Dr. Eric J. Irungu
University Chaplain & Lecturer, International Relations and Diplomacy
eric.irungu@zetech.ac.ke
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science, 2024 - Moi University (Eldoret, Kenya).
2. Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Studies, 2011 - University of Nairobi (Nairobi,Kenya).
3. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Economics), 2007 - Moi University (Eldoret, Kenya).
1. Lecturer (International Relations and Diplomacy) – Zetech University, September 2024 to date.
2. Tutorial Fellow (International Relations and Diplomacy) – Zetech University, September 2019 to August 2024.
3. Part Time Lecturer (Political Science) - Karatina University, September 2014 – August 2019.
4. Part Time Lecturer (Political Science; Diplomacy; Foreign Policy) - Moi University, SEp. 2014 – August 2019.
5. Associate Faculty (Development Studies) - Mount Kenya University, January 2012 – December 2015.
6. Associate(Travel and Housing) - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), January 2012 – September 2013.
7. Team Leader (CAPEX)/Procurement Officer - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), December 2007 – December 2011.
8. Accounts Assistant - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), July 2007 – November 2007.
Journals
1.Irungu, E.J. & Kimaita, S. (2024). "Evolutionary Trends in Kenya’s Digital Diplomacy in the Emerging Technological Space of Artificial Intelligence ", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), ISSN: 2321-2705,Volume XI, Issue XI, November 2024, p.
700-707, URL https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2024.11110057.
2. Kimaita, S. & Irungu, E.J. (2024). "New Frontiers in Conflict Prevention: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Early Warning and Response Systems in Kenya", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), ISSN: 2454-6186, Volume VIII, Issue XI, November 2024, p. 2331-2339, URL https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.8110185.
3. Irungu, E.J. (2024). "The Role of Kenya’s Economic Diplomacy in Creating Economic Resilience in the East African Community (EAC) Region", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), ISSN: 2321-2705, Volume XI, Issue 1, January 2024, p. 208-219, URL https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2024.1101017.
4. Irungu, E.J., Matui, B.N. & Kurgat, P. K. (2023). "Kenya’s Foreign Policy: Implementation Strategies in Economic Diplomacy Towards The East African Community", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), ISSN: 2454-6186, Volume-7, Issue-7, p. 691-701, July 2023, URL:
https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.70754.
5. Irungu, E.J., Kurgat, P.K. & Matui, B.N. (2023). "Kenya’s Quest for Economic Interests in the East African Community: The Formulation Process of Foreign Policy", International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD), ISSN: 2394-9333, Volume-10, Issue-4, p.7-12, July-August 2023, URL: https://www.ijtrd.com/papers/IJTRD26978.pdf.
6. Irungu, E. (2014). "The African Union and African Regional Integration", Global Trends & Regional Issues, R/Evolutions, Volume-2, Issue-1, p. 240-249, May 2014, URL: https://revjournal.org/eric-irungu-the-african-union-and-african-regional-integration/
conference papers
1. Paper presentation on “The Evolutionary Trends in Kenya’s Digital Diplomacy in thenEmerging Technological Space of Artificial Intelligence” during the Zetech University 6th Sustainable Innovations and Research Conference, Held at Technology Park Campus, Mang’u on July 12th, 2024.
2. Paper presentation on “New Frontiers in Conflict Prevention: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Early Warning and Response Systems in Kenya” during the Zetech University 6 th Sustainable Innovations and Research Conference, Held at Technology Park Campus, Mang’u on July 11th, 2024.
3. Paper presentation on “The Role of Kenya’s Economic Diplomacy in Building Economic Resilience in the East African Community (EAC)” during the Zetech University 4 th Sustainable Innovations and Research Conference,Held at Thika Road Campus on October 27 & 28, 2022.
4. Paper presentation on “The Political Economy of Regional Integration in Africa: What Next for the Continent in the Age of Globalization?” during the All Africa Forum at the Emperor Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa, September 17-19, 2014.
5. Paper presentation on “The Effects of Globalization in Africa.” Moi University Public Speaking Competition, Margaret Thatcher Library (MTL) Lounge, August 4, 2006.
Non Peer-Reviewed Research Papers
1. Umuhimu wa Kiswahili Kwa Utangamano, Uhusiano wa Kimataifa na Diplomasia Katika Karne ya Ishirini na Moja, Presentation during Tamasha la Kiswahili Organized by Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Zetech (CHAKIZE), Held at Thika Road Campus, Ruiru, Zetech University on October 11th, 2024.
2. An Analysis of the Political Themes in Ayi Kwei Armah’s Novel ‘The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born’, Moi University, 2014.
3. The Structure of the International System During the Cold War and Post-Cold War Eras, Moi University, 2014.
4. Same Sex Marriages in Africa: A Policy Concern, Moi University, 2014.
5. The Future of Capital Punishment Policy in Africa, Moi University, 2014.
6. The Rationale for Diplomacy as the Unbloody Arm of Strategy in Foreign Policy, University of Nairobi, 2011.
7. The Policy Prospects and Challenges for Regional Economic Integration in Africa: The Case of the East African Community, University of Nairobi, 2011.
8. The Emerging Role of NATO in the 21st Century Global Security Arrangement, University of Nairobi, 2011.
9. The Role of the East African Community (EAC) in Africa’s REgional Integration Initiative, University of Nairobi, 2011.
10. The World Trade Organization (WTO): CONCERNS, Challenges and Opportunities,University of Nairobi, 2010.