The 43rd Congregation (Virtual) for the Conferment of Degrees and Award of Diplomas
PhD Graduands
43rd Graduation Ceremony
![Kibet, Noah](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/kiebt, noah.jpg)
Kibet, NoahFaculty of Agriculture
![Kibet, Noah](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/kiebt, noah.jpg)
Kibet, NoahFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis Title: Smallholder French Bean Farmers Global-GAP Standards Risk Attitudes and Their Effects on Welfare in Kirinyaga County, Kenya”
Supervisors:
Prof. Gideon A. Obare
Prof. Job K. Lagat
![Mwabonimana, Marie - Françoise](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwabonimana, marie-francoise.jpg)
Mwabonimana, Marie - FrançoiseFaculty of Agriculture
![Mwabonimana, Marie - Françoise](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwabonimana, marie-francoise.jpg)
Mwabonimana, Marie - FrançoiseFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence, Biosecurity Measures and Lost Carcass-Value Associated with Porcine Cysticercosis along Pork Value Chain in Western Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Prof. Charles Muleke Inyagwa
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence, Biosecurity Measures and Lost Carcass-Value Associated with Porcine Cysticercosis along Pork Value Chain in Western Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Prof. Charles Muleke Inyagwa
![Mwaura, Simon Nganga](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwaura, simon ng_ang_a.jpg)
Mwaura, Simon NgangaFaculty of Agriculture
![Mwaura, Simon Nganga](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwaura, simon ng_ang_a.jpg)
Mwaura, Simon NgangaFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis Title: Impact of Water Collective Action on Household Welfare in Kenya: the Case of The Upper Ewaso Ngiro North Catchment Area
Supervisors:
Dr Isaac Maina Kariuki
Dr Symon Kiprop
Dr Augustus Sammy Muluvi
Thesis Title: Impact of Water Collective Action on Household Welfare in Kenya: the Case of The Upper Ewaso Ngiro North Catchment Area
Supervisors:
Dr Isaac Maina Kariuki
Dr Symon Kiprop
Dr Augustus Sammy Muluvi
![Nyabinwa, Pascal](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/pascal nyabinwa.jpg)
Nyabinwa, PascalFaculty of Agriculture
![Nyabinwa, Pascal](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/pascal nyabinwa.jpg)
Nyabinwa, PascalFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence of Endometritis and Associated Influence on Performance of Smallholder Zero-Grazed Dairy Cows in Gasabo District of Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Claire d' Andre Hirwa
Dr Olivier Basole Kashongwe
Thesis Title: Assessing Prevalence of Endometritis and Associated Influence on Performance of Smallholder Zero-Grazed Dairy Cows in Gasabo District of Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Bockline Omedo Bebe
Dr Claire d' Andre Hirwa
Dr Olivier Basole Kashongwe
![Okello, Dickson Otieno](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/okello, dickson otieno.jpg)
Okello, Dickson OtienoFaculty of Agriculture
![Okello, Dickson Otieno](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/okello, dickson otieno.jpg)
Okello, Dickson OtienoFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management
Thesis Title: Impact of Agripreneurial Orientations on Resilience and Performance of Dairy Agripreneurs in Murang'a County, Kenya: The Mediating Effect of Agribusiness Support Services
Supervisors:
Prof. George Owuor
Prof. Catherine Larochelle
Dr Edith Gathungu
Thesis Title: Impact of Agripreneurial Orientations on Resilience and Performance of Dairy Agripreneurs in Murang'a County, Kenya: The Mediating Effect of Agribusiness Support Services
Supervisors:
Prof. George Owuor
Prof. Catherine Larochelle
Dr Edith Gathungu
![Odero-Waitituh, Jane Atieno](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/j. a. odero-waitituh.jpg)
Odero-Waitituh, Jane AtienoFaculty of Agriculture
![Odero-Waitituh, Jane Atieno](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/j. a. odero-waitituh.jpg)
Odero-Waitituh, Jane AtienoFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Reduction of Anti-Nutritive Compounds in Ground Mature Prosopis juliflora Pods in Rabbit Diets Using Fermentation Technology
Supervisors:
Dr Anthony M. King'ori
Dr Mary K. Ambula
Prof. Joseph W. Matofari
Thesis Title: Reduction of Anti-Nutritive Compounds in Ground Mature Prosopis juliflora Pods in Rabbit Diets Using Fermentation Technology
Supervisors:
Dr Anthony M. King'ori
Dr Mary K. Ambula
