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Dr. Robert Kati

Office Hours: Monday–Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Proposal Status

The following proposals and Proposed supervisors were discussed at the University Senate and were approved. Subsequently, the students got the letters for research approval as the supervisors got the letters of appointment.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Strategic Management Option)

PHD/BA/009/22

Amoni Ngimoe Thomas

Strategic Leadership, Organizational Culture and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Northern Region of Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Fred Atandi
2. Dr. Emily Okwemba

PHD/BA/007/22

Albert Wamalwa Namachanja

Competitive Positioning Strategies, Customer Satisfaction and Organizational Performance of Tier 1 Banks in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Tecla Kirwa
2. Dr. Ezekiel Wechuli

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Human Resource Management Management)

PHD/BA/013/22

Alice Mugodo

Talent Acquisition Practices, Work Environment and Performance of Telecommunication Industry in Western Region of Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Kadian Wanyonyi
2. Dr. Brian Singoro

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Accounting Option)

PHD/BA/008/22

Boniface Ochieng Musina

Green Accounting , Environmental Management Accounting and Quality Sustainability Reporting of Listed Firms in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Richard Fwamba
2. Prof. Arnety Nangila

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Finance Option)

PHD/BA/004/22

Gideon Kirui

Financial Management Practices, Regulatory Environment on Performance of Deposit-Taking Svings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Fred Atandi
2. Dr. Fred Simiyu

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics

PHD/AM/003/22

Isaac Khaemba Barasa

Mathematical Modeling of Tritrophic Interaction Incorporating Temporal and Spatial Variation Climate

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Shem Aywa
2. Dr. Samuel Apima

PHD/AM/001/20

Oyombe Aluala

Lie Symmetry Analysis of Horizontal Velocity of Subterranean Water and Vertical Depth in Confined Aquifer Systems

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Vincent Marani
2. Prof. Michael Oduor

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

PHD/PHY/005/23

Kere Wanyama Mukanda

Comprehensive Assessment of Radiological Risks, Radiogenic Heat Potential and Heavy Metals In and Around Chetambe Hills, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Michael Nakitare
2. Dr. Felix Omonya

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction

PHD/CIT/001/21

Hellen Mihegwa

Social Factors and Academic Achievement among Learners with Learning Disability in Integrated Secondary Schools in Kakamega County Western Region, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Stanley Mutsotso
2. Dr. Rose Mutende

PHD/CIT/003/24

Wandili Austin Murambi

Utilization of Techno-Pedagogical Approaches for Effective Competency Based Education Implementation in Junior Schools in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Edwin Masibo
2. Dr. Edith Naliaka

PHD/CIT/005/15

Wekesa Davis Namaswa

Teacher Preparedness and The Implementation of Integrated Science in Public Junior Schoold in Western Region, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Duncan Wasike
2. Dr. Kefa Nyende

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

PHD/IT/005/22

Geoffrey Mwamba Nyabuto

Depression Detection Model for People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Samuel Mbuguah
2. Dr. Anselemo Ikoha

Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili

PHD/KIS/006/22

Mwenje Shaviya Lydiah

Uchanganuzi wa Kiisimu wa Matumizi ya Lugha ya Wachuuzi Mijini Kisumu na Kakamega

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Stanley Kevogo
2. Dr. Makarios Wakoko

PHD/KIS/010/21

Burudi Joyce Nechesa

Mikakati ya Upimaji wa Stadi ya Kuzungumza Kiswahili katika Gredi ya Sita Nchini Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo
2. Dr. Fred Simiyu

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management and Policy Studies

PHD/EPMS/002/19

John M’malasi

Teacher Competence and Learner Outcomes in Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Echaune Manasi
2. Dr. Jane Barasa

PHD/EMPS/003/23

Riwong’ole Kibet Patrick

An Analysis of Determinants of Timely Completion of Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in the Western Region of Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Sarah Likoko
2. Dr. Robert Kati

PHD/EMPS/007/23

Andrew Kokodwang

Assessment of Teacher Management Practices and Turnover Intentions in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Sarah Likoko
2. Dr. Simon Kipkenei

