Qualification: PhD. Department : Public Policy and Administration Contact Address: P.O BOX 4733-30100, Eldoret. Phone number: O708281345 Position: Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area of Specialization: Public Administration, Public Governance, Public Policy Analysis  Download Cv

Research Interests:

• Public Policy , Governance and administration
• Gender issues
• Conflicts, Peace and reconciliation
• Alcohol and drug abuse

Publications

• Kipchumba H. E., Minja, D. and Kiruthu, F. (2021).Factors influencing the use of discretion in the control of Illicit brew trade in Kenya. A case of Kakamega and Uasin Gishu counties. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Vol. 5, pp. 31-40.
• Kipchumba H. E., Minja, D. and Kiruthu, F. (2020). The paradox of alcohol control policies in Kenya: Culture versus policy; a case of illicit brew control in Kakamega and Uasin Gishu counties, Kenya, International Journal of Humanities and social studies,Volume 8, Issue 12. pp. 121-126
• Kipchumba H. E. (2019). Challenges facing the implementation of Kenya’s alcoholic Drinks control Act 2010. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug and Alcohol Abuse,Edition 1, pp. 22-28 iv. Kipchumba H. E. (2018). Illicit brews in Kenya; A case of Chang’aa. Journal of African Interdisciplinary studies (JAIS) Volume 2, No. 7. pp. 83-92.
• Kipchumba H. E. (2017). Curbing illicit brews in Kenya. International Journal of Law, Humanities and social sciences. Volume 1, Issue 2. pp. 51-57.

Academic Background

• Jan. 2017: Doctor of philosophy (public policy and management), Kenyatta University
• 2011-2014: Master of Arts Degree (Public Administration & Public Policy), Moi University
• 2006- 2010: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Government and Public Administration), Moi University; Graduated with Second Class Honors Upper Division
• 2002-2005: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, A.I.C Chebisaas Girls High School
• 1993-2001: Kenya Certificate Primary Education, Yemit primary

Affiliation to professional bodies

• Sept. 2019 to date:   International Society of Substance use Prevention and Treatment professionals (ISSUP-Kenya)

Conferences attended

• Sept 21 2020:UNODC and WHO- International standards on Drug use   prevention 
• Sept. 21 2020:Plenary 1: Setting the scene for Drug Demand Reduction in Africa
• June 2019:23rd Biennial conference of the society for menstrual cycle research,June 6-8, Colorado Springs, CO, USA. Papers presented:

1. Menstrual hygiene and management in Marakwet West and Mwala sub-counties in Kenya. 
2. Menstruation Issues in Kenya: A Socio-cultural or a Poverty Issue? Lessons from Rural Parts of Machakos and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties

• December 2018: NACADA-ISSUP     International    conference on  drug demand reduction Theme: Thinking Globally, Acting locally, on 10th – 14th
• December 2018 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi – Kenya. Paper presented: Challenges Facing the Implementation of Kenya’s Alcohol Control    Act 2010

Responsibilities held

• October 2021 to date  : Department of public Policy and Administration timetabling coordinator, Kenyatta University
• March 2019 to date    : Member, Department of Public Policy and Administration Collaborations Committee, Kenyatta University
• 2018-2021:   i). Member, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum    Review Committee, Kenyatta University

                                ii). Chairperson, Department of Public Policy and Administration Curriculum Review Committee, Kenyatta University

• June 2019 to date: Board Member, St. Josephs Lelan Boys, Marakwet West  (Deputy Chairperson)                          
• 2008/2009: Chairperson, Marakwet University Students Association (MUSA)                           
• 2007/2008: Officer in charge of Gender & Child Rights, Moi University Human Rights Club