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Published2015 in Conferences
Mwaniki E. & Bowen M. (2015) The Extent of Participatory Development in Youth Projects: the Case of Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) Beneficiaries in Gachoka Constituency, Kenya – Paper presented at an international conference Istanbul, Turkey
Published2015 in Other Publications Rhythm of the silent song: Celebrating Kenya’s liberation heroines.
Published2015 in Conferences
Levi Obonyo, Beatrice Mbogoh, Evonne Kiptiness, Nathan Masambu and Emmanuel Wanyonyi (2015). Newspaper Coverage of health-related news in Kenya’s Daily Nation and The Standard. The Western Health Communication Conference National Conference in collaboration with PATH foundation
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Maru, E.J., Rotumoi, J., & Cherui, R. (2015). The Relationship Between Availability of Assessment Tools and Appropriate Placement of Children with Special Needs. A Case of Uasin Gishu County. A Paper presented at the Kenya Association of Education Administrators and Managers conference. Bishop Stam Pastoral Centre Kakamega on 7th to 9th October 2015.
Published2015 in Dissertation
A supply chain management prototype for milk in Kenya : case of Gakindu Dairy in Nyeri Count
Published2015 in Conferences
Wangombe D.K., Kiraka R. N., Otieno H., (2015), Determinants of credit access among MSMEs in Kenya, IAABD , 14-17 May 2015, Nairobi Kenya
Published2015 in Conferences
Wangombe, D.K. (2015) Managers Reason for the Practice of Corporate Environmental Reporting: Presented at the International Critical Accounting Conference, Hunter College, University of New York, 20- 21 April New York.
Published2015 in Workshops
Attended Ministry of Education Science and Technology training on Upgrading Education Degree Programs held at Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) from 5th-9th, 2015, topics covered: • New Policies, Laws, Regulations and Reforms in the Education Sector • New Methods of Teaching in Science and Mathematics • Research Reports on Education: SACMEOQ/NASMILLA • Enhancing Learning Skills in Education • Quality of Education Degree Programs • Public Sector Performance Management Programs • Best Practices in Teaching Profession • Policies and Legislation on Infrastructural Development in Schools • New Education Models • Digitization of the Curriculum • Research Findings on Literacy and Numeracy • Aligning Education Degree Programs for the Job Market • Degree Programs for TVET market • Emerging Issues in Education
Published2015 in Conferences attended
Facilitator, Youth Development Leadership; East African Youth Development Workshop Organized by Maasai Mara University and Clemson University, USA, and held at Maasai Mara University, Nairobi Campus, Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) 13th-15th July 2015
Published2015 in Conferences attended
‘Examining New Developments in Translation Technology as Leverages for the Growth of Kiswahili Terminology in East African Region and Beyond,’ a paper presented at the International Conference on New Horizons in Translation Technology at the Chinese University of Hongkong, Hongkong 24th -25th April, 2015
Published2015 in Conferences attended
2015: Facilitator, Youth Development Leadership, East African Youth Development Workshop, organized By Maasai Mara University and Clemson University, USA, held at the then Maasai Mara University Nairobi Satellite Campus, Nairobi from 13th-15th July 2015.
Published2015 in Conferences attended
2015: Attended an International Conference on the theme ‘New Horizons in Translation Technology’ held at The Chinese University of Hongkong, Hongkong, from 24th-25th April 2015.
Published2014 in Other Publications
Ayiro, P.L. (2014). The need to fight ‘fast-food’ scholarship in public universities has become urgent Sunday, April 27, 2014
Published2014 in Conference Paper Presentation
“Sharks in the waters: The Problem in African Political Engagement” presented at the Langham International Research
and Training Seminar, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK 1st —27th September 2014. Paper
presented:
Published2014 in Research Grants
2014 Daystar Research Grant of 450,000 Ksh: School Supportiveness and Adolescents’ Psychosocial Adjustment. Sole Researcher
Published2014 in Conferences attended
10th Moi University International Annual Conference, 2014
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Attended, presented a scientific article at a Scientific national Scientific conference at KMTC in 2014
Published2014 in Conference Paper Presentation
Attended 4-14 Global Summit in New York, (October 2014)
Published2014 in Conferences
Presented a reviewed conference paper entitled ‘Toxicity and Efficacy of aqueous crude extracts from Allium sativum, Callistemon citrinus and Moringa stenopetala against L. major at 4th Annual International Conference, 18th July, 2014 at Kabarak University;
Published2014 in Conferences
9TH October, 2014 Presented a paper entitled “Electrical Properties of Electrophoreticaly Deposited Nb2O5:TiO2 Thin Films,” at Condensed Matter Research Group Colloquium, Physics Department, University of Nairobi
Published2014 in Professional Development Activities
August 2014: National Biosafety Conference
Published2014 in Travel Grants
Society for Endocrinology Travel Grant to attend BES £500 (2012, 2013 and 2014)
Published2014 in Professional Development Activities
2014 Introductory Statistics for Life Scientists (10 module course) Institute for Academic Development, University of Edinburgh
Published2014 in Professional Development Activities
2014 Managing bibliographies with Endnote X6 Institute for Academic Development, University of Edinburgh
Published2014 in Conferences
May 2014: Presented on Creating awareness of the importance of standards application on eLearning and open education under theme Integrating eLearning and Open Education to Increase Access to Quality Education and Training in Africa in the eLearning Africa conference held in Uganda
Published2014 in Professional Development Activities
Currently undertaking my PhD studies at Kibabii University Kenya. Thesis title: Modelling Requirements Elicitation Process for Mobile Money Transfer Systems based on usability heuristics analysis
Published2014 in Professional Development Activities
Currently a member of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) committee in ITLET (Information Technology for Learning and Training)
Published2014 in Professional Development Activities
July 2014: Participated in the 1st Regional Roundtable Forum: Development of Benchmarks for BSc Computer Science and Information Technology in the East African Countries, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
Published2014 in Conferences
Fundamental Concepts of organizational development (15th -16th May, 2014) Facilitated by Kenya Management & Training Consultants -Strategic planning & Strategic management, Organization development in management & administration, problem-solving and decision-making process, principles of organization governance, functions of management leadership, roles and responsibilities of board members and management team.
Published2014 in Conferences
(2014) Next Level Leadership Conference at Nairobi Gospel Centers International Workshop
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Bowen M. (2014) The demand and conservation of herbal medicines among the poor in the semi-arid lands of kenya Paper presented at an international conference in Abu Dhabi
Published2014 in Conferences
Cherui, R., Kirimi, T. & Kitainge, K. (2014) Assessment of the Current Sources of Financing Educational Activities in Youth Polytechnics in Imenti South District. A Paper Presented at the 1st Chuka University International conference held at Chuka University College on 29th to 31st October 2014.
Published2014 in Conferences
Cherui, R., Magak, G., Oloibe, J., Dr. Kitainge, K., Dr Rotumoi, J. (2014) Cost Saving Measures in Kenya’s Secondary Schools to Ensure Internal Efficiencies. Forms, Challenges and Remedies. A Paper presented at the Kenya Association of Education Administrators and Managers conference at Jumuiya Conference Centre Nakuru on 8th to 10th October 2014
Published2014 in Conferences
Dr Rotumoi, J. & Cherui, R., (2014). The Influence of the Teachers’ Professional Training on The Teaching Methods Used in Early Childhood Education. A Case of Baringo County. A Paper presented at the Kenya Association of Education Administrators and Managers conference at Jumuiya Confrence Centre Nakuru on 8th to 10th October 2014
Published2014 in Conferences
Cherui, R., Oloibe J., Magak, G, & Dr Kitainge, K., Dr Rotumoi, J. (2014). Secondary School Tuition Waiver and Its Effects on Transition from Primary to Secondary School in Kaptama Division Mt. Elgon District. A Paper Presented at the Fourth Annual International Conference on innovations For Advancement of Humanity (IFAH 2014) at Eldoret Polytechnic, Kenya. JUNE 2014.
