Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station (日本学術振興会ナイロビ研究連絡センター)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station (日本学術振興会ナイロビ研究連絡センター)
更新日:2011/06/08
Theme: Science, Technology and Innovation as a Platform for National Development / Improving Community Livelihoods through Science, Technology and Innovation
Date: 3rd – 6th May, 2011
Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi
Background and Purpose of the Conference
Kenya’s development blue print, Vision 2030, envisions a transformation into a newly industrialized middle-income country providing a high quality life to its citizens. The Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) as the bedrock for the three pillars (economic, social and political) for national development. The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) as the lead agency in promotion of ST&I through administration of research grants and organization of annual conferences for dissemination of research results and exhibition of innovations in the country.
This year’s conference is targeting policy makers, scholars, academicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, innovators, research and development workers, and other end-users of technologies. Beneficiaries of NCST Research and Innovations grants will be expected to present their findings. The objectives of the conference are, one, to provide a platform for policy makers, researchers and academicians to share experiences in ST&me; two, to showcase Kenya’s; three, to benchmark Kenya against other countries in ST&me; four, to disseminate research findings.
At least eight (8) local and foreign key note speakers (renowned scholars, entrepreneurs, policy makers) will be invited for the conference which will involve research paper presentations, display of innovations and other research products, round table discussions, and science cafes. The topics will cover current issues on application of ST&me for agriculture, environment, human health and nutrition, energy, water and sanitation, industrial manufacturing and infrastructure development. Cross-cutting topics on human capacity development, Effective Partnerships, Linkages and Networking, Policy development for ST&I and the New Constitution will be also be discussed. Among the key note speakers who have been invited include Prof. Orskov, UK, Prof. Liang Boo, and Malaysia among others.
The expected output include; (1) Documentation/inventory of innovations in the country; (2) Establishment and strengthening of partnerships and linkages for effective collaborations; (3) Basis for relevant policies established and action plans developed; (4) A report on Conference proceedings.
List of Papers and Authors
SUB-THEME: AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
1. Evaluation of neonicotinoid seed dressing formulations for control of bean fly (Ophiomyia spp.) in snap beans at Mwea, Central Kenya.
D.K. Misheck(1), J.H. Nderitu(1), J.M Kasina(2), G.C Ndiema1 and F. Olubayo(1)
(1)University of Nairobi
(2)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Email: dankaburu@gmail.com
2. Improving food security and human health through integration of organic manure and medicinal plants into Rice paddies in Ahero.
E.D. Kokwaro, M. Gicheru, S. Okoth, F. Kariuki, and D. Ogingo.
Kenyatta University and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Email: elizkokwaro@yahoo.com
3. Impact of Agronomic inputs in Sugarcane farming on surface river water quality in the Lake Victoria catchments
S. Omwoma(1), J.O Lalah(2), D.M.K Ongeri(1), P. Okinda-Owuori(1)
(1)Department of Chemistry, Maseno University, Kenya]
(2)Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi
Email: solomwoma@yahoo.com
4. Screening of Kenyan tea clones at different ecological zones for their susceptibility to mite attack and effect on the crop yields.
V. Sudoi, E. Cheramgoi, J.K. Langat, S. M. Karamunya and F. K. Wachira
Moi University.
Email: echeramgoi@tearesearch.or.ke
5. Preliminary isolation and characterization of bacterial endophytes from selected medicinal plants for anthelmintic metabolites.
D. N. Siamba(1), H. M. Tsingalia(1), D. M. Kuria(2), A. Osogo(1) and P. Nyongesa(1)
(1)Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
(2)Nationa Animal Husbandry Research Centre, Naivasha.
Email: nsiamba@yahoo.com
6. Efficient garbage management through Biofertilizer development.
J. M. Mghalu
Pwani University College, Kilifi.
Email: mwafaida@yahoo.com
7. Comparative effects of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on Maize Yields at two sites in Western Kenya.
P. A. Opala(1), J. R. Okalebo(2), and C. O. Othieno(2)
(1)Kabianga University College.
(2)Moi University.
Email: ptropala@yahoo.com
8. Trends in Land use and land cover change over a 21 year period in Katheka-Kai Settlement Scheme, Machakos District, Kenya.
