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CURRICULUM VITAE
MARU, LOICE CHEMNGETICH
D.Phil (DBM); Mphil. (Entrepreneurship Studies), BBM (HRM) (Hons; BBM Hons (MU); HND
(Entrepreneurship Development – KTTC)
MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
OR
MOI UNIVERSITY NAIROBI CAMPUS
BAZAAR BUILDING, E- FLOOR
Tel: 0721988554
Email: [email protected]
JANUARY, 2014
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C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
BIO-DATA
NAME: Maru, Loice Chemngetich (D.Phil)
OTHER NAMES: Letting
GENDER: Female
MARITAL STATUS: Married
DATE OF BIRTH: 18th
December 1963
PLACE OF BIRTH: Kapsabet, Nandi County, Kenya
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 15379 - 0010
NAIROBI
Kenya
Tel: Mobile +254 721988554 -
E-mail [email protected]
OR
Moi University,
Nairobi Satellite Campus
P.O. Box 63056 – 00200
NAIROBI,
Kenya
NATIONALITY: Kenyan
RELIGION: Protestant (African Inland Church)
CURRENT POSITION: Associate Professor of Management
Department of Management Science
School of Business and Economics,
And
Director – Nairobi Campus
Moi University, Kenya
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dec. 10th
, 2010 D.Phil in Business Management (Strategic Management Option), in
the School of Business and Economic, Moi University, Kenya.
D.Phil Thesis title: “Intrapreneurial Dimensions for Sustainable
Performance of Tour Operator Firms in the Coastal Region of
Kenya.
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Sept. 2001-April 2004 M.Phil in Entrepreneurship Studies in the Department of Quantitative
Skills and Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Human Resource
Development, Moi University, Kenya.
Sept. 1999-April 2001 Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resource Management
Option) at School of Business and Economics, Moi University.
Obtained 2nd
Class Honours, Upper Division)
1996-1997 Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development at
Kenya Technical Teachers‟ College (K.T.T.C.). Obtained Credit.
1984 – 1987: Diploma in Business Education at K.T.T.C. Obtained Credit.
1981-1982: „A‟ Level at Kapsabet Girls‟ High School. Obtained 2 Principles 2
Subsidiaries of 9 points in (KACE)
1977– 1980: „O‟ Level at Kapsabet Girls‟ High School. Obtained Second
Division in (KCE)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
18th
Dec 2013 to-date Associate Professor of Management, Department of Management
Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University
7th
Nov 2013 to-date Director, Moi University Nairobi Satellite Campus
15th
June 2011- 7th
Nov 2013 Deputy Director, Moi University Nairobi Satellite Campus
18th
Dec. 2014 – to-date Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and Management
Science ,School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret
15th
April 2011- 17th
Dec. 2014Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Management
Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret.
2007 to April 2010 Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Management Science,
School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret.
2004 to 2007 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Management
Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret.
2002 to 2004 Graduate Assistant, Department of Management Science School
of Business and Management, Moi University, Eldoret.
1990 to 1999 Secretary to the Chief Administrative Officer at Moi University.
1987 to 1990 Teacher at Kapsabet Girls High School
CORE ACADEMIC (TEACHING) RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching BBM Undergraduate Courses:
Quality of Work Life
Small Business Strategies
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Total Quality Management
Business Planning
Research Project Writing
Business Consultancy and Counseling
Culture and Management
Organization Theory and Behaviour
Marketing for Small Business
Technology Innovation in Small Business
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management in SMEs
Business Communication
Principles and Practice of Management
Teaching Post Graduate Courses:
(a) Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Entrepreneurship Concepts and Strategies
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Management
Business Consultancy and Counseling
Entrepreneurship Seminar
Human Resource Development Seminar
Research Methods
MBA Project Supervision and Examination
(b) Master of Business Management (MBM)
Human Resource
Global Strategic Management
Change Management
Business Ethics
M.Phil Thesis Supervision and Examination
(c) Master of Hospitality Management (MHM)
Human Resource Development
(d) Doctor of Business Management
Contemporary Issues in Management
Corporate Leadership
RESPONSIBILITIES AS DIRECTOR, NAIROBI CAMPUS
The Director operates under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Moi University to oversee
academic and administrative activities in the Campus. The Office is specifically charged with
Academic Affairs which include:
1. Working with and through Co-ordinators of Schools to ensure that teaching is carried out
effectively while liaising with the respective academic offices at the Main Campus.
