Academic Staff Profile

Personal Profile

Personal Details Name: Dr. Jackline K. A. Nyerere Title/Qualification: PhD Department: Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies Designation/Position: Senior Lecturer Email: [email protected] Contact Address: Area of Specialization: Educational Leadership and Policy

Research Interests: Higher education, Internationalisation of education, Open Google Scholar: and flexible learning, education and https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&use sustainable development r=C5i5Qlidx78C

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001- 6924-3092

ResearcherID: T-6291-2018

Academic & Professional Qualifications 1. PhD in Educational Planning and Economics of Education, Thesis Title: Status and Challenges of Open and Distance Learning in ’s Public Universities 2. MEd (Educational Planning and Economics of Education) Kenyatta University Thesis Title: The Cost of Private University Education and its Implication on Access by Different Socio-Economic Groups in Kenya 3. Bachelor of Education (Arts) Kenyatta University

Professional courses 2010: Higher Education Leadership and Management at Carl Von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany

2010: Cost Analysis in Education at the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) - UNESCO

2013: Teaching Methodology at Kenyatta University, Kenya

2014 Quality Assurance Peer Review by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and DAAD in Nairobi, Kenya

2015: Application of ICT in Teaching and Leaning in the 21st Century by the Commonwealth of Learning at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore

2017: Advanced Research Design for policy-oriented Research by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research in Nairobi, Kenya Employment History 2015 -: Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University

2016-: Knowledge Translation Scientist, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

2010 - 2015: Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University

2003-2010: Administrator, Planning and Development Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2001 – 2002: Accounts Assistant, Higher Education Loans Board (Volunteer)

2001: Tutor, Mathematics and Business Studies, Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (Teaching Practice) Achievements Developing/leading Programmes External to the University

2014: Developed Masters and Diploma Courses for the Kenya National Police Service.

2018 to Date: Co-Chair, Education for Sustainable Development in Africa -Next Generation Researchers Network (ESDA-NGR) Publications

Referred Journals 1. Nyerere, J. (2019). Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Partnerships in Kenya and . Papers in Education and Development, PED Vol. 2(37).

2. Nyerere J., Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E., Yiran, G., Fadairo, O., Ameyaw, J., & Odingo, A. (2014). The Role of Higher Education in Building a Sustainable African Society, African Journal of Sustainable Development, Volume 4 (3), pg17-38 3. Odingo, A., Fadairo, O., Ameyaw, J., Yiran, G., Mutisya, E., Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Nyerere J., & Sulemana, N. (2014). Learning to Solve Africa's Problems by Africans: Innovations for Addressing the Canker of Corruption, African Journal of Sustainable Development, Volume 4 (3), pg. 105-134 4. Nyerere, J. K. A. & Friso, V. (2013). Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy. European Journal of Training and Development.37(7):662-677 5. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2013). Higher Education Research, Science and Technology Transfer: A Look at the Policy Strides Made in East Africa. South African Education Journal (SA-eDUC). 10(1):1-28 6. Nyerere, J. K. A. & Friso, V. (2012). Partnerships between businesses and universities’ guidance tools in Kenya and Italy (Collaborazioni fra imprese e università: strumenti di

