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DR. RAHAB MUTHONI MUGAMBI
1.1 PERSONAL PROFILE
1.1.1 PERSONAL DETAILS
Email: [email protected] /[email protected]
Postal address P.O. Box 55758, Nairobi , Kenya
1.1.2 ACADEMIC &PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
2012-2017 Kenyatta University
2012-2017 Ph D, title : Household Food Security and Dietary
micronutrient intake among women in Mwea West
Sub county , Kenya.
1997 - 2000 University of Nairobi
MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
The Masters course programme had many subject
areas such as:
Human Nutritional Requirements - Nutritional
Growth and Development – Nutritional
Surveillance- Nutritional Epidemiology- Nutrition
Interventions- Community Nutrition Problem
Diagnosis- Programme Development- Research
Methodology-Nutrition Planning- Nutrition
Education – Nutrition Anthropology- Food
Production Systems- Food Economics Food Policy
–Food Science and Protection – Statistics
The programme had many practical activities such
as: -
Two weeks community nutrition problem
diagnosis in Kibera slum. This was a field activity
and covered collection and analysis of data on
demography, socio-economic status, food
frequency, childcare, morbidity, sanitation,
immunization and anthropometry
Frequent taking of anthropometric measurements
of children in the community to determine weight
for age, weight for height and height for age.
Use laboratory to process and examine stool
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microscopically for parasitic infection
Clinically examining children for signs of
malnutrition.
1990 - 1991 Leeds Polytechnic, UK.
B.Sc. (Hons), Hospitality Management
1987 - 1990 Leeds Polytechnic, UK
BTEC Higher Diploma in Hotel Catering and
Institutional Management
1980 – 1981 Leeds Polytechnic, UK.
Diploma in Hotel Catering and Institutional
Management
1968 – 1971 University of Nairobi
Diploma in Home Economics
1.1.3 PROFESSIONAL / WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2003 to Date Kenyatta University
A. Lecturer up October 2017 , Lecturer from
October 2017 , Department of Hospitality and
Tourism Management
Lecturing in:
Accommodation management
Introduction to Nutrition
Human Resource Management
Food Safety and Sanitation
Institutional Equipment and Technology
Advanced Food Service Systems Management
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Property Management.
Gender issues in Hospitality Management.
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Other duties:
Chairperson staff welfare ( school of Hospitality
and Tourism
Incharge of Teaching Timetable
Development of Hospitality Management Diploma
program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) January 2001 to Dec.2002 Thogoto Teachers, Training College
Principal Lecturer
Head of Creative Arts Department, with more
than fifteen members of staff.
Responsibilities :
In charge of :-
departmental equipment
Timely setting and moderation of
examination Chairing departmental
meetings.
Adving the principal on matters relating to
the department. Staff welfare.
Principal Lecturer in Home Economics
involved in teaching Foods and Nutrition
which covers among other topics Nutrients,
Food groups, Balanced diet , Malnutrition and
the causes, Micro-nutrient deficiences and the
causes, methods of cooking , Methods of food
preservation and utilization of local food
materials to meet nutritional needs.
April 2002 Worked as a consultant for UNESCO PEER
Somaliland State.
Wrote a syllabus for Technical and Vocational
Training in the area of Hotel and Institutional
Management.
July-August 2001 Worked as a consultant for UNESCO PEER
Puntland State, Somalia. Contracted to write
curriculum for Technical and Vocational
Education. The curriculum has many subject
areas one of which is Nutrition.
October-Dec. 2000 St. Mark’s Kigari Teachers’ Training College
Senior Lecturer in Home Science
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March 1999 – Oct 2000 Undertook a community based research titled
“Prevalence and risk factors, of vitamin A deficiency
among pre-school children (6-60 months) in
Kirinyaga District. ” The survey covered three
different sub-locations. It looked at many factors such
as socio-economic status, prevalence of night
blindness, serum retinol levels, nutritional status, food
consumption frequencies, breast feeding patterns,
immunization coverage, morbidity rates and rates of
helminthic infection. Data for this research was
collected using many methods including: - a
household questionnaire, laboratory and clinical
examinations, taking anthropometric measurements
and using focus group discussion for qualitative data.
March 1995 – 1997 Kenya Institute of Education (KIE)
SENIOR CURRICULAM DEVELOPER
Responsibilities
Head of Hospitality Management Section.
Co-ordinator for: Skills Proficiency
courses; Tourism Management
courses;Food & Beverage courses;
Catering& Accommodation courses.
Achievements
Researched , monitored and evaluated
curriculum activities.
