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Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE
MBORI,
BOB JOHN OBWANG'I (B.Ed, MPhil, PhD)
1.0 PERSONAL DATA
NAME: MBORI, BOB JOHN OBWANG'I (B.Ed, MPhil, PhD)
TITLE: Senior Lecturer, Applied language Studies and Director, Directorate of Public Communications and
Publishing
ADDRESS: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology,
Department of Language and Literature Education, PO Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya.
Tel: 0721600080; Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
2.0 SUMMARY(QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, CONFERENCES)
◘ Ph.D (University of South Africa: Subject Area: African Languages: Applied Language Studies)
◘ Master of Philosophy (English Language and Linguistics); Bachelor of Education (English
Language, Linguistics and Literature);
◘ Qualified Lead Systems Auditor, ISO 9001: 2008
◘ 21 years university teaching experience; Core areas: English Linguistics, English Language
structure, use and writing; Teaching Methods in English and Literature in English; Language
Education and discourse-related courses: Stylistics, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Semantics,
Phonetics and Phonology; Research Methodology;
◘ Author and writer
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
◘ Consultant: (Areas: Education and training, negotiation, motivation and team building strategies;
Making Career Choices)
◘ Trainer of trainers and facilitator: (Areas: Academic Module Writing, Language Education, English
Language Teaching; Curriculum Development)
◘ In-depth understanding of interaction with and among people
◘ Researcher in Applied Language Studies
◘ Patron and mentor
◘ Attended international, national and regional Conferences attended; Over 12 Workshops-regional,
national and International; Over 3 Symposia and Seminars; Over 3 additional post-qualification
courses
◘ High school teacher: (Teaching subjects: English Language and Literature in English)
3.0 RESEARCH INTERESTS AND OTHER SKILLS
3.1 Research Interests: Language and Development; Lexicology and Lexicography; Semantics and Pragmatics,
Bantu Linguistics, Language Acquisition/Education, Phonology, Discourse Analysis,
Applied Language Studies
3.2 Other skills: Computer Skills: Ms Word, Windows, Ms Publisher, Internet, Adobe Audition 1.5,
Theatre skills: Directing and Acting, Course Design Skills, Translation skills
4.0 EDUCATION:
University: 2008: D. Litt et Phil, University of South Africa ( African Languages: Applied
Language Studies)
1991-92: MPhil (English Language/Linguistics/Communication) Moi University, Kenya.
1987-90 B.Ed, 2nd
Class Upper Hons. (English Language and Literature in English)
Secondary: 1984-86 Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE); Kisii High School. Subjects:
English Language, Geography, Swahili)
1980-83 Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE); Kisii High School, passed with First
Division.
Primary: 1973-79 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE): Maths A, English B, General Paper B;
Nyakenogo Primary school
5.0 WORK EXPERIENCE AND POSITIONS HELD
5.1 Academic Work Experience and academic positions
2014:
Director
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
Public Communications and Publishing, Masinde Muliro University of Science and
Technology.
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, MMUST, June-August 2013; Dec. 2013
Department of Language and Literature Education, Masinde Muliro University of Science
and Technology (MMUST)
7 Undergraduate Courses; 3 Graduate Courses taught:
Phonetics and Phonology; Research Methodology; Discourse Analysis
MMUST, English Language and Linguistics;
Courses Taught:
Introduction to the Study of Language, Phonetics and Phonology, English Prosody, English
Grammar and Semantics, Functional Varieties of English, Practical English Stylistics,
English Morphology, The Art of Writing, Language Use in Communication; Discourse
Analysis, Language Education; Communication, Governance and Public Relations
School Attachment and School Practice, Bungoma-Mt Elgon Zone, Department of
Curriculum and Instruction (CIT), MMUST
School Attachment and School Practice , Kitale-Lugari Zone, CIT Department,
MMUST.
