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Dr. Kennedy O. Ogollah - Curriculum Vitae January, 2016

Dr. KENNEDY. O. OGOLLAH (B.Sc. (Hons), MMSK, MBA, PhD)

University of Nairobi

School of Business, Department of Business Administration,

P.O. BOX 30197 – 00100 (GPO) Nairobi, KENYA

Tel. 0722 – 323485, 0736 - 259743 (Mobile)

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]

Career Objective To utilize my abilities earned through experience in industry and corporate environment to develop an outstanding teaching and consultancy career in the areas of Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Marketing and Business Development, Business Research, Strategic Leadership and Governance.

Core Competencies 1. Excellent planning, presentation and interpersonal skills

2. Ability to initiate, design, develop, implement and monitor business strategies

3. Ability to work across cultures, independently as well as a team member

4. Experience of working at different levels of the corporate environment

5. Readiness to learn and take instructions.

6. Strong team leadership character, trustworthy and reliable personality.

7. Excellent endurance and ability to work under pressure and strict timelines.

8. Strong ambitions for success with focused determination and stamina for

achievement

Personal Details Date of Birth : 11

th July, 1974

Marital Status : Married Nationality : Kenyan

Home District : Bondo

Education History 2009 – 2012 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration - Strategic Management: School of Business, University of Nairobi

2002 – 2006 Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Management:

School of Business, University of Nairobi

1993 – 1997 Bachelor of Science (Hons) – Chemistry with minor in Mathematics,

Moi University


1988 – 1991 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Cardinal Otunga

High School, Mosocho – Kisii

1986 – 1987 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) Mosocho Academy -

Kisii.

Professional Association and Societies Membership ♦ Professional Bodies Membership:

1. Full Member Marketing Society of Kenya (MMSK)

2. Full Member of the Kenya Institute of Management (FKIM)

3. Member of African Academy of Management (AFAM)

4. Member of the Strategic Management Society (SMS) Chicago, Illinois,

United States of America

Training and Certificates Acquired • Certificate of Participation: Executive certificate in Training of Trainers for

Pedagogy and Andragogy of University/ Colleges Lecturers, Offered by

Management University of Africa (MUA), 5th

– 6th

February, 2015.

• Certificate of Proficiency: Trustee Development Program Kenya (TDPK)

developed by RBA (Association of Retirements Benefit Scheme) and delivered by

College of Insurance (Kenya) and Humber Centre for Pensions (Canada) Held at

White Sands Hotel, Mombasa on 27th

– 31st October, 2014.

• Certificate of Participation: Award for participating as the Conference Chair of the

Conference Planning Committee of the 5th

Management University of Africa

(MUA) International Conference on Industry and Higher Education, held at The

Boma Hotel, on 22nd

– 24th

October, 2014.

• Certificate of Participation: The 5th

Management University of Africa (MUA)

International Conference on Industry and Higher Education, held at The Boma

Hotel, on 22nd

– 24th

October, 2014.

• Certificate of Presentation: 6th

Operations Research Society of Eastern Africa

(ORSEA) Conference held at Hotel Africana Kampala, Uganda from 14th

– 15th

October, 2010.

• Certificate of Participation: A-Z of Brand Management Training by Kenya School

of Professional Studies on 5th

– 6th

March, 2009.


• Certificate of Participation: Product Knowledge and Selling Skills training by

Alembic Limited, Baroda, India held on 28th

June – 2nd

July, 2004.

• Certificate of Leadership: Award for serving as a student leader in Moi University

Students Organization (MUSO) in the capacity of Director for Games and Sports on

the 8th

of May, 1997.

• Certificate of Sportsmanship: Leadership in Sports Award by Moi University on

the 23rd

of July, 1996.

Projects undertaken and Consultancies � Principal Consultant: Strategic Plan 2016-2019, Mosound Events, Enashipai

Lodge Naivasha (7th

-9th

January 2016)

� Lead Researcher: Feasibility Assessment Study for Masaku Teachers Savings

and Credit Society (KWETU) on Microfinance Services (September –

December 2015).

� Principal Consultant: Mosound Events –Business Restructuring Assessment

(September 2015), Sankara Hotel, Nairobi.

� Facilitator: Systemic Thinking approach to Strategic Management Training for

Nzoia Sugar Management Team (18th-20th August, 2015) at the Kenya School

of Monetary Studies.

� Co-Trainer: Trustee Development Training and Corporate Governance for

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority of Kenya (UFAA), Simba Lodge -

Naivasha (May 2015).

� Principal Consultant on the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) - Employee

Satisfaction Survey (April 2015). Tender Awarded to Streamer Consults Limited.

� Experiential Facilitator for Safaricom Limited – Enterprise Business Unit

(EBU), Enterprise Corporate Sales (ESR C&P) 2015 Sales Kick-off (April

2015).

� Principal Trainer: Training of Community Welfare Agency (CWA) – A

community based welfare agency on customer care, market leadership

strategies, delinquency management and group lending strategies (March 2015).

� Co-Facilitator for the Nandi County Government – Full House Chamber

Training on the Investment Opportunities leading to the 1st

Nandi County

Investment Forum (January 2015).


� Lead Researcher: Communication Audit Survey Kenya Airports Authority-

(KAA) (2014).

� Principal Consultant: Developing first newsletter and magazine (ENSDA

news) for Ewaso Nyiro South Basin Development Authority (ENSDA), under

Ministry of Regional Development of Kenya (2013).

� Principal Researcher: Organizational configuration, stage of development

and performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya – School of Business,

University of Nairobi (2012).

� Principal Consultant: Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Customer Satisfaction,

Employee Satisfaction and Work Environment Survey (2011).

� Researcher: Determinants of Strategic Forces That Shape Competition in

Handicraft Industry in Kenya (2011)

� Principal Researcher: Elements of Strategic planning among Pharmaceutical

Importers and Distributors in Kenya (2010).

� Principal consultant: Change management and Strategic planning for Riara

Group of School (2009) held at Nairobi Club.

� Principal consultant: Strategic planning and Change Management for

Samawati Music Group (2009) held at Nairobi Club.

� Principal Researcher: Investigation of strategic management practices

of Pharmaceutical importers and distributors in Kenya – School of Business,

University of Nairobi (2007)

Experience & achievements • Extensive experience spanning 16 years working in different levels within

the corporate environment from the basic entry levels rising to head

regional operations covering 8 countries in the larger Eastern Africa area.

• Six (6) years of experience in lecturing, teaching and coaching in both private and

public universities in Kenya and Uganda within the different school of business

and management.

• Undertaken various assignments and projects with both private and public

sector institutions as a consultant, facilitator and trainer.

• Experience in Media having performed several tasks as a consultant and

program’s content developer for TV talks shows in Kenya.


• Developed marketing, sales monitoring and appraisal systems for different Pharma

Companies in Africa.

