Dr Kelvin Mogesa Manyega

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Designation: Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy, Oncology Pharmacist
Department: Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Section: Clinical Pharmacy Section, Oncology Pharmacy Section
Address: Kabarak, Nakuru

SUMMARY

: Dr. Kelvin Manyega is a Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and the Coordinator of the Master of Pharmacy in Oncology Pharmacy Program at Kabarak University. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from Kenyatta University and a M. Sc. Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Jos, Nigeria. Dr. Manyega has over 5 years’ experience in Clinical Pharmacy and Oncology Pharmacy Practice. He has previously served as a Research Lead at the AMPATH Multiple Myeloma Program and as a Clinical Pharmacist (Internal Medicine and Oncology sections) at Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH). His research interests include experiential training for oncology pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research in oncology where he has published peer-reviewed articles including in American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) journals. Dr. Manyega is also the Principal Investigator of the Oncology Pharmacy Preceptorship Training Project funded by Kabarak University. He holds membership of several professional associations namely American Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (Antiemetics Study Group, Health Disparities Committee), Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO), Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK) and the Oncology Pharmacy Society of Kenya (OPSoK).
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Lrg5bHkAAAAJ&hl=en

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice, University of Jos, Nigeria, 2018 – 2019

Bachelor of Pharmacy, Kenyatta University, 2011 – 2016

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Annual Practice License to Practice Pharmacy in Kenya 2026, Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Registered Pharmacist, 2018- Present, Pharmacy and Poisons Board

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Oncology Pharmacotherapy

Pharmacotherapy of Adult Internal Medicine

Clinical Pharmacy Experiential Training

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sep 2023-Present: Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacy (Oncology Pharmacy) / Coordinator MPharm Oncology Pharmacy Programme (Sep 2024 – Present), Kabarak University, School of Pharmacy

Oct 2024 – Present: Oncology Clinical Pharmacist (Part time, Voluntary) Nakuru Regional Cancer Centre

Sep 2022 – Aug 2023; Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine and Oncology, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH)

Feb 2021 – Aug 2022: Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacy, Kabarak University, School of Pharmacy

March 2020 – Jan 2021 Clinical Pharmacist, Research Lead, AMPATH Multiple Myeloma Program

Sep 2019 – March 2020 Clinical Pharmacist, volunteer – Adult and paediatric medicine, adult and paediatric oncology, anticoagulation clinic, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

KEY PROJECTS

Evaluating Oncology Pharmacy Preceptorship Practices and Exploring Feasibility of Implementing Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy in Kenya – Status, Data analysis

Cost-effectiveness of bortezomib/lenalidomide/dexamethasone as compared to lenalidomide/dexamethasone as initial treatment for multiple myeloma in Kenya, Status – Drafting of final manuscript

Launch and coordination of Onsite Clinical Rotations for MPharm Oncology Pharmacy at three tertiary hospital sites, rotations focus on specialized pharmacotherapy for adult solid tumours, adult haemato-oncology and paediatric oncology, Status - ongoing

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research

Clinical Pharmacy Experiential Training Research

Pharmacoeconomic Modelling

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Original research - Manyega KM, Joseph BN, Rotkangmwa OC, Dapar MP. Chemotherapy-Associated nausea and vomiting: A cross-sectional survey of occurrence and management patterns at jos university teaching hospital, Nigeria. Ann Afr Med. 2022;21:124–131. doi: 10.4103/aam.aam_87_20. Cited: in: : PMID: 35848643.

Conference proceedings - Lotodo TC, Melly BJ, Manyega KM, Oduor M, Magutu V, Asirwa FC, Malkit R, Karagu A, Onsongo S, Wafula C, et al. Towards a unified approach for multiple myeloma care in Kenya - proceedings of the Inaugural Multiple Myeloma Congress. Pan Afr Med J. 2021;40:236. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.236.30742. Cited: in: : PMID: 35178147.

Original research - Manyega KM, Lotodo TC, Oduor MA, Namaemba DF, Omondi AA, Oyolo YL, Oguda J, Loehrer PJ, Vik TA, Asirwa FC. Retrospective Analysis of Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes of Multiple Myeloma at a Large Public Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021;7:391–399. doi: 10.1200/GO.20.00573. Cited: in: : PMID: 33729826.

Special article / review - Oduor MA, Lotodo TC, Vik TA, Manyega KM, Loehrer P, Omondi AA, Oguda JO, Asirwa FC. Building a Sustainable Comprehensive Multiple Myeloma Program in Western Kenya. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021;7:400–407. doi: 10.1200/GO.20.00572. Cited: in: : PMID: 33739854.

Original research - Oduor MA, Lotodo TC, Severance T, Jepngetich Melly B, Omondi A, Ndenga I, Namaemba DF, Oyollo Y, Manyega KM, Morgan J, Oguda J, Loehrer P, Vik T.. Expanding Myeloma Training and Care in Western Kenya Through the ECHO Model: The Pilot Phase. JCO Glob Oncol. 2024 Apr;(10):e2300416.

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

October 18th 2025 – Leveraging cost-effectiveness research as a tool for advocacy towards affordable oncology healthcare products in Kenya, 20th Annual Symposium for the Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK)

October 18th 2025 – Evaluating Experiential Training for Oncology Pharmacy in Kenya: Preliminary Findings of a Qualitative Study, 20th Annual Symposium for the Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK)

September 18th 2025 – The Kabarak University Oncology Pharmacy Preceptorship Workshop 2025: Developing Partnerships And Dedicated Training For Robust Experiential Learning (The 15th International Research Conference For The School Of Pharmacy & International Cancer Institute)

Aug 12th 2025 – Management of Prostate, and Lung Cancer, facilitator of virtual CPD by Aksumia Global Learning Solutions

Aug 11th 2025 – Management of Lymphomas and Multiple Myelomas, facilitator of virtual CPD by Aksumia Global Learning Solutions

April 10-11th 2025 – Lead Facilitator, Oncology Pharmacy Preceptorship Training Workshop, Kabarak University

July 2nd, 2024 – Expanding Myeloma Training and Care in Western Kenya Through the ECHO Model and Implications for Pharmacy Education, Kabarak University School of Pharmacy Annual Conference

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

June 2025 – Present: Principal investigator for Grant Award for Evaluating Preceptorship Practices for Oncology Pharmacy in Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

March 2018 – Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development (ACEPRD) Award to undertake an M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria.

TEACHING AREAS

Pharmacotherapy of Endocrine Disorders

Oncology Pharmacotherapy

Clinical Rotations (Undergraduate Clinical Pharmacy, Postgraduate Oncology Pharmacy)

Pharmacotherapy of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Pharmacotherapy of Infectious Diseases

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

Masters Level:

Assessment of Survival Outcomes and Adverse Drug Reactions among Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Managed With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors at Kenyatta National Hospital

Oncology pharmacy resident – Dr. Yunis Mohamed

Status – Ongoing

Factors Influencing Adherence to Oral Anticancer Therapy In Breast Cancer Treatment At Kenyatta National Hospital

Oncology pharmacy resident – Dr. Cleophas Mayieka

Status – Ongoing

MEMBERSHIP / ASSOCIATION

2024 - Present Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)

2024 - Present International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP)

2022 - Present American Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)

2018 - Present Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK)

2018 - Present Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK)

Our Moral Code

As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)