purity nguhiu


Name: Purity Nyambura Nguhiu
Title/qualification:Dr (Mrs)/PhD., MSc., BVM
Department: Agricultural Resource Management
Contact Address: ARM Department. Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi
Position: Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Veterinary Medicine, Medical Parasitology
Research interest: Zoonosis and one health approach, Food and feed safety

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Publications

Referred Journals

  • Nguhiu, P.N., Kabuage, L.W., Warutere, P.N., Kabui, K.K. and Kanina, P.M. (2019). Emergence of Cysticercosis, a neglected meat-borne notifiable zoonosis in Thika sub county of Kiambu county, Kenya. African Journal of Rural Development 4 (2): 203-209
  •  Purity Nguhiu, Peterson Warutere and David Mbuvi. (2018). Prevalence of Taenia solium taeniasis among community members of Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovation, Research and Development, (ISSN 2278-0221 Online), 7(9): 31-35.
  • Purity N. Nguhiu, Lucy W. Kabuage and Samuel N. Mwangi. (2018). Prevalence of Porcine Cysticercosis by Lingual Examination in Smallholder Pig Farms in Kiambu, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (ISSN 2278- 0211), 7(1): 356- 363.
  • Purity N. Nguhiu and Obed K. Tum (2017). Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye) Infection in a Dairy Cattle Herd in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Technoledge (ISSN  2321- 919X) 5 (11): 16-20.
  • Purity Nguhiu, Lucy Kamau, Kelvin Kinyua and Paul Matonge. (2017). Seroprevalence of Porcine Cysticercosis and Associated Risk Factors in Pigs Slaughtered in Abattoirs in Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya. Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN 1934- 7391(Print) 1943-7405 (Online) 11: 321-326.
  • Purity N Nguhiu, Claire N Wamae, Japheth K Magambo, Paul G Mbuthia, Daniel C Chai, Dorcas S Yole (2012): Gross and Histopathological findings in Cercopithecus aethiops with experimental Cyclospora infection in Kenya. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine International, 4: 13-20.
  • Purity N. Nguhiu, Claire N. Wamae, Japheth.K. Magambo & Dorcas. S. Yole (2012).  Haematological and Serological Findings in Cercopithecus aethiops (African green monkeys) with Cyclospora Infections in Kenya. International Journal of Professional Practice, 4 (1&2): 122-131.
  • Nguhiu PN, Wamae CN, Magambo JK, Yole DS. (2012): The African Green Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with Cyclospora cayetaensis. The Kenya Veterinarian, 36 (1): 36-48. ISBN: 0256-5161.
  • PN Nguhiu, CN Wamae, JK Magambo, DS Yole (2011): Prevalence and Initensity of Gastrointestinal parasites in wild-trapped Pabio anubis and Cercopithecus aethiops in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian, 35 (1): 33-46. ISBN: 0256-5161.
  • PN Nguhiu HC Kariuki, JK Magambo, J Mwatha, G Kimani, E Muchiri, B Vernavegald, W Dunne, G Mkoji, (2009). Polyparasitism in a rural community in Kibwezi area, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 86: (6) 272-278.

Books and Books Chapters

Books

  • Dr Ruth Kirinyet, Dr Peterson Warutere, Dr Purity Nguhiu. (2023). Aflatoxin the Silent Killer LAP LAMPERT Academic Publishing, Dodo Indian Ocean Ltd and OmniScriptum S.R.L Publishing Group. ISBN 978-620-6-18041-8
  • Dr Purity Nguhiu, Dr Peterson Warutere and Dr Charles Makori. (2020). Meat Inspection Practice in Nairobi City County, Kenya. A practical guide for establishment of slaughterhouses, monitoring meat hygiene and assessment of safety of workers. LAP LAMPERT Academic Publishing, Beau Bassin, Mauritius. ISBN 978-620-2-55511-1.
  • Purity Nguhiu, Dorcas Yole and Japheth Magambo (2017). Intestinal Protozoa: Human Cyclosporiasis, emerging foodborne zoonosis. The African Green Monkey Model. Noor Publishing, beau Bassin, Mauritius, International Book Market Service Ltd., OmniScriptum Publishing Group. ISBN 978-330-96907-0

Book Chapters

  • Nguhiu             Purity N. (1996). Ethnoveterinary Medicine in Kenya. A field manual of traditional animal health care practices. ITDG and IIRR, 1996 Nairobi Kenya. ISBN 9966- 9606 -2-7. Papers presented included: Anthrax, Brucellosis, Cysticercosis, Hydatid disease, Milk fever, Tetanus, and Zoonoses.

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

  •  F. Ouya, P. Nguhiu, E. Bett, M. Mwirigi, J. Mutua, S. Makokha, H. Lutta and W. Adero. Agro-pastoralists’ willingness to pay for Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia vaccine in Kenya. 6th Africa Animal Welfare Conference, Gaborone, Botswana. 31st October to 2nd November 2022
  • Nguhiu Purity, Kabuage Lucy, Warutere Peterson, Kabui Kelvin and Kanina Powell. Collaborative research approach for control of emerging neglected zoonotic diseases in Kiambu County, Kenya, Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, 22nd to 24th October 2019 at BSSC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • C.M Makori, P.N. Warutere, P. Nguhiu.  Assessment of compliance level to food safety standards in slaughterhouses and meat processing plants in Nairobi City County, Kenya. First Food Safety Conference, 10th to 14th May 2019, at Kenyatta University BSSC, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Nguhiu PN, Kabuage Warutere PN, Kabui KK and Kanina PM. (2018). Emergence of Cysticercosis, a neglected meat-borne notifiable zoonosis in Thika sub-County of Kiambu County, Kenya. Sixth Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference, 22nd to 26th October 2018, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Naairobi, Kenya.
  • Nguhiu PN, Kabuage Warutere PN, Kabui KK and Kanina PM. (2018). Emergence of Cysticercosis, a neglected meat-borne notifiable zoonosis in Thika sub-County of Kiambu County, Kenya 52nd Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 25th to 27th April 2018, Green Hills Hotel, Nyeri, Kenya.
  • Nguhiu P, Kinyua K. Kamau L and Matonge P. (2017). Seroprevalence of porcine cysticercosis in abattoirs in Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya. 51st Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 26th to 28th April 2017, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
  • Purity Nguhiu and Obed Tum (2016). Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuctivitis (Pinkeye) Infection in a Dairy Cattle Herd in Kenya. 2nd Biennial School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development International Conference, Kenyatta University, November 29 to 2nd December 2016
  • Purity Nguhiu. (2015). Association of Cyclospora- SIV in Non-Human Primates in Kenya. 49th Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 22nd to 25th April 2015, Itoya Hotel, Busia, Kenya.
  • Peter Gatongi, Purity Nguhiu & Agnes Maina. (2014). Human Brucellosis: An Investigation of Knowledge and Practices in a Rural Community in Kajiado County, Kenya. TUAB037- Oral Presentation. AMREF Health Africa International Conference, 24th to 26th November 2014, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Purity Nguhiu and Obed Tum (2016). Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye) Infection in a Dairy Cattle Herd in Kenya. 2nd Biennial School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development International Conference, Kenyatta University, November 29 to 2nd December 2016
  • Purity Nguhiu. (2015). Association of Cyclospora- SIV in Non-Human Primates in Kenya. 49th Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 22nd to 25th April 2015, Itoya Hotel, Busia, Kenya
  •  Peter Gatongi, Purity Nguhiu & Agnes Maina. (2014). Human Brucellosis: An Investigation of Knowledge and Practices in a Rural Community in Kajiado County, Kenya. TUAB037- Oral Presentation. AMREF Health Africa International Conference, 24th to 26th November 2014, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

Research

  • Enhancing Goat Market in Kajiado and Taita-Taveta Counties through improved Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia vaccine and diagnostics
  • Emergence of Cysticercosis, a Neglected Meat-Borne Notifiable Zoonosis in Thika Sub County of Kiambu County, Kenya.
  • Human Cyclosporiasis: Development of a laboratory model using non nonhuman primates.
  • Poly parasitism in a rural community that has high prevalence of schistosomiasis.

Funded Projects

  • KCSAP CGS/CRGs-AD 2019/CSLA/02: CLIMATE SMART LIVESTOCK & AQUACULTURE – Enhancing Goat Market in Kajiado and Taita-Taveta Counties through improved Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia vaccine and diagnostics
  • Brooke East Africa - Integration of Donkeys in Kenyatta University Agricultural Teaching Farms
  • KU Vice Chancellor’s Research Grant 2016 on Emergence of Cysticercosis, a Neglected Meat-Borne Notifiable Zoonosis in Thika Sub County of Kiambu County, Kenya.
  • Fodder Standard Development, April 30th to 4th May 2018, Machakos, Kenya
  • East African Regional Harmonization Meeting for Animal feeds and feedstuffs, 20-24 November 2017, Nairobi, Kenya

Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

  • Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference (KUBRIC), 22nd to 24th October 2019 at BSSC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 3rd Africa Animal WELFARE Conference, 2nd to 4th September 2019, UNECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • First Food Safety Conference, 10th to 14th May 2019, at Kenyatta University BSSC, Nairobi
  • Sixth Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference, 22nd to 26th October 2018, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Africa Animal Welfare Conference 2018, 3rd to 5th September 2018, United Nations Complex, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 52nd Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 25th to 27th April 2018, Green Hills Hotel, Nyeri, Kenya.
  • Africa Animal Welfare Conference – Action 2017, 2nd to 4th October 2017, United Nations Complex, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 51st Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 26th to 28th April 2017, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
  • 2nd Biennial School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development International Conference, Kenyatta University, November 29 to 2nd December 2016
  • Status Conference on the Higher Education, August 22nd to 26th 2016, Kenyatta University
  • 49th Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference, 22nd to 25th April 2015, Itoya Hotel, Busia, Kenya.   

Workshops Attended

  • Virtual Training Workshop on Scientific Writing Part I: Scientific Paper Writing for Publication in Refereed Journal 28th - 30th June 2022, Organised by KALRO
  • Kenyatta University Graduate School 45 Th Postgraduate Webinar For Ph.D. Graduands Programme Venue: Virtual Friday 7 Th July, 2023 (8.15 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.)
  • KCSAP/CCCP Vaccine Project Workshop- 14th 16th June 2021, Dairy Training Institute, Naivasha
  • National Veterinary paraprofessional Stakeholder awareness-raising workshop on Veterinary Workforce and VPPs, Kenya. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives State Department For Livestock Office of the Director of Veterinary Services. 24 March 2022 to be held at Sarova Hotel in Nakuru.
  •  Writing Workshop for Development of Curriculum Designs for Grades 10 (Phase 2) From 22nd May To 1st June, 2022 At Sweet Lake Resort, Naivasha. Organised by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
  • Cysticercosis Research Dissemination Workshop was held on 26th May 2017, at the Coconut Grill Hotel, Thika.
  • Foreign animal disease and outbreak preparedness workshop 18, 19 May 2022. Online- 8 hours of Continuing Education, organized by Davis Thomson Foundation
  • KALRO, KEVEVAPI and KU Collaborative Research dissemination workshops held in Taita Taveta, Dawida Hotel, Mwatete on 23/08/2022 and Kajiado ACK Guest House on 25/08/2022. 

Seminars Attended

  • A Virtual Baseline Validation Webinar: Green Economy and Sustainability on 8th December 2021 as from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm EAT organised by UNESCO- HEDGES
  • IP Protection and Management ~ Research to Commercialization (R2C) Webinar- Thursday, 26th Jan 2023, from 11 am to 12 pm- Organized by Directorate of Research Support & Dissemination, Kenyatta University
  • PhD Webinar on African interaction: Presentation with Video recording and passcode: 8th and 9th September, 2023 Organized by Directorate of Research Support & Dissemination, Kenyatta University