Western University College of Science and Technology (WUCST), English Language and
Linguistics
Kigali Institute of Education (KIE), Rwanda; English Language and Linguistics;
Taught courses: English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Designed courses in
Communication Skills, English Language & Linguistics, Teaching Methods in Literature in
English and Language Education
National University of Rwanda, Butare; Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation
Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Kigali, Rwanda, Communication Skills
Public Relations, Negotiation, Team Building, Education and Training.
Hot Point Communication Concepts Ltd, Nakuru, Kenya. (Consultant)
Egerton University, Kenya, English Language, Linguistics and Communication.
Taught courses in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.
Egerton Univeristy, Kenya, Department of Languages, Linguistics and Communication;
Coordinated setting and moderation of English Language exams. Working long hours to
ensure smooth running of university examinations.
University Cooperative Society, Laikipia Campus Savings and Credit Cooperative Ltd.
Learnt confidentiality, handling difficult members, management of large organizations,
working with and through people.
Teaching Practice, Faculty of Education, Laikipia College Campus. Assisted Students
improve their teaching/research projects. Guided, Stimulated and projected warmth to
student-teachers.
1994-97:
Assistant
Lecturer
2013:
Acting Dean
2008-2014
Senior Lecturer
and Chairman,
2006- 2008:
Lecturer
2008:
Coordinator
2007:
Coordinator
2003-2006:
Lecturer
2000-2003:
Lecturer
2002/2003:
Visiting
Lecturer
2000:
Consultant: 1997-2000:
Lecturer
1997-1998:
Examinations
Officer
1997-1998:
Chairman of
SACCO
1996-1997:
Advisor/
Supervisor:
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
Egerton University English language/Communication. Taught Language and
Communication.; Also contributed to the People Newspaper on the role of Popular
Literature.
Egerton University; English Language and Linguistics Sub-section. Warmly interacted,
delegated and allocated duties to other lecturers.
Paper requesting for funding for the establishment of Oriental Languages at Egerton
University. This led to the establishment of Chinese and Japanese Languages at Egerton
University.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Kenya; Kabianga High School, Kericho; Awarded
2nd
best English Language/Literature teacher in Kericho District by the Ministry of
Education, Kenya.
Moi University, Department of English, Kenya. Undergraduate courses taught: The Art of
Writing; Practical English Stylistics; The English Sentence.
5.2 External Examiner at other universities
i. 2014: Laikipia University, Nyahururu, Kenya (Thesis examination)
ii. 2012-present: University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya (Academic programmes and examinations)
ii. 2010-present: Kenyatta University, Nairobi , Kenya (Academic programmes, Theses and examinations)
iii. 2011-present: University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa (Thesis examination)
iv. 2011-present: Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya (Thesis examination)
5.3 Professional Associations Focus
i. CHAKITA Language Education (Kiswahili)
ii. ATWS African Third World Studies
iii. AFRILEX -African Lexicology
iv. ASELER Language Education (English)
6.0 CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS/ COURSES ATTENDED
i. 2014: Conference (Forthcoming; June 2014); To present paper: “Enhancing Literacy through
the Operationalization of Primary School Libraries in Kenya” at the First Interdisciplinary
International Conference, Kisii University
ii. 2014: Colloquium ( April 2014) National Colloquium on East African Literature, MMUST,
Kenya: paper: The Fuzziness in Literary Theory and Criticism in East African Educational
Systems
iii. 2014: Colloquium ( April 2014) National Colloquium on East African Literature, MMUST,
paper (Co-author): Retrospects and Prospects and in Children's Literature in Kenya.
iv. 2014: Workshop: University Multiplication Training Workshop on Curriculum Development and
Review for Public Universities in Kenya: Implementation and Accreditation; MCU,
MMUST, Kakamega, Kenya.
