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SENIOR LECTURER
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Faculty of Commerce
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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SUMMARY

Dr. Henry Kimwomi Kombo

Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration

Faculty of Commerce

Egerton University

P.O. Box 13357 - 20100

Nakuru, Kenya

Mobile: +254724811372

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2016: PhD (Strategic Management) - University of Nairobi

1997: MBA (Strategic Management) - University of Nairobi

1994: BCom (Business Administration) - University of Nairobi

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

 Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2018 - June 2022: Dean, Faculty of Commerce - Egerton University

2018: Present Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Egerton University

2011 - 2018: Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Egerton University

2009 - 2011: Lecturer, Department of Commerce & Economic Studies, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2003-2009: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics & Business Studies, Maseno University

1999-2003: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Economics & Business Studies, Maseno University

1998-1999: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Commerce, Catholic University of Eastern Africa

1994-1995: Management Trainee- KAM Pharmacy and Industries- Nairobi

JOURNAL ARTICLE/CONFERENCE PAPER REVIEWER

 2025

Reviewer, International Research Journal of Rongo University

2022

Reviewer, Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference Papers

 PhD THESES EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

 2025

Otieno Susan

Thesis Title: Distribution Strategies and Service Delivery of Courier Service Providers in Kenya, Role of Tracking Technology- Kisii University

2023

Chemtai Florence

Thesis Title: Microfinance Innovations, Enterpreneurial Process and Financial Inclusion among Selected Microfinance Institutions’ Customers in North Rift Region, Kenya- Kisii University

2022

Thesis Title: The Moderating effect of Organizational Justice on the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Employee Turnover Intentions in Public Universities in Western Kenya- Maseno University

2022

Thesis Title:  Moderating Influence of Job Satisfaction on the Relationship between Employee Resourcing Practices and Lecturers’ Performance in Kenyan Public Universities- Maseno University

2021

1. Maengwe James

Thesis Title:  Microfinance Innovations, Enterpreneurial Process and Financial Inclusion among Selected Microfinance Institutions’ Customers in North Rift Region, Kenya- Kisii University

2. Momanyi George

Thesis Title: Relationship between the Role of Environmental Factors, Research and Development Strategies and Organizational Performance of Tea Firms in Kenya- Kisii University

2020

Boit Linah

Thesis Title:  Analysis of the Effects Of Strategic Management Practices on Disaster Management in Kenya: A Study of National Government Ministries- Kabarak University

2019

Ogega Ruth

Thesis Title:  Employee Commitment Model for Selected County Governments in Kenya: A Focus on Implementation of Diversity Management Policies and Organizational Leadership- Kisii University

2018

Momanyi Charles

Thesis Title:  An Evaluation of the Moderating Role of Organizational Size on the Relationship between Financial Management Strategies and Organizational Performance of Public Universities in Kenya- Kisii University- Kisii University

2017

Karia Omar

Thesis Title:  Efficacy of Selected Human Resource Management Practices on Performance of the Public Water Utilities in Tanzania- Kisii University

 PhD THESES INTERNAL EXAMINATION

 2017

Ayuo Amos

Thesis Title: Entrepreneurship Education, Personality Traits, Attitudes and Intention of Engineering Students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kenya

 MASTERS PROJECTS INTERNAL EXAMINER

 2026

Makori Gladys

Thesis Title:  Effects of Selected Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Engagement Among Employees in Nakuru County, Kenya

2025

1. Rono Celestine

Thesis Title: Psychological Capital and Organizational Commitment Among Non-Teaching Employees in Chartered Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya

2. Ronoh Christine

Thesis Title: Strategic Leadership and Organizational Performance of parastatals in Uashin Gishu County, Kenya

2024

Lulu Chochoi

Thesis Title:  Operational Strategies and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Nakuru County, Kenya

2023

1. Mugambi Zachary

Effect of Selected Organizational Strategies on Service Quality: A Case of Commercial Banks in Nairobi, Kenya

2. Kiptum Jonathan

Thesis Title:  Business Process Re-Engineering and Organizational Performance: A Survey of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in South Rift Region, Kenya

3. Nyamao Isaac

Thesis Title:  Strategic Innovations and the Performance of Financial Technology Companies in Kenya

2021

Arungo Bathseba

Thesis Title: Effect of Quality of Work Life Dimensions on Job Satisfaction among Non-Teaching Employees in Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya

2020

Cheraisi Emmy

Thesis Title: Effect of Talent Management Practices on Organizational Performance: A Case of Hotels in South Rift Region, Kenya

2018

1. Ruto Joseph

Thesis Title: Effect of Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategies on Organizational Performance: A Case of Non-Life Insurance Companies in Eldoret Town, Kenya

2. Kathombe Mary

Thesis Title:  Effect of Reward Management Strategies on Employees Performance in Kenyan Universities

2017

Hussein Mohamed

Thesis Title:  The Relationship Between Selected Self-Service Technology and Operational Performance of Commercial Banks in Nakuru County

 UNDEGRADUATE EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

 2025 - Present: External Examiner- Dept. of Management Science, Development Studies and Communication, Alupe University

 ADMINISTRATION/RESPONSIBILITIES

 June 2018- June 2022: Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

Sept. 2017- Present: Coordinator Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

April 2017- Present: Programme Academic Leader, Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

Oct. 2017 – December 2018: Member 12thInternational Conference Committee, Egerton University

Oct.-Dec.2016: Acting COD- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

Feb. - April 2016: Acting COD- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

July 2014 - Present: Member Knowledge Management Committee, Egerton University

May 2012 - March 2014: Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

Dec. 2012 - March2013: Acting COD- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

Nov. 2012 - Dec. 2012: Acting COD- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University

June 2010 - July 2011: Chairman- Dept. of Business Studies and Economics, JKUAT

Feb. 2009 - June 2011: Coordinator of Academic Programmes and Academic Trips- Dept. of Business Studies and Economics, JKUAT

Sept. 2001 -      Feb. 2009:  Member Departmental curriculum development committee, Dept. of Business Studies and Economics, Maseno University

 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AT EGERTON UNIVERSITY

 April 2026

Member, The Strategic Plan Review and Development Committee

March 2023

Co-opted to the Human Capital Manual Review Committee

November 2021

1. Member, Committee to Develop Proposals on How to Facilitate Students at Faculty of Health Science to Continue with their Studies While Structural Integrity of the Faculty Building is Redeemed

2. Member, Committee to Review Administrative Charges to Students

February 2021

1. Convenor/Chair, The Committee on Student Debtors balances

Member, Committee on Brainstorming University’s Preparedness to Receive Students Post Covid

January 2021

Member, Deans’ Committee Sub-committee on Egerton University Certificate Design Review

May 2020

Member, Deans’ Committee Sub-committee to Develop Prcocedures and Guidelines for On-line

Graduation

December 2019

Member, Senate Adhoc Committee to Investigate Students Unrest

April 2019

Chairman, The Committee on Student Debtors balances

March 2019

Member, The Deans’ Sub-committee on Proposing Courses for PhD Programmes

 

 

 

 

 

KEY PROJECTS

2016

Knowledge Strategy, Organizational Characteristics, Innovation and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya (PhD Thesis)

2006

Strategic Options for Local Firms in Response to the Economic Reforms in Kenya. A Paper

Presented at the Institute of Research and Postgraduate Studies,Maseno University

1997

Strategic Responses of Firms Facing Changed Environmental Conditions: A Study of Motor

Vehicle Franchise Holders in Kenya (MBA Project)

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Business strategy
  • Management of organizational knowledge and innovation
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 Journal Papers

2026

1

Siabei, E. K. & Kombo, H. K. (2026). Porters’ Generic Strategies and Performance of Small and Medium Retail Outlets in Eldoret City, Kenya. European Journal of Business Management, 18(4), 64-73

2025

2

Ondieki, C. K. & Kombo, H. K. (2025). Knowledge Management Practices and Innovation in Commercial Banks in Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research, 6(4), 603 - 613

3

Kombo, H. K. (2025). Knowledge Strategy and Firm Performance: The Moderating Role of Organizational Culture. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, IX(VIII), 8386 – 8400.

4

Ondieki, C. K., Kombo, H. K. & Nyaoga, R. (2025).  Effect of Knowledge Generation on Innovation in Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, IX(VIII), 3354 – 3364.

5

Murage, P., Auka, D., Owuor, G. & Kombo, H. (2025). Ansoff Growth Strategies and University Performance. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 15(8), 3006 - 3021.

6

Murage, P., Auka, D., Owuor, G. & Kombo, H. (2025). Market Development Strategy and Performance of Chartered Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, IX(VII), 1293 - 1307.

2023

7

Mwangi, J. W. & Kombo, H. K. (2023). Selected Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Retention: A Case of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research, 4(2), 326 – 338.

2021

8

Kamundia, S. N. & Kombo, H. K. (2021). Influence of Strategic Leadership on Strategy Implementation in Kenyan Universities. Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 5(3), 31 – 45.

9

Mulei, M. M. & Kombo, H. K. (2021). Porter’s Competitive Strategies and Performance of Public Corporations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 5(3), 16 – 30.

10

Kabuga, S. G. & Kombo, H. K. (2021). Performance Contracting Aspects and Strategy Implementation in Public Corporations in Kenya. European Journal of Business Management, 13(10), 23-32

2019

11

Musungu, M. N. & Kombo, H. K. (2019).  Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Performance: A case of Media Firms in Nairobi, Kenya.  Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 10(4), 75-94.