orientamento in Kenya e Italia). MeTis (Mondi educativi. Temi indagini suggestioni). 2(2): Bari. Found at http://metis.progedit.com/anno-ii-numero-2-dicembre-2012 7. Nyerere, J. K. A., Gravenir, F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2012). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. Internal Review of Research in ODL. 13(3): 185-205 8. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2012). Delivery of Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and the University of Padua, Italy. West Africa Journal for ODL.2(1): 33-56 9. Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S., (2005). The Cost of Private University Education and its Implications on Access by Different Socio- Economic Groups in Kenya. African Symposium online Journal.5(4): 32-41 Student Co-authored Publications 1. Mutuma, W., Nyerere, J., & Kyalo, D. (2019). Stakeholders Involvement in Curriculum Development and Revision for Quality Education in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Creative Research and Studies, Vol. 3(8). 2. Kiiru, R., Nyerere, J., & Ogeta N. (2018). Teacher-trainee’s competency and institutional level of preparedness for adoption of e-learning in selected teacher training colleges in Kenya. African Educational Research Journal, Vol. 6(2). 3. Obonyo, P., Onyango, G. & Nyerere, J. (2017). Levels of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya, Kisumu and Kajiado Counties in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3 (8) 4. Mutuma, W., Nyerere, J., & Kyalo, D. (2017). Learner Support Services and Quality of Education in Public Universities in Kenya. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Vol.4(3) 5. Obonyo, P., Onyango, G., & Nyerere, J. (2017). Leadership Styles Practiced by Principals in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya Kisumu and Kajiado Counties, in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3 (9) 6. Kiiru, R., Nyerere, J., & Ogeta N. (2016). Status of Institutional Preparedness for Adoption of E- Learning in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya. Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol. 6(12). Books and Books Chapters 1. Kapfudzarura, F., Kudo, S., Mfune, O., Hansen, M., Nyerere J. (Eds.). (2018). Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC 2. Nyerere, J. (2018). Youth Unemployment in Kenya: Incorporating Entrepreneurial and Transferable Skills Education. In F. Kapfudzarura, M. Nagao, & E. Mutisya, (Eds.), Youth Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Sustainable Industrialization. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC. 3. Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Entrepreneurship: The Role of Higher Education in rural-Urban Lingkages. In F. Kapfudzarura, S. Kudo, O. Mfune, M. Hansen, & J. Nyerere (Eds.), Rural- Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC. 4. Kapfudzarura, F., Mfune, O., & Nyerere, J. (2018). Putting the concept of rural-urban linkages into practice: pathways, possibilities and challenges. In F. Kapfudzarura, S. Kudo, O. Mfune, M. Hansen, & J. Nyerere (Eds.), Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC. 5. Nyerere, J. & Obamba, M. (2018) Constructing transnational partnerships: new forms and spaces for internationalization in East African universities. In D. Proctor, L. E. Rumbley (eds.), The Future Agenda for Internationalization in Higher Education: Next Generation Insights into Research, Policy, and Practice. London, Routledge found at: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351971461/chapters/10.4324%2F9781315266909- 15 6. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2011). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya’s Public Universities. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co. KG: Saabruken.

Other Publications Policy publications/Blogs 1. Nyerere, J. (2020). Higher education and the conflict in the horn of Africa: The case of Kenya. PoliTeknik International, 26th June. Found at: http://politeknik- international.org/pi1947/ 2. Nyerere. J. (2020). Kenya’s university students and lecturers face huge challenges moving online. The Conversation, 29th April. Found at:

3. Nyerere. J. (2018). What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships. The Conversation, 11th September. Found at: http://theconversation.com/what- universities-in-uganda-and-kenya-can-do-to-boost-research-partnerships-102733 4. Nyerere. J. (2018). What Kenyan universities can do to expand social entrepreneurship. The Conversation, 11th April. Found at: http://theconversation.com/what-kenyan-universities-can- do-to-expand-social-entrepreneurship-94672 5. Nyerere, J. & Abagi, O. (2017). Investing in Education and Relevant Skills to Harness a Demographic Dividend for Africa. Development Perspectives, Vol.1(1)

6. Nyerere, J. & Warira, D. (2017). Transferable skills a key to driving the employability of Kenyan graduates. African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP). https://www.afidep.org/transferable-skills-key-driving-employability- kenyan-graduates/

7.6 Research reports 1. Forum for African Women Educationalists, 2019: Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in Kenya. 2. Forum for African Women Educationalists, 2019: Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in . 3. The MasterCard Foundation, (2017). Skills at Scale: Transferable Skills in secondary and Vocational Education in Africa. http://mastercardfdn.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/05/MCF_SkillsAtScale-March2017-3-1-accessible.pdf 4. Nyerere, J. (2016). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya. A Baseline Survey Report. the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) – 2016-07. Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers 1. Nyerere, J. (2016). Delivery of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya: Demand and Quality Concerns. 8th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8) Conference Proceedings, 27 - 30 November 2016. Found at http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2683 2. Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2011). Università e mondo del lavoro: elementi per valutare i rapporti. Italian Society for Education Research (SIRD) Conference Proceedings. Padua, Italy. December, 2011 3. Nyerere J. K. A, Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2011). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. The 3rd African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly Proceedings. Dar es Salaam: . July, 2011 4. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2008). Open and Distance Education in Kenya’s Higher Education, Issues and Prospects. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Proceedings. Madrid: Spain Web:www.iated.org 5. Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q., Mse G. S., (2008). Policy Challenges of Open and Distance Education in Kenya. African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly Proceedings. www.nou.edu.ng

Workshops Papers 1. Nyerere, J. (2020). Establishing and Maintaining International Collaborations and Linkages. DAAD Training Workshop on Management of Internationalisation for young University Academic and Administrative Staff. Dedan Kimathi University, July, 2020 2. Nyerere, J. (2020). Delivery of Open, Distance and e-Learning in Kenya: Research Findings and Prospects Commission for University Education Workshop on Accreditation of ODEL. Nairobi, June, 2020 3. Nyerere, J. (2019). Academic Student Mobility and Refugee Education in Kenya. 9th ANIE (African Network for Internationalization of Education) Conference. Kenya Institute for Curriculum development, October, 2019. 4. Nyerere, J. (2019). Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (ESDA). Carnergie Corporation Beneficiary Workshop of the Peer-Learning for Emerging Researchers` Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) Initiative. Pretoria, April 2019 5. Nyerere, J. (2019). Internationalization of Education: Current trends in Africa. Aga Khan University Education Conference. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, April, 2019 6. Nyerere, J. (2019). Education for Sustainable Development in Africa. Regional DAAD Alumni Conference. Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, March 2019 7. Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Enterprises Skills Development: The Role of Higher Education in Sustainable Development. 3rd Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies International Conference. Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya, September, 2018 8. Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Enterprises Skills Development in Kenya. Association of Public Universities and Colleges (ZAPUC) 2018 International Conference. Livingstone, Zambia, April/May April 2018 9. Nyerere, J. (2016). Delivery of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya: Demand and Quality Concerns. 8th Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF 8) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November, 2016 10. Nyerere, J. (2016). Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya. 7th African Network for Internationalization of Education. Accra, , October 2016 11. Nyerere, J. (2016). Making a Case for Investment in Youth Employability. CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Programme Dissemination Workshop on “The Road To Scale - Enhancing Employability Skills And Opportunities Among The Youth In Kenya”. Nairobi, July, 2016 12. Nyerere, J. (2015). Internationalisation at Home. 6th ANIE (African Network for Internationalisation of Education) Pre-conference Workshop on Internationalisation at Home and Internationalisation of the Curriculum. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October, 2015 13. Nyerere, J. (2015). University Partnerships. 50 Years Anniversary Celebrations Thought Leadership Dialogue, University of Malawi Chancellor College, Zomba. September, 2015 14. Mugenda, O., Gathumbi A., Nyerere J. & Gravenir, F. (2015). Internationalizing African Universities: The Kenyatta University Initiative. Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities. Kigali Serena Hotel in , June 2015. 15. Nyerere, J. K.A. (2015). Quality Initiatives in Higher Education and Mobility within Africa. 2nd International Conference on Re-Engineering Education for Sustainable Development. Kenyatta University, Kenya, May, 2015 16. Nyerere, J. (2015). Competences and key tasks of an International Office to Manage Partnerships. African DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) Workshop on Management of Internationalisation. AICAD, April, 2015 17. Nyerere, J. Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E. (2014). The Role of Higher Education in Building Sustainable and Resilient African Society. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014 18. Fuh, D., Nyerere, J., Mfune, O., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E. (2014). Movers and Shakers: Youth activism and entrepreneurship in Africa. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014

19. Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Nyerere, J., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E. (2014). Building livelihood resilience to environmental change in Africa: a micro-level analysis of local actors’ response to climate related risks. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014 20. Nyerere, J.K.A. (2013). Does Quality of Higher Education in Africa Favour Collaborations and Mobility? 5th African Network for Internationalization of Education. Addis Ababa, , October 2013 21. Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2013). Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy. 5th World Conference on Educational Sciences. Rome, Italy, February 2013 22. Nyerere, J.K.A. (2012). Regional Eastern Africa Dies Alumni (Real) Kenya Chapter Experiences. Tanzania DAAD Alumni Association Conference. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October, 2012 23. Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2012). Higher Education Research and Industry Partnerships: A Comparative Study between Kenya and Italy. International Conference on Education Reforms and Innovations. Kenyatta University, Kenya, February, 2012 24. Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2011). Università e mondo del lavoro: elementi per valutare i rapporti(University and the world of work: Elements of value the relationship). Italian Society for Education Research (SIRD) Conference. Padua, Italy, December, 2011 25. Nyerere J. K. A, Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2011). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. Poster Presentation at the 3rd African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly. Dar es Salaam: Tanzania, July, 2011 26. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2008). Open and Distance Education in Kenya’s Higher Education, Issues and Prospects. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. Madrid: Spain Web:www.iated.org, November, 2008 27. Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2008). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya.1st Regional E Learning Conference Proceedings. Nairobi: Kenya, November, 2008 28. Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q., Mse G. S., (2008). Policy Challenges of Open and Distance Education in Kenya. African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly. Lagos, . Proceedings. www.nou.edu.ng. July, 2008.

Research 1. 2020-2025: Lead Investigator, Integrating Transferrable Skills into Basic and TVET Education for Employability of Women and Girls in Kenya funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through Kenyatta University Women Economic Empowerment Hub. 2. 2020-2023: Co-Investigator (Project Lead, Kenya), Transforming Universities for a changing Climate funded by ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund (https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FT005130%2F1) 3. 2017-2018: Lead Investigator, Social Enterprises Skills Training: the Role of Higher Education in Rural and Urban Development funded by the African Development Bank Japan Trust Fund. 4. 2016-2018: Co-investigator, Academic Student Mobility in Africa funded by NRF South Africa 5. 2016-2017: Lead investigator, Do networks work? Study of the Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya and Uganda funded by CODESRIA under Carnegie African Diaspora Support to African Universities Program 6. 2016: Lead investigator, Integration of Transferable Skills into Secondary and TVET Education in Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria commissioned by The MasterCard Foundation. 7. 2016: Lead Investigator, Education Sector Priorities and Initiatives to Improve Quality of Secondary Education in Four Countries in East and Southern Africa commissioned by The MasterCard Foundation.

8. 2015: Lead investigator, Internationalization at Home. A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya 9. 2011-2012: Lead investigator, Higher Education Research and Industry Partnerships: A Comparative Study between Kenya and Italy funded through Coimbra Group Erasmus Mundus –Program Funded Projects 2020: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for a project on Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate

2017: African Development Bank Japan Trust Fund (“JTF”) research grant for promotion of Knowledge Exchange, Creation and Sharing between Africa and Asia in Support of Africa’s Sustainable Development

2015: South Africa National Research Foundation grant for a study on Academic Student Mobility in Africa.

2015: CODESRIA African Diaspora Partnership Research Networks grant for a study on Transnational Research Partnerships.

2011: Erasmus Mundus (Coimbra Group scholarships Programme) research fellowship at the University of Padua, Italy, September, 2011.