1992:
Teaching Assistant
1993-94:
Graduate teacher
No. 313228
1995:
Co-author
1995:
Course
Coordinator
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
v. 2014: Workshop: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya ; Curriculum Development
and Review Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya.
vi. 2013: Conference: International Conference on Global Ethics for Peace and Security 12th
-14th
September, 2013, Hilton Hotel, Kenya
vii. 2012: Workshop: Kenya Languages Orthographies Workshop, 11th
-12th
June 2012, Fairview
Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
viii. 2012: Conference: 8th
Annual International Conference. „Adaptations to Global Dynamics:
Challenges and opportunities‟ 4th
-8th
September, 2012, Moi University, Kenya
ix. 2012: Conference: International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Conflict Resolution
for Sustainable Development, Kakamega, Kenya.
x. 2012: Conference: Action Research in Higher Education in Africa, MMUST; Kakamega, Kenya
xi. 2011: October 2011, Conference: Kiswahili na Maendeleo ya Jamii, Nakuru, Kenya. Presented
paper
xii. 2011: Workshop: Workshop for Trustees of Pension Schemes
xiii. 2010: Workshop: Workshop on ISO certification in Universities, Busia Kenya
xiv. 2010: Workshop: On Module Writing for University Lecturers, Eldoret, Kenya.
xv. 2009: Workshop: Workshop organized by the Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society
(CASA), Cape Town, South Africa.
xvi. 2009: Workshop: Writing Scripts for Educational Radio Programmes; 17th
-20th
March 2009;
Busia, Kenya
xvii. 2009: Workshop: Facilitator Workshop on Career Development and Leadership Programme at
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, December 2009
xviii. 2009: Seminar: Training Seminar for Trustees, Pension Schemes at Hotel Sirikwa, Eldoret by
Retirement Benefits Authority, Kenya, April 2009.
xix. 2009; Seminar: Investment Management Seminar for Trustees, 26th
June 2009
xx. 2007: Media Workshop organized by the Department of Journalism and mass Communication,
MMUST, Kakamega, Kenya
xxi. 2007: Workshop: Training Workshop on Quality Management Systems at MMUST by Kenya
Bureau of Standards (KEBS) November, 2007
xxii. 2006: Workshop: Training Workshop on Implementation of ISO 9000 Standards at Masinde
Muliro University of Science and Technology by Kenya Bureau of Standards, (KEBS), June
2006
xxiii. 2005: Conference: Association of Third World Studies International Conference, November,
2005Kakamega, Kenya
xxiv. 2005: Conference: International TUKI Conference at the University of Dar es Salaam, July,
2005, Tanzania.
xxv. 2005: Seminar: Education Stakeholders seminar at Western University College Science
Technology, Kenya, March, 2005.
xxvi. 2004: Workshop: LLE Departmental Retreat at Bishop Stam on Review of Language and
Literature courses, August 2004.
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xxvii. 2002: Workshop: Fresh ideas in Language Teaching; Teachers' Workshop organized by the
Governments of the United States of America and Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
xxviii. 2001: Symposium: International Interdisciplinary Symposium on Canonization in Literature,
Laikipia Campus, Kenya. Presented a paper: The evaluation and criteria used in the
selection of Nobel Prize winners in Literature
xxix. 2001: Symposium: National Symposium on Prejudice in Rwanda. Kigali, Rwanda.
xxx. 2000: Workshop: Skills in Academic Writing Programmes/Modules for Distance Education.
Kigali, Rwanda.
xxxi. 1998: Course: British Council English Language Facilitation Skills Course. Nairobi, Kenya.
xxxii. 1998: Course: Cooperative Education and Training, Kenya Union of Savings and Credit
Cooperatives. Nakuru, Kenya.
xxxiii. 1998: Workshop: Facilitation Workshop for English Language Secondary School Teachers. Moi
University, Kenya.
xxxiv. 1997: Course: Japanese Language Course, Level I. Egerton University, Kenya.
xxxv. 1997: Workshop: Kenya Ministry of Education English Course for Secondary School Teachers.
Nyahururu, Kenya.
7.0 PROJECTS PUBLISHED /UNDERTAKEN/DRAFTED
7.1 Works Published
i. 2013: Book Series: The Winner English (Book Series for Uganda Primary Schools), Publisher:
Kenya Literature Bureau (6 books)
ii. 2012: Book: A Unified Orthography for Bantu Languages of Kenya: Monograph No. 249.
