Makita, K.; Bonfoh, B.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Kurwijila, L.; Hendrickx, S.; McCrindle, C.; Tano-Debrah, K.; Zewde, G.; and Matusse, H. (2015). Introduction. In Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel, K. and Grace, D. Published by Routledge, pp. 1–8.
Grace, D., Lindahl, J., Atherstone, C., and Kang’ethe, E. (2014). Aflatoxins, animal health and safety of animal-source foods. Presented at the Virtual Briefing for the Global Donor Platform on Rural Development, 22 July 2014. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
Grace, D.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Bonfoh, B.; Roesel, K.; and Makita, K. (2014). Food safety policy in nine African countries. 4th Annual LCIRAH Conference, 3–4 June, London.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Grace, D.; Roesel, K.; Hendrickx, S.; and Makita, K. (2014). Safety of animal-source foods in informal markets in the East African Community: Policy engagements. ILRI Policy Brief 13, December 2014. https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/45c5f80e-5b3c-43f2-8fec-cb7e78233eaf/content
Okoth, S.; Nyongesa, B.; Ayugi, V.; Kang’ethe, E.; Korhonen, H.; and Joutsjoki, V. (2012). Toxigenic Potential of Aspergillus Species Occurring on Maize Kernels from Two Agro-Ecological Zones in Kenya. Toxins, 4, 991–1007.
D. Grace, J. Gilbert, T. Randolph, and E.K. Kang’ethe (2012). The multiple burdens of zoonotic disease and an eco-health approach to their assessment. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 67–73.
J.N. Nyangaga, D. Grace, V. Kimani, M.W. Kiragu, A.K. Langat, G. Mbugua, G. Mitoko, and E.K. Kang’ethe (2012). Outcome mapping for fostering and measuring change in risk management behaviour among urban dairy farmers in Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 47–51.
E.K. Kang’ethe, V. Kimani, D. Grace, G. Mitoko, B. McDermott, J. Ambia, C. Nyongesa, G. Mbugua, W. Ogara, and P. Obutu (2012). Development and delivery of evidence-based messages to reduce the risk of zoonoses in Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 41–46.
E.K. Kang’ethe, E.K. Mulinge, R.A. Skilton, M. Njahira, J.G. Monda, C. Nyongesa, C.K. Mbae, and S.K. Kamwati (2012). Cryptosporidium species detected in calves and cattle in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 25–31.
V.N. Kimani, G. Mitoko, B. McDermott, D. Grace, J. Ambia, M.W. Kiragu, A.N. Njehu, J. Sinja, J.G. Monda, and E.K. Kang’ethe (2012). Social and gender determinants of risk of cryptosporidiosis, an emerging zoonosis, in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 17–23.
E.K. Kang’ethe, B. McDermott, D. Grace, C. Mbae, E. Mulinge, J. Monda, C. Nyongesa, J. Ambia, and A. Njehu (2012). Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in dairy cattle, cattle-keeping families, their non-cattle-keeping neighbours and HIV-positive individuals in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 11–16.
E.K. Kang’ethe, V.N. Kimani, B. McDermott, D. Grace, A.K. Lang’at, M.W. Kiragu, N. Karanja, A.N. Njehu, T. Randolph, G. Mbugua, T.W. Irungu, and P. Ombutu (2012). A trans-disciplinary study on the health risks of cryptosporidiosis from dairy systems in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya: Study background and farming system characteristics. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 3–10.
D. Grace, E.K. Kang’ethe, and D. Waltner-Toews (2012). Participatory and integrative approaches to food safety in developing-country cities. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 1–2.
Delia Grace, Joseph Monda, Nancy Karanja, Thomas F. Randolph, and Erastus K. Kang’ethe (2012). Participatory probabilistic assessment of the risk to human health associated with cryptosporidiosis from urban dairying in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, Supplement 1, 33–40.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2011). Situation analysis: Improving food safety in the maize value chain in Kenya. Report prepared for FAO.
Kutto, E.K.; Ngigi, M.W.; Karanja, N.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Bebora, L.C.; Lagerkvist, C.J.; Mbuthia, P.G.; Njagi, L.W.; and Okello, J.J. (2011). Bacterial contamination of kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) along the supply chain in Nairobi and its environment. East African Medical Journal, 88, 46–53.
D. Grace, K. Makita, E.K. Kang’ethe, and B. Bonfoh (2010). Safe Food, Fair Food: Participatory Risk Analysis for Improving the Safety of Informally Produced and Marketed Food in Sub-Saharan Africa. Revue Africaine de Santé et de Productions Animales, RASPA, 8, 2010.
Maitima, J.M.; Rakotoarisoa, M.; and Kang’ethe, E. (2010). Horn of Africa: Responding to changing markets in a context of increased competition for resources. In Livestock in Changing Landscapes: Volume 2, Experiences and Regional Perspectives. Edited by Gerber, P.; Mooney, H.A.; Dijkman, J.; Tarawali, S.; and De Haan, C. Island Press, pp. 4–25.
N. Karanja, M. Njenga, G. Prain, E. Kang’ethe, G. Kironchi, C. Githuku, P. Kinyari, and G.K. Mutua (2010). Assessment of environmental and public health hazards in wastewater used for urban agriculture in Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 12, 85–97.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Njehu, A.N., Karanja, N.K., Njenga, M., Kuria Gathuru, and Karanja, A. (2010). Benefits and selected health risks of urban dairy production in Nakuru, Kenya. In Africa Urban Harvest, Chapter 12. Edited by Prain, G.; Nancy Karanja; and Diana Lee-Smith. Springer Publishers, pp. 229–247.
