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CURRICULUM VITAE
1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Dinah Wangui Tumuti, Ph.D Address: Department of Fashion Design and Marketing School of Applied Human Sciences Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone Number: 8710901 Extension 57438 (Cisco) 4532 Mobile Number: 0715456695 / 0720380866 Email address: [email protected] / [email protected] Nationality: Kenyan Gender: Female Date of Birth: 14th May, 1951
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2.0 QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Academic Qualifications
1987: Ph.D in Vocational Education with specification in Home Economics, Southern Illinois University, (USA).
1984-1985: M.Sc in Human Development with specification in Clothing
and Textiles, Southern Illinois University, (USA). 1984: B.Ed Home Economics Education, Southern Illinois
University, (USA).
1978-1981: Diploma in Agriculture and Home Economics, Egerton College, Kenya.
1971-1973: Certificate in Agriculture and Home Economics, Embu
Institute of Agriculture, Kenya.
2.2 Professional Courses 2004-2005: Higher Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy, Maranatha
College of Professional Counseling and Training (MCTPC), Kenya.
2003-2004: Higher Diploma in Guidance and Psychological Counseling,
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling (KIPC), Kenya.
2003: Certificate in TOT/TOF in Psychological Counseling at Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling (KIPC) from 1st to 20th December, 2003.
2005: A Clinical Supervision Course in Marriage and Family Therapy offered by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) at Amani Counseling Centre and Training Institute from 13th September to 25th October, 2005 (39 Hours).
2004: Took a course in Stress Management Counselling at Kenya
Institute of Professional Counseling (KIPC) from 3rd to 5th March, 2004.
2012: Trauma Recovery Workshop in reference to treating adult
Survivors of childhood trauma held on 23rd and 24th May, 2012 organized by Wellness Center, Kenyatta University.
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2.3 Other Courses
2009: Took a course in Management of University Departments/Schools/Directorates organized by Kenyatta University Centre for Capacity Development in Higher Education held from 17th to 19th March, 2009.
2008: Took a course on Intellectual Property Rights at AVU,
Kenyatta University.
2012: Took a course on Development Research Uptake in Sub- Sahara Africa at KUCC, Kenyatta University.
2010: Took a three day course on Volunteer Management System (VMS) Training from 20th – 22nd May, 2010 sponsored by National Volunteer Network Trust (NAVNET)-.
3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1996 to date: Senior Lecturer Department of Fashion Design and Marketing, Kenyatta University.
2008 to date: Appointed Director, Community Outreach and Extension
Programmes, Kenyatta University.
2007: Appointed Coordinator, Community Outreach and Extension Programmes, Kenyatta University.
1993: Senior Lecturer, Department of Home Economics, Kenyatta
University. 1987: Lecturer, Department of Home Economics, Kenyatta
University. 1984 – 1986: Professional Internship, Department of Clothing and Textile,
Southern Illinois University, (USA). 1985 – 1986: Graduate Assistant, Department of Clothing and Textiles,
Southern Illinois University, (USA). 1981: Home Economics Extension Officer, Central Province, Kenya.
1978-1981: Agriculture and Home Economics Extension Technical Assistant, Tetu Division, Nyeri, Kenya.
1975 – 1977: Matron and Farmers‟ Instructor in Agriculture and Home
Economics, Wambugu Farmers Training Center, Nyeri, Kenya.
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4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 At Kenyatta University
2013: Renewal of appointment as Director, Community Outreach
and Extension Programmes on 19th July, 2013.
2011: Renewal of appointment as Director, Community Outreach and Extension Programmes on 19th July, 2011.
2010 – 2012: Chairman, Financial Education and Mentorship Training
Programme under partnership between Kenyatta University and Equity Group Foundation.
2010 – 2011: Project Coordinator, University – Industry Case Study under
partnership between Kenyatta University and University of Ottawa sponsored by Association of African Universities (AAU) and Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada (AUCC).
2009: Renewal of appointment as Director, Community Outreach
and Extension Programmes on 19th July, 2009.
2009 to date: Project Coordinator, Environmental Awareness and Management in Kenyatta University and its Environs (EAMKUE): A partnership between Kenyatta University and the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources.
2008: Appointed Director, Community Outreach and Extension Programmes, Kenyatta University.
2007: Appointed Coordinator, Community Outreach and Extension
Programmes, Kenyatta University.
2007 to date: Coordinator Students‟ Community Service Programme a collaboration between Kenyatta University and Equity Bank.
2007 to date: Secretary, Community Outreach and Extension Programmes Board.
2006 – 2007: Programme Coordinator, Home Economics Education,
School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences. 2004: Appointed Chairperson of Famine Food Relief Committee at
Kenyatta University, collected over Kshs. 400,000 and dry foodstuff and distributed to the hunger stricken communities through Kenya Red Cross Society of Kenya.
2001 - 2007: Acted Chairman in the Department of Textiles, Family and
Consumer Science on several occasions.
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2001: Appointed departmental representative to Postgraduate
Studies School‟s Board.
2001 - 2006: Department Coordinator and student advisor, Department of Textile, Family and Consumer Studies.
2000 - 2005: Appointed Vice-Chancellor‟s representative to Kenyatta
University Primary School Committee. 2003 – 2005: Nominated Chairperson, Kenyatta University Primary
Parents School Committee.
1996 - 2000: Appointed Chairperson for two terms, Department of Textiles Science and Clothing.
4.2 At Other Institutions
2005 – 2008: Chairperson, Christian Education, P.E.C.A Sukari Parish
Nairobi Presbytery. 2005 – 2008: Appointed Research Consultant, Maranatha College of
Professional Counseling and Training (East Africa).
2001 - 2010 : Chairperson, Woman‟s Guild, P.C.E.A Sukari Parish Nairobi Presbytery.
2009 – 2011: Choir Chairperson, P.C.E.A Sukari Parish Nairobi
Presbytery.
1993 – 2012: Church Deacon, P.C.E.A Sukari Parish Nairobi Presbytery.
1997 -2000: Chairperson, Womans Guild, P.C.E.A Sukari Parish Nairobi
Presbytery.
1997 – 1999: Vice Chairman, P.C.E.A Sukari Academy, Nairobi North Presbytery.
1975 – 1978: Coordinator of Provincial and National Agricultural Shows (Home Economics stand), Tetu Division and Wambugu Farmers‟ Training Center.
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5.0 FELLOWSHIPS
2012: Awarded Pioneer Certificate of appreciation for participating
in High School Ministry in Kenya through Kenya Students Christian Fellowship (KSCF).
2012 Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension
Programmes. Recognized as number five in Performance Contract among all the Directorates in Kenyatta University.
2005: Patrons Award at Maranatha Professional College of Training
and Counseling. 1990: Awarded Research Fund by the Organization for Social
Science Research in Eastern African (OSSREA), Research Title: Factors Affecting the Use of Improved and Appropriate Technology in Substance Farming and Food Storage by Subsistence Farmers in Central Province, Kenya.
April, 1986: Letitia Walsh Home Economics Professional Award.
1984-1985: In Deans list for Academic Performance (Southern Illinois
University, USA).
April 1984: Anna Carol Fults‟ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (Southern Illinois University, USA).
April, 1984: Certificate of Honor in B.Sc Home Economics Education (The
Southern Illinois University Foundation).
1978-1981: Awarded three years Government scholarship (Highly Competitive) for Diploma Training in Agriculture and Home Economics at Egerton College, Kenya.
1981: Best Housekeeping Award – Egerton College, Njoro.
1973: Top Student Award in Agriculture and Home Economics at
Embu Institute of Agriculture.
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6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
6.1 PhD Supervision
6.1.1 COMPLETED 2003
Susan Abongo: (Maseno University): Factors influencing clothing selection among adolescents: A comparative study of Kisumu town and Mfangano Island.
2007
Susan M. Wanyaga: (Egerton University): The Influence of Selected Factors on the Behaviour of Adolescents in Purchasing Clothing in Nakuru District, Kenya: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Adolescents.
