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 |