Kenyan Universities develop solutions for tungiasis, neonatal care, food security

Project Titles & Institution

1. Commercialisation of a Topical Treatment for Tungiasis (CoToTT) - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
2. Improving Neonatal Care Through Affordable Phototherapy And Cpap Solutions In Kenya - University of Nairobi
3. Upscaling African Indigenous Vegetables Climate Smart Technologies for Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya - Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Agriculture

Areas of Research: Food/ nutritional security, and health Number of Projects being funded: 3 multi-institutional 2-year projects including private enterprises Project Duration: 18 months Grant Amount: 14M - 15M KES In-Kind Distribution: 10,000,000 KES Council: National Research Fund (NRF) Collaboration with other councils: Not Included