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Publications
Refereed Journals
- Binyanya, B., Wandolo, M. A., & Kariuki, A. C. (2025). Disability Demographics Factors and Employment Inclusivity: A Study of Persons with Disabilities in 4-5 Star Hotels in Mombasa City County, Kenya. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 8(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t4309
- Bernard, B., Wandolo, M. A., & Kariuki, A. C. (2025). Contribution of disability infrastructure and superstructural practices to employment inclusivity of persons with disabilities in 4-5 star hotels in Mombasa City County, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 7(1), 23 - 38. Retrieved from https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/743
- Omoke, J. O., Rahab Mugambi, & Albert Kariuki. (2023). Talent Development Approaches For Competitiveness among Five Star Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 6(3), 100–126. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2188
- Mwawaza, S. M., Kariuki, A. C. ., & Ndubi, E. O. (2022). Examining the Influence of Push and Pull Travel Motivation Factors on Domestic Tourism Performance. A Case of Mombasa County, Kenya. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 5(1), 80–92. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t50101
- Mwawaza, S.M., Kariuki, A.C. & Ndubi, E.O. (2022). Tourism Product Influence on Domestic Tourists Choice of Mombasa County, Kenya. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 11(3):1188-1198. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.284
- Ndambuki E. M, Kariuki A. C., & Bitok J. (2022). Influence of E-Tourism Policies on Travel Business Profitability in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 5(2), 59 – 71. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2111
- Nguya, James, Albert Kariuki, and Sisinio Muthengi. (2021). “Influence of Tour Guide Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction in Narok County, Kenya”. African Journal of Emerging Issues 3 (1),149 https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/165.
- Omoke J.0 ; Mugambi, R ; Kariuki, A ; (2021) Talent Engagement Approaches and Competitiveness Among Five Star Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya, Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports www.iiste.org ISSN (Paper) 2312-5187 ISSN (Online) 2312-5179 An Vol.54,
- Ndeche, K. K., Kariuki, A., & Ndubi, E. (2021). Stakeholders’ Level of Involvement and Achievement of Sustainability Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Kakamega County. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 4(1), 107–122. Retrieved from https://stratfordjournals.org/journals/index.php/Journal-of-Hospitality/article/view/843
- Nzomo, C. M., Maingi, S. W. & Kariuki, A. C. (2020). Wildlife conservation, visitors’ preferences and habitat conditions for wildlife tourism at Oljogi Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(2), 125-136
- Gloria Mumbua Waita, Ray Mutinda & Albert Chege Kariuki. (2020) Hotel employee operations involvement and its consequence on hotel performance: A case study of classified hotels in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management. ISSN 2348 0386 Vol. VIII. http://ijecm.co.uk/
- Morong’, D. R., Kariuki, A. C & Bitok, J. (2019). Stakeholders' Participation in Sustainable Tourism Development in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management, 1(1), 77-93.
University Level Scholarly Books
- Global Tourism Resilience Center (GTRMC) : Development of report on Impacts of Covid-19 on tourism in Kenya, the measures taken and the recovery pathways in 2020 (team member)
- Community Participation in Tourism Development in Kenya (2012) Lambert Academic Publishing [ISBN 978-3-659-20918-5]
Reviewed Conference Papers
- International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) IFIT Nairobi 2022. Kenyatta University’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies, Mount Kenya School of Hospitality,
- Assessment of effectiveness of public-private partnership arrangements among industry organizations in sustainable tourism development in Kenya. ( ATLAS, Dar es salaam 2021)
Consultancy and Project Reports
- Development of training modules for GREENTOUR Kenya is a 2nd Phase Switch Africa Green project being implemented in Kenya with European Union funding.
- Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT) review and development of content manuals under More Income and Employment in Rural Areas of Malawi (MIERA) under German Technical Cooperation Agency (GTZ)
- Development of training material at the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) under Tourism Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) and Ministry of Tourism developer of tourism curriculums.
- Development of curriculums at then Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) formerly Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) as Tourism and Hospitality syllabi and curriculum developer
- Development of curriculums at the Tourism Fund (TF) formerly catering and Tourism Development Levy Trustees (CTDLT) as Tourism Curriculum at Certificate and Diploma levels.
- Development of curriculums at Chuka University in Hospitality and Tourism
- Development of curriculums at University of Embu in Hospitality and Tourism
- Kenya Methodist University as a curriculum developer in undergraduate Hospitality
Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars
- Erasmus + Exchange Mobility Programme with University of West Attica (UNIWA), Athens, Greece. Presented a paper on: Tourism in and Kenya and Greece, a comparative study (2018)
- Koforidua Technical University and Kenyatta University in Koforidua, Ghana on 12th September, 2017 Presented a paper on : Tourism in Kenya and Ghana, comparison, lessons and way forward
- HEInnovate workshop participant under the DAAD project "Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities (CEPU)”, jointly conducted by a consortium of 5 German Universities led by Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Kenyatta University (KU).
- Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda (STTA) seminar on tourism challenges in Kenya and way forwards 15th February, 2020
- Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP ) on 9th -10th February , 2020
Books and Books Chapters
- Community Participation in Tourism Development in Kenya (2012) Lambert Academic Publishing [ISBN 978-3-659-20918-5]
Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers
Conference Papers
- Innovative stakeholder partnerships in sustainable tourism development in Kenya, International Business and Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), June, 2023.
- An assessment of community participation in tourism development in Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary, Taita Taveta County, Kenya (ATLAS, Dar es salam, 2015)
- Community-based tourism as a strategy of collaboration and partnerships in protected area management: a case Tsavo National Park, Kenya. (Ecotourism Kenya 2012
- Cultivating peace: From conflict to collaboration in natural resource management through community based ecotourism around protected areas ( Karatina university, 2013)
- Community attitudes towards ecotourism development around Tsavo National Park in Taita Taveta County (Moi university 2011)
- Assessment of effectiveness of public-private partnership arrangements among industry organisations in sustainable tourism development in Kenya( ATLAS, dar e salam 2015)
Workshops Papers
- Erasmus + Exchange Mobility Programme with University of West Attica (UNIWA), Athens, Greece. Presented a paper on: Tourism in and Kenya and Greece, a comparative study.
Seminar Papers
- Koforidua Technical University and Kenyatta University in Koforidua, Ghana on 12th September, 2017 Presented a paper on : Tourism in Kenya and Ghana, comparison, lessons and way forward
Conference/Workshop Presentations:
- Moi University 5th Annual Conference [6th - 10th September 2011] presentation on: An assessment of community participation in tourism development in Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary, Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
- Ecotourism Kenya Conference [20th- 22nd February 2012] presentation on: Community based tourism as a strategy of collaboration and partnerships in protected area management: a case Tsavo National Park, Kenya.
- Karatina University Conference [25th - 28th July 2012] presentation on: Cultivating peace: From conflict to collaboration in natural resource management through community based ecotourism around protected areas.
- First African Conference on Sustainable Tourism [ACOST] and Strathmore University [23rd - 25th October 2014] presentation on : Community attitudes towards ecotourism development around Tsavo National Park in Taita Taveta County
- Association for Tourism and Leisure Education [ATLAS] and University of Dar es Salaam Conference [3rd- 5th June 2015] presentation on: Assessment of effectiveness of public-private partnership arrangements among industry organisations in sustainable tourism development in Kenya.
Student Co-authored Publications
- Cosmas Munyao Nzomo, Shem Maingi, Albert Kariuki : Wildlife conservation, visitors' preferences and habitat conditions for wildlife tourism at Oljogi Conservancy in Laikipia County
- Nguya, James, Albert Kariuki, and Sisinio Muthengi. 2021. “Influence of Tour Guide Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction In Narok County, Kenya”. African Journal of Emerging Issues 3 (1), 149-70. https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/165.
- Omoke Japheth Omae, Rahab Mugambi, Albert Kariuki : Conceptualisation of Talent Management on Promotion of Competitiveness Among Five–Star Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya .
Other Publications
- Tourism Risk And Crisis Management Committee (TRCMC) : Development of report on Impacts of Covid-19 on tourism in Kenya, the measures taken and the recovery pathways in 2020
Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars/Webinar Attended
Conferences Attended
- International Business and Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), Kenyatta University, June, 2023.
- International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) IFIT Nairobi 2017. Kenyatta University’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies, Muranga University, 2022.
- Association for Tourism and Leisure Education [ATLAS] and University of Dar es Salaam Conference [3rd- 5th June 2015]
- First African Conference on Sustainable Tourism [ACOST] and Strathmore University [23rd - 25th October 2014]
- Ecotourism Kenya Conference [20th- 22nd February 2012]
- E- conference March 2012
- Karatina University Conference [25th -2 8th July 2012]
- Moi University 5th Annual Conference [6th - 10th September 2011]
Workshops Attended
- HEInnovate workshop participant under the DAAD project "Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities (CEPU)”, jointly conducted by a consortium of 5 German Universities led by Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Kenyatta University (KU).
- Leadership Development and Mentorship Certificate Programme instructor programme in 16th September, 2014
Seminars Attended
- Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda (STTA) seminar on tourism challenges in Kenya and way forwards 15th February, 2023
- Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP ) on 9th -10th February , 2022
Webinar/s Attended
- Tourism and a New Challenging Era: 16 March 2021 Programme : Tourism Recovery and Rebuilding Strategies for African Destinations in the Post-COVID era paper on : Tourism Partnerships amidst COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya : a Kenyatta University and University of Alexandria collaboration
PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTANCY
Networks/Collaborations
- Tourism Professional Association (TPA)
- Ecotourism Kenya (EK)
- Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda (STTA)
Consulting for international/national boards
- United nations World tourism organization (UNWTO)
- International federation for information technology (IFIT)
- Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife (MOTW)
- Tourism regulatory authority (TRA)
- Tourism Fund (TF)
- Ecotourism Kenya (EK)
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET/CDACC)
- Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
Consulting for organizations/institutions
- Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
- Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
- Ecotourism Kenya (EK)
Membership to Academic & /Professional Bodies
- Tourism Professional Association [TPA]
- Ecotourism Kenya [EK]
ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognized university administrative positions
- Chairperson - Hospitality and Tourism Management department
- Examination Coordinator - Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
- Coordinator – DSVOL school of hospitality and tourism
Other responsibilities in the University
- Mentor – Center for Students’ Careers center at university
- Member of the Global Tourism Resilience and Management Center (GTRMC)
- Academic leader – Tourism management option.
- School Coordinator - Quality Management System
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Research funding
- Tourism Research Institute
- National Research Fund
- Ecotourism Kenya
Community outreach
- Maragi Secondary School - member board of governors
- Kenya Anglican Men Association (KAMA) - Member in Anglican Church of Kenya
- ACK St Paul’s Mukuyuini - Chair of hospitality committee
- Kenyatta University Muranga Dons Association (KUMDA) – committee member
Professional Affiliation & portfolios
- Ecotourism Kenya [EK]
- Tourism Professional Association [TPA]
Recognition, awards ,and honours
- Best IFITT Talk to organizing : Award International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) Conference 2017
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