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PROF. HALIMU SULEIMAN SHAURI
BA (EU), MA (UON), PhD. (KU)
ASSOCIATEPROFESSOROFSOCIOLOGY
PWANI UNIVERSITY; ,
Department of Social Sciences,
P.O Box 195, 80108. Kilifi, Kenya.
Phone+254-733-811-767
OR
+254-721-516-671.
Fax +254-041-752-21-28
E-mail hshauri@yahoo.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 3rd
March, 1972
District: Kwale
ID Number: 10955475
Marital Status: Married with Two (2) Daughters
Languages: English, Kiswahili and Mijikenda Dialects
CAREER OBJECTIVE
• To be a Full Professor of Sociology
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Year Institute Award
2003-2007 Kenyatta University PhD in Sociology
1997-2000 University of Nairobi MA in Sociology
1990-1995 Egerton University BA in Sociology
1985-1989 Msambweni Sec. School KCSE
1977-1984 Vingujini Pri. School KCPE
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PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
• From 1st
February 2013: Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of
Social Sciences; Pwani University.
• From: 25th
August 2009: Pwani University College; A Constituent College of
Kenyatta University: Senior Lecturer of Sociology in the Department of Humanities.
• February, 2006-25th
August 2009: Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya: Lecturer
(Department of Sociology).
• February, 2001-February, 2006: Kenyatta University, Kenya: Tutorial Fellow in the
Department of Sociology.
• December, 2002: Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK): Presiding Officer (Bahari
Constituency-Kilifi District.
• January-July 2001: MEWA Rehabilitation and Resource Centre: Project
Administrator.
• From 2000-2001: World Explorers II, Nairobi, Kenya: Research Coordinator in-
charge of the Coastal Region.
• From 1995-1996: Barclays Bank of Kenya. Diani Branch. Graduate Clerk.
LECTURING EXPERIENCE IN KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
• Undergraduate Units Taught from July 2001 to date: Medical Sociology;
Formal Organization; Research Methodology; Social Psychology; Social Change
and Development; Urban Sociology; Social Structures of African Societies;
Social Statistics 1; Sociology of Work and Industry; Social Services in Disaster
Situations; Draught and Famine; Social Problems and Deviance; Introduction to
Sociology; Emergency Information; Victimology; Forensic Science (Methods of
Detecting Crime); Behavioural Sciences for Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery;
Law and Society; Disaster Assessment, Sociology of Education. Environmental
Sociology, Sociology of Mass Communication.
• Post-Graduate Units Taught from July 2001 to date: Advanced Research
Methodology; Advanced Medical Sociology and Anthropology; Advanced Social
Work and Community Health Development, Urban Sociology, Demography and
Population Studies, Advanced Sociological Theory, Ethics, Law and public
Health, Socio-cultural Dimensions of Health, Communication and Social
Construction of Insecurity, Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Policing,
Advanced Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, Security Planning and
Management, Socio-economic Policies and Insecurity, Communication and Social
Construction of Insecurity, Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Policing,
International Security Policies and Conventions, Measurement and Evaluation of
Crime and Applied Research Techniques in Crime Management.
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LECTURING EXPERIENCE IN PWANI UNIVERSITY
• Undergraduate Units Taught from August 2009 to date: Introduction to
Sociology, Social Research 1 & II; Sociological Theory 1 & II; Social Change;
Sociology of Education; Sociology of Religion; Introduction to Sociology, Social
Structures of African Societies, Social Statistics 1, Demography and Population
Studies; Environmental Sociology; Sociology of Mass Communication, Law and
Society, Social Work and Humanitarian Assistance, Civil Society and
Environmental Management, Medical Sociology and Anthropology, Gender and
Health, Medical Sociology and Anthropology
• Post-graduate units taught from 2012 to date: Advanced Research
Methodology, Advanced Demography, Advanced Sociological Theory, Advanced
Medical Sociology and Advanced Urban Sociology, Socio-cultural Dimensions of
Health, Law, Ethics and Public Health, Participatory and Qualitative Research
Approaches, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Development, Contemporary
and Emerging Issues in Policing and Communication and Social Constriction of
Insecurity,
LECTURING EXPERIENCE IN JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
• Undergraduate Units Taught from 2003 to date: Health Management and
Economics in the Department of Botany; Introduction to Sociology for the
Undergraduate Units Taught Since 2005Institute of Human Resource
Development (IHRD).
LECTURING EXPERIENCE IN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN
AFRICA (CUEA)
• Sociology of Youth in Africa at Tangaza College in 2006; Human Growth and
Development in 2007and 2008; Sociology of Mass Communication in 2007;
Family and Child Welfare in 2007; Environmental Sociology in 2008; Economics
for Social Development in 2008; Community Organization and Social Action in
2008; Criminology 2008; Industrial Social Work 2008; Sociology of Science and
Technology 2008; Relief and Development Assistance 2009; Social Work and
social Ethics 2009.
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LECTURING EXPERIENCE IN THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF
MUNICH IN GERMANY
• Visiting Professor (2015) at the Technical University Munich in the Faculty
of Medicine and Sports Science in The Chair of Diversity Sociology.
Participated in joint meetings for CBResearch and SROI research projects
within the collaborative framework between Pwani University and the
Technical University of Munich (TUM), had series of lectures on the Bio-
Psycho-Social Model of Health, International Classification of Function (ICF)
relating it to Kenyan context and had two Public Lectures. 1: Human wildlife
conflict in Taita Taveta County (at TUM-Freising Campus) and 2: The water
crisis in the coastal Kenya (at the Munich Ground Water Institute).
• Visiting Professor (2014) at the Technical University Munich in the Faculty
of Medicine and Sports Science in The Chair of Diversity Sociology.
Participated in meetings for CBResearch and SROI research projects within
the collaborative framework between Pwani University and the Technical
University of Munich, held a workshop with students and one Public Lecture.
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
• Corporate Governance: Corruption: Causes, Effects and Solutions for Chief
Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of companies and state corporations
from various agencies at the Whitesands Beach Hotel: 26th
-27th
October 2016
Organized by the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG).
• Corporate Governance: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Chief
Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of companies and state corporations
from various agencies at the Whitesands Beach Hotel: 26th
-27th
October 2016.
Organized by the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG).
• The Ethics and Integrity Institute (EII): Mainstreaming Ethics and Integrity to
public officers held at Mombasa Reef Hotel and Pride Inn Paradise in April and
October 2016 respectively
• Corporate Governance: 1. The role of professional Advisers in Corporate
Governance 2. Corruption: Causes, Effects and Solutions 3: Corporate Social
Responsibility for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of companies
and state corporations from various agencies at the Whitesands Beach Hotel:
February 2016. Organized by the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG).
• Corporate Governance: The role of professional Advisers in Corporate
Governance for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of companies and
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state corporations from various agencies at the Whitesands Beach Hotel: 23rd-27th
February 2015. Organized by the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG).
• Corporate Governance: 1. Knowledge management and ICT 2: Corporate
Governance Reporting and Disclosure for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and
Directors of Companies and State Corporations from various agencies at the
Whitesands Beach Hotel: 26th
June 2014. Organized by the Centre for Corporate
Governance (CCG).
• Corporate Governance: 1. Knowledge management and ICT 2: The role of
professional Advisers in Corporate Governance for Chief Executive Officers
(CEOs) and Directors of companies and state corporations from various agencies
at the Whitesands Beach Hotel: 27th
-28th
March 2014. Organized by the Centre for
Corporate Governance (CCG).
• Corporate Governance: Role of professional Advisers in Corporate Governance
for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of companies and state
corporations from various agencies at the Whitesands Beach Hotel: 26th
-27th
July
2012, 31st
August 2012, 31st
May 2013, 30th
-31st
January 2014. Organized by
the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG).
• Corporate Governance: Corporate Governance Reporting and Compliance for
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of companies and state
corporations from various agencies at the Whitesands Beach Hotel: 30th
August
2012. Organized by the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG).
• Research Proposal Writing: Post-graduate and researchers/scientist for the
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) and Germany Academic
Exchange Service (DAAD) in Mombasa Polytechnic University from 25th
-27th
July 2012.
• Research Techniques: Refresher course for staff of the Government Training
Institute (GTI) Mombasa from 4th
-8th
June 2012.
• Corporate Governance: Pwani University College and Paradise hotel for all
Principals and Deputy Principals’ of secondary schools in the Coast Province of
Kenya, September and October 2010 respectively.
• Patenting: Pwani University College in June 2008 and Embu Agricultural Staff
Training College in November, 2008.
• Scientific Writing: Pwani University College in June 2008 and Embu
Agricultural Staff Training College in November, 2008.
• Grant Proposal Writing (Research and Project): Kenya Institute of
Administration in March 2001; Pwani University College in June 2008 and Embu
Agricultural Staff Training College in November, 2008.
• Data Analysis (SPSS): Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) since January,
2001; National Defense College (NDC-Karen) in January, 2005; Kenya Pipeline
Company in March; 2007; Kenya Institute of Education in Jan 2008 and Embu
Agricultural Staff Training College in November, 2008.
• Research Methodology: Kenya Institute of Administration in May 2002; Kenya
Institute of Education in October, 2007 and National Defense College in
January; 2004-2008.
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• Training Needs Assessment (TNA): Kenya Institute of Administration
September, 2007 and Kenya Pipeline Company in September, 2007.
• Retirement Planning: National Security Intelligence Service (Kenya) in May
2008.
• Stress Management: National Security Intelligence Service (Kenya) in May
2008.
• Time Management: National Security Intelligence Service May-December, 2008
• Balancing Work and Family: National Security Intelligence Service in June
2008.
• Report Writing: National Defense College in January, 2006, Pwani University
College in June 2008 and Embu Agricultural Staff Training College in
November, 2008.
• Disaster Management: Institute of Open Learning (Kenyatta University) in
January, 2002-Areas: Drought and Famine; Social Services in Disaster
Situations; Disaster Assessment; Emergency Information Management; Disaster
Mitigation, Preparedness Response; Recovery; Reconstruction; Rehabilitation and
Logistics.
• Training of Trainers (TOT): Muslim Education and Welfare Association
Rehabilitation and Resource Centre (MRRC) from 2000-2001.
• Consultancy Skills Development: Pwani University College June 2008 and
Embu Agricultural Staff Training College November, 2008.
• Team Building: Embu Agricultural Staff Training College (EASTC) in
November, 2008.
• Natural and Technological Disasters: Skyways College Conducted @Hilton
Hotel, Nairobi in February, 2009.
• Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies: Skyways College Conducted
at the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi in February, 2009.
• Epistemology: Meaning, Origin and Intellectual Foundations: CODESRIA;
Conducted at the JKUAT, AICAD centre, Nairobi, Kenya in August 2009.
