Curriculum Vitae - Moi Universityprofiles.mu.ac.ke/sites/default/files/jtepkeny71/files/... · 2019. 11. 4. · Prof. Jacqueline Cheptepkeny Korir (PhD) 1 Curriculum Vitae CONTACT

Prof. Jacqueline Cheptepkeny Korir (PhD)

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Curriculum Vitae

CONTACT INFORMATION

P.O. Box 6021-30100, Eldoret

Cell: +254-0720-528759 or +254-0722-597208

[email protected] or [email protected]

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2009-2012 Ph.D. in Tourism Management, Moi University, Kenya

Thesis: Networking Dimensions as Determinants of Performance of Minor Event

Management Ventures in Selected Counties in Kenya

2007-2009 Master of Hospitality Management (MHM), Moi University, Kenya

Thesis: Factors Affecting the Quality of Catering in Selected Prisons in Kenya

2003-2007 Bachelor of Hotel & Hospitality Management (BHM), Moi University, Kenya,

First Class Honors

1991-1992 Higher Diploma (IDPM-UK), Strathmore College, Kenya

1990-1991 Diploma (IDPM-UK), Strathmore College, Kenya

1988-1989 KACE – A’ Level, St. Xavier’s High School, Thika, Kenya

1984-1987 KCE – O’ Level, Loreto High School, Matunda, Kenya

1977-1983 CPE – Primary Level, Hill Primary School, Eldoret, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

6th

Sept 2019 – Todate Associate Professor in Hospitality and Events Management

Department of Hotel & Hospitality Management

May 2014 – Sept 2019 Senior Lecturer, Moi University, Eldoret,


Feb2011–April 2014 Lecturer, Moi University, Eldoret,


Feb 2008-Feb 2011 Graduate Assistant, Moi University, Eldoret,


Jan 1994 - Nov 2007 National Bank of Kenya, Account Manager

Jul 1990- Dec 1993 Kenya National Assurance Company Ltd., Computer Operator

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

a) Undergraduate Courses Taught

i. Principles of Management (1st Year)

ii. Human Resource Management (3rd Year)

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iii. Hospitality Operations Management (3rd Year) iv. Research Methods (3rd Year)

v. Contemporary Issues and seminar planning, (4th

Year)

vi. Research Methods (4th Year) vii. Events and Conventions Management (4th Year)

viii. Entrepreneurship in Hospitality (4th Year) ix. Project Management (4th Year)

b) Masters Courses Taught

i. Project Management – Master in Hospitality Management (MHM) ii. Meetings, Incentive, Conventions & Exhibitions – (MHM)

iii. Events and Conventions Management – (MHM) iv. Research Methodology – (MHM) v. Hospitality Management – (MHM)

vi. Proposal Writing – (MHM)

c) Doctorate Courses Taught

i. Entrepreneurship in Hospitality (HOS) – Hospitality Mgt ii. Seminars, Scientific Writing & Scholarly Publications (HOS)

Hospitality Mgt

iii. Qualitative Research for Tourism and Hospitality Management (TOU) - Hospitality Management

iv. Tourism Policy and Planning – Tourism Management v. Contemporary Issues in Tourism – Tourism Management

