Biosciences
Persistent immune, coagulation and cardiac dysregulation are correlated with later post-discharge mortality in children with severe malnutrition.Kamau B, Mudibo EO, Wechessa C, Omer E, Gichuki BM, Mburu DM, Mwalekwa L, Timbwa M, Thitiri J, Ngari MM, Berkley JA, Njunge JM
BMC Med, (2026). :
Pre-COVID-19 ex vivo cross-reactive IFN-γ cellular response to SARS-CoV-2 spike overlapping peptides is more prevalent among Kenyan compared to Swedish adults.Wanjiku P, Orindi B, Mwacharo J, Chemweno J, Karanja HK, Kronsteiner B, Kai O, Wright D, Ochola-Oyier LI, Sundling C, Dunachie S, Warimwe GM, Färnert A, Bejon P, Ndungu FM, Nduati EW
BMC Infect Dis, (2026). 26:174
Low-dose yellow fever vaccination in infants: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial.Kimathi D, Juan-Giner A, Bob NS, Orindi B, Namulwana ML, Diatta A, Cheruiyot S, Fall G, Dia M, Hamaluba MM, Nyehangane D, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Omuoyo DO, Hussein M, Oloo E, Kamau N, Wafula J, Bendera J, Silvester N, Mwavita J, Joshua M, Thuranira JM, Agababyona C, Ngetsa C, Aisha N, Moki F, Buluku T, Munene M, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Lutwama J, Kayiwa J, Kamaara E, Barrett AD, Kaleebu P, Bejon P, Sall AA, Grais RF, Warimwe GM
Lancet, (2026). :
Malaria vaccine protection against intradermal or venous parasites: a randomized phase 2b human challenge trial.Kapulu MC, Orenge F, Kimani D, Kibwana E, Kibet H, Mutahi M, Datoo MS, Bellamy D, Musembi J, Ngoto O, Rashid H, Akinyi S, Mwatasa MH, Nyamako L, Keter K, Gatheru R, Mutiso A, Musyoki J, Mwacharo J, Abebe Y, James ER, Billingsley PF, Ngetsa C, Mosobo M, Makale J, Tawa B, Wamae K, Ochola-Oyier LI, Lawrie A, Ramos-Lopez F, Roberts R, Richie TL, Sim BKL, Hoffman SL, Ewer KJ, Hill AVS, Hamaluba M, Bejon P
Nat Med, (2026). 32:178-185
Mapping mosquito diversity in Kenya correlating species distribution with malaria prevalence across varied climatic parameters.Zablon JO, Goel V, Giesbrecht D, Kariuki L, Mbogo C, Goedel WC, Bailey JA, Matoke-Muhia D
Malar J, (2026). :
Characterizing Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and complexity of infections in clinical malaria infections in Western and Coastal Kenya using the poly-alpha microsatellite marker.Abade NA, Mgawe C, Ndwiga L, Kimenyi KM, Ochola-Oyier LI
Malar J, (2025). 24:452
Inflammation impairs post-hospital discharge growth among children hospitalised with acute illness in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia.Njunge JM, Mudibo EO, Bogaert J, Orindi B, Sande CJ, Bourdon C, Tigoi C, Ngari MM, Ngao N, Omer E, Gumbi W, Musyimi R, Timbwa M, Mwaringa S, Gwela A, Thitiri J, Mupere E, Lancioni CL, Gonzales GB, Singa BO, Mbale E, Voskuijl WP, Denno DM, Diallo AH, Bamouni RM, Chisti MJ, Shahid Asmsb Ahmed T, Saleem AF, Ali SA, Uhlig HH, Tickell KD, Bandsma RHJ, Walson JL, Berkley JA
Nat Commun, (2025). 16:10788
Plasma lipopolysaccharide levels predict mortality in acutely ill children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.Allen CAD, Ghate A, Njunge JM, Gartner L, Diallo AH, Lancioni C, Mupere E, Gwela A, Tigoi C, Singa BO, Gumbi W, Bandsma RHJ, Voskuijl WP, Chisti MJ, Ahmed T, Shahid Asmsb Ahmed D, Saleem A, Kazi Z, Jones K, Tickell KD, Walson JL, Berkley JA, Uhlig HH