2009 to 2010: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors Conference (HRK) grant for Professional training on higher education leadership and management under the UNILEAD programme.

Travel grants from the University of Tokyo, United Nations University, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Inter-University Council for East Africa, the Common wealth of Learning, and Kenyatta University for various for participation in various Conferences and Workshops Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended 1. 9th ANIE (African Network for Internationalization of Education) themed - Africa, Internationalization and the Global Context: Making it Work. Kenya Institute for Curriculum development, October, 2019 2. Aga Khan University Education Conference. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, April, 2019 3. Regional DAAD Alumni Conference on “Young Scholars in Africa – Challenges and Opportunities”. Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, March 2019 4. 3rd Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies International Conference on Re-Weaving Education to Meet the Demands of 21st Century’. Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya, September, 2018 5. Zambia Association of Public Universities and Colleges (ZAPUC) 2018 International Conference. Livingstone, Zambia, April/May April 2018 6. 8th Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF 8) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 2016 7. Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya. 7th African Network for Internationalization of Education. Accra, Ghana, October 2016 8. 6th ANIE (African Network for Internationalization of Education) on From MDGs to SDGs: The contribution of International Higher Education. Girraffe Ocean View Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October, 2015 9. Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities on Internationalization of Education. Kigali Serena Hotelm, Rwanda, June 2015

10. 2nd International Conference on Re-Engineering Education for Sustainable Development. Organized by the Department of Education Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies. Kenyatta University, Kenya, May, 2015 11. Conference on Good Governance in post 2015. Best Western Premier Hotel in Nairobi, January 2015. 12. Conference on ‘How to Equip a Leader’. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, May 2014. 13. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. Future Centre, University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014 14. Conference on the French-German Locomotive Promoting Regional Integration: A Model for East Africa? Heron Portico Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, October, 2013 15. 5th African Network for Internationalization of Education. Dreamliner Hotel, Addis Ababa- Ethiopia, October, 2013 16. 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) and Education for Sustainable Development in Africa Workshop. Tokyo, Japan, June, 2013 17. Conference on the African Cities of the Future: Smart, Sustainable, Participatory, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi-Kenya, May, 2013 18. 5th World Conference on Educational Sciences. Rome, Italy, February, 2013 19. Tanzania DAAD Alumni Association Conference. Protea Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. October, 2012. 20. Regional Eastern African DIES Alumni Network REAL Networking for Quality Higher Education Conference. Kenyatta University Conference Center. Nairobi, Kenya, September, 2012 21. National Stakeholders Conference on Education Reforms. Organized by the ministry of Education, Kenya. Kenyatta International Conference Center, March, 2012. 22. International Conference on Education Reforms and Innovations. Organized by the Department of Education Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies. Kenyatta University, Kenya, February, 2012. 23. Italian Society for Education Research (SIRD) Conference. University of Padua, Italy, December 2011. 24. 3rd African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly. Dar es Salaam: Tanzania, July, 2011. 25. International Conference and Training on Staff Development: Key for Quality in Higher Education. Organized by DAAD. Nairobi: Kenya, October, 2010. 26. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. Organized by IATED. Madrid: Spain, November, 2008. 27. 1st Regional E Learning Conference. Organized by Kenyatta University. Nairobi: Kenya, November, 2008. 28. African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly, Lagos: Nigeria. July, 2008.

Workshops Attended 1. Carnergie Corporation Beneficiary Workshop of the Peer-Learning for Emerging Researchers` Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) Initiative. NRF, Pretoria, April 2019 2. ADEA Triennial Conference Preparatory Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, September 2016 3. AFIDEP stakeholders workshop on harnessing youth population for economic development held on 11th – 13th January, 2016 at Southernsun Hotel, Nairobi 4. CODESRIA African Diaspora Support to African Universities Program Launching methodological Workshop for the Diaspora Partnership Research Networks held on 13th-17th October 2015 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 5. Next Generation Academics and Researchers Network (NGARN) Cocktail Seminar on Facts and Myths about GM Products held at KUCC, Kenyatta University on 16th December, 2014 6. African Network for Internationalization of Education workshop on Intra-regional higher education cooperation: Making internationalization and regionalization work for Africa held on 2nd October, 2013 at Dreamliner Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