• The Role of Epistemology in the Development of Social Science Disciplines:
CODESRIA; Conducted at the JKUAT, AICAD centre, Nairobi, Kenya in
August 2009
• Epistemology and Social Science Research: Linkages, Controversies and
Prospects: CODESRIA; Conducted at the JKUAT, AICAD centre, Nairobi,
Kenya in August, 2009.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
• Acting Dean: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pwani University from 14‘th
to 18th
February 2014
• Acting Dean: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pwani University from 27th
to 31st
May 2013.
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• Chairman; Department of Social Sciences, Pwani University, from September 2012
to date: Responsible for: - Sociology, Psychology, History, Archaeology and Political
Science, Child Care and Protection (BCCP) departments and one University Common
Unit: UCU 105-HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse
• Acting Dean; School of Humanities and Social Sciences; Pwani University College
from 11th
-13th
February 2013.
• Acting Dean; School of Humanities and Social Sciences; Pwani University College
from 20th
-24th
July 2012
• Council Member: Pwani University Council (A Constituent College of Kenyatta
University) Representing the Academic Board From August 2009 – 31st
January 2013
• Chairman: Department of Humanities; Pwani University College, from October
2009 to September 2012: Housing: - Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Islam,
Christianity, History, Archaeology and Political Science departments and two
University Common Units (UCUs): UCU 105-HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse and UCU
103: Creative and critical thinking.
• Coordinator: Kenyatta University Community Outreach and Education Programme
(KUCOEP) from January 2008-23rd
August 2009
• Acting: Chairman of the Departmental of Sociology, Kenyatta University, from 15th
,
February to 6th
, March 2007.
• Acting: Chairman of the Department of Sociology, from 7th
, March to 30th
, March
2007.
• In charge: Departmental Resource Centre, from January 2003-23rd
August 2009.
• Coordinator: Sociology Club, from 10th
August 2004-23rd
August 2009.
• Coordinator: Post-graduate Diploma in Leadership for the Agakhan Foundation and
Kenyatta University from December 2008-23rd
August 2009
BOOK PUBLICATIONS
• Heroin Abuse: Addiction, Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration. Publisher
LAP Lambert Academic Publishers (LAP), Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN No.
978-3-659-67052-7. March 2015.
• Models of Best Practices in Community Based Early Childhood
Development: Case studies from KCDF Programme Implememntation in
Eastern and Coastal Regions of Kenya 2005-2010.Technical report by Halimu
Shauri (lead Consultant), Robert Oswago, Wanjohi Githinji and Samuel
Ngaruiya. Book edited by Edward Indakwa and Gladys Miriti, Kenya
Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Publication, August 2011.
• Drought and Famine Mitigation Strategies: Basics, Concepts and Strategies.
Publisher: Lambert Academic Publishers (LAP), Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN-
10: 3843393125 and ISBN-13: 978-3843393126 December 2011
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L’Harmattan Publishers, France: ISBN 2-7475-0941-9.
• “Towards an Effective Harambee Strategy: Voices of the People (who can hear
us?)”In Maupeu (ed.), L’Afrique Orientale by Institute of French Research Africa
(IFRA), 2004, Nairobi. L’Harmattan Publishers, France: ISBN 2-7475-8968-4.
• “Sustainability of Heroin Rehabilitation Centres at the Coast” in a book titled:
The principle of sustainability: An interdisciplinary view proceeding of the 1st
Regional DAAD scholars’ conference held on 30th
November-1st
December 2006,
Nairobi Kenya. Published by DAAD and Goethe-Institute, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN
9966-923-41-1.
PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL PAPERS
• Conflicts in fisheries resource use along the Vipingo –mida creek stretch of the
Kenyan coast: Causes and implications for fishery management by Tunje JG,
Tole MP, Hoorweg JC, Shauri HS and Munga CN. International Journal of
Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (IJFAS) 2016; 4(5):156-161. ISSN: 2347-5129.
(ICV Poland) Impact Value 5.62. (GIF) Impact factor 0.549.
• Influence of Social Capital on Adoption of Agricultural Production Technologies
among Beneficiaries of African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD)
Training Programmes in Kenya by Godffrey Nyongesa Nato1
, Halimu Suleiman
Shauri2
and Titus Tunje Kadere3
. International Journal of Social Science and
Technology (IJSST) Vol. 1 No.1 July 2016. ISSN: 2415-6566
• More topics from the tropics: A reply to Mammides et al 2016 by Jan Habel1
,
Luc Lens2
, Hilde Eggermont3
, Mwangi Githiru4
, Ronald Mulwa5
, Halimu
Shauri6
, Thomas Lewinsohn7
and Thomas Schmitt8
in the International Journal
of Biological Conservation (IJBC), 2016
• Challenges in groundwater resource management in coastal aquifers of East
Africa: Investigations and lessons learnt in the Comoros Islands, Kenya and
Tanzania" Jean-Christophe Comtea, c,
Rachel Cassidyb, c
, Joy Obandod
,
Nicholas Robinsc, e
, Kassim Ibrahimf
, Simon Melchiolyg
, Ibrahimu Mjemahh
,
Halimu Shaurii
, Anli Bourhanej, k
, Ibrahim Mohamedf
, Christine Noeg
,
Beatrice Mwegad
, Mary Makokhad
, Jean-Lambert Joinj
, Olivier Bantonl
,
Jeffrey Daviese, m
in 2016. EJRH-D-15-00187R2 (5); International Journal of
Hydrology (IJH): Regional Studies; Volume 5 March 2016: 179 – 199:
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214581815002232).
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• International Journal of Agricultural Sciences (IJAS); Authors: Najya
Mohammed, Geoffrey Kashindi, Halimu Shauri, Suhaila Hashim and Joyce
Malinga; Title: Dissemination of market access and technology information
among coconut farmers: A case study of Kilifi County, Kenya. ISSN: 2167-0447
Vol 2. (5), pp. 153-156, May 2012. Available online:
www.internationalscholarsjournals.org
• African Journal of Business and Economic Research (AJBER)-Volume 5,
Number 2 & 3. ISSN Nos: (Online-1750-4562) and Print: 1750-4554 Published
by Adonis and Abbey Publishers (P.O. Box 43418, London, UK, SE114XZ
Public PerceptionTowards Genetically Modified Crops and Food in Kenya (Pgs
60-72). By Halimu Shauri, Fredrick Njoka and Anunda Henry. Jan. 2011.
• Journal of Applied Biosciences (ISSN 1997-5902): Assessment of Kenyan public
perception on genetic engineering of food crops and their products (Published)
by Anunda Henry, Njoka Fredrick and Shauri Halimu, (September 2010)
PUBLICATION OF SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS
• Published a joint paper with Lucy Maina on equal authorship Title: “Ethical
Issues in Conducting Social Research with Vulnerable Groups in Kenya” in
the DAAD workshop proceedings of the 1st
Ethics Workshop for Germany
Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Scholars, held on 12/02/2004 at Maseno
University.
• Published a joint Paper with Mwanasaid Makoti Title: “Universities and Basic
Education: Enhancing University-Pre-School Linkages in Kenya” in the
German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD), 2004, workshop proceedings,
Nairobi.
PUBLICATION OF MODULES FOR OPEN LEARNNG
• A training module on Environmental Justice and Corporate Accountability for
training Mining Champions in Taita Taveta, Kwale and Kilifi Counties sponsored
by Human Rights Agenda (HURIA) in June 2014
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• Basic module on Community Based Research (CBR) for inclusive education
developed for students of Pwani University and the Technical University of
Munich with support from the Germany Academic Exchange Service (DAAD),
Max-plunk Institute and the Germany Economic Ministry May 2014
• Published a module for a Diploma in Crime Management and Prevention,
Kenyatta University Institute of Open Learning on Methods of Detecting
Crime, (2009).
• Published a module for a Diploma in Disaster Management, Kenyatta University
Institute of Open Learning on Disaster Assessment, (2009).
• Published a module for a Diploma in Disaster Management, Kenyatta University
Institute of Open Learning on Water, Health and Sanitation in Disasters
(2008)
• Published a module for a Diploma in Crime Management and Prevention,
Kenyatta University Institute of Open Learning on Social Problems and
Deviance (2008)
• Published a module for a Diploma in Crime Management and Prevention,
Kenyatta University’s Institute of Open Learning on Victimology (2007).
• Published a module for a Diploma in Crime Management and Prevention,
Kenyatta University’s Institute of Open Learning on Victimology (2007).
• Published a module for a Diploma in Disaster Management, Kenyatta
University’s Institute of Open Learning on Emergency Information
Management (2005).
• Published a module for a Masters Degree in Public Health, Kenyatta
University’s Institute of Open Learning on Social Work and Community
Health Development (2004).
• Published a module for a Diploma in Disaster Management, Kenyatta
University’s Institute of Open Learning on Social Services in Disaster
Situations (2003).
• Published a module for a Diploma in Disaster Management, Kenyatta
University’s Institute of Open Learning on Drought and Famine (2003).
PUBLICATION OF NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
• The Coast Newspaper: The Murang’a Water Saga: Politics or Reality?
Thursday 20th
October 2016:P23
• The Coast Newspaper: President, Consider Remote Counties for Varsities;
Thursday 20th
October 2016:
• Daily Nation Newspaper: Sociological insights on the topic: Travails of married
career people as they pursue parallel degrees on an article that was published
in the Lifestyle of the Sunday Nation Newspaper of 24th January 2010.
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• Daily Nation Newspaper: Sociological input on the topic: Price tag for Church
“Miracles” keeps rising on an article that was published in the Sunday Nation
Newspaper of 24th January 2010
• Daily Nation Newspaper: Sociological understanding of Alcoholism and its
effects on youth unemployment in Kenya on an article that was published in
the Sunday Nation Newspaper of Sunday 5h April 2009
• Daily Nation Newspaper: Sociological understanding of MPESA-An electronic
money transfer service by Safaricom, Kenya on an article that was published
in the Sunday Nation Newspaper of 29 March 2009.
• Standard Newspaper: Sociological understanding on the issue of escalating
funeral costs in Kenya on an article that was published in the Monday Standard
Newspaper of September 29, 2008, Cover story: Culture: Burying Billions.
• Standard Newspaper: Sociological insights in an article on the role of the family
institution in promoting national integration in Kenya. Published, on
Wednesday April 23rd, 2008.
• Standard Newspaper: Sociological insights in an article on the Social Impact of
Post-election Violence in Kenya on the Education Sector. Published on the
22nd
January 2008.
• Syfia International, a French International Newspaper: Sociological
understanding in an article on Violence against Men. Written by Habibou
Bangre’. Published on 31/08/2007.
• Standard Newspaper: Sociological insights in an article on the escalating funeral
costs in Kenya. Published in January 23, 2005, inside the Big Issue Magazine.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND GRANTS WON
TOTAL VALUE SINCE 2013 KSHS 131,600,000.00
• SPACES: Fostering community-level solutions based on SPACES research
and community-level deliberations. Prof. Halimu Shauri (Lead in Kenya), Dr
Salomao Bandeira (Mozambique), Dr. Esmerelda Mariano (Lead
Mozambique), Dr. Almeida Guissamulo (Mozambique), Prof. Katrina Brown
(Exeter University), Dr. Thomas Chaigneau (Exter University), Dr. BjÖrn Schulte
Hebrüggen Resilience Centre, Dr. Chris Sandbrook (Cambridge University), Dr.
