Research, Innovation, Extension and Out-reach
Welcome to Bomet University College (BUC) Research, Innovation, Extension and Out-reach (RIEO) Department. In line with BUC’s Vision of being a Premier Green University in Fostering Research Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainability, which is operationalized by amongst others, its Strategic Goal Number 2 of providing a vibrant intellectual climate for quality scientific research, the Department provides a framework for developing research competencies among academic staff and students, conducting research and innovations, establishing institutional linkages and collaborations, enhancing capacity for fundable research, developing policy guidelines for management of research funds and grants, and promoting avenues for high impact research publications and dissemination. RIEO Department endeavors to incorporate the Concept of Green Sustainability in activities that include among others; Research, Conferences, Workshops, Research Proposals Development, Innovations and Research related Outreach/Extension Services. Dr. Tony Okwach Omusonga is the Head of Department, and is assisted by highly skilled researchers drawn from Members of Academic Staff and 3 Research Assistants; namely, Ms. Dinah Wechuli, Ms. Michellina Echwa and Ms. Gwendolyn Wanjiku in conduct of activities of the Department. For more information, please contact us through the email address; research@buc.ac.ke.
The Research Centre and Start-Up Village under construction will support activities that are part of Bomet University College’s mission to provide a conducive environment for discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge; to nurture critical inquiry, creativity and engagement for social transformation and advancement of humanity.
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Grant Proposal Writing Training
RIEO Department organized capacity building workshops on grant research proposal writing for Bomet University College (BUC) members of academic staff in December, 2019. These resulted into proposals which were developed jointly between Bomet University College, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology and Busitema University in Uganda and submitted to Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). Other research workshops for members of academic staff are also scheduled to take place in the Financial Year 2020/2021.
The following table presents a summary of Bomet University College publications realized in the Financial Year 2019/2020 and 2020/2021
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S/N |
AUTHORS (NAME & ID NO.) |
YEAR OF PUBLICATION |
TITLE OF ARTICLE/PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION |
NAME OF PUBLISHER/JOURNAL (VOL., NO. AND ISSN) |
PAGE |
LINK TO PUBLICATION |
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1 |
Murunga Z.A. ID No.21828304 Indoshi F.C. ID No.7350050 Okwach T. O. ID No.11469935 |
2019 |
Influence of Teacher Related Factors on Students’ Academic Performance in Kiswahili Composition in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya |
European Journal of Education Studies 6 (7). ISSN: 2501 – 1111. |
202-219 |
https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/2682 https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/43ca/794d23e5dcc4ed3f637bbc1afa51551a9d81.pdf |
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2 |
Obuya S.O.P. ID No.10035569 Indoshi F.C. ID No.7350050 Okwach T.O. ID No.11469935 |
2019 |
Relationship between Amount of Homework and Performance in Mathematics among Public Day Secondary School Students in Hamisi Sub-County, Kenya |
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 6 (10). ISSN: 2321–2705 |
221-227 |
https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-10/221-227.pdf?x49905 |
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3 |
Omusonga T. O ID No. 11469935 |
2019 |
Learners’ Assessment Supervision Training Needs of Public Primary School Head Teachers in Bungoma West Sub-County, Kenya |
Journal of Current Research 11 (3). ISSN: 0975-833X |
2655-2664 |
https://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/34577.pdf
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4 |
Opanda, J.A. ID No.10885926 Olel, M. ID No. Okwach, T. ID No.11469935 |
2019 |
The Influence of Personal Attributes on Demand for Bachelor of Education Degree among Non-Graduate Teachers in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya |
MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Trends and Practices 9(1). ISSN: 2319-1945 |
62-71 |
https://www.mierjs.in/ojs/index.php/mjestp/article/view/221/170 |
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5 |
Wambua A. Mutheu ID No.20079616 Francis C. Indoshi ID No.7350050 Tonny O. Okwach ID No.11469935 Deborah N. Amukowa ID No.