Cape Town, Centre for Advanced Study of African Society
iii. 2010: Towards the Morpho-syntactic Harmonization of Ekegusii and Luhya Languages.
CASAS Book Series
iv. 2008: Kiswahili and Ethnopolitical Stability in Kenya and Rwanda. Language Matters Vol.
39 No. 1, 2008(Co-authored with Prof Mulaudzi)
vi. 2008: The Role of Kiswahili in Enhancing the Potential of Science and Technology (Co-authored
with Prof Ipara) The Journal of Pan African Studies, vol.2, no.8, March 2009
vii. 2008: (Consulting Editor) Principles of Marketing: A Skill-Building Approach by Thuo Kuria,
Nairobi: Acrodile Publishing (Published 2008).
viii. 2008: PhD Thesis: The Interface Between Language Attitude and Language Use in Post-
conflict Contexts: A Case Study of Rwanda (Thesis submitted to the University of South
Africa; also available online)
ix. 2004: Book: The History and Development of the English Language. Book used to train
Bachelor of Education University students in Rwanda. (Published by Kigali Institute of
Education, Rwanda)
x. 2000: Book series: Co-author, (3 books) Primary English for Rwanda Schools. Macmillan
Publishers
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
xi. 2002: Book: Introduction to Morphology (Published by Kigali Institute of Education, Rwanda)
Book: English Phonetics and Phonology (Book published by KIE)
xii. 2001: Module: KIE Distance Training Module1: Introduction to Language and Linguistics ok
(Book published by KIE)
xiii. 1994: MPhil Thesis: A Study of English noun phrase construction errors among Ekegusii-
speaking standard seven Pupils in Kisii District, Kenya.
7.2 Current Book Projects and Manuscripts Coordinated
7.2.1 Book Projects (Selected)
i. 2013-2014: Book Project: Language, Literature and Culture in Kenyan Discourse : 50 years After
ii. 2013-2014: Book Project: Language, Ethnicity and Super-diversity in Africa’s Development
7.2.2 Manuscripts (Manuscripts at an advanced draft stage)
i. 2014: University Level Book: Discourse Analysis: A Concise Practical Approach
ii. 2013-2014 University Level Book: Phonological Patterns in Language
iii. 2014: University Level Book: Language, Education and Society in Africa
7.3 Papers Read (Selected)
2012: Academic Leadership and Responsibility; A presentation made Masinde Muliro Universityof
Science and Technology to Student Leaders, September 2012 at SPD.
2011: Quality Education for quality opportunity in Kisii County. A public lecture presented to
Teachers and Stakeholders in Marani District, Kisii County 1st July 2011.
2009: Effective Communication for Career Development; A paper presented on 17th
December 2009 at
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
2009: Presenter, Paper: Reflections of the power of language in Africa’s multilingual settings. A
presentation made at Baraton University, Kenya on 12th
May 2009.
2007: Presenter, Paper: Media Attitude and Audience Attitude, Presented at the Media Workshop
organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, 25th
-26th
April, 2007. Paper
cited internationally in Phd Thesis: Towards an Examination and Expansion of the Agenda
Setting Theory: Did the Media Matter in Kenya’s Presidential Election, 2007?; University of
Missouri
2007: Presenter, Paper: The Three-Point Turn to the Choice Career. Lecture presented to graduating
2007 Fourth year students, MMUST.
2006: Presenter, Paper: Language: The Hidden Dimension of Africa’s Social disasters. Paper prepared
for the Disaster Preparedness and Human Security in Africa Conference at Bishop Stam, Kakamega,
Kenya.
2005: Presenter, Paper: Kiswahili and Ethno-political Stability in Kenya and Rwanda. Paper presented
at the International Conference on the 75th
Jubilee celebrations for TUKI, University of Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania. July, 2005.
2005: Presenter, Paper: (Co-author): The role of language in enhancing the potential of science and
technology for development in the 21st century. (Presented at the ATWS conference)
2005: Presenter, Paper: Language for Reconciliation in Conflict Zones. Paper presented at the 5th
ADALEST Conference in Mangochi, Malawi. (Paper translated into Afrikaans and available at
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
2001: Presenter, Paper: Extra-literary Criteria in the Selection of Nobel Winners in Literature: 1901-
2001
1999: Seminar Paper: The Ethics of Using Contraceptives in the Family (Egerton University, FASS)
1997: Presenter, Paper: The Teaching of English Language Structure in Kenyan Secondary Schools;
Nyahururu, Kenya
1996: Paper: The Influence of Extensive Reading on English LanguageLlearning (Egerton
University)
1995: Paper: Graffiti as a sign of territoriality and control by University students (Egerton
University)
7.4 Journal/Book Peer Reviewer/Editorial Member
i. 2014: Editorial Consultant: Phd Thesis; University of University of North West, Mafikeng Campus
ii. 2011-present Editorial Member, Journal of Education and Social Sciences, MMUST
ii. 2009: JSTEM: A Journal of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
iii. 2009: Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies.
www.academicjournals.org/JEAPS
iv. 2008: Editorial Reviewer, Education Research and Reviews Journal
v. 2003: Peer Reviewer: Syntax Module by Prof Ndomba Benda ( Published by Kigali Institute of
Education, Rwanda)
7.5 Research Projects Funded/Submitted for Funding
i. 2009: The Language Ecology of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Study in Language and Socio-economic
Development (Submitted to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Republic of Kenya).
ii. 2007: Research Project: Attitudinal and Linguistic Factors that Define Street Community: A Study
of Street Children in Urban Centres in Western Province of Kenya‟. Project competed for funding
and awarded through the University Research Fund (URF), Kenya.
iii. 2007: Improvement of Community Resilience in Order to Cope with Disasters in Eastern Africa
(worked as a member of a team and submitted proposal to the ACP –EU Cooperation Programme in
Higher Education (EDULINK)
7.6 Papers and Articles drafted/Submitted or Ongoing
i. The Theory of Sociolinguistic Asymmetry (A proposed Theory that aims to explain variables of
language use and language attitude)
ii. A Prosodic analysis of end-sentence recognition in Lubukusu
iii. A Comparative Lexico-semantic study of the conceptualization of ‘tribe’ and ‘identity’ in
selected Kenyan Speech Communities
iv. Snippets of English in vernacular popular music: A study of linguistic integration in Luhya
vernacular music.
v. The poetics of identity and the identity of poetry in the language of young musicians in Kenya
vi. The Mora as a Prosodic Communicative Tool in Bantu Languages: A Comparative Study of
Ekegusii and Lubukusu Languages.
vii. Language and Power: An analysis of engendered language in selected Kenyan Universities
(Submitted to Journal of Educational Research and Reviews)
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viii. Changing dynamics of Kiswahili Language use in Africa.
viii. Religious Theatre as Communication: A Study of Selected Tele-Evangelists in Kenya.
ix. The Morphocentricity of Linguistic elements in Ekegusii.
x. Challenges in the Establishment of an ICT Lexicon for Bantu Languages; A Case for Ekegusii
Language.
8.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES DRAFTED
2013: PhD Programme (Linguistics)
2010: M.A Programme (English Language)
2010: M.Ed Programme (English Language)
2010: M.A Programme (Applied Linguistics)
2010: Certificate in Strategic Communication (Proposed post-graduate Programme by the Department
of Language and Literature Education, MMUST)
2007: Co-Editor, Bachelor of Education (Arts: French Language Studies), Department of Language
and Literature Education, MMUST.
2005: Bridging Certificate Course in English (Co-drafted)
9.0 GRADUATE DISSERTATIONS/THESES SUPERVISED/EXAMINED (Selected)
9.1 Theses Supervised (Students Completed and Graduated)
i. 2011: Ekesa Manjel Okumu; M.Ed Uchanganuzi wa Makosa ya Uakifishaji katika Insha za
Wanafunzi wa Kidato cha Nne, Wilayani Kakamega
ii. 2010: Dayo, Carolyne; M.Ed (CIT)
iii. 2010: Liambila, Martha Nakhumicha; M.Ed (Kiswahili)
iv. 2010: Mwanzi, Jackline Osagi; M.Ed; (Kiswahili)
v. 2009: Achillah, Rosemary Amutabi; M.Ed (Kiswahili)
9.2 On-going Thesis Supervision
9.2.1 PhD Supervision
i. 2010 Atichi, Reginald Alati –University of South Africa. (Linguistics)
ii. 2011 Emoit, Omuse David –Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Analysis
of the Strategies Used by the Teachers of English During the Implementation of the
Integrated English Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Kenya
9.2.2 Masters Supervision
2013: i. Makokha, Martha: The Linguistic Functionality of Code Mixing Patterns in Selected
Contemporary Secular Luhya Music Texts
ii. Mwinamo,Brenden: Influence of Short Message Service Messages on Written Forms
among Form Three secondary Schools in Kakamega, Kenya.
iii. Maleya, Oscar: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Verbal Discourse Events in School
Out-of Class Speech Situations in Bungoma County, Kenya
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
2011: i. Barasa, Caroline: The Effect of Using Multiple Textbooks in Teaching English on
Student Performance in Secondary Schools in Kakamega District, MMUST
ii. :Ajanga, C. (M.Ed –Curriculum), MMUST
iii. Ogolla, Samuel, M.Ed (Curriculum) MMUST
iv. Avoga, Rosemary Buyoywa: Uchunguzi wa Matatizo Yanayoathiri Ufunzaji wa
Kiswahili katika Elimu ya Watu Wazima katika Manispaa ya Kakamega, MMUST
9.3 Graduate Theses/Projects Examined
9.3.1 Phd Thesis Examination
2013: Nandelenga, Simiyu: Constraint Interaction in the Syllabic Phonology of Lubukusu: An
Optimality Theory Account (Kenyatta University).
9.3.2 Masters Thesis/Projects Examination
(a)Thesis Examination
2013: Mutegi, Kathomi Miriam: The Strategies of WH-question formation in Gichuka (Chuka University)
2013: Ondara, Orangi Douglas: A Needs Analysis of Business English Programme for Tour Guide
Diploma Students in Kenya (Kenyatta University)
(b) Graduate Dissertations Examined
2013: a. Kinoti, Catherine K. The Role of Language in Perpetuating Gender – Based Violence. Focus on
Kimeru (Kenyatta University)
b. Mose, Edna Gesare: The structure and role of the Determiner phrase in Ekegusii. A Minimalist
Approach (Kenyatta University)
c. Ligawa, Henry Okello: Transitivity patterns and Ideology in Newspaper Reporting on the Draft
Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Kenyatta University).
d. Namu, Samuel Newton: Communication Patterns in a Mentally-Challenged children’s class: A
case study of ACK ST. Monica School for the Mentally Challenged, Embu (Kenyatta
University)
e. Osoro, Ronald: Code-Switching Patterns in Media Discourse. A case study of selected
programmes of Egesa FM Radio stations (Kenyatta University)
f. Miriti, Gervasio : Politeness and speech accommodation in Intercultural Business Negotiations:
A Case of Egembe and Somali Miraa Traders (Kenyatta University)
g. Ruguru, Lydia Gilbert:The Morphosyntax of Kimeru Interrogatives (Kenyatta University)
h. Njeru, G. Margaret: The Nature of Errors in the written English of primary school pupils in
Nembare Division of Embu West District, Kenya (Chuka University)
i. Mbaka, Muturi Humphrey: Phrase, Structure Grammar o the Kimeru Language on the Basis of
the Gachriko dialect (Chuka University)
2012: a. Saddimbah, Christine Rosemary: Cohesive Devices in Dholuo Sermons: A Textual Analysis.
