Name: Ms. Gladys Kimutai
Title/Qualifications: Currently pursuing a PhD in management Science, MBA, BED (Mathematics and Business Studies)
Department/Unit/Section: Management Science
Contact Address: 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI
Position: Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Statistics and  Operations Management
Research Interests: Supply Chain Management

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She is engaged in teaching, research and supervision of both undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Her main areas of specialization are Business Statistics, Management Maths, Operations Research, Quantitative Techniques and Research Methods. She has supervised more than fifty Master of Business Administration students. Developed online material for teaching online MBA in the following areas: Quantitative Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management and Operations Management. She has written modules for Distance learning program on Operations Research, Research Methods, Project Financing and Quantitative Techniques. She has been trained on Case Writing and teaching, out which she was able to write two cases. In June 2012 she was involved in training lecturers at Kenyatta University on Case Writing and was able to successfully mentor five cases.

Conferences Publications

1. Paul Kibe Mungai & Gladys Kimutai. Private Public Partnerships and Project Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. Paper presented on 20^th and 21^st June 2019 at the International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Kenyatta University North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa Kenya. https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/20125
2. Dickson W. Mwaniki & Gladys Kimutai. Project Complexity and Performance in Road Construction Projects in Kenya. Paper presented on 20^th and 21^st June 2019 at the International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Kenyatta University North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa Kenya https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/20125

Student Co-authored Publications 

YEAR 2020

• Owuor, F.A, Kimutai, G & Atheru, G.K (2020). Monetary Policy Instruments and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of research in Finance and Marketing Vol 10, Issue 9 of September 2020. ISSN:2231-5985.  http://euroasiapub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IJRFM1-Sep20-7755-5.pdf 

YEAR 2019

• Mokua, C., & Kimutai, G. (2019). Monitoring and Evaluation Systems and Performance of Public Private Partnership Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya International Journal of Current Aspects, 3(VI), 124 - 148. https://doi.org/10.35942/ijcab.v3iVI.82
• Osman, M. A.& Kimutai, G. (2019). Critical success factors inthe implementation of road projects in Wajir County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(3), 73-104. http://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajispm_v3_i3_73_104.pdf
• Tilla Simon Osome & Gladys Kimutai (2019). Influence of Stakeholders’ Participation on Market Development Projects Implementation in the County Government of Kisumu. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume III, Issue XII, December 2019|ISSN 2454-6186. https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-12/299-302.pdf

YEAR 2018

• Abdi, A. H. & Kimutai, G. (2018). Monitoring and evaluation and performance of constituency development fund projects in Garissa County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(2), 418-445. https://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajispm_v3_i2_418_445.pdf
• Aduma, L. K. & Kimutai, G. (2018). Project risk management strategies and project performance at the National Hospital Insurance Fund in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(2), 80-110. http://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajispm_v3_i2_80_110.pdf
• Kavita Julius Muema & Kimutai Gladys (2018). Effects of business process re-engineering on the performance of real estate projects in Nairobi city county, Kenya. International Journal of Business Management & Finance 1(61): 1026-1040, 2018. ISSN 2616-1818. file:///C:/Users/KIMUTA~1.GLA/AppData/Local/Temp/33-101-1-PB.pdf
• Kilonzo, S. J. & Kimutai, G. (2018)  Organizational Capacity and Institutionalization of Monitoring and Evaluation in Government Agencies in the Ministry Of Health in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM)e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 20, Issue 6. 18-32. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol20-issue6/Version-4/C2006041832.pdf
• Kuria, W. E & Kimutai, G (2018).  Internal Organization Environment and Project Performance In Construction Firms Within Nairobi City County, Kenya . International Journal of Project Management Vol.3, Issue 1 No.1, pp 1 - 13, 2018. https://ajpojournals.org/journals/index.php/IJPM/article/view/327
• Maina, S. N. & Kimutai, G. (2018). Macro-economic variables and performance of corporate bonds at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 3(2), 410-426. https://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajef_v3_i2_410_426.pdf
• Ndachi, H.N. & Kimutai, G (2018). Project Management Practices And Implementation Of Health Projects In Public Hospitals In Nyeri County, Kenya. Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 2518-2532 https://strategicjournals.com/index.php/journal/article/view/793
• Ndambiri, J. N., & Kimutai, G. (2018). Risk Management and Performance Of Health Systems Digitalization Projects In Public Hospitals In Nyeri County, Kenya. Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 2533 - 2549. http://strategicjournals.com/index.php/journal/article/view/795
• Njeru, D. K. & Kimutai, G. (2018). Participatory project management and success of slum upgrading projects in Korogocho informal settlements Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(1), 74-92. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Participatory-Project-Management-and-Success-of-in-Njeru-Kimutai/0051bf99f506e58be6cbbba6bd52679d0936a894
• Ocharo, R. N. & Kimutai, G. (2018). Project management practices and implementation of power projects in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(1), 28-46. https://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajispm_v3_i1_28_46.pdf
• Omamo, M. A & Kimutai, G.  (2018). Effect Of Conflict Resolution Strategies On Performance Of Construction Projects In Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal Of Research in Business, Economics and Management Vol.2 Issue 4. http://www.ijrbem.com/doc/RP01.pdf
• Omondi, N. N. & Kimutai, G. (2018). Stakeholder engagement conflicts and implementation of expansion and modernisation projects at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(2), 12-36. https://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajispm_v3_i2_12_36.pdf
• Onyancha, B. M., & Kimutai, G. (2018). Lean Project Management and Performance of Building Construction Firms In Nairobi City County, Kenya. Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. Volume 5, Issue 3, pp 216 - 229, https://strategicjournals.com/index.php/journal/article/view/816
• Owuor, B.,& Kimutai G.,(2018).Project Implementation and Performance of Health Sector Based Non-Governmental Organizations’ Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects in Project Management (IJCAPM),I, 2, 1-10. https://strategicjournals.com/index.php/journal/article/view/793
• Susan Mumbi Maina & Kimutai, G. (2018) "Stakeholder Management and Project Performance of Open Air Market Projects in Nyeri County, Kenya "IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) 20.7(2018): 47-56. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol20-issue7/Version-1/F2007014756.pdf

YEAR 2017

• Nabifwo, W. L & Kimutai, G. (2017). Sustainability of Water, Sanitation and Health Projects Implemented By African Medical and Research Foundation In Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management ISSN 2518-2838 (Online) 2520-9108 (Print) Vol.2, Issue 4 No.1, pp 1 - 12, 2017. https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJEPM/article/view/573
• Obegi, D. O. & Kimutai, G. J. (2017). Resource scheduling and project performance of international not-for-profit organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 2(2), 199-217. http://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajispm_v2_i2_199_217.pdf

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended 

Conferences Attended

1. 3^rd to 4^th December 2020- Participated in the School of Business Kenyatta University 2^nd  International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) held Virtually
2. 20^th and 21^st June 2019 at the International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Kenyatta University North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa Kenya https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/20125
3. 17^th – 21^st June 2013 – attended the first Kenyatta University conference on mathematical Modeling held at Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya
4. 14^th November 2007 – 16^th November 2007 – attended the International Conference on Micro, Small and medium Enterprises at Kenyatta University AVU main Hall. Theme- Enabling Business Environment for Micro, Small and medium Enterprises : Challenges, opportunities and the way forward

Workshops Attended

1. 14^th and 15^th April 2021 – attended the Early Career Researchers training on Grant writing. Virtual meeting.
2. 25^th January 2016 – 29^th January 2016 – attended a training on “Managing for Results” held at North Coast Beach Hotel. Facilitated by Dr. Raymond Laferia PhD- Corporate and Human Development Specialist
3. 28^th May – 14^th November 2013 Attended a training on Teaching Methodology which covered teaching methodology, setting of examinations, administration of examinations, marking and analysis of scores. Conducted by the centre of teaching excellence and evaluation
4. 27^th September 2010 – 2^nd October 2010        Training of master Trainers Workshop of the Financial Education Program for Youth and Women held at Equity Centre, Nairobi
5. May 2006 Case Teaching workshop endorsed by the Richard Ivey school of Business. DA / IFC MSME Competitive project, Kenya. Facilitators – Professor Michiel R. Leenders and Louise A Mauffette Leenders - Richard Ivey school of Business
6. May 2006 Case Writing workshop endorsed by the Richard Ivey school of Business. DA / IFC MSME Competitive project, Kenya. Facilitators – Professor Michiel R. Leenders and Louise A Mauffette Leenders - Richard Ivey school of Business
7. 4^th – 6^th July 2005 Attended a case method workshop presented by Scott Andrews and Trevor Williamson for ecch at Day star University
8. June 2005        Attended a training on Blackboard ‘Functional’ Train the trainer Workshop held at Kenyatta University, Kenya. Facilitator – Sandeep Rodriques

Seminars Attended

1. 19^th March 2021 Virtual Research dissemination webinar for supervisors organized by Kenyatta University Graduate School 
2. 5^th March 2021. Virtual Seminar on Referencing and citation management organized by Kenyatta University Directorate of Research Support & Dissemination
3. 19^th November 2020. Virtual seminar on where to Publish organized by Kenyatta University Directorate of Research Support & Dissemination
4. 29^th June 2018 ISO 27001- Information Security Management Systems Top Management  Awareness training. Venue – Kenyatta University Conference Centre. Facilitated by Margaret Mukira
5. 29^th June 2018 Corruption Prevention Committee training by EACC at Kenyatta University Conference Centre from 9:00 – 1:00 pm
6. 27^th June 2018 Sensitization training on Effective Complaints management and access to information for Top management. Facilitated by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) at Kenyatta University, Senate board room
7. 9^th December 2016      Attended a capacity building and training for public complaints officers at satellite campus held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre