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1. Kang'ethe, E.K. (1981). Serological identification of the species of origin of animal meats. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Bristol.

2. 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.

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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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; Lindahl, Johanna (2023).

6. 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. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2023, 71, 36, 13462–13473. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01733

 

7. 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 Furmagan, 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 Vol. 120 No. 29. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2218860120

 

8. 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. Sep 2023, Phage pp 141-149 https://doi.org/10.1089/phage.2023.0012

9. 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

10. 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 & 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 volume 20, Article number: 471 (2022)

 

11. Ochieng, P.E; Kemboi, D.C; Schippo, M-L; Gathumbi, J.K; Kangethe, E; Duopovec, 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 2022, 10(12), 2385; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10122385

12. 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 & Eric M. Fèvre (2022). Population genomics of Escherichia coli in livestock-keeping households across a rapidly developing urban landscape. Nature Microbiology volume 7, pages581–589 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-022-01079-y.

13. Stella Kiambi, Eric M. Fevre, Pablo Alarcon, Nduhiu Gitahi; Johnstone Masinde, Erastus Kangethe, Gabriel Aboge, Jonothan Rushton and Joshua Orungo Onono (2022). Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain. Frontiers Veterinary Science., 08 June 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.892739

14. Elizabeth Anne Jessie Cook1, 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 Infect Dis (2021) 21:944. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06658-8

15. 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

16. 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

 

17. Kang’ethe, E.K., Roesel, K., Mutua, F. and Grace, D. 2021. Food safety training in East Africa: Food safety training in East Africa: A review of university courses with food safety content. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114571

 

18. 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.;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 2021, 13, 633. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/toxins13090633.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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:10.3390/toxins12120762.

22. Stella Kiambi, Joshua OrungoOnono, ErastusKang’ethe, Gabriel O.Aboge, Maurice K.Murungi, PatrickMuinde, JamesAkoko, KelvinMomanyi, JonathanRushton, Eric M.Fèvre, PabloAlarcon (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.

23. David Chebutia Kemboi , Gunther Antonissen , Phillis E Ochieng , Siska Croubels , Sheila Okoth , Erastus K Kangethe , Johannes Faas , Johanna F Lindahl , 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.  doi: 10.3390/toxins12040222.

24. 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). Nairobi, Kenya: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) pp 101-119.

25. 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 › bitstreams › download

 

26. 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 Öghren, Nicola J Williams, Michael Begon,Mark E J Woolhouse, Eric M Fèvre (2019). Clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance at the wildlife–livestock–human interface in Nairobi: an epidemiological study. Lancet Planet Health Lancet Planetary Health 2019; 3: e259–69.

27. 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 , 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 (2019) 531–537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2019.08.014.

28. 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. Front. Vet. Sci., 31 July 2019 Article 252; https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00252.

29. Mutiga S.K,  Mushongi, A.A  and  Kangéthe , 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 May 2019, 11, 2827; doi:10.3390/su11102827

30. James M. Akok,, Lian Thomas, Erastus Kang'ethe,  Dishon Muloi, Patrick Muinde, Maurice K. Murungi, Julius M. Gachoya, 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 Vol. 3, February 2019, e00093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2019.e00093

 

31. 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.

 

32. Stella Kiambi, , Pablo Alarcon , Jonathan Rushton , Maurice K. Murungi , Patrick Muinde , James Akoko , Gabriel Aboge , Stephen Gikonyo , Kelvin Momanyi , Erastus K. Kang'ethe , Eric M. Fèvre  (2018). Mapping Nairobi's dairy food system: An essential analysis for policy, industry and research. Agricultural Systems Volume 167, November 2018, Pages 47-60

 

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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 outbreak of aflatoxins and fumonisins poisonings in Kenya.  Food Quality and Safety 1, 161–170; https://doi.org/10.1093/fqsafe/fyx018

36. 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.

37. E. K. Kang’ethe, M. Gatwiri,. . AJ. 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, 2017, 1, 131–137 doi:10.1093/fqs/fyx011

38. 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. Afr. J. Agric. Res, 10 2389-2396

39. Atherstone C, Grace D, Lindahl JF, Kang’ethe EK and Nelson F (2016) Assessing the impact of aflatoxin consumption on animal health and productivity. AJFAND 1610949–10966.

40. Kiama TN, Lindahl JF, Sirma AJ, Senerwa DM, Waithanji EM, Ochungo PA , Poole EJ, Kang’ethe EK and D Grace (2016). Kenya dairy farmer perception of moulds and mycotoxins and implications for exposure to aflatoxins: a gendered analysis. AJFAND 16

41. Senerwa DM, Sirma AJ, Mtimet N, Kang’ethe E K, Grace D and Lindahl1 JF (2016). Prevalence of aflatoxin in feeds and cow milk from five counties in Kenya. AJFAND 16

42. Sirma AJ, Senerwa DM, Grace D , Makita K , Mtimet N , Kang’ethe EK and Lindahl J. F.(2016) Aflatoxin B1 Occurrence in Millet, Sorghum and Maize from four Agro-Ecological Zones in Kenya.  AJFAND 16

43. Lindahl, J, Grace, D, Harvey, J and Kangethe E.K (2016). Aflatocxins in East Africa: The importance of getting the full picture. AJFAND : 16  Special issue. http://ajfand.net/Volume16/No3/index3.html

44. 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. Front. Microbiol., 08 June 2016 | http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00882

45. Grace, D; Kang’ethe, E.K; Lindahl, J; Atherstone, C; Nelson, F; 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.

46. 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

47. Okoth, S. A; Nyongesa, B.; Joutsjoki, V.; Korhonen, H.; Ayugi, V.;. Kang’ethe E. K (2016) Sclerotia Formation and Toxin Production in Large Sclerotial Aspergillus flavus Isolates from Kenya. Advances in Microbiology, 2016, 6, 47-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/aim.2016.61005

48. Anima J Sirma, Elizabeth O Ouko , Gatwiri Murithi , Christine Mburugu , Isaac Mapenay , Jackson N Ombui , Hannu Korhonen  and Kang’ethe, K, Erastus (2015). Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in cereals , Nandi County, Kenya.  Int. J. Agric. Sc & Vet.Med.3 55-63

49. 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

50. 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.

51. 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.

52. 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 . 

53. Ndongo F ; Roesel K ; Makita K ; Siegmund-Schulze M ; Piepho H-P ; Grace D ; Kang’ethe E.K ; 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.

54. Kabui K; Roesel K; Arimi S.M; Kang’ethe E.K; Omore A and Grace D (2015). Equal pay for equal work in Kenya. Food Safety and Informal Markets. Edited by Roesel K and Grace D , Published by Routledge Pp 146-149

55. 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

56. Grace D; Roesel K ; Makita K; Bonfoh B; Kang’ethe E.K; Kurwijila L; Hendrickx S ; McCrindle C ; Tano-Debrah K ; Zewde G ; 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

57. Grace D; Makita K; Kang’ethe E.K; Bonfoh B; Roesel K; (2015). Taking food safety to informal market. In Food Safety and Informal Markets: Edited by Roesel K and Grace D. Published by Routledge Pp 11-22.

58. 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 .

59. 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

60. Grace, D ; Kang’ethe, E. K, Bonfoh,  B,   Roesel K, Makita, K (2014) Food safety policy in  9 African countries.  4th Annual LCIRAH Conference 3rd-4th June, London,          

 

61. 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

62. 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 2012, 4, 991-1007;

63. 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, Suppl.1 67-73

64. 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 farmersin Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production 44, Suppl.1 47-51

65. 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, Suppl.1 41-46

66. 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 Suppl 1 25- 31

67. 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, Suppl. 1 17 -23

68. E.K.  Kange’the, 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 HIVpositive individuals in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya. Tropical Animal health and Production, 44 Suppl 1, 11-16

69. 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 Suppl. 1 3-10

70. 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 Spp1 1-2

71. 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 suppl. 1 33-40

72. Kang'ethe E. K (2011). Situation analysis: improving food safety in the maize value chain in Kenya, Report prepared for FAO.

73. Kutto E. K.; Ngigi, M.W ;.Karanja N., Kange’the, 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 Africa Medical Journal Vol. 88   46-53

74. D. Grace, K. Makita, E.K. Kang’ethe, 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 Vol.8 N0S, 2010

75. 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. Livestock in Changing Landscape: Vol 2, Experiences and regional perspectives. Edited by, Gerber,P; Mooney, H.A; Dijkman,J; Tarawali,S and DeHaan,C. Island Press, 4-25.

76. 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

77. 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, 229 – 247.

 

78. Kunyanga CN, Mbugua SK, Kang’ethe EK and JK Imungi (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

79. Kunyanga CN, Mbugua SK, Imungi JK, Kang’ethe EK (2009). Isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria in Kirario, an indigenous kenyan fermented porridge based On green maize and millet. J. Trop. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 5: 31-36

80. 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 centers in Kenya.. African Health Sciences J; 9(4): 218-226

 

81. Grace D, Randolph T, Olawoye J, Dipelou M, 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

82. Grace, D., Omore, A., Randolph, T., Kang’ethe, E., Nasinyama, G.W. & Mohammed, H.O. 2008. Risk assessment for Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in marketed unpasteurized milk in selected East African countries. J. Food Prot., 71(2): 257–263.

83. Grace, D; Randolph, T.F; Karanja,N and Kang’ethe E.K (2008). Modular Risk models for management of (Cryptosporidium parvum) emerging zoonotic pathogen. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production Africa 56 13- 18

84. 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.

85. Barbara Szonyi , Erastus K. Kang’ethe , Cecilia Kathure Mbae ,Erastus M. Kakundi, Stanley K. Kamwati , Hussni O. Mohammed, (2008)  First report of Cryptosporidium deer-like genotype in Kenyan cattle. Veterinary Parasitology, 153, 172–175

86. 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 Upcoming title “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

87. 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, Vol. 71, No. 2, 257–263

88. Kang’ethe. E. K (2007). Editorial: Potential of Urban Agriculture; Benefits and Risks. East African Medical Journal. S45-S47.

89. 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.S48-S56.

90. 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 Dagorretti Division Nairobi. S57-S64

 

91. 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 neighbor households in Dagoretti Division Nairobi Kenya; Prevalence and Risk Factors. East African Medical Journal. 84 S65- S75.

92. 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 Small Holder Diary Households in Dagoretti Division Nairobi City – Kenya. East African Medical Journal S76-S82

 

93. 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

 

94. Ekuttan C.E1; Kang’ethe, E.K., 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.

95. 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 neighbor households in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi.  East African Medical Journal S92-S95.

96. E.  K. Kang’ethe ;C. E. Ekuttan; V. N. Kimani; 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.

 

97. Arimi, S.M; Koroti, E; Kang’ethe, E.K; Omore, A; McDermott, J (2005) Risk of infection with Brucella,and Escherichia coli 0157:H7 associated with marketing of unpasteurized milk. Acta Tropica 96 1-8

 

98. Kang’ethe, E.K; Aboge, G.O; Arimi,S. M; Kanja, L.W;  Omore, A;     McDermott,J.J.(2005). Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya. Food Control 16 349-355

 

99. Omore AO, Arimi SM, Kang’ethe EK, McDermott JJ (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

100. 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. J. of Cameroon Academy of Sciences. Supplement 2. 265-277.

 

101. 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.

 

102. 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)

 

103. 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 dianosis of bovine cysticercosis in Kenyan cattle. On line Journal of Veterinary Research 1 1-9.

 

104. 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 Cysticercius bovis using monoclonal antibody based antigen ELISA. Jl. S. Afr. Vet. Ass 73. 201-206

105. J.N. Kuria, P.G. Mbuthia, E. K. Kang’ethe and R. G. Wahome  (2001). Caseous lymhadenitis in goats: The pathogenesis, incubation period and serological response after experimental infection. Veterinary Research Communications 25 89 – 97.

