Designation
Tutorial Fellow,
Previous Titles
- Manager Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Transfer
Academic Qualification
- Masters of Business Administration – 2004
- Bachelor of Education Arts – 2001
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- SIYB Association of Kenya
- Centre for Corporate Governance
Profile
I have interest in Enterprise Development more particularly MSME capacity development and transformation through research, Industry focused training solutions and Business Consultancy.
Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications
Research Interest
- Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, Risk Management and Corporate Governance.
Conferences & Chapters
- Presented a paper titled; Influence of entrepreneurial education and venture intentions on venture creations at the International Conference of the German-African University Partnership Platform for the Development of Entrepreneurs and Small/Medium Enterprises 13 – 14 September 2018 in Bonn Rhein University of Applied Sciences Germany. https://doi.org/10.18418/978-3-96043-071-1_37
Research Grants
- A grant worth Swedish Knorr 1,999,190 involving Stockholm School of Economic, KCA University, University of Namibia, University of Botswana, Makerere University and African Nazarene University titled; Stockholm School of Economics strategic internationalization program – From international to global: Developing teaching, research and business in Africa with a built-in faculty and student exchange program- This was a 3 year research project in done in six Countries.
- A grant worth Ksh. 25,000,000 titled; Co-Production for Youth Entrepreneurship in Kenya (COPYEK) funded by British Council under the Innovation for African Universities project grant between KCA University, University of Nottingham and the Youth Enterprise development Fund.
Teaching (Learning Environment)
- Developed My hustle program in collaboration with Youth Enterprise Development program, International Labour Organization and Companies of Alumni of KCA University students.
Research Environment
- Attracted grants worth Approximately Ksh. 45 Million
International Outlook
- Has successfully collaborated with the following Universities and staff ;
Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, University of Namibia, University of Botswana, Makerere University, University of Dare Salam.
Industry Engagement
- Developed Entrepreneurship Award with KNCCI, Post Bank, Bidco and Other Industry players.
- Jointly with Youth Enterprise development Fund, secured British Council funding that supported in the development of a business support portal, developing entrepreneurship Curriculum, training entrepreneurs and capacity build faculty of School of business and School of Technology.
Awards and Recognitions
- Research and Innovation Champion in 2024
- KCA University Foundation Award.
- KCA Top25U25 Entrepreneurship Award.
Media Presence and Public Engagement
- Appointed Member of Egerton University Council for 2 term between 2017-2020 and again between 2020-2023.
- Chaired the Egerton University Investment Company.
- Served as Trustee Egerton University Retirement Benefit Scheme and KCA University Retirement Scheme.
