Contact Information
Name: Miriam Wepukhulu
Position: Chairperson of Department, Department of Dryland Agriculture and Natural resources.
Official Email: miriamwepukhulu@gmail.com/miriam.wepukhulu@tharaka.ac.ke
Office Telephone: +25472339285353
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology | University of Nairobi | Ongoing |
Post Graduate Diploma | Post Graduate Diploma in Education | Mount Kenya University | 2022 |
Master | Masters of science in Microbiology | University of Nairobi | 2010 |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Science (Botany and Zoology) – First class honors | University of Nairobi | 2005 |
K.C.S.E. | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Attained Grade B (Plain) | MISIKHU GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL | 1999 |
K.C.P.E. | Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (505/700) | MISIKHU GIRLS BOARDING PRIMARY SCHOOL. | 1995 |
Education Background
Academic Appointments/ Related Experience
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
June 2019 to Date | Tharaka University | Assistant lecturer and Chairperson of Department of Dryland Agriculture and Natural resources. |
June 2012-2019 | Mount Kenya University | Coordinator college of health sciences, Deputy Director academic affairs, examinations officer medical school and assistant lecturer |
Research Publications
Paper Title | Year |
|---|---|
Miriam Wepukhulu, Peter Wachira, Nderitu Huria, Paul Sifuna,Suliman Essuman.Optimization of growth conditions for Chlorpyrifos degrading bacteria in farm soils in Nakuru County, Kenya. 1611871 |
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Micah Asamba and Miriam Wepukhulu Organophosphate pesticide residues in food products in Kenya and their chromatographic detection. East African jounal of Agriculture and Biotechnology. Vol 6. No. 1 | 2023 |
Miriam Wepukhulu, Wilberforce Cholo, Bibian Waiganjo, John Kimenju, Beatrice Anyango, Peter Wachira, John Kimenju and Beatrice Anyango. Effect of Bacillus subtilis on bean nematodesin Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research and Development. ISSN: 2455-4197, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.22Volume 1; Issue 8; August 2016; Page No. 26-31 | 2016 |
Lucy Amanya Mutuli, Miriam Wepukhulu, Cecilia Mwani, Peter Bukhala Underutilization of Healthcare Services among Clients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. International Journal of innovative research and development Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016 | 2016 |
Mutuli LA*, Mwani C, Wepukulu M and Walingo M. Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Optimal Dietary Intake of Immuno-Suppressed Women of Kakamega County. Austin Journal of HIV/AIDS ResearchVol 2, Issue 2 PP1017, | 2015 |
Wepukhulu Miriam Anyango Beatrice Kimenju: Bean parasitic nematodes Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing (2013) ISBN 10: 3659223778 ISBN 13: 9783659223778 | 2013 |
Miriam Wepukhulu, John Kimenju, Beatrice Anyango, Peter Wachira, Gerald Kyallo effect of soil fertility management practices and Bacillus subtilis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, Vol 13, No 1 | 2011 |
Research Conferences
Year | Presentation Details | Institution |
|---|---|---|
Nov 2021 | Paper Title: Characterisation of chlorpyrifos degrading bacteria from from contaminated soils in Nakuru county Theme: Integrated Research towards Sustainable Development Amidst Global crises | Tharaka University |
Nov 2020 | Paper Title: investigating microbial content in drinking water supply sources of developing world municipalities a case of kakamega town Theme; Role of Science Technology and entrepreneurship in sustainable development Institution: Tharaka University | Tharaka University |
Nov 2017 | Paper Title: Determinants of commercial motocycle related injuries in Butula Subcounty, Busia County Theme: Emmerging issues in Research and development | Maasai Mara University |
Workshops and Seminars
Tharaka University: Pedagogy Trainining, Aug 2022 |
Tharaka University College& MMCAfrica : ISO 9001:2015(QMS) & ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Auditors Training Course, Aug 2021 |
Proposal writing nand grant management nov 2022 |
Skills for prosperitry KENYA. DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR UNIVERSITIES SEP 2022 |
Promoing Bee farming enterprisesinimproving income and food security in Tharaka nithi county June 2022 |
Promoting Fish farming enterprises inimproving income and food security in Tharaka nithi county June 2022 |