Prof. Joseph W. Matofari
![Wambua, John Mulwa](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/wambua mulwa john.jpg)
Wambua, John MulwaFaculty of Agriculture
![Wambua, John Mulwa](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/wambua mulwa john.jpg)
Wambua, John MulwaFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis Title: Analysis of Factors Influencing Productivity and Extent of Smallholder Commercialization of Green Grams and Pigeon Peas in Machakos County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Margaret Ngigi
Dr Lutta Muhammad
Thesis Title: Analysis of Factors Influencing Productivity and Extent of Smallholder Commercialization of Green Grams and Pigeon Peas in Machakos County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Margaret Ngigi
Dr Lutta Muhammad
![Habimana, Richard](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/habimana, richard.jpg)
Habimana, RichardFaculty of Agriculture
![Habimana, Richard](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/habimana, richard.jpg)
Habimana, RichardFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Genetic Diversity, Growth Performance, Newcastle Disease Resistance and Response to Selection of Indigenous Chicken in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Dr Tobias Otieno Keno
Dr Kiplangat Ngeno
Thesis Title: Genetic Diversity, Growth Performance, Newcastle Disease Resistance and Response to Selection of Indigenous Chicken in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Dr Tobias Otieno Keno
Dr Kiplangat Ngeno
![Gore, Dominic Lado Marino](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/dominic gore.jpg)
Gore, Dominic Lado MarinoFaculty of Agriculture
![Gore, Dominic Lado Marino](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/dominic gore.jpg)
Gore, Dominic Lado MarinoFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Reproductive Performance and Genetic Response to Selection of Dairy Goats in Kenya Following Incorporation of Reproductive Technologies and Genomic Selection
Supervisors:
Dr Thomas K. Muasya
Dr Tobias O. Okeno
Dr Jane N. Mburu
Thesis Title: Reproductive Performance and Genetic Response to Selection of Dairy Goats in Kenya Following Incorporation of Reproductive Technologies and Genomic Selection
Supervisors:
Dr Thomas K. Muasya
Dr Tobias O. Okeno
Dr Jane N. Mburu
![Mutimawurugo, Marie Chantal](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mutimawurugo, marie chantal.jpg)
Mutimawurugo, Marie ChantalFaculty of Agriculture
![Mutimawurugo, Marie Chantal](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mutimawurugo, marie chantal.jpg)
Mutimawurugo, Marie ChantalFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Horticulture
Thesis Title: Efficacy of Plant Extracts for Management of Potato Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia Solanacearum Smith) in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Joshua O. Ongweno
Prof. Nyokabi I. Wagara
Dr Muhinyuza J. Baptiste
Thesis Title: Efficacy of Plant Extracts for Management of Potato Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia Solanacearum Smith) in Rwanda
Supervisors:
Prof. Joshua O. Ongweno
Prof. Nyokabi I. Wagara
Dr Muhinyuza J. Baptiste
![Mwesigwa, Robert](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwesigwa robert.jpg)
Mwesigwa, RobertFaculty of Agriculture
![Mwesigwa, Robert](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwesigwa robert.jpg)
Mwesigwa, RobertFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Dried Goat Rumen Contents on Performance of Broiler and Layer Chickens
Supervisors:
Dr Perminus Karubiu Migwi
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Dr Paul Athans Onjoro
Thesis Title: Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Dried Goat Rumen Contents on Performance of Broiler and Layer Chickens
Supervisors:
Dr Perminus Karubiu Migwi
Dr Anthony Macharia King'ori
Dr Paul Athans Onjoro
![Otieno, Peter Caleb](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/otieno, peter caleb.jpg)
Otieno, Peter CalebFaculty of Agriculture
![Otieno, Peter Caleb](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/otieno, peter caleb.jpg)
Otieno, Peter CalebFaculty of Agriculture
Programme: Ph.D. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment Pond as a Potting Substrate for Greenhouse Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Production
Supervisors:
Dr Samuel Nyalala
Dr Joseph N. Wolukau
Thesis Title: Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment Pond as a Potting Substrate for Greenhouse Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Production
Supervisors:
Dr Samuel Nyalala
Dr Joseph N. Wolukau
![Karaya, Rebecca Njoki](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/karaya, rebecca njoki.jpg)
Karaya, Rebecca NjokiFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
![Karaya, Rebecca Njoki](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/karaya, rebecca njoki.jpg)
Karaya, Rebecca NjokiFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Rural Innovation Studies
Thesis Title: The Role of Social Learning in Linking Knowledge and Practice for Rehabilitation of Degraded Drylands in Njemps Flats, Baringo County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Prof. George Ogendi
Thesis Title: The Role of Social Learning in Linking Knowledge and Practice for Rehabilitation of Degraded Drylands in Njemps Flats, Baringo County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Prof. George Ogendi
![Lateiro, Salvador De Sousa](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/lateiro, salvador de sousa.jpg)
Lateiro, Salvador De SousaFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
![Lateiro, Salvador De Sousa](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/lateiro, salvador de sousa.jpg)
Lateiro, Salvador De SousaFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering
Thesis Title: Assessment of Temporal Trend-Dynamics of Water Flow and Sediment Flux for Chókwè Irrigation Scheme in Gaza Province, Mozambique
Supervisors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing Benedict M. Mutua
Dr (Eng) James M. Raude
Dr Raphael M. Wambua
Thesis Title: Assessment of Temporal Trend-Dynamics of Water Flow and Sediment Flux for Chókwè Irrigation Scheme in Gaza Province, Mozambique
Supervisors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing Benedict M. Mutua
Dr (Eng) James M. Raude
Dr Raphael M. Wambua
![Ogot, Wilson Addero](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/ogot, wilson addero.jpg)
Ogot, Wilson AdderoFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
![Ogot, Wilson Addero](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/ogot, wilson addero.jpg)
Ogot, Wilson AdderoFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Thesis Title: Students' Academic Interaction, Self-Esteem and Achievement Relationships in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah Chepchieng
Prof. Mary Kariuki
Thesis Title: Students' Academic Interaction, Self-Esteem and Achievement Relationships in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah Chepchieng
Prof. Mary Kariuki
![Ndayitegeye, Olivier](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/olivier ndayitegeye.jpg)
Ndayitegeye, OlivierFaculty of Engineering and Technology
![Ndayitegeye, Olivier](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/olivier ndayitegeye.jpg)
Ndayitegeye, OlivierFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Programme: Ph.D. in Water Resources and Environmental Management
Thesis Title: Evaluation of Deficit Irrigation and Irrigation Intervals on Banana Water Use Efficiency in Kisii, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Japheth O.Onyando
Dr Romlus O.Okwany
Dr Hohnson Kwach
Thesis Title: Evaluation of Deficit Irrigation and Irrigation Intervals on Banana Water Use Efficiency in Kisii, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Japheth O.Onyando
Dr Romlus O.Okwany
Dr Hohnson Kwach
![Margaret Jepkemboi Ayub](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/margaret jepkemboi ayub.jpg)
Margaret Jepkemboi AyubFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
![Margaret Jepkemboi Ayub](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/margaret jepkemboi ayub.jpg)
Margaret Jepkemboi AyubFaculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Programme: Ph.D. in Educational Foundations
Thesis Title: Selected Factors Influencing Educational Participation of Student Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah C. Chepchieng
Prof. Thomas K. Ronoh
Prof. Teresa Njonge
Thesis Title: Selected Factors Influencing Educational Participation of Student Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo
Supervisors:
Prof. Micah C. Chepchieng
Prof. Thomas K. Ronoh
Prof. Teresa Njonge
![Mokaya, Samwel Bogonko](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mokaya, samuel bogonko.jpg)
Mokaya, Samwel BogonkoFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
![Mokaya, Samwel Bogonko](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mokaya, samuel bogonko.jpg)
Mokaya, Samwel BogonkoFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Geography
Thesis Title: Household Access to Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nakuru Town - Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Kennedy N. Ondimu
Prof. Wilkister N. Moturi
Thesis Title: Household Access to Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nakuru Town - Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Kennedy N. Ondimu
Prof. Wilkister N. Moturi
![Thuo, Caroline Muthoni](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/thuo, caroline muthoni.jpg)
Thuo, Caroline MuthoniFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
![Thuo, Caroline Muthoni](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/thuo, caroline muthoni.jpg)
Thuo, Caroline MuthoniFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension
Thesis Title: Participatory Technology Development and Dissemination Processes in Relation to Acceptance of Improved Sugar Cane Varieties among Small-Scale Farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Justus Ombati
Dr Agnes Nkurumwa
Thesis Title: Participatory Technology Development and Dissemination Processes in Relation to Acceptance of Improved Sugar Cane Varieties among Small-Scale Farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Justus Ombati
Dr Agnes Nkurumwa
![Mwatu, Morris Maingi](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwatu, morris maingi.jpg)
Mwatu, Morris MaingiFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
![Mwatu, Morris Maingi](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/mwatu, morris maingi.jpg)
Mwatu, Morris MaingiFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Geography
Thesis Title: Effects of Rainfall Variability and Households' Adaptation on Livelihood Vulnerability in Kitui South Sub-County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Wambongo. C. S. Recha
Prof. Ondimu N. Kennedy
Thesis Title: Effects of Rainfall Variability and Households' Adaptation on Livelihood Vulnerability in Kitui South Sub-County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Dr Wambongo. C. S. Recha
Prof. Ondimu N. Kennedy
![Ouma Matilda Auma](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/ouma, matilda auma.jpg)
Ouma Matilda AumaFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
![Ouma Matilda Auma](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/ouma, matilda auma.jpg)
Ouma Matilda AumaFaculty of Environment and Resources Development
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Rural Innovations Studies
Thesis Title: Assessing the Uptake of System of Rice Intensification Practices Through an Innovation Platform in Oluch Irrigation Scheme, Rangwe Sub County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Dr Justus M. Ombati
Thesis Title: Assessing the Uptake of System of Rice Intensification Practices Through an Innovation Platform in Oluch Irrigation Scheme, Rangwe Sub County, Kenya
Supervisors:
Prof. Christopher A. Onyango
Dr Justus M. Ombati
![Chore, Judith Kavulani](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/chore, judith kavulani.jpg)
Chore, Judith KavulaniFaculty of Science
![Chore, Judith Kavulani](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/chore, judith kavulani.jpg)
Chore, Judith KavulaniFaculty of Science
Programme: Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Thesis Title: Biochemical Changes and Microbial Profiles Affecting Quality and Vase Life of Cut Gladioli (Gladiolus grandiflorus L. 'Fado') Following Pulsing and Cold Wet Storage
Supervisors:
Dr Karori Mbuthia S.
Dr Mariam Mwangi
Thesis Title: Biochemical Changes and Microbial Profiles Affecting Quality and Vase Life of Cut Gladioli (Gladiolus grandiflorus L. 'Fado') Following Pulsing and Cold Wet Storage
Supervisors:
Dr Karori Mbuthia S.
Dr Mariam Mwangi
![Barasa, Henry Masinde](/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/barasa, henry mainde.jpg)
Barasa, Henry MasindeFaculty of Engineering and Technology
![Barasa, Henry Masinde](https://test.egerton.ac.ke/images/egerton_university/phd_graduands/barasa, henry mainde.jpg)
Barasa, Henry MasindeFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Programme: Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering
Thesis Title: Optimisation of Biogas Production Using Some Process Parameters in a Fixed Dome Laboratory Bioreactor
Supervisors:
Prof. Daudi Nyaanga
Dr Musa Njue
Prof. Joseph Matofari
Thesis Title: Optimisation of Biogas Production Using Some Process Parameters in a Fixed Dome Laboratory Bioreactor
Supervisors:
Prof. Daudi Nyaanga
Dr Musa Njue
Prof. Joseph Matofari