Internal Research Grants Database
1st FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2011/2012
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. | Mr. Abkul Orto | 2012 | Designing and implementing an architecture from delivering mobile information services to the pastrolist communities of Marsabit County | Staff | 368,500 |
| 2. | Dr. Guyo Huka | 2012 | From herding to commerce: Investigation into pastrolists youth enterprises sustainability challeges in Marsabit County | Staff | 233,750 |
| 3. | Dr. Charles Ibuathu Njati | 2012 | Youth unemployment in Kenya: possible case of poor response of youth employment programmes to the demands of the job market | Staff | 209,000 |
| 4. | Mr. Victor Mugambi Akwalu | 2012 | Group farming: effect on farm productivity and incomes: Case of small holder farmers in Meru North District Kenya | Staff | 299,750 |
| 5. | Mr. Kenneth Munene Mbae | 2012 | Potential role of kachumbari offered by roast meat eateries in transmission of pathogenic enteric bacteria | Staff | 500,000 |
| 6. | Mr. John Paul Syaywa | 2012 | Group screening with generalized mixed models: Application to infectious diseases(HIV AIDS) | Staff | 341,000 |
2nd FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2013/2014
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. | Ms. Cecilia Wanjau | 2014 | Insects pests and diseases of (Catha edulis) (Miraa) in major growing zones of Meru | Staff | 349,624 |
| 2. | Dr. Eric Mworia Gituma | 2014 | Identification and evaluation of tomato root stocks resistant to bacteria wilt (ralstonia solanacearum) | Staff | 311,150 |
| 3. | Mr. Peter Biu Ngigi | 2014 | Assessment optimization of dietary selenium intake in Mt Kenya: Exploration of Bio fortification as a solution to the’ hidden hunger’ | Staff | 412,000 |
| 4. | Mr. Bernard Mwai Wahome | 2014 | Developing appropriate nutrients enriched substrate for green house tomatoes | Staff | 498,080 |
| 5. | Dr. Kennedy Gachoka | 2014 | Biological characterization of sweet potato white fly populations in Meru County Kenya | Staff | 400,000 |
| 6. | Dr. Rebecca Ebere | 2014 | The association between diet and the risk of diabetes in Amagoro Division Busia County | Staff | 349,060 |
| 7. | Dr. Domenic Sammy Kiogora | 2014 | In activation and repair threats of enteric pathogens following UV disinfection in artificially contaminated water | Staff | 399,480 |
| 8. | Dr. Maryjoy Kaimuri | 2014 | Epidemiology of hypertension and its associated risk factors among women of reproductive age on contraceptives in Meru County | Staff | 341,190 |
| 9. | Mr. Syaywa John Paul | 2014 | A study on academic performance of University students: Meru University of Science and Technology | Staff | 150,000 |
| 10. | Dr. Sarah A. Wandili | 2014 | Prevalence, genetic diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of non typhoidal salmonella isolates from Meru Level 5 Hospital Kenya | Staff | 400,000 |
| 11. | Ms. Caroline Karani | 2014 | Effect of Lifestyle factors on prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults in North Imenti constituency of Meru County. | Staff | 229,360 |
| 12. | Dr. Robert Muriungi | 2014 | Evaluation of performance and cost analysis of low cost parabolic solar concentrators. | Staff | 249,795 |
3rd FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2016/2017
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. | Mr. Rukariah Joel Mwenda | 2016 | Development and analysis of Biogas-Solar hybrid for powering centrifugal water pumps | Staff | 435,000 |
| 2. | Ms. Eunice Kinanu Mboroki | 2016 | Barriers to uptake of prostate cancer screening among males in Central Imenti | Staff | 280,500 |
| 3. | Mr. Daniel Maitethia | 2016 | Computer vision kit for real-time detection of crop pests and diseases | Staff | 498,500 |
