Biography

Dr. Stella Omari is a passionate and ethical academic leader with expertise in Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, and Administration. Skilled in research, policy development, training, and organizational leadership. Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and Ekegusii.

Current Role

Acting Registrar (Administration, HR & Central Services), Kisii University (2024 - Present)

• Overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, payroll, and employee welfare.
• Coordinating central services (estates, transport, catering, accommodation).
• Enforcing HR policies and ensuring compliance with university regulations.

Academic Career

• Senior Lecturer, HRM - Kisii University (2014 - Present) Teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, consultancy, and resource mobilization.
• Lecturer, School of Business & Economics (2009 - 2014)
• Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Commerce (2003 - 2009)

Leadership Roles

• Chairperson, Dept. of Business Administration (2014 - 2023) - Founded HR & Strategic Management Dept.; spearheaded new curricula (BHRM, BSM&A).
• Coordinator, Keroka Campus (2013 - 2014) - Doubled student enrolment and revenue.
• Member, University Senate (2013 - 2023); Board of Directors, Gender Institute; Board of Postgraduate Studies.
• Lay representative, East African Union Conference - South Kenya Conference (2010 - 2015)

Governance

Serving as a Board member of Management in Kisii High School, Nyanchwa Girls since 2022

Board Member, Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital 2021 - 2024

Education

• PhD in Business Administration (HRM), University of Nairobi (2012)
• MA in Social Dynamics, Bharathidasan University, India (1995)
• BA, Punjab University, India (1993)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (1995)

Key Achievements

• Developed market-driven curricula (BHRM & BSM&A) approved by CUE 2015; first graduates in 2019.
• Implemented PhD program in Business Administration.
• Mentored 8 candidates to PhD completion (2014 - 2023).
• Led the Rural Leadership community development project to completion in 2025.

Professional Memberships

• Full Member, Institute of Human Resource Management - Kenya (IHRM)
• Member, Africa Academy of Management
• Member of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD) 
• Member of the Strategic Human Resource Management Society (USA)

Publications

• Over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles on HRM, strategic leadership, governance, and organizational performance (2012 - 2023).