Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Programme
10th DeKUT International Conference on Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Main Campus, Nyeri, Kenya4 to 6 November 2026122 presentations6 rooms
Each talk has 20 minutes: 10 to present and 10 for questions.
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Day 1 · Wed 4 Nov
For everybody
09:00-09:40Opening ceremonySatimaChair: Moses Ollengo, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Irene Thuo
- 09:00Welcome remarksDr. Moses Ollengo, Director, Research, Innovation Management and Community Linkages
- 09:10RemarksProf. Eddy E. Owaga, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs and Research)
- 09:20Opening addressProf. Eng. Peter N. Muchiri, EBS, Vice-Chancellor
10:00-10:30Invited guestKeynoteSatimaChair: Moses Ollengo, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Irene Thuo
10:40-10:55Group photograph · All participants
10:55-11:25Tea break
11:40-12:10Physical AI and Africa 5.0: From Intelligent Robotics to Responsible and Sustainable Innovation · Prof. Minoru Sasaki, Gifu University, JapanKeynote 1SatimaChair: Luke Otieno, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Seline Wanjiru
12:20-12:50Artificial intelligence for African languages: speech and language technology · Dr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende, Makerere University, UgandaKeynote 2SatimaChair: Luke Otieno, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Seline Wanjiru
13:00-13:30Advanced Composites and Functional Integration for Applications Ranging from Microelectronics to Renewable Energy and Vertical Farming · Prof. Christian Dreyer, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, GermanyKeynote 3SatimaChair: Luke Otieno, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Seline Wanjiru
13:40-14:40Lunch. The posters are up in the Atrium
14:40-15:10Posters in the Atrium, presenters by their postersAtriumChair: Sam Macharia, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Silviah Wambui
- Board 1Development of a Low-Cost Atomic Force Microscope Using a DVD Optical Pickup UnitMacrey Bwalei, Ephraim Mwangi Kinyua, Esther Clara Auma, Valerie Olali, Gloria Chepchumba, Wamburu Gakinya, Luke OtienoPresented by Macrey Bwalei · Poster (in person)
- Board 2Implementing an Ensemble Model Based on Shifted Window Transformers for Multi-Class Lumpy Skin Disease DetectionGeorge Mwangi Muhindi, Geoffrey Mariga Wambugu, Aaron Mogeni OirerePresented by George Mwangi Muhindi · Poster (in person)
- Board 3Offline Cervical Cytology Classification: A Comparative Evaluation of Deep Learning Architectures for Edge DeploymentJohn William Muga, Yusupha Ceesay, Edna Wairimu Mugo, Thomas Makundi Kitavi, Khanyisile Tapiwa MagagulaPresented by John William Muga · Poster (in person)
- Board 4Machine Learning Modeling of Multivariate Socio-Ecological Drivers of Maize Crop Health: A Case Study of Siaya County, KenyaTom Omollo Alando, Duncan Maina KimwatuPresented by Tom Omollo Alando · Poster (in person)
- Board 5Characterizing the Impact of Land Use Changes, Climate Variation, and Anthropogenic Factors on Tea Production in Kangema Sub‑County, Murang'a CountyMary Njeri Mwangi, Mark Kipkurwa Boitt, Charles Ndegwa MundiaPresented by Mary Njeri Mwangi · Poster (in person)
- Board 6Evaluating the Readiness of Kenya’s Land Administration System for Real-Time Cadastral Updating and Spatial ReferencingJeremiah Omeke, Mark Kipkurwa Boitt, Daniel Orongo NyangwesoPresented by Jeremiah Omeke · Poster (in person)
- Board 7Design and Development of a Low-Cost Multi-Channel EMG/EOG Signal Acquisition Module for Human–Machine InteractionMoses Mweu Mulinge, Brian Bundi Kithinji, Joseph Muguro, Brian NdambiaPresented by Moses Mweu Mulinge · Poster (in person)
- Board 8Not registered. To be confirmed.Space Biosensing: GFET Detection of Bone ErosionAllan WaithiraPoster (in person)
- Board 9Not registered. To be confirmed.Reflex:A Digital Platform for Streamlined Delivery CoordinationMercy Awino AkiriPoster (in person)
- Board 10Not registered. To be confirmed.Plant-based InnovationEdith AsachitaPoster (in person)
- Board 11Not registered. To be confirmed.Mapping a Smarter, Safer and Sustainable FutureWasike Emmanuel Wesley WafulaPoster (in person)
- Board 12Not registered. To be confirmed.Afyascribe Ai CompanionGriffin WekesaPoster (in person)
- Board 13Hybrid Edge-Cloud AI for Livestock Behaviour and Health Monitoring Using an AIoT Wearable CollarPatty Mailu Mutinda, David M Ngari, Samwel Kamau, Benson Nganga, Jeff Kamau, Leone Njiru, Brian Koech, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Patty Mailu Mutinda · Poster (in person)
- Board 14Not registered. To be confirmed.Adoption of Digitalised Accounting Systems Among Small Businesses in Nyeri Town, KenyaErick Maina GatibaPoster (in person)
