Dr. Denis Kirimi Obote PhD

 

Assistant Dean of Students

Education Background

LevelQualification NameInstitutionYear
Professional DiplomaDiploma in Education ManagementKenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)PHD in Science Education (Mathematics)Chuka University2016
MasterMasters of Education in Science Education (Mathematics)Egerton University2011
Higher DiplomaHigher Diploma in Theology 2008
CertificateGuidance and Counseling certificate 2005
CertificateCertificate in computer ApplicationsKenam Computer Centre2002
Bachelor Bachelor of Education Science (Math/Geo)Kenyatta University1998

Teaching Experience /Related Responsibilities

PeriodInstitutionPosition
January 2014 – December 2018Chuka UniversityPart time Lecturer
April 2009 – July 2018Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)Part time Lecturer

Administrative Experience

PeriodInstitutionPosition
Dec 203 – To Date Tharaka UniversityAssistant Dean of Students
January 2019 – December 2023Tharaka UniversityDirector, Board of Post Graduate Studies
January 2019 – December 2023Tharaka UniversityDirector, Directorate of Research and Publications
December 2016 – December 2018Tharaka University CollegePart-time Academic Coordinator
February 2015 – December 2018Miraa Miraja SecDeputy Principal
2010- 2018Meru South Sub CountyVice Chairman Secondary School Games Association
February 2015 – February 2016Magenka Secondary SchoolHoD games
October 2003 – January 2015

Ibiriga Secondary

School

HoD Mathematics
January 2000 –September 2003County Girls Secondary SchoolHoD Sciences
2019 – 2023TUCADAChairman
2022 – To DateISERCSecretary
2019 – To DateTharaka UniversityPatron Christian Union
2019 – 2022Tharaka UniversityChairman Tender opening Committee
2018 – 2020Tharaka UniversityChairman Department of Education
2020 – To dateTharaka UniversityMember of University Survey Committee
2021 – To DateTharaka UniversityChairman Tharaka University Sacco
2019 – 2024Moi Mbiruri High School-Embu CountyMember PTA
2018 – To DateMuiru/Kambandi DispensaryChairman
2013 – 2025Green Eagles Environmental groupPatron
2007 and 2013IEBCTrainer of POs and DPOs

Seminars/Workshops/Trainings

DatesTraining
17th – 22th March 2023UNESCO Training on ISERC
23th March 2023Pedagogical Training – TPACK
9th February 2023Training on Writing Fundable Proposals
20th October 2022Training on Scientific Research Writing
10th March 2021Fire and Disaster Management
14th – 16th April 2018D/Principals Management Workshop in Nakuru
10th -12th April 2017D/Principals Management Workshop in Machakos

Research Publications

Research TitleOnline LinkYear
Creativity Abilities and Motivation in Mathematics by, Vol 2 No.1 pp. 1-5 –Research India Publications: http://www.ripublication.com/ijme.htm)View Online2012
Assessment of Levels of Creativity Abilities and their Effects on Motivation and Performance in Mathematics on High school students (International Journal of Mathematics’ Research ISSN-0976-5840, Vol 4,No. 6 pp 679-688)View Online2012
Effectiveness of Integrating Science Process-Skills in Teaching mathematics on Student’s Scientific Creativity, in Public Secondary School Students’ in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development ISBN-2226-6348 Vol. 5 No. 4: DOi: 10.6007/IJARPED/V5-i4/2401 URl http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v5-i4/2401View Online 
Effectiveness of Integrating Science Process-Skills in Teaching mathematics on Student’s Achievement in Public Secondary School Students’ in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.View Online 

Seminars/Research Conferences

ConferencePaper Presented
Presented During 6th Annual International Conference Held at Tharaka University on 29th and 31th of November 2024Experiential Analysis of Challenges Confronting Pre-service Teacher-Trainees in Junior Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya.
Presented During 5th Annual International Conference Held at Tharaka University on 22th and 24th of November 2023The Effect of Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach on Secondary Schools Students’ Critical-Thinking Skills in learning mathematics in in Maara Sub-County, Kenya.
4th Annual International Research Conference Tharaka University College Held on 17th – 18th Nov 2022Experiential Analysis of Public Universities Preparedness in Prospective Teacher Education towards Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya
4 st Annual International Research Conference Tharaka University College Held on 17th – 18th Nov 2022Experiential Analysis of Public Universities Preparedness on Instructional Materials Development towards Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya
3rd Annual International Research Conference Tharaka University College Held on 18th and 19th of November 2021Experiential Analysis of Public Universities Preparedness in Digital Literacy towards the Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya.
3st Annual International Research Conference Tharaka University College Held on 18th and 19th of November 2021Experiential Analysis of Public Universities’ Preparedness on Instructional Methodologies in Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya
2nd Annual International Research Conference Tharaka University College Held on 18th – 2oth Nov 2020The Effect of Metacognitive Teaching Strategies on Students’ on Problem Solving Abilities in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka South Sub County, Kenya.
 1st Annual International Research Conference Tharaka University College Held on 27th Nov 2019Effectiveness of Integrating Science Process-Skills in Teaching mathematics on Student’s Attitude by gender in Public Secondary School Students’ in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.

Professional Membership

A member of KIMs Professionals
Member of Chuka University Alumnus Association (CUAA)
Member of Tharaka University Alumnus Association (TUNUAA)