PROGRAMME FOR the FIRST NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION WEEK, KICC, 7 TH -11 TH MAY 2012 Theme “Innovation Systems and Knowledge-Based Economy for National Development” DAY & DATE TIME ACTIVITY PRESENTER Day 1 7 th May 2012 Monday 08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat AMPHITHEATRE: OFFICIAL OPENING Chair: Prof. H. Kaane Rapporteur: H. Macharia 09:00 hr – 10:30 hr Official Opening (see attached programme) 10:30 hr – 11:00 hr Health Break 11:00 hr – 11:30 hr Keynote Address: Innovation Systems and Knowledge based economy for National Development Prof. S. Abdulrazak Secretary/CEO NCST AMPHITHEATRE :- SUB THEME 1: RESEARCH INNOVATIONS Chair: Prof. D. Some Rappoteur: Dr. E. Ndhine 1
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PROGRAMME FOR the FIRST NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION WEEK, KICC, 7TH -11TH MAY 2012
Theme “Innovation Systems and Knowledge-Based Economy for National Development”
DAY & DATE
TIME ACTIVITY PRESENTER
Day 1
7th May 2012
Monday
08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat
AMPHITHEATRE: OFFICIAL OPENING Chair: Prof. H. Kaane Rapporteur: H. Macharia09:00 hr – 10:30 hr Official Opening
(see attached programme)
10:30 hr – 11:00 hr Health Break
11:00 hr – 11:30 hr Keynote Address: Innovation Systems and Knowledge based economy for National Development
Prof. S. Abdulrazak
Secretary/CEO NCST
AMPHITHEATRE :- SUB THEME 1: RESEARCH INNOVATIONS Chair: Prof. D. Some Rappoteur: Dr. E. Ndhine11:30 hr – 12:00 hr Key note address: “ Research,
Policy and Practice for enhanced knowledge economy”
12:00 hr - 12:20 hr Research and Development in Agriculture Innovations collaborations
Dr. E. Mukisira
Director KARI
12:20 hr – 12:40 hr Research Mandate and Contribution on Forestry Sector
Dr. B. N. Chikamai
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Development Director KEFRI
12:40 hr – 13:00 hr Discussion
13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
SHIMBA HILLS HALL :- SUB THEME 1: RESEARCH INNOVATIONS Chair: Dr. G. OmbakhoRappoteur: M. Maimba12:00 hr - 12:20 hr Health Research in Kenya:
Opportunities and Challenges Dr. S. Mpoke Director KEMRI
12:20 hr – 12:40 hr Creating Jobs through Industrial Innovation
Dr. M. Moturi
Director KIRDI
12:40 hr – 13:00 hr Discussion
13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME I RESEARCH INNOVATIONSChair: Prof. A. Mwang’ombeRappoteur: Dr. J. Ayisi14:00 hr – 14:20 hr Research Innovations in Marine Dr. J. Kazungu
Director KMFRI
14:20 hr – 14:40 hr Research Innovations in Biomedical Area
Dr. T. Kariuki
Director IPR
14:40 hr –15:00 hr Role of KEWI in Conducting Water Research and Innovations in the Region
Eng. M. Musau
Director Kenya Water Institute
15:00 hr -15:20 hr Enhancing Research Innovations through Fostering the exchange of information and networking
Prof. J. Wakhungu
Executive Director African Centre for Technology Studies
15:20 hr- 15:40 hr Networking in Agroforestry Dr. Assetou Yaye
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Research in Knowledge Management
Executive Director ANAFE
15:40 hr- 16:30 hr Discussion
16:30 hr - 17: 00 hr Coffee/TeaSHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEME I RESEARCH INNOVATIONSChair: Dr. I. Farah Rapporteur: G. Kalerwa
14:00 hr – 14:20 hr Intellectual Property Rights Towards Commercialization of Research Innovations
Dr. H. K. Mutai
Director, KIPI
14:20 hr – 16:30 hr Workshop for innovators on patent registration
S. Atsali & P. Chege
16:30 hr - 17:00 hr Coffee/Tea
SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr TIVET FAIR
SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr EXHIBITIONS
Day 2
8th May 2012Tuesday
08:00 hr – 09:00 hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat
AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME 2: Innovations in Knowledge Management Chair: Dr. A. NyangateRappoteur: Dr. J. Waudo 09:00 hr -09:30 hr Keynote: “Role of Higher
Education in Knowledge generation and Management”
Prof. M. Imbuga
Vice Chancellor JKUAT
09:30 hr - 09:50 hr “Mechatronics – the effect of new technology on culture in industry and education”
09:50 hr – 10:10 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case of Kenyatta University.