- Board 15Not registered. To be confirmed.Drifting Apart or Closer? Unravelling the Efficacy of Digital Lending on Financial Inclusion Through A Systematic Review of LiteratureJoel Agutu Omollo, Peter Wang'ombe Kariuki, Charles Wanyoike GithiraPresented by Joel Agutu Omollo · Poster (in person)
Satima
08:00-08:30Arrival and registration · At the registration desk: Ms. Florence Waichigo and Ms. Elizabeth Ndungu, SecretariatSatima
08:30-09:00Cultural entertainmentSatima
15:20-16:44Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Intelligent Computing / ICT, Software Engineering & Emerging Digital TechnologiesSession 1 of 3SatimaChair: Dennis Cheruiyot, PhD · Rapporteur: Calvince Omiti
- 15:20-15:4010 min talk10 min questionsA Self-adaptive Model for Jigger Infestation Detection and Prevention in KenyaHillary Kiplagat BenjaminOral (online)
- 15:52-16:1210 min talk10 min questionsBeyond Prediction: Explaining Health Disparities in Diabetes Risk Through Fairness-Aware Machine Learning and Causal InferenceMaurice Wanyonyi, Jacqueline Akelo GogoPresented by Maurice Wanyonyi · Oral (online)
- 16:24-16:4410 min talk10 min questionsNairobi’s Tourism Dominance: Connectivity, MICE, Business, Gateway and Urban Attractions, 2018–2025Peter Ogalo OgweyoOral (online)
Room A2
15:20-16:44Geospatial Technologies, GIS & Remote SensingSession 1 of 2Room A2Chair: Duncan Kimwatu, PhD · Rapporteur: Elizabeth Mbithe
- 15:20-15:4010 min talk10 min questionsFine-Grained Tree Species Identification in Heterogenous Ecosystems Using Integrated Aerial and Terrestrial ImagesLeonard Sanya, Juliet Moso, Ciira MainaPresented by Leonard Sanya · Oral (in person)
- 15:52-16:1210 min talk10 min questionsGeology and Copper Ore Mineralization in the Mozambique Belt Rocks of the Kwa Vonza–Mutonga Area, Kitui West, KenyaStellah Syombua Kitonga, Patrick Chege Kariuki, Noah Misati KerandiPresented by Stellah Syombua Kitonga · Oral (in person)
- 16:24-16:4410 min talk10 min questionsSatellite Image Super-resolution Using Diffusion Based ApproachJames Muiru, Ciira Maina, Cedric KiplimoPresented by James Muiru · Oral (in person)
Room A3
15:20-16:44Sustainable Energy, Climate, Water & Environmental TechnologiesSession 1 of 3Room A3Chair: Charles Kagiri, PhD · Rapporteur: Jane Grace Wanjiku
- 15:20-15:4010 min talk10 min questionsA Stochastic Framework for Intermittency-Aware Ambient RF Energy Harvesting for Wireless Body Area NetworksDennis M. Kavita, Michael D. Odhiambo, Steven O. Awino, Fanuel M. KehezePresented by Dennis M. Kavita · Oral (in person)
- 15:52-16:1210 min talk10 min questionsOpportunistic Precipitation Estimation via Commercial MicrowaveLinks: A Systematic Review, Taxonomy, and Empirical AssessmentSamuel Mbugua Wambui, Ciira Maina, Frankline ManenePresented by Samuel Mbugua Wambui · Oral (in person)
- 16:24-16:4410 min talk10 min questionsDoes Climate Change Vulnerability Shape Structural Transformation in Africa? A Dynamic Panel Data TestJerry Ogutu SumbaOral (in person)
Room B7
15:20-16:44AgriTech, Food Systems & BioeconomyRoom B7Chair: Daniel Njoroge, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Seline Wanjiru
- 15:20-15:4010 min talk10 min questionsInfluence of Stakeholder Engagement on Performance of Public-Private Partnership Road Infrastructure Projects :Case of Nairobi ExpresswayOnyinkwa Caleb Mounde NyambegaOral (online)
- 15:52-16:1210 min talk10 min questionsJoint Optimization of Screening Thresholds and Inspection Intervals for Edge Assisted Kale Disease SurveillanceMichael Muigai, Peterson Nyaga, Morris Kimathi Mwangi, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Michael Muigai · Oral (in person)
- 16:24-16:4410 min talk10 min questionsNematode Community Profiling in Organic and Conventional Spinach SystemsScolasticah Munene, Hannah KaruriPresented by Scolasticah Munene · Oral (online)
Nelion
15:20-16:44Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 1 of 7NelionChair: Ann Kirugumi, PhD · Rapporteur: Godfrey Onyango
- 15:20-15:4010 min talk10 min questionsAccounts Payable Management Practice and Financial Performance of Public TVET Institutions in Kenya: Evidence from Baringo CountyRebecca Jepkosgei ChelangaOral (online)
- 15:52-16:1210 min talk10 min questionsAffordable Housing Driving Sustainable Tourism Through Homestays and Short-Term Rentals in KenyaPeter Ogalo Ogweyo, Peninah Wanjiku ChegePresented by Peter Ogalo Ogweyo · Oral (online)
- 16:24-16:4410 min talk10 min questionsProject Planning and Sustainability of Borehole Water Projects in Baringo North Sub-County, Baringo County, KenyaDennis Okambo Ongoro, Nehemiah Kiplagat, James MushoriPresented by Dennis Okambo Ongoro · Oral (online)
Lenana
15:20-16:44Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 2 of 7LenanaChair: Anne Sang, PhD · Rapporteur: Duncan Mumo
- 15:20-15:4010 min talk10 min questionsEffect of Cross-cultural Communication on the Performance of Multinational Corporations in Kericho County, KenyaJudith C MutaiOral (online)
- 15:52-16:1210 min talk10 min questionsEffect of Financial Literacy on Financial Risk Management Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Nakuru County, KenyaLynn Jepkemei YatichOral (online)
- 16:24-16:4410 min talk10 min questionsEffect of Mentorship and Coaching on Organisational Performance in Faith-based Non-governmental Organisations in Nairobi CountySharon ChepkemoiOral (online)
Day 2 · Thu 5 Nov
For everybody
08:30-09:00Assistive robotics driven by the body's own signals · Prof. Muhammad Ilhamdi Rusydi, Andalas University, IndonesiaOral (online)Keynote 4SatimaChair: Paul Waweru, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Agnes Gichohi
09:00-09:30Language technology for Kenyan Sign Languages: data, tools and inclusion · Dr. Lilian Wanzare, Maseno University, KenyaKeynote 5SatimaChair: Paul Waweru, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Agnes Gichohi
09:40-10:10Biomolecular motors: from nanoscale machines to artificial muscles · Prof. Takahiro Nitta, Gifu University, JapanKeynote 6SatimaChair: Paul Waweru, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Agnes Gichohi
10:20-10:50Internationalisation in Science and Applied Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and Perspectives for Global Collaboration · Dr. Kiril Dimitrov, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, GermanyKeynote 7SatimaChair: Paul Waweru, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Agnes Gichohi
11:00-11:30Tea break
13:20-14:20Lunch. The posters are up in the Atrium
14:20-14:50Posters in the Atrium, presenters by their postersAtriumChair: Joseph Muguro, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Silviah Wambui
- Board 1Post-Fire Strength Recovery and Durability of High-Strength Concrete Reinforced with Bamboo Leaf Ash and Polypropylene Fibers - Phase IVincent Otieno Oriyo, Erastus Karoki Kabando, Kiplagat ChelelgoPresented by Vincent Otieno Oriyo · Poster (in person)
- Board 2Not registered. To be confirmed.Optical Frequency Comb-Driven THz Phased Arrays with Squint-Free Beamforming for 6G FronthaulClare Obonyo OtworiPoster (in person)
- Board 3Autonomous Navigation and Edge-AI Telemetry Optimization in Planetary UGVs: A Case Study of the Vulcan Mars RoverKiptanui Shalom, Victoria Rotich, Brian Fundi, John Khaemba, Allen Wachio, Collins Kiprop, Shadrack Kinsimba, Joan OumaPresented by Kiptanui Shalom · Poster (in person)
- Board 4Not registered. To be confirmed.Investigation of Dynamic Environmental Stressors on Interlayer Bond Degradation in 3D Concrete PrintingFelista KomuPoster (in person)
- Board 5Internet of Things Based Temperature Sensors Technology in Monitoring Maturity of ConcreteJesse Pereso, Erastus Kabando Karoki, Kiplagat ChelelgoPresented by Jesse Pereso · Poster (in person)
- Board 6Not registered. To be confirmed.Low-cost Edge AI System for Localised Weather Data Collection and Predictive Agricultural AnalyticsAllan Ng'ang'a Gacheru, Sylvia Wambui Kinga, Mburu S Njeri, Isaac Wasike, Edger Okoth, Erick Kipkemoi, Sam Harol Bahati, Samuel Macharia Kang’iriPresented by Isaac Wasike · Poster (in person)
- Board 7A Digital Phenotyping and Mnemonic AI Framework for Addressing Algorithmic Amplification of Harmful Brainrot Content and Cognitive DeclineMutongu Levy Nguti, Swabir Mohamed Bwana, Adan Ali WakoPresented by Mutongu Levy Nguti · Poster (in person)
- Board 8Not registered. To be confirmed.Skills Gaps and Training Needs of Abattoir Workers in Kenya: A Training Needs Assessment to Inform a Competency-Based CurriculumPeter Ogalo OgweyoPoster (in person)
- Board 9Not registered. To be confirmed.Techno-Economic Application Frameworks for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in East Africa's Industrial Energy SectorsPeter Nguata Mwiti, Yuri NjathiPresented by Peter Nguata Mwiti · Poster (in person)
- Board 10Techno-Economic Application Frameworks for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in East Africa's Industrial Energy SectorsPeter Nguata Mwiti, Yuri NjathiPresented by Peter Nguata Mwiti · Poster (in person)
- Board 11Not registered. To be confirmed.Automated Greenhouse Management System with AI PEST and Disease DetectionMunene Faith Ngima, Mugendi Boniface GitongaPresented by Mugendi Boniface Gitonga · Poster (in person)
- Board 12Not registered. To be confirmed.Offline-first ESP32 Scalable System That Waters Amaranth And Spots Disease EarlyBrian Muchai Kaguri, Said Kombe Rajabu, Benson Muchoki Ndung'u, Brian Kasili Wamalwa, Vincent Lakilau Kipkalis, Samuel Macharia Kang’iriPresented by Said Kombe Rajabu · Poster (in person)
- Board 13AgriVery: Decentralized Smart Solar Drying and Quality VerificationAntony Mulwa WaruiruPoster (in person)
- Board 14Not registered. To be confirmed.Mr Solomon KuriaSolomon KuriaPoster (in person)
