FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Machakos University Research Grant (Internally Funded Projects).
- Each year Machakos University allocates funds to fund research conducted by faculty in the University.
- The purpose of the Machakos University research grant is to build capacity of her faculty in research and support research in priority areas as identified by the University and in line with the National Development Agenda.
- To be eligible, applicants must be full time faculty at Machakos University.
- Projects funded internally by Machakos University Research Grant:
| NO | NAME OF PROJECT | PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND INSTITUTION OF AFFILIATION | PARTNERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF AFFILIATION | START DATE | END DATE | STATUS OF COMPLETION (COMPLETED OR ONGOING) | FUNDER | AMOUNT IN KSHS | |
| 1 | Enhancing the Potential for Community Participation in Sustainable Management of Chyulu Water Catchment in Southern Kenya. | Dr. Samuel Kimani Kiumbuki
|
Dr. Jane Wanza Mutinda | April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 400,000 | |
| 2 | Enhancing Innovative Institutions to Climate Change in Kenya | Dr. Mather Ngigi | Prof. Charles Ombuki | April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 450,000 | |
| 3 | A Practical Mentorship Model for Raising Learning Outcomes Among Academically Low Achieving Students in Machakos University | Prof. James M. Muola, | Dr. Wycliffe Amukowa Dr. David Mulwa
Dr. Peter Kimiti |
April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 450,000 | |
| 4 | Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Optimum Maize Productivity in Kenya: A Case of Selected Counties (Kisii, Transnzoia, Bungoma & Machakos | Evans Geoffrey Mogeni | April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 450,000 | ||
| 5 | The Impact of Research Infrastructure on the Quality of Research in Selected Kenyan Universities | Dr. Geoffrey M.Maroko | Dr. Sophia Njeru
Dr. Larry Ndivo |
April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 400,000 | |
| 6 | Hybrid Renewable Energy Production Digesters | Dr. David Wafula Wekesa | April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 450,000 | ||
| 7 | Graphenated Polypyrrole Nanocomposite for Real Time Determination of Highly Carcinogenic Hydrazine in Water | Dr. Stephen Nzioki Mailu | April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 450,000 | ||
| 8 | Solar water Desalination in a Vacuum of Infinite Volume | Ng’ang’a Benson Wang’ombe | April 2018 | March 2019 | ongoing | Machakos university | 450,000 | ||
- Externally Funded Projects
- Since the award of Charter in 2016, the University grants portfolio has risen to over 50 million.
- Some of the major donors include BBSRC and NRF
- Research Affiliate institution include:
- Kenyan institutions of higher learning such as UON, JKUAT, SEKU.
- African institution such as Sokoine
- Asian institution (University of Delhi, Kerajala)
- European institution (Stirling University)
- Projects funded externally:
| NO | NAME OF PROJECT | PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND INSTITUTION OF AFFILIATION | PARTNERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF AFFILIATION | START DATE | END DATE | STATUS OF COMPLETION (COMPLETED OR ONGOING) | FUNDER | AMOUNT IN KSHS |
| 1. | A situational analysis of intervention measures in management of HIV and Aids Prevalence in Kisii County | Dr. Geofrey Maroko, MKSU | Dr Gladys Mokua – KU
Dr Meshack Onyambu – KU Dr Augustine Nyakudi – PAC
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2017 | 2020 | On-going | National Research Fund (NRF) | 10,00,0000 |
| 2 | Development of small wind-solar hybrid system for electrification of rural households in Kenya | Dr. Joseph N. Kamau, JKUAT | Dr. David W. Wekesa, MU.
Dr. Joseph K. Gathua, KU Dr. Churchill O. Saoke, JKUAT |
2017 | 2020 | Awaiting signing of contracts and disbursement of funds | National Research Fund (NRF) | 19, 975, 000 |
| 3. | Climate Smart water harvesting & conservation technologies for improved food security in selected parts of kitui county | Dr. Charles Ndungu, SEKU | Dr. Patricia Muendo, MksU
Dr. Monica Mucheru, KU |
2017 | 2020 | Awaiting signing of contracts and disbursement of funds | National Research Fund (NRF) | 16,000,000 |
| 4 | Development of alternative sustainable fish feeds to promote human health using novel non-conventional indigenous ingredients (SNIPH). | Dr. Patricia Muendo, MKsU | Dr. Douglus Tocher – University of Stirling
Dr. Madalla – Sokoine University Dr. Rina Chakarabati– University of Delhi Prof. Padkumar – Kerala university Prof. Ramaballav – Goa University |
15/4/2016 | 15/4/2019 | ongoing | British Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) – Newton Fund | 32 Million |
| 5 | Evaluating Costs and Benefits of prophylactic Health Products and Novel Alternatives on Small Holder Aquaculture Farmers in Asia and Africa (IMAQLATE). | Dr. Patricia Muendo, MKsU | Dr. Fransis Murray – University of Stirling
Dr. Rahaman Meezanur – World fish center Dr. Belal Hussein – Banglandesh agricultural University Dr. Toms – CIFT Prof. Bright Sigh – Cochin University
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15/4/2016 | 15/4/2019 | ongoing | British Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) – Newton Fund | 13 Million |
- Innovations and Inventions
- Each year Machakos University allocates funds to fund innovations and inventions projects from her staff and and student fraternity
- The purpose of this funds is to offer students and staff (student supervisors) an opportunity to actualize their innovative ideas and patent their innovations.
- Innovation projects funded by Machakos University:
| NO | NAME OF PROJECT | PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND INSTITUTION OF AFFILIATION | SUPERVISORS AND INSTITUTIONS OF AFFILIATION | START DATE | END DATE | STATUS OF COMPLETION (COMPLETED OR ONGOING) | FUNDER | AMOUNT IN KSHS | |
| 1 | Semi- Reusable Sanitary Towel | Kimutai E. Kiprop
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo,
(MksU) |
Machakos University | 20,000 | ||||
| 2 | Modified Solar Water Heater using a Glass Sphere | Kibe Stephen Gachoka
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo
(MksU) |
Machakos University | 45,000 | ||||
| 3 | Green Maize Snacks Formula | Benson M. Mogosi
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo
(MksU) |
Machakos University | 16,350 | ||||
| 4 | Fortified Dry Millet Meal | Hassan Hussein
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo, (MksU) | Machakos University | 13,000 | ||||
| 5 | Mobile Biogas Digester | Alfred Omolo
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo, (MksU) | Machakos University | 50,000 | ||||
| 6 | Green Laboratory Chemical Waste Management | Fanuel Otieno Ooko
(MksU) |
Dr. Veronicah Okello
(MksU) |
Machakos University | 65,000 | ||||
| 7 | Hydrophobic Green Farming Initiative in Machakos County | H. Ndombi
(MksU) |
Dr. Marther Ngigi
(MksU) |
Machakos University | 150,000 | ||||
| 8 | Nutritious Ice Cream Product | Kenedy Njoroge
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo, (MksU) | Machakos University | 50,000 | ||||
| 9 | Increment of Eggs Production through Technology | Mary Kamau
(MksU) |
Dr. Marther Ngigi
(MksU) |
Machakos University | 60,650 | ||||
| 10 | Recycled Plastic Root Trainers | Sharon Anyango
(MksU) |
Mr. Lawrence Matolo, (MksU) | Machakos University | 30,000 | ||||