Profile - DR LILIAN ROTICH CHESIKAW

DR LILIAN ROTICH CHESIKAW

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Designation: AG.DIRECTOR, LECTURER
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Institute of Women, Gender & Development Studies
Directorate / Dept: Institute of Women Gender and Development Studies
Section: Academics
Address: P.O BOX 536-2011 Egerton

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Gender and Development Studies-Egerton University
Masters in Gender and Development Studies-iInstitute of Development Studies (IDS)-University of Sussex,UK
Bachelor of Arts in Education ( Linguistics and Literature) -University of Nairobi

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Gender and development Gender and criminology

Gender and conflict Gender Analysis

Gender mainsteaming Gender and Leadership

gender and education Gender and Policy

Gender Based Violence Gender and Agriculture

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2008 to date -Lecturer, researcher at the Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies
2024 -Trained University staff on gender mainstreaming and workplace Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment
2023 - Reviewed Bachelors Curriculum for the Institute
2023 - Trained University staff on gender mainstreaming and workplace Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment
2023 - Attending Deans meetings and Senate meetings for the University
2023 - Prepared and presented results graduation list for the Institute to Deans Committee
2022 - Participated in the review of Masters and PhD programmes for various Faculties for Board of Postgraduate Studies
2017 to date - Supervising Postgraduate students
2018 – 2020 - Director, Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Egerton University
2018 – 2020 - Managed overall activities of the Institute including lecturing
2008 – 2022 - Participate in Curriculum Development from time to time
2019 - Training on Women’s Empowerment for Sustainable Rural Development
2018 - Participated in the Designing and Piloting of Pedagogical Curriculum for African Universities.
2008 – 2016 - Assistant lecturer in Gender and Development Studies
2017 – 2018 - Trained University Staff on SGBV, Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment
2016 - Trained Rural Women on Gender and Advocacy
2015 – 2020 - Coordinate and teaching Gender and Development in Military Studies
2015 - Development Sexual Harassment and Gender Based Violence Policy
2014 - Organized and facilitated several workshops and seminars on Gender and Development issues for the university
2014 – 2020 - Consultant facilitator for several training for security officers from various countries in Africa on gender in conflict situations – for International Peace Support Programme
2011 – 2016 - Coordinated Gender Department in Nakuru Campus
2012 – 2020 - Lectured in Gender and Development in Military Science at the Kenya Defense Forces Centers
2007 - Developed and Edited scripts on Gender and Development for Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) aired by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to Kenyans
2007 - Trained various professionals including secondary school head teachers on reproductive health and Gender issues.
2007 - Carried out a National Research exercise for Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ)
2007 - Participated in monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of gender policies and training programmes.
2007 -2008 - Assessed Institutions of learning for registration and recommending accordingly, for ministry of education
2007 -2008 - Participated in assessing and supervising the Gender issues implementation in schools.
2005 – 2008 - Assessed educational challenges of gender disparity, effects of HIV/AIDS and poverty, and advised the relevant stakeholders accordingly
2007 – 2008 - In charge of Gender and supervision of activities for the Forum for African Women Educationalist. (FAWE) in the ministry of Education
2005 – 2008 - Assessed and supervising curriculum implementation in educational institutions and compiling
2005 – 2008 - Advised and guiding teachers on Quality teaching and professional work ethics
2005 – 2008 - Advising the ministry of Education on the trends in learning institutions in areas of equity, access, equality, gender enrolment and dropout rates, retention, transition rates, and effects of HIV/AIDS and poverty on education
2005 – 2008 - Assisting the Quality Development service by organizing workshops and seminars for teachers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2017 – to date -Egerton UniversityInstitute of Gender and Development Studies -Lecturer
2008-2016 Egerton University Institute of Gender and Development Studies Assistant Lecturer
2007-2008 Nairobi- Ministry of Education Senior Quality Assurance & Standards Officer
2005-2007 Nairobi- Ministry of Education Quality Assurance Standards Officer 1
1996-2005 - Nakuru - Ministry of Education, Inspector of Schools II
1995-2001 - Nakuru -Ministry of Education Approved Teacher (ATS)
1992-1995 - Nakuru - Ministry of Education - S1 Teacher
1990-1991 - Nairobi Ministry of Education , S1 Teacher
1987-1990 - Nairobi - Ministry of education, P1 Teacher, Nairobi