2008
Florence M. Wamunga : I84/7027/2003: Evaluation of Street Children
Rehabilitation Programmes in Uasin Gishu District, Kenya – Kenyatta
University.
6.1.2 ONGOING
Francis Wanjohi Gachara: H87/13313/2009: Opportunities of Enhancing Care and Support to Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A Case Study of HIV/AIDS Positive Orphans and Vulnerable Children Under 15 Years in Nyeri Municipality, Central Province – Kenya.
Gladwel Mbugua: H87/24657/2010: Properties of Different Leaf Levels of
Decorticated Agave Americana “MAGINATA” Fibres from Lanet and Tigoni,
Kenya.
Kimemia Millicent Wamuyu: H87/23637/2013: Effects of second hand clothes on the environment and family social economic status (A concept paper).
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6.2 Masters Supervision
6.2.1 COMPLETED
2012
Christine Nandekia Wafula: H60/12993/05: Socio-Economic Impact of
Microfinance Institutions in Poverty Reduction Among Kibera Residents,
Nairobi - Kenya.
Kimemia Millicent Wamuyu: H60/12138/09: Factors Influencing Selection,
Use and Maintenance of Protective Clothing by Students in Technical
Institution in Central Kenya.
Veronica Wambui Kamau: H60/10196/2007: Assessment of the Adoption
of Apparel Computer Aided Design Technology Training in Selected Public
Universities in Kenya.
Margaret Muoki: E55/7998/96: Effects of Dietary Intake and Hygienic
Practices on Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Years in Mukuru
Nyayo Slums, Nairobi.
2010
Mbera Jared Ogonyo: E55/OL/0544/2003: Factors that Influence Students
Low Turn-Out to Guidance and Counselling Services in Private Primary
Teachers Training Colleges in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
2009
Gladwel W. Mbugua: H60/12575/2005: Determination of Fibre Properties
of Agave Americana Leaves as a Textile Fibre from Mbaruk, Nakuru District.
Dorothy Riungu: H60/12994/05: Factors influencing clothing selection
and buying practices among primary school teachers: A case of Mwimbi
Division Meru South District.
2008
Nyaguthii E. Mwangi: Education Psychology: Factors Influencing Drug Abuse
Among Secondary School Students: A Case Study in Nyamira Division,
Nyamira District.
Apunda Edwina A.: E55/7677/1995: Psychological and Socio-Economic
Factors influencing Clothing Consumption by Employed Women in a
Liberalized Market: A case of Nairobi City, Kenya.
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2005:
Antony Ireri: E55/OL/5454/2003: Factors Influencing Uptake of VCT
Services as Perceived by Young People in 12 VCT Locations of Central
Province.
Florence Wangithi Njagi: OLE/M/0586/03: An Investigation into the Impact
of Quality Teaching, Quality Learning on the Overall Performance in
Secondary Schools in Kandara, Maragua District.
2004:
Jane Wambura Nyaga: E55/7208/02: Relationship of Teacher Altruism and
the Level of Altruism in Pre-School Children in Western Division, Nairobi –
Kenya.
2006
Catherine Wairimu Mburu: E55/8013/1993: Consumer Satisfaction with the
Information Provided by the Sales People in the Purchase of Home Furnishing
Textile Products: A Case Study of Kenya Consumer Organization Members.
Mosley Tereneh Idia: H60/10525/2004: An Original Clothing Collection
Inspired By The Socio-Cultural Experience in Kenya: Creative Apparel Design
Project.
Josephine Saringi Charana: E55/6015/03: Investigation of the Factors
Influencing the Nutrition Practices of the Caregivers in Children‟s Homes in
Nairobi Province.
2001
Pamela A. Marinda: H60/8418/98: Clothing Preferences of the Physically
Handicapped in Relation to Fashion and Function: A Case of Nairobi Province
– Kenya.
2000
Bosibori E. Oigo: E55/7944/1993: A Study of the Training Needs of Quality
Control and Production Managers in Clothing Industries in Nairobi, July
2000.
Virginia W. Kamonji: E55/8223/97: An Investigation of Resources Women
Use for Household Food Security: A Case of Women Farmers in Embu
District, Kenya.
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1999:
Jane Wanjiku Mbagi: E55/7534/94: An Investigation of the Characteristics of
Credit Card Users and Non-Users in Nairobi, Kenya.
1998
Lydia Nkatha: E55/7652/1995: Determination of quality and utilization of
Aramine fibres from the plant urena lobata as a textile fibre in Kenya.
1996
Susan M. Wanyaga: Adolescents' perceptions on social factors influencing the
quality of parent-adolescent relationships: A case study of Nairobi, Kenya.
1995
Jane Waguthii Kuria: Factors that Influence Clothing Preferences and Buying
Practices Among Elderly in Korogocho Sub-Location and Nairobi.
Mary Mumbi Kariuki: Extraction and Utilization of Textile Fibres from Leaves
of Pineapple Plants.
Giannaenerica Kwena Otieno: Physiological, Psychological and Social-
Economic Factors Influencing Clothing Selection and Buying Practices among
Kenyans: A Study of Kenyatta University Community.
1994:
Lydia Akinyi Oriko: The Relationship between Maternal Employment and
Nutritional Status of Children from Birth to Three Years of Age.
Maina MaryAnne Mukami: An Investigation of Factors that Influence the
Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in Lodwar Town, Turkana District.
1993
Susan Anyango Migunde: Social-Cultural and Psychological Factors
Influencing Clothing Selection of Kenyan Adolescents in Nairobi Province.
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6.2.2 ONGOING
Grace Awino Owaga: H60/21276/2012: The involvement of celebrities in
dress selection among Kenyatta University students, Kenya.
Mali Muli: H60/23030/2011: Creative use of Waste Materials for the
Production of Jewelry Articles for the Enhancement of Human Beauty in
Kenya.
Omondi Monica Atieno: H60/21588/2010: Creative us of Fabric Cut-offs for
the Production of Selected Articles in Interior Decoration Using Selected
Needlecraft Techniques.
Winnie Mbuthia: H60/CE/11788/07: Factors Influencing Deviant Behaviour
Among the Youth in Njathaini Community, Nairobi, Kenya.
Vera Otieno Achieng‟: H60/10170/2007: Effects of Patternmakers‟
Professional Qualification on Pattern Making Practices: A Case of Fashion
Houses in Nairobi, Kenya.
Gerald Nyungu: H11/20589/2010: A Survey Study into Effective Visual
Communication Practices in the Fashion Industry for its Growth and
Development in Kenya, Nairobi County.
Mugo Winnifred Wangui: H60/23031/2011: Creation of Interior Décor and
Soft Furnishings for the Hospitality Industry Inspired by the Material Culture
of the Turkana Community.
Jane Waithera Mwangi: H60/CE/22637/2010: The Contribution of Small
Scale Farming on Household Socio-Economic Wellbeing: A Comparison of Tea
and Non-Tea Farmers in Belgut District, Kericho County.
Internally Examined Ph.D
Isabella W. Wandaka: Investigation of Challenges and Opportunities Facing
Women Entrepreneurs in Business for Industrial Growth in Nairobi, Kenya.
Beneficiaries.
Everlyne Nguku Kamene: H87/7717/2001: Assessment of the quality of silk
fibre and fabric produced by Bilvoltine Silkworm, Bombyx Mori L (Lepidoptera
Bombycidae) in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Internally Examined Masters Thesis
2012
Margaret Muoki: E55/7998/96: Effects of Dietary Intake and Hygienic Practices on Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Years in Mukuru Nyayo Slum, Nairobi.
Elungatta Beatrice: H60/8657/1999: An assessment of the viability of local
Apparel Trade within a liberalized market: A case of Nairobi, Kenya.
2000
Silabeya Naomi Y.: The influence of improved stoves on intrahousehold
resource allocation among rural households in Luanda division, Vihiga
district-Kenya.
2001
Njeru Sophia Njoki: Factors influencing career dress selection by secondary
school women teachers: A case of Nairobi province.
Pamela A. Marinda: H60/8418/98: Socio-Economic and Psychological
Factors Influencing Clothing Preferences of the Physically Handicapped in
Nairobi Province, Kenya.