7. Kenya DAAD Scholar’s Association Kenyatta University Chapter Scientific Writing Workshop held on 24th – 27th July, 2013 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya 8. Education for Sustainable Development workshop on Governance for Total Sanitation: Transformative Approaches held on 14th - 15th February, 2013 at Harlequin Suits Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 9. Education for Sustainable Development in Africa – Next Generation Researchers (ESDA- NGR) Workshop held on 29th November - 1st December, 2012 at the Blue Nile Inn, Lusaka, Zambia. 10. Kenya Open Data Initiative (KODI) Sensitization Workshop on Open Data: Open Data Incubator Project Outreach to Research Community held on 30th and 31st October 2012 at the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Duduville, Nairobi 11. Management Development Workshops focusing on Modern Skills in the Management of a Learning Institution held on 19th - 20th May and 23rd –26th August 2005 at Sportsman’s Arms Hotel, Nanyuki and the Garden Hotel, Machakos respectively. 12. Performance Management Workshop focusing on the Use of Balanced Score Card in Drawing the Performance Contract Quarterly Reports held on 2nd to 10th December, 2005 at the Government Training Institute (GTI), Mombasa 13. Performance Management workshop focusing on Implementation of Institution Strategic Plans held on 21st - 22nd October, 2004 at the Stanley Hotel, Nairobi 14. Meeting Organization Course focusing on Organizing for Meetings, Taking Good Minutes and Following up the Implementation of Activities Resolved During the Meetings held on 13th and 14th November, 2003 at the Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi

Invited to a Conference/Workshops as a Guest Speaker 1. DAAD Training Workshop on Management of Internationalisation for young University Academic and Administrative Staff. Dedan Kimathi University, 20th -24th July, 2020 2. Commission for University Education Workshop on Accreditation of ODEL. Nairobi, 10th - 12th June, 2020 3. Carnergie Corporation Beneficiary Workshop of the Peer-Learning for Emerging Researchers` Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) Initiative. Pretoria, 3-4 April 2019 4. Aga Khan University Education Conference. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 15th - 17th April, 2019 5. Regional DAAD Alumni Conference on “Young Scholars in Africa – Challenges and Opportunities”. Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 1st -3rd March 2019 6. CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Programme Dissemination Workshop on “The Road To Scale - Enhancing Employability Skills And Opportunities Among The Youth In Kenya”. Nairobi Kenya, 25th & 26th July, 2016 7. 6th ANIE (African Network for Internationalization of Education) Pre-conference Workshop on Internationalization at Home and Internationalization of the Curriculum. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 7TH october, 2015 8. University of Malawi 50 Years Anniversary Celebrations Thought Leadership Dialogue, University of Malawi Chancellor college, Zomba, Malawi, 30th September – 1st October, 2015 9. African DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) Workshop on Management of Internationalization, AICAD, 6th - 10th April, 2015 10. Ministry of Defence’s awareness creation on Youth, Gender & Disability Mainstreaming for heads of branches and departments. Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi. 16th to 19thJanuary, 2015 11. Ministry of Defence’s Youth, Gender and Disability Committee Training Workshop. The Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Ruaraka, Nairobi. 16th to 19thSeptember, 2014 12. Tanzania DAAD Alumni Association Conference. Protea Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. October, 2012

