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Presentation Sessions for the 3rd International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) on ‘Innovative Research for Sustainable Development’ at the University of Eldoret, Education Complex, 7th -9th September 2016

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2016 (SESSIONS 1 – 7 RUN PARALLEL)

SESSION 1 (McKnight - CCRP Sponsored Session) ROOM 05

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

Chair: Prof. Valerie Palapala

Rapporteur: Mr. Livondo Julius Luhaz

TIME TITLE AUTHORS 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Using Farmer Research Networks to conduct sustainable agricultural

research Wilson Ng'etich -UOE

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Conducting agricultural research that speaks to farmers' needs: Option by context approach

Linnet Gohole - UOE

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Monitoring Land Use/Land Cover Change Using GIS and Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Chania Catchment, Kenya

James Kiptanui Ronoh, Jeremiah Kipkulei Kiptala & John K. Mwangi - JKUAT

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Can tied-ridging, fertilizer and manure application increase yield and water use efficiency of maize in the drylands?

Susan K. Alwang'a, John R. Okalebo, Caleb Othieno, Wilson Ng’etich, Kizito Kwena, Anthony O. Esilaba - UOE


5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Legume varietal diversity: eea necessity for improved smallholder productivity?

J.O. Ojiem, Hannington O. Ochieng, S.M. Kamwana, J. W. Nyongesa & J.C. Mutai - KALRO-Kiboss

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Maasai Pastoralists’ livelihoods threatened: The case of Pastoralist Field Schools in controlling Ipomoea spp in Kajiado County, Kenya

Hedwig Halima Nenkari, Bosco Kidake Kisambo, & Paul Mbithi Mutungi - MoALF - Kajiado County, Kenya

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Use of Seasonal Climate Forecast in Agricultural Decision-making among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-arid Kenya: A Case of Voi Sub-County

Morris M. Mwatu - Egerton University

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Restoring soil fertility in previously sugarcane cropped farms for maize production in Butere- Kakamega County

Steven Oyamo, C. Serrem & A. N. Otinga - UOE

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm Effective Adoption of Striga Control Technologies in Maize by Association and Non-Association Farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya

Livondo Julius Luhaz - UOE

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm Strengthening National Agricultural Innovation Systems for Sustainable Livelihoods in Kenya: The Role of Technology Innovation and Extension Systems in Aquaculture

Kevin O. Obiero, Julius Manyala & Boaz-Kaunda-Arara - UoE

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm Analysis of factors influencing adoption of different agricultural technologies under diversified farming system- case study of Bondo Sub-County, Kenya

Okello O. Godfrey, Maritim K. Kassim & Nguono A. Millycent - Moi University

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm Single stem rouging options for rehabilitation of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt affected plantations in Kenya

Kwach, J. K., J. W. Muthomi, J. H. Nderitu, M. Odongo & N.. Okoko- KALRO - Kisii


SESSION 2 - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

ROOM 06

Chair: Prof. John L. Kituyi Rapporteur: Dr. Mispah Werunga

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Phytoplankton diversity, abundance and its relationships to the

physico-chemical Parameters in Lake Jipe, Kenya. Babu Jared M, Getabu A.M., Njiru J.M., Nyaundi J.K., Okuku E, & Charles M. - KMFRI

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Seroprevalence and risk factors for, Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis in ADC Farms of Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

Wekhuyi, P.O, Rachuonyo, H.A. & Kios, D.K - Regional Vet Investigation Laboratory, Eldoret

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Effect of Different Levels of Artificial Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth of Pinus patula Schldl. & Cham. Seedlings

Patriciah M. Wanjala, Kenneth Opiyo Odhiambo, Bekuta Kirongo Balozi and Francis K. Arap Sang - UoE

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Antimicrobial activities of eucalyptus crude leaf extracts and commonly used antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus

Agesa Faith V. & Aloo B - UoE

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Rooting initiation of golden Durantas (Durantas repens) as influenced by natural auxin

Nderitu Sammy, Anjichi V. E., Letting, F. & J.O Were - UoE

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Taxonomy of Species in the Vernonia hymenolepis Complex (Asteraceae) in Tropical East Africa

Getrude V. Evusa, D. F. Otieno, V. K. Mugalavai, I. Malombe & M. Muasya -UOE

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Pupicidal activity of ethanol and water extracts of Phytolacca dodecandra (L’ Herit) on Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) pupae

Yugi, J.O., Okeyo-Owuor, J.B., Kiplimo, J.J., Misire, C. & Vulule, J.M. - University of Kabianga

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Meta-Analysis in Education Research: What it is and why it is important

Shadrack O. Ogoma - Moi University

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm Chemical Composition of the Essential Oil of African Blue Basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerke) as a pyrethrum synergist

Ondigo Rachel Adero & Samita Fidalis - UOE

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm Application of groundwater vistas in modeling groundwater flow in Keiyo Highlands

Peter K. Mbaka, John K. Mwangi & Clement K. Kiptum - JKUAT

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm Estimation of Global Horizontal Radiation using Angstrom-Type Models at Selected Sites in Kenya

Ronno Cosmas - UOE

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm The Influence of Particle Size and efficiency of pretreated Moringa oleifera in removal of bimetallic cations Cd2+, Pb2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions from waste waters

John L. Kituyi, Mike Foulkes & Paul Worsfold - UOE


SESSION 3 – ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

ROOM 07

Chair: Dr. Joel Sumukwo Rapporteur: Mr. Job Ng'etich

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Conserving the environment through herbal pharmacy: The story of ten

women in Ibanda District Emmanuel Mutungi - Kyambogo University

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Nature, environment and sustainability Ruth N. Kundu, Njiru Edward Njue & Donald Ijaka - Machakos University College

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Anthropogenic and Environmental Influence on Composition, Distribution and Utilization of Plant Species of Embobut River Basin in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya

Vincent Sudoi, Wilson Kipkore, Bernard

Wanjohi, Elizabeth Njenga & Henrietta Moore - UOE

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Integrating local communities into the new challenges of climate change adaptation for National park Conservation in Uganda

Irene Judith Nagasha - Kyambogo University

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm An inventory of plant species used traditionally to treat domestic water by communities in semi-arid Keiyo, and Baringo

Rosemary Bargerei, Jackline Sitienei, Bilha Chepchirchir & Emmanuel Kipkorir - UOE

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Water quality considerations in rainwater harvesting Ono Felix Tebangura & Adekhela Mulindi Solomon - UOE

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Agrochemical use in Uasin Gishu county and Homa Hills and its potential impacts on the environment

Teresa Akenga, Vincent Sudoi, Walter Machuka & Emmy Kerich - UOE

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on Water quality within Suam River Basin, Trans-Nzoia County Kenya

George Kiptarus Ndiema & Kenneth Opiyo Odhiambo - UOE

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm Effect of Wildfire on Soil Properties in Mount Kenya Timothy A. Downing - UoE

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm Implications of home-range analysis in the management of the endangered roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus Langheldi) in Ruma National Park

Kimanzi, K. Johnstone, Hellen Ipara, Paul Odwori & Wanyingi, N. Jennifer - UoE

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm Determinants of Local People’s Attitude towards Forest Conservation around Kitale Forest Reserve, Kenya

Kavali J.M., J. Sumukwo & G. N. Mabonga -UOE

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm Consumption of HCFC in refrigeration systems and ozone layer depletion- western Kenya

Jason M. Wapukha & Janet M. Isoka - Murang’a University College


SESSION 4 - PEACE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SECURITY AND GOVERNANCE

ROOM 08

Chair: Dr. Mary Mugwe Chui Rapporteur: Elizabeth Raburu

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Conflict resolution and education management Mary Mugwe Chui-Mt Kenya University

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Sustainable research framework approach and governance for safe public water supply systems in Nakuru Town

Margaret M. Keli , E. C. Kipkorir & Munyao T.M. - UoE

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Negative Ethnicity as a tool for political mobilization in Kenya: A call towards positive ethnicity

Peter K. Kirui - UoE

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm The Place of evolving Knowledge Management (KM) practices in curbing unrests in Public Secondary schools in Kenya.

Richard Kimeli - Moi University

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Community Perception of the Impact of Resource Use Conflicts on Food Security in Nyando Wetland, Kenya

Raburu Elizabeth A., Raburu P.O., Kiptui M., Arusei E. & Achieng A.O. - UoE

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Impact of inter-community conflicts on wildlife conservation in Samburu National Reserve and its environs, Kenya

Lemoile Francis, Ipara Hellen & Waweru Catherine - UoE

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Evaluating the contemporary vernacular mass media intervention in communities prone to intra-ethnic conflict in Kenya: a case of the Abakuria.

John Oluoch - Rongo University College

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Why the refugee regime must change from plight of refugees to the reasons for their flight: A case of Somali refugees in Dadaab, Kenya.

Peter K. Kirui - UoE

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm


SESSION 5 - QUALITY EDUCATION AND LIFE LONG LEARNING

ROOM 09

Chair: Prof. Patrick Kafu Rapporteur: Ms Joy Wabuke

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm A Critical Analysis of the Role of Religion and Culture towards

Innovation and Sustainable Development Priscilla Ng’ae - Mt. Kenya University, Kenya

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm The use of JOYCE EPSTEINS’ FRAMEWORK in creating school, family and community partnerships which will promote quality in early childhood education.