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2019 |
Learners’ Attitude in Teaching and Learning of Kiswahili in Secondary Schools: Challenges and Strategies |
European Journal of Education Studies 6 (8). ISSN: 2501 - 1111 |
28-49 |
https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/2711 https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/43ca/794d23e5dcc4ed3f637bbc1afa51551a9d81.pdf |
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6 |
John M. Momanyi ID No.0400927 Peter K. Rop ID No.21537718
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2019 |
Teacher Preparedness for The Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya: A Survey of Early Grade Primary School Teachers’ in Bomet East Sub-County |
The Cradle of Knowledge: African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research Volume 7No.1, 2019 ISSN 2304-2885-p, 2617-7315e |
10-15 |
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Joshua K. Kwonyike ID No. John M. Momanyi ID No.0400927 |
2019 |
Strategic Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Disaster/Crisis Management in Kenya |
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume III, Issue IX, September 2019|ISSN 2454-6186 |
319-323 |
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8 |
Richard Rotich ID No. 10545192 |
2020 |
Effects of Reward Management Practices on Employee Retention in Telecommunication Firms in Kenya |
International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management (IJECM). ISSN 2348 0386 |
500-526 |
https://ijecm.co.uk/volume viii-issue-2/ |
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9 |
Gachara J. ID. NO Mutisya, S.M ID NO. Choge R. ID NO: 10540559 |
2019 |
Effect of Public Secondary Schools Categorization on Students’ Commitment to Democratic Values |
The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies ISSN 2321 – 9203 |
319 - 325. |
https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/147690/103463 |
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10 |
Gachara J. ID. NO Choge R. ID NO: 10540559 Mutisya, S.M ID NO. |
2019 |
Influence of Involvement in Co-Curricular Activities on Students’ Commitment to Democratic Values
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International Journal of Innovation, Research and Development DOI NO. 10,24940 Ijiird/2019/V8/8/18/August |
10 – 15 |
www.internationaljournalcormer.com
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11 |
Kipkoech k. ID NO. Choge R. ID NO: 10540559 Tanui E.K ID NO. |
2019 |
Relationship between Principals' Transformational Leadership Style and Secondary School Students' Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Bomet County, Kenya |
Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(2), DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.08021 |
402 - 409 |
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12 |
Oduor N. Denice Indoshi Francis ID No.7350050 Okwach Tony ID No.11469935 |
2019 |
Assessment of Curriculum-Based Challenges of Teaching History and Government in Secondary Schools in Ugenya Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya
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International Journal of Business and Social Research 9 (5) ISSN: 2164- 2559. |
1-12 |
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13 |
Opanda, J.A. ID No.10885926 Olel, M. ID No. Okwach, T. ID No.11469935 |
2020 |
Relationship between Teacher’s Academic Qualification and Pupil’s Academic Performance in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya |
European Journal of Education Studies 6 (12) ISSN: 2501 – 1111 |
41-59 |
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14 |
Ogott O. George Tony O. Okwach ID No.11469935 Francis C. Indoshi ID No.7350050
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2020 |
Influence of Teacher Attitude towards Instructional Resources on Teacher Effectiveness in Early Years Education Centers |
International Journal of Social Relevance & Concern (IJSRC) Vol. 8 (8). ISSN 2347 -9698 |
pp. 24-31 |
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15 |
Ogott O. George Tony O. Okwach ID No.11469935 Francis C. Indoshi ID No.7350050 |
2020 |
Influence of Availability of Instructional Resources on Teacher Effectiveness in Early Years Education Centers |
International Journal of Social Relevance & Concern (IJSRC) Vol. 8 (8). ISSN 2347 -9698 |
pp. 14-22 |
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16 |
Opanda, J.A. ID No.10885926 Olel, M. ID No. Okwach, T. ID No.11469935 |
2020 |
Occupational Factors that Influence Demand for Bachelor of Education Degree among Nongraduate Teachers in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya |
American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) e-ISSN:2378-703X Volume-4, Issue-8. |
482-492 |
https://www.ajhssr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ZZE2048482492.pdf |
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17 |
Salome Lulei ID No.10704529 |
August 2020
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Teaching And Learning Resources Used In Teaching African Traditional Religion Content In Christian Religious Education In Secondary Schools In Marakwet District, Kenya |
International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 7 Issue 8, ISSN: 2394-4404 |
