Zetech University Staff Profiles

MBA Coordinator & Chairman Business Innovation & Incubation

gitau.kamau@zetech.ac.ke

0721319897

Biography Nationality: KENYAN
Languages proficiency: English, Swahili, Kikuyu

Academic Degrees [Sep 2011- Jun 2016] PhD Entrepreneurship
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

[Sep 2009-Apr 2011] MSc Entrepreneurship
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

[Sep 2021 – to date] PhD candidate (Post-Doctoral): Info Systems
• University of Nairobi

[July 2018 – Nov 2020] Masters in Communications Management (eMCM)
• University of Rwanda (UK Telecommunications Academy)

[Jan 2002-Apr 2003] Msc Info. Sys Management (partial)
• Keller Graduate School (San Diego, California)

[Jan 2002- Dec 2002] Cisco CCNA certification
• San Diego Community College

[Jan 1999-Dec 1999] IMIS – UK (Diploma, Global Gold Medal)
• Kenya KSPS (Nairobi, Kenya)

[Dec 1990-Apr 1995] Bachelor of Education (Math & Computer)
• Kenyatta University (Nairobi, Kenya)

[Jan 1986 – Dec 1989] Kenya Cert. of Sec. Edn. (KCSE),
• Njiiri School, (Murang’a, Kenya)
[Jan 1986-Nov 1989]

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

IBM Cyber Security for MIS Specialist, 2015
Google Certified Cloud Services MIS expert, 2015
Cisco (CCNA), 2002
California Educator Credentialing Examinations (CBEST), 2002
Licentiate IMIS (UK), Dec 1999

Areas of Interest/Specialization

CONSULTANCIES AND KEY ASSIGNMENTS

Client	Description of the consultancy
AFRALTI & ITU (2021 to date)	Title: Expert trainer and researcher in Market Resilience and Regulatory Framework.
Kenyatta University (2020 to date)	Title: Expert trainer on Business Continuity and ISMS for ISO 27001.
RCMRD (2018)	Title: Review of RCMRD Training Centre for Viability, Strategy Development and Business Plan (Entrepreneurial Perspective)
Commission on Revenue Allocation (2018)	Title: Innovative Use of Data for County Revenue Collection Own Source Revenue (OSR) in County Governments in Kenya. (Making the counties entrepreneurial)
The World Bank (RPLP Project), 2015-2016	Title: Analysis of Requirements for Design and Implementation of MIS/MELs - RPLRP Project. Project No.:12908 Credit No. IDA 53880
Public Secondary Schools	Title: Strategic planning consultant, expert in ICT automations

Work Experience [Sep 2021 – To date]
• Associate Professor (Entrepreneurship & Technology) - Zetech University
Other duties served:
• Director, Faculty Development & Excellence
• MBA coordinator, Chairman Business Incubation

[Jan 2013 – Aug 2021]
• Senior Lecturer (Entrepreneurship & MIS) - Kabarak University
Other duties served:

Ag. Director served: Nairobi Campus; Research & Innovation Directorate
Programme Coordinator: Nairobi Campus; Innovations & Business Incubation Center
Consultancy: Lead Trainer - NITA programmes
Research: Chaired Business School Research Committee; Kabarak IPGS committee

[May 2022 - to date]
• Part Time Lecturer: University of Nairobi
[Sep 2012 – to date]
• Part time Lecturer: JKUAT, Kenyatta University & Kirinyaga University
[Jan 2003- May 2003]
• Lecturer – ICT and MIS: KCA University, Nairobi, Kenya
[March 2003 –Jan 2013]
• General Manager, SmartEdge (EA) Ltd, Supply & ICT Engineering Ltd
[Feb 2002- Nov 2002]
• Teacher – Mathematics: Stockton High School-California, USA
[July 1997-Dec 2001]
• HOD Information Systems & IT lecturer, Inoorero University – Nairobi, Kenya.
[Feb 2002- Nov 2002]
• Teacher (Computer/Mathematics) & HOD Computer Dept: Karoti Girls High School

