Biography
Dr. Ong’anyi holds a PhD in Population Geography from the University of Nairobi. He is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences, and the current Director, Partnerships and Linkages, Kibabii University. Dr. Ong’anyi has over ten years wealth of Project management and administrative experience having managed a number of EU and USAID funded Projects in Kenya. He is currently implementing European Union (Erasmus + Programme) funded Fostering Innovation in African HEIs to enhance their Relevance for the Digital Innovation Labour Market (UNIHUBS) Project No. 101128313; and East African-European Virtual Exchange for Environmental Conservation and Climate Action (ECO-ACT) Project No. 101193492; Sustainable Drier Solution for Sugarcane Waste for African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Project 2023-24 R1 funded by UKRI, UK; and Strengthening Mental Health Awareness among Secondary School Students in Kenya (SMEHAS- Project No. P103) funded by Africa- /OeAD UniNet. Dr. Ong’anyi wound up EU funded Erasmus + Programme African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development / AHEAD Project in October 2021; and University Research funded Universal Health Care Needs Assessment for the Aging Population in Kenya, and Innovative Agribusiness Approach to Cassava (Manihot esculenta) and Millet (Eleusine spp) Value Chain Enhancement Research Projects in 2020after successful implementation. He has conducted a lot of consultancies and scientific and policy research on various issues and published extensively in several peer reviewed journals in the areas Population Studies and Livelihoods, and HIV and AIDS. Dr. Ong’anyi is a member of Population Association of Kenya and an Alumni of the University of Nairobi and the National Centre of Competence in Research, North-South, Switzerland.
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Professional Training and Development
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Publications
Ong’anyi, O. P. Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Fish Farming for Improved Livelihoods of Local Communities in Ikolomani SubCounty, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences. Volume IX Issue IV May 2025 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.90400222
Imo I. E., Kipkenei S., Ong’anyi, O. P., and Khaemba, P. F. Socio-cultural Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Busia County, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 2554–2562. DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.
Ong’anyi, O. P. and Ngala, O. C. Contextualizing High Teenage Pregnancies and Its Effects on Education in Mt. Elgon Area, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.70763.
Wafula, S. M., Likoko, S. N. and Ong’anyi, O. P. (2023) Future of Teacher Professional Development in Kenya: Strategic Leadership Approach. European Journal of Education Studies. DOI: 10.46827/ejes.v10i1.4658 Volume 10 │ Issue 1 .
Ong’anyi, O. P., Owoche, P. and Abuya, J. (2022) Knowledge and Practice of Responsible Research Ethics among Doctoral Students and Alumni: A Case Study of Kibabii University, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 12, Issue 5 Ser. V, 52-59 http://www.iosrjournals.org
Owoche, P., Abuya, J. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Doctoral Virtual Supervisory Meeting: Engagement Optimization Strategies. American Journal of Education and Information Technology 2022; 6(2): 119-124 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajeit DOI: 10.11648/j.ajeit.20220602.18.
Abuya, J., Ong’anyi, O. P. and Owoche, P. Doctoral Liminality and Responsible Conduct Practices in Doctoral Research. American Journal of Education and Information Technology 2022; 6(2): 103-108 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajeit DOI: 10.11648/j.ajeit.20220602.16.
Wambeye, K. M., Wasike, D. W., and Ong’anyi, O. P. Mechanisms of Waste Management in Schools and its Effects on Student Participation in Education. International Journal of Development Research Vol. 12, Issue, 01, pp. 53491-53495, January, 2022.
Wambeye, K. M., Wasike, D. W., and Ong’anyi, O. P. Level of Water Governance in Schools and its Effects on Student Participation in Education. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume V, Issue XII, December 2021|ISSN 2454- 6186.
Omollo, C. O. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Genderized Perspectives on Contraceptive Use: An Exploratory Study of Persons Living with HIV in Rural Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume V, Issue I, January 2021|ISSN 2454- 6186.
Muganda, M. M. Ong’anyi, O. P. Healthcare Financing for the Aging Population in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume IV, Issue XII, December 2020|ISSN 2454-6186.
Wafula, M., Maiyo, J. and Ong’anyi, O. P. (2020) Availability of School Library Services and Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business Change Management. Vol. 7, Iss. 3, pp 1082 –1095. November 1. http://www.strategicjournals.com,
Wambeye, K. M., Wasike, D. W., and Ong’anyi, O. P. Water Accessibility in Schools and its Effect on Student Participation in Education in Bungoma County, Kenya. Journal of Education 2(5) May, 2020. ISSN 1569-9986).