Nat Commun, (2025). 16:10787
Corrigendum to 'Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents for preventing mosquito bites: a systematic review and meta-analysis' EBioMedicine Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents for preventing mosquito bites: a systematic review and meta-analysis 119 (2025) 105891/10.1016/j.ebiom.2025.105891 Sep: 119: 105891.Chen I, Miller SL, Msellemu D, Lugenge AG, Swai JK, Achee N, Andrés M, Bibbs CS, Chareonviriyaphap T, Charlwood JD, Devine G, Elman N, Fillinger U, Flores-Mendoza C, Gibson S, Govella N, Gowelo S, Horstmann S, Kawada H, Kline D, Lloyd A, Lobo NF, Maia MF, Mmbando A, Moreno-Gómez M, Morrison AC, Mponzi W, Mwanga EP, Njoroge M, Ogoma SB, Okumu FO, Opiyo M, Oumbouke WA, Paliga J, Pongsiri A, Ponlawat A, Saeaung M, Salazar F, Sangoro O, Stevenson JC, Sukkanon C, Syafruddin D, Tambwe MM, Tangena JA, Vajda EA, Vazquez-Prokopec G, Wagman JM, Yan C, Allen IE, Moore SJ
EBioMedicine, (2025). 122:106049
Ivermectin to reduce malaria transmission- safety and efficacy results from the BOHEMIA cluster randomized trial in Mozambique.Chaccour C, Nicolas P, Martinho S, Mundaca H, Elobolobo E, Ruiz-Castillo P, Houana A, Montaña J, Mbanze J, Casellas A, Macucha A, Mael M, Soares A, Kiuru C, Gutierrez AS, Imputiua S, Constantino L, Vegove V, Cole G, Duthaler U, Ribes M, Mutepa V, Brew J, Munguambe H, Stanulovic S, Xerinda A, Materula F, Gorski N, Wanjiku C, Furnival-Adams J, Túnez L, Sam L, Collins L, Xia K, Hammann F, Rudd M, Rist C, Jones C, Maia M, Candrinho B, Rabinovich NR, Saute F
EClinicalMedicine, (2025). 90:103632
Access to hypertension services and health-seeking experiences in rural Coastal Kenya: A qualitative study.Oyando R, Kagwanja N, Diallo BA, Hassan S, Badjie J, Lucinde R, Mumba N, Kinyanjui SM, Perel P, Etyang A, Barasa E, Nolte E, Tsofa B
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0004324
Pf8: an open dataset of Plasmodium falciparum genome variation in 33,325 worldwide samples.Abdel Hamid MM, Abdelraheem MH, Acheampong DO, Adam I, Aide P, Ajibaye O, Ali M, Almagro-Garcia J, Amambua-Ngwa A, Amenga-Etego L, Aniebo I, Aninagyei E, Ansah F, Apinjoh TO, Ariani CV, Auburn S, Awandare GA, Balmer A, Bejon P, Boene S, Bwire G, Candrinho B, Chidimatembue A, Chindavongsa K, Comiche K, Conway D, Dara A, Diakite M, Djimde A, Dondorp A, Doumbia S, Drury E, Fanello CA, Ferdig M, Figueroa K, Gamboa D, Golassa L, Gonçalves S, Guindo MDA, Hamaluba M, Hanboonkunupakarn B, Howe K, Hussien M, Imwong M, Ishengoma D, Jeans J, Kabaghe A, Kamuhabwa A, Kindermans JM, Konate DS, Kwiatkowski DP, Lee C, Lee SK, Lee SJ, Ley B, Llanos-Cuentas A, Marfurt J, Matambisso G, Maude RR, Maude RJ, Mayor A, Mayxay M, Maïga-Ascofaré O, McCann RS, Miles A, Miotto O, Mohamed AO, Morang'a CM, Murie K, Ngasala BE, Nguyen TN, Nolasco O, Nosten F, Noviyanti R, O'Connor Í Oboh M, Ochola-Oyier LI, Olufunke Falade C, Olukosi A, Olumide A, Olusola FI, Onyamboko MA, Oriero EC, Oyibo WA, Pannebaker D, Pearson RD, Phiri K, van der Pluijm RW, Price RN, Quang HH, Rajkumar Devaraju V, Randrianarivelojosia M, Ranford-Cartwright L, Rayner JC, Rovira-Vallbona E, Rowlands K, Ruano-Rubio V, Sanchez JF, Saúte F, Shettima S, da Silva C, Simpson VJ, Suddaby S, Takken W, Thu AM, Toure M, Unlu E, Valdivia HO, van Vugt M, Waithira N, Wellems T, Wendler J, White N, Wuendrich Ogidan R