| 4. | Dr. Robert Muriungi Gitunga | 2016 | The use of simplex-centroid designs in formulation of optimum dairy meal concentrates | Staff | 343,795 |
| 5. | Prof. Gabriel Mbugua | 2016 | A pilot study to investigate the extent of cancer cases in Meru | Staff | 469,758 |
| 6. | Dr. Elijah Walubuka | 2017 | Analysis of the effectiveness of recruitment and selection practices on the performance of the public universities in Kenya | Staff | 500,000 |
| 7. | Dr. Hilda Omae | 2017 | Readiness for computer based teaching in lower primary schools in Meru County | Staff | 500,000 |
| 8. | Dr. Eunice Marete | 2017 | Research and research output in universities: A case study of Meru University of Science and Technology | Staff | 387,000 |
| 9. | Dr. Rita Lyria | 2016 | External environmental factors affecting growth of MSMES by entrepreneurs with disability in rural areas in Meru County | Staff | 499,000 |
| 10. | Dr. Ibuathu Charles Njati | 2017 | Uwezo funds usability by women groups; overcoming the constraints | Staff | 500,000 |
4th FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2016/2017
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. | Mr. Daniel Maitethia | 2017 | Photoacoustic modulated optical scattering (PAMOUS) technique for in vivo malaria diagnosis | Staff | 500,000 |
| 2. | Mr. Richard Kirigiah | 2017 | Growth yield and quality of transplanted baby corn(zea mays L) under varying agronomic conditions in meru county Kenya | Staff | 489,000 |
| 3. | Ms. Mary Walowe Mwadulo | 2017 | A decision support system to aid supplier evaluation and selection process; case study of ministry of health Meru County | Staff | 320,000 |
| 4. | Dr. Guyo S. Huka | 2017 | Effect of business training inputs on attitudinal changes towards business culture of trainees of Isiolo County Kenya | Staff | 499,700 |
| 5. | Ms. Florence Mwobobia | 2017 | Development of value added camel milk products to enhance food security in arid and semi-arid areas | Staff | 515,844 |
| 6. | Mr. Joshua M. Thambura | 2017 | Evaluation of food security in agro-ecological zones in Meru county | Staff | 500,000 |
| 7. | Dr. Kennedy Gachoka | 2017 | Morphological characterization if Bemisia Tabaci WHITEFLY populations in Meru County | Staff | 498,600 |
| 8. | Dr. Cynthia Nyambura Mugo | 2017 | Evaluation of medicinal properties of Chia (Salvia Hispanica)extracts | Staff | 439,200 |
5th FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2018/2019
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. |
Prof.Peter Masinde, Mr. Bernard Mwai, Mr. Peter Biu |
2018 | Enhancing Production and Nutritional Quality of Vegetable Crops through use of Fortified Biochar | Staff | 1,812,800 |
| 2. | Ms. Munene Halldess Nguta | 2018 | Influence of corporate governance on financial distress in SASRA regulated Sacco’s in Kenya | Staff | 500,000 |
| 3. |
Dr. Hilda Nyougo Omae Dr. Kageni Njagi |
2018 | Role of teaching practice fostering students teachers’ self -efficacy | Staff | 500,000 |
| 4. | Dr. Joseph Mwiti Marangu | 2018 | Effects of selected bacteria on performance of limestone calcined clay cement | Staff | 500,000 |
| 5. |
Dr. Ibuathu Charles Njati
|
2018 |
Enhancing business ventures in rural areas of Nyambene region through women entrepreneurs
|
Staff | 500,000 |
| 6. | Dr. Gabriel Waweru | 2018 | Impact financial outreach on financial sustainability of savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya. | Staff | 500,000 |
| 7. | Ms. Beatrice Sauline Nyakira | 2018 | Effects Cutting Intervalg on Nutritive Value of Sorghum-Moringa Oleifera and Sorghum-Gliricidia Based Silages | Staff | 500,000 |
| 8. | Mr. Anthony Muriungi Mugambi | 2018 |
Effect Of Ownership Concentration And Firm Size On Firm Value With Intervening Effect Of Dividend Policy: A Study Of Firms At Nairobi Securities Exchange |
