• Bed Arts (economics& Geography), Kenyatta University, 1991
• Med In Educational Administration, University of Nairobi, 2009
• PhD in Educational Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013

• Certified quality management systems administration & auditing ], winner of various research awards , Former director- SEKU Machakos campus, member of various standing committees of senate, member of various university management committees, [Chairlady Butere girls alumni association ], [Vice chair- BOM, Lenana school

• Education management society of Kenya (EMSK) (2011)

• Society for educational research & evaluation of Kenya (SEREK): (2018

• Association of Commonwealth universities (ACU) ) (2019)

[54 journal publications /1 books/ 1 book chapters]
[List of major journals published in peer-reviewed journals]

• Kaluku, E.N, Cheloti, S.K & Kasivu G.M (2024). Principals’ Use of School Curriculum and Promotion of Social Cohesion in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186 | Special Issue on Education Page 2139 www.rsisinternational.org DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803155S.Published:30thJuly2024.
• Musyoka, J.M, Cheloti, S.K & Kasivu G.M (2024). School Guidance and Counseling Programs: Examining its Relationship with Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.15, No.6, 2024 120
• Kaluku, E.N, Cheloti, S.K & Kasivu G.M (2024). Principals use of Student Support Systems and Promotion of Social Cohesion in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186| Special Issue on Education Page 2087 www.rsisinternational.org. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803151S Published: 27 July 2024
• Musyoka ,J.M, Cheloti, S.K & Kasivu G.M (2024). Life Skills Education; Investigating its Relationship with Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS |Volume VIII Issue V May 2024 www.rsisinternational.org Page 1647. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.805122. Published: 17 June 2024.
• Musyoka ,J.M, Cheloti, S.K & Kasivu G.M (2024. Principal’s Involvement of Parents in Student’s Discipline; Assessing its Relationship with Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies: Education, Learning, Training & Development, 5(3),1-24, 2024 Print ISSN: 2517-276X Online ISSN: 2517-2778 https://bjmas.org/index.php/bjmas/index. Published by the European Centre for Research Training and Development UK 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0481. Published May 09, 2024.nternational nal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
• Ndangili, G.M. Cheloti, S.K & Mwania J.M. (2024). The Effects of Teacher Training On Implementation of Life Skills Education in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org) IJNRD2404347; © 2024 IJNRD | Volume 9, Issue 4 April 2024| ISSN: 2456-4184 | IJNRD.ORG.
• Mutua A. M, Cheloti, S.K & Kamau L.M. (2023). Contribution of Head Teachers’ Target Setting towards Learners’ Academic Performance in Kenyan Public Primary Schools. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735. (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.14, No.24, 2023 121.