Published2014 in Research Grants
Ford Foundation, $50,000, a research Grant on the business interventions that work at the base of the pyramid. Jointly with University of Norte Dame.
Published2014 in Conferences
Laws governing media practice in Kenya: Demystifying Media Council Act 2013 and Kenya Information and Communication Act 2013. Presented at seminar for Women in media practice organized by Association of Media women in Kenya held on November 18/11/2014, Hilton Hotel, Nairobi.
Published2014 in Conferences
A commentary on a paper presented by Prof Levi Obonyo on “the media score card of a free and independent Kenyan media: a political economy perspective”. Both the paper and commentary were presented at the World Press freedom Day’s Regional Journalists convention held between May 2-3, 2014 at KICC, Nairobi Kenya.
Published2014 in Conferences
The role of the prosecutor in guiding media reporting in a democracy. Presented to prosecutors in the office of the DPP, at Prosecutors’ Annual Conference held at Kenya School of Government, 2014.
Published2014 in Conferences attended
‘Kiswahili Language and Media Technology in Kenya: Investigating the Language Security and Posterity’, a paper presented during the 1st International Maasai Mara University Conference on the theme Knowledge Management for Transformation; Pitfalls, Synergy and Innovation 11th -14th November, 2014. I was also a member of the Conference Organizing Committee
Published2014 in Conferences attended
’East African Center for Research in Performance Cultures. Performance Cultures as Coping Systems: The Practice in Contemporary Kenyan Society’ 1st Keynote Address the first symposium of the East African Center for Research in Performance Culture, 7th -8th February, 2014, Hotel City max, Nakuru, titled An assessment of the Role of Kiswahili both as a Language and an Academic Discourse in which African Oral Literature can be studied,
Published2014 in Conferences attended
2014: Participated in the 1st International Maasai Mara University Conference on the theme ‘Knowledge Management for Transformation; Pitfall, Synergy and Innovation’.
Published2014 in Conferences attended
2014: Attended International Conference on ‘Taaluma ya Kiswahili katika Elimu ya Juu’ organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki (CHAKAMA) held from 5th-7th June, 2014 at Rongo University College, Rongo.
Published2013 in Other Publications
Ayiro, P.L. (2013). National Schools entrench discrimination, February 5th 2013. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Published2013 in Paper Presentation
Taming the Lions: Politics and the Creation Account” presented at Langham International Research and Training Seminar and Conference, TTC, Singapore 9th June—5th July 2013. Paper presented:
Published2013 in Conferences attended
Langham International Research and Training Seminar Trinity Theological College, Singapore senior research seminar 20-23 June 2013.
Published2013 in Conferences attended
The 3rd East African Communication Association Conference, 9th - 11th October 2013 at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Published2013 in Professional Development Activities
2013 Aug. Attended Workshop on Use of DSM- V. at Daystar University
Published2013 in Professional Development Activities
2013 June-22. Attended Workshop - E-learning approaches to teaching at Daystar University
Published2013 in Conferences
H. Odera Oruka International Symposium held in Nairobi Kenya, 19-21 November 2013, as a participant.
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
20-22 September 2013, Rome-Italy: Sapienza University to present paper on ‘Dialectical Justification of Inclusion of Ignorance in the Definition of Education’
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
2013 November: The 1st East African Child Adoption Conference- Nairobi, Kenya ‘Emotional Attachments in Adopted Children’
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2013 August: Diagnostic Statistical Manual V (DSM 5) Seminar and Training at Daystar University
Published2013 in Conferences attended
Attended an international ISSTC in Brazil- 2013
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
Participated in a child Symposium organized by Daystar University 2013
Published2013 in Professional Development Activities
Attended a quality management course on ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Internal Auditors in December 2013
Published2013 in Professional Development Activities
Attended a training on Standard Based Management and Recognition (SBM-R, organized by Jhpiego in February 2013.
