PROVISIONAL LIST: ABSTRACTS ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION IN THE 7TH RVTTI INTERNATIONAL TVET AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE TRACK 1: Foundations for Greening TVET: Best Practices & Case Studies (RVTTI- UNEVOC CENTRE PROJECT - Paper Competition Africa) 1. Promoting Participation of Women in Administration: An Inclusive Strategy for Sustainable Development of Technical Vocational Education and Training in Uganda Aurelia Atukwase Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda 2. Assessing the Implementation of Institutional Environmental Policy at ThikaTechnical Training Institute, Kiambu County, Kenya Daniel Kirogo Wahungu & Gladwin Gakenia Gitau 3. A case study of green technology policy and pedagogical readiness towards sustainable developments and Greening of TVET institution in Kenya Tirus Muya Maina Murang’a University of Technology, Murang’a , Kenya 4. Greening and Digitalizing TVET in Africa: Policies, Challenges and Prospects for Youth Employment. George Afeti (Dr-Ing.) Chair, African Union TVET Expert Group 5. Application of the Dialogic Theory of Public Relations to Embed a Greening Culture in Waste Management in TVET Institutions John H. Gekonde Kisii National Polytechnic, Kenya 6. Trends Greening TVETs in Kenya, the Challenges, Issues and Opportunities Best Practices and Case Studies June Karea Michuki Technical Training Institute 7. Greening TVET through Energy Conservation: Challenges, Issues and Opportunities at Shamberere T.T.I. Lidigu Sebastian Shikoli , Maren Omondi Shamberere Technical Training Institut, Kenya 8. Natural Resource Management in Greening TVET for Environmental Sustainability: A Case Study of Wote Technical Training Institute Lydia N. Mburia Wote Technical Training College, Makueni County, Kenya 9. The Impact of Sodium and Potassium Based Soaps and Detergents on Environment Nutrient Loading in in Busia County, Kenya Mercy Okwaro & Shaban Namatsi Bumbe Technical Training Institute, Busia – Kenya 10. Green Campus Awareness: A Case of Masai Technical Training Institute Kajiado, Kenya Ms. Millicent Awuor Onyango & Ms. Lydia Gwendo Masai Technical Training Institute, Kajiado 11. Greening TVET during Rainy Seasons using E-shoe Sole Raphael Murei, Eldoret National polytechnic, Kenya 12. Solar Technology Transfer the Inhibiting Factor a Historical Study of Kenya Ruth Ongachi Kitale National Polytechnic & JKUAT, Kenya 13. Environmental Strategic Planning Practice and Performance of TVET Institutions in Kenya: A Case of Kitale National Polytechnic Simiyu Judith Kitale National Polytechnic, Kenya, Kitale 14. Green Economy Marketing in Technical, Vocational Education and Trainings in Kenya: A Case of Technical University of Mombasa. Bozo Jenje Bozo & Kennedy Mganga Chilibasi Technical University of Mombasa 15. Challenges Facing the Implementation of Past Resolutions on ‘Greening’ Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Jones K. Bungei 16. Social Economic Benefits of Green Buildings in Tertiary Institutions in Kenya Lucy Kimani & Dr. Hannah Kiaritha2 The Kabete National Polytechnic, Nairobi 17. Challenges, Issues and Opportunities in TVET Abdullahi Ahmadu Adamu. Niger State Collage of Education, Minna, Nigeria 18. Morphological Characterization of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) Landraces in Kenya 1Forrester O. Odongo, 2Victor Wasike & 3Oyoo E. Maurice 1Shamberere Technical Training institute, 2Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research organization 3Egerton University Kenya 19. The Effect of Leadership on Greening TVET Sector In Kenya: A Case of Uasin Gishu Jua Kali Sector (SMES). Titus Musyimi RVTTI, Eldoret 20. TVET Responsiveness to Climate Change and Globalization: The Case of Greening TVET through Competence –Based Education & Training Programmes in Kenya Tom Nyakundi & Manoah Jahonga The Sigagalaga National Polytechnic 21. An Empirical Analysis of