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UNIVERSITY

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DIVISION OF RESEARCH & EXTENSION
OFFICE THE DIRECTOR

ON-GOING DONOR FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

S/NO

Project Title

Principal Investigator

Faculty/Dept

Funding Agency

Funding Period

Funding Amount

Egerton Collaborator/s

External Collaborator/s

 

Horticultural Solutions for Youth in Tomato Value Chain in Nakuru , Kenya(Consultancy)

Prof. Joshua Ogweno

Agriculture/CHS

International Fund for Agriculture(IFAD)

1stJan 2024 2023-1st November 2024

USD 95,000

(Ksh. 14,250,00)

Confucius Institute

Nakuru County 

 

Enhancing Climate and Water Smart Agriculture Solutions in Kenya through Capacity Building in the use of FAO-WaPOR Web-based Tool

Prof. Antony Kibe

Agriculture/CHS

AfricaUniNet

1stJune 2023-31st May 2025

Euro 19,900

(Ksh. 2,005,810)

None

1.Dr. Andreas H. Melcher (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences(BOKU)

2.Dr. Janet Obanyi-Kenya Agriculture Livestock Research Organization(KALRO)

3.Prof. Bancy Mbura-Association of Irrigation Platform(AIAP)

 

Improving the Genetic Resistance of Regionally Adapted Wheat Germplasm For Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight and Relevant Fungal Diseases in Kenya Ethiopia and Zimbabwe(Healthy Crops KEZ)

Dr. Miriam Charimbu

Agriculture/CHS

AfricaUninet

OEAD

1st July 2023-1st July 2026

Euro 50,000

Ksh. 8,000,000

None

1.Dr. Abdi Mohammed-Haramaya University, Ethiopia

2.Dr. Jean Nzuma-(SIRDC), Zimbabwe

3.Prof.Hermann Burstmayr-BOKU, Austria

 

Sustainable Business Development that leads to accelartion of incubated enterprises for financial sustainability in 13 ATVET Centres 

Dr. John Nduko

Agriculture /DAFTEC

Micro enterprises support programme trust.

AgriFI Programme

2023-2024

Ksh.9,700,000

1.Prof. Bockline Bebe

2.Prof. Richard Mulwa

3.Prof. Joseph Matofari

None

 

Protecting Emerging Biotechnologies

Mr. Justus Obara

Agriculture/CHS

CRDFGLOBAL

14th July 2023-15th Dec 2023

USD 5,730

(Ksh. 853,770)

1.Ms. Sonia Barasa

2.Ms. Margaret Ndanu

None

 

USAID Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Legacy and Localization(YALI L&L)

Prof. Alexander Kahi

Agriculture/Animal Science

USAID

2023-2028

Ksh.60,000,000

None

1.Arizona State University

2.FHI 360

3.The African Diaspora Network

4.N50 Project

 

Building Institutional Capacities in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research in African Universities and Research Institutions

Prof. Josiah O. Omolo

Science/Chemistry

Alliance for African Partnership(AAP)

2023-2028

Ksh.2,130,000

1.Prof. Josphat Matasyoh

2.Dr. Bernard Olooo

1.Prof.Guon-qing Song-Michigan State University

 

Gender Inclusion Partnership; Peanut Production Improvements and Aflatoxin Mitigation for Food Security and Nutrition in East Africa.(Gen ParPAflm)

Dr. Miriam Charimbu

Agriculture/CHS

AfricaUninet

OEAD

1ST June 2023-30th May 2025

Euro 16,820

(Ksh.2,674,380)

None

1.Abdi Mohammed-Haramaya University Ethiopia

2.Michael Sulyok-University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences(BOKU)

 

Green Science, Technology and Innovation from the South; an Interdiscplinary,Qualitative,Ethnographic Study of Organic Pesticide Production(pyrethrum) In Kenya and Tanzania.