• Successfully set up and opened new business operations in different countries

including Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sudan among others, from startups stages

and initiated comprehensive management structure developments.

• Overseen successful demerger process for M & A in the pharmaceutical industry

in Kenya.

• Successful supervision of PhD, Master and undergraduate students in different

thematic areas within the business and management schools in the universities in

Kenya.

• Organized, facilitated and Conducted several symposiums and presented academic

papers in a number of public conferences and seminars across the region.

International and local Conferences, Workshops and Seminars attended ♦ Africa scholarship Workshop held at University of Nairobi, School of Business

Board room on 11th January, 2016: Publication opportunities facilitated by Editors of Africa Journal of Management.

♦ 3rd

Biennial Conference of the Africa Academy of Management hosted by Strathmore Business School, on January 5

th to 10

th, 2016. Conference theme:

Managing Africa’s Future: Prospects and Challenges

♦ Dissemination Workshop on Presentation and Validation of the Draft Report of

the Feasibility Research Study Conducted in Ethiopia on behalf of the Export Promotion Council by Trendy Consulting International Limited, held at Nairobi Safari Club on the 06

th August, 2015.

♦ The 6th African International Business and Management Conference (AIBUMA), hosted by University of Nairobi, School of Business, on 9

th -10

th

July, 2015 Conference theme: “Entrepreneurship, Resource Management and Sustainable Development in Africa”

♦ Workshop on Curriculum review for PhD Program UON held at Utalii College, Nairobi

♦ The 5th Annual International Conference for the Management University of Africa (MUA) on Industry and Higher Education held at The Boma Hotel, on

22nd

to 24th

October 2014. Conference theme: “Leadership, Management, Ethics and Integrity in a Changing World: Lessons from African Philosophy”


♦ Stakeholders’ Consensus-Building Workshop on the Design Framework and Establishment Process of the National Research Fund (NRF) held at Nairobi Safari Club Hotel, on 26

th August, 2014.

♦ The 1st

Annual International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Sustainable Development, hosted at African Nazarene

University, Main Campus, Ongata Rongai on 28th

to 30th

May, 2014. Conference theme: “ICT for education: ICT’s role in Educational Research”

♦ The 1st

School of Human Resource Development Scientific Conference of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Scientific

Conference held at Juja Main Campus on 12th

September, 2013. Conference theme:

♦ The 6

th Operation Research Society of Eastern Africa (ORSEA) Conference,

hosted by Makerere Business School, Kampala Uganda – 14th

– 15th

October, 2010. Conference theme: “Innovation in Operation Research and Economic Transformation”

♦ The Africa International Business and Management Conference (AIBUMA),

hosted by School of Business, University of Nairobi – 25th

– 27th

August, 2010. Conference theme: “Knowledge and Innovation for Competitiveness”

♦ The 14th

Annual International Management Conference, hosted by Makerere Business School, Kampala Uganda – 23

rd -25

th, November, 2009. Conference

theme: “Trading out of poverty; strategies”

♦ MBA (Postgraduate) Symposium in Strategic Management at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Kampala Uganda – 26

th November, 2009.

Presented papers in Conferences, Workshops and Seminars ♦ Presented Paper entitled: “Effects Of Risk Assessment and Identification

On Project Performance Of Small And Medium Information Communication Technology Enterprises In Nairobi, Kenya” at The 5th MUA Annual

International Conference on Industry and Higher Education held at The Boma

Hotel, on 22nd to 24th October 2014.

♦ Presented Paper entitled: “Determinants of Strategic Forces that Shape Handicraft Industry in Kenya” at the 6

th Operation Research Society of

Eastern Africa (ORSEA) Conference, hosted by Makerere Business School,

Kampala Uganda on 14th

– 15th

October, 2010.


♦ Presented Paper entitled: “Strategy, Structure, Environment Linkage and Corporate Performance: A Conceptual Overview” at the Africa International Business and Management Conference (AIBUMA), hosted by

School of Business, University of Nairobi on 25th

– 27th

August, 2010. ♦ Presented referenced material under Paper entitled: “Strategy, Structure and

Environment Relationships: A conceptual overview” at the 14th

Annual International Management Conference, hosted by Makerere Business School,

Kampala Uganda on 23rd

-25th

, November, 2009.

Articles and Conceptual Papers Published in International

Refereed and Peer Reviewed Journals; 2015

1. Ogutu, D. A. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Relationship between Cultural Beliefs

and Proportion of Women in Top Leadership Positions. Prime Journal of

Business Administration and Management (BAM), Vol. 5, Issue 11. December

28th, 2015, pp. 1992-1996, www.primejournal.org/BAM, ISSN: 2259-1261.

2. Kimanzi, G.M. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Factors Influencing the Sustainability of

Information Technology Enabled Competitive Advantage in the Kenyan

Banking Industry. Prime Journal of Social Science (PJSS), Vol. 4, Issue 11.

Nov. 3rd

, 2015, pp. 1165-1171, www.primejournals.org/PJSS, ISSN: 2315-5051.

3. Karia, N. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Effects of Market Leader Defense Strategies

on Protecting Market Share: Case of Nakumatt Shopping Malls in Nairobi.

Prime Journal of Social Science (PJSS), Vol. 4, Issue 11. November 3rd

, 2015,

pp. 1160-1164, www.primejournals.org/PJSS, ISSN: 2315-5051.

4. Ogollah, K. (2015). Strategy and Structure Linkages and the Performance of

Commercial Banks in Kenya. DBA Africa Management Review (DBAMR), Vol.

5, Issue 3. September, 2015, ISSN: 2224-2023.

5. Muriuki, M. M. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Factors Influencing the Performance

of Water Companies in Kenya: A case of Gathamani Water and Sanitation

Company Limited. Prime Journal of Social Science (PJSS), Vol. 4, Issue 6. June

22nd

, 2015, pp. 1067-1075, www.primejournals.org/PJSS, ISSN: 2315-5051.

6. Njunge, T. G., Ogollah, K. & Mburu, D. K. (2015). An Assessment of the

Effect of over Indebtedness on the Sustainability of small and Medium

Enterprises in Kenya: Case of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County. International Journal Research and Development Organizational(IJRD)

Journal of Business Management, Vol. 1, issue 1 May 2015


7. Nyaga, J. N. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Challenges Facing Penetration of New

Mobile Money Transfer Services in Nairobi. International Organization of

Scientific Research Community of Researchers (IOSR)-IOSR Journal of

Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), Vol. 6, Issue 3 Ver. I. May-June, 2015, pp.

26-32, www.iosrjournals.org. e-ISSN: 2315-5933, p-ISSN: 2321-5925.

8. Alibhai. A. E. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Influence of Customer Relationship

Marketing Strategies on Performance of Synthetic Hair Manufacturers in Kenya. International Organization of Scientific Research Community of

Researchers (IOSR)- IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM),

Vol. 7, Issue 4 Ver. V. April, 2015, pp. 66-71, www.iosrjournals.org. e-ISSN:

2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668.

