CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Prof. Ondieki, Charles Manasseh Mokua

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 58274 - 00200, Nairobi,
Tel: +254-722 705 609, +254-772968753
E-mail: charlesondieki@gmail.com; charlesondieki@yahoo.co.uk;

DATE OF BIRTH: 18th March, 1952; NATIONALITY: Kenyan

MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD degree on Engineering Management from Open University of Tanzania (OUT),
MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester University UK,
Advanced Studies Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester University UK,
Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Kenya, and
Certificate in Technical Teacher Training from Kenya.

Present Employment
Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Multimedia University of Kenya; I joined
Multimedia University of Kenya in Jan 2011 as Lecturer and promoted to Senior lecturer in July 2012 and then to Associate
Professor in December 2015.

Education and Training

a) University Education:
i) Sept 2009- Sept 2012: Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Open University of Tanzania (OUT) Dar-es-
Salaam
ii) Sept.1983-Dec.1984: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics)- University of Manchester Institute of
Science and Technology (UMIST)-UK
iii) Sept.1982- June1983: Certificate of Advanced Studies (Final Year Honours Degree Programme) in Mechanical
Engineering equivalent to BSc (Hons)- UMIST-UK

b) College Education:
i) Sept.1978-Dec.1980: Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Kenya Polytechnic (Currently the Technical
University of Kenya).
ii) Sept. 1975- July.1976: Certificate of Technical Teacher Education, Kenya Polytechnic (Currently the Technical
University of Kenya).
iii) May 1972- Dec.1974: Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Kenya Polytechnic (Currently the
Technical University of Kenya).

c) Secondary Education:
o Jan. 1968 Dec. 1971: OLevel Certificate from Itierio Mixed Secondary School in Kisii.

d) Primary Education:
O JAN. 1961 DEC. 1967: Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) from Bobaracho and Nyanguru Primary Schools

WORK EXPERIENCE
a) Industrial
(i) Feb. 1992 to Jan. 1993: Technical Training Manager with BAT (Kenya) Ltd.
(ii) Aug.1977 to Aug.1978: Mechanical engineering supervisor with Pan Africa paper Mills (8 months) and BAT
(4 months), and

b) Administration
i) Oct. 2014 to date: Chairperson of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum
Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC),
ii) April 2013 to date: Overall University (MMU) Industrial Training and Attachment Coordinator.
iii) Aug. 1999 to March 2001: Production Manager at Tobina Furniture Enterprise.
iv) June 1996 to June 1999: Production Manager of Engineering Design and Service Centre (EDSC) at Kenya
Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI).

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 v) Jan 1993 to Sept. 1993: Executive Officer of Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations (KNFJA), having
been employed on contract by Fredrick Ebert Foundation (FES) of Germany.
vi) May 1988 to June 1990: Chief Technical Officer at Directorate of Industrial Training (now NITA) Ministry of
Labour.
vii) Jan 1986, appointed acting Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, Kenya Polytechnic (now TUK).
viii) Jan 1985, appointed Deputy Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, Kenya Polytechnic (now TUK).

c) Teaching
i) Dec 2015 to Date: Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering,
Multimedia University of Kenya.
ii) September 2014 Date: Adjunct Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical & Mechatronics
Engineering, Technical University of Kenya.
iii) July 2012 Dec 2015: Senior Lecturer at the department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Multimedia
University of Kenya.
iv) Jan. 2011- July 2012: Lecturer at the department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Multimedia
University of Kenya.
v) April 2001- Jan. 2011:
Lecturer in Applied Mechanics, Engineering Design and Terotechnology, Egerton University
Supervision and examination of undergraduate and postgraduate student projects
vi) June 1994 - June 1996: Lecturer in Applied Mechanics at the Department of Production Engineering, Moi
University Eldoret.
vii) Oct. 1993 May 1995: Part-time lecturing at University of Nairobi, JKUAT and Railway Training Institute
viii) June 1990 Jan. 1992: Lecturer at the department of Mechanical Engineering JKUAT
ix) Other places I have taught as part-time lecturer include Technical University of Kenya (TUK), Egerton University,
Moi University and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology at various times.
x) Sept. 1976 July 1977: Technical teacher at Kisumu Technical school (now Kisumu Polytechnic)