- Board 15Vibration Fault Diagnostics in MotorsThoithi Joan Mumbi, Kennedy Karuri, Dennis Kipruto, Abdulrhaman Hassan, Eric Mumo, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Thoithi Joan Mumbi · Poster (in person)
Satima
08:00-08:30Arrival and registration · At the registration desk: Ms. Florence Waichigo and Ms. Elizabeth Ndungu, SecretariatSatima
11:40-13:04Geospatial Technologies, GIS & Remote SensingSession 2 of 2SatimaChair: Paul Tanui, PhD · Rapporteur: Mr. David Machaira
- 11:40-12:0010 min talk10 min questionsIntegrating Earth Observation and Hydrogeospatial Data for Groundwater Inundation Risk Assessment Using ANFISGrace Bulenywa Isomi, Moses Murimi Ngigi, Daniel Orongo NyangwesoPresented by Grace Bulenywa Isomi · Oral (online)
- 12:12-12:3210 min talk10 min questionsIntegrated Earth Observation and Machine Learning Modelling of Subsurface Soil Moisture in a Heterogeneous Vegetated Landscape: The Nzoia River Basin, Western KenyaElizabeth Ayongo OkumuOral (online)
- 12:44-13:0410 min talk10 min questionsSpatio-Temporal Analysis of Surface and Groundwater Interactions in the Amboni River Basin, Kenya, Using SWAT-MODFLOWJohanna Anyesi Wanjala, Bartholomew Thiong’o Kuria, Arthur W Sichangi, Charles Ndegwa Mundia, Godfrey Ouma Makokha, Andreas RienowPresented by Johanna Anyesi Wanjala · Oral (online)
15:00-15:30Invited guest: artificial intelligenceSatimaChair: Florence Mbuthia, PhD · Rapporteur: Mr. David Machaira
- 15:00Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Opportunities and ChallengesDr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende, Makerere University, Uganda
15:40-16:32Health Technologies, Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology / Robotics, Automation & Intelligent SystemsSatimaChair: Florence Mbuthia, PhD · Rapporteur: Mr. David Machaira
- 15:40-16:0010 min talk10 min questionsVariations in Nematode Assemblages in Response to Forest DisturbanceJulius L Leiririo, Hannah KaruriPresented by Julius L Leiririo · Oral (online)
- 16:12-16:3210 min talk10 min questionsBi-Objective Genetic Optimization of Camera Poses for Targeted Surface ReconstructionAndrew Kibor Chesang, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Andrew Kibor Chesang · Oral (online)
Room A2
11:40-13:04Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Intelligent Computing / ICT, Software Engineering & Emerging Digital TechnologiesSession 2 of 3Room A2Chair: Kevin Achieng, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Lydia Nangila
- 11:40-12:0010 min talk10 min questionsBeyond Aggregate Indicators: Evaluating the Contextual Sensitivity of AI Readiness Frameworks for East African ContextsTevina OseweOral (in person)
- 12:12-12:3210 min talk10 min questionsA Simulation-First Edge AI Framework for Agricultural Decision Support with a Quantization Error BudgetJohn Nyamu Kibe, Morris Kimathi Mwangi, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by John Nyamu Kibe · Oral (in person)
- 12:44-13:0410 min talk10 min questionsDevelopment of an Edge-AI Based Multimodal Framework (EM2-PNET) For Pneumonia Detection in Resource-Constrained SettingsFrancisco Mbugua Ngigi, Franklin Muriuki Manene, Ciira MainaPresented by Francisco Mbugua Ngigi · Oral (in person)
15:00-15:52Geospatial Technologies, GIS & Remote Sensing / Sustainable Energy, Climate, Water & Environmental TechnologiesRoom A2Chair: Paul Tanui, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Lydia Nangila
- 15:00-15:2010 min talk10 min questionsDigital Financial Inclusion, Climate Resilience and Food Security in East Africa: Does Inequality Shape the Digital Finance–Agriculture Nexus?Dennis KininiOral (in person)
- 15:32-15:5210 min talk10 min questionsPhytocompounds of Cajanus Cajan as Potential Anti-Breast Cancer Agents: an Analysis Through Network Pharmacology and Molecular DockingDouglas Kahura Njuguna, Benson Ongarora, Paul Tanui, Paul SangPresented by Douglas Kahura Njuguna · Oral (in person)
16:04-16:56Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology & Manufacturing / Smart Cities, Transportation Systems & Built EnvironmentRoom A2
- 16:04-16:2410 min talk10 min questionsComparison of Bacterial Cellulose and Plant-Based Cellulose from Sugarcane Bagasse for Wound Healing ApplicationsWincate Mukami Ngari, Esther Magiri, Paul Tanui, Samuel MiriePresented by Wincate Mukami Ngari · Oral (in person)
- 16:36-16:5610 min talk10 min questionsAssesment of Multilingual Automatic Speech Recognition for Swahili, Kikuyu and Kalenjin LanguagesJoseph Muguro, Ciira Maina, Faith Chege, Fancy Cherotich KoechPresented by Faith Chege · Oral (in person)
Room A3
11:40-13:04Sustainable Energy, Climate, Water & Environmental TechnologiesSession 2 of 3Room A3Chair: Josephat Tanui, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Ntapanwa Lekartiwa
- 11:40-12:0010 min talk10 min questionsSpatio-Temporal Storage Dynamics of Alluvial Aquifers Using Remote Sensing Indicators: A Case Study of the Enguli Sand River, KenyaWanjiru Nyingi, Elizabeth Joseph MbithePresented by Wanjiru Nyingi · Oral (in person)
- 12:12-12:3210 min talk10 min questionsFrom Policy Silos to Policy Coherence: Integrating Tourism and Urban Development Policies in Nairobi and Mombasa City CountiesRodgers Isaac Kisiang'ani, Márk MiskolcziPresented by Rodgers Isaac Kisiang'ani · Oral (in person)
- 12:44-13:0410 min talk10 min questionsTwo Baselines, Two Answers: Screening Kenya's Phase 2 Green Hydrogen Options Under Competing Counterfactual AssumptionsElijah Masaka Mwalugho, Patrick Maina KimariPresented by Elijah Masaka Mwalugho · Oral (in person)
15:00-15:30Invited guest: materialsRoom A3Chair: Benson Kituku, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Ntapanwa Lekartiwa
- 15:00Materials Recycling: Challenges and OpportunitiesProf. Christian Dreyer, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, Germany
15:40-17:04Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Intelligent Computing / ICT, Software Engineering & Emerging Digital TechnologiesSession 3 of 3Room A3Chair: Benson Kituku, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Ntapanwa Lekartiwa
- 15:40-16:0010 min talk10 min questionsKnowledge Distillation and Structured Pruning at Matched Footprint for Sub-50 KB Cattle Behaviour ClassificationBright Mutuma Gitari, Ying-Hsuan Chiang, Consolata Wanjiru Kiiru, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Consolata Wanjiru Kiiru · Oral (in person)
- 16:12-16:3210 min talk10 min questionsSpeed-Induced Dilation and Prototype Alignment in Federated Bearing Fault DiagnosisJoseph Munene Disamalu, Morris Kimathi Mwangi, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Joseph Munene Disamalu · Oral (in person)
- 16:44-17:0410 min talk10 min questionsPredicting Closing Stock Returns Using Sequential Artificial Neural NetworkJames Asumbo Otieno, Dennis Cheruiyot, Simon Maina MundiaPresented by James Asumbo Otieno · Oral (in person)
Room B7
11:40-13:04Health Technologies, Biomedical Engineering & BiotechnologyRoom B7Chair: Kuria Thiongo, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Jane Ngeso
- 11:40-12:0010 min talk10 min questionsSpatio-Temporal Modeling of Nomadic Pastoralist Mobility Responses to Resource Availability in Northern Somalia Using an Agent-Based ApproachUmikaltuma Ibrahim, Mark Kipkurwa Boitt, Duncan Maina KimwatuPresented by Umikaltuma Ibrahim · Oral (online)
- 12:12-12:3210 min talk10 min questionsMachine Learning-Based Risk Stratification of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in KenyaJacqueline Akelo Gogo, Zakayo Morris Ndiku, David Muchangi Mugo, Dominic Kitavi MakaaPresented by Jacqueline Akelo Gogo · Oral (online)
- 12:44-13:0410 min talk10 min questionsMonitoring and Evaluation Practices and the Performance of Maternal Health and Family Planning Projects: Evidence from the NPI Expand Project in Narok County, KenyaZeytun Adan, Nehemiah Kiplagat, James MushoriPresented by Zeytun Adan · Oral (online)
15:00-15:30Invited guest: sensorsRoom B7Chair: Mwai Kariuki, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Jane Ngeso
- 15:00-15:2010 min talk10 min questionsFrom Insects to Sensors: Bio-Inspired Approaches to Functional IntegrationKiril Dimitrov
15:40-16:32Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics & Trustworthy ComputingRoom B7Chair: Mwai Kariuki, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Jane Ngeso
- 15:40-16:0010 min talk10 min questionsMobile Phone Number Analysis as Digital Forensics Tool for Detection and Investigation of Cybercrime in Kenya and East AfricaJulius Kinuthia Njiraini, Jane Kuria, Benson Kituku, John NjirainiPresented by Julius Kinuthia Njiraini · Oral (in person)
- 16:12-16:3210 min talk10 min questionsCybersecurity Controls and Operational Performance of Private Healthcare Centres in Nakuru City, KenyaDuncan MutaiOral (online)
Nelion
11:40-13:04Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 3 of 7NelionChair: Rosemary Kagondu, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Esther Wandia
- 11:40-12:0010 min talk10 min questionsTechnological Adaptation as a Driver of Organizational Performance: Evidence from Waste Management Companies in Nairobi City County, KenyaMiriam WanjikuOral (online)
- 12:12-12:3210 min talk10 min questionsInfluence of Budgeting Practices on Financial Sustainability of County Governments in KenyaHarrison Bwire Junge, Stephene Oloo Magadi, Symon KipropPresented by Harrison Bwire Junge · Oral (online)
- 12:44-13:0410 min talk10 min questionsInfluence of Change Management Practices on Organizational Performance at the Kenya Revenue AuthorityJackson Kimeu KyaloOral (online)
15:00-15:52Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 5 of 7NelionChair: Anne Sang, PhD · Rapporteur: Godfrey Onyango
- 15:00-15:2010 min talk10 min questionsPortfolio Diversification Practices and Financial Performance of Registered Fund Managers in KenyaPatrick Kamau KahuraOral (online)
