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Prof. Mildred P. Nawiri

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

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Prof. Mildred P. Nawiri

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

Academic Qualifications

Food interventions for management of various health conditions including vitamin A B deficiency, diabetics and cancer.
Environmental management including soil, water, air analysis
Analysis of foods and other consumer products, for heavy metals and essential elements
Development of analytical methods for determination of trace elements

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Ojiambo, Ogombe C., Mildred, Nawiri P., Nyambaka, Hudson (2024 ) Bioaccessibility of Vitamins and Minerals in Processed Tubers and Leaves of Manihot esculenta Crantz Varieties, Journal of Food Quality, 2024, 8280498, 8 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8280498.
  2. Ogombe C. Ojiambo, Nawiri P. Mildred and Hudson Nyambaka ( 2024 ), Impact of Processing on Nutrients and Anti-Nutrients in Tubers and Leaves of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz), J. Nutrition and Food Processing, 7(1); DOI:10.31579/2637-8914/185
  3. E., Kombo. K., Nawiri, MP and Iloka, K ( 2022 ). Reflection On Resource Requirement, Pedagogy And Entrepreneurship Skills Training For Competency Based Curriculum Implementation In Kenyan Universitie. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education | Volume 2, Issue 3, pp. 40-58
  4. Onyambu, MZ., Nawiri, MP. , Nyambaka HN and Noah, NM (2021) . In Vitro Bio accessibility of the Vitamin B Series from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables. Journal of Food Quality. Pgs 1-8 https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5540724 3
  5. Onyambu, MZ., Nawiri, MP., Nyambaka HN and Noah, NM (2021). In vitro Bio accessibility of Beta Carotene from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables. Journal of the Kenya Chemical Society 14-1, 3-8
  6. Kimotho, I., Noah, N.M, Nawiri, M and Mbatia, B (2020). Fabrication of Nanostructured Polyamic Acid Membranes for Antimicrobially Enhanced Water Purification. Advances in Polymer Technology Article ID 7362789; 2020:1-10
  7. Nyaenya, NE., Nyambaka H., Murungi, J., Nawiri, M., and Ongera. T (2020). Efficacy of Nanofertilizers on Spinach Growth Performance in Medially Polluted Soil. The International Journal of Science & Technoledge. Vol 8 Issue 4 page 16-25.
  8. Nyaenya, NE., Nawiri, M., Murungi, J., Nyambaka H., and Ongera. T (2020). Effects On Nanaofertilizers On Cd and Pb Uptake In Kales Grown In Medially Polluted Experimental Soil IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC). Volume 13, Issue 5 Pg 57-68 DOI: 10.9790/5736-1305015768
  9. Wakhanu, J., Nyambaka, H., Nawiri, M., Kimiywe, J and Thagana, W (2020). "NutritionSensitive Intervention with African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables among School-Going Children in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Medicinally Active Plants 9, (3):111-125. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/jmap/vol9/iss3/3
  10. Kimotho, I., Noah, N.M , Nawiri, M and Mbatia, B (2020). Fabrication of Nanostructured Polyamic Acid Membranes for Antimicrobially Enhanced Water Purificatio. Advances in Polymer Technology Article ID 7362789; 2020:1-10
  11. Nyabuti G., Nawiri, M, and Nyambaka, H. (2019). Health Risk Assessment on Selected Essential and Non-Essential Elements in Food Crops Grown in Kibera Slum, Nairobi-Kenya. Food and Nutrition Sciences 10, 4236. ISSN Online: 2157-9458. Accepted for publication
  12. Wakhanu, J., Nyambaka, H., Kimiywe, J., Nawiri, M and Thagana, W.M. (2019). Consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables Improves Children’s body Fat Free Mass in Machakos County, Kenya Journal of Food Science and Engineering 9 305-317 doi: 10.17265/2159-5828/2019.08.002
  13. Ngolo P., Nawiri M., Machocho A, and Oyieke H (2019). Pesticide Residue Levels in Soil, Water, Kales and Tomatoes in Ewaso Narok Wetland, Laikipia, County, Kenya Journal of Scientific Research & Reports 24(5): 1-11; Article no.JSRR.48243 ISSN: 2320-0227
