Publications by authors named "Kisa J Ngeiywa"
The camel milk trade in Kenya has evolved significantly from a small-scale business undertaken in local villages to its current status involving a large number of different stakeholders supplying urban towns, particularly Nairobi City. Despite the evident growth pattern, the supply of camel milk to Nairobi has largely remained informal, with minimal enforcement of regulations. The aim of this study was to characterise the camel milk system supplying Nairobi and assess its governance, main challenges and the potential food safety risk practices.
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- A field trial in Kenya evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the new RVF Clone 13 vaccine for Rift Valley fever in livestock, comparing it to a placebo among 404 animals including cattle, sheep, and goats.
- Vaccinated goats showed 97% neutralizing IgG antibodies, while 84% of vaccinated sheep also responded positively; however, cattle displayed moderate effectiveness with only 67% developing IgG antibodies.
- Overall, the RVF Clone 13 vaccine was found to be safe and highly immunogenic in sheep and goats, while moderately effective in cattle, with no significant adverse effects noted.