M. W. Baaru(1,2) and C. K. K. Gachene(2)
(1Ministry of Agriculture
(2)University of Nairobi
Email: bmwamuyu@gmail.com or wabaaru@gmail.com
9. Factors affecting the adoption of soil and Water Conservation practices In Kathekakai Settlement Scheme, Machakos District.
V. N. Gathaara(1), C. K. K. Gachene(2), J. N. Ngugi(1), and M. W. Baara(2,3)
(1)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute- Kabete.
(2)University of Nairobi
(3)Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya
Email: vnkuria@yahoo.com or vgathaara@gmail.com
10. Harnessing stakeholder synergies for enhanced Oil Crops value chain competitiveness in Central Kenya.
E. S. Njeru(1), L. M. Kamundi(2), D. G. Karoki(3) and E. M. Nyakundi(4).
(1)Kenya Agricultural Research Centre, Embu
(2)Ministry of Agriculture, Meru.
(3)Christian Community Services of Mt Kenya East, Kerugoya.
(4)Eaglenet Group, Nairobi
Email: njerues@yahoo.com
11. Effects of vegetative macro contour line on soil moisture conservation and crop performance in Kathekakai settlement Scheme, Machakos District.
C. K. K. Gachene(1) and M. W. Baaru(1,2)
(1)University of Nairobi
(2)Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya.
Email: gachene@uonbi.ac.ke
12. Effect of media and growth regulators on vegetative propagation of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.).
P. Kiuru, S. J. N. Muriuki, S.B Wepukhulu, S. Kiiru, S. J. M. Muriuki, R. Mathini.
KARI, Thika.
Email: paulkiuru@yahoo.com
13. Changes in Clonal tea plain tea quality parameters and yields due to location of production and plucking intervals.
E. O. Jondiko(1), P. O. Owuori(1), and D. M. Kamau(2)
(1)Maseno University, Maseno Kenya
(2)Tea Research Foundation of Kenya, Kericho.
Emails: owuorpo@africaonline.co.ke or okindaowuori@maseno.ac.ke
14. Technologies to improve maize productivity in nutrient depleted acid soils of western Kenya
Mathews M. Dida(1), Richard Osiyo(2), Julius O. Nyabundi(1).
(1)Maseno University, Maseno.
(2)Moi University, Eldoret.
Email: mitodida@yahoo.com
15. Parasite composition in cattle on pastoral transhumance across districts in North Coast, Kenya.
D. M. Mutyambai(1), E. E. Akhusama(2), H.B Dzila(1), J. M. Karuga(3) and S. K. Kabochi(4)
(1)Ministry of Livestock Development, Witu Veterinary Investigation Laboratory.
(2)Ministry of Livestock Development, Masalani
(3)Ministry of Livestock Development, Malindi.
(4)Ministry of Livestock, Development, Kangemi.
Email: dmutyamba@yahoo.com
16. Dual prevalence, incidence and severity of Cassava Brown Streak Virus and Cassava Mosaic Geminiviruses in local cassava landraces.
J. Irungu(1,2), J. J. Ngeranwa(2) and W. D. Miano(1).
(1)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Nairobi.
(2)Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
Email: irunjohn@yahoo.com
17. Effects of 1-Menthylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and Active Modified Atmosphere packaging on the post harvest shelf life of Tomatoes.
J. Ambuko(1), P. Yumbya(1), M. J. Hutchinson(1) and W. Owino(2).
(1)University of Nairobi, Kangemi
(2)Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Email: ambuko@yahoo.com
18. Evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes as a biological control agent against the African white head rice stem borer Maliarpha separatella Ragonot.
V.M. Kega(1), J. H. Nderitu(2), F. Olubayo(2) and M. Kasina(3)
(1)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute-Katumani, Machakos.
(2)College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services, University of Nairobi
(3)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute-NARL, Nairobi
Email: vincentkega@yahoo.com
19. Effect of Polyethylene Glycol on gas production and degradability of selected Acacia Species.
I.M Osuga(1), I.H Isaak(2), S.A. Abdulrazak(3) and T. Fujihara(4)
(1)Kenyatta University, Nairobi
(2)Ministry of Livestock Development, Nairobi
(3)National Council for Science and Technology, Nairobi
(4)Mie University, Japan
Email: Isaac_osuga@yahoo.com
20. Evaluation of leaf nutrients levels as a diagonistic tool of predicting deficiencies in Clonal tea.
B.O. Kwach(1), P.O. Owuori(1), D.M. Kamau(2), J.K. Wanyoko(2)
(1)Maseno University, Maseno
(2)Tea Research Foundation of Kenya, Kericho
21. An alternative method of preparing diammonium phosphate fertilizer for Greenhouse Tomato Production.
M. M. Maximilla
Kisumu polytechnic
Email: mutenyomakhanu@yahoo.com
22. Drying of Lethrinus species in a solar windmill system, dome dryer and drying rack in Kipini
P.M Oduor-Odote(1) and D. Shitanda(2)
(1)Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institue, Mombasa
(2)Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Email: podote@kmfri.co.ke
23. Potential of producing the antagonistic Fungus Trichoderma harzianum on locally available substrate.
E. Cheramgoi and S. Kibet.
Tea Research foundation of Kenya, Kericho
Email: cherameve@yahoo.com
24. Organic versus conventional agriculture: Maize performance in a Long-Term farming systems comparisons trial.
A.W. Muriuki(1), M.W. Musyoka(2), J. Cobo(3), C. Zundel(3), B. Vanlauwe(4), M. Mucheru-Muna(5) and J. Kamau(1)
(1)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Thika
(2)International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi
(3)Research Institute of Organic Farming (FIBL), Switzerland, Ackersltrasse CH-5070 Frick
(4)Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (TSBF-CIAT), Nairobi
(5)Department of Environmental Foundation, Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Email: annewmuriuki@yahoo.co.uk
25. Participatory dissemination of Mango Agro-processing technologies to enhance small scale farmers’ income in Easter Kenya.
C. W. Gathambiri, J. G. Gitonga, J. K. Njuguna, S. N. Kiiru, E. K. Gatambia, M. Kamau, and M. N. Muchui
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Thika.
Email: cgathambiri@yahoo.com
26. Molecular identification of pathogens associated with root rots and stem cankers of macadamia in Kenya.
J. N. Mbaka(1), A. McLeod(2), C. Spies(2), L. Turoop(3), M.M. Waiganjo(1), and L.S Wamocho(4)
(1)Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Thika
(2)Plant Pathology Department, Stellenbosch University, Matieland 7601, South Africa
(3)Department of Horticulture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
(4)Masinde Muliro University of Agriculture and Technology, Kakamega
Email: jnmbaka@yahoo.com
27. Technology for mass harvesting of edible termites and lake flies for food security.
M. A. Ayieko, J. Odhiambo, P. Ogweno, J. Achacha, J. Anyango Midega.
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute, Kisumu
Email: monica_ayieko@yahoo.com
28. Parasite composition in cattle on pastoral transhumance across districts in North Coast, Kenya.
D. M. Mutyambai, E.E Akhusama, H. B. Dzila, J. M. Karuga, S. K. Kabochi.
Email: dmutyamba@yahoo.com
29. Distribution of Potato tuber moth (Phthiromaea operculella Zeller) and damage caused on potato tubers (Solanom tuberosum L) in farmers stores.
W. S. Olubayo, F. Nderitu, J. Koech and D. Kilalo
Email: fmmogi@yahoo.com
30. A resource of neglected leguminous plants for food security, health and poverty alleviation in semi-arid and arid regions in Africa: the case of Tylosema genus, Sunguprot and porridge.
J. I. J. Ogoche(1), M. M. Dida(1), J. Orwa(2), R. O. Wasuna(2), P. Ngunjiri(3), E. Onyango(3), and M. Odotte(3).
(1)Maseno University, Maseno
(2)Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi.
(3)Kenya Industrial Research Institute, Nairobi.
