Proposal Status

The following proposals and Proposed supervisors were discussed at the University Senate and were approved. Subsequently, the students got the letters for research approval as the supervisors got the letters of appointment.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Strategic Management Option)

S/No

Name

Reg. No

Proposal Title

Supervisors

1.       

Amoni Ngimoe Thomas

PHD/BA/009/22

Strategic Leadership, Organizational Culture and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Northern Region of Kenya

1.      Dr. Fred Atandi

 

2.      Dr. Emily Okwemba

Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

1.       

Omukoba Nyukuri Mulati

PHD/STA/003/21

Modelling HIV and AIDS Transmission Dynamics in Kenya Using an Adaptive Spatial Hierarchical Bayesian Approach

1.      Dr. John Sirengo

 

2.      Dr. Lucy Chikamai

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics

1.       

Isaac Khaemba Barasa

PHD/AM/003/22

Mathematical Modeling of Tritrophic Interaction Incorporating Temporal and Spatial Variation Climate

1.      Prof. Shem Aywa

 

2.      Dr. Samuel Apima

2.       

Caren Mutonyi Tobokwa

MSC/AM/003/20

Mathematical Modeling for the Effects of Early Life Stress on Brain Development and Mental Health Trajectories

1.      Dr. Jacinta Mutwiwa

 

2.      Dr. Mulambula Andanje

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

1.       

Kere Wanyama Mukanda

PDH/PHY/005/23

Comprehensive Assessment of Radiological Risks, Radiogenic Heat Potential and Heavy Metals In and Around Chetambe Hills, Kenya

1.      Dr. Michael Nakitare

 

2.      Dr. Felix Omonya

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction

1.       

Hellen Mihegwa

PHD/CIT/001/21

Social Factors and Academic Achievement among Learners with Learning Disability in Integrated Secondary Schools in Kakamega County Western Region, Kenya

1.      Prof. Stanley Mutsotso

 

2.      Dr. Rose Mutende

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

1.       

Mohammed Swaleh Mohammed

PHD/IT/0004/22

Modelling Usabilty of Learning Analytics towards the Assessment of Student Performance in Virtual Environment in Kenyan Universities

1.      Dr. Alice Nambiro

 

2.      Dr. Bostley Muyembe

Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili

1.       

Mwenje Shaviya Lydiah

PHD/KIS/006/22

Uchanganuzi wa Kiisimu wa Matumizi ya Lugha ya Wachuuzi Mijini Kisumu na Kakamega

1.      Dr. Stanley Kevogo

 

2.      Dr. Makarios Wakoko

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management and Policy Studies

1.       

Julius Kivaze

PHD/EMPS/008/14

Utilization of Information Communication Technology Resources in Management of Teenage Pregnancy in Public Day Secondary Schools in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

1.      Prof. Julius Maiyo

 

2.      Prof. Joshua Abuya

2.       

Benjamin Mauko

PHD/EMPS/003/21

Institutional Preparedness in Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Primary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Jane Barasa

 

2.      Dr. Sarah Likoko

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Planning and Management

1.       

Moses Wafula Barasa

PHD/EPMS/001/22

Management of Teaching and Learning Resources and Learning Outcomes: Junior Schools in Turkana County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Echaune Manasi

 

2.      Dr. Robert Nyukuri

2.       

Gladys Nafula Wekesa

PHD/EPM/002/22

Re-entry Strategies and Retention of Teen Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in West Pokot County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Jane Barasa

 

2.      Dr. Sarah Likoko

Master of Education in Educational Management and Policy Studies

1.       

Emmanuel Wekesa Barasa

MED/EMPS/005/21

School Factors and Integration of Information Communication and Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Tongaren Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Echaune Manasi

 

2.      Dr. Demtila Wanjala

Master of Science in Physics

1.       

Winston Agesa Ndeda

MSC/PHY/013/21

First Principles Studies of Point Defects in Cubic-Silicon Carbide for Power Electronics Applications

1.      Dr. Michael Nakitare

 

2.      Dr. Stella Munyole

2.       

Bilha Wanjala

MSC/PHY/002/18

Assessment of Radiation Levels in Lumoro Dumpsites, Bumula Sub-County, Bungoma County

1.      Dr. Robert Nyukuri

 

2.      Dr. Horace Kibe

Master of Science in Chemistry

1.       

Stellah Nelima Mukhalisi

MSC/CHE/001/21

Adsorption Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Aqueous Cd(II) and Pb(II) on Modified Tamarind Fruit Pulp Adsorbent

1.      Dr. Francis Maingi

 

2.      Dr. Keno Kowanga

Master of Science in Computer Science

1.       

Eve Khatundi Wamasebu

MSC/COM/006/21

Predicting Terrestrial Vegetation Cover from Land Use Land Cover and Soil Variables Using Random Forest and Deep Learning

1.      Dr. Betty Mayeku

 

2.      Dr. Jonathan Mutonyi

 

3.      Dr. Nelly Masayi

Master of Business Administration (Accounting Option)

 

1.       

Sheillah Mukui

MBA/017/22

Taxation Practices and Financial Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Busia County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Rashid Fwamba

 

2.      Dr. Abraham Malenya

2.       

Janet Nekesa Barasa

MBA/001/21

Cost Management Practices and Firm Profitability of Private Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Western Kenya

1.      Dr. Abraham Malenya

 

2.      Dr. Vincent Marani

Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management Option)

1.       

Barasa Nancy Nekesa

MBA/033/21

Strategic Alignment Practices and Organization Performance of Public Health Facilities in Busia County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Sylvia Sirai

 

2.      Dr. Kadian Wanyonyi

Master of Business Administration (Finance Option)

1.       

