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Dr. Sichangi Kasili, BSc, MSc (Nairobi), PhD (JKUAT)

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Dr. Sichangi KasiliSenior Lecturer, Department of Life Sciences.
Specialization area: Medical Entomology.
Research interest in Tropical disease vectors’ ecology and control, Infectious diseases, and Biodiversity.

Degrees Awarded:

  • 2004 - 2009: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya (Parasitology and Entomology Ph.D.)
  • 1997-2000: University of Nairobi, Kenya (Entomology M.Sc.)
  • 1990-1995: University of Nairobi, Kenya (Botany and Zoology B.Sc.)

On- going Research

  • Sandfly insecticide resistance
  • Bednets and environmental pollution

Other responsibilities

  1. May 2022- Current Dean, School of Science and Computing, South Eastern Kenya University.
  2. Aug 2011 – Aug 2015 Chairman, Department of Biological Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya
  3. July 2014 – Aug 2015 Member, university Board of Postgraduate Studies
  4. Sept 2012 – Sept. 2013 Member, University Students Electoral Council
  5. July 2012 – Aug 2013 Member, University Board of Research, Innovations and Technology
  6. Feb 2012 – Aug 2013 Member, University Promotions and Appraisal Committee for Non- teaching staff
  7. Apr 2011 – Aug 2013 Member, University Library committee
  8. Nov 2010 – Jul 2011 Ag. Chairman, Department of Biological Sciences

Peer-reviewed Publications

  1. Kasili, S. and Wanjala, C. (2023). Use, disposal and environmental challenges of Insecticide Treated Nets. East African Journal of Health and Science, Vol. 6 (1). ISSN: 2707-3912
  2. Naomi Kinya Miriti, Sichangi Kasili, Wycliffe Wanzala. (2020). Perception, Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Prevention, Control and Management of HIV and AIDS amongst Online Persons Seeking Sexual Partners in Kenya, Science Journal of Clinical Medicine. Vol. 9, No. 2, 2020, pp. 33-40. doi: 10.11648/j.sjcm.20200902.12.
  3. Mutwiri, W., Gicheru, M., Kasili, S. Kimani, F. and Makokha, W. F. (2019) Status of Plasmodium Falciparum Resistance to Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine in Kwale County, Kenya. Epidemiology International, 4, (1) 1-6
  4. Kasili Sichangi and Mwangangi Joseph. (2016). Insecticide treated nets for Malaria control: A review of lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations. Journal of Disease and Global Health, 7(1): 14-30
  5. Miriti N. K, Kasili S., Wanzala W. (2016) Factors determining media-based partner /spouse seeking in the era of HIV and AIDS pandemic. Epidemiology, 6: (6) 283-287
  6. Kasili Sichangi, Kisangau Daniel Patrick and Kimatu Josphert (2016) Mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS in Kenyan University Academic Programmes: Impact on Students’ Sexual Behaviour. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science, 2: (4) 20-26
  7. Okindo Eric Gisege, Kasili Sichangi, Kutima Helen Lydiah, Mutai Joseph (2016) Socioeconomic Impacts of Leishmaniases on Households of Marigat Sub County, Baringo County of Kenya. Journal of Tropical Diseases, 4: (5) 226-230. DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000226
  8. Okindo E. G., Kutima H. L., Mutai J. and Kasili S. (2016) Attitudes and practices of household heads towards leishmaniases infections in Marigat Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 93: (10) 34-42
  9. Mbiri Jane W., Kasili Sichangi, Kisangau D. Patrick, Musila Michael N., Ngugi Piero M. and Mbinda Wilton M. (2016) Antinociceptive Properties of Methanolic Bark Extracts of Terminalia brownii in Wistar Rats. Journal of Pain & Relief, 5: (5) 261-265. DOI: 10.4172/2167-0846.1000261
  10. Mbiri Jane W., Kasili Sichangi, Mbinda Wilton, Kisangau Patrick D and Ngugi Piero M. (2016). Anti-Pyretic Properties of Methanolic Bark Extracts of Terminalia brownii in Wistar Rats (Rattus novegicus). Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products, 2: (3) 121-125. DOI: 10.4172/2472-0992.1000121
  11. Mbiri Jane W., Kasili Sichangi, Kisangau Patrick D. Mbinda Wilton, and Ngugi Piero M. (2016) Anti-inflammatory properties of methanolic bark extracts of Terminalia brownii in wistar albino rats. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, 8 (3): 100-104
  12. Ochieng Derrick, Kasili Sichangi and Vitalis Wafula Wekesa. (2016). Efficacy of Maerua decumbens and Moringa oleifera extracts in water treatment. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 16(2): 104-108.
  13. Ngure, Peter K.; Kasili, Sichangi; Anjili, Christopher O.; Karanja, Robert M.; Kaburi, Josyline; Muthoni, Milka; Kinuthia, Geoffrey; Kiarie, Martha; Nzau, Anastasia; Kepha, Stella; Maniania, Nguya K.; Irungu, Lucy W.; Ngumbi, Philip M. (2015).Effects of Metarhizium anisopliae on sand fly populations in their natural habitats in Marigat sub- County, Baringo County, Kenya. African Journal of Health Sciences, 28 (4):398-407
  14. Habel, J.C., Teucher, M., Hornetz, B., Jaetzold, R., Kimatu, J.N., Kasili, S., Mairura, Z., Mulwa, R.K., Eggermont, H., Weisser, W.W., Lens, L. (2015). Real-world complexity of food security and biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity conservation, 24: 1531-1539. DOI 10.1007/s10531-015-0866-z
  15. Kasili, S., Ngumbi, P., Koka, H., Ngere, F., Elizabeth Kioko, E., Odemba, N. and Helen L. Kutima, H. (2010). Comparative performance of light trap types, lunar influence and sandfly abundance in Baringo district, Kenya. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 47: 108-112
  16. Kasili, S., Kutima, H., Mwandawiro, C., Philip M. Ngumbi, P. And Anjili, C. (2010).Laboratory and semi-field evaluation of long-lasting insecticidal nets against leishmaniasis vector, Phlebotomus (Phlebotomus) duboscqi in Kenya. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 47: 1–10
  17. Kasili, S., Ngumbi, P., Kutima, H., Mwandawiro, C. and Anjili, C. (2009). Comparative attractiveness of carbon dioxide baited CDC light traps and animal baits to Phlebotomus duboscqi sand flies. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 46: 191-196.
  18. Kasili, S., Odemba, N., Ngere, F., Kamanza, J., Muema, A.M., Kutima H. L. (2009). Entomological assessment of the potential for malaria transmission in Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 46: 273-279.
  19. LTC Sherwood, V., Kioko, E., Kasili, S., Ngumbi, P. and Hollingdale, M. (2009). Field trial of five repellent formulations against wild mosquitoes in Ahero, Kenya. The United States Army Medical Department Journal, (July-September): 60-65.
  20. Kasili, S., Wamae, CN., Oyieke, FA., and Mbogo, C. (2009). Seasonal changes of infectivity rates of Bancroftian filariasis vectors in coast Province, Kenya. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 46: 219-224.

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