Sagio Rosendo (University of East Angalia), . Funded by Eco Systems Services
for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Regional Opportunities Fund: GBP 55,386.32
equivalent to Kshs 7, 200,221.60 (Exchange rate @Kshs 130 per GBP), start date
1st
November 2016.
• Biodiversity Network: Human Needs and Nature Conservation; Title:
“Reconciling Human Livelihoods Needs and Nature Conservation in East Africa
Forests Biodiversity hotspots; Collaborating Institutions: Technical University of
Munich (TUM), National Museum of Kenya (NMK), Pwani University (PU),
Taita Taveta University College (TTUC) and South Eastern Kenya University
(SEKU), Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) at Euros:
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200,000.00 (Kshs. 22, 600,000.00) in four (4 sites: Munich, Kitui, Taita Taveta
and Arabuko Sokoke in Kilifi County), from March 2016 – 2019.
• Working with National and County Governments in Countering Violent
Extremism (CVE): A research project on the response and success of the
Amnesty offer given to radicals and violent extremists in Kenya by the president
of the Republic of Kenya in Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu Counties, Project
funded by the Danish Government under the Building Resilience in Conflict
Situations (BRICS) Phase 2 (Covering: Mosques, Victims & CVE strategy
development for Kwale and Lamu County): Kshs 7,000,000.00 in May- July,
2016.
• Working with National and County Governments in Countering Violent
Extremism (CVE): A research project on the response and success of the
Amnesty offer given to radicals and violent extremists in Kenya by the president
of the Republic of Kenya in Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu Counties, Project
funded by the Danish Government under the Building Resilience in Conflict
Situations (BRICS) Phase 1: (Covering: Returnees, Civil Society Organizations,
Community, County and National Government). Kshs 8,000,000.00 in January-
April 2016.
• ACT! (Act Change Transform) –Granter, United States Agency for International
Development (USAID); Title: Local Needs and Strategy Assessment (LNSA) for
a project on Radicalization of Youth, Countering Conflicts and Violent
Extremism (CVE) in Kwale, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Tana River and
Lamu Counties of the Coastal Region for the project: Strengthening Community
Resilience Against Extremism (SCORE): Grant Amount: Approximately USD
23,255.00 (Kshs. 2000,000.00).
• Muslim Aid International (K): Baseline Survey for the establishment of irrigation
farming as a Livelihood Strategy among the communities of Bombi in Tsavo East
along River Sabaki for 100 Households, comprised of Normadic Orma,
Agricultural Giriama and Hunter Gather-in collaboration with Red Cross Society
of Kenya and Pwani University. Project cost: Kshs: 500,000.00.
• CBM (Christian Blind Mission) – Technical University of Munich (TUM) and
Pwani University (PU) Partners; Title: Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of
livelihood promotion programmes in coastal Kenya-an explorative research to
develop an Inclusive Impact Assessment Instrument by Prof. Dr. Elisabeth
Wacker (PI-TUM and Prof. Dr. Halimu Shauri (PI-PU); Phase 1 Grant amount:
Euros 80,000.00 or Approximately Kshs 10,000,000 (9, 600, 000.00). Phase 2:
Euros: 60,000.00 (Kshs. 6,500,000). (Total Grant Euros 140,000; Kshs.
17,000,000.00). Start/end date Jan 2014 - Dec 2015.
• UKaid, Economic & Social Research Council, Natural Environment Research
Council and Unlocking the Potential for Groundwater for the Poor (UPGro):
Towards Groundwater Security in Coastal East Africa; By Prof. Halimu Shauri
(Pwani University); Prof. Joy Obando (Kenyatta University); Dr. Jean-Cristophe
Comte (Queen’s University, Belfast); Dr. Mary Makokha (Kenyatta University);
Dr. Ibrahim Mjema (Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania); Mr. Simon
Rwekiza Melchioly (University of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania); Dr. Rachel
Cassidy (Queen’s University, Belfast); Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed (Universite des
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Comores, Comoros Islands); Pr Jean-Lambert Join (Laboratoire d’Hydrogenlogy
d’Avignon, France) and Dr. Jeffrey Davies (British Geological Survey, United
Kingdom); Grant amount: (GBP 149,728.00 or Kshs. 20,961,920.00);
Metrological Equipment for Pwani University (US$ 6, 396.40). Start Date:
August 2013. Project has 17 experts, 8 Institutions of higher learning involved in
5 countries and will benefit 9 students at undergraduate/postgraduate degrees,
water stakeholders and the communities involved.
• United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) end term livelihoods
survey for Vocational Skill Training among Refugees from Rwanda, Somali and
Ethiopia by Centre for Domestic Training and Development (CDTD) from June -
August 2013 for Approximately Kshs 800,000.00.
• Bio-Innovate Programme Research Project: Market Survey for Mushrooms: A
Case Study of the Coastal Region in Kenya; By Prof. Dr. Halimu Suleimna Shauri
and Mr. Robert Omondi Oswago; Project Cost US$ 3,920.00: Start date March
2013-May 2013.
• JUMP- CBResearch project by Pwani University and TU-Dortmund & TU-
Munich: Mainstreaming disability in Institutions of Higher learning in Kenya and
Germany; By Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Wacker (TU-Dortmund 7 TU-Munich); Dipl.
Reha. Päd. Kathrin Schmidt (TU-Dortmund & TU-Munich); Prof. Dr.
Mohammed Rajab VC (Pwani University); Prof. Dr. Halimu Shauri (Pwani
University); Dr. Robert Maneno (Pwani University): Start period 2013 – 2016;
Project Cost Euros 399, 705.20 (Kshs. 43, 911,797.60.)
• National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) grant
(Kshs. 7,052, 190.00); Mitigation of Adverse Effects of Large Scale Mining and
Industrial Investments on Water, Health and Sanitation in Kwale County, Kenya;
By Prof. Dr. Halimu Suleiman Shauri (PI)-Sociologist, Mr. Mwaswere Juma Msc
(Nursing), Mr. Joseph Tunje Msc (Environmentalist), Ms Nickcy Mbuthia Msc
(Nursing), Mr. Mwarumba Yawa Msc (Microbiologist), Mr. Yahya Maingu Msc
(Chemist) and Dr. Y’dhidha-a-mjidho Msc. (Medical Doctor): to start March
2013.
• Social Action Baseline Research on Securing Land Rights through Community
Leadership and Corporate Accountability (Fair, Green and global: FGG project)
in Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta Counties in the Coastal Region and
Busia, Siaya and Bondo in Nyanza Region for Actionaid (Kshs. 2, 000,000.00);
Kenya: 1st
June 2012 – November 2013.
• Health Impact Assessment of Kwale Mineral Sands project: Baseline Health
Survey of Communities around the concession area for Base Titanium in Kwale
in collaboration with SHAPE Consulting Ltd., from South Africa (Kshs:
4,000,000.00); Duration: 4th
June 2012 - September 2012.
• Pwani University Research Board (PURB) Grant (Kshs 400,000.00); Research
topic: Discourse on language of African Literature: A rhetorical perspective of
texts by East and West African Scholars. By Dr Karisa Beja (PI), Dr Halimu
Shauri (Social Scientist), Dr. Catherine Mwangi (Languages-English) and Mrs
Sarrah Wallace (Languages-French). May 2011 to date.
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• Pwani University Research Board (PURB) Grant (Kshs 500,000.00); Research
topic: Effects of Antiretroviral on the Integrity of the Liver and Kidney and
their implication on the Socio-economic status of HIV (+) patients. May 2011 to
date.
• National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) grant (Kshs.
2,500,000.00); Research topic: Enhancing cocoanut development through
Micro-production” By Dr. Najya Mohammed (PI), Dr. Halimu Shauri ; (Social
Scientist); Dr. Suhaila Hashim, (Technology Development); Dr, Joyce Malinga
(Technology Development); April 2011 to date.
• National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) grant (Kshs 6,030,847.00);
Research topic: Integrating Hyptis Specigera (Labiateae), Vigna Unguiculata
and Striga Resistant/Tolerant Maize (Zea Mays) for the Control of Striga
Asiatica; By Prof Muniru Tsanuo (PI), Dr. Halimu Shauri (Social Scientist), Dr
Hemedi Saha (Soil Scientist/Agronomist), Dr. James Gethi (Maize Breeder)
January 2011 to date.
• National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) Grant (Kshs 500,000.00);
Research Topic: Policy implementation for revival of Cashew nut industry in
Kilfi district by Halimu Shauri; Jorry Olang’o(PI): September 2010 – March
2013.
• Bernard Van Leer Foundation and Kenya Community Development Foundation;
From: September to December 2009:- Lead Consultant for the “Review, Analysis
and Documentation of Early Childhood Development (ECD) Case Studies and
Model Best Practices in Garissa, Mwing, Malindi and Kilifi districts” funded by
the Bernard Van Leer Foundation (Netherlands) and Kenya Community
Development Foundation (KCDF)-evaluated project value: Euros 250,000.00.
(Published August, 2011)
• September 2009 to July 2010:- Consultant for an “End Term Evaluation on
Household Livelihood Security for “Lok Pachi” Project in Bondo and Siaya
districts” Funded by CARE International in Kenya-evaluated project value:
US$ 135,135.14.
• Consultancy by Coast Professional Forum (CPF) on an End Line Survey to
assess the awareness of the public on Agenda Four (4) of the National
Reconciliation Accord in Coast Province (2008)-Completed; Cost: US$
26,666.70.
• Consultancy by CARE International in Kenya to carry out a Baseline Survey on
the Barriers to Access and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) In Siaya
District, Nyanza Province Kenya; June 2008 - Completed; US$ 33,333.30.
• Consultancy by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MOEST)
through Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) and UNICEF to be a Lead Consultant
in a research project to evaluate the Impact of Islamic Integrated Education
Programme (IIEP) in October 2007-Completed in January 2008. US$ 40,000.00.
• Consultancy by the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) to guide a study on
Training Needs Assessment (TNA) in September 2007. US$ 666.70.
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• Consultancy by the Ministry of State in National Heritage to conduct a study and
analysis of data on a baseline survey titled: Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
for the Ministry in April 2007. US$ 1,333.30.
• Consultancy on a Project Proposal for Implementing a Community Based
Awareness Campaign on HIV/AIDS and Dug Abuse for Vingujini Welfare
Association (VEWA) in Msambweni Division, financed by Plan International
(Kenya Chapter) in Kwale District (2004). US$ 7,066.70.
PEER REVIEWING OF GRANT PROPOSALS
• Peer Reviewer of proposal by Pwani University Research Board (PURB); Title:
Assessment of participatory needs for effective Pwani University outreach
programmes to neighbouring communities, June 2014
• Peer Reviewer of proposal by Pwani University Research Board (PURB); Title:
Determinants of food security status among small holder farmers in Kilifi Sub-
county; Kenya June 2014
• Peer Reviewer of proposals for PhD funding pre-selection for the Germany
Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) held at ICIPE Centre, Nairobi; Kenya in
April 2011.
• Peer Reviewer of proposals for the National Council for Science and Technology
(NCST) in the 2nd
call for Women Scientists and Innovations under Science,
Technology and Innovation Grant held at the KCB Leadership Centre, Karen,
Kenya from 21st
-23rd
March 2011
• Peer Reviewer of proposals for PhD funding pre-selection for the Germany
Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) held at ICIPE Centre, Nairobi; Kenya in
April 2010.
PEER REVIEWING OF JOURNAL PAPERS
• Academic Journal of Agricultural Research (AJAR); Paper: “Use of Mobile
phones in Agro-advisory broadcasting: A case study with farmers of
Mahabubanagar District, Andhra Pradesh, India. 17th
April 2013.
Ph.D RESEARCH SUPERVISION
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CURRICULUM VITAE
• Godffrey Nyongesa Nato (C82/2014/13): Influence of social capital on the
adoption of agricultural value chain technologies at the African Institute for
Capacity Development in Nairobi; Kenya-Sociology (Successful defense of
thesis).
• Tunje Joseph (N83/PUC/2063/11): Fisheries resource use conflicts along the
Vipingo-Mida creeck stretch of the Kenyan Coastline-Marine Sciences
• Mugambi Ruth Kagwiria (C82/11287/2006): The impact of Khat growing and
consumption on the family welfare in Kenya: A case study of households in
Meru North District of Eastern Province – Sociology-(Submitted final thesis,
awaiting graduation)
• Abigael Embwa Moses (E83/PU/6057/15): Factors Influencing Low Access to
Free Primary Education in Nigeria: The Case of Bali Local Government Area
(Proposal development).
• Patricia Mbogo (I84/PU/3054/14), Title; Assessment of the Influence of
Giriama Food Beliefs on the Physical growth of Children below two years in
Kilifi County (Pwani University); Stage: Successful defended proposal October
2016
MA/MSc. RESEARCH SUPERVISION
1: COMPLETED
• Salim Mohammed Bunu (N50/PU/2227/13); Title: Assessment of Community
Participation in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Lamu County, Kenya
(Pwani University), Graduated: September 22, 2016).
• Bonventure Mwanzi Obeka (C50/PU/2066/13); Title: Evaluation of
Groundwater Accessibility in Kilifi North, Kilifi County in Kenya (Pwani
University), Graduated: September 22, 2016).
• Stanley Wechuli Wanjala (C50/PUC/2098/11): “Determinants of Maternal
Health Care Services Utilization in Ganze District, Kilifi County (Pwani
University: Status: Graduated 2015.
• Ndegwa Peter Githui (N50/PUC/2041/12): “Assessment of Factors Influencing
Food Security in Wenje Division, Tana River County, Kenya (Pwani
University: Status: Graduated 2015.
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• Andrew Makonde (N50/10401/2008): Effectiveness of food insecurity coping
strategies of resource poor households in Arid and Semi-arid Agro-ecosystems
of Kinango district, Coast Province of Kenya (Graduated in June 2014).
• Olive Ndinda Manyeti (I57/12665/05): Title-“HIV/AIDS Care in Kenya: An
investigation of factors influencing quality of services in the Comprehensive
Care Centre in Machakos District Hospital” – MPH (Kenyatta University),
Graduated; December 2012.
• James Njogu Kanyora (I57/5670/2003): Title: “Factors Contributing to Patients
Bypassing the 2nd
and 3rd
Level of Primary Health Care Facilities in Kirinyaga
District, Kenya”-MPH (Kenyatta University) (Graduated 2010).
• Anunda N Henry (I56/10379/06): Title-Public Perception on Genetic Modified
Crops (GMCs) in Kenya”. MSc (Kenyatta University), (Graduated, December
2009).
2: ON-GOING
• Lydia Murugi Mugendi (N50/PU/2187/13); Title: Assessment of Melia
Volkensii as an Alternative Livelihood Strategy in Eastern and Coastal Regions
of Kenya (Pwani University), Stage: Collecting Data 2016
• Habiba Guyato Ramadhan (N50/PU/2188/13); Title: Assessment of the Impact
of Agricultural Governance on Food Security: A Case of Bura Irrigation
Scheme in Tana River County, Kenya (Pwani University), Stage: Data
Collectiont.
• Elazier Paul Major (C50/PUC/2046/12); Title; Evaluating the Influence of
Vector Borne Diseases on the Socio-Economic Development of Kwale County
in Kenya (Pwani University), Stage: Thesis Drafting
• Jonathan Thuva (N50/PU/2031/13); Title: Assessment of the Effectiveness of
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework in Achieving Programme Goals: A
Case Study of Child Survival Project by Plan International (Kenya), Kilifi
County in Kenya (Pwani University), Draft Thesis
• Saumu Beja Mahaja (N50/PU/2206/13); Title: Assessment of Natural
Resources Management for Sustainable Livevlihoods in Kinango sub-county,
Kwale County in the Coastal Kenya (Pwani University), Stage: Data Collection.
• Rukia Mlongo Chimerah (C50/PU/2007/13); Title; Assessment of Factors
Hindering Women Participation in Development Activities in Kinango Sub-
county, Kwale County in Kenya (Pwani University), Stage: Defended successful
at Departmental Level
PGD RESEARCH SUPERVISION
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• Reuben Kivuva (CM4/R1/8158/2004) -Title: “Correlates of Condom Utilization
among Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) Retest Clients in Riruta
Division, Nairobi, Kenya. Higher Dip. Public Health (Kenyatta University)-
Graduated 2007.
• Claire Justin Ogali (C116/11271/08-Title: “Challenges facing Community
Resource Persons in the delivery of agricultural extension services in Mtaa
location, Kinango district, Kenya” (Kenyatta University)-Graduated 2009.
• Linet Ouma -Title: “Correlates of Uptake of Anti-Retroviral Therapy in KEMRI
FACE Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya”- Higher Dip. Public Health, (Kenyatta
University) –Graduated 2010.
• Pendo Mashulano (C116/11282/08-Title: “Effectiveness of edutainment
methodologies in communicating HIV/AIDS messages through Fema television
talk shows in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania” –Submitted for examination July 2011
• Abalo Bernadette Ebangu (C116/11281/08-Title: “The impact of Soroti Taso
drama team on behaviour change with regard to HIV/AIDS Among its
audience in Uganda” –Collecting Data
UNDERGRADIATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION
• Micah Kipkosgei (N93/PUC/2752/2007: Community coping strategies to
mitigate the effects of food insecurity in Majaoni sub-location, Kilifi County in
Kenya-Department of Agriculture and Enterprise Development. Graduated,
December, 2011.
• Omolo Randa (N93S/PUC/6983/2007): Perception of farmers’ on the impact of
HIV/AIDS on food security in Kibarani sub-location in Kilifi County, Kenya-
Department of Agriculture and Enterprise Development. Graduated: December,
2011.
• Wangila Abraham (N38/PUC/2551/2007): Impact of indigenous knowledge on
environmental management as practiced by the Mijikenda Community of
Kenya-Department of Environmental Science. Graduated: December, 2011).
DIPLOMA RESEARCH SUPERVISION
• Belio Ekunyuk John (C231/01/7164/07; Title: “Causes of Ethnic Conflict in
Baragoi, Samburu North District in Kenya. Final Draft Report stage (January
2010) for the award of a Diploma in Disaster Management of Kenyatta
University, Department of Sociology (Graduated 2010)
• Emmanuel Wafula Wanatta (C238/21488/04); Title: “Challenges facing City
Council “Askaris” in the fight against Hawking in Nairobi, Kenya-(In
progress).
• Simon Tanui (C238/0022/2003); Title: “Characteristics of Alcoholics in
Kasarani Division, Nairobi, Kenya”. Awarded a Diploma in Crime
Management and Prevention of the Department of Sociology, Kenyatta University
in March 2007-(Graduated 2007).
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• Mutula Josiah Muendo (C238/7692/2005); Title: Challenges facing the Police
Force in the fight against crime in Kasarani Division, Nairobi, Kenya.
Awarded a Diploma in Crime Management and Prevention of the Department of
Sociology, Kenyatta University in December 2007(Graduated 2007).
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
(i) Internal Examinations
Setting, handling, moderating and processing of university and professional
internal examinations
(ii) External Examinations
Moderating and externalization of examinations for the Department of Peace,
Security and Social Sciences (PSSS) of Egerton University in Nakuru County,
Kenya: May 2014 to May 2017.
Moderating and externalization of examinations for the Department of Social
Sciences in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Technical
University of Mombasa (TUM) in Kenya 2015-2017 (Renewal/Second term).
Moderating and externalization of examinations for the Department of Social
Sciences in the Faculty of Business and Social Studies (FBSS) of the Technical
University of Mombasa (TUM) in Kenya 2012-2015).
THESES EXAMINATIONS
(i) Internal Examiner (PhD Theses):
• Doyne Kageni Mugambi (E83/15328/05): Title: “Maternal Employment and
its Impact on Pre-Adolescent Social Adjustment in Selected Primary
Schools in Nairobi, Kenya”. PhD Degree Awarded 2009.
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(ii) Internal Examiner (Masters Theses)
• Mbeyu Janet Chihanga (E55/PU/2096/13): Title: Factors affecting
teaching and completion rates of pupils with intellectual disabilities in
Malindi Sub-county, Kilifi County in Kenya (to be awarded 2017)
• Enock Oburi Marita (I57/0259/2004): Title: “Determinants of HIV-VCT
Uptake among Secondary School Teachers in Thika District, Kenya”.
MPH-Awarded 2008.
• Mary Muthoni Kibui (I57/OL/1001/03): Title: “Use of Alcohol and its
Impact on Health and Academic Performance of Students in Kenya
Medical Colleges in Central Province, Kenya”. MPH-Awarded 2009.
(iii) Thesis Board Memberships
• Since 2007 I have been a member of many boards of examiners for Masters and
PhD students in Kenyatta and Pwani University. Membership role has been to
listen to the oral defense of proposals both at Masters and PhD levels and Defense
of theses. The roles entails ascertain originality of work, relevance, feasibility, the
rigor of scientific methodology used, and contribution to knowledge in the
research fields, presentation skills and ownership of the work.
OWN ACADEMIC RESEARCH THESES COMPLETED
• Conducted a research on Substance Abuse in Kenya: The effectiveness of
Heroin Rehabilitation Centres at the Coast Province (for PhD Degree in
Sociology) of Kenyatta University; Complete in 2007; Funded in part by the
Germany Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Regional Office for Africa;
Euros 11,111.10 and Institute of French Research in Africa (IFRA); US$
1,333.30.
