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Dr. Jackson Ndolo Muthini

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Dr. Jackson-Ndolo-Muthini

Designation

Director Board of Postgraduate Studies & Senior Lecturer of Procurement & Logistics Management

Staff E-mail Address

jndolo@kcau.ac.ke

Previous Titles

  • Senior Lecturer and Program Leader of Procurement and Logistics Management

Academic Qualification

  • PhD Supply Chain Management, JKUAT 2012 – 2018
  • Master of Science in Procurement & Logistics Management, JKUAT 2009 – 2012
  • Bachelor of Science (Statistics & Computers) 2nd Class Honors UpperDivision, JKUAT  1997-2001
  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA–Business and Leadership Strategy), Mount Kenya University in collaboration with Copenhagen Business School Executive – Denmark,  Jan 2014 – Aug 2015
  • Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Level 4, Aug 2011-Dec 2012

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

Profile

Jackson Ndolo is a seasoned procurement and logistics trainer, researcher and consultant with over 10 years experience in both public and private universities. He has held various university roles; Postgraduate coordinator, Head of department and Director of graduate studies. An experienced external examiner for several universities in Kenya and the region as well as reviewer with Commission for University Education (CUE) and certified ISO 21001:2018 Lead auditor.

Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications

  • Charles, M., Ndolo, J., & Odari, S. (2024). Transportation management practices and Performance of Electoral Systems in Kenya. International Journal Of Innovations And Interdisciplinary Research (IJIIR) ISSN 3005-4885 (p);3005-4893(o), 2(1), 53–69. https://doi.org/10.61108/ijiir.v2i1.80
  • Mukuna K., Osoro A., & Ndolo J. (2024). The influence of inventory management on the performance of level five county referral hospitals in Kenya African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI). Online ISSN: 2663-9335, Vol (6), Issue 8, Pg. 41-57.
  • Bashir Mohamud Maalim, Lucy W Kibe, Jackson Ndolo (2023). Assessment of Shareholder Strategy – An Internal Corporate Social Responsibility Perspective on Organizational Commitment in FiveStar Hotels in Kenya. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, 2023, 23, pp.72 – 85. ff10.9734/ajeba/2023/v23i141006ff. ffhal-04270993f.
  • Lewis Ouma Wandera, Jackson Ndolo (2023). Effect of Supply Chain Management Practices on the Perfomance of Companies in EPZ, Kenya. International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ISSN 2520-3983 (Online) Vol. 7, Issue No.2, pp 27 – 55.
  • Emily Wamoto, Josphat Kwasira & Jackson Ndolo (2023). Relationship between Demand Forecasting and Operational Performance of Stores Function in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, Volume 7 Issue 1 ISSN: 2581-3889.
  • Bashir Mohamud Maalim, Lucy W Kibe, Jackson Ndolo (2023). Influence of Altruistic Strategy on Organizational Commitment in Five Star Hotels in Kenya.
  • Ngomo C., Ndolo J. (2022). Decoupling Point Strategies Promoting Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed in Nairobi Stock Exchange in Kenya. International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, Apr-2022 ISSN (2226-8235) Vol-11, Issue 4.
  • S Mutisya, J. Ndolo, M Mung’ara (2022). Influence of Procurement Procedures on Performance of Humanitarian Projects in Turkana County. Addaiyan Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Wangari T, Odhiambo C, Ndolo J. (2022). Influence of Public Tender Requirement On Youths Accessibility To Government Procurement Opportunities Nakuru County. IJSSHR-International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research Vol5(4)
  • Irene Wagithi, Ndolo J. (2022). Effect Of Supplier Financial Stability on Public Procurement Performance. A Case Study of Kephis, Kenya. International Research Journal of Business and Strategic Management Vol 4(2)
  • Janjane, A.I., Muthini, J.N. (2020). Influence of Supply Risk Assessment of Third Party Logistics Providers on Performance of Humanitarian Supply Chains: A Case of International Red Cross, Somalia. IRA-International Journal of Management & Social Sciences (ISSN 2455-2267), 16(3), 105- 112. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.21013/jmss.v16.n3.p5
  • Nzuve, E. M., & Ndolo, J. (2020). Organizational Safety Support Practices and Employee Performance in the Department of Health Services in Makueni County, Kenya. Archives of Business Research, 8(3), 165-172.
  • Namunane, C. N., & Muthini, J. N. (2019). Influence of supplier motivation practices on procurement performance of west Kenya and Butali Sugar Factories in Kakamega County, Kenya.The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (4), 954 – 961
  • Kipruto D. & Ndolo J. (2019). Influence of buyer-supplier collaboration on supply chain efficiency in manufacturing firms in Nakuru County, Kenya. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology.
  • Maina, T. W. & Ndolo, J. (2019). To Buy Online or Not? An Analysis of Online Consumer Decision Making. International Journal of Science and Business,3(3), 135-140. doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2654400
  • Ndolo, J. (2019). The state of innovativeness awareness of the leadership of Kenyan business schools: do they influence business industry practices?. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (2), 1006 –1011.
  • David, R. A., & Muthini, J. N. (2019). Influence of green supply chain management practices on procurement performance of private health institutions in Kenya: A case of Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (2), 1378 –1396
  • Jackson Ndolo Muthini, Namusonge G. S., Wario Guyo, Noor Ismail Shale. (2017). Role of Government Economic Regulations on Petroleum Supply Chain Management. Journal of Business and Economic Development. Vol. 2 (2), 131-139. DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170202.19
  • Ndolo J., Namusonge G., Guyo W., Noor I. (2016). Role of Government Health and Safety Regulations on Petroleum Supply Chain Management. International Journal of Research in IT, Management and Engineering, V6 (12), 29-36. ISSN 2249- 1619
  • Ndolo, J. & Njagi, E. (2016). Balancing Conflicting Supply Chain Stakeholder Interests: The Big Procurement Practioner’s Dilemma. Archives of Business Research, UK Vol. 4(6), 400-404. DOI: 10.14738/abr.46.2329.
  • Njagi E., & Ndolo J. (2015). State of Procurement Training and Economic Stimulus Projects’ Performance. International Journal of Economics and Management, ISSN 2348 0386
  • Ndolo J. & Njagi E. (2014). Are Kenyans Suffering from Procurement Nightmare Culture? Internal Journal of  Supply Chain Management Vol. 3, No. 3. ISSN: 2050-7399
  • Ndolo J. & Eunice N. (2014). Role of Ethics in Procurement Process Effectiveness in the Water Sector in Kenya: (A Case Study of EWASCO, Embu County). Internal Journal of  Supply Chain Management Vol. 3 (3). ISSN: 2050-7399
  • Oyagi B., Kembu A., & Ndolo J. (2014). Assessment of the Level of Job Performance (T&R) among Academic Employees in Higher Learning Public Institutions in Zanzibar. EXCEL International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies EIJMMS, Vol.4 (11). ISSN 2249- 8834

