MOI UNIVERSITY     MOI UNIVERSITY ELDORET, KENYA

Dates: 29^th AUGUST 2006 - 2^nd SEPTEMBER 2006

Venue: Moi University, Main Campus.

GENERAL THEME: "Science and Socio-Economics for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century"

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Moi University is located in Eldoret, 310 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya. It was established as the second university in Kenya by an Act of Parliament, the Moi University Act of 1984. The University now operates four campuses, namely: Main Campus, Chepkoilel Campus, Town Campus, and Eldoret West Campus. The total student enrolment now stands at 14,855 out of whom 13,984 are undergraduates. The students are registered in 121 programmes consisting of 40 for undergraduate, 53 Master of Philosophy, 23 Doctor of Philosophy and 5 Postgraduate diploma programmes.

VISION

To be the University of choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology, and development.

MISSION

To preserve, create and disseminate knowledge and conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage through quality and relevant teaching and research; to create conducive work and learning environment; and to work with government and private sector for the betterment of society.

CORE VALUES

At Moi University we strongly believe in:

1. Promotion and defense of intellectual and academic freedom, scholarship and relentless search for truth.
2. Fostering teamwork, collaboration, creativity and innovation, effective communication, tolerance, perseverance, and a culture of peace.
3. Embracing excellence, openness, consultation and consensus building, efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Practicing professionalism, meritocracy, exemplary leadership, equality, integrityand social justice.
5. Maintaining a sense of self-respect, discipline, responsibility, institutional loyalty and national patriotism.
6. Continuous improvement of services in order to remain competitive.

CONFERENCE MAIN THEME

"Science and Socio-Economics for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century"

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

The school clusters for the conference are:

1. School of Business and Economics
2. School of Arts and Social Sciences
3. School of Science
4. School of Public Health
5. School of Medicine

CONFERENCE VENUES

The conference shall be held at Moi university, Main Campus. This is located 35 kilometers south west of Eldoret town, off the Eldoret - Nairobi road.

CONFERENCE DATES

The proposed dates for the conference are:

1. Tuesday 29th August 2006: Participant Arrival and Registration and Opening of the Conference cocktail
2. Wednesday 30th August to Friday 1st September 2006: Conference Days
3. Friday 1^st September 2006: Conference Closing and Cocktail
4. Saturday 2^nd September 2006: Departure

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

NB: Exchange rate (US$ = Ksh. 72)

ACCOMODATION

Participants will meet the cost of their accommodation. Participants/accompanying persons will choose their accommodation in one of the hotels listed below. Accommodation requests will be handled on a first come, first served basis, including the receipt of registration fee/hotel deposit.
The following accommodation is available:
All rates are per room, breakfast and taxes included.

1. HOTEL SIRIKWA

2. THE KLIQUE HOTEL

KEY:-

BB - Bed and Breakfast

HB - Half Board

FB - Full Board

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3. THE ELDORET WHITE CASTLE MOTEL

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4. ELDORET WAGON HOTEL

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AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Airport:

International Flights: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Domestic Flights:

Wilson Airport (Nairobi) - Eldoret International Airport (Eldoret)

Fare:

Nairobi - Eldoret Airport (One way) = Ksh. 7,500

Nairobi - Eldoret Airport (Return Ticket) = Ksh. 15,000

Taxi fare from JKIA to Wilson Airport = Ksh. 1,500

Travel by Air from Wilson Airport to Eldoret International Airport takes 45 minutes.

Travel by road from Nairobi to Eldoret using buses/matatus takes 6 hours @Kshs 600 through the beautiful scenery of Kenya's countryside across the Great Rift Valley of Africa.

SCHOOL EXHIBITIONS

The five schools will each have a tent to exhibit their programmes. The Dean of Students and the University Library Services will also exhibit. There is provision for organizations that are linked to the participating schools to exhibit for an agreed fee..

EXCURSION ON SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2006

There will be organized excursion to the Kerio Valley area covering Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo among other scenic sites. Those interested should register with Prof. J. Rasowo Tel: 0724-762931. The registrations fee is KSh.1, 500/= this is for transport only.

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

1. The deadline for receiving abstracts is Friday 14^th July 2006
2. The deadline for responding to successful abstracts is Friday 28^th July 2006
3. The deadline for receiving papers will be Monday 14^th August 2006

THEMES AND SUB-THEMES FOR THE SCHOOLS

Theme: "Innovative Scientific Research for Promotion of National Development"

Sub-Themes:

1. Chemistry: Its Contribution To Healthy Environment and Socio-Economic Development.
2. Energy Development for Poverty Alleviation.
3. Plants And The Environment: Some Socio- Economic, Cultural and Institutional Approaches Towards Achieving a Sustainable National Development.
4. Bio-Commercialization and Ecosystem Bioremediation for National Development
5. Appropriate Mathematical Applications for Industrial Development.

Contact Person:
Dr. Mwamburi Mghendi
email: mghendi@yahoo.com

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Theme: "Social Science Perspective: Achieving Millennium Development Goals"

Sub Themes:

1. Policy, Governance and Institutional Environment
2. Language, Information and Communication
3. State, Society and Culture and Identity at Crossroads
4. Urban and Rural Landscapes
5. Globalization and Development
6. Contemporary Social Research and Theory
7. Gender and Development
8. Ethos of Work and Development
9. Health and Development
10. Imagining Development
11. Higher and Specialized Education for Sustainable Development
12. The Youth and Sustainable Development

Contact Person:
Dr. B. D. O Odhiambo
email: marifa_sass@yahoo.com

Theme: "Business and Economic Trends Towards Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunity in the 21st Century"

Sub-Themes:

1. Management Theory and Practice: Challenges and Trends in the 21st century.
2. Economic Policy and Development: Towards a Common Framework in the 21st Century.
3. Gender, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Development in the 21st Century.
4. Business Tourism: Policy Framework for Economic Development.

Contact Person:
Mr. Thomas Cheruiyot
email: cherutho@yahoo.com

Theme: "Impact of HIV/AIDS in Social-Economic Development".

Sub Themes:

1. Role of Medical Schools in the Management of HIV/AIDS.
2. Reversing Impacts of HIV/AIDS
3. Nutrition and Care
4. Innovative Approaches to Nutrition Intervention Strategies.

Contact Person:
Dr. Paul O. Ayuo
email: payuo@mtrh.org

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LOCATION OF MOI UNIVERSITY IN KENYA

All Enquiries to:

Prof. B.E.L Wishitemi
Moi University
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Extension)
P.O. Box 3900
Eldoret, Kenya
Tel: 053-43355/43072/43320 Ext. 480 Fax: 053-43047/43362
E-mail: dvcre@mu.ac.ke

OR

Dr. B. D. O. Odhiambo - 0733 940 735 - School of Arts & Social Sciences
Dr. Paul O. Ayuo - 0733 758 182 - School of Medicine/School of Public Health
Dr. M. M. Mwamburi - 0722 375 112 - School of Science
Dr. T. K. Cheruiyot - 0725 283 657 - School of Business & Economics