9. Nyaingiri, S. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Influence of Unrelated Diversification

Strategy Components on Corporate Performance: Case of Sameer Group in Kenya. International Organization of Scientific Research Community of

Researchers (IOSR) IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM),

Vol. 7, Issue 4 Ver. IV. April, 2015, pp. 78-83, www.iosrjournals.org. e-ISSN:

2278-487X, p-ISSN:2319-7668.

10. Nacheri, P. & Ogollah, K. (2015). Influence of Turnaround Strategy

Adoption on Revenue Performance of Kenya Revenue Authority. IOSR

Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), Vol. 17, Issue 4 Ver IV. Apr.

2015, pp. 84-89, www.iosrjournals.org, e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668

11. Mburu, D. K., Ngugi, P. K., & Ogollah, K. (2015). An Assessment of Effect

of Risk Identification Management Strategy on Supply Chain Performance in Manufacturing Companies in Kenya. International Journal of Economics,

Commerce and Management (IJECM), Vol. III, Issue 4, pp. 1-17, April 2015,

http://ijecm.co.uk, ISSN 2348 0386.

12. Alukwe, G. H., Ngugi, P. K., Ogollah, K., and Orwa, G. (2015). Challenge Of

Senior Management Skills To Regulation Compliance By Deposit Taking

Savings And Credit Co-Operative Societies In Kenya, International Journal

of Innovative Research and Studies (IJIRS). Vol. 4(3), pp. 66 - 80, March

2015.ISSN 2319-9725.

13. Alukwe, G. H., Ngugi, P. K., Ogollah, K., and Orwa, G. (2015). Corporate

Governance Challenge to Regulation Compliance by Deposit Taking Savings

and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Kenya, International Journal of

Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 5 (3), pp. 179-193,

March 2015. ISSN: 2222-6990.


14. Alukwe, G. H., Ngugi, P. K., Orwa, G. and Ogollah, K. (2015). Management

Information Systems Challenge to Regulation Compliance by Deposit

Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Kenya, International

Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 5(3), pp.

166-178, March 2015. ISSN: 2222-6990.

15. Tiri, G., Ogollah, K. & Mburu, D. K. (2015). Influence of

Transformational Leadership Role on Performance of virtual Project Teams In Safaricom Limited, International Journal of Economics, Commerce

and Management (IJECM), Vol. III, Issue 2, pp. 1-27, February 2015,


16. Kinyua, E., Ogollah, K. & Mburu, D. K. (2015). Effect of Risk Management

Strategies on Project Performance of Small and Medium Information

Communication Technology Enterprises In Nairobi, Kenya, International

Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management (IJECM), Vol. III, Issue 2,

pp. 1-30, February 2015, http://ijecm.co.uk, ISSN 2348 0386.

2014

17. Mungai, J. K. & Ogollah, K. (2014). Factors Influencing Participation Of

Small Medium Enterprises In Export Trade In Kenya: A Case Of

Manufacturing Small And Medium Enterprises In Nairobi County, The

Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, Vol. 2 (28), pp. 539-

559, November 10, 2014. www.strategicjournals.com, ©strategic Journals, ISSN

2312-9492.

18. Nyangau, I. K & Mburu, D. K. & Ogollah, K. (2014). Effects of Outsourcing

Strategy on Procurement Performance among Universities in Kenya,

International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management (IJECM), Vol.

II, Issue 11, pp. 1-40, November 2014, http://ijecm.co.uk, ISSN 2348 0386.

19. Wasike, J. N. M., Mburu, D. K & Ogollah, K (2014). Role of Information

Systems Competence in Supply Chain Agility in Service Industry A case of

Technical University of Kenya, International Journal of Economics, Commerce

and Management(IJECM), Vol. II, Issue 11, pp. 1-24, November 2014,


20. Malaba, P. N., Ogollah, K. & Mburu, D. K. (2014). Influence of Green

Supply Chain Management Strategy on Procurement Performance of Sugar

Industry in Kenya, International Journal of Economics, Commerce and

Management (IJECM), Vol. II, Issue 11, pp. 1-14, November 2014,


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21. Gichuki, L. M & Ogollah, K. (2014). Factors Influencing the Choice of

Marketing Strategies of Commercial Banks in Kenya. The Strategic Journal

of Business and Change Management, Vol. 2 (24), pp. 450-474, October 30,

2014, www.strategicjournals.com, ©strategic Journals , ISSN 2312-9492.

22. Wasike, J. N. M. & Ogollah, K. (2014). Role of Information Systems

Competence in Supply Chain Agility in Service Industry Case of Technical

University of Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business and Change

Management, Vol. 2 (25), pp. 475-494, October 30, 2014,

www.strategicjournals.com, ©strategic Journals, ISSN 2312-9492.

23. Musundi, A. S. & Ogollah, K. (2014). Challenges Facing Business

Linkages Between Small and Medium Enterprises and Mobile Telephone Companies in Kenya. European Journal of Social Science Research (EJSSR),

1 (11), pp. 298-318.

24. Njoroge, W. Z., Kariuki, W. J & Ogollah, K. (2014). Factors Leading to

Disparity in Women Enterprise Loan Repayment in Selected Rural

Constituencies in Kenya. European Journal of Social Science Research

(EJSSR), 1 (11), pp. 275-298.

25. Khisa, N. J. B & Ogollah, K. (2014). Drivers influencing the Growth of

Corporate Entrepreneurship in Nairobi City and Sewerage Company.

European Journal of Business Management (EJoBM), 2 (1), 336-341. ISSN

2307-6305.

26. Gitahi, M. P. & Ogollah, K (2014). Influence of Fleet Management Practices

on Service Delivery to Refugees in United Nations High Commission for

Refugees Kenya Programme. European Journal of Business Management

(EJoBM), 2 (1), pp. 336-341. ISSN 2307-6305.

27. Owira, A. J & Ogollah, K. (2014). The Role of Knowledge Management

Enablers in Successful Projects: Case of Construction Industry in Kenya.

European Journal of Business Management (EJoBM), 1 (11), pp. 318-336.

ISSN2307-6305.

28. Masindet, E. & Ogollah, K. (2014). Influence of Total Quality

Management Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. European Journal of Business Management

(EJoBM), 1(11), pp. 181-197. ISSN 2307-6305.


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29. Mutura, J. M. & Ogollah, K. (2014). Influence of Innovation

Procurement Practices on Performance of National Social Security Fund in

Kenya. International Academic Journals, Vol. 1 (2), pp.1-20, May 2014. Open

Access: Online Journal Publishers (iajournals.org).

30. Ahoya, C. O. & Ogollah K. O. (2014). Influence of Information

Communication Technology Innovations on Performance of Kenya

Commercial Bank Limited, International Journal of Innovative Research and

Studies (IJIRS). Vol. 3(4), pp. 585-597, April 2014.ISSN 2319-9725.

2013

31. Kaunda J.M. & Ogollah, K. O. (2013). Factors Influencing Adoption and Use

of Information and Communication Technology at the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission of Kenya, Journal of Business Administration and

Management Sciences Research (JBAMSR). Vol.2 (11), pp. 224-309,

November 2013. (apexjournal.org).ISSN 2315-8727.

32. Michieka, F.A & Ogollah K. (2013). Role of Organizational Design on

the Performance of Commercial Banks: A Case of National Bank of

Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship (IJSSE)

Vol.1 (7), pp. 477-489, October 2013. ISSN 2307-6305.

33. Mira, G. K. & Ogollah K. (2013). Challenges Facing Accessibility of

Credit Facilities among Women Owned Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District in Kenya International Journal of Social Sciences and

Entrepreneurship (IJSSE) Vol.1 (7), pp. 377-396, October 2013.ISSN 2307-6305.

34. Kyuvi, E. M. & Ogolla, K. (2013). Factors Determining The Slow Growth

of Revenue of Insurance Brokerage Firms in Kenya, International Journal of

Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship (IJSSE). Vol.1 (7), pp. 296-303,

October 2013.ISSN 2307-6305.

35. Kinyua, M. & Ogollah, K.O. (2013). Influence of Procurement Process

0n Performance of Constituency Development Fund Projects in Marakwet East Constituency in Kenya, International Journal of Social Sciences and

Entrepreneurship (IJSSE). Vol.1 (7), pp. 90-103, October 2013.ISSN 2307-6305.

2011 36. Ogollah, K. O., Awino, Z.B. & Ogutu, M. (2011).Strategy,

Structure, Environment Linkage and Corporate Performance: A

Conceptual Overview, Prime Journals, Business Administration and

Management (BAM), Vol. 1(3), pp. 101-113, March 10th

2011. ISSN: 2251-1261.


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37. Ogollah, K. O., Awino, Z. B. & Muchemi, A. W. (2011). Determinants of

Strategic Forces That Shape Competition in Handicraft Industry in Kenya,

Prime Journals, Business Administration and Management (BAM) Vol. 1(2),

pp. 58-67, January 13th

2011. ISSN: 2251-1261.

2010 38. Ogollah, K. O. & Bagire, V. (2010). Elements of Strategic planning

among Pharmaceutical Importers and Distributors in Kenya, Pharmaceutical journal of Kenya, May 2010, Vol. 19(4).

39. Strategy Structure Environment Linkage and Firm Performance, unpublished

independent conceptual study paper University of Nairobi. April, 2010.


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Work Experience (Teaching)

Lecturer Institution: University of Nairobi (UoN) March 2015 - Date : DSM 701 - Advances in Strategic Management (PhD) : DSM 702 - Strategic Management Seminar (PhD) : DSM 601 - Strategic Management (MBA) : DSM 608 - Advances in Strategic Management (MBA) : DSM 610 - Management of Strategic Change (MBA) : DSM 611 - Strategic Management Seminar (MBA)

: DES 610 - Management of Corporate Innovation (MSc. Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

: DES 504 - Entrepreneurship Research Methods (MSc. Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

: DBA 401- Strategic Management (BCom – Regular/Module II/Module III)

: DBA 403 – Entrepreneurship (Bcom) : TBS 314 – Principles of Management (CEES – B.Ed)

Senior Lecturer Institution: The Management University of Africa (MUA) September 2013 – March 2015

: BML 311 – Power and Leadership (Undergraduates) : BMT 401 – Managerial Decision Making (Undergraduates) : BML 206 – Introduction to Strategic Management

(Undergraduates) : MKT 502 – Marketing Research (Undergraduates) : BML 306 – Business Research Methods (Undergraduates)

: EMBA 505 - Business Research Methods (EMBA) : EMBA 517 - Strategic Management (EMBA) : MBA 512 – Strategic Management (MBA) : MBA 511 – Business Research Methods (MBA) : SMO 504 – Strategic Management Seminar (MBA)

Part Time Lecturer Institution: University of Nairobi (UoN)

January 2010 – August 2013 : DSM 608 – Advanced Strategic Management (MBA)

: DBA 401 – Strategic Management (B.Com – 4th

Year)

: DBA 203 – Organization Theory (B.Com – 2nd

Year) (Co-teaching with Dr. Zack Awino – Senior Lecturer UON-SOB)

January 2013 – August 2013 : DSM 610 – Management of Strategic Change (MBA)

(Co-teaching with Prof. Martin Ogutu UON-SOB)


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Part Time Lecturer Institution: JKUAT January 2013 - Date : DBAS 4115 – Strategic Management Seminar (PhD - BA)

: DBAS 4113 – Strategic Management (PhD - BA)

: DBAS 4103 – Corporate Management (PhD – BA)

: DBAS 4112 – Strategic Management (PhD - BA)

: DBAS 4326 – Organization Dynamics (PhD - BA)

: DLG 4108 – Leadership Strategy and Legal Governance

(PhD – L&G)

: DBAS 4104 – Organization Dynamics (PhD – BA)

: HDSM 4107 – Strategic Management Theory (PhD - BA)

: HEPM 4103 – Strategic Project Management (PhD –Project

Management)

: HCBA 3216 – Strategic Management Seminar (MBA)

: HCBA 3110 – Strategic Management (MBA)

: HCBA 3214 – Corporate Strategy and System Dynamics

(MBA)

: HEPL 3206 – Operations Management (MSc. Procurement

& Logistics)

: HR 3112 – Technology and Innovation

Part Time Lecturer Institution: Moi University (Nairobi Campus) March 2013 – January 2016 : MBM 811 - Strategic Management (MBM)

: MBM 835 - Strategic Management (MBM) : MBA 840 – Marketing Management (EMBA) : MBA 802 – Marketing Management (MBA)

Part Time Lecturer Institution: Kabarak University

January 2013 – April 2015 : SMGT 624 – Business Leadership and Organizational

Behaviour (MBA)

: SMGT 623 – Strategic Management Seminar (MBA)

: SMGT 627 – Organizational Development and Change

(MBA) : SMGT 622 - Management of Strategic Change (MBA) : MKTG 510 – Marketing Management (MBA)

Part Time Lecturer Institution: Dedan Kimathi University (DeKUT)

Jan 2013 – August 2013 (Nyeri Campus) : BMA 5110 - Business Research Methods (MBA) : BMA 5107 - Strategic Management (MBA)

: BMA 5216 - Total Quality Management (TQM) (MBA)


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September 2013 – April 2014 (Nairobi Campus) : HPS 2312 - Strategic Management (B.Com) : BMA 5107 - Strategic Management (MBA) : BMA 5212 - Strategic Management of Change (MBA) : BMA 5214 - Strategic Analysis, Tools and Techniques

(MBA)

Part Time Lecturer Institution: KCA University January 2013 – April 2013 : MSF 602 – Mergers and Acquisition (MSc)