Prof. O. Mugenda Vice Chancellor Kenyatta University
10:10 hr – 10:30 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case for Strathmore University
Prof. J. Odhiambo
Vice Chancellor Strathmore University
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10:30 hr - 11:00 hr Coffee/Tea
11:00 hr – 11:20 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management : The Case of Daystar University
Dr. T. Wachira
Vice Chancellor Daystar University
11:20 hr -11:40 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management : The Case for University of Nairobi
Prof. G. Magoha
Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi
11:40 hr- 12:00 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case for Maseno University
Prof. D. Makawiti Vice Chancellor Maseno University
12:00 hr- 12:20 hr Discussion
12:20 hr – 12:40 hr The Research Management Matrix: How Micro, Meso, Macro, and Meta Levels interconnect.
Christoph Hansert,Director, Regional Office for Africa, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
12:40 hr- 13:00 hr Discussion
13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEME 2: Innovations in Knowledge ManagementChair: Dr. S. GichuraRappoteur: Dr. E. Mwangi09:30 hr - 09:50 hr Focusing the role of Innovation in
Knowledge ManagementProf. J. K. Tuitoek
Vice ChancellorEgerton University
09:50 hr – 10:10 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case for Mt. Kenya University.
Prof. S. Waudo
Vice Chancellor Mount Kenya University
10:10 hr – 10:30 hr Utilizing Innovation for Knowledge based Economy
Prof. D. Nassiuma
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Vice Chancellor Kabarak University
10:30 hr - 11:00 hr Coffee/Tea
11:00 hr – 11:20 hr New Development on Natural Dye for economic Development
Prof. R. Mibey
Vice Chancellor Moi University
11:20 hr -11:40 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management : The Case for Methodist University.
Prof. A. M. Mutema
Vice Chancellor, Methodist University
11:40 hr- 12:00 hr National Science Parks Policy Dr. G. Ombakho
Director DRMD12:00 hr- 12:30 hr Discussion
12:30 hr- 13.00 hr Tour of Exhibitions 13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEME 3,4, &5: Chair: Dr. J.G. Mureithi, DD, KARI Rappoteur: Vitalis Awuor 14:00 hr – 14:20 hr Relationships between the
physical properties of activated carbons and their role in the decolorization of sugar syrup with a comparison between the commercial activated carbons and the beet pulp activated carbons.