Dr. Milcah Mutuku

Education/ACDS

FWO-Leuven

2023-2026

Euro 49,600

(Ksh. 7,886,400)

None

1.Prof.Pype Katrien-KU Leuven

2.Prof.Stroeken Koen-CARAM

 

Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education and Research through Partnership Program in Africa, Middle East and Europe for Agricultural Transformation(BREEEDTECH)

Dr. Miriam Charimbu

Agriculture/CHS

Erasmus-European Education and Culture Executive Agency(EACEA)

2023-2026

Euro 104,342

(Ksh. 16,131,268.26)

None

1.Laikipia University-Kenya

2.Al-Quds Open University-Palestine

3.Haramaya University-Ethiopia

4.Oda Bultum University-Ethiopia

5.Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences-Sweden

6.BOKU University

7.Pixel-Associazione Culturale-Italy

 

Developing Sustainable Alternatives to Single –Use Plastics by Using Water Hyacinth

Dr. Nancy Matheri/Joseph Nguthiru

Engineering

KENIA

July 2023-April 2024

Ksh. 500,000

None

1.KENIA

 

Towards a Regenerative, Inclusive Food Systems in Eastern Africa (REFOOTURE)

Prof. Bockline B.O. Bebe

Agriculture/Animal Science

IKEA Foundation

2023-2027

Ksh.156,055,050

1.Mr. Tom Owino

2.Dr. J. Muthui

3.Denis 

. Kagiri

4.Pauline Murage

1.Wageningen University & Research

 

Towards a circular coconut production system through better utilization of by products and stakeholder collaboration.

Dr. Bernard Oloo

DAFTEC

CLOC Eastern Africa

1st Feb 2023-31st Jan 2024

CHF 17,000

(Ksh. 2,763,057.4)

None

Dr. Matthias Huss-University of Zurich

 

Integrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable Cities Under the Food Security Arm.

Prof. George Owuor

Agriculture/ AGEC, AGBM

EU-Horizon

2023-2027

Euros 180,000

(Ksh. 28,620,000)

None

1.Kenyatta University

2Sunlight Power Africa

3.Youth 4 Development

4.InsectiPro Ltd

5.African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association

 

Floods and landslides risk mapping in Tana River Kenya and Capacity enhancement in early warning system using remote sensing, GIS and machine learning

Mr. Alfayo Koskei

FERD/ Environmental science

The Rufford Foundation 

17th May 2023- 14th Sept 2023 (120 days)

Euros 5,980

(Ksh. 950,820)

None

None

 

Viability of indigenous wild fruits in Kenya

Dr. Oscar Ingasia Ayuya

Agriculture/CHS

National Museums of Kenya

5 April 2023-5 August 2023 (4 Month)

Ksh. 6,641,515

None

None

 

Survey to establish change the game Academy Business. Case for Kenya

Dr. Oscar Ingasia Ayuya

Agriculture/CHS

Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF)

 16th DEC 2022-19th Dec 2023

Ksh. 1,342,000

None

None

 

Tractor Operators Training

Program

Prof. Japheth Onyando           

Agricultural Engineering & Technology

John Deere

May 2023-Dec 2023

Ksh.750,000

None

None

 

Water Transformation Pathways Planning

Prof. Nzula Kitaka

Science/Biological Sciences

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs thru IHE Delft  Institute

2022-2027

Euros 150,970

(Ksh. 19,928,040)

None

1.Kaimosi Friends University

2.The African Centre for Technology Studies

 

Mapping Woody Vegetation Cover and Land Use Land Cover Changes(LULC) and Carbon Stocks in Protected Areas Using Earth Observation Times Series Data.

Dr. Bernard Kirui

FERD/Natural Resources

USAID

2022-2024

USD 30,127

(Ksh. 3,524,859)

None

1.Robert Runya

2.Alice Bett

 

Sustainable Networks for Using  Next  Generation   Quantitative  Genetics to Modernize Breeding  Programs in Kenya Gentwork-Genetics and  Networks 

Dr. Mercy Wamalwa 

Science/Biological Sciences

Africauninet-OeaD

1/06/2022-31/07/2024

Euro 9,900

(Ksh. 1,306,800)

 None

1.University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna-Austria

2.African Centre for Technology Studies-kenya

 

Synthesis and Characterization of Materials for Solar Cell Applications

Dr.Duke A. Oeba

Physics

UNESCO-TWAS

15th Dec 2022-30th Nov 2024

USD 51,430

(Ksh. 6,017,310)

None

None

 

Circular Bio economy for the Kenyan Dairy Sector

Prof. Bockline B.O. Bebe 

Agriculture/Animal Science

Danida Fellowship Centre

1st August-2022-31st July-2024

DKK. 4,998,490

(Ksh. 79,956,326)

None

Prof. Simon Bolwig-Roskilde University

 

Technology Transfer through Innovative Seed and Ware Potato Production Systems in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda

Prof. Hillary Bett

Agriculture/AGBM

SDGC/A-The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa.

