Academic Qualification
Field of Specialization
Membership of Professional Bodies
Work Experience
Professional Research Interest
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Consultancy
Books and Book Chapters
Scientific Articles Published
Academic Qualification
Academic Qualification
Institution [ Date from – to ] |
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
Moi University , Kenya, 2005-2008 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (Parasitology) |
Freie Universitat, Berlin, Germany- 1997 |
Post graduate certificate in Animal Health Management |
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1991 – 1994 |
Master of Science in Veterinary. Pathology & Microbiology |
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1984 – 1988 |
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) |
Field of Specialization
Field of Specialization
- Molecular Epidemiology of Parasites and biotechnology
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Membership of Professional Bodies
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Member of the Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS)
- Registered Veterinary Surgeon with Kenya Veterinary Board
- Member of Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA)
- Member of Animal production Society of Kenya (APSK)
- Member No 1001600 to American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT)
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Work Experience
Work Experience
Date from to |
Institution, Location (City, Country) |
Person Responsible To |
Position |
Responsibilities/Duties |
21st September
2018 to date |
Commission for
University Education |
Commission Secretary/ CEO |
Peer Reviewer |
Peer review of Academic programmes and institutional facilities that support the programmes |
October 2017 to date |
Kibabii University |
DVC (ASA) |
Director TVET |
- Coordinating the review, development and accreditation of KIBU TVET programmes
- Establishment and fostering of linkages and collaborations
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November 2016 to date |
Kibabii University |
COD
Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences |
Associate Professor
of Microbiology and Biotechnology |
- Teaching and Mentoring of students
- Conceptualising and implementation of research and innovations
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2001 – 2005 |
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) now KALRO |
Centre Director, KARI Naivasha |
Deputy Centre Director, KARI Naivasha |
- Principal assistant of the Centre Director in administrative matters such as workplans and budget formulation, implementation and reporting
- In charge of Research and Laboratory Services
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Professional Research Interest
Professional Research Interest
- Applied microbiology and biotechnology,
- Molecular Epidemiology of parasites,
- Epidemiology and control of livestock diseases,
- Emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases,
- Waste management, ecosystem health and animal production
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Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Year |
Position in Project |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Research/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
2017 |
Associate Researcher |
Upscaling, multiplication and field verification of mastitis kits in alternative dairy animals (Goats and Camels in ASALs) |
Grant No EAAPP/2017/AH/01: Development of a pH based pen-side test for mastitis control and improvement of milk quality. Phase TWO: Upscaling in Goats and Camels in arid and semi-arid Kenya |
10,000,000 |
2011 |
Associate Researcher |
Experimental design to investigate Food/Feed safety issues focusing on heavy metals, microbiology and aflatoxins, data analysis and reporting, student supervision |
Grant No REF: EAAPP/RDCoE/RP/04/2011: Enhancing appropriate policies and safety standards of feeds and milk for improved livelihoods in the ECA countries |
70,000.000 |
2010 |
Associate Researcher |
Development and testing of prototype mastitis kit and reporting |
Grant No EAAPP/2010/AH/01: Development of a pH based pen-side test for mastitis control and improvement of milk quality |
6,000,000 |
2010 |
Principal Researcher |
Project design, implementation and reporting, student supervision |
Grant No NCST/5/003/CALL2/48. Isolation, characterization and evaluation of endophytes from selected medicinal plants for anthelmintic metabolites |
1,500,000 |
Consultancy
Consultancy
Year |
