Dr. Beth Mbore Karani
Senior Lecturer, Business and Economics
beth.mbore@zetech.ac.ke
Doctoral Research and Leadership
- Earned a PhD in Entrepreneurship Development (2014–2017, Karatina University).
- Conducted advanced research on innovation ecosystems, youth empowerment, and sustainable employment.
- Providing academic leadership in curriculum design and postgraduate supervision.
Postgraduate Scholarship
- Completed MSc in Entrepreneurship Development (2004–2007, Kenyatta University).
- Specialized in entrepreneurial competencies, venture growth strategies, and organizational learning.
- Published and presented research papers, contributing to entrepreneurship discourse in Kenya.
Undergraduate and Diploma Foundations
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Development (2012–2013, Karatina University).
- Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development (2000–2002, KTTC).
- Diploma in Technical Teacher Education (1996–1997, KTTC).
- Built strong foundations in pedagogy, instructional design, and technical training.
- Specialist in education systems, with extensive experience in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Skilled in designing occupational standards and developing competency-based curricula tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Certified knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, serving as a process owner to ensure institutional compliance and excellence.
- A seasoned trainer in Entrepreneurship, gender and disability mainstreaming, leadership and management areas’
- Peer-supporter Trainer - HIV/AIDS and other social sector programs
- Extensive, in-depth knowledge and experience in designing and development of content development in Entrepreneurship.
- An experienced trainer and facilitator of women empowerment and youth related programs
- Experienced in designing and delivering evaluations for development projects
- Knowledge in needs assessment/baseline survey studies, capacity gaps assessments and evaluative studies
- Excellent in proposal and report writing skills
Teaching and Mentorship
- Over two decades of lecturing at university level, integrating theory with practical activities.
- Supervising theses and dissertations, nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving among students.
- Facilitated group discussions, forums, and peer feedback to strengthen collaborative learning.
Research and Grant Writing
- Authored non–peer-reviewed and peer-reviewed papers in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community empowerment.
- Secured grants to support institutional and community-based projects.
- Presented findings at conferences, linking Kenyan case studies with global perspectives.
Community and Faith-Based Leadership
- Served as a faith-based leader and women’s group executive member.
- Balanced spiritual and financial stewardship, documenting meetings and fostering gratitude.
- Promoted transparent financial management and collaborative decision-making.
Journals
- Mburiah, B.W & Wanjau, K.L (2016). Moderating Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Relationship between Benchmarking and Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya. Journal of Science and Social Humanity, 3(9). J O U R N A L O F S O C I AS C I E N C E & H J O U R N A L O F S O C I AL
- Mburiah B.W. & Wanjau, K.L (2016). Effect of Quality Management and Entrepreneurial Orientation on Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya. Journal of Science and Social Humanity, 3(9). J
- Mburiah B.W. (2019). Linking Entrepreneurial Leadership to Firm Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya: The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation. International Journal of Arts and Humanities 5(32)
- Mburiah B.W. (2019). Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Relationship between Strategic Planning, And Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Research 3(7)
- Karani, B. W. (2021). Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Innovation Capability of TVET Graduates in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science 10(3) (2021) 490-500
- Karani, B.M. Wanjau, K. L. & Kinyanjui, J. (2021). Linking Strategic Planning to Firm Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya: The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation.
- Karani, B.M. (2023). Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Orientation and performance Food Processing Firms in Kenya.
conference papers
- Sub theme Title: Moderating Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Relationship between Best Manufacturing Practices and Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya. September 2016
- Title: Entrepreneurship Conference, organized by School of Business, and held at Makerere University in September, 2016.
- Sub theme Title: Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on The Relationship between Benchmarking and Performance of Food Processing SMEs in Kenya. June, 2015
- Title: Entrepreneurship and Technology for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development, held at the Co-operative University of Kenya in June, 2015
- Sub theme Title: Entrepreneurial Quality and Food Processing Firms in Kenya. February, 2020
- Title: TVET for the big 4 Agenda. The role of Science, Technology and Innovation held at Kajiado Masai Technical Institute February, 2020
- Sub-theme: Title: Linking Strategic Planning to Firm Performance of Food Processing Firms in Kenya: The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation
- Title: Murang’a University of Technology International Conference on Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development Held at Murang’a University November, 2021
- Sub theme title: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Orientation and performance Food Processing Firms in Kenya. June, 2023
- Title: TVET: The Driving Wheel of The Bottom-Up Model for Socio-Economic Renaissance Held at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology in Kenya June, 2023
- Sub theme title: Re-Engineering University Education in Kenya: From Employees to Employers Through Ai-Driven Graduate Entrepreneurship
- Title: Driving Sustainable Futures Through Research, Innovation and Industry Held at Zetech University in Kenya June, 2026
NON-PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS
- Kibas, P.B. & Mbore, B. K (2026), Re-Engineering University Education in Kenya: From Employees to Employers Through Ai-Driven Graduate Entrepreneurship