Dr. Timothy Bariu

Name: Dr. Timothy Bariu
Title/Qualification: PhD
Position: Lecturer
Department: Education
School:   SESS
Area of Specialization: Comparative And International Education, Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, History of Education & Education research
Contact Address: 6-60100 Embu
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Short Biography

I am a skilled academic professional with extensive experience in education and curriculum development. My background includes serving as a Full-time Lecturer at the University of Embu. I hold a Ph.D. in International and Comparative Education from Central China Normal University and a MEd in International and Comparative Education from Kenyatta University. Throughout my career, I have fulfilled roles such as an English and Literature teacher, Curriculum Master, and KNEC Examiner, contributing to educational reform and ICT integration in Kenyan secondary schools and universities. I have a strong foundation in teaching various education courses, a history of research publications, and active involvement in conferences and workshops. My dedication lies in advancing educational practices and promoting effective teaching methodologies.

Research Interests:

• Research in Contemporary Issues in education
• Education Policy  
• Artificial Intelligence in education
• Technology in Education

Dr. Timothy Bariu Publications

UPDATE ON THE DEB KANGARU PRIMARY SCHOOL MoU

The University of Embu and DEB Kangaru primary school established an MoU in 2019 to work on areas of mutual interest. So far a lot of progress has been made especially with respect to initiating a face lift to the school and also establishing in a consultative discussions areas of mutual interest and mapping out the actors.
 The following are the areas of mutual interest that were jointly agreed on.
Research lab and art room
The primary school has a hall that is shared with the secondary school. The hall is centrally placed and can be used with minimal interference to either of the schools’ programs. The University is renovating the hall to make it more suitable for meetings, teaching and research, as well as give the school a facelift. The hall will be a art center as well as a place to learn about the process of learning. This project is led by Dr Ciriaka and Sonia Watson from USA
Chaplaincy services to support pastoral lessons.
The school has a weekly pastoral lesson that members of the university can volunteer to partner teach. This project is lead by Rev. Dr. Mary Nkari
Farm renovations
The school has a large farm that can be turned into a profitable venture. This is likely to support nutritional needs as well supplement school income. This project is lead by Dr Rebecca Yegon
Mobilization of Alumni.
Alumni of any school provide a sound financial, moral and emotional bedrock for a school. They can motivate the school to achieve excellence by giving various types of support. The project to create an Alumni and mobilize people of good will is lead by Dr Zippy
Drama and Social Activities
The school is active in co curricula activities. Support that they need for drama and even for sports is available from the university in terms of skills and equipment. This program will be lead by  Dr Yegon and Sports division

The implementation of the MoU is co-ordinated by a committee led by Dr. Peter Rugano. If you would like to partner or give back  to the school, kindly contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on the subject  MoU with DEB

Dr. Obura Elizabeth Atieno Publications

1. Obura, E.A. (2020). COVID-19: A thrust toward Home-Schooling? Thought Leadership Series on COVID-19 & Innovation in Africa, African Centre for the Study of the United States. Johannesburg: University of Witwatersrand. (Accepted).
2. Obura, E.A. (2020). Factors affecting Principals’ Mentoring role in professional development of Newly Posted Teachers. International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, ISSN: 2141-6656. (In Press)
3. Obura, E.A. (2019). Perceptions toward Principals’ Mentoring Roles in Professional development of Newly Posted Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya.  IOSR Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS). E-ISSN: 2279-0879.p-ISSN: 2279-0845. DOI: 10.9790/0837-2411078090.
4. Obura, E.A. (2019). The family:  Nexus of transformative education and leadership. ISOR Journal of Research & Methods in Education (IOSR-JRME), (e-ISSN:2320-1959.p-ISSN:2320-1940). DOI: 10.9790/7388-0906020713.
5. Rutto, K. N., Obura, E. & Munyua, J.K. (2019). Influence of Teachers’ Educational Qualification on Attitude Towards Supervision in Keiyo North Sub-County, Kenya.  The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, (ISSN  2321 - 9203), 1(3), 1-9.
6. Obura, E.A. Adhiambo, J.M. & Wambiya, P. (2017). Factors affecting mentoring Doctoral students for knowledge transfer in selected private and public universities in Kenya. Paper submitted to Mwenge Catholic University, 3rd Annual Conference, Language & Education (pp 157-168). Moshi: Mwenge Catholic University.
7. Obura, E.A., Adhiambo, J.M. & Momanyi, M. (2017). Factors affecting professional development of newly posted teachers in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. Paper submitted to Mwenge Catholic University, 3rd Annual Conference, Language & Education (pp 200-209). Moshi: Mwenge Catholic University.
8. Obura, E.A. & Adhiambo, J.M. (2016). Globalization and administrative practices in higher education in Kenya. Paper presented to Mwenge Catholic University, 2nd Annual Conference, Globalization and its impact on social, economic and political changes in East Africa (pp 100-110). Moshi: Mwenge Catholic University.
9. Adhiambo, J.M. & Obura, E.A. (2014). Towards transformation: The role of educational     administrators in interreligious and intercultural dialogue within institutions of higher education. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2(1), 91-97.
10. Ngigi S.K., & Obura E., (2018). Blended-Learning-in-Higher-Education: Challenges and Opportunities. Keengwe J. Ed. Handbook of Research on Blended Learning Pedagogies and Professional Development in Higher Education, IGI Global, NK, USA. Pp 290-306. ISBN13: 9781522555575. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5557-5
11. Obura, E. & Adhiambo, J.M. (2016). Lifelong learning in higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2016). In Ngigi S. K. & Adhiambo J. Ed. Reorienting the Curriculum for Sustainability. CUEA Press, ISBN 978 - 9966-015-45-7
12. Owili, N.A., Obura, E.A. & Adhiambo, J.M. (2015). Effectiveness of Biology curriculum on environmental management in selected secondary schools in Langata Division, Nairobi County, Kenya. In S. N. Kang’ethe & J.M. Adhiambo. Advancing Education: A challenge to institutions of learning (pp 38-58). Nairobi: CUEA Press.