• Conducted a research study on Health Care Reforms in Kenya: The
Performance of the District Health Management Boards (DHMBs) in Coast
Province (for a Master of Arts in Sociology Degree of University of Nairobi;
Completed in 2000. Sponsored by a consortium of Private sponsors US$
4000.00
• Conducted a research study on The Determinants of Fertility among the Digos of
Vingujini Sub-location, Msambweni division in Kwale, Kenya (for a Bachelor of
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Arts Degree in Sociology of Egerton University in 1995. Sponsored by Private
Donors US$ 666.70.
PROJECT GRANTS WON AND IMPLEMENTED
• Launch of the Human Development Report (HDR) 2013; The Rise of the South:
Human Development in a Diverse World for the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) at Pwani University on 12th
June 2013; Chief Guest: Mr.
Gabriel Negatu-Regional Director, African Development Bank, East Africa
Region Resource Center, accompanied by Mr. Steven A. Ursino, UNDP Resident
Representative a.i. Amount; Kshs. 1,150,000.00
• The Governors Debate in Kwale, Kilifi and Mombasa County, sponsored by
USAID and Pwani University, Chairman of the project from 1st
– 28th
February
2013; Amount: US$ 115, 707.33 (Kshs. 9,000,000.00).
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
• Presented a paper on Empowerment taken to the next level: From Participation
in Local Decision- Making processes to involvement in Global Disability
Setting at the Chair, Diversity Socilogie, Technical University of Munich (TUM),
during a Summer School running from 31st
August to 17th
September 2016.
• Presented a paper at the 1st
South-East-Africa & European Conference on
Refugees and Forced Migrants: Socail Rights-Care-Mutual Benefits? Held at
Pwani University Resource Centre 2nd
-3rd
August 2016, jointly organized by the
Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Pwani University (PU) and Funded
by the Max Planck Instutute of Social Law and Policy in Germant on Life in
Refugee camps: The challenges and Coping strategies of refugees with
disability;
• Presented a paper at the International conference on Flood Risk Planning themed:
Coping with Flooding and Soil Erosion in City and Regional planning held at the
Taita Taveta University College in Voi, Kenya between 1st
– 4th
June 2016 title:
Incorporating Social Aspects in City and Regional Planning to Cope with Flooding and
Soil Erosion, in Kenya.
• Presented a paper; Mitigating Adverse Effects of Large Scale Mining and
Industrial Investment on Water, Health and Sanitation in Kwale County, Kenya
Under the Environment and Climate Change sub-theme of the International
conferences: Research and Networking: Laying the Foundation for the
Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), Funded by Germany Exchange
Services (DAAD) and Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung/Foundation in Naivasha,
Kenya 6th
– 8th
April 2016.
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• Presented a paper on Social Impact and Social Return on Investment (SROI) for
Livelihood Prohrammes for People with Disabilities in the Coastal Kenya at the
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, in London 18th
– 20th
February
2016.
• Presented a paper; Title: Personal Insights on Social Spatial Approach to
Dealing with Persons with Disability in the Kenyan Context. During the
International Conference on “(Dis)ability, Participation and Community
Involvement – Tracing the roots of CBR” Held on 2nd
– 3rd
December 2013 at
Pwani University, Kilifi County in Kenya
• Presented a paper; Title: Towards social re-engineering of the Digo family
values and practices in the context of cultural change. At the Pan-African
International family strength conference held between 20th
to 24th
July 2010 at the
North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
• Presented a paper Title: “Epistemology and Social Science Research: Linkages,
Controversies and Prospects” at the Africa Institute for Capacity Development
(AICAD) for the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in
Africa (CODESRIA). Theme: Eastern and Southern Africa Methodology
Workshop on 11th
August 2009.
• Presented a paper Title: “The Role of Epistemology in the Development of
Social Science Disciplines” at the Africa Institute for Capacity Development
(AICAD) for the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in
Africa (CODESRIA). Theme: Eastern and Southern Africa Methodology
Workshop on 11th
August 2009.
• Presented a paper Title: “Origin, Meaning and Intellectual Foundations of
Epistemology as a field of Study” at the Africa Institute for Capacity
Development (AICAD) for the Council for the Development of Social Science
Research in Africa (CODESRIA). Theme: Eastern and Southern Africa
Methodology Workshop on 11th
August 2009.
• Presented a paper Title: “Challenges facing sustainable management of
emerging health issues: The case of heroin rehabilitation centres at the Coast
Province of Kenya” at the 7th
International conference of the Association of Third
World Studies (ATWS) in collaboration with the Catholic University of Eastern
Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya 16th
- 18th
may 2007.
• Presented a paper Title: “Intravenous Drug Users (IDUs) and HIV/AIDS
Infections: A growing concern at the Kenyan Coast” at the 13th
International
Conference on AIDS and STI’s in Africa (ICASA) held between 21st
-26th
September 2003 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Nairobi,
opened by His Excellence the President of the Republic of Kenya.
REGIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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• Presented a paper Title: “Sustainability of social development projects: The case
of Heroin Rehabilitation Centres at the Coast of Kenya” at the first Kenya
DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA) Regional Conference held between 30th
November 2006-1st
December, 2006 at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(Published).
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS/SUMMER SCHOOLS
• From November 28th
– 30th
2016 organised by the Technical University of Munich
and Pwani University, theme: “(Dis)ability and the Global 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development - Can Community-Based Rehabilitation serve as a
Guideline for Inclusive Sustainable Development?”. Paper presentation by
Lusweti Sellah, Kuhnke Yvonne, Shirazy Khadija, Maghanga Christine, Shauri Halimu,
Wacker Elisabeth: Beyond Economic Impact: Accounting for Social and
Emotional Wellbeing as Unintended Outcomes of Livelihood Promotion
Programs for Vulnerable Population in the Kenyan Coast. (Project Donor
CBM).
• From 31st
August to 17th
September 2016 organized by .Technical University of
Munich and Pwani University where I Presented a paper on Empowerment taken
to the next level: From Participation in Local Decision- Making processes to
involvement in Global Disability Setting at the Chair, Diversity Socilogie,
Technical University of Munich (TUM), Funded by DAAD and the Germany
Ministry of Economic Co-operation (BMZ).
• From 7th
-19th
August 2014 organized and made presentations in a Summer
School held at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Munchen with
students both from TUM and Pwani University (PU) under the Community Based
Rehabilitation Research (CBR) project being implemented by TUM and PU on
the basic module on Disability and the module on Disability and Education within
the framework of United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with
Disability (UNCRPD) on Inclusion.
• Attended a series of international workshops held at Pwani for the project
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) to develop modules (4) on Disability,
Education, Community and Participation in a collaborative project between Pwani
University and the Technical University of Munich in December 2013 held at
Pwani University
• Attended Management training at Pwani University College Resource Centre on
Tools for Leadership organized by the University of Dortmund in Germany and
Pwani University College from 28th
September -1st
, October 2010.
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NATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Presented a paper at the National Museums of Kenya (Leven House in Old
Town), Mombasa on 28th
July 2016, title: Radicalization and Violent Extremism:
Voices of Powerful Co-existence in the coastal Region of Kenya, organized by the
National Museums of Kenya, Twaweza Communications and Sponsored by the
Geothe Institute, Nairobi.
• Presented a paper at the National Museums of Kenya (Leven House in Old
Town), Mombasa on 31st
of May 2016, title: Breaking the Cultural Barriers of
Gender within Islamic Religion in the Coastal Region of Kenya, organized by the
National Museums of Kenya, Twaweza Communications and Sponsored by the
Geothe Institute, Nairobi
• A Key Note address during the 2016 International Nurses Week, theme, Nurses:
A Force for Change, Title: Nurses: A force for change-improving health systems
resilience. Involved Nurses all over Kenya and the Nursing National Leadership,
held at Mnarani Club in Kilifi County, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2527.3206
• Presentation on The Logic of Proposal Writing to Germany Academic Services
(DAAD) PhD pre-qualified Applicants at ICIPE in collaboration with Prof.
Mwabora on 19th
May, 2011.
• Presented a paper Titled: Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies in
February 2009, Organized by Spaceways Institute at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi,
Kenya.
• Presented a paper Titled: Natural and Technological Disasters in February
2009, Organized by Spaceways Institute at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a paper Titled: Balancing Work and Family to staff of National
Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) on 9th
June, 2008 at the National Intelligence
Academy, Ruaraka in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a paper Titled: Time Management to staff of National Security
Intelligence Service (NSIS) on 29th
May and 16th
December, 2008 at the National
Intelligence Academy, Ruaraka in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a paper Titled: Stress Management to staff of National Security
Intelligence Service (NSIS) on 15th
May, 2008 at the National Intelligence
Academy, Ruaraka in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a paper Titled: Planning for Retirement to staff of National Security
Intelligence Service (NSIS) on 15th
May, 2008 at the National Intelligence
Academy, Ruaraka in Nairobi, Kenya.
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• Presented a joint paper with Lucy Maina on equal authorship Title: “Ethical
Issues in Conducting Social Research with Vulnerable Groups in Kenya” in the
DAAD workshop proceedings of the 1st
National Ethics Workshop for Germany
Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Scholars, held on 12/02/2004 at Maseno
University (published).
• Presented a joint Paper with Mwanasaid Makoti Title: “Universities and Basic
Education: Enhancing University-Pre-School Linkages in Kenya” in the
German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD), 2004, National workshop held at
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi
(Published).
INSTITUTIONAL SEMINARS
• Attended ISO 9001:2015 Standards Awareness Training for Chairs of
Departments and Heads of Sections of Pwani University held on Wednesday 9th
November 2016 at the Resource Centre.
• Made a presentation at the School of Governace, Matuga on 4th
June 2016 title:
Solidifying the Brand “Mpwani” through the Umoja Summit Initiative
• Facilitator in a workshop on The Understanding of the Menace of Drug Use and
Drug Abuse on the Employees, Students and National Development, Held at
Pwani University Resource Centre on 24th
January 2014
• Facilitator in a workshop involving Lenana High School teachers at Mombasa
Reef Hotel on 27th
June 2013; Topic: Tools for performance management in
Kenyan Secondary schools
• Facilitator in a workshop of Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Staff held at
Pwani University on 26th
June 2013; Topic: Professional Ethics and Integrity in
Service Delivery.
• Facilitated in a workshop involving Kisii High school teachers at Bandari Sports
Club in Mbaraki Mombasa in 15th
April 2013; Topic: Performance management
in Kenyan Secondary schools
• Facilitator in a workshop of County Representatives from Kwale and Kilifi
Counties on 31st
May 2013 at the Beamount Hotel in Mtwapa on The Devolved
Governance in the context of Historical Injustices in Kwale and Kilifi Counties:
The role of devolution in addressing historical injustices and ensuring access to
justice. Funded by International Centre for Policy and Conflict (ICPC) and in
collaboration with the Human Rights Agenda (HuRia).
