Gakuu Christopher
Associate Profesor at the University of Nairobi
Prof. Christopher Gakuu is an Associate Professor at the University of Nairobi and currently, the Director for Open, Distance and eLearning Campus.
Areas of Expertise: Open, Distance and e-Learning
- Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Management in the University of Nairobi in charge of the Extra-Mural programmes and Leaner Support Services of the Distance Learning Programmes in the University of Nairobi.
- Specifically in charge of Learner Support Services
- Training of the Academic staff in the University of Nairobi in ODeL
- Conducting research in ODL
- Providing ODeL consultancy services to Moi University, Kenyatta University, Egerton University, AMREF, NASCOP , UNITID and KEMI and University of Nairobi on the designing, developing and implementation of ODL programmes.
- Published widely on distance education issues
Academic background
- September 2007: Graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Distance Education (PhD), School of Continuing and Distance education, University of Nairobi
- 2004- 2007: Pursing my PhD programme both at University of Nairobi, Kenya and Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
- 1996-2004: Applying the Knowledge acquired in MBA to develop programmes at Kenya Polytechnic and the University of Nairobi.
- 1993-1995: Master of Business Administration (MBA), United States International University (USIU)
- 1991-1992: Diploma in Personnel and Industrial Relations, Cambridge Tutorial College.
- 1990-1991: Diploma in Business Management and Administration, Cambridge Tutorial College.
- 1985-1988: Bachelor of Education [Honors, Kenyatta University, 1988.
- 1982-1983: K.A .C.E., Kianyaga High School.
- 1978 – 1981: K.C.E., Kiaritha-ini High School, Karatina.
- 1969 – 1977: C.P.E., Gikororo Primary School
- To attain full professorial position in the University of Nairobi by 2015
- To enhance my engagement in collaborative research and consultancy in Open and Distance learning, locally, regionally and globally
- To enhance mentoring of junior academic, administrative staff and students
Career Objectives
- To attain full professorial position in the University of Nairobi by 2015
- To enhance my engagement in collaborative research and consultancy in Open and Distance learning, locally, regionally and globally
- To enhance mentoring of junior academic, administrative staff and students
