Academic Staff Profile

Personal Details Name: Dr. Mutuma Wilson Michubu Title/Qualification: PhD Department:Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies

Designation/Position: Lecturer Email: [email protected] Contact Address: , Educational Building, Room 105 Area of Specialization: - Economics of Education and Educational Planning

Research Interests: - Quality Assurance in Higher Education -Quality, Access & Relevance in Education -Entrepreneurship in Education -Education and Sustainable Development

Academic & Professional Qualifications  2010-2019: Kenyatta University-PhD in Economics of Education and Educational Planning  2008-2009: Institute of Management-Diploma in Project Planning and Management  2003-2005: University of - Master of Education in Educational Planning  1999-2002-- Bachelor of Education (Arts), First Class Honors

Employment History  2017-to date: Lecturer, Kenyatta University  2012-2017-Lecturer, Riara University  2008-2012-High School Teacher , Oshwal Academy Nairobi (IGCSE)  2006-2008-High School Teacher, Samaj School (IGCSE)

Publications  Itegi F.M and Mutuma W.M. (2020). Navigating Through Postgraduate Research: Experiences Suof Doctoral Studies Students in Kenyan Universities. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge. ISSN- 2213-1356. Vol. 5, Issue 7.

 Mutuma, W.M, Nyerere J.K.A and Kyalo D.N (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 Issue-8, August 2019. ISSN-0249-4655.  Mutuma, W.M, Nyerere J.K.A and Kyalo D.N (2017): Learner Support Services and Quality of Education in Public Universities in Kenya. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Vol. 4 No. 3, July 2017. http://apjeas.apjmr.com/vol-4-no-3/.  Mutuma M.W. (2015). Transformative Approaches in Higher Education Institutions for Development of Entrepreneurial Graduates: A Kenyan Perspective. Riara University Journal of Education. Nairobi: Nairobi Academic Press.  Mutuma M.W., (2015): Expansion of Higher Education in Kenya: Quality Implications. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3659-71579-2.  Mutuma, W. M.: ‘We Need Middle Level Colleges to Prosper’. Daily Nation, 10th June, 2014.

Conference Papers  October 3rd -4th, 2019: Kenyatta University, School of Education 6th International Annual Conference on education and Lifelong Learning. Paper Presented: Competency Based Curriculum: Stakeholders Involvement in Curriculum Development and Revision for Quality University Education in Selected Public universities in Kenya.

 April 15th-17th, 2019: The Aga Khan University: National Education Conference: Maximizing Educational Change: Research, Policy, Leadership, Technology and Curriculum. Paper presented: Stakeholders Involvement in Curriculum Development and Revision in Public Universities in Kenya.  19th-21st September 2018: Kenyatta University 3rd International Conference on Re- weaving Education to Meet the Demands of 21st Century. Paper Presented: Learner Support Services and Quality of Education in Selected Public Universities in Kenya.

 February 10th-12th, 2016: International Conference on Higher Education in Devolved Systems at , 10th-12th February 2016. Paper Presented: Quality Assurance Systems and Quality of Education in Public Universities in Kenya.  August 13th-15th 2014: Academy of International Business (AIB) Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter Inaugural Conference, Riara University. Paper Presented: Expansion of Higher Education in Kenya: Challenges and Quality Implications  August 2013: Transformative Approaches in Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) for Development of Entrepreneural Graduates: A Kenyan Perspective- A paper Presented at the Riara University First Education Conference on Education.

Research  2020-Current: Researcher, Project on Initiative on What Works for Women Economic Empowerment (IWWWEE-KU HUB). Theme 2.1: ‘Transferable Skills for Kenyan Women and Girls’. Funded by Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation.

 2020-Current: Affiliate Researcher: Project: ‘Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate’. Funded by Global Challenges Research Fund.

 2018: Research Associate: Social Enterprises Skill Development: The Role of Higher Education in the Rural and Urban Development.

 2018: (Part of research team): Impact of Kenyatta University Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Centre on Social Entrepreneurship. (Project under the Education for Sustainable Development in Africa. (ESDA Programme).

 2014-2019: Implementation of Quality Assurance Guidelines and their Influence on Quality of Education in Selected Public Universities in Kenya .

 Dec 2008-March2009: Researcher: Challenges Facing Rehabilitation Programmes of Street Children in Kenya.

Supervision of Postgraduate Students

Masters Salome Chemjor, (2013): Factors Affecting Women Participation in Micro-financing in Kenya. A Case of Micro And Small Enterprises In Garissa County. M.A. in Project Planning and Management. University of Nairobi. Mohammed Abdi Hussein, (2012): Challenges Facing Implementation of Cash Transfer Program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya: A case of Iftin location, Garissa County. M.A. in Project Planning and Management. University of Nairobi Ibrahim Ahmed Ali, (2012): Factors Influencing Sustainable Funding of Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya: A Case Study of Sisters Maternity Home (SIMAHO) in Garissa. M.A. in Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi.

Kamau Victor Kinyua, (2014). Factors Influencing Integration of refugees into the Local Community in Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya. M.A. in Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi (Graduated in 2014).

Community Service and Other Engagements -Board Member-Thimbili Day Secondary School

-Board Member-Thitha Secondary School National and International awards and Recognitions -Award of the University of Nairobi Scholarship for Master of Education

Recognized university administrative positions -Unit Coordinator-EMP 403-Economics of Education and Educational Planning