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S/No. NAME COURSE COMP UNIVERSITY Degree course Research Title
PhD COMPONENT 2
1 Muia Mary Waceke Ph.D 2 UON Environmental governance and management An Assessment of Integration of MSMEs in Climate Smart Livestock Value Chain Analysis: A case study in Kajiado County
2 Kinyumu M. Daniel Ph.D 2 Karatina Un Soil Science Evaluation of the effects of conservation agriculture on soil properties in Laikipia county Kenya
3 Musuya David Masika Ph.D 2 Maseno university Soil Science The effect of applying different nitrogen sources and intercropping system on sorghum yield,nue and soil physical and chemical properties in Western Kenya
4 Mwauda Grace Wakesho Ph.D 2 UON Environmental Governance and Management Governance factors (Gender inclusion) that affect food security in Wundanyi constituency Taita Taveta
5 Adero Willis Abwao Ph.D 2 JKUAT Medical Biotechnology Identification, characterization and evaluation of potential vaccine candidates for the control and management of Peste des Petits virus in ruminants
6 Lutta Alphayo Inyende Ph.D 2 UON Range Management Pasture production under different micro catchments and their economic optimization in agropastoral areas of Kenya
7 Githukia Cecelia Muthoni Ph.D 2 KISII Univ. Fisheries Management Assessment of Gender Constraints and Opportunities In the Aquaculture Value Chain In Western Kenya
8 Were Mariam Nyongesa Ph.D 2 MMUST Crop Prection Evaluation of cassava genotypes for resistance to cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak diseases in Kenya.
9 Wainaina Ruth Wambui Ph.D 2 EGERTON Animal Breeding and Genomics Genetic and economic aspects of implementing genomic selection in dairy goat breeding programmes in Kenya
10 Maranga Bernard Omboga PhD 2 JKUAT Zoology Solar Powered Re-circulative Aquaculture System for Commercialization of fish farming in Arid and Semi-arid Regions
11 Awuor Fonda Jane PhD 2 Kenyatta University Agricultural Economics The Impact of Production Risk on Welfare of Smallholder Adopters of Integrated Aquacultue Farming System in Western,Central and Eastern Regions of Kenya
12 Kimindu Viictoria Atieno PhD 2 University of Nairobi Food Science and Technology Enterohemorhagic Escherichia Coli In Beef: Seasonal Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance and Decontamination Interventions In Kajiado Slaughterhouses
13 Oucho Jacob Abwao PhD 2 University of Nairobi Animal Genetics and Breeding Assessment of genetic diversity and structure of nile tilapia in Kenya for optimization of aquaculture and conservation
14 Joseah Siele Kipkoech PhD 2 Egerton University Agriculture and Rural Innovations Small holders dairy farmers socio-environmental context in relation to pre-harvest milk losses in Mogotio sub-county Kenya
15 Magondu Esther Wairimu PhD 2 Pwani University Fisheries-Intergrated Aquaculture Application of an integrated multitrophic Aquaculture system in enhancing production and profitability in small scale mariculture enterprises in Kenya
16 Njinju Symon Mugo PhD 2 Kenyatta University Agronomy Physiological, morphological and biochemical responses of Sorghum varieties to progressive water stress and rehydration in Siaya and Baringo Counties, Kenya
17 Angu Cohen PhD 2 University of Nairobi Environmental Governance and management Assessment of the impact of clean energy technologies on energy poverty in Vihiga County
18 Magothe Thomas Mwaura PhD 2 Egerton University Animal Breeding and Genomics Genetic Performance of indigenous and synthetic chicken populations in Kenya
19 Wekesa Francis Chaka PhD 2 Kenyatta University Biotechnology Development of rapid diagnostic tool and characterization of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Kenya
20 Ochola Anyango Celestine PhD 2 Kenyatta University Biotechnology Morph-physiological, biochemical and molecular dissection of bracharia prizantha ( A. Rich Stapf) for drought torelance
21 Mwangi Muchiri Jackson PhD 2 University of Nairobi Livestock Production Systems Evaluation of perceptions of climate change and effects of compost heat on aquaculture in Kenya
22 Omollo Ouma Erick PhD 2 University of Nairobi Range Management Analysis of use of indigineous range grasses and perceptions on pasture production and conservation among pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya
23 Mutoni Christine Kanee PhD 2 University of Nairobi Genetics and Plant Breeding Developing dual Resistant cassava cultivars against major viral diseases in Kenya
24 Tabby Karanja Njeri PhD 2 University of Nairobi Agricultural and Applied Economics Assessment of gendered impact of adoption of thermo-tolerant Newcastle disease vaccine on household income in Machakos County
25 Awala Boniface Juma PhD 2 University of Eldoret Plant Genetics Development of Multi tolerant Brachiaria grass genotypes through convectional breeding in West Pokot and Baringo Counties
26 Mbiyu Wanjiku Miriam PhD 2 University of Nairobi Agricultural Resource Management Pathogen diversity and factors that influence potato cyst nematode pathogenicity and potential of phytochemicals in their management
27 Mutunga Thomas Kioko PhD 2 University of Embu Agriculture Resource Management Characterization of climate-smart production systems, productivity and adaptability of dairy goats in Kenyan Semi-arid lands.