2. Liaising with the Co-ordinators of Schools and the Time-tabling Committee to ensure
availability of teaching space for all programs in the campus
3. Facilitating students transferred to the Campus to settle quickly for learning.
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4. Ensuring that University examinations are carried out within the stipulated Senate Rules and
Regulations and in conformity with ISO requirements.
5. Liaising with the Academic and Students Affairs offices to facilitate disciplinary of students
of the Campus.
6. Working with the Student Affairs section to ensure the welfare and extra-curricular
activities of students at the campus
7. Working with the Library and the ICT sections to ensure that students access both electronic
and text reading materials together with internet facilities.
8. Managing all administrative functions in the Campus
9. Any other duties as directed by the by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Membership to Committees and Co-ordination)
1. A Member of the Moi University Senate
2. A Member of the Deans Committee in Moi University
3. Member of Athletics Scholarship Fund Committee – Appointed by the Vice
Chancellor (Moi University Management)
4. Member of Board Management of School of Business and Economics.
5. Member of the School Board of School of Business and Economics
6. Member of Post-Graduate Committee of School of Business and Economics
7. Participate in curricula development and review for diploma, undergraduate
and graduate programmes of the School of Business and Economics.
Specifically participated in the in the review of:
o Bachelor of Business Management
o Diploma in Business Management
and in developing:
o Bachelor of Sports Management
o Diploma in Sports Management
o Double/Split Degree (BBM)
o International Student Exchange Programme
o Certificate in Business Management (in
process of approval)
- Participated in the Curriculum Review Stakeholder Workshop organized by
the School of Business and Economics at Merica Hotel between 19th
and
21s May, 2013.
8. Co-ordinated Diploma Programmes in the School of Business and
Economics.
9. Chairperson to the Marketing Committee of the School of Business and
Economics between May, 2010 and 2012.
10. Internal Examiner in graduate programmes of the School of Business and
Economics.
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11. Board Member representing the School of Business and Economics in the
Institute of Gender and Development at Moi University until 2012.
12. Certified Internal ISO Auditor (KEBS) for Moi University
13. Undertake scheduled ISO Internal Audits at Moi University.
14. Member of the ISO Committee in the School of Business and Economics.
RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN:
Nov – Dec 2012 Corporate Human Rights Social Responsibility and Employee Job Outcomes
in Kenya in Large Horticultural Exporters.
Oct – Nov 2012 Service Quality and Performance of Public Universities in East Africa.
2012 Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) and Growth of Enterprise at
Constituency Level in Kenya
2008 – 2010 D.Phil Research : “Intrapreneurial Dimensions for Sustainable
Performance of Tour Operator Firms in the Coastal Region of Kenya.
2007 Moderating Variables of Entrepreneurial Behaviour among Small Scale
Horticultural Farmers in the Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of Uasin Gishu
District. A paper awaiting publication in American International Business
Journal. Research Project undertaken with Cheruiyot T.K
2006 Managerial Profiles of Women Entrepreneurs in the Kerio Valley Basin of
Kenya. A joint research project undertaken with Cheruiyot T.K, Komen J
and Korir M.K.
2006 Enhancing Entrepreneurship through the Use of Information Communication
Technology by “Free Mark” Business in Eldoret Town, Kenya.
2006 Comparative Profile and Strategic Orientation of Micro Enterprises in Kerio
Valley of Kenya.
2006 Rural Women Entrepreneurship: A Strategy for Food Security among Small
Scale Farmers in Vihiga District, Kenya.
2002-2003 M.Phil Thesis Project, entitled: “The Interface Between Small Scale Farming
and Off-Farm Micro and Small Enterprises Among Rural Women: A Case of
Vihiga Division , Vihiga District.
2003 Research Project entitled: “The Role of Information Technology among In
Operation of “Free-Mark” Businesses in Eldoret Town. The findings were
presents in the First International Conference in Entrepreneurship at U.S.I.U.
Nairobi in April, 2003.
2003 OSSREA Research Project entitled: “Linking Small Scale Farming and Off-
farm Micro and Small Enterprises for Food Security among Rural Women in
Kenya: A Case Study of Vihiga District”.
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2000 Assessment of Business Training Needs of Entrepreneurs in the Printing
Industry in Eldoret Town, Kenya. (Bachelor of Business
Management Research Project)
1997 "The Impact of Business Management Training on Performance of Small
Scale Enterprises: A Case Study of C.I.T.C., Kapsabet". (HND Research
Project)
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES ATTENDANCE AND PAPERS PRESENTED
January, 8-11th
2014 Africa Academy of Management 2nd
Biannual Conference, , Gaborone,
Botswana.