SUPERVISION OF RESEARCH

a) P.H.D. Thesis Supervision

STUDENT/

ADMIN NO

TOPIC AND PROGRAMME YEAR/

GRADUATED

Makomere Julie

TOU/003/12

The Big Five Personality Traits as antecedents of

Customer Attitudinal Loyalty in selected hotels in Nairobi

DPHIL in Tourism Management

2016

Sepula Michael

Bennet

HOS/002/17

Influence of Hotel Grading System on the relationship

between Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in

Selected Star-Rated Hotels in Malawi

DPHIL in Hospitality Management

2019

Alberta Onyuna

HOS/001/17

Experiential Learning Dimensions as antecedent to

Competence in Hospitality Practice in selected universities

in Kenya


Data Collection

Marete Nelly

TOU/06/15

Evaluation of the utilization of the Bloom’s Taxonomy in

Hospitality TVET Programs in Kenya


Data Collection


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Lucy Juma

HOS/003/17

The Effect of Internal Marketing on Hotel Performance


Data Collection

Muraya Moses

HOS/004/16

Effects of social customer relationship management on

performance outcomes in hotels within Cities in Kenya


Defended

proposal at

department

Schulz Rita

TOU/001/12

Effect of Core-self Evaluation on Job Satisfaction of Hotel

Employees in Nairobi


Developing

Proposal

Rebecca Cheruon

HOS/007/16

Role of corporate entrepreneurship in organizational

performance in selected hotels in Nairobi, Kenya


Developing

Proposal

Laban Kimutai

HOS/002/16

Area of interest: Customer Relationship Management


Developing

Proposal

b) Masters’ Thesis Supervision

STUDENT/

ADMIN NO

TOPIC AND PROGRAMME YEAR

GRADUATED/

PROGRESS

Akunja Lydia

SBE/PGH/002/10

Determinants of Brand Loyalty effects on Customer

Loyalty of Selected Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya

MPHIL in Hospitality Management

2013

Mukolwe Eunice

SBE/PGH/010/11

Effects of Interpersonal Conflict on Organisational

Performance of selected Hotels in Kisii Town, Kenya


2014

Walaba Phyllis

SBE/PGH/001/10

Relationship between Advertisement and Customer

Retention in Selected Hospitality Establishments within

Eldoret Municipality, Kenya


2014

Ndirangu Jackson

SBE/EMTH/001/12

Socio-Economic factors affecting effective Solid Waste

Management in Small Hotels in Garissa Town, Kenya

Executive Master in Tourism and Hospitality

2014

Kimutai Laban

SBE/PGH/004/11

Golf Sponsorship as a tool for enhancing Relationship

Marketing in Member Clubs in Nairobi, Kenya


2015

Ogutu Hellen

SBE/PGT/004/11

Perceived Contributions of Tourism Training Towards

Students’ Employability Preparedness: A Study of Moi

University, Kenya

MPHIL in Tourism Management

2015

Shirandula Duncan

STHE/PGH/01/12

Relationship between Innovation Barriers and Proactive

Work Behaviour of First Line Employees in Selected

Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya


2015

Chebus Pleasure

SBE/PGT/015/11

Contribution of Indigenous Knowledge Systems towards

Sustainable Tourism in Semi-Arid Regions: A case of

Endorois Community in Baringo County, Kenya.

2016


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Mary Ohanga

MHS 11/40006/14

Factors that determine the Nutritional Status of the

Elderly in Langas Informal Settlement in Eldoret, Uasin

Gishu County, Kenya

MSC Nutrition – Kisii University

2016

Kisii University

Pauline Tarkwen

MHS 11/40001/14

Caregivers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on the

Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: A Case of

Kapsabet County Hospital, Nandi, Kenya

MSC Nutrition – Kisii University

2016

Kisii University

Mhango Geoffrey

STHE/PGH/05/16

Factors Influencing Choice of Lakeshore Resorts for

Conferences at Senga Bay, Malawi


2017

Atingo Peruce

STHE/PGH/004/14

Effects of Risk management strategies for Triple- Bottom

Line of Football Events in Nairobi, Kenya


2018

Wakhu Hezekiah

MHM/101/14

Influence of Triple Bottom Line aspects in the perceived

growth of event tourism in Nairobi, Kenya

MPHIL in Hospitality Management – Nairobi Campus

2018

Onyango Susan

Kerubo

SBE/ PGT /006/11

Cultural Tourism Products and Sustainable Livelihoods in

Selected Rural Areas in Kisii County


2019

Kathleen Malesi

STHE/PGH/003/18

Consumer Acceptance of Formulated Modern Recipes of

Millet and Pigeon Pea Dishes - A Study of Selected

Markets and Eating Places in Nairobi CBD


Submitted Intent

Winnie Malel

STHE/PGH/002/18

The Influence of Social Media on Consumer Purchase

Behavior in Rated Hotels in Kenya: A Case Study of

Hotels in Nakuru County


Submitted Intent

Kobia Nicholas

STHE/PGH/003/14

Executive Information Systems: Successful Utilization of

EIS in Selected Hotels in Nairobi Kenya


Data Collection

Winnie Akeyo

STHE/PGH/001/18

Factors Influencing Effective Recruitment Outcomes in

Hotels, Case study of Uasin Gishu County


Proposal ready

for school

defense

Caroline Koech

MHM/001/12

Effects of Marketing Promise on Performance of Selected

Five Star Hotels in Nairobi County


Proposal ready

for departmental

defense

Lilian Ajwang

MHM/103/13

Economic Impact of Homestay Tourism on the Economy

of Nyeri County, Kenya


Developing

Proposal

Florence Chemtai

Komoltochok

MHM/104/14

Influence of Service Quality Dimensions on Customer

Satisfaction with Catering Services in selected

Government Institutions in Kenya


Developing

Proposal


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Elima Chematia

Tallam

STHE/004/2016

Effects of Green Hotel Practices on Customers’

Satisfaction in Selected Star Rated Hotels in Nakuru

Town, Kenya


Developing

Proposal

Kiboi Nicholas

SBE/PGH/014/11

Impacts of Revenue Management on Customer

Relationship in Selected Hotels in Nairobi


Developing

Proposal

Sheila Koech

STHE/PGH/007/16

Influence of Change on Organizational Performance in

selected hotels in Nairobi County


Developing

Proposal

c) Senior Research Projects Supervised Total over 120

THESIS EXAMINED

a) P.H.D. Thesis Examined

CANDIDATE/

ADM NO.

TOPIC AND PROGRAMME DATE

EXAMINED

Rose Wairimu

Burugu

SBE/DT/004/11

Factors Influencing Seasonality in Hotels: The Applicability

of Blue Ocean Strategies for countering Seasonality in Diani

Beach, South Coast, Kenya


08.09.2014

Muchiri Murithi

Justus

SBE/DT/002/12

Foreign Tourists’ Satisfaction with Movie Induced Tourism:

A Case of Selected Movies on Kenyan Attractions


18.12.2017

b) Masters’ Thesis Examined

CANDIDATE/

ADM NO.

