Dr. Emily Atieno Odhong

Position: Lecturer Department: Business Administration Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi Area of Specialization: Human Resource Management Department/Unit/Section: Business Administration Google Scholar || ORCID ID Download CV

Publications

Referred journals

• Odhong, E. A., Otado, N.O., Ochieng, J. A and Odhong, C. A. (2024). Reimaging Public-Private Nexus in Accelerating Women’s Progressive Education. European Journal of Education Studies, Volume 11 Issue 11.
• Odhong, E. A. & Achieng, C. O. (2023). Unpacking the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Accelerating Women’s Progressive Education in Kenya. A Case Study of Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology. European Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement. Volume 1(7), pp28-48. 
• Odhong, E. (2023). Reshaping Blended Learning to Accelerate Women’s Progressive Education in Kenya. A Case Study of Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology. TIJER-International Research Journal Vol. 10 Issue 2, Pgs.686 – 698.
• Odhong, E. (2023). The Impact of Precarious Employment in the Hospitality Industry. A presentation done at the 2023 KAHC&KUDHEIHA Human Resource Conference held at Bamburi Beach Hotel from 18th – 19th May 2023, under conference theme: 21st Century Human Resource Practices in the Hospitality Industry, Mombasa, Kenya.  
• Odhong, E. (2022). A Critical Analysis of the Role of Student Retention in Accelerating Women’s Progressive Education in Kenya. A Case Study of Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology. International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, 10 (12). pp. 1-18.
• Odhong, E. (2021). Harnessing Human Capital through Universal Social Protection in Kenya. Global Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol.9, No.3, pp.37-57,
• Odhong, E. (2020). Employment Relationship in a Changing World of Work: Challenges and Pragmatic Solutions. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 12. Issue 11 pp.14896-14903.
• Odhong, E. (2020). Skills Development and Employee Performance in the Private Security Industry in Kenya: An empirical perspective. International Journal of Current Research, Vol 12, Issue 11 pp. 14680-14689

Conference Attended

1. 30th June 2026: Participant at Competency Based Education Training (CBET) workshop organized by Kenyatta University at KUCC, Interaction Hall, Nairobi Kenya.
2. 2nd December 2025: Delivered a Public Lecture on Establishing the Blue Print: Key Components of an Effective Chapter One in Research Projects at KWUST Annual InterFaculty Research Seminar held on 2nd December 2025.
3. May – 16th -19 2022: Participated in 2022 Women in Global Leadership Development Forum, as a Guest Speaker, as a Community Conversation Leader and a Mentor. Topic: Leading Organizational Change, Conference organized by Women Innovators and Leaders’ Network.
4. September 23rd -24th 2020: Presented a paper at a Webinar Conference organized by COTU (K), FES (K) and TUC (K).  Conference theme: Future of Work: Trade Union Response in the Evolving World of Work. Presentation: Employment Relationship in A Changing World of Work: Challenges and Pragmatic Solutions
5. July 21st and 22 July 2021. Participated in Virtual Expert Group Meeting on Embracing Digital Finance for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Africa organized by the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Section of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) held on 21 and 22 July 2021.
6. May 4th – 6th 2021, participated in 2021 Women in Global Development Leadership Forum, Organized by World Innovators and Leaders Network.
7. September 29th, 2020: Participated in a Webinar organized by International Association of Universities, Paris. Theme: “The Future of Higher Education: Integrating the SDGs in Higher Education” – ‘No One Size Fits All’
8. August 19, 2020: Women & Girls Africa Summit. Theme: Accelerating Education of Women. Co-hosted by Women and Girls (WAGS) and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF).
9. June 19, 2020: Guiding the COVID-19 response and Recovery towards a Better Normal Free from Violence and Harassment, Organized by ILO, Geneva.  

Book Chapter

Omolo, J. & Odhong, E. (2017). Trade Unions in Transformation; Developing and Utilizing Power Resources, In V. B. Mosqueira, and R. F. Neto, (2017). Sindicatos En Transformatcion Estrategias Para Crecer, NUEVA SOCIEDAD – ISSN 0251 – 3552, Page 209 – 224. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Published Conference Papers

• Mbithuka, P. M. and Odhong, E. A. (2024). Inclusivity at the Workplace Towards Ending Gender Based Violence: Human Resource Manager’s Role. A Paper Presented at 6th Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, International Interdisciplinary Conference held on 28th and 29th November 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Joel, J. K. and Odhong, E. A. (2024). Revitalizing Human Resource Knowledge Management in A Dynamic Labour Market. A Paper Presented at 6th Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, International Interdisciplinary Conference held on 28th and 29th November 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Nyaga, S. W. and Odhong, E. A. (2024). Inclusivity at the Workplace: A Path to Gender Equity.  A Paper Presented at 6th Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, International Interdisciplinary Conference held on 28th and 29th November 2024 in Nairobi
• Odhong, E. A., Were S., & Omolo, J. (2014). “Re-thinking Industrial Relations for Enhanced Organizational Performance in Kenya”, in proceedings of 2014 International Annual Conference on Sustainable Research and Innovation, 7th- 9th May 2014, Vol. 5,158-161. African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya.
• Odhong, E. A. & Were S. (2013). “Human Capital Management as a Tool for Value Creation”, in proceedings of First SHRD Annual Research Conference, 12th and 13th September,Vol. 1, 696-703. African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya.