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PROGRAMME FOR the FIRST NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION WEEK, KICC, 7TH -11TH MAY 2012

Theme “Innovation Systems and Knowledge-Based Economy for National Development”

DAY & DATE

TIME ACTIVITY PRESENTER

Day 1

7th May 2012

Monday

08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat

AMPHITHEATRE: OFFICIAL OPENING Chair: Prof. H. Kaane Rapporteur: H. Macharia09:00 hr – 10:30 hr Official Opening

(see attached programme)

10:30 hr – 11:00 hr Health Break

11:00 hr – 11:30 hr Keynote Address: Innovation Systems and Knowledge based economy for National Development

Prof. S. Abdulrazak

Secretary/CEO NCST

AMPHITHEATRE :- SUB THEME 1: RESEARCH INNOVATIONS Chair: Prof. D. Some Rappoteur: Dr. E. Ndhine11:30 hr – 12:00 hr Key note address: “ Research,

Policy and Practice for enhanced knowledge economy”

Dr. K. Urama

Executive DirectorAfrican Technology Policy Studies

12:00 hr - 12:20 hr Research and Development in Agriculture Innovations collaborations

Dr. E. Mukisira

Director KARI

12:20 hr – 12:40 hr Research Mandate and Contribution on Forestry Sector

Dr. B. N. Chikamai

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Development Director KEFRI

12:40 hr – 13:00 hr Discussion

13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break

SHIMBA HILLS HALL :- SUB THEME 1: RESEARCH INNOVATIONS Chair: Dr. G. OmbakhoRappoteur: M. Maimba12:00 hr - 12:20 hr Health Research in Kenya:

Opportunities and Challenges Dr. S. Mpoke Director KEMRI

12:20 hr – 12:40 hr Creating Jobs through Industrial Innovation

Dr. M. Moturi

Director KIRDI



AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME I RESEARCH INNOVATIONSChair: Prof. A. Mwang’ombeRappoteur: Dr. J. Ayisi14:00 hr – 14:20 hr Research Innovations in Marine Dr. J. Kazungu

Director KMFRI

14:20 hr – 14:40 hr Research Innovations in Biomedical Area

Dr. T. Kariuki

Director IPR

14:40 hr –15:00 hr Role of KEWI in Conducting Water Research and Innovations in the Region

Eng. M. Musau

Director Kenya Water Institute

15:00 hr -15:20 hr Enhancing Research Innovations through Fostering the exchange of information and networking

Prof. J. Wakhungu

Executive Director African Centre for Technology Studies

15:20 hr- 15:40 hr Networking in Agroforestry Dr. Assetou Yaye

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Research in Knowledge Management

Executive Director ANAFE

15:40 hr- 16:30 hr Discussion

16:30 hr - 17: 00 hr Coffee/TeaSHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEME I RESEARCH INNOVATIONSChair: Dr. I. Farah Rapporteur: G. Kalerwa

14:00 hr – 14:20 hr Intellectual Property Rights Towards Commercialization of Research Innovations

Dr. H. K. Mutai

Director, KIPI

14:20 hr – 16:30 hr Workshop for innovators on patent registration

S. Atsali & P. Chege

16:30 hr - 17:00 hr Coffee/Tea

SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr TIVET FAIR

SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr EXHIBITIONS

Day 2

8th May 2012Tuesday

08:00 hr – 09:00 hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat

AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME 2: Innovations in Knowledge Management Chair: Dr. A. NyangateRappoteur: Dr. J. Waudo 09:00 hr -09:30 hr Keynote: “Role of Higher

Education in Knowledge generation and Management”

Prof. M. Imbuga

Vice Chancellor JKUAT

09:30 hr - 09:50 hr “Mechatronics – the effect of new technology on culture in industry and education”

Horst WeinertManager - Didactic, Southern/Eastern AfricaFesto (Pty) Ltd

09:50 hr – 10:10 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case of Kenyatta University.

