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Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF

AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

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LIST OF Ph.D. GRADUANDS - NOVEMBER 2018

A.COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The following Thirty three (33) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor

of Philosophy in Business Administration

1. HD433-0597/2010 KINYA-OGETO, Angeline Awino

Title of thesis

“Determinants of Corporate strategy implementation among Primary Cooperative Societies in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Iravo Amuhaya

b) Prof. John Kihoro

c) Dr. Samuel Mokaya

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2. HD433-C004-0564/2014 WAMALWA, Lucy Simani

Title of thesis

“Perceived effect of total quality management on the relationship between generic strategies and performance of Kenya manufacturing

firms.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Margaret Oloko

b) Dr. Edward Owino

3. HD433-C004-1592/2011 SASI-OKUMU, Margaret Keyeli

Title of thesis

“Determinants of share price fluctuations at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Wario Guyo

b) Dr. Mouni Gekara

4. HD433-C004-1832/2011 SOKO, Jacob Jeketule

Title of thesis

“Influence of quality service delivery dimensions on performance of Universities in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Hazel Gachunga

b) Prof. Paul Katuse

c) Prof. Romanus O. Odhiambo

5. HD433-1055/2015 YAHAYA, Yakubu

Title of thesis

“Effect of internationalization on financial performance of listed manufacturing companies in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. M. A. Oloko

b) Dr. Oluoch Oluoch

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6. HD433-C004-1753/2012 NYANAMBA, Steve Ondieki

Title of thesis

“Influence of Capital structure on financial performance of craft micro enterprises in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Florence Sigara Memba

b) Prof. Willy Muturi

7. HD433-C003-0423/2013 MWANGI, Eunice Ruguru

Title of thesis

“Determinants of adoption of social media marketing by Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Mike Iravo

b) Dr. Agnes Njeru

8. HD433-C008-1562/2014 RAJAB, Nurwin Fozia

Title of thesis

“Effect of electronic procurement practices on the implementation of preference regulations in Kenya state Corporations.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. G. S. Namusonge

b) Dr. Noor Isamel Shalle

9. HD433-C004-3161/2013 ABDOW, Abdikarim Ibrahim

Title of thesis

“Influence of strategic leadership on organizational change in the Petroleum industry in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Wario Guyo

b) Prof. Romanus Odhiambo

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10. HD433-C004-3809/2014 NDUNGO, Jackson Mnago

Title of thesis

“Effect of credit reference Bureaus functions on financial performance of savings and credit Co-operatives Societies in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Olweny Tobias

b) Dr. Memba Florence

11. HD433-C005-3580/2013 KITHEKA, Samson Samuel

Title of thesis

“Influence of sourcing ethics on procurement performance of state Corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Mbithi Mutua

b) Dr. Anwar Hood

12. HD433-C004-0191/2013 GATURU, Peter Mbugua

Title of thesis

“Influence of strategic management practices on organizational performance of Mission Hospitals in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Esther Waiganjo

b) Dr. Bichanga Walter Okibo

13. HD433-C003-0012/2014 JONGA, Munyaradzi

Title of thesis

“Strategic determinants of organizational performance of Maize seed Companies in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Agnes Njeru

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14. HD433-C002-3433/2012 ONYONYI, Atieno Ouko

Title of thesis

“Effect of competitive strategies on growth of small and medium enterprises funded by Women enterprise fund in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Agnes Njeru

15. HD433-C004-0944/2013 KAVULYA, Paul Wambua

Title of thesis

“Effect of deposit mobilization strategies on the performance of deposit taking savings and credit Cooperatives Societies in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Willy Muturi

b) Dr. Kennedy Ogollah

c) Dr. Gladys Rotich

16. HD433-1093/2010 OMONDI, Janerose Sande

Title of thesis

“Strategic knowledge capability and performance in Commercial Banks in Kenya: The mediating role of innovation.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Gladys Rotich

b) Dr. Thomas A. Senaji

c) Prof. Paul Katuse

17. HD433-C005-2278/2013 WANDERA, Joseph Ogwobo

Title of thesis

“Turnaround strategies and performance of state owned sugar companies in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Maurice M. Sakwa

b) Dr. Fred Mwirigi Mugambi

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18. HD433-0874/2009 NYAGILO, Vincent Ouma