28 Judith Oyoo PhD 2 University of Nairobi Food science and technology Valuation of pesticide residues in potato and potato products and their consumer expossure in Kenya
29 Alaru Peter Alphonce PhD 2 Egerton University Food Science Evaluation of enriched liquid brewer's yeast probiotic as feed supplement on dairy cows performance and milk quality
30 Mwaura Gitau John PhD 2 Masinde Muliro University Molecular Biology Growth performance and transcriptome analysis of differentially expressed genes in Nile Tilapia subjected to chronic stress
31 Nakeel Miriam Jepkosgei PhD 2 University of Nairobi Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics Brucellosis and leptospirosis risk on use and evaluation of oestrous synchronisation in Sahiwal breeding in Kajiado and West Pokot counties, Kenya
32 Kurgat Kiplangat PhD 2 Egerton University Plant Breeding Determining genetic control associated with malt grain qualities in sorghum
33 Kibicho Patrick Wahome PhD 2 University of Nairobi Development studies Evaluating impact of gender transformative approaches on women empowerment in Agricultural value chains
34 Richard Kipkemboi Kanda PhD 2 University of Eldoret Environmental planning and management Land use and land cover changes and their implication on land degradation: A case of Elgeyo Escarpment,Kenya
             
MSc COMPONENT 2
  NAME COURSE COMP INSTITUTION Degree Title
1 Khaemba Shayne Gladys MSc. 2 Egerton Agribussiness management Effects socioeconomic factors on consumption of dry pigeon peas in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
2 Jayo Tracyline Manyasi MSc. 2 Egerton Crop protection Host Plant resistance and characterization of Blast disease in selected millet genotypes in Kenya
3 Owino Kevin Odhiambo MSc. 2 MMUST Water resource Engineering Design of an optimal Rainwater harvesting and storage system for smallholder irrigation in south western Kenya
4 Kenana Richard Suyianka MSc. 2 Egerton Animal Nutrition Evaluation of the effects of feeding Bracharia and Rhodes grass hay supplemented with Calliandra on the performance of red Maasai sheep
5 Otieno Kevin Odhiambo MSc. 2 Egerton Food Science Utilization of cricket(Acheta domesticus)flour to enrich cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)biscuits
6 Ogingo Evance Odinga MSc. 2 Egerton Animal Breeding and Genetics Evaluation of genetic sensitivity of Zebu cattle to climate change in Kenya
7 Wachenje Dorothy Wanjala MSc. 2 Egerton Plant Breeding Genetic analysis of drought tolerance and earliness in tropical maize germplasm
8 Musenya Edinah Shikoli MSc. 2 Egerton Horticulture Effects of Allium fistulosum Crude extract and irrigation levels on Bacterial wilt incidence, growth, yield and quality of greenhouse grown tomato(Solanum lycopersicum)
9 Waswa Clinton Simiyu MSc. 2 Egerton Agricultural Engineering Effect of chicken manure pretreatment and total solids on biogas production when co-digested with cow dug
10 Matingi Adrian Kimani MSc. 2 KU Plant Breeding
Genotypic response to silicon moderated water stress tolerance using morphological and molecular markers using morphological and molecular markers in selected sorghum landraces in Kitui County,Eastern Kenya
11 Chege Waithera Patriciah MSc. 2 UON Theriogenology Utilizing County based artificial insemination services for enhanced cattle breeding: A case of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties
12 Aurelia Ajiambo Apopo MSc. 2 JKUAT Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Detection and characterization of Newcastle disease virus strains in Gallus gallus domesticus (domestic indigenous chicken) in ecological zone III and V in Kenya
13 Kituu Elizabeth Mueni MSc. 2 JKUAT Biochemistry Functional characterization and differential in vivo expression of tricorn interacting factor 3 homologs in Trypanosoma brucei brucei pathogenicity
14 Muthee Marilyn Wangui MSc. 2 Egerton Food Science Processing methods and variety on nutritional quality and safety of ready-to-eat potatoe(Solanum tubersom)
15 Mukiti Kyambu Michael MSc. 2 SEKU Livestock Production Systems Diet selection, intake and live weight gain of sheep offered selected grasses in a cafeteria feeding systems