• Musau L.M, Cheloti, S.K.& Njue, A. (2023). An Evaluation of Learning Environment in Predicting Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456-2165; Volume 8, Issue 9, September – 2023. IJISRT23SEP264. www.ijisrt.com.
• Mutua A. M, Cheloti, S.K & Kamau L.M.( 2023). Head teachers’ Leadership Styles as a Critical Factor Towards Learner’s Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Kenya. International journal of research and innovation in social science (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS |Volume VII Issue IX September 2023 Page 902 www.rsisinternational.org . DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.70978
• Musau L.M, Cheloti, S.K.& Njue, A. (2023). An assessment of teacher motivation in determining academic performance of secondary school learners in Kenya. International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research; IJMSSSR 2023 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4 JULY – AUGUST ISSN: 2582 – 0265. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2022.4692
• Muthami S.K , Cheloti, S.K.& Mwania, J. M. (2023). Parents’ socio-economic status as a determinant of students’ dropout rates in secondary schools in Kenya; International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research: DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2022.4627, IJMSSSR 2023 Volume 5 Issue 3 June ISSN: 2582 – 0265.
• Ngangi A.M, Mwania, J. M.& Cheloti, S.K. (2023). An Assessment of parental level of income on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya: International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research . IJMSSSR 2023 Volume 5 Issue 3 May ISSN: 2582 – 0265: DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2022.4626
• Ngangi A.M,. Cheloti, S.K. & Mwania, J. M (2023). An Assessment of Parental Literacy Level on Academic Performance of their Secondary School Level Children in Kenya. International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org). ©2023 IJNRD. Volume 8, Issue 5 May 2023 | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IJNRD.ORG, IJNRD2305232. ISSN: 2456- 4184.
• Muthami S.K , Mwania, J. M &. Cheloti, S.K. (2023). Social Media as a Determinant of Students’ Dropout Rates in Secondary Schools in Kenya: British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies: Education, Learning, Training & Development 4 (3),1-15, 2023 Print ISSN: 2517-276X Online ISSN: 2517-2778 Website: https://bjmas.org/index.php/bjmas/index Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK. doi: https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0183 Published May 6, 2023
• Ngangi A.M,. Cheloti, S.K. & Mwania, J. M (2023). An assessment of the influence of parents’ role in monitoring learning activities on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya: International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org). © 2023 IJNRD | Volume 8, Issue 5 May 2023 | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IJNRD.ORG. IJNRD2305258. ISSN: 2456- 4184.
• Long'ore, P. L., Cheloti, S. K., & Mwanza, R. (2023). The influence of government support and teacher training on the teaching of special needs learners in Kenya’s public primary schools: The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. ISSN 2312-9492 (Online) 2414-8970 (Print). www.strategicjournals.com. Vol. 10, Iss.2, pp 277 – 288. April 26, 2023.
• Mutunga, B.K., Kasivu, G.M & Cheloti, S.K . (2023). Instructional supervision as a determinant of students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya; international Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research; DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2022.4572. IJMSSSR 2023 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 2 MARCH – APRIL ISSN: 2582 – 0265
• Ngangi A.M, Mwania, J. M.& Cheloti, S.K. (2023). An Investigation of the influence of single family type on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya. International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research. IJMSSSR 2023 Volume 5 Issue 3 June ISSN: 2582 – 0265. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2022.4649
• Long'ore, P. L., Cheloti, S. K., & Mwanza, R. (2023). Influence of physical facilities and instructional materials on the teaching of special needs learners in public primary schools in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (1), 523 – 532. Vol. 10, Iss.1, Article 032, pp 523 – 532. March 1, 2023. www.strategicjournals.com, ©Strategic Journals: ISSN 2312-9492 (Online) 2414-8970 (Print). ISSN 2312-9492 (Online) 2414-8970 (Print). www.strategicjournals.com.
• Mutunga, B.K., Kasivu, G.M & Cheloti, S.K . (2022). Academic Capacity Building for Teachers as a Determinant of Student's Performance in Public Secondary in Kenya: International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456-2165. Volume 7, Issue 11, November – 2022; IJISRT 22NOV 1530. www.ijisrt.com. pp1266-1274.
• Muli, G. M., Cheloti, S.K & Kasivu, G.M.(2022). Principals’ influence on staff training in the Implementation of Performance Contract in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya. The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES) || Volume || 11 || Issue || 8 || August || Pages || PP 26-36 || 2022 || ISSN (e): 2319-1813 ISSN (p): 20-24-1805 DOI:10.9790/1813-11082636 www.theijes.com .
• Mbalaka P.M., Cheloti, S.K & Maithya, R. (2022). Free and Compulsory Education Policy Implementation; Determining its Relationship with Learners’ Entry Behavior in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research ISSN(print): 2644-0679, ISSN(online): 2644-0695 Volume 05 Issue 09 September 2022 DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i9-01, Impact factor- 5.871 Page No: 3964-3975
