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DR RICHARD BITANGE NYAOGA

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SENIOR LECTURER AND DEAN-FACULTY OF COMMERCE
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Phone Number
254721464673
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254789922657
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Commerce
Directorate / Dept
ACCOUNTS FINANCE AND MGT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Section
Nakuru CITY Campus College (NCCC)
Address
13357-20100 NAKURU
SUMMARY

Dr. Richard Bitange Nyaoga is a Senior Lecturer in the department of Accounting, Finance and Management Science in the Faculty of Commerce. Dr. Nyaoga holds a Ph.D. Management Science from Dalian University of Technology, a Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree, from University of Nairobi. Before joining Egerton University, Dr. Nyaoga was a lecturer in the department of Business and Economics, School of Business and Economics, Maasai Mara University and School of Business in Kabarak University. Dr. Nyaoga is a management scholar and researcher in operations, procurement and supply chain management in practice with both classroom and industry experience.

Additionally, Dr. Nyaoga has a strong passion for research and imparting knowledge through corporate training and lecturing. Nyaoga Possesses splendid presentation skills that are essential for delivering information to audiences in a manner that it is well received and informative. Dr. Nyaoga has also supervised a number of postgraduate students and is a mentor to many undergraduate students.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2012 – 2016: Dalian University of Technology

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)- Management Science & Engineering
  • Dissertation Title: “An Empirical Study of the Relationships among Operations Constraint Management, Capacity Utilization and Value Chain Performance in the Tea Processing Chains: Evidence from Tea Processing Firms in Kenya.”

2005 – 2007:   University of Nairobi                                                          

  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Management Science (Operations Management)
  • Project: “Quality Management Practices in Kenyan Educational Institutions: The Case of the University of Nairobi.”

2000 – 2005:   University of Nairobi                                                          

  • Bachelor of Education Degree, Mathematics and Economics
  • Second Class Honors – Upper Division

1995– 1998:    Nyambaria National School                                                                  

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

  • Mean grade B (plain)
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Management Science; Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Procurement & Supply Chain Management
WORK EXPERIENCE

October 2023-To Date: External Examiner- Department of Management Science, Kisii University

April 2018 – to date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance & Management Science, Egerton University

May 2011 – April 2018: Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance & Management Science, Egerton University

Sept 2009 – May 2011: Assistant Lecturer, School of Business & Economics, Narok University College

Jan 2009- 2010: Adjunct Lecturer, Kisii University College

Aug 2008 –Dec 2009: Assistant Lecturer, School of Business, Kabarak University.

Jan 2008- Sept 2009: Adjunct Lecturer, St. Paul’s University Limuru.

 Responsibilities

  • Teaching and Examining students in the areas of Management Science
  • Supervising post graduate students in research and publication
  • Academic advising and Mentoring students in social life and career progression
  • Conducting research, publishing and community outreach initiatives
  • Curriculum reviews of programs and implementation
  • Implementing University policies and programs

  ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

  • October 2023: Appointed to the Egerton University Productivity Mainstreaming Committee, Egerton University

  • October 2023: Appointed to a Committee on Development of Field Attachment and Teaching Practice Programmes to Faculties, Egerton University

  • October 2023: Appointed Chairman Tender Evaluation Committee Nakuru City Campus College, Egerton University

  • May 2023: Member– Ad-hoc Committee on deciding between Faculty of Commerce and Vet Medicine who should go to Kenyatta Campus.

  • April 2023: Appointed to Ad-Hoc Committee to undertake Audit of E-Learning Programmes in the University, Egerton University

  • June 2022: Appointed Chairman Inspection and Acceptance Committee Nakuru City Campus College, Egerton University

  • June 2022: Appointed Chairman Quotation and Evaluation Committee Nakuru City Campus College, Egerton University

  • June 2022 to June 2024: Dean Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University.

  • Jan 2023 to June 2024: Member, Corruption Prevent committee, Egerton University

  • June 2022 to June 2024: Member, Graduation Committee-Guests & Cards Distribution, Egerton University

  • June 2022 to March 2023: Member, Library & Bookshop advisory Committee, Egerton University  

  • Acting Principal, Nakuru Town Campus College, Egerton University on several occasions

  • June 2022 to June 2024: Chairman, Doctoral Committee, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University.

  • April 2022: Presiding Officer SUEU Elections, Nakuru Town Campus College of Egerton University- Conducted student elections successfully

  • July 2019: Appointed as a member to the negotiation Committee for Rent in Nakuru Town Campus, Egerton University.
  • Dec 2017 to Jan. 2018: Acting COD- Department of Accounting Finance & Management Science, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University.
  • October 2017: Chairman SUEU Elections, Nakuru Town Campus College of Egerton University- Conducted student elections successfully
  • April 2017 to date: Programme Academic Leader-Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • July to Nov. 2016: Acting COD- Department of Accounting Finance & Management Science, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University.
  • June 2016 to date: Faculty of Commerce representative to Postgraduate School, Egerton University
  • October 2016: Chairman SUEU Elections, Nakuru Town Campus College of Egerton University- Conducted student elections successfully
  • June 2016: Team leader Curriculum review Management Science Options, Egerton University.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Quality Management practices
  • Bench-marking
  • Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • Constraint Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Transport/ Logistics Management.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Njeri M. Nancy., Musau Enock., Nyaoga B. Richard., Ngacho Christopher. (2023), The Relationship Between Sensor Technology and Performance of Shipping Lines in Kenya: The Moderating Effect of International Maritime Regulations. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation 6(2), 21-46. DOI: 10.52589/IJEBI-H1TCCRE2
  2. Njeri M. Nancy., Musau Enock., Nyaoga B. Richard., Ngacho Christopher. (2023), The Relationship Between Localization Technology and Performance of Shipping Lines in Kenya: The Moderating Effect of International Maritime Regulations. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 7(3), 596-614.
  3. Titus Towett, Geoffrey Kamau, Richard Nyaoga (2022): Impact of Project Initiation on Performance of output-Based Funded Sabasaba Urban Water Supply Project. European Journal of Social Sciences Studies - Volume 7, Issue 6: 83-95.
  4. Caroline Mundia, Richard Nyaoga, Christopher Ngacho, and Daniel Auka (2021): Mediating Effect of Le-agile Supply Chain Strategies on the Effect of Supply Chain Management Practices on Operational Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) 23(7): 1-8.
  5. Caroline Mundia, Richard Nyaoga, Christopher Ngacho, and Daniel Auka (2021): The Effect of Purchasing Management on Operational Performance of Kenyan Large Manufacturing Firms, with Supply Chain Strategies as a Mediator. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) 23(8): 16-22.
  6. Lang’at Levy and Richard B. Nyaoga, (2021): Effect of Kaizen Strategy on Firm Competitiveness among the Manufacturing Firms in Nakuru Town. International Journal of Business Management & Finance 3(1): 32-42.
  7. Aggrey Nyakawa Kwamesa, Peterson Magutu, Onserio Nyamwange, Richard Nyaanga Ongeri, Robert Bosire Matwere and Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2021): Contract Management Strategies and Project Performance at Kenya National Highways Authority. Noble International Journal of Business and Management Research, 05, No. 01, pp: 23-38.
  8. Nderimo Christine Wambui, Harrison Njagi Benson, Okong’o Pauline Abuto, Shikuku Chrispin Wanyonyi, Lena Mutende, Peterson Obara Magutu, Richard Nyaanga Ongeri, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Michael Nyamwamu Onyancha (2020): Service Operations Design Practices and Customer Satisfaction Among Commercial Banks in Kenya. Noble International Journal of Business and Management Research, 04, No. 10, pp: 95-110.
  9. Langat Benard Kimutai, Peterson Obara Magutu, Stephen Onserio Nyamwange, Richard Nyaanga Ongeri, Robert Matwere Bosire, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2020): Electronic Sourcing and Procurement Cost of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya, Vol. 04, No. 08, pp: 72-84
  10. Lawi Kipng’etich Chirchir, Richard B. Nyaoga, John Tanui, Njenga Gitahi (2019): Effect of Electronic Point of Sale System on Operational Efficiency of Hotels in Nakuru County. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, Vol. 3 Iss. 6. Pp. 153-164.
  11. Mohamed Dahir Mohamed, Halima Hassan Mohamed, Abdiqathar Ahmed Jama, Chol Christine Achot, Halima Abdi Dibit, Peterson Obara Magutu, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2019): Information Systems Outsourcing Drivers and Service Delivery of Commercial Banks in Kenya, Noble International Journal of Business and Management Research, 03, No. 01, pp: 10-24.
  12. Paula Koross, Philip Kagama and Richard B. Nyaoga (Nov 2018): Effects of Operational Efficiency on Financial Performance of Cut-Flower Farms in Nakuru County, Kenya. The international journal of Business & Management, Vol 6. Iss. 11. pp. 15-21.
  13. Wagara, Obadiah Wangui, Irene Riungu and Richard B. Nyaoga (2018): Effect of Total Quality Management Practices on Operational Performance 0f Food Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations. Vol. 6, Iss. 1, pp: 1371-1385.
  14. Muraya Brenda Wairimu and Richard B. Nyaoga (2018): The effect of automated information systems on the Kenyan county government’s operations: A case study of Kiambu county government. Accounting. Vol. 4, Iss. 3. pp.101–112