pp. 29-31 |
www.ijiras.com |
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18 |
Salome Lulley ID No.10704529 |
July - August 2020 |
The methods used in teaching African traditional religious content in Christian religious education in Secondary schools in Marakwet District, Kenya |
International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences Vol. 7, Issue 4, ISSN 2394-9694 |
pp: 29-32 |
www.noveltyjournals.com |
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19 |
John KamauNjoroge, John M. Momanyi, ID No. 0400927 and Grace Barno
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2020 |
A Paradigm Shift In Kenya’s Education System: A Move From University Degree To Diploma Courses |
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 10, Issue 4 Ser. IV (Jul. – Aug. 2020) DOI: 10.9790/7388-1004045964 |
pp. 59-64 |
www.iosrjournals.org |
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20 |
Richard MaiteSigilai ID NO. 8602145 |
July - August 2020 |
Perceptions of teachers on the prevailing School climate in public Secondary Schools in Kenya |
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning Vol. 7, Issue 4, ISSN 2394-9686 |
pp: 22-32 |
www.noveltyjournals.com |
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21 |
Richard MaiteSigilai ID NO. 8602145 |
September 2020 |
A Review of Issues on the Importance of Creating and Sustaining a Positive School Climate to Enhance Academic Excellence in Secondary Schools in Kenya |
World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR) ISSN: 2454-8236, Volume-9, Issue-3, |
pp. 35-40 |
www.wjir.org |
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22 |
Suleiman A. Chembion ID NO. 12488634 |
2020 |
Between Charity and Financing ‘Terror’: The Dilemma of Muslim Charitable Organizations in Kenya.
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Muslim Faith Based Organizations and Social Welfare in Africa, ed. H. Weiss. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 978-3-030-38307-7. |
pp. 143-168 |
https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030383077
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23 |
Mutai Nelly Chelangat ID NO. 27787715 Philip KiprotichBii and Justine RatemoMabati |
2020 |
International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
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Effect of Interest Rates Regulations on Loan Provisions: Case Study of Saccos In Kenya
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981-985
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341536383_EFFECT_OF_INTEREST_RATES_REGULATIONS_ON_LOAN_PROVISIONS_CASE_STUDY_OF_SACCOS_IN_KENYA |
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24 |
Justine RatemoMabati Nelly ChelangatMutai ID NO. 27787715 Ratemo Felix Onserio
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2020 |
Journal of Finance and Accounting |
Governance and Accountability: The Role of Audit Committee
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Mabati, J. R., Onserio, R. F., &Mutai, N. C. (2020). Governance and Accountability: The Role of Audit Committee. Journal of Finance and Accounting, 4(2), 48-62. |
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25 |
Nelly ChelangatMutai ID 27787715 |
2020 |
Effects of collateral requirement on loans provisions: Case study of SACCOs In Kenya
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International Journal of Advance Research(IJAR) ISSN: N2320-5407 DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/12071 DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/12071">URL:https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/12071 |
781-786 |
www.journalijar.com |
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26 |
HellenJepchirchirMettoh |
2020 |
Students’ Perception of School Rules and Regulations as a Quest for Good Governance. A Case Study of a Peri-Urban Mixed Secondary School in North-RiftKenya |
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume IV, Issue X, October 2020|ISSN 2454-6186 |
pp 86-93 |
www.rsisinternational.org |
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27 |
Winnie C. Cherorot and John M. Momanyi |
2020 |
The Role of Teaching History and Government inFostering National Cohesion and Integration inKenya: Opportunities and Challenges |
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume IV, Issue X, October 2020|ISSN 2454-6186 |
pp 500 -505 |
www.rsisinternational.org |
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28 |
John M. Momanyi and Erastus W. Muchimuti |
2020 |
Towards Achieving Quality Education in Kenya: Safeguarding Sustainable Free Day Secondary Education |
Journal of Education and PracticeVol.11, No.33, 2020. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) |
pp 51-55 |
www.iiste.org |
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29 |
Roselyter Monchari Riang’a, Anne Kisaka Nangulu and Jacqueline E. W. Broerse |
2020 |
Implementation Fidelity of Nutritional Counseling, Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Guidelines and Associated Challenges in Rural Uasin Gishu County Kenya |
BMC Nutrition (2020) 6:78 |
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Funded Research Projects
The following table presents a summary of BUC funded research projects.
