Ms. Faith Mburu Profile

Master of Science in Applied Parasitology

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Ms. Faith Mburu

Master of Science in Applied Parasitology

Daystar University

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Name: Ms. Faith Mburu
Mobile: +254 709 972 000
E-mail: fmburu@daystar.ac.ke
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Updated: 30 Sep, 2024
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About

I am a biologist who has been teaching in tertiary level since May 2008. I love to break down biological principles to the level a learner will be able to relate with; to create understanding in matters of health. I have grown in the areas of environmental science and environmental health through the course of time through much study and exposure.  I am a team player and enjoy cooperating together with my colleagues in managing tasks. I love to take my students on exposure trips and camping experiences. I am skilled in laboratory work to do with biological studies, computer literacy and in teaching. My satisfaction comes when a learner reaches the ‘aha’ moment or ‘eureka’. 

Academic Qualification

MSc. Applied Parasitology (2007) Thesis: Antileishmanial activity of Acacia mellifera against  Leishmania major. Kenyatta University, Nairobi. Supervised by Prof. E. Kabiru, Dr. C. Mutai and Dr. W. Tonui.
BSc. Biology (2003) University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. Magna cum laude.
Diploma in Christian Ministry (2011) Kingdom Academy, Nairobi.
Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment /Environmental Audit (2014) Africa Nazarene University. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (1998) The Kenya High School. 
Teaches

Biological and Environmental health Classes:

Parasitology, Medical Protozoology, Microbiology, Helminthology,Biology (a General Education course); Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Environmental Science (General Education course); Botany; Zoology; Nutrition, Food Safety and Hygiene; Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene, Liquid and Hazardous Waste Management; Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

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Kinuthia, G., Ngure, V., Kamau, L, Di, B., Lugalia, R., Wangila, A., Ngari, F., Mburu, F.W., and Kiarie, M.W. (2017) Survey of urban mosquitoes species (Diptera: Culicidae) with focus on waste water channels as larval habitats in Nairobi industrial area, Kenya. Africa Journal of Health Sciences, 30(2): 120-138
Published2017
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Mutai, C. K., Mburu, F.W., Tonui, W.K., Rono, M.K, Vagias, C., Roussis, V., Keter, L., and Rukunga, G.M. (2008) In vitro anti- leishmanial effect of crude extracts and pure compounds from Acacia mellifera (Vahl. ) Benth. East African Journal of Botany, Vol. 1. ISSN No. 18107826.
Published2008
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Published2019

June 2019 – Ethical Issues in the Healthcare, Environment and Journalism sectors; Reflecting locally while thinking globally. – UNESCO, KNATCOM.

Published2015

The Lausanne Creation Care Network – East and Central Africa Regional Conference on Creation care and the Gospel, 17-21 May, 2015

Published2014

August 2014: National Biosafety Conference

Published2012

March 2012: Integration of Alcohol and drug abuse control into the curriculum, Daystar University.

Published2010

March 2010: Quality assurance in Higher Education

Published2009

August 2009: Facilitating critical reflective thoughts in students, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Daystar University.

Research Interests

Interests in control of parasitic infections through use of herbal extracts in our localities; Interests in malaria control within urban settings 

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