3rd Annual Daystar University Conference

Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya | 28-29 September, 2023

Days

845

Hours

10

Minutes

31

Seconds

29

About Event

Details about the event

We are pleased to invite submissions for the 3rd Daystar Annual conference, an international academic conference that will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and discuss the issues, policy prescriptions and latest research findings on the Post-UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27). THE ORGANIZERS...


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Event Program

Welcome to 3rd Annual Daystar University Conference

TIME

VENUE

ACTIVITY

FACILITATOR

MODERATOR / SESSION CHAIR

0730 HRS 0815 HRS

DAC Council Room

Arrival, Registration

 

Secretariat

0815 HRS 0820HRS

DAC Council Room

National Anthem

EAC Anthem,

Daystar University Anthem

 

Mr. Ian Kiama & ICT

0820HRS 0830 HRS

DAC Council Room

Devotion and Prayer

Rev. Miano Weche
Daystar University Chaplain

Mr. Joab Namai

0830 HRS
0840 HRS

DAC Council Room

Welcoming Remarks

Prof. Faith Nguru
Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Academics, Research & Student Affairs

Mr. Joab Namai

 

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE

 

0840HRS
1030HRS

DAC Council Room

Welcoming remarks from Vice-chancellor, Daystar University
Prof. Laban P. Ayiro PhD, ss. - Vice Chancellor, Daystar University
 

Remarks from the Co-Host University of Johannesburg
Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana
 

Chief Guest – Address & Official Opening of the Conference
Mr. Mamo Boru Mamo, EBS Director General, National Environment Management Authority

 

Mr.Joab Namai


Prof. Laban P. Ayiro

1030HRS
1100HRS

HEALTH BREAK

GROUP PHOTO & HEALTH BREAK

HEALTH BREAK

Corporate Affairs

1100HRS
1300HRS

DAC Council Room

Plenary Session Paper Presentations

Climate Change-Food (in) Security Nexus: Can Blockchain Technology Provide Sustainable Solutions?

Causes of Food Insecurity in Kenya: Effects of Climate Change and Mitigation Measures

Use of Intellectual Property Rights in AI Systems for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation


Dr. Eric Niyitunga,
University of Johannesburg


Dr. Stephen Laititi Mutunga,
Kenya Methodist University


Prof. Dr. Dr. Moni Wekesa &
Ms. Damaris Amenya,
Daystar University

Dr. Martin Munyao

1300HRS
1400HRS

LUNCH BREAK

1400HRS
1530HRS

DAC Council Room

DAC 606

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Abstracts 1 - 10

Session Chairs:
Dr. Jones Kyongo &
Dr. Leah Komen

1600HRS

HEALTH BREAK & NETWORKING TEA

Organizers

Here is a list of conference organizers

Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi, PhD, MA, M.Div., BA

Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi, PhD, MA, M.Div., BA

Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Daystar Universty

Conference Chair

Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

Full Professor, SPMGPP, University of Johannesburg.

Conference Co-chair

Prof. Faith Nguru, PhD, MA, BA

Prof. Faith Nguru, PhD, MA, BA

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Research & Student Affairs, Daystar University.

International Chair

Prof. Hossana Twinomurinzi

Prof. Hossana Twinomurinzi

Vice Dean for Research, Innovation & Internationalisation

International Chair

Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, PhD

Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, PhD

Vice-Chancellor, Daystar University

Conference Patron

Dr. Eric Blanco Niyitunga, PhD., MA., BA.

Dr. Eric Blanco Niyitunga, PhD., MA., BA.

Senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg

National Chair

Dr. Dina Keino, PhD, MPM, BCom, Dip

Dr. Dina Keino, PhD, MPM, BCom, Dip

Acting Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies at Daystar University

National Chair

Dr Victor H Mlambo, PhD, MAdmin, BA (Hons), BAdmin

Dr Victor H Mlambo, PhD, MAdmin, BA (Hons), BAdmin

Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg

National Chair

Dr. Martin Munyao

Dr. Martin Munyao

Deputy Director, ODeL-Daystar University

Acting Co-Chair

Who’s Speaking

Here is a list of the speakers who will be speaking

Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

Prof. Dominique Emmanuel Uwizeyimana

Full Professor, SPMGPP, University of Johannesburg.

