Curriculumvitae prof. Philip njeru nyaga

13A. Boards of Examiners:

M.Sc (45 : 1978 - 2008)

i. Public Health - (5 years)

ii. Animal Production - (4 years)

iii. Medical Pathology - (5 years)

iv. Medical Microbiology (4 years)
13C. External Examiner
i. Egerton University 1989/90; 1990/91; 1991/92.

ii. Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania 1992-95 .

iii. External Examiner, MVM . Thesis Sokoine University of Agriculture,

Yongolo M.G.S.(1996).

iv. External Examiner, PhD Thesis Sokoine University of Agriculture,

Yongolo M.G.S.(2004).

v. External Examiner, MSc Thesis, Kenyatta University, Mamo Umoro (2005).

vi. External Examiner, MSc. Thesis, Kenyatta University, George Gachara (2007)

vii External Examiner, MSc. Thesis, Kenyatta University Joseph Kimiru (2008)

viii. External Examiner, MSc. Thesis, Kenyatta University Francis M.Mbugua (2008)

1. 
   Diseases of wildlife transmissible to livestock (1977-80): Co-investigator (2
   

ii. Role of Marabou Stock (Leptotilos crumeniferus) in the spread of disease pathogens (1976-79). Principal Investigator. Amount: US$ 6,000.00 (Deans Committee), - 2 papers published.

3. 
   Study of Antiviral and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy using traditional medicinal and toxic plants in domestic animals. Principal Investigator. Amount: Kshs.259,000 (awarded 1st year,1987: Kshs.50,000 by (Deans Committee); 2^nd year awarded. 1988 Kshs.141,426 awarded.
   
4. 
   Antiviral chemotherapy in bovine herpes viruses. Amount: Kshs.320,000
   

3. 
   Epidemiology and aetiology of Acute Respiratory infections among under fives in a rural community. (Consultant virologist). Sponsor: National Academy of Sciences U.S.A. Value: US$150,000 (1985-87) ; co-investigator.
   
4. 
   Mechanisms of intereference in Yellow Fever virus infections with other flaviviruses: Ph.D student Ndumu (Kshs.405,000. Commonwealth Secretariat).
   
5. 
   Antigenic and functional properties of Haemagglutinin neuramidase glycoprotein of avian paramyxoviruses, Co- investigstor; AWARDED US$ 200,000(1991/92) for the period 1991-1996 , USAID – CDR with M.A Lipkind as PI. ).
   
6. 
   Collaborative American - African Graduate training Symposium.24-28^th Feb, 2000. And 6 -10^th April, 2001; US $ 100,000 funded by USAID. P.N Nyaga as Co investigator and Kenyan participant with Orlando Taylor (Principal Investigator), Wayne Patterson.
   
7. 
   Improving the health and productivity of rural poultry in Africa CO-INVESTIGATOR; AWARDED 5,685 Million Danish Kroners for Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Malawi: 1999-2002.Sponsor DANIDA.
   
8. 
   Productivity and Health of Smallholder Livestock. CO-INVESTIGATOR; AWARDED 5,400 Million Danish Kroners for Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Malawi: 2003-2006.Sponsor DANIDA.
   
9. 
   Safe poultry production and the control of avian influenza through training.
   

1. 
   Fowl typhoid Vaccine: Dr. L.C. Bebora and I together have developed a potent
   

been tested in the laboratory for protection and shown to be better than the

currently used live vaccine. It is awaiting field trials.

2. 
   Camel Pox vaccine : Studies have been done and a field trial has already been
   

3. 
   Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (caseous lymphadenitis in goats) : Studies on the pathogenesis and epidemiology are ongoing; a vaccine based on local strains is under study.
   
4. 
   New Castle Disease Virus: Properties of local strains were studied and candidate vaccine clones identified. These are being processed further. We expect a heatstable vaccine soon (Ongoing programme).
   
5. 
   Anthrax vaccine: Here we studied the immunosuppresive effect on Trypanosoma congolense on the vaccination with spore Anthrax vaccine in goats. The results have been reported in a thesis form (1987) and a paper published (1990) .
   

commonly occurring serovars (1983-85).

