DrNyerere0518

Title/Qualifications: Ph.D
Current Position: Coordinator, Growing Leaders Programme
Department/Unit/Section: Education Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies
Contact Address: Kenyatta University, 8.4.4 Complex, Room 30
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Position: Senior Lecturer
Research Interests: Higher Education policy, Internationalization of Education, Institutional Partnerships, Sustainability

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Dr. Nyerere is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies at Kenyatta University. She has over 15 years experience working in higher education both in teaching and research and in administrative positions. Her research projects have focused on internationalization of education, university partnerships, open and flexible learning, as well as sustainability. Jackline holds a PhD Degree in educational leadership and policy from Kenyatta University, Kenya and a professional training in Higher Education Leadership and Management from Carl Von Ossienzky University of Oldenburg, Germany.

Referred Journals

  • Nyerere, J. (2019). Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Partnerships in Kenya and Uganda. Papers in Education and Development, PED 2(37). https://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/ped/article/view/3507
  • Nyerere J., Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E., Yiran, G., Fadairo, O., Ameyaw, J., & Odingo, A. (2014). The Role of Higher Education in Building a Sustainable African Society, African Journal of Sustainable Development, Volume 4 (3), pg17-38
  • Odingo, A., Fadairo, O., Ameyaw, J., Yiran, G., Mutisya, E., Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Nyerere J., & Sulemana, N. (2014). Learning to Solve Africa's Problems by Africans: Innovations for Addressing the Canker of Corruption, African Journal of Sustainable Development, Volume 4 (3), pg. 105-134                                                                                                                                                                            
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. & Friso, V. (2013). Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy. European Journal of Training and Development.37(7):662-677
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. (2013). Higher Education Research, Science and Technology Transfer: A Look at the Policy Strides Made in East Africa. South African Education Journal (SA-eDUC). 10(1):1-28
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. & Friso, V. (2012). Partnerships between businesses and universities’ guidance tools in Kenya and Italy (Collaborazioni fra imprese e università: strumenti di orientamento in Kenya e Italia). MeTis (Mondi educativi. Temi indagini suggestioni). 2(2): Bari. Found at http://metis.progedit.com/anno-ii-numero-2-dicembre-2012
  • Nyerere, J. K. A., Gravenir, F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2012). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. Internal Review of Research in ODL. 13(3): 185-205
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. (2012). Delivery of Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and the University of Padua, Italy. West Africa Journal for ODL.2(1): 33-56
  • Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S., (2005). The Cost of Private University Education and its Implications on Access by Different Socio- Economic Groups in Kenya. African Symposium online Journal.5(4): 32-41

Student Co-authored Publications

  • Mutuma, W., Nyerere, J., & Kyalo, D. (2019). Stakeholders Involvement in Curriculum Development and Revision for Quality Education in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Creative Research and Studies, Vol. 3(8).
  • Kiiru, R., Nyerere, J., & Ogeta N. (2018). Teacher-trainee’s competency and institutional level of preparedness for adoption of e-learning in selected teacher training colleges in Kenya. African Educational Research Journal, Vol. 6(2).
  • Obonyo, P., Onyango, G. & Nyerere, J. (2017). Levels of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya, Kisumu and Kajiado Counties in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3 (8)
  • Mutuma, W., Nyerere, J., & Kyalo, D. (2017). Learner Support Services and Quality of Education in Public Universities in Kenya. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Vol.4(3)
  • Obonyo, P., Onyango, G., & Nyerere, J. (2017). Leadership Styles Practiced by Principals in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya Kisumu and Kajiado Counties, in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3 (9)
  • Kiiru, R., Nyerere, J., & Ogeta N. (2016). Status of Institutional Preparedness for Adoption of E-Learning in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya. Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol. 6(12).

Books and Books Chapters

  • Kapfudzarura, F., Kudo, S., Mfune, O., Hansen, M., Nyerere J. (Eds.). (2018). Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC
  • Nyerere, J. (2018). Youth Unemployment in Kenya: Incorporating Entrepreneurial and Transferable Skills Education. In F. Kapfudzarura, M. Nagao, & E. Mutisya, (Eds.), Youth Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Sustainable Industrialization. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC.
  • Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Entrepreneurship: The Role of Higher Education in rural-Urban Lingkages. In F. Kapfudzarura, S. Kudo, O. Mfune, M. Hansen, & J. Nyerere (Eds.), Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC.
  • Kapfudzarura, F., Mfune, O., & Nyerere, J. (2018). Putting the concept of rural-urban linkages into practice: pathways, possibilities and challenges. In F. Kapfudzarura, S. Kudo, O. Mfune, M. Hansen, & J. Nyerere (Eds.), Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC.
  • Nyerere, J. & Obamba, M. (2018) Constructing transnational partnerships: new forms and spaces for internationalization in East African universities. In D. Proctor, L. E. Rumbley (eds.), The Future Agenda for Internationalization in Higher Education: Next Generation Insights into Research, Policy, and Practice. London, Routledge found at: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351971461/chapters/10.4324%2F9781315266909-15
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. (2011). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya’s Public Universities. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co. KG: Saabruken.

Other Publications

Policy publications/Blogs

  1. Nyerere, J. (2020). Higher education and the conflict in the horn of Africa: The case of Kenya. PoliTeknik International, 26th June. Found at: http://politeknik-international.org/pi1947/
  2. Nyerere. J. (2020). Kenya’s university students and lecturers face huge challenges moving online. The Conversation, 29th April. Found at: https://theconversation.com/kenyas-university-students-and-lecturers-face-huge-challenges-moving-online-136682
  3. Nyerere. J. (2018). What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships. The Conversation, 11th September. Found at: http://theconversation.com/what-universities-in-uganda-and-kenya-can-do-to-boost-research-partnerships-102733
  4. Nyerere. J. (2018). What Kenyan universities can do to expand social entrepreneurship. The Conversation, 11th April. Found at: http://theconversation.com/what-kenyan-universities-can-do-to-expand-social-entrepreneurship-94672
  5. Nyerere, J. & Abagi, O. (2017). Investing in Education and Relevant Skills to Harness a Demographic Dividend for Africa. Development Perspectives, Vol.1(1)
  6. Nyerere, J. & Warira, D. (2017). Transferable skills a key to driving the employability of Kenyan graduates. African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP). https://www.afidep.org/transferable-skills-key-driving-employability-kenyan-graduates/

Research reports

  1. Forum for African Women Educationalists, 2019: Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in Kenya.
  2. Forum for African Women Educationalists, 2019: Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in Malawi.
  3. The MasterCard Foundation, (2017). Skills at Scale: Transferable Skills in secondary and Vocational Education in Africa. http://mastercardfdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MCF_SkillsAtScale-March2017-3-1-accessible.pdf
  4. Nyerere, J. (2016). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya. A Baseline Survey Report. the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) – 2016-07.

Conference Papers

  • Nyerere, J. (2016). Delivery of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya: Demand and Quality Concerns. 8th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF8) Conference Proceedings, 27 - 30 November 2016. Found at http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2683
  • Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2011). Università e mondo del lavoro: elementi per valutare i rapporti. Italian Society for Education Research (SIRD) Conference Proceedings. Padua, Italy. December, 2011
  • Nyerere J. K. A, Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2011). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. The 3rd African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly Proceedings. Dar es Salaam: Tanzania. July, 2011
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. (2008). Open and Distance Education in Kenya’s Higher Education, Issues and Prospects. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Proceedings. Madrid: Spain Web:www.iated.org
  • Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q., Mse G. S., (2008). Policy Challenges of Open and Distance Education in Kenya. African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly Proceedings. nou.edu.ng

Workshops Papers

  • Nyerere, J. (2020). Establishing and Maintaining International Collaborations and Linkages. DAAD Training Workshop on Management of Internationalisation for young University Academic and Administrative Staff. Dedan Kimathi University, July, 2020
  • Nyerere, J. (2020). Delivery of Open, Distance and e-Learning in Kenya: Research Findings and Prospects Commission for University Education Workshop on Accreditation of ODEL. Nairobi, June, 2020
  • Nyerere, J. (2019). Academic Student Mobility and Refugee Education in Kenya. 9th ANIE (African Network for Internationalization of Education) Conference. Kenya Institute for Curriculum development, October, 2019.
  • Nyerere, J. (2019). Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (ESDA). Carnergie Corporation Beneficiary Workshop of the Peer-Learning for Emerging Researchers` Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) Initiative. Pretoria, April 2019
  • Nyerere, J. (2019). Internationalization of Education: Current trends in Africa. Aga Khan University Education Conference. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, April, 2019
  • Nyerere, J. (2019). Education for Sustainable Development in Africa. Regional DAAD Alumni Conference. Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, March 2019
  • Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Enterprises Skills Development: The Role of Higher Education in Sustainable Development. 3rd Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies International Conference. Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi-Kenya, September, 2018
  • Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Enterprises Skills Development in Kenya. Zambia Association of Public Universities and Colleges (ZAPUC) 2018 International Conference. Livingstone, Zambia, April/May April 2018
  • Nyerere, J. (2016). Delivery of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya: Demand and Quality Concerns. 8th Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF 8) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November, 2016
  • Nyerere, J. (2016). Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya. 7th African Network for Internationalization of Education. Accra, Ghana, October 2016
  • Nyerere, J. (2016). Making a Case for Investment in Youth Employability. CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Programme Dissemination Workshop on “The Road To Scale - Enhancing Employability Skills And Opportunities Among The Youth In Kenya”. Nairobi, July, 2016
  • Nyerere, J. (2015). Internationalisation at Home. 6th ANIE (African Network for Internationalisation of Education) Pre-conference Workshop on Internationalisation at Home and Internationalisation of the Curriculum. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October, 2015
  • Nyerere, J. (2015). University Partnerships. University of Malawi 50 Years Anniversary Celebrations Thought Leadership Dialogue, University of Malawi Chancellor College, Zomba. September, 2015
  • Mugenda, O., Gathumbi A., Nyerere J. & Gravenir, F. (2015). Internationalizing African Universities: The Kenyatta University Initiative. Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities. Kigali Serena Hotel in Rwanda, June 2015.
  • Nyerere, J. K.A. (2015). Quality Initiatives in Higher Education and Mobility within Africa. 2nd International Conference on Re-Engineering Education for Sustainable Development. Kenyatta University, Kenya, May, 2015
  • Nyerere, J. (2015). Competences and key tasks of an International Office to Manage Partnerships. African DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) Workshop on Management of Internationalisation. AICAD, April, 2015
  • Nyerere, J. Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E. (2014). The Role of Higher Education in Building Sustainable and Resilient African Society. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014
  • Fuh, D., Nyerere, J., Mfune, O., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E. (2014). Movers and Shakers: Youth activism and entrepreneurship in Africa. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014
  • Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Nyerere, J., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E. (2014). Building livelihood resilience to environmental change in Africa: a micro-level analysis of local actors’ response to climate related risks. 2nd Graduate Programme in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) Symposium. University of Tokyo in Kashiwa, January, 2014
  • Nyerere, J.K.A. (2013). Does Quality of Higher Education in Africa Favour Collaborations and Mobility? 5th African Network for Internationalization of Education. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 2013
  • Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2013). Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy. 5th World Conference on Educational Sciences. Rome, Italy, February 2013
  • Nyerere, J.K.A. (2012). Regional Eastern Africa Dies Alumni (Real) Kenya Chapter Experiences. Tanzania DAAD Alumni Association Conference. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October, 2012
  • Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2012). Higher Education Research and Industry Partnerships: A Comparative Study between Kenya and Italy. International Conference on Education Reforms and Innovations. Kenyatta University, Kenya, February, 2012
  • Nyerere, J.K.A. & Friso, V. (2011). Università e mondo del lavoro: elementi per valutare i rapporti(University and the world of work: Elements of value the relationship). Italian Society for Education Research (SIRD) Conference. Padua, Italy, December, 2011
  • Nyerere J. K. A, Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2011). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. Poster Presentation at the 3rd African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly. Dar es Salaam: Tanzania, July, 2011
  • Nyerere, J. K. A. (2008). Open and Distance Education in Kenya’s Higher Education, Issues and Prospects. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. Madrid: Spain Web:www.iated.org, November, 2008
  • Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2008). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya.1st Regional E Learning Conference Proceedings. Nairobi: Kenya, November, 2008
  • Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q., Mse G. S., (2008). Policy Challenges of Open and Distance Education in Kenya. African Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly. Lagos, Nigeria. Proceedings. www.nou.edu.ng. July, 2008.

Research

  • 2020-2025: Lead Investigator, Integrating Transferrable Skills into Basic and TVET Education for Employability of Women and Girls in Kenya funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through Kenyatta University Women Economic Empowerment Hub.
  • 2020-2023: Co-Investigator (Project Lead, Kenya), Transforming Universities for a changing Climate funded by ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund (https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FT005130%2F1)
  • 2017-2018: Lead Investigator, Social Enterprises Skills Training: the Role of Higher Education in Rural and Urban Development funded by the African Development Bank Japan Trust Fund.
  • 2016-2018: Co-investigator, Academic Student Mobility in Africa funded by NRF South Africa
  • 2016-2017: Lead investigator, Do networks work? Study of the Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya and Uganda funded by CODESRIA under Carnegie African Diaspora Support to African Universities Program
  • 2016: Lead investigator, Integration of Transferable Skills into Secondary and TVET Education in Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria commissioned by The MasterCard Foundation.
  • 2016: Lead Investigator, Education Sector Priorities and Initiatives to Improve Quality of Secondary Education in Four Countries in East and Southern Africa commissioned by The MasterCard Foundation.
  • 2015: Lead investigator, Internationalization at Home. A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya
  • 2011-2012: Lead investigator, Higher Education Research and Industry Partnerships: A Comparative Study between Kenya and Italy funded through Coimbra Group Erasmus Mundus –Program