106. Kang’ethe, E.K. (2000). The prevalence and control of bovine hydatidosis through post mortem meat inspection in Kenya.  Kenya Veterinarian 19 31-37.

107. M..J. Njenga ; S.J. M. Munyua; E.R. Mutiga ; J.M Gathuma, Kang’ethe,E.K.; G.M. Mugera;  and  O. Bwangamoi; and  B.N. Mitaru (1999). Semen  characteristics of goats with sub acute, acute and chronic besnoitiosis. Jl.S. Afr. Vet. Ass. 70 18-20

108. 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. Jl. S. Afr. Vet. Ass.  70 (4): 161-163

109. 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. Jl  S. Afr. Vet. Ass.  70 (4) 151-153.

110. 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

111. 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

112. 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). Social economic Constraints to agricultural productivity in Kiambu District. Kenya Veterinarian 23 63-65

113. 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.  Bull Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afric. 46 149 - 151

114. 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 J of Animal Sci. 68. 601 – 604

115. 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 psedotuberculosis through cutaneous and subcutaneous routes. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr. 45 73-78.

116. 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. Epidemiol. Infect. 118 215-220.

117. Kang'ethe,E.K. (1995). The impact of Meat inspection on the control of bovine cysticercosis in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr. 43 261-268.

118. J.M.Njenga; O.Bwangamoi; E.K. Kang'ethe; G.M.Mugera and E.R.Mutiga. (1995). Comparative ultra structural studies on Besnoitia besnoiti and Besnoitia caprae. Vet.Res.Communications, 19 295 - 308.

119. 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. J. Med. Entomol. 32 (3) 390 - 393.

120. Mihok.S, Kang'ethe, E.K. and Githaiga J.K. (1995). Trap and odour bait for Stomoxys (Diptera: Muscidae).in Kenya. J.Med.Entomol. 32 283 - 289.

121. Mihok, S; Machika, C; Darji, N; Kang'ethe, E. K and Otieno, L.H. (1995). Relationships between host factors and proteases in Glossina morsitans sspp infected with Trypanosoma congolense. J. Med. and Veterinary Entomology 9 155- 160.

122. 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 phylogenitically related species. E.Afr. Agric. For. J.  59 205‑212.

123. 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

124. 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.

125. 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.

126. Kang'ethe, E.K. (1990). Use of immunoassays in monitoring meat protein additives. Chapter 5, Developments and Application of Immunoassays for Food Analysis. Edited by Rittenburg J. H. Elservier Applied Science Publishers. 127‑139.

127. 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 Sci. 19 265‑270.

128. Kang'ethe, E.K. and Lindqvist, K.J. (1987). Detection of Pork and Beef in fresh and heated meat products using an enzyme immunoassay. J. Food Sci. and Technol. 24. 289‑293.

 

 

129. 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. J. Sci. Food Agric. 39 179‑184.

130. 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. J. Sci. Food and Agric. 37 157‑164.

131. 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., Elservier Applied Science Publishers, pp 129‑144.

132. 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 Sci. 7 229‑240.