Staff | 500,000 |
| 9. |
Mr. Kipkorir Kirui, Mr. Joshua Thambura |
2018 | Effect of Storage Period and Temperature on Quality Parameters for Liquid Organic Fertilizer from Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia | Staff | 500,000 |
| 10. |
Ms. Esther Waithira AG501/3005/16, Dr. Eric Mworia |
2018 | Profiling of Biochemicals in crude extracts of warburgia Ugandensis active against phytophthora infestans and alternaria solani in tomatoes | Student | 500,000 |
| 11. |
Ms. Esther Muriuki, Dr. Joshua Arimi |
2018 | Use of Mobile Health (mHealth) Technology to introduce nutrition at early childhood in Kenya | Staff | 484,490 |
| 12. | Mr. Mwenda Johnstone Gichuru | 2018 | Determining the changing role of information and communication technology for competitive advantage in hotels in Meru county | Staff | 499,000 |
| 13. | Ms. Cecilia Wanjau | 2018 | Isolation, Characterization and Potential Biocontrol of Plant-parasitic Nematodes of Finger millet in Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties | Staff | 499,999 |
| 14. |
Dr. Mohamed Shano Dawe
|
2018 | Leveraging NHIF uptake for pastoro-nomadic communities: a case of pastoro-nomadic communities in marsabit county | Staff | 500,000 |
| 15. |
Mr. Oliver Libese Lideke AG403/0001/17, Dr. Eric Mworia |
2018 | Use of Warbugia ugandesis extract as a soil fumigant to control bacterial wilt in tomato | Student | 499,965 |
| 16. |
Mr. Francis Karanja Waweru AG403/0004/17, Dr. Eric Mworia |
2018 |
Comparative studies of three plants extracts obtained from Azadirachta indica, Plectranthus barbatus and Datura stramonium in the control of late blight (Phytophthora infestans) in tomatoes.
|
Student | 499,750 |
| 17. | Mr. Eli Kang’aru | 2018 | Portable Computer Network Engineering Lab for Competency Based Curriculums | Staff | 496,990 |
6th FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2019/2020
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. | Dr. Fredrick Ojiambo Obonyo | 2019 | Studies on prevalence and molecular characterization of toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic donkeys from Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties, Kenya | Staff |
500,000
|
| 2. | Dr. Rebecca Ebere | 2019 | Glycemic indices of thick porridge (ugali) meals prepared from various raw materials: Which one for diabetics? | Staff | 500,000 |
| 3. | Dr. Joshua Arimi | 2019 | Development of a complete meal from indigenous under-utilized foods to fight food insecurity | Staff | 456,000 |
| 4. |
Dr. Mariga Alfred Mugambi, Ms. Elmelda Atieno Awour, Dr. Erick Otieno |
2019 | Evaluation of noise pollution Level and it effects on “jua kali” industry workers in Homabay town | Staff | 500,000 |
| 5. |
Mr. Fredrick Gatobu, Dr. Erick Awuoche |
2019 | Effect of nutritional knowledge, attitude, and practice of mothers or caregivers with children aged 0-5 years on malnutrition and prevalence. | Staff | 500,000 |
| 6. |
Dr. Richard Boiyo Kipkemboi, Mr. Daniel Maitethia Memeu |
2019 | Real time Airborne particulate matter monitoring and detection of hazardous limit using low-cost sensor module in Kenya | Staff | 500,000 |
| 7. |
Dr. Cyprian Muturia, Dr. Joseph Mwiti |
2019 | Effects Rice Husk and Wood Ashes on Physicochemical properties of Portland cement. | Staff | 500,000 |
| 8. |
Mr. Francis Hasborn Gatobu
|
2019 | Influence of procurement process on the performance of public entities(A case study of Nairobi County Government) | Staff | 494,500 |
| 9. |
Mr. Samuel Kamau Maina SC410/3002/17, Dr. Sarah Wandili |
2019 | Food quality and safety; PCR assay investigation of adulterated sausages and smokies in Meru and Isiolo Municipality | Student | 500,000 |
