PROCEEDINGS OF THE 6TH DeKUT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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The 6th DeKUT International Conference on Science, Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (STI&E) was held on 9th – 11th November, 2022 at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) Main Campus in Nyeri. The theme of the conference was ‘Leveraging Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development’. Conference areas of presentation were; 1. Engineering Technologies and Innovations (ETI) 2. Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BME) 3. Basic and Applied Sciences (BAS) 4. Agricultural Sciences and Technologies (AST) 5. Water, Energy, GIS and Remote Sensing, (WES) 6. Health Sciences and Community Development and Post Covid-19 Dynamics (HSC) 7. ICT and Data Science, IOT, AI and Emerging Technologies (ICT) 8. Tourism, Wildlife and Hospitality Management Environment and Climate Change (TWH) 9. Security Management, Forensics and Contemporary Crimes (SMI) 10. Trends in Technical Education and Training (TTE) 11. Project Management for Micro-Public Project The conference provided researchers from local and international institutions, a forum to discuss and share ideas on latest innovations and research outputs that address local and global challenges and those that improve the quality of life for the people and inform the decision-making process in matters of development by government and businesses. International delegates came from countries such as Germany, and Japan. Selected papers will be published in the Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology for Development. This journal has a reputation of high international standards and a reference in engineering, applied sciences and development. We continue to seek collaboration with the largest number of authors and institutions, to assist us in maintaining our reputation. The conference organizing committee would like to thank all the key note speakers, authors and exhibitors for their great effort to make this outstanding conference come true. We are hopeful that you enjoyed the conference. We look forward to seeing you again during the 7th DeKUT International Conference on STI&E to be held on November, 2023. Dr. Waweru Njeri Chairperson, STI & E Organizing Committee, 2022 v MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH, INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY LINKAGES, DR. MOSES A. OLLENGO It is with immense honor and pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all participants of the 6 th DeKUT International Conference on Science, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. This year, the conference revolves around the theme of " Leveraging Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development’." The primary objective of this conference is to provide a platform for researchers and scholars from local and international institutions to showcase their innovations, engage in discussions, share knowledge, and publish their research findings. The conference will cover a wide range of sub-themes. We strongly encourage scientists and researchers in the fields of Science, Technology, Innovation, And Entrepreneurship to take advantage of this opportunity to join us, as the conference promises an impressive line-up of international experts in these areas. Selected papers presented at the conference will have the opportunity to be published in the esteemed Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology for Development. This journal upholds high international standards and serves as a reputable reference in the fields of engineering, applied sciences, and development. We actively seek collaboration with a diverse range of authors and institutions to help us maintain our reputation and continue delivering valuable contributions to the scientific community. Lastly, the Directorate on behalf of the conference organizing committee would like to express sincere gratitude to all the keynote speakers, authors, and sponsors for their remarkable efforts in making this conference a reality. We are confident that you will find the conference enriching and enjoyable, and we look forward to your active participation.