Title of thesis

“Influence of Mobile led financial service competitiveness on financial inclusion among commercial Banks and Mobile service providers

in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Gregory S. Namusonge

b) Prof. Maurice M. Sakwa

19. HD433-C005-1678/2013 LUBALE, Gabriel Wabuti

Title of thesis

“Influence of supplier relationship management practices on performance of energy sector firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors



20. HD433-C005-0466/2012 WACHIRA, Rosaly Njeri

Title of thesis

“Financial sustainability determinants of government owned entities in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Fred Mugambi

21. HD433-C010-4371/2013 BASHAIJA, Wilson

Title of thesis

“Relationship between quality compliance and financial performance of Micro finance institutions in Rwanda.”

Supervisors


b) Prof. Eugene Ndabaga

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22. HD433-C003-3012/2015 SALUM, Venance Shillingi

Title of thesis

“Factors influencing implementation of strategic plans in Tanzania’s executive agencies.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Roselyn W. Gakure

b) Prof. Romanus O. Odhiambo

23. HD433-C009-1550/2014 MALENYA, Anjetsa Abraham

Title of thesis

“Influence of firm characteristics on capital structure of private manufacturing firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Olweny Tobias

b) Dr. Mbithi Mutua

c) Dr. Clive Mukanzi

24. HD433-C007-0202/2014 BARUS, Jane Jepkorir

Title of thesis

“Effect of internal factors on financial performance on deposit taking savings and credit societies in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Patrick Kibati

25. HD433-C003-6500/2015 MUTURI, Francis Mungai

Title of thesis

“Determinants of brand loyalty in leading supermarket chains in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Jane Omwenga

b) Dr. Edward O. Owino

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26. HD433-C004-0191/2013 GATERU, James Wanjohi

Title of thesis

“Effect of bottom of the pyramid strategies on market performance of fast moving consumer goods companies in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Prof. Thomas Senaji

27. HD433-2108/2011 MUTAI, Patrick Cheruiyot

Title of thesis

“Effect of public financial management practices on performance of county governments in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Prof. Maurice Sakwa

28. HD433-C008-0207/2014 OTWANI, Marion Nekesa

Title of thesis

“Moderating effect of board composition on the determinants of financial performance of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities

exchange in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Elizabeth N. Makokha

29. HD433-0600/2010 MAINA, Esther Wanjiru

Title of thesis

“Influence of strategic management practices on competitiveness of Kenyan Tea.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Fred Mugambi

b) Dr. Esther Waiganjo

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30. HD433-C005-2331/2012 OMBOTO Dominic Bogonko

Title of thesis

“Determinants of strategy implementation in Commercial Banks in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. G.S. Namusonge


31. HD433-1366/2010 OMUSEBE Joel Akumbi

Title of thesis

“Influence of green supply chain practices on performance of energy and petroleum state Corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Mike Iravo Amuhaya

b) Dr. Noor Ismail

c) Dr. Peter Wanjohi

32. HD433-C005-2330/2012 RURERI Wilson Wahome

Title of thesis

“Effect of strategic quality management practices on organizational performance of the steel manufacturing sector in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. G. S. Namusonge

b) Dr. Fred Mugambi Mwirigi

33. HD433-C004-5061/2014 MWANGANGI Amos Sila

Title of thesis

“Effect of Corporate social responsibility on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Rukiya Atikiya

b) Dr. Joyce Nzulwa

c) Prof. Romanus Odhiambo

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

The following ONE (1) candidate satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in International Business

1. HD440-2731/2013 RAMADHAN Zainabu

Title of thesis

“Influence of Horizontal alliance strategy on performance of Insurance firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Margaret A. Oloko

b) Dr. Vincent O. Ongore

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ACCOUNTING


Philosophy in Accounting

1. HD439-2307/2014 OLUYINKA, Isaiah Ogungbade

Title of thesis

“Antecedents to choice of management accounting practices among manufacturing firms in Nigeria.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Tobias Olweny

b) Dr. Oluoh Oluoch

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN FINANCE

The following two (2) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Finance

