Appendix 2 Students Conducting Research

PHD IN ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

2012/2013

S/NO / NAME / REGISTRATION NUMBER / RESEARCH TOPIC / SUPERVISORS / REMARKS
1 / Jane M. Mutune / A82/85422/2012 / Evaluating Institutional Capacity for Landslide Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study of the Mount Elgon Region, Uganda / Prof. R.G. Wahome
Prof. David Mungai
Prof. Jens Friis Lund / Ongoing
2 / Raphael M. Kweyu / A82/85423/2012 / Analysis of conflicts in access to forest resources in a multi-ethnic setting in Eastern Mau, Kenya / Dr. Thuita Thenya
Dr. Karatu Kiemo
Prof. Vibeke Vindelov
Prof. Jens Emborg / Ongoing
3. / Claude Benard Muthee Kamau / A82/85424/2012 / Legal Pluralism in the Management of Forest in Kenya- Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive Governance. A case study o Eastern Mau Forest / Dr. Robert Kibugi
Dr. Thuita Thenya
Prof. Nielsen Linda
Prof. Nathan Iben / Deceased

2013/2014

S/NO / NAME / REGISTRATION NUMBER / RESEARCH TOPIC / SUPERVISORS / DATE SUBMITTED TO BPS
1 / Masaba Sowedi / A82/93161/2013 / Evaluating Institutional Capacity for Landslide Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study of the Mount Elgon Region, Uganda / Prof. David Mungai
Prof. Moses Isabirye
Dr. Haroonah Nsubuga / 3/10/2014
2 / John M. Ngatia / A82/92662/2013 / Cost Benefit Analysis of Forest Plantations under Participatory Management. A Case Study of PELIS in Gathiru and Hombe Forests in Central Highlands of Kenya / Dr. Thuita Thenya / 3/10/2014
3. / Linus Muli / A82/92364/2013 / Local Community Governance Approaches for the Protection of Sacred Natural Sites: Case of Sacred Mijikenda Forests, Kenya / Dr. Robert Kibugi
Dr. Karatu Kiemo
Dr. Martin Skrydstrup / Submitted
4. / Phaustine Khaoya / A82/93621/2014 / An Assessment of Sustainability Practices in Universities: A Case Study of Selected Universities in Kenya. / Yet to submit
5. / Samuel Mwaura / A82/92401/2013 / A Critical Analysis of Natural Resource Based Conflict in Tana River Delta / Yet to submit

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE

S/NO / NAME / REGISTRATION NUMBER / RESEARCH TOPIC / SUPERVISORS / DATE SUBMITTED
1 / Grace N. Kinyori / A60/67962/2013 / The Impact of Changing Farming Patterns on the Soil Resource in Subukia Sub-county, Kenya / Dr. Cecilia Onyango (LARMAT) and Prof. Geofrey Kironchi (LARMAT) / 3/10/2014
2 / Gerphas Keyah Opondo / A60/68575/2013 / Analysis of Governance in Relation to Vehicular Air Pollution Abatement in Kenya / Prof. David Mungai
Dr. Jones Agwata (CASELAP) / 3/10/2014
3 / Erastus Kibiru Gitonga / A60/68678/2013 / Implications of Existing Regulatory Mechanisms on Sand Harvesting in Machakos County, Kenya / Dr. Jones Agwata (CASELAP) and Dr, Peter Gathura (PHPT) / 3/10/2014
4 / Rhoda Mutono Nyamai / A60/67837/2013 / Environmental and Health Problems Associated with Artisanal Mining in Kenya: A Case Study of Macalder Mines in Migori / Dr. Thuita Thenya
Dr. Thumbi Mwangi (Visiting Lecturer) / November 2014
5 / Rosemary Gichure / A60/67471/2013 / Assessing the Effects of Drought on Food Production: The Case of Makueni County. / Dr. Kiemo Karatu, Dr. Dan Kiambi - Director, African Biodiversity, Conservation & Innovation Center
6 / Eric Akotsi / A60/68172/2013 / Impacts of Community Participation on the Sustainability of Urban Rivers Rehabilitation Projects
7 / Brenda Kamara / A60/67969/2013 / Environmental Impact on Elephant Poaching in Kenya
8 / Grace Kemunto / A60/70383/2013 / Causes of Environmental Degradation in Tana River County: Resource-Related Conflicts, Invasive Species and Development Activities