conference papers

PAPERS READ AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND REPORTS

1. L.C. Falzon , M. Woolhouse  , P. Toye  , E. Kang’ethe  , S. Kariuki  , T. Robinson  , J.Rushton  , O. Hanotte, E.M. Fèvre  (2016) Developing an integrated zoonotic surveillance system in western Kenya. Poster presented at Institute of Infection and Global Health Day, University of Liverpool.
2. 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 Veterianry Association Meeting held at White Sands Hotel, Mombsa, 23-27th May 2013.
3. 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 Safe food Fair food project: food safety in informally marketed livestock products in sub Saharan Africa. Poster at ISVEE Conference in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
4. 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: aflatoxins and fumonisins contamination. Presented at the International Silage Conference Helsinki Finland, 2-4th July 2012
5. Kang’ethe, E.K ; Anima, S1; 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 in University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 6th -9th May 2012
6. 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), focussing on Brucellosis. Paper presented at the ICOPHAI Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. September 2011.
7. Mwai, C.W, Makita, K., Arimi, S.M, Kang’ethe, E.K. and Grace, D. 2011. Escherichia Coli (E. coli) O157 in Beef Carcasses in Slaughter Houses in Nairobi, Kenya. Paper presented at the ICOPHAI conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 2011.
8. 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.
9. 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 . Ecohealth 2010 Conference,  School of Hygiene and Tropical mecine, London, UK.
10. 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. Key note speech to the School of Public health, 5th Annual scientific Conference, Moi University, Eldoret.
11. 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, Merida Mexico, 1st -5th December 2008.
12. Grace, D, Njehu,A. A, Monda, J, Kang’ethe E. K., Omore .A, Randolph ,T. F. (2008). Participatory Risk Assessment: A new tool for improving smallholder market access and consumer health . Tropentag Abstracts
13. Monda J, Grace, D, Randolph T.F, Kang’ethe E. K (2008). Quantitative risk assessment for Cryptosporidium parvum associated with dairy cattle in urban and peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya. Tropentag Abstracts
14. 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 Internation Ecohealth Forum in Merida Mexico, 1-5th December 2008.
15. Njenga,MM; 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 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
16. 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. In Rethinking impact: Capturing the Complexity of poverty and Change, March 26-28 CIAT  Cali, Columbia.
17. 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; Kangethe, E.K; Muneri, C; Githigia, S; Bebora,L.C and Prain, G. (2007).  Quantifying Heavy Metals Contaminats in river and sewer water: Mapping Pollutants sources and their environmental impacts along the Ngong River Basin,  Nairobi.  In  proceedings for International Symposium on innovations as Key to the green Revolution in Africa: Exploring the scientific facts in Arusha, Tanzania. September 17-21 2007.
18. 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 proceeding of the first International conference on Food Safety of Animal Products in Amman, Jordan, 12-14 November 2007.
19. Omore A.O; Lore, T; Staal, S; Kutwa J; Ouma R; Arimi S.M and Kang’ethe E. K. (2005).Addressing the Public Health and quality concerns towards marketed milk in Kenya. Smallholder dairy Project Report: http://www.smallholderdairy.org/collaborative%20res20%reports,html
20. 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 December 2003: Western Kenya
21. 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 December 2003: Eastern Uganda
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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 proceedings of 10th ISVEE Conference, Vina del Mar, Chile 17th – 21st Nov. 2003
26. 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 proceedings of Agro-ecosystem Health Conference in Ottawa, Canada
27. 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 Toyota Foundation, Japan
28. 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, held at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, Moshi, Tanzania, on 7th –9th May 2002.
29. 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. Small Dairy Holder (R&D) Project. MALDM/KARI/ILRI/DFID.
30. 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 ISVEE conference in California – Colorado, August 2000.
31. 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 ISVEE California-Colorado, August 2000.
32. 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 proceedings of 3rd All Africa conference on Animal Agriculture and the 11th conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production. Held in Alexandria, Egypt 6th –9th Nov.2000
33. 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 proceedings of 3rd All Africa conference on Animal Agriculture and the 11th conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production. Held in Alexandria, Egypt 6th –9th Nov.2000
