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 |
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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
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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 |
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