| 10. | Mr. Zakayo Maingi Mwangi | 2019 | Characterization of non tuberculous mycobacteria among presumptive TB patients from selected high TB burden counties in Kenya. | Staff | 494,586 |
| 11. |
Mr. Patrick Mutharia Geredine Jemuge Kandie (Post Graduate Student, MUST), Dinah Moraa Ondari, Isiah Kirimi Anampiu |
2019 | Evaluation of urinary tract infections and antibiotic sensitivity patterns among symptomatic male patients visiting Meru teaching and referral hospital, Kenya | Staff | 499,900 |
| 12. |
Mr. Michael Ngugi Mugambi, Mr. Clarence Mang’era, Dr. Erick Awuoche |
2019 | Effect of Genetic variability of Murraya Koenigii (curry leaf) tree from Eastern and Coastal Kenya on repellent bioactivity of plant volatiles to Anopheles gambiae mosquito | Staff | 500,000 |
| 13. |
Dr. Mutua Makau, Dr. Naomi Kathure, Ms. Mary Walowe |
2019 | A guided- crowdsourcing approach for breast cancer data and computer aided detection | Staff | 1,701,000 |
| 14. | Ms. Elizabeth Kalondu | 2019 | Evaluation of laboratory presentation and clinical implications of anaemia in a well-characterized population of HIV-1 sero-positive individuals at a large HIV clinic in Nairobi: a Cross sectional Study | Staff | 493,000 |
7th FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2020/2021
| S/N | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY | AMOUNT AWARDED(KHS) |
| 1. |
Ms. Dorothy Kagendo Mr. Brian Mwangi Machua SC 410/3001/2017 |
2021 | Characterization and antimicrobial profile of salmonella isolates from food sources in Meru municipality, Kenya | Student | 496,850 |
| 2. | Ms. Rose Gacheri Ndegwa | 2021 | Exploration of the nexus of communication skills to productivity of automotive mechanics working in formal and informal garages. A case study of Meru, Nanyuki and Nyeri townships. | Staff | 500,000 |
| 3. | Mr. Julius K. Ithai | 2021 | Financial constraints, firm size and investment cash flow sensitivity of non-financial firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange | Staff | 499,000 |
| 4. | Mr. Gervase Miriti | 2021 | Impact of covid-19 pandemic on maternal and child health (MCH) services in Meru County, Kenya | Staff | 499,700 |
| 5. | Mr. Geoffrey BarongoOmosa | 2021 | Determination of Physio-Chemical Properties of Locally Made Ceramic Tiles | Staff | 500,000 |
| 6. |
Dr. Jane Rutto Mr. Julius Mutiria Muriungi |
2021 | Physicochemical Removal of Selected Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water Using Recyclable Clay – Cellulose Nanocomposite | Staff | 1,000,000 |
| 7. |
Dr. Robert Muriungi Mr. Kelvin Wanjohi Nyawira SC401/200232/19 |
2021 | Modeling the survival of stomach cancer treatment patients using the cox proportional hazard model: A case of Meru County, Kenya | Student | 498,400 |
| 8. |
Dr. Julius RatumoToeri Mr. Bethuel Kimani Kamau |
2021 | Effects of ternary binder on geotechnical performance of stabilized sub-grade soil | Staff | 1,000,000 |
| 9. | Ms. Mercy Shidemburi Musungu | 2021 | Factors Affecting the Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources in the Post Covid-19 | Staff | 500,000 |
| 10. | Dr. Thiaine S. Kubaison | 2021 | Entreching public-private partnership in public schools | Staff | 500,000 |
| 11. | Mr. Patrick Mworia Kireria | 2021 | Cutting Construction Costs with Scissors: Exploring Possibilities of Recycling Plastic Waste | Staff | 499,800 |
| 12. | Mr. Nyabuto Onderi Andrew | 2021 | Effects of Aloe Vera Mucilage as a Superplasticizer on the Performance of Self Consolidating Concrete | Staff | 500,000 |
8th FUNDED INTERNAL RESEARCH 2020/2021
| S/NO | RESEARCHER | YEAR | TITLE | CATEGORY |
AMOUNT AWARDED (KHS) |
| 1. |
Mr. Daniel Mwangi Waweru AG502/200021/18 Mr. Kenneth M. Mbae |
2021 | Nutritional and Phytochemical Characterization of Dovyalis caffra and Dovyalis abyssinica Fruits | Student | 320,000 |
