The Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina, the Chief Guest The First Secretary Political Affairs First Secretary Security and Rule of Law at the Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Nairobi Kenya, and The Head of Cameroonian Diplomatic Mission in Kenya Dr Vivian Nain Kuma, joined in a group photo by other guests, the University Management Team and the those who contributed chapters to the book.
Courtesy Call Group Photo, at the Centre is the Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Professor Paul Wainaina, to his immediate right is Ms Kirtsten Hommes, The First Secretary for Political Affairs at the Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Nairobi Kenya, following by The Dean of the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Prof. Lucy Maina, and The Registrar Corporate Affairs, Professor Grace Bunyi. To the Vice Chancellor’s immediate left is The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach Professor Frederick Gravenir, followed by The Chairperson, of the Department of International Relations, Conflict & Strategic Studies Dr Felistus Kinyanjui and Dr James Nyawo, a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Conflict & Strategic Studies. [23 August 2019]
Courtesy Call to the Vice Challencor, Professor Paul Wainaina, far left is Professor Frederick Gravenir, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO), followed by Prof. Lucy Maina, The Dean of the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies and Dr Felistus Kinyanjui, The Chairperson, Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies and Dr James Nyawo, Co-editor of the book and Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies, 23 August 2019.
MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL NANDWA, DEPUTY CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES INTRODUCES SENIOR KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY TO PROF. PAUL WAINAINA, VICE CHANCELLOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY.
SENIOR KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY STAFF ALONGSIDE THEIR COUNTERPARTS FROM KENYATTA UNIVERSITY JOIN THE CHIEF GUEST MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL NANDWA AND PROF. PAUL WAINAINA, VICE CHANCELLOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY IN SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM DURING THE MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR KMA-07 HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY'S AMPHITHEATRE
Kenyatta University - Hosted International Criminal Law Experts to discuss the prospects, challenges and the future of International Criminal Justice in Africa since the Adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998. 23-24 September 2018.
Professor Viktor Marsai, from the National University of Public Service Budapest, Hungary delivering a Public Lecture on the Security situation in the Horn of Africa, at Kenyatta University, School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Staff members and post-graduate students.
Kenyatta University Post-Graduate Students Attended United Nations Day Celebrations – at the United Nations Office in Nairobi Kenya.

 

Qualification: Doctor of Security Studies, Kenyatta University
Department/Unit/Section: 
Security, Diplomacy And Peace Studies 
Position:
Lecturer
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P.O. Box 43844 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya  
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A highly effective team player, hardworking and dedicated professional who wants to meet the challenges posed in the higher education industry and to contribute towards the growth of the Higher education industry in general and Kenyatta University in particular. To support organizations, achieve their security objectives. To acquire enough experience and training in order to become a leading authority in Security Studies and Management: Designing, Implementing and Monitoring of security policies and lectures tailored to meet specific and varied objectives. To help students achieve their academic, athletic, and social potential.

Books and Papers Publications

Book

  • G (2016). Private security guards' job retention determinants in Kenya. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken. ISBN-13: 978-3659923630

Papers

  • Mutonyi, G., Sirera, M., & Mwai, W. (2022). The Best Practices of Commercialized Security on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Path of Science, 8(7), 6001-6014. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.22178/pos.83-11
  • G, Sirera. A and Wangari. M (2022). The Limitations of Commercialized Security on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Path of Science. Vol. 8, No 1, 1009-1022. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.78-3
  • Mutonyi, G. (2021). Warpreneurship: War as a Business. Path of Science. 7, No 9, 3001-3010. http://dx.doi.org/10.22178/pos.74-11
  • Mutonyi, G. (2021). Pursuing National Security by Iran is Not Equal to Being Paranoid about the USA. Path of Science, 7(3), 1008-1016. http://dx.doi.org/10.22178/pos.68-6
  • G, and Kilongosi. H (2020). The Establishment and Regulation of the Commercial Security Industry in Kenya and its Constitutionality. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 11. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.64-2
  • G, Masiga. C and Kilongosi. H (2020). Commercialized Security and Its Role in Selected Countries’ National Security. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 7 https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.60-6
  • G (2020). From Old Wars, To New Wars. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 5. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.59-10
  • G and Sirera. A (2020). Evaluating the Effects of Commercialized Security on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 5. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.58-8
  • G, Sirera. A and Wangari. M (2020). Examining Commercialized Security Industry’s Services on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Technium Social Sciences Journal Vol. 8, 710-736, https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v8i1.671
  • G and Sirera. A (2018). Commercial Security’s’ Effect on Security of Kenyans in Private Venues. Emerging Science Journal. Vol. 2, No. 4, pp181-190. https://ijournalse.org/index.php/ESJ/article/view/85
  • G and Kavivya. C (2018). Incentives as Determinants of Job Retention among the Private Security Guards in Kenya: A Case of Radar Security Company. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 23, Issue 6, Ver. 6. pp 01-06. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.%2023%20Issue6/Version6/A2306060106.pdf

Summary of Achievements

  • Earned a PhD from Kenyatta University
  • A Security expert, with formal education in the areas of security, Leadership and Business.
  • Has participated in developing and conducting extensive capacity building programmes in the areas of security, Leadership, and security empowerment for the public and the private sectors.
  • Served in University administration for a total of 5 years: Part-time lecturer (3 years), and lecturer (2 year)
  • Has the ability to handle large workloads, operate in high stress environment and deal extensively with customers and stakeholders

Key Achievements:

  • Ensured collection of valid and reliable data to be used on the identification of the best ways to counter the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Professional Strengths

  • Educationist specializing in Teaching, Training and Examining in security studies with a commercial and national perspective.
  • Experience in Administration and Management in University Departments.
  • Experience in research in commercial security and national security and Leadership Issues
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative problem solver and team player.
  • Self-motivated professional with ability for detail.
  • Energized, able to work long hours without supervision and work under strict deadlines.
  • Has a valid Driving License and a Kenyan Passport. Functional competencies 
  • Negotiation and problem solver
  • Decisive and flexible
  • Creative and focused
  • Good communicator
  • Mentor and Motivator
  • Self-driver

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