Email: jjondiko@yahoo.com or jondiko.job@gmail.com
31. Efficacy of recommended pesticides for seed dressing and spraying of navy beans.
D. Rotich, J. H. Nderitu, G. N. chemining’wa, J. Kasina and F. Olubayo.
University of Nairobi
Email: umchemin@hotmail.com
32. Effect of Two Yeast Supplements on In vitro Ruminal Degradability of Selected Browse Species from Kenya.
Caroline C. Wambui(1,2), Isaac M. Osuga(5), Sada Ando(3), Shaukat A. Abdulrazak(4), I. H. Isaak(6) and Toshiyoshi Ichinohe(1,2)
(1)The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Tottori University, Tottorishi, Japan
(2)Faculty of Life and Environment Science, Shimane University, Matsue-shi, Japan
(3)National Livestock Breeding Centre, Odakurahara, Fukushima, Japan
(4)Kenya National Council for Science and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
(5)School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Kenyatta University, Kenya
(6)Ministry of Livestock Development, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Isaac_osuga@yahoo.com
SUB-THEME: ICT
SUB-THEME: INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND INFRASTUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
33. Broad analysis of parameters sensitivity of various sizes of Dynamic Load Model to explore Voltage stability
J. M. Kinyua, C. M. Mureithi, D. K. Murage
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi
Email: jmsmuriuki@yahoo.com
34. Micro-temperature change in relation to Urban Built-form: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and bioclimatic regional classification in Kenya
Y. H. Ebrahim
University of Nairobi
Email: ebrahim@uonb.ac.ke
35. ICTS and National development in Kenya: Challenges of E-governance
G. Makori, M. Kariuki, O. Ngumi and C. Mumiukha
Egerton University Njoro
Email: georgemno@yahoo.com
36. High performance computing for Scientific and Technological development in Kenya.
G. Amolo, E. Ochieng, N. Makau and Z. Mapelu
Chepkoilel University College, Eldoret
Email: georgeamolo862@gmail.com
37. The State of ICT penetration and utilization in Local authorities in Kenya
B. M. Kiula(1), J. M. Wafula(1) and J. M. Kihoro(2)
(1)ICT Directorate
(2)Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Emails: bmkiula@aa.jkuat.ac.ke or bmkiula@gmail.com
38. A multi-layered and networked (Mul-Net) national ICT strategy conceptual frmawork for sustainable development.
J. M. Wafula(1) and A. J. Rodrigues(2)
(1)Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
(2)Bondo University College
Email: muliaro@yahoo.com
SUB-THEME: HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
SUB-THEME: POLICY DEVELOPMENT
39. Factors affecting performance of women-owned enterprises in Kisii Central district.
Q. J. Omwenga(1), G. S. Namusonge(2), J. K. Gitonga(1).
(1)Kenya Agriculture Research Institute-Thika
(2)Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Email: omwengaqj@yahoo.com
40. Capacity Development of persons with disability; A step towards achieving Visions 2030
K. O. Mbeja
Maseno University, Maseno
Email: ken2010mbeja@gmail.com
41. Base Line Survey: Policy implementation for revival of Cashew nut Industry in Kilifi.
J. Olang’o, S. Lusweti, H. Shauri,
Pwani University College, Kilifi
Email: olangojo@gmail.com
42. Community Land Tenure In Kenya: Towards an equitable and sustainable land use system.
C. Odongo
Mount Kenya University, School of Law, Nairobi
Email: codongo07@yahoo.com
43. The Impact of the new water policies and institutions on water resource Management and access to safe drinking water in Kenya.
L. M. Kisovi and I. W. Muasya
University of Nairobi
SUB-THEME: HUMAN HEALTH NUTRITION AND SANITATION
44. Nutraceutical composition of indigenous mushrooms from the Western Kenya region.
A.A. Shitandi(1), M.G.K. Anakalo(2), S. M. Mahungu(2).
(1)Kisii University College
(2)Egerton University
Email: anakalo.shitanda@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
45. Epidemiologica factors determining highland Clinical malaria in Iguhu, Western Province of Kenya.
E. M. Walters
Egerton University
Email: supecks@yahoo.com
46. Use of chicken antibodies for the immunochemical detection of Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) proteins.
J. Kiio(1) and B. De Meulenaer(2)
(1)Kenyatta University, Nairobi
(2)Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
Email: Julianakiio@yahoo.com
47. Preliminary isolation and characterization of Bacterial endophytes from selected medicinal plants for Anthelmintic metabolites.
D. N. Siamba(1), H. M. Tsingalia(1), D. M. Kuria(2), A. Osogo(1) and P. Nyongesa(1)
(1)Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
(2)National Animal Husbandry Research Centre, Naivasha.
Email: dnsiamba@yahoo.com
48. Complementary feeding practices of children less than 36 months in Kiambiu, Nairobi
B. Galma
Kenya Agriculture Research Institute, Thika
Email: buke.galma@yahoo.com
49. Development of Zedupex as a management therapy for herpes infections: Results of preclinical evaluations.
F. M. Tolo(1,2), G. M. Rukunga(1,2), J. Orwa(1), L. Keter(1), C. N. Muthaura(1), R. Karanja(3),
I. Wekesa(4), S. Murunga(4) and B. Mutuku(4)
(1)CTMDR, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi
(2)Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (ITROMID), Nairobi
(3)CBRD, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi
(4)Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute, Nairobi
Email: ftolo@kemri.org
50. Innovative African food products with prolonged Shelf-life for health and wealth creation.
M. K. Walingo, I. J. Jondiko, F. O. Habwe
Maseno University, Maseno
Email: marywalingo@yahoo.com
51. Process optimization of a herbal based low sodium table salt (Papina)
L. Keter(1), Z. Mwaghadi(2), R. Karanja(1), I. Wekesa(2), S. Murunga(2), F. Tolo(1), B. Gituku(2), W. Ronoh(1), P. Ngunjiri(2), P. Mwitari(1) and J. Orwa(1)
(1)Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi
(2)Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute, Nairobi
Email: iketer@kemri.org
52. Safety and toxicity of selected herbal preparation in use in, Kenya
N. W. N. Maina(1), J. M. Kagiri(2), K. Muturi and M. Ngotho.
(1)Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
(2)Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi
53. Post-Treatment prevalence Of Schistosomiasis and concurrent Geohelminthic infections in human risk groups along Lake Victoria.
O. A. Njiri, R. O. Odhiambo(1), R. S. Shivairo(1), D. Karanja(2)
(1)Egerton University
(2)KEMRI/CDC Kisumu
Email: oli2098@yahoo.com
SUB-THEME: ENERGY, WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
54. Construction of a generic reference material for gamma ray spectrometric analysis
J. M. Kebwaro(1), N. O. Hashim(1), A. O. Mustapha(2)
(1)Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
(2)University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Email: jeremonari@yahoo.co.uk
55. Removal of Chromate and Phosphate ions using electrospun Chitosan/Polyacrylamide nanofibers.
R. M. Nthumbi(1), A. Kindness(1), B. Moodley(1), L. Petrik(2), J. C. Ngila(1)
(1)University of KwaZulu Natal, Westville Durban 4000
(2)Deaprtment of Chemistry, Faculty of science, University of Western Cape, Bellville7535
56. The spatial and temporal distribution of low level winds their relationship with March – May season rainfall over Kenya
P. O. Sagero
University of Nairobi
Email: phsagero@student.uonbi.ac.ke
57. Microalgae species biodiversity and abundance and their potential for Biofuel in Kenya.
L. U. Abubakar, A. M. Mutie, E. U. Kenya, A. Muhoho.
University of Nairobi
Email: labubakar@uonbi.ac.ke
58. Growth and analysis of Algal Species as a source of Bio-Diesel.
N. Oyaro, E. Githae, E. Siameto, C. S. Kirui
Narok University College, Narok
Email: oyarokema@yahoo.com
59. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopic and multivariate chemometric analysis of heavy metal characteristics of shore Sediments at Port Victoria, Kenya.
S. T. Masinde(1), N. O. Hashima(1) and H. K. Angeyo(2)
(1)Kenyatta University, Nairobi
(2)University of Nairobi
Email: mashpa7@yahoo.com
60. Hydrocarbon retention efficiencies of Kimondi, river Nyando and river Nzoia wetlands and their impact on socio-economic status of residents within the selected Area
S. Mule, C. Nguta, J. Nyamari and G. Kimathi
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Eldoret
61. Implication of Vision 2030 on Electricity distribution system planning in Kenya.
M. J. Saulo, M. S. Mbogho, C. M. Matoka
Mombasa Polytechnic University, Mombasa
Email: michaelsaulo@yahoo.com
62. Use of ANN models to predict solar radiator in Kenya.
J. I. Mwasiagi(1), J. R. Ochola(1), J. K. Kiplagat(2), L. N. Kinuthia(3), A. W. Waithaka(4)
(1)Moi University, Eldoret
(2)Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shangai, China
(3)Egerton University
(Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRD), Nairobi
Email: igadwa@gmail.com or igadwa@mu.ac.ke
63. Advanced water quality monitoring program
G. Wetang’ula, H. Wamalwa
Geothermal Development Company, Nakuru
Email: hwamalwa@gdc.co.ke
64. Approaches to managing Human-Wildlife conflicts: The case of Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya
S. M. Makindi(1), W. Olelebo(2), M. N. Mutinda(3), A. A. Aboud(3)
(1)Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University
(2)Kenya Wildlife Service
(3)Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University
Email: aboud.egerton@gmail.com
65. Power distribution efficiency based on reactive power and power factor
C. M. Ndung’u, L. M. Ngoo, J. N. Nderu
Jomo Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
66. Conversion of wastewater into commercial useful biomass
H. Murage
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Email: hunjamurage@googlemail.com
67. Optimum amount of Refrigerant in a Refrigeration system using Thermodynamic and Physical properties of the Refrigerant.
P. M. Wainaina(1), M. R. Njue(2), W. O. Ogola(3)
(1)Department of Industrial and Energy engineering, Egerton University
(2)Agricultural Engineering Department, Egerton University
(3)Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi
Email: ptckwaina@yahoo.com
68. Simulations in the optimization of industrial systems performances (a feasibility analysis on pumps at new KCC Nyahururu-Improving tool practice to increase system efficiency).
P. T. Kioi
Masinde Muliro University
Email: thpaul09@yahoo.co.uk
69. Materials for Solar energy applications: A Computational modeling study.
K. K. Korir, W. M. Mulwa, P. B. Kandie, N. W. Makau and G. O. Amolo
Chepkoilel University College, Moi University, Eldoret
Email: Nwmakau68@gmail.com
70. Heavy metals concentration in roadside soils around Nairobi using EDXRF Spectrometer.
F. O. Wanjala(1), I. V. S. Rathore(2), J. Murungi(2), J. M. Mangala(3)
(1)National Council for Science and Technology, Nairobi
(2)Kenyatta University, Nairobi
(3)Institute of Nuclear Science, University of Nairobi, Nairobi
71. Synthesis, characterization and electrochemical studies of heterobinuclear Vanadyl and Molybdenum Mononistrosyl complexes linked by Schiff Base ligands.
S. S. Mukhebi(1), M. K. Gerald(1) and S. M. Kagwanja(2)
(1)Kenyatta University, Nairobi
(2)Egerton University, Njoro
Email: jmsituma@yahoo.com
72. Biofuel extraction from cassava (manihot esculenta) in Kilifi, Coast Province
M. Muniafu
School of Science and Technology USIU, Nairobi
Email: mmuniafu@usiu.ac.ke
73. Biodiversity assessment of Chyulu Hills ecosystem: Plants, Mammals, Birds and their use by the adjacent local communities
W. Musila(1), S. Kivai(2), N. Moinde-Fockler(2), A. Hussein(2), F. Pundi(2), S. Nyaga(3), T. Ochieng(1), M. Githiru(1), J. Kimeu(1), C. Chesire(1), A. Kioko(2) and E. Mati(2)
(1)National Museums of Kenya
(2)Institute of Primate Research, Kenya
(3)Kenya Wildlife Service – Tsavo West National Park, Research Department, Mtito-Andei
Email: wmusila@yahoo.com
74. Challenges of hazardous waste management in research and academic institutions in Kenya.
A.A. Ali and S. Cheboi
Central for Biodiversity, National Museums of Kenya
Email: aadan@museum.or.ke
75. Evaluating the use of constructed wetland in the treatment of tannery wastewater
F. Kilonzo(1), M. Waweru(1), U. Mutwiwa(2), C. Muriuki(2), S. Mutua(3), S. Mutheu(4)
(1)Kenyatta University, Nairobi
(2)JKUAT, Nairobi
(3)Kenya Industrial research and Development Institute, KIRDI, Nairobi
(4)Leather Industries of Kenya, Thika
Email: fndambuki@gmail.com
76. Prospects for floods management in Nzoia river basin by water transfer to Suam river basin
J. K. Kibiiy, G. N. Nyandwaro, L. O. Muku and J. K. Ng’etich
Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Eldoret
Email: kibiiy@yahoo.com
77. Estimating the role of the Mau forest Complex as a Carbon sink
M. Kinyanjui
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Email: mwakinyaa@yahoo.com
78. Changes induced by an electric fence on the forest bird community in Arabuko-Sokoke forest
P. Njoroge, W. Musila, C. Warui and M. Githiru
National museums of Kenya, Nairobi
Email: pnjoroge@museums.or.ke
