Orpha Kemunto Ongiti

Educational leader with a successful history at Africa Nazarene University, increasing student enrollment from 250 to over 2000. Expertise in innovative curriculum development and fostering inclusivity among diverse student populations. Strong commitment to integrity and collaboration, resulting in significant improvements in academic performance..

• Date of Birth: 09/24/61
• Gender: Female
• Marital Status: Married
• Religion: Christian: Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) – Ngong East Church

• English
• Kiswahili

(A). Books:

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2009). Professional Socialization and      Women’s Participation in Mathematics: The Impact of Policies and Practices on Professional Socialization of Women in Graduate Mathematics. Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG

Editor: IJRP: International Journal of Research Publications; ISSN: 2708-3578 (Online): https://ijrp.org/user/prof.-orpha-k.-ongiti/243

(B). Selected Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2024). Dilemma of African Higher Education: Global Partnership on MDGS and SDGs. African Journal of Education and Practice, 10(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.47604/ajep.2246

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2023). “Closing the Mathematical Gender Gap in Higher Education: A Case of Graduate Female Students in the Kenyan      Universities” The article is due for publication by the Athens Journal of Education (in the press-20

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2018). The Blue Ocean Strategy: A Paradigm Shift in the 21st Century. Researchers World-Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, Vol IX, Issue 2, April 2018

Muturi, E. R. &      Ongiti, O. K. (2018). Effects of customer complaint management on revenue within the hospitality industry in Kenya. Link: The Strategic Journals of      Business and Change Management. Vol. 5, Iss. 3, pp 57- 68, July 8,      2018. https://strategicjournals.com/index.php/journal/article/view/804

Kirui, David. K. & Ongiti, Orpha K. (2016). Effects of organisation structure on academic performance in secondary school: Case of National and County Schools in Bomet County, Kenya. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research  Volume 2, Issue 10, Pages 1301-1315

Ongiti, Orpha, K; Wambui, Mary M., (December 2015) Does Organisational Culture inform Institutional      Policies, which influence the Retention and Success of Graduate Students?”      A case of an Urban Private University in Kenya, International Journal of      Education and Research, Vol. 3 No. 12 December 2015

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2014). Gender Stereotypes: Squeezing  Girls out of the Mathematics Pipeline. International      Journal of Science, Commerce and Humanities Volume No. 2 No. 1

Sedina, Misango, B., & Ongiti, Orpha, K. (2013).  Do Women Entrepreneurs play a      role in Reducing Poverty? A case in Kenya. International Review of      Management and Business Research Vol 2. Issue 1 pp 87

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2012). Professional Socialisation of Graduate Students: A give-and-take process. Business Management Dynamics. Vol. 1. No. 10, April 2012, pp. 33-40

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2012). Finding, Keeping and Graduating      Women and Underrepresented Minority Groups of Students in Doctoral-Level Mathematical Sciences, International  Journal of Social Sciences Tomorrow, Vol. 1, No. 1

Ongiti, Orpha K., (2011).Rethinking Alternative Models for      Increasing Female Participation in Graduate Mathematics, International Journal of Humanities and      Social Sciences, Vol 1 No. 11, page 77

Ongiti, Orpha K. (2010).The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Academic Performance in Bomachoge Constituency. Ministry of Education, 2010 Bomachoge Constituency Education  Sector Forum: Forum Report, page 75, Nairobi: Oxford University Press

(C). Evaluation Reports:

“Finding and Keeping Graduate Women and Minority Students in Mathematical Sciences/Graduate Education in the Mathematical Sciences To  Nurture Every Student (GEMSTONES) Project (Ongiti, Orpha K., 2010)

SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Harnessing the Opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence in Education to Enhance STEM Education in Higher Education (Orpha K. Ongiti, to be presented in the ANU Research Conference on 30th – 31st October 2024)
• Influence of Parental Negligence on Students’ Academic Performance Among Form Three Students in Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya (Rebecca N. Mutie & Orpha K. Ongiti, to be presented in the ANU Research Conference on 30th – 31st October 2024)
• Bridging the Digital Equity Gap in Higher Education through Partnerships and Collaborations; the Kenyan Case (Orpha K. Ongiti, to be presented in the ANIE Conference, Ghana on 9th -11th October 2024)
• Re-framing Knowledge Partnerships for Sustainable Development within the Higher Education in Africa (Ongiti, Orpha K, 4th to 6th October 2023, Zanzibar)
• Does the Kenyan Policy on Government-Sponsored Students in Private Universities Enhance Equity in Higher Education? Presented at the American Research Association Conference (AERA), Chicago, April 13-16, 2023 (Orpha K. Ongiti)
• African-Based Research Partnerships and Capacity-Building for Sustainable Economic Development. Presented at the ANU 2nd Virtual Research Conference -27th – 28th October 2022 (Orpha K. Ongiti)
• Unleashing Talent through Higher Education in Kenya: A Case of Universities in Nairobi City presented at the 24th Annual International Conference on Education, 16-19 May 2022, Athens, Greece
• Equality Jeopardizing Equity in the Education Systems in the 21st Century (presented on 25th April 2022 at the American Educational Research Conference (AERA), in San Diego California.
• KICD’s Innovative Strategies to Supporting Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Lessons Learnt: presented at the 1st Africa Nazarene University Annual Virtual Conference; (Joel Mabonga & Orpha K. Ongiti) 13th -14th October 2021
• Aligning Online Higher Education Pedagogy to meet Learners’ Needs during and post COVID-19 pandemics: the Kenyan University case. presented at the 1st Africa Nazarene University Annual Virtual Conference; (Orpha. K. Ongiti & Beth Wokabi) 13th -14th October 2021
• Closing the Mathematical Gender Gap in Higher Education: A comparative case study of the US and Kenya; World Education Research Association (WERA) conference (7th - 9th July 2021.)
• Assessment for Learning in the Competency-Based Curriculum in Lower Primary, Kenya: Graduate Hub International Conference (23rd- 24th November 2020)
• “Is Sustainable Development a concern for University Partnerships? The African context: The 7th ANIE Annual Conference, held in Accra, Ghana; Mensvic Grand Hotel. Theme: Partnerships for Knowledge Generation and Sustainable Development. Title: (Ongiti K. Ongiti) 5th-7th October 2016:
• “Equality and Equity in the Implementation of the Kenyan Devolved ECDE Program”, Kabarak University 6th Annual International Conference, held at Kabarak University Main Campus. Theme: Research, Innovation for Societal Empowerment: (Ongiti K. Orpha & Osoro N. Eric) 13th-15th July 2016:
• “Global Partnerships in Higher Education and its Implication on the Attainment of MDGS and SDGs: A case of Selected Accredited Universities in East Africa”: The 6th ANIE Conference held in Dar-es-salaam: (Ongiti, Orpha K.; Yegon Elizabeth) 7-9th October 2015
• “Do Women Entrepreneurs Play a Role in Reducing Poverty? A Case in Kenya”: International Symposium: “The economic Crisis: Time for a paradigm shift ~ Towards a Systems Approach” Universitat de Valencia, Spain: (Sedina, Misango, B & Ongiti, Orpha, K) January 2013:
• “Finding, Retaining and Graduating Women and Minority Groups of Students in Doctoral Level Mathematical Sciences”: American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: (Ongiti, Orpha, K) April 2012:
• “The Impact of Policies and Practices on Professional Socialisation of Women in Doctoral Level Mathematical Sciences”: National Council of Science and Technology, Nairobi: (Ongiti, Orpha K) 2011

• Prof. Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha, Chair, UoN Council Board, 0722513258, chachanyai@gmail.com, chachanyai@hotmail.com (present academic supervisor)
• Prof. Rosbella Maranga, Vice Chancellor, Multimedia University, 0721301507
• Prof. Musa Nyakora, Dean, Adventist University of Africa, 0722778150, nyakoram@aua.ac.ke

• 03/13/23, Grant Writing Proposal, Africa Nazarene University
• 01/30/22 - 02/05/22, Corporate Governance Training, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha, Tanzania
• 12/06/21 - 12/10/21, Corporate Governance Training, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha, Tanzania
• 02/01/20, Finance for Non-Finance Managers training, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha, Tanzania
• 02/01/19, Corporate Governance Training, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha, Tanzania

P.O. BOX 51255-002200, Nairobi, Nairobi, 002200, orphaKongiti@gmail.com, 0728541891

• Professor, Educational Administration and Policy Studies, Africa Nazarene University (ANU) (April 2013-present)
• Professor and Dean, Postgraduate Studies & Director of the Institute of Research, Africa Nazarene University (April 2020-present)
• Professor and Principal, Nairobi Campus, Africa Nazarene University, (March 2011-December 2019)
• Member of the following committees at ANU: Management Board; Senate; Examination; Partnerships/collaborations; Staff development and rewards, and Library.
• Chair, Board of Postgraduate Studies of Africa Nazarene University (2013-present)
• Member, Curriculum Committee, ANU (2020-Present)
• Chair, Research Committee, ANU (2020-Present)
• Coordinator, Organisational restructuring consultancy for ANU by Deloitte Consultants (2018-2019)
• Member, ANU University Strategic Plan Development Team of 2018-Present
• Member, Governing Council: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD):
• Member of Board of Trustee: Pension Scheme, KICD; Chair, Human Resource and Governance Committee, KICD;
• Member, Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee, KICD;
• Member, Curriculum Technical Committee KICD (2016-August 2022)
• Member: Board of Trustee: The Nairobi Hospital (2021-2024)
• Member, Board of Management (BOM)-Kereri Girls High School (March 2016-March 2022)
• Member, Board of Management (BOM)- St. Charles Lwanga, Ichuni Girls, (March 2022 - Present)
• Member, Board of Management (BOM) Ngong Township Secondary School (March 2022 - Present)
• Chair, The Oslo Centre-Kenya (December 2024-Present)