Factors Affecting Implementation of Green Public Procurement In Laikipia County Government, Kenya Ngunjiri, Elijah, Wanjau, Lawrence and Omondi, Humphrey3 Karatina University TRACK 2: TVET in Enhancing Sustainable Development 1. Research Methods and Methodologies in in SDGs 1Esther Chepsiror, 1Salina C. Selem & 2Joan Jepchirchir 1The Catholic University of Eastern Africa & 2Moi University 2. Foundations for Sustainable Transformative Leadership and Governance: A Case of Selected Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kenya Ogola Pharel Omondi Pwani University 3. Assessing the Preparedness of TVET Institutions to the Adoption of Competency Based Curriculum: Case of Thika Technical Training Institute, Kiambu County, Kenya Felister Wanyaga Munyi & Mary Micheni Thika Technical Training Institute, Thika, Kenya 4. Strategies for Promoting Vocational Skills Development among Street Kids of Northern Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Development Lawrence Femi Ademiluyi, PhD Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria 5. Effect of Inadequate Welding Training on Green Technology in Kenyan Welding Sector Nicholas Kalum and John Kikwai Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Kenya 6. Repositioning TVET institutions in view of the post-2015 sustainable development goals Dickens O. Odum Coast Institute of Technology 7. Challenges Facing the Entry of Graduates of Technical Training Institutions into Self-employment: The Case of North Rift Region Kiboi Japheth Manura, Dr. A. Ferej & Dr. H. Dimo Rift Valley Technical Training Institute & University of Eldoret, Kenya 8. Culture and Green TVET: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Development Muhavi Lucy Sagina Shamberere Technical Training Institute, Kakamega 9. Looking Inside a Variable Speed Single Phase Motor – A Lesson in Sustainable Training and Repair 1, 2 Mark L. Gordon 1Gauteng Department of Health – Infrastructure Unit 2Unisa – Department of Electrical and Mining Engineering 10. Using a 2-Phase Stepper Generator with reconfigured Scott – T Transformer arrangement to produce 3-Phase power for possible use in micro Renewable Energy power supplies 1, 2 Mark L. Gordon 1Gauteng Department of Health – Infrastructure Unit 2Unisa – Department of Electrical and Mining Engineering 11. TVET in Enhancing Sustainable Development Omoo Francis Nakawa Vocational Training institute, Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda 12. Sustainable agriculture, Food and Healthcare Veronica Onjoro Mount Kenya University 13. Integrating Social Media in Teaching and Life Long Learning in TVET: A Case Study of Kakamega County Pamellah N. Wanjala Shamberere Technical Training Institute 14. Strengthening Learning in Technology Education by using Theory, Simulation and Experiments Ogur, E.O. Technical University of Kenya 15. A study on factors Affecting Access on Students’ Academic Results and Implemented Solution Habineza Jean de Dieu1, Havumiragira Etienne2, Mushikiwabo Sada3, Muvandimwe Anastase4, Uwihoreye Davide5 1 IPRC Tumba, Information Technology department, Rwanda 16. Use of Coriander in the Treatment of Kidney Failure in Kenya Rolex Jepkoech Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Kenya 17. Contribution of ICT in Enhancing Quality, Access, Life-long and Open Learning in TVET for Sustainable Development Wanjiru Njuki & Rose Muthoni Mukundi The Nyeri National Polytechnic 18. Issues and Challenges of Industrial Attachment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Western Kenya Jonah Kipyegon Ronoh & Josephat Kiprono Mutai Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega, Kenya 19. Enhancing Green Learning and Training in TVET for Sustainable Development through Digital Libraries in Nyeri County, Kenya Rose Muthoni Mukundi & Wanjiru Njuki The Nyeri National Polytechnic, Kenya 20. Influence of Education Facilities on Implementation of Technical, Vocational Education and