Title/Qualifications
: Dr, Phd
Department/Unit/Section: Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100
Position: Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Education Administration and planning
Research Interests: Strategic Education Management, Policy, Leadership and Behavior Modelling, Gender and development and project management.

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PUBLICATIONS
Referred Journals

  • Damaris Kariuki, Florence Itegi, Wilson Mutuma. (2024). Reorienting Teacher Professional Development in Kenya: Professional Learning Communities Paradigm.  Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO Kenya,  2958-7999, Vol. 4 (2), https://doi.org/10.62049/jkncu.v4i2.110 

  • Beth, Githaiga, Florence M. Itegi and Peter N. Muchanje. (2024). Influence of Management of Human Resources on the Quality of Education in Selected Private Universities in Kenya.  www.ijird.com May, 2024 Vol 13 Issue 5. International Journal Of Innovative Research & Development. Doi No. : 10.24940/ijird/2024/v13/i5/MAY24003

  • Beth, Githaiga, Florence M. Itegi  and Peter N. Muchanje. (2024). Influence of Management of Physical Facilities on Quality of Education in Selected Private Universities in Kenya.Journal of Education and Practice ISSN 2520-467X (Online) Vol.8, Issue No.3, pp. 26 – 35,  https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1945-7907

     

  • Ocharo,Livingstone, Florence, Itegi and Rose Njoroge. (2023).Role of Parents’ Involvement in Shaping Pupils’ Discipline and Its Influence on Performance in KCPE. International Journal Of Research And Innovation In Social Science  E (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS |Volume VII Issue II February 2023.

  • Wanderi, M. N., Samuel Waweru, & Florence Itegi. (2023). Utilization of library support services and its relationship with learner retention in ODL in selected public universities in Kenya. International Journal of Science, Technology, Education and Management Research, 7(11), 52–65. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijster.v7i11.56

  • Habtamu Reta A., Florence, M. Itegi and Peter, N. Muchanje. (2023).Head Teachers’ Human Relation Abilities as Correlates to Educators’ Instructional Efficacy in Secondary Schools in Ethiopia.  Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 20-28, 2023; Article no.AJESS.92725,ISSN: 2581-6268 

  • Habtamu Reta A., Florence M. Itegi  and Peter N. Muchanje.  (2022). Principals’ Conceptual Managerial Skills and Teachers’ Instructional Effectiveness in Secondary Schools, Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, Vol.11, No 2 pp. 336-346  ; www.european-science.com  

     

  • Edwin, O., Florence, M. and Felicita W. (2021). Effect of Career Advancement on Retention of Science Teachers In Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya: A Mixed Method Approach. European Journal of Education Studies.Volume 8 │ Issue 2 │ 2021   DOI: 10.46827/ejes.v8i2.3594. 

  • Florence, M. Itegi and Mutuma W. Michubu (2020) Navigating Through Postgraduate Research: Experiences of Doctoral Studies Students in Kenyan Universities. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge. Volume-5 Issue-7, July.
  • Florence M. Itegi (2019). Effects of Child Characteristics and Parental Aggression on Bullying in Schools. International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches Vol. 6, No. 7, July 2019 (ISSN: 2308-1365)
  • Somuah, B., Florence M. and Kariuki, S. (2019). Correlation between Familial Roles and Persistence of Female Students on Distance Education Programmes in Ghana: Through the Lens of an Administrator. November 2019, Open Praxis 11(3):261 DOI: 10.5944/openpraxis.11.3.977
  • Wanderi, M., Samwel, Waweru and Florence, Itegi (2019). Learner support for distance learning students’ graduation in Public Universities in Kenya: A review study International Journal of Education, Management & Administration (IJEMA) ISSN (Online) 2519-9544 Volume 3 Issue III March 2019.
  • Somuah, B., Florence M. and Kariuki, S. (2018). Financial Roles and Its Effect on Persistence of Female Students in Distance Education Programs in Ghana. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education-Tojde October 2018 Issn 1302-6488 Volume: 19 Number: 4 Article 6.
  • Mwaniki, G., Florence M. Itegi & Felicita W. Njuguna (2018). Competences of Educational Quality Assurance and Standards Officers. Journal of Education and Practice 1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.9, No.8, 2018.
  • Mwaniki, S. Felicita Njuguna and Florence Itegi (2018) Bridging the Gap of Quality Education Provision in Secondary Schools: A Refection on Existing Instructional Supervisory Practices. DOI: 10. 21474/ IJAR01/6443. Vol. 6(2), 324 – 341.
  • Florence M. Itegi (2017). Bullying and its Effects: Experiences in Kenyan Public Secondary 
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2016). Financing Secondary Education in Kenya: Exploring Strategic Management Approach for Improving Quality of Education. Universal Journal of Educational Research 4(5): 949-955, 2016http:www.hrpub.org DOI: 10. 13189/ujer. 2016. 040503.
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2015). Enhancing Access to Higher Education and its implications on Quality in Kenyan Universities. Makerere Journal of Higher Education
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2015). Improving Organization Performance: Project Management Approach for Sustainable Development in Face of Globalization. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Organizational Management JEOM an open access journal
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2013). Developing Moral Values in Primary School Pupils in Kenya Msingi Journal, Volume 1, Number 1, 2013, 410 – 438.
  • Felicita W. Njuguna & Florence M. Itegi. (2013). Research in Institutions of Higher Education in Africa: Challenges and Prospects. European Scientific Journal December 2013/special/edition vol.1 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (print) e- ISSN 1857 - 7431
  • Florence M. Itegi and Felicita W. Njuguna. (2013). Gender Based Violence in Educational Institutions and its’ Impacts on Girls’ Education: A Comparative Study of Selected Countries. Research Journal in Organizational Psychology & Educational Studies 2(5) 276-279.
  • Felicita W. Njuguna and Florence M. Itegi. Cross-Border Higher Education in Africa: The Kenyan Experience. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) 4(5):752-759.

Books and Books Chapters

  • Florence, M. Itegi and Hellen, K. Guantai. (2024). Essentials of Education Management in the 21st Century. Nairobi: NENO Publishers. 
  • Florence, M. Itegi. (2023). Supervision of Doctoral Students and its implications on Quality of Research Outputs: Ethical Perspectives.
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2022). Towards character formation: The dilemma of behaviour modelling among university students in sub-Saharan Africa. Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Eastern and Southern Africa, Pg 155-165.
  • Florence M. Itegi, (2019). Reflecting on Character Formation: Developing Moral Values in Schools. ISBN: 978-9966-133-80-9
  • Nyakundi, J., Florence, I., and Charles, M. (2016). School Management: Does Competence of the Board Members Matter? LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing: Deutschland.
  • Florence, M. Itegi. (2014). Introduction to Project Management: Theory to Practice. ISBN: 978-9966-015-30-CUEA Press
  • Florence, M. Itegi. (2012). Higher Education Administration Module Kenyatta University
  • Kyalo, D. Nyonje.R. & Itegi F. (2011). Project Planning and Management: Notes for Beginners. VDM publishing House Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-33782 Schools. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 5 No. 3 23

Referred Journals

  • Florence M. Itegi (2017). Bullying and its Effects: Experiences in Kenyan Public Secondary Schools. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 5 No. 3 23
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2016). Financing Secondary Education in Kenya: Exploring Strategic Management Approach for Improving Quality of Education. Universal Journal of Educational Research 4(5): 949-955, 2016http:www.hrpub.org DOI: 10. 13189/ujer. 2016. 040503.
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2015). Enhancing Access to Higher Education and its implications on Quality in Kenyan Universities. Makerere Journal of Higher Education
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2015). Improving Organization Performance: Project Management Approach for Sustainable Development in Face of Globalization. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Organizational Management JEOM an open access journal
  • Florence M. Itegi. (2013). Developing Moral Values in Primary School Pupils in Kenya Msingi Journal, Volume 1, Number 1, 2013, 410 – 438.
  • Florence, M. Itegi and Felicita W. Njuguna. (2013). Gender Based Violence in Educational Institutions and its’ Impacts on Girls’ Education: A Comparative Study of Selected Countries. Research Journal in Organizational Psychology & Educational Studies 2(5) 276-279.
  • Felicita W. Njuguna and Florence M. Itegi. Cross-Border Higher Education in Africa: The Kenyan Experience. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) 4(5):752-759.

