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Dr. Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge

Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Home School of Health Sciences Department of Medical Laboratory Science Dr. Scholastica Mathenge

Dr. Scholastica Gatwiri Kithinji Mathenge

Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Biochemistry • Medical Microbiology • Antimicrobial Resistance

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Biochemistry / Medical Microbiology

Research Interests

Biochemistry Research in Diagnostics
Nutrition Impacts on Health
Intrinsic & Extrinsic Causes of Antimicrobial Resistance

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Mumbo M.T., Nyaboga E.N., Kinyua J., Muge E.K., Mathenge S.G.K., Muriira G., Rotich H., Njiraini B., & Njiru J.M. (2023). Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of bacterial foodborne pathogens in Nile tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) at points of retail sale in Nairobi, Kenya. Frontiers in Antibiotics, 2:1156258. doi: 10.3389/frabi.2023.1156258
  2. Syengo S.M., Mutai B.K., Menza N.C., & Mathenge S.G. (2023). Lipid Profiles, Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Dyslipidemia in HIV Positive Patients on HAART at Machakos Level Five Hospital, Machakos County. Journal of Chemical Education Research & Practice, 7(2), 477–497. ISSN: 2578-7365
  3. Njenga J.K., Menza N.C., Mathenge S.G., & Githanga J.N. (2022). Hematological Profiles of Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. International Blood Research & Reviews, 13(2), 24–31. Article no. IBRR.84365. ISSN: 2321-7219
  4. Njenga J.K., Mathenge S.G., Menza N.C., & Githanga J.N. (2022). Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia among Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology, 5(1), 40–46. Article no. IJR2H.80366
  5. Muia M.O., Mathenge S.G., Njoroge W.G., Karuga T.K., & Mutinda K.C. (2021). Prevalence and Patterns of Cervical Cytological Lesions among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital, Kenya. International Research Journal of Oncology, 4(1), 28–35.
  6. Muia M.O., Mathenge S.G., Njoroge W.G., Karuga T.K., & Mutinda K.C. (2021). Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital, Kenya. Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 5(1), 28–34.
  7. Mwambia T.M., Nelson M., & Scholastica M. (2021). Risk Factors for Maternal Genitourinary Colonization with Group B Streptococcus at Pregnancy. International Journal of Women's Health Care and Gynecology, 3:1. ISSN: 2694-4081
  8. Amulioto J., Muturi M.W., Mathenge S., & Mutua G.M. (2020). Antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolates from post-operative wound infections among patients attending Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Kenya. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 14(8), 420–425.
  9. Moraa D., Mathenge S.G., Washington A., Tom T., Mbuthia O., & Kinyua M. (2019). Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern among Male Patients with Urinary Tract Infection in Special Treatment Centre Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 6(2), 36–41.
  10. Kibuchi J.M., Mathenge S.G., & Gathigia W. (2019). Antibiotic susceptibility profile of the Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from Africa Inland Church Hospital Kijabe, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 6(2), 74–86. ISSN: 2393-887
  11. Kibuchi J.M., Mathenge S.G., & Gathigia W. (2019). Prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae among patients attending Africa Inland Church Hospital Kijabe, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 6(2), 61–73. ISSN: 2393-887
  12. Mogaka V.M., Mathenge S.G., & Njoroge W.G. (2019). Gender and socio-demographic factors of urinary tract infections among diabetic patients in Kisii Referral Hospital, Kenya.
  13. Mathenge S.G., Njoroge W.G., & Mutuku O.M. (2018). Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in Soil and Untreated Wastewater Used For Irrigation in Urban and Peri-Urban Farms in Eastern Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, 6(8), 743–749. ISSN (e)-2347-176x, ISSN (p) 2455-0450
  14. Mathenge S.G., Njoroge W.G., & Mutuku O.M. (2018). Assessment of Selected Antibiotics in Untreated Wastewater and Vegetables in Urban and Peri-Urban Farms in Eastern Nairobi City, Kenya. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5(9), 117–122. ISSN 2394-3211
  15. Mbuthia O.W., Mathenge S.G., & Oyaro M.O. (2018). Etiology and pathogenicity of bacterial isolates: a cross sectional study among diarrhoeal children below five years in central regions of Kenya. The Pan African Medical Journal. ISSN 1937-8688
  16. Mogaka V.M., Mathenge S.G., & Njoroge W.G. (2018). Uropathogens antibiotic resistance patterns among Type 2 diabetic patients in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. Pan African Medical Journal. ISSN 1937-8688
  17. Otunga C.L., Mathenge S.G., & Ongecha F.A.O. (2017). Assessment of utilization of postpartum care services among women in Webuye West, Bungoma County, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 94(10), 826–845. ISSN: 0012-835X
  18. Mathenge S.G., Wanjau R.N., & Kenji G.M. (2017). Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole residues in untreated wastewater used for irrigation in peri-urban farms in Nairobi County, Kenya. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 16(4). ISSN 0972-6268 (Print), ISSN 2395-3454 (Online)
  19. Kimathi A.N., Mathenge S.G., & Kithinji Z.M. (2017). The role of Internet connectivity on Customer Satisfaction in Commercial Banks in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Business and Management, 19(7). e-ISSN 2278-487x, p-ISSN: 2319-7668
  20. Kimathi A.N., Muema W., & Mathenge S.G. (2017). The role of Access to Internet Enabled Devices on Customer Satisfaction in Commercial Banks. International Journal of Business and Management Science, 3(5).
  21. Mathenge S.G., Wanjau R.N., & Kenji G.M. (2014). Sulfamethoxazole residues in vegetables irrigated with untreated waste water. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, 4(1), 1–10. ISSN 2090-424X

Conference Presentations

  1. "Potential For Wastewater Re-Use in Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture to Mitigate Household Food Insecurity in Nairobi, Kenya" — International Food Safety Conference, Kenyatta University (May 20–24, 2019)
  2. "Are our vegetables on Drugs? Sulfamethoxazole Residues in Vegetables Irrigated with Untreated Wastewater" — International Food Safety Conference, Kenyatta University (May 20–24, 2019)
  3. "Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in Soil and Untreated Wastewater Used For Irrigation in Urban and Peri-Urban Farms in Eastern Nairobi City County, Kenya" — First International Conference on Urban Agriculture and City Sustainability, Wessex Institute UK (October 9–11, 2018)
  4. "Urinary tract infections and antibiotic susceptibility among non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus patients" — Lagos, Nigeria (September 21–23, 2018)
  5. "Urinary tract infections and antibiotic sensitivity among non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus patients" — Aga Khan University Infectious Diseases Symposium (2018)
  6. "Assessment of utilization of postpartum care services among women in Webuye West, Bungoma County, Kenya" — University of Nairobi, KNH Premises (June 14–16, 2017)
  7. "The ethical approach to rendering services to patients in a diagnostic laboratory" — KU Amphitheatre (September 29–October 2, 2015)
  8. "Prevalence of Shigella dysenteriae in children in S/Imenti District in Meru County" — Nairobi, Kenya (May 27, 2011)

Training & Workshops

  1. Virtual workshop on KENRIS and STI mainstreaming (May 19, 2022)
  2. Pedagogical Skill Training, Centre for Teacher Professional Development and Excellence, Kenyatta University (September 29–October 2, 2020)
  3. MLS MSc and PhD curricula Review Workshop, Kenyatta University Conference Centre (August 29–30, 2019)
  4. Capacity Building Training on Collaborations and Partnerships, Kenyatta University (July 17, 2019)
  5. Learning Management System (LMS) awareness training (September 18, 2018)
  6. Workshop on System Science and Industrial Engineering, Kenyatta University (September 14, 2018)
  7. ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems training (June 17, 2018)
  8. National Research Fund Workshop, Kenyatta University (January 2018)
  9. Innovative Teaching Methodologies and Clinical Mentorship workshop, PACE project (August 19–23, 2013)
  10. Publishing Scientific Research seminar by Springer, Kenyatta University (May 30, 2013)
  11. DAAD PhD Proposal Writing Workshop (February 28, 2013)
  12. National Biotechnology Awareness Strategy (BioWARE) workshop (December 7–9, 2011)
  13. WHO Self Assessment on Responsible Life Sciences Research (September 16–17, 2011)
  14. Research Methodology Training Workshop, East African Sub-regional Network (April 14–15, 2011)
  15. Open Access Africa Workshop, Biomedical Central (November 10–11, 2010)
  16. Data Analysis Conference, Department of Mathematics, Kenyatta University (August 26–September 3, 2009)

Professional Activities

  • Peer reviewer: Asian Journal of Biology
  • Peer reviewer: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
  • Peer reviewer: International Journal of Research and Reports in Haematology
  • Peer reviewer: Journal of International Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • External MSc thesis examiner, JKUAT