Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) researchers have unveiled new areas of groundbreaking research aimed at addressing various challenges in agriculture, health, energy, biomolecular biology and computer science value chains.
The AFRICA-ai-JAPAN Project based at JKUAT organized the annual poster presentation competition for postgraduate students who are funded under the project.
During this year’s competition held on Wednesday, twenty one postgraduate students showcased their groundbreaking innovations across the categories.
Each poster explained common societal problems while also unveiling novel insights and possible solutions to the urgent challenges facing the country.
One of the exciting research projects presented included one that focused on harnessing bacteria to revolutionize urban waste disposal, exploring the potential of black seeds in managing diabetes, and investigating the reasons behind the relatively low number of Covid-19 patients in Kenya compared to the global scenario.
Eudia Jepkoech Kemei, one of the researchers said, her research project titled; Evaluation of Endometrial Cytology in Detection of Endometrial Cancer and Atypical Hyperplasia, seeks to determine the performance characteristics of a specialized cancer detecting brush, known as Endometrial Tao brush in detection of Endometrial cancer and Atypical Hyperplasia using specimens collected with the Tao Brush Sampler.
She further said, “the Tao Brush Sampler will go a long way in reducing the cost burden of cancer patients through early self-detection by fabricating the brush and rolling it out at a lower cost”.
Another researcher, Wanja Kariuki, stated that her research; Digital and additive manufacturing approach for the fabrication of custom orthoses, is focused on moving away from the traditional manufacture of orthotics from plaster casting to 3D printing.
The Project Lead, Prof. Hiroshi Koaze lauded the researchers for demonstrating rare commitment in their pursuit of research interests.
Prof. Koaze urged the researchers to leverage on the opportunity to improve their research as well as to network while exploring inter-disciplinary approach to research.
The competition also served as a platform for students to showcase their research findings while also acting as a conveyer belt for new innovations emerging from the university.
The initiative also complements the government’s efforts towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education, research and social contribution.
By Jim Maina
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