(Kenyatta University)
b. Mwembi, Joseph Magena: The Print Media’s Use of Language to Cover Post-Election Violence:
A Comparative Study of Two Kenyan Dailies. (Kenyatta University)
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c. Aunga, Onchoke Solomon: The Nature of Homonymous and Polysemous Relations in Ekegusii.
(Kenyatta University)
d. Maniga, Colleta: An Analysis of Textual Meaning in Advertisements Translated from English to
Ekegusii. (Kenyatta University)
e. Kemari, Samson Oyweri: The Translation Ability of Kiswahili Undergraduate Students.
(Kenyatta University)
f. Kathuru, Muthoni Idah: Gender Bias in the Language of Wedding Songs: A case study of
Wedding Songs in Magumoni Division, Tharaka Nithi County. (Kenyatta University)
g. Chogo, Imali Susan: A Variationist Approach to the study of Selected Consonants during
Logooli, Nyore and Bukusu Contact. (Kenyatta University)
h. Macharia, D. Muthoni: Phonological Variation and Change in Gikuyu: A Case Study of Mathira
Dialect in Kenya. (Kenyatta University)
i. Ng’ang’a, Cecilia Wangari: Communication Strategies in a Multilingual Community: A Case of
Mchana Coffee Estate in Kiambu County. (Kenyatta University)
j. Njeri, Beth Ngugi: Language Activities used in Development of Learner’s English Vocabulary in
Kenyan Secondary Schools. (Kenyatta University)
k. Mulwa, Roffee N.: Distinction between Homonymy and Polysemy in Kimasaku within Sense
Relations Approach. (Kenyatta University)
l. Migongo, Becky N.A: Pragmatic Analysis of the Interpretation of Pitch Variation in Gikuyu.
(Kenyatta University)
2011: a. Sifuna, Wekhwela Maurice: Nature of spoken Interaction between the Teacher of English and
the Learner in Class Four in Selected Schools of Bungoma South District (Kenyatta
University)
b. Amateshe, S. Margaret: Speech Development and Intervention Techniques in Children with
Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy: A case of Maria Magadelena School, Thika. (122
pages). (Kenyatta University)
c. Kimemba, Doris Kagwiria: Reading Comprehension Practices Among Class Seven pupils of
selected Primary Schools in Westlands Division, Nairobi County. (Kenyatta University)
d. Munyao Dorothy M.: A Rhetorical Analysis of Lead Stories in Selected Kenyan Mainstream
Newspapers and Alternative Press. (Kenyatta University)
e. Ngugi, Gathoni Mary: An Investigation of Word Recognition Skills by Class Four Learners of
Ruiru Municipality. (Kenyatta University)
f. Wanjala, Makarios Wakoko: Translating Satire: An Analysis of Excerpts from Animal Farm into
Lubukusu (Kenyatta University)
g. Omai, Maina J.: Morphological and Syntactic Errors in the Spoken English of Form Two
students in Gucha District, Nyanza Province . (Kenyatta University)
h. Kandie, Vitalis K.: Translation of Neologisms: A Case Study of Kalenjin Radio Broadcasters .