Catherine Thuita-Takona - Mt. Kenya University

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Overcoming Gender Differences in Biology Achievement Through Computer-assisted Learning

Samikwo C. D., Wabuke M. J., Wanami I. S. & Mwaniki M. D. - UoE

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm A Call for Sustainability Curriculum in Higher Education Josephine Kagwiria Kirimi - Mt. Kenya University

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Towards a potent enhancement of students’ life-skills through Lions’ Quest programme: A collaborative approach with Mount Kenya University

Peter Wanderi, Ruth Thinguri, Benson Wanjiru, Maria Goretti Kaahwa & Fredrick Scotch - Mt. Kenya University

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Quality Education and lifelong problem solving in life through Mathematics

John Gakinya Kigamba - Mt. Kenya University

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Health and Mathematics: The influence of Pre-menstrual syndrome, menstrual and post-menstrual phases on girls’ achievement in Mathematics.

Benson Njoroge Wanjiru - Mt. Kenya University

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Mediating Learner-Learner Interaction Using Emerging Technologies: A case of History Education at Makerere University

William Musamba, Abdu Kisige & Peter Neema-Abooki - Makerere University

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm Challenges facing ICT integration in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Kenya

Moses Nderitu - Mt. Kenya University

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm Readability of Selected Physics Textbooks Using Some Online Tools Cosmas K. Ronno - UoE

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm High Quality Early Childhood Education Programs Catherine Thuita-Takona - Mt. Kenya University

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm


SESSION 6 - QUALITY EDUCATION AND LIFE LONG

LEARNING ROOM 10

Chair: Dr. Kasule George Wilson Rapporteur: Mrs Dinah Samikwo

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm A critical analysis of depression among university students in Kenya Ann Muiru - Mt. Kenya University

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Curriculum Review/Revision and Innovative Research for Sustainable Development in Modern Africa. The Kenyan Experience.

Patrick Acleus Kafu - UoE

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Evaluation of Inclusive Quality Education and Lifelong Learning in Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Lucy Wangechi Ngundo & Catherine Njoki Muraya - Mt. Kenya University

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Meeting 21st century challenges in education Monica Mukoya - MMUST

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm An assessment of student preferences of a help-giver in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County and Implications for the Guidance and Counselling programme

Susan M. Macharia - Mt. Kenya Universit

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Active Lifestyle, Wellness and Health: Improving the Association Purity Kagwiria Mureithi - Mt. Kenya University

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm The role of information Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing quality education for sustainable development in Kenya

Alice Wambui Ngunju - Mt. Kenya University

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm The Relationship Between Administrative Staff Competence and Quality of Service Delivery at a Ugandan Public Higher Education Institution

Kasule George Wilson & Bisaso Ronald - Kyambogo University

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm An Evaluation of User Experience of E-Learning Platforms in Kenyan Universities

Catherine Njoki Muraya & Lucy Wangechi Ngundo - Mt. Kenya University

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm Mathematics gender stereotypes and mathematics related beliefs among early adolescents. a comparative analysis of boys and girls in primary schools in Eldoret town, Kenya

Kutotto Patrick Lumumba - Eldoret National Polytechnic

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm Teachers’ Gender Influence on Adoption and Use of Information Communication Technologies in Public Schools in Kenya

Hellen Nekesa Oduor, Ayiro Laban & John Boit - Moi University

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm Factors affecting the effectiveness of school staff meetings: a study of two high schools in northern Kenya

Benard Odhiambo Bonyo -JOOST


SESSION 7 - BUSINESS, AGRIBUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ROOM 11

Chair: Dr. Ambrose Jagongo Rapporteur: Mr. Timothy Downing

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Innovative communication and marketing tool towards growth of

micro small and medium enterprises in Nairobi Ambrose Jagongo - Kenyatta University

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Factors Affecting Credit Repayment Among Soybean seed growers: A case Study in Western Kenya

Eunice Onyango, Christine Ndinya-Omboko, Fred Baijukya, John Mukalama, & Martins Odendo - KALRO-Kakamega

3 2.30 - 2.45pm Strategic Competitiveness Influence on Performance of the Kenyan Sugar Industry in the Marketplace

Gaster Nashappi Nyangweso - Rongo University College

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Lexical Pragmatics Theory in Language Mixed Print Adverts of Commercial Banks and Mobile Telecommunications Firms in Kenya

Muyuku Jacinta Akinyi - UoE

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Influence of skills and education of youth on accessing youth enterprise development fund. A case of Rachuonyo North Sub County Kenya

Gordon Odongo Olala & John Yambo - Kisii University

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Levels of awareness of procurement process among members of procurement committees in public secondary schools in Kenya. A case of selected secondary schools in Uasin-Gishu County.

