Browsing JOOUST Staff Funded Projects by Title
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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. -
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 -
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 -
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 ... -
Grassroot Financial Innovations for Inclusive Economic Growth (GFIIEG)
(JOOUST, 2021)The project brings together monetary and grassroots innovation studies in interdisciplinary research, contributing to the development and diffusion of financial and monetary infrastructures for urban informal settlements, ... -
Grassroot Financial Innovations for inclusive economic Growth (GFIIEG)
(JOOUST, 2020)The project brings together monetary and grassroots innovation studies in interdisciplinary research, contributing to the development and diffusion of financial and monetary infrastructures for urban informal settlements, ... -
HEALTHYNSECT Insect Farming for Health and Livelihoods
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Insect Research in Action: The GREEN Insect.
(Implemented by JOOUST in collaboration with the Univ. of Copenhagen and JKUAT, 2014)The project aims at demonstrating the use of insects as alternative sources of protein in an environment where these sources are scarce, hence a contribution to food availability/security. -
Kisumu Local Interaction Platform - Ecotourism Project
(Implemented by JOOUST in collaboration with Mistra Urban Futures, 2015)The project aims at planning and transforming eco-tourism as an alternative means of livelihood within the Lake Victoria region -
Kisumu Local Interaction Platform - Ecotourism Project.
(JOOUST, 2020)The project aims at planning and transforming eco-tourism as an alternative means of livelihood within the Lake Victoria region -
Kisumu Local Interaction Platform - Ecotourism Project.
(JOOUST, 2021)The project aims at planning and transforming eco-tourism as an alternative means of livelihood within the Lake Victoria region -
Kisumu Local Interaction Platform - Ecotourism Project.
(2019)The project aims at planning and transforming eco-tourism as an alternative means of livelihood within the Lake Victoria region -
The Lake region strategy development
(The University was sub-contracted by World Vision to implement the project, 2015)The project aims at analyzing the child well being indicators in education, health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS status as well as community livelihood and resilience in matters of food security, water and sanitation -
Market Based Approach in Clean Cooking Solutions in Kenya &Tanzania
(JOOUST, 2021)The project aim at evaluating and developing strategies for catalysing the diffusion and adoption of clean cooking solutions in East Africa with focus in Kenta and Tanzania