Johnson D. M. Kinyua

This study isolates and characterizes two novel alphaherpesviruses from fruit bats in Kenya, providing partial genomic data and phylogenetic placement near primate viruses.

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to show that captive black soldier fly populations have reduced genetic diversity and inbreeding due to human-mediated dispersal and uncoordinated breeding.

This study identifies and genetically characterizes Jingmen tick virus (JMTV) in Kenyan ticks, revealing positive selection, recombination, and zoonotic potential.