(Kenyatta University)
i. Wekesa, Khakasa Christine: An Evaluation of the Language used to Campaign against Improper
Disposal of Waste: A Case Study of Kayole Area. (Kenyatta University)
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j. Ntalala, Godfrey Safari: Kimeru Proficiency among Primary School pupils in Meru Central
District . (Kenyatta University)
k. Omoke, Lilian Kemunto: Linguistic and Educational Therapies given to Autistic Children at City
Primary School: A Case Study (Kenyatta University)
l. Wakarindi, Peter Maina: A Functional Grammar Approach to the Analysis of Gikuyu Emphatic
Clauses . (Kenyatta University)
m. Kago, Beatrice Muthoni: Speech Acts Analysis of the Language of the Mentally Handicapped
Children of Karatina Special School, Nyeri (Kenyatta University)
2010: a. Owino Anthoney Oloo: M.ED Thesis (Kiswahili Language), MMUST
b. Mabonga, Reuben: M.Ed Thesis (Educational Planning); MMUST
2009: a. Ochieng, Rachel Migiza: M.ED Thesis (Kiswahili Language): Mitazamo ya Walimu kuhusu
silaabasi Mpya ya Kiswahili kwa Shule za Sekondari Wilayani Kakamega, Kenya ,
MMUST
b. Ilongo, Nelly: M.Ed Thesis (Kiswahili Language): Kujumuisha kwa Maudhui ya Ukimwi katika
Mtalaa: Uchanganuzi wa Silabasi Mpya ya Kiswahili, Kiwango cha Sekondari.), MMUST
10.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
10.1 Responsibilities 2014: Director, Directorate of Public Communications and Publishing, MMUST
2014: Member, Task Force, Kisumu, Kisii, Kericho and Nakuru Campuses of MMUST
2013 Dean (Acting-June-August); Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, MMUST
2012-2014: Patron, International Students Guild, MMUST
2008-present Chairman, Department of Language and Literature Education, MMUST
2010: Convener, Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Investigation of Exam irregularities
2009: Member, Academic Linkages Committee, MMUST
2008: Member, EDULINK Proposal Writing Committee, MMUST
2006-2008: Senate Representative, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Masinde Muliro
University of Science and Technology (MMUST).
2006-2008: Course Coordinator, Department of Language and Literature Education, MMUST.
2007: Convener, Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Evaluation of Academic Staff
2006: Member, Module Editorial Committee, School of Open Learning and Distance Education
(SOLACE), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
2003-2006: Examination Officer, Department of Language and Literature Education, MMUST
10.2 Other Community Responsibilities
2014: Member, Committee on Reconciliation and Healing with the Community around MMUST
2010-Present: Member, Board of Governors, Nyakeiri Secondary School, marani District, Kisii County
2008-Present: Member, Board of Governors, Marani Secondary School, Marani District, Kisii County
2006-2009: Treasurer, UASU, Masinde Muliro University Chapter
2000-2003: Director, Light of Hope Theatre Group, Kigali, Rwanda.
1998-2000: Patron, Gusii University Students Association, Egerton University, Laikipia Campus.
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
1997-99: Executive Committee member, Moi University Alumni
1999: Treasurer, Languages Department Welfare Group; Egerton University
1997-99: Vice Chairman, Gunyaki Welfare Group, laikipia Campus
1987-89: Secretary-General, Literature Students Association, Moi University.
1987-88: Secretary-General, Culture and Music Club, Moi University.
1984-86: Editor, “View Point” Kisii High School Magazine
11.0 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1993-94: Kabianga High School;
1990: Tendere Secondary School;
1989: Nyasore Secondary School;
1987: Kioge, Ibacho and Nyagesenda Secondary Schools (Holiday Teaching);
1986: Marani Secondary School.
12.0 PERSONAL DETAILS
Permanent Home Address: Marani Market, PO Marani, Kisii, Kenya.
Marital Status: Married, three daughters
Date of Birth: 12/12/1967, Kisii, Kenya.
Interests: Sports, Drama, Poetry, Travel, Music
Languages Spoken: English (Fluent) , Swahili (Fluent) , Ekegusii (Fluent), Elementary
Kinyarwanda, Elementary French, Rudimentary Japanese
11.0 REFEREES
Prof. Rocha Chimerah,
Pwani University College,
PO Box 195-80108
Kilifi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +254-0729142133
Prof Isaac Ipara Odeo
Principal,
Kibabii University College,
PO Box 190,
Kakamega, Kenya.
Email:
Tel: 0725429397
Prof Inyani Simala,
Dean,
Faculty of Education and Social
Sciences,
Masinde Muliro University
Science and Technology,
PO Box 190, 50100
Kakamega, Kenya
Tel:+254-0722784163
Email: [email protected]
Prof Felicie Yieke,
Lakipia University
College,
Dean,
Faculty of Education and
Social Sciences,
PO Box 1100,
Nyahururu, Kenya
Tel: +254-729848033
Email:[email protected]
Dr Bob John Obwang’i Mbori; Curriculum Vitae