June, 2013 Working Seminar Kofi Annan Business Schools Foundation: „Towards a
platform of knowledge: sharing best practices‟. Netherlands, Utrecht, June
20-21, 2013)
January, 2013 Academy of Management Africa Conference, January 7-10, 2013,
Johannesburg, South Africa. Presented the following papers:
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Study of Tour Operator Firms in the
Kenya Coast Region. Loice Maru. Academy of Management
Proceedings, 2013 - proceedings.aom.org
- Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Service Sector in
Eldoret Municipality of Kenya. M White, R Boit, L Maru - Academy of
Management, 2013 – Proceedings.aom.Org
May, 2012 Workshop on Sensitization and Training on Module Development for ODL
on 23rd
- 24th May, 2012 in the Nairobi Campus.
April 2012 Trickle Out Project Entrepreneurship Research Workshop and Master
Class on 12-14th
April 2012 at British Institute of East Africa (BIEA),
Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa. Nairobi, Kenya.
March, 2012 Workshop on Management of Gender Issues: “Nurturing a Gender
Responsive Culture? Consider Etiquette, Protocol and Diplomacy”. 23rd
–
29th
March, 2012 in the Nairobi Campus.
2011 International Week in Torun – Poland between from 9th
to 20th
May 2011:
Participated in Erasmus Intensive Programme on Business 2.0 - ICT a
source of business Innovation; implementation of the innovative. A student
exchange program between Moi University and partner universities in
Europe: the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Finland, Denmark, France,
Bulgeria among others.
2011 Seminar on Women and Leadership – Institute for Gender Equity,
Research and Development – 9th
to 10th
March, 2011.
2010 3rd
Association of Hospitality and Tourism Schools in Africa (AHSA)
International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Research. 9th
to 11th
November, 2010 in Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi. Session Chair on 10th
November from 2p.m. to 4.40 pm.
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2010 Seminar on Mainstreaming Gender in the University Curriculum – 1st to 3
rd
November, 2010
2010 International Week in HogeSchool University, Utrecht, Netherlands
between 27th
February to 6 March 2010: Participated in International Student
Exchange Program Themed: “Competencies of Small and Medium
Enterprises in the transforming environment of the enlarged Europe”,
involved lectures, group discussions and presentations, evaluation, cultural
interactions and business excursions among students from six countries
namely: Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Poland and Kenya.
2009 5th
Annual International Conference: Research and Knowledge
Dissemination Towards the Building of Healthy and Socio-Economically
Stable Nations. 4th
to 8th
August 2009. Presented two academic papers:
- Developing Leadership Capabilities for Successful Business
Strategy Implementation.
- Sustainable Intrapreneurship for Successful Tour Operations
and Tourism Development in the Coastal Region of Kenya.
September, 2007 International Entrepreneurship Conference at Dar-es-Salaam University,
Tanzania. Presented Paper entitled:
Moderating Variables of Entrepreneurial Behaviour Among Small
Scale Horticultural Farmers in the Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of
Uasin Gishu District
September, 2005 8th
International Conference on African Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Development in Dar-es- Salaam University, Tanzania. Present a joint Paper
entitled:
- “A Profile of and Impediments to Women Entrepreneurs in the
Kerio Valley Basin of Kenya.”
February, 2005. Moi University First Annual Conference and Partners Meeting - 14th
to
16th
February, 2005. Presented two research Papers:
- “Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Enterprise Development
Among Women in Rural Areas of Vihiga District Kenya.
- “Innovations Among Rural Women: A Strategy for Food Security
in Vihiga District, Kenya.”
April, 2003. 1St
International Entrepreneurship Conference at USIU, Nairobi, Kenya -
April 23rd
to 25th
2003. Presented two research Papers:
- “The Role of Information Technology Among In Operation of
“Free-Mark” Businesses in Eldoret Town, Kenya.
- Entrepreneurial Ventures among Rural Smallholder Women in
Kenya.
September, 2002. Attended OSSREA Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 25th and 28th
September, 2002 Presented Proposal entitled: “Linking Small Scale
Farming and Off-farm Micro and Small Enterprises for Food Security
among Rural Women in Kenya: A Case Study of Vihiga District”.
