THE SEMINAR LINK: : https://meet.google.com/cek-tatf-abp
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
51ST POSTGRADUATE SEMINAR PROGRAMME – MASTERS & Ph.D GRADUANDS
THEME: "Youth Engagement for Co-creation of Inclusive Education"
VENUE: VIRTUALLY
SEMINAR FACILITATOR: DR. FIDELIUS MAGERO
DATE: 2ND JULY, 2026
THE SEMINAR LINK: : https://meet.google.com/cek-tatf-abp
TIME: 8.00 – 9.00AM: REGISTRATION
9.00 – 9.05AM: WELCOME ADDRESS – DR. EMILY WABUYELE (CHAIRPERSON, SBPS)
9.05 – 9.15AM: OPENING REMARKS – EXECUTIVE. DEAN, SPAS – PROF. MATHEW PIERO NGUGI
9.15 – 9.45AM: KEYNOTE SPEAKER – PROF. GRACE EMILY OKUTHE
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CHAIRPERSON: DR. EMILY WABUYELE RAPPORTEUR: DR. SHEM BONUKE ALL STUDENTS
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S/NO |
TIME |
NAME & REG. NO. |
DEPARTMENT |
TITLE OF THESIS |
DEGREE |
SUPERVISOR |
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1. |
10.10-10.30 a.m. |
Collins Omondi I84/22605/2021 |
Physics |
Dosimetric Audit of External Linac Radiotherapy Beams and Assessment of Occupational Radiation Exposure at Kenyatta National Hospital |
PhD (Physics) |
Dr. Margaret Chege
Dr. Samson Omondi |
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2. |
10.30 -10.40 a.m |
Noella Kagehi I56/21562/2020 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology &Biotechnology |
Improvement of Green Sprouting Broccoli Variety Production and Soil Microbial Regime Using Black Soldier Fly Composted Fertilizer
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MSc (Biotechnology) |
Prof. Mathew Ngugi Piero
Dr. Fadhiya Khamis
Dr. Dennis Beesigamukana |
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3. |
10.40 –10.50 a.m. |
Abala Fred Otieno I56/37687/2016 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology |
Complete Blood Count,VWF and ADAMTS13 Levels for Detection of Complications in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya |
MSc (Biochemistry) |
Prof. Eliud N.M. Njagi
Dr. Gordon Ogweno |
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4. |
10.50 -11.00 a.m |
Kiptanui Gilbert I56/20202/2022 |
Geography |
Aquifer Salinity Characterization Using Electrical Resistivity and Induced Polarization in Sosiani Sub-Catchment, Kenya |
MA (Hydrology and Water Resources) |
Dr. Mary Makokha
Prof. Christopher Shisanya |
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11.00 – 11.30 a.m. HEALTH BREAK CHAIRMAN: DR. MATHEW MUNJI RAPPORTEUR:DR.HARRISON KIBOGO GROUP 1 |
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S/NO |
TIME |
NAME & REG. NO. |
DEPARTMENT |
TITLE OF THESIS |
DEGREE |
SUPERVISOR |
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1. |
11.30 - 11.50 a.m. |
Bwayo Edward I84EA/22034/2020
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Physics |
Design And Opto-Electric Properties Characterization of Al2O3/ ZnS:Cu Antireflection Nanostructures for Solar Cell Application |
PhD (Material Science) |
Prof. Walter Njoroge
Prof. John Okumu |
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2. |
11.50-12.00 p.m. |
Waswa Wekesa Augustine I56/CE/21255/2021 |
Physics |
Smart Low-Cost LPG Usage Detection and Leakage Alert System: Evidence from Selected Kenyan Counties |
MSc (Electronics & Instrumentation) |
Dr. Raphael Nyenge
Dr. Mathew Munji |
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3. |
12.00 - 12.10 p.m |
Marangu Phyllyis 156/CE/29007/2015 |
Chemistry |
Assessment Of Monochloropropane-1,2 Diol and Glycidyl Esters in Edible Cooking Fats and Oils in Nairobi, Kenya |
MSc (Analytical Chemistry) |
Prof. Alex Machocho
Dr. Geoffrey Muriira |
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4. |
12.10 -12.20 p.m. |
Loronyokie Njerwana Sally I56/CTY/PT/21613/2021 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Mycological and Aflatoxicological Quality of Various Brands of Camellia sinensis Tea in Selected Counties in Kenya |
MSc (Medical Microbiology) |
Prof. Anthony Kebira
Dr. Christine Bii |
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5. |
12.20--12.30 p.m. |
Paul Ngari Muriuki I56/26502/2018
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Safety and Efficacy of Inactivated Nairobi Sheep Disease Thermostable Vaccine.
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MSc. (Medical Microbiology)
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Prof. Anthony K. Nyamache
Dr. Caroline Wasonga
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6. |
12.30 -12.40 p.m. |
Kiama Dancan Gichagua -I56/CE/34137/2017 |
Physics |
Geo-electric Investigation of Flammable Natural Gas in Kipeto Area, Kajiado County, Kenya.
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MSc (Physics) |
Prof. Willis Ambusso
Dr. Antony Odek |
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7. |
12.40 - 12.50 p.m. |
Onjura Collins Otieno 156/CTY/PT/28643/2018 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Effects of Constitutive and Herbivore-induced Plant Volatiles on Behavioural Response of Fall Armyworm Egg-Larval Parasitoid (Chelonus bifoveolatus) |
MSc (Biotechnology) |
Dr. George Asudi Prof. Michael Gicheru
Dr. Amanuel Tamiru |
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8. |
12.50 -1.00 p.m. |
Serah Muthoni Kuria 156/CE/34872/2016 |
Chemistry |
Removal of Phenolic Compounds from Aqueous Media Using Triethylamine Anchored Rice Husks |
MSc (Chemistry) |
Dr. Isaac W. Mwangi
Prof. Peter Waithaka Njoroge |
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9. |
1.00 -1.10 p.m. |
Samuel Lemashon Nkai 156/CE/25837/2014
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Physics
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Evaluation of Wind Power Potential in Two Sites of Narok County Using Different Statistical Techniques With Weibull as a Standard |
MSc (Physics)
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Dr. Joseph Gathua
Dr. Mathew K. Munji
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10. |
1.10 - 1.20 p.m. |
Gabriel Fidel Otieno 156/21614/2021
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Investigating the Effect of High and Low Temperature Cycles on Microsporidia MB Endosymbiont on Anopheles gambie Sensu Lato |
MSc (Microbiology and Biotechnology)
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Dr. Antony Kebira
Dr. Thomas Onchuru
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GROUP 2 CHAIRPERSON: DR. MARY MAKOKHA RAPPORTEUR: DR. KEVIN KINYUA
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S/NO |
TIME |
NAME & REG. NO. |
DEPARTMENT |
TITLE OF THESIS |
DEGREE |
SUPERVISOR |
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1. |
11.30 - 11.50 a.m |
Agoundedemba Maklewa I84F/20101/2021 |
Physics |
Power Forecasting, Modelling and Optimization of Microgrid Solar Energy/ Wind /Fuel Cell/ Battery |
PhD (Physics) |
Dr. Raphael Nyenge
Dr. Nicholas Musila
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2. |
11.50-12.00 p.m. |
Kipkoror Koech 156/25255/2018 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Potential of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to Improve Maize Production in Small-Holder Agroecosystems of Kitui, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi Counties of Kenya |
MSc (Microbiology) |
Prof. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru
Dr. John Maingi |
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3. |
12.00-12.10 p.m |
Paul Onguru I56/38799/2017
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Geograghy
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Variations in Stream Discharge Occasioned by Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Ruiru Sub-Catchment, Kiambu County, Kenya |
MSc (Integrated Watershed Management)
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Dr. Anthony Macharia
Dr. Mary Makokha
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4 |
12.10-12.20 p.m. |
Anyango Victor Okoth I56/CT/PT/37384/ 2017
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Genetic Diversity and Vector Competence of Aedes aegypti Populations from Kisumu and Busia Counties, Kenya, for Chikungunya and Zika viruses |
MSc (Microbiology)
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Dr. Anncarol Karanja
Dr. Glennah Kerubo
Dr. Joel Lutomiah |
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5. |
12.20 -12.30 p.m |
Mwangi Geoffrey Kanyora I56/20597/2022
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology
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In-vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Sericin Recovered from Domestic and Wild Silkworm Cocoons in Kitui County, Kenya |
MSc (Medical Biochemistry)
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Dr. Harrison Kibogo
Dr. George Ochieng Asudi
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6. |
12.30 -12.40 p.m. |
Mungelu N. Cecilia I56/CE/34811/2016
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Genetic Diversity of HIV-1 Drug Associated Mutations on GP41 Gene Among Enfuvirtide- treated Patients Visiting Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya |
MSc (Medical Microbiology)
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Prof. Antony Kebira
Dr. John Maingi
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7. |
12.40 -12.50 p.m. |
Bunei Kefa I56/37690/2016 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology |
Antipyretic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and Safety Properties for Aqueous Extracts of Combretum Collinum, Baccharoides Lasiopus and Schrebera alata In Animal Models |
MSc (Biochemistry) |
Prof. Eliud Njagi
Dr. John Mwonjoria |
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8. |
12.50-1.00 p.m |
Michieka Kingsley I56/CE/20873/2020 |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and Characterization of Cationic Iron Half-Sandwich Complexes of Aminopyridines |
MSc (Chemistry) |
Dr. Evans Changamu
Dr. Katana Chengo |
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9. |
1.00-1.10 p.m |
Onsarigo Edwin I56/CE/25623/2013 |
Plant Sciences |
Ethnobotanical Survey of Indigenous Medicinal Plants and their Conservation Status in Gwassi Hills Forest Reserve, Homabay County, Kenya |
MSc (Plant Ecology) |
Dr. Paul Kimata
Prof. Paul Kamau Mbugua |
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10. |
1.10 - 1.20 p.m |
Abala Fred Otieno I56/37687/2016 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology |
Complete Blood Count,VWF and ADAMTS13 Levels for Detection of Complications in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya |
MSc (Biochemistry) |
Prof. Eliud N.M. Njagi
Dr. Gordon Ogweno |
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1.30 - 1.50 p.m |
PLENARY |
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CLOSING PRAYER |
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