Department/Unit: Social Sciences
Qualifications: PhD in Population Geography and MA. in Population Studies A member of Population Association of Kenya and an Alumni of the University of Nairobi and the National Centre of Competence in Research, North-South, Switzerland
PhD Institution: University of Nairobi
PhD dissertation title: Not submitted
Current research interests and projects: Dr. Ong’anyi has a wealth of experience in managing EU and USAID funded Projects having worked as a Field Coordinator in a number of USAID funded projects in Western, Central and upper Eastern Kenya from 2003 to 2009. He is currently implémentanting Up-Scaling Bio-Vectoring Technology (BVT) as a Novel tool for Transforming Science into Economic gain in Kenya Project funded by NRF-Kenya. He has just wound up two University funded projects ; Universal Health Care Needs Assessment for the Aging Population in Kenya, and Innovative Agribusiness Approach to Cassava (Manihot esculenta) and Millet (Eleusine spp) Value Chain Enhancement in Busia County, Kenya. He sucessfully implemented EU funded Erasmus + Programme African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development / AHEAD 585919-EPP-1-2017-1-RO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JPAHEAD Project, 2017-2021. He has conducted a lot of consultancy, and scientific and policy research on various issues and published extensively in several peer reviewed journals in the areas Population Studies, Livelihoods and HIV and AIDS.
Selected publication 1: Omollo, C. O. and Ong’anyi, O. P. Genderized Perspectives on Contraceptive Use: An Exploratory Study of Persons Living with HIV in Rural Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume V, Issue I, January 2021|ISSN 2454-6186.
Selected publication 2: Ong’anyi, O. P. and Muganda, M. M. Healthcare Financing for the Aging Population in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume IV, Issue XII, December 2020|ISSN 2454-6186.
Selected publication 3: Wambeye, K. M., Wasike, D. W., and Ong’anyi, O. P. Water Accessibility in Schools and its Effect on Student Participation in Education in Bungoma County, Kenya. Journal of Education 2(5) May, 2020. ISSN 1569-9986).
Selected publication 4: Nyateko, B. D., Ong’anyi, O. P., Agwanda, A. O. Exploring Levels of Teenage Premarital Sex and Pregnancy in Riana Division of Ndhiwa Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2019|ISSN 2454-6186).
Selected publication 5: Ong’anyi, O. P. Ambubi, A. J., Cholo, W., Mulinya, C. Access and Use of Seasonal Climate Forecasts Information on Maize Crop Production in Vihiga County, Kenya. Journal of International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume III, Issue III, March 2019|ISSN 2454-6186).
Selected publication 6: Ouma, M. O. K., Ong’anyi, O. P., Agwanda, A. O. Dual Contraception Prevalence among Seropositive Women in Discordant Marital Relationships in Nyatike Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume III, Issue I, January 2019|ISSN 2454-6186).
Selected publication 7: Mutua, B. M., Ong’anyi, O. P. and Munir M. M. Analysis of the National Innovation System in Kenya. African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development / AHEAD 585919-EPP-1-2017-1-RO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP in Aug. 2018
Selected publication 8: Ngala, C. O., Nguka, G. and Ong’anyi, O. P. : Contribution of Microfinance in Enhancing Food Access and Coping Strategy in AIDS-affected Households in Kakamega County, Kenya (Published in African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (ajfand) Volume 17 (3) No. 3, July 2017. ISSN: 16845374. DOI: 10.18697.
Selected publication 9: Ong’anyi, O. P.: Changing Times, Changing Places: AIDS Orphans in Kisumu District, Kenya. North-South Perspectives: Research Evidence for Policy, Regional Edition East Africa No. 4 May, 2015).
Selected publication 10: Chinwe Ifejika Speranza, Elias Ayiemba, Gimbage Mbeyale, Eva Ludi, Paul Ong’anyi, and Davis Mwamfupe: Strengthening Policies and Institutions to Support Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change in the Drylands of East Africa North-South Perspectives: Global Change and Sustainable Development, 2012)
Capstone assignment title: Knowledge and Practice of Responsible Research Ethics among Doctoral Students and Alumni at Kibabii University, Kenya
Capstone assignment abstract: The turn of the century has witnessed phenomenon increase in the number of students undertaking graduate programmes, particularly at the doctoral level. In the context of this massification, a number of universities more so young universities in developing countries are facing challenges with doctoral student supervision due to limited number of qualified supervisors. However, adherence to principles of responsible conduct in research is at the heart of doctoral supervision, and lack of it severely affects the quality and credibility of such study outcomes. Very few studies have investigated the level of knowledge and practice of responsible research ethics in institutions of higher learning in Kenya, a gap this study sought to address. The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practice of responsible research ethics among doctoral students and Alumni at Kibabii University, Kenya. To realize its objective, the study conducted a cross sectional survey using a structured questionnaire to gather relevant information from 25 doctoral students and alumni at the University. Data obtained was analyzed descriptively. Results indicate that a good number (48%) of respondents were not knowledgeable about the existence of the University’s Research Ethics Committee. The University also lacks a policy on research ethics. Though the knowledge level on who should apply for research ethics was very high, only 50% of the respondents had reportedly applied for ethical approval. The considered institutional policy and regulatory framework (50%), and relationship between doctoral students and their supervisors (41.7%) as the key avenues in equipping doctoral students with necessary knowledge in and practice of responsible conduct in research. The majority (54.2%) of the respondents lacked prior training in responsible conduct in research, particularly in predatory publishing, and issues around supervisors and doctoral candidates’ co-authorship. The study recommends the need for the University to regularly sensitize doctoral students on the existence and roles of research institutions in the research process particularly the University Research Ethics Committee. The University clearly needs a policy on research ethics. Training for doctoral students in all areas of responsible conduct in research is equally necessary. Keywords: Knowledge, Practice, Responsible Research Ethics