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ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Maru, L. C.; Lagat, C. K; and, Malila, M. K Benefits of Fair Trade Practices to Group Mobilized
Women-Owned Micro-Enterprises in Kenya. AJOBE Vol. 4 (2010). School of Business and
Economics, Moi University, Kenya
Maru, L. C., Sitati, N. W, and Kieti, D. Conceptualizing Sustainable Entrepreneurship Dimensions in
Tour Operations in Kenya. AJOBE Vol. 4 (2010). School of Business and Economics, Moi
University, Kenya
Bitok, J.K, Tenai, J.K,. Cheruiyot, T.K., Maru, L. C. and Kipsat M. (2010). The Level of
Corporate Dividend Payout to Stockholders. Does Optimal Dividend Policy Exist for Firms
Quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exhange? International Business and Economics Research Journal
(ISSN:1535-0754) Vol. 9, Number 3 page 71 – 84. The Clute Institute for Academic Research,
U.S.A.
Tenai, J.K,. Bitok, J.K, Cheruiyot, T.K. and Maru, L. C. (2009). Moderating Variables on SME‟s
Strategies and Competitiveness for International Trade: A Survey of Horticultural Traders in
Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of Kenya. International Business and Economics Research Journal
(ISSN:1535-0754) Vol. 8, Number 12 page 105 – 114. The Clute Institute for Academic Research,
U.S.A.
Cheruiyot T. K, Maru L. C. Komen, J. and Korir, M. K. (2006). Managerial Profiles of Women
Entrepreneurs in the Kerio Valley Basin of Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics
(ISSN 1990-9217) Vol. 1 No. 1 page 45- 62. Blue Sun, Nairobi.
Maru L.C. and Rotich K. (2006)“Enhancing Entrepreneurship through the Use of Information
Communication Technology (ICT) in the Operation of “Free Mark” Businesses”. African Journal
of Business and Economics (ISSN 1990-9217) Vol. 1 No. 1 page 76- 89. Blue Sun, Nairobi.
Cheruiyot, T. K. Kosgei, D. K., Birachi, E. A. Maru L.C. and Onyumba S. (2006). Gender Related
Profile and Strategic Orientation of Micro Enterprises in Kerio Valley of Kenya. African Journal
of Business and Economics (ISSN 1990-9217) Vol. 1 No. 2 page 23- 37. Blue Sun, Nairobi.
Maru, L. C. (2006). Rural Women Entrepreneurship: A Strategy for Food Security among Small
Scale Farmers in Vihiga District, Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics (ISSN
1990-9217) Vol. 1 No. 2 page 74- 92. Blue Sun, Nairobi.
RECENT PUBLICATION:
Kemboi A.K, Maru L.C, Cheruiyot, T.K, and Tarus D.K (2011): Developing Leadership
Capabilities for Successful Implementation of Business Strategy. African Journal of Business &
Economics, volume 4, 2011 ISSN 1990-9217
Cheruiyot, T.K., and Maru, L. C. (2012). Employee social responsibility practices and outcomes in
Kenya's tourist hotels. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. ISSN: 2040-0705.
Volume 3 issue 1 – April, 2012 Issue (pp. 23 – 41) -
*An Outstanding Paper Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.
Korir Jacqueline, Mukolwe Eunice, Loice Maru, ad Kimeli Korir (2012). Change Management
Effects on Organizational Performance of Selected Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. International
Journal of Social Science Tomorrow. Vol. 1 No. 3. ISSN: 2277-6168 October 2012 www.ijsst.com
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Jacqueline Korir, Loice Maru, Nehemiah Kipruto and David Koskei. (2012) Effects of Network
Structure on Performance of Minor Event Management Ventures in Kenya. European Journal of
Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp 34-45, October 2012.
URL: http://www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx.ISSN: 2235 -767X
Thomas Kimeli Cheruiyot , Loice C Maru and Catherine M. Muganda. (2012. Reconstructing
Dimensionality of Customer Corporate Social Responsibility and Customer Response Outcomes
By Hotels In Kenya. Journal Of Business, Economics & Finance (2012), Vol.1 (3. ISSN:2146-943
Lagat Charles, Maru Loice, Chepkwony Joel and Kotut C. Samwel. (2012). Youth Enterprise
Development Fund (YEDF) and Growth Of Enterprise at Constuency Level In Kenya. European
Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences. ISSN 1450-2275 Issue 54 October,
2012. © Eurojournals, Inc. 2012 Http://Www.Eurojournals.Com/EJEFAS.Htm
Akhaukwa, P.J, Maru, L., and Byaruhanga J. (2013). Effect of Collective Bargaining Process on
Industrial Relations Environment in Public Universities in Kenya. Mediterranean Journal of Social
Sciences. MCSER-CEMAS-Sapienza University of Rome Vol 4 No 2. ISSN 2039-2117 (online).