Wellcome Open Res, (2025). 10:325
A scoping review of antimalarial drug resistance markers in Kenya (1987-2022): toward a National Surveillance Framework and Data Repository.Wamae K, Magudha J, Asiimwe E, Kimani K, Kandie R, Keitany K, Snow RW, Ochola-Oyier LI
Malar J, (2025). 24:413
Safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the ChAdOx1 RVF vaccine against Rift Valley fever among healthy adults in Uganda: a single-centre, single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation, phase 1 trial.Anywaine Z, Serwanga J, Ggayi AM, Abaasa AM, Wright D, Gombe B, Ejou P, Namata T, Kigozi A, Tukamwesiga N, Basajja V, Ankunda V, Mulondo DJ, Nambaziira F, Kakande A, Kakeeto W, Nabaggala P, Jenkin D, Lawrie A, Folegatti P, Tran N, Hansen C, Elliott AM, Hill AVS, Warimwe GM, Kaleebu P
Lancet Infect Dis, (2025). :
Community Experiences and Perceptions of the Broad One Health Endectocide-Based Malaria Intervention in Africa Trial of Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study in Kwale County, Kenya.Wangari W, Onyango T, Kazungu K, Nuru K, Kasiwa L, Chaccour C, Rabinovich NR, Mwangangi J, Maia M, Jones C
Am J Trop Med Hyg, (2025). 114:72-84
Serial cross-sectional school surveys identifies C469Y, P553L, R561H and A675V kelch 13 mutations associated with artemisinin resistance in Western Kenya.Osoti V, Wamae K, Musau MM, Magudha JB, Ndwiga L, Gichuki PM, Okoyo C, Rosebella K, Mahugu S, Aricha S, Kandie R, Keitany K, Kepha S, Mwandawiro C, Bejon P, Snow RW, Ochola-Oyier LI
Sci Rep, (2025). 15:38303
MALDI-TOF MS for malaria vector surveillance: A cost-comparison analysis using a decision-tree approach.Karisa J, Rist C, Tuwei M, Ominde K, Bartilol B, Ondieki Z, Musani H, Wanjiku C, Mwangangi J, Mbogo C, Rono M, Bejon P, Maia M
PLoS One, (2025). 20:e0335764
A Pragmatic Trial of Glucocorticoids for Community-Acquired Pneumonia.Lucinde RK, Gathuri H, Mwaniki P, Orindi B, Otieno EO, Mwakio S, Mulemi L, Isaaka L, Shangala J, Saisi M, Isinde E, Oginga IN, Wachira AW, Manuthu E, Kariuki H, Asaava P, Nyikuli J, Wekesa C, Otedo A, Bosire H, Okoth SB, Ongalo W, Mukabi DM, Lusamba W, Muthui B, Adembesa I, Mithi C, Sood M, Aliyan NA, Gituma B, Matiko MG, Omondi CA, Ombajo LA, Kirui N, Ochola L, Abdi AI, Kagucia EW, English M, Hamaluba M, Ochola-Oyier I, Kamuya D, Bejon P, Barasa E, Agweyu A, Akech S, Etyang AO
N Engl J Med, (2025). :
Validation of High-throughput Oxford Nanopore Technology for HIV-1 Transmitted/Founder Virus Identification.Byamukama D, Ndekezi C, Omara D, Nakyanzi A, Natwijuka F, Kato F, Mugaba S, Kimuda MP, Kapaata A, Nduati E, Kaleebu P, Balinda SN
Int J Infect Dis, (2025). :108138
Genetic isolation drives divergent insecticide resistance between coastal and western Kenya Anopheles funestus populations.Polo B, Milanoi S, Omoke DN, Odhiambo CA, Nagi SC, Nwezeobi J, Makunin AI, Boddé M, Abong'o B, Midega J, Kamau L, Onguru D, Miles A, Lawniczak M, Ochomo E
Sci Rep, (2025). 15:35920