1998
Mburia Adel Kaari: Health factors in the ecology of human development of the
primary school child in Masii, Machakos District, Kenya
1996
Njagi Gasperina M.: An Analysis on Consumer Use of Professional Dry
Cleaning Services among Kenyatta University Employees.
Tenhwa Florence: H60/8847/1999: The status of the textile industry in a
liberalised economy: a case study of three composite firms in Uganda.
Irene K. Nyamu: The Role of NGOs in Combating Food Insecurity in Makindu
and Kibwezi Divisions, Makueni District, Kenya.
Zipporah Makokha: Effects of Selected Factors on Student‟s Performance: A
Case Study of Secondary Schools in Nakuru District.
Rose A. Mwendar: A Study of the Teaching Methods used and Attitudes of
Teachers towards Family Life Education in Secondary Schools of the Nairobi
Province.
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Violet Kadenyeka Owino: The Influence of Attitudinal and Normative Factors
on the Choice and Satisfaction Drived from Selected Apparel among
University Students: A Case Study of Moi University Students.
Gladys Akinyi Otieno: Decoration Practices among High, Middle and Low
Socio-Economic Households of Kisumu Town, Kenya.
Lydia Ariko: The Relationship between Maternal Employment and Nutritional
Status of Children from Birth to Three Years of Age.
Phoebe Didi Ndayala: H60/8655/1999: Factors Associated with Adolescent
Sexual Behaviour of High School Girls in Vihiga District, Kenya.
Gabriel Kioko Mativo: H60/8228/97: Farming Practices of Small-Scale
Farmers and Household Food Security: A Case of Mumoni Division, Mwingi
District.
Virginia W. Kamongi: E55/8223/97: An Investigation of Resources Women
Use for Household Food Security: A Case of Women Farmers in Embu
District, Kenya.
Jane Njeri Kamau: H60/6274/03: Selected Family Factors Associated with
Reproductive Behaviour of Low Income Families in Kiandutu Slum Thika
District, Kenya.
Rael Chepchumba Maiyo: The Role of Clothing in Developing Positive Self-
Worth among Pre-Adolescents: A Case of Primary Schools in Kasarani
Division.
Edwinah Apunda: Psychological and Socio-Economic Factors Influencing
Clothing Consumption by Employed Women in Liberalized Market: A Case
Study of Nairobi City, Kenya.
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7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
7.1 Participation in Workshop/Conferences
2013: Participated in a seminar on “Unlock the Full Business Potential of the Nairobi Community” EPTF Nairobi Stakeholders Forum at Hilton Hotel on 11th October, 2013.
2013: Participated in a seminar on “Board of Management Economic Empowerment Training Program” between Kenyatta University and Navigator, Kenya (Economic Projects Transformational Facility - EPTF) at All Saints Cathedral from 8th to 9th October, 2013.
2012: Attended a capacity building workshop on Sensitization on Development of Research Uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa Program (DRUSSA) to Kenyatta University for Institutional and Research Managers held at KUCC from 2nd to 3rd August, 2012.
2012 Attended a capacity building workshop on Development Research Uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRUSSA) held at KUCC from 5th to 8th November, 2012.
2012: Attended workshop on “University – Industry Case Study for Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholder Relations in Africa” held from 27th to 29th June, 2012 in Accra, Ghana.
2012: Attended a training workshop on “Trauma Recovery Model and its Application for Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma” at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya on 23rd and 24th May, 2012.
2012: Attended a workshop on “Policy Development of Universities Outreach Activities” at AICAD Headquarters, Juja, Kenya from 20th to 21st February, 2012.
2011: Attended IAU International Conference on “Strategies for Securing Equity in Access and Success in Higher Education” held from 16th to 18th November, 2011 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
2011: Attended International Conference on “Cotton, Textiles and Apparel Value Chain for East Africa” at North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya on 1st to 4th November, 2011.
2011: Attended National Symposium on “University Outreach Activities in Kenya” at AICAD Headquarters, Juja, Kenya from 5th and 6th September, 2011.
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2010: Participated in International Youth Entrepreneurship in Sub-Sahara Africa workshop held in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi Kenya from 22nd to 24th November, 2010 organized by Jacob‟s Foundation and International Labour Organization (ILO).
2010: Attended a Symposium on Universities‟ Outreach Activities at AICAD Headquarters, Juja, Kenya from 18th – 19th October, 2010.
2010: Attended an International Conference on “Pan-African Family Strength” at North Coast Beach Hotel Mombasa, Kenya on 4th and 5th July, 2010.
2010: Attended a workshop on “Volunteer Management Systems (VMS)” at YMCA, Central Hostels, Nairobi, Kenya
from 20th to 22nd May, 2010.
2010: Attended “Skill Building Workshop on Project Monitoring and Evaluation” held at Merica Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya on 29th March to 1st April, 2010.
2010: Attended the Leadership Orientation Training on the 2nd Wave of Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) on 20th March, 2010 at Supa Lodge, Naivasha.
2010: Attended National Workshop on Education for “Sustainable Development in Africa” held at United Nations Complex, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya on 1st and 2nd March, 2010.
2009: Attended Stakeholders Workshop on the National Youth Volunteer Scheme (NYVS) on 9th December, 2009 at Kenyatta University Conference Centre (KUCC).
2009: Attended a working Management Retreat with the theme of “Interfacing the Roles of the Directorates for University Advancement” from 2nd to 6th December, 2009 at
North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
2009: Attended an Association of African Universities General Conference on “Sustainable Development in Africa: The Role of Higher Education” held at International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria from 4th to 9th May, 2009.
2008: Attended the 2008 International Society for Ceramic Art Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) Conference held at AVU Main Hall, Kenyatta University, Nairobi on 12th August, 2008 organized by the Department of Fine Arts.
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2008: Attended a workshop in Public Procurement organized by MFM the image of Excellency International at Kenyatta University on 11th April, 2008.
2008: organized a training workshop on “Writing Fundable Community – Based Project Proposals” held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre (KUCC), Nairobi, Kenya on 8th and 9th, April, 2008.
2007: Attended a workshop on “Linkage Formation and Strengthening” organized by the Department of Textile and Consumer Studies, Kenyatta University from 19th to 21st June, 2007.
2007: Attended a workshop on promotion of service in Kenya at the Sarova Panafric Hotel on 19th July, 2007 organized by the Export Promotion Council.
2006: Attended an International Seminar on “International Family Relationship and Strength” in Baltimore Maryland, USA from 20th to 27th August, 2006.
2004: Attended a consultative seminar between Kiganjo Police Training College (KPTC), General Service Unit (GSU), Criminal Investigative Department (CID), Police Headquarters (PHQ‟s) and Kenyatta University teams at Kiganjo Police College on 20th January, 2004.
2005: Attended a University of Nevada and Kenyatta University Link Seminar on 5th and 6th July, 2005 organized by the Department of Family and Consumer studies, Kenyatta University.
2003: Attended a regional conference on “HIV/AIDS Challenges Facing Families in Kenya” at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya organized by AAWORD.
2003: Attended a workshop on “Curriculum Review for the Institute of Applied Human Science and Technology” held at Garden Hotel Machakos from 30th January 2003 to 2nd February, 2003.
2002: Attended a workshop on “HIV/AIDS; Mainstreaming in School Curriculum”, held at Utalii Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on 30th October, 2002.
2000: Participated in Senior Staff Management Seminar organized by Kenyatta University at Diani Reef Hotel, Mombasa in August, 2000.
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2000: Attended a workshop on “Curriculum Review of the Proposed Hotel and Institutional Management Department in the faculty of Home Economics” on 13th and 14th April, 2000 at Safari Park Hotel.
2000: Attended a seminar on “Violence Against Women in Kenya” at FIDA organized by Maranatha College of Professional Training and Counseling.
1998: Attended an African Region workshop on “Women, Science and Technology” held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 25th to 28th January, 1999.
1998: Attended a workshop on “Organizing Hotel and Institutional Management Program” held at Kenyatta University.
1998: Attended a seminar for Home Kenya Economics Association held at Kenya Institute of Education.
