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 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 Dr. Elizabeth Luvai Applied Science and Technology Service and Compensation 2024 NUITIM-KEMRI KES 2,322,000.00
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 Dr. Edward Okonjo Applied Science and Technology Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation IFAKARA 2023 Learning to Eliminate Dominant Malaria Vectors. GBP 96,993.99
16 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
17 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
18 Dr. Peter Ndangili Applied Science and Technology Establishment of an Electron Microscopy Centre. 2019 National Research Fund Infrastructure Kenya KES 79,759,620.00
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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 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
3 Prof. Levi Mbugua Applied Science and Technology Upscaling 2jiajiri Project for SMEs (18-34 Years) 2025 KCB Foundation KES 11,844,040.00
4 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
5 Dr. Peninah Wairagu Applied Science and Technology Researcher Community Training Grants 2024 Association of Commonwealth Universities KES 164,558.00
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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