• Muli, G. M., Kasivu, G.M.& Cheloti, S.K (2022). Influence of Principals‟ Allocation of Financial Resources to School Programmes on the Implementation of Performance Contracting in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume VI, Issue V, May 2022|ISSN 2454-6186 www.rsisinternational.org Page 199.
• Mbalaka P.M., Maithya, R. & Cheloti, S.K (2022). Teacher Adequacy as Determinant Factor of Implementation of Free and Compulsory Education in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research &Development (March, 2022); 8(03): 47-56 www.wwjmrd.com International Journal Peer Reviewed Journal Refereed Journal Indexed Journal Impact Factor SJIF 2017: 5.182 2018: 5.51, (ISI) 2020-2021: 1.361
  E-ISSN: 2454-6615
• Mbalaka P.M., & Cheloti, S.K (2021). Implementing Free and Compulsory Education Policy; Assessing the Role of School Infrastructure in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kitui County-Kenya. IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 8 Issue 8, August 2021 ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968 | Impact Factor (2020) – 6.72 www.ijiset.com
• Mbalaka P.M., Cheloti, S.K & Maithya, R. (2021). Extra levies as determinant factor in the Implementation of free and compulsory education in public day secondary schools in Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management: United Kingdom ISSN 2348 0386 Vol. IX, Issue 6, June 2021. http://ijecm.co.uk/. Impact factor 6.932.
• Kaluku, E.N., Cheloti, S.K & Maithya, R. (2020). Life skills education as used by head teachers in managing students discipline in Kenya: a case of public secondary school in Machakos sub-county. Vol. 12, Issue, 04, pp.10253-10259, April, 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.38507.04.2020. Available online at http://www.journalcra.com. ISSN: 0975-833X
• Munyasia P. N, Maithya, R. & Cheloti, S.K. (2020). Students Attitude Towards Guidance and Counseling and School Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal – Vol.7, No.9 Publication Date: September 25, 2020 DOI:10.14738/assrj.79.9017.
• Munyasia P. N, Cheloti, S.K. & Maithya, R. (2020). Guidance and Counseling as A Predictor Variable in Managing Students’ Discipline in Kenya; an Investigation of the Role of Peer Counsellors in Public Secondary Schools in Matungulu Sub County Machakos County. International Journal of Current Science and Multidisciplinary Research Available Online at www.ijcsmr.in Research Article Volume 3, Issue 04, April: 2020
• Kaluku, E.N., Cheloti, S.K & Maithya, R. (2020). Parental involvement as determinant factor in managing students discipline in Kenya: assessing the status in public secondary schools in Machakos county. International journal of current research. ISSN: 0975-833X Available online at http://www.journalcra.com, Vol. 12, Issue, 04, pp.10253-10259, April, 2020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.38507.04.2020.
• Kavisi, J.M., Cheloti, S.K., and Mulwa, J. (2020) Strengthening of mathematics and science education programme (SMASE) in Kenya: a case of implementation status in public secondary Schools in Makueni sub County Kenya; Available Online at http://www.recentscientific.com: International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 11, Issue, 02 (C), pp. 37400-37406, DOI: 10.24327/IJRSR; http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2020.1102.5101 impact factor; 7.383. Feb, 2020
• Mueke, S.M.; Cheloti, S. K.; & Maithya, R. (2020). Factors Influencing Students’ Choice of Christian Religious Education in Public Secondary Schools in Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya; IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 7 Issue 1, ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968 | Impact Factor (2019) – 6.248. January 2020.
• Maithya R. & Cheloti S.K. (2019). Parental involvement in the management of drug abuse crisis among children and youth in Kenya. African journal of alcohol and drug abuse volume 2, Pg 14 -19 https://nacada.go.ke/index.php/ajada-journal. Desk top review.
• Kyambi, F. D, Maithya, R. & Cheloti, S.K., (2019) Influence of Pupil-Teacher Ratio on teacher workload in public secondary schools in Mwingi north sub- county- Kenya. A book chapter pgs 01-25 in multidisplinary Research Volume 13 AkiNik publications 169, C-11, sector- 3, Rohini, Delhi=110085, India, December, 2019.
• Mwikya, V. N & Cheloti S.K. (2019). Cultural Factors as A Predictor Variable in Determining Transition Rates of Pupils from Primary School to Secondary Schools in Kenya; A Case of Machakos Sub-County; International Journal of Political Science and Development Vol. 7(8), pp. 266-277, October 2019.ISSN: 2360-784X. ttp://www.academicresearch journals.org/IJPSD/Index.htmlh
• Sitati, R.N. & Cheloti, S.K (2019). Information Systems in Small and Medium Enterprises; A Vehicle for Implementing Youth Employment Policies in Kenya. African journal of Technical & vocational Education and Training (TVET) Vol 4 No 1 (October, 2019): Creating Inclusive Foundations for Sustainability: The TVET Context.
• Mutiso,P. Maithya, R & Cheloti, S.K. ( 2019). Influence of School Management Practices on Implementation of Safety Standards Policy in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: Case of Machakos County. International Journal of Creative Research and Studies Volume-3 Issue-4, April 2019. Pg 114-130.