Training in Vihiga County, Kenya Dr. Evans Vidija Sagwa, PhD, MIHRM, Lic.HRP Senior Lecturer, Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi Kenya 21. Access and Inclusive Work-based Learning; An Application of Holistic TVET in Revitalizing Hopes of Refugees and Host Population in Uganda. Johnson Taremwa Belgian Development Agency (Enabel), Uganda 22. The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Driving the Government’s Big Four Agenda for Sustainable Development in Kenya Dr. Benson Vundi Nason St. Paul’s University, Limuru 23. Situational Analysis on the Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Sub-sector towards Realization of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Dr. Hoseah Kiplagat, PhD University of Eldoret 24. My Blood Donor Application: Prototype to Address low Blood Shortages in Kenya Nahashon Kiarie, Nkabune TTI. TRACK 3: TVET & Economic Aspects of Sustainability 1. Impact of Microfinancing on Women’s Involvement in Green Learning, Technological and Economic Advancement in Bondo Constituency, Kenya. Anne Adhiambo Obinju & Millicent Obondo RIAT,Kenya 2. Relationship between Adoption of Green Marketing Practices and Hotel Performance in Western Kenya Tourism Circuit Wambui E. Ng’ang’a & Julie Makomere University of Eldoret 3. Relationship between Healthy Diet and Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya Mercy Jeruto 4. Enhancing Seed Germination of African Leafy Vegetables Spider Plant (Cleome gynadra) And Night Shade (Solanum sp) Using Cytokinin. Muga Moses, Miroya M., Maina F. & Anjichi V. University of Eldoret & Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Kenya 5. The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions in the Revitalization of the Collapsed Textile Industry in Kenya George Oluoch & Evans Ondati Sigalagala National Polytechnic &Ziwa Technical Institute, Kenya 6. Value Chain Analysis of Marine Fish Along the Coastal Region in Kenya Ngetich Richard, Odwori Paul Okelo & Lusega David Manguya University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya 7. Role of Social Media in the Consumption of Slow Fashion Agnes Rono Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret, Kenya 8. Constructing a Sustainable Customer Centrism Model for Universities in Kenya: Issues and Opportunities Dr. Vundi Nason St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya 9. The Effectiveness of Natural Homemade Organic bedbug Pesticide and its Effect on Human Health Sarah N. Khisa Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega, Kenya 10. The Influence of Strategic Alignment on the Performance of CDF Sponsored Projects in Kitui County Kenya Kelvin Vundi, Dr. Hellen Mugambi & Dr. Stephen Macharia St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya 11. Women Owned Micro and Small Enterprises Factors Influencing Growth a Survey of Kitale Town Ruth Ongachi Kitale National Polytechnic & Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya 12. Adoption of Tree Nursery Practices as Strategic Enterprise at Millenium Village’s Project, Siaya County, Kenya Kipkemboi Kandie, Odwori Paul Okelo & Odhiambo Kenneth Opiyo University of EldoretEldoret, Kenya 13. Analysis of Adoption of Green Entrepreneurship in Kenya: A Study of Fashion Industry in Eldoret Agnes Rono Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret, Kenya 14. Enterprise Resource Planning System Implementation and Value Realization in SACCOs for Youth Employment Policy in Nairobi County, Kenya Rodah N. Sitati & Dr. Selpher K. Cheloti Kabete National Polytechnic & South Eastern Kenya University 15. Securitization of Project Finance Loans Caroline W. Kamunya Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology 16. The place of TVET in Entrepreneurial Development for Promotion of SMEs Janet Mokaya Kisii National Polytechnic 17. Empirical Review on Craft Entrepreneurship Practices in Value Creation among Rural Small and Micro