POSITIONS HELD /APPOINTMENTS

2025 Appointed member of University CBC Steering Committee

2025 Appointed member to a sub-committee on harmonization of course titles.

2024 Appointed member of Corruption Prevention Committee (CPC) of Egerton University.

2024 Appointed member of Kenya DISES 2025 Conference Committee

2024 Appointed to the Egerton University Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee

2023 Appointed the Director for the Institute of women, Gender and Development studies

2023 Appointed member of the Board of Koibatek Agricultural Training Centre

2023 Appointed Examinations Officer

2023 Appointment as Academic Leader for Masters Programme

2023 Appointed as an Academic Leader for Bachelors Programme

2022 Appointed a member of Baringo University Task Force

2022 Nomination a an Alumni Champion

2022 Appointed member for Baringo University Task Force

2022 Member of Board of Post graduate Studies

2022 Appointment as a COD for the Institute

2022 Appointment as an internal examiner for several Masters Theses

2022 Patron Student League and outreach programmes

2021 Member of Self-Assessment Committee for Bachelors Programme

2021 Appointment as a peer reviewer for PhD curriculum for the Cooperative University of Kenya

2021 Member of Self-Assessment Committee for Bachelors Programme

2021 Appointment as a Supervisor of two postgraduate students

2020 Appointment as a Supervisor for two postgraduate students

2019-2021 Programme Academic Leader for PhD in Gender and Development

2019 Appointment as a part time lecturer, Nairobi University

2019 Member of Egerton University Boundary Tree Planting Committee

2019 Appointment as a supervisor for four postgraduate students

2019 Appointment as an Internal Examiner for Masters Thesis

2019 Appointed as a member of Bookshop Committee

2018 - 2020 Appointment as Director, Institute of Women Gender and Development Studies, Egerton University

2018 – 2021 Consultant for International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC)

2018 Appointed to the Committee on establishment of a National Extension Service Programme

2018 Appointment as member of University Bookshop business plan Sub-Committee

2018 Appointment as a supervisor for two postgraduate students

2017-To Date Appointment as Lecturer, Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies, Egerton University

2017 Appointment as Programme Academic Leader for Diploma in Gender and Development Studies

2016 -2020 Member of Graduation committee, Egerton University

2014 – 2015 Nominated as an Academic Programmes Coordinator, Nakuru Town Campus

2011 Appointed to the bookshop steering Committee

2008 – 2016 Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies, Egerton University

2007 – 2008 Senior Quality Assurance and Standards Officer, Ministry of Education