Lydia Cheruto Kipkoech, Edna Ngasura & Alice Limo - UOE

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Eco-Art Practices: Prospects of Utilizing Banana Peducle Waste (Kikolokomba) as a Sustainable Resource for Interior Design in Uganda

Mujjuzi Henry Kipemba - Kyambogo University

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Restructuring Micro and Small Food Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya for a Globally Competitive Market Landscape

Omillo Francis Okumu, Ng’ang’a Stephen Irura & Maina Faith - Karatina University

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm An assessment of the role played by ICT in curbing employee absenteeism

Romano Okwi Elingit - Kisii University,

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm Effects of procurement planning on suppliers’ performance in public institutions: A case of Moi University

Maureen Kiplel, Pauline Keitany & Isaac Kiplagat - JKUAT

11 4.30 - 4.45 pm

12 4.45 - 5.00 pm


DAY 2 – THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2016 (MORNING SESSIONS 8 – 12 RUN PARALLEL)

SESSION 8 - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY ROOM 05 Chair: Dr. Jared Yugi Rapporteur: Mr. Mark Bett TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Socio-economic factors influencing adoption of modern bee keeping technologies in Baringo county, Kenya.

Bunde Aggrey Otieno & Kibet K. - Chuka University

2 10.30 - 10.45 am Herd Structure and Dairy Performance on Smallholder Dairy Farms in Uasin Gishu County

Mabonga, Gabriel N. & L. Ogallo - UoE

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Evaluation of drought tolerance in mutant Kenyan bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using in vitro techniques

Gerald. G. Githinji, Miriam. G. Kinyua, Oliver. K. Kiplagat & Rael. K. Birithia - UoE

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation on growth, biomass, biochemical characteristics and nutrient uptake of passion fruit seedlings under flooding stress

Daniel Chebet, W. Kariuki & L.S. Wamocho - UOE

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Evaluating productivity of three legume species across different agro-ecological zones in Makueni County, Kenya.

Arnold Kerina, Lucas Ngode & Wilson Opile - UoE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Rainfall Seasons: A management option for Striga hermonthica in finger millet?

Noel Nekesa Makete, Linnet S. Gohole, Wilson Reuben Opile & Chrispus A. Oduori - KALRO - Kakamega

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Evaluation of fertilizers used for crop production in integrated crop-livestock systems of Vihiga county in western Kenya

Njogo, S., Otinga, A., Chemutai, M., Kitiliit, J., Njoroge, R., Pepela, M, Ronoh, E., Munini, B. & Okalebo J. R - UOE

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Evaluation of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties for Resistance to Anthracnose

Kiptoo, G. J., Arunga, E. E & Kimno, S. K. - UoE

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm Genetic evaluation of lactation persistency for sahiwal cattle in Kenya Ooko, Lilian A., Ilatsia, E.D., Muasya, T.K., Oliech, G.O., Rachuonyo, H.A., Kios, D.K. & Ngaira, V.M. - UoE

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm Screening Kenyan Dolichos (Lablab purpureus L.) genotypes for resistance to legume pod borers (Maruca vitrata & Helicoverpa armigera) using morphological and biochemical markers.

Leah Boit, Miriam Kinyua & Oliver Kiplagat - UOE

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm Occurrence of non-responsive soils in small holder cereal-legume based cropping systems of western Kenya

Ronoh, Ernest K. Otinga, A. N., Nziguheba, G., Roobroeck, D. & Okalebo, J. R - UoE


100 - 2.00 pm LUNCH BREAK


ROOM 09

Chair: Dr. Joyce Ayikoru Rapporteur: Kamara Margaret Kosgey

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 10.15 - 10.30 am Fostering students’ learning in the 21st century: Effect of Inquiry-

Based Learning on students’ achievement of science process skills in Biology subject

Wabuke M. Joy, Samikwo C. Dinah, Mary F. C. Opara & Lazarus O. Momanyi - UoE

2 10.30 - 10.45 am The effect of instructional strategy in incorporating local practices on secondary school students’ interest and achievement in basic science

Nneka Rita Nnorom & Umezulike Francis-Mario C. - COOU

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Teachers attitudes towards the use of instructional technologies in Kericho Teachers' Training College in Kenya

Joshua L. Langat - UoE

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Student mothers and the changing social phenomena; a case of the university of Eldoret

Kamara Margaret Kosgey- UoE

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Girl-child: inclusive quality education, agents of socialization and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Isola, Abidemi Abiola & Olasunkanmi Osundina - Babcock University

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Respecting human rights for people with disability to achieve sustainable development in the society

Ochieng' Gerface Ojwang' - Kenyatta University

7 11.45 - 12.00 am The Concept of Health and Wellbeing in African Religion: A study of the Aduruma community of Coastal Kenya.

Tsawe-Munga wa Chidongo - Pwani University

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Factors that determine the nature of relationship between mothers and their daughter in-laws: a content analysis of the mother in-law TV drama series.

Orawo Akech Doreen & Kutotto Patrick Lumumba- UoE

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm Inclusive Lifelong Education for Sustainable Development; the Successes and Challenges

Aming’a Robert Maina - UOE

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm Sikhs’ social role and their impact in Kenya’s sustainable development, (1890-1990)

Job Mulati Chebai & Naomi Kithure - Chuka University

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm Historical Perspectives to Sustainable Development: The Gender Perspective

Lubega Kansiime Margaret - Kyambogo University



SESSION 10 - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

ROOM 07

Chair: Dr. Jason Makhumi Waphuka Rapporteur: Mr. Benard K. Wanjohi

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 10.15 - 10.30 am Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector Determination of

Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water and Sediments of the Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya

Nyaundi Joseph K, Kengara F., Getabu A. M. & Onchieku J., NjiruJ.M., Babu J.M., & Hilda N. - KMFRI

2 10.30 - 10.45 am Macro-invertebrates assemblages as biomarkers of wetland ecological integrity in Kingwal wetland.

Stella Wanjala, Philip Raburu & Josephine Mulei - UOE

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Impacts of anthropogenic activities along Marura wetland on abundance, diversity and functional feeding groups of benthic macro-invertebrate

Namwaya David, Philip Raburu, Julius Manyala & Lubanga Henry -UOE

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Structural and functional responses in macro-invertebrate communities to seasonally driven changes in hydraulic and physical conditions in the Mara River, Kenya

Frank .O. Masese, Gordon O’Brien, Fidelis N. Kilonzo & Michael E. McClain - UOE

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Spatial variation in food, feeding habits, selectivity index and ontogenic diet shift of Barbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900) along River Nyando, Kenya

Hilda Jepleting - UOE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am The effects of organic and inorganic fertilization on the zooplankton production in earthen ponds at University of Eldoret, Kenya

Olendi Robert & Amos Ndung’u - UoE

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Effects of upstream-downstream changes on functional composition of benthic macro-invertebrates in Mara River Kenya

Sitati Augustine & Frank O. Masese - UoE

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Effect of varying doses of ovaprim hormone on latency periods, egg production, hatchability and larval survival of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Yegon Mourine Jesire & Agembe Simon - UoE

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm Potential use of Ulva reticulata in ornamental fish Carassius auratus diet Orwa Henry & David. M. Lusega

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm Sensitivity of the Native Chironomus species in Monitoring of Riverine Ecosystems in the Catchments of Lake Victoria Drainage Basin, Kenya

Kobingi Nyakeya, O. Odipo, P.O. Raburu, F.O. Masese, J.M. Nyamora, J. Khasenzi, E.W. Mangondu, R.N. Ondiba & G.N. Atuga - KMFRI

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm Green thinking : the Kenyan context Tirop, Steven K. & Michieka, R.W. -University of Nairobi



SESSION 11 - BUSINESS, AGRIBUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ROOM 10

Chair: Dr. Shadrack Ogomah Rapporteur: Mr. Edwin Kipkoech TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Factors affecting performance of family owned businesses in Kenya: A case study of Tuskys Supermarket

Eliud Muriithi Muchai - Management University of Africa

2 10.30 - 10.45 am Effects of transaction costs of Safaricom mobile phone banking system on efficiency of bill payment in Kisii County

Nyakeyo Lucy Okenyuri & Nyanamba Steve Ondieki - Rongo University College

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Effect of Working Capital Management on the Performance of Sweet Potato Marketing Cooperatives in Kenya

Beth Njeri Gitau - Rongo University College

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Financial innovations and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya

Ambrose Jagongo & Maubi A. Mokaya - Kenyatta University

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Socio-Economic Importance of Tree Nurseries in Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Gladys Chepkoech Rutto & Kenneth Opiyo - UOE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Effect of emotional intelligence on employee performance in Almasi Beverages Limited, Kenya

Leah Chemely Rono, Korir Michael K. & Boit Rose J. - Moi University

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Econometric Modeling of Short Run Parsimonious and Long Run co-integrated Real Exchange Rate Determinants in Kenya

Bunde Aggrey Otieno - Chuka University

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Effect of total quality management practices on business performance of the Safaricom company in North Rift, Kenya

Alex Kimeli Kutto - University of Eldoret

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm The Challenges of Improving Product Design Skills of Artisans in Uganda's Informal Sector

Michael Odongo - Kyambogo University

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm Mediating Effect of Cash Holdings on the Relationship between Short-term Financing and Performance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

Daniel Mogaka Makori & Ambrose Jagongo - Kenyatta University

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm



SESSION 12 - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

ROOM 06

Chair: Dr. Philip Talam Rapporteur: Mr. Ben Orori TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Manual cylinderization of biogas Philip K. Talam - UOE

2 10.30 - 10.45 am Closing the urban digital divide in Nairobi: A Domestication Approach

Patrick Kanyi Wamuyu -United States International University-Africa

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Communicating the Prospects of Developing Accessible Renewable Energy for All in Africa

Wilson Okaka & Joyce Asiimwe Ayikoru - Kyambogo University

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Physical and Chemical Properties of Water Hyacinth Based Composite Briquettes

Daniel Okiah O., Ahmed M.S. & Ndiema C.K. - University of Eldoret

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Pulp and Paper Effluent Treatment and Detoxification: Photo catalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue using Natural Ultra-Violet light and Titanium Oxide

