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)

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

2.       

Albert Wamalwa Namachanja

PHD/BA/007/22

Competitive Positioning Strategies, Customer Satisfaction and Organizational Performance of Tier 1 Banks in Kenya

1.      Dr. Tecla Kirwa

 

2.      Dr. Ezekiel Wechuli

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Human Resource Management Management)

1.       

Alice Mugodo

PHD/BA/013/22

Talent Acquisition Practices, Work Environment and Performance of Telecommunication Industry in Western Region of Kenya

1.      Dr. Kadian Wanyonyi

 

2.      Dr. Brian Singoro

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Accounting Option)

1.       

Boniface Ochieng Musina

PHD/BA/008/22

Green Accounting , Environmental Management Accounting and Quality Sustainability Reporting of Listed Firms in Kenya

1.      Dr. Richard Fwamba

 

2.      Prof. Arnety Nangila

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

3.       

Fatuma Nandaha Nyongesa

PHD/AM/001/22

Mathematical Modeling of the Impact of Climate Change on Water Security: A Case Study of Budalangi in Lake Victoria Basin

1.      Dr. Mulambula Andanje

 

2.      Dr. Martha Konje

4.       

Oyombe Aluala

PHD/AM/001/20

Lie Symmetry Analysis of Horizontal Velocity of Subterranean Water and Vertical Depth in Confined Aquifer Systems

1.      Dr. Vincent Marani

 

2.      Prof. Michael Oduor

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

2.       

Geoffrey Mwamba Nyabuto

PHD/IT/005/22

Depression Detection Model for People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

1.      Prof. Samuel Mbuguah

 

2.      Dr. Anselemo Ikoha

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

3.       

John M’malasi

PHD/EPMS/002/19

Teacher Competence and Learner Outcomes in Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Echaune Manasi

 

2.      Dr. Jane Barasa

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

3.       

George Mbugua Ng’ang’a

MED/EPM/016/20

Influence of Career Guidance and Counselling on Trainees’ Academic Performance in Selected TVET Institutions in Bungoma County

1.      Dr. Sarah Likoko

 

2.      Dr. Florence Wanjala

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

2.       

Sandra Nanjala Matere

MED/EMPS/006/21

Institutional Resources and Hundred Percent Transition in Junior Secondary Schools in Mumias East Sub-County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Jane Barasa

 

2.      Dr. Simon Kipkenei

3.       

Hellen Wasike

MED/MPS/001/14

Parental Engagement and Learning Outcomes of Learners in Public Junior Schools in Busia County, Kenya

 

1.      Dr. Echaune Manasi

 

2.      Dr. Peter Wamalwa

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

1.       

Peter Oduki Egesa

MED/CIT/002/22

Factors Affecting Effective Implementation of Practicals in Teaching and Learning of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Busia County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Edith Simiyu

 

2.      Dr. Irene Simiyu

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

3.       

Kizito Wafula Simiyu

MSC/PHY/007/13

Spatiotemporal Characterization of Dust and its Radiative Forcing over Kenya using Satellite and Model-Based Measurements

1.      Prof. John Makokha

 

2.      Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

4.       

Vincent Makhanu Wakoli

MSC/PHY/003/23

Study of Optoelectronic, Mechanical and Structural Properties of CsGeX3 (X=HALIDE) for Photovoltaic Application using Density Function Theory

1.      Dr. Michael Nakitare

 

2.      Dr. George Manyali

5.       

Dennis Wekesa Wanjala

MSC/PHY/009/21

Detection of Anomalies in Aerosal Optical Properties and Associated Climate Variables Trends Using Hidden Markov Model

1.      Prof. John Makokha

 

2.      Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

6.       

Caroline Jepchirchir Maindi

MSC/PHY/015/21

Assessing Deforestation Impacts on Aerosol Optical Properties and Selected Climate Variable over Mau Forest Complex using Satellite and Model-Derived Data

1.      Prof. John Makokha

 

2.      Dr. Geoffrey Khamala

7.       