Prof. O. Mugenda Vice Chancellor Kenyatta University

10:10 hr – 10:30 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case for Strathmore University

Prof. J. Odhiambo

Vice Chancellor Strathmore University

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11:00 hr – 11:20 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management : The Case of Daystar University

Dr. T. Wachira

Vice Chancellor Daystar University

11:20 hr -11:40 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management : The Case for University of Nairobi

Prof. G. Magoha

Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi

11:40 hr- 12:00 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case for Maseno University

Prof. D. Makawiti Vice Chancellor Maseno University


12:20 hr – 12:40 hr The Research Management Matrix: How Micro, Meso, Macro, and Meta Levels interconnect.

Christoph Hansert,Director, Regional Office for Africa, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)



SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEME 2: Innovations in Knowledge ManagementChair: Dr. S. GichuraRappoteur: Dr. E. Mwangi09:30 hr - 09:50 hr Focusing the role of Innovation in

Knowledge ManagementProf. J. K. Tuitoek

Vice ChancellorEgerton University

09:50 hr – 10:10 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management: The Case for Mt. Kenya University.

Prof. S. Waudo

Vice Chancellor Mount Kenya University

10:10 hr – 10:30 hr Utilizing Innovation for Knowledge based Economy

Prof. D. Nassiuma

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Vice Chancellor Kabarak University


11:00 hr – 11:20 hr New Development on Natural Dye for economic Development

Prof. R. Mibey

Vice Chancellor Moi University

11:20 hr -11:40 hr Innovations in Knowledge Management : The Case for Methodist University.

Prof. A. M. Mutema

Vice Chancellor, Methodist University

11:40 hr- 12:00 hr National Science Parks Policy Dr. G. Ombakho

Director DRMD12:00 hr- 12:30 hr Discussion

12:30 hr- 13.00 hr Tour of Exhibitions 13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch Break

SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEME 3,4, &5: Chair: Dr. J.G. Mureithi, DD, KARI Rappoteur: Vitalis Awuor 14:00 hr – 14:20 hr Relationships between the

physical properties of activated carbons and their role in the decolorization of sugar syrup with a comparison between the commercial activated carbons and the beet pulp activated carbons.

H. L. Mudoga

KIRDI, Nairobi

14:20 hr – 14:40 hr The impact of new innovative approaches on women’s access to financial services: Case study of honey production in Kitui County

D. Mulaama

Mwingi Teachers’ College

14:40 hr –15:00 hr Mechanical and electronic properties of cubic BN and BC2N

M. O. Atambo

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Chepkoilel University College

15:00 hr -15:20 hr Assessment of Resident Farmer Gamma Dose Rate Levels in Homa Mountain, Homa Bay County, Kenya using Residual Radioactivity Computer Code

D. Otwoma,

Secretary, Nuclear Electricity Project Committee

15:20 hr – 15:40 hr Tungiasis as a risk factor for HIV/AIDS in economically disadvantaged communities in Murang’a North

J. M. Ndungu

Kenyatta University

15:40 hr - 16:30 hr Discussion

16:30 hr - 17:00 hr Tea/CoffeeBIG TENT : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr ROBOTICS



Day 3

9th May 2012Wednesday

08:00hr – 9:00 hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat

AMPHITHEATRE: Round Table 09:00 hr - 13:00 hr

SUB – THEME: Enhancing the contribution of ST&I to meet the challenges of sustainable development through the National Innovation Systems Concept

Chair: Mr. P. GambaRapporteur: B. WanyamaPanelists: Dr. K. Urama, Director ATPS Dr. K. Desai, Member of KEPSA Dr. C. Moturi, Director KIRDI Amb. Kiplagat Prof. R.Mibey, VC Moi University Prof. A. Rodridges, Bondo University

09:00 hr -09:30 hr Keynote: "Cultivating Synergy Between University, Research Institutes, Business and Governments

Eng. P. Obath

Chairman of KEPSA

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09:30 hr - 09:50 hr Entrepreneurship: From Laboratory to Market

R. MutetiCEO Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations

09:50 hr – 10:10 hr Developing a Knowledge Based Economy: The Role of Government

Prof. H. Kaane

Secretary, Higher Education, Science and Technology

10:10 hr – 10:40 hr Health Break

10:40 hr – 13:00 hr Panel Discussions Moderator


AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Commercial Innovations and Enterprise DevelopmentChair: Prof. RodriguesRappoteur: Stephen Situma14:00 hr – 14:30 hr ICT for creative synergy amongst

the Kenyan peopleDr. E. Omwenga

14:30 hr –14:50 hr Digital Michuki David Svarrer, CEO Digital Age Institute Ltd.