• Facilitator in a workshop of County Representatives from Kwale and Kilifi
Counties on 31st
May 2013 at the Beamount Hotel in Mtwapa on Affirmative
action in the devolved government: An agenda for inclusion of minority groups.
Funded by International Centre for Policy and Conflict (ICPC) and in
collaboration with the Human Rights Agenda (HuRia).
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• Facilitator in a Student Leadership Workshop held at Bandari College in
Mombasa County; Topic: Team Building and Team Skills in Conflict
Management, 25th
April 2013.
• Facilitator in an HIV/AIDS Workshop held at the North Coast Hotel in Mombasa;
Topic: Mainstreaming Research on HIV/AIDS & Drug Abuse in the University
Curriculum; April 2013.
• Guest Speaker for annual meeting of principles of Mombasa County at the Kazi
Kazi beach Hotel in South Coast; Topic: Teacher Management in Enhancing
Academic Performance; March 2013
• Presentation at a workshop; Title: understanding the concept of mainstreaming
HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse in higher learning institutions held at North Coast
Hotel on 30/11/2012, Mombasa, sponsored by Pwani University College &
National AIDS Control Council
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Patenting to lecturers of Pwani University
College (PUC), at the PUC in June 6th
2008, Kilifi and Embu Agricultural Staff
Training College, on 20/11/08, Embu, Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Scientific Writing to lecturers of Pwani
University College (PUC), at the PUC in June 5th
2008 and Embu Agricultural
Staff Training College, on 19/11/08, Embu, Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Grant Proposal Writing (Research and Project)
to lecturers of Pwani University College (PUC), at the PUC in June 5th
2008,
Kilifi and Embu Agricultural Staff Training College, on 20/11/08, Embu,
Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Data analysis using Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS) to Probation Officers (POs), at the KIA in May 2007 and
in July 2008, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Impact Assessment Tools for Islamic Integrated
Education Programme (IIEP) to staff of Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) and
Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MOEST), government agencies,
at the KIE in October 1-5, 2007, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Training Needs Assessment Tools Construction
to staff of Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC), a government agency, at the KIA in
September 2007, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Data analysis using Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS) to staff of Kenya Civil Aviation (KCA), a government
agency, at the KIA in March 2007, Nairobi, Kenya.
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• Presented a seminar paper Title: Generation of Basic and Advanced Statistics
using SPSS for Ministry of State in National Heritage staff in April 2007 and
March 2009 at the KIA and KCCT, Nairobi, Kenya. Presented a seminar paper
title: “Drug Abuse and Crime: A Critical Evaluation of the Drug Policy in
Kenya at the Bureau of education Research, Kenyatta University (Department of
sociology seminar series) with Robert Oswago (2003).
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Data Analysis: Inferential Statistics at the
Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), March 2002 and March2003, Nairobi,
Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Normal Curve and its Application in Research
at the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), 2002 and March 2009, Nairobi,
Kenya.
• Presented a seminar paper Title: “Personality Syndrome”: Re-conceptualizing
the Leadership Trait Dilemma in the Kenyan Succession Debate at the Bureau
of Education Research-Kenyatta University (2002).
• Presented a seminar paper Title: Research Proposal Writing at the Kenya
Institute of Administration (KIA), 2001, Nairobi, Kenya.
PANELIST
• The Ethics and Integrity Institute (EII) in collaboration with the Kenya National
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI): Panelist at an Investors Integrity
Leadership Forum themed: ‘Ethics Evaluation; Self & Organization’ on 18th
November, 2016 at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The Session targets persons in
corporate leadership in both the public and private spheres. The aim is to
capacitate our leaders in their role as executors of moral practice within their
organizations by offering both a benchmarking and information sharing platform
for engagement.
PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY POLICY DEVELOPMENT
• Pwani University college (PUC) Examination Policy (2012)
• Pwani University College (PUC) HIV/AIDS Policy (2010).
• Pwani University College (PUC) Drug Abuse Policy (2010).
• Pwani University College (PUC) Research Policy (2010).
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• Pwani University College (PUC) Automation Policy (2010)
• Pwani University College (PUC) Safety Policy (2010).
• Pwani University College (PUC) Gender Policy (2010).
• Pwani University College (PUC) Disability Mainstreaming Strategy (2010).
• Pwani University College (PUC) Transport Policy)
PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY CURRICULUMN DEVELOPMENT
(Diploma, Degree and Masters Level)
• Pwani University in the Masters in Child Care And Protection (MA in Child Care
and Protection) in progress
• Pwani University in the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA Political
Science) in progress
• Pwani University in the Bachelor of Arts in History and Archeology (BA History
Archaeology) in progress
• Pwani University in the Bachelor of Arts in History (BA History) in progress
• Pwani University in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA Psychology) in
progress
• Pwani University in the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology) in progress
• Pwani University in the Bachelor of Child Care and Protection (BCCP)
November 2016. (Submitted to CUE)
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT); Taita Taveta
University College (TTUC)-, Education, Hospitality and Social Sciences
curriculums: Stakeholders Workshop 21st
– 23rd
March 2016
• Kenyatta University (KU), Department of Sociology (2001 - 2009)
• Pwani University College (PUC), Department of Humanities (2009 – 2013).
• Pwani University (PU), Department of Social Sciences (2013 – date).
PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
AND HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA)
• Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Base Titanium Limited in collaboration
with Shape Consulting firm from South Africa from: 4th
June - September
2012.
• Pwani University College: social impacts, Occupational Health and Safety of
the New Office Block. February, 2011.
• Pwani University College: social impacts, Occupational Health and Safety of
the Resource Centre Extension. February, 2011.
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• Pwani University College: social impacts, Occupational Health and Safety of
the New Hostel. February, 2011.
• Pwani University College: social impacts, Occupational Health and Safety of
the Sewage System . February, 2011.
• Pwani University College: social impacts, Occupational Health and Safety of
the University Gate and Wall Fence. February, 2011.
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES SERVED
• Member: Editorial Committee of an International Conference “World Council for
Psychotherapy Conference” to be held at Pwani University in August 2016.
• Chairman and Member: Editorial Committee of an International Conference on
“Language of Africal Literature” held at Pwani University December 2015.
• Member: School Implementation Committee for Memorandum of Understanding
(MOUs) between Pwani University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and
Faculty of Letters and Graduate School of Cultural Sciences, Kumamoto University in
Japan and MOU between Pwani University, School of Humanities and Social
Sciences and Juxtap Entertainment of Italy since 26th
February 2015.
• Member of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Committee since
31st
March 2014
• Member of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Board for staff recruitment,
appraisals and promotions since January 2014
• Chairman; Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Pwani University
College since 1st
October 2012.
• Chairman; Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) of Financial Irregularity at the
red Buffallo Restaurant (2011).
• Member: PUC-KEMRI-Welcome Trust Research Programme Collaboration
Strategic Committee (30th
August, 2011-2012)
• Member: School of Humanities Post-graduate Committee since August, 2011. Pwani
University.
• Member: Department of Humanities Post-graduate Committee since August, 2011.
Pwani University.
• Member: Academic Board Examination Regulations Committee 2010. Pwani
University College
• Member; Teaching Staff Appointments and Appraisal Committee of Pwani
University Council since 2009
• Member; Non-teaching Staff Appointments and Appraisal Committee of Pwani
University Council since 2009
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• Member; Staff Appeals Committee of Council since 2009
• Member: Department of Sociology Post-graduate Committee from July, 2007-
August, 2009. Kenyatta University
• Member: Department of Sociology Module Writing and Editorial Committee, from
March 2007-23rd
August 2009. Kenyatta University
• Member: Department of Sociology Staff Workload Committee, from 10th
August
2004-23rd
August 2009. Kenyatta University
• Member: Departmental Seminar/Workshop/Conferences Committee, 10th
August
2004-23rd
August 2009. Kenyatta University
• Member: School Research Policy Committee for the development of the Kenyatta
University Research Policy, from 9th
June 2006-23rd
August 2009.
• Member: Kenyatta University School of Humanities and Social Sciences Outreach
Programme from 2007-23rd
August 2009.
• Member: Kenyatta University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, National
Youth on services (NYS) Curriculum Development committee from February 2009-
23rd
August 2009
RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL DONATIONS (Kshs. 6,450,000.00)
S/No
.
Research Project Donor Equipment Cost (Kshs) Beneficiary
1. Striga Management at
the coast of Kenya
NCST -UV Lamp
-Pump Peristatic
-Printer
-Laptop
Kshs. 350,000.00
Pwani
University
Chemistry
Laboratory
2. Governors Debate USAID - 8 Mic PAS
- Two 52’ TVs
- 1 Camera
- 1 Laptop
- Branded T/shirts
Kshs 1,000,000.00
Pwani
University
Administration
3. Coconut
Micropropagation
NCST -
Micropropa
gation
Equipment
Kshs. 1,500,000.00
Pwani
University
Biological
Sciences Lab
4. JUMP_CBR & Personal
Book Donations
- DHMS
-CBR
-Personal
- Assorted Books More>Euros:5000
(Kshs. 600,000.00
Pwani
University
Library
5. Groundwater Access in
East Africa
UPGRO - Barologer
- Leveloger
- Computerised
weather statition
-200 Testubes
Kshs 1, 500,000.00
Pwani
University
“School of
Environmental
Science”
6. Social Return on CBM -3 Office desks
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Investment
(SROI):Disability and
Livelihoods
Germany -5 Office Chairs
- 1 Desktop
- 1 Printer
- 1 Laptop
- Modem
Kshs 500,000.00
Pwani
University
Administration
7. Kwale Mineral Sands
Project
NACOSTI -1 Miscroscope
-Turbidity Kit
- QBC Machine
-Chemical/Drugs
- 2 Hymophil
Machines
Kshs. 1,000,000.00
Pwani
University
School of
Medical &
Health Sciences
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Development of the first Lamu County Strategy for Countering Radicalization
and Violent Extremism. Strategy was validated and undergoing final revisions
before it is launched this 2016.
• Development of the First the Kwale County Strategy for Countering
Radicalization and Violent Extremism. Strategy was validated and undergoing
final revisions before it is launched this 2016.
• Member of the first Civil Society National Land Committee meeting held on 17th
March 2015 at the Nairobi Safari Club-Lilian Towers, sponsored by Kenya Lands
Alliance (KLA) as a Director-representing Human Rights Agenda (HURIA)
• Presented at the Kwale County Government workshop on Land Mapping and
Land Use Type Determination on: The Social Dynamics in Adapting to Change
on 24th
June 2014 at the Kaskazi Beach Resort in South Coast, Kenya
• Facilitator at a workshop held at Sea and Sun hotel, Kikambala on Grievance
Mechanisms in Environmental Management sponsored by Human Rights Agenda
(HURIA) in June 11th
– 14th
2014.