Kunyanga, C.N., Mbugua, S.K., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Imungi, J.K. (2009). Microbiological and acidity changes during the traditional production of kirario: An indigenous Kenyan fermented porridge produced from green maize and millet. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 9, 1419–1434.
Kunyanga, C.N., Mbugua, S.K., Imungi, J.K., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2009). Isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria in Kirario, an indigenous Kenyan fermented porridge based on green maize and millet. Journal of Tropical Microbiology and Biotechnology, 5, 31–36.
Kang’ethe, E.K. and Alfred K. Lang’at (2009). An investigation of Aflatoxin B1 and M1 contamination of animal feeds and milk from urban centres in Kenya. African Health Sciences Journal, 9(4), 218–226.
Grace, D., Randolph, T., Olawoye, J., Dipelou, M., and Kang’ethe, E. (2008). Participatory risk assessment: A new approach for safer food in vulnerable African communities. Development in Practice, 18(4–5), 611–618.
Grace, D., Omore, A., Randolph, T., Kang’ethe, E., Nasinyama, G.W., and Mohammed, H.O. (2008). Risk assessment for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in marketed unpasteurized milk in selected East African countries. Journal of Food Protection, 71(2), 257–263.
Grace, D.; Randolph, T.F.; Karanja, N.; and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2008). Modular risk models for management of Cryptosporidium parvum, an emerging zoonotic pathogen. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 56, 13–18.
Grace, D.; Nasinyama, G.; Randolph, T.F.; Mwiine, F.; and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2008). City dairying in Kampala: Integrating benefits and harms. Chapter 11 in Healthy City Harvests: Generating Evidence to Guide Policy on Urban Agriculture. Edited by Cole, D.; Lee-Smith, D.; and Nasinyama, G. Published by Urban Harvest (CIP) and Makerere University Press.
Barbara Szonyi, Erastus K. Kang’ethe, Cecilia Kathure Mbae, Erastus M. Kakundi, Stanley K. Kamwati, and Hussni O. Mohammed (2008). First report of Cryptosporidium deer-like genotype in Kenyan cattle. Veterinary Parasitology, 153, 172–175.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Njehu, A.N.; Karanja, N.K.; Njenga, M.N.; Gathuru, K.; and Karanja, A.N. (2008). The benefits and health risks associated with dairy production in Nakuru. In Africa Urban Harvest: Agriculture in and Around African Cities 2002–2006. IDRC and International Potato Center, Ottawa, Canada. Edited by Prain, G.; Lee-Smith, D.; and Karanja, N.K.
Grace, D.; Omore, A.; Randolph, T.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Nasinyama, G.W.; and Mohammed, H.O. (2008). Risk Assessment for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Marketed Unpasteurized Milk in Selected East African Countries. Journal of Food Protection, 71(2), 257–263.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2007). Editorial: Potential of urban agriculture: Benefits and risks. East African Medical Journal, S45–S47.
Kang’ethe, E.K., D. Grace, and T.F. Randolph (2007). Overview on urban and peri-urban agriculture: Definition, impacts on human health, constraints and policy issues. pp. S48–S56.
Kimani, V.N.; Ngonde, A.M.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Kiragu, M.W. (2007). Gender, perceptions and behaviour towards health risks associated with urban dairy farming in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi. pp. S57–S64.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; J.O. Onono; B. McDermott; and S.M. Arimi (2007). Isolation of E. coli O157:H7 from milk and cattle feces from urban dairy farming and non-dairy farming neighbour households in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya: Prevalence and risk factors. East African Medical Journal, 84, S65–S75.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; B. McDermott; G.M. M’Ibui; T.F. Randolph; and A.K. Langat (2007). An investigation into the prevalence of bovine cryptosporidiosis among smallholder dairy households in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi City, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, S76–S82.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; M’Ibui, G.M.; Randolph, T.F.; and Lang’at, A.K. (2007). The prevalence of aflatoxin M1 and B1 in milk and animal feeds from urban smallholder dairy production in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, S83–S86.
Ekuttan, C.E.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Kimani, V.N. (2007). An investigation on the prevalence of antimicrobial residues in milk obtained from urban smallholder dairy and non-dairy farming households in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, S87–S91.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Ekuttan, C.E.; and Kimani, V.N. (2007). An investigation of the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis and risk factors for human infection with bovine tuberculosis (BTB) among dairy and non-dairy farming neighbour households in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi. East African Medical Journal, S92–S95.
E.K. Kang’ethe; C.E. Ekuttan; V.N. Kimani; and M.W. Kiragu (2007). Investigations into the prevalence of bovine brucellosis and the risk factors that predispose humans to infection among urban dairy and non-dairy farming households in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, S96–S100.
Arimi, S.M.; Koroti, E.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Omore, A.; and McDermott, J. (2005). Risk of infection with Brucella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 associated with marketing of unpasteurized milk. Acta Tropica, 96, 1–8.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Aboge, G.O.; Arimi, S.M.; Kanja, L.W.; Omore, A.; and McDermott, J.J. (2005). Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya. Food Control, 16, 349–355.
Omore, A.O., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., and McDermott, J.J. (2004). Analysis of Public Health Risks from Consumption of Informally Marketed Milk in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian, 27, 15–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/kenvet.v27i1.39552
Wanzala, W.; Onyango-Abuje; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Ochanda, H.; and Harrison, L.J.S. (2003). A comparison of meat inspection method and antigen-ELISA test in the diagnosis of bovine cysticercosis in Kenyan cattle. Journal of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences, Supplement 2, 265–277.