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Planning and Management

MED/EPM/016/20

George Mbugua Ng’ang’a

Influence of Career Guidance and Counselling on Trainees’ Academic Performance in Selected TVET Institutions in Bungoma County

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Sarah Likoko
2. Dr. Florence Wanjala

Master of Education in Educational Management and Policy Studies

MED/MPS/001/14

Hellen Wasike

Parental Engagement and Learning Outcomes of Learners in Public Junior Schools in Busia County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Echaune Manasi
2. Dr. Peter Wamalwa

MED/EMPS/001/22

Wafula Stellah Nekesa

Heads of Department Supervisory Skills on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools, Nambale Sub-County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Simon Kipkenei
2. Dr. Echaune Manasi

MED/EPM/002/22

Masika Mectilidah

Principals’ Staff Management Approaches and Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma Central Sub-County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Simon Kipkenei
2. Dr. Peter Wamalwa

Master of Education in Educational Planning and Management

MED/EPM/007/21

Wanyella Kennedy Wekesa

School Management Practices and Teacher Transfer Intentions in Public Day Secondary Schools in Bungoma West Sub County Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Demtila Wanjala
2. Dr. Jane Barasa

Master of Education in Education in Planning and Economics

MED/EPE/002/21

Cornex N. Situma

Family Socio-Economic Status and Student Discipline in Public Boys’ Boarding Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Jane Barasa
2. Dr. Sarah Likoko

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

MED/CIT/002/22

Peter Oduki Egesa

Factors Affecting Effective Implementation of Practicals in Teaching and Learning of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Busia County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Edith Simiyu
2. Dr. Irene Simiyu

MED/CIT//008/22

Wataka Meshack Wachemba

The Role of Teacher Attitude and Motivation in the Implementation of the Competency-Based Education in Public Junior Schools in Busia County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Irene Simiyu
2. Dr. Edith Simiyu

Master of Science in Physics

MSC/PHY/013/21

Winston Agesa Ndeda

First Principles Studies of Point Defects in Cubic-Silicon Carbide for Power Electronics Applications

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Michael Nakitare
2. Dr. Stella Munyole

MSC/PHY/002/18

Bilha Wanjala

Assessment of Radiation Levels in Lumoro Dumpsites, Bumula Sub-County, Bungoma County

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Robert Nyukuri
2. Dr. Horace Kibe

MSC/PHY/007/13

Kizito Wafula Simiyu

Spatiotemporal Characterization of Dust and its Radiative Forcing over Kenya using Satellite and Model-Based Measurements

Supervisors:
1. Prof. John Makokha
2. Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

MSC/PHY/003/23

Vincent Makhanu Wakoli

Study of Optoelectronic, Mechanical and Structural Properties of CsGeX3 (X=HALIDE) for Photovoltaic Application using Density Function Theory

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Michael Nakitare
2. Dr. George Manyali

MSC/PHY/009/21

Dennis Wekesa Wanjala

Detection of Anomalies in Aerosal Optical Properties and Associated Climate Variables Trends Using Hidden Markov Model

Supervisors:
1. Prof. John Makokha
2. Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

MSC/PHY/015/21

Caroline Jepchirchir Maindi

Assessing Deforestation Impacts on Aerosol Optical Properties and Selected Climate Variable over Mau Forest Complex using Satellite and Model-Derived Data

Supervisors:
1. Prof. John Makokha
2. Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

MSC/PHY/004/22

Samuel Mukhekhe Muyiyi

Application of Density Functional Theory in the Investigation of Optoelectronic Properties of Silver Nanoclusters for Wastewater Treatment

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Michael Nakitare
2. Dr. Moses Juma

MSC/PHY/001/23

Situma Seth Wekulo

A Density Functional Theory Study of Phthalic Anhydride as a Polymer-Based Drug Nano Carrier

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Michael Nakitare
2. Dr. Moses Juma

Master of Science in Chemistry

MSC/CHE/001/21

Stellah Nelima Mukhalisi

Adsorption Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Aqueous Cd(II) and Pb(II) on Modified Tamarind Fruit Pulp Adsorbent

