CURRICULUM VITAE
1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME : Dr. David Okelo Otieno
ADDRESS : P.O. Box 43844-0010, GPO, Nairobi
TEL : 0701084866
MOBILE : 0723529910, 0738153540
EMAIL : [email protected]
GENDER : Male
DATE OF BIRTH: 30th November, 1960
2.0 QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Academic Qualifications
2013: Ph.D in Archeology, Universite De Pau Et Des Pays I’ Adour (UPPA), France 1996: M.A. (Archeology), Kenyatta University
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1994: Bachelor of Arts (Historical Archeology),
Kenyatta University
2.2 Professional Courses
1995: Certificate (Paleoanthropology) – Harvard University
2.3 Other Courses
2015 Certificate in Professional Teacher Training – Centre for Teaching Excellence and Research at Kenyatta University
3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2003 to date: Lecturer, Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies, Kenyatta University 1998 -2003: Tutorial Fellow, Department of History, Archeology and Political Studies, Kenyatta University 1995 – 1998: Teacher, Kilindini High School, Mombasa 1996: Archeology Intern, Fort Jesus Museum, Mombasa 1994: Teacher, Makupa High School, Mombasa 1992: Count, Certifier, National Election Monitoring Unit, Mombasa 1990: Teacher, Gagra Secondary School, Siaya County
4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY (AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY) 4.1 At Kenyatta University 10th February, 2017 to February, 2019: Appointed second term, Director, Embu Campus 10th February, 2015: Confirmed Director, Embu Campus 27th August, 2014: Appointed Ag. Director, Embu Campus
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2007 - 2009: Co-ordinator, School Of Humanities & Social Sciences, Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus 4.2 At Other Institutions
2014 As a Part-time Lecturer in University of Nairobi
5.0 FELLOWSHIPS
Kenyatta University Scholarship for M.A Studies in 1996.
French Government Scholarship For Ph.D - 2011.
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6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
6.1 Ph.D Supervision
6.1.1 COMPLETED
2016
Caroline Mucece Kithinji, ―Social Exclusion and Poverty of the Thagichu of Igembe, Kenya from 1907 to 2015‖.
6.1.2 ONGOING
2015: Donghyun Danny Choi, ―Strongmen or Strawmen? Incumbent Survival in Emerging Democracies 2015‖. Department Of Political Science, UC Berkeley & Research Affiliate, Department Of History, Archaeology, And Political Studies, Kenyatta University [[email protected]]
6.2 Masters Supervision
6.2.1 COMPLETED
2017: Buyela Marcellus Mukakha C50/CE/24724/2012: International Environmental Legislations and their Impact on Conversation in Kakamega County, Kenya 2017: Damaris Simuli C50/27101/2014: Transformation in Female Genital Cut Among the Kipsigis of Chepalunguin, Bomet, 1930-2014, Weunga 2016: Maina Anthony Ndegwa C50/CE/25226/2011: Access and Effective Participation of Audit Basic Education Programmes in Nakuru-North Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya C.1963-2014 2015: Mogire Enock Nyakundi C50/23651/2013: Relation Between Africans And Indians In Kisii 2013-2015
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2014: Catherine Wambui Kamau: Bullying In Public School Of Nakuru County 6.2.2 ON-GOING
2014
Proposal To Conduct Training For Embu County Leadership Embu Campus Of Kenyatta University And Department Of Public Policy And Administration Of Kenyatta University September, 2014
2013
Members Of Empire: Towards A World History Of End Of Britain: Friday, 6 December 2013 British Institute In Eastern Africa
Njogu Esther Muthoni C50/24087/2013: Social-Economic Relations Between Nubians And The Ameru Of Meru County; (1925-2014) –
Pamela Nyaboe Kintu C50/CE/24115/2013: Participation Of Nubian Community In Kenyan Politics 1963-2010
Role Of Women In Peace Building: A Case Of Burnt Forest Uasin Gishu County Between 2007 And 2013 2012
Kagika Teresa Wanjugu C50/CE/23983/2012: An Evaluation Of The Impacts Of Korean Multinational Companies In The Improvement Of The Economic Status Of Women In Kenya Maina David C50/23674/2012: Subsistence Changes Of Pastoralists Communities From 1000bc To 2000 Ad With Emphasis Of Maasai Of Kimana Area 2
Agina Ojoo C50/CTY/PT/22753/2012: Social Media And Conflict Escalation: A Case Of Ethnic Conflict In Kenya 2013- Victoria
Kennedy Onyango Otieno C50/CE/23879/2012: Social History Of Jo-Kasipul (A.D1850 -1920)-(Rachuonyo South Sub- County) -
2011
Wamalwa Clement C50/CE/26111/2011: A Historical Study Of The Initiation Rituals Of The Luo Of The Awendo Constituency,1894-2013
Hassan Mwarora C50/CE/26099/2011: Cultural Heritage And Sustainable Management: Redefining Gedi’s Management Strategy Ali
Nelly Waiya C50/24005/2011: The Impact Of Small Arms And Light Weapons On Women: A Case Of Eastleigh In Nairobi 1991-2013.
Njuguna Evanson Mwangi C50/CE/25824/2011: The Forgotten Heritage Of Africa: A Case Of Mau Mau Struggle For Independence In Selected Sites In Nyeri County 1945-2012
Nelly Waiya C50/24005/2011: The Impact Of Small Arms And Light Weapons On Women: A Case Of Eastleigh In Nairobi 1991-2013.
Samuel Irungu Ndung’u: Assessing The Conservation And Impact Of Cultural Sites In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kikuyu Cultural Site In Murang’a County (1998—2014)-
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Njue Peterson Simba C50/24013/2011: Assessing The Success Of Implementing The National Museum And Heritage Act And The National Policy On Culture And Heritage In Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage In Embu County.
2010
Boit Elly C50/21402/2010: The State Of Indigenous Technological And Industrial Heritage In Nandi North Sub- County- Kipkorir
2006
Dorothy Nditi Muchungu H60/10889/06: Dietary Intake, Health And Nutrition Status Of Children In Early Childhood Development Centres In Kiritiri Zone, Mbeere South District, Kenya: A Human Rights Perspective.
7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
7.1 Participation in Workshops/Conferences
Attended workshop on Public Procurement and Asset Disposal ACT, 2015: Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, 28th June, 2016 Attended workshop on Public Procurement and Asset Disposal ACT, 2015: Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, 27th June, 2016 Attended workshop on Climate Change In Africa And The Indian Ocean- University Of Nairobi 9th June , 2015 Attended a Stakeholders’ Workshop On Heritage Legislation: 15th May 2015-Nairobi National Museum, Louis Leakey Auditorium
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Attended a workshop on IFRA-Nairobi-The 50th Anniversary Of African Independences: Marginalized, Forgotten, And Revived Political Actors 2015 Attended a Science Caféat Alliance Française De Nairobi From 6.30pm Ground Floor Galllery Free Entrance in 2015 Attended a workshop on National Museums Of Kenya, Shimoni Slavery Museum, Mombasa, Kenya Catholic University Of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya October 2014 Attended a Training Course « Managing Heritage In The Context Of Devolution In East Africa Nairobi, April 24, 2014 Attended a workshop on ―Understanding Oneself and the others: New Domestic and International Tourism Practices and The Promotion of Heritage and Tourism in East Africa. Nairobi, June 13th, 2014 Attended a workshop on Understanding Oneself and the others: New Domestic and International Tourism Practices and the Promotion of Heritage and Tourism in East Africa. 16—17 July 2014/Le 16-17 Juillet 2014 Hall Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nmk Lieu: Salle Louis Leakey, Nmk. Attended a workshop on African Independences And Pan- Africanism: Roots Achievements Challenges 25/09 2013- Alliance Française De Nairobi From 6.30pm Ground Floor Gallery Attended a workshop on the Politics Of Heritage In Museums Thursday, November 22nd 2013 - French Institute For Research In Africa ;A Short Report Of The Workshop .Workshop Organized By: Institute Français De Recherche En Afrique, Nairobi (Ifra-Nairobi)
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Attended a workshop on Theme: Thirty Years On: Reflections And Retrospections On Southern African Archaeology Since 1983 July 2013 To Be Held At University Of Botswana, Gaborone Attended workshop on Politics as Culture in Eastern Africa: Nation-Building, Neo-Liberalism and Moral Rhetoric June 2012 Seminar - Save the Date! Thursday 14, June 2012-British Institute In Eastern Africa (BIEA) Attended a workshop on Natural Protected Areas And Dynamics Of Pastoralist Heritage In Marsabit Greater Ecosystem (Northern Kenya) : Proceedings From 7th To 9th November 2012 IFRA- French Institute For Research In Africa Attended a workshop on Domestic Tourism In Kenya: Building The National Territory And National Cohesion IFRA/BIEA Conference Room 10am - 1pm / Friday 20h July 2012 Attended a workshop on Natural Protected Areas And Dynamics Of Pastoralist Heritage In Marsabit Greater Ecosystem (Northern Kenya) From 7th To 9th November 2012,Ifra- French Institute For Research In Africa Laikipia Road, Kileleswa, Nairobi 7.2 Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences ―Managing Heritage in the Context of Devolution in East Africa‖- Held At IFRA Nairobi on May 08 and 09, 2014. Opportunities And Challenges To Expand The Economic , Cultural And Political Relation Between South Africa And Kenya And The Discussion On South Africa Business And Related Investment In Kenya Presented In South Africa October 2014 Managing Heritage In The Context Of Devolution In East Africa Programme: 8-9 May 2014-Venue: Ifra, Nairobi, Kenya 6
David Okelo Otieno (Kenyatta University, Kenya) :Electronic Voting In The 2013 Kenya Elections- Pau, 22 November 2013 Patrimoine Colonial Et Réappropriations» / « Colonial Heritage and Reappropriation» 30 Mai 2012 (14h00-17h00) Salle 638, Bat. Le France, 190 Ave De France, 75013, Paris Les Intraduisibles Du Patrimoine (―Untranslatable Aspects Of Cultural Heritage‖), Organized By The French Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And The Ministry Of Culture And Francophonie Of Senegal In Partnership With Acalan, Will Take Place In Dakar From 21 To 23 June 2012. The Politics Of Heritage In Museums Thursday, November 22nd - French Institute For Research In Africa Thursday, November 22nd French Institute For Research In Africa (Ifra) Managing Heritage In The Context Of Devolution In East Africa Paleo-Environments And Paleo-Geography Reconstruction Of Heritage Sites.-China Beijing -24-26 October , 2012 Thimlich Ohinga: Cultural Heritage Landscape Of The Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. David Okelo Otieno- Uppa, France. 4th International Conference On Remote Sensing In Archaeology Theme: Paleo-Environment And Paleo-Geography Reconstruction Of Heritage Sites ―Conservation Of Art And Craft In Kenya Societies‖ In Series Of Built Heritage In Africa, 1996
7.3 Convening and Coordinating Conferences
Prospecting Mission of Thimlich Ohinga Site 5th – 9th February 2011. IFRA Nairobi Kenya’s Archeological And Cultural Heritage Site Around Lake Victoria 7th-8th May 2012, Kisumu
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Prospecting Mission Of Thimlich Ohinga Site 5th – 9th February 2011. IFRA Nairobi Kenya’s Archeological And Cultural Heritage Site Around Lake Victoria 7th-8th May 2012, Kisumu "Kenya's Archeological And Cultural Heritage Sites Around Lake Victoria", British Institute Of East Africa (BIEA) And The French Institute For Research
8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
8.1. Articles in Referred Journals
Caroline Kithinji, David O. Okelo & Colomba Muriungi: A History Of Social Exclusion And Poverty Of The Thagichu Of Igembe Sub-County, Meru County From 1907 To 1962, International Journal Of Innovative Research & Development 2016, Vol. 5 Issue 9,Pp. 161-173. Issn:2278-0211.
Caroline Kithinji, David O. Okelo & Colomba Muriungi: Precolonial History of the Thagichu. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 4, No. 8 2016.Pp. 190-202. ISSN: 2411-5681
T. O. Arudo & David O. Okelo: ―Causes Of Maladies In African Societies‖ Journal Of Social Sciences No. 8, 2004 David O. Okelo: ―Preliminary Investigations In Lake Magadi Basin ―Nyame Akuma, 2003, David O. Okelo: ―Paleonvironmental Charges On Northern Swahili Coast‖ Mvita Journal, 1998.W.W.W Museums.Or.Ke 8.2 Articles in Conference Papers
David O. Okelo: Conservation of Coastal Environment – Joint Research of KU and IRD of France.
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David O. Okelo: ―Cultural Heritage Management in Kenya: Policies and Practice‖ Ph.D Research.
David O. Okelo: Heritage Management; Memorialisation Of Heroes And Heroines: The Case Of Koitalel Mausoleum David O. Okelo: Thimlich Ohinga: The Forgetten Enigma Of Kenya’s Bult Historic And Cultural Heritage David O. Okelo: Remote Sensing In Archaeology: Paleo- Environment And Paleo-Geography Reconstruction Of Heritage Sites
David O. Okelo: Aspects Of Archeological Evidence Regarding Diet on Northern Swahili Coast, 8th – 17th Century’s A.D – M.A Research, 1996. David O. Okelo: Socio-Economic Factors and Hiv/Aids Prevelance in Nyanza – Map International 1995. David O. Okelo: Human Response To Environmental Change [Hrec] Research At The Coast,
8.3 Books 2012: D. Okelo & Christian Thibon: Management And Conservation Of The Fortified Historical And Cultural Heritage Sites In The Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya 8.4 Chapters in Book(s) 2015 David Okelo et al: Thimlich Ohinga Cultural Landscape (No. 1450) 2014 Date Of Icomos Approval Of This Report 12 March 2015 2013 David Okelo ―Electronic Voting In The 2013 Kenya‖ in Kenya's Past As Prologue. Voters, Violence And The 2013 General Election Edited By Christian Thibon, Marie-Aude Fouéré, Mildred Ndeda & Susan Mwangi
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9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
2014 to date: County Government development in Education and environmental collaborations
10.0 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL GRANTS
2013 Campus France research grants for Conference On Thimlich Ohinga Nomination Dossier For Unesco 2013 Campus France grants for Heritage Conference In Paris In Center For African Studies 2013 Campus France grants for studying on Archaeological Heritage Studies In Bordeaux, France 2012 IFRA grants to convene Archaeological Heritage Conference In Kisumu, Kenya 2012 French/IFRA grants for research on ― Les Intraduissibles Du Patrimoine‖ Dakar, Senegal 2012 Campus France research grants for Heritage Conservations Conference, Bordeaux, France 2011 French Government Scholarship grant for Ph.D 2011 IFRA grants for Lake Victoria Basin Archaeological Research, Jinja Ouganda 1996 M.A. Kenyatta University Research 1995, Codesria Small Grants for Thesis Writing 11.0 LOCAL, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
11.1 External Examiner in other Universities
2016
External Examiner for Chuka University Ph.D Thesis of Caroline Kithinji
11.2 Review of Professional Periodicals 10
11.3 Being Invited in a Conference as a Guest Speaker
Campus France research grants workshop on Heritage Conservations Conference, Bordeaux, France, 2013
French/IFRA grants for research workshop on ― Les Intraduissibles Du Patrimoine‖ Dakar, Senegal, 2012
Workshop on Lake Victoria Basin Archaeological Research, Jinja Ouganda, 2011
11.4 Appointment to Boards
2007, Member, Careers And Academic Committee 2007, Member, Field Trip Committee 2007, Member, Departmental Strategic Plan [2007-2012], Committee 2007, Member, School Strategic Plan Committee (SSPC) [2007- 2012] 1996-2005, Assistant Department Examinations Co-ordinator 1996-2006, 4th Years Academic Advisor in History Department 2005, Departmental Co-ordinator, E-Learning ToT Course Member – Multi-Media And Graphic Design Represented The University At The Association Of Professional Societies In East Africa 26th-28th July 2007, [APSEA].Symposium and Exhibition Held At KICC October – November 2010, Ag. Chairman, History Department Ag Chairman Acted Several Times In History Department 2014 to date, Chairman of Embu Campus Management Board 2014 to date Chairman of Embu Campus Anti-Corruption Committee 2014 to date, Chairman of Embu Admission’s Committee
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2013-2017, A member of students disciplinary appeals committee (SDAC) at Kenyatta University
12.0 AWARDS/RECOGNITION
2012, Archaeological Heritage Conference In Kisumu, Kenya
2011, French Government Scholarship For Ph.D
2011, Lake Victoria Basin Archaeological Research, Jinja Ouganda
1996, Kenyatta University Scholarship for M.A Studies
1995, Codesria Small Grants for Thesis Writing
13.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Committee member – Agricultural Society of Kenya – Eastern Kenya Branch – 2014 Patron AIKIDO Club in Kenya PTA Executive – Moi Girls School – Nairobi Member of Embu County Environmental Committee
14.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
14.1 Development of Teaching/Academic Programmes in Departments/Schools/University 2014 to date initiated academic programmes in Embu Campus Converted ODeL centre to Full Pledged Campus with the fulltime programmes, Institutional Based, Part-time and Masters programmes
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14.2 Developing programmes external to Kenyatta University 2015 Developed partnership in the training of Embu County Assembly in conjunction with the department of Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University
14.3 Initiating/Leading Research Projects
2011 to 2013, Principal investigator Thimlich Ohinga research project sponsored by IFRA
15.0 OTHERS
15.1 Appointments
i. National
ii. Regional
iii. International
15.2 Contribution to University Advancement
Member, Careers And Academic Committee ,2007 Member, Field Trip Committee, 2007 Member, Departmental Strategic Plan [2007-2012], Committee, 2007 Member, School Strategic Plan Committee (SSPC) [2007-2012], 2007. Assistant Department Examinations Co-ordinator 1996-2005 4th Years Academic Advisor in History Department 1996-2006. Departmental Co-ordinator, E-Learning, 2005 ToT Course Member – Multi-Media And Graphic Design
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Represented The University At The Association Of Professional Societies In East Africa [APSEA].Symposium and Exhibition Held At KICC 26th-28th July 2007. Ag. Chairman, History Department in October – November 2010. Ag Chairman Acted Several Times In History Department 15.3 Membership to Professional Bodies
2013 to date Association of French Students in Kenya (AFRAKEN)
2011 to date Associate Research Fellow- IFRA, Nairobi.
2000 to date Member, Society of African Archeology (SAFA),
2007 Elected Secretary, Association Of Third World Studies (ATWS)
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16.0 REFEREES
DR.WASHINGTON NDIIRI DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND POLITICAL STUDIES SENIOR LECTURER, OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY PO.BOX 43844-00100. NAIROBI KENYA. EMAIL: [email protected] CELL :0724335116
DR. LAZARUS NGARI SENIOR LCECTURER PO BOX 43844-00100. NAIROBI KENYA. EMAIL; [email protected] CELL: 0722328581
DR. SUSAN WAYIEGO MWANGI DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY & POLITICAL STUDIES KENYATTA UNIVERSITY PO BOX 43844 00100 GPO NAIROBI EMAIL: [email protected] CELL PHONE 0770723589
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