| 2. |
Ms. Peninah Ngugi AG403/200253/19 Mr. Richard Kirigia |
2021 | Participatory screening of selected sweet potato lines, (ipomea batatas (L.) LAM,), under varied soil moisture and nutrient management levels in the drier regions of Meru County. | Student | 390,000 |
| 3. |
Ms. Roba Qabale Tari EG407/200637/19 Mr. Simon Mirara |
2021 | Assessment of fecal exposure pathways in low-income urban neighborhoods in Meru, Kenya-sanipath study | Student | 350,000 |
| 4. |
Mr. Julius Munene Magana
|
2021 | An analysis of the mediating role of Universities in the achievement of industrialization in Kenya. | Staff | 200,000 |
| 5. | Dr. Florence Karimi Thiakunu | 2021 | Peri parturient diseases of the one humped camel (camelus dromedaries) in Northern Kenya | Staff | 400,000 |
| 6. |
Mr. Clinton Nyakang’i AG406/200661/19 Mr. Pius Kanda |
2021 | Utilization of avocado (P.americana) seeds waste as a source of starch for food products and other applications | Student | 400,000 |
| 7. |
Mr. Oselu Stephen Owino AG406/3002/18 Ms. Jacqueline Mwikali Peter |
2021 | Development of a functional beverage infusion using underutilized herbal plants to boost food security, well-being, and good health | Student | 350,000 |
| 8. | Dr Erastus S. Mwangi | 2021 | The effect of purple tea extract activity on metabolic syndrome | Staff | 450,000 |
| 9. | Mr. Lalai Samuel Ntongai | 2021 | Animal monitoring and tracking system | Staff | 250,000 |
| 10. | Mr. Charles Kinuthia Mugi | 2021 | Effects of quarry dust on performance of hollow interlocking concrete blocks | Staff | 400,000 |
| 11. |
Dr. Halldess Nguta Munene Mr. Pius Kanda |
2021 | Value Addition and Commercialization of Tharaka Honey in Kenya | Staff | 1,200,000 |
| 12. | Ms. Shalyne G. Nyambura | 2021 | Multiple change point analysis of the trend in Covid-19 infection rate in Kenya to evaluate the effectiveness of government policy measures for controlling the pandemic | Staff | 250,000 |
| 13. |
Mr. Ben Asiago Moywaywa Mr. George Njeru Njagi
|
2021 | Design, fabrication and performance analysis of a mixed mode solar dryer for black soldier fly larvae | Staff | 300,000 |
| 14. | Mr. Rutere Yusuf | 2021 |
Moderating effect of collaborative capability on the relationship between green supply chain management and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya |
Staff | 190,000 |
| 15. |
Ms. Jedidah Waithera Waweru AG403/200346/19 Ms. Cecilia Wanjau |
2021 |
Potential of Bacillus subtilis Isolates in Biocontrol of Root-Knot Nematodes of Finger Millet (Eleusinecoracana L.) |
Student | 400,000 |
| 16. |
Ms. Lorraine Moindi Amwoma AG406/200866/19 Ms. Lydia Kalachia Ngeera |
2021 | Assessment of hygiene and microbial safety of fermented beverages in Meru County | Student | 300,000 |
| 17. |
Mr. Josphat Kiplangat Koech AG406/201157/20 Ms. Jacqueline Mwikali |
2021 | Evaluation of beef safety in Meru County | Student | 350,000 |
| 18. | Dr. Cyprian Muturia | 2021 | Development and Characterization of Geopolymer Synthesized from Volcanic Ash | Staff | 350,000 |
| 19. |
Dr. John Thuita Mr. Walter Gitonga |
2021 | Blue economy: Evaluation of Trout fish farming as an alternative source of protein in Marimba, an upper cold regions of Meru county. | Staff | 350,000 |
| 20. |
Mr. Philip Kinyua AG502/200020/18 Mr. Pius Kanda |
2021 | Sustainable utilization of pumpkin seeds through nutritional profiling and value addition to promote food security and income generation in Kenya | Student | 350,000 |
| 21. | Mr. Zablon Kimathi | 2021 | Green energy: Evaluation of possibility of producing biogas and biofertilizer from camel waste | Staff | 350,000 |
| 22. | Mr. Joel Mwenda Rukariah | 2021 |
Hybridization of solar and biogas energy sources to power 2 horsepower small agricultural machinery. |
Staff | 350,000 |