1997: Attended a Sub-Region International Workshop for English Speaking Countries on “Scientific, Technical and Vocational Education for Girls and Women in Africa” held in Harare, Zimbabwe from 8th to 12th September, 1997.
1997: Attended a seminar on “Food and Beverage skills in Hospitality Management” held in the Department of Home Economics, Kenyatta University on 13th and 14th April, 1997.
1997: Attended All African Conference and Third General Assembly on “Home Economics Empowerment and Development”: Implications for Reconceptualization by Home Economics Association in Africa (HEAA) held in Uganda Polytechnic from 4th to 11th April, 1997.
1997: Attended a workshop on “Dissemination of Research on Reconceptualization of Home Economics in Africa” held in Kenyatta University, Nairobi on 13th to 14th March, 1997.
1997: Attended a strategic workshop on the education of girls and women in Kenya from 6th – 7th March, 1997 at Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) organized by Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE).
1996: Participated in the first Africa-Wide Exhibition and Workshop on “Innovative Food Processing Technologies for Commercialization at Kenyatta University Conference Centre” in June, 1996.
1996: Attended a Strategic Planning workshop of Women in Agriculture organized by KEPAWAE at Silver Springs Hotel.
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1995: Organized and convened a National workshop on “Technical and Vocational Education for Girls” at Kenyatta University – sponsored by UNESCO in December, 1995.
1995: Participated in a seminar on “African Universities Day ” on 13th to 14th November, 1995 at the Department of Home Economics, Kenyatta University.
1995: Attended an International Experts Conference on “Promotion of Equal Access of Girls and Women to Technical and Vocational Education” held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 10th to 15th July, 1995.
1995: Participated in a workshop on the role of Home Economics in Kenya Implications for Reconceptualization at Methodist Guest House, Nairobi in April, 1995, organized by Kenya Home Economics Association.
1994: Attended a seminar for Home Economics University Lecturers at Baraton University from 21st to 26th August, 1994, organized by the Department of Home Economics, Kenyatta University.
1994: Attended workshop on Gender Responsive Planning and Management for Senior Education Personnel at KIE from 20th to 22nd July, 1994.
1994: Participated in a link workshop on Postgraduate Programmes and Instruction, organized by Kenyatta University/Alberta Link held in Utalii Hotel.
1994: Participated in the Training of Trainers workshop, organized by the Gender Issues Awareness Trainers (GIAT) of Kenyatta University, sponsored by UNICEF, Masinga Tourist Lodge from 3rd to 8th January, 1994.
1993: Participated in National Conference on Care and
Development of under Threes, organized by NACECE-KIE, Ministry of Education and UNICEF, Nyeri.
1993: Participated in a workshop on Gender Sensitization, Development and Education organized by Development Studies Department of Kenyatta University, sponsored by UNICEF, Nyeri in January 1993.
1991: Attended a National Seminar on “In-service Training Needs of Home Economics Extension Officers‟ in Kenya at Kunste Hotel, Nakuru sponsored by FINNIDA.
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1991: Attended a workshop on Concepts, Tools and Application in Gender Considerations in Development organized by Agency for International Development at KICC, Nairobi.
1991: Attended a workshop on Need-Assessment for Communities living in Kwale District and Reorganization of Home Economics Curriculum in the Faculty of Home Economics held in Mombasa, Kenya.
1990: Attended a workshop in writing Clothing and Textile learning materials for External Studies organized by the University of Nairobi at (KIE).
1990: Attended a workshop on Evaluating Agriculture Syllabus for Crafts man Training for the Ministry of Agriculture at Kenya Institute of Education (KIE).
1990: Attended a workshop on Syllabus writing on Garment Technology for Craftsman Training at Kenya Institute of Education (KIE).
1990: Attended a seminar on “Child Rearing in a Changing Society”, organized by the Department of Educational Psychology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
1989: Attended a workshop on writing Home Economics Syllabus for Craft‟s Man Training for Ministry of Agriculture – Kenya Institute of Education (KIE).
1989: Attended a seminar of Kenyatta University/University of Alberta link on “Family Changing Systems” from 7th to 11th June, 1989.
1987: Attended a seminar for Nutrition Association of Kenya – KICC.
1986: Attended a workshop on Clothing and Textile Programme
Evaluation, held in Ducain, Illinois, USA.
1986: Attended a workshop on making Teaching/Learning Materials held in Southern Illinois, USA.
1985-1989: Attended several writers workshops organized by the College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya to writers for external degree teaching materials.
1985: Attended the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women in Nairobi, Kenya.
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7.2 Presentation of papers at Academic and Professional Conferences
2012: Tumuti D. W., June (2012) „University – Industry Report on Case Study for Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholder Relations in Africa‟. A research paper presented in a University – Industry Case Study Workshop held in Accra, Ghana from 27th to 29th June, 2012.
2011: Tumuti D. W., November (2011) „Long Term Strategies of Improving Food Security and Poverty Reduction: A model of Kenyatta University, Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes‟. Presented at An International Association of Universities (IAU) Conference held at Safari
Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya from 16th to 18th November, 2011.
2011: Tumuti D. W., Bosibori E. O.& Kimemia W. M., November (2011) „Employment Status and In-service Training Needs of the 2000-2009 Tailoring and Dressmaking Graduates of Outreach Trade Skills Training Centre at Kenyatta University‟. A research paper presented in an International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain for East Africa from 1st to 4th November, 2011 at North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
2011: Tumuti D. W., Mbugua G. & Kinuthia L., November (2011) „A Comparison of Cotton Fibers with Agave Americana and Triumffeta Tomentonsa fibers produced in Kenya as alternative textile fibers‟. A research paper presented in an International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain Conference for East Africa from 1st to 4th November, 2011 at North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
2011: Kamau V. W., Ngige L. W., Tumuti D. W., November (2011), „Adoption of Computed Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Training in Clothing, Textiles and Apparel Degree Programmes in selected Public Universities in Kenya‟. A research paper presented in an International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain Conference for East Africa from 1st to 4th November, 2011 at North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
2011: Tumuti D. W., September (2011) „Strategy and Policies Guiding University Outreach Activities in the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes, Kenyatta University‟. A project paper presented in the symposium on Outreach Activities in Kenyan Universities from 5th to 6th September, 2011 at AICAD Headquarters, Juja,Kenya.
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2010: Tumuti D. W., Gecaga M., November (2010) „Financial Education Mentorship and Training Programme for Kenyan Youth‟. A project paper presented at a Monitoring and Evaluation Clinic from 22nd to 24th November, 2010 at Crown Plaza Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
2010: Tumuti D. W., July (2010) „The Role of Counselling in Strengthening Marriage and Families Relationship‟. A paper presented in Pan – African Family Strength International Conference at North Coast Beach Hotel Mombasa, Kenya from 21st to 23rd July, 2010.
2010: Tumuti D. W., July (2010) „ Issues of Family Formation and Family Structure in the Contemporary Kenyan
Society: Implication to Marriage and Family Counselling‟. A paper presented in Pan – African Family Strength International Conference at North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya from 21st to 23rd July, 2010.
2009: Tumuti D. W., July (2009) „ The Role of the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes in meeting Kenyatta University vision and mission of service to humanity‟. A paper presented to Kenyatta University management and senate seminar on “Directorates‟ Implementation of Strategic and Vision Plan”, North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
2006: Tumuti D. W., August (2006) „Christian Marriage and Family Strength‟: A paper presented in an International Seminar on Christian Marriage and Family Strength, Baltimore, Maryland from 20th May to 2nd August, 2006.
1999: Tumuti D. W., January (1999) „ The Industrial Structure and Career Opportunities in the Textile Industry: Implication for Professional Training of Women‟. A paper presented in an Africa Regional Forum on Women, Science and Technology, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 25th to 28th January, 1999.
1997: Tumuti D. W., September (1997)„Viable Alternatives in Science and Vocational Training for Girls and Women‟. A
paper presented in a sub-regional meeting for English speaking countries on Science, Technology and Vocational Education for Girls and Women in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe from 8th to 12th September, 1997.