Initiated , planned and coordinated :
Tourism Management, Food and Beverage
Management,
Several proficiency skills programmes for
out of school children.
April 1993- Dec 1993 Kenya Polytechnic
Senior lecturer & Deputy head of department
Responsibilities
In charge of:-
Twenty members of teaching staff and four non-
teaching staff.
Departmental equipment and materials
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Academic affairs of about four hundred
students in the department
Development of new programmes in the
department
Achievements
Lectured in Food and Beverage Service
Management
In-charge of appraisal of teaching staff
Managed Departmental expenditure
Liaised with managers in the Hospitality
Industry in all parts of Kenya for the
purpose of placement of students.Oversaw
students on industrial
experience,countrywide.
Responsible for Examinations in the
department
April 1993- Dec 1993 Kenya Polytechnic
Senior lecturer & Deputy head of department
Responsibilities
Lecturer in food and beverage service
management
Teaching staff appraisal
Achievements
Lectured in Food and Beverage Service
Management
In-charge of appraisal of teaching staff
Managed Departmental expenditure
Liaised with managers in the Hospitality
Industry in all parts of Kenya for the
purpose of placement of students.Oversaw
students on industrial
experience,countrywide.
Responsible for Examinations in the
department.
1984 – March 1993 Kenya Polytechnic
Lecturer
Lectured in Food and Beverage Services
Management.
In charge of Industrial Management
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1982 – 1984 Kenya Polytechnic
Assistant lecturer:
Accommodation Operations
Health Science and Nutrition to Diploma
students
1971-1976 Alliance Girls high school and Loreto High school
Taught:-
Food and Nutrition
Clothing and textiles
INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
1991 Worked with National Health Services ( U.K).
Service of food and drink to patients
1990 Worked in the catering department at Nottingham
University ( U.K). My duties included :-
Preparation and service of food and drinks
to the University community
Working in the office with catering
management
Industrial work placement in school meals
service
1989 Worked at Bryn’s Fish and Chips
Part time job at a take away restaurant for 3
months
1986 Panafric Hotel
Industrial work placement for 2 weeks.
1.1.4 Achievement during the time I have worked at Kenyatta University.
As a head of department I steered the development of PHD coursework
programme which was implemented at Koforidua Technical University ,
Ghana.
I taught two units of phd course work at Koforidua Technical University in
July 2018.
Participated in negotiating the collaboration with Koforidua Technical
University of Ghana.
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I have taught various hospitality units at different levels : diploma,
undergraduate and post graduate .
As head of department, I speer headed the curriculum review for
hospitality management programmes at various levels : diploma,
postgraduate diploma, undergraduate and masters.
1.5 UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS / RESPONSIBILITIES
1.5.1 RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
22nd April 2016 to 30th
September 2018
Chairperson , Department of Hospitality
Management
Responsibilities
In charge of:-
Thirteen full time / part time academic staff ,
seven non teaching staff.
Departmental equipment and materials
Academic affairs of about four hundred
students in the department
Development of new programmes in the
department.
Departmental inventory
Effecient budgetary and departmental
resources control
Hygiene and safety within the department
Advising management on departmental
staffing levels.
Staff motivation
11th June 2011 to 2014 School Examinations Co-ordinator ( 2nd Term)
Incharge of :
Processing school examinations results.
Preparing senate captions
Classifying students on completing their
courses.
Safe keeping of examination records.
Solving students problems that relate to
examination results
Liaising with departmental examination
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officers on examination related issues.
Liaising with university examinations office
on examination related matters.
10th June 2009 to 10th June
2011
School Examinations Co-ordinator ( 1st Term)
23rd February to 9th June
2009
Departmental Examinations Co-ordinator
In charge of :
Ensuring that examinations for
department of hospitality and tourism are
set and moderated on time.
Ensuring that there are enough invigilators
in all examination rooms.
Co-ordinating all examination matters in
the department.
Liaising with school examinations co-
ordinator as well as university
examinations officer on examination
related matters.
Ensuring proper safe keeping of all
examination records within the
department.
Solving students problems on issues
relating to examinations.
Chairing departmental examination
meetings.
1.5.2 RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACTING CAPACITY 22nd July to 7th August 2018 Acting Dean, School of Hospitality and Tourism
4th May to 30th June 2016 Acting Dean, School of Hospitality and Tourism
31st January 2016 to 21st April
2016 Acting Chairperson , Department of Hospitality
Management
2nd December 2013 to 3rd
January, 2014 Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management
9th to 20th September 2013 Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management
3rd December 2012 to 18th
January 2013 : Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management
2nd April 2012 to 3rd
May ,2012 Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management.