14:50 hr – 15: 10hr Creation of more jobs for the Youth: Sectors perceived to have more opportunities

J. M. MwangalaCEO, Youth Fund

15:10hr – 15:30 hr Discussion

15:30 hr – 16:30 hr Tour of Exhibitions

16:30 hr - 17:00 hr Tea/ Coffee SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Commercial Innovations and Enterprise DevelopmentChair: Prof. B. AdudaRappoteur: Charity Musembi

14:30 hr –14:50 hr Linking business incubation, research, policy and practice for creation and growth of new technology based business

Prof. A. Amandi,Kenya Polytechnic University College

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14:50 hr – 15: 10hr Farmer preference in information delivery pathways: Implication for extension reforms in smallholder dairy farming in central Kenya

D. K. Mbugua

KARI, Naivasha

15:10hr – 15:30 hr Effects of activity-student-experiment-improvisation (asei) plan-do-see-improve (pdsi) approach to teaching on attitude toward mathematics and mean-achievement-score-in-mathematics of secondary school students

M. Wakhaya

CEMASTEA

15:30 hr – 15:50 hr Cytokinin-to-Gibberellin ratio regulates water status, ethylene evolution and senescence in Lisianthus flowers via novel signaling pathway

N. N. Musembi

University of Nairobi


16:30 hr - 17:00 hr Tea/ Coffee BIG TENT : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr ROBOTICS



Day 4

10th May 2012Thursday

08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat

AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME 6: Innovations, Culture and Indigenous Technical Knowledge Chair: Hon. Ochillo Ayako, Rappoteur: S. Hussein 09:00 hr -09:30 hr Key note address: The Natural

Products Platform: Allowing Indigenous Knowledge Systems Drive Innovations.

Dr. I. Farah,

Director General NMK

09:30hr - 09:50hr Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Kenya’s Formal Education System for Sustainable Development

Prof. M. Wekesa,Mt. Kenya University

09:50hr – 10:10hr Complementality of herbal and Dr. J. Githae

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modern medicine Director of School of Alternative Medicine and Technology

10:10hr – 10:30hr The Establishment of National Innovation Centres in Kenya

A. Gitonga

KIPPRA

10:30 hr - 11:00hr Health Break

11:00hr – 11:20 hr Indigenous Beekeeping for Sustainable Beekeeping Development: A Case Study in Kibwezi District, Kenya

R. K. Kimitei

KARI, Kiboko

11:20 hr -11:40 hr Review of Factors Affecting Composition and Use of Slurry Manure in Smallholder Dairy Farms of Kenya

W. Ayako

KARI - Naivasha


12:00 hr – 12:20 hr “Peaceful application of nuclear science and technology in pursuit of vision 2030 “

David Maina,

UON



TAIFA HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. Nicholas Oguge Rapporteur: Jane Omari09:30hr - 09:50hr Water Resources Assessment for

Lamu Port Using Isotope

Hydrology Techniques

B. K. Nyilitya

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

09:50hr – 10:10hr The role and effects of remain of dead organisms: (i.e. Fossils) on formation of physical environment.

H. O. Okinyi

Rinya Pri. School

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10:10hr – 10:30hr Localized educational curriculum and knowledge based economy for national development in Kenya

B. KemuntoUniversity of South Africa

10:30 hr - 11:00hr Health Break

11:00hr – 11:20 hr Lake Victoria mollusc shell species diversity, abundance and the potential for community livelihood

E.D. Kokwaro

Kenyatta University

11:20 hr -11:40 hr Incidence of Cassava Brown Streak Virus and Cassava Mosaic Geminiviruses in local cassava landraces

J. Irungu

KARI - Nairobi

11:40 hr – 12:00 hr High frequency regeneration of melia volkensii, gurke from zygotic embryos using low-cost thidiazuron: - preliminary findings.

S. Mulanda


12:00 hr – 12:20 hr Role of a specifically sorted diet (Kijani diet) in the management of chronic and persistent respiratory infections.

P. M. Onyango

Kiborom Sec. School



AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEME- Science Technology and Innovation; TIVET and University Bills Chair: Dr. T. WachiraRappoteur: Dr. S. Guchu14:00 hr – 15:00 hr TAHEST Report on ST&I and

TIVET BillsProf. D. Some

Chairman, TAHEST15:00hr – 16:30 hr Discussion

16:30 hr -17:00 hr Tea/CoffeeTAIFA HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. Esther Magiri

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Rappoteur: Willlis Okoth14:00 hr – 14:30 hr Analysis of Fish Population and

Biodiversity in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria based on Catch Statistics of the Years 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2009

S. Omwoma

Maseno University

14:30 hr – 14:50 hr Adaptability of pgms and tgms rice lines for hybrid rice seed prodution in Kenya

P. N. Nthakanio

Kenya Polytechnic University College

14:50 hr –15:10 hr A study of plants and plant products traditionally used in livestock health management in Buuri District, Meru county- Kenya

M. M. Gakuubi

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

15:10 hr – 15:30 hr A review and assessment of applicability of the heat stress indices in Kenyan weather forecast

V. Ongoma

Kenya Meteorological Department

15:30hr – 15:50 hr A comparative study of Smugel and KY Jelly vaginal lubricating gels

J. Obiero

Institute of Primate Research


16:30 hr -17:00 hr Tea/CoffeeSHIMBA HILLS HALL: 08:30 hr - 17:00 hr BIOTECHNOLOGY AWARENESS WORKSHOP Theme: Harnessing Biotechnology for National Development and Global Competitiveness

8:30 hr -9:00hr Arrival and Registration

9:00 hr -9:15hr Opening Remarks Asst. Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology

SESSION 1: Status of Biotechnology in Kenya: R & D, Application, Innovations & Commercialization.Chairman: Prof M. Limo - Egerton University

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Rappoteur: Samwel Ngweny Panelists: Dr. E. Mukisira - Director, KARI Dr. K. Segenet - Director, BeCA Dr. W. Songa - Agriculture Secretary Dr. S. Mpoke - Director, KEMRI

9:15 hr - 9:30 hr Cotton Research Progress in Kenya

Dr. C. WaturuKARI

9:30 hr - 9:45 hr Progress towards development of water efficient maize for Africa

Dr. James GethiKARI

9:45 hr - 10: 50hr Discussion Prof M. LimoEgerton Universtiy

10:50 hr -11:00hr Health Break

SESSION 2: Biosafety Concerns and Regulatory Frameworks in KenyaChairman: Dr. F. Nang'ayo - AATFRapporteur : Mr. Hillary Sang Panellists: Dr. J. Onsando - Director, KEPHIS Dr. A. Macharia - NEMA Dr. W. Tonui - Director, NBA Ms. R. Shibalira - Consultant

11:00 hr-11:15hr Biosafety Frameworks in Kenya Prof. Dorrington OgoyiNBA

11:15 hr -11.55hr Discussion Dr. F. Nang'ayoAATF

SESSION 3: Public-Private Partnerships & Communication and Awareness Creation in Biotechnology Development in KenyaChairman: Mr. O. Owuor - Science AfricaRapporteur: Kennedy Oyugi Panellists: Dr. M. Karembu - Director, ISAAA, AfriCentre Dr. Christopher Ngichabe - Director, Biotechnology Kari Dr. Henty Mutsi - Director, KIPI Dr. F. M'Mbonyi - Director, ABSF Dr. J. Mutunga - CEO KENFAB Dr. S. Ochieng - CEO Consumer Networks Mr. Diamond Lalji - Chairman, Cereal Millers Association