1997 Tumuti D. W., (1997) “Career Opportunities in Clothing Industry in Kenya”: Research Paper Presented in the third
All-African conference on Reconceptualization of Home Economics in Africa, Kampala, Uganda from 5th – 11th April, 1997.
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1995: Kerre B. W., Tumuti D. W., July (1995) „Promotion of the Equal Access of Girls and Women to Technical and Vocational Education in Kenya‟. Country discussion paper
presented in an International Experts Conference on the Promotion of Equal Access of Girls and Women to Technical and Vocational Education, Seoul, Republic of Korea from 10th to 15th, July, 1995.
1994: Tumuti D. W., June (1994) „Human Growth and Development Implication to Marriage and Family
Relationship‟. A paper presented in a National Workshop on In-service Training for Home Extension Officers in Kenya, Kunste Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya from 3rd to 5th June, 1994.
1992: Tumuti D. W. (1992) „Effects of Working Mothers on Child Development in Kenya‟. Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse 1982.23p Washington DC.
7.3 Convening and Coordinating Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
2013: Convening and coordinating training seminars on entrepreneurship programme for Secondary School Students in 45 Secondary Schools in Nairobi County under the collaboration between Kenyatta University, Directorate of COEP and Navigator Kenya, EPTF as indicated below:
October and November, 2013: Organizing training
workshop for 4,050 Secondary School Students in 45 Secondary Schools in Nairobi County.
12th October, 2013: Team building seminar for 52 Trainer of Trainers (ToTs).
October, 2013: Training seminar for the Parents of the Secondary School Teachers on entrepreneurship at Kenya Institute of Education (KIE).
9th to 11th October, 2013: Training seminar for Secondary
School Teachers on entrepreneurship at Hilton Hotel, Nairobi.
8th and 9th October, 2013: Training seminar for School
Board of Management at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.
14th – 15th and 21st – 22nd, September, 2013: Training seminar on entrepreneurship programme for 53 Trainer of Trainers (ToTs) at Kenyatta University.
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3rd to 6th, September, 2013: Training seminar on entrepreneurship programme for 10 Master Trainers at Kenyatta University.
2011: Coordinated a Data Analysis and Report Writing Workshop on Financial Education Mentorship and Training Programme for Kenyan youth from 23rd to 28th May, 2011 at Sports View Hotel, Kasarani, Nairobi.
2011: Coordinated on-campus training seminar for two groups of KU students as follows: -
i) Group 1 of 1,759 Kenyatta University students on 12th and 13th March, 2011.
ii) Group 2 of 751 Kenyatta University students on
14th and 15th May, 2011.
2010: Coordinated training seminars for Trainer of Trainers (ToT) by Master Trainers from among Kenyatta University students as follows:-
i) Group 1 of 254 students on weekends from 23rd to
6th November, 2010 at Kenyatta University.
ii) Group 2 of 78 students on weekends from 6th to 14th November, 2010 at Kenyatta University.
2010: Coordinated training for 5,249 community youth by ToTs from 14th to 16th December, 2010 in different venues countrywide.
2010: Organized 7 days training workshop for 26 Master Trainers (9 from Kenyatta University and 17 from Equity Group Foundation by Micro Finance Opportunities on Financial Education and Mentorship Training Programme under the collaboration of Kenyatta University, Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes and Equity Group Foundation from 27th September, 2010 to 2nd October, 2010.
2009 – 2010: Organized and Convened Training Seminars on Environmental Awareness and Management in Kenyatta University and its Environs (EAMKUE) in collaboration with Teacher Environmental Rescue (TER). Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources and for: -
Primary and Secondary School pupils at Children‟s
Corner, Ruiru Prison on 6th January, 2010 in partnership with TER.
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Kenyatta University Environmental Club (KUNEC) along Marengeta River on 7th February, 2009.
At Ruiru Girls High School, Matopeni Secondary
School and Githunguri High School on 13th November, 2009.
Local Community Women Groups from Marura,
Mwihoko and Githurai on 20th November, 2009. Primary Schools from the neighboring
communities: Juja Preparatory and Ruiru Fairview on 20th November, 2009.
2010: Coordinated medical camp to mark Kenyatta University Silver Jubilee celebration and educated people on Nutrition
for good health and screened for HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, blood pressure and blood sugar in collaboration with KU Health Unit, Department of Nursing, Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics and Department of Physical Education on 16th November, 2010.
2009: Coordinated medical camp at PCEA Mukinyi, Githurai church and screened for breast cancer, blood pressure, blood sugar and treated and supplied drugs to 631 people, taught nutrition for good health in collaboration with KU Health Unit, Department of Nursing, Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics and Department of Physical Education on 7th November, 2009.
Organized and Convened Training Seminars for Students‟ Community Service Programme (SCSP) under Collaboration between Kenyatta University and Equity Bank as follows:
The 10th SCSP seminar on 20th and 21st July, 2013
The 9th SCSP seminar on 23rd and 24th March, 2013
The 8th SCSP seminar on 3rd and 4th November, 2012
The 7th SCSP seminar on 7th and 8th July, 2012.
The 6th SCSP seminar on 19th and 20th March, 2011.
The 5th SCSP seminar on 13th & 14th November, 2010.
The 4th SCSP seminar on 13th and 20th March, 2010.
The 3rd SCSP seminar on 14th March, 2009.
The 2nd SCSP seminar on 7th and 8th December, 2008.
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The 1st SCSP seminar on 25th and 26th June, 2008.
2008: Coordinated a seminar and tree planting ceremony for the pioneer group of SCSP under the collaboration of Kenyatta University and Equity Bank on 25th October, 2008.
2008: Participated in coordinating launching ceremony on SCSP under collaboration between Kenyatta University and Equity Bank on 11th June, 2008.
2008: Coordinated a two day‟s workshop on Writing Fundable Community –Based Proposals for departmental
representatives to Community Outreach and Extension Programmes at Kenyatta University Conference Hall from 8th to 9th April, 2008.
1997: Attended a Strategic Plan Workshop on “Girls‟ Education in Kenya” held at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya on 6th to 7th March, 1997.
1996: Organized and convened a National Workshop on Vocational and Technical Education for girls at Kenyatta University, sponsored by UNESCO.
8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Research Undertaken
2013: Tumuti D. W., Mule W. L., Gecaga M. & Mang‟uriu G. D.,
(2013); Enhancing Graduate Employability through
Community Engagement: A Case of Students‟ Community
Service Programme at Kenyatta University (Secondary data
on students field experience report Form C).
2012: Tumuti D. W., Mang‟uriu D. Kimutai G. W., & Wachira. J. T., (2012) “Impact of Financial Education and Mentorship Programme on Financial Attitude and Practice: A Case Study of Kenyatta University ToT Students.
2010: Tumuti D. W., Bosibori E. O. & Kimemia W. M., (2010);
Employment Status and In-service Training Needs of the
2000 – 2009 Tailoring and Dressmaking Graduates of
Outreach Trade Skills Training Center at Kenyatta
University.
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2007: Tumuti D. W., (2007); Factors considered in selecting
marriage partners: A case of young adults in Nairobi North
Presbytery.
2007: Mugenda O. M., Maina L., Ondigi A., Tumuti D. W., &
Muriuki J. (2007); Determinants of Quality of Life among
adult population in Kenya.
1992: Tumuti D. W., (1992); In-service Training Needs of the Home
Economics Extension Agents in Nyeri District, Kenya as
Perceived by Home Economics Technical Officers, Technical
Assistants and Junior Technical Assistants (Ph.D Thesis).
1992: Tumuti D. W., (1992); Factors Hindering Adaptation of
Appropriate Technology in Food Production and Storage by
Subsistence Farmers in Central Province, Kenya.
1992: Benefits of Students‟ Community Service Programme to
Kenyatta University students and the served communities.
Research in Progress
2012: Tumuti D. W., Shiundu D., Kimemia W. M., (2012); Training
Needs of House Helps as Perceived by their Employers: A
Case of Kenyatta University Employees.