- 15:32-15:5210 min talk10 min questionsProduct Development Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Farm Input Distribution Companies in Nakuru County, KenyaKiplangat Gideon Ngetich, Ronald CHEPKILOT, Njenga GITAHIPresented by Kiplangat Gideon Ngetich · Oral (online)
16:04-16:56Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 7 of 7Nelion
- 16:04-16:2410 min talk10 min questionsRisk Mitigation Strategies and Financial Performance of General Insurance Companies in Nairobi County, KenyaPhoebe Aluoch Olooh, Patrick Kibati, Stella Cheraisi KorirPresented by Phoebe Aluoch Olooh · Oral (online)
- 16:36-16:5610 min talk10 min questionsThe Effect of Operational Practices On Employee Mental Health In Mission Hospitals In South Rift, KenyaNicholas Kipyegon MutaiOral (online)
Lenana
11:40-13:04Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 4 of 7LenanaChair: Ann Kirugumi, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Faith Mugania
- 11:40-12:0010 min talk10 min questionsInfluence of Health Programmes on Employee Performance Among Fairtrade-certified Flower Farms in Nakuru County, KenyaJulia Jerono KoechOral (online)
- 12:12-12:3210 min talk10 min questionsInfluence of Prescriptive Strategic Mode on Competitive Advantage of Retail SMEs in Homa Bay Town, KenyaOdera Awuor Dorothy, Daisy Bowen, Mongáre OmarePresented by Odera Awuor Dorothy · Oral (online)
- 12:44-13:0410 min talk10 min questionsPerformance Appraisal Practices, Industry Regulation and Performance of Insurance Companies in Nairobi City, KenyaEmmy Jepchumba Kisa, Ronald Chepkilot, Emily Cheposero TumwetPresented by Emmy Jepchumba Kisa · Oral (online)
15:00-15:52Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentSession 6 of 7LenanaChair: Rosemary Kagondu, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Faith Mugania
- 15:00-15:2010 min talk10 min questionsProject Planning and Performance of Road Construction Projects: Evidence from Kenya National Highways Authority in Kenya’s South Rift RegionEric Muathe Musyoka, Richard Nyaoga, Jeptepkeny Chebet BowenPresented by Eric Muathe Musyoka · Oral (online)
- 15:32-15:5210 min talk10 min questionsRisk Management Practices and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya: Moderating Role of Regulatory ComplianceAbdirahim Mohamud Mudo, Stephen Oloo Magadi, Kiplimo SirmaPresented by Abdirahim Mohamud Mudo · Oral (online)
16:04-16:56Health Technologies, Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology / Robotics, Automation & Intelligent SystemsLenana
- 16:04-16:2410 min talk10 min questionsAutomated Measurement of Microtubule Motility Parameters Using a Deep Neural Network Trained with Physics Based Synthetic DataKIMANDE Jethro Wanjala, Takahiro NittaPresented by KIMANDE Jethro Wanjala · Oral (in person)
- 16:36-16:5610 min talk10 min questionsEnergetics of the Spontaneous Beating of Motor-Driven FilamentsJane Wanja Karanja, Douglas Kagoiya Ng’ang’a, Takahiro NittaPresented by Jane Wanja Karanja · Oral (in person)
Day 3 · Fri 6 Nov
For everybody
10:30-10:50Tea break
12:30-13:00Closing ceremony and awardsSatimaRapporteur: Ms. Irene Thuo
13:15-14:15Lunch
Satima
09:00-10:24AgriTech, Food Systems & Bioeconomy / Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics & Trustworthy ComputingSatimaChair: Ronoh Amos Kipkemoi, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Doris Marete
- 09:00-09:2010 min talk10 min questionsPhysico-chemical Sensory and Storage Stability of Fermented Purple TEA Beverage Sweetened with Yacon SyrupDinah OchamiOral (online)
- 09:32-09:5210 min talk10 min questionsPopularizing African Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya: Traditional Foods to SuperfoodsPeter Ogalo Ogweyo, Peninah Wanjiku Chege, Faith Nungari Wanjiku, Carolyn Jerotich KoechPresented by Peter Ogalo Ogweyo · Oral (online)
- 10:04-10:2410 min talk10 min questionsAn Agent Based Model for Social Engineering Resilience Based on User BehaviourBryan Ruiru, Nelson Masese, Andrew KipkebutPresented by Bryan Ruiru · Oral (online)
11:00-12:24Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Industrial Engineering / Health Technologies, Biomedical Engineering & BiotechnologySatimaChair: Morris Mwangi, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Doris Marete
- 11:00-11:2010 min talk10 min questionsObservability Limits of Downhole State Estimation from Surface Measurements in Geothermal DrillingJohn Petu, Charles Kagiri, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by John Petu · Oral (in person)
- 11:32-11:5210 min talk10 min questionsThe Limits of Data-Sheet Calibration for Micro Turbojet Performance Prediction at AltitudeMaxmillian Mwenda Mugambi, Paul Waweru Njeri, Titus Mulembo, Josphat TanuiPresented by Maxmillian Mwenda Mugambi · Oral (in person)