TOPIC AND PROGRAMME DATE

EXAMINED

Bennetah

Mukimba

Wafukho

Effects of Food Safety Management Systems on Quality Food

Production and Service in Selected Public Universities in

Nairobi, Kenya

27.04.2019

Judith Musyoki The influence of Human Resource Practices on Catering Staff

Performance at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

23.03.2019

Lucy Chepkoech

Rotich

SBE/PGH/005/11

Effect of Organizational Culture on Performance of selected 5-

Star Chain-Affiliated Hotels in Nairobi CBD


21.06.2017

Rebecca Cheruon

SBE/PGH/003/11

Marketing Strategies for Competitive Advantage: A

Comparative study of Selected Public and Private Universities

in Kenya


22.10.2014

Kipkosgei Bittok

SBE/PGT/06/07

Kenya Perceptions of Tourism Students towards Career

Choice in the Kenyan Tourism Industry: A Comparative study

of Moi University and Kenya Utalii College


18.10.2014


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Daisy Chepkorir

Cheptumo

SBE/PGH/06/19

Catering Components and It’s Influence on Students

Satisfaction at Public Universities in Kenya. A Case of Moi

University MPHIL in Hospitality Management

02.12.2013

Josephine Jebotip

SBE/PGH/006/10

Perceived Factors Influencing the Positioning of Uasin Gishu

County as Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events

(MICE) Destination


02.12.2013

Olubulyera Patrick

Kwoba

SBE/PGT/003/09

Determinants of Host Community Attitudes towards Cultural

Tourism Development: A Case Study of Kogelo Area in Siaya

County, Kenya


30.08.2013

Momanyi

Omwenga Stephen

SBE/PGT/005/10

Effect of Ecotourism Projects on the Socio-economic

Development of Communities Living Adjacent to Wildlife

Protected Areas


19.08.2013

PUBLICATIONS

a) Books Authored

Korir, J. (2017). Networking Dimensions as Determinants of Performance of Event Management

Ventures in Kenya: Utafiti Foundation. ISBN: 978-9966-26-135-9.

Korir, J. (2011). Diet of worms: Quality of catering in Kenyan prisons. Nairobi: Zapf Chancery

Research Consultants and Publishers. Edited by Charles M. Ngugi. ISBN: 978-9966-1506-6-0.

b) Book Edited

Korir, J. (2017). Tourism Issues in Kenyan Perspective: Utafiti Foundation. ISBN: 978-9966-26-109-0.

c) Book Chapters

Korir, J. (2017). Management Tools for Sustainable Tourism Destination. In: Tourism Issues in Kenyan

Perspective. Chapter 1. Eldoret: ISBN: 978-9966-26-109-0.

Korir, J. (2017). Managing Planning in Marketing. In: Tourism Issues in Kenyan Perspective. Chapter

15. Eldoret: ISBN: 978-9966-26-109-0.

d) Journal Articles

Sepula, M.B and Korir, J.C. (2019). Tourism and Hospitality Policy Strengths, Weaknesses and

Effectiveness – Lessons for Malawi. International Journal of Economics, Business and

Management Research, Vol. 3, issue 5, pp. 140-154. ISSN 2456-7760

Sepula, M.B., Kieti, D.M., Korir, J.C., Mapelu, I.C. and Bello, F.G. (2018). Does Grading Standard


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Dimension of Hotel Rating System Predict Customer Satisfaction? Empirical Evidence from

Malawi. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Vol. 6, issue 2, pp. 149-163. ISSN

2372-5133(Online)

Korir, J. (2018). Networking Dimensions and Performance of Event Management Ventures in

Kenya. Research in Hospitality Management, Vol. 8, issue 1, Pp. 47-54. ISSN: 2415-5152

Korir, J. (2018). Network Capability and Performance : Link in Small Event Management Ventures in

Kenya. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol. 4, issue 3, Pp. 212-220.

ISSN : 2309-9240

Korir, J. (2018). Expected outcome of Human Resource Practices on Labour Turnover in Restaurants in

Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation (KJRI), Vol. 6, issue 1, Pp. 20-34. ISSN :

2305-784X

Korir, J. (2018). Building Blocks of Knowledge Management Enablers in the Hotel Sector in Kenya.

African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol. 4, issue 3, Pp. 229-240. ISSN :

2309-9240

Korir, J. (2017, 7th

-9th

June). Elements of Choice-Making for Outdoor Event Venues in Eldoret, Kenya.

