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Prof. Mathew Piero Ngugi

Associate Professor & Executive Dean, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Home School of Pure & Applied Sciences Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology Prof. Mathew Piero Ngugi

Prof. Mathew Piero Ngugi

Associate Professor & Executive Dean, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Academic Qualifications

Chumba CI, Bunei KK, Gathuka DK, Ngugi MP , and Njagi ENM (2025). Phytochemical Analysis, Oral Toxicity, and In Vivo Antinociceptive, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antipyretic Activities of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Prunus africana . Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology 14(3):385-395. doi: 34172/jhp.2025.53046
Kagehi N, Beesigamukama D, Tanga CM, Ngugi MP, Subramanian S and Khamis FM (2025) Contribution of Different Frass Fertilizer Products on Enhanced Growth, Yield and Nutrient Quality of Broccoli [ Brassica oleracea ]. Frontiers in Plant Science 16:1613814. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2025.161381
Munyakanage D, Niyituma E, Mutabazi A, Misago X, Musanabaganwa C, Remera E, Rutayisire E, Ingabire MM, Majambere S, Mbituyumuremyi A, Ngugi MP , Kokwaro E, Hakizimana E and Muvunyi CM (2025). Factors Affecting Community Participation in Drone-Based Larviciding using Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) for Bio-control of Malaria Vectors in Rwanda . Malaria Journal 24 , 67. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05310-z
Ndile, MM., Makori, WA, Kibiti, CM and Ngugi MP (2025) . In vivo Antidiabetic and Ex-vivo Antioxidant Activities of Dichloromethane Extract of Xerophyta spekei . Clinical Phytoscience 11 , 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-024-00387-6
Kamau JK Ngugi, MP and Ngeranwa, JN (2025) Anti-arthritic Potential and Mechanistic Insights of Methanol Extract of Rhamnus prinoides in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Rats. Inflammopharmacol ogy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-025-01770-6
Mburu SN, Ngugi MP and Mwonjoria JK (2025 ): Cardio Protection and Antiatherosclerotic Effects of Solanum incanum (Lin.) Extracts in Animal Models. Scientifica https://doi.org/10.1155/sci5/5594777
Moriasi G, Ngugi M, Mwitari P, Omwenga G (2025): Cytotoxicity, Antiprostate Cancer Effects, and Phytochemical Composition of the Dichloromethane Stem Bark Extract of Acacia gerrardii (Benth.) . Next Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100167

Book Chapters

  1. Richard Oduor, Mathew Ngugi, Vivian Tuei, Trizah Milugo and Joel Ochieng (2015). Chapter Title: How Ready is Sub-Saharan Africa to Adopt Biotech Crops? Lessons from Kenya (Chapter Six). In: Emma Arogundade (2015): USHEPiA Crossing Boundaries: Knowledges from the Continent. Siber Ink, South Africa, ISBN: 9781928309079.

Conference Papers

  1. Ngugi M.P and Ireri A.M (2022). In Vivo Anxiolytic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Curcubita Pepo. Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  2. Osano K.O, Machocho A.K, and Ngugi M.P (2022). LC-MS Analysis and Hepatoprotective Activity of Methanol Leaf Extracts of Edible Solanum villosum(Linn.) and Solanum scabrum (Mill.) in Mice . Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  3. Nyalo P.O, Omwenga G.I and Ngugi M.P (2022). Phytochemical Profile Composition and Comparative In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Xerophyta Spekei (Baker) and Grewia Tembensis (Fresen). Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  4. Mbaka E, Oduor R and Ngugi M.P (2022). Phytochemistry, Antioxidant Activities and Ameliorative Effects of Dichloromethane:Methanol Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants Against Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity. Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  5. Gervason Apiri Moriasi G.A, Ireri A.M, Elias Mandela Nelson, E.M and Ngugi M.P (2022). In vivo anti-inflammatory, cognitive enhancing, and in vitro antioxidant efficacy, and acute oral toxicity effects of the aqueous and methanolic stem bark extracts of Lonchocarpus eriocalyx (Harms.). Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  6. Kamau J.K, Ngugi M.P and Ngeranwa, J.J.N (2022). Phytochemical Composition, Anti-Rheumatoid Arthritis Potential and Toxicity Profiles of Methanol Extracts of Zanthoxylum Usambarense (Engl.) and Rhamnus Prinoides (L’hér). Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  7. Ogola P.E, Mumenya, S, Oduor, R.O and Ngugi M.P (2022). Annual effective dose and excess lifetime cancer risk in quarry sites located in Kisii, Kakamega and Busia counties. Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  8. Mwangi B.M, Mwonjoria J, and Ngugi M.P (2022). In Vitro Anthelmintic Properties of Dichloromethane Extracts of Maytenus Senegalensis And Dalbergia Melanoxylon . Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  9. Ajwang E.C, Omwenga G.I, and Ngugi M.P (2022). Phytochemical profile and antidiarrheal activity of aqueous leaf extract of Plectranthus barbatus (lamiaceae) (Poster Presentation) Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  10. Kimuni S.N Gitahi S.M, Ngugi M.P and Njagi E.N.M (2022). In vivo antiinflammatory potential of methanol leaf extracts of Cissampelos parreira (Linn), Lantana camara (Linn) and Ocimum gratissimum (African basil) in mice model (Poster Presentation). Conference on Basic and Applied Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,16th -18th November, 2022.
  11. - Mwangi J.W, Mathew P.N, Oduor R. (2019). Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Vigna Radiata (L) Wilckzek (Mung Bean) In Machakos, Embu and Tharaka Nithi Counties in Eastern Kenya. Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  12. Mwangi J.W, Mathew P.N, Oduor R. (2019). Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Vigna Radiata (L) Wilckzek (Mung Bean) In Machakos, Embu and Tharaka Nithi Counties in Eastern Kenya . Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  13. Muchemi P. K, Kamau. W. J, Shem. B. N, Stanley Kimaru, Mathew P. N, W. J, Joyce. W, Florence. M (2019). Genetic Response of Selected Maize Germplasm Screening for MLND Resistance in Kenya . Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  14. Oduor RO, Mbinda W Runo SM, Murilla G, Mugendi J4, Muriira G, Ogoyi D, Ochieng J and, Mathabe PMK, Ngugi MP (2019). Advancing Crop Productivity Through Modern Biotechnology. Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  15. Muchemi P.K, Kamau. W.J, Shem. BN, Stanley Kimaru, Mathew P.N, W.J, Joyce. W, Florence. M. (2019.). Relationship between Level of Education, Farmers Varietal revalence, control and distribution of Maize Lethal Necrosis in Bomet County . Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  16. Chumba CI, Bunei KK, Gathuka DK, Ngugi MP , and Njagi ENM (2025). Phytochemical Analysis, Oral Toxicity, and In Vivo Antinociceptive, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antipyretic Activities of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Prunus africana . Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology 14(3):385-395. doi: 34172/jhp.2025.53046
  17. Kagehi N, Beesigamukama D, Tanga CM, Ngugi MP, Subramanian S and Khamis FM (2025) Contribution of Different Frass Fertilizer Products on Enhanced Growth, Yield and Nutrient Quality of Broccoli [ Brassica oleracea ]. Frontiers in Plant Science 16:1613814. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2025.161381
  18. Munyakanage D, Niyituma E, Mutabazi A, Misago X, Musanabaganwa C, Remera E, Rutayisire E, Ingabire MM, Majambere S, Mbituyumuremyi A, Ngugi MP , Kokwaro E, Hakizimana E and Muvunyi CM (2025). Factors Affecting Community Participation in Drone-Based Larviciding using Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) for Bio-control of Malaria Vectors in Rwanda . Malaria Journal 24 , 67. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05310-z
  19. Ndile, MM., Makori, WA, Kibiti, CM and Ngugi MP (2025) . In vivo Antidiabetic and Ex-vivo Antioxidant Activities of Dichloromethane Extract of Xerophyta spekei . Clinical Phytoscience 11 , 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-024-00387-6
  20. Kamau JK Ngugi, MP and Ngeranwa, JN (2025) Anti-arthritic Potential and Mechanistic Insights of Methanol Extract of Rhamnus prinoides in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Rats. Inflammopharmacol ogy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-025-01770-6
  21. Mburu SN, Ngugi MP and Mwonjoria JK (2025 ): Cardio Protection and Antiatherosclerotic Effects of Solanum incanum (Lin.) Extracts in Animal Models. Scientifica https://doi.org/10.1155/sci5/5594777
  22. Moriasi G, Ngugi M, Mwitari P, Omwenga G (2025): Cytotoxicity, Antiprostate Cancer Effects, and Phytochemical Composition of the Dichloromethane Stem Bark Extract of Acacia gerrardii (Benth.) . Next Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100167