On-going Research Work/Projects, Conference/Workshop Papers – 2019/2020 Academic Year
Sr. No. |
Student Reg. No. |
Name |
Level (PhD, MA/Msc) |
Department |
Research Title/Project |
Co-supervisors/ Collaborators |
Stage of Study |
1 |
ND13/0135/2005 |
Nelly A Juma |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
The Effects of Household Poverty on Land Use and Land Management in Nyando and Muhoroni Sub Counties, Kenya |
Prof. Francis N. Wegulo and Dr. Joseph Otieno |
Working on final thesis draft for submission to Grad School/examination |
2 |
ND13/13069/17 |
Morris Mwatu Maingi |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
Effects of rainfall variability and adaptation on households' livelihood vulnerability in Kitui South sub-County, Kenya |
Prof. Kennedy N. Ondimu and Dr.Wambongo, C S. Recha |
Working on final draft of thesis for submission to Graduate School. |
3 |
NM14/12174/17 |
Paul Ngugi Gichuki |
MA (Geog) |
GEOG |
An assessment of perceived effects of rainfall variability on pastoral households' livelihoods and coping strategies in Kajiado Central sub-County, Kenya |
Dr. Wambongo, C. S. Recha and Dr. Humphreys W. Obulinji |
Submitted proposal to Graduate School |
4 |
NM11/3062/2011 |
Maoncha M. Rabera |
MSc |
NARE |
Effects of climate variability on provising of ecosystem services among agro-pastoral systems of Laikipia West sub-County, Kenya |
Prof. Gilbert O. O. Obwoyere and Dr. Wambongo, C. S. Recha |
Submitted thesis for examination |
5 |
NM11/4752/2011 |
Irene W. Mwendandu |
MSc. (Envi) |
Env Sci, Chuka |
Socio-economic determinants of adaptation to climate variability among smallholder farmers in Ingambang'ombe sub-County, Kenya. |
Dr. Wambongo, C. S. Recha and Dr. Jafford N. Rithaa |
Submitted thesis for examination |
6 |
ND13/13049/17 |
Samwel Bogonko Mokaya |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
Household access to and utilization of primary healthcare facilities in Nakuru town - Kenya |
Prof. Kennedy N. Ondimu and Prof..Wilkister N. Moturi, |
Working on final draft of thesis for submission to Graduate School. |
7 |
NSM16/11683/16 |
Joseph Mung’atia Inoti |
MA (Urban Mgt) |
GEOG |
An Appraisal of the Quality of Housing and Factors Influencing their Supply in Low Income Residential Areas of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya |
Prof. Francis N. Wegulo and Dr. Humphreys W. Obulinji |
Working on final project research proposal to submit to Geography Department |
8 |
NM14/12115/17
|
Frankline Kiprotich Yatich
|
MA |
GEOG |
Assesment of Climate Smart Agriculture And their effects on Farmers’ Livelihoods in Soy Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
|
John Mironga |
Writing the first draft of the thesis |
9 |
N/A |
Humphreys W. Obulinji |
N/A |
GEOG |
Implication of Microenterprises’ and Entrepreneurs’ Characteristics on Microfinance Credit Demand and Business Training Needs in Kakamega County, Kenya |
Dr. Humphreys W. Obulinji |
Paper to be presented at Egerton University International Conference, March 2019 |
10 |
ND13/0309/11 |
Rerimoi, J. Mengich |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
An Assessment of Geotourism as a Strategy for Diversifying Tourism Products in the Western Tourist Circuit, Kenya |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo and Dr. Stanley Makindi |
Data Collection completed except for two study sites in Western Kenya; awaiting permission from KWS |
11 |
ND13/0416/14 |
Estone Lugairi |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
Evaluation of community participation and sustainability of its impact on living conditions and livelihoods in secondary cities: a case of Nakuru and Kitale towns, Kenya |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo and Dr. Khadija Murenga |
Analyzing data/writing first draft thesis |
12 |
ND13/51532/14 |
Stephen Lumukwana M’masi |
PhD |
GEOG |
Factors Influencing Uptake of Malaria Control Measures. A Comparative Study of Kilifi And Kakamega Counties in Kenya. |
