Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JegOxNgAAAAJ&hl=en
Orchid:
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0008-6030-7713
Email:
amwongula@au.ac.ke or mwart.mic@gmail.com
Cellphone:
0724 722889
Microbiologist – Biological Sciences
Chair of Department and Lecturer
Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (BAS) in School of Science, Technology and Engineering (SSTE)
Currently works at Alupe University, School of Science, Technology and Engineering, Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences.
Mwongula is an MSc Holder in Microbiology from Moi University. Currently pursuing his Doctorate in Microbiology at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
He is the Chair of Biological and Agricultural Sciences Department as well as a lecturer of courses in Biological Sciences. He serves a member to Conflict and Resolution Committee in the University. He is a reviewer with Journal of Vector Borne Diseases.
Mwongula is a member of American Society of Microbiology (ASM) with Global Outreach Contributing membership (Member ID: 200104704).
Lastly, he is working out through the department and school on the possibility of establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Alupe University and Universidad Autónoma de Chile.
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) – On going
Project Title: “Unraveling Microbial Diversity and Adaptive Genomic Signatures in Relation to Geochemical Profiles of Kenya and Chile’s Geothermal Environments”
Masters of Science (Microbiology), Moi University – Completed in December, 2012.
Project Title: “Seroprevalence of Chikungunya infection in pyretic children seeking treatment in Alupe District Hospital, Busia County Kenya.”
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Moi University – December, 2008.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, November/December 2002, Musingu High School.
Research interests are: Molecular epidemiology, Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitic and Infectious Diseases and General Microbiology.
RESEARCH PROJECT:
Unraveling Microbial Diversity and Adaptive Genomic Signatures in Relation to Geochemical Profiles of Kenya and Chile’s Geothermal Environments – supported by ANID, Chile Fondecyt Regular under grant number 1231917.
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Books Okoth, K. P., Mwongula, A. W., and Wabwile, F. W. (2012). Seroprevalence of Chikungunya infection in pyretic children – A phenomenon in Alupe. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3659210709. Mwongula, A. W., Okoth, K. P. and Wekesa, G. W. (2013). Prevalence of Human Sleeping Sickness in Western Kenya – A case study of Busia County. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-8473-2265-8. Referred Journals Ngugi M. N.; Ogaro G. N.; Odhiambo R. A.; Mwongula A. W.; Ongang’a P. O.; Makadia B. (2025). An Investigation of the Level of Awareness and Mitigation of Climate Change among Junior School Learners in Busia County, Kenya: A Call for Sensitizing Future Generations. African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 4(1). Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.37284/2790-9638 Wanyama F. W.; Mulonga J.; Ngeiywa M. M.; Makwali J.; Anino C.; Makila J.; Mwongula W. (2025). Malaria and Climate Variability: Exploring Variations in Rainfall, Temperature and Mortality on Mt. Elgon, Kenya (2011 To 2021). Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, E. Medical Entomology & Parasitology, 17(1) – 1-11. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/eajbse.2025.405464 Ongang’a P. O.; Omoga C. O.; Mwongula W. A. (2025). Drought Impact on Livestock Production and Mitigation Measures by Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Teso South Sub-County, Kenya. World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 3(1) – 12-23. Available at: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjast.20250301.12 Mwongula, A. W., Siamba, D. N., Mwamburi, L. A., & Mailu, M. (2023). Concurrent Infections Among Pyretic Children Seeking Treatment at Alupe Sub County Hospital, Busia County, Kenya. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 11(5), 38–45. Available at : https://doi.org/10.14738/aivp.115.15370 Makila, J., Nyukuri, R. W., Mwongula A. W., Wanjala, Bagine, R. K., (2018). Proximate composition of Pseudocanthotermes grandiceps (Isoptera: Termitidea) in Western Kenya: comparison with Nile Perch fish and red meat. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations. ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp: (102-106), Month: April – June 2018. Available at: www.researchpublish.com Makila, J., Nyukuri, R. W., Mwongula A. W., (2018). Integrated bean aphid management (Homoptera: Aphididae) on bean crop (Phaseoli vulgaris) in Western Kenya. International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD) Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp: (8-29), Month: April – June 2018. Available at: www.researchpublish.com Mwongula, A.W., Mwamburi, L. A., Mwau, M., Siamba D. N., and Wanyama F. W,. (2016). Concurrent Infections of Chikungunya Virus with Malaria and Typhoid in Children. American Society for Microbiology Microbe Conference June 16- 20, 2016, Boston, USA. Wanyama, F. W., Mwongula, A. W., and Oyoo-Okoth, E., (2014). Predisposing factors contributing to the prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPI) among the HIV/AIDS patients in Bungoma County, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research. ISSN: 2319-7064. Onduso, C. O., Okoth, P. K., Onyango, D. M., Sifuna, A., Wakaanya, A. O., Mwongula, A. W., and Maina, J. (2013). Molecular clustering of microbial flora and bacterial degradation of textile dyes by isolates from contaminated soils. Elixir International Journal. ISSN: 2229-712x. Mwongula, A. W., Mwamburi, L. A., Matilu, M., Siamba, D. N., and Wanyama, F. W. (2013). Seroprevalence of Chikungunya infection in pyretic children seeking treatment in Alupe District Hospital, Busia County Kenya. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. ISSN: 2319-7706. |
BSc. in Microbiology and BedSci (Biology) Courses
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