curriculum workshop on climate change (cc)

CURRICULUM WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE (CC),
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR) AND SOCIAL
PROTECTION (SC) FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
AT
MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
A REPORT ON MAASAI MARA-OSSREA CLIMATE
CHANGE, DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND SOCIAL
PROTECTION CURRICULUM WOKRSHOP, HELD AT
MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY, FROM 7TH TO 10TH
JULY, 2014
DR. AUGUSTINE AFULLO
(CURRICULUM WORKSHOP COMMITTEE CHAIR)
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A curriculum workshop on climate change, disaster risk reduction and social protection (CC,
DRR and SP) in partnership between the organization for social Science research in East and
Southern Africa (OSSREA) and the Maasai Mara University (MMU) too place from 6th July
2014 to 10th July 2014 in MMU’s main hall. The aim of the workshop was to develop a
postgraduate curriculum on Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Protection that
would be relevant to the region and internationally. The specific objectives were:
1. To build the capacity of lecturers (researchers), policy makers, media, civil society and
communities on issues of climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and social
protection
2. To identify the relationship between the three domains and their impact on livelihoods
and natural resources;
3. To develop a comprehensive curriculum for post graduate students of Maasai Mara
University on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and social protection.
The Workshop organizing committee comprised 8 members, led by its chairperson, Dr
Augustine Afullo of the school of tourism and Natural resources management (STNRM) of
MMU. This committee met at least four times per week for I month preceding the workshop, and
daily during the workshop. The rapporteuring task was headed by Dr Beatrice Manyasi, the
MMU coordinator of Nairobi campus. The consultant of the workshop was Prof Chris Shisanya,
the Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences in Kenyatta University, Kenya.
The program had a budget of USD 36250.The participants represented various stakeholders from
at least sixteen different institutions, including; Maasai Mara University council; the Maasai
Mara University faculty, the Maasai Mara University staff, Commission for University education
(CUE), The Technical University of Kenya (TUK); Great lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK);
the community (Mzee Ole Tamooh); Kenyatta University (the consultant); OSSREA (4 people);
The Narok County Government; Moi University; Egerton University; Kisii University; the
national disaster management authority; Green Africa; The University of Arizona, and many
others. The stakeholder involvement in curriculum development is in order as per the
requirements of Commission of University Education (CUE), which was ably represented by
Prof Ann Nangulu.
The welcoming and opening remarks were given by the MMU’s DVC (AR&SA) and the VC
respectively. OSSREA also made remarks, presented by the executive director, Prof Paschal
Mihyo and the director of Research, Prof Musahara. Other high profile dignitaries in attendance
were: the Chancellor of MMU, the chairman of the MMU council; the MMU council graduation
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and honorary awards committee; the ministry of education – national government (represented
by the MMU council representative from the ministry); the principal of Muranga University
College; the DVC of Kisii University; the Narok County minister for environment, Hon, Sereti
Vivian; the commission for higher education (represented by commissioner (Ann Nangulu), who
also presented in one long session to set the tone of the workshop as keynote speaker, as well as
chair a session. Others were: Dr Lucy Ogol of the Kenya institute for curriculum development
(KICD) who came in handy to inject the Education for sustainable development (ESD) angle to
the membership and the curriculum. Workshop presentations were peer reviewed by the
workshop committee which received not less than 20 papers, with space for presenting only a
few being available due to time pressure. As such, 11 papers were presented. These details of
these papers are given below.
The consultant took the participants through various stages of curriculum design, including its
structure. The participants were involved in active discussion in groups and plenary sessions on
issues such as: proposed name of program; objectives; learning outcome; course content; entry
requirements; course duration and pattern; etc. It was agreed the course be called masters in
climate change, disaster risk reduction and social protection. The five busy days were each
started by a review of the summary of the previous day’s work by Dr Afullo, and then the
consultant would take over. Dr Samson Mabwoga ably managed the secretariat.
There were at least five group work activities, running parallel, with very constructive results.
Due to its active participation, the OSSREA team in into own wisdom appreciated the
participants with a token of USD 50 each on the last day. At least 89 participants were in
attendance on various days, with at least 30 in each session at any given time. At the end of the
exercise, the OSSREA team was each appreciated with beautiful gifts, the traditional /
ceremonial Maasai dressing. Certificates of attendance and participation were given to at least 60
members. Later, there was a closing ceremony held outside the premises of MMU, to give the
visitors another dimension of Narok and MMU environs. The final report, submitted to
OSSREA, the consultant and the CEO of MMU, was written and submitted by Dr Afullo and Dr
Manyasi. The finer aspects of the curriculum are what the consultant went to harmonize after the
workshop and return a draft to OSSREA for onward transmission to reviewers. This is the stage
of the program: it’s completed by the consultant, and is under review by specialists / consultants
for further progress. Thereafter, it’s expected that the draft would come back to MMU for review
and further input, and would be ready to be submitted to the Commission for University
Education (CUE) for consideration for mounting. In the meantime, its also expected that
certificate and diploma courses would be offered on the theme(s).
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The following papers were presented
1. Building resilience to impacts of climate change and disaster
risk for sustainable development
2. Forging partnerships between NDMA and MMU in disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation for sustainable
development in Narok County: A paradigm shift from disaster
management to disaster risk reduction
3. Potential of rainwater harvesting as an adaptive mechanism to
augment water supply
4. Corporate social responsibility as a strategy for climate change
management
5. From risk to resilience: illuminating the contribution of social
protection on the attainment of the MDGs for sustainable
development in Kenya
6. Disaster management: planning and communication approaches
used in organisations in Kenya
7. Climate change mitigation and adaptation – experiences from
the local communities
8. Communicating climate change and disaster risk reduction to
communities using vernacular stations in Kenya
9. Crime and climate change: A quest for transformation towards
sustainable development in Narok county
10. Impact of ICT as a tool for effective utilization and
management of environmental information in Kakamega county
in Kenya
11. Climate Change: Creating a Synergy
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Dr. Truphena Mukuna
Dr. Marianne
Mr. Mutiso
Maghenda,
Dr. Augustine Afullo and
Philip Ronny
Dr . Robert Kinanga –
School of Business & Eco.
Dr. Ontieri Omari, J.O
Misati, A.J and Dr. Maithya,
P.M
Dr. Beatrice Manyasi
Mr. Davis Ole Tamooh, Mr.
Ole Kanyinke
Prof. Tabitha Sewe, Boaz
S.W. Maloba
Mr. Ronald Fumba (D.C.C.)
Dr. Shem Khamadi
Dr. Isaac Kalua, Joslyn
Nzau, Dr. Gladys Ngao

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