Dr. Daniel Muvengi

Dr. Daniel Muvengi

Regional Director for Faith & Development, World Vision International

Mamo Boru Mamo, EBS

Mamo Boru Mamo, EBS

Director General of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Rev. Dr. Lesmore Gibson Ezekiel

Rev. Dr. Lesmore Gibson Ezekiel

Director of Programs All-Africa Conference of Churches

Guideline for Authors

Submissions must be original, unpublished work and should not exceed [6000-8000 Word/Character Limit] (excluding references). All submissions will be peer-reviewed by an international panel of experts in the field.

Accepted papers will be presented at the conference as either oral presentations or poster presentations. The conference proceedings will be published in the Daystar perspectives journal, subject to final approval by the editorial board.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • All submissions must be made through the conference submission system.
  • Papers must be in English and should follow the [APA] citation style.
  • All submissions must include an abstract of no more than 250-300 Word Limit.
  • Panel proposals must include a summary of the panel theme and the abstracts of all panelists.
  • Poster submissions must include a brief description of the research and findings.

Partners/Sponsors

The following have partnered with us

Daystar University
University of Johannesburg

No Tickets available

Important Dates

Submission of abstracts

31 July 2023

Notification of acceptance

15 August 2023

Submission for full papers

01 September 2023

Early bird registration deadline

01 September 2023

Final paper submission

15 September 2023

Issue of final conference programme

20 September 2023

Presentation submission deadline (slides)

25 September 2023

Conference dates

27-29th September 2023

Event Information

Event important information.

location

Venue

Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya

Transport

Date

September 28th, 2023 08:00 am

Hotel & Restaurant

Event Hosts

Daystar University and University of Johannesburg

We are pleased to invite submissions for the 3rd Daystar Annual conference, an international academic conference that will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and discuss the issues, policy prescriptions and latest research findings on the Post-UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27).

THE ORGANIZERS

ABOUT DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY

Daystar University is a Christ-centered non-denominational institution of higher learning which exists to equip Christian servant leaders for the transformation of church and society. Founded in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as Daystar Publications in 1964, the institution was moved to Kenya in 1971 and registered as Daystar Communications, a non-profit organization in 1973 offering a five-week International Institute for Christian Communication (IICC) course. In 1976, Daystar Communications started a two-year post-high school diploma programme in Christian Communications, followed by a two-year M.A programme in Christian Communication and Christian Ministries in 1978, in collaboration with Wheaton College in Illinois, USA.

In April 1984, Daystar launched a four-year B.A. degree programmed in collaboration with Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, USA and changed its name to Daystar University College. On September 29, 1994, Daystar was granted a Charter by the Government of Kenya and became Daystar University. Since then, Daystar has continued to strengthen its academic offerings, research and extension services in response to emerging societal needs.

For more information visit: https://www.daystar.ac.ke

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Vibrant, multicultural, and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational, and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system.

The vision of the UJ is to be “an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future”. The mission can be described as follows: “inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge”. These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as “The Pan-African” Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature.

The six strategic objectives are:

  1. Excellence in Research and Innovation
  2. Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  3. An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature (GES)
  4. An Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience
  5. National and Global Reputation Management
  6. Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES)

Recognised as the country’s second strongest brand, UJ offers world-class, internationally recognised academic programmes based on curricula informed by cutting-edge developments in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, and that are designed to prepare students for the world of work and for global citizenship. Our curriculum is increasingly reflective of previously marginalised scholarship that talks to a transformation and decolonisation agenda, with Africa at its core.

The University has 7 faculties and a college viz., Education, Law, Humanities, Art, Design and Architecture, Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and the Built Environment as well as the College of Business and Economics, housing the newly established Johannesburg Business School. The University has four campuses, namely the Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus; the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus; the Doornfontein Campus; and the Soweto Campus.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We are pleased to invite submissions for the 3rd Daystar Annual conference, an international academic conference that will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and discuss the issues, policy prescriptions and latest research findings on the Post-UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27). Africa is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, with the continent facing the highest risk of food insecurity, water scarcity, and extreme weather events. The conference will focus on the social, economic, and political implications of COP 27 for Africa, and explore ways in which the continent can participate in global efforts to combat climate change.