- 12:04-12:2410 min talk10 min questionsA Life Cycle Optimisation Framework for Selecting Maintenance Service Contracts for Cancer Treatment Machines in Resource Constrained Health SystemsStephen Vala, James Wakiru, Peter MuchiriPresented by Stephen Vala · Oral (in person)
Room A2
09:00-10:24Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Intelligent Computing / ICT, Software Engineering & Emerging Digital Technologies / Robotics, Automation & Intelligent SystemsRoom A2Chair: Kiplagat Chelelgo, PhD · Rapporteur: Calvince Omiti
- 09:00-09:2010 min talk10 min questionsST-RAG: Spatio-Temporal Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Behaviour-Grounded Virtual Agents in Immersive Clinical TrainingEdwin Ngari, Samuel Macharia Kang'iri, Jean B. ByiringiroPresented by Edwin Ngari · Oral (in person)
- 09:32-09:5210 min talk10 min questionsA Layered Security Framework and Metrics for Analysing Cross-site Scripting AttacksNevy Kimani Maina, Geoffrey Muchiri Muketha, Jane Wanjiru NjukiPresented by Nevy Kimani Maina · Oral (in person)
- 10:04-10:2410 min talk10 min questionsDigital Twin-Based Optimization and Energy Efficiency Analysis of an Automated Tea Blending ProcessTimothy Kabugi GitahiOral (in person)
11:00-12:24Geospatial Technologies, GIS & Remote Sensing / Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology & Manufacturing / Smart Cities, Transportation Systems & Built EnvironmentRoom A2Chair: Absorn Juma Misiko, PhD · Rapporteur: Elizabeth Mbithe
- 11:00-11:2010 min talk10 min questionsCharacterizing Urban Frontiers Dynamics Across Kenyan CitiesVinither Kemunto Nyabuto, Daniel Orongo Nyangweso, Duncan Maina KimwatuPresented by Vinither Kemunto Nyabuto · Oral (in person)
- 11:32-11:5210 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Advanced, Functional and Hydrostable Straws and Thermosets for Plastic ReplacementDickens O. Agumba, Richa Sharma, Benard Alunda, Peter M. Kioko, Jaehwan KimPresented by Dickens O. Agumba · Oral (in person)
- 12:04-12:2410 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Dynamic Topological Architected Metamaterials Driven by Internal Resonance: A Non-Geometric Paradigm for Negative PropertiesInno Oduor, Cosmas KiprotichPresented by Inno Oduor · Oral (in person)
Room A3
09:00-10:24Computational Science, Modelling & Simulation / STEM Education, EdTech & Digital LearningRoom A3Chair: Erastus Karoki Kabando, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Esther Mbuva
- 09:00-09:2010 min talk10 min questionsComputational Investigation of How Spatial Myosin Motor Clustering Regulates Actin Filament Mechanics and Motor EngagementMorris Muriithi Wachira, Douglas Kagoiya Ng'ang'a, Takahiro Nitta, Samuel Macharia Kang'iriPresented by Morris Muriithi Wachira · Oral (in person)
- 09:32-09:5210 min talk10 min questionsInvestigating the Impact of Strict Laws on Corruption: A Mathematical Modelling ApproachDavid Musyoka Kinyili, Dominic Makaa KitaviPresented by David Musyoka Kinyili · Oral (in person)
- 10:04-10:2410 min talk10 min questionsFrom Knowledge to ImpactJames WakiruOral (in person)
11:00-12:24Sustainable Energy, Climate, Water & Environmental TechnologiesSession 3 of 3Room A3Chair: Fredrick Mwema, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Esther Mbuva
- 11:00-11:2010 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Balancing Heat Removal and Pressure Loss in PEM Fuel Cell Cooling Plates: A CFD-Based Thermofluid AnalysisJoseph Kamuu Kitheka, Mutahi Ndirangu Joseph, Catherine Wambui Gathirwa, Mburu Ngugi, Steven Otieno OtienoPresented by Joseph Kamuu Kitheka · Oral (in person)
- 11:32-11:5210 min talk10 min questionsBeyond the Bin: Engineering a School-to-System Pathway for Circular Waste Management in KenyaEphraim Mwangi Kinyua, Joseph MuguroPresented by Ephraim Mwangi Kinyua · Oral (in person)
- 12:04-12:2410 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Magnetic Regulation and Energetic Stellar Feedback in Massive Galactic Star-Forming RegionsOkezuonu Patrick ChineduOral (in person)
Room B7
09:00-10:24Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization / STEM Education, EdTech & Digital LearningRoom B7Chair: Wilson Ogot, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Janet Kahuhu
- 09:00-09:2010 min talk10 min questionsRelationship Between Adequacy of School Infrastructure and Implementation of Competency-Based Education by Senior Schools in Nakuru County, KenyaJackline Atieno Ong'injo, Betty Tikoko, Evelyn OmondiPresented by Jackline Atieno Ong'injo · Oral (online)
- 09:32-09:5210 min talk10 min questionsLoan Default Management and Sustainability of Public–private Funded Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Credit Programmes in Nairobi County Government, KenyaMakumbi Johnstone KakutiOral (online)
- 10:04-10:2410 min talk10 min questionsRelationship Between Peer Supervision and Professional Learning Among Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools in Bungoma South Subcounty KenyaOdhiambo Cheril AwinoOral (online)
11:00-12:24Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Intelligent Computing / ICT, Software Engineering & Emerging Digital Technologies / Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics & Trustworthy ComputingRoom B7Chair: George Musumba, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Janet Kahuhu
- 11:00-11:2010 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.A Fog-Computing Multi-Metric Hybrid Dynamic Programming and LSTM Latency/Energy OptimizationNengak Iliya SITLONGOral (in person)
- 11:32-11:5210 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Exploring Household-Level Tungiasis Risk in Western Kenya Using Interpretable Machine LearningZakayo Ndiku Morris, Maurice WanyonyiPresented by Zakayo Ndiku Morris · Oral (in person)
- 12:04-12:2410 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Near Real Time Intrusion Detection for Cyber Physical Systems Using Machine Learning Anomaly DetectionLorraine Chepkemoi Simotwo, George Musumba, Juliet MosoPresented by Lorraine Chepkemoi Simotwo
Nelion
09:00-10:24Business, Economics, Public Policy & Sustainable Development / Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology CommercializationNelionChair: David Kiarie Mburu, PhD · Rapporteur: Mr. Brian Kamande
- 09:00-09:2010 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Influence of Communication of Change on Service Delivery at Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital, KenyaCaren KakuOral (online)
- 09:32-09:5210 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Sustainable Development Through Independent Institutional Reform: the Case of Police Governance in KenyaFred Siambe OmweriOral (in person)
- 10:04-10:2410 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Innovation Ecosystem Orchestration in Africa: The Strategic Role of Universities as Anchor Institutions for Entrepreneurship and IndustrialisationJoshua Simuka, Herbert NjongaPresented by Joshua Simuka · Oral (in person)
11:00-12:24STEM Education, EdTech & Digital Learning / Computational Science, Modelling & SimulationNelionChair: Kimutai Tewo, PhD · Rapporteur: Mr. Brian Kamande
- 11:00-11:2010 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.From Classroom to Space Economy: Developing a Competency-Based Framework for Preparing Kenya's Future Space WorkforceKelvin Ngeno
- 11:32-11:5210 min talk10 min questionsStreamlining Academic Scheduling: A Web-Based Timetable System with Real-Time Conflict DetectionJohn Gachie WambuiOral (online)
- 12:04-12:2410 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Likelihood Normal Approximation for Multiple Linear Regression with Cauchy Errors: A Matrix-Based GeneralizationSamwel Karanja Kamau, Luke Akong'o OrawoPresented by Samwel Karanja Kamau · Oral (in person)
Lenana
09:00-10:24Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Industrial Engineering / Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology & Manufacturing / Smart Cities, Transportation Systems & Built EnvironmentLenanaChair: Samuel Mirie, PhD · Rapporteur: Duncan Mumo
- 09:00-09:2010 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Development and Laboratory Testing of an IoT-Based Groundwater Telemetry and Irrigation Decision-Support Prototype for Ephemeral Sand-River Aquifers: Enguli Sand River, KenyaLucas Kipkoech Omondi, Protus Kigen, John Mburu, Wycliffe MungaiPresented by Lucas Kipkoech Omondi
- 09:32-09:5210 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Evaluation of a Hybrid SWAT-XGBoost Framework Incorporating Vegetation, Soil, and Water Indices for Nutrient Transport SimulationManasse Kipkoech
- 10:04-10:2410 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.A Comparative Evaluation of YOLO Architectures for Pothole Detection Using Multi-National Road Damage DatasetsEphraim Mwangi Kinyua, Macrey Bwalei, Alvin Kihia, Joseph MuguroPresented by Alvin Kihia · Oral (in person)
11:00-12:24AgriTech, Food Systems & Bioeconomy / Geospatial Technologies, GIS & Remote Sensing / Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology CommercializationLenanaChair: Peninah Chege, PhD · Rapporteur: Ms. Esther Wandia
- 11:00-11:2010 min talk10 min questionsPhysicochemical, Consumer Acceptability and Stability of Passion Fruit Juice Supplemented with SeaweedCharity Mutheu Kimeu, Eddy Owaga, Daniel Mwangi NjorogePresented by Charity Mutheu Kimeu · Oral (online)
- 11:32-11:5210 min talk10 min questionsNot registered. To be confirmed.Transfer Learning for Automated Identification of Indigenous Tree Species Using EfficientNetB0 Model: A Case Study of DeKUT Arboretum, NyeriIvan Kipruto, Kuria B ThiongoPresented by Ivan Kipruto · Oral (in person)
- 12:04-12:2410 min talk10 min questionsMentorship and Professional Identity in Kenya's Tourism and Hospitality EducationRose BuruguOral (in person)