Gathumbi, J.K.; Usleber, E.; Ngatia, T.A.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Martlbauer (2003). Application of immunoaffinity chromatography and enzyme immunoassay in rapid detection of Aflatoxin B1 in chicken liver tissues. Poultry Science, 82, 585–590.
Wanzala, W.; Onyango-Abuje; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Ochanda, H.; and Harrison, L.J.S. (2003). Control of zoonotic parasite, Taenia saginata, by post-mortem diagnosis of carcasses. Journal of African Health Sciences (Accepted).
Wanzala, W.; Zessin, K.H.; Kyule, M.N.; Baumann, M.P.O.; Onyango-Abuje, J.A.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Ochanda, H.; and Harrison, L.J.S. (2003). Analysis of post-mortem diagnosis of bovine cysticercosis in Kenyan cattle. Online Journal of Veterinary Research, 1, 1–9.
Wanzala, W.; Onyango-Abuje, J.A.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Ochanda, H.; and Harrison, L.J.S. (2002). Serodiagnosis of bovine cysticercosis by detecting live Cysticercus bovis using monoclonal antibody-based antigen ELISA. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 73, 201–206.
J.N. Kuria, P.G. Mbuthia, E.K. Kang’ethe, and R.G. Wahome (2001). Caseous lymphadenitis in goats: The pathogenesis, incubation period and serological response after experimental infection. Veterinary Research Communications, 25, 89–97.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2000). The prevalence and control of bovine hydatidosis through post-mortem meat inspection in Kenya. Kenya Veterinarian, 19, 31–37.
M.J. Njenga, S.J.M. Munyua, E.R. Mutiga, J.M. Gathuma, Kang’ethe, E.K., G.M. Mugera, O. Bwangamoi, and B.N. Mitaru (1999). Semen characteristics of goats with subacute, acute and chronic besnoitiosis. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 70, 18–20.
M.J. Njenga, Kang’ethe, E.K., O. Bwangamoi, S.J.M. Munyua, G.M. Mugera, and E.R. Mutiga (1999). Experimental transmission of Besnoitia caprae in goats. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 70(4), 161–163.
M.J. Njenga, S.J. Munyua, O. Bwangamoi, Kang’ethe, E.K., E.R. Mutiga, and J.P.O. Wamukoya (1999). Prevalence of besnoitiosis in domestic ruminants in Kenya: A preliminary survey. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 70(4), 151–153.
Gitau, T., McDermott, J.J., Waltner-Toews, D., Gathuma, J.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Kimani, V.W., Kilungo, J.K., Muni, R.K., Mwangi, J.M., and Otieno, G.O. (1998). The agroecosystem health approach: An integrated assessment of smallholder dairy farms in Kiambu District, Kenya. Kenya Veterinarian, 23, 37–40.
Otieno, G.O., Suda, C., Gitau, T., Mwangi, J.M., McDermott, J.J., Waltner-Toews, D., Gathuma, J.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Kimani, V.W., Kilungo, J.K., and Muni, R.K. (1998). Participatory action research: The missing link to sustainable and effective intervention in agricultural communities in an agroecosystem health framework. Kenya Veterinarian, 23, 66–69.
Mwangi, J.M., Otieno, G.O., Suda, C., Gitau, T., McDermott, J.J., Waltner-Toews, D., Gathuma, J.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Kimani, V.W., Kilungo, J.K., Muni, R.K., and Khasiani, S.A. (1998). Socioeconomic constraints to agricultural productivity in Kiambu District. Kenya Veterinarian, 23, 63–65.
Omega, J.A.; Munyua, W.K.; Ngatia, T.A.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Kanyari, P.W.N. (1998). Suitability of faecal egg sedimentation test (FEST) as a qualitative diagnostic technique for fasciolosis in sheep. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 46, 149–151.
Kuria, J.K.N., Wahome, R.G., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (1998). Caseous lymphadenitis in goats: The dose of infection and the serological response. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 68, 601–604.
Kuria, J.K.N.; Wahome, R.G.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Nyaga, P.N. (1997). Clinical pathological and serological response in goats infected with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis through cutaneous and subcutaneous routes. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 45, 73–78.
Mosabi, J.M.; Arimi, S.M.; and Kang’ethe, E.K. (1997). Isolation and characterization of Group B Streptococci from human and bovine sources within and around Nairobi. Epidemiology and Infection, 118, 215–220.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1995). The impact of meat inspection on the control of bovine cysticercosis in Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 43, 261–268.
J.M. Njenga, O. Bwangamoi, E.K. Kang’ethe, G.M. Mugera, and E.R. Mutiga (1995). Comparative ultrastructural studies on Besnoitia besnoiti and Besnoitia caprae. Veterinary Research Communications, 19, 295–308.
Sasaki, H., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Kaburia, H.F.A. (1995). Blood meal sources of Glossina pallidipes and Glossina longipennis (Diptera: Glossinidae) in Nguruman, South West Kenya. Journal of Medical Entomology, 32(3), 390–393.
Mihok, S., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Githaiga, J.K. (1995). Trap and odour bait for Stomoxys (Diptera: Muscidae) in Kenya. Journal of Medical Entomology, 32, 283–289.
Mihok, S.; Machika, C.; Darji, N.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Otieno, L.H. (1995). Relationships between host factors and proteases in Glossina morsitans spp. infected with Trypanosoma congolense. Journal of Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 9, 155–160.
