43rd Graduation Ceremony - PhD Graduands
Kibet, NoahFaculty of Agriculture
Kibet, NoahFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis Title: Smallholder French Bean Farmers Global-GAP Standards Risk Attitudes and Their Effects on Welfare in Kirinyaga County, Kenya”
Supervisors:
Prof. Gideon A. Obare
Prof. Job K. Lagat
Mwabonimana, Marie - FrançoiseFaculty of Agriculture
Mwabonimana, Marie - FrançoiseFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence, Biosecurity Measures and Lost Carcass-Value Associated with Porcine Cysticercosis along Pork Value Chain in Western Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Prof. Charles Muleke Inyagwa
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence, Biosecurity Measures and Lost Carcass-Value Associated with Porcine Cysticercosis along Pork Value Chain in Western Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Prof. Charles Muleke Inyagwa
Mwaura, Simon NgangaFaculty of Agriculture
Mwaura, Simon NgangaFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis Title: Impact of Water Collective Action on Household Welfare in Kenya: the Case of The Upper Ewaso Ngiro North Catchment Area
Supervisors:
Dr Isaac Maina Kariuki
Dr Symon Kiprop
Dr Augustus Sammy Muluvi
Thesis Title: Impact of Water Collective Action on Household Welfare in Kenya: the Case of The Upper Ewaso Ngiro North Catchment Area
Supervisors:
Dr Isaac Maina Kariuki
Dr Symon Kiprop
Dr Augustus Sammy Muluvi
Nyabinwa, PascalFaculty of Agriculture
Nyabinwa, PascalFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence of Endometritis and Associated Influence on Performance of Smallholder Zero-Grazed Dairy Cows in Gasabo District of Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Claire d' Andre Hirwa
Dr Olivier Basole Kashongwe
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence of Endometritis and Associated Influence on Performance of Smallholder Zero-Grazed Dairy Cows in Gasabo District of Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Claire d' Andre Hirwa
Dr Olivier Basole Kashongwe
Okello, Dickson OtienoFaculty of Agriculture
Okello, Dickson OtienoFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management
Thesis Title: Impact of Agripreneurial Orientations on Resilience and Performance of Dairy Agripreneurs in Murang'a County, Kenya: The Mediating Effect of Agribusiness Support Services
Supervisors:
Prof. George Owuor
Prof. Catherine Larochelle
Dr Edith Gathungu
Thesis Title: Impact of Agripreneurial Orientations on Resilience and Performance of Dairy Agripreneurs in Murang'a County, Kenya: The Mediating Effect of Agribusiness Support Services
Supervisors:
Prof. George Owuor
Prof. Catherine Larochelle
Dr Edith Gathungu
Odero-Waitituh, Jane AtienoFaculty of Agriculture
Odero-Waitituh, Jane AtienoFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Reduction of Anti-Nutritive Compounds in Ground Mature Prosopis juliflora Pods in Rabbit Diets Using Fermentation Technology
Supervisors:
Dr Anthony M. King'ori
Dr Mary K. Ambula
Prof. Joseph W. Matofari
Thesis Title: Reduction of Anti-Nutritive Compounds in Ground Mature Prosopis juliflora Pods in Rabbit Diets Using Fermentation Technology
Supervisors:
Dr Anthony M. King'ori
Dr Mary K. Ambula
Prof. Joseph W. Matofari
Wambua, John MulwaFaculty of Agriculture
Wambua, John MulwaFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis Title: Analysis of Factors Influencing Productivity and Extent of Smallholder Commercialization of Green Grams and Pigeon Peas in Machakos County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Margaret Ngigi
Dr Lutta Muhammad
Thesis Title: Analysis of Factors Influencing Productivity and Extent of Smallholder Commercialization of Green Grams and Pigeon Peas in Machakos County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Margaret Ngigi
Dr Lutta Muhammad
Habimana, RichardFaculty of Agriculture
Habimana, RichardFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Genetic Diversity, Growth Performance, Newcastle Disease Resistance and Response to Selection of Indigenous Chicken in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Dr Tobias Otieno Keno
Dr Kiplangat Ngeno
Thesis Title: Genetic Diversity, Growth Performance, Newcastle Disease Resistance and Response to Selection of Indigenous Chicken in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Dr Tobias Otieno Keno
Dr Kiplangat Ngeno
Gore, Dominic Lado MarinoFaculty of Agriculture
Gore, Dominic Lado MarinoFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Reproductive Performance and Genetic Response to Selection of Dairy Goats in Kenya Following Incorporation of Reproductive Technologies and Genomic Selection
Supervisors:
Dr Thomas K. Muasya
Dr Tobias O. Okeno
Dr Jane N. Mburu
Thesis Title: Reproductive Performance and Genetic Response to Selection of Dairy Goats in Kenya Following Incorporation of Reproductive Technologies and Genomic Selection
Supervisors:
Dr Thomas K. Muasya
Dr Tobias O. Okeno
Dr Jane N. Mburu
Mutimawurugo, Marie ChantalFaculty of Agriculture
Mutimawurugo, Marie ChantalFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Horticulture
Thesis Title: Efficacy of Plant Extracts for Management of Potato Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia Solanacearum Smith) in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Joshua O. Ongweno
Prof. Nyokabi I. Wagara
Dr Muhinyuza J. Baptiste
Thesis Title: Efficacy of Plant Extracts for Management of Potato Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia Solanacearum Smith) in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Joshua O. Ongweno
Prof. Nyokabi I. Wagara
Dr Muhinyuza J. Baptiste
Mwesigwa, RobertFaculty of Agriculture
Mwesigwa, RobertFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Dried Goat Rumen Contents on Performance of Broiler and Layer Chickens
Supervisors:
Dr Perminus Karubiu Migwi
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Dr Paul Athans Onjoro
Thesis Title: Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Dried Goat Rumen Contents on Performance of Broiler and Layer Chickens
Supervisors:
Dr Perminus Karubiu Migwi
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Dr Paul Athans Onjoro
Otieno, Peter CalebFaculty of Agriculture
Otieno, Peter CalebFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment Pond as a Potting Substrate for Greenhouse Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Production
Supervisors:
Dr Samuel Nyalala
Dr Joseph N. Wolukau
Thesis Title: Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment Pond as a Potting Substrate for Greenhouse Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Production
Supervisors:
Dr Samuel Nyalala
Dr Joseph N. Wolukau
Karaya, Rebecca NjokiFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Karaya, Rebecca NjokiFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Rural Innovation Studies
Thesis Title: The Role of Social Learning in Linking Knowledge and Practice for Rehabilitation of Degraded Drylands in Njemps Flats, Baringo County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Prof. George Ogendi
Thesis Title: The Role of Social Learning in Linking Knowledge and Practice for Rehabilitation of Degraded Drylands in Njemps Flats, Baringo County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Prof. George Ogendi
Lateiro, Salvador De SousaFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Lateiro, Salvador De SousaFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering
Thesis Title: Assessment of Temporal Trend-Dynamics of Water Flow and Sediment Flux for Chókwè Irrigation Scheme in Gaza Province, Mozambique
Supervisors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing Benedict M. Mutua
Dr (Eng) James M. Raude
Dr Raphael M. Wambua
Thesis Title: Assessment of Temporal Trend-Dynamics of Water Flow and Sediment Flux for Chókwè Irrigation Scheme in Gaza Province, Mozambique
Supervisors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing Benedict M. Mutua
Dr (Eng) James M. Raude
Dr Raphael M. Wambua
Ogot, Wilson AdderoFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Ogot, Wilson AdderoFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Thesis Title: Students' Academic Interaction, Self-Esteem and Achievement Relationships in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah Chepchieng
Prof. Mary Kariuki
Thesis Title: Students' Academic Interaction, Self-Esteem and Achievement Relationships in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah Chepchieng
Prof. Mary Kariuki
Ndayitegeye, OlivierFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Ndayitegeye, OlivierFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Water Resources and Environmental Management
Thesis Title: Evaluation of Deficit Irrigation and Irrigation Intervals on Banana Water Use Efficiency in Kisii, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Japheth O.Onyando
Dr Romlus O.Okwany
Dr Hohnson Kwach
Thesis Title: Evaluation of Deficit Irrigation and Irrigation Intervals on Banana Water Use Efficiency in Kisii, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Japheth O.Onyando
Dr Romlus O.Okwany
Dr Hohnson Kwach
Margaret Jepkemboi AyubFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Margaret Jepkemboi AyubFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Educational Foundations
Thesis Title: Selected Factors Influencing Educational Participation of Student Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah C. Chepchieng
Prof. Thomas K. Ronoh
Prof. Teresa Njonge
Thesis Title: Selected Factors Influencing Educational Participation of Student Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah C. Chepchieng
Prof. Thomas K. Ronoh
Prof. Teresa Njonge
Mokaya, Samwel BogonkoFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Mokaya, Samwel BogonkoFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Geography
Thesis Title: Household Access to Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nakuru Town - Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Kennedy N. Ondimu
Prof. Wilkister N. Moturi
Thesis Title: Household Access to Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nakuru Town - Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Kennedy N. Ondimu
Prof. Wilkister N. Moturi
Thuo, Caroline MuthoniFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Thuo, Caroline MuthoniFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension
Thesis Title: Participatory Technology Development and Dissemination Processes in Relation to Acceptance of Improved Sugar Cane Varieties among Small-Scale Farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Justus Ombati
Dr Agnes Nkurumwa
Thesis Title: Participatory Technology Development and Dissemination Processes in Relation to Acceptance of Improved Sugar Cane Varieties among Small-Scale Farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Justus Ombati
Dr Agnes Nkurumwa
Mwatu, Morris MaingiFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Mwatu, Morris MaingiFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Geography
Thesis Title: Effects of Rainfall Variability and Households' Adaptation on Livelihood Vulnerability in Kitui South Sub-County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Wambongo. C. S. Recha
Prof. Ondimu N. Kennedy
Thesis Title: Effects of Rainfall Variability and Households' Adaptation on Livelihood Vulnerability in Kitui South Sub-County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Wambongo. C. S. Recha
Prof. Ondimu N. Kennedy
Ouma Matilda AumaFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Ouma Matilda AumaFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Rural Innovations Studies
Thesis Title: Assessing the Uptake of System of Rice Intensification Practices Through an Innovation Platform in Oluch Irrigation Scheme, Rangwe Sub County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Dr Justus M. Ombati
Thesis Title: Assessing the Uptake of System of Rice Intensification Practices Through an Innovation Platform in Oluch Irrigation Scheme, Rangwe Sub County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Dr Justus M. Ombati
Chore, Judith KavulaniFaculty of Science
Chore, Judith KavulaniFaculty of Science
Programme: Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Thesis Title: Biochemical Changes and Microbial Profiles Affecting Quality and Vase Life of Cut Gladioli (Gladiolus grandiflorus L. 'Fado') Following Pulsing and Cold Wet Storage
Supervisors:
Dr Karori Mbuthia S.
Dr Mariam Mwangi
Thesis Title: Biochemical Changes and Microbial Profiles Affecting Quality and Vase Life of Cut Gladioli (Gladiolus grandiflorus L. 'Fado') Following Pulsing and Cold Wet Storage
Supervisors:
Dr Karori Mbuthia S.
Dr Mariam Mwangi
Barasa, Henry MasindeFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Barasa, Henry MasindeFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering
Thesis Title: Optimisation of Biogas Production Using Some Process Parameters in a Fixed Dome Laboratory Bioreactor
Supervisors:
Prof. Daudi Nyaanga
Dr Musa Njue
Prof. Joseph Matofari
Thesis Title: Optimisation of Biogas Production Using Some Process Parameters in a Fixed Dome Laboratory Bioreactor
Supervisors:
Prof. Daudi Nyaanga
Dr Musa Njue
Prof. Joseph Matofari