• Mwikya,V. N. Cheloti, S.K. & Mulwa, D. (2019). Influence of cost of education on transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kenya: a case of Machakos sub-county. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom ISSN 2348 0386 Vol. VII, Issue 3, March 2019 Licensed under Creative Common Page 298 http://ijecm.co.uk/ pg298-316
• Kyambi, F. D,.Cheloti, S.K., & Maithya, R (2019). Research Trends in MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH Volume - 13, Published By: AkiNik Publications AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India 9911215212 Email – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Chief Editor: Dr. R. Jayakumar; © AkiNik Publications Publication Year: 2019 Pages: 188 ISBN: Price: ` 665/
• Kyambi, F. D,.Cheloti, S.K., & Maithya, R. ( 2018) Influence of Pupil-Teacher Ratio on Students’ Formative Evaluation Practices; a Case of Public Primary Schools in Mwingi North Sub-County – Kenya. Journal of education & entrepreneurship
  ISSN: 2636-4794 (Print), ISSN: 2636-4778 (Online) Vol. 5, N0.4, 25-42;
• Sitati, R.N. Cheloti, S.K & Njihia M. (2018). Enterprise resource planning system implementation and value realization in saving credit co-operative society of Nairobi; international journal of finance management ISSN 2229-712X. www.elixirpublishers,com. Issue no 119(2018)5108-51021.
• Cheloti, S.K., Okoth U. A.,& Obae, R.N. (2018). Guidance and Counseling Strategy in Curbing Drug and Substance Abuse (DSA) in Schools; Effectiveness and Challenges to Head Teachers in Kenya. World Journal of Educational Research and Reviews (WJER) Vol. 4(1), pp. 051-061, October, 2018. © www.premierpublishers.org, ISSN: 0437-2611. October 2018.
• Musyoka, J. M., Cheloti, S. K., Mathya, R. (2018) Influence of teachers’ adequacy on students’ performance in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kenya. A case of Kathiani Sub County, Machakos County. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714 www.ijhssi.org ||Volume 7 Issue 01||January. 2018 || PP.50-58.
• Musyoka,J.M., Maithya, R., Cheloti, S.K., (2017). Influence of head teachers’ supervisory role on students’ performance in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kathiani sub-county, Machakos county, Kenya. International journal of humanities & social studies (ISSN 2321-9203. www.theijhss.com. Vol5 Issue 12, December 2017.
• Githaka Mwangi, & Cheloti, S.K., (2017). Enhancing completion rates in public day secondary schools in Kenya; the role of government bursary subsidy. Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 3 no.1, 69-73, 2017. ISSN (E):2519- 5387.http://www.asianonlinejournals.com/indexphp/EDU.
• Githaka Mwangi, Cheloti, S.K., & Obae, R. N. (2017). Influence of free day secondary education subsidy on completion rates; A case of public day secondary schools in Kitui County Kenya. International journal of research in economics and social sciences (IJRESS). Vol.7 Issue 2, February-2017, pp. 112-118.ISSN (o) 2249-7382 impact factor: 6.939, online at: http//euroasiapub.org.
• Michael, F.M., Maithya R.,& Cheloti, S.K., (2016).influence of teacher competency on integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Machakos. Journal of Education and e-learning research; ISSN(E): 2410-9991, ISSN(P): 2518-0169, Vol.3, no.4,143-149.2016. http//asianonlinejournals.com/indexphp/JEELR
• Cheloti, S.K., & Mungai, A.G., (2016). Curbing drug and substance abuse in secondary schools in Kenya; the disconnect in school community intervention strategies. Elixir international journal. Elixir. Edu. Tech. 95 (2016) 40881-40888.www.elixirpublishers.com
• Mungai, A.G., Cheloti, S.K., & Obae, R. N. (2016). Learner factors influencing implementation of non-formal basic education curriculum at the non-formal education centers in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities, Kenya. International journal of management and social science research review (IJMSRR). ISSN-ISSN 2494-6746. www.ijmsrr.com. (January 2016).
• Matheri, E, Cheloti, S.K., & Mulwa D. (2015). Principals’ gender and management effectiveness in secondary schools; a case of Mtito Andei Division Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice; International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE). VOL.6, No.11 (2015). Journal link; http//iiste.org/journals/.
• Cheloti, S. K. (2015). Management Styles and Students’ Unrest; Educational Administration Manual. Heinnrich - Germany: scholars-press. http://www.scholars-press.com; April, 1st 2015. A text book of educational management.
• Cheloti, S.K., Okoth U. A.,& Obae, R.N. (2015). Effectiveness of school curriculum as a strategy to curb drug and substance abuse in public secondary schools in Nairobi Kenya. International journal of Education and research; VOL. 5 Issue No.2 ISSN 2249-6947 (online): 2248052. April 2015. Impact factor 3.9678.
• Cheloti, S.K., Obae, R.N. & Kanori E.N. (2014). Principals’ management styles and students unrest in public secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice; International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE). VOL5, No.29 (2014). Journal link; http//iiste.org/journals/.
• I have conducted research in the area of Educational Administration on; Students’ unrest in Public secondary schools (Cheloti, 2009) which recommended in part, abolishing of national mock examinations as one of the remedies to curb students’ unrest in schools. Location; university of Nairobi repository.
• Between (2010-2013) as part of my PhD thesis, I conducted research on Effectiveness of head teachers Strategies used to curb drug and substance abuse in secondary schools (Cheloti, 2013) and recommended areas for policy formulation and implementation. Location; university of Nairobi repository.

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