2005 – 2006 Quality Assurance and Standards Officer 1, Ministry of Education

1999 Appointment to Inspector of Schools II

1987 -1995 Teacher in several Kenyan schools

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Lugallia F, Chesikaw L.and Akinyi C. (2024).Socio-Cultural Challenges of women living with HIV in Manyatta Informal Settlement,Kisumu County
Ndung’u ,W,J,Chesikaw,L,Odhiambo,R,and Wanga,O,D.(2014) Influence of gender division of labour on career progression among mature female entry students in Egerton University,Kenya.
Njogu S,Chesikaw,L,& Wambu,C (2024). Social Stereotypes and completion rates of students in STEM courses in selected Public Universities in Kenya.
Njogu S,Chesikaw,L & Wambu,C, (2024).Career self-efficacy on enrolment and completion rates of students in STEM in selected Public Universities in Kenya.
Manyanya,M,Chesikaw,L,Wambu,C (2024).Cultural norms and Values on sexual and gender violence among Congolese male refugees in Kakuma Camp Kenya.
Maina F,Chesikaw L. and Wambu C. (2023)Level of Gender awareness on Tendering process and award process in Institutions of learning in Nakuru East Sub –County, Nakuru County ,Kenya.
Akuno I.G, Nyokangi D and Chesikaw LR. (2023). Challenges affecting women’s continuity in ROSCAS participation in Kabondo Kasipul sub-county, Homabay county.
Thuo B.W, Chesikaw L.R and Kibe A.M. (2022). Gender disparities influence on adoption of climate smart technologies in seed potato production in Ol-kalao sub-county, Kenya.
Owuonda S.A, Chesikaw LR and Akinyi M. (2022). Challenge that teenage mothers experience in Nyatike sub-county Kenya.
Otieno O.P, Chesikaw L.R and Akinyi M. (2022). Impact of women access to credit in table banking groups on women’s economic empowerment in rarieda sub-county, Siaya county, Kenya.
Yator C.J and Chesikaw LR. (2021). Gender roles and women participation in bee keeping: a focus on Baringo South sub-county, Baringo county.
Yator C.J and Chesikaw LR. (2021). Nexus between land tenure and women participation in bee keeping in Baringo South sub-county, Baringo county, Kenya.
Yator C.J and Chesikaw LR and Wambu CK. (2021). Socio-cultural barriers affecting women participation in bee keeping in Baringo sub-county, Baringo county, Kenya.
Onyancha R.M, Chesikaw L.R and Obonyo J. (2021). Socio-economic factors affecting participation of young women in political processes: case study of Nyamira South sub-county, Kenya.
Gathinji M.J, Chesikaw L.R and Wambu C.K. (2020). Effect of perception of men in low-income households on frequencies of use of contraceptives in Kuresoi North sub county, Nakuru county, Kenya.
Chesikaw L. R, Parsitau D. S and K.Ngetich. (2016). A gendered perspective on the challenges to successful intervention approaches on poverty reduction strategies in Baringo North sub-county.
Chesikaw L.R.(2016)
Chesikaw L.R. (2016). The awareness levels of the project beneficiaries on the poverty reduction policies and project implementation in Baringo North sub-county from a gender perspective. Baringo North sub-county, Kenya
Chesikaw L. R. (2016). Gender differences in the roles performed by project stakeholders in poverty reduction projects in Baringo North sub-county.
Rotich L.C and Koros P. (2015). Pastoralists and girl child education in Kenya.

REVIEWED/EDITED /DEVELOPED WORK

Reviewed B.A curriculum for Gender and Development Studies for Institute of Gender women and Development Studies

Curried out self-Assessment for B.A for Institute of Gender women and

Participated in the review of master’s and PhD programmes for the Board of Post graduate Studies for Various faculties.
Peer reviewed PHD curriculum on gender and development for Cooperative University
Edited, unified operational maritime disaster risk management framework for International Peace Support Training Centre.
Edited Child Protection Training Curriculum for International Peace Support Training Centre-Nairobi.
Participated in Developing the M.A curriculum for Institute of Gender Women and Development Studies
Developed the Certificate curriculum for the Institute of Gender Women and Development Studies
Reviewed the Diploma curriculum for Institute of Gender and Development Studies
Participated in the development of Policy procedures for Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention for Egerton University
Participated in the development of Gender Policy for Egerton University