d) Curriculum Development
i) June 2015 Jan. 2016: Developed curricula for Training of technical trainers (including their Principals) in TVET
Institutions; the training modules include an overview of Competence Based Education and Training (CBET),
Development of Occupational Standards using DACUUM and Task Analysis approach, Design and Development
of Curricula using Occupational Standards, Development of Assessment Tools, Curriculum delivery methods,
Competence Assessment and Competence Certification. Presently I with a team of experts in CBET am
conducting the training for various trainers all over the country.
ii) Since 2015 to date: I have developed various Competency-Based curricula from levels I VII and the OS related
to the curricula.
iii) 2014-2015: Developed curricula for Bachelor and Master degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology; and
Bachelor and Master degrees in Engineering Management programmes at Multimedia University of Kenya.
iv) 2011-2014: Participated in the development of curricula for Bachelor and Master degrees in Mechanical and
Mechatronics programmes at Multimedia University of Kenya.
v) 2010 -2012: Participated in the development of curricula for Bachelor of Philosophy in mechanical technology,
Bachelor of Mechanical Technology and Master of Technology in Mechanical and Mechatronics programmes at
Technical University of Kenya (TUK).
vi) 2003: Participated in the development of curriculum for MSc degree in Industrial Engineering and Management at
the department of Industrial Energy Engineering and Manufacturing at Egerton University;
vii) 2002: Developed of curriculum for Bridging course for to enable Higher Diploma holders to enrol for an MSc
degree in Industrial Engineering and Management at the department of Industrial Energy Engineering and
Manufacturing at Egerton University; again this was the first such programme in Kenya
viii) 2001: Developed of curriculum for Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIT), the first programme in Kenya to allow
Diploma graduates upward mobility, at Egerton University.

e) Research
More than 15 years of research experience at University level in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management as
follows:
i) Sept 2009 to Oct 2012: PhD research project at Open University of Tanzania (OUT) Investigation into the
Effects of Education, Training and Business Location on Product Quality;
ii) Consultancy research project-

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 o July 2014 to Oct 2014: Research study project worth USD 40,000 on the long-term impact of age limits
of used imported motor vehicles on trade in the East Africa Community (EAC), and the relationship
between the age limit, environmental pollution, safety and health of people, fuel consumption efficiency,
social well-being, economic activities, technological and industrial developments in East Africa
Community (EAC);
o July 2013 to Sept 2014: Evaluation research study project worth KES 5 million on the Constituency
Development Fund (CDF);
iii) July 2010 Sept 2013: Renewal energy study with KEFRI
o UNDP funded research project on micro-gasification technology supply of clean, modern, affordable and
reliable bioenergy to rural households and institutions in Kenya worth Euros 200,000 for 18 months,
o Finnish Government sponsored research project through Energy and Environment Partnership
Programme (EEP-S&EA) for generation of decentralized electricity for rural communities using forestry
and agricultural residues and Downdraft Imbert Modified gasifier worth Euros 85,000 for 24 months;
iv) 2001 to 2010: Student research project supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Egerton
University;
v) Sept 1982 to Dec 1984: MSc study at Manchester University (UMIST) Plastic collapse and energy absorption of
thin walled tubes made of a ductile material in transverse bending during static cross-wise loading by a rigid
circular tube or a round indenter;
vi) June 1996 to June 1999: Three years of research and development at KIRDI (Design and development of Stone
crusher, water hyacinth harvester, portable Hammer mill, etc.,);

