CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Felix Matura Kibegwa
P.O. Box 29053 – 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi, Mobile: +254723382047
Email : mkibegwa@gmail.com /mkibegwa@uonbi.ac.ke
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
o Solid experience in Microsoft office packages (word, PowerPoint and outlook). I also have excellent
knowledge on internet and I am able to learn and apply new computer software.
o Good writing and speaking skills and the ability to present and explain concepts dealing with my
profession in an easy, logical and understandable manner.
o Competence in statistical computer software like SPSS, R, GenStat, Ms Excel, and Ms Access
o Basic programing skills using Pal and Python
o Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
o Keep up to date with the ever developing modern technology.
o Able to plan and prioritize my own work under minimum supervision and to juggle multiple tasks
within tight deadlines
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EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Genetics and Breeding, University of Nairobi, 2015 – Present
Master of Science in Animal Genetics and Breeding, University of Nairobi, 2009 to 2014
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2004 – 2009
Certificate in computer studies, Egerton University Kisii Campus, 2004
Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE), Maseno High School, 1999-2002
Kenya certificate of primary Education (KCPE), St Mary’s Mosocho Primary School, 1995- 1998

Value Adding Training
o Genomic Data Science by Johns Hopkins University on Coursera. - Ongoing
o Bioinformatic Methods I by University of Toronto on Coursera. Certificate earned on June 21, 2016
PUBLICATIONS
o Kibegwa, F., Githui, K., Joseph Jung’a, & Jung’a, J. (2017). Mitochondrial DNA Diversity and
Phylogenetic Relationships: Among two indigenous Kenyan goat breeds. LAP LAMBERT Academic
Publishing.
o Gikonyo J M, Kibegwa F M and Inyangala B O 2017: Comparative assessment of hatching rates of
African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) eggs using Nile cabbage and Kaka Bans substrates. Livestock

Research
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Volume

29,

Article

#164.

http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/9/mkib29164.html
Nyunja, C., Maina, J., Amimo, J., Kibegwa, F., Harper, D., & Jung a, J. (2017). Stock Structure
Delineation of the African Catfish (Clarius gariepinus) in Selected Populations in Kenya Using
Mitochondrial DNA (Dloop) Variability. Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development , 8(5).
https://doi.org/10.4172/2155-9546.1000485
Githui, E. K., Kibegwa, F. M., Kamau, J. M., Mutura, S. K., Okwany, Z. A., Ngigi, D. M., & Mwangi, E.
W. (2016). Genetic relationships of indigenous goats reared by pastoralists in Kenya based on
mitochondria D-loop sequence. Anim Genet Resour, 1–8. http://doi.org/10.1017/S2078633616000217
Kibegwa, F. M., Githui, K. E., Jung’a, J. O., Badamana, M. S., & Nyamu, M. N. (2015). Mitochondrial
DNA variation of indigenous goats in Narok and Isiolo counties of Kenya. J Anim. Breed. Genet. 133,
238–247. http://doi.org/10.1111/jbg.1218
Thuo, D. N., Junga, J. O., Kamau, J. M., Amimo, J. O., Kibegwa, F. M., & Githui, K. E. (2015).
Biodiversity & Endangered Species Population Viability Analysis of Black Rhinoceros ( Diceros bicornis
michaeli ) in. J Biodivers Endanger Species, 3(1), 1–5. http://doi:10.4172/2332-2543.1000150
Kibegwa F.M, 2014. Mitochondrial DNA variation and maternal lineage of indigenous goats (capra
hircus) in Narok and Isiolo counties of Kenya. MSC thesis submitted to the Department of Animal
Production, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

GRANTS AND OTHER AWARDS
o 2016 – University of Nairobi – Deans Committee grant award – Kshs 250, 000
o 2015 – Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund Fellowship Award by the BecA-ILRI Hub – USD 49,859

WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
-TUTORIAL FELLOW - 2013 June to Present
-Working as a tutorial fellow in the Animal Genetics Section, Department of Animal Production in the
University of Nairobi
RESEARCH FELLOW BIOSCIENCES EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA UNIT AT THE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK
RESERCH INSTITUTE (BecA-ILRI Hub) - 2015 November – 2016 October
-Worked in the BecA-ILRI Hub unit as a research fellow in ILRI, Nairobi Kenya as part of my phD research
work
- PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONER - 2009 September to present
-Carry out private practice in both large and small animals in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties
- VOLONTEER VETERINERIAN 2009 August, July 2010 and August 2011
-Volunteer work in Kamurio in East Pokot- Mission organized by Mamulaka Hill Chapel.
~INTERNSHIP 2008 July-August -Worked as an intern in the following places: District Veterinary Office-Nairobi, Central Veterinary
Laboratory-Kabete, Central Artificial Insermination Station-Kabete and Dagoreti Slaughter Houses
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CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Presenter at the Kenya Veterinary Association And Commonwealth Veterinary Association Joint
Golden Jubilee Celebrations And International Scientific Conference at Safaripark Hotel, Nairobi on
26 th to 28 th April 2017
Animal Quantitative Genetics and Genomics training workshop held from 30th May to June 10th 2016
at the BecA-ILRI Hub, Nairobi Kenya.
Advanced genomics and Bioinformatics training workshop held from 7 th to 18th September 2015 at
the BecA-ILRI Hub, Nairobi Kenya.
All African Society on Animal Production 2014. 6th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture Held
at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre 26-30th October
International Livestock Reserch Institute (ILRI) 2014 Biosafety and Biosecurity Training of Trainers September 8-12th at ILRI Nairobi
The Kenya Veterinary Association 2010 and 2009 Rabies & Zoonoses conferences in Mombasa
and Kisumu respectively.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
o Fully paid up member of the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) Reg. No. 2307 and Kenya veterinary
Association (KVA) Reg. No. KVA/0452
INTERESTS AND REFERENCES
Interests
o Networking, researching, participating in community work, playing badminton, acting and
drawing. I also like making friends and watching movies.
References
1. PROF. JOSEPH O. JUNG’A,
Chairman, Department of Animal
Production, University of Nairobi,
P. O. Box 29053-00625,
Kangemi.
Tel:0721-904975,
E-mail: joseph.junga@uonbi.ac.ke

2. DR. KEM GITHUI
Head of Molecular Genetics
Laboratory, National Museums of
Kenya,
P. O. Box 40658-00100, Nairobi.
TEL: 0701-338050,
E-mail: kegithui@yahoo.com

3. PROF. HENRY M. MUTEMBEI,
Director, Wangari Mathai
Institute of Peace and
Environmental Studies, University
of Nairobi,
P. O. Box 29053-00625,
Kangemi.
TEL: 0736-825761,
E-mail:
hmutembei2002@yahoo.co.uk