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No. |
Collaborators & Institution |
Research Title of Project |
Funding period |
Donor |
Funding Amount (KSH) |
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1 |
Bomet University and Bomet County |
Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Socio-Cultural, Educational and Economic Well Being of the Residents of Bomet County |
6 months |
Bomet County |
Ksh.13m |
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2 |
BBVA Edu Finance Research Grant |
Effects of Financial Literacy on Sustainable Entrepreneurship among the Youths
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12 months |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Center of Financial Education and Capability. |
€ 5,000 |
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Proposals Submitted for Funding
The following table presents a summary of proposals developed and submitted for funding by BUC.
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No. |
Collaborators & Institution |
Research Title of Project |
Funding period |
Donor |
Funding Amount |
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1. |
Bomet University College, JOUST, Kaimosi Friends University College, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (Kakamega), Kakamega County and Tenwek Hospital |
Cancer Mitigation through Organic Indigenous Vegetables Production in the Lake Region of Kenya
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2019/2020 |
National Research Fund |
Ksh. 50 Million |
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2. |
Bomet University College |
Leveraging on Digital Platforms by SME’S: The Missing Links |
2020/2021 |
Facebook.org |
Ksh. 9,982,390 |
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3. |
Bomet University College |
The crisis of remote learning among institutions of higher learning in Kenya a consequence of user preparedness or maintenance of the digital infrastructure
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2020/2021 |
Ford Foundation SLOAN Foundation Mozilla Open Society Foundation |
$50,000 |
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4. |
Bomet University College Makerere University C.K Tedam University of Ghana |
Increasing Access to Quality Education through Watoto Kumi Model in Rural and Marginalized Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa
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2020/2021 |
IDRC/KIX /GPE |
CA$1.20M |
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5 |
Bomet University College Kabarak University |
Strengthening parental involvement to effectively impact on student achievement across all secondary schools in Rift Valley Region, Kenya |
2020/2021 |
Spencer Foundation |
$25,000 |
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6 |
Bomet University College |
Mediating Conflicts and Claims in Interfaith Marriages in Kenya’s Legal Plurality Context |
2020/2021 |
Bomet University College |
Ksh. 1,537,690 |
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7 |
Bomet University College |
Evaluating Effectiveness of Pre-Service Teacher Education Curricula for Bomet University College, Kenya |
2020/2021 |
Bomet University College |
Ksh. 1,300,000 |
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Signed Research Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs)
In May, 2020, Bomet University College and the County Government of Bomet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aimed at identifying areas where BUC and the County Government could partner in the COVID-19 Pandemic Research. The MoU also aimed at identifying challenges within the County that can be turned into opportunities through Research. The Project was funded at the tune of Ksh. 13 Million and is under implementation.
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International Conference and Open Day
The 1st Bomet University College International Conference and Open Day are set to be held in Financial Year 2020/2021 having previously been postponed due to Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Uptake of the Allocated Research Fund
Bomet University established a Research Fund (BUCRF) for various activities in the institution. In Financial Year 2019/2020, Kes. 1.6 Million was allocated for research. The beneficiaries were Tutorial Fellows allocated Ksh. 200,000 each to undertake research under Mentorship of Academic and Research Leaders. In the Financial Year 2020/2021, distribution of the allocation of research fund is in progress.
