MR-Joshua-Tumuti

Department: Management Science
Designation: Lecturer
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LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/dr-josh-w-tumuti-69467121
Area of Specialization: Management Information Systems (MIS),Project Management
Research Interests: Data Analytics, Business Intelligence
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PUBLICATIONS

Referred Journals

  • Olwande, C., J., & Tumuti, J. (2021). Monitoring and Evaluation and Performance of the ARV Supply Chain Program by NASCOP in Kenya. Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, Vol 5(Issue 1), pp. 121-128. ISSN: 2616-8464
  • Chepkech, I., T., & Tumuti, J. (2021). Social Media Usage and Performance of Agro Vet Sector in Trans Nzoia County Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, Vol 8 (Issue 2), pp.188 – 200. ISSN: 2312-9492
  • Wamahiu K., & Tumuti, J. (2021). Business Intelligence Capability and Performance of Commercial Banks in Mombasa County Kenya. International Journal of Research in Finance and Marketing (IJRFM), Vol 11 (Issue 4), pp.16 – 28. ISSN: 2231-5985
  • Jerop, J., K. , & Tumuti, J., Kibet, W., K., (2020). Information Systems Capabilities and Top Managers’ Performance in Kenyan Universities: An Empirical Investigation. Internationals Journal of Academics & Research (IJARKE Science & Technology Journal), Vol 2(Issue 1). ISSN: 2617-4391
  • Gitahi S., M., & Tumuti, J. (2019). Management of Contracting Risks on Performance of Construction Projects in Kilifi County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, Vol 3 (Issue 3), pp.105 – 130. ISSN: 2519-7711
  • Muthuri M., Z., & Tumuti, J. (2018). Project Management Discipline and Performance of Road Construction Projects in Meru County, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Vol 8 (Issue 11), pp.252 – 258. ISSN: 2319-7064

Non-Reviewed Conference Papers

  1. Tumuti, W., J. (2019). Factors Influencing the Adoption of Information Communication Technology in Projects Managed by Community Based Organizations in Kenya:The paper was presented at the First (1st) International Business Research and industrial Conference (IBRIC) at Kenyatta University, North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya on 20th – 21st June 2019.

 

Editorship of a Book

Technical Editor for book:

  • Orwenjo, D. O., Njoroge, M., Ndung'u, R. W., & Mwangi, P. W. (2014). Multilingualism and education in Africa: The state of the state of the art. Newcastle Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Press.

Editorship of Conference Proceedings

  • March 2020: Reviewed Abstracts for the First (1st) International Business Research and industrial Conference (IBRIC)

Scholarly Presentations at Conference/Workshop

  • Tumuti, W., J. (2019). Factors Influencing the Adoption of Information Communication Technology in Projects Managed by Community Based Organizations in Kenya: A Case of Thika District.
  • The paper was presented at the First (1st) International Business Research and industrial Conference (IBRIC) at Kenyatta University, North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya on 20th – 21st June 2019.

Trainings in Higher Education

  • 2nd – 6th December 2019: Successfully completed workshop in Mathematical Modelling for Infectious Diseases: Theory and Practice. Workshop held at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
  • 12th – 16th August 2019: Successfully completed Project Management training held at the Institute of Applied Project Management, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 7th August 2019: Successfully participated in Research Training Workshop on Methodology & Statistical Techniques in Quantitative Analysis. Training workshop held at Kenyatta University.
  • 6th – 30th May 2019: Successfully participated in training on Data Management & Statistical Analysis using R. Training held at Kenyatta University.
  • 18th – 20th September 2017: Successfully participated in Faculty workshop on use of KNET Online Training Lab Environment held at Kenya Education Network.
  • 7th November 2019: Successfully participated in a Training of Trainers Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders Facilitators held at Kenyatta University.
  • September 2013: Completed a comprehensive Master Trainer of Trainers (MToT) program in Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up held at Kenyatta University.
  • 28th May – 14th November 2013: Successfully completed a course in Teaching Methodology which covered Teaching Methodology, Setting of Examinations, Administration of Examinations, Marking and Analysis of Exam Scores. Training held at Kenyatta University.
  • 27th – 28th June 2013: Successfully completed training during Case Learning and Teaching Workshop held at Kenyatta University.
  • March 2013: CCNA Exploration Networking Fundamentals, held at Kenyatta University.
  • 27th September – 2nd October 2010: Successfully completed the Training of Master Trainers Workshop of the Financial Education Program for Youth and Women held at Equity Centre, Nairobi Kenya.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP and CONSULTANCY

Membership to Academic/Professional Bodies

  • 2019 – Present: Project Management Institute (PMI): Member ID: 2328284

Consulting for Organizations/Institutions

  • 2nd – 4th June 2021: As a consultant I facilitated workshop seminar for DataClave (Data Analytics & Consultancy), Training Topics included; Project Conceptualization, Project Life Cycle Analysis, Project Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Proposal Writing.
  • 2nd – 7th March 2020: As a consultant I facilitated workshop for CapaBuil Inc., Training topics included; Accounting Statements, Setting up Accounting Models, Modelling for Financial & Operational Planning, Creating Output Sheets for Capital Budgeting.
  • 3rd – 8th February 2020: As a consultant I facilitated workshop for CapaBuil Inc., Training topics included; Project Scheduling, Project Cost Management, Project Scheduling Tools, Project Cost Analysis, Project Schedule Management and Cost Management Techniques.
  • 27th January – 1st February 2020: As a consultant I facilitated workshop for CapaBuil Inc., Training topics included; Project Cycle Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment.
  • 19th – 23rd April 2021: As a consultant I facilitated virtual training workshop for PAN African Christian University, Training topics included; Academic Research Integrity & Plagiarism and Quantitative Data Analysis using Social Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
  • 29th April – 3rd May 2019: As a consultant I facilitated training workshop for PAN African Christian University, Training topics included; Quantitative Data Analysis using Social Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
  • 5th – 19th December 2017: As a consultant I facilitated training workshop for Robert Bosch East Africa Ltd., Nature of training was MS Excel practical Beginner to Advanced Proficiency Training.
  • 21st – 23rd June 2017: As a consultant I facilitated Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis for Decision Making Workshop for PAN African Christian University.
  • 4th – 6th May 2016: Appointed as a resource person by DVC (Administration) of Kenyatta University to facilitate training for Centre for Teaching Excellence & Research of Kenyatta University Training topic included; Use of Social Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Quantitative Data Analysis.

Peer Review Online Teaching Modules

  • 2020 - 2021: Vetting of Interactive Modules in the Department of Management Science, Vetted Units: BMS867, BMS865

ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recognized University Administrative Positions

  • 28th October 2019: Renewal of appointment as Coordinator, KU CISCO Networking Academy for a period of two (2) years with effect from November 2019.
  • 9th November 2017: Appointed as a Substantive Coordinator, KU CISCO Networking Academy for a period of two (2) years with effect from November 2017.
  • 19th April 2016: Renewal of appointment as Assistant Coordinator, KU CISCO Networking Academy for a period of two (2) years with effect from April 2016.
  • 7th April 2014: Appointed as an Assistant Coordinator, KU CISCO Networking Academy for a period of two (2) years with effect from April 2014.
  • October 2013: Appointed as Departmental Timetabler where I was responsible for extracting departmental units from main university timetable and ensuring all units to be taught and examined have been captured.

Other Responsibilities in the University

  • June 2021: Acting Chairman of Management Science Department for ten (10) days while substantive Chair was on annual leave between 21st June – 2nd July 2021.
  • April 2021: Appointment as Member to the Editorial Sub-Committee for the 3rd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC).
  • January 2020: Appointed as Chairperson of Committee to develop Diploma Programme in Business Information Technology (DBIT) for the Department of Management Science.
  • February 2020: Acting Chairman of Management Science Department for one (1) day while substantive Chair was away on official duty February 24th
  • October 2019: Appointed as Chairperson of Committee to review Certificate Programmes in the Department of Management Science.
  • September 2019: Appointment as Member to PhD in Business Curriculum Review Committee in the School of Business.
  • August 2019: Appointment as Member to the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) Implementation Committee in the School of Business.
  • August 2019: Appointment as Member to the Editorial Sub-Committee for the 2nd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC).
  • May 2019: Acting Chairman of Management Science Department for twenty (20) days while substantive Chair was on annual leave between 3rd – 28th June 2019.
  • March 2019: Appointed as Member to Department of Management Science Collaboration Committee to seek out potential partners and collaborators.
  • January 2019: Appointed as Chairperson of Committee to review course content for Qualitative, Research and Information Systems units in the Department of Management Science.
  • December 2018: Appointment as Member to the Editorial Sub-Committee for the 1st International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC).
  • November 2018: Appointed as Secretary of Committee to review the Masters of Project Monitoring & Evaluation Programme.
  • June 2018: Appointment as Member to the Postgraduate Supervision Policy Development Committee.
  • May 2018: Appointment as Member to development Committee for of the Strategic Plan for Department of Management Science.
  • February 2018: Appointed as Chairman of Committee to review BCOM Curriculum: Project Management Option.
  • February 2018: Appointed as Chairman of Committee to review BCOM Curriculum: Information Technology Units.
  • 2014 – 2017: Analysis of Student Lecture (SLE) Data and Provide Reporting, Created a database to analyze and report of Kenyatta University SLE as assistance to Dr. Wasanga, Director, Centre for Teaching Excellence & Research Training.
  • December 2017: Appointed as Member of Committee to review BCOM Curriculum
  • September 2014: Appointed as Secretary of Committee to develop Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) for the Department of Management Science.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Research Funding

  • 2017/2018 Financial Year: Principal Investigator for application to Multidisciplinary Research Grant Programme with National Research Fund, Title of The Project: “Smart Patrol” (unfortunately we did not win the grant).

Community Outreach

  • 2020 – Present: Session Board Member: PCEA Kahawa Sukari Church.
  • 2020 – Present: Patron: Sukari Presbyterian Senior School.
  • 2019 – Present: Choir Chairman: PCEA Kahawa Sukari Church.
  • 2019 - Present: Student Mentor Kenyatta University
  • 2014 – 2015: Participated in various projects and activities as a volunteer with Kenyatta University Directorate of Community Outreach & Extension Programmes.

Recognitions Awards and Honors

  • August 2015: Recognition of outstanding performance and contribution as Deputy Coordinator, KU CISCO Networking Academy.
  • 2002: Awarded with prestigious award “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities” in recognition for my outstanding merit and accomplishment as a student in Tri-State University, Angola USA.

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