Research Interest

  • Artificial intelligence technology-based applications in SME supply chain optimization
  • Last mile logistics, climate change and sustainable supply chain management
  • Resilient urban transport systems, politics of procurement and governance

Conferences & Chapters

1 – 23
24 – 46
  • 11th -15th 2024 – Lead Auditors’ ISO 21001: 2018 Training at KCA University by PECB
  • 7th -11th October 2024 – ISO 21001:2018 Auditors’ Training, Peaks hotel, Nanyuki
  • 29th Jan – 2nd Feb 2024, Workshop on Impact Evaluation Research Methods and Grant Proposal Writing Workshop, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) -Kenya and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) at KCA University, Ruaraka, Kenya
  • Jan – Feb 2024 Reproducibility in Research Training by African Science Frontiers Initiative (ASFI)
  • 13th Sept upto 31st October, 2023 – Strengthening Post-Graduate Supervision by Digi Face/Nelson Mandela University/DAAD
  • 19th -21st Sept 2023 Worskshop on Systematic Reviwes and Meta Analysis. ACSRM/AuthorAID/The Africa Centre, Makerere University, College of Health, Uganda
  • 20th – 10th March, 2023 – Pedal online Training on Course design, Facilitation and Innovative Assessment in Blended Learning Environment, PASGR/KICD/KCA University
  • 14th-18th August 2023 – Training on Advanced Statistics and Experimental Design by RUFORUM/ World Bank
  • 28th August  – 1st September 2023 – Training on Academic Writing Skills by RUFORUM/World Bank
  • 30th January -1st February, 2023 – Capacity Building on Enterprise Risk Management, at Safari Park, Nairobi
  • 20th -21st July 2023 – KCA University 3rd School of Business Annual Research Conference  (SOBARC 3)
  • May 2022 to date DIES ProGRANT Multiplier Training 2022, Practical-oriented Training for New Researchers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Karatina University
  • 27th -28th July, 2022 KCA University, 2nd School of Business Annual Research Conference (SOBARC 2)
  • Ndolo J., Arani W., Njagi E. & Mutiso S. (2022). Supply Chain Disruptions and Resilience Research amindst the Covid -19 Pandemic: A Network Analysis and Meta-Analysis Review
  • 2th -28th July, 2022 Global Initiatives Wharton Faculty Development Program 2022, Wharton School’s Department of Management, Wharton University of Pennsylvania, USA
  • 11th – 13th September, 2019: 3rd  Annual international Conference 2019, Kirinyanya University
  • Ndolo J. & Njagi E. (2018). Role of Government Environmental Regulations on Petroleum Supply Chain management in Kenya
  • 4th – 6th September, 2019: 6th International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC6), University of                           Eldoret
  • Ndolo J., Mungara M. & Njagi E. (2018). Big Data, Predictive Analytics and Process Innovations in Supermarkets: A Case of Tusky’s Supermarket, Thika Branch, Kenya
  • 17th -19th October, 2018: 5th International interdisciplinary Research Conference 2018, Mount                                       Kenya University, Kenya
  • Ndolo J. & Njagi E. (2018). Product Oriented Innovations among Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
  • Rapporteur – Knowledge Economy and Entrepreneurial Innovation
  • 17th – 19th Aug 2017; 6th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA 2017) College of                               business education Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Research Grants

