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Dr. Alphonse W. Wafula

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

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Dr. Alphonse W. Wafula

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

Administrative Position
Head, Academic Data Verification Section [Registrar Academic Division] March 2023 to present; School of Pure and Applied Sciences Examination coordinator Sept.2009 to July 2022; Departmental examination coordinator 2004 to Aug.2009; Warden in the Dean of students section- Ruiru Campus 2006-2010; Kenyatta University Staff Mentor Sept 2010 to present; Acting head of department/Standing for the head of academic division- Severally; Acting deputy dean of students- Ruiru 2009; Standing for other members of the department; Chief Invigilator DSVOL Examinations –Various Centres

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Thadius Maisa Alphonse Wanyonyi , Silvanus Shisia (2022). Physico-Chemical Parameters and Levels of Nutrients during Wet and Dry Seasons Along River Ewaso Narok, Laikipia County, Kenya . Journal of science and Applied Technology 1(2)
  2. Famau Jamil Mahdy, Jane Irungu Murungi, Alphonse Wafula Wanyonyi (2022) Determination Of Benzo[A]Pyrene Levels In Cashew Nut Shells And Kernels Processed Using Different Traditional Methods And Fuel Sources From Kilifi County, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications. 10,(5)
  3. Murage J.W, Wanyonyi A. W , MurungiJ. I (2020). Analysis of the levels of Vitamin A in red cactus (opuntiafieusindica) fruits during ripening. Journal of Agriculture,7(2)2
  4. Kihagi RW, Amuka O, Machcho AK, Wafula AW (2019). Phytomedicine and Allied Compounds in Both Human and Animal Healthcare. Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research 14(2)
  5. Wasike P. W, Nawiri M. P, Wanyonyi A. W [2019]. Levels of Heavy Metals in Water from River Kuywa and Adjacent Well. Environmental and Ecology Research, 7 (3) 135-138
  6. Mwonjoria JKM, Ngeranwa JJN, Githinji CG, Wanyonyi AW [ 2016]. Antinociceptive effects of dichloromethane extract of Euclea divinorum Lin. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry,7(6) 1104-1107
  7. Leah Nyangasi , Dickson Andala , Charles Onindo , Alphonse Wanyonyi ,Josephine Chepngetich (2018).Processing parameters for electrospinning poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA)/titanium isopropoxide composite in a pump-free setup: AAS Open Research 2018, Accepted: 26 OCT
  8. Wambugu N. Enoc, Maina E.N. Daisy, Onyango A. Wilbroda, Wanyonyi W. Alphonse , Ngeranwa J.N. Joseph, Mwonjoria J.K. Maina (2018 ) Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of flavonoids rich fraction of Solanum incanum (Lin) root extracts in mice. The Journal of Phytopharmacology , 7(4): 399-403
  9. Okwemba R.I, Tarus P. K., Machocho A.K, Wanyonyi A. W , Waweru I. M, Onyancha J.M, Onani M. O and Amuka O. ( 2018 ). Isolation, characterization and Biological activity of organic extractives from Calodendrum capense (L. f) Thumb. (Rutaceae). Jounal of Medicinal Plants Research 1 2 (13) 139-163
  10. Duya CO, Nawiri MP, and Wafula AW . (2018 ). Beta-Carotene Lvels Increase with Leaf Maturity of Amaranthus hybidus (L) Grown in Different soil-Types of Kwale County. EC Nutrition 13.5 299-304
  11. Omwancha Priscilla Nyaboke, Jane Igoki Murungi, Alphonse Wanyonyi Wafula ( 2017 ) Concentration of Selected Nutrients and Heavy Metals in river Nyamasogota, Kisii County-Kenya. Journal of the Kenya Chemical Society 10-1 (2017), 35-39
  12. N. M. Ombuna, A.K Machocho,M. M.nganaga, G.K Keru, A. W Wanyonyi and O. Amuka ( 2016 ). Stem bark extracts of erythrinaexcels (Baker) and their Activities Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 10 (39) 686-694
  13. Mwonjoria K, John, Umar Aliyu, Juma K. Kevin, Kahiga M. Titus, Ngugi M. Puero, Mburu David, Wanyonyi Alphonse , Githinji G. Charles, Ngeranwa N. Joseph (2016). Anti-inflammatory Acitity of Crateerostigma pumulium (hochst) is associated with hyperalgesia. International Journal of pharmacology and Toxicology, 4 (2), 169-173
  14. Stanslaus M. Lusambili . Alphonse W. Wafula and Evans C. Ogwagwa ( 2016 ). Spectroscopic and Physical characterization of clays from Ilesi area in Kakamega county and their suitability for Pottery. Journal of Kenya Chemical Society, 9 (1) 1-13
  15. Okwemba R. I, Tarus P.K, Machocho A.K, Wanyonyi A.W , Waweru I. M, OnyanchaJ. M, and Amuka O.(2018) Isolation, characterization and Biological activity or organic extractives from Coldendrum capense (L.f) Thumb. (Rutaceae). Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 12 (3) 139-163
  16. O.O. Nandwa, R. manohar and A.W. Wanyonyi (2013). Malted sorghum as a possible alternative to barley in beer industry . Journal of Kenya Chemical Society 7 (1) 1-6
  17. Mwangi s. K. E, Keriko M. J, Yarus K. P, Machoco K. A, Chhabra C. S, Wanyonyi A (2012). Activity of Extractives from albizia anthelmintica BRONGU and Teclea tricharpa ENGL. as biorational alternatives to control of the maize weevil. ( Stiphilus zeamais ). East African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 2 Pp113-130
  18. Mwangi, E.S.K., Keriko, J.M., Machocho, A.K., Wanyonyi, A.W ., Malebo, H.M., Chhabra, S.C. and Tarus, P.K. (2010). Antiprotozoal Activity and Cytotoxicity of metabolites from keaves of Tecleatrichocarpa. Journal of Mecinal Plants Research 4 (9): 726-731
  19. Peter G. Kirira, Geoffrey M. Rukunga, Alphonse W. Wanyonyi , Charles N. Muthaura, Geoffrey M. Mungai, Alex K. Machocho and Isaiah O.Ndiege (2007). Tigalediterpenoids from the stem bark of Neoboutoniama crocalyx . Journal of natural Products 70 (5)
  20. P. G. Kirira, G.M. Rukunga, A.W. Wanyonyi , S.A. Omar, F. Otolo, G.M. Mungai, I. O.Ndiege (2006). A nti-plasmodial activity and toxicity of extracts of plants used in traditional malaria therapy in Meru and Kilifi Districts of Kenya . Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 403- 407
  21. Paul Tarus, MSc; Sumesh Chander Chhabra, MSc, PhD; Wanyonyi Alphonse Wafula , MSc, PhD and Caroline Lang'at1, MSc, PhD (2004). Fermentation and Antimicrobial Activities of Extracts from different species of Fungus belonging to genus, Trichoderma. , African Journal of Health Science 11, (23),33-34.
  22. Mwonjoria JK, Wanyonyi AW etal [ 2016 ]. Poster on: Preclinical Evaluation of Antinociceptive and Anti-inflammatory effects of Alkaloid rich fraction of Solanum Incanum (L in) roots . IASP 16th World Congress on Pain. Yokohama, Japan
  23. Lusambili S Alphonse W. Wafula etal [2015]:Poster on: Characterization of Clays from Ilesi Area in Kakamega County:The 8 th International Conference of the Kenya Chemical Society, 5 th -8 th May 2015, Nairobi University
  24. Omwancha P. Nyaboke, Jame Murungi, Alphonse Wanyonyi [ 2017 ]. Concentration of selected nutrients and heavy metals in river Nyamasogota, Kisii county. Kenya. The 9 th International Conference of the Kenya Chemical Society, 9 th May 2015, USIU, Nairobi
  25. Duya C.O, M P. Nawiri and Wafula AW [ 2017]. Variation of levels of Vitamins A and C with maturity of amaranthus hybridus leaves grown in different soil types in Kwale county-Kenya. The 9 th International Conference of the Kenya Chemical Society, 9 th May 2015, USIU, Nairobi.
  26. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry-major) Majors- for Day star University 2006
  27. Bachelor of education (science) Majors- for Day star University 2006
  28. MSc and Ph.D examination and in KU and other universities eg JKUAT, UON
  29. MSc. IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Laikipia University: 2022

