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DEAN FACULTY OD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY STUDIES(FEDCOS)
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Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
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DEPT. OF CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION & EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
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DEAN FEDCOS
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BOX 536, EGERTON
SUMMARY

Educational management scholar, university administrator, and education policy practitioner with over 15 years of higher education experience. Holds a PhD in Educational Planning and Management and currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Education and Community Studies (FEDCOS) at Egerton University. Demonstrated expertise in university governance, teacher education reform, inclusive education, competency-based curriculum, and educational policy formulation. Proven record in collaborative research, international scholarly publishing , postgraduate supervision, e-learning module development, and external academic quality assurance across East Africa

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

          Year

Degree

Institution
  • 2008-2012

PhD Education (Planning Option)

Catholic University
  • 2009-2011

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management /Appraisal            

Catholic University
  • 2005-2008

M.ed (Educational Planning)

Kenyatta University
  • 1990 – 1994.

Bed (Arts)

Egerton University
  • 1988 – 1989

Kenya Advanced Cert. of Educ.n (A Level)

Chakol Girls
  • 1982 – 1986      

Kenya Certificate of Education (O Level) 

  
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Educational management scholar, university administrator, and education policy practitioner with over 15 years of higher education experience. Holds a PhD in Educational Planning and Management and currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Education and Community Studies (FEDCOS) at Egerton University. Demonstrated expertise in university governance, teacher education reform, inclusive education, competency-based curriculum, and educational policy formulation. Proven record in collaborative research, international scholarly publishing with Routledge, postgraduate supervision, e-learning module development, and external academic quality assurance across East Africa. Educational management scholar, university administrator, and education policy practitioner with over 15 years of higher education experience. Holds a PhD in Educational Planning and Management and currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Education and Community Studies (FEDCOS) at Egerton University. Demonstrated expertise in university governance, teacher education reform, inclusive education, competency-based curriculum, and educational policy formulation. Proven record in collaborative research, international scholarly publishing , postgraduate supervision, e-learning module development, and external academic quality assurance across East Africa.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

Competency-Based Education (CBE) in Universities Reviewer Training | Commission for University Education (January 2025, Sept 2024, June 2023).

Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Leaders Institution: Kenya School of Government (KSG), Dates: March 8, 2026 – Present: Focus: Executive public sector financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, and accountability for leadership.

Board Audit and Risk Committee Workshop, Award: Certificate of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), Institution: The Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA Kenya), Dates: February 23 – 24, 2026: Focus: Board risk governance, audit committee oversight, internal control frameworks, and compliance.

East Africa Resource Mobilization Training, Institution: Regional Executive Capacity Building Programme, Dates: January 26 – 30, 2026: Focus: Grant proposal writing, institutional fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and financial sustainability.

Microdegree Study Programme in Educational Innovation and Leadership,Institution: Tallinn University – School of Educational Sciences, Certificate No: 36206 (Transcripts Available)Dates: September 30, 2024 – December 31, 2025: Specialization: Supporting the Transformation and Implementation of Competence-Based Teacher Education Curricula and Processes in Kenya.Focus: Modern competence-based curriculum design, educational leadership, and teacher education reform.

Mwongozo Induction Programme for Boards of State Corporations, Award: Certificate of Participation, Institution: State Corporations Advisory Governance / Public Sector Leadership,Dates: October 21 – 23, 2025, Focus: Institutional governance, ethical leadership, public board responsibilities under the Mwongozo Code of Governance.

TAGDev Postgraduate Student Supervision Course | RUFORUM / Egerton University (Sept 2022 – Mar 2023).

DIES/CREST Online Training Course for Supervisors of Doctoral Candidates at African Universities, Institution: Stellenbosch University – Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST), Dates: October 7, 2019 – March 30, 2020: Focus: Doctoral research supervision methodologies, postgraduate candidate mentoring, and research management in higher education institutions.

Pedagogical Leadership in Higher Education (PEDAL) | PASGR (2021).

Taking Your Teaching Online Certificate | The Open University (2020).