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Francis Maingi
2. Dr. Keno Kowanga

Master of Science in Computer Science

MSC/COM/006/21

Eve Khatundi Wamasebu

Predicting Terrestrial Vegetation Cover from Land Use Land Cover and Soil Variables Using Random Forest and Deep Learning

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Betty Mayeku
2. Dr. Jonathan Mutonyi
3. Dr. Nelly Masayi

MSC/COM/002/23

Brian Levi Okimaru

Privacy-Preserving Personalized Pathway Recommendation in Kenya’s CBC: Integrating Federated Learning, Cosine Similarity and Random Forest

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Betty Mayeku
2. Dr. Juma Kilwake

Master of Business Administration (Accounting Option)

MBA/004/21

Kebeno Kefa Mataya

Efficacy of Sensitization Strategies on Landlords’ Monthly Rental Income Tax Adherence in Bungoma County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Brian Singoro
2. Dr. Abraham Malenya

MBA/008/22

Benedictus Olunguru Oese

Management Audit Practices and Financial Efficacy of Licensed Microfinance Institutions in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Tecla Kirwa
2. Dr. Lydia Kabue

MBA/005/22

Evans Wamalwa Wekesa

Accounting Information Systems and Financial Accountability of The County Government of Bungoma

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Fred Atandi
2. Dr. Lydiah Kabue

Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management Option)

MBA/033/21

Barasa Nancy Nekesa

Strategic Alignment Practices and Organization Performance of Public Health Facilities in Busia County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Sylvia Sirai
2. Dr. Kadian Wanyonyi

Master of Business Administration (Finance Option)

MBA/025/21

Lilian Amusolo Engolet

Integrated Financial Management Information System and Internal Audit Practices in Kakamega County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Munir Muganda
2. Dr. John Sirengo

MBA/002/16

Walter Wafula Weksa

Effect of Debt Management Practices on Financial Performance of Fintech Startups in Nairobi County

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Munir Muganda
2. Dr. Fred Atandi

MBA/002/23

Mwalimu Mukunzu

Financial Literacy Skills and Financial Viability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kitui County, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Tecla Kirwa
2. Dr. Yasin Ghabon

Master of Science in Information Technology

MIT/001/19

Vincent Kimeu Makau

A Data Security Framework for Protecting Information Systems in University Environments

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Samuel Mbuguah
2. Dr. Roselida Maroko

MIT/002/15

Moses Milimo Sibilike

An Adaptive Machine Learning Framework for Anomaly Detection in Cloud-Based Storage Systems

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Anselemo Peters
2. Dr. Daniel Khaoya

MIT/014/18

Odhiambo Antony Okeyo

Integrating Big Data Analytics for Enhanced Personalized Electronic Learning: A Case Study of Open University of Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Daniel Khaoya
2. Dr. Bostley Muyembe

MIT/001/23

Wasike Peter Mukhebi

Cyber Security Threat Mitigation Framework for Water Service Management System

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Alice Nambiro
2. Dr. Jeremiah Onunga

Master of Science in Statistics

MSC/STA/002/23

Isaiah Nyongesa Barasa

Modelling Digital Credit Risk in Commercial Banks with Regression and Algorithms

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Moses Kololi
2. Dr. Samson W. Wangila

MSC/STA/001/21

Kutah Lilian

Predicting Customer Churn Rates in Kenyan Banks using Time Series Analysis

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Moses Kololi
2. Dr. John Sirengo

MSC/STA/005/21

Ohuru Michael Ochieng’

Non-Parametric Estimation of Excess Mass for PM2.5 Spatiotemporal Variations using Stellite and Ground Sensor Data in Kisumu City

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Moses Kololi
2. Dr. Boniface Kwach
3. Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

Master of Science in Pure Mathematics

MSC/PM/001/20

Samuel Khaemba Wafula

The Character Table of a Sub-Group 28 : G2(2) in O+ 10(2) Using Fischer-Clifford Matrices

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Lucy Chikamai
2. Dr. Vincent Marani

Master of Science in Microbiology

MSC/MCB/002/22

Selly Adelaide Khasabuli

Assessment of Bacterial Contamination on used Handkerchiefs among Pre-School Children in Bungoma County

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Festus Kelonye
2. Dr. Morris Senghor

MSC/MCB/001/22

Nelly Nasambu Simiyu

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Properties of Tylosema fassoglense Root and Leaf Extracts against Salmonella typhi

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Martha Konje
2. Dr. Morris Senghor

MSC/MCB/002/23

Benjamin Wekesa Nyongesa

Investigating Bacterial Contamination on Doorknobs at Bungoma County Referral Hospital, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Martha Konje
2. Dr. Robert Nyukuri

MSC/MCB/001/23

Susan Ngugi Wachuka

Evaluation of Individual Kigelia africana Fruit Extract and a Combination with Tithonia diversifolia Leaf Extract against Phytophthora infestans

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Martha Konje
2. Dr. Tom Ekisa

MSC/MCB/004/22

Robai Machuma Wekesa

Efficacy Assessment of Azadirachta indica and Capsicum annum Extracts on Pseudomonas marginalis Associated with Post-Harvest Onion Spoilage

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Robert Nyukuri
2. Dr. Tom Ekisa

Master of Arts in Religion

MA/REL/004/20

Gerlinda Akinyi Ademba

The Role of African Church of the Holy Spirit in Conservation of Malava Forest, Western Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Edith Simiyu
2. Dr. Nelly Masayi

MA/REL/007/20

Kitazi Upendo Splendor

The Role of Baptist Church in Mitigating Cultural Practices Related to Puberty among The Sabaot, Mt. Elgon, Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Edith Simiyu
2. Prof. Jude Ongong’a

MA/REL/001/23

Sharon Shenge Kamoet Chepkwemoi

Influence of Cultural Surrogacy on Traditional Family Set Up in the West Pokot Community in Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Rispah Wepukhulu
2. Dr. Edith Simiyu

Master of Arts in History

MA/HIS/013/15

Caren Baraza

Socio Cultural Dynamism and Land Ownership among Bukusu Women of Bungoma County Since 1800

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Precious Wapukha
2. Dr. Maureen Muleka

MA/HIS/008/17

Dricillah Kijala Wafula

A Historical Analysis of Urbanization and Socio-Economic Development of Bungoma County from 1963 to 2024

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Precious Wapukha
2. Dr. Maureen Muleka

MA/HIS/008/21

Patricia Khamete Musoka

Cattle Rustling and its Effects on Livelihoods in Tiaty Constituency of Baringo

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Peter Kirui
2. Dr. Precious Wapukha

MA/HIS/002/21

Brian Wanyonyi Situma

Transformative Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in the Social Economic Development of Kisumu County, Kenya 1970 – 2024

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Paul A. Opondo
2. Dr. Precious Wapukha

Master of Education in Kiswahili

MED/KIS/005/19

Allan Wafula Barasa

Matumizi ya Mkakati wa Ujenzi wa Maarifa katika Utekelezaji wa Mtaala wa Umilisi katika Somo la Kiswahili Nchini Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Prof. Ipara Odeo
2. Dr. Charles Wasike

MED/KIS/001/19

Vitalis Sakiti

Matumizi ya Mtandao wa Youtube kama Wenzo wa Kufundisha Kiswahili katika Chuo Kikuu cha Kibabii

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Gladys Kinara
2. Dr. Diborah Amukowa

MED/KIS/006/19

Wanyama Mathias Juma

Ujifunzaji Mahuluti katika Ufundishaji na Ujifunzaji katika Vyuo Vikuu vya Umma Nchini Kenya

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Charles Kituni
2. Dr. Irene Simiyu

MED/KIS/003/20

Alice Ayuma Wanyonyi

Tathmini ya Maandalizi ya Walimu katika Utekelezaji wa Masomo ya Kiswahili katika Shule za Junia, Kaunti ya Trans-Nzoia

Supervisors:
1. Dr. Eric Wamalwa
2. Dr. Stanley Kevogo