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CURRICULUM VITAE
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Rispa Namasaka Wepukhulu, PhD
Kibabii University College,
Department of
Education and Social Sciences, P.O. Box 169950200, BUNGOMA, KENYA
P.O. Box 125 - 50204, KIMILILI, KENYA
+254 729915257 (Mobile)
[email protected]
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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12th October 1970
Bungoma, Kenya
Kenyan
Female
Married, 4 children
English, Kiswahili and Luhya
Christian
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
1 Leadership and management skills
As Dean, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences.
 Academic and Administrative head of the faculty
 Articulate and implement the mission and the objectives of the faculty
 Convene and chair faculty board meetings
 Represents the faculty at the deans committee, senate and other bodies within and outside
the University College as required
 Promote and maintain a conducive working environment in the faculty
 Plan and budget for the faculty
 Prepare the faculty reports
 Manage the academic programmes in the faculty as required by the academic board
 Supervise academic and other staff of the faculty
 Make recommendation with respect to discipline, probation, advancement and promotion
of academic staff within the faculty
 Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated to by the principal and
the deputy principals
 Teach. carry out research and community outreach
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As Chairperson of Department, I:
 Provide overall technical leadership; direction; coordination and administration of the
Department
 Represent the Department in the University, national and international meetings;
 Formulate and implement Departmental strategic, annual budgets and procurement plans
 Manage day to day affairs and transactions of the Department
 Chair Departmental Board meetings;
 Develop Departmental management, monitoring and ISO reporting systems;
 Coordinate mobilization of funding for the Department/University through proposal
writing
 Implement University management policies;
 Ensure implementation of annual performance contracts for staff
 Manage prudently human and financial resources of the Department
 Identify requirements for manpower development and capacity building in Department
and communicate to the University Management
 Established structures for regular and effective communication with students and staff
and Dean of the Faculty
 Provide a conducive teaching and learning environment in the Department
 Allocate courses to teaching and academic staff
 Chairs some University Committees from time to time as required
 Enforce the rules and regulations of teaching and examination in the Department
 Initiate and establish linkages with local, regional and international institutions
 Identify part-time teaching and technical staff.
 Prepare departmental annual reports.
2. Academic Programs Development Skills
 Initiated and developed a proposal for a curriculum for Diploma in Education (Arts)
3. Computer Application Skills
■Word ■ Excel ■ SPSS ■EPI Infor ■ Power Point Presentation■ Information
Technology (IT)
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Time
22nd May 2014
Organisation
Kibabii University College
March 2014
Kibabii University College
31st January 2014
Kibabii University College
23rd January 2014
Kibabii University College
October 2013 to date
Kibabii University College
October 2013 to date
Kibabii University College
June 2013 to date
Kibabii University College
May 2013 to date
Masinde Muliro University
of Science and Technology
Kibabii University College
May 2013 –October
2013
2013
Kibabii University College
2013
2012 to date
Kibabii University College
Kibabii University College
2012
Kibabii University College
2012 to date
Kibabii University College
2012 to date
Kibabii University College
2012 to date
2012 to date
Kibabii University College
Kibabii University College
2012 to date
2012
March 2012 to May
2013
Kibabii University College
Kibabii University College
Masinde Muliro University
of Science and technology
2011 – 2012
Masinde Muliro University
of Science and technology
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Role
Dean, Faculty of Education and Social
Sciences
Representative, Kibabii University
College to the MMUST Senate
Adhoc committee for investigating
Students Governing Council (SGC)
Election Malpractices
Chairperson, Kibabii University
College Electoral Board
Member, Board of trustees of Kibabii
University pension scheme
Senior Lecturer: Teaching, Research,
Consultancy and Mentoring.
Chairperson, Department of Social
Sciences.
Chairperson Institutional risk
management committee
Part time Lecturer
Chairperson, Department in the Faculty
of Education and Social Sciences.
Member of the University Charter
Drafting committee
Member of the short-listing committees
Member of Academic board Kibabii
University College
Member of the KIBUCOSO Election
Commission
Member of the text books procurement
committee
Member of students’ disciplinary
committee
Member of quality assurance committee
Chairperson of Privately Sponsored
Students programme (PSSP)
Chair of the tender committee
Warden female students’ hostel (Hall 2)
Chairperson of Department in the
Faculty of Education and Social
Science
Warden of Female students’ hostel (Hall
1)
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2010 – Feb 2013
2007 – 2009
May 2009- February
2010
2004 – May 2009
August 2009
October 2009November 2009
1993-2004
Masinde Muliro University
of Science and technology
Masinde Muliro University
of Science and technology
Teachers service
commission
Teachers service
commission
National bureau of
statistics
Kenya National
Examinations Council
Teachers Service
Commission
Lecturer, Teaching, Research,
Consultancy and Mentoring
Part time Lecturer
Principal Graduate Teacher
Senior Graduate Teacher
Senior Supervisor
Supervisor
Graduate teacher
EDUCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Area of Learning
Doctor of Philosophy
Year
2009
Institution
Moi University
Master of Philosophy
2001
Moi University
Bachelor of Education Arts
Kenya Advanced Certificate
of Education
Kenya Certificate of
Education
Certificate of Primary
Education
1993
1988
Moi University
Misikhu girls High
School
Bunyore Girls
High School
Kibabii boarding
primary
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1986
1982
Award
D. PHIL
Attitudes of secondary school
students towards pre-marital sex:
effects on schooling and
management of HIV/AIDS scourge
in the larger Bungoma District.