July-2022-Dec-2024

Ksh.7,000,000

None

1.Dr. Ambrose Rwaheru -Rwanda (SDG Centre)

2.Dr. Athanase Nduwumuremyi-Rwanda (RAB)

3.Dr. Lusike Wasilwa-(KARLO)

4.Dr. Abel Arinaitwe-Uganda (kaZARDI)

 

Assessment of Carbon Dioxide and Methane Effluxes from Mangrove Ecosystem in Lamu and Tana River Counties

Mr. George Tarus

(ND11/17511/19)

Natural Resources

The Nature Conservancy

31st Dec 2022-29th Feb 2024

USD 30,127

(Ksh. 3,524,859)

Dr. Bernard Kirui

Kenya Forestry Research Institute

 

Development of Cutting-edge Solar Energy Conversion Nanomaterials for the Fabrication of a Solar-driven Refrigeration System 

Dr. Tabitha Amollo

Science/Physics

Future Africa-University of Pretoria

2022-2024

USD 27,962

(Ksh. 3,271,554)

None

University of Pretoria

 

Partnership Program in Integrated Agri-Aquaculture Systems for Food Security and Poverty Reduction in East Africa

Prof. Isabel Wagara

Science/Biological Sciences

OeAD-GmbH-Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalization

2022-2024

EUR 49,500

(Ksh.6,039,000)

None

1.Benson Obwaga-Laikipia University, Kenya

2.Dr. Abdi Mohammed-Haramaya University, Ethiopia

3.Claeve David Waiswa-Gulu University, Uganda

4.Dr. Andreas Melcher-BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria

 

Exploring the Potential of Togotia a Forgotten African Leafy Vegetable for Nutritional Security and Climate Adaptation in Kenya

Dr. Miriam Karwitha

Agriculture/CHS

Innovate UK

3rd Oct 2022-31st March 2023

Pounds 10,000

(Ksh. 1,540,000)

None

University of  Nottingham

 

Exploration of Antimicrobial Compounds from Edible Insects and Indigenous Chickens’ Skin and Feathers for Applications in Food and Industry

Dr. Bernard Oloo

DAFTEC

Innovate UK

3rd Oct 2022-31st March 2023

Euro 13,500

(Ksh. 1,782,000)

1.Prof.Mary Omwamba

2.Dr.John Nduko

1.Dr. Guong Ren-University of Hertfordshire

2.Dr. Andrew Timms- University of Hertfordshire

3.Prof.Bruce Fitt- University of Hertfordshire

4.Prof.Jacqueline Stair- University of Hertfordshire

 

Study of Neogene and Recent Volcano Sedimentary Series of the Tugen Hills(Rift Gregory),Contribution of Sedimentology and Geochemistry

Prof Wilkister Moturi

Environmental science

NRF

2022-2023

Ksh. 2,760,000

None

None

 

Evaluation of Compounds from Senna didymobotrya for Potential Antimicrobial Properties

Dr. Regina Mayaka

Science/Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry, UK

2022-2023

Sterling pound 4,000

(578,980)

Prof. Josiah O. Omolo

None

 

KTP12454 with Eco Fix (K) Ltd for the application of Coton Seed Oil for Biorational Pest Management Technologies in Kenya

Prof. Josiah O. Omolo

Science

Innovate UK

2021-2023

Euro 99,192

(Ksh. 13,390,920)

None

1.University of Greenwich

2. Eco Fix (K) Ltd

 

Vulture -Electrocution Risk Assessment Survey along Naivasha-Nakuru Power Distribution Line in Nakuru Wildlife Conservation

Mr. Gerald Osuka

FERD

The Rufford Foundation

June 2022 - May 2023 

Euro 5880

(734,334.52)

Dr. Wilfred Odadi

None

 

ILRI PRDAIGL Project. - Masters Students Studies.

Prof. Joshua O. Ogendo

Agriculture/CHS

ILRI-International Livestock Research Institute

April 2022-Nov 2022

Ksh. 455,581.50

1.Prof. Rose Odhiambo

2.Prof. James O. Ondieki

3.Prof. Patience Mshenga

Chris Hurt-ILRI

 

Consultancy to Provide Sustainable Business Development that Leads to Financial Sustainability of 13-ATVET Centers Under AGRIFI Programme

Dr. John Nduko

Agriculture-DAFTEC

Micro enterprises support programme trust

Feb 2022-Nov 2022

Ksh.6,500,000

1.Prof. Bockline Bebe

2.Prof. Richard Mulwa

3.Prof. Joseph Matofari

None

 

Enhanced Capacity for Aquatic Resources in East and South Africa (ECARESA) Project

Dr. Evalyn Mwihia

Agriculture/Animal Science

The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.

2021-2026

Ksh.9,471,047

None

1.Univeristy of Dar-es-salaam

2.Makere University

3.University of Nairobi

4.University of Zambia

5.Mbeya University of Science and Technology

6.Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

7.Eduardo Mondlane University 

 

Innovations and Capacity building for inclusive Nutrition -sensitive value chains in Kenya and Uganda

Prof. Arnold Opiyo

Agriculture/CHS

DAAD

BMBF

2021-2025

Euro 37,170-DAAD

Euro 53,900-BMBF

Total funding. Euro 91,070

Ksh.11,565,890

None

1.Prof.Dr. Dagmar Mithofer- Humboldt University Berlin

2.Dr. Thomas Aenis-Humboldt University Berlin

 

Catchment to Tap (C2T) working at the nexus of IWRM & WASH in Kenya

Prof. Japheth Onyando

Agricultural Engineering & Technology

WWF-Kenya

2021-2025

Ksh.10,782,122.89

None

1.William Ojwang-WWF

 

Development of Safe Mass Rearing Tools and Value Addition for the Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria Forskal) Value Chain in East Africa

Prof. Joshua Ogendo

Agriculture/CHS

NRF-South Africa

2021-2025

R750,000

Ksh.7,500,000

1.Dr. Evans Obura

NRF Kenya

ICIPE

 

Strengthening Agriprenuership and Community Engagement Training in East, West and North Africa. (AGRIENGAGE)

Prof. Patience Mshenga

Agriculture-AGEC/AGBM

Erasmus + Programme of the European Union 

2021-2024

Euro 994,811

(Ksh.134,299,485)

None

1.Pwani University

2.Gulu University

3.Uganda Martyrs University

4.University of Pavia

5.University of Copenhagen

6.Mohamed iv Polytechnic University

7.University of Abomey Calavi

8.RUFORUM 

 

Partnerships For Sustainable Solutions with Sub-Sahara Africa.

Prof. Arnold Opiyo

Agriculture/CHS

Germany Ministry of Education and Research

2021-2024

Euro 53,900

(Ksh.7,276,500)

None

BMBF-DAAD

 

Monocytes and Macrophages Phenotypes in Malaria -Infected Pregnancies

Dr. Bartholomew Ondigo

Science/Biological sciences

African Postdoctoral Training Initiative (APTI) Fellowship

Dec 2021- Nov 2023

USD 226,800

(Ksh.24,721,200)

None

None

 

Development of Natural Medicinal Products for Mitigation of COVID-19 Pandemic

Prof. Isabel Wagara

Email: iwagara@egerton.ac.ke

Science/Biological Sciences

NRF

2021-2023

Ksh.7,233,600

None

1.Prof.Jennifer Akinyi-Kenya Medical Research Institute

2.Dr. Meshack Onyambu-Kenyatta University

3.Dr. Peter Kirira-Mount Kenya University

4.Dr. Martin Magu-Multimedia University

5.Dr. Joseph Mwafaida-Pwani University

 

Social Cohesion, Food and Health: Inclusive Food System Transitions

Prof. Arnold Opiyo

Agriculture/CHS

Berlin University Alliance

2021-2023

USD 40,000

(Ksh.4,360,000)

None

1.Prof.Susan Huyskens

2.Prof.Crasten Dreher

3.Dr. Klaus Jacob

4.Prof. Martina Schafer

 

Mainstream Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) into National Policies, Strategies and programmes in Africa

Mr. Joseph K. Macharia

Agriculture/CHS

KOAN (Kenya Organic Agriculture Network)

2021-2023

USD 40,175

(Ksh. 4,379,075)

None

1.Mr. Eustace Kiarii-KOAN

 

AVH PROJECT (CONSORTIUM)

Prof. Josphat Matasyoh

Science/Chemistry

Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation

2021-2023-

Euro 22,580

(Ksh. 3,048,300)

None

Prof. Dr. Marc Stadler-Helmholtz-Zentrum fuer Infektionsforschung GmbH.

 

AFRICA-UNINET(OEAD)

Prof. Samuel Mwonga

Agriculture/Crops, Horiculture and soils

Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalization

2021-2023

Euro 29,254.80

(Ksh. 3,949,398)

Dr. Joyce Lelei

1.Dr. Wivine Munyahali-University of Catholique de Bakavu

2.Mr. Daniel Muhindo- University of Catholique de Bakavu

3.Prof.Boris Rewald-Boku University

4.Laura Essle- Boku University

 

Joining Forces to Exploit the Mycobiota of Asia, Africa and Europe for Beneficial Metabolites and Potential Biocontrol Agents, Using-OMICS Techniques

Prof. Josphat Matasyoh

Science/Chemistry

European Commission

2021-2023

Euro 162,100

(Ksh. 21,883,500)

None

1.Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH

2.Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of sciences

3.University of Pretoria

4. National Science and Technology Development Agency.

5. Austrian Institute of Technology.

6.Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie Van

 

Adding Value to Camel Milk Value Chain

Prof. Joseph Matofari

Agriculture/DAFTEC

UK innovate

2021-2023

Sterling pound 114,447

(Ksh. 17,167,050)

None

1.University of Greenwich

2. Anolei Women Milk Co-operative Ltd

 

Nile Water E-Learning Hub: Training and Education Tools for Capacity Development

Prof. Nzula Kitaka

Science/Biological Sciences

IHE DELFT

2021-2022

Euro 9000

(Ksh. 1,215,000)

Ms. Risper Ondiek

1.Amel Nazab-Nile Basin Capacity Building Network Foundation. Egypt

2.Prof.Frankline Kansiime-Makerere University

3.Prof.Noha Donia-Ain Shams University

4.Dr. Samia Saad-Ain Shams University

5.Dr. Schalk Jan Andel-IHE Delft

 

Nutrition and Dietetics Exchange Students Internship Programme

Dr. Maureen Cheserek

Health Sciences/Fond

Boitekanelo College-Botswana

2021-2022

Ksh.8,998,310

None

Boitekanelo College Botswana

 

Consultancy for Assessment of the ATVET Centres

Dr. John Nduko

Agriculture /DAFTEC

Micro enterprises support programme trust

2021-2022

Ksh.3,391,860

1.Prof. Bockline Bebe

2.Prof. Richard Mulwa

3.Prof. Joseph Matofari

None

 

Malaria Transmission in Western Kenya

Dr. Bartholomew Ondigo

Science/Biological sciences

University of Notre Dame

2021-2028

USD 39,260

(Ksh.4,012,740)

None

1.Dr. Cristian Koepfli-University of Notre Dame

 

Innovative Technology for Rearing Queen Bee (Apis Mellifera) To Increase Quality Honey Production and Pollination Services in Kenya

Mr. Joel Masobo

Finance Department

Egerton University (Agro-based science park)

2021-2022

Ksh. 5,000,000

Prof. Paul Kimurto

None

 

Improving Medical Education Through Blending Bedside and Skills Labs Teaching Approaches in Egerton University, Faculty of Health Sciences.Covid-19 Reflection Training

Dr. Ronald Obwoge

Health Sciences/Community health

Spencer Foundation

2020-2025

$ 49,862.48

(Ksh.5,435,010.32)

1.Prof. Isaac Kibwage

2.Prof.Fred Keraro

1.Dr. Prisca Mosol-Moi University

 

Problem Based Learning Bioeconomy Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building Programme in Africa (PBL-Bio Africa)

Prof. Patience Mshenga

Agriculture /AGEC/AGBM

Finish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2020-2024

Euro 110,900

(Ksh. 13,862,500)

None

1.University of Nairobi

2.South Eastern Kenya university

3.Mulungushi University

4.University of Zambia

5.Aalto University

 

Pyrethrum In Bloom: Bring Back the Power of Pyrethrum to Enhance Livelihoods of Small Holders in Kenya

Prof. Josiah Omollo

Agriculture /CHS

Innovate Uk

2020-2023

Euro 45,696

(Ksh. 5,712,000)

None

1.Royal Botanic gardens

2.Bioextractions (Wales) Ltd

3.Jatflora Ltd

4.Grow Tech Nurseries

 

Innovative Learning and Co-Operation of Teaching Methodology for Scaling Entrepreneurship in Food and Agribusiness in Sub-Saharan Africa

Prof. Patience Mshenga 

Agriculture /AGEC/AGBM

Erasmus + Programme of the European Union 

2020 -2023

EURO 78,650 

(Ksh.10,224,500)

None

1.Hame University of Applied Science

2.Gulu University

3.Bishop Stuart University

4.Jomo Kenyatta University

5.Zambia University

6.Aalto University Education

 

A Model for Predicting Undergraduate Students ‘Adoption of E-Learning in Kenya’s Public University Doctorate Research Work

Mr. Gatuno Daniel Makini

Education/CIEM

NRF

2020-2023

Ksh.245,700

1.Prof. Ezra Maritim

2.Prof. Fred Keraro

None

 

Development of Invitro Regeneration Systems U Tamarillo (Cyphomandra Betacea) as An Alternative Propagation Method and Assessment of Generic Stability.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship-OWSD

MS Jeanne D’Arc Rusizana

Agriculture/Crops, Horticulture and Soils

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

2020-2023 

Ksh. 5,843,100

Prof. Richard Mulwa

None

 

Support to Capacity Building of Turkana County Extension Systems for Strengthening of The Sorghum, Cowpea and Oil Crops Value Chains

Prof. Paul Kimurto

Agriculture/Crops, Horticulture and Soils

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

2020-2022

Ksh.4,788,000

None

Turkana County

 

Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Solar Energy Conversion Application

Dr. Tabitha Amollo

Email: tabitha.amollo@egerton.ac.ke

Science/Physics

TWAS-World Academy of Science.

2020-2022

Ksh. 1,187,200

None

None

 

Introgression of Brown Mid-Rib and Stay Green Traits on Sweet Sorghum to Enhance Feed Value for Dairy Production in Kenya

Prof. Erick Cheruiyot

Agriculture/Crops, Horticulture and Soils

NRF

2020-2022

Ksh.8,807,500

1. Prof. James. O. Ondieki

2.Prof. James Owuoche

Ms. Esther Kimani-KALRO

 

Increased Stakeholder Participation in Enhancing Food Safety in the Camel Milk Value Chain in Northern Kenya

Prof.Joseph. Matofari

Agriculture /DAFTEC

KALRO-KCSAP

2020-2021

Ksh.15,256,383

None

Dr. Kennedy Wanjala-NARS

Dr. Peter Ndirangu-NARS

Mr. Warsame Jamal-Agro Industry

Mr. Khalif Abbey-Farmer

 

Density functional Theory investigation of possible Fe2-type materials for near room temperature refrigeration

Dr. Winfred Mulwa

Science/Physics

OWSD Fellowship

2020-2021

USD 49,900

(Ksh. 4,990,000)

None

None

 

Unlocking the Potential in Production and Marketing of Cassava-Foods and Feeds in Lamu, Kisumu and Busia Counties

Prof. Richard Mulwa

Agriculture/Crops, Horticulture and Soils

KALRO-KCSAP

2020-2021

Ksh.9,433,475

None

1.Lamu County

2.Kisumu County

3.Busia County

4. Prof Peter Arama-Rongo University

 

COELIB (Centre of Excellence in Livestock Innovation and Business)

Prof. A. Kahi

Agriculture/Animal Science

European Union

2019-2023

EURO 99,611

USD 51,292.45

Ksh. 8,138,879

None

Netherlands Initiative for Capacity development in Higher Education

 

Flair Fellowship Project

Dr. Wilfred Odadi

FERD/Natural Resources 

FLAIR- Fellowship Royal Society

2019-31/3/2023

Sterling pounds 523,710

Ksh.65,463,750

None

None

 

Access-Agriculture-AGEDEX

Dr. Simon Mutonga

Agriculture /AGEC

Access Agriculture

2019-2022

Euros. 30,000

Ksh.3,150,000

None

None

 