  • Dies ProGrant Multiplier Training 2022 grant for New Researchers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. A 3 week training (1st Phase 30th May – 2nd June 2022, Virtual training, 2nd  Phase 6th June -31st July 2022, Self -Study(E-Learning), 3rd Phase, On site Seminar; 29th August -2nd September, 2022, Karatina University Kenya. The training was fully sponsored by Germany Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and jointly coordinated by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Rectors Conference (HRK).
  • KISM-Innagural National Dialogues on Procurement Supply Chain and Supply Chain and Spurs Excellence Awards, 2021.  Fully Sponsored by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); Registration fee, Air ticket from Nairobi to Mombasa, accommodation and Meals to present a paper titled; Big Data Analytics in Agri-Value Chains: Value Addition Opportunities and Challenges for Small Scale Farmers in Kenya(13th -17th December, 2021).

Research Quality

  • Citations – 114
  • h-index – 5
  • i10 – 2

Teaching (Learning Environment)

  • A seasoned facilitator who infuses problem-based techniques and technology to foster co-creation through creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial mindset among students.

Research Environment

  • Supervised to completion over 3 PhDs and 50 Masters students
  • George Muturi; PhD Business Administration (Strategic Management). Analysis of Quality Management Practices and Performance of Tea Processing Firms in Kenya. Mount Kenya University (MKU), 2019 -2023
  • Bashir Mohamud Maalim (2023) PhD Business Administration (Strategic Management). Analysis of Strategic Business Models influencing Performance of Refugee-Owned Business at Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya. MKU, 2018 -2023
  • Wairimu Desmond Mwangi; PhD in Supply Chain Management . The Relationship between Dynamic Supply Chain Capabilities and Supply Chain Resilience in Retail Sector in Kenya, JKUAT, 2020 – 2023

Industry Engagement

  • Founder and Coordinator of Leadership in Supply Chain Management in Dialogues (LSCMDs)- A mentorship program for procurement and logistics students by industry experts based at KCA University.
  • October 2023 to date, Curriculum Peer Reviewer, Commission for University Education, Kenya
  • 2nd -3rd November 2022, Lead Trainer, Entrepreneurship Training for Selected Youth Entrepreneurs in Kenyan Coastal Counties titled “Empowering youth with Modern Self-Employability and Creative entrepreneurial skills.” Sun Africa Hotel – Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya.
  • 1st -30th March 2022; Panel Expert, Development of M&E Qualitative Study for the AMREF Africa Leadership Management and Governance for Health Systems Strengthening Program
  • 8th -12th March 2021; E-Mentors program review of the Leadership Management and Governance for Health Systems Strengthening program, A joint AMREF Africa- JICA/AHLM/Ministry of Health Africa Project for empowering Medical doctors with management skills in 43 African countries held at Naivasha Kenya.
  • 6th – 11th October 2020; lead STEP Trainer; Entrepreneurship training for aspiring Politicians funded by Konrad Adeneur Stiftung, A joint Germany sponsored Project for empowering aspiring leaders (Politicians) in African countries.
  • Sept 2019 to date; lead Consultant; Konrad Adeneur Stiftung STEP Trainer, A joint Germany sponsored Project for empowering aspiring leaders (Politicians) in African countries
  • Sept 2018 to 2022; lead Facilitator; Procurement and Supply Chain Management in Leadership Management and Governance for Health Systems Strengthening program, A joint AMREF Africa- JICA/AHLM/Ministry of Health Africa Project for empowering Medical doctors with management skills in 43 African countries

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