16 Haro Geoffrey Thomas MSc. 2 KeMU Agricultural and Rural Development Evaluation of the effects of fertilization methods on the productivity of different Irish potato cultivators grown in the Taita Hills,Kenya
17 Kakusu Maingi Edwin MSc. 2 UON Range Management Morpho-physiological responses of roots and buds of range grasses to moisture stress in Kajiado County Kenya
18 Kibet George MSc. 2 KU Public Health Effect of Climate Change on Leishmaniasis In Baringo County,
Kenya
19 Kiria Aila MSc. 2 KeMU Agriculture and Rural Development Evaluating effect of manure of manure application ,seedimng rate and planting method on the yield and biomass production of Teff
20 Tanui Chepkorir MSc. 2 JKUAT Biotechnology Determine,distribution of maize yellow dwarf virus-RMV in Bomet County and response of selected maize and sorghum lines to maize lethal necrosis viruses
21 Charo Fadhir Juma Msc 2 University of Nairobi Fish Science Efficacy of Aloe Barbadensis Against Selected Bacteria Isolated from Cultured Fish in Machakos and Nyandarua Counties, Kenya.
22 Mukoma Marvin Gaye Msc 2 Egerton University Limnology Arthrospira platensis, Cladophora and Oocystis Culture System in Creation of Sustainable Aquaculture Feeds.
23 Nyaga Martin Mugendi msc 2 University of Nairobi Hydrobiology(Aquaculture) Comparative Study of The Growth Response of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus,1758) Fingerlings To Formulated Diets Containing Duckweed Lemna Minor (Torrey,1843)
24 Wambulwa Levi Mulongo Msc 2 University of Nairobi Animal Genetics and Breeding Enhancing Productivity of Galla Goats Using Estrus Synchronization and Controlled Natural Mating in Southern Rangelands Kenya.
25 Kipsang Fredrick Tuitoek Msc 2 University of Nairobi Plant breeding and Biotechnology Characterization of Selected Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) Genotypes for tolerance to Aluminium toxicity.
26 Sami Eric Wekesa Msc 2 University of Nairobi Animal Nutrition and Feed Science Sorghum Silage as a drought resisitant forage for diary goat production in Kakamega County
27 Minyonga Douglas Okemwa Msc 2 Karatina University Environmental Studies Development and Assessment of black solider fly diet feed for sustainable aquaculture
28 Gitonga Tabitha Kanini Msc 2 Chuka University Plant Pathology Characterization of green gram (Vigna radiate L.) Disease and Assessing their Distribution, Severity and Association with Environmental Factors in Tharaka Nithi and Kitui Counties, Kenya
29 Yahuma Nancy Achieng' Msc 2 University of Eldoret Plant Protection Assessment of Sorghum-legume integrated Cropping Systems on striga and fungal disease management in Western Kenya
30 Kamau Rachel Muthoni Msc 2 Egerton University Agronomy The influence of lipid fractions on reproductive cold tolerance in sorghum genotype
31 Mworia Lydiah Kinya Msc 2 University of Nairobi Applied Human Nutrtion Biofortification of bracharia grass with zinc fortified fertilizers: Implications for micronutrients deficiency in Kenya
32 Chebet Nelly Msc 2 Egerton University Agronomy Evaluation and determination of Salt Tolerance in Sorghum (sorghum bicolar L. moench) Genotypes
33 Gladys Cheruto Msc 2 University of Nairobi Agroforestry Effect of forest conversions on phosphorus bioavailability and arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi in planosois
34 Anyango Ruphline Margaret Msc 2 University of Nairobi Veterinary Public Health Evaluation of diagnostic performance of echidnococcus tests in selected abattoirs in Nairobi and surrounding environs
35 Kihungi Jacob Gichuki Msc 2 University of Nairobi Crop Protection Molecular identification and characterization of endophytic bacteria on Tolerant Varieties of sorghum and their Potential
in the Bio control of Striga hermonthec
36 Ochieng Otieno Berrick Msc 2 University of Nairobi Crop Protection Integrated management of potato cyst nematodes using biological controls, resistance potato cultivars and organic amendments in Nyandarua County
37 Chengo Dama Grace Msc 2 University of Nairobi Crop Protection Management of bacterial wilt on tomatoes by use of host resistance and efficient water use in Kajiado County.
38 Elphas Simiyu Msc 2 University of Nairobi Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Evaluation for genetic diversity and resistance to bacterial blight among kenyan cassava manihot (esculata, grants) genotypes.
39 Masila Mutindi Ednah Msc 2 JKUAT Biotechnology Phenotypic and genetic diversity among indigenous galla goats from Kenya using mitochondrial DNA and HSP70 gene polymorphisms
40 Jesang Ascah Malel Msc 2 University of Nairobi Veterinary Theriogenology Assessment of effective estrous synchronization dose of PGF2a in goats in Nakuru County.
41 Wairimu Munene Brian Msc 2 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Food science and Technolgy Characterization of Traditionally honey-preserved meat: The physical-chemical, stability and acceptability.
42 Karanja Mbuthia Francis Msc 2 Kenyatta University Integrated Watershed Management Application of Geospatial Techniques to establish sites for community small earth dams in Kajiado County, Kenya.
43 Morinket Keshura Richard Msc 2 Kenyatta University Applied Parasitology Efficacy of commonly used Anti-Helmintics among small ruminants keepers in Kajiado County, Kenya.
44 Kevin Shitiavai Lumwachi Msc 2 University of Nairobi Crop Protection Application of grafting technique in the management of bacterial wilt in tomatoes in Kajiado County
45 Odongo Lugonzo George Msc 2 University of Nairobi Vet Pathology,microbiology and parasitology Molecular epidemiology of peste des petits ruminants-contagious caprine pleuropneumonia co-infection in Goats in Kwale county, Kenya
46 Kiptoo Kennedy Msc 2 University of Nairobi Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Screening and genotyping of finger millet for nitrogen use efficiency
47 Siele Sheila Chepkirui Msc 2 University of Nairobi Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Morphological and molecular characterization of drought tolerance in guinea grass accessions
48 Kimeli Kipchirchir Alex Msc 2 University of Nairobi Veternary Theriogenology Increase dairy productivity through enhance AL adoption, shortened calving interval and improve female sex ratio in uasin gishu County.
49 Mugo Wawira Lydia Msc 2 University of Nairobi Hydrobiology(Aquaculture) Evaluation of the potential of the field cricket (gryllus bimacullatus) as an effective and fficient replacement for fish meal in cultured Nile Tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) feeds in Kenya.
50 Arusei Jepchumba Jacquelyne Msc 2 University of Nairobi Plant Pathology Management of pod borer (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) infesting pigeon peas in the field
51 Apunda Onyango Erick Msc 2 University of Nairobi Analytic Chemistry Agricultural waste to clean green transport fuel: Catalytic hydrothermal reforming of pyrolysis oil from bagasse
52 Odoje Akoth Fabrizia Msc 2 Maseno University Aquaculture Evaluation Of The Potential Of Termite (Coptotermes Formosanus Shiraki) Meal As A Replacement Of Fishmeal In Diet For culturing Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticuslinnaeus) fry
53 Collins Mwenda Msc 2 University of Nairobi Animal Nutrition Mycotoxins In Poultry Feeds Within Mavoko And Isinya Sub- Counties Of Kenya; Occurrence, Effects And Mitigation.