 2019-2020  DIE/CREST ONLINE COURSE FOR SUPERVISORS OF DOCTORAL CANDIDATES AT AFRICAN UNIVESITIES

 PEDAGOGICAL LEADERSHIP (PEDAL) 2019, & 2020

TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON HUMAN RIGHTS  UNITED NATIONS E-LERNING CAPACITY BUILDING COURSE

 

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management /Appraisal

Catholic University

 

E-Learning Capacity Building Course on Developing and Publishing of Digital Teaching and Learning Materials

RUFORUM/Futuristic Ltd
WORK EXPERIENCE

 

 

  

Position Board Member | Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) (Sept 2025 – Present) Appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Education via Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13616 for a 3-year term

 

 

From

 

To

Organization

CEMASTEA

 MEMBER

 2025-2027

 DEAN FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY STUDIES (FEDCOS)

  18/09/2024   EGERTON UNIVERSITY  SUBSTATIVE

CHAIRPERSON TEACHING PRACTICE/FIELD ATTACHMENT  FACULTY OF EDUCATION

APRIL 2019

2022

EGERTON UNIVERSITY

SUBSTATIVE

CHAIRPERSON CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT

JULY

2019

EGERTON UNIVERSITY

ACTING CAPACITY

CHAIRPERSON

2020

2022

MANAGEMENT SOCIETY OF KENYA DUCATIONA

ACTING

VICE CHAIR PERSON

2018

2022

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT SOCIETY OF KENYA

SUBSTATIVE

SECRETARY

2018

2022

EGERTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STAFF WELFARE

SUBSTATIVE

BOARD MEMBER

2019

2022

SENIOR COMMON ROOM

SUBSTATIVE

TREASURER

2019

2022

EGERTON UNIVERSITY WESTERN WELFARE

SUBSTANTIVE

BE.D ARTS 2018 CLASS ACADEMIC ADVISOR

2018

TODATE

EGERTON UNIVERSITY

SUBSTANTIVE

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER PROCUREMENT COMMITEE

2014

2017

TEGEMEO INSTITUTE NAIROBI

SUBSTATIVE

CHAIR CAMPUS CUE IMPLEMENTATION

  

2017

EGERTON UNIVERSITY NAIROBI CAMPUS

SUBSTATIVE

SENIOR LECTURER

2019

TODATE

EGERTON UNIVERSITY

SUBSTATIVE

CHAIRPERSON CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT

  

2013

EGERTON UNIVERSITY

ACTING CAPACITY

 MEMBER OF TEGEMEO PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE NAIROBI

 2014

CHAIRPERSON  SUEU  ELECTIONS NAIROBI CITY CAMPUS

 

2013-  2016

LECTURER, DEPT. OF CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

2013- PRESENT

 ASSISTANT LECTURER DEPT. OF CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

2009-2013

 P/T LECTURER AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

 2007-2009

GRADUATE TEACHER, TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA

1994-2005
KEY PROJECTS
    1. Research Officer, Classroom Realities May 2026-April 2029 Egerton University and Open University of UK
    2. Project Researcher Officer, Regional Teacher Initiative Sub-Saharan Africa May 2025 -November 2026, HAMK Finland, Egerton University, Tanzania(DUCE,MUCE), University of Nairobi  and Southern University of Sudan
    3. Collaborator & Researcher, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) collaborative research and curriculum co-development project (2024–2025).
    4. Collaborator & Researcher, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) collaborative research and curriculum co-development project (2022–2023).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  1. Leadership and Management
  2. Teacher Preparation, Mentorship and Retention
  3. Special Needs Education
  4. Community Development
  5. youth and Leadership
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 