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis, Moi
University
M.PHIL
Attitudes of the Christian Church and
teachers towards Social Education
and Ethics as a discipline in
secondary schools in Bungoma
District, Kenya. Master of
Philosophy Thesis, Moi University
B. ED (Arts)]
K.A.C.E.
K.C.E
C.P.E
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Seminar/Workshops
Venue
Time
Information for quality service
and customer satisfaction
Implementation and
Documentation of ISO 9000
Course, Kenya Bureau of
Standards (KEBS), MMUST,
Kenya s
Training in alternative content
delivery (Module), Kenyatta
University, Kenya
Regional sensitization on
Science and technology and
innovation (NCST)
The role of Ethics in nation
building: The balance between
Unity and Cultural diversity
Senior supervisor
Induction course in Education
Management for HODs
(Kenya Education Staff
Institute -KESI)
National induction programme
on Civic Education of secondary
school Teachers (Civic
Initiatives Forum)
Role of HODs in teaching and
Management
Professional counseling by
KAPC, Kenya
Sensitization on revised 8.4.4
curriculum, MoE, Kenya
Pre-University National Youth
Service Programme
Kibabii University College
2012
MMUST
2012
Hotel Cicada, Eldoret
2012
MMUST
2012
Strathmore University, Nairobi
2010
Happy Moments, Bungoma
Eregi TTC
2009
2005
Mt Crest Hotel, Kimilili
2005
St. Luke’s Boys’ Secondary School Kimilili
2004
Safari Park hotel, Nairobi
2002
Moi Girls High School Kamusinga, Kimilili
2002
National Youth Service Training College, Naivasha
1989
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AWARDS
2004 – 2006
2003 - 2005
1999 – 2001:
1997
Awarded Certificates as a warden of the neatest dormitory
in st Mary;s Sosio Secondary School
Awarded certificate for exemplary performance in CRE in
the KCSE in the School.
Moi University Scholarship to study for a Master of
Philosophy in Educational Communication and Technology
Voted the best CRE teacher in KIMILILI Division
PUBLICATIONS
In Refereed journals
1. Wepukhulu R., Makila L., Kafu P. and Syallow C.M. 2014. The Traditional and
Current Role of Brideprice in the Stability of Marriages among the Bukusu of
Bungoma County. Under review, Asian Journal of Humanities and Social
Studies
2. Otiso K.N., Simiyu C.N. and Wepukhulu R. 2013. Effects of cost reduction by use
of mobile phone money transfer system on the profitability of micro and small
enterprises in Bungoma County. European Journal of Business and Management.
5 (26) 125-131
3. Rop Naaman1,. Wepukhulu Risper, Leunita, Makila and Injendi, Juma. An Inquiry
towards a Definition of Ethics. 2013. Comprehensive Academic Journal of Social
Sciences Vol. 2 Issue No. 45 pp.112– 124. 2013 Academic Journals, ISSN 000-273874-32
4. Rop Naaman,. Wepukhulu Risper, Leunita, Makila and Injendi, Juma. 2013.
Phenomenological Approach in Religious Studies: Concept and Methodology.
Comprehensive Academic Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 2 Issue No. 45, pp.240–
272. 2013 Academic Journals,ISSN 000-273-874-32
5. Rop. N., Wepukhulu R., Makila L., Injendi J. and Muindu G. 2013. An analysis of
Concomitant cum indispensable interdependence of Religion, Clture and
Communication. Comprehensive Academic Journal of Social Sciences, 2 (45) 7184.
6. Achoka J. S. K., Mauyo L. W., Ogenga P. A., Maiyo J. K., Wepukhulu R. N. and
Owano A. 2012 .The potential role of open and distance learning in provision of
basic education to vulnerable groups in Kenya Educ. Res. 3(11): 898-904
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7. Wepukhulu, R.N., Mauyo, L.W., Poipoi, M.W., Achoka, J.S.K., Kafu, P. and
Walaba, A. A. , 2012. Influence of Socio-Economic Status on Attitudes towards
Premarital Sex (PMS) Among Secondary School Students in Western Kenya: Case
Study of Bungoma County, Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and
Management Sciences (JETEMS) 3(4): 298-301
8. Mauyo L.W., Wepukhulu R., Musebe R.O., Kirkby R.A.and Buruchara R. 2011.
Structure and conduct of cross-border bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) marketing in east
Africa: the case of western Kenya and eastern Uganda. Journal of Emerging trends
in Economics and Management Sciences. 2 (6): 478-482
Conferences and Workshops
1. University Multiplication training workshop on curriculum development and review
for public Universities in Kenya: Implementation and Acreditation. 23rd -24th January
2014, MMUST, Kakamega, Kenya
2. Makila L. and Wepukhulu R. 2013. Effects of post conflict trauma on Children. A
case study of Mount Elgon. Paper presented at the International Conference on
Education in Africa: Transformative Education for Development, an African
Perspective. 18th – 20th July 2013. Riara University, Nairobi, Kenya.
3. Wepukhulu R., Mauyo L., Kafu P. Walaba A., Mutsostso S. and Syallow C.M.
2012. Influence of Disposable Resources on Attitude towards Premarital Sex Among
Secondary School Students. Paper presented at 4th Annual International Conference,
28th -30th June 2012, MMUST, Kakamega, Kenya
4. Syallow C.M. and Wepukhulu R. 2012 Parenting of highly gifted and talented
children. . Paper presented at 4th Annual International Conference, 28th -30th June
2012, MMUST, Kakamega, Kenya
5. Syallow C. M, Wepukhulu R., Tychus O. N. and M. Otieno. 2012. Educational
Curriculum For Highly Gifted and Talented Undergraduate Youths in Both Public
and Private Universities .. Paper presented at 4th Annual International Conference,
28th -30th June 2012, MMUST, Kakamega, Kenya
6. Wepukhulu R.N., Kafu P., Walaba A.A. and Mutsotso N.S. 2010. Influence of
Socio Economic status on the attitudes of the youth towards pre-marital sex. . Paper
presented at thth Annual International Conference, 6th -10th September 2011, Moi
University, Kenya
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7. Wepukhulu R.N. 2009.Attitudes of secondary school students towards pre-marital
sex: effects on schooling and management of HIV/AIDS scourge in the larger
Bungoma District. Doctor of Philosophy Thesis, Moi University.
8. Wepukhulu R.N. 2002.Future trends in social education and ethics in Kenya. Paper
presented at the annual conference, School of education and social studies, Makerere
University, 22nd – 24th August 2002
9. Wepukhulu R.N. 2001. Attitudes of the Christian Church and teachers towards
Social Education and Ethics as a discipline in secondary schools in Bungoma District,
Kenya. Master of Philosophy Thesis, Moi University.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ LINKAGES
ORGANISATION
Kenya National Academy of Sciences
Forum for African Women Educationists (Kenya)
Kenya Guidance Counselling Psychological Association
Kenya Association of Educational Administration and
Management (KAEAM)
ROLE
Member
Member
Member
Member (No 472012)
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT MENTORSHIP AND SUPERVISION
Student Thesis Supervision:
1. Angeline Savala: Majority Without Dominance. A Case Study of Women in selected
Churches of Kakamega Central District of Western Province (PhD thesis, Masinde
Muliro University of Science and Technology- Successfully defended thesis and awaiting
graduation).
2. Sera Madiiga Kitsiri: The new Holy Ministry Church: A Historical and Theological
Analysis..(MA thesis, Masinde Muliro University of Science and TechnologySuccessfully defended thesis and awaiting graduation).
3. Margret Matisi: Prophesy and Healing in Kenya. A case Study of Repentance and
Holiness. (MA thesis, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology-Submitted
for Examination).
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OTHER UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Member of County Government of Bungoma task force on Education
2. Motivational Speaker in Secondary Schools
3. Member of the Bungoma County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Life Savers
4. Member of planning committee in Maeni Monthly Meeting Church
5. Represented the University College during Bungoma Central Education day at Sikusi
on 25th May 2013.
6. Parents representative at Phim School, Kimilili
7. Member of the University College Marketing team
8. Member of the school Management Committee Lurare, Premier Academy
9. Member of space and house allocation committee
10. Donated Five copies of Ethics course books to the University Library
11. Member of the appointments and promotions panel.
12. Chairperson of the shortlisting committees
INTERESTS
 Conducting Research (Ethics religion and social issues)
 Reading
 Watching football
 Singing
 Watching TV (cartoons
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Referees
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2
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NAME
PROF. SIMALA INYANI
ROLE
ORGANISATION
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
DEAN Faculty of Education and Social Sciences
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O Box 190-50100,
KAKAMEGA, KENYA
0722784163
NAME
PROF. SHEM AYWA
ROLE
ORGANISATION
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Kibabii University College
P.O Box 1699-50200,
BUNGOMA, KENYA
0721204913
NAME
PROF. (Fr) JOSEPH NJINO
ROLE
Proffesor of Religion and Ethics in the department Social Science
Education
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O Box 190-50100,
KAKAMEGA, KENYA
0726120441
ORGANISATION
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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