  15. Faith Jerono Kiprop, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Kirui Kibet Robert (2017). The Relationship between Customer Arrival Practices and Customer Satisfaction in the Huduma Centre in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences. 5, No. 5, pp. 229-234.
  16. Hussein Mohamed Abdullai, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2017): Effect of Automated Teller Machines Usage on Operational Performance of Commercial Banks in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences. Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 162-167.
  17. Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Peterson O. Magutu (2016): Constraints management and value chain performance for sustainable development, Management Science Letters, Vol. 6, Iss 6, 427–442, doi: 10.5267/j.msl.2016.4.002.
  18. Peterson Obara Magutu, Isaac Meroka Mbeche, James Muranga Njihia, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2016): The relationship between supply chain strategies and supply chain performance among Large-scale manufacturing firms: the moderating effect of supply chain technology, EuroMed Journal of Management, 1, No. 2, 123–148.
  19. Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Peterson O. Magutu, Mingzheng Wang (2016): Application of Grey-TOPSIS approach to evaluate value chain performance of tea processing chains, Decision Science Letters, Vol. 5, Iss 3, 431–446, doi: 10.5267/j.dsl.2016.1.002.
  20. Emily Adhiambo Okonjo, Peterson Obara Magutu, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2016): Procurement risk management practices and supply chain performance among mobile phone service providers in Kenya, Management Science Letters, Vol. 6, Iss. 2, pp. 141–156, doi: 10.5267/j.msl.2015.12.007.
  21. Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Peterson O. Magutu, Josiah Aduda (2015): Is there a Link between Supply Chain Strategies and Firm Performance? Evidence from Large-Scale Manufacturing Firms in Kenya, Journal of Operations and Supply Chain Management, 8 No. 2 pp 01 – 22, doi: 10.12660/joscmv8n2p1-22.
  22. Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Mingzheng Wang, Peterson O. Magutu (2015): Does Capacity Utilization Mediate the Relationship between Operations Constraint Management and Value Chain Performance of Tea Processing Firms? Evidence from Kenya, International Strategic Management Review, Vol. 3 Iss 1-2, pp 81–95, doi: 10.1016/j.ism.2015.06.001.
  23. Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Mingzheng Wang, Peterson O. Magutu (2015): The relationship between capacity utilization and value chain performance: Evidence from Kenyan tea processing firms, African Journal of Business Management (AJBM), 9 Issue 9, pp 402-411 doi: 10.5897/AJBM2015.7740.
  24. Peterson O. Magutu, Josiah Aduda, and Richard Bitange Nyaoga, (2015): Does Supply Chain Technology Moderate the Relationship between Supply Chain Strategies and Firm Performance? Evidence from Large-Scale Manufacturing Firms in Kenya, International Strategic Management Review, 3 Iss 1-2, pp. 43–65, doi: 10.1016/j.ism.2015.07.002.
  25. Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Mingzheng Wang, Peterson O. Magutu (2015): Testing the relationship between constraints management and capacity utilization of tea processing firms: Evidence from Kenya, Future Business Journal, 1 Iss 1-2, 35–50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbj.2015.10.001.
  26. Modestus Namodi Atandi, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Jerotich Sirma, Felix Obegi, Jackline Moriasi, (2015): The Relationship between Teacher Characteristics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru Town Sub-County, Kenya, European Journal of Business and Management, 7 Issue 29, pp 164-181
  27. Modestus Namodi Atandi, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Jerotich Sirma, Felix Obegi, Jackline Moriasi, (2015): The Effect of Teacher Characteristics on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru Town Sub-County, Kenya, European Journal of Business and Management, 7 Issue 30, pp 200-216.
  28. Benard Onyango Muma, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Robert Bosire Matwere, Onyango Owuor (2014): Green Supply Chain Management and Economic Performance: A Review of Tea Processing Firms in Kericho and Bomet Counties, Kenya, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Vol.3 Issue 11, pp 2462-2466, Paper ID: OCT141487.
  29. Benard Onyango Muma, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Robert Bosire Matwere, Ednah Nyambega, (2014): Green Supply Chain Management and Environmental Performance among Tea Processing Firms in Kericho County- Kenya, International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences, 2 Issue 5, pp 270-276 doi: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20140205.11.
  30. Ednah Kemunto Nyambega, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Daniel Ongeri Kerandi (2014): An Evaluation of the Effect of ICT on Job Characteristics in Kenyan Banks: Case of Banks in Nakuru Town, Science Journal of Business and Management. Vol. 2, No. 2, pp 77-90. doi: 10.11648/j.sjbm.20140202.14.
  31. Isaac Koimur, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Lawrence K. Kangogo (2014): Assessment of Commuter Preferences of 14-Seater Public Service Vehicles Versus Alternative Modes of Public Service Transport in Nairobi City, Journal of Business, Economics & Finance, 3, Issue 1, pp 115-132.
  32. Duke Nyabate Nyamongo, Anthony Sang, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Yuniah Kemunto Matoke (2014): Relationship between School Based Factors and Students’ performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination, in Masaba North District, Kenya, International Journal of Education and Research, 2 No. 10 pp 129-144.
  33. Tarus Kipkorir Erick, Basweti Aboko Kefah, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2014): The Relationship between Executive Compensation and Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya, European Journal of Business and Management, 5, No.1, pp 113-122.
  34. Daniel Ongeri Kerandi, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Robert Matwere Bosire, Edinah Nyambega (2014): A Survey of Performance Improvement through Benchmarking in Commercial Banks in Kenya: The Managers’ Perception and Experience, International Journal of Business and Economics Research. 3, No. 1, pp 6-14. doi: 10.11648/j.ijber.20140301.12.
  35. Mark Nderitu, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2013): “An investigation on the effect of quality management Practices on the performance of public primary schools in Nakuru municipality, Kenya” International Journal of Education and Research, 1 No. 12.
  36. Tirimba O. Manani, Richard B. Nyaoga, Robert M. Bosire, Thomas O. Ombati, Tom O. Kongere (2013): “Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction at Kenya Airways Ltd” European Journal of Business and Management, 5, No. 22, pp 170- 179.
  37. Robert B. Matwere, Nyaoga B. Richard, Ombati O. T., Kongere Tom, (2013): “The Impact of Outsourcing on Lead-Time and Customer Service in Supermarkets in Nairobi-Kenya” European Journal of Business and Management 5, No.8, pp 149- 156.
  38. Lillian Kemunto Osero, Bichanga Walter, Okibo, Richard Bitange Nyaoga (2013): “Effectiveness of Loan Default Management Strategies among Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Survey of Selected Commercial Banks in Nairobi City” International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering (I J M I E) 3 Issue 11 pp 326-339.
  39. Cheruiyot Rose Chepng'etich, Salome Richu, Josphat Kwasira, Richard B. Nyaoga (2013): “An assessment on the Factors Hindering Effective Implementation of 'Operation Rudi Nyumbani' Initiative” International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering (I J M I E) 3 Issue 11 pp 391-404.
  40. Nyaoga Richard, Mundia M. Caroline, Riungu Irene, (2013): The effect of Benchmarking on Performance in Secondary Schools in Nakuru Municipality, International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering (I J M I E), VoI. 3 Iss 2, pp. 283-295.
  41. MagutuO., Isaac M. Mbeche, Stephen O. Nyamwange, Nyaoga B. Richard, (2011) “A Survey of Benchmarking Practices in Higher Education in Kenya: The Case of Public Universities” Journal of Electronic Banking Systems, IBIMA Business Review, Vol. 2011 (2011), Article ID 357694.
  42. MagutuO., Nyaoga B. Richard et al (2011) “E-Commerce Products and Services in The Banking Industry: The Adoption and Usage in Commercial Banks in Kenya” Journal of Electronic Banking Systems, IBIMA Business Review; Vol. 1 pp 70-83 Article ID 678961.
  43. Nyaoga Richard, Kipchumba S., Magutu O. Peterson, (2010) “The Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal Systems in Private Universities in Kenya: An Assessment of Kabarak University Performance Appraisal Systems” in African Journal of Business and Management; Vol 1, pp 123-134.
  44. Nyaoga Richard, Isaac M. Mbeche, Magutu P. O., Stephen O. Nyamwange, Thomas O. Ombati, (2010) "Quality Management Practices in Kenyan Educational Institutions: The Case of the University of Nairobi" AJBUMA publishing, African Journal of Business and Management; Vol 1 pp 14-28.
  45. Ombati T., Magutu O. Peterson, Nyamwange O. Stephen, Nyaoga B. Richard, (2010) “Technology and service quality in the banking industry: Importance and Performance of Various Factors Considered in the Electronic Banking Services” AJBUMA publishing, African Journal of Business and Management; Vol 1 pp 151-164.
  46. Mokoro M. John, Magutu O. Peterson, Nyaoga B. Richard, Odipo M. Khoya, Cliff O. Onsongo, (2010) The transition from micro-financing into Formal banking among the micro finance Institutions in Kenya, AJBUMA publishing, African Journal of Business and Management; 1 pp 55-69.
  47. Kipchumba S., Chepkuto K. Samuel, Nyaoga B. Richard, Magutu P.O, (2010) “Knowledge Management as Source of Sustainable Competitive Advantage Comparative Assessment of Egerton University Farms and Private Commercial Farms” AJBUMA Publishing, African Journal of Business and Management; Vol 1 pp 84-95.
  48. Kipchumba S., Doreen A. Njeje, Nyaoga B. Richard, Ronald Chepkilot, (2010) “Promoting Industrial Peace and Management Within the Labour Unions Through Training and Development of the Trade Union Officials an Assessment of Kenya Power & Lighting Company’s Trade Union” Ajbuma Publishing, African Journal of Business and Management; Vol 1 pp 84-95.
  49. Magutu P.O., Nyaoga B. Richard, Gladys M. Ondimu, (2010) “Achieving Successful Information Management through Effective Information Quality Management (IQM) in Banking Services (Perspectives from Commercial Banks in Kenya) “AJBUMA Publishing, African Journal of Business and Management; Vol 1 pp 96-111.

BOOK/CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS

Magutu P.O, Nyaoga R.B and Ondimu G.M (2012): Chapter Four: Achieving Successful Information Management Through Effective Information Quality Management (IQM) In Banking Services in ‘‘African Casebook’’: Synergies in African Business and Management Practices: Vol. 1, 2012; ISBN 978-9966-1570-0-3, AJBUMA Publishing, A Journal of the School of Business, university of Nairobi.

ACADEMIC REFEREED MODULES DEVELOPMENT

  1. Nyaoga, B. R. (2019) BPSM 365: Operations Management Practice. Egerton University.
  2. Nyaoga, R. (2020) BOPM 344: Quality Management. Egerton University.
  3. Nyaoga, R. (2020) BOPM 441: Project Management. Egerton University.
  4. Nyaoga, R. (2020) BOPM 742: Operations Management Practice. Egerton University.
  5. Nyaoga, R. (2020) BOPM 743: Operations Research. Egerton University.
  6. Nyaoga, B. R. (2020) BOPM 746: Strategic Quality Management. Egerton University.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 PAPERS UNDER CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • 7th to 8th May 2015, presented a paper on Capacity Utilization Mediation in the Relationship between Operations Constraint Management and Value Chain Performance of Tea Processing Firms: Kenyan Perspective at 25th IBIMA Conference at Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • 12th to 13th July 2012, presented a paper on the Impact of Outsourcing on Lead Time and Customer Service: A Survey of Supermarkets in Nairobi at AIBUMA 2012 conference at KICC Nairobi.
  • 25th to 26th August 2010, presented a paper on Quality Management Practices in Kenyan Educational Institutions: The Case of the University of Nairobi at AIBUMA 2010 conference at KICC Nairobi.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS PARTICIPATED

  • 23-26th January 2024  Pedagogy Training at Egerton Univesity

  • 11th -13th October, 2023  CBC Retooling Workshop, Egerton University

  • September 12th 2022: Workshop on Corruption Prevention, Egerton University.

  • June 9th –June 29th 2022: Seminar on Applied Chinese for Officials from Developing Countries: sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by Beijing International Chinese College.
  • May 2022: Excellence in Peer Review: How to be an effective Peer Reviewer by Peer reviewer Systems Webinars.
  • March- April 2022: International Higher Education Conference.
  • March 2022: Retirement Benefits Authority Guidelines Seminar, Golden Mall, Nakuru.
  • August – Sept 2021: Training on Technology for Transformative Pedagogy Course by Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL) Online.August 2021: Excellence in Peer Review: How to be an effective Peer reviewer- Taylor and Francis Training Network
  • 31st August 2021: Skills for Prosperity Kenya: Digital Education for Universities, Skills for Prosperity Kenya.
  • 14th to 15th July, 2021: Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL) annual by Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) held virtually via Zoom
  • 9th - 11th March 2021: Capacity Building of Secondary Schools Boards of Management- Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI).

    February 2020: Plagiarism checks using Turntin programme, Egerton University (Virtual)

  • January, 2018: Authors’ workshop on Publishing with Science Direct (Elsevier)- CESAAM, Egerton University
  • September, 2017: Multidisciplinary Proposal Development and Project Management (Egerton University)
  • May 2013: Departmental Curriculum Review Workshop Program (Egerton University)
  • July 2012: Research funding Proposal writing, Egerton University
  • May, 2012: Pedagogy and Academic advising workshop, Egerton University.
  • March, 2010: Workshop on enhancement of Pedagogical skills, Narok University College
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • 2012 – 2016: Dalian University of Technology, Faculty of Management & Economics: Full Government Scholarship (Chinese Government Council Scholarship) for PhD Degree in Management Science & Engineering: Operations Management/Supply Chain Management.

  • March 2022: Honored as 512th among the top 1000 Kenyan Scientist in 2022 in African Vol.2 Africa AD Scientific Index rankings.

  • June 2023: Honored as 620th among the top 1000 Kenyan Scientist in 2023 in African and Position 16 in Egerton University Vol.3 Africa AD Scientific Index rankings.

  • November 2023: Honored as 576th among the top 1000 Kenyan Scientist in 2024 in African and Position 14 in Egerton University Vol.4 Africa AD Scientific Index rankings.

TEACHING AREAS

Undergraduates

  • Business Mathematics
  • Total Quality Management
  • Production & Operations Management
  • Operations Research
  • Research Methods
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • Business Statistics
  • Global Supply Chain Management and
  • Project Management

Postgraduates

  • Strategic Quality Management
  • Quantitative techniques 
  • Operations Management Practice
  • Project Management and Control,
  • Project Monitoring & Evaluation,
  • Project Planning & Appraisal and
  • project Management Seminar
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

LATEST (2019 TO DATE) RESEARCH SUPERVISION TO COMPLETION (MASTERS)

  • 2023: Titus Towett, “The Influence of Project Life Cycle Management on Project Performance of Output-Based Aid Funded Projects in Kenya” An MBA Research Project, Kabarak University
  • 2022 : Levy Langat, “Effect of Lean Manufacturing Practices on Firm Competitiveness among the Manufacturing Firms in Nakuru Town” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University
  • 2020: Boiyon Geoffrey Kibet, “Effect of Selected Factors on Non-Performing Agricultural Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya”   An  MBA Research Project, Egerton Universit
  • 2019: Lawi Kipng’etich Chirchir, “Effect of Electronic Point of Sale System on Operational Efficiency of Hotels in Nakuru County” An MBA Research Project, Kabarak University  

  • 2018    : Paula Jelagat Koross, “Effects of Operational Efficiency on Financial Performance of Cut-Flower Farms in Nakuru County, Kenya” An MBA Research Project, Kabarak University

    2017 :     Wagara, Obadiah Wangui, “Effect of Total Quality Management Practices on Operational Performance of Food Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2017 :     Muraya Brenda Wairimu, “The Effect of Automated Information Systems on the Kenya County Government’s Operations: A Case Study of Kiambu County Government.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2017:     Faith Jerono Kiprop, “Establishing the Relationship between Queue Management Practices and Customer satisfaction at Huduma Centre in Nakuru County.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2017:     Hussein Mohamed Abdullai, “The Relationship between Selected Self-Service Technology and Operational Performance of Commercial Banks in Nakuru County.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2015 :     Modestus Namodi Atandi, “The relationship between teacher characteristics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration in public secondary schools in Nakuru Town sub-county.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2014:     Benard Onyango Muma, “Effect of Green Supply Chain Management on Organizational Performance among Tea Processing Firms in Kericho County in Kenya.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2014 :  Kerandi Daniel Ongeri “A survey of Performance Improvement through Benchmarking in Financial Institutions in Kenya: the case of commercial banks.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2014 :  Eric Kipkorir Tarus “The relationship between executive compensation and financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University 

    2014 :   Ndungu Nderitu Mark “An Investigation of the Effect of Quality Management Practices on Performance in Public Primary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nakuru Municipality.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2014 :   Nyambega Edinah “An Evaluation of the Effect of ICT on Job Characteristics in Kenyan Banks: Case of Banks in Nakuru Town.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

     2013:    Koimur Cheptumo Isaac “A Comparative Analysis of Efficiency of 14-Seater Public Service Vehicles and Alternative Modes of Public Service Transport in Nairobi City.” An MBA Research Project, Egerton University

    2012 :   Mundia Caroline Muthoni “The Effect of Benchmarking Practices on Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru Municipality.”  An MBA Research Project, Egerton University 

ONGOING RESEARCH SUPERVISION (MASTERS)

  • May 2023 to Date : Judith Ongoto, “Relationship Between Supplier Selection Practices and Project Performance in Road Construction Projects in Nakuru County”
  • June 2023 to Date : Anthony Mbehelo, “The Effect of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Operational Oerformance in Star- Rated Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya.”
  • Feb 2022 Date : Sigei Beatrice Chepngetich, “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Operational Perfromance of Animal feed Companies in Nakuru City”
  • Feb 2019 to Date : Omumbo Benson Ouma, “The Effect of Agile Manufacturing Practices on Firm Performance Among Manufacturing Firms in Nakuru Town”
PhD. LEVEL :

RESEARCH SUPERVISION TO GRADUATION (PhD)

  • December 2021: Caroline Muthoni Mundia, “The role of Supply Management Practices on Operational Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya: A model incorporating Supply Chain Strategies and Organizational Characteristics”

ONGOING RESEARCH SUPERVISION (PhD)

  • Feb 2020 to Date: Serah Wangui Wanyoike, “Financial Innovation, Credit Management, Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking SACCOs in Kenya”. (Proposal Development)

  • October 2020 to Date: Nancy Muthoni Njeri, “The Role of Tracking Tools in the Relationship between Supply Chain Management Technologies and Performance of Logistic Firms in Kenya”. (Successfully defended-Awaiting Graduation)

OTHER SOCIETIES

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Association of Kenyan Institute of Management (AKIM) Number: 45264
  • Affiliate Member Production and Operations Management Society (POMS)- Membership ID:  21979
  • Registered Member of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Number TSC/483524/Y
  • Operations Research Society of Eastern Africa (ORSEA)
  • Member of Researchgate Scientific Network

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Chairman Board of Management (Kerongeta Secondary School – Nyamira County)
  • Member – Board of Management (Mwongori Secondary School – Nyamira County)
  • Member – Board of Management (Riooga Secondary School – Nyamira County)
  • Member – Board of Management (Mosobeti Pry School – Nyamira County)
  • Chairman – Board of Management (Riooga Pry School – Nyamira County)
  • Member – Program Quality Self-Assessment – Faculty of Commerce - Egerton University
  • Member - Development Committee (Abundant Life SDA Church – Nakuru)
  • Member – Board of Management (Nyambaria National School – Nyamira)
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