CURRICULUM VITAE MR. ICHANI XAVIER FRANCIS, MA (Armed Conflict and Peace Studies), B.Ed (Arts), UON

. SELF PROFILE I am military historian and peace and conflict practitioner with vast military experience as retired Airforce soldier with a wide range of excellent skills demonstrated in past accomplished roles. I have a passion to be scholar of Conflict and Peace Studies in order to foster international tranquility, peace and security.

PERSONAL DETAILS NAME: Ichani Xavier Francis ADDRESS: P.O Box 48844 – 00 100 Mobile 0726980309, 0733727459 Email [email protected] , [email protected] D.O.B: 7TH Feb 1977. COUNTY: Busia NATIONALITY: Kenyan. SEX: Male. MARITAL STATUS: Married. RELIGION: Christianity. LANGUAGE. SPOKEN: English, Kiswahili and Ateso.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary education 2014 – To date - PhD in History, Egerton University 2010 - 2012 - University of Nairobi MA History (Armed Conflict and Peace Studies). 2004 – 2008 - University of Nairobi BEd (Arts) - First Class Honours 2003 - 2003 - Armed Forces Technical College (KAFTEC). Methods of Training Course 2003 – 2003 - Senior Leadership Course, Marania School of Adventure. 2001 – 2001 - Basic military Training at Recruits Training school Eldoret (RTS).

Secondary Education 1991-1994 - St. Paul’s Amukura High School – KCSE B- (Minus).

Primary Education 1988-1990 Kaliwa primary school – passed KCPE. 1982 -1987 Kamarinyang’ primary school up to class five.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

2014 – PhD Student Egerton University. 2012 - Master of Arts History (Armed Conflict and Peace studies), UON. 2008 - Bachelor of Education, First class Honours, University of Nairobi. 2006 - Job Analysis and Evaluation course – DoD Nairobi. 2003 - Senior Leadership Course – Laikipia Air Base/ Marania School of Adventure. 2001 - Basic military Training at Recruits Training school Eldoret (RTS). 1996 - P1 teacher – Machakos Teachers College. 1996 - Certificate course in Adult Education, Machakos TTC.

JOB EXPERIENCE

i) As Lecturer

2017 – Tutorial Fellow Department of Conflict Peace and Strategic, Studies Kenyatta University. 2014 – Appointed University Supervisor for MA student.

2014 - Assistant Lecturer (PT) Egerton University –Department of Peace Security and Social Studies (PSSS) 2012- Assistant Lecturer (PT) Egerton University –Department of Philosophy History and Religious Studies 2012 - Appointed Examination Coordinator - Kenya Military Academy. 2011 - Appointed Assistant Lecturer Kenya Military Academy.

iii) As Soldier

2013 Served in United Nation Peace Keeping Operation in South Sudan 2012 Promoted to rank of Class I 2009 Promoted to rank of Warrant Officer Class II 2006 Promoted from Sergeant to rank of Senior Sergeant 2003 Attended Senior Leadership course – Laikipia Air Base. 2002 Rose through ranks from Senior to Sergeant 2001 Enlisted as Education Instructor into . 2001 Underwent Basic Military Training at Recruits Training School Eldoret.

Regimental duties and Responsibilities held: - Duty Officer, Base Orderly officer, Guard Commander and Post Commander. - Librarian Kenya Air Force Flying Training school. - Administration and Guidance in Education matters on the Base. - Other military duties assigned from time to time.

COURSES/ SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Aug 2017 - Workshop on Module writing for E-Campus Egerton University held at School of Government Baringo.

Aug 2015 – Workshop on Module writing for E-Campus Egerton University held at Morendant Naivasha.

June 2015 – Attended Workshop on the harmonization of teaching materials and ARMS Training organized by the Department of Philosophy, History and Religion, Egerton University.

2005 - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Management Seminar –KAFTEC Embakasi

2003 - Leadership and Management course – Mount Kenya school of Adventure Marania.

2002 - Armed Forces Senior Leadership Course – Laikipia Air Base.

PUBLICATIONS

Ichani, F., Xavier, (2017), Human Rights in Criminal Justice, E- Learning Module, Egerton University Press.

Ichani F. Xavier and Onsarigo Beatrice, (2015), Crime and Conflict Management, E- Learning Module, Egerton University Press.

Ichani, F., Xavier, (2014), “Battle Stressors and Fatigue of Military Intervention in Somalia” Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary Impact Factor 1.393, ISSN: 2320-5082, Volume 2, Issue 3.

Ichani, F., Xavier, (2014), “Military Intervention in Local Conflict: Justification, Perceptions, Lessons and Recommendations” Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary Impact Factor 1.393, ISSN: 2320-5083, Volume 2, Issue 2.

Ichani Xavier Francis, (2011), “Women in Post-Conflict Peace-building: A Case Study of Mt. Elgon Conflict 1991-2011”, MA Thesis, University of Nairobi.

Chore, Allan, Ichani, Xavier, and Tarus, Isaac, (2016), Origin of The Kenya : From Kings African Rifles to the , Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary Impact Factor mpact Factor 2.417, ISSN: 2320-5083, Volume 4, Issue 3.

Publications underway- I am currently working on these publications.

Ichani Xavier Francis, “The Kenya Defence Forces and Internal Disputes in Kenya since 1963: A History Analysis of Military Intervention in Intra-state Conflict Resolution.” PhD Thesis, Egerton University.

Ichani Xavier Francis, “The Impact of Counter-terrorism Strategies on Islamic Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Kenya”

Ichani Xavier Francis, “The Somalia Conflict: The Kenya Military Intervention and Prospects for Peace,”

Publication through Supervision As Lecturer, I have co-supervised the following MA Thesis with senior Academic Staff

Allan Chore (2015), “The Contribution of Lanet Barracks to Origin, Formation and Development of the Kenya Army 1963-2011” MA Thesis, Egerton University 2015.

MEMBERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS A member of Kenya Professional Society of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

MEDALS AND AWARDS

2017 - Long Service Good Conduct Medal 2013 - United Nations Peace Keeping Medal 2010 - Kenya Constitutional Promulgation Medal