ATLAS Africa Conference 2017, extended abstract,Pp. 38-42. ISBN: 978-90-75775-00-6

Korir, J. (2017). Evaluating the nature of food served in selected prisons in Kenya. African Journal of

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, Vol. 6, issue 2. ISSN : 2223-814X

Makomere, J. and Korir, J. (2017). Measuring Extroversion Personality Traits of Hotel Employees in

Kenya. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 6, issue 1, Pp. 99-106. ISSN :

2235-767X

Musyoki, J. and Korir, J. (2017). Focus as a Tool for the Success of Entrepreneurial Ventures; A Case

of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises in Migori County. IOSR-Journal of Business and

Management, Vol. 19, issue 3-Ver-1, Pp. 76-81.e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668

Odhiambo, R.A. and Korir, J. (2016). Spirit of Entrepreneurship: A Competitive Advantage To Doing

Business as Seen in John. S. Walker. Asian Research Journal of Business Management, Vol. 4,

issue 1, Pp. 79-84. ISSN 2321-9246.

Mukolwe, E. and Korir, J. (2016). Social Media and Entrepreneurship: Tools, Benefits and Challenges.

A Case Study of Women Online Entrepreneurs on Kilimani Mums Marketplace on Facebook.

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 6, issue 8, Pp. 248-256. ISSN

2220-8488 (print); 2221-0989 (online).

Mbaeh, E.K. and Korir, J. (2016). Family and Entrepreneurship. African Journal of Tourism,

Hospitality and Leisure Studies, Vol. 2, issue 2, Pp. 26-31. ISSN 2413-4120.

Mukolwe, E., Korir, J., Buyeke, E., Wafula, M., and Musyoki, J. (2015). Effects of interpersonal

conflict on organisational performance in selected hotels in Kisii Town, Kenya. African Journal of

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, Vol. 4, issue 1, Pp. 1-15. ISSN 2223-814X.

Korir, K., Bor, T., Korir, J. and Rotich, D. (2013). Dimensions of Social Capital in Trifling Event

Administration in Kenya. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, Vol 1, issue 1, Pp. 28-35.

ISSN 2312-5187 (Print), 2312-5179 (Online)

Kamwea, J., Bor, T., & Korir, J. and (2013).Entrepreneurial Marketing Strategies espoused by

Hospitality Management Ventures in Eldoret Town-Kenya. African Journal of Tourism and

Hospitality. Vol 1, issue 1, Pp. 55-63.

Korir, J.,Muchiri, J. and Kamwea, J. (2013). Wildlife-based tourism, ecology and sustainability of


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protected areas in Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 3, issue 3, Pp. 40-48. ISSN

2224-3186

Korir, J. and Imbaya, B. (2013). Measuring performance of minor event management ventures in

Kenya. Developing Country Studies, Vol 3, issue 3, Pp. 86-93.ISSN 2224-607X

Kiprutto, N, Sitati, N.W., Akama, J. Korir, J. (2013). Cluster-based market segmentation of tourists in

Kenya’s North Rift Highlands. Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.

ISSN: 2231-5780

Kiprutto, N., Sitati, N., Ipara, H., & Korir, J. (2012). Towards operationalization of tour guides’

performance. Information and Knowledge Management,Vol 2, No 8, Pp.14 – 21.ISSN 2224-

5758

Muraya, M., Korir, J., & Korir, K. (2012). Effects of fraud and forgery and performance of hotels in

Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management,

Vol 2, Issue 12, Pp. 29 – 33.ISSN 2231-4245

Korir, J. (2012). Elements of minor event management ventures in Kenya. European Journal of

Business and Management, Vol 4, No 16, Pp. 81 – 87.ISSN 2222-1905

Korir, J., Korir, K., Musyoki, J.,& Barno, W. (2012). Determinants of consumer purchase decisions in

zero rated hotels in Eldoret town, Kenya. International Journal of Business and Social Science,

Vol 3, Issue 21, Pp. 158 – 163.ISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219-6021 (Online)

Korir, J.,& Schulz, R. (2012). Network dynamics dimension factors in event management in Kenya.

European Journal of Business and Social Sciences,Vol 1, Issue 8, Pp. 1 – 11.ISSN 2235-767X

Korir, J., Maru, L., Kipruto, N., & Koskei, D. (2012). Effects of network structure on performance of

minor event management ventures in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences,

Vol 1, Issue6, Pp. 34-45.ISSN 2235-767X

Rotich, D., Korir, J., &Serem, K. (2012). Compatibility of menus to children’s needs in selected hotels

in Nairobi, Kenya. Food Science and Quality Management Journal, Vol 8(2012), Pp. 1 – 8. ISSN

2224-6088

Rotich, D., Yego, J., &Korir, J.(2012). Factors that affect the outcome of outside catering in Kenya.

Food Science and Quality Management Journal, Vol 9(2012), Pp. 8 – 16.ISSN 2224-6088

Korir, J., Mukolwe, E., Maru, L., & Korir, K. (2012). Change management effects on organizational

performance of selected hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science

Tomorrow, Vol1, No. 8, Pp. 1 – 7.ISSN 2277-6168

Belsoy, J., Korir, J., & Yego, J. (2012). Environmental impacts of tourism in protected areas. Journal of

Environment and Earth Science, Vol 2, Issue 10, Pp. 64 - 73.ISSN 2224-3216

Korir, J., & Wafula, W. (2012). Factors that influence career choice of hospitality students in Moi

University, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice,Vol 3, Issue 14, Pp. 83 – 90.ISSN 2222-