12

Muchele, N. & Kombo, H. (2019). Effect of Growth Strategies on the Performance of Food Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 11(15)- 43-50

13

Thuku, N. & Kombo, H. (2019). Effect of Value Chain Management Practices on Performance of Medium and Large-Scale Retail Outlets in Nakuru County, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 11(14), 89-97 

2018

14

Khakame, W. J. & Kombo, H, Chilgong, F. (2018). Effect of Strategic Leadership on Strategic Change in Paper and Board Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. African Peer Reviewed Journals, 1(1),1-32

2016

15

Ouma, R. & Kombo, H. (2016). Effect of organizational learning on performance of food manufacturing firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. European Journal of Business Management, 8(30), 54-64.

2015

16

Njeri, P. & Kombo, H. (2015). Effect of cultural factors on strategic planning in Insurance Industry in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Science, 5(11), 186-195.

17

Kombo, H. K., K’Obonyo, P., & Ogutu, M. (2015). Knowledge strategy and innovation in manufacturing firms in Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2(10), 41-49.

 18

Chesire, B. J. & Kombo, H. (2015). Relationship between Porter’s competitive strategies and performance of value-added services by mobile phone operators in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research, 4(10), 976-983.

 19

Kombo, H. K., K’Obonyo, P., & Ogutu, M. (2015). Knowledge strategy and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Journal of Business and Economic Policy, 2(3), 198-207.

 2014

20

Birir, L. K. & Kombo, H., & Kipchumba, S. (2014). Effect of turnaround strategies on performance of public corporations in Kenya. International Journal of Management & Information Technology, 10(4), 2032-2045.

21

Mbalwa, P. N. & Kombo, H., Chepkoech, L., Koech, S., & Shavulimo, P. M. (2014). Effect of corporate governance on performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya: A case of sugar manufacturing firms in Western Kenya, IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 16(11), 86-

112.

 22

Kisengo, Z. M. & Kombo, H. (2014). Effect of firm characteristics on performance of the Microfinance Sector in Nakuru, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research, 3(10), 1791-1799.

23

Njagi, L. & Kombo, H. (2014). Effect of Strategy implementation on performance of commercial banks in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 6(13), 62-67.

24

Njeri, P. & Kombo, H. (2014). Effect of population demographics on strategic planning in Insurance Industry in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 4(3), 42-49.

25

Wainaina, J., Kipchumba, S., Kombo, H. (2014). A study of effect of co-worker and student-teacher relationship on teachers’ organizational commitment in public secondary schools: A case of Nakuru North District, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, 2(2), 1-16.

 BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS/REFEREED LEARNING MODULES

  2018

1

Kombo, H. K. (2018). E-Learning Module- BMGT 400: Strategic Management- for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

2016

2

Kombo, H. K. (2016). E-Learning Module- BSTM 760: Strategic Management for Master of Business Administration (MBA)

3

Kombo, H. K. (2016). E-Learning Module- BHRM 230: Human Resource Management for   Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM)

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 2026

Attended 16th Biennial International Conference held from 17th-19th March 2026

2022

Chair/Moderator, for the session on Entrepreneurship, Business and Trade: Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference, 23rd – 25th March 2022

2019

Attended Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL) Training: September 11 – 19, 2019 - Nakuru, Sarova Woodlands Hotel

2017

Attended Research Workshop at CMRT, Egerton University, 26th – 27th September 2017

2016

- Presented a reviewed paper at Nairobi Innovation Week 2016, at University of Nairobi, 2nd August 2016

- Participated at African international Business and Management (AIBUMA) Conference   at at University of Nairobi, School of Business, 29th – 30th July 2016

2015

Participated at a workshop for Staff and Postgraduate Students on Research for Sustainable Development at ARC Hotel, Njoro Campus, 2nd - 4th June 2015

JOURNAL ARTICLE/CONFERENCE PAPER REVIEWER

2025

Reviewer, International Research Journal of Rongo University

2022

Reviewer, Egerton University 14th Biennial International Conference Papers

 

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

2025:  Recognition for peer-review contribution, International Research Journal of Rongo University

1995: Postgraduate Scholarship for MBA Degree Programme- University of Nairobi

1989: Prize for being best History student- Sameta High School

 

TEACHING AREAS

Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Completed Masters Projects

2024

Mwangi June

Thesis title: Selected Human Resource Development Practices and Employee Retention: A Case of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya

2023

Kamundia Sarah

Thesis title: Influence Of Strategic Leadership on Strategy Implementation in Chartered Universities in Kenya