Barasa, C., Ong’anyi, O. P. and Runaku J. (2020) Evolution of the Concept of Devolution and Its Impact in Kenya: A Case Study of Bungoma County, 1962 – 2010. Target Publising. Journal of History, Volume 1, Issue 16, October . ISSN 1569-9986. Online: http://www.targetjournals.com
Nyateko, B. D., Ong’anyi, O. P., Agwanda, A. O. Exploring Levels of Teenage Premarital Sex and Pregnancy in Riana Division of Ndhiwa Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2019|ISSN 2454-6186).
Ambubi, A. J., Cholo, W., Mulinya, C., and Ong’anyi, O. P. Access and Use of Seasonal Climate Forecasts Information on Maize Crop Production in Vihiga County, Kenya. Journal of International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume III, Issue III, March 2019|ISSN 2454-6186).
Ouma, M. O. K., Ong’anyi, O. P., Agwanda, A. O. Dual Contraception Prevalence among Seropositive Women in Discordant Marital Relationships in Nyatike Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume III, Issue I, January 2019|ISSN 2454-6186).
Mutua, B. M., Ong’anyi, O. P. and Munir M. M. Analysis of the National Innovation System in Kenya. African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development/ AHEAD 585919-EPP-1-2017-1-RO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP in Aug. 2018
Ong’anyi, O. P. and Munir M. M. Kibabii University Institutional Innovation and Research Capacity Self-Assessment. African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development / AHEAD 585919-EPP-1-2017-1-RO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP in Aug. 2018
Ngala, C. O., Nguka, G. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Contribution of Microfinance in Enhancing Food Access and Coping Strategy in AIDS-affected Households in Kakamega County, Kenya (Published in African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (ajfand) Volume 17 (3) No. 3, July 2017. ISSN: 16845374. DOI: 10.18697.
Ngala, C. O. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in Microfinance Group Lending Model among Poor AIDS Affected Households. Journal of Economics and Development Studies, 2016) ISSN2334-2382 (Print) 2334-2390 (Online) DOI: 10.15640/jeds.
Ong’anyi, O. P., Ayiemba, E., and Ngala C. O. Spatio-Temporal Contexts of Orphan Migration in Kisumu District, Kenya. Australian Journal of Social Science Research, 2015) ISSN: 2203- 9495 (Print) ISSN: 2203-9503.
Ong’anyi, O. P. Changing Times, Changing Places: AIDS Orphans in Kisumu District, Kenya. North-South Perspectives: Research Evidence for Policy, Regional Edition East Africa No. 4 May, 2015).
Ong’anyi, O. P., Ayiemba, E., and Ngala C. O: Socio-Economic Factors and Orphan Migration in Kisumu District, Kenya. American Journal of Social Science Research, 2015 Vol. 1, No. 4, 2015, pp. 253-272).
Ngala, C. O. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Fishing Students into Safety Nets: A Case of Work Study Programme at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 7, Issue, 03, pp.14193-14198, March, 2015) ISSN: 0975-833X.
Chinwe Ifejika Speranza, Elias Ayiemba, Gimbage Mbeyale, Eva Ludi, Ong’anyi, O. P. and Davis Mwamfupe. Strengthening Policies and Institutions to Support Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change in the Drylands of East Africa North-South Perspectives: Global Change and Sustainable Development, 2012)
Ong’anyi, O. P. Perceived Risk of HIV and AIDS, and Fertility Intentions in Kenya. Paper Presented at the 3rd Population Association of Kenya (PAK) Conference, Feb. 27th – March 1st 2002, Machakos, Kenya. PAK, 2002.
Odipo, G. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Kenya 1999 Population and Housing Census: Analytical Report on Migration and Urbanization. KNBS, 2001.
Waswa, N., Ong’anyi, O. P. and Aketch, J. Assessment of the Challenges involved in Implementation of One Acre Fund program for Poverty Reduction in Bungoma County, Kenya. International journal of Management and Corporate affairs, (iJARS/1517.
Waswa, N., Ong’anyi, O. P. and Aketch, J. Community empowerment in One Acre fund program and its influence on poverty reduction in Bungoma East sub County, Kenya. International journal of Management and Corporate affairs, (iJARS/1516.
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