1735

Korir, J., Rotich, D., Korir, K., & Burugu, R. (2012). Network structure dimension factors in event

management in Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management

Sciences,3(5), Pp. 454-460. ISSN 2141-7024

Musyoki, J., & Korir, J.(2012). Change factors that affect student learning in public universities in

Town campuses in Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Education Research and Policies,

3(5), Pp. 670-674. ISSN 2141-6990

Korir, J., Rotich, D., Korir, K., & Belsoy, S. (2012). Network capability dimension in minor event

management ventures in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, Vol 4, No 14,

Pp. 139 – 145. ISSN 2222-1905


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Sulo, T., Maritim, H. K., & Korir, J.(2011).Imperative of privatizing agricultural extension services in

Kenya for poverty reduction. African Journal of Business and Economics, Special issue 1(2011),

Pp. 71-76. ISSN 1990-9217

Korir, J.,Mugalavai V., Sulo, T., Nassir, R., Schulz, R., & Kamwea, J. (2011).Customer general

acceptability of traditional foods served at an African cuisine luncheon in the Guest House at

Moi university, Chepkoilel Campus-Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics,Special

issue 1(2011), Pp. 117-126.ISSN 1990-9217 Burugu, R., Korir, J., Sawe, B., Bor, T., & Sulo, T. (2010). Assessment of factors affecting the effective

use of management information systems (MIS) in the hotel and tourism industry in Kenya.

ATLAS, Thematic proceedings of ATLAS Africa Conferences, 7, 87-92.

IN-PRESS

Shirandula, D. and Korir, J. (2018). Endogenous Innovation Barriers and Proactive Work Behavior in

Selected Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation (In Press)

e) Conferences Attended

6th

International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC6), September 4th

– 6th

, 2019, University of Eldoret,

Kenya

2nd Annual International Conference, April 24th to 26th, 2019, Machakos University, Machakos, Kenya

The Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA)’s 14th World Congress, November 23rd

-25th,

2017, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.

ATLAS Africa Conference, 7th

-9th

June, 2017, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

The Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA)’s 13th Global Conference, November 26th –

28th, 2016, The 1st Sebelas Maret Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Community

Development (SMARTCEIC), Indonesia

7th

ATLAS Africa Conference, 6-8 June, 2011, Kampala, Uganda

7th

Annual International Conference, 6-10 Sept. 2011, Moi University-Eldoret, Kenya

5th Annual International Conference, 4-8 Aug. 2009, Moi University- Eldoret, Kenya

6th

ATLAS Annual Conference, 1-3 July, 2009, Gaberone, Botswana

f) Papers Presented in Conferences

Korir, J. and Nthiga, R. (2019, September). Experiential Learning of Events Management as a

Driver for Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Skills in Moi University, Kenya

Malesi, K., Rotich, D., Korir, J. and Sepula, M.B. (2019, September). Nutritional composition of flakes

developed from millet flakes

Malel, W., Korir, J. & Nthiga, W. (2019, September). Influence of Social Media Reviews on

Consumers’ Hotel Choice in Selected Hotels in Nakuru Town, Kenya

Sepula, M. B. & Korir, J. C. (2019, April). Harmonisation of Hotel Rating Systems in Southern Africa:

Benefits and Challenges for the Hospitality Industry in Malawi.

Mhango, G.K, Kieti, D and Korir, J. (2017, November). Stakeholder Policies Influencing the Choice of

Conference Destinations in Malawi: The Case of Resorts at Senga Bay

Korir, Jacqueline. A., (2017, November). Network Capability and Performance: Link in Trivial Event

Management Ventures in Kenya.


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Shirandula, D. and Korir, J. (2017, November). Endogenous Innovation Barriers and Proactive Work

Behavior in selected Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya.

Korir, Jacqueline. (June, 2017). Elements of choice-making for outdoor event venues in Eldoret,

Kenya.

Mhango, G., Kieti, D and Korir, J. (2017, June). Factors influencing the choice of lakeshore resorts for

conferences at Senga Bay, Malawi

Makomere, J., Korir, J., Nganga, W.E.K & Lagat, C. (2016, November). The effect of extroversion

Personality Trait on Customer Attitudinal Loyalty in selected hotels

Korir, J.C., Kamwea, J.M., Korir, J.K., & Schulz, R.N. (2011, June). Entrepreneurial marketing

strategies on sustainability of event management ventures in Eldoret, Kenya.

Korir, J.C., Maru, L.C., Korir, J.K., & Burugu, R.W. (2011, June). Commercial home accommodation

potential for rural tourism enterprises in Uasin Gishu County.

Schulz, R., Nthiga, R.W., Bor, T.B., &Korir, J. (June, 2011). Tourism planning and its effects on

sustainable local community development: A case of the Kenyan Mara region.

Korir, J., Barno, W., Korir, K., & Musyoki, J. (2011, September). Factors that influence consumer

purchase decisions in selected zero-rated hotels in Eldoret Town.

Korir, J., Mukolwe, E., & Korir, J. K. (2011, September). Change management effects on

organizational performance of selected hotels in Nairobi, Kenya.