1. Prof. Ondimu N. K.
2. Dr. Mironga J. M |
Submitted to Graduate School, awaiting collection of data |
13 |
ND13/30008/16 |
Auma Janet Atieno |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
Assessment of Farmer’s Awareness and Perceptions on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Nyando Wetland Resources, Kenya |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo Dr. John M. Mironga |
Working on Proposal |
14 |
ND13/40006/16 |
Catherine Waithaka |
PhD (Geog) |
GEOG |
Assessment of Effects of Floods on Livelihoods and Wellbeing: A case of Narok Town, Kenya. |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo and Dr. Wambongo, C. S. Recha |
Working on first draft research proposal |
15 |
NM13/14108/15 |
Julius Mwaniki Ngwatu |
MA (Geog) |
GEOG |
Analysis of the effects of Land certification on Agriculture Productivity among Small Holder Farmers in Nguutani Ward Kitui County, Kenya |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo and Dr. Amon M. Karanja |
Working on proposal to present at the department |
16 |
NM13/03574/13
|
Vivian M. Areri |
MA (Geog) |
GEOG |
Assessment of perception of smallholder farmers’ adoption of organic farming practices in Nyaribari Chache Sub - County, Kisii County, Kenya. |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo and Dr. Wambongo, C. S. Recha |
Finalized research proposal – soon submitting to Graduate School |
17 |
NM12/2778/10
|
Susan Jepkemoi |
MSc (Envi) |
Ensc |
Assessment of the role of Water Resource Users’ Associations in Management of Lake Naivasha Basin |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo and Dr. M A Mokua |
In the process of finalizing thesis for submission to graduate School |
18 |
N/A |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo |
N/A |
N/A |
Validation and promotion of sustainable charcoal and briquette production and utilization technologies for improved livelihoods |
Prof. D. Nyaanga (PI) and Dr Oscar Ingasia |
Supported with a grant from World Bank through KALRO. Status: Waiting for disbursement of funds from KALRO |
19 |
N/A |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo |
N/A |
N/A |
Gender-inclusive business model to accelerate Electric Pressure Cookers uptake in off /weak grid rural households in Mogotio & Mbaruk, Nakuru County. |
John Maina (PI) and P. Wamalwa |
Proposal Submitted to Efficiency for Access on 15th March 2020 Status: Waiting for Funding Decision, June 2020 |
20 |
N/A |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo (PI) |
N/A |
N/A |
Validate Solar DC electric pressure cookers and Solar Nano-Grids for efficiency, emission reduction, affordability, acceptance in off-grid and poor grid households and businesses |
John Maina (Project Manager), Dr. Oscar Ingasia (collaborator) |
Proposal Submitted to International Growth Centre, UK on February 3 2020. Status: Waiting for Funding Decision, April/May 2020 |
21 |
N/A |
Prof. F. N. Wegulo |
N/A |
N/A |
Industrialization-Urbanisation Nexus in Africa- Chapter manuscript in (editors) M Khayesi &F N Wegulo: Urban development planning in Africa
|
Dr. M. Khayesi (co-author) |
Working on first draft of chapter |
22 |
N/A |
Charles S.W. Recha |
N/A |
GEOG |
Analysis of Meteorological Drought in Semi-arid Eastern Kenya for the period 1973-2013 |
Dr. Wambongo, C. S. Recha and A.P. Dimri |
Manuscript under review for submission to journal |
RESEARCH PROJECTS AND FELLOWSHIPS:
- PhD Research Project: Agricultural Land-Use and its Implication on Household Food Security in Central District, KisIi County – Ms. Janepha K. Kumba
- Ph.D Research Project: Climate Risk Assessment and State of Adaptive Capacity in Semi-arid Baringo County – Richard Ochieng. Supported by Egerton University, Division of Research & Extension
- Australian Awards - African Fellowships 2014/15: Soil and water conservation, Charles W. Recha