LDC Foundation Scholarship Fund

Prof. Mary Omwamba

Agriculture /DAFTEC

Louis Dreyfus Company 

2019-2020

Euro 11,000

None

Louis Dreyfus Africa Proprietary Company Ltd

 

Food Safety Management Through Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Implementation in the Tradition Oil Accessing Line in Ethiopia, A Case Study of Sesame (Sesame Indicum L.) Oil

Ms. Abrehet F. Gebremeskel/ Prof. Mahungu

Agriculture /DAFTEC

OWSD (Organization) for Women in Science for the developing World)

2018-2022

USD 57,750

Ksh.5,775,000

Prof. Symon Mahungu

None

 

Center for Integrated Water and Basin Management (CIWAB)

Eng. Prof. Japheth O. Onyando

Soil and Water Engineering 

The Delft Netherlands

2018- 2022

Ksh. 20,000,000

1.Prof Charles Merimba

2. Prof. Julius Kipkemboi

3. Prof. Wilkister Moturi

4.Dr. Vincent Odongo

5. Mr. Kennedy Ochieng

None

 

Education and Training for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition in East Africa (EaTSANE)

Dr Lydia Maruti Waswa

Health Sciences/ FOND

NRF

2018 -2021

Ksh 8,000,000

1.Prof. Samuel Mwonga

2.Samuel Mutuku

1.Justus Liebig University

2.University of Hohenheim (UHOH)

3.Makere University (MAK)

4.Royal Tropical Institute

5.Mango Tree Education Enterprise LTD (Mango Tree)

 

Real-time Environmental Monitoring Using Innovative Wireless Sensor Technology: Using Lake Nakuru as a case study

Prof Julius Kipkemboi

Science/Biological Sciences 

NRF

2018 -2020

Ksh 17,430,000

1.Dr. Ronald Rop (Physics dept)

2.Alex K. Mugambi-ICT department

1.Prof. Samuel K. Rotich-Moi university

2.Joan J. Masai-Kenya Education Network

 

Status of Community Policing: Impact on Incidences of Criminal Activities, Mechanisms, Challenges and Policy Prospects in Selected Counties of Kenya

Prof. Dolphine Odero Wanga

FEDCOS

NRF

2018 -2020

Ksh 12,796,000

1.Prof. Dolphine A. Odero

2.Dr.K. Bor

3.Dr. K. Onyancha

4.Mr. Kennedy Ogutu

1.Isacko Diba Yattani-Garissa University

2.Dr. Joshia Osamba-Karatina University

 

Rheumatic Heart Disease: Regulatory T-Cell Levels Complementing Echocardiographic Case Identification

Dr. Denis Kipkemoi Rono

Health Sciences

NRF

2018-2020

Ksh 12,830,305

None

1.Dr. Fredrick Bukahi-University of Nairobi

2.Dr. Peter Waweru-BPharm

3.Dr. Ronald Tonui-Moi University

 

Training of teaching Staff in Agricultural and Livestock Biosciences

Dr. Isaac M. Kariuki

Agriculture/ AGBM, AGEC

MoHEST/

ADB

2018-2023

Ksh. 45,500,000

None

1.KEFRI

2.KAM

3.KEPSA

4.SOYAFRIC

 

Development of Biopesticides from Medicinal Plants and Their Microbial Endophytes for Control of Maize and Bean Pathogens

Prof Josphat Matasyoh

Science/ Chemistry

NRF

2018-2020

Ksh 10,000,000

1.Prof Isabel Wagara

2.Prof. S T. Kariuki

1. Prof. Beatrice Were – University of Eldoret

2. Dr W. Waudo - JKUAT

 

Improving Cowpea Productivity and Utilization for Enhanced Food and Nutrition Security in East Africa Kenya (ICoFINSEC)

Prof. Symon Mahungu

Agriculture/ DAFTEC

NRF

2018-2023

Ksh 8,673,040

None

1.Ms. Rose Kuruma-KALRO

2.Dr. Isaac Osuga-Kenyatta University

 

Cassava Value Chain Upgrading for Secure Food Nutrition Income and Resilience of Small Holder Farmers in Asals of Nakuru County