20th February to 24th February
2012 Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management
14th September to 24th
September 2010 Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management.
14th April to 3rd May 2009 Acting for Deputy Director , Catering and
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Accommodation Services Board ( CASB)
8th December to 31st
December ,2008: Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality Management
8th April to 11th April, 2008 Acting for Chairperson , Department of
Hospitality and Tourism Management
1.5.3 APPOINTMENTS TO UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
3rd August 2015 Co-opted by the Vice Chancellor as a member to
the KUTV Sub- Committee on Hospitality TV
Program.
2nd February 2011: Appointed by the VC to a committee to organize
the first International Textiles and Apparel
Conference in Africa ( 1st to 4th November ,2011).
8th April 2011 : Co-opted by Dean , School of Education as a
member to the Curriculum Development
Committee for B.Ed ( Technical and Vocational )
Program.
SUPERVISION OF POST GRADUATE STUDENTS
SUCCEFULLY SUPERVISED ONE PHD STUDENT
Gladys Apreh Siaw 2018 Title “ Influence of Working Conditions on the
Safety of Housekeeping Staff in Budget Hotels in
Eastern Region of Ghana”.
SUCCEFULLY SUPERVISED ELEVEN (11) MASTER OF SCIENCE
STUDENTS
Kamau Benard Waweru 2020 Title: “A comparative study on Psychological
Contract and Affective Commitment of Catering
Employees between Public and Private”.
Gilbert Bitange 2020 Title: “Influence of Management of Contract
Catering Services on Customer Satisfaction in
Universities in Nairobi City County , Kenya.”
Omoke Japheth Omae 2020 Title: “Adoption of Talent Management To
Competitiveness Among Five Star Hotels in
Nairobi in Nairobi City County”.
Elwin Michigan 2019 Title “ Housekeeping Service Quality and Guest
Satisfaction in Selected Star Rated Hotels in
Nairobi City County, Kenya”
Haruna Zainab A.B 2018 Title “ Determinants of Job Involvement of Front
Line Employees in Classified Hotels in Kwara State ,
Nigeria.”
Rakiya Ladidi Abubakar 2017 Title “ Influence of Occupational Hazards on
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Employee Job Performance in Housekeeping
Departments of Budget Hotels in Kaduna Metropolis .
Nigeria”.
Sunday Musa Adama 2017 Title “Hospitality Management Graduate
Certification and Employment in Lokoja , Kogi
State Capital , Nigeria”.
Julius Kipsang Kosgey 2016 Title “ Influence of Facilities Management on
Workers Performance in 3-5 Star Hotels in
Nairobi County, Kenya”.
John Kahuthu Gitau in 2016 Title “ Evaluation of determinants of career
decision making of hospitality undergraduate in
Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya”.
Lydia Cherono in 2011
Title “ Occupational accidents in hotels within
Eldoret Town, Kenya : Awareness and
prevention”.
Esther Adebitan in 2010
Title “ Determining regulatory agencies
effectiveness in enforcing compliance with hygiene
requirements among urban and sub urban
classified hotels in Bauchi State , Nigeria”.
ON GOING SUPERVISION OF POST GRADUATE STUDENTS
Currently supervising eight (8) masters students and one PhD student.
COURSES, TRAINING AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
29Th October 2019
Half Day Workshop on Internationalization of
Research & Resource Mobilization for Impact : by
Dr Akanimo Odon ( Lancaster University) at
Kenyatta university.
9Th October 2019 One day workshop on Research Publication and
Grant Writing held in the school of Hospitality ,
Tourism and Leisure Studies.
14th March 2019 One day workshop on Post Graduate Studies
Guidelines Development held at Graduate School ,
Kenyatta University.
27th August to 31st August
2018 One week (40 hours ) Training on Professional
Mediation by Dispute and Conflict Resolution and
Eckerd College Mediation Training Institute.
29th June 2018 One day Seminar on Tourism Trends
Sustainability and Substance Abuse held in the
School of Hospitality and Tourism , Kenyatta
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University.
7th February to 18th April 2018 Three Months Course on Leadership and
Transformation at PCEA St Andrew’s Church ,
Nairobi.
8th and 9th January 2018 Attended a two days Course on “ The Role of
Chairpersons of the department on the
implementation of University Policy” at Kenyatta.
17th January 2018 One Day Seminar on European Union Erasmus +
Activities.
21st July 2017 Attended a Post Graduate Seminar at Kenyatta
university and presented Research Thesis
Findings . Title : Household Food Security and
Dietary Micronutrient Intake among Mothers in
Mwea West Sub County , Kirinyaga County ,
Kenya.
