Dr.Munyoki Nyamai

Biography

Dr. Munyoki Nyamai is a lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong background in histopathology and cytopathology. He holds a PhD and MSc in Histology and Cytology, and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences. His academic and research interests focus on diagnostic cytopathology, particularly in cervical cancer screening and diagnosis.

He has published in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for several journals, including the East African Medical Journal. He also serves on the editorial board of the KMTC–International Journal of Health Professions. Dr. Nyamai is actively involved in professional and community service.

He is a member of the Kitui Dons Association, a non-profit organization that provides policy advice and development support to Kitui County Government. He is also a career coach, family counsellor, motivational speaker, and serves as an examiner for the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

Education

  • May 2017 – 2022 :Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science. (Histology and Cytology)
  • May 2013 – July 2016 : Mount Kenya University Masters in Medical Laboratory Science. (Histology and Cytology).
  • May 2010 to Dec 2012 : Mount Kenya University Bachelors of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.

Publications

  1. Risk factors associated with Cervical Intra Epithelial Lesions among female sex workers in Nairobi,Kenya. EAJP December, 2015; Vol. 2: 8-12.
  2. Nyamai, M., Were, T., Muitta, E., & Irungu, A. (2020). Comparing Bethesda System and Richart Score in the evaluation of cervical lesions among women on contraceptives attending Machakos Level V County Hospital in Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 97(12), 3284-32943.
  3. Muraya, M., P. Ngungu, A. Wamachi, and M. Nyamai. “The performance of rapid diagnostic kits in cholera diagnosis among patients presenting with diarrhoea symptoms attending the Nairobi Womens Hospital (Adams).” East African Medical Journal 98, no. 11 (2021): 4325-4332.
  4. Nyamai, M., Muitta, E., Were, T., & Irungu, A. (2021). Microbial flora identified in cervical smears of women attending Machakos level v hospital, cancer care and research centre. East African Medical Journal, 98(4).
  5. Nyamai, M. & Irungu, A. (2022). Histopathological features in development of cancer of the cervix in relation to sexually transmitted among sexually active women attending Machakos Cancer Care and Research Centre. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 10. no.7(2022):61-68
  6. Sigei, E. C., Nyamai, M., Kitolo, S. M., Okinyi, V. P., Bii, C. C., & Were, T. (2023). Candida species distribution in different clinical specimens from various Nairobi metropolitan city public referral hospitals. East African Medical Journal, 100(8), 6211-6220.
  7. Njue, L. A. M., Muturi, M., Waithaka, S. K., Menza, N., & Nyamai, M. (2024). Quality of selected immunological and immunohematological tests in clinical laboratories in Kiambu County, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 101(1), 6648-6658.
  8. Njogu, D. N., Menza, N., Nyamai, M., & Nyamai, D. (2022). Saliva And Blood GlucoseParametric Analysis Among Individuals Attending Kutrrh Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 99(12).
  1. Nyamai, M., Kipturgo, M., Kigen, E., Gachanja, F., & Mwangi, N. (2024, November). Ten simple rules for developing a research mentorship program: The experience of the postgraduate mentorship program at the Kenya Medical Training College. Kenya Eye Health Journal,