Publications

Journals

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Kamau, G.G. (2019). Management Information Systems. Kijabe: Kijabe Printing Press
Kamau, G.G. & Ogundo, J.A. (2018). Entrepreneurship, Demystified and Simplified. Kijabe: Kijabe Printing Press.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Baraza, W., Mwakijele, J. P., Gitau, G., Kamau, A. Y., Dinga, L., Mpapalika, J., & Gachogu, S. (2022). Resilience in Emerging Digital Economies: Case Study of Kenya During COVID-19 Pandemic. International Telecommunications Union, Geneva.
Ogwengo, K. O., Kamau, G., & Gitahi, N. (2022). Health policy and planning strategy initiatives on universal health coverage: A perspective from Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (2), 1220 – 1233.
Lubowa, M., Kibas, P. & Kamau, G. (2020). Influence of Guerrilla Skills on Micro and Small Enterprise Survival in Wakiso District, Uganda. ECJBMS 2(1): 69-80. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjbms.v2i1.149
Lubowa, M. C., Kamau, G. & Kibas, P. (2020). The Joint Effect of Creative Problem Solving and Perseverance on Micro and Small Enterprise Survivability in Wakiso District, Uganda”, Kabarak j. res. Innov. 10(1): 24-34.
Nduati, G.J., Kamau, G.G. & Njenga, K. (2020). Effects of Competitor Focus on Success of Marketing Strategies of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya. GSJ, 8(1), 1237-1256.
Areri, D., Kipchumba, S. & Kamau, G. (2020). Strategic Innovation and Growth of Public Universities in Kenya. IOSR-JBM, 22(10), 47-52.
Areri, D., Kamau, G. & Kipchumba, S. (2020). Influence of Diversification Innovation on Revenue Streams Sources of Public Universities in Kenya. The International Journal of Business & Management, 8(9), 260-264.
Kirimi, E. T., & Gitau, G. (2020). Determinants of effective implementation of performance-based budget: Devolved governance in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 7 (4), 725 – 752.
Kandia E. W., & Gitau, G. (2020). Effect of entrepreneurial attributes on performance of selected Macadamia firms in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 7(1), 797 – 809.
Yulu, E., Brotherton, B. J., & Kamau, G. G. (2019). Modalities of Healthcare Payment and their Consequences–A Qualitative Study on Kenyan Doctors. Philpapers.
Imamai, B.J., Mwaura, P. & Kamau, G.G. (2019). Influence of Customer Emotions on Customer Loyalty among Star-Rated Hotels in North Rift, Kenya. British Journal of Marketing Studies (BJMS), 7(4), 22-33.
Mudome, J., Kamau, G. G. & Mwalili, T. (2019). Assessment of Critical Success Factors of Mobile Banking Innovations at Commercial Bank of Africa and Equity Bank in Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 8. (5):1 – 14.
Kamau, G.G. (2019). Investigation on Entrepreneurial Viability of Indigenous Innovations in Kenya. A Survey of Baringo and Nakuru Counties on Mursik Milk. Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation, 7(1), 1-13.
Ogweri, C.A.M., Kamau, G. & Kiprop, S. (2018). Effect of Financial Structure on Enterprise Growth of the Youth Groups Financed by Youth Enterprise Fund, a Survey of the Youth Groups in Nakuru Town East Sub-County. Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management (SJEBM), 5(12), 1124-1130.
Makokha, C.N., Njenga, G.S. & Kamau, G. (2018). The Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Service Delivery In CGN, Kenya. IJECM, 6(9), 433-447.
Kamau, G.G. (2017). Critical Success Factors for Public Financed Entrepreneurship Projects: A Survey of ICT Authority of Kenya Pasha Project. IJMCI 5(2): 786-795.
Harrison, F., N. & Gitau, G. (2017). Factors Influencing Implementation of IFMIS in Kenya: Survey of Departments under the Ministry of Devolution & Planning. IJEF 6(10): 55 – 73.
Nduta, R. W., Shisia, A., Kamau, G., & Asienga, I. (2017). Challenges facing public resources management of devolved governments in Kenya. IJECM 5(9)388-409.
Kibachia, D.G., Kamau, G. & Siror, J. (2017). Establish the Effectiveness of System Controls on Countering Shoplifting in Supermarkets in Nairobi. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(8), 29-38.
Gitau, G., Mukulu, E. & Kihoro, J. (2015). Influence of entrepreneurial orientation on competitive advantage among mobile service providers in Kenya. IJMCI 3 (2), 245-251.
Gitau, G., Mukulu, E. & Kihoro, J. (2014). Literature review on influence of entrepreneurial marketing orientation on competitive advantage among mobile service providers in Kenya. IJSSE, 1 (13), 300-322.
Gitau, G. & Otuya, R. (2014). Determinants of Internationalization of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. IJSSE, 1 (12), 640-654.

conference papers

KEY CONFERENCES ATTENDED

March 2023: E-Mobility for Africa (UN-SOLUTIONSplus, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania)
Nov. 2022: Internet Governance Forum (IGF - UN), Addis Abba - Ethiopia
Oct 2019: Global Water Conference, Marrakech - Morocco
Nov. 2020: Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (ONLINE), Presenter
February, 2018: 2nd Manipal University Dubai Entrepreneurship Research Conference (DUBAI)
2014 – to 2020: Annual International Research Conference, Session Chair - Kabarak
October, 2012: Institutional Repository and Open Access Conference, JKUAT
September, 2012: Freedom Online Conference, United Nations, Nairobi

Reports

Baraza, W., Mwakijele, J. P., Gitau, G., Kamau, A. Y., Dinga, L., Mpapalika, J., & Gachogu, S. (2022). Resilience in Emerging Digital Economies: Case Study of Kenya During COVID-19 Pandemic. International Telecommunications Union, Geneva.

Awards IMIS (UK) Gold medal in Information Technology 1 - 1999