Korir, J., Muraya, M., & Korir, K. (2011, September). Fraud and forgery effects on performance of

selected hotels in Nairobi.

Belsoy, S., Korir, J., Burugu, R., & Sulo, T. (2009, August). Effects of human resource practices on

labour turnover in small hospitality establishments in major towns in Kenya.

Burugu, R., Korir, J., Lucy, J. R., & Belsoy, S. (2009, August). Ethical Human resource practices: A

strategy to reduce management challenges in hotels in Kenya.

Kamau, W. S., Sulo, T., Bosire, S., &Korir, J. (2009, August). Perceptions and attitudes of students to

school meals and their implications in selected secondary schools in Uasin Gishu District of

Kenya.

Mugalavai, V., Sulo, T., Korir, J., Nassir, R., Schulz, R., Kamwea, J, Wafula, M., Kiama, F.,

Chemutai, A., Onyuna, A and Juma, L. (2009, August). Customer’s perceptions of traditional

food served at an African cuisine luncheon in the Guest House at Chepkoilel Campus.

Ndenga, S.N., Sulo, T., Korir, J., &Burugu, R. (2009, August). Marketing challenges affecting the

hospitality industy in Kenya: The case of Mombasa, Nairobi, and Eldoret Hotels.

Burugu, R., Korir, J., Sawe, B., Bor, T., &Sulo, T. (2009, July). Assessment of factors affecting

effective use of MIS in the hotel and tourism industry in Kenya.

g) Modules Developed and Taught for Problem Based Learning

i. Project Management (3 modules for 4th years)

ii. Entrepreneurship in Hospitality (2 modules for 4th years)

iii. Hospitality Marketing and Sales (1 module for 3rd year)

iv. Hospitality Operations Management (5 modules for 3rd year)

v. Consumer Behaviour (2 modules for 3rd year)

vi. Front Office Operations and Management (1 module for 2nd year)

vii. Principles of Management (7 modules for 1st year)


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viii. Introduction to Marketing (1 module for 1st year)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2017 – Todate Associate Member of Tourism Professional Association (TPA)

Registration Number: TPA-A-04/0083/2017

2011 – Todate Member of Association for Hospitality Professionals and Practitioners in

Africa (AHPPA)

- Made a presentation to industry practitioners on the importance of outside

catering as a product in the hotel industry

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

2018 – Todate Coordinator for Curriculum Development, Department of Hospitality

2018 – Feb 2019 Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Hotel & Hospitality Management

2014 – Todate Chairperson, School Graduate Studies Committee for STHEM

2012 – 2014 Coordinator of Curriculum Development, Linkages & Collaboration for STHEM

2012 – 2014 Graduate School Representative Committee Member for STHEM

2012 Member of Building Committee, School of Business & Economics

2009 – Feb 2012 Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Hotel & Hospitality Management

2008 –Feb 2012 Coordinator Industrial Attachment, Dept of Hotel & Hospitality Management

Key achievement: Developed guidelines for industrial attachment

2008 – 2009 Staff and Students Welfare coordinator, Dept of Hotel &Hospitality Management

EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2017 – Todate External Examiner – Karatina University,

Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

2016, 23rd

March External Subject Expert for Maasai Mara University to validate the

Bachelor of Hotel & Hospitality Management Program

2015 – Todate External Examiner – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology,

Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management

2015 - Todate External Examiner – Maasai Mara University,


2014 – Todate External Examiner – Technical University of Kenya,

Department of Leisure and Events Management

2014, 17th

– 19th

March Chairperson for peer review team carrying out assessment

Pwani University – Kenya for IUCEA

2014, 13th

– 14th

March Chairperson for peer review team carrying out assessment

Technical University-Kenya for IUCEA


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INTERNAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2014 – Todate Mentoring postgraduate students by involving them as assessors in the

events executed by undergraduate students and co-publishing with them

2014 Development of the Curriculum for Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality

Management that was rolled out in September 2015

2010 – 2013 Participated in the development of the following curriculums:

i. Executive Master in Tourism and Hospitality ii. Certificate Courses in Hospitality

iii. Diploma in Event Management iv. Revised Bachelor of Hotel and Hospitality Management

2012 - Todate Editor: African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality

- Edit and format papers

- Peer reviewed three articles

Member: Centre for Tourism Research and Development

2010, 19th November Presented a business plan for acquisition of Sirikwa Hotel (as an

alternative source of income for Moi University) at Kerio View Hotel, Iten

2010 Participated in the development of a hotel business plan

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

2018, 11th

– 15th

June Short course on Programme Development and Curriculum Delivery organised by the Africa Center of Excellence in Phytochemicals, Textile and

Renewable Energy at Moi University (ACE II, PTRE) held at Sirikwa Hotel

2018, 15th

February Seminar training on ‘Getting your paper published’ at Moi University

Annex Campus. Key speakers: Prof Wray from Cardiff University and

Prof Eunice Kamaara of Moi University

2017, 28th

April Seminar / Travel Expo on Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Industry