6. 
   Canine parvovirus enteritis: Here we recovered and studied the causal viral agent, and developed effective therapy biologics to treat exposed puppies.
   

of a poxvirus from horses in Kenya. Zebl. Vet. Med. B21., 1974: 592-601.

epididymitis and vaginitis. Amer. J. Vet Res. 36 (1975): 123-125.

Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of M.P.V.M. Degree,

University of California, Davis, July, 1975.
P4. P.N. Nyaga. In vitro cell-virus interations associated with bovine herpesvirus - and

peripheral bovine blood cellular components. Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment for

the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Davis,

December, 1975.

occurence of a disease in broilers in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afri. Vol. 25,

1977: 431-434.
P6. P.N. Nyaga and J.S. Kaminjolo. Histoplasmosis in Kenya: Isolation of

Histoplasma capsulatum from soil. Kenya Vet. Vol. 2 (2), 1978: 39-40.

Hlth. Prod. Afric. Vol. 26 (2), 1978: 156-160.

Kenya slaughter cattle. Bull. Anim. Hlth, Prod. Afric.

Vol.27 (1), 1979: 51-59.
P9. P.N. Nyaga, J.S. Kaminjolo, E.R. Mutiga, and L.C. Bebora. Occurrence of

atypical fowlpox in poultry farms in Kenya. Avian Dis. Vol. 23 (31, 1979:

745. 
     752.
     

P10. P.N. Nyaga. The role of animal management in the control of Coccidiosis.

Proceedings, Animal Production Society of Kenya. Vol. 12, 1979/80: 47-50.
P11. J.M. Gathuma, M.M. Kagiko and P.N.Nyaga. Water quality in Kajiado District, Kenya.

E. Afric. Journ. Med. Res. Vol. 3 (1) 1979.

Immuno. Microbio, Inf. Dis. Vol. 2. 1980: 587-702.

Gicho. Prevalence of antibodies to parainfluenza virus-3 (Pl-3) in various wildlife pecies

and cattle sharing the same habitats in Kenya.Journ.Wild. Dis.17(4), 981: 605-608.
P15. P.N.Nyaga, J.M. Gathuma and J.S. Kaminjolo. Experimental infection in marabou

stocks with Salmonella tvphimurium and fowlpox virus. Kenya Vet. 5(21): 10-11 .

age breed and sex. Comp. Immuno. Microbiol. Infec. Dis.Vol.3. 1981:67-83.

characteristics and Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from shell fish in Kenya.

Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afric. Vol. 29 (2), 1981:187-192.
P18. P.N. Nyaga, M.M. Kagiko, and J.M. Gathuma. Milk hygiene in nomadic herds in

Kenya evaluated by bacterial isolation, bacterial viability trials in traditionally fermenting milk and drug sensitivity. Bull. Anim. Prod. Hlth. Prod. Afric. Vol. 30(1), 1982: 19-22.

Kenya. Trans-Roy. Soc. Trop. Med. & Hyp. Vol. 30 (1), 1983: 55-60.

Occurence in marine sea fish. Shellfish, water and sediment in Kenya. E. Afric. Med.

Journ. Vol. 59 (7),1982: 442-445.
P21. M.G. Binta, P.N. Nyaga, T.B. Tjaberg and M. Valland. Market fish hygiene in Kenya, J.

Hyg. Camb. Vol. 89, 1982: 47-52.

stock(Leptoptilos crumeniferus) in a sub-urban area of Nairobi. Bull.Anim. Hlth. Prod.

Afric. Vol.31 (1). 1983: 79-82.
P23. J.M. Gathuma, P.N. Nyaga, J.K. Omuse, F.M.K. Nderu and J.S Kaminjolo. Exposure of

calves to taenid of wild carnivore origin. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afric. Vol.30 (1).

1983: 55-60.
P24. J.S. Kaminjolo and P.N. Nyaga. Uasin Gishu skin disease and Dermatophilus

congolensis infection in the horse a review. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afric. Vol. 31 (1),

1983: 17-20.

anastomosis in cattle. Modern Vet. pr. (1984). 11: 891-895.

P26. J.M. Nyaga and P.N. Nyaga. Epidemiology of Newcastle disease in Kenya. Bull.Anim.

Hlth. Prod. Afric. (1985) 33: 249-251.

sub-clinical mastitis in Kenya (1985). Kenya Vet. Vol. 9(2): 6-8.

Comparison of appositional techniques. Proceedings of 14th World Congress on

diseases of cattle (1986): 20-
P29. S.M. Mbiuki, P.N. Nyaga, and G.M. Mugera. Healing of intestinal anastomoses in cattle: An evaluation of end to end approximating techniques. Proceedings: 10th

Convention, Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery, Nov. 1986.

domestic chicken (Gallus domesticus) in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afri. (1985) 33:

173-174.
P31. C.G. Ndiritu, P.N. Nyaga and G.N. Mugera. Evaluation of Ancylostoma caninum antigens using the isoelectro-focusing techniques (1985). Kenya Vet.(9) :8-10.
P32. J.S. Kaminjolo, J.A. Ayoade, T.P.C. Makhambera, P.N.Nyaga and Lily

Caroline Bebora (1988). Contagious ecythyma in Boer goat.

Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afric.36: 83-85.
P33. Lilly C. Bebora and P. N. Nyaga (1989). Antibiotic resistance in Salmonella gallinarum

isolates recovered from Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afric. Special Issue.115-119.

of unboiled honey on acute moist dermatitis lesions in dogs.

Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod Afri. (1989): 13)-35.
P35. M.K. Njenga, P.N. Nyaga, I.B.J. Buoro and P.K. Gathumbi (1989).

Effectiveness of fluids and antibiotics as supportive therapy for canine

parvovirus-2 enteritis in puppies. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Africa (Accepted).
P36. M.K. Njenga, P.N. Nyaga, I.B.J. Buoro (1990). Management of Canine

parvovirus enteritis in Kenya. The Kenya Vet. 14: 16-19.

in cattle infected with Trypanosoma vivax. Vet.Parasitol.34: 295-301.

Anim. Hlth. and Prod. 42:47-50.

cell-propagated camel-pox virus in camels (Camelus dromedarius): Indian

Journ. of Animal Sciences 66(6): 535-538.
P41. C.G. Gitao and P.N. Nyaga (1996): A comparison of field outbreaks of

camelpox and Camel contagious ecthyma in Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in

Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. and Prod. Afric. 44: 73-78.
P42. P.N. Nyaga, J.L. Kasiiti, M.J. Macharia, E. Shihmanter, and M. Lipkind (1995): Isolation and identification of avian paramyxoviruses from avian reservoirs in Kenya. Proceedings of the 13th Annual meeting of the Tanzania Veterinary Association, Arusha, Tanzania 5-8th Dec. 1995.
P43. P.N. Nyaga, J. Kasiiti, J, M.Macharia, E. Shimanter, A, Panshim and M.Lipkind (1996):

Antigenic characterisation of Avian paramyxoviruses (APMV) Isolated in Kenya. Annual Scientific meeting of the Israel Society of Microbiology, Jerusalem Israel,

March, 1996.
P44. P.N. Nyaga, E. Shimanter, J.L. Kassiti, Y. Weisman, M.J.Macharia and

M.Lipkind.(1996): Identification of Avian paramyxoviruses (APMV) isolated from

flamingo in Kenya and Israel. Proceedings of the VIIIth International Symposium of

Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Jerusalem, Israel, 4-9th August, 1996.

sheep skin and sheep kidney derived cell cultures in camels. Indian Vet. J. 74: 872-874.

isolated from camels(Camelus dromedarius) in Kenya. Israel Journal of Vet.

Medicine Vol. 52(4):141-148.
P47. O.N.Njagi, C.M.Ndarathi, P.N. Nyaga and L.K. Munga. (1998): An Epidemic of

Besnoitiosis in Cattle in Kenya. Onderstepoort Journal of Vet. Res,Vol. 65:133-136.

bovine Besnoitiosis: Infections in goats and rabbits – Proceedings of

KARI/SR-CRSP, 3^rd –4^th August,1993.
P49. Lilly C. Bebora, P.N. Nyaga and C.O. Kimoro. (1998). Comparason of immune

responses of two Salmonella gallinarum strains viewed as posssible vaccines for fowl

typhoid in Kenya. Onderspoort Journal of Vet. Res. Vol. 65.67-73.
P50. Panshin A., Shihmanter,E., WeismanY., Orvell,C., Kydyrmanov, A Sayatov , M.