Samuel Mukhekhe Muyiyi

 

MSC/PHY/004/22

Application of Density Functional Theory in the Investigation of Optoelectronic Properties of Silver Nanoclusters for Wastewater Treatment

1.      Dr. Michael Nakitare

 

2.      Dr. Moses Juma

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

3.       

Kebeno Kefa Mataya

MBA/004/21

Efficacy of Sensitization Strategies on Landlords’ Monthly Rental Income Tax Adherence in Bungoma County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Brian Singoro

 

2.      Dr. Abraham Malenya

4.       

Benedictus Olunguru Oese

MBA/008/22

Management Audit Practices and Financial Efficacy of Licensed Microfinance Institutions in Kenya

1.      Dr. Tecla Kirwa

 

2.      Dr. Lydia Kabue

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

3.       

Walter Wafula Weksa

MBA/002/16

Effect of Debt Management Practices on Financial Performance of Fintech Startups in Nairobi County

1.      Prof. Munir Muganda

 

2.      Dr. Fred Atandi

4.       

Mwalimu Mukunzu

MBA/002/23

Financial Literacy Skills and Financial Viability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kitui County, Kenya

1.      Dr. Tecla Kirwa

 

2.      Dr. Yasin Ghabon

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

4.       

Moses Milimo Sibilike

MIT/002/15

An Adaptive Machine Learning Framework for Anomaly Detection in Cloud-Based Storage Systems

1.      Dr. Anselemo Peters

 

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 Microbiology

1.       

Selly Adelaide Khasabuli

MSC/MCB/002/22

Assessment of Bacterial Contamination on used Handkerchiefs among Pre-School Children in Bungoma County

1.      Dr. Festus Kelonye

 

2.      Dr. Morris Senghor

2.       

Nelly Nasambu Simiyu

 

MSC/MCB/001/22

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Properties of Tylosema fassoglense Root and Leaf Extracts against Salmonella typhi

 

1.      Dr. Martha Konje

 

2.      Dr. Morris Senghor

3.       

Benjamin Wekesa Nyongesa

 

MSC/MCB/002/23

Investigating Bacterial Contamination on Doorknobs at Bungoma County Referral Hospital, Kenya

1.      Dr. Martha Konje

 

2.      Dr. Robert Nyukuri

4.       

Susan Ngugi Wachuka

 

MSC/MCB/001/23

Evaluation of Individual Kigelia africana Fruit Extract and a Combination with Tithonia diversifolia Leaf Extract against Phytophthora infestans

1.      Dr. Martha Konje

 

2.      Dr. Tom Ekisa

5.       

Robai Machuma Wekesa

MSC/MCB/004/22

Efficacy Assessment of Azadirachta indica and Capsicum annum Extracts on Pseudomonas marginalis Associated with Post-Harvest Onion Spoilage

1.      Dr. Robert Nyukuri

 

2.      Dr. Tom Ekisa

6.       

Mary Nasimiyu Munialo

MSC/MCB/003/22

Effect of Psidium guajava Leaf Ethanoic Extracts on Selected Diarrhoea Causing Bacteria in Bungoma County

1.      Dr. Robert Nyukuri

 

2.      Dr. Tom Ekisa

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

4.       

Agnes Kwatera Wafula

MA/HIS/017/15

Historicizing Socio-Cultural Practices and the Lived Widows’ Experiences among the Bukusu of Bungoma County, Kenya Since 1800

1.      Dr. Precious Wafula

 

2.      Dr. Maureen Muleka

5.       

Patricia Khamete Musoka

MA/HIS/008/21

Cattle Rustling and its Effects on Livelihoods in Tiaty Constituency of Baringo

1.      Dr. Peter Kirui

 

2.      Dr. Precious Wapukha

Master of Education 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

2.       

Vitalis Sakiti

MED/KIS/001/19

Matumizi ya Mtandao wa Youtube kama Wenzo wa Kufundisha Kiswahili katika Chuo Kikuu cha Kibabii

1.      Dr. Gladys Kinara

 

2.      Dr. Diborah Amukowa

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