Conferences

1. Obura, E. (June 2017): The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Faculty of Education 10th Interdisciplinary Session on Re-Orienting the Curriculum.
2. Obura, E. & Ngigi S.K.  (2017). Writing and Presenting a Conference Paper. Academic Publishing Workshop for Students and Staff. The Catholic University of Eastern Africa- AMECEA Gaba Campus. Saturday, July 22, 2017
3. Obura, E. & Ngigi, S.K. (June 2017). Knowledge Management in Higher Education (June, 2017). Nexus between Policy and Evaluation. International Conference on Re-Learning to be Human for Global Times: Philosophy, Information Technologies and Changes of the African Life Worlds. College of Humanities and Social Sciences School of Liberal and Performing Arts Department of Philosophy, Makerere university, 1st – 2nd June 2017
4. Obura, E. (November 2016). Mwenge Catholic University, Moshi, Tanzania: 24th -25th November. Third Annual Mwenge Catholic University Conference, MCUC, on “Language and Education”
5. Obura, E. (November 2015). Mwenge Catholic University, Moshi, Tanzania: 19th -20th November, 2015. Second Annual Conference on Globalization and its impact on social, Economic and Political changes in East Africa”
6. Obura, E. (June 2015). The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 10th to 12th June, 2015 Faculty of Education 8th Interdisciplinary Session 2015 Conference: “Reorienting the Curriculum for Sustainability”
7. Obura, E. (June 2014). The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 11th to 13th June, 2014 Faculty of Education 7th Interdisciplinary Session 2014 Conference. Advancing Education: A Challenge to Institutions of Learning.
8. Obura, E. (June 2014). The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 6th June, 2014 First Round Table Discussion, School of Graduate Studies, CUEA. The Family: The Nucleus for Transformative Education and Leadership.
9. Obura, E. (June 2013). The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 25th-29th June. Second Annual International Conference. Challenges of Development in Africa.
10. Obura, E. (June 2013). The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 12th-14th. Faculty of Education 6th Interdisciplinary Session. Effective Leadership in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Prerequisite for Societal Transformation.
11. Obura, E. (June 2012). The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 26th-30th Africa’s Golden Jubilee: Assessing 50 Years of Scholarship and Development in Africa.
12. Obura, E. (30th November- 3rd December 2011). Rome, Italy: III World Congress on the Pastoral Care of International Students.

 Current projects/ recent appointments

Currently, she is the coordinator for postgraduate studies at the Department of Education School of Education and Social Sciences, University of Embu. She has previously served as Head of Education Programmes at Gaba (Eldoret) Campus in Faculty of Education of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Dr. Obura Elizabeth Atieno

Name: Obura Elizabeth Atieno
Title/Qualification: Ph.D.
Position: Lecturer
Department: Education
School:   Education & Social Sciences
Contact Address: P.O. Box, 6-60100, Embu

Short Biography

Dr. Obura, Elizabeth Atieno, earned her Ph.D and M.Ed in Educational Administration and Planning both from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa and B.Ed Arts English/Literature in English from the same University. She teaches Educational Administration and Planning, Instructional Methods, Educational Economics, Educational Assessment and Evaluation, Research Methods, Subject Methods English, History of Education, Subject Methods Literature in English, Sociology of Education, Comparative Education and Contemporary Issues In Education in Africa, Research in Education, Educational Planning, Educational Administration, Legal Issues in Educational Administration, Data Processing and Computer Packages, Fundamental Issues in Educational Administration, Human Resource Management in Education, Resource Mobilization in Educational Institutions and Educational Leadership for the Future among others.  Some of her research areas include Mentoring, professional development, knowledge transfer, equity and equality in education, gender mainstreaming in education, legal issues and policy in higher education, ICT integration in education and educational administration.

Dr. Obura Elizabeth Atieno Publications