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On-Going Research Projects EGERTON UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ON-GOING DONOR FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS UPDATED ON 12TH APRIL 2021 S/ Project Title Principal Faculty/D Funding Funding Egerton External Collaborator/s N Investigator ept Agency Period Collaborator/s O 1. Strengthening Prof. AGEC/AGBM Erasmus + 2021-2024 None 1.Pwani University agriprenuership Patience Programme of 2.Gulu University and community Mshenga the European 3.Uganda Martyrs University engagement Union 4.University of Pavia training in east 5.University of Copenhagen ,west and north 6.Mohamed iv Polytechnic University Africa.(AGRIEN 7.University of Abomey Calavi GAGE) 8.RUFORUM 2. Problem based Prof. AGEC/AGBM Finish Ministry 2020-2024 None 1.University of Nairobi learning Patience of Foreign 2.South Eastern Kenya university bioeconomy Mshenga Affairs 3.Mulungushi University entrepreneurship 4.University of Zambia and capacity 5.Aalto University building programme in “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 1 Africa(PBL- BioAfrica) 3. Partnerships for Dr. Arnold Faculty of Germany 2021-2024 None BMBF-DAAD sustainable Opiyo Agriculture Ministry of solutions with Education and Sub-Sahara Research Africa. 4. Innovative Mr. Joel Finance Egerton 2021-2022 Prof Paul None technology for Masobo Department University(Agro Kimurto rearing queen bee -based science (Apis mellifera) to park) increase quality honey production and pollination services in Kenya. 5. Improving Dr. Ronald Health Spencer 2020-2025 1.Prof. Isaac 1.Dr. Prisca Mosol-Moi University medical education Obwoge Sciences Foundation Kibwage through blending bedside and skills 2.Prof.Fred labs teaching Keraro approaches in Egerton university, faculty of health sciences.Covid-19 reflection training. 6. Pyrethrum in Prof. Josiah CHS Innovate Uk 2020-2023 None 1.Royal Botanic gardens Bloom: Bring Omollo 2.Boiextractions(Wales) Ltd back the power of 3.Jatflora Ltd pyrethrum to 4.Grow Tech Nurseries enhance livelihoods of small holders in Kenya. “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 2 7. Validating Dr. Maureen Fond/Health KALRO- 2020-2023 1.Dr. Erick 1.Dr. Kevin Odhiambo Obiero Climate Smart Cheserek Sciences KCSAP Ochieng Ogello 2. Ms Everlyn Gatwiri Fish Marketing 3.Mr Stanley Mworia Value Addition 2.Ms. Susan A. and Post-Harvest Otieno Technologies for Improved Food and Nutrition Security 8. Innovative Prof. AGEC/AGBM Erasmus + 2020 - None 1.Hame University of Applied Science learning and co- Patience Programme of 2023 2.Gulu University operation of Mshenga the European 3.Bishop Stuart University teaching Union 4.Jomo Kenyatta University methodology for 5.Zambia University scaling 6.Aalto University Education entrepreneurship in food and agribusiness in sub-saharan Africa 9. Multiplication and Dr. K. Ngeno Animal KALRO- 2020-2023 None 1.Prof.George Oduho dissemination of Science KCSAP 2.Dr. Evans Ilatsia climate smart 3.Dr. Joel Khobondo indigenous chicken breed lines and associated technologies, innovations and management practices. 10. Validating climate Prof. Julius Science/ KALRO- 2020-2023 Prof. Nzula 1.Dr.Jonathan Munguti-KMFRI smart fish culture Kipkemboi Biological KCSAP Kitaka 2.Dr. Kevin Obiero-KMFRI systems (CSFCS) Sciences 3.Dr. Domitila Kyule-KMFRI “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 3 for increased 4.Ms. Jane Fonda-KMFRI aquaculture 5.Dr. Judith Makwali-UOE productivity and 6.Prof.David Liti-UOE livelihood security 7.Prof. Boaz Kaunda-UOE in Kenya. 11. A Model for Mr. Gatuno Faculty of NRF 2020-2023 1.Prof. Ezra None Predicting Daniel Education Mritim undergraduate Makini 2.Prof. Fred students’adoption Keraro of E-learning in Kenya’s Public university doctorate research work. 12. Development of MS Jeanne Crops, Swedish 2020-2023 Prof. Richard None invitro D’Arc Horticulture International Mulwa regeneration Rusizana and Soils Development systems U Cooperation Tamarillo Agency (Cyphomandra betacea) as an alternative propagation method and assessment of generic stability. Post-Doctoral Fellowship- OWSD 13. Support to Prof. Paul Crops, Food and 2020-2022 None Turkana County capacity building Kimurto Horticulture Agriculture of Turkana and Soils Organization County extension (FAO) “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 4 systems for strengthening of the sorghum, cowpea and oil crops value chains. 14. Graphene -based Dr. Tabitha Physics TWAS-World 2020-2022 None None nanomaterials for A. Amollo Academy of solar energy Science. conversion application 15. Introgression of Prof. Erick Crops, KALRO- 2020-2022 1.Dr James Ms.Esther Kimani-KALRO brown mid-rib and Cheruiyot Horticulture KCSAP Ondieki stay green traits and Soils on sweet sorghum 2.Prof. James to enhance feed Owuoche value for dairy production in Kenya. 16. Effectiveness of Ms. Naomi Faculty of NRF 2020-2022 1.Dr.Catherine None selected Ng’endo Education Munyua communication channels on 2.Dr. Dolphine adoption process Odero of hermetic bags storage technology by small maize farmers in Nakuru County 17. Sexuality and Dr. Damaris Gender University of 2020-2021 None Edinburg University Scotland religion in east Parsitau Edinburg- Africa Scotland “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 5 18. Climate smart Mr. Stephen Apiculture & KALRO- 2020-2021 None 1.Kajiado County beekeeping for Kagio Sericulture KCSAP 2.Siaya County improved 3.Tna River County incomes, food and nutrition in Kajiado,Siaya and Tana River counties 19. Validating and Dr.Erick Science/Biolog KALRO- 2020-2021 None 1.Dr.Domitila Kyule-KMFRI Promoting Otachi ical Sciences KCSAP 2.Mr. Joseph Kamuthanga improved fish strains and Health management practices. 20. Bean value chain Prof. Paul Faculty of KALRO- 2020-2021 None 1.Laikipia County for service Kimurto Agriculture KCSAP 2.Nyeri County Provider Smart pigeon Pea Agronomic Practices 21. Validating and Prof. Antony CHS KALRO- 2020-2021 None 1.Dr. T.Mendez-International Potato scaling up quality Kibe KCSAP Centre seed potato 2.Dr. J .Wagacha-Nairobi University production post- 3.Prof. T.Losenge-Jomo Kenyatta haves and University distribution 4.Dr. I.Njagi-KALRO Embu models & policies 5.Mr. W. Kaguongo-National Potato for improved Council access and 6.Ms. Dianah Gitonga-Bayer East incomes Africa 22. Laser partners for Joseph Faculty of U.S Agency for 2020-2021 None Dr. Yuehwern Yin-School of Industrial University-led Mwangi Agriculture International Engineering solutions engine Kanyua Development (PULSE) “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 6 23. Development and Dr. Kiplangat Animal KALRO- 2020-2021 None 1.Naftali Kanegeni Promotion if Ngeno Science KCSAP 2.Dr. J.M K. Muia Insect-based 3.Dr. Omasaki Feeds to Sustainably Increase Productivity, Income and Resilience of Fish Farming in Kenya 24. Validation of Prof. Samwel Crops, KALRO- 2020-2021 Dr. Meshack 1.Prof.Kahiu Ngugi-NARS Climate Smart Mwonga Horticulture KCSAP Obonyo 2.Ms. Teresa Okiyo-CGIAR Sorghum and Soils 3.Dr. Janerose Muriuki-4.TECSOLS Technologies for 5.Capital Growers Increased 6.Multipurpose Co-operative Limited Productivity and Improved Livelihoods. 25. Validation of Dr. Meshack Science/ KALRO- 2020-2021 Prof. Samwel .Prof.Kahiu Ngugi-NARS Climate Smart Obonyo Biochemistry KCSAP Mwonga 2.Ms. Teresa Okiyo-CGIAR Sorghum (Co- 3.Dr. Janerose Muriuki-4.TECSOLS Technologies for Implementer) 5.Capital Growers Increased 6.Multipurpose Co-operative Productivity and Limitewaswa Improved Livelihoods. 26. Siaya Apiculture Mr. Stephen Apiculture & KCSAP- 2020-2021 None Siaya county government Kagio Sericulture SCAVCDC 27. Scaling -Up Prof. Japheth Faculty of KALRO- 2020-2021 None Kajiado county government Climate Smart Onyando Engineering & KCSAP Water Harvesting Technology Technologies To Increase Food and Nutrition Security “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 7 in Semi -Arid Kenya. 28. Dairy and Red Prof. Joseph DAFTEC KALRO- 2020-2021 Dr.Ondiek J Kajiado county government Meat value chain Matofari KCSAP Dr.Bett H Dr.Kashongwe O Dr.Muthoka S 29. KAJIADO - Dr. Arnold Faculty of KALRO- 2020-2021 Dr. H. Bett Kajiado county government Tomato Value Opiyo Agriculture KCSAP Dr. J. Ombati Chain Dr. M. Cheserek Dr. Parsitau Dr.Nyalala Prof. Saidi 30. KAJIADO -Sheep Dr. James O. Faculty of KALRO- 2020-2021 Prof. J. Matofari Kajiado county government & Goats Value Ondiek Agriculture KCSAP Dr.Ondiek J Chain Dr.Bett H Dr.Kashongwe O Dr.Muthoka S 31. KSCAP -Camel Prof.J.Matofa DAFTEC KALRO- 2020-2021 None Dr.Kennedy Wanjala-NARS Milk Value Chain ri KCSAP Dr. Peter Ndirangu-NARS Mr. Warsame Jamal-Agro Industry Mr.Khalif Abbey-Farmer 32. KCSAP - Prof. J.K. DAFTEC KALRO- 2020-2021 Dr.Hillary K. Bomet county Indigenous Tuitoek KCSAP Bett Chicken Value Chain 33. KCSAP -Finger Prof.Paul Faculty of KALRO- 2020-2021 None Kisii County Millet Value Kimurto Agriculture KCSAP Chain 34. KSCAP -Bio Prof. Daudi Faculty of KCSAP 2020-2021 None Dr. James Onchieku-Kisii University Energy Charcoal Nyaanga Engineering Dr. Joseph Githiomi-KEFRI and Bruqutte Production. “Transforming Lives through Quality Education” 8 35. Validating Prof. Faculty of KCSAP 2020-2021 Prof.Bockline Dr.Erick Mungube-KALRO Climate Smart Inyagwa Agriculture Bebe Ms. Jane Githinji-Dvs-MAL&F disease control Muleke technologies for enhanced adaptation and productivity of indigenous chicken. 36. OWSD Early Dr. Winfred Crops, OWSD 2020-2021 None None career fellowship Mulwa Horticulture Fellowship Programme and Soils 37. Unlocking The Prof. Richard Crops, KALRO- 2020-2021 None 1.Lamu County Potential in Mulwa Horticulture KCSAP 2.Kisumu County Production and and Soils 3.Busia County
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