Gacheru, D.N.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Kaburia, H.F.A.; and Njeruh, F.M. (1994). Sandwich enzyme immunoassay for speciation of cooked meats and for detecting trace amounts of adulterants of phylogenetically related species. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 59, 205–212.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1993). A survey of the hygienic status of bovine carcasses from three slaughterhouses around Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya Veterinarian, 17, 9–12.
Njenga, J.M.; Bwangamoi, O.; Mutiga, E.R.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; and Mugera, G.M. (1993). Preliminary findings from an experimental study of caprine besnoitiosis in Kenya. Veterinary Research Communications, 17, 203–208.
Mihok, S.; Munyoki, E.; Brett, R.A.; Jonyo, J.F.; Rottcher, D.; Majiwa, F.A.O.; Kang’ethe, E.K.; Kaburia, H.F.A.; and Zweygarth, E. (1992). Trypanosomiasis and the conservation of black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) at the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Tsavo West National Park, Kenya. African Journal of Ecology, 30, 103–115.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1990). Use of immunoassays in monitoring meat protein additives. Chapter 5 in Developments and Application of Immunoassays for Food Analysis. Edited by Rittenburg, J.H. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, pp. 127–139.
Kang’ethe, E.K. and Gathuma, J.M. (1987). Species identification of autoclaved meat samples using antisera to thermostable muscle antigens in an enzyme immunoassay. Meat Science, 19, 265–270.
Kang’ethe, E.K. and Lindqvist, K.J. (1987). Detection of pork and beef in fresh and heated meat products using an enzyme immunoassay. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 24, 289–293.
Kang’ethe, E.K. and Lindqvist, K.J. (1987). Thermostable muscle antigens suitable for use in enzyme immunoassay for identification of meat from various species. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 39, 179–184.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Gathuma, J.M.; and Lindqvist, K.J. (1986). Identification of the species of origin of fresh, cooked and canned meat and meat products using antisera to thermostable muscle antigens by Ouchterlony's double diffusion test. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 37, 157–164.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Lindqvist, K.J.; and Gathuma, J.M. (1984). Immunological reactions of thermostable muscle antigens and their possible use in identification of cooked and fresh animal meats. In Biochemical Identification of Meat Species. Edited by Patterson, R.L.S. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, pp. 129–144.
Kang’ethe, E.K.; Jones, S.J.; and Patterson, R.L.S. (1982). Identification of the species of origin of fresh meat using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay procedure. Meat Science, 7, 229–240.

conference papers

PAPERS READ AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND REPORTS

L.C. Falzon, M. Woolhouse, P. Toye, E. Kang’ethe, S. Kariuki, T. Robinson, J. Rushton, O. Hanotte, and E.M. Fèvre (2016). Developing an Integrated Zoonotic Surveillance System in Western Kenya. Poster presented at the Institute of Infection and Global Health Day, University of Liverpool.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Patrick Otto, George Nasinyama, and Rudvick Kazwala (2013). Development of Veterinary Public Health Continuing Education Modules in East Africa. Paper presented at the Kenya Veterinary Association Meeting, White Sands Hotel, Mombasa, 23–27 May 2013.
Kohei Makita, Kang’ethe, E.K., Zewde G., Kurwijila L., Matusse H., McCrindle C., Tano-Debrah K., Bonfoh B., Costard S., and Grace D. (2012). Key Messages from the Safe Food Fair Food Project: Food Safety in Informally Marketed Livestock Products in Sub-Saharan Africa. Poster presented at the ISVEE Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Kang’ethe, Erastus K., Hannu J. Korhonen, Sheila Okoth, Gatwiri Murithi, Christine K. Mburugu, Joseph K. Mungatu, and Harrison N. Mburu (2012). Animal Feed Types and Sources in Nandi and Makueni Counties, Kenya: Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination. Presented at the International Silage Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 2–4 July 2012.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Anima S., Ouko E., Gatwiri M., Mburugu C.K., Alberg S., Ayugi V., Mutele B., Kihara S., Kiaye D., Okoth S., Korhonen H., Mungatu J.K., Shalo P., and Wamae L.W. (2012). Households’ Exposure to Aflatoxin in Nandi and Makueni Counties: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices. Paper presented at the Global Development Symposium, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 6–9 May 2012.
Kasse-Ndongo F.K., Zarate A.V., Kang’ethe, E.K., Schultze M.S., and Kpkei M. (2011). Choice of Breeds and Husbandry Practices Influencing the Safety of Milk and Milk Products from Smallholder Dairy Cattle Farms Around Nairobi, Kenya, Focusing on Brucellosis. Paper presented at the ICOPHAI Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 2011.
Mwai, C.W., Makita, K., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Grace, D. (2011). Escherichia coli O157 in Beef Carcasses in Slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya. Paper presented at the ICOPHAI Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 2011.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2010). Aflatoxin in Human Foods and Animal Feeds Under Changing Environments. Paper presented at the 7th Biennial Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Wyn Richards, Peter Kuria-Gathuru, Tabitha Kimani, Cameline Mwai, Njenga Munene, James Wabacha, and Davinder Lamba (2010). Urban Smallholder Livestock Production in Kenya: Constraints and Perceptions of Farmers and Health Service Providers. Presented at the EcoHealth 2010 Conference, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2009). Challenges Facing Research and Knowledge Dissemination in Public Health in Addressing Emerging and Re-Emerging Health Diseases for Socio-Economically Stable Nations. Keynote speech at the 5th Annual Scientific Conference, School of Public Health, Moi University, Eldoret.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Randolph, T.F., McDermott, B., Kimani, V.N., Langat, A.K., Kiragu, M.W., Grace, D., Njehu, A.A., and Sinja, J. (2008). Urban Smallholder Dairy Production: Food Security Option. Paper presented at the International EcoHealth Forum, Mérida, Mexico, 1–5 December 2008.
