RESEARCH PROPOSALS FOR ONGOING AND COMPLETED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY MOI UNIVERSITY STAFF FUNDED BY THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FUND (URF)

Prof. Bob Wishitem
DVC, RESEARCH & EXTENSION

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR SCHOOL TITLE OF RESEARCH
Dr. Linnet S. Gohole   Agriculture and Biotechnology  

Promoting subsistence crops through germplasm enhancement and improved production technologies for food and nutritional security in Western Kenya

Prof. E.O. Auma   Agriculture and Biotechnology  

Influence of size and innoculation of local bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) seed on growth and yield performance

Mr. Thomas Cheruiyot   Business and Economics   A profile of and impediments to women entrepreneurs in the Kerio Valley Basin of Kenya
Mr. Joel Tenai   Business and Economics   The role of informal sector in training and development of human resource: a case of Western Kenya
Mr. Jarred Angiela O.   Business and Economics   The impact of information efficiency on financial assets pricing: a case study of Nairobi Stock Exchange
Prof. C.O. Odini   Information Sciences   Provision of information consultancy and brokerage services in Kenya
Dr. G.W. Wanyembi   Information Sciences   Growth of Cyber Cafes in Kenya and their implications on Social and Economic Development
Prof. Joshua J. Akonga   Arts and Social Sciences  

Effects of sugarcane production on Food Security and Nutritional status in Nambale Township Location, Busia District-Kenya

Fr. Dr. Joseph Kahiga   Arts and Social Sciences   A philosophical study of “Wife Inheritance” among the Luo Community in Kenya
Dr. Joseph K. Rono   Arts and Social Sciences   Impact of indigenous peoples’ work ethic, attitudes and participation on community development projects: a case of Nandi and Uasin Gishu Districts
Lizzy A. Mwamburi   Science   Use of salicyclic acid to induce systematic acquired resistance against cassara mosaic virus disease (CMD) in cassava (maniliot esculenta crants)
Wanjohi B.K.   Science   Composition, distribution, utilization and conservation status of plant species native to Nabkoi Forests Reserves, Kenya
Too. E. Jepkosgei   Science   Tolerance of selected common bean phaseolus vulgaries, L. Cultivars to phosphorus deficiency
Prof. F. Wanjala   Science  

Augmentation of predators lady bird beetles and neem leaf powder of sustainable food security

Peter Omboto  

Human Resource Development

  The economic impact of forest land use change in Kenya: the case study of North Rift.
John M. Magero  

Human Resource Development

  Empowering university female students in the fight against the spread of STI, HIV/AIDS
Julius O. Jwan  

Human Resource Development

  The implementation of HIV/AIDS Education in Secondary Schools in Kenya: a case of Kiambu District
Dr. Joel Kibiiy   Engineering   Modelling as a water resource management tool: a case study for surface water quality in River Sosiani
Josephat M. Igadwa   Engineering   Re-classification of cotton lint in Kenya
Ms. Were G.M.   Education  

Caring for Aids Orphans. The nutrition and health challenges for elderly women in Busia District, Western Kenya Province

Mr. Kosgei Z.   Education   Public Subsidy in financing of Primary Education in Kenya and its implications on equity and efficiency: A case study of Uasin Gishu District
Dr. Simiyu J.   Education   A formative evaluation of the Department of Technology Education
Dr. Philip Raburu   Natural Resources Management   Fish index of biotic intergrity (IBI) for monitoring water quality in Sondu Miriu River Basin, Kenya
Dr. L. Etiegni   Natural Resources Management   Colour removal from waste water of an intergrated pulp paper mill in Kenya by electro chemical method combined with wood ash leachate
Mr. D.M. Lusega   Natural Resources Management  

Trace element level analysis in three leading commercial fish of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Dr. J.B. Okeyo-Owuor   Environmental Studies  

Using endod plant (phytolaca dodecandra) crude extracts to control bilharzia snails and mosquitoes

Nyaoke J.   Science  

Oil synthesis in developing sesame seeds

Ms. Fabian Kavulani Likalo   Human Resource Development   Cultural Feminine Discourses? Girls negotiating construction of adolescence
Kubebea H. & Njoroge R.K.   Human Resource Development   The role of women in food security and child nutrition among the urban poor: a case of Eldoret Municipality
Samwel Sarmat Chemnjor   Engineering   Investigation and design of low-cost extraction methods of essential oils and active ingredients from tropical plants in Kenya
Jonathan K. Ngetich   Engineering   Optimizing pulp, paper, polymers and sugars from cereal straw
Henry Kirimi Kiriamiti   Engineering   Investigation of Economic Production of pulp, paper, polymers and sugars from cereal straw
Mr. Too J.   Education   Perception of mathematical teachers about the causes of poor performance in maths at KCSE
Mr. Maritim S.   Education   Participative decision making. Under what conditions are teachers involved?
Mr. Waswa P.   Education   Towards effective teaching of organic chemistry: an analysis of the instructional process
Mr. Lumallas S.J.   Education   Withcraft: its effect on education and in career prospects in Kenya
Prof. T.C. Davies   Environmental Studies   Geo chemical baseline mapping for environmental applications
Dr. Reuben M. Muasya   Agriculture and Biotechnology   Seed quality variation and its effects to growth and yield of common bean in small holder farms: farmers perceptions and experimental assessment in Western Kenya
Prof. Bob Wishitemi   Business and Economics   Community Intergration in Tourism Development: A case study of Mt. Elgon National Park
Prof. J.S. Akama   Business and Economics   Tourism as a tool for sustainable local community development in Eastern Africa: An analysis of constraints and alternative development strategies
Mr. Eric Rosana Masese  

Arts and Social Sciences

  Role of gender and technology in spawning of micro and small enterprises: the case of indigenous agro-food processing in North Rift, Kenya
Prof. Naomi Shitemi  

Arts and Social Sciences

  An Analytical survey of the Policy and practices of Kiswahili usage in Kenya: Towards the implementation of the CKRC recommendations
Dr. Paul Omondi  

Arts and Social Sciences

  Impact of land use changes on wetlands in Baringo District, Kenya
Mr. Elvis Kimani Kiano  

Arts and Social Sciences

  The dynamics of poverty, Inadequality and Economic well being in Kenya: a case study of Uasin Gishu District, Kenya
Mr. James Ngari Njeru  

Arts and Social Sciences

 

The effects of globalization on rural community development: the case of Uasin Gishu, District Kenya

Dr. B.D.O. Odhiambo  

Arts and Social Sciences

 

Estimation of how one reserves in the Samia Hills, Kenya

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