2012: Tumuti D. W., Kang‟ori L & Ireri A. (2012); Factors
Influencing Deviant Behaviour Among Adolescents: A Case
Study of Selected Estates in Nairobi County.
8.1 Articles in Refereed Journals
Journal Articles Authored jointly with students
2012: Ireri A. M., Tumuti D. W., (2012) „Sources of VCT Information and Reasons for Use and Non-use of VCT Services by Young People in Selected Rural Locations of Kenya‟. A research paper published in an International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow Vol. 1 No. 2.
2008: Muoki M. A., Tumuti D. W., Rombo G. O., (2008) „Nutrition
and Public Hygiene Among Children Under Five Years of
Age in Mukuru Slums of Makadara Division, Nairobi‟. A
research paper published in East African Medical Journal
Vol. 85 No. 8 August, 2008.
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Journal Articles Authored jointly with others
2013: Tumuti D. W., Wanderi P. M. & Thoruwa C. L., (2013) „Benefits of University-Industry Partnerships: The Case of Kenyatta University and Equity Bank‟. International Journal of Business and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 7: July 2013.
2012: Tumuti D. W., Ireri A. M., & Wachira J. T. (2012)
„Relationship Guidance Sources Fears and Reasons for Marriage among Young Urban Christians in Kenya‟. A research paper published in scientific and Academic International Journal of Prevention and Treatment 2012, 1(2): 31-39.
Journal Articles Authored alone
1992: Tumuti D. W. (1992) „Effects of Working Mothers on Child Development in Kenya‟. Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1982. 23p Washington DC.
1992: Tumuti D. W. (1992) „In-service Training Needs of the
Home Economics Extension Agents in Nyeri District, Kenya‟. A research paper published in Maseno Journal of Education Vol.1No.2
1991: Tumuti D. W. (1991) „The Nature of Work and Problems of Rural Women in Kenya: Implication for Home Economics‟. Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1982. 23p Washington DC.
Journal Articles awaiting Publication
2013: Tumuti D.W., Mule L. W., Gecaga M. & Mang‟uriu D. (2013) “Enhancing Graduate Employment Through Community Engagement: The Case of Students‟ Community Service at Kenyatta University ”. A project paper submitted for publication in International
Journal of Educational Development.
2012: Tumuti D. W., Mang‟uriu D. Kimutai G. W., & Wachira. J. T., (2012) “Enhancing University Students Financial Attitude Practices through Training and Mentorship”. A research paper submitted for publication in International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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2011: Tumuti D. W., Bosibori E. O., Kimemia W. M. & Nguku E., (2011) “Employment Status and In-service Training Needs of the 2000-2009 Tailoring and Dressmaking Graduates of Outreach Trade Skills Training Centre at Kenyatta University”. Submitted for publication in the Journal of Textiles and Light Industrial Science and Technology.
2011: Tumuti D. W., Mbugua G., & Kinuthia L., (2011) “A
Comparison of Cotton Fibers with Agave Americana and Triumffeta Tomentonsa fibers produced in Kenya as alternative textile fibers”. Submitted for publication in the International Journal of Fibers and Textile Research).
2010: Ondigi A. N., Mugenda O. M., Maina L., Tumuti D. W., &
Muriuki J.,(2010) “Psychosocial Determinants of Quality of Life Among Kenyan Families”. A research paper submitted for publication in the International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.
8.2 Articles in Conference Proceedings
1997: Tumuti D. W. (April, 1997) „Research Abstract published in Home Economics Association for Africa, Third All-Africa Conference on Home Economics for Empowerment and Development; Implication for Reconceptualization. 1991: Tumuti D. W. (1991) „Family Resource and Management” published in a seminar proceeding for In-service Training for
Home Economics Extension Officers organized by Agriculture and Home Economics Programme in Kenya and funded by National Board of Education in Finland held in Nakuru.
1991: Tumuti D. W. (1991) “Human Growth and Development and
Family Relations” published in a seminar proceeding for In-service Training for Home Economics Extension Officers organized by Agriculture and Home Economics Programme in Kenya and funded by National Board of Education in Finland held in Nakuru.
8.3 Book (s)
2010: Ngwiri, L. N. and Tumuti D. W. (2010): Challenging Parenting: What Every Parent of an Adolescent should know. Published by Morning Dew Counseling Services, Nairobi.
2008: Tumuti D. W., and Kang‟ethe R. W. (2008) Operational
Manual for Students‟ Community Service Programme for the Directorate of Kenyatta University, Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
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8.4 Chapters in Book (s)
2012: Mugenda O. M, Tumuti D. W. (2012) “A Case Study on Kenyatta University and Equity Bank Linkage for Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholder Relationship in Africa” Submitted to be published in the AAU Annual Report.
2010: Tumuti D. W. (2010), A profile on: Kenyatta University
Community Outreach and Extension Programmes. Published
in Kenyatta University 25th anniversary of Academic
Excellence and Community Service Book (Pg 190-191).
2005: Tumuti, D. W. (2005) Home Economics Teachers syllabus for
Primary Schools in Somalia. Published in Kang‟ethe, R. K., (S.Ed.), Teachers Training Syllabus for Primary School Teachers (pp. 34-158) Hargeisa, Somaliland.
1995: Tumuti D. W. (1995) „The Role of Home Economics in
Clothing Industry Implications for Home Economics Reconceptualization published in a book edited by Prof. Olive Mugenda, Kenya Home Economics Association 1995. Ngatho Publications, Nairobi, Kenya.
9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
2013: Navigator Kenya, Economic Projects Transformational Facility (EPTF) Project on entrepreneurship project for 45 secondary schools in Nairobi County.
2011: University of Ottawa: On University – Industry Case Study for Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholders Relations in Africa. Sponsored by Association of African Universities (AAU) and Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada (AUCC).
2010: Equity Group Foundation: Project on Financial Education and Mentorship Training Programme for the Kenyan youth sponsored by Micro-Finance Deepening.
2010 to date: Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources: Project on Environmental Awareness and Management at Kenyatta University and its Environs (EAMKUE) a collaboration between Kenyatta University Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes and the School of Environmental Studies.
2008 to date: Equity Bank: A project on Students‟ Community Service Programme in the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
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2007 – 2010: Teacher Environmental Rescue (TER): Project on training women groups, primary and secondary school pupils from the surrounding communities on Environmental Rehabilitation and Maintenance.
2008: Kenya Institute of Education (KIE): Interviewing and hiring Agriculture and Home Economics Institutional personnel.
2005: Hargeisa Somaliland: Developed Home Economics Teacher Training Syllabus for primary school teachers.
1991: Ministry of Agriculture, (Home Economics Section): A project on kitchen garden in the Department of Home
Economics, Kenyatta University (donated tools and equipment for the project).
2009: Nairobi North Presbytery (Woman‟s Guild Presbyterial Council) seminars on: A woman with a difference. Stress and stress management
1994: University of Alberta, Canada to source teaching/ learning materials for the Department of Textiles and Clothing Design under Kenyatta University /Alberta Link Programme.
1997: Manchester Metropolitan University (United Kingdom). To source teaching /learning materials for the Department of Textiles and Clothing Design under Kenyatta University and Manchester link (15th November to 14th December, 1997).
1996: Manchester Metropolitan University (United Kingdom). Project on developing, packaging and pricing CANDIBAR from traditional foods in Kenya under Kenyatta University and Manchester link (17th February to 8th March, 1996).
10.0 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL GRANTS - TOTAL KSHS. 59,621,027/=
2013: (Navigator Kenya) Economic Projects Transformational Facility. A project on entrepreneur training for the selected 45 secondary schools in Nairobi County raise Kshs.1,819,000/=.
2011: 500 Euros (Kshs.6,319.80) towards Food Security Project undertaken by the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programme, Kenyatta University. The funds were donated by International Association of Universities (IAU).
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2011: Association of African Universities (AAU) towards University- Industry Partnership Case Study of Students‟ Community Service Project contributed Kshs.1,146,308/= for strengthening higher education stakeholders relations in Africa.
2010: Financial Education and Mentorship Training Programme for Kenyan youth raised Kshs. 5,649,400/= sponsored by Micro-Finance Deepening.