2016, 4th

– 5th

July Workshop on ODL training held at KIPS Plaza, Computer Lab

2016, 8th

April Postgraduate research workshop held at STHEM guest house

2015, 22nd

– 23rd

June Workshop on aligning curriculum with CUE requirement held at

Government Training Institute in Kabarnet

2015, 27th

March Training Workshop on Effective Supervision for Quality and Timely

Completion of Postgraduate Studies held at Sirikwa Hotel in Eldoret

2015, 7th

– 8th

May Workshop on developing practical training manuals for the Department of

Hotel and Hospitality Management held at Kisumu Hotel

2014, 10th

– 12th

March Training as a peer reviewer for Inter-University Council for East Africa

(IUCEA) at Silver Springs Hotel in Nairobi

2013, 20th

November Workshop on ODL Sensitization

2013, 26th

October Workshop on Pedagogical Skills organized by School of Tourism,

Hospitality and Events Management held at Minata Hotel, Webuye

2013, 13-14th

March Workshop on BHHM curriculum review at Government Training Institute

in Kabarnet

2010, 24th

–25th

October Participated in a team workshop on Moi University’s contribution to

Vision 2030 at Bishop Stam Centre Kakamega


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COMMUNITY SERVICE

2013 – Current Board Member of Uasin Gishu Trade Development Joint Loan Board

2001 – Current Board Member at St. Michael’s Academy, Nyamisa

2007 – Current Board Member of Empowering the Children of the Village Inc., A non-

profit organization based in USA and Kenya that facilitates the provision

of educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in Ngechek

Village, Kenya.

2011 – Current Volunteer Mentor: Loreto High School Matunda

2002 - Current Occasionally supply food to rescue centre

INNOVATIONS

NO CATEGORY INNOVATION ACTIVITY

1 Product Development Finger Millet Flakes Cereal developed from finger millet and tested

for the nutrients. The process of patenting the

product is underway.

2 Product Development Pearl Millet Flakes Cereal developed from pearl millet and nutrients

tested. The difference between the two products

is the colour and shelf life. Pearl millet has a

shorter shelf life.

3 Teaching – 2017/2018 Experiential Learning

in Entrepreneurship

Engaged 4th

year students in eleven small

ventures by sourcing for them start-up capital.

The ventures were: 1) Egg & dish washing

2) Potato crisps 3) Necklaces, clothes & beauty

products 4) Calabashes 5) Inner wears 6) Soup

7) Popcorns, smokies & mabuyu 8) Artifacts

9) Lamp shades 10) Samosas 11) Mandazis

4 2018/2019 Experiential Learning

in Entrepreneurship

Engaged 4th

year students in fourteen small

ventures by sourcing for them start-up capital.

The ventures were: 1) Caramel popcorns

2) Shoes 3) Soup & Ice popsicles 4) Roasted

peanuts and Chevdah 5) Jackets & boiled eggs

6) Baked products 7) Pillows & ice cream

8)Juice and popcorn 9)Second hand clothes

10) Fruits and fruit salad 11) Jewellery and

accessories 12) Sweets and crisps 13) Soft copy

movies 14) Panties and socks

5 Guest Lectures Demonstration - Florists to teach floral arrangement

- Drapery expert to show how both outdoor and

indoor venue and table decoration are done

Practitioners –

2015 – todate

Interaction - Slique Events Company

- Rose ‘n’ Roses Events Company

- Jacqueline Sumbeiywo – Event planner

- Project managers from SNV, USAID, I Choose


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Life, California based project manager

- Entrepreneurs such as Dr Peter Waiganjo

FUNDING - GRANTS

CURRENT RESEARCH

Grant Malesi Kathleen, Dr Jacqueline Korir and Dr Dorothy Rotich

Funding Organization International Crops Research Institute for The Semi-Arid Tropics

(ICRISAT)

Amount Awarded USD 3560

Period of Grant Award 20th

April – 20th

October, 2019

Title of Project Development and Characterisation of Millet Flakes, and Its

Acceptability by Consumers in Selected Restaurants in Nairobi, Kenya

Role on Project Applied for the grant as a team member and is the students’ supervisor

and mentor

COMPLETED RESEARCH

Grant Michael Bennett Sepula - (International student) enrolled in PhD Hospitality

Management

Funding Organization Malawi Government Scholarship Fund

Amount Awarded Kshs 769,000/= paid to Moi University for school fees

Kshs 200,000/= as research grant

Period of Grant Award 24th

September, 2016 – 30th

September, 2019

Title of Project Hotel Rating System Dimensions as Determinants of Service Expectations

and Customer Satisfaction in Star Rated Hotels in Selected Cities in Malawi

Role on Project Developed the PHD curriculum that attracted the international student to

enroll at Moi University. I also supervised the student who graduated within

the stipulated period of three years (graduation of 22nd

August, 2019)

Grant Jacqueline Cheptepkeny Korir

Funding Organization Moi University HELB Reciprocal Scholarship

Amount Awarded Kshs 450,000/= PhD scholarship for fees paid to Moi University

Period of Grant Award Academic year 2009-2010; 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

Title of Project Networking Dimensions as Determinants of Performance of Minor Event