Enterprises in North Mugirango Cositituency, Nyamira County, Kenya Maengwe, James O., Otuya Willies & Ngacho Christopher. Kisii University TRACK 4: Foundations for Sustaining People & Place 1. Assessing Feasibility of Space Based Solar Energy as a Safe and Reliable Source of Electricity in Kenya Alex Kobia Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) 2. Effect of Intra-Row Planting and Trailings on the Performance of Vine Spinach (Basella alba L) in Western Kenya 1Masombo, B., 2Rop, N. K., & 2Omami E. 1Kitale National Polytechnic, Kitale, & 2University of Eldoret, Kenya 3. Evaluation of Basket Food Warmers for Saving Energy in Uasin Gishu County: A Case Study of Kapseret Location Dr. Dorcas J. Serem University of Eldoret, Kenya 4. Factors Affecting TVET Responsiveness to Youth Employability: Reflection on Practices of Competency-Based Provisions in Arsi Zone of Oromia Regional State Endalew Fufa (PhD) Arsi University, Ethiopia 5. Utilizing Sustainable Integrated Farming Systems to Improve Food Security in Smallholder Farms in Kisii, Kenya: A Theoretical Perspective Esther Omayio State Department of Livestock Production, Nandi County, Kapsabet, Kenya. 6. Competence-Based Agricultural TVET Program is a Pillar to Enhancing County Food Security Evans Ondati1*George Oluoch2 Ziwa Technical Training Institute & Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kenya 7. Biomethanation of Municipal Solid Waste Leonard Gituma1 & Catherine Njang’iru Nairobi Technical Training Institute 8. Access to Safe Feacal Waste Disposal for Improved Sanitation in the Urban sector in Kenya Ivy Chumo & Kanyiva Muindi 9. Management Factors Influencing the Performance of Female Entrepreneurs: A Case of Nyeri Town Constituency, Nyeri County, Kenya Jane Wangui Thika Technical Training Institute 10. Metabolic Engineering of Microalgae for Improved Biodiesel Production as a Novel Energy Source Kathleen Musungu Coast Institute of Technology 11. Sustainable Alternative Vegetative Propagation of Lucerne Crop from Stem Cuttings to Mitigate the Impact of Tropical Weed on the Sluggish, Fragile Lucerne Seeds and Seedlings Dr. Jack Kaguu Githae The School of Alternatively Medicine and Technology, Nyeri 12. Some Poisonous Plant Entities and their Physiological Mechanisms of Actions Langat Kimutai Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret 13. Factors Affecting Implementation of Rural Road Projects in Trans Nzoia County: A Survey of County Government Projects Wamocho Leonard Kingasha Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology & Kitale National Polytechnic 14. Evaluation of Electronic Assessment in Learning Institutions: A Case of Rift valley Technical Training Institute James Kosgey & Anither Rotich Rift Valley Technical Training institute 15. Mobile Based Electronic Polling Systems: A Security Perspective Overview James Kosgey, Anither J. Rotich & Shadrack K Kimutai Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret, Kenya 16. Can a Community Health Worker led Intervention improve Utilization of Post-Partum Family Planning? Evidence from A Quasi Experiment Conducted in Mwingi West Sub County. Japheth Mativo Nzioki1* Agnes Korir2, James H. Ombaka3, Rosebella O. Onyango3 1University of Kabianga, Kericho, 2Daystar University, Nairobi 3Maseno University, Kisumu, Kenya 17. TVET and Tackling of Unemployment among Middle Level College Graduates in Kenya Dr. Benson Vundi Nason St. Paul’s University, Limuru 18. Integrated Sustainable, Agriculture, Food and Health Care Dr. Jack Kaguu Githae The School of Alternatively Medicine and Technology, Nyeri 19. Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Pig Forage: A Case of Munyaka Estate, Uasin-Gishu County Cleophas Kimutai Cherop Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 20. An Economic Valuation of the Benefits of Kingwal Wetland’s to the Local People Chepkwony Gladys Cherono, Odwori Paul Okelo & Ipara Hellen University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya 21. Effects of Supplier Partnering Practices on Financial Performance of Cement Manufacturing Companies in Kenya Herman Munyare*,Dr. Hannah Kiaritha Department of Business Studies, Kabete National Polytechnic, Kenya 22. Friendly Battery: Generating Electrical Energy from Irish Potatoes Mr. Were Calvins Miseda, Ol’lessos TTI. TRACK 5: Cross Cutting Interdisciplinary themes on Sustainability 1. Students’ Attitudes towards Home Science Subject in Selected Secondary Schools: A Case of Elgeyo Marakwet County Abigael Chelagat, Kisilu Kitainge & Gertrude Were University of Eldoret 2. Harnessing youth Energy for unity in Kenya: A study into the Role of Secondary Education in the Fostering of National Cohesion in Kenya Mr. Bulbulen, Arap Maritim Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Kenya 3. A Metrics-based Framework for Determining Quality of Academic Websites James Kosgey Rift Valley Technical Training Institute – RVTTI Eldoret 4. Strategy Implementation: A Determinant For Competitive Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kenya 1,2 Riungu Festus Kinyua, 1Dr Thomas A. Senaji & 3Dr Hellen Mugambi 1Kenya Methodist University, 2Thika Technical & 3Senior Lecturer St Paul University 5. Decolonizing Development: Devolution, Democratization and Development in the Postcolonial Period Vundi Nason (PhD) St. Pauls University Limuru, Kenya 6. Ethics: An Inclusive Foundation for Sustainable TVET. Kimeli Richard Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya 7. Effect of Verbal Sexual Harassment on Students’ Self-Esteem in Selected Secondary Schools in Nyamira and Kiambu Counties, Kenya Naom kemuma Ondicho*, Prof. Kisilu Kombo, Dr. Felistus Njuguna Kenyatta University Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies 8. Science Anxiety: The Impact on Learning and Performance of Secondary School Students in Biology. A Case of Bungoma County, Kenya Kennedy W. Nyongesa1, Prof. Mark Okere2 & Prof. Zachary K. Mbugua2 1 Kitale National Polytechnic & 2Egerton University &2Karatina University 9. Effects of Cultural Tourism on Local Community Empowerment in Kakamega County, Western Kenya Consolata Oduya Rift Valley Technical Training Institute – RVTTI Eldoret 10. Contribution of ICT in Enhancing Quality, Access, Life-long and Open Learning in TVET for Sustainable Development Wanjiru Njuki & Rose Muthoni Mukundi The Nyeri National Polytechnic 11. The Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming among Community Organizations in Mathare Slums Dr. Vundi Nason, Catherine W. Kiarie & Jane W. Ndungu, St. Paul’s University, Limuru 12. Class Teacher’s Perception on the Use of Hidden Curriculum in Class Room Context, in Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Learners in Middle Primary School in Migwani, Kitui County, Kenya Tina Vundi & Professor Joseph Mworia Wamutitu St. Paul’s University & Egearton University 13. Perception of University Students on What the Media Portrays as “Ideal” Body Image Dorcas Serem, Nancy Nguchara and Gertrude Were Department of Family & Consumer Sciences of the University of Eldoret 14. The Anatomy of Effective Publishing: Sensibility of Applying Ethical Considerations or Publish and Perish Dr. Vundi Nason (Phd) St. Pauls University Limuru, Kenya 15. A Critical Analysis of Application of Forensic Civil and Structural Engineering Principles in Environmental Offences Investigations Performance: A Case of the Directorate for Criminal Investigations, Kenya Karung’o Njihia Paul 16. Religion and Gender Inequality, are Women Exploited in Religion? Case of Women in Africa Inland Church, Nairobi Region East Church Council, Nairobi County Dr. Vundi Nason, Kennedy Wilson Ginda & Grace Wendo Muthoni St. Paul’s University, Limuru 17. How Leadership Role Affects Organization Successful Performance: A Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank Cecilia Muendo & Dr. Dancan Irungu Daystar University