PUBLISHED BOOKS

  • Florence, M. Itegi. (2014). Introduction to Project Management: Theory to Practice. ISBN: 978-9966-015-30-CUEA Press
  • Florence, M. Itegi. (2012). Higher Education Administration Module Kenyatta University
  • Kyalo, D. Nyonje.R. & Itegi F. (2011). Project Planning and Management: Notes for Beginners. VDM publishing House Germany. ISBN: 978-3-639-33782-2

CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / SEMINAR PAPERS
Conference Papers

  • October 2022: Relationship between Parental Engagement and Learning Outcomes among Children in Kenya: A framework for Family School Partnership. Global Partnership for Education (GPE)/IDRC Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Continental Research Symposium.
  • November, 2019: Influence of Mentorship on Interest and Participation of Girls in Science, Technical and Mathematics Subjects in Kenyan Secondary Schools. The International Conference for Women in Leadership Positions in Higher Education (WoLPHE), African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigeria,
  • October, 2018. Bullying in schools: Effects of Child Characteristics and Parental Aggression Kenyan Experience. International conference on Lifelong Learning. Kenyatta University Conference Centre
  • May 2018, International conference on Re-weaving Education. Towards Competence Based Curriculum in Kenya: The Role of Monitoring from Policy to Practice: Kenyatta University Conference centre
  • October 2017 Bringing voices together: Familial roles and persistence of female students in distance education programmes, School of Education Conference. Kenyatta University Conference Centre
  • 12thSeptember, 2016 Gender and Leadership Training: The SDGs: An Opportunity to Embed Gender Equity /Equality in Higher Education. University of Nairobi, Kenya
  • 22nd – 26th Aug 2016 Status of Higher Education in Kenya & SASA 4th International Conference. Kenyatta University Kenya
  • Florence M. Itegi. (Oct 2015) International Higher Education and Character Formation: Role of Mentorship Programs in Universities Open University of Tanzania Dar es Salaam
  • Florence M. Itegi. (May 2015). Education Financing Exploring Strategic Management Approach for Quality Improvement Kenyatta University Conference Centre Kenya
  • Florence M. Itegi. (November, 2012). Seminar on Decentralization of Education: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success- The Kenyan Experience. Kenyatta University Conference Centre Kenya.
  • Florence M. Itegi & Felicita W. Njuguna. (September 2012).Internationalization of Higher Education in Africa Maximizing and Benefits, Minimizing Risks. University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Florence M. Itegi & Felicita W. (July 2012). Gender Based Violence in Educational Institutions and its’ Impacts on Girls’ Education: A Comparative Study of Selected Countries. Kenyatta University Kenya
  • Florence M. Itegi. (March, 2012). National Stakeholders Conference on Validation of Task Force Report on Realignment of Education to the Constitution. Kenyatta International Conference: Kenya
  • Florence M. Itegi & Felicita W. (February, 2012). Research in Institutions of Higher Education Kenyatta University Kenya
  • Florence M. Itegi. (June, 2012). Enhancing Access to Higher Education and its implications on Quality: Phenomenon of Study Centers in Kenyan University: Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Seminar Papers

  • 2014 - Customer care and Public Relations; Kariani Hospital Senior staff Murang’a County
  • 2013 – Supervision of Research in Post graduate Studies for University staff
  • November, 2012: Seminar on Decentralization of Education: Overcoming Challenges and
  • Achieving Success- The Kenyan Experience. Kenyatta University Conference Centre Kenya.
  • Inclusive Education in Developing Countries a Cross-examination of Financing Challenges
    and Opportunities.

FUNDED PROJECTS

  • 2019-2020 Senior Researcher: Study on Safe work spaces for women at Kenyatta University Kenya. A pilot study by Women Researchers of Kenya (WERK)-
  • 2017-2019 Senior Researcher: Study on Teacher Deployment and Utilization in Primary and Secondary Schools in Kenya Kenyatta University Consultancy Unit
  • 2015-2017 Researcher: Project Wasichana Wote Wasome by Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK)
  • May 2014 Researcher: An Evaluation of Women Leadership Training Project.  Republic of Kenya Ministry of Devolution and Planning: Brilliant Technologies Kenya.
  • 2009: Africa International University, Development of Curriculum Research and Writing Masters Programme
  • 2006: Researcher:  Factors influencing Female Genital Mutilation in Kisii. Catholic University of Eastern Africa

CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS ATTENDED

Conferences Attended

  • October 2022: Global Partnership for Education (GPE)/IDRC Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Continental Research Symposium. African Union Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • November, 2019: The International Conference for Women in Leadership Positions in Higher Education (WoLPHE), African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigeria,
  • October 2018: International conference School of Education. Kenyatta University Conference Centre Kenya
  • September 2016: The SDGs: An Opportunity to Embed Gender Equity /Equality in Higher Education. University of Nairobi, Kenya
  • August 2016:  Status of Higher Education in Kenya & SASA 4th International Conference. Kenyatta University Kenya
  • October 2015: International Higher Education. Open University of Tanzania Dar es Salaam
  • May 2015: Education Financing Exploring Strategic Management Approach for Quality Improvement Kenyatta University Conference Centre Kenya
  • September 2012: Internationalization of Higher Education in Africa.  University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • July 2012: Gender Based Violence in Educational Institutions and its’ Impacts on Girls’ Education. Kenyatta University Kenya
  • March, 2012: National Stakeholders Conference on Validation of Task Force Report on Realignment of Education to the Constitution. Kenyatta International Conference, Kenya
  • June, 2012: Enhancing Access to Higher Education and its implications on Quality: Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Workshops Attended

  • 2023- Staff mentors workshop on Holistic Mentorship. Kenyatta University business Center. Nairobi.
  • 2020:  Jesiute Hakimani Centre Workshop on Quality of Education Project, Nairobi.
  • 2018 - Examinations Management Workshop for  Senior Staff Kenya Military Academy Nakuru
  • 2016 – Leadership and Management Workshop for Management Board Members Catholic Diocese Murang’a  County
  • 2016 – Research Design and Supervision Seminar for Senior Staff Kenya School of Revenue Collection
  • 2015 – Women Leadership Training Workshop; Ministry Planning and Development
  • 2015 - Customer care and Public Relations for Kenyatta University administrative staff
  • 2015- Human Resource Management Workshop for Kenyatta University Regional Centre for   Capacity
  • 2015 - Public Policy Management Workshop for Embu County Public Service Board.
  • 2015 – Strategic Planning and Contract Management Workshop for Ministry of Planning County Field Officers .
  • 2014 – Social Accountability – Kenyatta University Regional Centre for Capacity Development; Ministry of Planning County Field Officers
  • 2014 - Performance Management Seminar for Norwegian Refugee Council Field officers at Dadaab.
  • 2013 – Public Policy – Kenyatta University Regional Centre for Capacity Development; Ministry of planning County Field Officers.

Seminars Attended

  • 2022: Gender and educational Research Policy Formulation, Review, Analysis and Implementation. WERK Nairobi.
  • 2019 Training of Trainers seminar for Mentors and Growing leaders facilitators Depaul University
  • 2019 eLearning staff seminar Kenyatta
  • 2018 Staff mentors Seminar Kenyatta University Business Centre
  • 2017 Qualitative Research seminar Kenyatta University Centre Teaching Excellence

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

  • 2024: Appointment to Student Disciplinary Appeals Committee Member Kenyatta University

  • 2024: Appointment Departmental chair Board of Postgraduate Studies

  • 2023: Appointment to school of Education and Lifelong Learning Research Committee

  • 2019: Renewed Contract, Examinations Coordinator Department of Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies

  • 2018: Appointment to KUSA elections Appeal Committee Member Kenyatta University

  • 2019: Appointment as staff Mentor Kenyatta University

  • 2018: Appointment 3rd International Conference Organizing Committee Department of Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies

  • 2018: Appointment ISO Quality Team on Risk Analysis Committee Department of Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies 

  • 2017 Acting Director International Centre for Capacity Development Kenyatta University

  • 2017: Appointment Kenyatta University staff mentor

  • 2017: Appointment Curriculum Review Committee Department of Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies

  • 2016: to date Facilitator Growing Leaders program Kenyatta University

  • 2016: Examinations coordinator Department of Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies

  • 2015: Acting Director Kenyatta University Regional Centre for Capacity development

  • 2015: Acting Director Kenyatta University Regional Centre for Capacity development

  • 2014: Appointment to Subcommittee to Develop a Module for Young Leadership Programme

  • 2014- 2019: Appointment to the Board of Management for Kenyatta University Regional Centre for Capacity Development.

  • 2013: Appointment to the Monitoring and Evaluation Programme Development Committee.

  • 2013:Teaching Practice Area Coordinator Embu - Kirinyaga region.

  • 2011: Appointment to the Career Development Team: Performance of Graduates in the Job Market.

  • 2011 to date:  School of Education Postgraduate Board of Examiners Member


Chairperson

Dr. Mukirae S. Njihia

Chairperson, Department of Educational Management Policy & Curriculum Studies

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