ISSN 2039-9340 (print). May 2013.
Cheruiyot, T. K. and Maru, L.C.: Service Quality and Relative Performance of Public Universities
in East Africa" in Final stage of publication in Emerald - The TQM Journal ID TQM-11-2012-
0103 - final stage of publication in Vol: 25, Iss:5. Print Published: 16-Aug-2013.
Maru, L. C., Chepkwony, J., and Menjo, K. I. (2013). Recylcling of Waste as a Determinant of
Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Eldoret Town, Kenya. Prime Research
on Education (PRE) ISSN: 2251-1253. Vol. 3(4), pp. 479- 483, May 31st,
2013.www.primejournal.org/PRE © Prime Journals
Kemboi Ambrose, Maru Loice, Tarus Daniel: Learning company for sustainable competitiveness:
Towards a model and theory development. Prime Journal of Business Administration and
Management (BAM) ISSN: 2251 1261. Vol. 3(7), pp. 1099 – 1105, July 12th
, 2013.
www.primejournal.org/BAM. © Prime Journals.
Maru, L. C. (2013). Profiling Tour Operator Firms and their Effect on Economic Performance in
the Coast Tourism Region of Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Accepted
for Publication in July, 2013.
Maru, L. C. and Chemjor, R. (2013). Microfinance Interventions and Empowerment of Women
Entrepreneurs Rural Constituencies in Kenya. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting. The
International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE). Accepted for Publication in
July 31st , 2013
Maru, L. C. , Biwott, G. and Chenuos, N. (2013). Selected Job Characteristics and Performance of
Nursing Employees in National Referral Hospitals in Kenya. European Journal of Business and
Management. The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE).
Accepted for Publication in July 31st, 2013.
Akhaukwa, P.J, Maru, L., and Byaruhanga J. (2013). Relationship of Parties to Collective
Bargaining and Industrial Relations Environment in Public Universities in Kenya. Mediterranean
Journal of Social Sciencesn. MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy. Vol 4 No 11. October 2013.. E-
ISSN 2039-2117
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D.PHIL SUPERVED AND GRADUATED:
Akhaukwa, P.J.: SBE/D.Phil/023/09: Collective Bargaining as a Strategy For Enhancing Industrial
Relations Environment in Public Universities In Kenya: Dr. Maru, L.C./ Prof. Byaruhanga, J.
Rose Jepleting Boit: SBE/Dphil/045/07: Gender Variation Resources Structure and Effect on
Peformance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Service Sector Eldoret Municipality in Kenya.
Dr. Maru, L.C./ Prof. White, M.
Mbaraka Razia: SBE/D.Pil/002/09: The Moderasting Effects of Organizational Processes on the
Relationship Between Structure and Organizational Effectiveness in Selected Public and Private
Universities in Kenya. Dr. Kieti, D./Dr. Maru, L.C.
Lucy Jepchoge Rono. SBE/DPHIL/BM/002/10. Perceived Determinants of An Employee‟s
Intention to Retire in Kenyan Public Universities. Dr. Maru, L.C./ Prof. White, M.
ESEARCH GRANTS
August 2002: Won the 14th
Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and
Southern Africa (OSSREA) Research Competition under the Gender Issues
Research Award Programme with a research proposal entitled “Linking
Small Scale Farming and Off-farm Micro and Small Enterprises for Food
Security Among Rural Women in Kenya: A Case Study of Vihiga District”.
MERIT AWARDS:
May, 2013 Outstanding Paper Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for
Excellence 2013 in the Paper Article entitled: article entitled “Employee
social responsibility practices and outcomes in Kenya's tourist hotels” published in African Journal of Economic and Management Studies .
ISSN: 2040-0705. Volume 3 issue 1 - Current Issue (pp. 23 – 41)
1997 Awarded the Best Student in the HND – Entrepreneurship Development
Graduating Class - Kenya Technical Teachers College - Nairobi
1987 Awarded the Best Student in Teaching Practice in the Graduating
Business Students‟ Class – Kenya Technical Teachers College - Nairobi
PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE UNDERTAKING
UNDERTAKINGS
1. ISO Internal Auditor of Moi University
2. Co-adviser of the Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) – Moi University Chapter. The
Group won SIFE International Awards to represent Kenya in 2006 in Canada, 2008 in
Hong Kong and 2010 in Los Angels – USA.
3. Warden in Student Hostel J between August, 2005 – 2008 Providing mentorship to
Female University students residing in the Hostel.