Part Time Lecturer Institution: Kenyatta University (KU) May 2011 – December 2013 : BBA 661 - Strategic Management Seminar (MBA)

University Administrative Work Experience:

Management University of Africa (MUA) Dr. Ogollah held several senior positions in the Management University of Africa. These included:

1. Associate Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Research (ADPSR) (2014 to 2015)

2. Assistant Academic Leader for School of Management and Leadership (MML)

3. Chairman, Board of Post Graduate Studies (BPS) (2014)

4. Chairman, 5th

Annual International Conference on Industry and Higher Education

Conference Planning Committee (CPC) (2014)

5. Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Students Disciplinary (2014)

6. Chairman of the School Time Table Committee

7. Member, School of Management and Leadership Board (2014)

8. Adhoc Member, MUA Deans’ Committee (2014)

9. Adhoc Member , MUA Senate (2014)

10. Member of the New Curriculum development Committees (2014)

11. Member of the First Graduation Committee (2014)

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

PhD Thesis: “Organizational Configuration, Stage of Firm Development and Performance

of Commercial Banks in

Kenya”


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MBA Research Project: “Strategic Management Practices of Pharmaceutical Importers and Distributors

in Kenya

Bsc. Research Project: “Synthesis and Characterization of Mononuclear Copper (II) Complexes Incorporating

1, 10 – Phenanthroline and Phenylcynamide”

POST GRADUATE STUDENTS THESIS AND PROJECT SUPERVISIONS

Dr. Ogollah has supervised a number of students from January 2013 through their

academic research in various management areas at both Doctoral and Masters Levels in

different schools of business and Management which include the following;-

UoN : PhD; MBA; MSc – Entrepreneurship and Innovation

JKUAT : PhD; MBA; MSc. Procurement and Logistics; Msc. Supply

Chain Management; Msc. ICT; MSc. Project Management;

Msc. Human Resource Management

KABARAK : MBA

MUA : EMBA and Undergraduate (Management and Leadership)

KCA University: MBA

A). POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION

i) PhD 1. Dr. Gamaliel Hassan Alukwe Anyanzwa (2014), Challenges to Regulation

Compliance by Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kenya

School of Human Resource Development (SHRD)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

2. Dr. David Kiarie Mburu (2015) Effects of Risk Management Strategies on Supply

Chain Performance among Manufacturing Companies in Kenya

School of Human Resource Development (SHRD)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)


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ii) MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) and EXECUTIVE

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA)

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UoN)

School of Business (SoB)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1. Nyaanga Kepher Edwin Ratemo. (2015), Effects of Adopted Competitive

Strategies on the Performance of Davies & Shirtliff in East Africa

2. Eric Onyango Oluoch. (2015), Effect of Environmental Challenges on Strategic Choices of the Horticulture Industry Saccos in Kenya

3. Joyce M. Ikonya. (2015), Influence of Business Strategies on the Performance of Telecommunication Companies in Kenya

4. Wanjala Justin Murefu. (2015), Effect of Competitive Strategies Adopted by NIC Bank Limited on Performance of Retail Banking in Kenya

5. Samuel Ogichowa Segelan. (2015), The Effects of Strategic Alliance Between Mobile Service Poviders and Commercial Banks on Banks Performance in Kenya

6. Emily Mogiti Nyandoro. (2015), Change Management Practices and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

7. Simiyu, J. Khaemba. (2015), Challenges of Strategy Implementation in a Devolved Government System: A study of Kenya Rural Roads Authority

8. Catherine Kathini Muthui. (2015), Challenges of Strategy Implementation at General Motors East Africa Limited

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY Master of Business Administration (MBA)

9. Michieka, Frank Abner. (2013), Role of Organizational Design on Performance

of Commercial Banks: A case of National Bank of Kenya

10. Kyuvi, Evelyne Mbula. (2013), Factors Determining the Slow Growth of

Revenue of Insurance Brokerage Firms in Kenya

11. Gichuki, Lucy Muthoni. (2014), Factors Influencing the Choice of Marketing

Strategies in Commercial Banks in Kenya

12. Nyaingiri, Sunji K. (2015), Influence of Unrelated Diversification Strategy

Components on Corporate Performance: Case of Sameer Group in Kenya


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13. Nacheri, Pauline. (2015), Influence of Turnaround Strategies Adoption on the

Revenue Performance of Kenya Revenue Authority

14. Alibhai, AbizerEsmail. (2015), Influence of Customer Relationship Marketing

Strategies on Performance of Synthetic Hair Industry in Kenya

15. Nyaga, Joseph N. (2015), Challenges Facing Penetration of New Mobile Money

Transfer Services in Kenya

16. Karia, Nancy W. (2015), Effects of Market Leader Defense Strategies on

Protecting Market Share of Shopping Malls in Kenya: Case of Nakumatt Shopping Malls

17. Kimanzi, Gabriel Mutua. (2015), Factors Influencing Sustainability of Information Technology Enabled Competitive Advantage in the Banking Industry in Kenya: A case of KCB Limited

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

18. Muriuki, Charles Maina. (2015), Factors Influencing the Performance of Water Companies in Kenya: A case of Gatamathi Water and Sanitation Company Limited

KCA UNIVERSITY School of Business and Public Management

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

19. Minjire, Charles N. (2014), Impact of Factors Affecting Programme-Based Budgeting Performance in Public Organizations in Kenya: A Case Study of the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

KABARAK UNIVERSITY School of Business and Economics

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

20. Salim, Julia Mwanajuma Mwavunga. (2014), Effects of Diversification Strategies on Performance of Travel Agencies in Kenya

21. Konga, Brigid Jepkemboi. (2014), Effects of Organizational Change on Performance of the Kenyan Judiciary: A Case Study of Milimani Law Courts.

22. Madegwa, Grace Shivisa. (2014), Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation in Government Parastatals: case of National Cereals and Produce Board of Kenya


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MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA (MUA) School of Management and Leadership

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

23. Ndege, Mary Wanjiku. (2014), Effects of Corporate Restructuring on Performance of International Organizations: A Case of International Finance Corporation

24. Orenge, Paul Matoima. (2014), The Effects of Fiber Optic Cable Network

Installation on the Provision of Internet Services in Kenya

25. Nthei, Stephen. (2014), Factors Influencing the Adoption of Business Process Outsourcing in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya

26. Mutunga, James Mwangi. (2014), Factors Influencing Adoption of Fiber Optics byTelecommunication Companies in Kenya

27. Mungai, Margaret. (2014)Predictors of Civil Society Organizations' Performance

in grants implementation: A case of Tuberculosis Grants in AMREF Kenya

iii) MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Science in ICT Policy and Regulation (MSc. ICT) 28. Mue, Jackson Kaunda. (2014), Factors Influencing Adoption and Use of

Information and Communication Technology at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Kenya

29. Mugo, Paul K. (2014), Offshore Software Development and Implementation Projects in Public Organizations: A case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company

30. Odhiambo, Churchill Ahoya. (2014), Influence of Information Communication Technology Innovation on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics (MSc. Procurement and Logistics) 31. Kinyua, Mary (2013), Influence of Procurement Process on Performance of

Constituency Development Fund Projects in Marakwet East Constituency in Kenya

32. Meme, Joseph Mutura. (2014), Influence of Innovation Procurement Practices on

Performance of National Social Security Fund in Kenya

33. Masindet, E. N. (2014), Influence of Total Quality Management Practices on

Supply Chain Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

34. Malaba, Petwa Nawire. (2014), Influence of Green Supply Chain Management Strategy on Procurement Performance of the Sugar Industry in Kenya


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35. Milimo, Judith Nelima Wasike. (2014), Role of Information Systems in Supply

Chain Agility of Service Industry: Case of Technical University of Kenya

36. Nyang’au, Isaac Kebaso (2014), Effects of Outsourcing Strategy on Procurement

Performance among Universities in Kenya

37. Mbuthia, Peter Gitahi. (2014), Influence Of Fleet Management Practices in

Service Delivery To Refugees In United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees

Kenya Programme

Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. Entrepreneurship

Management) 38. Kariithi, Gerald Mira. (2013), Challenges Facing Accessibility of Credit

Facilities among Women Owned Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District in

Kenya

39. Mungai, J. K. (2014), The Challenges of E-Banking in the Micro Finance

Institutions in Kenya

40. Njoroge, Wanjiku Zipporah. (2014), Factors Leading to Disparity in Women

Enterprise Fund Loan Repayment in Selected Rural Constituencies in Kenya

41. Musudi, Anangasa Sony. (2014), Challenges Facing Business Linkages between

Small and Medium Enterprises and Mobile Telephone Companies in Kenya

42. Khisa, B. J. N. (2014), Factors affecting the Growth of Corporate Entrepreneurship in Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company

43. Mahugu, Alex Wanyoko. (2014), Influence of Business Incubation Services on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya

44. Njunge, Geoffrey Thige. (2014), Effects of Over Indebtedness on the

Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Deposit

Taking Microfinance Banks in Nairobi County

Master of Science in Project Management (MSc. Project Management) 45. Kinyua, Esther. (2014), Effects of Risk Management Strategies on Project

Performance of Small and Medium Information Communication Technology Enterprises in Nairobi Kenya.

46. Tiri, Grace. (2014), Influence of Transformational Leadership Role on

Performance of Virtual Project Teams in Safaricom Limited

47. Owira, J. A. (2014), Role of Knowledge Management in Project Management: Case of Construction Industry in Kenya


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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION

MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA 1. James Gichinga Kareithi (2014), Factors Affecting Procurement of Stationery and

Equipment in Baking Institutions in Kenya: A case Study of NIC Bank

2. James Mureithi Gitonga (2014), Role of Leadership Skills in Organization

Performance of Uchumi Supermarket Limited in Kenya

3. Elizabeth Ng’endo Waweru (2014), Influence of E-Marketing Practices on the

Growth of Small and Medium Pharmaceutical Enterprises in Nairobi

4. Otieno Andrew Oduor (2014), Factors Influencing the Implementation of

Procurement Strategies in Kenyan Firms: A case Study of Safaricom Limited

5. James K. Mbuthia (2014), Factors Influencing Consumer Store Choice: A case for

Nakumatt in Nanyuki

6. Ngila Kimotho (2014), Factors affecting Seed Supply in Kenya: Case Study of

Dryland Seed Limited

B). ONGOING STUDENTS SUPERVISION

i) PHD STUDENTS

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

1. Beatrice Atandi (On going – Data Collection Stage)

“Competitive Strategies, Macro Environment, Organizational Performance of Accredited

Universities in Kenya”

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Business-

University of Nairobi;

Prof. Zackary B. Awino - Principal Supervisor

Dr. Kennedy Ogollah - Co supervisor

Prof. Gituro Wainaina - Co supervisor

2. Dennis Luwabaga (On going – Departmental Stage) “Management Team International Orientation, Internal Entrepreneurial Environment,

Information and Communication Technology Usage and Internationalization of Higher

Education Institutions in Uganda”

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Business-

University of Nairobi;

Dr. John Yabs - Principal Supervisor


Prof. Gituro Wainaina - Co supervisor


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JOMO KENYATTA UNVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

3. Julliet Gathoni Muhoro – Kimemia (On-going – Under Examination): “Gender Influences on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Export Horticulture Sub-Sector in Kenya”

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Entrepreneurship, School of Human Resource

Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

(JKUAT); Dr. Patrick Karanja Ngugi - Principal Supervisor


Dr. Mary Njeri Kinyanjui - Co Supervisor

4. Meshack Nakitare Nyongesa (On-going – Under Examination):

“Effects of Financial Management Practices on Organizational

Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya”

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Human

Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And

Technology (JKUAT);

Dr. Mouni Gekara - Principal Supervisor


Dr. Antony Waititu - Co supervisor

5. Dinah Chebet Keino (On-going – Under Examination): “Effect of Human Resource Practices on Employer Branding in the Telecommunication Sector in Kenya”

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Resource Management, School of Human

Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

(JKUAT); Dr. Hazel Gachoka Gachunga - Principal Supervisor


6. Allan Samuel Njogu Kihara (On-going – Report Writing Stage) “Influence of Strategic Contingent Organizational Factors on Performance of Large

Manufacturing Firms in Kenya”

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration (Strategic Management),

School of Human Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture

And Technology (JKUAT);

Dr. Patrick Karanja Ngugi - Principal Supervisor



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7. Jane Karambu Kathuku (On-going – Data Collection Stage): “Strategic Influence of Commercial Banks Lending to the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya”


School of Human Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT);


Dr. Willy Mwangi Muturi - Co supervisor


8. Benard Onyango Kajwang (On-going – Data Collection Stage)

“The influence of Strategic Intelligence on the Organizational Performance of the

Insurance Industry in Kenya”;



Dr. George O. Orwa - Co supervisor

9. Bernadette Mutinda (On-going – Proposal Stage):

“Influence of Strategic Leadership and Organizational Factors on the Relationship

between Strategy Implementation and Organizational Performance in Non-

Governmental Organizations in Kenya”




Dr. Kennedy Ogollah - Principal Supervisor

10. David Mutinda Ksee (On-going – Proposal Stage):

“Factors influencing the adoption of Value Chain Systems in Agricultural Production in Makueni County”




Dr. Kennedy Ogollah - Principal Supervisor Dr. Hazel Gachoka Gachunga - Co supervisor

11. Wambugu Paul Wachira (On-going – Proposal Stage): “Cost Management Strategies and Performance of Healthcare Industries in Kenya”






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12. Kennedy Nduati (On-going – Proposal Stage):

“The Mediating Effects of Strategic Orientation, Management Style and Organization

Structure on the the Relationship between Ownership Concentration on Innovation

Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya”





13. Anne Karanja (On-going – Proposal Stage): “Effects of Core Competencies on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Kenya”




Dr. Kennedy Ogollah - Principal Supervisor Dr. Hazel Gachoka Gachunga - Co supervisor

ii) MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) and EXECUTIVE

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA)

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

School of Business

1. Bernice Murigi

2. Sam Kamwanga

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

(JKUAT)

School of Human Resource Development (SHRD) 3. Muthama, N. (2015), Strategic Response Adopted by Commercial Banks to Cope

With Competition among Banks in Kenya

4. Njuguna, S. (2015), Effects of Reward Management on Organizational

Performance of Tertiary Institutions in Kenya: Case of Selected Colleges in

Nairobi County

5. Langat, C . C. (2015), Effect of Dynamic Capabilities on the Operational

Performance of Public Organizations of Kenya Investment Authority

6. Kangu, A. G. (2015), Effects of Examination Systems on Strategic Performance of Universities in Kenya

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8. Katumbi, I. M. (2015), Factors affecting the Growth of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises in Kenyan Urban Centers


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9. Milgo, J. (2015), Effects of Innovation Strategies on Service Delivery Performance of Kenya Revenue Authority

10. Mercy Muringe Mbugua (2015), Influence of Knowledge Management Strategies on Organizational Performance: Case of Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA)

11. Grace Wawira Munyi (2015), Factors affecting Business Process Improvement among Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

12. Felista Nungari Mungara (2015), Influence of Talent Management on Employees Productivity in the Insurance Industry in Kenya

13. Joyce Nyachomba Macharia (2015), The Relationship between Employee Motivation and Employee Engagement on Job Satisfaction: Case of Cooperative Bank of Kenya

14. Lawrence Njoroge Muchiri (2015), Influence of Organizational Factors on Perfromance of Trade Unions in Kenya: Case Study of KNUT Nairobi Branch

15. Masita D. M. (2015), Effects of Portfolio Management Strategies on the Return of Portfolio of companies listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange

16. Jorum Chege Ndungu (2015), Factors Influencing Adoption of Mobile Money

Transfer among Consumers of Microfinance Services in Kenya : A Case of Jitegemee Trust Limited

iii) MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Science in ICT Policy and Regulation (MSc. ICT) 17. Yego, V. (2014), Factors Influencing Effective Use of Information Systems in

Parastatals Sector in Kenya: Case of Kenya Electricity Generating Company

18. Peter, P. W. (2014), The Role of Internet Protocol Telephony Adoption on

Performance of Kenya Commercial Bank

19. Ngeno, V. (2014), Effects of Internet Connectivity on Performance of

Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions in Kenya

Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics (MSc. Procurement and Logistics) 20. Nduati, L. (2014), Factor Influencing Performance of Humanitarian Supply

Chain: Case of United Nation Human Commission on Refugees

21. Kikayaya, J. P. (2014), Challenges of Implementation of Public Procurement

Act and its Regulations in Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND)


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Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. Entrepreneurship Management)

22. Anyango, B. P. (2014), Factors Influencing the Adoption of International Labour

Organization Training Programmes among Small and Medium Women Enterprises

in Nairobi County, Kenya

23. Nyikuri, J. M. (2014), Role of Quality Control in the Growth of Garment Making

Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science in Project Management (MSc. Project Management) 24. Jane Wamaitha Wamugu (2015), Role of Stakeholders Participation on the

Success of Constituency Fund Development Projects in Kenya

Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSc. Human Resource

Management) 25. Ochieng, D. O. (2015), Factors Influencing Implementation of Performance

Contracts in Non-Commercial State Corporations in Kenya : Case of National Council for Population and Development

Other Academic Activities:

Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Dr. Ogollah has chaired several plenary and breakaway sessional tracks for International Scientific and Industry Conferences including:

♦ Conference Chairman, Conference Planning Committee (CPC), The 5th Annual International Conference for the Management University of Africa (MUA) on

Industry and Higher Education held at The Boma Hotel, on 22nd

to 24th

October

2014. Conference theme: “Leadership, Management, Ethics and Integrity in a

Changing World: Lessons from African Philosophy”

♦ Plenary and Session Chair for the 1st

Annual International Conference on

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Sustainable Development,

hosted at African Nazarene University, Main Campus, Ongata Rongai on 28th

to 30th

May, 2014. Conference theme: “ICT for education: ICT’s role in Educational

Research”

♦ Plenary and sessional chair for the 1st

School of Human Resource Development Scientific Conference of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

(JKUAT) Scientific Conference held at Juja Main Campus on 12th

and 13th

September, 2013. Conference theme: “Emerging Issues in Entrepreneurship, Business Development and Social Science in a Growing Economy”

♦ Discussant and panelist in several PhD. and Master Degree programmes thesis and

projects defenses at JKUAT, KCA University, Kabarak University and MUA.


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External Examiner: Dr. Ogollah has served as an external examiner for the following Universities for their academic examination papers and for the projects/thesis candidates

Examinations January 2013 – August 2013 : Management University of

Africa (MUA)

January 2013 – December 2013 : Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

(JKUAT) – PhD Thesis

March 2015 – On-going : The East African University

(TEAU) Thesis and Projects Examinations 1. Aiyabei Jonah Kipkogei ( September, 2013)

Determinants of Adopting Risk Management Strategies by Pension Schemes in Kenya Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Human Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And

Technology (JKUAT)

2. Ellibus Kimura Mwangi (March, 2014) Employees Perception of Determinants of the Effectiveness of Performance

Contracting on Service Delivery in Local Authorities in Kenya Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Human Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And

Technology (JKUAT)

3. Silas Eliphas Njeru (July, 2014) Challenges Affecting Implementation of Effective Procurement Practices in

Tertiary Public Training Institutions in Kenya Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Human Resource Development of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And

Technology (JKUAT)

4. Jonathan Munywoki Muli-Kiliko (2015) Corporate Governance-Strategic Decision Making Co-Alignment, External

Environment and Performance of Mission Hospitals in Kenya Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration, School of Human Resource Development of UoN

Internal Examiner: Dr. Ogollah has also served as an internal examiner in various Universities where he has Lectured as an adjunct or part time lecturer including for both PhD and Master projects/thesis:

• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)

• Management University of Africa

• KCA University

• Kabarak University


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Curriculum Development and Reviews of Academic Programmes and Contents Dr. Ogollah has successfully spearheaded several work groups and committees tasked with developing new programmes for Universities and other tertiary centers of learning. He has also been a member of several committees responsible for related activities. These include;

1. Chairman – PhD program for Management and Leadership (PhD M&L) for Management University of Africa (MUA) - 2014

2. Member – Master program for Management and Leadership (MML) for

Management University of Africa (MUA) – 2013/4 3. Member – Master program for Business Administration (MBA) for Management

University of Africa (MUA) – 2013/4

4. Member – Bachelor program for Commerce (BCom) for Management University

of Africa (MUA) -2013/4 5. Member of the Book writing Board Sub Committee for Insurance Training and

Education Trust (ITET) – College of Insurance - 2014

Reviewer

1. Bachelor of Science (International Business Management (BSc IBM) for KCA University – 2014


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Work Experience (Corporate) April 2007- Dec 2012 Organization : ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Position : Country Manager – Eastern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Sudan)

Reporting to – Head of Africa Operations (Based in Mumbai – India)

Direct reports : 15 Responsibilities:

• Provide general oversight and management of the territory

both in commercial and operations areas.

• Identification, initiation and development of new markets/territories in line with company expansion strategy.

• Identification of new business partners in new markets,

developing and expanding their capacity to ensure mutual

business growth.

• Conducting market research and surveys on business opportunities, new product launches and monitoring competitor activities.

• Facilitate and develop organization structure in region that will ensure business continuity.

• Facilitate smooth and consistent logistic network between company and distributors.

• Budgeting, market development and expansion ensuring profitability.

Achievements:

• Successfully set up and opened operations in Rwanda.

• Initiated a comprehensive management structure for Uganda

to make it a stand-alone operation.

• Achieved a consistent 25% growth in both business expansion

and profitability on year to year consistently.

• Successfully managed demerger (integration) with Dabur Pharma Ltd in Kenya.

• 2007, 2009 and 2010 Awarded by Alembic limited for best in realizing set profitability targets for my territory

April 2005- Mar 2007 Organization : ALEMBIC LIMITED

Position : Country Manager – Eastern Africa (Kenya

& Uganda) Reporting to – Head of Africa and Middle East Operations

(Mumbai – India) Direct reports : 10


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Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coordinate all Regulatory affairs.

• Facilitate and manage territorial targets and achieve set profitability index.

• Initialize and implement product mix, sales and marketing plans, and team management.

Achievements:

• Initiated new marketing strategy for chemists in the market (Display competition for cough syrups).

• Initiated and continuously maintained Government and related

businesses supplies (KEMSA: DOD: CBK: UNIVERSITIES:

KPA).

• Developed three first line managers in line with company

expansion program.

• 2004 Awarded for best Sales manager in International division

of Alembic Limited for exceeding sales target and re-aligning

operations in territory

Jan 2002 – Mar 2005 Organization : ALEMBIC LIMITED C/o Europa H/care

Limited.

Position : Manager Sales – Kenya

Reporting to Country Manager (Based in Nairobi - Kenya)

Direct reports : 4

Responsibilities:

• Initializing and implementing products Selection and sales

plan.

• Managing and coordinating all field marketing activities.

• Designing market promotional activities and promotional input.

• Link activities between principle and local distributor.

• Product developments, pricing and budget developments, primary and secondary sales targets management.

Achievements:

• Successfully launched series of new products (Antibiotics– Macrolides)

• Exceeded sales target successfully over the period

• Successfully managed shift of operations management from distributor to direct company control

• Developed marketing sales monitoring and appraisal systems

(Report structures for field work, samples and order

bookings).


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June 1999 – Dec 2001 Organization : EUROPA HEALTHCARE LTD

Position : Group Product Manager

Reporting to Managing Director Direct reports : 8 Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating the activities of medical

representatives handling two international Pharmaceutical

companies namely: Pharmax Ltd. Bexley. England &

Aegis Limited. Cyprus.

• Creating market demand for the products of the two companies.

• Responsible for achievement of set monthly, quarterly and

annual targets.

• Preparing briefs for the two companies.

Achievements:

• Selection and training of new Medical sales reps.

• Achieved set sales targets over the entire period.

• 2001- Awarded the best Group Product Manager in Europa Healthcare for leading best performing group of the year.

April 1998 – May 1999 Organization : EUROPA HEALTHCARE LTD

Position : Medical Representative July 1997 – March 1998Organization : CURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS

(Crosslands – Division of Ranbaxy)

Position : Medical Representative

Responsibilities:

• Conducting training both for internal and external customers

• Consolidating regional sales

• Conversion of doctors to our range of products (pain

management, antibiotics, coughs and allergy, gastro

products)

• Gathering relevant market intelligence information.

Functional Activities: Marketing Management:

• Formulating and monitoring the marketing plans and marketing strategies,

developing new business opportunities, ensuring the achievement of the set

targets and building trust among the team members and other stake holders.

Leading through new product launches, brand extensions for existing

products and surveillance of competitor activities.

• Guide the field force management in terms of effectiveness and efficiency.


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Promotion Strategy:

• Developing and implementing of clinical and economic tools that promote

the value of Alembic products. Targeting and positioning strategies for

our products. Creating promotional materials and communication that

is clear, legible, accurate and sufficiently complete. Ensuring healthcare

professionals have access to information they need and patients have access

to the medicines they require.

Training:

• Coaching, developing, motivating and guiding the staff to reach their

potential. Positively energize teams ensuring we achieve sales targets

consistently, lowering staff turnover, maintain high motivation levels,

individual industry and creating a stimulating work place.

Budgeting:

• Working to ensure cost leadership in operations and within budgeted

parameters. In consultation with finance generate accurate monthly,

quarterly and annual financial forecast processes to produce reliable

forecasts. Ensure optimal resource utilization on market opportunities.

Monitoring:

• Gathering intelligence on the dynamics in the market and Developing

appropriate systems and processes to achieve competitive advantage.

Conducting quality control audits and evaluating work standards and

performance levels ensuring uniformity, effectiveness and appropriate

return on investments. Working on demand forecasting to ensure

appropriate inventory.

Supply Chain Management:

• Representing the company in matters with customers, distributors,

governmental authorities and other parties. Brokering supply chain disputes

and expanding our customer base. Strengthening our relationship with

major institutions through a proactive engagement.


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REFEREES 1. PROF. WILLIAM OGARA, PhD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CORAT AFRICA P.O. BOX 42493 GPO, NAIROBI. TEL (Mobile) 0721975136; Off. - +254 20 89165/67

2. Prof. ZACK BOLO AWINO, PhD UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UoN)

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

P. O. BOX 30197 – 00100 NAIROBI-KENYA TEL (Mobile): 0720565317 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

3. Prof. MARTIN OGUTU, PhD

PhD ROGRAMMES CORDINATOR

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UoN)

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

TEL (Mobile) – 0722235168

4. DR. NICHOLAS LETTING, PhD VICE CHANCELLOR

THE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA (MUA)

POPO ROAD, OFF MOMBASA ROAD P. O. BOX 29677 – 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA TEL (Mobile) - 0722284133; Off - + 254 20 236 1160/1

5. MR. ASHWIN KOTADIA

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

EUROPA HEALTHCARE LIMITED

P.O. BOX 66541-00800, NAIROBI TEL (Mobile) – 0722444043; Off - +254 20 2585555/444

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