H. L. Mudoga
KIRDI, Nairobi
14:20 hr – 14:40 hr The impact of new innovative approaches on women’s access to financial services: Case study of honey production in Kitui County
D. Mulaama
Mwingi Teachers’ College
14:40 hr –15:00 hr Mechanical and electronic properties of cubic BN and BC2N
M. O. Atambo
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Chepkoilel University College
15:00 hr -15:20 hr Assessment of Resident Farmer Gamma Dose Rate Levels in Homa Mountain, Homa Bay County, Kenya using Residual Radioactivity Computer Code
D. Otwoma,
Secretary, Nuclear Electricity Project Committee
15:20 hr – 15:40 hr Tungiasis as a risk factor for HIV/AIDS in economically disadvantaged communities in Murang’a North
08:00hr – 9:00 hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat
AMPHITHEATRE: Round Table 09:00 hr - 13:00 hr
SUB – THEME: Enhancing the contribution of ST&I to meet the challenges of sustainable development through the National Innovation Systems Concept
Chair: Mr. P. GambaRapporteur: B. WanyamaPanelists: Dr. K. Urama, Director ATPS Dr. K. Desai, Member of KEPSA Dr. C. Moturi, Director KIRDI Amb. Kiplagat Prof. R.Mibey, VC Moi University Prof. A. Rodridges, Bondo University
09:00 hr -09:30 hr Keynote: "Cultivating Synergy Between University, Research Institutes, Business and Governments
Eng. P. Obath
Chairman of KEPSA
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09:30 hr - 09:50 hr Entrepreneurship: From Laboratory to Market
R. MutetiCEO Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations
09:50 hr – 10:10 hr Developing a Knowledge Based Economy: The Role of Government
Prof. H. Kaane
Secretary, Higher Education, Science and Technology
10:10 hr – 10:40 hr Health Break
10:40 hr – 13:00 hr Panel Discussions Moderator
13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Commercial Innovations and Enterprise DevelopmentChair: Prof. RodriguesRappoteur: Stephen Situma14:00 hr – 14:30 hr ICT for creative synergy amongst
the Kenyan peopleDr. E. Omwenga
14:30 hr –14:50 hr Digital Michuki David Svarrer, CEO Digital Age Institute Ltd.
14:50 hr – 15: 10hr Creation of more jobs for the Youth: Sectors perceived to have more opportunities
J. M. MwangalaCEO, Youth Fund
15:10hr – 15:30 hr Discussion
15:30 hr – 16:30 hr Tour of Exhibitions
16:30 hr - 17:00 hr Tea/ Coffee SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Commercial Innovations and Enterprise DevelopmentChair: Prof. B. AdudaRappoteur: Charity Musembi
14:30 hr –14:50 hr Linking business incubation, research, policy and practice for creation and growth of new technology based business
Prof. A. Amandi,Kenya Polytechnic University College
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14:50 hr – 15: 10hr Farmer preference in information delivery pathways: Implication for extension reforms in smallholder dairy farming in central Kenya
D. K. Mbugua
KARI, Naivasha
15:10hr – 15:30 hr Effects of activity-student-experiment-improvisation (asei) plan-do-see-improve (pdsi) approach to teaching on attitude toward mathematics and mean-achievement-score-in-mathematics of secondary school students
M. Wakhaya
CEMASTEA
15:30 hr – 15:50 hr Cytokinin-to-Gibberellin ratio regulates water status, ethylene evolution and senescence in Lisianthus flowers via novel signaling pathway
08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat
AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME 6: Innovations, Culture and Indigenous Technical Knowledge Chair: Hon. Ochillo Ayako, Rappoteur: S. Hussein 09:00 hr -09:30 hr Key note address: The Natural
Products Platform: Allowing Indigenous Knowledge Systems Drive Innovations.
Dr. I. Farah,
Director General NMK
09:30hr - 09:50hr Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Kenya’s Formal Education System for Sustainable Development
Prof. M. Wekesa,Mt. Kenya University
09:50hr – 10:10hr Complementality of herbal and Dr. J. Githae
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modern medicine Director of School of Alternative Medicine and Technology
10:10hr – 10:30hr The Establishment of National Innovation Centres in Kenya
A. Gitonga
KIPPRA
10:30 hr - 11:00hr Health Break
11:00hr – 11:20 hr Indigenous Beekeeping for Sustainable Beekeeping Development: A Case Study in Kibwezi District, Kenya
R. K. Kimitei
KARI, Kiboko
11:20 hr -11:40 hr Review of Factors Affecting Composition and Use of Slurry Manure in Smallholder Dairy Farms of Kenya
W. Ayako
KARI - Naivasha
11:40 hr – 12:00 hr Discussion
12:00 hr – 12:20 hr “Peaceful application of nuclear science and technology in pursuit of vision 2030 “
David Maina,
UON
12:20 hr – 13:00 hr Discussion
13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
TAIFA HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. Nicholas Oguge Rapporteur: Jane Omari09:30hr - 09:50hr Water Resources Assessment for
Lamu Port Using Isotope
Hydrology Techniques
B. K. Nyilitya
Ministry of Water and Irrigation
09:50hr – 10:10hr The role and effects of remain of dead organisms: (i.e. Fossils) on formation of physical environment.