Position in Consultancy Team |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Consultancy/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
2014-2015 |
Co-Consultant |
Research in feeds and feeding |
Characterization of the Livestock Production systems and potential for enhancing Dairy Productivity through improved Feeding in the Sub Humid Western Kenya (ILRI-Research programme on integrated systems for the humid tropics) |
9,000,000 |
2013 and 2014 |
Consultant |
Surgeon |
Fistulation of experimental animals |
2,000,000 |
2014 |
Member |
Coordinator Mt Elgon Ecosystem survey |
Bungoma County Government Task Force on Developing Community Based Conservation and Management Plan for Chetambe and Mt. Elgon Ecosystem in Bungoma County |
2,000,000 |
Books and Book Chapters
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Books and Book Chapters
Scientific Articles Published
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals
- Ndirangu P N, Mungube E O, Maichomo M W, Nyongesa P K, Wamae D, On’gala J O, Gicheru N W, Keya G, Wesonga H O and Siamba D 2019: A novel pH-based pen-side test for detection of sub-clinical mastitis: validation in cattle and camels, Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 31, Article #7. Retrieved January 17, 2019, from http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd31/1/erick31007.html
- Maritim N, Ngeiywa M, Siamba D, Mining S, Wesonga H. 2018. Influence of worm infection on immunopathological effect of Mycoplasma capricolum capripneumoniae pathogen in goats. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 6(6): 234-241. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2018/6.6.234.241
- Maritim Kipkoech Noah, Ngeiywa Moses Mwajar, Siamba Donald Namasaka, Mining Simeon Kipkoech, Wesonga Hezron Okwaka. 2018. Nematode Infection Depresses Humoral Immune Responses of Goats to Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae Vaccine Antigens. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 6(2): 57-61
- Sandra Khatiebi, Donald Siamba, Zedekiah Onyando, Chrispinus Mulmbala and Martha Konje.2018. Heavy metal contamination at dumpsites at Eldoret, Kenya, in the Lake Victoria Basin. African Journal of Tropical Hydrobiology and Fisheries 16: 93-97
- Sarah Kindiki, Mario Kollenberg, Donald Siamba, Anthony Sifuna and Clabe Wekesa 2018. Analysis of Fecal Coliform Levels at Watering Points along the Upper Reaches of River Isiukhu in Kakamega County, Kenya. Journal of Advances in Microbiology. 10(1): 1-7, 2018; Article no.JAMB.39522 ISSN: 2456-7116
- Ndirangu P. N, D Siamba, H O Wesonga, E O Mungube, M W Maichomo, J M Mugambi. 2017. Prevalence of bovine mastitis and multi-antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species in a research centre farm at Naivasha, Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr., 65, 289-301. ISSN 0378 – 9721 ISSN 0378 – 9721
- Ibrahim O. Barasa and Donald N. Siamba 2017. Potential Environmental Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion of Sewage for Energy Production in Secondary Schools of Kakamega County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 9, Issue, 05, Pp.51547-51550,
- Ibrahim O. Barasa and Donald N. Siamba. 2017. Potential Environmental Impact of Chemical and Microbial Characteristics of the Sewage Generated in Kakamega County, Kenya. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International 8(4): 1-8
- Nabiswa Patrick Koyi, Prof. Jacob W. Wakhungu, Dr. Donald N. Siamba, Dr. Kadian Wanyonyi Wanyama. 2016. Key Value Chain Actors in the Dairy Sector In Bungoma County, Kenya. Journal of International Academic Research For Multidisciplinary. Vol. 4, Issue 7, 2320-5083
- David Gikungu, Jacob Wakhungu, Donald Siamba, Edward Neyole, Richard Muita and Benard Bett. 2016. Dynamic risk model for Rift Valley fever outbreaks based on climate and the disease outbreak data in Kenya. Geospatial Health Vol. 11, No. 377 pp 95-103
- Joseph Mutitu Ndegwa, Patricia Norrish, Derek Shepherd, Catherine Kimani, Anne Wachira, Donald Siamba, Roger Mead 2015. Evaluating Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken System with Flock Size Trends in a Participatory Research on Improved Management Practices in Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2 pp 97-113. ISSN 2166-0379
- Joseph Mutitu Ndegwa, Roger Mead, Patricia Norrish, Derek Shepherd, Catherine Kimani, Anne Wachira, Donald Siamba. 2015. Evaluating interventions uptake in indigenous chicken production in a participatory research with smallholder farmers in Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2 pp 145-165. ISSN 2166-0379
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