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The University now boasts of Fifteen (15) on-going donor funded research and innovation projects.

Research Projects

 

Project Name

Funder

Amount attracted

PERIOD

PI, Co PI & Members

1

Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

 

 (EUR 706,326)

 

2018 – 2022

1.      Prof. Dr.-Ing Benedict M. Mutua-PI

2.      Dr. Paul Obino-Co PI

3.      Dr. Munir Muganda-Member

4.      Dr. Irene Simiyu-Member

5.      Mr. Stephen Ogallo-Member

6.      Ms. Stella Nyameino-Member

2

“Strengthening Mental Health Awareness among Secondary School Students in Kenya – SMEHAS.”

Africa-UniNet/OeAD Project No. P103 –Kenya & Lesotho

Euros (€) 30,000.00

(KES. 4,602,240.00)

 

2023 – 2024

1.      Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict Mutua – PI

2.      Prof. Julius Maiyo;

3.      Prof. Ernest Mohochi;

4.      Dr. Joshua Abuya;

5.      Dr. Paul Obino;

6.      Dr. Lucy Namusonge;

7.      Dr. Echaune Manasi; and

8.      Dr. Leonita Makila

3

National Research Fund (NRF)

KES. 64,600,000.00

2018-2021

1.      Prof. Franklin Wabwoba

4

“Assessment of Small – Scale Biochar Field Trials for Soil Amendments and its observed influence on Maize Production in Different Soil Types  of Bungoma County, Kenya”

SUN24

USD 5650

KES 565,000.00

 

1.      Dr. John W. Makokha

2.      Mr. Kennedy S. Munyole

3.      Mr. Collins Majengo

4.      Mr. Alex Kiptorus

5.

Gender Based Violence during the COVID 19 Pandemic and the effects on Academic Resilience and Mental Health Outcomes of Adolescent girls in Kenya and Uganda

John Templeton Foundation

Society for Research on Adolescence COVID-19 Response Team

USD 8500

( KES. 1,028,211.00)

 

1.      Dr. Leunita M. Makila

6

Installation of Geographical Information System (GIS) software and other learning materials to support teaching and learning

ESRI Eastern Africa and Esri Inc., USA

KES. 4,500,000.00

 June 2021-June 2023

1.      Dr. Nelly Maasai – PI

2.      Dr. Paul Obino – Co PI

7

“Use of Smart Technology to Predict Climate Change Effects on Terrestrial Plants Diversity and Conservation for Sustainable Livelihood in North Rift Region.”

 

RUFORUM/RAINCA/WASCAL

USD 47,000.00

(KES. 6,612,550.00)

1st April, 2023 – 31st May, 2024

1.      Dr. John Makokha – PI;

2.      Dr. Alice Nambiro;

3.      Dr. Anselemo Ikoha;

4.      Dr. Jonathan Mutonyi;

5.      Dr. Martha Konje; and

6.      vi. Dr. Nelly Masayi

8.

Technology Enabled Learning (TeL) Phase 3

Commonwealth of Learning (CoL)

KES. 4,046,000.00

(CAD 47,508)

2020 – 2023

1.      Dr. Alice W. Nambiro-PI

2.      Dr. Anselemo Ikoha Peters

3.      Mr. Peter W. Barasa

4.      Mr. Macdonald Wekesa

9

“Enhancing Change Project Management for Economic Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya”

DAAD Funded DIES-Project (National Multiplication Trainings)

EUR 24,867

2020-2022

1.      Prof. Julius K. Maiyo-Team Leader

2.      Prof. Ernest S. Mohochi – Member

3.      Dr. Munir M. Muganda – Member

10.

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

USD 3,213,192

 

KES. 472,528,231.00

May 2021 – October 2023

1.      Prof. Julius Maiyo – PI

2.      Dr. Munir Muganda –member

3.      Dr. Manasi Echaune – member

4.      Dr. Christine Nabwire – member

5.      Dr. Tecla Kirwa – member

 

 

11

Innovate UK | UKRI – United Kingdom Research Innovate

Sterling Pounds (£)

246,630

 

OR

 

KES

45,007,167

September 2023 – September 2025

1. Dr. Joshua Olang’o Abuya – PI

2. Dr. Jonnathan Mutonyi – Co-PI

3. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bennedict M. Mutua

4. Dr. Paul O. Obino

5. Dr. John Makhoha

6. Dr. Patrick Owoche

7. Ms. Margaret Wanambisi – Secretariat

8. Ms. Jane Toroitich – Secretariat

12

The Eco-Friendly Renewable Biomass Fuel from Sugarcane Wastes for Realization of Sustainable Development Goals,” Exhibited During the WAITRO 2022 Global Summit held in November 13-15, 2022 at LORD CHARLES Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.

WAITRO – World Association of Industrial & Technological Research

USD

3,000.00

Gold Award in Recognition of the Research Project’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals

1. Dr. Joshua Olang’o Abuya – PI

2. Dr. Jonnathan Mutonyi – Co-PI