H. O. Okinyi
Rinya Pri. School
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10:10hr – 10:30hr Localized educational curriculum and knowledge based economy for national development in Kenya
B. KemuntoUniversity of South Africa
10:30 hr - 11:00hr Health Break
11:00hr – 11:20 hr Lake Victoria mollusc shell species diversity, abundance and the potential for community livelihood
E.D. Kokwaro
Kenyatta University
11:20 hr -11:40 hr Incidence of Cassava Brown Streak Virus and Cassava Mosaic Geminiviruses in local cassava landraces
J. Irungu
KARI - Nairobi
11:40 hr – 12:00 hr High frequency regeneration of melia volkensii, gurke from zygotic embryos using low-cost thidiazuron: - preliminary findings.
S. Mulanda
University of Nairobi
12:00 hr – 12:20 hr Role of a specifically sorted diet (Kijani diet) in the management of chronic and persistent respiratory infections.
P. M. Onyango
Kiborom Sec. School
12:20 hr – 13:00 hr Discussion
13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break
AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME- Science Technology and Innovation; TIVET and University Bills Chair: Dr. T. WachiraRappoteur: Dr. S. Guchu14:00 hr – 15:00 hr TAHEST Report on ST&I and
TIVET BillsProf. D. Some
Chairman, TAHEST15:00hr – 16:30 hr Discussion
16:30 hr -17:00 hr Tea/CoffeeTAIFA HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. Esther Magiri
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Rappoteur: Willlis Okoth14:00 hr – 14:30 hr Analysis of Fish Population and
Biodiversity in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria based on Catch Statistics of the Years 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2009
S. Omwoma
Maseno University
14:30 hr – 14:50 hr Adaptability of pgms and tgms rice lines for hybrid rice seed prodution in Kenya
P. N. Nthakanio
Kenya Polytechnic University College
14:50 hr –15:10 hr A study of plants and plant products traditionally used in livestock health management in Buuri District, Meru county- Kenya
M. M. Gakuubi
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
15:10 hr – 15:30 hr A review and assessment of applicability of the heat stress indices in Kenyan weather forecast
V. Ongoma
Kenya Meteorological Department
15:30hr – 15:50 hr A comparative study of Smugel and KY Jelly vaginal lubricating gels
J. Obiero
Institute of Primate Research
15:50 hr – 16:30 hr Discussion
16:30 hr -17:00 hr Tea/CoffeeSHIMBA HILLS HALL: 08:30 hr - 17:00 hr BIOTECHNOLOGY AWARENESS WORKSHOP Theme: Harnessing Biotechnology for National Development and Global Competitiveness
8:30 hr -9:00hr Arrival and Registration
9:00 hr -9:15hr Opening Remarks Asst. Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology
SESSION 1: Status of Biotechnology in Kenya: R & D, Application, Innovations & Commercialization.Chairman: Prof M. Limo - Egerton University
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Rappoteur: Samwel Ngweny Panelists: Dr. E. Mukisira - Director, KARI Dr. K. Segenet - Director, BeCA Dr. W. Songa - Agriculture Secretary Dr. S. Mpoke - Director, KEMRI
9:15 hr - 9:30 hr Cotton Research Progress in Kenya
Dr. C. WaturuKARI
9:30 hr - 9:45 hr Progress towards development of water efficient maize for Africa
Dr. James GethiKARI
9:45 hr - 10: 50hr Discussion Prof M. LimoEgerton Universtiy
10:50 hr -11:00hr Health Break
SESSION 2: Biosafety Concerns and Regulatory Frameworks in KenyaChairman: Dr. F. Nang'ayo - AATFRapporteur : Mr. Hillary Sang Panellists: Dr. J. Onsando - Director, KEPHIS Dr. A. Macharia - NEMA Dr. W. Tonui - Director, NBA Ms. R. Shibalira - Consultant