2009 Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources raised Kshs. 1,000,000/= for Environmental Awareness and Management in Kenyatta University environment and its environs.
2008 to date: Students‟ Community Service Programmes between Kenyatta University and Equity Bank. Obtained Kshs.30,000,000/= with a balance of Kshs.20,000,000/= to be spent in the coming two academic years to make a total of Kshs. 50,000,000/= under the grant.
11.0 LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
11.1 External Examiner in Other Universities
2005 - 2009: Department of Home Economics, External Examiner Kyambogo University, Uganda.
2007: Department of Apparel and Fashion Design and General Home Economics, External Examiner, Moi University, Chepkoilel Campus.
2007: School of Education, Department of Family and Consumer Science, Moi University, Chepkoilel Campus.
1999 – 2005: Department of Home Economics, External Examiner Maseno University.
2003 to date: Department of External Examiner, Egerton University, Njoro.
2000 – 2003: Department of Home Economics External Examiner/Consultant: Chancellor College, University of Malawi.
1994 – 1996: Invited to participate as a judge for Apparel and Home furnishings for the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Heritage.
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11.2 Review of Professional Periodicals /Books
2002: Reviewed a Research Method Module for School of Open Learning, Kenyatta University.
1998: Reviewed a Home Science Handbook by Rosebella Onyango for Nairobi University Press.
1992: Review a book on “Textile Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics Construction and Care of Fabrics” for Nairobi University Press.
Reviewed a Home Science, Form 3 book for Kenya Literature Bureau.
11.3 Being invited to a conference as a Guest Speaker
2013: Invited by Kirk Session Elders and their spouses of P.C.E.A Sukari Parish, Nairobi North Presbytery and presented a paper on: Burnout Awareness and Management.
2013: Invited by Rukanga Self-Help Group (P.C.E.A Ruiru Sacco) to present a paper on: Burnout Awareness and Management.
2010: Speaker at PCEA Sukari Parish Choir Retreat, topic of “Music Therapy” at KARI, Muguga on 19th and 20th July, 2010.
2009: Invited by P.C.E.A St. Andrews Parish, Nairobi as the Guest Speaker and Programme Advisor on Trade Skills Trainees or the youth at Kajiado.
2008: Chief Guest on Pre-symposium Community Outreach Programme for 2008 International Society for Ceramics Arts, Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) Conference on 1st August, 2008 at Wamumu Rehabilitation Centre, Mwea.
2007: P.C.E.A Sukari Presbyterian Academy: Presented a paper on “Self Awareness and Peer Pressure”.
2006: Invited by Kenya Christian Fellowship in America as a guest speaker on Christian Marriage and Family Strength,
Baltimore, Maryland from 20th May to 2nd August, 2006.
2005: Korongoi Girls‟ Secondary School, Litein on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “Self Awareness and Peer Pressure”.
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2004: Chogoria Girls Secondary School, Meru on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “The Role of the Teachers, Pupils and Parents in Academic Achievement and Character Development of Pupils” during a parents/prize giving day.
2004: Trikha Girls Secondary School, Thika on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “The Role of Teachers, Pupils in Academic Achievement and Character Development of Pupils”.
2004: P.C.E.A Sukari Presbyterian Academy, Nairobi on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “The Role of
Teachers, Pupils in Academic Achievement and Character Development of Pupils”.
2003: Our Lady of Fatuma Secondary School, Nairobi on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “Self Awareness and Peer Pressure”.
2001: Belsm Primary School, Nairobi on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on“The Role of Teachers, Pupils in Academic Achievement and Character Development of Pupils”.
2000: Kayole Secondary School, Nairobi on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “Self Awareness and Peer Pressure”.
2000: St. Anne‟s Lioki Girls Secondary School, Kiambu on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “The Role of Teachers, Pupils in Academic Achievement and Character Development of Pupils”.
1999: Kamangu Girls Secondary School, Kiambu on a parents/prize giving day presented a paper on “Self Awareness and Peer Pressure”.
11.4 Appointment to Boards
2013: Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as a member on the Youth Economic Participation Initiative Program (YEPI) under the Taillories Network.
2013: Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as a member to the
Kenyatta University Self-Evaluation Assessment Committee. 2012: Appointed a member, Global Peace Festive Foundation,
Kenyatta University Partnership Committee.
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2011 to date: Appointed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic as Kenyatta University staff-to-student mentor for 2010/2011 – 2012/2013 academic years.
2011: Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as the Board Secretary of
the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes on 29th April, 2011.
2010: Appointed a member, University – Industry Linkage Case
Study for Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholder Relations in Africa under Sponsorship of AAU and AUCC.
2010: Appointed member of Model Home at Kenyatta University: A
teaching and demonstration site for Food and Nutritional Security and Poverty Reduction in Rural and Sub-Urban Communities.
2010: Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson, Community Outreach Sub-committee on Silver Jubilee Celebrations in October, 2010.
2008: Appointed Director, Kenyatta University Directorate of
Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
2007: Appointed Board Secretary in the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
2007: Appointed Coordinator Kenyatta University Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
2007: Appointed to serve as a member of the standing committee
on exhibitions – reconstituted.
2005: Appointed a Mace Bearer during 14th Graduation Ceremony at Kenyatta University.
2004: Appointed Chairman Community Food Relief Committee in
Kenyatta University.
2002: Appointed an independent judge on Kenyatta University
Exhibition materials for display at KUCC. 2002: Appointed to serve as a member of the School of Pure and
Applied Sciences Board of Studies.
2002: Appointed departmental representative to Postgraduate
Studies School‟s Board and Committees. 2001: Appointed a committee member of Establishing a Radio
Station in Kenyatta University.
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2001: Appointed in a Faculty of Home Economics Team that prepared traditional foods for exhibition during Culture Week.
2001-2005: Appointed Coordinator Postgraduate students. 2001-2003: Appointed a member of Aids Control Board.
1992: Appointed a Committee member of Establishment of Colleges in Kenyatta University.
1995-2000: Appointed Vice-Chancellor‟s representative, Kenyatta
University Primary School Parents‟ Board. 1998: Appointed as committee member Students Appeal
Against Suspension /Dismissal Committee.
1996-2001: Appointed the 1st Chairperson, Department of Textiles, Clothing and Design, Kenyatta University.
1995-2001: Appointed a member, Students‟ Welfare Committee, Kenyatta
University. 1996-2000: Appointed a member in Central Procurement Committee.
1990: Appointed a member, income generating committee in
Kenyatta University.
12.0 AWARDS/RECOGNITION
2012: Awarded Pioneer Certificate of appreciation for participating in High School Ministry in Kenya through Kenya Students Christian Fellowship (KSCF).
2012 Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes. Recognized as number five in Performance Contract among all the Directorates in Kenyatta University.
2005: Patrons Award at Maranatha Professional College of Training and Counseling.
1990: Awarded Research Fund by the Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern African (OSSREA), Research Title: Factors Affecting the Use of Improved and Appropriate Technology in Substance Farming and Food Storage by Subsistence Farmers in Central Province, Kenya.
May, 1986: Letitia Walsh Home Economics Professional Award (Southern Illinois University, USA).
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1984-1985: In Deans list for Academic Performance (Southern Illinois University, USA).
April 1984: Anna Carol Fults‟ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (Southern Illinois University, USA).
April, 1984: Certificate of Honor in B.Sc Home Economics Education (The Southern Illinois University Foundation, USA).
1978-1981: A three years government scholarship as an in-service student (highly competitive) at Egerton College, Njoro, Kenya.
1981: Best Housekeeping Award – Egerton College, Njoro, Kenya.
1973: Top Student Award in Agriculture and Home Economics at Embu Institute of Agriculture, Kenya.
13.0 COMMUNITY SERVICE
2007 – to date: I have directed all the programmes and activities of the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
2013: Visited Githurai Kimbo primary school in collaboration with Department of Psychology and Department of Nursing for reproductive health seminar for adolescent pupils for primary school pupils 19th June, 2013.
2013: Visited St Georges primary school, Ruiru in collaboration with Department of Psychology and Department of Nursing for reproductive health seminar for adolescent pupils for primary school pupils on 18th June, 2013.
2010: Visited Early – Childhood Schools in Samburu District and
donated food items and teaching materials from 25th to 27th April, 2010.
2009: Started a demonstration plot on a Model Farm/Home in Kenyatta University on Food Security and Sustainable Poverty Reduction.
2007 to date : Continually organize and participate in Community – Based Projects together with Kenyatta University Community (both students and staff) most of them geared towards Food Security and Poverty Reduction.
2004: Facilitated a seminar for High School pupils on experience in adolescence at Stima Club, Ruaraka on 2nd September, 2004.
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1996 – 2007: Gave motivational talks on the “The Role of Parents/Teachers/Pupils in Moral Development and Academic Performance”.
2007 -Sukari Presbyterian Academy, Thika
2005: -Korongoi Girls‟ Secondary School, Litein
2004 -Chogoria Girls Secondary School, Meru
2004 -Trikha Girls Secondary School, Thika
2004 -Sukari Presbyterian Academy, Thika
2003 -Our Lady of Fatuma Secondary School, Nairobi
2002 -Sukari Presbyterian Academy, Thika
2001 -Belsma Primary School, Nairobi
2000 -Kayole Secondary School, Nairobi
2000 -St. Anne Lioki Girls Secondary School, Kiambu
1996 -Kamangu Girls Secondary School, Kiambu
1995 -Kenyatta University Primary School, Nairobi.
2004: Famine Food Drive, Kenyatta University.
2000 - 2003: Chairman, Kenyatta University Primary School.
2001: Presided over a fund drive in aid of P.C.E.A Kagumo Parish Project on 21st October, 2001 as a Chairlady, Sukari Parish.
2000: Held seminars for church members at Kimbo Parish on Stress and Stress Management, Christian perspective.
1998 - 2000: Vice – Chairman, Sukari Presbyterian Academy.
1990 – 1998: Taught Substance Farming and Food Storage to Church Women Groups in Gachika Sub-location in Nyeri.
1989 – 1994: Judge Exhibits for Ministry of Home Affairs and National Heritage in Prisons Headquarters, Nairobi as indicated below:
1991: A Judge for Inter-station Competition
Prison Industries: Textile and Clothing Items.
1990: A Judge for Inter-station Competition
Industries: Textile and Clothing Items.
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1989-1991: A Judge for National Students Science Congress held at Kenya Science Teachers College (For Home Science Subject).
1990-1992: A Judge for Provincial Students
Science Congress in Home Science Subject at Nairobi School.
1992: Organized a Medical Treatment for Kiwanja residents in collaboration with Kenyatta University Health Unit.
1992: Coordinated and participated in a “Common Thread” seminar for Department of Home Economics sponsored by British Council.
1991: Resource person in Family Life Education Seminar for Church Executives in Embu. Presented a paper on “The cost of living in the light of Socio-Economic changes‟.
1991: Resource person in Family Life Education Seminar for retired couples sponsored by NCCK. Presented a paper on “Communication in the Family”.
1990 – 1991: Coordinated and taught a course for Housekeepers for Kiwanja residents.
1989: Coordinated and taught in a seminar for Kenyatta University Kitchen staff on Kitchen Hygiene, Food Production and Service.
14.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
14.1 Development of teaching/academic programmes in
department/school/University
2013: Developed the renewed model of Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes with four proposed programmes.
2007: Developed four programmes of the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
June, 2008: Developed Kenyatta University Operational Manual of Students‟ Community Service Programme.
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1997: Developed the first undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes for the Department of Textiles and Clothing Design at Kenyatta University as the first Chairman of the Textile and Clothing Design Department.
14.2 Developing Programmes External to Kenyatta University
2012: Participated in developing a programme for Global Peace
Festive Foundation, Kenyatta University Chapter. 2010: Developed Financial Education Mentorship and Training
Programme for Kenyan youth for Impact Evaluation which was shortlisted for funding by Jacob‟s Foundation and International Labour Organization (ILO).
2010: Developed University-Industry Link Case Study, a project for
Strengthening Higher Education Stakeholders Relations in Africa for Association of African Universities.
2009: Developed Financial Education and Mentorship Training
Programme for the Kenyan youth under Kenyatta University and Equity Group Foundation and funded by Micro-Financial Deepening.
2009: Developed a programme on Environmental Awareness and
Management in Kenyatta University and its Environs”. Funded by the Ministry of Environmental and Mineral Resources.
2007: Developed Students‟ Community Service Programme under
Kenyatta University and Equity Bank collaboration. 2005: Developed a Home Economics Curriculum for Primary
schools teachers syllabus in Hargeisa, Somaliland”.
1996: Developed lecture Guidelines for Human Growth and Development for Home Economics officers in Kenya.
14.3 Initiation/Leading research project
2012: Tumuti D. W., Wanderi P. M., Thoruwa C. L., & Gecaga M. (2012) “Benefits of Students‟ Community Service Programme to the Programme Stakeholders”.
2011: Tumuti D. W., Mang‟uriu D. G., & Wachira J. T*. (2011)
“Impact of Financial Education Mentorship and Training Programme on the Trainer of Trainees (ToT) students at Kenyatta University.
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2010: Tumuti D. W., & Gecaga M. (2010) “Baseline Survey on Community Youth to be trained Financial Education Mentorship and Training Programme” in December, 2010.
2010: Tumuti D. W., Bosibori O., Kimemia M., & Nguku E. (2010) “Employment Status and In-service Training Needs of the 2000 – 2009 Tailoring and Dressmaking Graduates of Outreach Trade Skills Training Centre at Kenyatta University.
2007/2008: Tumuti D. W., “Factors Influencing Selection of Marriage
Partners among Adult Christian in Nairobi North Presbytery”, Nairobi, Kenya.
15.0 OTHERS
15.1 Appointments
National level
2011: Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor to represent Kenyatta University on National Youth Volunteer Scheme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
1995: Appointed Kenya representative for vocational and technical
education for girls and women under which I visited Seoul, (Republic of Korea - 1995), Ouagadougou, (Burkina Faso - 1995), Harare (Zimbabwe - 1997) and organized a National workshop on technical and vocational education for girls in 1996 at Kenyatta University sponsored by UNESCO.
15.2 Contribution to University Advancement I developed the first training undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes
in the Department of Textiles and Clothing Design.
I revised the model of the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes with four proposed programmes:
Kenyatta University Week of Community Service Kenyatta University Neighborhood Community Welfare Taskforce Kenyatta University Community Resource Centre Students‟ Community Service Requirement for Graduation
I have taught all the units in the Department of Fashion Design and Marketing.
Participated in approval of upgrading OKUO into Trade Testing Center by the Directorate of Industrial Training.
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I have heavily supervised postgraduate students in the Department of Fashion Design and Marketing and other departments where I have graduated 3 Ph.D Students, 29 Masters Students and others are in progress.
I have held two major administrative responsibilities at Kenyatta University:
1st Chairperson of Fashion Design and Marketing for 4 years 1st Director, Community Outreach and Extension Programmes and still
going on.
I have mentored many students on career development and their personal skills through the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes and Directorate of Mentoring Programme.
I have developed several fundable programmes in the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes which has raised about Kshs. 59,000,000 million towards funding the programmes/projects.
I have undertaken several research projects towards improving the Directorate of Community Outreach and Extension Programmes.
I have organized and participated in many Community Need-Based Programmes nationwide which has positively imparted on the Kenyan society.
I have served in several University Boards and Committees.
I have connected Kenyatta University with other stakeholders under Corporate Social Responsibility which has improve the image of Kenyatta University to the outside world.
15.3 Membership to Professional Bodies Association of College of Professors of Textiles and Clothing, Columbia USA
Society for International Development (SID)
Home Economics Association for Africa
Kenya Home Economics Association
Kenya Professional Association of Women in Agriculture and Environment (KAPAWAE)
Organization of Social Science Research in East Africa (OSEREA)
Nutrition Association of Kenya
AAWORD
Kenya Counseling Association
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