Asanov, N., Nyaga, P.N., Kasiiti, J.L., Macharia.M.J., and Lipkind, M.:

Comparative antigenic characterization of Newcastle disease virus strains

isolated in Kenya and Kazakhstan.

Comp. Immun.Microbiol.Infect. Dis. 2001; 24(1) 21-37
P51. Panshin A., Shihmanter,E., WeismanY., Orvell,C., Kydyrmanov,A Sayatov ,M.,

Asanov,N., Nyaga, P.N., Kasiiti, J.L., Macharia.M.J., and Lipkind, M.(1999):

Antibody mediated analysis of NDV strains isolated in Israel, Kenya and

Kazakhstan: Ecological conclusions ( Abstract accepted at the Xth international

Congress of Virology - Sydney, Australia, 9 -13^th August, 1999).
P52. Mbuthia PG, Christensen H, Boye M, Petersen KM, Bisgaard M, Nyaga, PN, Olsen JE. Specific Detection of Pasteurella multocida in Chickens with Fowl Cholera and in pig

Lung tissues using Fluorescent rRNA in situ hybridization.

J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39(7)2627-33
P53. O.N. Njagi, R. Entzeroth, P.N. Nyaga, A.J. Musoke. Monoclonal antibodies identify two

neutralization-sensitive epitopes in Besnoitia besnoiti endozoites.

Parasit. Res. (2004) 94: 247-253.
P54. L.W. Njagi, P.G. Mbuthia, L.C. Bebora, P.N. Nyaga, U. Minga and J.E. Olsen.

Carrier status for Listreria monocytogenes and other Listeria species in free range farm

and market healthy indigenous chickens and ducks. E.A.M.J.( 2004): 81:39-43.
P55.. L.W. Njagi, P.G. Mbuthia, L.C. Bebora, P.N. Nyaga, U. Minga and J.E. Olsen.

Sensitivity of Listeria species, recovered from indigenous chickens to antibiotics and

disinfectants. E.A.M.J. (2004): 81:44-47.
P56. E.S Bizimenyera, P.N. Nyaga and J.O. Oloya: In-vitro disinfectant sensitivity tests on

bacteria isolated from commercial poultry hatcheries in Kenya.

Bull. Hlth. Prod. Afri. (2004): 52: 271-274.
P57. BeboraL.C, P.G. Mbuthia, Macharia J.M, Mwaniki J.N. Njagi L.W. and Nyaga,

P.N.(2005): Appraisal of village chicken’s potential in egg production.

The Kenya Veterinarian, 29: 10-13.

Minga, UM. and Olsen, J.E (2005): Comparison of carrier status of P. multocida between

Farm and live bird market indigenous birds. The Kenya Veterinarian, 29: 45-47.
P59. Mbuthia, P.G., Njagi L.W., Nyaga P.N., Bebora L.C. , Mugera G.M., Kamundia J.,

Minga, UM. and Olsen, J.E (2005): Comparison between fluorescent in situ hybridization

(fish) and culture method in the detection of Pasteurella multocida in organs of indigenous

birds. The Kenya Veterinarian, 29:53-56.

Olsen, J.E (2005): Indigenous ducks are better reservoirs of P.multocida

than indigenous chickens. The Kenya Veterinarian, 29:104 -106.
P61. Njagi L.W., Mbuthia, P.G., Nyaga P.N., Bebora L.C., Mugera G.M., Minga,UM. and

Olsen, J.E (2005): A study on effectiveness of seven disinfectants against possible bacteria

contaminants of coops and premises inhabited by indigenous chickens and ducks.

The Kenya Veterinarian, 29: 113-118.

ducks in Kenya.The Kenya Veterinarian, 31: 1-5.

(2007). Hatchability and fertility of indigenous chicken and duck eggs and some causes of

chick and duck mortality in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian, 31: 6-13.
P64. Njagi ON, Entzeroth R, Nyaga PN, Musoke, AJ (2007). The ultrastructural dynamics of

parasite-host cell interactions as demonstrated in Besnoitia besnoiti (Apicomplexa:

Protozoa). The Kenya Veterinarian, 31: 14-19.
P65. Nyaga PN, Co-author as part of the CDC-Kenya team on the joint multi - team published

Report (2007) : Rift Valley Fever Outbreak - Kenya, November 2006 to January 2007.

