Chairperson
Prof. Elishiba Kimani is a Professor in Gender, Education and Development Studies in Kenyatta University, Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies. She is an Educationist, having studied Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Gender, Education and Development Studies from Kenyatta University, Master’s degree in Education (MED) in Primary Teacher Education (P.T.E.); and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (BED-Arts) in History and Geography, both from University of Nairobi. She is currently serving as the acting Dean, Graduate School in Kenyatta University having previously served the university in several administrative positions including Associate Dean, Graduate School, Director of the University Mentoring Programme, Departmental Chairman and Examination Coordinator. She is familiar with the current global and Kenyan education trends, having been trained in Education and worked as a teacher in Kenyan primary, secondary, Teachers training colleges and university since 1977. Additionally, she has served as a consultant in gender, education and development for various national and international organizations as well as local and international public and private sectors. She is a renowned researcher and scholar having published many articles in peer reviewed journals, books and chapters; and successfully supervised many post graduate students in Masters and Ph.D