Management Ventures in Selected Counties in Kenya

Role on Project PhD student - graduated within the stipulated period of three years

SPONSORSHIP RECEIVED FOR STUDENT EVENTS

YEAR EVENTS COST OF

EVENT

AMOUNT

SPONSORED

(KSHS)

2019 Real Wedding held at Annex Campus

Cultural Festival held at Annex Campus

Speak Up and Reach Out held at Annex Campus

Seminar Event held at Moi University PDN Hall

205,100

349,600

127,140

43,000

724,840

2019 Sports event held at Annex Campus on 16th

August, 45,150


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2018 –organized by Tourism Management Students

Feeding street children event held at Mwango

organized by Tourism Management Students

29,210

74,360

2018 Traditional Wedding held at Annex Campus

Rugby Event held at Annex Campus

Choma Festival held at Moi University Guest House

Seminar held at PDN Hall

236,450

89,550

54,840

71,900

452,740

2017 Swahili Mock Wedding held at Rivatex Grounds

Fashion Show held at KIPs Plaza

Team building held at Strawberry Gardens

Seminar held at KIPs Plaza

125,650

116,190

84,750

65,200

391,790

2016 Mock Wedding held at Rivatex Grounds

Cocktail Party held at PDN Hall

Seminar held at KIPs Plaza

Food Fair held at Moi University Guest House

110,760

64,850

30,550

46,600

252,760

2015 Mock Wedding held at Rivatex Grounds

Team building held at Rivatex Grounds

Seminar held at PDN Hall

Cocktail party held at PDN Hall

84,800

55,450

96,700

57,090

294,040

2014 Mock Wedding held at Hospice Grounds

Team Building held at Potters House Academy

Cocktail party held at Potters House Academy

Seminar held at Potters House Academy

127,040

50,620

31,350

42,430

251,440

GRAND TOTAL 2,441,970

SPONSORSHIP FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES

YEAR PURPOSE SPONSOR TOTAL MOUNT

(KSHS)

2017 ATLAS conference held @ PDN Building organized by

Moi University, School of Tourism, Hospitality and

Events Management

Strawberry

Events

Limited

240,325/=

2018

Purchase of a washing machine for STHEM guest house

for acquisition of skills in housekeeping and laundry

Fundraising /

donation

22,000/=

ONGOING PROJECT PROPOSALS

Title Strengthening micro-entrepreneurship for disadvantaged youth and

women in the informal sector in Eldoret Municipality in Kenya

Submission Mastercard Foundation

Toronto

250 Yonge Street

Suite 2400

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M5B 2L7

Proposed Budget Kshs 27, 518,000

Project Goal To contribute to growth and sustainability of women and youth owned


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small and medium businesses in Eldoret Municipality

Purpose of the project

Role on Project

To strengthen 100 women and youth owned small and medium

businesses by improving their ability to sustain, innovate and market

their products and services

Project Manager

Title Rehabilitation of Sosiani River Nature Park for Recreation and

Environmental Conservation

Submission UNHABITAT

[email protected]

Proposed Budget Kshs 10,000,000/=

Project Goal Development of an inclusive and accessible urban public space through

rehabilitation of River Sosiani nature park in Uasin Gishu County


Role on Project

Transform selected public spaces into active and attractive community

hubs through promotion of environmental management, protection and

conservation

Project Manager

Title Building Adolescent Employability Skills in North Rift Region

Submission Hub CYMRU AFRICA

Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Temple of Peace, King Edward

VII Avenue,

Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3AP

Proposed Budget Kshs 25,000,000/=

Project Goal Seek to ensure 15,000 young people and adolescent girls aged 16-25

years in North Rift Counties benefit from skills and opportunities that

will enable them to earn a living through skills development, financial

literacy in an environment that promotes gender transformation


Project Period

Role on Project

Reduce risk of HIV infection among adolescent and youth aged 16-25 as

a result of transactional sex by improving their employability and

increasing their access and placement to employment opportunities

January – December 2020

Project Manager

CAREER AMBITION

To indulge deeply in research, create and disseminate knowledge actively and attract funds for the

university. To work towards attracting funds for the development of a fully equipped practical

laboratory for the Department of Hotel and Hospitality Management for students to be able to develop

technical skills to complement theory. I aspire to write books in events management, entrepreneurship in

hospitality and hospitality operations and develop theories that can be used in the hospitality industry in

Kenya. I desire to be of service to the community through development of entrepreneurial skills and new

ventures and become a full Professor in Hospitality and Events Management.

REFEREES

mailto:[email protected]


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1.

Professor Loice Maru

School of Business and Economics

Moi University

P.O. BOX 3900-30100

Eldoret

Mobile: 0721-988554;

Email: [email protected]

2.

Professor Hellen Ipara

University of Eldoret

P.O. BOX 1125-30100

Eldoret

Mobile: 0726-367955


3. Professor Richard Makopondo

Director

School of Tourism and Hospitality Studies

Technical University of Kenya

P.O. BOX 52428-00200

Nairobi

Mobile: 0703-866356

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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