18 th July 2017 One seminar on Constitution and Electoral
Process in Kenya at Kenyatta University .
17th June 2017 One Day Seminar on Drug and Substance Abuse
at All Saints Cathedral , Nairobi.
18th to 20th May 2017 Three months church training on Mothers’ Union
Membership.
18th to 20th May 2017 One day seminar on “ Risk Based Thinking
Awareness Training ”, A quality Management
Course at Kenyatta university.
910th May 2017 One day workshop on self archiving : publishing
in open access and commercial journals;
Institutional repositories and open access
resources.
25 th October 2016 One day sensitization seminar for chairmen of
departments. One day induction on how the
academic division of the university works.
14 th September 2016 Attended Training on online Human Resource
Systems at Kenyatta University .
17th June 2016 Attended Sensitization and Awareness training on
National Cohesion and National Values by
Directorate of National Cohesion and National
Values held at Kenyatta University.
6th June 2016 Attended capacity building training on ethics,
integrity and corruption prevention for Kenyatta
University members of management and deans of
schools by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission ( EACC), held at Kenyatta
University
6 th May 2016 Acting for Dean , School of Hospitality and
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Tourism , presided over a one day Seminar titled :
“ Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in
Hospitality and Tourism Industry” held at
Kenyatta University.
16th March ,2016 Attended training on Campus Vue held at
Kenyatta University.
27th February 2015 Attended a Seminar on Sustainable Hospitality
and Tourism Development in Kenya held at
Kenyatta University.
18th to 20th February ,2014 Attended a school of hospitality and tourism
workshop for review of curriculum and strategic
plan.
21ST – 22ND February 2013 Attended a seminar “ Positioning Tourism and
Hospitality within the Country’s Socio Economic
Agenda ( Vision 2030)”at Kenyatta University.
March 6 th and 7th 2012 Attended a conference held at Mombasa North
Coast Beach Hotel “ International Conference for
East African Cotton , Textile and Apparel(CTA)
Value Chain to Develop Competitiveness
November 1st to 4th 2011 Attended a one day workshop on research
methodology and publishing at Kenyatta
University.
July 2011 Attended a one day workshop on “ Information
Security Management System ( ISO 27001: 2005)
Awareness Session held at Kenyatta University.
28th June ,2011 Attended training on Instructional System Design
( ISD) for e learning at Kenyatta University.
April 2011 Attended ISO Training by Kenya Bureau of
Standards at Kenyatta University.
April 2008 Attended a Workshop on Public Procurement held
at Kenyatta University.
February 2007 Attended a workshop organized by UNESCO on
writing teaching materials for Somalia at Utalii
Hotel.
April 2006 Attended a UNICEF Organized Seminar on
Child Sex Tourism at Utalii Hotel.
October 2005 Attended a two weeks Food Hygiene course held at
LEEDS ( UK) General Infirmary ( Hospital).
October , 1991
1.2 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
1.2.1 REFEREED JOURNAL
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January 2020, Co published Title: A comparative study on Psychological
Contract and Affective Commitment of Catering
Employees between Public and Private
Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
August , 2018 Co published Title : Effects of Housekeeping Service Qualities
on Guest Satisfaction in Star Rated Hotels in
Nairobi City County , Kenya.
June 2018, co -published Title: Health Hazards and the Associated
Contributions to Work Safety in the Housekeeping
Departments of Budget Hotels ; International
Journal of Advanced Engineering and
Management Research ,ISSN:2456-3676 Volume3
issue 2 : 2018
June 2018, co-published Title: Moderating Effects of Demographic
variables on the Relationship between Working
Conditions and Work Safety Among
Housekeepers of Budget Hotels; International
Journal of Advanced Engineering and
Management Research ,ISSN:2456-3676 Volume3
issue 3 : 2018
March 2017, Published Dietary Micronutrient Intake amongst Mothers in
Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub
County , Kenya in Food Science and Quality
Management Journal , ISSN 2224- 6088 (Paper)
ISSN 2225-0557 ( Online) Vol., 59 ,2017
July 2018 , co published Title: “An Evaluation of Determinants of Career
Decision Making of Hospitality Undergraduate
Students in Nairobi Metropolis ,Kenya”
.
March 2017, Published Relationship Between Socio Demographic Status
and Risk Factors for Micronutrient Utilization
among Mothers in Mwea West Sub county ,
Kenya, in Food Science and Quality Management
Journal , ISSN 2224- 6088 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0557
( Online) Vol., 59 ,2017
March 2017, Published Mothers’ and Households’ Food Security Status in
Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub
County , Kenya , in Food Science and Quality
Management Journal , ISSN 2224- 6088 (Paper)
ISSN 2225-0557 ( Online) Vol 58 ,2016.
December 2016 , Published Relationship between Mothers’ Socio
Demographic Characteristics and Food Security
Status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea
West Sub County , Kenya, in Food Science and
Quality Management Journal , ISSN 2224- 6088
(Paper) ISSN 2225-0557 ( Online) Vol 58 ,2016.
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December 2016 , Published “Investigating Hotel Food Handlers’ Awareness of
Food Safety in Bauchi Metropolis of Nigeria” .
International Journal of Advanced Studies in
Economics and Public Sector Management :
Volume 2 NO 1
January 2014 ( co-published)
1.2.2 OTHER
PUBLICATIONS
Form Four Home Science Book Published by E A
E Publishers Ltd.
Year 2005 Authored Form Four Home Science Teachers’ Guide Book
Published by E A E Publishers Ltd.
Year 2005 Authored Hospitality Operations Grade III Syllabi and
Regulations, Published by UNESCO PEER and
Ministry of Education , Somalia .
Year 2004 Authored Hospitality Operations Grade II Syllabi and
Regulations, Published by UNESCO PEER and
Ministry of Education , Somalia .
Year 2004 Authored Wrote a module for Open Learning - HIM 503
Advanced Food Service Systems
Year 2003 Published “ Prevalence and risk factors of vitamin
A deficiency among pre-school (children 6-60
months) in Gichugu division , Kirinyaga
District”in Sight and Life Newsletter.
March , 2001 Awarded a certificate of participation in a training
workshop on Teaching Methodology at Kenyatta
University.
November ,2013 Received Vice Chancellor’s Exemplary
Performance Award at Kenyatta University.
December 2012 Awarded an International Certificate for
participation in Public Procurement Workshop
held an Kenyatta University on 11th April ,2008.
April 2008 Awarded a certificate by UNICEF / Office of Vice
President and Ministry of Home Affairs, for
attendance and successful completion of Training
of Trainers on the Code of Conduct to Protect
Children from Sexual Exploitation in Tourism.
October 2005 Awarded Thogoto Teachers’College Certificate of
Merit after attaining very good examination
results with 100% pass in subjects taught.
March ,2002 Awarded a certificate of participation in a training
workshop on Curriculum Development at Kenya
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Institute of Education.
March , 1997 Awarded a certificate of participation in a training
workshop on Management and
Entrepreneurship , Gender Issues and Trend held
at Green Hills Hotel, Nyeri.
June 1994 Awarded a Licentiate membership of the Hotel
Catering and Institutional Management
Association ( HCIMA)
March , 1992 Awarded a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate by the
Institute of Environmental Health Officers , U.K.
October, 1991 Awarded a certificate of participation in a training
workshop on Curriculum Development at Kenya
Polytechnic.
October ,1986
UNPUBLISHED
MATERIALS
MSC Thesis : “Prevalence and risk factors, of
vitamin A deficiency among pre-school children
(6-60 months) in Kirinyaga District’’.
2000 B.Sc Dissertation: Small Business Development:
Help given to Entrepreneurs in the Hospitality
Industry; is it Effective?
1991
OTHER
INFORMATION
Home Economics Association of Kenya
Licentiate Member of Hotels, Catering and
Industrial Management Association
Membership to professional
bodies
o Kenya Bureau of Standards
o Education Committee on Informal
Settlement (Nairobi City Council)
o Moderation Panel – Kenya National
Examinations council
o Strengthening Breast feeding and Infant
control -National plan of action for
Nutrition
o Member of Kirinyaga District women
groups
o Treasurer: Housing Estate Committee
Committee membership
o Resource person: – Trainers’ Seminar
on Entrepreneurship Skills
Development – Ministry of Education;
Orientation Seminar for Nairobi City
instructors for proficiency skill course.
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o Facilitator- Education sub-committee
of the Nairobi Informal Settlement Co-
ordination Committee; syllabus
writing workshop in Garowe and
Hargaisa , Somalia.
o Participant: -Workshop on Senior
Management and Entrepreneurship –
Kenya Polytechnic
Small business workshop for graduate
enterprise organized byYorkshire&
Humberside, UK.
Seminar/workshop participation
REFERENCES
Professor J.K Imungi
Department of Food Technology and Nutrition,
University of Nairobi
Kabete Campus
P.O BOX 442 Uthiru
Dr . Alice Ondigi
Department of Hospitality Management
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 00100
NAIROBI.