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Prof. Rose Kakai

Lecturer
Education
BEd (Science), MSc, PhD (Medical Microbiology)

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Publications

Kubai PK, Kei RM, Kakai R, Muchiri EM, Mutema A, Karani CK (2018). Factors influencing anti-retroviral therapy uptake among HIV positive and exposed children aged below 14 years in Meru North District, Kenya. East African Medical Journal 95 (1): 1125.

Ouno GA, Kakai R, Nyamogoba HDN, Biegon R.K., Magut CK, Murithi WB (2017). Molecular Identity of Mycobacteria Isolates in New Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Kisumu County, Western Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 7 (20): 2017ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online).

 

Ouno GA, Kakai R, Nyamogoba HDN, Biegon RK, Magut CK. (2017). First-Line Anti- Tuberculosis Drug Susceptibility Patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Strains Responsible for New Cases of Human Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Kisumu County, Western Kenya.Journal f Natural Science Research, 7 (20): ISSN (Paper) 2224-3186 ISSN (Online)2225-0921

 

Korir SC, Kakai R, Akala HM, Ofulla A (2016). In-vitro activity of artemether, lumefantrine, dihydroartemisinin and piperaquine against Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates transported in a formulated transport medium and EDTA from Chulaimbo sub-county Hospital. Journal of Natural Sciences Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online) 6 (9): 1 – 6.

 

Korir SC, Kakai RM, Akala HM (2016). Comparison of a Formulated Transport Medium and EDTA Anticoagulant in Kenyan Field Isolates from Maseno Division against a panel of antimalarials using SYBR Green I technique. Advances in Life Science and Technology.www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-7181 (Paper) ISSN 2225-062X (Online) Vol.44: 7 -12.

 

Korir SC, Kakai RM, Akala HM (2016). Sensitivity of 3D7 and W2 Clones in a formulated transport medium and EDTA anticoagulants against a panel of antimalarials. Journal of Biology,Agriculture and Healthcare www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online), 6 (10): -13

 

Onyango AC, Walingo MK, Mbagaya G, Kakai R. (2015). Nutrient Intake and Immune Status of HIV Sero-positive Patients in a Comprehensive Care Clinic at Chulaimbo Sub-district Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 3 (6): 209-215. Published online Kakai R, Odongo LA, Ofulla AV, Wachana R. (2014). Malaria and Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Women Attending a Postnatal Clinic in Kenya. Public Health Research. 4 (6): 219-224. Scientific & Academic Publishing. e-ISSN: 2167-7247. DOI:10.5923/j.phr.20140406.01

 

Rono SJ, Kakai R, Esamai F, Mibei E, Odundo E. (2014). Pathotypes and virulence markers in

Escherichia coli associated with diarrhoea among HIV seropositive and seronegative children below five years in western Kenya. European Scientific Journal, 10 (27): 180 – 198. ISSN: 1857 – 7881. (Print) eISSN 1857 -7431. European Scientific Institute. 10. Rono SJ, Kakai R, Esamai F, Chebore S, Kimutai A. (2014). Antibiotic Profiles of Bacterial Enteropathogens associated with Diarrhea among HIV Positive and Negative Patients aged below five years in Western Kenya. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research. 2 (9): 2345- 2356. ISSN (e)-2347-176x. IGM Publication. 

 

Rono SJ, Kakai R, Esamai F. (2014). Prevalence and Clinico-Demographic Characteristics Associated with Bacterial Diarrhea among HIV Positive and Negative Children Aged Below Five Years at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya, American Journal of Life Sciences. 2 (5): 1-8. ISSN: 2328-5737 (Online) Science Publishing Group. doi: 10.11648/j.ajls.s.20140205.11

 

Onyango AC, Walingo MK, Mbagaya G, Kakai R. (2014). Nutrient Intake, Nutrient Status and

Pattern of Infections in HIV Sero-Positive Patients in Chulaimbo Sub-District Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 2 ( 4): 117-123. Published online June 30, 2014 (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/jfns). doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20140204.14

 

Nyaberi JM, Kakai R, Obonyo CO, Othero D (2014). Perceived Occupational Risk of Infection among Hospital Mortuary Attendants in Nyanza Province, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative research and Studies. 3 (6): 487 – 498, ISSN 2319 – 9725 Available at: http://www.ijirs.com/vol3_issue-6/38.pdf

 

Wandera MN, Onyango RO, Kakai R. (2014). Determinants of clients’ satisfaction with healthcare services at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 2 (1): 11 – 17, ISSN 2327 - 719X ©2014 Academe Research Journals. Available at: http://www.academeresearchjournals.org/journal/ijsbs

 

Onyuka JHO, Kakai R, Ofulla AVO (2014). Bacterial contamination dynamics and fungal contamination levels of Rastrineobola argentea and Oreochromis niloticus fish from Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya. The Journal of Food Technology. 106: 179 – 188. ISJN 3852 – 1875.
 

Onyuka JHO, Kakai R, Arama PF, Ofulla AVO. (2013). Comparison of antimicrobial activities of brine salting, chlorinated solution and Moringa oleifera plant extracts in Rastrineobola argentea and Oreochromis niloticus fish from Lake Victoria basin of Kenya. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND), 13 (3): 7772 - 7788. ISSN 1684 5374.

 

Symekher SML, Bulimo W, Kakai R, Simwa J, Sang A, Magana J. (2012). Epidemiology and Molecular Characterization of Influenza Viruses Isolated From Children Admitted At the Kenyatta National Hospital in April-July 2008. African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutucs. 1 (4): (2012). Available at: http://journals.uonbi.ac.ke/ajpt

 

Onyango AC, Walingo MK, Mbagaya G, Kakai R. (2012). Assessing Nutrient Intake and Nutrient Status of HIV Sero-positive Patients attending Clinic at Chulaimbo Sub-district Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 306530, 6 pages. ISSN: 2090 - 0732 (Online). USA. doi:10.1155/2012/306530.

 

Karanja LM, Kakai R, Onyango RO. (2012). Participation of clinical officers in preventive health care services at rural health facilities in Kenya. African Journal of Health Sciences.21 (3-4: 21 –

 

ISSN: 1022 - 9272. Bioline International. 20. Makori RK, Onyango RO, Kakai R, Osero JOS. (2011). Community Attitudes Towards Male Involvement in Home Based Care Activities for People Living with HIV and AIDS in Maseno Division, Western Kenya. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 3 ( 11): 503 - 512. ISSN 2141 - 2316. 21. Makori RK, Onyango RO, Kakai R, Osero JOS., (2011). 

Socio-cultural factors influencing male involvement in home-based care for people living with HIV and AIDS in Maseno Division, Western Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 88 (8): 255 – 264. ISSN: 0012 835x. 22. Onyango MD, Kakai R, Waindi EN. (2011). Tetracycline efflux pump in Salmonella enterica serovar isolated from diarrhea patients in two rural health centers in Western Kenya. Iranian

Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases. 6 (1): 24 - 30 ISSN: 2008-1081.

 

Onyuka JHO, Kakai R, Onyango DM, Arama PF, Gichuki J, Ofulla AVO. (2011). Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of enteric bacteria isolated from water

and fish in Lake Victoria Basin of Western Kenya. International Journal of Biological and

Medical Sciences. 1 ( 1): 6 - 13. eISSN 2010 - 3778. 

 

Onyango AC, Walingo MK, Mbagaya G, Kakai R. (2011). Body Composition and CD4 Cell Count of HIV Sero-Positive Adults Attending Out-Patient Clinic in Chulaimbo Sub-District Hospital, Kenya. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 10 (6): 582 – 588. ISSN 1680-5194. © 2011,

Asian Network for Scientific Information. 25. Onyango AC, Walingo MK, Mbagaya G, Kakai R. (2011). Anthropometric and Dietary Profile

of HIV Sero-positive Patients in Chulaimbo Sub-District Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Pharmacy

and Biomedical Science, 1 (3): 34 - 44. ISSN 2090 – 424X © 2010. TextRoad Publication. 26. Ochieng MA, Kakai R, Abok K. (2011). Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Condom Use

among Secondary School Students in Kisumu District, Nyanza Province. Asian Journal of

Medical Sciences. 3 (1): 32 - 36. ISSN 2040 - 8773 © 2009, Maxwell Science Publication, UK. 27. Ochieng MA, Kakai R, Abok K. (2011). The Influence of Peers and Other Significant Persons on Sexuality among Secondary School Students in Kisumu District, Kenya. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences.3 (1): 26 - 31. ISSN 2040 - 8773 © 2009, Maxwell Science Publication, UK. 28. Kakai RM, Nasimiyu J, Odero W. (2011). Low reliability of home-based diagnosis of malaria in a rural community in western Kenya. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. 5 (1): 54 - 58. ISSN 1972 - 2680, ©2006, Open Learning on Enteric Pathogens (Italy). 

 

Sultanali SK, Kakai R, Onyango RO. (2011). Cryptococcal meningitis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus patients attending major hospitals in Kisumu, western Kenya. Archives of Onyango MD, Kakai R, Waindi EN, Ghebremedhin B, König W, König B. (2010). Integron- plasmid mediated antibiotic resistance and virulence factors in clinical Salmonella enterica serovars in rural western Kenya. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 4 (7): 490 –497. ISSN 1996 - 0816 ©2010, Academic Journals. 

Onyango MD, Ghebremedhin B, Waindi EN, Kakai R, Rabsch W, Tietze E, König W, König B. (2009). Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of clinical isolates Salmonella serovar Typhimurium in western Kenya. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. I3 (9): 685- 694. ISSN 1972 – 2680. 

 

Kakai R, Menya D, Odero W. (2009). Supporting formal education to improve the quality of health care provided by mothers of children with malaria in rural western Kenya. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 3 (7): 548 -553. ISSN 1972-2680.

 

Namanda AT, Kakai R, Otsyula M. (2009). The role of unpasteurized hawked milk in the transmission of brucellosis in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 3 (4): 260 – 266. ISSN 1972 – 2680.

 

Onyango MD, Wandili S, Kakai R, Waindi EN. (2009). Isolation of Salmonella and Shigella from fish harvested from the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 3 (2): 99 – 104. ISSN 1972 – 2680.

 

Onyango D, Machoni F, Kakai R, Waindi EN. (2008). Multidrug resistance of Salmonella enterica serovars typhi and typhimurium isolated from clinical samples at two rural hospitals in Western Kenya. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2 (2): 106 – 111. ISSN 1972 –2680.

 

Andhoga J, Macharia AG, Maikuma R, Wanyonyi ZS, Ayumba BR, Kakai R. (2002). Aerobic pathogenic bacteria in post operative wounds at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. East Afr. Med. J. 79(12): 640 – 644.

 

Kakai R, Wamola IA. (2002). Minimising antibiotic resistance to Staphylococcus aureus in developing countries. East Afr. Med. J. 79(11): 29 - 34. 

Nyamogoba HDN, Obala AA, Kakai R. (2002). Combating cholera epidemics by targeting reservoirs of infection and transmission routes: A review. East Afr. Med. J. 79(3): 37-42. 

 

Ayaya SO, Kamar K, Kakai R. (2001). Aetiology of tinea capitis in school children. East

Afr. Med. J. 78(10): 531-535. 

 

Kakai R. (2001). Laboratory diagnostic services in rural health centres, Western Kenya. East Afr. Med. J. 78(7) suppl.: S34-S35. 

 

Kakai R, Bwayo JJ, Wamola IA, Ndinya-Achola JO, Plummer FA. (1995). The effect of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on local immunity in children with diarrhoea. East Afr. Med. J. 72(11): 699-702.

 

Kakai R, Wamola IA, Bwayo JJ, Ndinya-Achola JO. (1995). Enteric pathogens in malnourished children with diarrhoea. East Afr. Med. J. 72(5): 288 - 289. Kakai R, Wamola IA, Bwayo JJ. (1995). Association of human rotavirus infection and intestinal rotavirus-specific Immunoglobulin A in children with diarrhoea. East Afr. Med. J. 72(4): 217-219. 44. Kakai R, Bwayo JJ, Wamola IA, Ndinya-Achola JO, Nagelkerke NJD, Anzala AO, Plummer FA. (1995). Breastfeeding and immunity to intestinal infections. East Afr. Med. J. 72(3): 150 - 154. 45. Kakai R, Mutanda LN, Masudi AM. (1987). Rapid acquisition of resistance to gentamicin and

Nalidixic Acid by Enterobacteria in Kenyatta National Hospital. Medicom 9(5): 133 - 137. 46. Mutanda LN, Kangethe SK, Masudi AM, Kakai R, Gathecha C. (1986). Diarrhoea and Trichomonas hominis. Medicom 8 (3): 11 - 13.

 

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