This conference aims to bring together academics, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to discuss the contribution of Africa in addressing climate change. Submissions are welcome in the form of individual papers, inter-disciplinary collaboration, panels, or poster submissions. Topics of interest for the conference include, but are not limited to:

CONFERENCE Sub-themes

  1. Eco-Theology and climate justice
  2. Education for Sustainable Development
  3. Themes on SDGs and Climate change
  4. Renewable energy and decarbonization
  5. Geopolitics and Diplomacy
  6. Nexus between conflict, Gender, and climate change
  7. Food security and climate change
  8. Emerging infections and climate change
  9. ICT, Innovation, and the climate.
  10. Media, communication, and climate change
  11. Social and behavior change communication.
  12. Climate change and environmental diplomacy
  13. Sustainable transport and urban planning.
  14. Economic Development and Transition.
  15. Environmental justice, climate change and mitigation.
  16. Information technology and Fourth Industrial Revolution
  17. Public Policy management and technological advancement
  18. Funding for SDGs
  19. Economy, funding for just transition.

In addition, the conference will accept apers discussing the impact of climate change on African economies and the role of policy in addressing the following issues:

CONFERENCE FORMAT

REGISTRATION FEES:

SUBMISSIONS

We encourage scholars and researchers from all stages of their careers to submit their work and participate in the conference. We look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi, Kenya and to a stimulating and engaging conference.

New authors should follow the following steps to create accounts:

  1. Browse to: https://easychair.org/
  2. Click the sign-up button.
  3. Check the “not a robot” checkbox and follow their instructions and then click continue.
  4. Fill out the required fields with your information and click continue.
  5. You shall then receive a confirmation email.
  6. Check your email and click the sent link.
  7. Finally, enter your personal data and password.
  8. Click “Create my account.”

Existing authors with existing EasyChair accounts can log in using their existing information.

For more information email: conferences@dayatar.ac.ke, visit the conference website https://conferences.daystar.ac.ke/events/3rd-annual-daystar-university-conference or contact the conference organizers at Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi: pmusembi@daystar.ac.ke and Dr. Dina Keino: dkeino@daystar.ac.ke

PEER REVIEW

All papers received will be subjected to a strict peer review process. Initially the Conference Chair will screen out papers that do not meet the objectives of the conference which will be rejected without going through the blind peer review process. Only papers that meet the conference stated guidelines will be externally reviewed and a decision to accept or reject them will be taken, based on the peer reviewers recommendations. The conference will adhere to a strict double peer review process.

PLAGIARISM CHECK

All papers submitted to the conference will be subjected to plagiarism check without prior approval of the authors. Any form of plagiarism may result in automatic rejection of the submission and other penalties deemed necessary by the Research Ethics Committee will apply.

TITLES AND AUTHORSHIP INFORMATION

When submitting a manuscript, the authors should make sure that it has the following information included:

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We are pleased to invite submissions for the 3rd Daystar Annual conference, an international academic conference that will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and discuss the issues, policy prescriptions and latest research findings on the Post-UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27).

THE ORGANIZERS

ABOUT DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY

Daystar University is a Christ-centered non-denominational institution of higher learning which exists to equip Christian servant leaders for the transformation of church and society. Founded in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as Daystar Publications in 1964, the institution was moved to Kenya in 1971 and registered as Daystar Communications, a non-profit organization in 1973 offering a five-week International Institute for Christian Communication (IICC) course. In 1976, Daystar Communications started a two-year post-high school diploma programme in Christian Communications, followed by a two-year M.A programme in Christian Communication and Christian Ministries in 1978, in collaboration with Wheaton College in Illinois, USA.

In April 1984, Daystar launched a four-year B.A. degree programmed in collaboration with Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, USA and changed its name to Daystar University College. On September 29, 1994, Daystar was granted a Charter by the Government of Kenya and became Daystar University. Since then, Daystar has continued to strengthen its academic offerings, research and extension services in response to emerging societal needs.

For more information visit: https://www.daystar.ac.ke

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Vibrant, multicultural, and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational, and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system.