Published2013 in Conferences
Oct 2013 – Jan 2014: Participation as a Resource Person in a Workshop for discussion of the Draft Code for the Conduct of States in Space Related Activities at the Department of Defense
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2013: Certificate of Participation in Mount Kenya University Pedagogical Training for Lecturers
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International conference Transfer of Biotechnology & Land Use Management for Sustainable Development, University College Aron, Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India, on 13 -17th February 2013
Published2013 in Conferences
Presentation of a paper entitled ‘Efficacy of crude extracts from Allium sativum, Callistemon citrinus and Moringa stenopetala of Kenya against leishmania major’ during the 27th Postgraduate Seminar for PhD graduands. Theme: Supporting Devolved Government Systems in Kenya through Research. Friday, 6th December, 2013 at Kenyatta University;
Published2013 in Conferences
28TH & 29TH November, 2013 Presented a paper entitled “Morphological and Structural Characterization of TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Electrode Thin Films Synthesized by Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) Technique,” at the 1st Young Scientist Material Science and Solar Energy Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (MSSEESA), Conference on Material Science and Solar Cell Technology, at the United Kenyan Club, Nairobi, Kenya.
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17TH-19TH August, 2013: Poster presentation entitled “Electrophoretic Deposition of TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications,” abstract :0352, at the International Conference on Solar Energy for World Peace, in Istanbul, Turkey.
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9TH May, 2013: Presented a paper entitled “Fabrication of TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Electrode Thin Films Deposited Using Electrophoretic
Published2013 in Conferences
Deposition Technique” at the African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE) Mini-Symposium in Kenya {AMSK 2013}, at University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus, Nairobi, Kenya.
Published2013 in Travel Grants
University of Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship (2013-2015)
Published2013 in Professional Development Activities
2013 Genetically modified organisms, Disposal of Biological Waste, Compressed gas , Health and Safety Department, University of Edinburgh
Published2013 in Professional Development Activities
Nov 2013: Participated in Staff Training on Integration of Faith. Topics covered included: Integration as the Tradition of the University; Assurance of Faith in Christ; Basic Principles of Integration of Faith and Learning; The Essence of Integration; Spiritual Disciplines of the University: Practical Demonstration of Integration
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
Wachira, M and Kaburu, K (2013), The Effect of Business Process Management on Financial Performance: A Case of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya: Paper presented at the AIBUMA 2013 Conference - Business and Management Outlook: Optimism or Pessimism, Entebbe, Uganda.
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
Wachira, M and Njoroge, J (2013), Assessment of The Effects of Corporate Governance Practices on Value Creation in Selected Stockbrokerage Firms in Kenya: A paper presented at the 7th ORSEA conference at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda, October 11 -12th, 2013
Published2013 in Other Publications
Constructs of successful and sustainable SME leadership in East Africa (Research Report No. 79/13).
Published2013 in Conferences
Wangombe, D. K., McFie, J. B.,Assad, J. M., (2013), "Stakeholder Perceptions of the Meaning and Relevance of 'High-Quality Corporate Environmental Reporting' Evidence from Kenya", EMAN Global Conference 14 - 15 July 2013 Conference, Griffith University, Australia
Published2013 in Research Grants
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), $ 150,000, a research grant on Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship in Africa, Jointly with 2 other researchers, 2013.
Published2013 in Workshops
Participated in Leadership Course for Building Kenya’s Future offered as part of a collaboration between Clemson University Institute for Global Road Safety and Security and Maasai Mara University that ran from 6th-20th June, 2013.
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
‘The Role of the Lingua Franca Kiswahili in Sub Saharan Africa,’ a paper presented at the 10th International Language and Development held in Cape town, South Africa 14th -18th October, 2013
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
‘Standards and Quality Assurance in Teacher Education and Development in Kenya: A case of Teaching Kiswahili at Maasai Mara University’, a paper presented at the DETA International Conference, Nairobi; 30th July to 1st August, 2013.
Published2013 in Conference Paper Presentation
Tafsiri na Fasiri ya Methali za Kimaragoli; Hazina Katika Fasihi ya Kiswahili. A paper presented at the 26tth Swahili Colloquium, Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth University, Germany, 10th to 12th May, 2013.
Published2013 in Conferences attended
2013: Attended an International Language and Development Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, 14th-18th 2013.
Published2013 in Conferences attended
2013: Participated in the DETA International Conference in Nairobi from 30th July to 1st August 2013.
Published2013 in Conferences attended
2013: Attended the 26th Swahili Colloquium, Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth, Germany, 10th-12th May 2013.
Published2013 in Conferences attended
2013: Delivered a Key Note Speech in the First Symposium of the East African Centre for Research in Performance Culture, 7th-8th February 2013.
Published2012 in Other Publications
Ayiro, P.L. (2012). 'Task force on 8-4-4 system failed', April 3rd 2012, http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/InsidePage.php?id=2000055512&cid=316&story.
Published2012 in Other Publications
Ayiro, P.L. (2012). Universities’ teaching style and curriculum archaic, February 5th 2012. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Published2012 in Invited Presentations
Public Lecture Makerere University on’ Gaps in the conceptualization of Research Methods’ June 2012 Facilitator- Campus wide Research Methods and Statistics for post-graduate students at Makerere University Uganda- October/ November 2012
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
Attended the Fulbright seminar on Diversity in Chicago from 28th March to 3rd of April 2012.
Published2012 in Projects
Musembi, P. & Kaburu, M. (2012). Conflict communications guidelines for conflict mitigation with regard to conflicts in Isiolo. (A manual published by the Interreligious Council of Kenya and UNICEF, 2012.)
Published2012 in Conference Paper Presentation
“Of Penguins and Immigrants: church and politics in Africa” presented at the Langham International Research and Training Seminar and Conference, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, UK September 2nd – 22nd September, 2012.
Published2012 in Conferences attended
MMUST 4th International Annual Conference, 2012
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2012 November: Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association Peace Conference Presented a paper on “Peace and Reconciliation: Psychological Recovery and steps toward peaceful elections in Kenya.”
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
Attended a training on Integrated Management of Adulthood Illnesses (IMAI,) by Jhpiego in November-December 2012.
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
Attended a Conference on Strengthening Health Systems by Integrating Palliative Care in September 2012 by Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA).
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
Attended a course in Palliative Care in July 2012 by Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA).
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
Participated in a workshop on The future of Nursing Education, Research and Practice in January 2012 at AMREF organized by Nursing Council of Kenya and Aga khan University Hospital
Published2012 in Conferences
October 2012: Certificate of Participation on the Commission of Higher Education Peer Review Workshop, Nairobi
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10TH -20ST December, 2012: Successfully completed the First International Materials Research School on Materials for Sustainable Energy organized by the Joint U.S.-Africa Materials Institute (JUAMI), held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Published2012 in Conferences
25TH -27TH July 2012: Successfully participated in Research/Grant Proposal Writing Workshop organized by Kenya DAAD Scholars Association in collaboration with NCST, held at Strathmore University, Kenya.
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
March 2012: Integration of Alcohol and drug abuse control into the curriculum, Daystar University.
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
2012 Introduction to laboratory demonstrating Institute for Academic Development, University of Edinburgh
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
2012 Light microscopy, Workshop Series (16 hours) CALM facility, University of Edinburgh
Published2012 in Professional Development Activities
2012 Biosafety, Late and Lone working Health and Safety Department, University of Edinburgh