  14. Wasike P. W., Nawiri M. P., Wanyonyi A. A. (2019). Levels of Heavy Metals (Pb, Mn, Cu and Cd) in Water from River Kuywa and the Adjacent Wells. Environment and Ecology Research 7(3): 135-138, 2019 http://www.hrpub.org DOI: 10.13189/eer.2019.070303
  15. Basweti J.K., Nawiri,M. P and Nyambaka, H.N (2018). Physicochemical parameters and levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water, sediments and soil in river Nzoia, Kakamega County-Kenya. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Accepted for publication August 2018. EMAS-D-18-01409R1.
  16. Nderitu S. M, Nawiri M.P, Nyambaka H.N (2018). Fortification of sunflower and palm oils using beta carotene extracted from asystasia mysorensis and solanum nigrum Food Research Journal 1-2.
  17. Ngolo P, Nawiri M, Machocho A, Oyieke H. (2018). Pesticides use in pest management: A case study of Ewaso Narok wetland small scale vegetable Farmers, Laikipia County, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International 14(2):1-8
  18. Mobegi, E., Nawiri, M., & Andala, D. (2018). Fabrication of metal oxide - biopolymer nanocomposite for water defluoridation. MRS Advances, 1-10. doi:10.1557/adv.2018.251
  19. Onyambu, Z.M., Nawiri, M.P., Kareru, P and Wanjau, R. Levels of Selected Heavy Metals in Aloe vera Branded Herbal Creams sold in the Kenyan Markets. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research (JOCPR). In press
  20. Nderitu S.M., Nyambaka H. N. and Nawiri M. P. Sunflower and palm oils as potential preservatives of beta carotene extracted from Asystasia mysorensis and solanum nigrum. Food Research FR-2018-080 In press
  21. Basweti J.K.,Nawiri,M. P and Nyambaka,H. N. Physiochemical Parameters and levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in water sediments and soil in River Nzoia, Kakamega County-Kenya In press
  22. Wasike, P.W., Nawiri, M.P and Wanyonyi, A.W. Levels of Heavy Metals (Pb, Mn, Cu and Cd) in Water from River Kuywa and the Adjacent Wells (Accepted for publication Horizon Research Publishing, ID: 14011432)
  23. Mungai, Z. M., Nawiri, M. P. and Nyambaka, H. N. (2017). Retention levels of vegetable extractable beta-carotene preserved in virgin coconut oil and unadulterated honey. Food Research 1 (5) : 170 – 175.
  24. Okello, P.O., Nawiri, M.P., Musila, W. and Gweyi-Onyango, J.P. (2017). Water Stress Effect on Total Antioxiant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of Solanum scabrum Mill and Solanum scabrum in Kiambu, Kenya International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review 17(1): 1-9.
  25. Ogembo O.J, Nawiri, P, Musila, W and Gweyi-Onyango, J.P (2017). Effect of Phosphorus Deficiency on Phenolics and Antioxidants Content of Two African Nightshade Varieties Grown in Kenya. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 15(3): 1-11.
  26. Salano, O.A., Makonde, H.M., Kasili, R.W., Wangai, L.N., Nawiri, M.P and Boga, H.I (2017). Diversity and distribution of fungal communities within the hot springs of soda lakes in the Kenyan rift valley. African Journal of Microbiology Research Vol.11(19), pp. 764-775.
  27. Mobegi, E.K, Nyambaka, H.N and Nawiri, M.P (2017). Levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water from Nairobi River, Nairobi County-Kenya."(ST1704-012) The International Journal of Science and Technology.
  28. Obumba, MO., Nyambaka, H.N and Nawiri, M.P (2017). Levels of lutein increase with room temperature storage of smooth cayenne Ananas Comosus grown in different counties of Kenya. African Journal of Food Science. African Journal of Food Science.Vol.11 (6), pp. 178-182.
  29. Ojiambo, O.C., Nawiri, M.P. and Masika, E. (2017). Reduction of cyanide levels in sweet cassava leaves grown in Busia County, Kenya based on different processing methods Food Research (In Press)
  30. Mbakaya, C., Nyambaka, H., Waudo, J., Nawiri, M., Amukoye, E., Orege, P., Kisingu, W., Koech, D., Ndiege, I., Mpoke, S., Mwangi, M., Wanzala, P, and Muniu, E (2016). Effects of Mega Dose Micronutrient Supplementation On Serum Zinc, Retinol and Immune Status of Adult Males and Females Diagnosed with and Without HIV, Malaria and TB in Western Kenya – An Unpublished Perspective as at The Year 2004. EC Nutrition 4.5 967-979.
  31. Mobegi, E.K, Nyambaka, H.N and Nawiri, M.P (2016). Physico -Chemical Characteristics and levels 0f Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in untreated water from Ngong River, Kenya. Journal of Pollution Effects & Control (accepted on 6th May 2016).