The vision of the UJ is to be “an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future”. The mission can be described as follows: “inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge”. These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as “The Pan-African” Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature.

The six strategic objectives are:

  1. Excellence in Research and Innovation
  2. Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  3. An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature (GES)
  4. An Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience
  5. National and Global Reputation Management
  6. Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES)

Recognised as the country’s second strongest brand, UJ offers world-class, internationally recognised academic programmes based on curricula informed by cutting-edge developments in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, and that are designed to prepare students for the world of work and for global citizenship. Our curriculum is increasingly reflective of previously marginalised scholarship that talks to a transformation and decolonisation agenda, with Africa at its core.

The University has 7 faculties and a college viz., Education, Law, Humanities, Art, Design and Architecture, Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and the Built Environment as well as the College of Business and Economics, housing the newly established Johannesburg Business School. The University has four campuses, namely the Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus; the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus; the Doornfontein Campus; and the Soweto Campus.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We are pleased to invite submissions for the 3rd Daystar Annual conference, an international academic conference that will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and discuss the issues, policy prescriptions and latest research findings on the Post-UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27). Africa is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, with the continent facing the highest risk of food insecurity, water scarcity, and extreme weather events. The conference will focus on the social, economic, and political implications of COP 27 for Africa, and explore ways in which the continent can participate in global efforts to combat climate change.

This conference aims to bring together academics, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to discuss the contribution of Africa in addressing climate change. Submissions are welcome in the form of individual papers, inter-disciplinary collaboration, panels, or poster submissions. Topics of interest for the conference include, but are not limited to:

CONFERENCE Sub-themes

  1. Eco-Theology and climate justice
  2. Education for Sustainable Development
  3. Themes on SDGs and Climate change
  4. Renewable energy and decarbonization
  5. Geopolitics and Diplomacy
  6. Nexus between conflict, Gender, and climate change
  7. Food security and climate change
  8. Emerging infections and climate change
  9. ICT, Innovation, and the climate.
  10. Media, communication, and climate change
  11. Social and behavior change communication.
  12. Climate change and environmental diplomacy
  13. Sustainable transport and urban planning.
  14. Economic Development and Transition.
  15. Environmental justice, climate change and mitigation.
  16. Information technology and Fourth Industrial Revolution
  17. Public Policy management and technological advancement
  18. Funding for SDGs
  19. Economy, funding for just transition.

In addition, the conference will accept apers discussing the impact of climate change on African economies and the role of policy in addressing the following issues:

CONFERENCE FORMAT

REGISTRATION FEES:

SUBMISSIONS

We encourage scholars and researchers from all stages of their careers to submit their work and participate in the conference. We look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi, Kenya and to a stimulating and engaging conference.

New authors should follow the following steps to create accounts:

  1. Browse to: https://easychair.org/
  2. Click the sign-up button.
  3. Check the “not a robot” checkbox and follow their instructions and then click continue.
  4. Fill out the required fields with your information and click continue.
  5. You shall then receive a confirmation email.
  6. Check your email and click the sent link.
  7. Finally, enter your personal data and password.
  8. Click “Create my account.”

Existing authors with existing EasyChair accounts can log in using their existing information.

For more information email: conferences@dayatar.ac.ke, visit the conference website https://conferences.daystar.ac.ke/events/3rd-annual-daystar-university-conference or contact the conference organizers at Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi: pmusembi@daystar.ac.ke and Dr. Dina Keino: dkeino@daystar.ac.ke

PEER REVIEW

All papers received will be subjected to a strict peer review process. Initially the Conference Chair will screen out papers that do not meet the objectives of the conference which will be rejected without going through the blind peer review process. Only papers that meet the conference stated guidelines will be externally reviewed and a decision to accept or reject them will be taken, based on the peer reviewers recommendations. The conference will adhere to a strict double peer review process.

PLAGIARISM CHECK

All papers submitted to the conference will be subjected to plagiarism check without prior approval of the authors. Any form of plagiarism may result in automatic rejection of the submission and other penalties deemed necessary by the Research Ethics Committee will apply.

TITLES AND AUTHORSHIP INFORMATION

When submitting a manuscript, the authors should make sure that it has the following information included: