Dr. Jacqueline Kisato

Refereed Journal Articles

1. 07 th August 2023 Newspaper article in the Daily Nation: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/dr-jacqueline-kisato-affordable-eco-friendly-sanitary-towels-- 4327980
2. Researchers Pool Skills to Design ‘Green’ Sanitary Products https://www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile.php?story=20230906163808973
3. Musombi, S. K., Kisato, J ., & Wanduara, M. (2024). Properties of Sustainable Packaging Paper Fabricated from Banana Fibers Using Banana Peel Lye As a Pulping Delignification Reagent. Journal of Natural Fibers , 21 (1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2024.2364263 .
4. E. S. Madivoli , J. Kisato , J. Gichuki , C. M. Wangui , P. K. Kimani , P. G. Kareru (2024) Antimicrobial and food barrier properties of polyvinyl alcohol–lactic acid food packaging films. Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4291
5. C. N. Munyiri, E. S. Madivoli, J. Kisato , J. Gichuki & P. G. Kareru (2024).Biopolymer based hydrogels: crosslinking strategies and their applications, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, DOI:
6. 10.1080/00914037.2024.2356603
7. Stephanie Kobehlo Musombi, Wanduara M, & Kisato J . (2024). Fabrication of a Sustainable Biodegradable Packaging Alternative for the Fashion Industry from Banana Waste. East African Journal of Business and Economics. 2707-4250 (Print) and 2707-4269 (Online). Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024. 23-33
8. Agordah F., E., Isika, J., K., & Kisato, J. (2023). Instructional Resources for Skill Acquisition in the Art of Millinery for Higher National Diploma: A Study of Fashion Design in Technical Universities in Ghana. East African Journal of Education Studies. Volume 6, Issue 2, 2023.
9. Agordah, F., E., Kisato, J., Isika, J., K., (2023). Prerequisites for Millinery Art Skills Acquisition by Higher National Diploma Fashion Design Students in Ghana. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Volume 6, Issue 2, 2023.
10. Rolle J.D, Kisato J . & Kebaya C . (2020) Preliminary review of abstracts on a handbook on the future of work and entrepreneurship for the underserved. The Business & Management Review, Volume 11 Number 2: ISSN 2047-2862(PRINT).ISSN 2047-2854 (ONLINE)
11. Rolle J.D, Kisato J . Rock P. & Winstanley J. (2020). Inclusive entrepreneurship: A critical look at the inclusion of persons with Disabilities. The Business and Management Review, Volume 11 Number 1 pg 199.ISSN 2047-2862(PRINT) ISSN 2047-2854 (ON-LINE)
12. D. Rolle and Jacqueline Kisato . (2019). The Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved . Conference Proceedings. The Business and Management Review, Volume 10 Number 2. 2019.
13. Rolle J.D, Billy I., Kisato J. , Acevedo R., & Khasadyahu Z. (2017).The Cultural Genogram: Experiential Entrepreneurship through a Global Lens. Academy of Business and Retail Management, vol 8, No.4. ISSN 2047-2854
14. Kisato J. , Wandaka I. & Rolle J. (2016). Social Media Marketing in Micro and Small Fashion Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya . International Journal of Social Science and Business. http://ijssb.com/index.php/54-contact/102-vol-1-no-4-december-2016
15. D.Rolle, Iris Billy, Jacqueline Kisato , Roberto Acevedo & Khasadyahu Zarbabal (2016). Preparing Students for Entrepreneurship Career s. American International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 2 No. 5
16. Kisato J. Wandaka I. & Muigai D. (2015). E-Marketing Utilisation among Apparel MSEs in Nairobi, Kenya . African Journal of Textile and Apparel Research vol. 1 issue 1
17. Ochola J., Kisato J., Kinuthia L., Mwasiagi J. & Waithaka, A. (2012). Study the Influence of Fibre Properties on Yarn Imperfections in Ring Spun Yarns. Asian Journal of Textile 2 (3): 32-43, 2012 ISSN 1819-3358/DO1:10.3923/ajt.2012.32.43

Book Chapters

1. Creative Economy in East Africa: Leveraging Technology and Marketing for Growth. A book chapter in the Handbook on the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the underserved: BER, UK – in print 2021- Book chapter Kisato J. , Busolo H. & Khama A.
2. AI, Automation and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved: A literature review on the gains, losses and opportunities: A book chapter in the handbook for the future of work and entrepreneurship for the Underserved by CBER, UK (2021- Kisato, J., Rolle, J.D. Hanah Thu Hanh Tran and William Viet Tran)
3. University-Based Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Training Initiatives as an Intervention for Urban Youth Unemployment: The Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya. A Book Chapter in the Organization of Social Science Researchers of Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Publication (by Mwangi P.Wanderi, Jacqueline Kisato & Gladys W. Mwangi http://ossrea.net/publications/images/introduction-urban-youth-unemployment.pdf

Conference Papers

1. 25 th -28 th June 2023: Conference presentation: Isolation and functionalization of carrageenan produces a composite with increased swelling capacity: Munyiri C.N. Madivoli E.S. Kisato J. & Kareru P.G under the RSIF funded project
2. 24 May 2023, Webinar presentation : Guest speaker on experiential learning in entrepreneurship: Promoting Innovation, Employability and Entrepreneurship among Youth presented UNESCO-UNEVOC and HP Life Entrepreneurship Learning programme https :// unevoc.unesco.org/home/HP+LIFE+Entrepreneurship+Learning+for+UNEVOC+Centres

Awards & Honours

• June 2020 - Best paper presented- Rolle, J.D., Kisato, J. , Rock, P. and Winstanley, J. Inclusive Entrepreneurship: A Critical Look at Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities . Presented at the CBER conference in the UK.
• May 2014- Best Paper Presenter: Kisato J. National Commission for Science Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI) 3rd National Science Technology and Innovation Week: “ Employment Creation through Innovation, Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship Promotion: A Case of Kenyatta University
• Trainer Google Online Marketing Challenge 2013 - Regional finalist in Africa & Middle East Knowledge Partner –You WinAwards 2013: You WinAwards.com