© 2015 Sarah E. Rich

Ronald Okindo Onzago

RISE Degree(s) 

MSc in Natural Products and Bioprospecting from the University of Nairobi

RISE Network(s) 
RISE-AFNNET
Nationality 
Kenyan
Employment 

Senior Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya

Research 

Analgesic and antimicrobial effects of medicinal plant (Vernonia hymenolepsis) used in Kenya for oral health care

News & Blogs 

'What Was in That Plant? Nobody Knew'

Special Accomplishments 

Training Certificate, 2015 Seminar for Entry-Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine Officials of Developing Countries, Jiangsu Inspection and Quarantine Institute of Quality (JSIQ), Jiangsu, China

Selected Publications 

Onzago RO, Kiama SG, Mbaria JM, Gakuya DW, Nduhiu JG. 2014. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity and toxicity of Vernonia hymenolepis (A. Rich) traditionally used for toothache in Kenya. J. Phytopharm. 3(1):22–28.

Onzago RO, Kiama SG, Mbaria JM, Gakuya DW, Githiji CG, Rukenya ZM. 2013. Analgesic activity of aqueous extract of Vernonia hymenolepis (A.Rich) a traditional medicine plant used in Kenya for toothache. J. Phytopharm. 2(6):41–45.

Email Address(es) 
rokindoronald@gmail.com
RISE Degree(s) Completed 
August 2014