4. Participated in drafting of Gender Policy of Moi University – IGERD Product No. 3
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5. Facilities in-house training for newly appointed Heads of Departments in Moi
University in November, 2012. Delivered a training session on “Customer Focus”.
6. Facilitated in-house training to Management of Moi University Savings and Credit
Society in August, 2008 on “Business Process Re-engineering”.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS ACQUIRED
- ISO Internal Auditor certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards – October, 2010.
- E-Learning Facilitation that enables internationalization at home through co-teaching courses
with HogeSchool Utrecht in Netherlands, through mirrored programmes – an innovative
teaching approach.
- Certificate in Consultancy and Counseling for Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises - Trained
by Moi University and IFC International Finance Corporation.
- Certificate in Consultancy and Counseling for Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises - Trained
by DFID with PERT Consultants.
- Certificate for Trainer (TOT) in Small and Micro Enterprises - Trained by British Council and
PERT Consultants.
- Proposal Writing and Business Planning for Small and Medium Enterprises.
- Consultancy and Counseling in Small and Micro Enterprises with PERT Networks.
- Training Needs and Assessment Skills.
- Skills in Designing Developing and Implementing Training Programmes for Small and Micro
Enterprises.
- Marketing of Training Programmes for Small and Micro Enterprises.
- Writing of Research Proposals and carrying out Research Studies.
- Full Secretarial Skills: Shorthand, Typewriting, Office Practice and Management, Business
Communication.
- Proficiency in Computer Skills: MS-DOS, Windows 2000, Word Processing, Spreadsheet,
Database and Graphic Design.
- Certificate in E-Commerce - Trained by USAID - Kenya.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATIONS
- Nairobi Campus Staff Team Building Events held at KCB Training Centre – Karen on 8th
September, 2013.
- Youth Development Entrepreneurship Programme (YDEP) - A Summer Project undertaken
through Student Exchange Program between Moi University and HogeSchool –Utrecht in
Netherlands – carried out in Our Lady of Victory Girls High School in Nandi County –
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Kapnyeberai and Singore Girls High School in Keiyo County. The Project was on Business
Plan Writing and Competition. – 24th
to 30th
June, 2012.
- Member of the Board of Governors CITC- Kapsabet in Emgwen District – Nandi, since 2009.
- Member of the Board of Governors of AIC Kapchemoiywo Girls Secondary School in Emgwen
District – Nandi between 2006 and 2008.
- Member of the Board at Mkombozi Secondary School, Wareng District, Eldoret, between 2007
and 2006.
- Member of the Church and Building Committee of A.I.C. Kaptobongen Local Church in
Emgwen District – Nandi
- Member of A.I.C. Fellowship Church – Eldoret Town.
- Member of the Grace Chapel Women Fellowship – Moi University
- Associate Member of TUMDO NE LEL – A Coming of Age Concept.
- Participate in Career and academic motivational talks to Youth in A.I.C. churches across Nandi
districts.
- Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility Activities at Nairobi Campus such as a Visit to
Kwetu Children‟s Home in Madaraka, Nairobi West and Cleaning the Nairobi Central Business
Centre with Students in 2012.
MEMBERSHIP TO RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1. Member of the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) since January 2013.
2. Member of Social Responsibility Network (on-line)
3. Member of Scientific Council in the Journal Economics and Law is affiliated by the Faculty
of Economic Sciences and Management of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun -
Poland. http://www.ekonomia.i.prawo.umk.pl/index.php/en/
4. Member of the Kenya Institute of Management (Application is in process)
5. Member of Kenya National Academy of Science (Application is in process)
APPOINTED EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
Appointed External Examiner in the Department of Administration and Marketing in the School of
Business at the Copperbelt University in Kitwe, Zambia to the 2013/14 Academic Year.
RESEARCH NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION
1. ResearchGate
2. Google Scholar Citation
CAREER AMBITION
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To utilize my wealth of knowledge and experience to develop and facilitate implementation of
policies that enhance innovation and integration in corporate and public institutions for national and
regional development.
REFEREES
Prof. Joseph Kiplang‟at
Professor in Information Science
Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration, Planning and Infrastructure
Technical University of Kenya
NAIROBI. Mobile Phone : 0722223872
Prof. Mary J. Kipsat
Dean, School of Business and Economics
Moi University
P.O. Box 3900
ELDORET. Mobile Phone : 0722583130
Prof. Bob Wishitemi
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Research and Extension
Moi University
P.O. Box 3900
ELDORET. Mobile Phone : 0721342510