Supervision of Postgraduate Students PhD Masters

Completed: Completed: 1. RACHEL OKINYI - E55/37019/2016 1. Kiilu Redempta - E83/CE/11764/08 2. Gichuki Alice - E55/CE/25929/2011 2. OBONYO PAUL MUGA - E83/CE/22512/10 3. 3. Michungu Kevin - E55/MIG/CE/24066/2011 Mutuma Wilson - E83/CE/13505/09 4. Mildred Aoko Ogutu - E55/CE/22834/2010 4. Herman Wachiye - E83/10570/07 Ongoing: Ongoing: 1. Gilbert Kipkoech - E55/38242/2017 1. Kahsu Peter - E83/CE/13503/2009 2. FRED OWILI OWINO - E55/277825/14 3. 2. Gikambi Zipporah - E83/CE/34115/2017 Emmanuel Ruko - E55/37652/2017 3. CHACHA C. WEGESA - E83/CTY/30519/15 4. Celestine Makori - E55/CE/25666/2018

Professional/ Consultancy (Editor/ Peer review in journals, Networks/ Collaborations, External Examiner, Patents) Editorial boards Associate Editor, International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

External Examination University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Alupe University College, Kenya.

Review of Professional Periodicals 1. European Journal of Training and Development 2. United Nations University Publication 3. International Research Reviews on Open and Distance Learning

Consultancies 1. 2019: Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) - Review of Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in Kenya and Malawi 2. 2019: UNESCO - independent evaluation of UNESCO OFID project on Strengthening Quality Teaching and Learning for Education for All in Eastern Africa” 3. 2018: Forum for African Women Educationalists – Review of 2013-2017 strategic plan, and development of 2019-2023 strategy. 4. 2018: Institute for International Education – Independent review of Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme (CADFP) 5. 2017: DAI Europe – Independent review of Climate Change Research and Leadership Capacity Enhancement (CIRCLE) Programme 4. 2016: Commonwealth of Learning - Baseline survey on Status of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya 5. 2014: Inter-university Council for East Africa - Quality Assurance Peer Reviewer for Education Programmes in Maseno and Laikipia universities in Kenya and Mwenge University College of Education in Tanzania 6. 2013 to 2014: National Police Service - National Police Service Curriculum Development for Masters and Post Graduate Diploma Training

7. 2013 to 2014: Mbeere South Constituency - Strategic Plan Development for Primary and Secondary Schools.

Affiliation of Professional Bodies 1. October, 2020 to date: Member, Council for the Development Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) 2. March, 2012 to date: Member, African Network for Internationalization of Education (ANIE) 3. February 2010 to date: Member, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA) 4. February 2010 to date: Member, Regional East African DIES Alumni (REAL) Network 5. February 2008 to date: Member, African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) National and International awards and Recognitions i. National 2014: Member of the Technical Committee on the National Integrated Action Plan for Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Strategy ii. Regional 2014: Quality Assurance Peer Reviewer for Education Programmes in Maseno and Laikipia universities in Kenya and Mwenge University College of Education in Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA) iii. International 2012: Member of the Education for Sustainable Development in Africa – Next Generation Researchers (ESDA-NGR) Administrative Positions Held

Recognized university administrative positions 2014 to 2016: Coordinator, Growing Leaders Programme 2014: Examinations Coordinator, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies 2014 to 2018: Board Member, Regional Centre for Capacity Development 2018 to Date: Board Member, Regional Centre for Capacity Development 2013 to 2015: Member of the University Departmental Quality Management Team 2012 to Date: Coordinator, Kenyatta University Education for Sustainable Development in Africa -Next Generation Researchers Network (ESDA-NGR) 2011 to 2014: Member of the School of Education Board of Postgraduate Studies Other administrative positions Held 2018 to Date: Co-Chair, Education for Sustainable Development in Africa -Next Generation Researchers Network (ESDA-NGR)

2013-to-Date: Secretary, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association Kenyatta University (KDSA KU) Chapter

2012-to-Date: Secretary, Regional East Africa DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) Alumni Network Kenya Chapter

2012: Peer reviewer, Alumni Think Tank on Culture, Education and Development in Kenya by Goethe Institute, GIZ and DAAD

2003-2006: Administrator, Planning and Development Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology