Ongoing Research and Innovation Grants

Current

S/No TUK Lead Faculty Project Title Year Awarded Funded by Amount Funded Link
1 Dr. Edward O. Okonjo Applied Science and Technology Establishing a Network of Permanent Observatories for Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases in East and Southern Africa (VectorGrid-Africa) 2026 Global Health EDCTP3 Joint - VectorGrid-Africa KES 29,486,598.00
2 Dr. Winnie Tubey Social Sciences and Technology Strengthening the Use of Foundational Learning Assessment Evidence in Kenya: Comparative lnsights from lJwezo, FLANA, and NASMLA. 2026 Education Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA) USD 14,991.00
3 Prof. Levi Mbugua Applied Science and Technology Systems Shift EU-Africa: Empowering Youth through Systems Thinking and Transcontinental Exchange 2026 Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges EURO 30,271.00 Open
4 Dr. Cynthia Wakhungu Applied Science and Technology Assessing the Impacts of Climate-Smart Dual-Purpose Sorghum and Teff Crops Intervention on Food Security and Livelihood Sustainability of Agro-Pastoral Communities in Kenyan Dry Lands. 2025 Global Development Network USD 20,000.00
5 Prof. Paul Baki Applied Science and Technology Building the foundation for geodetic excellence in Africa through the Africa-UK Physics Partnership 2025 Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) GBP 96,637.35
6 Prof. George Amolo Applied Science and Technology Temperature-sensitive Earth-abundant Catalysts for Green Hydrogen Production. 2025 UK Research and Innovation GBP 66,103.34
7 Dr. Lydia Olaka Applied Science and Technology Next Steps on Carbon Sequestration in Basalts in Kenya Research 2025 Climate Works Foundation KES 31,625,000.00
8 Dr. Cliff Okembo Applied Science and Technology Application for Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence in Carbon Assessment in the Aberdare Forest, Kenya. 2025 Kenya Education Network Trust (KENET) KES 1,500,000.00
9 Dr. Linnet Hamasi Social Sciences and Technology Evaluation of Saudia Arabia Aid in Infrastructure Development in Kenya: Focus on North Eastern 2025 King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia SAR 20,000.00
10 Dr. Evance Mbao Applied Science and Technology Balancing Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods in the Satellite Lakes of Lake Victoria in Kenya in the Face of the Changing Climate. 2025 Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalization (Bicolive Project) BMBWF EURO 35,740.00
11 Prof Luke Olang Engineering and The Built Environment Optimization of Iivestock mobility pathways for informd decision-making among pagtoral communities under changing climate in Kenya 2025 OeAD-GmbH Austria's Agency for Education and lnternationalisation EURO 39,740.00
12 Dr. Alice Acieng' Ojwang Applied Science and Technology Promoting Co-designed Sustainable Health Interventions with Young Change-makers for Reduced Risk of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Urban Burkina Faso, Kenya and Tanzania. 2024 Euro-Horizon 2023 - CHANGEMAKER EURO 85,310.00
13 Dr. Bilha Eshton Gitonga Engineering and The Built Environment Establishing a BIOgas Network for BaVaRia and Kenya (BIOVARYA). 2024 Bavarian State Chancellery BIOVARYA KES 7,865,337.84
14 Dr. Evance Mbao Applied Science and Technology Sustainability of Flood Plains Supported Livelihoods in the Face of Climate Change in East Africa (Kenya and Rwanda) 2024 Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalization KES 4,755,713.72
15 Dr. Lucy Ciera Social Sciences and Technology ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-2-Capacity Building in the field of higher education Strand 2 2024 European Commission (Erasmus +) METODIC KES 13,864,970.00
16 Dr. Elizabeth Luvai Applied Science and Technology Service and Compensation 2024 NUITIM-KEMRI KES 2,322,000.00
17 Dr. Lydia Olaka Applied Science and Technology Next Steps on Carbon Sequestration in Basalts in Kenya Research 2024 Climate Works Foundation KES 23,499,181.64
18 Dr. Fredrick Mutua Engineering and The Built Environment Sustainable Textiles Through Upscaling and Commercialization of Banana Fiber value Addition in East Africa (BANATEX). 2024 SMEP Programme KES 9,000,000.00
19 Dr. Pamela Mreji Social Sciences and Technology Technology Transfer Assistance to Enhance Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer between SMEs and HEIs in Kenya. 2023 Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) USD 528,625.00
20 Prof. Salesio Kiura Applied Science and Technology Fostering Digital Transformation in Africa by Building Digital Capability for All - Digit Africa. 2023 European Commission EURO 16,635.40
21 Dr. James Munyao Kingoo Applied Science and Technology Development of Vibriophage Derived Endolysin Computitional Library for Application in Rapid Detection and Control of Vibrio Cholerae Pathogen. 2023 Kenya Education Network Trust (KENET) KES 1,500,000.00
22 Dr. Edward Okonjo Applied Science and Technology Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation IFAKARA 2023 Learning to Eliminate Dominant Malaria Vectors. GBP 96,993.99
23 Prof. George Outa Social Sciences and Technology Capacity Building for Socially Just and Sustainable Energy Transtions in East Africa. 2021 Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education (NORHED II PROJECT) 2024-2026 NOK 1,677,880.00
24 Dr. Patrick W. Okanya Applied Science and Technology Sewage Monitoring - A New Resource-efficient Method for Population-based Surveillance of Antibiotic Resistance 2021 The Wellcome Trust SEK 828,445.00
25 Dr. Ayub Oduor Applied Science and Technology Risk Warnings and Management Countermeasures of Alien Ornamental Plants under Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Nairobi and its Environs. 2020 International Foundation of Science USD 10,200.00
26 Dr. Peter Ndangili Applied Science and Technology Establishment of an Electron Microscopy Centre. 2019 National Research Fund Infrastructure Kenya KES 79,759,620.00
27 Prof. Salesio M. Kiura Applied Science and Technology Analytics Dashboard for Monitoring and Surveillance of Health Service Delivery: Case of Cancer 2019 NRF Competitive Grant KES 16,957,125.00
28 Prof. Alex Muumbo Engineering and The Built Environment Development of a Portable Trigeneration Energy Systems for Domestic Use in Kenya. 2018 National Research Fund Kenya - Newton Utafiti Fund KES 13,603,626.00
29 Ms. Jane Chepsergon Applied Science and Technology Pretreatment of Sisal Waste using Bacterial Consortium from Termite Gut for Enhanced Biogas and Bio-Fertilizer Production. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,999,950.00
30 Mr. Stephen Mukhebi Situma Applied Science and Technology Fabrication and Application of Carbonized Nanocomposites from Nanofibres/Carbon Nanotubes. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,504,840.00
31 Prof. Joseph Lalah Applied Science and Technology Environmental and Human Health Indicators of Chemical Pollution from Large Scale Farming and Industires in Kenya: Capacity Building. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 12,945,000.00
32 Dr. Luke Olang Engineering and The Built Environment Drought Early Warning Systems for Drought Risk Management in Kenya. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 17,166,565.00
33 Prof. Paul Baki Applied Science and Technology Unit for Radio Astronomy. 2015 University of Leeds (DARA NEWTON Project) KES 83,997,493.75

Archive

S/No TUK Lead Faculty Project Title Year Awarded Funded by Amount Funded Link
1 Dr. Lydia Olaka Applied Science and Technology Sustainable Natural Resource Management: Enhancing Knowledge and Skills of Young African Scientists for a Better Tomorrow. 2026 Volkswagen Foundation, Germany KES 8,308,000.00
2 Dr. Samson Okoth Ayugi Engineering and The Built Environment Monitoring of Tree Species with Object based Satellite Image Time Series Analysis- 2nd Phase. 2026 National Research Fund Kenya - NRF/KE-FR (PAMOJA PHC GRANTS) KES 2,115,503.00
3 Mwaiwa Kivunzya Applied Science and Technology Enhancing Chemical Security for Dual Use and Weaponizeable Chemicals at Central Chemical Store by Installation of Lockable Cabinets. 2026 US Civilian Research and Development Foundation KES 1,483,371.00
4 Prof. Levi Mbugua Applied Science and Technology Upscaling 2jiajiri Project for SMEs (18-34 Years) 2025 KCB Foundation KES 11,844,040.00
5 Prof. Levi Mbugua Applied Science and Technology Unlocking and Upscaling Homecare and Post Hospital Healthcare Services in Kenya 2024 Kenya Impact Innovation Foundation (Villgro Africa) and International Development Research Council (IDRC) KES 5,697,500.00
6 Dr. Peninah Wairagu Applied Science and Technology Researcher Community Training Grants 2024 Association of Commonwealth Universities KES 164,558.00
7 Dr. Peter Ndangili Applied Science and Technology Training Early Career Chemists to Effectively Communicate Their Research to Non-Scientists 2024 Association of Commonwealth Universities KES 164,558.00
8 Dr. George Okwadha Engineering and The Built Environment Capacity Building to the Leather Tanning Personnel on Sustainable Manufacturing Processes amd Environmental Pollution Management as part of Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. 2023 United Nation Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) KES 5,388,250.00
9 Dr. Pamela Adhiambo Mreji Social Sciences and Technology Problem to Investigate and its Impact on the Strategic Purpose of the Innovation for African Universities Programme 2022 The British Council (University of London) KES 7,020,000.00
10 Prof. Edwin Ataro Engineering and The Built Environment Wezesha na Kabambe: Swahili Voice ChatBot for Empowering Smallholder Farmrs in Kenya. 2022 Mozilla Foundation KES 1,731,084.75
11 Prof. Levi Mbugua Applied Science and Technology Upscaling Access to Surgical Protection Gears by Healthcare Facilities in Kenya. 2022 Kenya Impact Innovation Foundation (Villgro Africa) and International Development Research Council (IDRC) KES 4,300,000.00
12 Prof. Alex Muumbo Engineering and The Built Environment Development of a Sustainable Energy Supply Concept for Informal Settlements in Mozambique and Kenya, Considering Social, Economic and Technological Conditions (SEED) 2021 German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) KES 16,267,536.00
13 Dr. Lucy M. Ombaka Applied Science and Technology Photocatalytic Reduction of Chromium (Vl) in Wastewater using Carbon-coated Zero-valent Cu/TiO2 Composites. 2021 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) GBP 4,000.00
14 Ms. Trizah Milugo Koyi Applied Science and Technology Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge and Utilization of Medicinal Plants in Management of COVID-19 in Western Kenya. 2021 Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) GBP 5,000.00
15 Prof. Levi Mbugua Applied Science and Technology Accelerating Accessibility and Uptake of Health Microinsurance among the Informal Sector in Kenya. 2020 Kenya Impact Innovation Foundation (Villgro Africa) and International Development Research Council (IDRC) KES 3,692,625.00
16 Dr. Geoffrey Otieno Applied Science and Technology Solar Bone Char for Water Filtration 2020 Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), (Internal Research England) GBP 79,021.00
17 Prof. Tom Kwanya Social Sciences and Technology Pixels Hurt more than Sticks and Stones: Confronting Cuber-Bullying on Facebook 2019 Facebook ROAR Team USD 94,640.00
18 Dr. Peninah Muthoni Wairagu Applied Science and Technology Effect of Progestogen -Based Hormone therapy on the expression of Breast Cancer Markers in Kenya. 2018 The World Academy of Sciences USD 13,241.00
19 Dr. Luke Olang Engineering and The Built Environment Geoinformatic for a Green and Sustainable Economy of Kenya in 2030 (GeoGreen). 2018 European Union's Education Programme -Erasmus EURO 86,560.00
20 Ms. Trizah Koyi Milugo Applied Science and Technology Evaluating Malaria Transmission-Blocking Potential of Plant-Derived Metabolites. 2018 International Foundation of Science (IFS) USD 11,996.00
21 Ms. Catherine Njambi Muya Applied Science and Technology Synthetic Design and Characterization of Biodegradable Polymers from Cellulosic Biomass: Grevillea Robusta Leaves as a Potential Economic Output in Plastic Industry. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,459,350.00
22 Mr. Joshua Ndung'u Gikonyo Applied Science and Technology Determination of Rotavirus Vaccine Effectiveness and Potential Gene Transfer Between the Vaccine Strain and the Wild Type Strain. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,603,818.00
23 Mr. Jeremiah Odhek Masime Applied Science and Technology Top-down  Synthesis of Waste Eggshells Nanocatalyst for Biodiesel Production. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,300,000.00
24 Mr. Kimei Mwanza Applied Science and Technology Synthesis of Silver Nano-Particles using Leaf Extract of Manginifera Indica as Potential Fungicides. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,689,376.00
25 Mr. Edward Odhong Engineering and The Built Environment Recovering Mechanical Strengths of Fractured Rice Husks Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Injection Repair using Healing Agents. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,999,900.00
26 Mr. Oduor Edison Omollo Social Sciences and Technology Impact of Environmental Conditions on Silk Fiber and Fabric Produced by Eri Silkworm Philosamia Ricini Reared on Castor and Cassava Plant in Semi Dry Land in Makueni and Wet Climate in Nairobi. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,000,000.00
27 Mr. Mukasa Wafula Social Sciences and Technology Investigating the Manifestation of Aesthetics of Music Performance in Diverse Contemporary Settings: the Case of Babukusu of Western Kenya. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 400,000.00
28 Mr. George W. Karani Social Sciences and Technology Universal Design Application and its Effect on Urban Public Transport Systems in Nairobi-Kenya. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya KES 1,319,800.00
29 Prof. Emily A. Akuno Social Sciences and Technology Enhancing Creativity for Youth Empowerment and Community Development. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya/ 1st Call KES 7,983,000.00
30 Dr. Geoffrey Otieno Applied Science and Technology Nanofirtering System Based on nanoSilver, nanoTitania and Bone Char for one step Removal of organic, lnorganic and Microbial Water Pollutants. 2017 National Research Fund Kenya - NRF/KE-FR (Kenya South Africa Call) KES 2,781,366.00
31 Dr. George D. O. Okwadha Engineering and The Built Environment Determination of Pozzolanic Activities of Leguminous Crop Plants to be Used as Partical Replacement of Cement in Concrete Manufacture. 2016 ACU Swansea Titular Fellowships 2016 GBP 5,000.00
32 Ms Lynda Audrey Allan Applied Science and Technology Paedritic Intestinal Nematode Infestation Impact on Immune Responses to Pneumoccal Conjugate Vaccine. 2016 NACOSTI/7TH CALL KES 1,000,000.00
33 Mr. James Makwae Mogwambo Applied Science and Technology Isolation of Characterization of Rhipicelalus Appendiculatus Attractive Compounds from Calpunia Aurea. 2016 NACOSTI/7TH CALL KES 1,000,000.00
34 Kennedy Wekesa Chepukosi Applied Science and Technology Isolation and Characterization of Mycoviruses for Biocontrol of Fusarium Graminearum in Wheat 2016 NACOSTI/7TH CALL KES 700,000.00
35 Dr. Peter M. Ndangili Applied Science and Technology Quantum Dot-Electrochemical Genosensors for Analysis of Genetically Modified Maize and Soy Beans. 2016 NACOSTI/6TH CALL (Kenya-South Africa) KES 1,450,000.00
36 Bernard Owino Ochieng Applied Science and Technology Determination of Tumor Volumes and Radiation Dose in Computed Tomography-Based Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy in Kenya. 2016 NACOSTI/6TH CALL KES 705,800.00
37 Mr. Sawenja Fred Wanyonyi Applied Science and Technology Synthesis of Novel Porphyrin-Based Photosensitizers for use in Treatment of Cancer. 2015 NACOSTI/5TH CALL KES 964,689.00
38 Ms. Rhoda Rehema Chai Applied Science and Technology Use of Geospatial Technology to Map the Distribution of Vervet Monkeys in Urban Areas: Case Study of Nairobi County. 2015 NACOSTI/6TH CALL KES 700,000.00
39 Mr. Hillary Onjong' Adawo Applied Science and Technology Quantitative Microbilogical Risk Posed by Pathogenic Bacteria from Fish in Kenyan Fish Value Chain. 2015 NACOSTI/6TH CALL KES 600,000.00
40 Mr. Awour Adero Applied Science and Technology Identification of Night-Time F- Region Current from CHAMP Satellite Observation Over Equatorial Africa for Last Solar Cycle, 2000,2010 2015 NACOSTI/6TH CALL KES 500,000.00
41 Ms. Anastacia M. Nzau Applied Science and Technology The Role of Etomopathogenic Fungi in an Integrated Approach to Control Leishmaniasis in Marigat District, Baringo County. 2015 NACOSTI/6TH CALL KES 918,400.00
42 Ms. Gladys Kuchio Kitui Applied Science and Technology Enhanced Biogas Producction through Co-digestion af Potato Peels and Fish Processing Residues in Informal Settlements. 2014 NACOSTI/5TH CALL KES 2,000,000.00
43 Mr. Charles Kiama Wangati Applied Science and Technology Synthesis and Characterization of CuAIxB1-xSe2 Thin films Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering for Photovoltaic Application. 2014 NACOSTI/5TH CALL KES 800,000.00
44 Dr. Grace Kemunto Nyambati Applied Science and Technology Utilization of Solid Municipal Waste (SMW) as an Alternative Energy Source 2014 NACOSTI/5TH CALL KES 2,100,000.00
45 Dr. Benter Atieno Obare Applied Science and Technology Evaluation of Potency of Selected Plant Extracts against Aquatic Forms of Vector Mosquitoes, Schistosome Parasites and Intermediate Host. 2014 NACOSTI/5TH CALL KES 700,000.00
46 Mr. Edward O. Okonjo Applied Science and Technology Integrated Schistosomiasis Control - A Case Study of Mwea Irrigation Scheme-Kenya. 2014 NACOSTI/5TH CALL KES 1,155,000.00
47 Ms. Phanice Kheseli Otieno Applied Science and Technology Isolation of Characterization of Mycoviruses for Biocontrol of Fusarium Graminearum in Wheat. 2014 NACOSTI/7TH CALL KES 900,000.00