Educational Background

• 2008 - 2013 Nairobi University PhD, Kiswahili Linguistics 2003 - 2006 Egerton University M.A, Kiswahili Studies
• 1990 - 1995 Egerton University Bachelor of Education (Arts) 1986 - 1989 Turbo Girls Sec. Sch. K.C.S.E.
• 1977 - 1985 Koiwarusen Primary Sch. K.C.P.E.

Work and Professional Experience

• 2014- 2017 South Eastern Kenya University Head of Department
• 2013-2014 Maasai Mara University (Narok) Part-time lecturer
• 2011- 2013 Nazarene University Part - time lecturer
• 2012-2013 Egerton University Part-time lecturer
• 2008 – 2013 Oloolaiser Boys Sec. Sch. Kiswahili Subject Head
• 2004 - 2008 Kinungi Sec. Sch. H.O.D. Languages
• 1995 - 2003 Naivasha Mixed Sec Sch.Taught Kiswahili.

Educational and Professional Training.

• 2008 – 2013: PhD. (Linguistics) – The Influence of Sheng Morphosyntactic Structures on Performance of Kiswahili Composition: A case study of Selected Schools in Nairobi.University of Nairobi- Nairobi, Kenya
• 2003 – 2005: M.A (Kiswahili)–Usawiri wa Mwanamke Katika Methali za Kikuyu.Egerton University – Njoro, Kenya.
• 1993 – 1997 – Bachelor of Education Arts Egerton University - Laikipia Campus.

Publications.

1. Mwongozo wa Mstahiki Meya– Published by Elimax Publishers, Nairobi
2. Mielekeo ya Wanafunzi wa Shule za Upili Kuhusu Methali Kinzani Katika Shule za Upili Katika Kata ya Kitui Mjini- Published in the International Journal of Advanced Research
3. Utathmini wa Maudhui Katika Tamthilia Zilizoteuliwa Kutahiniwa Katika Shule za Upili Nchini- Published in the International Journal of Advanced Research

Authored modules - nazarene university:

1. Utangulizi wa Fasihi ya Kiswahili.
2. Fasihi Simulizi.

Unpublished research work.

1. Vyombo Vya Habari na Mawasiliano kwa Umma-A paper presented in the First Conference of The East African Kiswahili Commission, Zanzibar
2. Kiswahili na Ufanikishwaji wa Mawasiliano Kuhusu Dawa za Kulevya,-A paperpresented in CHAKITA Conference in Dodoma.
3. Chamchela- Novella: Manuscript with Kenya Literature Bureau
4. Kuku wa Mkata- Short Stories- Manuscript with Phoenix Publishers

Institutional Affliation.

1. Member Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA).
2. Secretary: Chama cha Wakuu wa Idara za Kiswahili Afrika Mashariki(CHAWIKAMA)

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