Conference Papers

  1. Wanyonyi A. W ., Chhabra S. C., Mkoji G., Udo E. Njue W. Be. Mungai (2005). Molluscidal Steroidal Alkaloids from Solanum Species. In the Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Kenya Chemical Society, Kenyatta Universty, Nairobi. Kenya, Pp 239-246
  2. Eratus K. Mwangi, Alex Machocho, Paul K. Tarus, Joseph M. Keriko,Sumesh C. Chhabra. Alphonse W. Wanyonyi . And Hamis Malebo (2005). Pytochemical Studies of Teclea trichocarpa and Albiziaan themintica. In the Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Kenya Chemical Society, Kenyatta Universty, Nairobi. Kenya, Pp 261-267
  3. Wambugu N. Enoc, Maina E.N. Daisy, Onyango A. Wilbroda, Wanyonyi W. Alphonse , Ngeranwa J.N. Joseph, Mwonjoria J.K. Maina (2018 ) Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of flavonoids rich fraction of Solanum incanum (Lin) root extracts in mice. The Journal of Phytopharmacology , 7(4): 399-403
  4. Dr. Alphonse Wanyonyi [2012]. Biological investigation of glycosidic metabolites from two kenyan solanum specie: The 7 th International Conference of the Kenya Chemical Society, 15 th -18 th October,2012, Maseno University
  5. 2007: VICRES-2007- Harmonization /Competition workshop 1 week Workshop -Lake Victoria Research Initiative (SIDA/SAREC/IUCEA) .Paper: Strategies for the control and management of Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) in Lake Victoria Basin Jinja Nile Resort, Uganda

Professional Affiliations

  • Kenyatta University Alumni Association
  • Kenya Chemical Society
  • Kenya DAAD Scholars Association [I am DAAD Scholar]
  • Natural Products Research Network of East and Central Africa (NAPRECA)
  • Associate member of Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC)