Dr. Wycliffe Wanzala
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Dr. Wycliffe Wanzala

Associate Professor, Director
Maasai Mara University, Kenya

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Production Ecology & Resource Conservation from Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands

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Biography

Dr. Wycliffe Wanzala is currently working as Associate Professor of Biology Science at Maasai Mara University, Kenya. He obtained his Ph.D. in Production Ecology & Resource Conservation from Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands. His main area of interest focuses on Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Plant and Soil Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences. His area of expertise includes Parasitology, Entomology, Ethnobiology, Ethnomedicines, Immunology, Vector Ecology, Integrated Pest Control Management, Ethnoknowledge systems, and Natural products. He has published 24 research articles in peer review journals, and 4 chapters contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Parasitology
62%
Entomology
90%
Immunology
75%
Epidemiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Wanzala, W., A. Hassanali, W. R. Mukabana and W. Takken, 2018. Essential oils of indigenous plants protect livestock from infestations of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and other tick species in herds grazing in natural pastures in western Kenya. J. Pest Sci., 91: 395-404.
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  2. Wycliffe, W., 2017. Toxicological studies of fruit powder and extracted cake of melia volkensii guerke (Family: Meliaceae) on maasai goats in Kenya. Int. J. Pharm. Chem., 3: 82-85.
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  3. Wycliffe, W., 2017. Potential of traditional knowledge of plants in the management of arthropods in livestock industry with focus on (Acari) ticks. Evid. Based Complementary Altern. Medi., 10.1155/2017/8647919.
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  4. Otulo, P., P. Ngotiek, A.L. Yiaile, C.K. Serrem and D. Menge, 2017. An Assessment of the need to establish a nursing training institution in narok county, Kenya. Arch. Community Med. Public Health, 3: 008-0016.
  5. Mukami, N.A. and W. Wanzala, 2017. A study of bioactivity of Solanum incanum L. Fruit extracts on microorganisms of the oral cavity. Oral Health Dental Manage., 16: 91-99.
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  6. Gakuubi, M.M., K.N. Micheni and W. Wanzala, 2017. In vitro antibacterial activity of essential oil from the fruits of Toddalia asiatica (L) Lam.(Rutaceae). J. Biol. Active Prod. Nat., 7: 52-61.
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  7. Wycliffe, Z., M.D. Murimi and C.C.W. Wanjala, 2016. The The unique pharmaceutical potential applications of soils to livelihoods. Indian J. Ethno-Phytopharmaceuticals, 2: 13-32.
  8. Wycliffe, W., M. Syombua and J.O. Alwala, 2016. A survey of the applications and use of ethnomedicinal plants and plant products for healthcare from Ukambani in eastern Kenya., Indian J. Ethno Phyto Pharm., 2: 6-58.
  9. Wycliffe, W., C.C.W. Wanjala, A. Preston, 2016. Underlying science for human Geophagia: A quantitative analysis of elemental iron in soils frequently eaten in Kenya. Indian J. Ethno Phyto Pharm., 2: 84-90.
  10. Wanzala, W. and C.C. Wanjala, 2016. Discovering poisonous plants by tasting: The case of children in Mumias Sub-County, Kenya. Arab. J. Med. Aromat. Plants, 2: 99-110.
  11. Ndondolo, S., B.O. Owuor, M.M. Gikuubi and W. Wycliffe, 2016. A survey of ethnobotany of the AbaWanga people in kakamega county,Western province of Kenya. Indian J. Trad. Knowl., 15: 93-102.
  12. Ndondolo, S., B.O. Owuor, M.M. Gakuubi and W. Wanzala, 2016. Applications and use of ethnobotanical products by the Aba Wanga people of mumias and matungu districts in Kakamega County, Western Kenya. Arab. J. Med. Aromat. Plants, 2: 117-137.
  13. Miriti, N.K., S. Kasili and W. Wanzala, 2016. Factors determining media-based partner/spouse seeking in the era of HIV and AIDS pandemic. J. Epidemiol., 6: 283-283.
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  14. Lugadiru, J.K., W. Wycliffe and J.M. Kimiti, 2016. Distribution of stomata on Lycopersicon esculentum leaves for plants growing in air pollution related to vehicle fumes along waiyaki highway nairobi county Kenya. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 6: 86-91.
  15. Gakuubi, M.M., W. Wanzala, J.M. Wagacha and S.F. Dossaji, 2016. Bioactive properties of Tagetes minuta L.(Asteraceae) essential oils: A review. Am. J. Essent. Oils Nat. Prod., 4: 27-36.
  16. Wanzala, W., A. Hassanali, W.R. Mukabana and W. Takken, 2014. Repellent activities of essential oils of some plants used traditionally to control the brown ear tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. J. Parasitol. Res. 10.1155/2014/434506.
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  17. Alwala, J.O., F.N. Kiema and W. Wanzala, 2014. Determination of tannin concentrations in African indigenous vegetables, grains and cassava roots from Emuhaya district, Western Kenya. Am. J. Nutr. Food Sci., 1: 1-8.
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  18. Wanzala, W., 2013. Quest for quality and relevant higher education, training and learning in Kenya: An overview. Educ. J., 2: 36-49.
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  19. Wanzala, W. and S.B. Ogoma, 2013. Chemical composition and mosquito repellency of essential oil of Tagetes minuta from the Southern slopes of Mount Elgon in Western Kenya. J. Essent. Oil Bearing Plants, 16: 216-232.
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  20. Wanzala, W. and N.S. Ondiaka, 2013. Tick-borne lymphadenopathy-like condition in an African woman in Kenya. J. Res. Med. Sci., 18: 918-921.
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  21. Wanzala, W., W. Takken, W.R. Mukabana, A.O. Pala and A. Hassanali, 2012. Ethnoknowledge of Bukusu community on livestock tick prevention and control in Bungoma district, Western Kenya. J. Ethnopharmacol., 140: 298-324.
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  22. Wanzala, W., 2012. Comparative analysis of dual and no-choice repellency bioassays of Tagetes minuta essential oil against Rhipicephalus appendiculatus climbing response behaviour. Life Sci. Leaflets, 11: 14-32.
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  23. Wanzala, W., 2012. A survey of the management of livestock ticks and other aspects of animal ethno health in Bukusu community, Western Kenya. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 24. .
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  24. Gakuubi, M.M., J.M. Wagacha, S.F. Dossaji and W. Wanzala, 2012. Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oils of Tagetes minuta (Asteraceae) against selected phytopathogenic fungi. Am. J. Essent. Oils Nat. Prod., 4: 16-26.
  25. Gakuubi, M.M. and W. Wanzala, 2012. A survey of plants and plant products traditionally used in livestock health management in Buuri district, Meru County, Kenya. J. Ethnobiol. Ethnomed., Vol. 8. 10.1186/1746-4269-8-39.
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  26. Alwala, O.J., W. Wanzala, R.A. Inyambukho, E.M. Osundwa and I.O. Ndiege, 2010. Characterization and evaluation of repellent effect of essential oil of Mangifera indica L. from Kenya. J. Essent. Oil Bearing Plants, 13: 85-96.
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  27. Wanzala, W., N.M. Kyule, K.H. Zessin, A.J. Onyango-Abuje, K.E. Kang'ethe, H. Ochanda and J.S.L. Harrison, 2007. Evaluation of an antigen-ELISA in the diagnosis of bovine cysticercosis in Kenyan cattle. Parasitol. Res., 100: 539-548.
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  28. Wanzala, W. and S. Okanga, 2006. Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) associated with wildlife and vegetation of Haller park along the Kenyan coastline. J. Med. Entomol., 43: 789-794.
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  29. Wanzala, W., K.H. Zessin, N.M. Kyule, M.P.O. Baumann, E. Mathias and A. Hassanali, 2005. Ethnoveterinary medicine: A critical review of its evolution, perception, understanding and the way forward. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 17. .
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  30. Wanzala, W., J.A. Onyango-Abuje, E.K. Kang'ethe, H. Ochanda and L.J.S. Harrison, 2005. Distribution of Cysticercus bovis in bovine carcasses of naturally and artificially infected Kenyan cattle and its implication for routine meat inspection method. Online J. Vet. Res., 9: 66-73.
  31. Wanzala, W., N.F.K. Sika, S. Gule and A. Hassanali, 2004. Attractive and repellent host odours guide ticks to their respective feeding sites. Chemoecology, 14: 229-232.
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  32. Wanzala, W., J.A. Onyango-Abuje, E.K. Kang'ethe, K.H. Zessin, N.M. Kyule, H. Ochanda and L.J. Harrison, 2003. Control of Taenia saginata by post-mortem examination of carcasses. Afr. Health Sci., 3: 68-76.
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  33. Wanzala, W., J.A. Onyango-Abuje, E.K. Kang'ethe, K.H. Zessin and N.M. Kyule et al., 2003. Analysis of post-mortem diagnosis of bovine cysticercosis in Kenyan cattle. Online J. Vet. Res., 7: 1-9.
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  34. Wanzala, W., J.A. Onyango-Abuje, E.K. Kang'ethe, H. Ochanda and L.J.S. Harrison, 2002. Serodiagnosis of bovine cysticercosis by detecting live Taenia saginata cysts using a monoclonal antibody-based antigen-ELISA. J. South Afr. Vet. Assoc., 73: 201-206.
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  35. Wanzala, W., J.A. Onyango-Abuje, E.K. Kang'ethe, H. Ochanda and L.J.S. Harrison, 2002. A comparison of meat inspection method and antigen-ELISA test in the diagnosis of bovine cysticercosis in Kenyan cattle. J. Cameroon Acad. Sci., 2: 265-277.
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