(2008). Pasteurella multocida in scavenging family chickens and ducks: carrier status, age

susceptibility and transmission between species. Avian Pathology, (37): 51-57
17. Conferences, Seminars and Workshops participation (Recent )
17.1 Jane N. Maina, P.N. Nyaga (1988): Factors associated with early chick mortality

in Broilers in Kenya. Proceedings, Animal Production Society of Kenya, Regional

Conference, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. November 1988.
17.2 P.N. Nyaga and L.C. Bebora (1988). Zoonotic human chlamydiosis of avian origin:

Presented at the XVA Scientific meeting on Zoonoses, 3rd November, 1988, ILRAD,

Kenya.

3. 
   E.S. Bizimenyera and P.N. Nyaga (1988). Acquisition of disinfectant resistance in E. coli and
   

August, 1988. 8th International Conference on Global Impacts of Applied Microbiology.

Disease diagnosis on constraints in poultry production in Kenya.

Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi.
17.5 P.N. Nyaga, E.S. Bizimenyera and J.K. Karanja (1989): Recovery of microorganisms

biodegrading methyl red from the environment and industrial effluents in Kenya.

(Accepted). Oral presentation 4th Internal Symposium on Toxicity Assessment, 8-11

May, 1989, Las Vegas, Nevada.

6. 
   P.N. Nyaga (1989): Poxvirus in skin lesions of five nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus)
   

Kenya.

7. 
   P.N. Nyaga (1989): Diseases of Crocodiles in respect to meat inspection. Regional KVA
   

6. 
   KARI: Workshop on East Coast Fever, evaluation of the infection/treatment vaccination
   

6. 
   KARI: Plant Biotechnology Workshop: Present and future biotechnology research and
   

6. 
   KARI: 1st Annual Scientific Conference: Agricultural Research in Kenya - achievements, challenges and priorities: 14-16 August 1989. Panafric Hotel , Nairobi (P.N. Nyaga : Resource person).
   

6. 
   ICIPE: Scientific Annual Conferences 1986-1989. P.N. Nyaga Invited as resource person.
   

6. 
   KARI: Workshop on Integration of CRSP in KARI system, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya. 1990 ( P. N. Nyaga as resource person).
   

6. 
   KARI (1991): KARI/ISNAR Review workshop on Livestock viral diseases, June 24-28, 1991. Presented a paper entitled, ”Unresolved problems and futureresearch of Bovine Virus Diarrhea and Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheatis, ” P.N. Nyaga ( paper presented; acted as a resource person also).
   

6. 
   ICIPE: P.N. Nyaga : Invited as External Assessor for the recruitment of the : Programme leader ( 1991).
   

6. 
   ABN/UNESCO: Co-ORGANISER African Biotechnology Symposium, Held in Nairobi, February 17th - 21^st, 1992.
   
7. 
   KARI : 3rd Annual Scientific KARI Conference, Pan Afric Nairobi, 1992 P.N. Nyaga : Invited as Resource person.
   

6. 
   International Congress for Infectious Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya ; June 7th -11th, 1992: Presented a paper: J.R.Ndumu, P.N.Nyaga, J.J.Bwayo and P.M.Tukei : Interaction of Yellow Fever(YF) with other flaviviruses - its immunological implications on the epidemiology of the disease in Kenya.
   

6. 
   Association of African Universities (AAU) : Third Senior University Management Workshop (SUMA III) Arusha , Tanzania; 6-14 January, 1994: Paper: Resource development, allocation and planning - Case of the University of Nairobi.
   

6. 
   The 7th International Symposium for The International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. 15-19th August, 1994. P.N. Nyaga : Resource person and member of the international organizing committee.
   

6. 
   The Annual Scientific conference of the Tanzania Veterinary Association Tanzania 5^th- 7^th Dec, 1996 . Paper presented. Isolation and characterization of avian paramyxovirus serotype 4 from flamingos in Kenya.
   

6. 
   Ibid 3^rd -6^th Dec. 1999 Paper presented: P.N. Nyaga Newcastle disease virus survival in the tropical environment.
   

6. 
   Collaborative American - African Graduate training Symposium Cape Town South Africa, 24-28^th Feb, 2000.
   

6. 
   German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholars' symposium on "Scholarly writing' Nairobi, Kenya, 17^th - 19^th Jan, 2000.
   

6. 
   American Association of International Educators (NAFSA) Annual Conference Vancouver, Canada, 1997.
   

6. 
   I bid, San Diego California, USA 26^th May - 2^nd June, 2000.
   

6. 
   Collaborative American - African Graduate training Symposium Nairobi, Kenya, Africa, 6 - 10^th April, 2001
   

6. 
   Higher Education and USAID: Synergy in Development. 2001 - Annual Meeting of Partners in Higher Education for International Development. Monarch Hotel, Washington DC , August 6-8^th, 2001 .
   

6. 
   E.S. Bizimenyera, P.N, Nyaga and J.O. Oloya : Multiple bacterial resistance against commonly used disinfectants for bacteria isolated from poultry hatcheries in Kenya.: Presented at the Tanzania Veterinary Conference: Arusha, Tanzania 6^th - 9^th Dec. 2001.
   

6. 
   Seminar papers presented at Garissa 2003 (1), Kisumu, 2004(2), and Kabete 2002(2); 2004(4) at the 3^rd and 4^th Biennial Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
   

6. 
   P..N. Nyaga (2006). Avian influenza: The biology, risks and challenges. A paper presented to the Kenya Physiology Association at Chiromo Millenium Hall, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
   

6. 
   P..N. Nyaga (2006). Bird Flu: The imminent pandemic and how we may prepare.
   

Serena Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on 7^th April, 2006.

6. 
   P.N. Nyaga (2006). Bird Flu: Can we stem the tide of the pandemic ?
   

17. 
    SEMINARS ON AVIAN INFLUENZA AS FACILITATOR(F); PARTICIPANT(P);OR RESOURCE PERSON (RP):
    

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  23^rd-25^th May, 2006, Avian influenza Workshop, Entebbe, Uganda(P)
  

• 
  14-16^th June, 2006: ILRI-IFPRI Research Communities Consultation on research on Avian Influenza and its impact on the developing countries (RP/P).
  

• 
  26-30^th June, 2006: WHO-CDC Inter-country training on surveillance and
  

KEMRI Kenya (F/RP).

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  17ht -21^st July, 2006: FAO-ILRI Training on the diagnosis of Avian Influenza(P).
  

• 
  30^th July -2^nd August ,2006: ECSA ( East, Central and Southern Africa Health
  

Tanzania (P/RP).

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  11-14^th September, 2006: CDC-Kenya Inter-country Rapid Response Team Training for
  

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  25^th -29^th September, 2006: WHO-CDC Inter-country training on surveillance and
  

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  2^nd -3^rd October, 2006: IATA Awareness Course on packaging, shipping and
  

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  4^th -15^th December, 2006: ILRI-GTZ course for Anglophone African Countries training on Avian influenza surveillance and serological diagnosis, Nairobi, Kenya (RP/F).
  

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  28^th March, 2007: Scientific Research in Finding Solutions to Problems in the 21st Century. A keynote Address given at Kenyatta University on the occasion of their Annual Graduate Seminar.
  

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  30^th May – 11^th June 2007: ILRI-GTZ course for Anglophone African Countries
  

Pretoria, South Africa (RP/F).

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  25^th June – 6^th July, 2007: Francophone African Countries training on Avian influenza molecular diagnosis, ARC-OVI, Pretoria, South Africa (RP/F).
  

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  24^th - 27^th July, 2007: Workshop - Avian Flu School and Poultry Health. An
  

the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California and

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  17^th - 19^th December, 2007: Avian Flu and Poultry Health Training Workshop for field
  

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  27^th April - 7^th May, 2008: Makerere University Walter Reed Project Workshop on the avian Influenza-Pandemic Influenza training for Sub- Saharan Africa (RP/F).
  

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  22^nd - 23^rd May ,2008: Highly Pathogenic avian influenza integration workshop for the FAO/GOK/DIFD sponsored project at the Ministry of Livestock, Government of Kenya (RP/F).
  

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  16-18^th September, 2008: Biennial Faculty of Veterinary Medicine scientific conference. 3 papers presented.