Jonai Wabwire is a seasoned communication expert and author with a passion for exploring the intricacies of human interaction. With a background in Mass Communication, Wabwire has dedicated his career to unraveling the dynamics of communication in various contexts. Holding a doctorate degree in Communication and Media from Kisii University, Wabwire has combined academic knowledge with real-world experience to provide valuable insights into effective communication strategies. Throughout his professional journey, Wabwire has conducted extensive research on topics in communication. His work has been published in academic journals and presented at international conferences, earning him recognition as a thought leader in the field. Jonai Wabwire has also collaborated with diverse organizations, guiding them through the challenges of communication in modern work environments. As an advocate for lifelong learning, Jonai Wabwire remains committed to staying at the forefront of communication trends and technologies. With a knack for translating complex concepts into practical advice, Wabwire has a unique talent for helping individuals and teams enhance their communication skills and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of human interaction. Whether through their writing, speaking engagements, or consulting endeavors, Jonai Wabwire continues to inspire and empower others to communicate effectively and build meaningful connections.

Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Name: Mr. Nyamberi Nchoga Elijah ; Nationality: Kenyan Gender: Male , Date of Birth  : 1967: Marital Status: Married  Languages: English ,  Kiswahili and Ekegusii.
Contact: Kisii University, School  of Information Science and Technology , Box 408, Kisii. Cell phone No: 0722-281582: email address: nyamberii@gmail.com or nyamberi@kisiiuniversity.@ac.ke  
Education Background
2012 PhD in Records and Archives management, Thesis  Assessing Devolving of records management to county governments in Kenya,  
2011    Master of Science (Archives Administration and Records management ) thesis -Determining accessibility and utilisation of court records by members of criminal justice system (cjs) at  law courts
2011    Senior Management Course , Kenya Institute of Administration
2002    Certificate in Records management Course – Malaysia
2009    Diploma Christian Leadership Faith International Leadership Institute  
1992    Bachelor of Arts Second Class Honours Egerton
Publications
                 2023 : Pathways To Devolution Of Records Management in Kenya, Journal Of Strategic Human Resource Management 12 (2&3) 2023, 18-29 Http://Publishingindia.Com/Jshrm
                  2023:  A framework for Devolution of Records management to county governments in Kenya Journal Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management  
Conferences and workshops Attended
2016               Presented at Annual International Conference, at Moi University paper
Place of the national archival system and records management    professionals in devolved system of governance
2014    Presented at the First Annual International Conference, At Kisii University, theme ,Africa and the New world Order
2014    Keynote speaker at Kenya National Library Association Annual Conference at Kakamega, theme professional ethics.
2013    The 22nd ESARBICA General Conference on “Archives in the 21st Century and Beyond: Historical and technological paradigm shift at safari Park Hotel and Kenya School of monetary studies Nairobi  , Kenya
2013    Kenya Library Association  ,Annual conference , theme:  .The role of library and information professionals in dynamic environments  at Golf Hotel Kakamega
2012     Civic Education program on the constitution of Kenya, Kakamega
2012    Empowerment and Capacity Building workshop at Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service
2011    Performance management Conducted by Performance contracting department, office of the Prime minister, at Golf Hotel Kakamega
2011     Workshop on performance appraisal at Government Training Institute Matuga , Kenya
2011    Kenya Association of library and Information professional workshop , at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology 
2007    Workshop on memory of the world , South Africa
2006    Workshop on Developing and Managing Performance Contracts, at Kenya Institute of Administration
2004    Integrity Assurance Officers Workshop, Egerton University  
Work experience
2013     Lecturer, Assistant lecturer Kisii University
2010-2013        Part time lecturer Kisii University
1998-2013    Provincial Archivists in charge of Western Province, Kenya Public service Commission of Kenya
1999     Supervisor in Census of 1999, Kakamega District 
  Supervision    
Responsibilities:  Examination officer FIST , Kisii University  2014-2017
      Industrial Attachment Coordinator, FIST , Kisii University  2017 to date  
2013 todate            Member Kisii University Records disposal Committee
2017 to date             Member of Board of Management, Enchoro Secondary school
2014                        Board Member (chairman) Friends

 Referees
1.    Prof . Dr. Jane Maina  Dean  FIST Kisii University
         Box 408, Tel.
2.    Prof. Ceophas Odini Lectuer Moi University , Kenya

NAMANDE BEN WEKALAO
C/O P.O. BOX 49210-0100, NAIROBI • PHONE: 0723848930
E-MAIL:benwekalao@yahoo.com wekanamande@gmail.com
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Outgoing, self motivated and results driven  individual who is out to get the best from life through hard  work, determination and perseverance.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To work in an organization that recognize and encourage innovation, self-development and that provides an enabling environment for self-advancement.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Philosophy ( Knowledge Management), Department of Library and Information science, Kenyatta University), 2016
Master of Education  (Lib & Information Science, Kenyatta University), 2005
    