1. HD435-2054/2013 CHERONO, Irene

Title of thesis

“Effect of investor behavior on stock market reaction in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Tabitha Nasieku

b) Dr. Tobias Olweny

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Philosophy in Finance

2. HD435-1312/2013 OPUODHO Gordon Ochere

Title of thesis

“Effect of market liquidity and three factor asset pricing model on excess returns in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Tobias Olweny

b) Dr. Tabitha Nasieku

SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The following eight (8) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Entrepreneurship

1. HD413-0041/2010 KIRIMI, Antony Gitonga

Title of thesis

“Effect of shared entrepreneurs’ credit information on the performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Agnes Njeru

b) Dr. Beatrice Gathondu

2. HD413-2073/2011 NAFULA, Fanice Junge

Title of thesis

“Influence of entrepreneurial behavior on perceived service quality by Government Ministries in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Elegwa Mukulu


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3. HD413-C003-1773/2013 KIMURU, Peter Mugambi

Title of thesis

“Determinants of growth in youth owned Micro and Small enterprises in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Patrick Karanja Ngugi

b) Prof. Christopher Kanali

c) Dr. Assumptah Kagiri

4. HD413-1114/2015 KAZUNGU, Isaac

Title of thesis

“Business development services and performance of handicrafts exporting micro and small enterprises in Tanzania.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Gladys Rotich

c) Prof. Romanus O. Odhiambo

5. HD413-C004-4290/2013 NGERA, Muthoga

Title of thesis

“Influence of entrepreneurial orientation on micro insurance uptake by micro and small enterprises in Nairobi county, Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. John Karanja Ngugi

6. HD413-1577/2010 MAKU, Peter Ngatia

Title of thesis

“Effect of entrepreneurial banking products on financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: perspective of Bank management.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Robert Gichira

b) Dr. Kabare Karanja

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7. HD413-1646/2011 NYOIKE, Esther Wanja

Title of thesis

“Innovation practices and performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Kenya.”

Supervisors



8. HD413-B01-1305/2009 MAILLU, James Ndolo

Title of thesis

“Influence of credit from diverse sources on the performance of smallholder Horticultural Agripreneurs in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Elegwa Mukulu

b) Dr. James Kahiri

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The following seven (7) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Supply Chain Management

1. HD411-C008-5575/2014 OTEKI, Evans Biraori

Title of thesis

“Influence of electronic procurement practices on supply chain performance of Sugar processing firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Prof. Maurice Sakwa

c) Dr. John Ngeno

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2. HD411-C004-1603/2011 WANJIRU, Martin Kang’ethe

Title of thesis

“Effect of food value chain governance determinants on competitive advantage of fresh fruits and vegetable exporters in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Noor Ismail Shale

3. HD411-C004-0870/2015 MEMIA, Francis Kiarie

Title of thesis

“Influence of contemporary supply chain practices on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Karanja Ngugi


4. HD411-C004-1607/2015 KARIUKI, Joseph Ngera

Title of thesis

“Influence of supply chain ambidexterity on performance of accredited Hospitals in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Karanja Ngugi


5. HD411-C004-4173/2015 WACHIURI, Elizabeth Wangu

Title of thesis

“Influence of supplier evaluation criteria on the performance of state corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Noor Ismail


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6. HD411-C003-6501/2015 SARITE, Salad Kikuyu

Title of thesis

“Effect of supply chain collaboration on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Mike A. Iravo

b) Dr. Noor Ismail

7. HD411-C004-4403/2014 LUSULI, Antony Lung’aho

Title of thesis

“A comparative analysis of antecedents of implementation of electronic procurement between the national and county government in

Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Henry Bwisa

b) Dr. Susan Were

c) Dr. David Kiarie

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT


Philosophy in Business Innovation and Technology Management

1. HD420-7417/2015 WANGILA, Fernando

Title of thesis

“Influence of innovation practices on the public sector performance in Nairobi City County government, Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. Susan Were

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

The following six (6) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Leadership and Governance

1. HD419-C004-2720/2013 KASYULA, Patrick

“Influence of devolution framework on democratic governance process in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Gladys Rotich

b) Dr. Joshua Kivuva

2. HD419-5682/2014 MWANGI, John Kimani

“Influence of leadership development training determinants on performance of Police Service in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Jane W. Gathenya

b) Prof. John Mwaniki Kihoro

3. HD419-3172/2013 MAINGI, M’inoti

“Influence of chief executive officers’ leadership techniques on performance of state Corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Wario Guyo


4. HD419-C004-2414/2015 ORINA, Jacob Otachi

“Influence of governance on corruption levels in the public service in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Susan Were


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5. HD419-3225/2013 WACHIRA, John Gatithi

“Influence of Corporate leadership styles on performance of Commercial state corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Kabare Karanja

b) Prof. Iravo M.A.

6. HD419-C003-3303/2014 MUTUMA, Margaret Nkatha

“Influence of shared leadership on service delivery by county government workers in Kenya.”

Supervisors a) Prof. Mike A. Iravo

b) Dr. Esther Waiganjo

c) Prof. John Kihoro

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The following eleven (11) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Human Resource Management

1. HD412-C002-3694/2012 MURIIKI, Solomon Jackson

“Relationship between high involvement work practices and productivity among tutors in Public Primary teacher training colleges in

Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Mike Iravo

b) Dr. James M. Ngari

c) Dr. Beatrice Gathondu

2. HD412-C002-2957/2012 WANGOMBE, James Gachahi

“Relationship between organizational climate, employee psychological empowerment and innovation in Market research firms in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Hazel Gachunga

b) Dr. Benson Muchiri Mwangi

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3. HD412-C007-2021/2011 MIGWE, William Githua

“Influence of strategic Human Resource Development practices on performance of youth development officers in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Hazel G. Gachunga

b) Prof. Mike Iravo

4. HD412-C004-3542/2012 EDALIA, Catherine Muloma

“Factors affecting retirement preparedness of employees in state corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Susan Were


5. HD412-C004-4507/2013 ASWANI, Joseph Ongoma

“Effect of performance measurement on employee engagement in multinational corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Susan Were


6. HD412-C004-3805/2013 MWANGI, Zachary Kamau

“Effect of knowledge transfer processes on employee performance in state corporations in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Wario Guyo

b) Dr. Joyce Nzulwa


7. HD412-C004-116/2015 MUMA, Michael Mboya

“Influence of human resourcing strategies on retention of employees in Universities in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Joyce Nzulwa

b) Dr. Kepha Ombui


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8. HD412-C004-2483/2015 ODHONG, Emily Atieno

“Influence of human capital practices on employee performance in the private security industry in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Susan Were

b) Dr. Fred Jonyo

9. HD412-C002-2223/2012 WAMBUI, Tabitha Wangare

“Influence of outsourcing adjunct faculty on students satisfaction in public Universities in Kenya.”

Supervisors


b) Dr. James Mark Ngari

c) Prof. Anthony Waititu

10. HD412-C004-2565/2014 OGORO, Esther Boyani

“Human resource management practices and sustainability of family owned small enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Dr. Karanja. P. Ngugi


11. HD412-C004-2118/2012 AMWAYI, Joshua Enane

“Influence of institutional framework on performance contracting of employees in chartered public Universities in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Mike A. Iravo


c) Dr. Victor Ladan Lutsili

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT


Philosophy in Project Management

1. HD417-6097/2014 LANGO, Benard Onyango

“Factors influencing levels of project management information systems adoption in disaster management projects in fire stations in

Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Henry Bwisa

b) Prof. George Orwa

2. HD417-2391/2014 OMONYO, Austen Baraza

“Moderating role of project leadership on the influence of complexity on success of public infrastructural megaprojects in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Roselyn Gakure


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT


Philosophy in Strategic Management

1. HD418-4742/2014 KAGUMU John Gitau

“Determinants of implementation of strategic plans by county governments in Kenya.”

