Dr. John Ndiritu Kiruru

Publications

Refereed Journals Papers

• Jeptanui, N., Nderitu, J., & Ogeta, N. (2023). Direct Educational Costs and Students’ Retention Rate in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, 14(3),https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/60312
• Jeptanui, N., Ogeta, N., & Nderitu, J. (2022). Effect of Direct Costs of Education on Students’ Transition Rate in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Education, 5(5), 81 - 92.https://stratfordjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-education/article/view/1387
• Attakumah, D. ., Ndiritu, J. . K., & Njihia , M. . (2022). Endogenous Inputs Use as a Predictor of Internal Efficiency in Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes in Ghanaian Public Universities. British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, 3(2), 1–22.https://bjmas.org/index.php/bjmas/article/view/149
• Nkonge, G., Ndiritu, J., & Njihia, M. (2021). Equality of Opportunity in Learning Outcomes Attainment through Financing Public Day Secondary Schools’ Resources in Kenya. East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 3 (1), 78 - 88.https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajis/article/view/303
• Mukirae, N., Nkonge, W., & Nderitu, J. (2021). Determinants of Attendance in Alternative Primary Schools in Mathare Slum, Nairobi, Kenya. Rwanda Journal of Education, Volume 5, Number. 1 (2020). https://www.ajol.info/index.php/rje/article/view/202578
• Onyango, E., Orodho, J., & Nderitu, J. (2020). Effect of Stakeholders’ Awareness of Vision and Mission Statements on Internal Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools: The case of Kisumu and Uasin -Gishu Counties- Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.11, No.26, 2020. ISSN 2222-1735 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/54243
• Kiruru, N., Magoma, C., & Mugiraneza, J. (2020). Schooling Hidden Costs: The Correlation Between Home-Based Costs and Students’ Transition Rate in Rwanda. European Journal of Education Studies, https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/3069/5706
• Ndung’u, J., Ndiritu, J., Rugar, T. (2020) Quality of Private Accommodation for Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, [S.l.https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/3131">https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/3131
• Nkonge, W., Njihia, M., & Ndiritu, J. (2020). Student’s Household Characteristics Hierarchical Regression Model Predicting Public Day Secondary Schools Variation in Examination Scores, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 2(12), 40 – 53 https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/146
• Mugo, J., Ruto, S., & Ndiritu, J. (2015). The 2015 Promise of Education for All in Kenya: Missed Target or New Start? ZEP - Journal of International Education Research and Development Education: ISSN: 1434-4688. https://www.pedocs.de/frontdoor.php?source_opus=14015

Consultancy and Project Reports

• Fatuma, C. and Ndiritu, J. (2015) Communities Defining their Identities of Poverty – “We are Poor but we are not so poor…” : CICE Seminar Series – Tokyo, Japan
• Njihia, M. and Nderitu, J. 2014. The use and usefulness of school grants: lessons from Kenya. Joint IIEP-UNICEF project. IIEP Country Notes. Paris: IIEP-UNICEF
• Njihia, M. and Nderitu, J. 2012. Decentralization in Education: Overcoming challenges and achieving success-the Kenyan experience. Joint IIEP-UNICEF project. IIEP Research Brief. Paris: IIEP-UNICEF

Other Books

• Ndiritu, J. Gravenir, F., and Olembo, J. (2011). Optimal Size and Existence of Economies of Scale in Public Secondary Schools. Herstellung: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG. ISBN No. 978-3-8465-0911-1
• Ndiritu, J. (2012). Determinants of Education Outputs in Secondary Schools. Herstellung: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG . ISBN 978-3-8473-7401-5
• Ndiritu,, Nkonge, W. and Njihia, S. (2015). Plight of Alternative Primary Schools in Providing Basic Education. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG. ISBN No. 978-3-659-78446-0
• SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS
• October 2018: Presented a paper on: Hidden costs and their impact on students’ participation in Basic education, Rwanda during the 5th International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning. Venue - Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya.
• September 2018: Presented a paper on: Influence of teacher participation in decision making on their job motivation: A case of public secondary schools in Nyeri, Nairobi and Kajiado Counties- Kenya during the 3rd International Conference on Re-Weaving Education to Meet the Demands of the 21st Century. Venue Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya
• September 2017: Presented a paper on: Internationalization of Doctoral Education in Public Universities: A case of Kenyatta University during the 9th Annual Conference of the Kenya Scholars & Studies Association (KESSA). Venue - Marriot Hotel, Atlanta- Georgia USA.
• October 2016: Presented a paper on: Quality of Private Accommodation for Undergraduate Students in Kenya Public Universities during the 3rd International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning. Venue - Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya.
• May 2015: Presented a paper on: The use and usefulness of Free primary education grant: lessons from Kenya during the 2nd International Conference on Re-Engineering Education for Sustainable Development. Venue - Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya.
• February 2012: Presented a paper on: Determinants of Educational Outputs in Secondary Schools in Kenya during the International Conference on Educational reforms and innovation in a globalized environment. Venue: Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya

Quality Teaching, Learning and Mentorship

• Student evaluation: Evaluated and awarded a score of 98% Grade A during the 2013/2014 Academic year
• Training in Higher Education
• 1st February – 27th December: Trained on Education Sector Planning by International Institute for Educational Planning, IIEP/UNESCO –Paris. Award: Certificate
• Trained on Financial Management and Budgeting in Education by International Institute for Educational Planning, IIEP/UNESCO) – Paris. Award: Certificate
• 27th September – 19th November 2010: Trained on Cost Analysis in Education by International Institute for Educational Planning IIEP/UNESCO –Paris
• 22nd to 29th March 2009: Trained on Uwezo National Assessment and tools for literacy and Numeracy by Uwezo Kenya and ASER India
• 27th – 31st March 2017: Trained on Online assessment and support for teachers by Commonwealth of Learning
• 27th JUNE 2016: Trained on Public procurement and disposal Act 2015 by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• 5th -7th June 2008: Trained on Qualitative data analysis by University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education.
• 28th May and 14th November: Trained on Teaching Methodology by Centre for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation- Kenyatta University.
• 26th – 29th June 2018: Trained on Teacher Training and Capacity Development for Peace-Building by UNESCO-IICBA, MOE and Kenyatta University.
• 14th to 18th December 2010: Trained on Greenstone Digital Library Software by UNESCO and PHEA-ETI.
• 3rd -5th March 2010: Trained on Research Capacity by Hiroshima University and Kenyatta University.

Administration and Responsibilities

Associate Dean /Chairperson of Department

• 22nd November 2017 to date - Associate Dean, School of Education
• 7th August 2014 to 21st November 2017- Chairman, Department of Educational Management, Policy & Curriculum Studies
• April 2014 to 7th August 2014 - Acting Chairman, Department of Educational Management, Policy & Curriculum Studies

Chairperson of University Committee

• July 2020 – Chairman: Committee to ascertain duplication of programmes and courses in the School of Public Health and Applied Science. Appointed by DVC (Academic)
• December 2019 – Chairman: Committee to develop strategic plan for the Kenyatta University TVET Centre. Appointed by DVC (Academic)
• October 2019 – Chairman: Session Chair during the Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation Conference. Appointed by Registrar ( RIO)
• May 2019 – Chairman: Committee initiate collaboration and structure 100% online teaching with Higher Ed Partners (HEP). Appointed by DVC (Academic)
• November 2018 – Chairman: Committee on Tender Closing and Opening. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• August 2018 – Chairman: Committee on Tender Closing and Opening. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• May 2018 – Chairman: Committee on Tender Closing and Opening. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• April 2018 – Chairman: Committee on Tender Closing and Opening. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• January 2018 – Chairman: Committee to process tenders. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• November 2016 – Chairman: Committee to process tenders. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• May 2016 – Chairman: Committee to write a proposal on Raising Learning Outcomes. Appointed by DVC (RIO)
• August 2015 – Chairman: Committee to develop the strategic plan for the Directorate of Teaching Practicum and Mentorship. Appointed by DVC (Academic)
• August 2015 – Chairman: Committee to investigate the swapping of bodies at the Kenyatta University Funeral Home. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• May 2014 – Chairman: Committee to develop a strategic plan for the Centre for International Programmes and Collaborations. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor

Membership of Senate/University Committee

• April 2021- Member: Committee to review and harmonize progress of students allowed into Kenyatta University certificate, diploma and degree programmes
• November 2020 – Member: Committee to investigate alleged case of discontinuation for Stephen Barkwang. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• November 2020 - Member: Committee to investigate an alleged case of plagiarism by Dr. Tom Marwa. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• February 2020 - Member: Committee to investigate the irregular submission of PhD thesis by Gyant Thakur. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• December 2019 - Member: Committee to write a proposal on Driving innovation and improved cost-effectiveness of the DFID PAMOJA Programme. Appointed by DVC (RIO).
• November 2019 - Member: Committee to review the plagiarism policy. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• November 2019 – Member: Committee to audit elective units offered across academic programmes. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• August 2019 – Member: Committee to spearhead the KU-Safaricom Partnership. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• August 2019 – Member: Committee to investigate completion of PhD degree in less than the stipulated period as per policy. Appointed by DVC (Academic)
• July 2019 – Member: Committee to address the quality of programmes at Kenyatta University. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• June 2019 – Member: Committee to develop a policy on postgraduate seminars organization and dissemination of research findings. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• May 2019 – Member: Committee to develop a corrective action plan in response to the ISO visit 5 surveillance audit findings. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• March 2019 – Member: Committee to review the policy on re-retake of units. Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.
• January 2019 – Member: Committee to address the problem of late commencement of lecturers at the beginning of each semester. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• September 2018 – Member: Committee to spearhead accreditation of certificate and diploma programmes by TVETA. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• August 2018 – Member: Committee to revise the 2016-2026 Kenyatta University Strategic and Vision Plan. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• June 2018 – Member: Committee on posting of “X” mark. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• April 2018 – Member: Committee to investigate the processing of post graduate projects and thesis in Mathematics Department. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• February 2018 – Member: Committee to write an expression of interest for the provision of teacher professional development (TPD) training and related programmes for registered teachers in Kenya. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• November 2017 – Member: Committee to develop a policy for Kenyatta University Hospital. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• September 2017 – Member: Curriculum committee for the Kakuma Secondary teacher education for the proposed Master Card Foundation Scholarship. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• April 2017 – Member: UNESCO Chairs Committee. Appointed by DVC (RIO).
• March 2017 – Member: Committee to investigate an alleged plagiarism by a member of staff. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• October 2016 – Member: Committee to write a proposal on Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme. Appointed by DVC (RIO).
• September 2016 – Member: Committee to formulate guidelines on appointment of teaching assistants. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• July 2016 – Member: Committee to prepare for the 6th African Regional Centre of Expertise Conference. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• February 2016 – Member: Technical Committee for harmonization of two programmes that train teachers of agriculture. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• December 2015 – Member: Committee to plan for the re-accreditation of the School of Law. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• October 2015 – Member: Committee to develop a chapter on Health Care Vision for the Kenyatta University Strategic and Vision plan 2015-2025. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• September 2015 – Member: Committee to facilitate the University bid for the production, assembly and distribution of digital devices for the Government’s digital learning project. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• August 2015 – Member: Tender Committee. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• July 2015 – Member: Committee on rationalization of PhD and Master degree titles. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• July 2015 – Member: Committee to develop the curriculum on Chinese teacher training. Appointed by DVC (Academic).
• July 2015 – Member: Committee to shortlist students for the Intra-Africa Semester abroad programme. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• February 2015 – Member: Committee University Ranking. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• January 2015 – Member: Committee to develop the Kenyatta University Hospital Strategic plan. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• July 2014 – Member: Committee to finalize the Kenyatta University Hospital strategic plan. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• June 2014 – Member: Committee to write a proposal on guidelines and framework for teacher development programmes by Teacher Service Commission. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• June 2014 – Member: Committee on strategic planning and development of a corporate standard operating procedure for the Referral Hospital. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• January 2014 – Member: Committee to prepare a proposal on improving teacher performance and integrity for increased learning outcomes. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• October 2012 – Member: Committee to investigate a case of plagiarism. Appointed by DVC (Academic).

Membership of Departmental/School Committee

• January 2019 – Member: Committee to write an expression of interest for the development of new staffing norms in Kenya for the Teachers Service Commission. Appointed by Dean, School of Education.
• January 2018 – Member: Research Technical Team, School of Education. Appointed by Dean, School of Education.
• February 2018 – Member: Committee to organize the 3rd Departmental International Conference. Appointed by Chairman, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies.
• September 2015 – Co-Chair: School of Education Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning. Appointed by the Dean, School of Education
• October 2012 – Member: Postgraduate Committee, School of Education. Appointed by Dean, School of Education.

Other Responsibilities in The University

• February 2013 – Board member: Kenyatta University Regional Centre for Capacity Development. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• October 2013 – Convenor: University team to spearhead Framework for Internationalization of Doctoral Education supported by Erasmus Mundus of the European Commission. Appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
• January 2019 – Board member: School of Education Journal. Appointed by Dean, School of Education.

Community Engagement and Other Contributions

• Attracting research and development funding
• 16th September 2019: Wrote and won a grant proposal on: Management of communication disorder through community-based rehabilitation - Submitted to National Research Fund.
• 4th November 2020: Wrote a grant proposal on: Strengthening in-service teacher mentorship and support in Kenya, Rwanda and Zimbabwe: A bottom up-strategy. Submitted to IDRC Canada.
• 22nd January 2019: Wrote a grant proposal on: Developing new staffing norms in Kenya- Submitted to Teachers Service Commission.
• 18th June 2018: Wrote a grant proposal on: Accreditation of service providers for teacher professional development (TPD) programme for registered teachers in Kenya- Submitted to Teachers Service Commission.
• 20th May 2018: Wrote a grant proposal on: Learning and teaching education for sustainable development (ESD) and global citizenship education. – Submitted to UNESCO.

Community Service Outreach

• 24th April 2023 to date : Appointed as a Member of the Board of Nairobi Funeral Home (Formerly City Mortuary) Appointment by H.E Honorable Johnson Arthur Sakaja-The Governor of Nairobi City County
• 7th March 2022 to date: Appointed as a Member of the Board of Management Kalimoni Primary school- Appointed by Director of Education, Kiambu County.
• 6th March 2019 to April 2022: Appointed as a Member of the Board of Management Kigwi Primary school- Appointed by Director of Education, Kiambu County.

Recognition / Awards

• 29th July 2020- Appreciated by the DVC (Academic) for successfully serving as a chairperson, Committee on structuring 100% online teaching in collaboration with Higher Education Partners (HEP) from USA.
• 11th October 2015- Appreciated by Dean School of Education for successfully organizing the 2nd Edu Conference as a Co-Chair.
• 7th October 2016- Appreciated by Dean School of Education for successfully organizing the 3rd Edu Conference as a Co-Chair.
• 6th October 2017- Appreciated by Dean School of Education for successfully organizing the 4th Edu Conference as a Co-Chair.
• 4th October 2019- Appreciated by Dean School of Education for successfully organizing the 6th Edu Conference as a Co-Chair.
• 28th September 2015- Appreciated by Head of Council for Doctoral Education- European Commission for the contribution and success of FRINDOC Project
• 27th May 2019 - Appreciated by Dean School of Education for overseeing the successful processing and presenting the results for semester 1 2018/2019.
• 3rd March 2020 - Appreciated by Dean School of Education for overseeing the successful processing and presenting the results for semester 1 2019/2020.
• 18th March 2016- Appreciated by the Vice Chancellor for the service offered as a Chairman of Department.
• 1st October 2020 – Appreciated by the DVC (Academic) for successfully serving as a Chairman, Committee to ascertain duplication of programmes and courses.
• 15th November 2019 – Appreciated by the DVC (Academic) for successfully serving as a Chairman, Committee on development of criteria for appointment of teaching practicum area coordinators.
• 18th June 2012 – Appreciated by the Dean, School of Education for successfully serving in a committee to write the School strategic plan.
• 10th November 2016– Appreciated by the DVC (Academic) for successfully serving as a member, Committee to develop guidelines for appointment of graduate and research assistants.
• 7th June 2017 – Appreciated by the DVC (Academic) for successfully serving as a member, Committee to investigate the process of examining MBA projects in Graduate School.
• 28th February 2013 – Appreciated by the Vice- Chancellor for successfully serving as a member, Committee to prepare the Self Assessment Institutional Report submitted to Commission for University
• 3rd September 2019 – Appreciated by the Director, CTPDE for successfully participating in the May-August 2019 teaching practice.
• 11th April 2012 – Appreciated by the Chairman Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies for successfully serving as a coordinator of EMP 403 unit.
• 25th October 2019 – Appreciated by the DVC (RIO) for successfully serving as a Session Chairman during the 1st Invitation to Chair a Session
• 17th June 2015 – Invited by the European University Association to Chair a session during the FRINDOC Project launch at the Imperial College London.