2021

1. Mulei Meshack

Thesis title: Effect Of Porter’s Competitive Strategies on Performance of Public Corporations in Nairobi City County, Kenya

2. Kabuga Stella

Thesis title: Effect of Performance Contracting on Strategy Implementation in Nairobi County, Kenya- Egerton University

2019

1. Musungu Mary

Thesis title: Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Organizational Performance: A study of Media Industry in Nairobi- Kenya

2. Thuku Naomi

Thesis title: Effect of Value Chain Management Practices on Performance of Medium and Large-Scale Retail Outlets in Nakuru County, Kenya

3. Muchele Norah

Thesis title: Effect of Growth Strategies on the Performance of Food Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya

2018

Wanjala Jonstone

Thesis title: Strategic Leadership and Strategic Change in Paper and Board Manufacturing Firms in Kenya- Egerton University

2016

1. Ouma Ruth

Thesis title: Effect of Organizational Learning on Performance of Large Food Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya- Egerton University

2. Ombiro Beatrice

Thesis title: Effect of Professional Ethics on Quality of Service Delivery in Public and Private Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya- Egerton University

2015

1, Pkemei Gladys

Thesis title: Effect of Performance Contracting on Management of Service Quality in Public Units in Nakuru County- Egerton University

2. Chesire Becky

Thesis title: Relationship Between Porter’s Competitive Strategies and Performance of Value Added Services by Mobile Phone Operators in Kenya- Egerton University

3. Kisengo Zachary

Thesis title: Effect of Firm Characteristics on Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nakuru, Kenya- Egerton University, Co-Supervised with Dr. Simon Kipchumba

4. Mbalwa Philip

Thesis title: Effect of Corporate Governance on Perfomance of Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Western Kenya- Egerton University

2014

1. Birir Lucy

Thesis title: Effect of Turnaround Strategies on Performance of Public Corporations in Kenya- Egerton University, Co-Supervised with Dr. Simon Kipchumba

2. Njagi Linet

Thesis title: Effect of Strategy Implementation on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya- Egerton University

3. Rugwe Phyllis

Thesis title: Effect of Socio-cultural Environment on Strategic Planning in Insurance Industry in Kenya: A Study of Insurance Industry in Kenya

2013

1. Wainaina John

Thesis title: Effect of Work Environment   on Teachers’ Organizational Commitment in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru District, Kenya- Egerton University, Co-Supervised with Dr. Simon Kipchumba

2. Koech Shadrack

Thesis title: Effect of Strategic Leadership on Employee Commitment: A Study of Academic Staff in Tertiary Colleges in Nakuru Municipality- Egerton University, Co-Supervised with Dr. Maina Waiganjo

 On-Going Masters Project Supervision

 1. Ondieki Christine

Thesis title: Knowledge Management Practices and Innovation in Commercial Banks in Kenya - MBA, student successfully defended project with minor corrections; submitted corrected project to Graduate School

2. Siabei Elkanah

Thesis title: Effect of Competitive Strategies on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Eldoret Town- Egerton University - MBA, student submitted project report- awaiting defense

3. Waweru Winfred

Thesis title: Strategic Leadership and Human Capital Management Practices in Public Corporations in Kenya- Egerton University - MBA, student refining project report

 

 

 

PhD. LEVEL :

Completed PhD Thesis

2025

Murage Patricia

Thesis title: Ansoff’s Growth Strategies, Institutional Policies and Performance of Chartered Universities in Kenya- Egerton University; Co-Supervised with Prof. Daniel Auka and Prof. George Owuor

 On-going PhD Supervision

 1. Queenville Apwoka

Thesis title: Organizational Justice, Job Satisfaction, Leadership Style and Employee Performance in Universities in Kenya; Co-Supervised with Prof. Dinah Kipkebut - Student successfully presented proposal at Department level with minor corrections; submitted for Faculty Presentation

2. Ofula Judy

Thesis title: Human Capital Management, Workforce Diversity, Organizational Characteristics and Employee Competency in Universities in Kenya- Egerton University; Co-Supervised with Prof. Daniel Auka  - The proposal is being refined

3. Ngunjiri Tabitha

Thesis title: Organizational Culture, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership and Performance of Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi, Kenya; Co-Supervised with Prof. Daniel Auka - The proposal is being refined

 

 

 

OTHER SOCIETIES

 Full member (MKIM) - Kenya Institute of Management

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Jan. 2026 - Present: Patron, Maosi Welfare Group, Nyamira County

March 2026- Present: Member, Adventist Men Organization (AMO)- Kiamunyi West SDA Church

Jan. 2015 – Dec. 2019: Chairman, Maosi Welfare Group, Nyamira County

Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2016: Youth Sponsor, Maosi SDA Church, Nyamira County

 

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