Orori, B. O., M. M. Mwamburi, O. Odipo & L. Etiegni - UOE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Modeling macronutrients loadings in River Sosiani Ojwang’ Kudenyo Chibole - UOE

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Leak detection in irrigation systems Philip. K. Talam - UOE

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Innovation among small engineering firms for sustainable development

Mercy Chebet Murrey & Kenneth Chelimo - University of Eldoret

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm Engineering Technology on Comparison of Abrasion Resistant Textile Motorcycle Clothing

Phoebe Owiti - Rongo University College

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm Making Urban Planning and Development Control Instruments Work for Kenya: The Case of Eldoret Municipality

Job K. Ngetich, Grephas P. Opata & Leonard S Mulongo - UOE

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm Random regression test-day model for milk yield in sahiwal cattle, Kenya

Ooko, Lilian A., Ilatsia, E.D., Muasya, T.K., Oliech, G.O., Rachuonyo, H.A., Kios, D.K. & Ngaira, V.M. - UoE



DAY 2 – THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2016 (AFTERNOON SESSIONS 13 – 16 RUN PARALLEL)

SESSION 13 - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY ROOM 05 Chair: Prof. Kisinyo Peter Oloo Rapporteur: Mr. Emmanuel Kinyor

Mutai TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Genetic variation of introduced cocoyam germplasm in Kenya Valerie Palapala, Kisinyo Peter & Edome Peter Akwee - Rongo University College

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Estimating final grain yields using primordial leaf area in ten Kenyan hybrid maize

C.K. Serrem & Mbingo J. M - UoE

3 2.30 - 2.45 pm Effects of Climate Variability on Maize Yield in Matungulu West, Machakos County Kenya

Mabonga, Eurry S, D.G. Manguriu, R. Kerich & G.M. Nakokonya- KU

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Response of different varieties of courgettes (Cucurbita pepo) to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca fuliginiea) disease in Eldoret under greenhouse condition

Josline Mukami Nyaga, Anjichi V.E, & Wangoli, J. - UoE

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Effects of nematode and disease attack on sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) production in Bumula Division, Bungoma County-Kenya

Bildad Orang’i Omari & Kenneth Opiyo Odhiambo - UoE

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Assessing the quality of diet intake of children in banana producing areas in Kisii County, Kenya.

Edna Onyono & Dorcas Serem & Charlotte A. Serrem - UOE

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm Vegetative propagation of Basella alba and Basella rubra L. using organic manure and peat moss.

Tirop Isaac K. & Anjichi V.E. - UoE

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm Evaluation of Soil Compaction Levels by Farm Machinery in Cultivated Fields in Sandy Loam Soils

Tonui Wesley, Emmanuel Kinyor Mutai & Crispus Ndiema - UoE

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm Effects of micro doze inorganic farm inputs on maize performance on a western Kenya acid soil

Kisinyo Peter Oloo, Palapala Valerie Ademba & Opala Peter Asbsorn - Rongo Uni College

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm



ROOM 09

Chair: Dr. Nneka Rita Nnorom Rapporteur: Mr. Aming’a Charles

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm The Influence of Social Media on the Education Life of College

Students in Kenya Joseph K. Kabellow & Karen Jepngetich - Moi University

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm School Policies as a Determinant for Selection of Home Science Subject: The Belvedere of the Kenyan Secondary Schools

Abigael Chelagat, Kisilu Kitainge & Gertrude Were- UoE

3 2.30 - 2.45 pm Adoption of the Kenya National Dress: Lessons for Promoting the Local Apparel Industry

Beatrice Elung’ata Imo, Keren Mburugu & Dr. David Rotich Tuigong’- UoE

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm A Comparative Study of the Quality of Training of Electrical and Electronics Technicians in Government and Private TVET Institutions in Kenya: A Case of Uasin Gishu County

Calvins Were Miseda & Ferej Ahmed - UoE

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Mekatilili wa Menza: Her movement as a Model for Africa’s Feminist Theologians

Tsawe-Munga wa Chidongo - Pwani University

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Challenges facing implementation of inclusive quality education in UPE schools in Uganda.

Owino Philip & Gloria Geria - Kyambogo University

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm The role of East African universities in promoting education for sustainable development

Leticia Komba Rwakijuma & Wilson Okaka - Kyambogo University

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm


SESSION 15 - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

ROOM 07

Chair: Dr. Francis Wokabi Rapporteur: Mrs. Stella Wanjala

TIME TITLE SPEAKER 1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Payment for Ecosystem Services Framework for the Sondu-Miriu

River Basin, Kenya Phillip O. Raburu, Frank O. Masese, J.B. Okeyo-Owuor, Anderson Kipkoech, Afred O. Achieng’, , Julius O. Manyala, Serena A. Nasongo, & Benjamin Mwasi - UOE

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Utilization and management of wetland resources of Kingwal wetland by the riparian community

Stella Wanjala, Philip Raburu & Josephine Mulei - UOE

3 2.30 - 2.45 pm Effects of Prosopis juliflora seed meal on growth of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Robert N. Ondiba, D.M. Liti, J.M. Njiru, G.K. Matolla, N. Kobingi & E. Kembenya - KMFRI

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Strategies for promoting community participation in wildlife conservation: Examples from the field.

