📘 Education
2017-2021: PhD in Hospitality Management, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. Thesis: “Tipping Impetus on Food Service Quality in Two and Three Star Hotels Within Kisumu County, Kenya” Supervisors: Dr. Moses Ngatia Miricho, Dr. Vincent Nyamari Maranga. 2013-2017: M.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. Thesis: “Cultural Determinants of Food Choices by Hospitality Clientele in Commercial Catering Outlets Within Kisumu County, Kenya”. 2002-2007: B.Sc. in Hotel and Institution Management (Second Class Upper Division), Department of Eco-Tourism, Hotel and Institution Management, School of Family, Consumer Sciences and Technology, Maseno University, Kisumu, Kenya. 1996-1999: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) B+, Eluche Mixed Day Secondary School, Kenya. 1987-1995: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E), Lubinu Primary School, Kenya.
📝 Research Experience
June 2024: Presented a paper at the 27th International Scientific Congress, University of Rijeka, Croatia. November 2021: Presented a paper at the 7th International, Interdisciplinary, Inter-University Consortium – Africa Conference. June 2020: Participated in Virtual Elsevier Author Workshops. July 2018: Training on research simulation with SPSS, Kenyatta University. May 2019: Attended Retooling Seminar for Postgraduate Students, Kenyatta University. December 2019: Presented a paper at the International Conference on Entrepreneurship & Tourism organized by GIAP Journals. June 2019: Presented a paper at the Fourth International Conference hosted by Kibabii University. June 2018: Participated in the First Pan African Research Congress at Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya. May 2017: Attended the Venda-MMUST workshop on research culture and grant proposal writing.
🏫 Work, Professional Development, Training, and Experience
May 2024: Appointed external examiner by Maseno University. June 2024 – Present: School Examination Coordinator, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences & Technology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. January 2023 – Present: Program Leader for Diploma, B.Sc., and M.Sc. in Hospitality and Institutional Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. January 2023 – Present: Part-time Lecturer, Department of Eco-Tourism, Hotel and Institution Management, Maseno University. February 2022 – Present: Departmental Examinations Coordinator, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology. February – March 2021: Attended Pedal Online workshop on Technology for Transformative Pedagogy. February 2021 – Present: Lecturer, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology. January 2019 – February 2021: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology. March 2019 – Present: Coordinator, Hospitality and Institution Management Program, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. 2018 – 2021: Part-time Lecturer, Department of Hospitality, Marketing and Human Resource Development, Alupe University College, Busia, Kenya. 2016 – 2018: Part-time Assistant Lecturer, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology. November 2014: Attended ISO 9001:2008 Internal Quality Auditors Training. June 2014: Attended the 12th MMUSO S.G.C Leadership Workshop. 2014 – 2018: Acting Catering Officer (Functions Section), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. 2012 – 2018: Senior Caterer, Main Catering Unit, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. February 2009: Integrity Assurance Officers’ Training by Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission. 2008 – 2012: Food and Beverage Supervisor, Golf Hotel LTD Kakamega, Kenya.