Supervisors



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SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MASS COMMUNICATION


Philosophy in Mass Communication

1. HD421-2785/2013 SYALLOW, Anne Maureen

Title of thesis

“The role of organizational communication on employee job satisfaction in Telecommunication industry in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Hellen Kinoti Mberia

b) Dr. Julius Bosire


Philosophy in Mass Communication

2. HD421-1781/2010 MUNUKU, Anne Wangari

Title of thesis

“Influence of twitter hashtags on the formation of public opinion on socio-political issues in Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Hellen Kinoti Mberia

b) Dr. John Ndavula

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES


Philosophy in Development Studies

1. HD424-0344/2014 ODHIAMBO, Jacob Ochiewo

Title of thesis

“Effect of project design practices on implementation of poverty-alleviation mariculture projects in the ccast of Kenya.”

Supervisors

a) Prof. Maurice Sakwa

b) Dr. Joseph G. Wakibia

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC HEALTH

The following Seven (7) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Public Health

1. TM410-1660/2014 KARIUKI Emmah Nyambura

Title of thesis

“Bacteriological safety of street foods and factors associated with food contamination among street food vendors in Githurai and

Gikomba Markets.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Zipporah Ng’ang’a

b) Dr. Peter Wanzala

2. TM410-0015/2008 OSORO, Alfred Almena

Title of thesis

“Maternal mortality among women seeking maternity care at Kisii level 5 Hospital Kenya between January 2009-June 2010.’’

Supervisors


b) Prof. Marion Mutugi

c) Dr. Peter Wanzala

3. TM410-0600/2009 MUTUA Ruth Nduku

Title of thesis

“Under-Nutrition among children aged 24 to 59 months in early childhood development and Education: Case study of Masinga sub-

County Machakos County, Kenya.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Joseph M. Keriko

b) Dr. Joseph Mutai

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4. TM410-2918/2014 MUTHOKA, Joseph Kennedy

Title of thesis

“The effect of early intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care on neonatal mortality, morbidity and weight gain in stable low birth weight

infants.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Simon Karanja

b) Dr. Drusilla Makworo

c) Dr. Yeri Kombe

5. TM410-1197/2013 MUTISYA, Redempta Kalekye

Title of thesis

“Effects of psychosocial intervention on gender-based violence, antepartum depression, general health and adoption of safety behaviors

in pregnant women in Kisumu County, Kenya.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Kenneth Ngure

b) Dr. Christina Mwachari

6. TM410-0574/2010 OLUOCH, Rose Patricia Akoth

Title of thesis

“Assessment of home based HIV testing and counseling services in enhancing access to treatment, care and HIV prevention in Kibera

informal settlements, Nairobi Kenya.’’

Supervisors


b) Prof. Mohammed Karama

c) Dr. Joseph Oundo

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7. TM410-0001/2004 ARAKA Glenn Onsomu

Title of thesis

“Toxicological efficacy of a flower extracts from Chrysanthemum Cinerariifolium and leaf extracts from eucalyptus camaldulensis and

nicotiana tabaccum on anopheles gambiae S.S. Giles Mosquito larvae.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. John M. Ochora

b) Prof. Johnstone Wakhisi

c) Dr. Festus Tolo

SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDICAL VIROLOGY


Philosophy in Medical Virology

1. TM403-1311/2010 RADOL, Antony Omondi

Title of thesis

“Anti-herpes simplex and antioxidant value of selected medicinal plants cited for management of HIV conditions in Western Kenya.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Michael Kiptoo

b) Prof. Anselimo O. Makokha

c) Dr. Festus Tolo

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE The following ONE (1) candidate satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Molecular Medicine

1. TM405-0003/2008 MAKOKHA, Francis Wekesa

Title of thesis

“Polymorphisms in the plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1(Pfemp1) gene at two Malaria endemic sites in Kenya.’’

Supervisors

a) Dr. Shaban Omar

b) Prof. Gabriel Magoma

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BIOCHEMISTRY The following two (2) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Biochemistry

1. TM417-2943/2013 OMOLO, Kevin Mbogo

Title of thesis

“Dietary regulation of highly polyunsaturated fatty acids content in farmed Nile Tilapia (Oriochromis niloticus) and African Catfish

(Clarius gariepinus).’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Arnold Onyango

b) Prof. Gabriel Magoma

c) Dr. Kenneth Ogila

2. TM417-3292/2013 NG’ONG’A Florence Atieno

Title of thesis

“Characterization and functional analysis of tricorn interacting factors 3 in traypanosoma brucei brucei as potential drug targets against

African trypanosomiasis.’’

Supervisors

a) Dr. Steven Reuben Ger Nyanjom

b) Prof. Fred Wamunyokoli

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COLLEGE OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS

The following four (4) candidates satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Applied Mathematics

1. SC481-0301/2009 MUKUNA, Wilys Okinyi Title of thesis

“Analysis of Hydromagnetic convection heat and mass transfer in a turbulent fluid flow over an immersed curved surface.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Jackson K. Kwanza

b) Prof. Johana K. Sigey

c) Prof. Jeconiah Okelo Abonyo

2. SC471-6245/2014 MUONDWE, Samuel Kanyi Title of thesis

“Magnetohydrodynamic fluid flow fast contracting surface in a rotating system with heat and mass transfer.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Mathew Kinyanjui

b) Prof. David Theuri

c) Dr. Kang’ethe Giterere

3. SC481-2991/2011 KINYUA Eric Mugambi Title of thesis

“Heat transfer enhancement in cylindrical tubes by a turbulator with slits generating muilti-longitudinal vortices.’’

Supervisors


b) Prof. Surindar M. Uppal

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4. SC471-6312/2015 MUTHIGA Samuel Ng’ang’a Title of thesis

“Hydromagnetic fluid flow past a rotating semi infinite vertical plate considering joule heating.’’

Supervisors


b) Dr. Phineas Roy Kiogora

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PLANT SCIENCE


Philosophy in Plant Science

1. SC421-2926/2012 MWANGI, John Nyaga

Title of thesis

“Impact of Trees on water and nutrients dynamics in small holder Maize-based farming systems in Trans-Nzoia, Rift Valley Kenya.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Catherine W. Muthuri

b) Dr. Edmundo Barrios

c) Prof. Ingrid Obora

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MICROBIOLOGY


Philosophy in Microbiology

1. SC422-2942/2013 KAARIA, Purity Kinya

Title of thesis

“Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic activities of Secondary metabolites from Bacteria associated with marine algae of the Kenya Coast’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Viviene Matiru

b) Prof. Mary Ndung’u

c) Dr. Joseph Wakibia

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES

SCHOOL OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


Philosophy in Food Science and Technology

1. AG421-0655/2011 NYABERI, Mikah Ongeri

Title of thesis

“Development and phytochemical characterization of a herbal preservative from Tamarindus Indica and Ziziphus Abyssinica herbs.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Christine A. Onyango

b) Dr. Julius M. Mathara

c) Prof. Francis M. Mathooko

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HORTICULTURE The following ONE (1) candidate satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Horticulture

1. AG431-0562/2012 OCHIENG, Lilian Anyango

Title of thesis

“Farmers perception and coping strategies with sweet potato Weevil and characterization of sweet potato genotypes for diversity and

resistance to Cylas Puncticollis Boheman in Kenya.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Stephen Mwangi Githiri

b) Prof. Aggrey Bernard Nyende

c) Dr. Lucy Kananu Murungi

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PLANT HEALTH SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT The following ONE (1) candidate satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Plant Health Science and Management

1. AG435-4602/2015 RAJABU Cyprian Aloyce

Title of thesis

“Using plant model systems to characterize geminiviruses that reduce crop productivity.’’

Supervisors

a) Prof. Elijah M. Ateka

b) Dr. Fred Tairo

c) Prof. Linda Hanley

INSTITUTE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY The following ONE (1) candidate satisfied the School Board of examiners and the Senate for the award of the Degree of Doctor of

Philosophy in Biotechnology

1. BR411-6357/2015 NAMU, John Samuel

Title of thesis

“Plant parasitic nematodes associated with Rice in Kenya and the post infection root-knot nematode elicited resistance responses.’’

Supervisors

a) Dr. Amos Emitati

b) Dr. Hannah Karuri

c) Dr. Justin Nyaga

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND …...18. HD433-0874/2009 NYAGILO, Vincent Ouma Title of thesis “Influence of Mobile led financial service competitiveness on financial

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