Browsing Research Projects by Title
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A cohort study on HIV-1 drug resistance and associated risk factors among injecting drug users in Malindi Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2015)The study aim at characterizing and determining genotype and drug resistance on HIV-1 drug among IDUs in Malindi Sub-County -
Combating poverty and building democracy through the co-production of participatory waste management services. The case of Kisumu, Kenya
(Implemented in collaboration with the County of Government of Kisumu, 2014)The project aims at tackling challenges and offering potential solutions for the co-production of participatory waste management services in informal settlements of the city of Kisumu. -
Community-based seed multiplication and dissemination of sorghum seed systems Technology in Lake Victoria Basin.
(Jointly implemented by UON, SACRED Africa, JKUAT, KARI Biotechnology Centre and Egerton University, 2014)JOOUST is responsible for conducting baseline survey, setting up community based seed multiplication and distribution centres as well as produce and distribute sorghum seed to farmers -
Conflict Violence & Environmental Change Project
(JOOUST, 2021)Conflict Violence & Environmental Change Project -
Determination of Kinetics and Conentration of omega 3 and omega 6 in local chicken fed on spirulina fortified feeds
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2015)The aim of the study is determine the amount of Omega 3 and omega 6 and compare ratio in chicken products from chicken feed on Spirulina microalgage-fortified feeds and those not fed on the fortified feeds -
Development of decision support system for sustainable participatory sub-catchment Water Resources Management in the face of deteriorating climatic conditions.
(Implemented by JOOUST in collaboration with various WRUA in the Lake Victoria region, 2014)The goal is to equip water resource users Association (WRUAs) with skills on managing the sub-catchment resources in the face of changing climate. -
Development of training courses in East Africa on sustainable energy use in Agriculture and food production.
(implemented jointly with Camco Advisory Services (Kenya) Limited), 2014)The project aims at training individuals in the agriculture industry on renewable energy -
Early warning systems for improved human health and resilience to climate–sensitive vector borne diseases.
(The project is implemented by JOOUST in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UON), 2014)The aim of the study to determine the potential effect on changes in climate on Vector borne diseases by helping understand the role played by temperature, precipitation, humidity and landscape cover. -
Efficacy of nanoformulated antimalarials and evaluation of their pharmacokinetics in animals
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The aim of the study is formulate the anti-malarial drugs (Tafenoquine, Primaquine and Dihydroartemisinin) using nano technology -
An electric abacus for effective and efficient teaching of mathematics to learners with visual impairment.
(Innovation, 2015)The study aim at designing, training and introducing the use of electronic abacus in the curriculum and mathematics syllabi in Kenya -
Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Change through Sustainable Sorghum Value Chain for Improved Small-Holder Food Security and Income
(2021)The objective of the project is to enhance community resilience to climate change through sustainable sorghum seed multiplication, production and value addition for improved small-holder incomes and food security in Western Kenya -
Enhancing production, value addition and marketing of indigenous vegetables, French beans and mushrooms among small holder farmers in Kenya.
(Implemented in collaboration with four (4) local universities National Museums of Kenya, KIRDI and E.A. Nutraceuticals., 2014)The project aims at implementing a research in vegetable value addition chain -
Evaluation of the community midwifery model of care in Western Kenya
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The aim of the study is to evaluate community midwife model of care in Western Kenya -
Evaluation of the implementation of essential under-five health care intervention in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(JOOUST PhD Student, 2014)The main objective of this study is to evaluate the implementation of essential under5 health care interventions in Kisumu East, District Kenya. -
Expanding Safe Water and Waste Management Service Access to Off-Grid Urban Populations in Africa
(JOOUST, 2021)Jointly implemented by JOOUST, University of Southernpton and University of Ghana -
Expanding safe water and waste management service access to off-grid urban populations in Africa
(JOOUST, 2020)Expanding safe water and waste management service access to off-grid urban populations in Africa -
Eye Camp (October 2015)
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Factors affecting the use of both modern and herbal medication among residents of South/Central Seme Location, Western Kenya
(JOOUST Msc. Student, 2014)Aim of the study is to elucidate the factors determining the choice of whether to use modern or herbal medication among the inhabitants of Seme Location, Kisumu -
The flying food project
(The Project is located in both Kenya and Uganda and implemented in collaboration with eleven (11) partners, 2015)It aims at promoting the consumption of cricket. Through rearing of cricket in the laboratory as a mini livestock alongside other domesticated animals -
From single parents to child-headed households: the case of children orphaned by aids in Kisumu and Siaya districts
(UNDP, 2003-07-17)The socio-economic consequences of the HIV/AIDS epidemic are felt in a growing number of countries. Increasing mortality rates among adults are threatening economic and social wellbeing. Women and children are bearing the ...