Hellen Ipara, Paul Odwori & Johnstone Kimanzi -UOE

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Impacts of anthropogenic activities on avian diversity in and around North Nandi Forest, Kenya.

Mark Cheruiyot Bett, Muchane Muchai & Catherine Waweru -UOE

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Forest Income as an Insurance Diversification Strategy among Rural Farmers in South Nandi, Kenya

Joel Sumukwo - UOE

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm


SESSION 16 - HEALTH, FITNESS AND NUTRITION ROOM 11 Chair: Moses M. Ngeiywa Rapporteur: Dr. Mary Otsyula TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 2.00 - 2.15 pm Maternal dietary pattern in a rural community in South Western Kenya

Odiwuor Arony Florence & Judith Kimiywe - Rongo University College

2 2.15 - 2.30 pm Antibacterial Activity of Textiles for Wound Treatment Phoebe Owiti - Rongo University College

3 2.30 - 2.45 pm The Predictive Role of Age and Gender in the development of Compassion Fatigue among Health Care Professions in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Kariuki, Jane N., Kimani Chege, Scholastica Adeli & Mbugua, James K. - Moi University

4 2.45 - 3.00 pm Contributing factors to the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica in children under five years in Mukuru Kwa Reuben settlement in Nairobi, Kenya

Moses M Ngeiywa & Georgina Adongo Odityo - UOE

5 3.00 - 3.15 pm Dyspepsia: Prevalence, Presence of Associated Factors and Affected Routine Physical and Social Activities

Nyabuti Winstone, Bett Wesley, Macharia Ivy & Mukonjero Kevin - Moi University

6 3.15 - 3.30 pm Physical Education & Health: A mirage in Kenyan public primary schools

Isabella Musyoka-Kamere & Gladys Ngao - Kenyatta University

7 3.30 - 3.45 pm An Investigation of Psychosocial Support on Participation of Learners Affected by HIV/AIDS in Baringo Central Sub-County.

Alice Limo & Robert Kandie Kibowen - UoE

8 3.45 - 4.00 pm

9 4.00 - 4.15 pm

10 4.15 - 4.30 pm

DAY 3 – FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2016 (SESSIONS 17 – 20 RUN PARALLEL)


SESSION 17 - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY ROOM 05

Chair: Prof. Miriam G. Kinyua Rapporteur: Mr. Augustine Sitati

TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Growth and development response of two cucumber varieties (Cucumis sativum) at different soil pH levels.

Rono Evalyne & Anjichi V.E. - UOE

2 10.30 - 10.45 am The influence of agronomic practices on quality and yield of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) accessions in the North Rift region, Kenya

Elizabeth N. Omami, Julius O. Ochuodho & David Lelei Rutto - UOE

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Effect of defoliation intensity and frequency of harvest on nutrient content of selected fodder species in Western Kenya

Munyasi, JW, Auma, E.O., Ngode, L. & Muyekho, F.N- KARI Kakamega

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Incidence and Severity of Bean Stem Maggot (Ophiomyia spp.) on Common Beans in Different Agro-Ecological Zones in Kenya

Kiptoo, Gaudencia J., Kinyua, M. G., Kiplagat, O. K. & Wanjala, F. M. E. - UOE

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Usage of Seasonal Climate Forecast and Enabling Conditions for Better Utilization in Arid and Semi-Arid Baringo County – Kenya

Richard Ochieng’, Charles W. Recha & Bockline Omedo–Bebe - UOE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am The Solanum nigrum complex (Black Night Shade) Grown in the Rift Valley, Western and Nyanza Provinces

Matasyoh L.G. & Bosire A.N -UOE

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Assessment of genetic diversity in the ploidy level of potato mutants Emmy Chepkoech, M. G. Kinyua, O. Kiplagat, J. Ochuodho, E. E. Arunga, A. Ego, M. Chelulei & S. Kimno - UOE

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Genetic diversity and population structure of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) in Western Kenya.

Awalla B. J., Skilton R, Were B, Dangasuk O. G, Wanjala B & Kawube, G. - KALRO-Kitale

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm Response of Selected Agroforestry Tree Species to two different Phosphorous fertilizers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

Josephat M. Ndolo, Cornelius Serem, Kenneth

Opiyo Odhiambo & Bekuta K. Balozi - UoE

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm Ability of Trichoderma harzianum from semiarid soils to improve maize seed germination borderline

Chepsergon Jane, Mwamburi L. A. & Kiprop E. K. - UOE

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm QTL mapping: a conceptual approach to improving cold tolerance at seedling stage in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Viviane Raharinivo, M. Kinyua, O. Kiplagat, A. Ndayiragije & R. K. Singh - UOE