Grace, D., Njehu, A.A., Monda, J., Kang’ethe, E.K., Omore, A., and Randolph, T.F. (2008). Participatory Risk Assessment: A New Tool for Improving Smallholder Market Access and Consumer Health. Tropentag Abstracts.
Monda, J., Grace, D., Randolph, T.F., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2008). Quantitative Risk Assessment for Cryptosporidium parvum Associated with Dairy Cattle in Urban and Peri-Urban Nairobi, Kenya. Tropentag Abstracts.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Randolph, T.F., McDermott, B., Kimani, V.N., Lang’at, A.K., Kiragu, M.W., Grace, D., Njehu, A.N., and Sinja, J. (2008). Urban Smallholder Dairy Production: Food Security Option. Paper presented at the panel session of the International EcoHealth Forum, Mérida, Mexico, 1–5 December 2008.
Njenga, M.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Karanja, N.K., Kabiru, C., Munyao, P., Kironchi, G., Gathuru, K., and Prain, G. (2007). Mainstreaming Gender Analysis in the Research Process of the International Potato Center. Full report: http://www.prgaprogram.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=144&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
Njenga, M.M., Karanja, N.K., Kang’ethe, E.K., Kabiru, C., Munyao, P., Gordon, P., Lee-Smith, D., Gildemacher, P., Kinyae, P., Barun, G., and Gathuru, K. (2008). Enhancing Research Impacts Through Mainstreaming Gender in Organizations and Research Processes: The Case of Urban Harvest and the International Potato Center. Presented at Rethinking Impact: Capturing the Complexity of Poverty and Change, CIAT, Cali, Colombia, 26–28 March 2008.
Kinyari, P.K., Gathenya, J.M., Wambua, K., Rwamba, C., Njenga, M.M., Karanja, N.K., Kabiru, C., Munyao, P., Githongo, M.W., Kironchi, G., Kang’ethe, E.K., Muneri, C., Githigia, S., Bebora, L.C., and Prain, G. (2007). Quantifying Heavy Metal Contaminants in River and Sewer Water: Mapping Pollutant Sources and Their Environmental Impacts Along the Ngong River Basin, Nairobi. In the proceedings of the International Symposium on Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa: Exploring the Scientific Facts, Arusha, Tanzania, 17–21 September 2007.
Njehu, A., Kang’ethe, E.K., McDermott, B., Mohammed, H., Randolph, T., Grace, D., and Mainga, A. (2007). The Challenges of Quality Control for Studies on Food Safety and Zoonotic Disease in Developing Countries. In the proceedings of the First International Conference on Food Safety of Animal Products, Amman, Jordan, 12–14 November 2007.
Omore, A.O., Lore, T., Staal, S., Kutwa, J., Ouma, R., Arimi, S.M., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2005). Addressing Public Health and Quality Concerns Towards Marketed Milk in Kenya. Smallholder Dairy Project Report: http://www.smallholderdairy.org/collaborative%20res20%reports,html
Kang’ethe, E.K., Toutain, B., and Maitima, J. (2004). Feedback Workshops: Discussions and Action Plans on Recommendations Made During FITCA-EMMC Workshops by Communities on Environment — Western Kenya.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Toutain, B., and Maitima, J. (2004). Feedback Workshops: Discussions and Action Plans on Recommendations Made During FITCA-EMMC Workshops by Communities on Environment — Eastern Uganda.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2003). Stakeholders and Organizations Relevant for Environmental Monitoring and Management in FITCA Areas of Uganda. Report submitted to FITCA-EMMC, Nairobi.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Toutain, B., Maitima, J., Karuga, J., Mbogua, S., and Mbuvi, D. (2003). FITCA-EMMC Workshops on Information Exchange and Training with Rural Communities on Environment: Western Kenya. Report and Recommendations. Report submitted to FITCA-EMMC, Nairobi.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Toutain, B., Maitima, J., Mbogua, S., and Mbuvi, D. (2003). FITCA-EMMC Workshops on Information Exchange and Training with Rural Communities on Environment: Eastern Uganda. Report and Recommendations. Report submitted to FITCA-EMMC, Nairobi.
Musoke, B.W., Gitau, T.G., Kang’ethe, E.K., McDermott, J.J., and Randolph, T. (2003). Participatory Village Workshops to Develop and Implement Agro-Ecosystem Health Plans in Eastern Uganda. In the proceedings of the 10th ISVEE Conference, Viña del Mar, Chile, 17–21 November 2003.
McDermott, J.J., Gitau, T., Musoke, W.B., Ondit, M., Laker, C., Rutebuka, A.M., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (2003). Links Between Sleeping Sickness and Natural Resource Endowment and Use: What Can Communities Do? In the proceedings of the Agro-Ecosystem Health Conference, Ottawa, Canada.
Mutsuyo, K., Kang’ethe, E.K., Bantebya-Kyomuhendo, G., and Samui, K. (2003). Research on Effective South-to-South Technology Transfer to Achieve Sustainable Community Development: A Case Study of Introducing Agro-Ecosystem Health (AESH) Methods and Experiences to Zambia from Kenya and Uganda. Report submitted to the Toyota Foundation, Japan.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (2002). Species Identification of Autoclaved, Cooked and Fresh Meats Using Antisera to Thermostable Muscle Antigens. Paper read at the Bushmeat Training Development Workshop, College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, Moshi, Tanzania, 7–9 May 2002.
