Academic Qualification
Field of Specialization
Membership of Professional Bodies
Work Experience
Professional Research Interest
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Consultancy
Books and Book Chapters
Scientific Articles Published
Academic Qualification
Academic Qualification
Institution [ Date from – to ] |
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
2017 – Date: Moi University, Kenya |
PhD [Literature – Candidate] |
2002 – 2006: Moi University, Kenya |
MPhil [Literature and Creative Writing] |
1996 – 2000: University of Nairobi, Kenya |
BA [Literature] |
Field of Specialization
Membership of Professional Bodies
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Kenya Oral Literature Association (KOLA)
- Writers Association of Kenya (WAK)
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Work Experience
Work Experience
Date from to |
Institution, Location (City, Country) |
Person Responsible To |
Position |
Responsibilities/Duties |
2015-Date |
Kibabii University |
Dean, Faculty of Education & Social Sciences |
Lecturer |
- Teach and supervise students
- Conduct scholarly research and publish findings
- Attend learned conferences
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2013-2015 |
Kibabii University College |
Dean, Faculty of Education & Social Sciences |
Lecturer |
- Teach and supervise students
- Conduct scholarly research and publish findings
- Attend learned conferences
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2012-2013 |
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST) |
Dean, School of Graduate Studies |
Senior Administrative Assistant |
- Prepare and schedule SGS Board meetings
- Prepare letters for the appointment of supervisors/examiners
- Prepare and forward documents to senate/Deans Committee
- Prepare transcripts from exam records sent to departments
- Arrange for the payment of honoraria to supervisors/examiners
- Schedule oral examinations
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2010-2011 |
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST) |
Registrar (Admin) |
Senior Administrative Assistant (RTD) |
- Maintain and update Staff Establishment in accordance with approved estimates
- Collate vacant positions for advertisement
- Process job applications and take part in recruitment
- Handle staff appraisal
- Advise departments on expiring of contracts in time to facilitate timely action
- Maintain Recruitment, Training and Development Registry and database
- Offer secretarial services to Shortlisting, Staff Establishment, Training and Development, and Appointments and
- Promotions committees
- Carry out Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and advise Training and Development Committee
- Maintain an HR Skills Inventory and Development Needs Analysis (TNA) instruments
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2008-2010 |
Office of the President, Kenya [Harambee House] |
District Commissioner,Oloitokitok District |
District Officer [Central Division] |
- Symbolize authority of Government
- Provide strategic leadership
- Government spokesperson in the field
- Disseminate and interpret Government policies
- Arbitrate, mediate, negotiate and resolve disputes
- Enforce laws and social discipline
- Champion change
- Liaison between Government and the people
- Gather intelligence and advise the government on public opinion and security concerns
- Custodian of public interest
- Monitor and evaluate Government projects and programmes
- Sustain campaign against drugs and substance abuse and HIV/Aids
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2008 |
Office of the President, Kenya[Harambee House] |
District Commissioner,Molo District |
District Officer [Mau Narok Division] |
- Symbolize authority of Government
- Provide strategic leadership
- Government spokesperson in the field
- Disseminate and interpret Government policies
- Arbitrate, mediate, negotiate and resolve disputes
- Enforce laws and social discipline
- Champion change
- Liaison between Government and the people
- Gather intelligence and advise the government on public opinion and security concerns
- Custodian of public interest
- Monitor and evaluate Government projects and programmes
- Sustain campaign against drugs and substance abuse and HIV/Aids
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Professional Research Interest
Professional Research Interest
- Trauma Studies in Literature
- Literary Theory and Criticism
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Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Year |
Position in Project |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Research/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
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Consultancy
Consultancy
Year |
Position in Consultancy Team |
Responsibilities/Duties |
Consultancy/Project Title |
Amount (?, €, $, KES) |
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Books and Book Chapters
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Books and Book Chapters
- Amayi, Z., Nyongesa, B., Simiyu, I et al. (2015). Communication Skills in Institutions of Higher Learning. Nairobi: Zeed ‘N’ Cee Publishers Ltd. – ISBN 978-9966-1829-2-0
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Scientific Articles Published
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals
- Amayi, Z., Nyambane, F.M., Minyikha, L., Ajami, G. (2015). “Indigenous Oral Poetry for Biodiversity Conservation and (Inter) National Integration.” International Journal of Innovative Social Sciences & Humanities Research 3 (2): 60-68, April-June 2015
- Amayi, Z., Nyambane, F.M., Okong’o, J.B., Wafula, R. (2014). “Oral Poetry for Environmental Conservation: A Study of Selected Gusii Song Texts.” The Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol.1 No.1), 2014
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