Dr. Mutono Nyamai
Data Science
Quick Facts
Mutono is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi, and an Assistant Professor at the Paul G Allen School for Global Health, Washington State University. She specializes in applied epidemiological modeling to generate evidence to guide and support the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Her current research focuses on estimating the burden of visceral leishmaniasis in East Africa and identifying suitable habitat areas for its transmission, modeling to develop tailored treatment strategies for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths, and works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Kenya. Additionally, she is an active member of the NTD Modelling Consortium and the African Modelling Network for NTDs, contributing to collaborative efforts that accelerate progress toward NTD elimination goals in Africa
Research Interests
Neglected Tropical Diseases | Epidemiological Modelling | Data Science
Publications
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How improvements to drug effectiveness impact mass drug administration for control and elimination of schistosomiasis
Ellis JR, Mutono N, Vasconcelos A, Thumbi SM, Hollingsworth TD, Anderson RM (2025) How improvements to drug effectiveness impact mass drug administration for control and elimination of schistosomiasis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 19(6): e0012624. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012624
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases • 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Mortality and Predictors of Mortality Among COVID-19 Patients in Kiambu County, Kenya
MDPI • 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Geostatistical modelling of soil-transmitted helminth prevalence in Kenya: Informing targeted interventions to accelerate elimination efforts.
Mutono Nyamai, Njuguna Brian, Kepha Stella, Wakesho Florence, Omondi Wyckliff, Kibati Paul, Chami Irene, Ower Alison, McRae-McKee Kevin, Juma Chitiavi, Sempele Ivy, Ouma Vincent, Muchangi Josphat Martin, Odiere Maurice R, Thumbi S M. "Geostatistical modelling of soil-transmitted helminth prevalence in Kenya: Informing targeted interventions to accelerate elimination efforts.". International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. (2025 Jul)
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases • 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Spatio-temporal pattern and risk factors associated with cholera outbreaks in selected high-risk areas of Kenya.
Mageto Lydia M, Mutono Nyamai, Aboge Gabriel, Gathura Peter, Okunga Emmanuel, Muange Annastacia, Mbae Cecilia Kathure, Thumbi Samuel M, Kariuki Samuel. "Spatio-temporal pattern and risk factors associated with cholera outbreaks in selected high-risk areas of Kenya.". Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. (2025 Mar 24)
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene • 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Beyond the jab: Unravelling the complexities of vaccine adoption for East Coast Fever in rural Kenya.
Muthiru Ann W, Muema Josphat, Mutono Nyamai, Thumbi S M, Bukachi Salome A. "Beyond the jab: Unravelling the complexities of vaccine adoption for East Coast Fever in rural Kenya.". PloS one. (2025)
PloS one • 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