Prof Richard Mulwa

CHS/ Agriculture

RUFORUM

2017-2021

Ksh.20,000,000

1.Prof. Joshua Ogendo

2.Prof. Bockline Bebe

3.Prof.Joseph Matofari

4.Dr. Edith Gathungu

1.Prof Peter Arama

2.Nyamu Nyango’ri-TVET- Baraka Agric college

3. Mr. L Maina-East African breweries

4.Godfrey Omala-TVET-Baraka Agric college

 

Phytochem Project

Prof Josphat Matasyoh

Science/ Chemistry

BMBF & DAAD

2017-2021

Euro 304,589.27

(Ksh.37,769,069.48)

None

1.Prof. Michael spiteller- Technical University of Dortmund

 

Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TagDev)

Prof. Nancy W. Mungai

Agriculture/

CHS

The MasterCard Foundation through Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

2016-2024

USD 6,228,304

(Ksh 653,971,920)

 

Prof. Patience Mshenga

1.Dr. Anthony Egeru- Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)

2.Gulu University, Uganda 

3.TVET institutions - DTI, Baraka Agricultural College,

 

Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM)

Prof. George Owuor

Agriculture/ AGEC, AGBM

World Bank

2016- 2024

USD 6,000,000.00 (Ksh629,990,025)

1. Prof. Samuel Mwonga

Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils

2. Prof. Mary Omwamba

3. Prof. Josephine Ouma

1.Ministry of Finance

2.Ministry of Higher Education

3.Moi University

4.Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University

 

Jihad for all? Religious Knowledge, Counter-Narrativity and De-Radicalization Strategies in Kenya

Dr. Halkano Abdi Wario

FASS/PPS

Volkswagen Foundation, Germany through the funding initiative-Knowledge for Tomorrow-Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

2016-2023

EURO 246,200

(Ksh31,940,968) 

None

1.Prof. Dr. Sebastian Lecoq- Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany

2.Dr. Britta Frede of Centre for Modern Oriental Studies (Zentrum Moderner Orient-ZMO, Berlin, Germany)

3.Prof. Dr. Benjamin Soares- University of Florida, USA

Abdullahi Boru- Transparency International, Kenya Chapter

 

Antibiotics and Anti-Quorum Sensing Compounds from African Fungal Endophytes Inhabiting Medicinal Plants and Cultures of Macromycetes (ASAFEM)

Prof. Josphat Matasyoh

Science/Chemistry

ERAFRICA (EU- Kenya)

2014-2017

Euro 338,370

Egerton Amount Euro 130,000

(Ksh. 15,470,000)

 Prof. Isabel Wagara

1.Prof. Marc Stadler- Helmholtz Center for Research in Infectious Diseases, Braunschweig Germany

2.Prof. Roderich Suessmuth- Technical University of Berlin, Germany

3.Dr Cony de Cock- Catholic university of Louvain, Belgium

4.Dr. Hafizah Chenia- University of KwaZulu Natal, South

 

Enhancing Capacity of Egerton Seed Unit (ESU)

Prof. Paul Kimurto

Agriculture/Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

2013 –to date

Total Project Fund 

USD 150,000

Egerton Amount USD 150,000

(Ksh. 15,000,000)

Bernard Towet

1.Dr. Isaiah Gatongi

2.Paul Korir

 

 

AGRO-BASED SCIENCE PARK

Prof. P. Kimurto

Agriculture/ CHS

AGRA

ICRISAT

Confucius Institute

Egerton University

Nakuru County Government

2010 to date

Ksh 33,600,000

1.Mr. S.M. Kagio, Department of Animal Sciences

2.Prof. Muleke- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

1. Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives

·         Proposed Collaborators

a.                   KARLO

b.                  ADC

c.                   KEPHIS

d.                  Private Owners

e.                   Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

f.                   National Council of Science and Technology (NCST)

g.                  United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

h.                  Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MoHEST)

i.                    Ministry of Planning, National development and Vision 2030

j.                    Ministry of Agriculture

 

Establishing Capacity and Facilities at Egerton University in The Context of a Joint Delivery on International Masters in Limnology and Wetland Ecosystems

Prof. Nzula Kitaka

Science/Biological Sciences 

UNESCO-IHE

and Austrian Development Agency (ADA)

2009- 2025

EURO 1,020,934.72

(Ksh102,093,472)

None

Austrian Academy of Sciences’

 

GRAND TOTAL(KSH)

       

2,598,947,509

   

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