 
  1. Fedha, F. (2026). Training teachers for the new pathways: Empowering change through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable teacher education in Africa. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100400363
  2. Wabuyele, B. M., Ongowo, E. O., & Fedha, F. (2026). A qualitative analysis of the influence of neoliberal policies on socio-economic vulnerabilities of informal women entrepreneurs in Kenya. Journal of Contemporary African Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/02589001.2026.2674022
  3. Fedha, F. (2025). Reimagining teacher preparation in Kenya: Embedding mentorship and community service learning in TP1 reform. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science.
  4. Fedha, F. (2025). In-service teachers' knowledge and preparedness in supporting students with mild disabilities in an inclusive class in secondary schools, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(3). https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.903SEDU0469
  5. Wangila, P., & Fedha, F. (2025). Enhancing STEM education for students with special needs: Barriers, interventions, and policy recommendations towards a collaborative approach. International Journal of Education and Research.
  6. Philip, K. A. K., Wamukuru, K. D., & Fedha, F. (2024). Relationship between school accommodation status and principals' perceptions on cost efficiency of public secondary schools in Bomet County, Kenya. Journal of Educational Studies, 4(1), 24–35.
  7. Philip, K. A. K., Wamukuru, K. D., & Fedha, F. (2024). Location as a correlate of principals’ perceptions on cost efficiency in public secondary schools in Bomet County, Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, 11(7). https://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i7.5432
  8. Henry, K. K., Ngeno, J., & Fedha, F. (2022). Influence of public participation on implementation of Kaprobu Dam Project, Moiben Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Journal of Academic Research and Reviews, 7(11), 55–68.
  1. Philip, K. A. K., Wamukuru, K. D., & Fedha, F. (2022). Influence of school type on cost efficiency in public secondary schools in Bomet County, Kenya. International Journal of Educational Research, 10(1).
  2. Judith. K. Mary M.,& Fedha. F (2022). Teachers’ Perceptions on Transforming Learning Opportunities through Teaching-Learning Resources in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya
  1. Philip, K. A. K., Wamukuru, K. D., & Fedha, F. (2021). Influence of school size on cost efficiency of public secondary schools in Bomet County, Kenya. Journal of Research & Method in Education, 11(5).
  2. Philip, K. A. K., Wamukuru, K. D., & Fedha, F. (2021). Moderating influence of principal financial management skills on the relationship between selected school characteristics and cost efficiency among public secondary schools in Bomet County, Kenya. East African Journal of Social Sciences, 11.
  3. Lydia, K., Fedha, F., & Mboga, M. (2021). Influence of selected socio-economic factors on girls' enrolment and retention in public secondary schools in Mandera Central Sub-County. International Journal of Scientific Research, 10(3), 330–337.
  4. Isabella, O., Fedha, F. M., & Omboto, J. (2019). Strategies adopted by the Adventist Centre in enhancing livelihood sustainability among beneficiaries in Kibagare Slums. Appraising Social Sciences and Research Journal, 6(5), 122–127.
  5. George.M. & Fedha. F.(Jan.2018).The  Assessment of Learners' Preparedness for Digital Learning as Supplement of Self-Learning Materials in Private and Public Universities in Kenya .ijird .Vol.7, Issue1,PP.103-113
  6. Elizabeth. C. & Fedha .F.(Jan.2018). Influence of Special Needs Education Policy Guidelines on the Provision of Inclusive Education in Kenya: A Case of Public Primary Schools in Nakuru Municipality. Ijirst .Vol.3, pp.85-94.
  7. Lena.I. & Fedha. F.(Jan.2018). Role of Parents in Enhancing Discipline Among Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Ngong Divison ,Kajiado North ,Kenya- Ijirst January 2018, vol.3,issue1,pp.294-303
  8. Andanje.e.m., Ndirangu.m. &Fedha.F. (June 2017). The Influence of the Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technologies on Educational Management in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Theijst,  vol 5, issue 6, pp 90-97
  9. Salina.B. & Fedha .F. (Aug. 2016). Influence of Selected Teacher Selected Teacher Factors on Pupils Academic Performance In Public Primary Schools in Keiyo South Sub County. Ijhss. vol 4, issue 8 pp. 199-207
  10. Mumiukha Catherine. Ngugi M. Ndiga . B. &  Fedha. F.(2015). Transitional Enrolment Trends within the Different Educational Levels in Kenya: An Analysis of Promoting Facets, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. vol.6, No. 33, pp. 21-33
  11.  Andanje.e.m., Ndirangu.m. &Fedha.F. (June 2017). The Influence of the Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technologies on Educational Management in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Theijst,  vol 5, issue 6, pp 90-97
  12. Salina.B. & Fedha .F. (Aug. 2016). Influence of Selected Teacher Selected Teacher Factors on Pupils Academic Performance In Public Primary Schools in Keiyo South Sub County. Ijhss. vol 4, issue 8 pp. 199-207
  13. Mumiukha Catherine. Ngugi M. Ndiga . B. &  Fedha. F.(2015). Transitional Enrolment Trends within the Different Educational Levels in Kenya: An Analysis of Promoting Facets, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. vol.6, No. 33, pp. 21-33
  14. Salina.B. & Fedha .F. (Aug. 2016). Influence of Selected Teacher Selected Teacher Factors on Pupils Academic Performance In Public Primary Schools in Keiyo South Sub County. Ijhss. vol 4, issue 8 pp. 199-207
  15. Andanje.e.m., Ndirangu.m. &Fedha.F. (June 2017). The Influence of the Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technologies on Educational Management in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Theijst,  vol 5, issue 6, pp 90-97
  16. Salina.B. & Fedha .F. (Aug. 2016). Influence of Selected Teacher Selected Teacher Factors on Pupils Academic Performance In Public Primary Schools in Keiyo South Sub County. Ijhss. vol 4, issue 8 pp. 199-207
  17. Mumiukha Catherine. Ngugi M. Ndiga . B. &  Fedha. F.(2015). Transitional Enrolment Trends within the Different Educational Levels in Kenya: An Analysis of Promoting Facets, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. vol.6, No. 33, pp. 21-33
  18.  Margaret .N., Beatrice., Fedha. F. & Catherine. M. (2014). ( Journal of Education and Practice vol.6, No.14)Universal primary education in Kenya: advancement and challenges
  19. Omukhulu D, Fedha. F(2015) .Students' attitude towards Gender Mainstreaming in selected TVET Institutions’ in Kenya
  20. Mumiukha Catherine. Ngugi M. Ndiga . B. &  Fedha. F.(2015). Transitional Enrolment Trends within the Different Educational Levels in Kenya: An Analysis of Promoting Facets, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. vol.6, No. 33, pp. 21-33
  21. Fedha Flora, Catherine Mumuikha.Ndiga Beatrice , njagi Margaret, shem mwala (2014) Effectiveness of decentralized education bursary fund in enhancing equity in access and participation in public secondary schools, in Kajiado county, Kenya
  22. Students Perception of the Effectiveness of the Current means Testing procedures for Higher education on Access to University Education by Undergraduate Students in Kenya’s Public Universities
  23. Fedha. F, John. A. O, Noah .K(2010)The effectiveness of government Bursary fund in enhancing Girl child access to secondary education and published it with Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria(JOTEM) 2010

 

 

 

 

 
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1.  16th Biennial International Conference 17th -19th March  2026 : Empowering teachers for the new pathways: Empoweing Change through inclusive, innovative and sustainable Teacher Education in Africa
  2. DISES Internation Conference July 1-4.2025: A survey of Kenyan Secondary Teachers on their preparedness to support Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms . Robai Werunga& Fedha Flora  
  3. DISES Internation Conference July 1-4.2025: John Bett and Fedha Flora, Empoweing Teacher Educators and Parents:Training for Special Needs identification and support guide as an output 
  4. EMSK 3rd- 4th  October 2019: Aslla Rodney &Fedha Flora,  Collegiality and Academic Output in the African University 

  Technical Committee Member | Ministry of Education

    • Event: Teacher Education Conference – Workshop on Aligning University Teacher Education to Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), Dates: September 22–25, 2025 Presentation on Theme 4 on Policies
  • Facilitator / Participant | Commission for University Education (CUE)
    • Event: Workshop to Develop Pedagogy Concept for Retooling Academic Staff in Readiness for Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET), Dates: March 24–27, 2026

EMSK CONFERENCE 2022 Influence of School Type on Cost Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Bomet County, Kenya.

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

CERTIFICATE FOR CONDUNCTING STUDENTS ELECTIONS

TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON HUMAN RIGHTS  UNITED NATIONS

 

TEACHING AREAS

 

EAPE 732 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

EAPE 711 LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

EAPE 734 METHODOLOGIES OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

EAPE 713 CHANGE AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

EAPE 0311 ECONOMICS AND PLANNING IN EDUCATION (IN PROGRESS)

EAPE 421 ECONOMICS AND PLANNING OF EDUCATION

EAPE 411 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

REPP 716 ETHICS IN RESEARCH ANDPUBLIC POLICY

 

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. Judith Kaye, (2022). Teachers’ Perceptions on Transforming Learning Opportunities through Teaching-Learning Resources in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya
  2. Henry K.K, (2022) Influence Of Public Participation On Implementation Of Kaprobu Dam Project, Moiben Sub-County Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
  3. Lydia K., (2021). Influence of Selected Socio Economic Factors on Girls Enrolment and Retention in Public Secondary Schools in Mandera Central Sub County
  4. Isabela . O. (2019). Strategies Adopted By the Adventist Centre in Enhancing Livelihood Sustainability among Beneficiaries In Kibagare Slums.
  5. 2018 DANIEL RUTTO BETT. Selected Head teachers leadership styles and their influence on pupil  academic performance  in primary schools in Tindiret, District, Nandi County
  6. ENOCK ANDANJE. The Influence of the Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technologies on the Quality of Educational Management in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. (Graduated 2017)
  7. SALINA  BARTILOL. Influence of Selected Teacher Selected Teacher Factors on Pupils Academic Performance In Public Primary Schools in Keiyo South Sub County. 2014
  8. ELIZABETH KIMANI  Influence of Special Needs Education Policy Guidelines on the Provision of Inclusive Education in Kenya: a case study of Public Primary Schools in Nakuru Municipality

 

PhD. LEVEL :

Philip K. A. K,( 2024) Influence of Selected School Characteristics on Cost Efficiency of Public Secondary Schools In Bomet County, Kenya.

OTHER SOCIETIES

Executive committee Member

Educational Management Society of Kenya

EMSK

Member of EMSK Editorial Board
   
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