  32. Hena, J.Y. Jr., Andala, D.M., Nyambaka, H.N. and Nawiri, M.P. (2016). Carotenoid Levels, Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity Variations in Varieties of Citrullus lanatus under Storage at Room Temperature. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review 9(3): 1-9.
  33. Kamau, T., Nyambaka, H.N and Nawiri, M.P (2015). Understanding Geophagic Practice as a Source of Mineral Nutrients and Toxicants. International Journal of Modern Chemistry and Applied Science 2(4), 208-210
  34. Odhiambo, V.O., Wanjau, R., Odundo, J.O and Nawiri, M.P. (2015). Toxic trace elements in different brands of milk infant formulae in Nairobi market, Kenya. African Journal of Food Sciwence Vol. 9(8), pp. 437-440
  35. Njiru, M.K., Odundo, J.O., Wanjau, R.N and Nawiri, M.P (2014). Exploring the nutraceutical values of residues of MangiferaIndica L. grown in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Kenya Chemical Society Vol 8: (1)83-88.
  36. Onyambu, Z.M., Nawiri, M.P., Kareru, P and Wanjau, R. (2014). Levels of selected heavy metals in Aloe Vera branded herbal soaps sold in the Kenya market. Journal of Kenya Chemical Society Vol 8: (1) 98-102.
  37. The artemisin potential of leaves from cultivars and wildlings of Artemisia annua L. grown in Western Kenya M. P (2013). International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 7 1-10.
  38. Odundo, J. O., Oyoo, D. and Nawiri, M. P. (2013). The artemisin potential of flowers from Artemisia annua L. grown in Western Kenya. Industrial Crops and Products 49 233– 236.
  39. Nawiri, M.P., Nyambaka, H.N. and Murungi, J.I. (2013). Sundried cowpeas and amaranthus leaves recipe improves beta-carotene and retinol in serum and hemoglobin concentration among preschool children. European Journal of Nutrition 52 (2) 583-589 doi 10.1007/s00394-012-036-2.
  40. Aywa, K., Nawiri, M.P. and Nyambaka, H.N. (2013). Nutrient variation in coloured varieties of Ipomea batatas grown in vihiga county, western Kenya . International Food Research Journal. 20(2): 819-825.
  41. Muiruri, J.M., Nyambaka, H. N. and Nawiri, M. P. Heavy metals in water and tilapia fish from Athi-Galana-Sabaki tributaries, Kenya . International Food Research Journal. Ref No. IFRJ-2012-317 (Accepted on 10th Nov. 2012).
  42. Nawiri, M.P., Muturi, I.K., Bichanga, R. and Murungi, J.I. Essential antioxidant elements in oils of the cake and shell of calodendrum capense nuts. Analytical Chemistry Letters. (Accepted in December 2012).
  43. Nyambaka, H.N., Nderitu J., Nawiri, M.P and Murungi J.I. (2012). Use of kitchen steel wool as oxygen absorber improves storage retention of beta-carotene in solar-dried vegetables . Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry, 1 (6) 326-333.
  44. Nawiri, MP, Nyambaka HN and Murungi JI (2012). Sun dried cowpeas and amaranth leaves recipe improves beta-carotene, retinol and hemoglobin levels in serum among preschool children. European Journal of Nutrition (manuscript accepted for publication on 6th April, 2012).
  45. Mildred P. Nawiri (2008). Effect of dehydration of dark green leafy vegetables on Bioavailability and bioconversion of serum beta-carotene among preschool children (Ph D Thesis, Kenyatta University).
  46. Mildred Pauline Oyugi (2000). Heavy metal and Pesticides in Marine sediment, seawater and seaplants along the Kenya-Mombasa Coastline (MSc Thesis. Kenyatta University).
  47. S.K Bor, J.A. Simbauni, M.P Oyugi, W.M Njue and S.C Chhabra (2007). Organochlorine residues in tissues of marine fauna along the coast of Kenya-Mombasa Island . Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiopia, 21(1), 145-149.
  48. Mildred Oyugi, Sumesh Chhabra, Wilson Njue and Anthony Kinyua (2003). Heavy metal and Pesticides in Marine sediment, seawater and seaplants along the Kenya-Mombasa Coastline . J. of Trace Microprobe Techniques, Vol 21 No. 1.pp.147-159.

Conference Papers

  1. 2023-16 th -19 th October ; Global Food Security and Defense Fellows Professional Development Program Theme “Promoting resiliency of the agriculture sector in developing economies in the context of the covid-19 pandemic , University of Pine Bluff, USA. Paper Title: Nawiri, M.P: A case study of Muranga County