BACHELORS OF ARTS (KISWAHILI & HISTORY)
1993: Egerton University
            Attained second class (honours) upper division
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE)-Supplementary
1988: Private Study
Attained 2 principal passes  (10 points)

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE)
1994: Kapsokwony High School
Attained 1 principal pass (5 points)


KENYA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (K.C.E.).
         1982: Kimabole High School
                    Attained Div II (32 points)

  KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (K.C.P.E).
        1978: Chesikaki Primary School
                   Attained 23 points

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
-    Active member Kenya Library Association (KLA)
-    IFLA
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan. 2019 to date: Lecturer, Kisii University
       Courses Taught (Undergraduate and postgraduate)
•    Knowledge Management
•    Library and Information Science
•    Records Management

RESPONSIBILITIES
2021-   Senior Lecturer in Information Science - Indigenous Knowledge Management and Chairman, Department of Communication, Media and Information Science
Kisii University.
P.O. Box 408 Kisii 40200 Kenya.

2019-2021 Chairman, Research Committee, School of Information Science
2006- to 2020: Lecturer: Department of Library and Information  science Kenyatta University
Courses Taught Undregraduate and Postgraduate
•    Information sources and systems I and II
•    Community Information services
•    Sources of Bibliographic Information
•    Reference and Information services
•    Information Repackaging
•    Information Sources and Systems
•    Knowledge Management, applications and Practices
•    Records Management
Thesis/Project supervisor: Successively supervised over 25 masters’ candidates and 3 PhD candidates. Now supervising 10 more at both masters and PhD levels (Kenyatta and Kisii Universities).
Postgraduate Examiner:  Masters and doctoral thesis (Kisii and Kenyatta University)
2014-December 2019 –Assistant Director of Government Library Services
1994-to Dec ember 2013 - Senior Principal Librarian at Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service.
2011 March – to 2014 Ag. Deputy Director, Government Library services
1986-1994: Secondary school Teacher (TSC employee teaching Kiswahili, History and social Ethics)

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS
2021:co-authored the following papers:
Assessing information Needs of Final Year Diploma Students at Kitale Polytechnic Library, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya DOI: https://doi.org/10.35942//jjcab.v412.125
Information literacy practices as a tool for accessing and utilizing information in secondary schools in Nakuru county, Kenya: African Journal of Emerging Issues VOL 3 No 2(2021)
Contemporary academic library users in Kenya: Their needs and preferences in access and use of information resources (Global Knowledge Memory and Communication.
Information literacy competencies in secondary schools in Kenya (journal of Education)
Challenges that affect the utilization of KLISC’S Resources and Services at University of Nairobi (International journal of librarianship)
Awareness and utilization of electronic resources by postgraduate students at Pan African Christian University Library, Kenya.
2012: Presented and published a conference paper in Johanseberg entitled 'Challenges facing digitization of Information Materials at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service

2011: Published a paper in the MAKTABA Journal entitled” Information retrieval in the Digital Environment”
2008: Authored and presented a paper entitled “Library management in the digital world”     to the 1st International Conference on Digital Libraries at Egerton University
 2008: Authored and presented a paper entitled “Information applications to conflict resolution” to the KLA
Annual Conference and published in KLA’s Information and Conflict resolution Book.

2008: Presented a paper ‘security of electronic records in the knowledge society’, to the ESARBICA Journal, published
in the Maktaba Journal (2011)

2006: Presented a paper entitled ‘The role of information in rural development. A case study of District Information
 Documentation centres’ during the Golden Jubilee Conference of Kenya Library Association

SEMINARS WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2024: Presented a paper to the SCECSAL conference in Mombasa entitled ‘Digitization of Murumbi Africana Collection at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation services
2011- Presented a paper to KLA conference in Mombasa entitled “Repositioning KLA for the future”
2010 - Attended a KLA Annual Conference in Nairobi whose theme was “Open access and Institutional           Repositories”
2010 – Attended three days ISO auditors’ course.
2009-Attended The World Library and Information Congress, 75th IFLA General Conference and Council, Milan, Italy Whose theme was “ Libraries create futures: Building on cultural Heritage”

2007- Undertook a course in Computer applications at the University of Nairobi

2007- Underwent a training on Fire safety and disaster preparedness Workshop at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services

2007- Attended The  World Library & Information congress, 73rd IFLA General Conference & council, Durban South Africa “Librarianship for the future progress, development & partnership”

2006- Attended The XVII Standing Conference of Eastern, Central & Southern Africa Library & Information Associations (SCECSAL XVII)”Librarianship as a bridge to an information and Knowledge Society in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa”

2005: Attended an Integrity Assurance Officers’ Workshop in Nairobi

2002: Undertook a course in Typewriting/Keyboard, NYS Nairobi
1997: Attended a three months course of Certificate in Computer Applications in Library and Information Services: (NISIET-HYDERABAD – India)

Corporate Social Responsibilities
2022 to date: Chairman, Board of Management, Cardinal Otunga Girls High School Bungoma
2016 to date: Board of Management Chairman, St Kizito Mayanja High School
2019 to date: Board of Management Education Chairman, St Monicah Mungeti High School
2012 to 2024: Patron, Kibabii Sub Parish Youth Movement

ABILITIES
•    Able to initiate and plan own work within policies and guidelines agreed with the Supervisor
•    Can establish good working relationships with a variety of people at different levels
•    Able to deal with difficult or sensitive issues requiring tact and firm handling
•    Can work under pressure and priorities effectively with minimum supervision
•    Can work collaboratively as part of a team
•    Can listen and learn

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
•    Community work.
•    Socializing
•    Travelling
AVAILABILITY
I am available Immediately

REFEREES
Eliakim  Azangu Angote
Senior Assistant Director
Kenya National Archives
0729482910
P.O Box 49210,
Nairobi

Dr. Peter Wamae
Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science
Kenyatta University
P.O Box 43844-00100
Nairobi

Dr. Sang is a dedicated and solution-oriented library and information studies professional with a decade of experience in managing university libraries, administering academic programs, lecturing, and conducting research. Known for her organizational skills, independence, and commitment to achieving employers' vision and objectives. She derives personal satisfaction from ensuring client happiness and satisfaction.

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Studies

Moi University, 2022

Thesis Title: Assessing Institutional Repositories’ Capacities in Supporting Teaching, Learning and Research in Four Selected Universities in Kenya

Master of Information Science -Library and Information studies

Kisii University, 2015

Bachelor of Science -Information Science

Moi University, 2013

Diploma in Information Studies

Sigalagala Polytechnic, 2007

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School

Research Interests

Information Literacy, Knowledge Management, Library Science, Information Management, Institutional Repositories, Green Libraries, Artificial Intelligence

Publications

o   Book Chapters

-        L.J Sang (2023). Role of Librarians in Enhancing Digital Literacy in Kenya. In Maurice N. Amutabi (Eds). The Global West, North, East and Africa. Centre for Democracy, Research and Development CEDRED, Nairobi, Kenya (pp 249)

-        Lugasi E.A, Sang J. L & Otike J. (2020). The freedom of information Regime and its benefits to Kenya: A Survey. In Maurice N. Amutabi (Eds). Perspectives on Sustainable Development in Africa. Centre for Democracy, Research and Development CEDRED, Nairobi, Kenya (pp 317-330)

o   Journals

-        L.J.Sang & H.J.magut (2023)The Role of Institutional Repositories (IRs) in Supporting Teaching, Learning and Research during Covid-19 in Kenyan Universities. University of Dar Es Salaam Library Journal, Volume 18(1), 93-111

-        L.J Sang, C. Odini, J Wamukoya (2021).Demystifying teaching, learning and research through institutional repositories in higher learning institutions in Kenya, Library management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-06-2020-0094

-        Sang, L.J., Odini, C.O. & Wamukoya, J. (2021). Content Recruitment and Institutional Repositories in Kenyan Universities. Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 6 (1),76-96.

-        L.J Sang, C. Odini, J Wamukoya (2020).The role of Librarians on the use of institutional repositories in Higher learning institutions in Kenya, The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, ISSN 2321 – 9203,Vol 8 Issue 10

-        Sang, L.J. (2016). Methods and Channels of Acquiring Information Literacy among Students in Creating Awareness on Library Services: Margaret Thatcher Library, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, International Journal of Library and Information Science, ISSN 2224-5758, Vol.6, No. 8

Moses Nangulu (Mr.) is an Assistant Lecturer as well as the Departmental Project’s Coordinator for Communication and Media division. In 2016-2019, he was the Departmental Examinations Coordinator. He has a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies (University of Nairobi) and Bachelor of Education (Arts) in English and Literature (Kenyatta University). Previously, he was a teacher of English and Literature at Alliance Girls’ High School under Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as well as an Examiner with Kenya National Examinations Council at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) - English Paper Two (Comprehension, Literary Appreciation and Grammar). As a PhD student in Mass Communication at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in the School of Communication and Development Studies, Department of Media Technology and Applied Communication, he was awarded under Project AMAS, Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme - Credit Seeking (Target 2) - scholarship for a six (6) month stay (June - November 2023) at Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) - Mozambique.

Academic Qualifications

·      2008 - 2011: University of Nairobi

     Master of Arts in Communication Studies

·      1993 - 1997: Kenyatta University; Bachelor of Education (Arts) - English and Literature; Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

·      1986-1989: A.C. Butonge Secondary School (Bungoma)

·      Jan-Nov.1991: Moiben Sec. School - KCSE Certificate; Mean Grade B-(Minus)

1978-1985: Kolani Primary School - KCPE Certificate

Research Interests

o   Media, Disability and Development

o   Media, Family Farming and Development

·       Achievements;

     Project AMAS, awarded the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme - Credit Seeking (Target 2) - scholarship for Six (6) months’ (June - November 2023) stay at Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) - Mozambique

Publications

o   BookMark Students’ Companion to The Pearl (2018), Nangulu Moses & Benedict Mutei, ISBN: 9789966199041

o   Newspaper Article: Daily Nation, Friday, August 20, 2021, ‘Youthful derision is driving low Covid-19 vaccine uptake.’

o   Journal Article: Media, Family Farming and Sustainable Development in Mozambique (December, 2023), Nangulu Moses & Nipassa Orlando

o   Seminar presentation on ‘Beyond the Zimpeto Residential Complex in Zimpeto (Maputo) - Beyond the Official Limits of Development Projects', Eduardo Mondlane University (August 21 - August 25, 2023), Maputo.

 o   MA Research Thesis: The Role of Employee Communication (Internal PR) in Service Delivery in Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kenya

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

NAME:                                  Mamboleo Omayio Gideon (B.A), (Msc), AMKIM.

POSITION:                           Lecturer

DEPARTMENT:                  Communication Media and Information Sciences

SCHOOL:                              School of Information Sciences and Technology

E-MAIL:                                mamboleo@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

BIOGRAPHY

Mamboleo Gideon teaches Communication and Journalism courses. He has special research interests in Science Communication and Narrative Journalism. Mamboleo occasionally writes opinion articles for The Nation on topical issues on university education, university leadership, governance and funding. Mamboleo is also an Associate Member of the Kenya Institute of Management (AMKIM)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

CURRENTLY: Mamboleo Gideon is currently finalizing his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Communication Studies at Moi University. Thesis: Journalistic Narrative Techniques Utilized in Newspaper News Stories to Communicate Scientific and Technological Information to Non-Expert Audiences.

2014: Master of Science (Msc.) in Communication Studies, Moi University. Masters Thesis: Impact of Global Technology on the Transmission of Information Through the Television Medium: A case of Sayare Television Network, Eldoret”.

2000: Upper Second Honors Degree of Sixty-Nine points (69) in Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature from the University of Nairobi.

1994: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) from Nyakongo High School. Attained an aggregate Mini Grade of B-(MINUS).

1990: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Riakworo Primary School.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mamboleo’s research interests lie in Science Communication and Narrative Journalism having published research articles on Communication Systems and Urban Resilience; Journalistic Narrative Techniques and Newspaper Journalism; Science Journalism among others in peer reviewed journals.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Mamboleo O. G (2023) Science as a beat in journalism: Current Status and Implications for

                                         the future in Journal of media and Communication 2 (1) 66-72

Mamboleo O. G (2023) Mixed Method Research in Narrative Journalism: Use of Journalistic

                          Narrative Techniques in Newspaper News Stories to communicate Scientific

                           and Technological Information to Non-Expert Audience Journal of Media 

                           and Communication 2 (1) 53-60

Mamboleo O. G (2023) Communication Systems for Building Urban Resilience to Climatic

                                Disasters Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies 7 (4) pp 107-119

Mamboleo O.G., Chepkuto P.K, and Sawe T. (2008) "The False Reciprocity of International

                                   Television Journalism, The Encoder: 2 (1) 42 - 44. ISBN 1991 - 6280

NEWSPAER ARTICLES

1)    "Let Us Not Reduce Subject of Abortion into a Simplistic Feminist Argument". The Standard, June 9, 2004.

2)    "If University Education is Useless Do Away with it" Daily Nation, August 2, 2004.

3)    "Pharmacies List Disheartening", Daily Nation, " August 27, 2004.

4)    "You May have to Abandon Degree Course for a Diploma", The Standard, "Schools and Career", September 9, 2004,

5)    "Why Moi Should Clear His Name", The Daily Nation, ", December 7, 2004.

6)      ‘Why Expired and Petty Politician, Maina Kamanda, Hates Sonko’’ Kenya Today March    28,2019

7)       “DPP Should Focus on Rot in Varsities” The Daily Nation Tuesday August 27, 2019

8)      “Varsity Crunch due to Poor Strategy “” The Daily Nation Thursday August 22, 2019

9)      “COVID-19 Reminds Universities of Decades of Financial Imprudence” The Daily Nation May 18 2020

TEACHING AREAS

COMM 331: Information Technology, Communication Systems and Social Change

COMM 364: Media and Society

COMM 460: Online Journalism

CONTACT

Email: mamboleo@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=r1iBdYgAAAAJ