EGERTON
P.O Box 536-20115
Egerton, Kenya
UNIVERSITY
Tel: +254-51-2217802
Fax: +254-51-2217827
DIRECTORATE 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 |
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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 |