James Wanjala Juma

 

MBA/014/21

Financial Sources and Performance of Youth Based Small and Medium Enterprises in Bungoma Town, Kenya

1.      Dr. Abraham Malenya

 

2.      Dr. Faraj Yatundu

2.       

Lilian Amusolo Engolet

MBA/025/21

Integrated Financial Management Information System and Internal Audit Practices in Kakamega County, Kenya

1.      Prof. Munir Muganda

 

2.      Dr. John Sirengo

Master of Science in Information Technology

1.       

Vincent Kimeu Makau

MIT/001/19

A Data Security Framework for Protecting Information Systems in University Environments

1.      Prof. Samuel Mbuguah

 

2.      Dr. Roselida Maroko

2.       

Jane Peninah Omondi

MIT/004/20

Social Media Acceptability and Usability Framework for Effective Business Communication in Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya

1.      Dr. Roselida Maroko

 

2.      Dr. Daniel Khaoya

3.       

Delvia Nasieku Ndirima

MIT/005/23

Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Techniques as Predictors for Optimizing Resource Allocation in Cloud Computing IAAS in Universities

1.      Dr. Anselemo Ikoha

 

2.      Dr. Daniel Khaoya

Master of Science in Statistics

1.       

Isaiah Nyongesa Barasa

MSC/STA/002/23

Modelling Digital Credit Risk in Commercial Banks with Regression and Algorithms

1.      Dr. Moses Kololi

 

2.      Dr. Samson W. Wangila

Master of Science in Pure Mathematics

1.       

Samuel Khaemba Wafula

MSC/PM/001/20

The Character Table of a Sub-Group 28 : G2(2) in O+ 10(2) Using Fischer-Clifford Matrices

1.      Dr. Lucy Chikamai

 

2.      Dr. Vincent Marani

2.       

Sirengo Clement Wekesa

MSC/PM/002/17

Application of Pauli Unitary Operators in Quantum Information Theory

1.      Dr. Vincent Marani

 

2.      Dr. John Matuya

Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

1.       

Ezekiel Okumu Ekeya

MSC/LSCM/005/22

Sustainable Logistics Practices and Operational Performance of Sugar Manufacturing Companies in Western Kenya

1.      Prof. Joshua Abuya

 

2.      Dr. Lydia Kabue

Master of Arts in Religion

1.       

Gerlinda Akinyi Ademba

MA/REL/004/20

The Role of African Church of the Holy Spirit in Conservation of Malava Forest, Western Kenya

1.      Dr. Edith Simiyu

 

2.      Dr. Nelly Masayi

2.       

David Simiyu Walubengo

MA/REL/004/23

Influence of Modernization on the Preservation of Bukusu Traditional Healers’ Knowledge in Bungoma County – Kenya

1.      Dr. Margaret Matisi

 

2.      Prof Julius Ongong’a

3.       

Anne Bunguswa

MA/REL/012/15

The Roman Catholic Church’s Doctrine on Contraception and its Implication, for the Sexual Morality of the Youth in Bungoma County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Rispah Wepukhulu

 

2.      Dr. Margaret Matisi

Master of Arts in History

1.       

Caren Baraza

MA/HIS/013/15

Socio Cultural Dynamism and Land Ownership among Bukusu Women of Bungoma County Since 1800

1.      Dr. Precious Wapukha

 

2.      Dr. Maureen Muleka

2.       

Dricillah Kijala Wafula

MA/HIS/008/17

A Historical Analysis of Urbanization and Socio-Economic Development of Bungoma County from 1963 to 2024

1.      Dr. Precious Wapukha

 

2.      Dr. Maureen Muleka

3.       

Peter Makokha Nyukuri

MA/HIS/001/23

A Historical Analysis of Violence and Insecurity between Tugen and Pokot of Baringo County in Kenya Since 1800 – 2020

1.      Dr. Precious Wapukha

 

2.      Dr. Graham Amakanji

Master of Arts in Kiswahili

1.       

Allan Wafula Barasa

MED/KIS/005/19

Matumizi ya Mkakati wa Ujenzi wa Maarifa katika Utekelezaji wa Mtaala wa Umilisi katika Somo la Kiswahili Nchini Kenya

1.      Prof. Ipara Odeo

 

2.      Dr. Charles Wasike

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

1.       

Maureen Werunga Lishindu

MED/ECDE/003/23

Family Influence on Children’s Social Learning Behavior among Pre-School Learners in Likuyani Sub County, Kakamega County

1.      Dr. Leunita Makila

 

2.      Dr. Florence Wanjala

2.       

Hellen Nabibia

MED/ECDE/002/23

Caregivers’ Role in Talent Development among Early Childhood Learners in Bumula and Bungoma South Sub-Counties, Bungoma County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Robert Wafula

 

2.      Dr. Leunita Makila

3.       

Phylis Nafula Nyongesa

MED/ECDE/005/23

Role of Gender Mainstreaming in Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Education among Learners in Bungoma County

1.      Dr. Janet Nabiswa

 

2.      Dr. Christine Nabwire

4.       

Mary-Erronie Ayoo Owuor

MED/ECDE/003/22

Contextualized Learning Resources and the Acquisition of Reading Skills among Grade Three Pupils in Bungoma South, Bungoma County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Janet Nabiswa

 

2.      Dr. Robert Wafula

5.       

Delphine Mogiti Nyangweta

MED/ECDE/002/22

Teaching and Learning Resources and Learners’ Academic Achievement in Early Childhood Education in Busia County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Florence Wanjala

 

2.      Dr. Janet Nabiswa