11:55 hr -12:05hr Poem ABSF/Mary Queens 12

Catholic School

12:05 hr -12.20 hr Biotechnology and Biosafety Communication and Outreach initiatives in Kenya

N. MuchiriAATF

12.20 hr -13:00hr Discussion Mr. Otula Owuor Science Africa

13:00 hr -14:00hr Lunch Break

SESSION 4: Inter-University Quiz Chairman: Prof Edward Nguu, UoNRapporteur: Mr. Kwame Ogero

14:00 – 14:30hr Introduction and Opening Remarks

Dr. M. Karembu Director ISAAA

14:30 – 15:30hr Quiz

15:30 hr -16:00hr Health break

SESSION5: Fashion show – Communicating biotechnology through fashionMaster of Ceremony: Mr. Nerix Nderitu Rapporteur: Mr. Kwame OgeroJudges: Prof. Dorrington Ogoyi - NBA Dr. Mary Mwangi - KU Ms. Agnes Mbogori - Vera Fashions Ms. Maurine Mwangi - Mrs. Kenya 2011 :16:00 hr -16:15hr Introductions and Opening

RemarksDr. M. Karembu Director ISAAA

16:15 hr -17:00hr Fashion Show MC/judges

17:00-17:15hr Break

BIG TENT : 09:00 hr - 16:30 hr ROBOTICS



Day 5 08:00hr – 09:00hr Arrival and Registration Secretariat

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11th May 2012Friday

AMPHITHEATRE: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. KagwanjaRappoteur: Julius Mwangi09:00 hr– 09:15hr Evaluation of air and blood lead

levels across the selected industries in Kenya: a case of occupational exposure

F. H. Were


09:15 hr – 09:30 hr Embryogenic callus induction and plant regeneration from immature embryos of tropical maize genotypes

J. Akoyi

Kenyatta University

09:30 hr – 9:45 hr Impact of compact fluorescent lighting bulbs on power quality

C. M. Ndung’u

JKUAT

9:45 hr -10:00hr Water relations and novel cytokinin- gibberellins Synergism in Harvested Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum Shinn.) flowers

N. N. Musembi


10:00 hr – 10:15 hr Detection of Begomoviruses infecting Sweet potato in Kenya by Polymerase Chain Reaction.

S. Maina

Kenyatta University


SHIMBA HILLS HALL: SUB THEMES 3, 4 &5: Chair: Prof. J. Chacha, Narok University College Rappoteur: G. Kalerwa09:00 hr– 09:15hr Coping strategies to

environmental factors by women entrpreneurs in the transport sector in Nairobi County

J. Omwenga

KARI-Thika

09:15 hr – 09:30 hr Contractile action of Adenia globosa engl on mammalian smooth muscle

K. A. Sinei


09:30 hr – 9:45 hr Can organic materials substitute for lime to ameliorate phosphorus-deficient acid soils?

P. A. OpalaKabianga University College

9:45 hr -10:00 hr Efficacy of the anopheles gambiae A. Caleb

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predator the dragonfly nymphs in the management of malaria. Kenyatta University

10:00 hr – 10:15 hr The Potential in Solar driven cooling system for domestic and industrial use in Kenya

B. M. Mutua

Kenyatta University10:15 hr – 11:00 hr Discussion

AMPHITHEATRE: 11:00 hr - 13:00 hr : OFFICIAL CLOSING

13:00 hr – 14:00 hr Lunch SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr – 13:00 hr TIVET FAIR

SMALL TENTS : 09:00 hr – 13:00 hr EXHIBITIONS

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DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE ...€¦ · Web viewTea/Coffee SHIMBA HILLS HALL: 08:30 hr - 17:00 hr BIOTECHNOLOGY AWARENESS WORKSHOP Theme: Harnessing Biotechnology for National