11:00 hr-11:15hr Biosafety Frameworks in Kenya Prof. Dorrington OgoyiNBA
11:15 hr -11.55hr Discussion Dr. F. Nang'ayoAATF
SESSION 3: Public-Private Partnerships & Communication and Awareness Creation in Biotechnology Development in KenyaChairman: Mr. O. Owuor - Science AfricaRapporteur: Kennedy Oyugi Panellists: Dr. M. Karembu - Director, ISAAA, AfriCentre Dr. Christopher Ngichabe - Director, Biotechnology Kari Dr. Henty Mutsi - Director, KIPI Dr. F. M'Mbonyi - Director, ABSF Dr. J. Mutunga - CEO KENFAB Dr. S. Ochieng - CEO Consumer Networks Mr. Diamond Lalji - Chairman, Cereal Millers Association
11:55 hr -12:05hr Poem ABSF/Mary Queens 12
Catholic School
12:05 hr -12.20 hr Biotechnology and Biosafety Communication and Outreach initiatives in Kenya
N. MuchiriAATF
12.20 hr -13:00hr Discussion Mr. Otula Owuor Science Africa
13:00 hr -14:00hr Lunch Break
SESSION 4: Inter-University Quiz Chairman: Prof Edward Nguu, UoNRapporteur: Mr. Kwame Ogero
14:00 – 14:30hr Introduction and Opening Remarks
Dr. M. Karembu Director ISAAA
14:30 – 15:30hr Quiz
15:30 hr -16:00hr Health break
SESSION5: Fashion show – Communicating biotechnology through fashionMaster of Ceremony: Mr. Nerix Nderitu Rapporteur: Mr. Kwame OgeroJudges: Prof. Dorrington Ogoyi - NBA Dr. Mary Mwangi - KU Ms. Agnes Mbogori - Vera Fashions Ms. Maurine Mwangi - Mrs. Kenya 2011 :16:00 hr -16:15hr Introductions and Opening
RemarksDr. M. Karembu Director ISAAA
16:15 hr -17:00hr Fashion Show MC/judges
17:00-17:15hr Break
BIG TENT : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr ROBOTICS
SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr TIVET FAIR
SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr EXHIBITIONS
Day 5 08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat
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11th May 2012Friday
AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. KagwanjaRappoteur: Julius Mwangi09:00 hr– 09:15hr Evaluation of air and blood lead
levels across the selected industries in Kenya: a case of occupational exposure
F. H. Were
University of Nairobi
09:15 hr – 09:30 hr Embryogenic callus induction and plant regeneration from immature embryos of tropical maize genotypes
J. Akoyi
Kenyatta University
09:30 hr – 9:45 hr Impact of compact fluorescent lighting bulbs on power quality
C. M. Ndung’u
JKUAT
9:45 hr -10:00hr Water relations and novel cytokinin- gibberellins Synergism in Harvested Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum Shinn.) flowers
N. N. Musembi
University of Nairobi
10:00 hr – 10:15 hr Detection of Begomoviruses infecting Sweet potato in Kenya by Polymerase Chain Reaction.
S. Maina
Kenyatta University
10:15 hr – 11:00 hr Discussion
SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. J. Chacha, Narok University College Rappoteur: G. Kalerwa09:00 hr– 09:15hr Coping strategies to
environmental factors by women entrpreneurs in the transport sector in Nairobi County
J. Omwenga
KARI-Thika
09:15 hr – 09:30 hr Contractile action of Adenia globosa engl on mammalian smooth muscle
K. A. Sinei
University of Nairobi
09:30 hr – 9:45 hr Can organic materials substitute for lime to ameliorate phosphorus-deficient acid soils?
P. A. OpalaKabianga University College
9:45 hr -10:00 hr Efficacy of the anopheles gambiae A. Caleb
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predator the dragonfly nymphs in the management of malaria. Kenyatta University
10:00 hr – 10:15 hr The Potential in Solar driven cooling system for domestic and industrial use in Kenya
B. M. Mutua
Kenyatta University10:15 hr – 11:00 hr Discussion
AMPHITHEATRE: 11:00 hr - 13:00 hr : OFFICIAL CLOSING