Table 3.
Professional experts and traditional expert respondents drawn from a diverse array of specializations relevant to traditional medicine
| Professional expert/traditional expert | Institution/ministry | Number interviewed |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pharmacist | Ministry of Health (MoH) | 1 |
| 2. Cultural officer | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Arts (MoCSA) | 1 |
| 3. Conservation expert | Kenya Forest Service (KFS) | 1 |
| 4. Plant Taxonomist & Botanist | University of Nairobi | 1 |
| 5. Pharmacognosy expert | University of Nairobi | 1 |
| 6. Medical physiologist | University of Nairobi | 1 |
| 7. Scientist | Kenya Forest Institute (KEFRI) | 1 |
| 8. Scientist | Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) | 1 |
| 9. Phytochemist | Kenya Forestry Institute (KEFRI) | 1 |
| 10. Branding specialist | Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) | 1 |
| 11. Environmentalist | National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA) | 1 |
| 12. Quality Assurance Officer | Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) | 1 |
| 13. Traditional Medicine Practitioners | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Arts | 27 |