• Facilitator at a workshop held at Taita Taveta University College on corporate
accountability in the mining sector supported by Human Rights Agenda
(HURIA) in May 28th
- 30th
2014
• Module developer and trainer on Environmental Justice and Corporate
Accountability in a series of sessions held at Jumuia Beach Resort, Taita Taveta
University College, and Sea and Sun hotel funded by Human Rights Agenda
(HURIA) in June 2014
• Guest speaker during an Education Open Day to students from Kwale County on
Career Choice held at Matuga Girls and organized by Kwale Education and
Welfare Association (KWEA) in June 2014
• Guest motivational speaker for teachers and members of the Board of
Management (BOM) from St. Thomas Girls High school on performance
improvement held at Mombasa Reef Hotel in June 2014
• Guest speaker for teachers from Kisii High School in Mombasa County on
performance management in secondary schools 14th
April 2014 (Booked).
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• Guest speaker for teachers of St Thomas Girls High School from Kilifi County to
be held at Mombasa Reef hotel in Mombasa County on Strategies of
performance enhancement in secondary schools; 12th
April 2014 (Booked)
• Guest speaker during the Annual General Meeting (AGM - Prize Giving Day at
Mwaswere Girls Secondary school in Voi, Taita Taveta County on performance
management in secondary schools; 11th
April 2014 (Booked)
• Guest speaker for teachers of Moi Forces High School in Changamwe at Tiwi
Beach Resort in South Coast, Kwale County on enhancing performance in
secondary schools; 9th
April 2014 (Booked)
• principals of Matuga Sub-county in Kwale County at the Leissure Lodge Beach
Hotel in South Coast on enhancing performance in Kenyan secondary schools;
March 2014
• Guest speaker for principals of Matuga Sub-county in Kwale County at the
Leissure Lodge Beach Hotel in South Coast on enhancing performance in
Kenyan secondary schools; March 2014
• Guest speaker for medical personnel in the Coast Region in a workshop held at
Pwani University on 21st
June 2013; Topic: Research in professional practice
and development.
• Guest Speaker for a Retreat Meeting of 70 teachers from Kisii High School in
Mombasa; Topic: Performance Management; Date: 15th April 2013.
• Guest Speaker for Kilifi County Education Network stakeholders meeting held at
Titanic Hotel in Kilifi and sponsored by Elimu Yetu and Malindi Education and
Development Association (MEDA), April 2013.
• Guest Speaker for annual meeting of principles of Mombasa County at the Kazi
Kazi beach Hotel in South Coast; Topic: Teacher Management in Enhancing
Academic Performance; March 2013.
• Guest Speaker for staff of Pwani University held at the North Coast Hotel on 28th
-29th
March 2013 sponsored by Association of African Universities; topic:
Research and mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS and Alcohol and Drug Abuse into
the university Curriculum.
• Chairman of the Governors Debate organizing committee since 1st
February 2013
sponsored by USAID and Pwani University (Grant US$ 115,707.33 or Kshs
9,000,000.00).
• Moderator of Governors, Senators and Women Representatives Debates for Kilifi
County on 9th
January 2013 and 6th
February 2013 respectively; sponsored by
Community Aid International.
• Chairman of the Kilifi Social Vetting Panel for Political Aspirants 2013 General
Elections from August 2012 – 6th
February 2013; Elected by the panelists for The
Kilifi County Leadership and Development Trust and Kilifi County Civil Society
Network.
• Guest of Honour, Kwale DECECE Teachers’ Training College 22nd
Graduation
Ceremony for the 2010-2011 Certificate in ECDE held on 15th
December 2012 at
Matuga Girls High School in Kwale County
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• Presentation to Taita Taveta University College, a Constituent College of Jomo
Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on 6th
September
2012 at Voi
• Ethnic Diversity and Socio-econo-political cohesion for development at the coast
of Kenya, for KADU Asili 21 August 2012 at Cool Breeze Point in Mombasa,
Kenya
• Motivational speech delivered to Form Four students of Aldina Visram in
Mombasa County (2012)
• Guest of honour at Bahari Girls Secondary School; Representing Mr. Shahabal,
The Chairman Gulf bank Ltd: Raised: (Kshs. 1,500,000.00) in (2012)
• Guest of Speaker on the Prize Giving Day at Lamu Girls Secondary School in
Lamu County (2012)
• Guest of honour on the Prize Giving Day at Kingwede Girls Secondary School in
Kwale County (2012)
• Presentation to Principals of Secondary Schools (Pax 250), Education Officers,
Quality Assurance Officers from Coast Province on Education Reforms and
Performance Management in Kenyan Secondary at Jumuia Resort in Kisumu,
organized by the National Heads Association (Coast Branch) on 19th
May, 2011.
• Presentation to Teachers, Board of Governors and Parents Teachers Association
members from Barani Secondary school in Malindi District on the Tools for
Performance Management in Kenyan Secondary Schools April, 2011.
• Presentation to University Students Council Leaders from Universities at the
Coast Province in a Leadership and Corruption Conference topic: Focal Points of
Corruption in Institutions of Higher Learning: Quest for Academic Honesty
and Integrity. Organized by the Kenya Anti-corruption Commission (KACC) at
Pwani University College April 2011.
• Presentation to Pwani University College-Students Association (PUSA) Leaders;
Topic: Team Work and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms on 25/03/2011 at the
Bandari College in Mombasa.
• Presentation to Principals of Secondary Schools from Kilifi District at the Kilifi
Township Secondary School; Topic: Team work at the Departmental Level on
25/03/2011.
• Presentation to Principals of Secondary Schools from Eastern Province (1,700) at
the Sheikh Zeid hall in North Coast, Kenya; Topic: Empowering Principals of
Secondary Schools in Kenya on 24/03/2011
• Presentation to Principals of Secondary Schools from Eastern Province (1,700) at
the Sheikh Zeid hall in North Coast, Kenya; Topic: Educational Reforms in
Kenya on 22/03/2011
• Chief Guest at Mwasere Girls High School Annual General Meeting (AGM) held
at Mwasere Secondary School in Taita Taveta County on the 19th
March 2011.
• Presentation to Principals of Secondary schools from Kwale District at the
Southern Palm Hotel in the South Coast of Kenya; Topic: Tools for Performance
Management in Secondary Schools in Kenya 15/03/2011
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• Presentation to Principals of Secondary schools from Kwale District at the
Southern Palms Hotel in the South Coast of Kenya; Topic: Stress Management
for Enhanced Academic Performance in Secondary schools in Kenya
15/03/2011.
• Presentation to the youth topic: Integrating youth in economic empowerment for
vision 2030 realization in line with the new constitutional dispensation in
Kenya to a youth Muslim rally held at Pwani University College in Kilifi
(12/3/2011)
• Presentation to Principals of Secondary schools from Kinango District at the
Glory Hotel in Diani in the South Coast of Kenya; Topic: Strategic Planning for
Improved Academic Performance in Secondary Schools on 09/03/2011
• Presentation to the youth topic: Integrating youth in economic empowerment for
vision 2030 realization in line with the new constitutional dispensation in Kenya
to a youth Muslim rally held at Sheik Zaid hall in Bombolulu, Mombasa
(6/3/2011).
• Presentation to Principals of secondary schools in Malindi District in the North
Coast of Kenya; Topic: Tools for Performance Management at the Challa Hotel
in Taita Taveta District on 22/Feb/2011.
• Presentation to Board of Governors (BOGs) and Parents Teachers Association
(PTA) members from all the secondary schools in Magarini District on the Roles
and Functions of the BOG in the Management of secondary schools on
18/Feb/2011.
• Presentation to Board of Governors (BOGs) and Parents Teachers Association
(PTA) members from all the secondary schools in Malindi District on the Roles
and Functions of the BOG in the Management of secondary schools on January,
2011.
• Presentation to teachers of Changamwe High School on the Application of
Performance Management Tools as a Strategy to Improve Academic Performance
in Kenyan Secondary Schools at the Paradise Hotel in January 2011.
• Civic education on the new constitution in partnership with Kwale Kuu
Association since January 2011 (on-going).
• Developed a Strategic and Vision Plan for Msambweni secondary school, which
was launched on 26/07/2008 at the Msambweni Secondary School. In
Msambweni District.
• Nation TV Morning Live News Bulletin discussing “the role of Sociology in
understanding and mitigating social problems affecting Kenya” on 19/04/08 at
7:00 am, Newscaster/interviewer was Mr. Harith Salim.
• Started a Community Based Organization called Anomachafu Welfare
Association (AWA) in 2006.
• Volunteer Consultant for ZIMBU Community Based Organization, based in
Matuga Division, Kwale District, since August 2004.
• Presented a paper Title: “Drug Abuse in our Communities: Reasons for Abuse
and Knowledge of Identifying Abusers" at the Vingujini Educational Welfare
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Association (VEWA)/ Plan International (Kenya) Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS
Awareness Project at Msambweni, Kwale District on 27th
April 2004.
• Volunteer Consultant for Al-Bustan Community Based Organization, based in
Kilifi Town, Kilifi District, since March 2004.
• Volunteer Lead Consultant of the Vingujini Educational Welfare Association
(VEWA)/Plan Kenya Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign held
between April – July 2004, at Msambweni Division, Kwale District.
• Volunteer Consultant for Mnarani Anti Drugs Youth Association (MADYA),
based in Mnarani, Kilifi District, since January 2003.
• Developed a Drug Counseling Training Manual for Trainee Heroin Counselors
(TOT) at the MEWA Rehabilitation and Resource Centre (MRRC), Mombasa
(2001).
• Volunteer Consultant for the MEWA Rehabilitation and Resource Centre
(MRRC) based in Mtopanga, Mombasa District since January 2001.
• Developed a Drug Counseling Manual for Heroin Addicts at the MEWA
Rehabilitation and Resource Centre (MRRC), Mombasa (2000).
• Started a rehabilitation centre for Heroin Addicts in Mombasa called MEWA
Rehabilitation and Resource Centre (MRRC) in 2000.
• Volunteer Consultant for Vingujini Education and Welfare Association (VEWA)
based in Msambweni Division, Kwale District, since 1995.
• Started a Community Based Organization (CBO) Called Vingujini Education
and Welfare Association (VEWA) in 1989.
DIRECTORSHIPS
• Director and Chairman of Board of Directors – Human Rights Agenda
(HURIA) Board of Directors since 1st
March 2015.
• Director – Kivukoni International School in Kilifi
• Director –Diani Oasis Academy (Primary school 1 -8 with 120 pupils) in Diani,
South Coast/Kwale County
• Council Member/Director-Pwani University College, A Constituent College of
Kenyatta University 2009 – 31st
January 2013
• Director- Matuni Company Limited since September 2007.
BOARD CHAIRMAN HUMAN RIGHTS AGENDA (HURIA
Projects During My Tenure
• Medical Camp for victims of industrial polution in Rabai Constituency to be held
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on Saturday 12th
November 2016.
• HURIA training of Human Rights Defenders (HRD) in its HRD mentorship
programme, the first of its kind supported by the Kenya National commission on
Human Rights (KNCHR) residential training held at the Jumuiya Beach hotel in
Majengo, Mtwapa, Kilifi County
• HURIA participated in the Makonde citizenship walk fro Kwale County to
Nairobi, supporting Kwale County CSO to ensure that the Makonde Community
were registerd as Kenyans, October 2016.
• Enhancing Community Policing and the Nyumba Kumi Initiative in Mtwapa,
Kilifi County in collaboration with Jamii Thabit (November 2016)
• Development of the First Kwale County Strategy for Countering Radicalization
and Violent Extremism, Strategy was validated and undergoing final revisions
before it is launched 2016
• Countering Violent Extremism in Kwale County through working with
Community Policising to build community resilienve against violent extremism
and develop a Counter Violenet Extremism strategy for Kwale County, Financed
by United States International Development (USAID) through Acts Change
Transform (Acts!) @ Kshs 5,000,000.00 from January 2016….(on-going)
• Improving street families access to better livevlihoods and the rights to human
dignity in Mombasa County, Funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, through
the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs @ Euros 25,000.00 (Kshs. 1,997,000.00)
from 16th, February 2016 – 15th
February 2017.
REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Lead Expert: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Registered by National
Environmental Manjm agement Authority (NEMA)-
• Member of the REAL Network since 2010
• Member of the International Deans Course (IDC) since 2010
• Executive Member, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA) since 6th
July
2010.
• Member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya (IOD) since March 26th
, 2010
• Member of the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) since October 2007.
• Member of the Muslim Education and Welfare Association (MEWA)
Rehabilitation and Resource Centre Management Board, based in Mtopanga,
Mombasa since 2000.
• Member of the Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA), since 2003.
• Member of Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa
(OSSREA) since 2001.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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• Member and Chairman of the Academic Board for the Board of Management for
Aldina Visram Secondary School in Mombasa since 2011
• Council Member; Pwani University College (PUC) representing academic members
of staff (lecturers) 28/08/2009-1/1/2013
• Member: Mombasa Islamic University (MIU)-Commission for Higher Education
(CHE) proposal rectification committee, April 2007.
• Member of Ngozi Girls Secondary School Board of Management in Kwale County,
since 2006.
• Member of Msambweni Secondary School Board of Management in Kwale
County, since September 2004.
• Member of the Directing Staff of the Defense Staff College (DSC) on Research
Methodology, based in Karen, Nairobi, since January 5, 2004.
• Member of MEWA Health Board based in Mombasa, March 2004.
• Member of Kwale Kuu Association (Kenya) since 2002.
• Executive Member of Vingujini Education and Welfare Association (VEWA) in
Msambweni, Kwale District since 1995.
INTERNATIONAL COURSES ATTENDED
• Part I; II & III of the International Deans Course (IDC) for Africa
2011/2012 held in Osnabrück and Berlin from 19th
-30th
of June, 2011,
Kenyatta University in Kenya from 8th
-9th
November 2011 and Addis Ababa
in Ethiopia from 20th
-24th
February 2012respectively. The course was
organized by DAAD, University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück, the
Germany Rectors Conference (HRK), the CHE Centre for Higher Education
Development, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and experts from
University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Moi University, Kenya and University
of Maiduguri in Nigeria
• Part II of the Proposal Writing for International Projects Course. Theme:
“International Research Proposal Presentation and Evaluation” from 8th
-
12th
June 2009, sponsored by DAAD and DIES, and organized together with
the University of Bonn and Makerere University in co-operation with the
Free University of Berlin, the University of Hohenheim in Germany and the
Inter-University Council of East Africa at the Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge in
Kenya.
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• Part I of the “Proposal Writing for International Research Projects” from
7th
-13th
December 2008, sponsored by DAAD and DIES, and organized
together with the University of Bonn and Makerere University in co-
operation with the Free University of Berlin, the University of Hohenheim in
Germany and the Inter-University Council of East Africa at the Imperial
Botanical Beach Resort in Entebbe, Uganda.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRAINING
• Training of Trainers (TOT) in Corporate Governance for Directors/CEOs
and Senior Managers of Companies and State Corporations conducted by
CCG at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, August 24-26, 2011
• Corporate Governance training for Directors, CEOs and Senior Managers of
Companies and State Corporations held at the Serena Beach Hotel organized
by the Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG), March 22-26, 2010.
Content: The concept of Corporate Governance, Review of major corporate
collapses, Importance of Corporate Governance, Duties and Liabilities of
directors, Principles of Corporate Governance, Roles, Functions and
Responsibilities of the Board, the Chairman, the CEO and the Management,
The Board and Strategy, Making the Board more Effective: Board
composition, development and remuneration. Board work plan, Board
committees, Conventions and crafting the Board, Board Evaluations, Board
Dynamics and Group Think, Board Meeting: Role Play, The Board and
Human resources: Attraction, and Development of Human Resources,
Motivating Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, Knowledge
Management and ICT, Corruption: Causes, Effects and Solutions, Studying
and Analyzing Financial Reports, Assessing Company Performance,
Financing Corporations, Risk Management, Reporting on Corporate
Governance and Compliance, and Role of Professional Advisers .
Certificate in Corporate Governance: Achieved and awarded.
REGIONAL WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
• Knowledge and Research for Development in East Africa, by DAAD and the
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung /Foundation, held from 23-25 October
2008 at the Grand Laico Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
NATIONAL WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
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• Understanding and Using the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Conducted by
ICF at Whitesands Hotel from 11th
-16th
May 2014.
• Strategic and Change Management training for CEOs and Directors of Kenyan
State Corporations held at the Kenya Institute of Administration, November
2010.
• First annual roundtable discussion on science and technology for sustainable
development held on 27th
May 2010 at the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE),
Nairobi, Kenya.
• Workshop organized by DAAD and KDSA on the role of the university in the
fight against corruption in Kenya, Held at Kenyatta University Conference
Centre (KUCC) in April 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Graduate Business Start-up Programme (Entrepreneurship training), Organized
and run by Kenya Management Assistance Programme (KEMAP at JKUAT
in 2007).
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR ORGANIZATION
• Organizing an International Conference on Disability and the Global 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development: Can Community Based Rehabilitation
Serve a Guide for Inclusive Sustainable Development, Venue: Pwani University
in Kenya between 28th
– 30th
November 2016
• Organized and made a Presentation on PESTEL in an International Summer
School held at Pwani University involving students and staff from the Technical
University of Munich and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD) held at Pwani University in 2015
• From 7th
-19th
August 2014 organized and made presentations in a Summer
School held at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Munchen with
students both from TUM and Pwani University (PU) under the Community Based
Rehabilitation Research (CBR) project being implemented by TUM and PU on
the basic module on Disability and the module on Disability and Education within
the framework of United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with
Disability (UNCRPD) on Inclusion.
• Organized an International conference on “(Dis)ability, Participation and
Community involvement - Tracing the Roots of CBR, held on 2nd
and 3rd
December 2013 at Pwani University, Sponsored by DAAD, Technical University
of Munich, Pwani University, The Germany Ministry of Economic Corporation
and Max plunk Institute
• Organizing and will facilitate DAAD/NCST Proposal Writing workshop to be
held at Pwani University College from 16-17th
September, 2011 covering
participants at PhD and PhD prospective candidates from scientific institutions in
Coast Province, courtesy of Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA).
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• Organized and facilitated an International Research Methodology seminar for
Senior Military Officers (from all over Africa) in January 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007 and 2008 at the Defense Staff College (DSC) in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Organized and facilitated a seminar covering “Cocaine, Heroin, Morphine and
Opium: The most Devastating Drugs in our Communities", knowledge of
identifying abusers and intervention strategies at the Vingujini Educational
Welfare Association (VEWA)/Plan International (Kenya) Drug Abuse and
HIV/AIDS Awareness Project at Msambweni, Kwale District on 27th
April 2004.
• Organized and facilitated an HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse Awareness Seminar held
between 26th
April – 30th
April 2004 at Msambweni Division, Kwale District-
Sponsored by Plan International (Kenya Chapter).
AWARDS
• Associate Professorship of Sociology at Pwani University, since 1/1/2013
• Certificate and Letter of Award for attaining the second best presentation position
of the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) Grants/research
results presentations held in Nairobi, KICC in July 2011.
• Winner of a competitive Award of the Institute of French Research Africa (IFRA)
Ph.D. Scholarship 2004.
• Winner of a Prestigious and Competitive Award of the Germany Academic
Exchange Services (DAAD) In- Country Ph.D. Scholarship in September 2003.
• Second Best Student of the University of Nairobi (UON) and Institute of French
Research Africa (IFRA) Master of Arts (M.A.) Thesis of the Year award in
November 2000.
OTHER SKILLS
• Computer Skills: Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS); Microsoft
Dos; Microsoft Word; Excel; Power point; Lotus and Dbase III+.
• Proposal Writing Skills: Research Grant; Project; and Consultancy
Research.
• Editing/Vetting Skills: Modules for the Institute of Open Learning, Kenyatta
University. Titles: Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology; Penology;
Criminal Law and Justice; Police Administration; Crime, Social
Statistics; Introduction to Disaster Management; Culture and Society for
the Department of Sociology, August 2009 and a report on Alcohol and Drug
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Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Facilities in Kenya for the National
Campaign against Drug Abuse (NACADA) 2007.
• Additional Skills: Presentation, Lecturing; Data analysis and interpretation
(Sociological Imagination); Publishing, University Examining; Training;
Consultancy Development; Administration and Leadership; Governance,
Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration, Co-ordination and Research
Supervision.
REFEREES
• Prof. Paul P. W. Achola, of the Department of Sociology, (Ph.D. Supervisor),
Catholic University, Kisumu Campus. Mobile: 0722-37-01-56. e-mail:
pwachola@yahoo.com
• Prof. Paul N. Mbatia, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC-Academic Affairs) at
Multi Media University of Kenya, and my M.A Supervisor, Tel: 020-8912001,
P.O. Box 30305, Nairobi. Mobile: 0722-77-98-11.
• Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga, Principal Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology Taita Taveta College, Private bag, Voi. Mobile: 0733-92-67-33. e-
mail: hamadiboga@yahoo.com
• Prof. Mohammed Rajab, Vice Chancellor, Pwani University. Box 195-80108
Kilifi, Kenya. Tel 0733730361 e-mail: ms.rajab@yahoo.com
• Prof. Gabriel Katana Gona; Associate Professor of Physics, Pwani University;
Box 195-80108, Kilifi, 0716-307144, e-mail: g.katana@pu.ac.ke or
katana_gona@yahoo.com
• Prof. Shaukat Abdul Razak, Director for International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA); sabdulrazak@yahoo.com
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