34. 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 0157:H7 through informally marketed milk in Kenya. In proceedings of 3rd All Africa conference on Animal Agriculture and the 11th conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production. Held in Alexandria, Egypt 6th –9th Nov.2000.
35. Njenga, J.; Bwangamoi, O.; Mutiga, E. R.; Kang’ethe, E.K amd Mugera, G. M. (2000). Antemortem studies on natural caprine besnoitiosis. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, 30th-31st August 2000.
36. 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. 30th-31st August 2000.
37. Omore AOo; 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. Small holder dairy Project Report. http://www.smallholderdairy.org/collaborative%20res20%reports,html
38. Omore A.O; Arimi,S.M; Kang’ethe, E. K. McDermott J.J; and Staal. S. (2000). Analysis of Public health riskas in Milk markets in Kenya. Paper presented at annual symposium of the animal production society of Kenya. Kenya Agricultural Research ionstitute- Naivasha. http://www.smallholderdairy.org/collaborative%20res20%reports,html
39. 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 0157: H7 from raw informally marketed milk. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial scientific conference. 30th-31st August 2000.
40. 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. 30th –31st August 2000.
41. 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 milk ring test and enzyme immunoassay. Proceedings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine biennial Scientific Conference. 30th-31st August 2000.
42. 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 Faculty of veterinary Medicine biennial Scientific Conference. 30th-31st  August 2000
43. 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 implication for routine meat inspection method. Proceedings of KEMRI conference
44. 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 proceedings of ILRI/IDRC Agroecosystem health planning Workshop May 11th-16th 1998 Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
45. Kang'ethe. E.K and J.A.Onyango Abuje. (1997). Control of bovine cysticercosis by post-mortem meat inspection and the effect of ante mortem diagnosis on the control programme. International Workshop on Cystercosis held at Ondersteport Veterinary institute Pretoria South Africa 19th August -20th August 1997.
46. Njenga- Munene, J; Kang'ethe E.K. and Mugera,G.M. (1996). The study on the endemicity of Besnoitiosis in domestic ruminants in Kenya. Proc.of Kenya Vet.Assoc.Scientific conference, Whitesands, Mombasa. 24-27th April.
47. Kang'ethe, E.K. (1995). Privatisation of Veterinary Services in respect to Veterinary Public Health. A paper read at the Central KVA Seminar held on 31st March, at Maua Lodge, Nyambene District, Kenya.
48. 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, South Western Kenya. In the proceedings of the Satellite meeting on Tsetse behaviour and Ecology of the 3rd International Conference on Tropical Entomology, held on 6th ‑ 9th November, Mombasa, Nairobi.
49. Kang'ethe, E. K. (1994). Approaches to Meat Species identification. Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar held on 14th ‑ 18th November, 1994 at      EAST College, Embu.
50. Kang'ethe E.K. (1993). Residues in Meat:‑ A Threat to the Meat Industry in Kenya. A Paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar held on 18th ‑ 23rd July 1993 at Kakamega Golf Hotel.
51. Kang'ethe E.K. (1993). The status of Cysticercosis and Hydatidosis in Central Province of Kenya and their Economic Impact. A Paper read at the  National Veterinary Public Health Seminar held on 18th ‑ 23rd July at Kakamega Golf Hotel.
52. Kang'ethe E.K. (1993). Meat Speciation: Practical procedures and recommended methods. A paper read at the National Veterinary Public Health Seminar held on 18th ‑23rd July at Kakamega Golf Hotel.
53. Kang'ethe E.K. (1993). Recent Advances in Meat Preservation. Paper read at the Kenya Veterinary  Association Central Region Meeting held on 25‑27th Feb, Meru.
54. Arimi, S.M.; Mosabi, J.M. and Kang'ethe, E.K. (1990). Streptococcus agalactiae serotypes isolated from milk in Kenya. In International  Conference of Mastitis Physiology and Pathology, University of Ghent, Belgium.
55. 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.19th ‑ 21st Sept.1990. Kabete.Kenya.
56. 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, 27th Aug.‑1st Sept..1990, Havana. Cuba. pp 254‑262.
57. 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. Bull. Anim. Hlth. and Prod .in Afr. Vol 1 203‑206
58. Kang'ethe, E.K. (1989). Use of physico‑chemical methods in meat species identification. In the proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Veterinary Medicine  Annual Scientific Conference. Kabete.  Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. and Prod in Afr. Vol 1 193‑197.
59. 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 Animal Production Society. 23rd‑25th Nov. Nairobi. Kenya.
60. Kang'ethe, E.K. (1987). Serological identification of meat species. Paper read at the 2nd Annual Symposium of the Animal Production Society of Kenya, 26th‑27th Nov. Kabete. Kenya.
61. 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, 15‑19th June. AIC, Kabete. Kenya.
62. 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, 2nd‑7th Aug. Helsinki. Finland. pp 377‑378.
63. Patterson, R.L.S, Jones, S.J. and Kang'ethe, E.K. (1983). Immunological identification of  Meat Species. In proceedings of the 29th European Meeting of Meat Research Workers, Italy Vol. 2 657‑662.

 

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

1. 3rd Annual Medical Scientific Conference of KEMRI and KETRI,1st - 5th  Feb.1982.

2. CEC Symposium on Biochemical identification of Meat Species. Brussels,  Belgium. 27th - 29th Nov.1984.

3. National Veterinary Public Health Seminar,  AIC. Nairobi 15th -19th June 1987.

4. 33rd ICoMST,  Helsinki, Finland. 6th -9th Aug.1987.

5. National Food Control Seminar,  Professional  Centre, Nairobi. 6th - 9th Oct.1987.

6. 2nd Annual Symposium of the Animal Production Society of  Kenya. Kabete,  Nairobi 26th - 27th    Nov.1987.

7. Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Conference of Animal Production Society. Nairobi. Kenya.    23rd -25th Nov.1988.

8. 1st  Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scientific Conference. Kabete,  Kenya. 20th -22nd    Sept.1989.

9. 2nd Faculty of Veterinary Annual Scientific Conference,  Kabete, Kenya. 19th - 21st Sept.1990.

10. 36th ICoMST , Havana, Cuba. 27th -1st Sept.1990.

11. Kenya Veterinary Association Central Region Seminar. Meru,   Kenya. 25th – 27th  Feb.1993.

12. National Veterinary Public Health Seminar. Kakamega,  Kenya. 18th -23rd July  1993.

13. National Veterinary Public health Seminar. EAST College Embu, Kenya. 14th -  18th Nov. 1994.

14. Satellite meeting on Tsetse Behaviour and Ecology of the 3rd International Conference on Tropical Entomology. Mombasa,  Kenya. 6th - 9th Nov.1994.

15. Kenya Veterinary Association Central Region Seminar, Maua, Kenya. 30th -31st   March 1995.

16. National Workshop to revise Tsetse distribution map of Kenya. KETRI, Muguga   17-18th April, 1996.

17. First Research Coordination meeting on improved attractants for enhancing the efficiency of   Tsetse fly suppression operations and barrier systems used in Tsetse controleradication campaign.  KETRI, Muguga, 23rd - 27th Sept. 1996.

18. International Workshop on Cysticercosis held at Ondersteport Veterinary Institute, Pretoria, South Africa, from 18th- 20th August 1997.

19. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, University of Nairobi, Kabete Campus, 30th- 31st August 2000.

1. 3rd All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and 11th Conference of the Egyptian Society of Animal Production. Alexandria, Egypt. Nov. 6th-9th. 2000.

21. BushmeatTraining Development Workshop, held at College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, Moshi, Tanzania, on 7th--9th May 2002.

 

CONSULTANCIES

(i). 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.

 

(ii). March 1995. Development of host specific enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for identifying blood meals from haematophagus insects (34 hosts considered) for International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE).

 

(iii). July 1999. Development of enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for detection of beef in pork and pork in beef products for Kenya Bureau of Standards.

 

(iv). April 2002, Developing an immunodiffusion test for detecting fresh, cooked and autoclaved meats for use in bush meat identification. Project funded by WWF International for capacity building in Kenya Wild Life Services.

 

(v). August 2002, Contracted by ILRI to train village survey enumerators on PRA methodologies for FITCA/IDRC and CAPRI project and to make follow up evaluations on the village workshops.

 

(vi)  August 2005, Contacted by VSF-Belgium to develop curriculum for Livestock training School, Marla Lou under the SSAARP.

(vii)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 environs of Kenya (LLUPEK): determining users, research priorities to translation of research outcomes into tangible benefits; a scoping study of urban livestock keepers in Kibera, Nairobi and Kisumu - report submitted to natural resources international ltd (UK)

(viii). September 2008. Contracted by ILRI to assess the role of public and private Veterinarians in disease surveillance in East and West Africa.

ix). April 2009 Contracted by FAO-Somalia Office to carry out an Assessment and building the capacity of export slaughterhouse in developing a HACCP plan in Somaliland and Puntland under Promoting an Internationally Competitive Somali Meat Industry (OSRO/SOM/608/EC).

x). January 2010. Contracted by ILRI to evaluate the adoption of participatory epidemiology in Veterinary schools in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Southern Sudan.

xi). July 2010. Contracted by ILRI to carry out focus group discussions in Southern Rift Valley districts of Kericho, Buret and Kipkelion on nutritional, economic and zoonotic roles of milk in smallholder dairy households.

xii) November 2010. Contracted by FAO to carry out a maize value chain analysis in regard to Aflatoxin contamination, make recommendations and develop a technical Cooperation project for the Ministries of Agriculture and Public Health and Sanitation.

xiii) June 2011, Contracted by FAO to record the road map taken by the KVB and KVA to operationalize the CPD courses to inform the EAC on how to approach the development of VPH –CPD modules under the auspices of the FAO.

ix) 2012 contracted by FAO to develop policy and stakeholder recommendations for policy makers and regulators, addressing food borne pathogen contamination and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

x) 2012 Contracted by IFPRI to identify villages where they would carry out nutritional survey on effects of aflatoxin (developmental studies) in children under 24 months  and carry out a survey on baseline survey to assess storage of maize technologies and constraints in Meru and Makueni to mitigate aflatoxin contamination.

xi) 2012 Contracted by ACDI/VOCA to examine the current key regulations in Kenya governing handling of contaminated grains with aflatoxins.

xii). 2014 Contracted by IITA to carry out a situation analysis on aflatoxin in animal and fish feeds and milk in the East African Community partner states.

xiii) 2018 Contracted by ILRI to support MoreMilk project with development of Outcome Mapping and stakeholder engagement tools.

xiv). 2019 to 2022, Contracted by ILRI to:-

1. carry out a situation analysis of Food control systems in EAC and Ethiopia,
2.  capacity-build food safety experts from these countries
3.  develop an EAC paper on the Food Control systems, and
4.  working with IUCEA to develop benchmarks for BSc in food safety for universities.

 

xv) 2021-22, contracted by ILRI and RVC to develop training materials for food safety personnel. Two modules on Introduction to Food Safety (5 lessons) and food safety management (6 lessons).

xvi).2022 Contracted by ILRI to assess the capacity of Universities in the EAC to mount the BSc in Food Safety program.

xvii). 2022 Contracted by GatsbyAfrica to assess food safety gaps, develop training materials, and use the same to train meat firms in hygienic handling of meat to enhance meat sector competitiveness.

xviii) Contracted by World Bank to map regional One Health stakeholder landscape in Southern and Eastern Africa. Report submitted to World Bank.

 

xix). November 2023, contracted by GIZ to develop guidelines for surveillance, preparedness, and response for TADs and Zoonosis for the EAC Partner State. Report submitted to GIZ and EAC Secretariat

 

xx). January 2024, contracted by ILRI to evaluate OH courses using a rubric developed by the project. Report submitted to ILRI, COHESA project.

xxi). Contracted by GIZ February 2024, to carry out a food safety baseline Survey of Animal and Animal Source Foods at 15 One Stop Border Posts (OSBP) in the EAC Partner States.

 

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

1.          ICIPE: - on tsetse and other biting insects’ blood meal analysis (1991-1996)

2          NVRC – KARI and CTVM -Edinburgh: - Ante mortem immunodiagnosis of cysticercosis using enzyme immunoassays (1996-1998). Project funded by EU.

3          International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): -

i). Public Health aspects of raw marketed milk in Kenya, Small Dairy holder Project, Funded by DFID (1998- 2001)

ii). 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)

iii). Participatory research with four communities in Eastern Uganda on Natural resource management and use (2003-2004)

4. 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)

5. 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)