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

2008 to date - Lecturer, researcher at the Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies
2024 - Trained University staff on gender mainstreaming and workplace Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment
2023- Reviewed Bachelors Curriculum for the Institute
2023- Trained University staff on gender mainstreaming and workplace Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment
2023-Attending Deans meetings and Senate meetings for the University
2023 - Prepared and presented results graduation list for the Institute to Deans Committee
2022 - Participated in the review of Masters and PhD programmes for various Faculties for Board of Postgraduate Studies
2017 to date - Supervising Postgraduate students
2018 – 2020 - Director, Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Egerton University
2018 – 2020 -Managed overall activities of the Institute including lecturing
2008 – 2022 -Participate in Curriculum Development from time to time
2019 -Training on Women’s Empowerment for Sustainable Rural Development
2018 - Participated in the Designing and Piloting of Pedagogical Curriculum for African Universities.
2008 – 2016 - Assistant lecturer in Gender and Development Studies
2017 – 2018 - Trained University Staff on SGBV, Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment
2016 -Trained Rural Women on Gender and Advocacy
2015 – 2020 - Coordinate and teaching Gender and Development in Military Studies
2015 - Development Sexual Harassment and Gender Based Violence Policy
2014 - Organized and facilitated several workshops and seminars on Gender and Development issues for the university
2014 – 2020 - Consultant facilitator for several training for security officers from various countries in Africa on gender in conflict situations – for International Peace Support Programme
2011 – 2016 - Coordinated Gender Department in Nakuru Campus
2012 – 2020 - Lectured in Gender and Development in Military Science at the Kenya Defense Forces Centers
2007- Developed and Edited scripts on Gender and Development for Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) aired by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to Kenyans
2007 -Trained various professionals including secondary school head teachers on reproductive health and Gender issues.
2007 - Carried out a National Research exercise for Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ)
2007 - Participated in monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of gender policies and training programmes.
2007 -2008 - Assessed Institutions of learning for registration and recommending accordingly, for ministry of education
2007 -2008 - Participated in assessing and supervising the Gender issues implementation in schools.
2005 – 2008 - Assessed educational challenges of gender disparity, effects of HIV/AIDS and poverty, and advised the relevant stakeholders accordingly
2007 – 2008 - In charge of Gender and supervision of activities for the Forum for African Women Educationalist. (FAWE) in the ministry of Education
2005 – 2008 - Assessed and supervising curriculum implementation in educational institutions and compiling
2005 – 2008 - Advised and guiding teachers on Quality teaching and professional work ethics
2005 – 2008 - Advising the ministry of Education on the trends in learning institutions in areas of equity, access, equality, gender enrolment and dropout rates, retention, transition rates, and effects of HIV/AIDS and poverty on education
2005 – 2008 - Assisting the Quality Development service by organizing workshops and seminars for teachers.

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

Joyce Ndungu Wacheke Ndungu:Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Career progression among Mature Entry Post-Graduate Students of Egerton University,Nakuru County,Kenya.
Salome Aluoch Awuonda:The impact of Teenage Pregnancy on girls Academic Transitionin Nyatike Sub-County,Migori County,Kenya.
Joseph Githinji Macharia: Perception on use of Contraceptive Among Households’ Heads In Low Income Families In Kuresoi North Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
Winfred Ngarari:Factors Influencing uptake of Mobile Banking amongst female customers of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A case study of Kenya Commercial Bank Nakuru Town. (Nairobi University).
Caroline Jemase Yator: Selected Soci-Cultural Factors Affecting Women Participation In Bee-Keeping In Baringo South Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya
Rachael Moraa Onyancha: Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Participation of Young Women In Political Process In Nyamira South Sub-County, Nyamira County, Kenya
Betty Wamaitha Thuo: Gender Disparities In Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture Among Potato Producers In Ol-Kalou Sub-County Nyandarua County, Kenya
Otiego Otiego Phelgona: The Impact Of Table Banking on Women’s Economic Empowerement In Rarienda Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya.
Salome Aluoch Owuonda: The Impact Of Teenage Pregnancy on Girls Academic Transition In Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya.
Ina Guya Akuno: Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors on Women’s Participation In Rotating Savings and Credit Associations In Kabondo Sub-County, Homabay County, Kenya.
Anna Naibei: Influence of Socio-Cultural and Socio-Economic Factors on Girls’s Transition to Secondary School in MT. Elgon Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya.
Faith Wairimu Maina: Gender Participation in Tender preneurship among persons living with disabilities in learning Institutions in Nakuru East Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
Fillet Darizu Lugalia: Socio-Cultural and Economic Challenges that Impact on the Well Being of Women Living with HIV/AIDS. A case of Manyatta informal Settlement in Kisumu County.
Manyanya Margaret Kerubo: Masculinity and Experience of Sexual and Gender Based Violence among Congolese Male Refugees in Kakuna Camp, Turkana West Sub-County, Kenya.
Odero Euphemia Awour: Factors affecting parenting among Single Parenting in Kaptembwo Ward, Nakuru West Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Everlyne Komba: Impact of Land Reforms in the Context of Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Women’s Rights to Land in Kajiado West Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Peninah Njeri Njoroge: The impact of one stop border posts on growth of Women Cross-border business at Namanga Borders.
Mary Nyandia Mwangi: Effects of COVID19 on Gender Labour participating in Horticulture Sector in Naivasha Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Elisha Ogutu
Peter Mwaura:
Yusuf Abaganda:
Immaculate Lucy:
Everlyne Ongige:
Miriam Kuria:
Faith Karanja:
Alfonse Awino:
Susan Agai:
Daisy Kerubo:
Joy Ouma:
Ruth Agala:
Lynnet Ochieng:
Anne Yiantai Mpoye:

PhD. LEVEL :

Peninah Njeri Njoroge: The impact of one stop border posts on growth of Women Cross-border business at Namanga Borders.
Everlyne Komba: Impact of Land Reforms in the Context of Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Women’s Rights to Land in Kajiado West Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Fillet Darizu Lugalia: Socio-Cultural and Economic Challenges that Impact on the Well Being of Women Living with HIV/AIDS. A case of Manyatta informal Settlement in Kisumu County.
Anna Naibei: Influence of Socio-Cultural and Socio-Economic Factors on Girls’s Transition to Secondary School in MT. Elgon Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya.
Salome Aluoch Owuonda: The Impact Of Teenage Pregnancy on Girls Academic Transition In Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya.
Betty Wamaitha Thuo: Gender Disparities In Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture Among Potato Producers In Ol-Kalou Sub-County Nyandarua County, Kenya
Caroline Jemase Yator: Selected Soci-Cultural Factors Affecting Women Participation In Bee-Keeping In Baringo South Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya
Joseph Githinji Macharia: Perception on use of Contraceptive Among Households’ Heads In Low Income Families In Kuresoi North Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
Winfred Ngarari:Factors Influencing uptake of Mobile Banking amongst female customers of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A case study of Kenya Commercial Bank Nakuru Town.
Rachael Moraa Onyancha: Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Participation of Young Women In Political Process In Nyamira South Sub-County, Nyamira County, Kenya
Otiego Otiego Phelgona: The Impact Of Table Banking on Women’s Economic Empowerement In Rarienda Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya.
Ina Guya Akuno: Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors on Women’s Participation In Rotating Savings and Credit Associations In Kabondo Sub-County, Homabay County, Kenya.
Faith Wairimu Maina: Gender Participation in Tender preneurship among persons living with disabilities in learning Institutions in Nakuru East Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
Odero Euphemia Awour: Factors affecting parenting among Single Parenting in Kaptembwo Ward, Nakuru West Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Manyanya Margaret Kerubo: Masculinity and Experience of Sexual and Gender Based Violence among Congolese Male Refugees in Kakuna Camp, Turkana West Sub-County, Kenya.
Mary Nyandia Mwangi: Effects of COVID19 on Gender Labour participating in Horticulture Sector in Naivasha Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya.
George Kwenya kwenya:Effecetiveness of Income Generating Activities among Women and Men with HIV/AIDS in Siaya and Kisumu Counties.

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