1.00-2.00 pm LUNCH BREAK

SESSION 18 - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY ROOM 08


Chair: Dr. Shadrack K. Kinoti Rapporteur: Mr. Henry Orwa

TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Impact of incomplete pedigrees on inbreeding of Boran cattle in Kenya David Kios, Este Van Marle-Köster, Carina Visser & Jackson Kitilit- UOE

2 10.30 - 10.45 am Effect of mother plant management on the propagation of jojoba cuttings in semi-arid areas of Voi, Kenya

S.K. Inoti, W.M. Thagana; S.A.O. Chamshama; L.L.L. Lulandala & R. Dodson - Egerton University

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Evaluation of the suitability of soils for irrigation in lower Kuja irrigation development project, Nyatike District, Migori county, Kenya

S.K Tirop, J.P Mbuvi & J.M Nyangaga - UON

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Livestock, Herders and Steam: Geothermal Energy Technology and Its Application in Sustainable Pastoralism in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya.

Paul Cheptai Lomeri - GDC

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Sustainable technologies: a solution to post harvest losses in horticultural produce

Millicent Akinyi Bunde - UOE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Effects of physical properties on selected crops with different replenishment strategies on poor responsive soils of Western Kenya

Bernice M. Kisengeu, A. N. Otinga, W. K. Ng’etich, R. W. Njoroge & J. R. Okalebo - UOE

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Effect of different sources of phosphate rocks (PRs) on wheat growth in University of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County

C.K. Serrem & Mbingo J. M - UOE

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Use of agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture: knowlegde and attitude of agricultural extension officers in Migori County, kenya

Ouma Peter O. Gichuki C. & Muthiani N - UoE

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm A situational analysis of common bean farming in Eastern and Western provinces of Kenya

Nyakio Maryrose & Palapala Valerie - Rongo University College

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm

1.00 - 2.00 pm LUNCH BREAK



ROOM 09

Chair: Dr. Abidemi Abiola Isola Rapporteur: Ms Getrude Evusa

TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Pragmatic analysis of science curriculum for student-teachers in Kenya

Michael Kariuki - Moi University

2 10.30 - 10.45 am Schooling and dropout patterns in basic education in Uganda Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe - Kyambogo University, Uganda

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Universities as engines of growth: the myth and realities of higher education in Africa

James Kizza - Kyambogo University, Uganda

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Why Trainees Drop-out of Vocational Training Centres in Kenya: Focus on Community-Based Factors

Kiplagat Hoseah, Ahmed Ferej & Patrick Kafu - UOE

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Influence of ICT-based curriculum on the use of the e-learning platform in training and education in University of Eldoret

Naomi Kutto Jebungei - UOE

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Assessment of responsiveness of primary teacher education in Kenya to 21st century issues and problems: Laying the groundwork

Samwel M. Mwangi & Francis Gikonyo

Wokabi - Pwani University, Kenya

7 11.45 - 12.00 am Challenges Facing Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret East Sub County, Kenya

Muge C. Josephine, Joshua Kipkorir & Nkurumwa O. Agnes-Egerton University

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm Financial Resource Mobilization Practices and its Relationship to Academic Staff Commitment in Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda

Abdu Kisige & Peter Neema-Abooki - Makerere University

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm

1.00-2.00 pm LUNCH BREAK


SESSION 20 - CROSS-CUTTING THEMES ROOM 06

Chair: Prof. Phillip O. Raburu Rapporteur: Mr. Ernest Rono

TIME TITLE SPEAKER

1 10.15 - 10.30 am Communicating university community outreach research ethics for innovations in Africa

Wilson Okaka & Joyce Asiimwe Ayikoru - Kyambogo University

2 10.30 - 10.45 am “Sex for Fish” and it Impacts on Capture Fisheries in Kisumu and Homa Bay counties, Kenya.

Raburu P.O., Okeyo-Owuor J.B., Achieng’ A.O. & Nasongo S.A - UOE

3 10.45 - 11.00 am Challenges and Hopes in the Provision of Infrastructure Packages to Public Universities in Kenya; The University of Eldoret Experience

Job K. Ngetich & Ben Mwasi - University of Eldoret - University of Eldoret

4 11.00 - 11.15 am Respecting human rights for people with disability to achieve sustainable development in the society

Ochieng’ Gerface Ojwang

5 11.15 - 11.30 am Utilization and conservation of natural resources: Investment, governance & community empowerment

Browne Nathans - Browne & Brown Advocates

6 11.30 - 11.45 am Sports and Games: the Disregarded Link in Peace Education Gladys Ngao & Isabella Musyoka-Kamere - Kenyatta University

7 11.45 - 12.00 am

8 12.00 - 12.15 pm

9 12.15 - 12.30 pm

10 12.30 - 12.45 pm

11 12.45 - 1.00 pm

1.00 - 2.00 pm LUNCH BREAK

presentation programme iic3_final_05sept16.pdf

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