Omore, A., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., McDermott, J.J., Staal, S., Ouma, E., Odhiambo, J., Aboge, G.O., Koroti, E., and Koech, R. (2001). Assessing and Managing Milk-Borne Health Hazards for the Benefit of Consumers in Kenya. SDP Collaborative Research Report, Smallholder Dairy (R&D) Project, MALDM/KARI/ILRI/DFID.
Mwangi, A., Arimi, S.M., Mbogua, S., Kang’ethe, E.K., Ouma, E.A., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., and Staal, S.J. (2000). Application of HACCP to Improve the Safety of Informally Marketed Raw Milk in Kenya. Proceedings of the ISVEE Conference, California–Colorado, August 2000.
Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Staal, S.J., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Ouma, E.A. (2000). Analysis of Public Health Risks from Consumption of Informally Marketed Milk in Sub-Saharan African Countries. Proceedings of the ISVEE Conference, California–Colorado, August 2000.
Aboge, G.O., Kang’ethe, E.K., Arimi, S.M., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Kanja, L.W., Macharia, J.K., Nduhiu, J.G., and Githua, A. (2000). Antimicrobial Agents Detected in Marketed Milk in Kenya. In the proceedings of the 3rd All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 11th Conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production, Alexandria, Egypt, 6–9 November 2000.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Arimi, S.M., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Nduhiu, J.G., Macharia, J.K., and Githua, A. (2000). The Prevalence of Antibodies to Brucella abortus in Marketed Milk in Kenya and Its Public Health Implications. In the proceedings of the 3rd All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 11th Conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production, Alexandria, Egypt, 6–9 November 2000.
Arimi, S.M., Koroti, E., Kang’ethe, E.K., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Macharia, J.K., Nduhiu, J.G., and Githua, A. (2000). Risk of Infection from E. coli O157:H7 Through Informally Marketed Milk in Kenya. In the proceedings of the 3rd All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 11th Conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production, Alexandria, Egypt, 6–9 November 2000.
Njenga, J., Bwangamoi, O., Mutiga, E.R., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Mugera, G.M. (2000). Antemortem Studies on Natural Caprine Besnoitiosis. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30–31 August 2000.
Thiuta, J.K., Kang’ethe, E.K., Arimi, S.M., and Kaburia, H.F.A. (2000). Influence of pH and Usefulness of Buffered Diluent on the Recovery of Microorganisms from Honey. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30–31 August 2000.
Omore, A.O., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., and McDermott, J.J. (2000). Analysis of Public Health Risks from Consumption of Informally Marketed Milk in Kenya. Smallholder Dairy Project Report: http://www.smallholderdairy.org/collaborative%20res20%reports,html
Omore, A.O., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., McDermott, J.J., and Staal, S. (2000). Analysis of Public Health Risks in Milk Markets in Kenya. Paper presented at the annual symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Naivasha. http://www.smallholderdairy.org/collaborative%20res20%reports,html
Arimi, S.M., Koroti, E., Kang’ethe, E.K., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Nduhiu, J.G., Macharia, J.K., and Githua, A. (2000). Isolation and Identification of E. coli O157:H7 from Raw Informally Marketed Milk. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30–31 August 2000.
Mwangi, A., Mbogua, S., Arimi, S.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., and Staal, S. (2000). Assurance of Good-Quality Milk in the Informal Market. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30–31 August 2000.
Kang’ethe, E.K., Arimi, S.M., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Nduhiu, J.G., Macharia, J.K., and Githua, A. (2000). Testing for Antibodies to Brucella abortus in Milk from Consumers and Market Agents in Kenya Using the Milk Ring Test and Enzyme Immunoassay. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30–31 August 2000.
Aboge, G.O., Kang’ethe, E.K., Arimi, S.M., Kanja, L.W., Omore, A.O., McDermott, J.J., Macharia, J.K., Nduhiu, J.G., and Githua, A. (2000). Screening for Antimicrobial Residues in Consumers’ and Market Agents’ Milk in Kenya Using Charm AIM-96. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30–31 August 2000.
Wanzala, W., Onyango-Abuje, J.A., Kang’ethe, E.K., Ochanda, H., and Harrison, L.J.S. (2000). Distribution of Cysticercus bovis in Bovine Carcasses of Naturally and Artificially Infected Kenyan Cattle and Its Implications for Routine Meat Inspection Methods. Proceedings of the KEMRI Conference.
Gitau, T., McDermott, J.J., Waltner-Toews, D., Gathuma, J.M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Kimani, V.W., Kilungo, J.K., Muni, R.K., Mwangi, J.M., and Otieno, G.O. (1998). Ecosystem Health: Principles and Methods Used in a High-Potential Tropical Agroecosystem. In the proceedings of the ILRI/IDRC Agroecosystem Health Planning Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11–16 May 1998.
Kang’ethe, E.K., and J.A. Onyango-Abuje (1997). Control of Bovine Cysticercosis by Postmortem Meat Inspection and the Effect of Antemortem Diagnosis on the Control Programme. Presented at the International Workshop on Cysticercosis, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Pretoria, South Africa, 19–20 August 1997.
Njenga-Munene, J., Kang’ethe, E.K., and Mugera, G.M. (1996). The Study on the Endemicity of Besnoitiosis in Domestic Ruminants in Kenya. Proceedings of the Kenya Veterinary Association Scientific Conference, Whitesands, Mombasa, 24–27 April.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1995). Privatisation of Veterinary Services in Respect to Veterinary Public Health. Paper read at the Central KVA Seminar, Maua Lodge, Nyambene District, Kenya, 31 March 1995.
Kang’ethe, E.K., H. Sasaki, and L.H. Otieno (1994). Blood Meal Sources of G. pallidipes and G. longipennis from Control and Non-Control Areas and Animal Watering Points in Nguruman, Southwestern Kenya. In the proceedings of the satellite meeting on Tsetse Behaviour and Ecology of the 3rd International Conference on Tropical Entomology, Mombasa, Kenya, 6–9 November 1994.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1994). Approaches to Meat Species Identification. Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, EAST College, Embu, Kenya, 14–18 November 1994.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1993). Residues in Meat: A Threat to the Meat Industry in Kenya. Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, Kakamega Golf Hotel, 18–23 July 1993.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1993). The Status of Cysticercosis and Hydatidosis in Central Province of Kenya and Their Economic Impact. Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, Kakamega Golf Hotel, 18–23 July 1993.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1993). Meat Speciation: Practical Procedures and Recommended Methods. Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, Kakamega Golf Hotel, 18–23 July 1993.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1993). Recent Advances in Meat Preservation. Paper read at the Kenya Veterinary Association Central Region Meeting, Meru, 25–27 February 1993.
Arimi, S.M., Mosabi, J.M., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (1990). Streptococcus agalactiae Serotypes Isolated from Milk in Kenya. Presented at the International Conference on Mastitis Physiology and Pathology, University of Ghent, Belgium.
Mosabi, J.M., Arimi, S.M., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (1990). Isolation of Streptococcus agalactiae from Bulk Milk Using Two Selective Media: Thallium Crystal Violet Toxin (TKT) Agar and Rapid GBS Medium. In the proceedings of the 2nd Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Kabete, Kenya, 19–21 September 1990.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1990). Determination of the Molecular Weight of Partially Purified Thermostable Muscle Antigen Using Gel-Filtration Technique. In the proceedings of the 36th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Havana, Cuba, 27 August–1 September 1990, pp. 254–262.
Kayihura, M., Kang’ethe, E.K., Kaburia, H.F.A., and Arimi, S.M. (1989). Microbiological Quality of Kenyan and Imported Honey. In the proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Kabete, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, Vol. 1, pp. 203–206.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1989). Use of Physicochemical Methods in Meat Species Identification. In the proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Kabete, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, Vol. 1, pp. 193–197.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1988). Use of Enzyme Immunoassay Techniques in Speciation of Animal Meats. Paper read at the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Conference of the Animal Production Society, Nairobi, Kenya, 23–25 November 1988.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1987). Serological Identification of Meat Species. Paper read at the 2nd Annual Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Kabete, Kenya, 26–27 November 1987.
Kang’ethe, E.K. (1987). An Approach to Food Hygiene and Quality Control in Developing Countries. Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, AIC, Kabete, Kenya, 15–19 June 1987.
Kang’ethe, E.K., and Lindqvist, K.J. (1987). Species Identification of Organs Using Antisera to Thermostable Meat Antigens. In the proceedings of the 33rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Helsinki, Finland, 2–7 August 1987, pp. 377–378.
Patterson, R.L.S., Jones, S.J., and Kang’ethe, E.K. (1983). Immunological Identification of Meat Species. In the proceedings of the 29th European Meeting of Meat Research Workers, Italy, Vol. 2, pp. 657–662.

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

3rd Annual Medical Scientific Conference of KEMRI and KETRI, 1–5 February 1982.
CEC Symposium on Biochemical Identification of Meat Species, Brussels, Belgium, 27–29 November 1984.
National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, AIC, Nairobi, 15–19 June 1987.
33rd ICoMST, Helsinki, Finland, 6–9 August 1987.
National Food Control Seminar, Professional Centre, Nairobi, 6–9 October 1987.
2nd Annual Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, Kabete, Nairobi, 26–27 November 1987.
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Conference of the Animal Production Society, Nairobi, Kenya, 23–25 November 1988.
1st Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Kabete, Kenya, 20–22 September 1989.
2nd Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, Kabete, Kenya, 19–21 September 1990.
36th ICoMST, Havana, Cuba, 27 August–1 September 1990.
Kenya Veterinary Association Central Region Seminar, Meru, Kenya, 25–27 February 1993.
National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, Kakamega, Kenya, 18–23 July 1993.
National Veterinary Public Health Seminar, EAST College, Embu, Kenya, 14–18 November 1994.
Satellite Meeting on Tsetse Behaviour and Ecology of the 3rd International Conference on Tropical Entomology, Mombasa, Kenya, 6–9 November 1994.
Kenya Veterinary Association Central Region Seminar, Maua, Kenya, 30–31 March 1995.
National Workshop to Revise the Tsetse Distribution Map of Kenya, KETRI, Muguga, 17–18 April 1996.
First Research Coordination Meeting on Improved Attractants for Enhancing the Efficiency of Tsetse Fly Suppression Operations and Barrier Systems Used in Tsetse Control/Eradication Campaigns, KETRI, Muguga, 23–27 September 1996.
International Workshop on Cysticercosis, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Pretoria, South Africa, 18–20 August 1997.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, University of Nairobi, Kabete Campus, 30–31 August 2000.
3rd All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and 11th Conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production, Alexandria, Egypt, 6–9 November 2000.
Bushmeat Training Development Workshop, College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, Moshi, Tanzania, 7–9 May 2002.

CONSULTANCIES

June 1993: Trypanosomosis Vector Control: The Role of Biting Flies in the Transmission of Trypanosomosis to Livestock in South-Western Marsabit District of Kenya. GTZ Marsabit Development Programme. Project No. 86.2532.9-01.
March 1995: Development of Host-Specific Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) for Identifying Blood Meals from Haematophagous Insects (34 Hosts Considered) for the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE).
July 1999: Development of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for the Detection of Beef in Pork and Pork in Beef Products for the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
April 2002: Developing an Immunodiffusion Test for Detecting Fresh, Cooked and Autoclaved Meats for Use in Bushmeat Identification. Project funded by WWF International for capacity building in Kenya Wildlife Service.
August 2002: Contracted by ILRI to train village survey enumerators on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methodologies for the FITCA/IDRC and CAPRI projects and to conduct follow-up evaluations of village workshops.
August 2005: Contracted by VSF-Belgium to develop a curriculum for the Livestock Training School, Marla Lou, under the SSAARP.
June 2007: Contracted by NRI, in conjunction with Mazingira Institute, to carry out a participatory study on livestock for life in urban and peri-urban environments of Kenya (LLUPEK). The study focused on determining users and research priorities to translate research outcomes into tangible benefits. It included a scoping study of urban livestock keepers in Kibera, Nairobi, and Kisumu. Report submitted to Natural Resources International Ltd (UK).
September 2008: Contracted by ILRI to assess the role of public and private veterinarians in disease surveillance in East and West Africa.
April 2009: Contracted by the FAO Somalia Office to assess and build the capacity of export slaughterhouses in developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans in Somaliland and Puntland under the project Promoting an Internationally Competitive Somali Meat Industry (OSRO/SOM/608/EC).
January 2010: Contracted by ILRI to evaluate the adoption of participatory epidemiology in veterinary schools in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Southern Sudan.
July 2010: Contracted by ILRI to conduct focus group discussions in the Southern Rift Valley districts of Kericho, Buret, and Kipkelion on the nutritional, economic, and zoonotic roles of milk in smallholder dairy households.
November 2010: Contracted by FAO to conduct a maize value chain analysis concerning aflatoxin contamination, make recommendations, and develop a technical cooperation project for the Ministries of Agriculture and Public Health and Sanitation.
June 2011: Contracted by FAO to document the roadmap followed by the KVB and KVA to operationalise Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, informing the EAC on approaches to developing Veterinary Public Health (VPH) CPD modules under the auspices of FAO.
2012: Contracted by FAO to develop policy and stakeholder recommendations for policymakers and regulators addressing foodborne pathogen contamination and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
2012: Contracted by IFPRI to identify villages for nutritional surveys examining the effects of aflatoxin on children under 24 months of age and to conduct a baseline survey assessing maize storage technologies and related constraints in Meru and Makueni counties to mitigate aflatoxin contamination.
2012: Contracted by ACDI/VOCA to examine key regulations in Kenya governing the handling of grains contaminated with aflatoxins.
2014: Contracted by IITA to conduct a situation analysis of aflatoxin in animal and fish feeds and milk in the East African Community (EAC) Partner States.
2018: Contracted by ILRI to support the MoreMilk project through the development of Outcome Mapping and stakeholder engagement tools.
2019–2022: Contracted by ILRI to conduct a situation analysis of food control systems in the EAC and Ethiopia; build the capacity of food safety experts from these countries; develop an EAC paper on food control systems; and work with IUCEA to develop benchmarks for Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes in Food Safety at universities.
2021–2022: Contracted by ILRI and RVC to develop training materials for food safety personnel, comprising two modules: Introduction to Food Safety (5 lessons) and Food Safety Management (6 lessons).
2022: Contracted by ILRI to assess the capacity of universities in the EAC to offer the BSc in Food Safety programme.
2022: Contracted by Gatsby Africa to assess food safety gaps, develop training materials, and use the materials to train meat firms in the hygienic handling of meat to enhance competitiveness in the meat sector.
Contracted by the World Bank to map the regional One Health stakeholder landscape in Southern and Eastern Africa. Report submitted to the World Bank.
November 2023: Contracted by GIZ to develop guidelines for surveillance, preparedness, and response for transboundary animal diseases (TADs) and zoonoses in the EAC Partner States. Report submitted to GIZ and the EAC Secretariat.
January 2024: Contracted by ILRI to evaluate One Health (OH) courses using a rubric developed by the project. Report submitted to ILRI under the COHESA project.
February 2024: Contracted by GIZ to conduct a food safety baseline survey of animal and animal-source foods at 15 One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) in the EAC Partner States.

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

ICIPE: - on tsetse and other biting insects’ blood meal analysis (1991-1996)
NVRC – KARI and CTVM -Edinburgh: - Ante mortem immunodiagnosis of cysticercosis using enzyme immunoassays (1996-1998). Project funded by EU.
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): - Public Health aspects of raw marketed milk in Kenya, Small Dairy holder Project, Funded by DFID (1998- 2001), Participatory research with six communities in Eastern Uganda on links between sleeping sickness and natural resource endowment and use: What can communities do? Project funded by IDRC ( 2002 – 2003), Participatory research with four communities in Eastern Uganda on Natural resource management and use (2003-2004)
Characterisation and assessing the benefits and risks of urban and peri-urban livestock production in Kampala city. In collaboration with ILRI, Makerere University, Universities of Nairobi, Guelph and Toronto. Project funded by IDRC and SIUPA (2002 -2003)
International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Education, Nagoya University, Japan. Study on the effective south-to-south technology transfer to achieve sustainable community development: a case study of introducing agro-ecosystem health (AESH) methods and experiences to Zambia from Kenya and Uganda.( 2003)

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