Committees, Board and Responsibilities

i) October 2016 Date: Board member of the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB)
ii) October 2014 - Date: National Chairperson-Technical, Vocational Education and Training, Curriculum
Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) - Kenya Government appointment
iii) 2013 to Date: Member of the Students Appeals Committee, Multimedia University.
iv) April 2013 to Date: Overall University (MMU) Field attachment Coordinator
v) 2011- to Date: Board member of the Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians where I am the
Honourable Treasurer.
vi) Sept. 2011 Aug.2012: Member of the disposal committee, Multimedia University.
vii) Jan. 2009 to Date: Board member of Bobaracho Mixed Secondary School.
viii) 2005- 2008: Member of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) representing the Jua Kali operators.
ix) 2005 2008: Secretary General of Micro and Small Enterprise Federation (MSEF);
x) April 2007, nominated by the NGOs Coordination Board to represent Urban Clusters of NGOs in the National
Technical Committee of the Ministry of Finance on Italian Debt Conversion Scheme.
xi) 2006: Chairman of the Innovations Team, Egerton University
xii) 2002 to Date: Secretary General of National Jua Kali Exhibitors and Marketing Association (NJEMA);
xiii) May 1998, nominated by Kenya Bureau of Standads as one of the three Kenyan members of the East African
Standards Committee.
xiv) Nov. 1990, nominated by Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology to represent the college
in the Automotive, Agricultural and Prime Movers Engineering Panel at Kenya Institute of Education (now KICD).

Publications
a) Published Papers
i) Ogola W.O; Thumbi, G.M; Ondieki, C.M.M; Nyagoa, H; Akumu, C.T. (2014): Re-Orienting Engineering
Professional Bodies Towards Industrialisation for Sustainable Development (SD) in KenyaThe Kenya
Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Vol.2 pp.15-25
ii) Ondieki, C.M.M; Bisanda E.T; Ogola W.O. (2013): Impact of Business Location on Product Quality The Case
Study of Arc Welding in Small Scale Metalworking Enterprises in Kenya International Journal of Engineering
Science Invention ISSN (Online): 2319 6734, ISSN (Print): 2319 6726 www.ijesi.org Volume 2 Issue 1 PP.53-
59.
iii) Ondieki C. M. M; Bisanda, E.T; Ogola, W.O. (2013): Impact of education level on product quality: Case study
of arc welding in small scale metalworking enterprises in Kenya Journal of Business Administration and
Management Sciences Research Vol. 2(1), pp. 001-008, Available online at http://www.apexjournal.org/JBAMSR
iv) Mutai, A.J; Ogola, W.O; Ondieki, C.M.M (2012): Determination of the Bending Strength and Hardness Values
of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites. Egerton Journal Of Science And Technology ISSN 2073-8277
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 v) Chemeli, R. K., W. O. Ogola and C. M. M. Ondieki, (2013): Effect of laminate thickness and quantity of
catalyst on flexural strength properties of glass reinforced polyester composite, J. Engg. Res. & Sci. &
Tech. 2013, Vol. 2, No. 2; www.ijerst.com/currentissue.php
vi) Ondieki, C.M.M; Bisanda E.T; Ogola W.O. (2013): Investigation into the Effects of Education, Training And
Business Location on Product Quality; International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA)
ISSN: 2248-9622 ,www.ijera.com Vol. 3, Issue 1, January -February 2013, pp. 1 | P a g e
vii) Ondieki, C.M.M; Bisanda E.T; Ogola W.O. (2013): Effect Of Mode of Training on Product Quality the Case
Study of Arc Welding in Small Scale Metalworking Enterprises in Kenya; International Journal Of
Computational Engineering Research (ijceronline.com) Vol. 3 Issue. 1 PP235 241; ISSN: 2248-9622,
www.ijera.com

b) Text-Book
i) Oct. 2012: The Effect of Artisan's and Business Attributes on Arc Welding Quality: Investigation of the effect
of education, training and business location on the quality of arc welding in MSEs in Kenya: Co-authors:
Elifas Bisanda and Wilson Ogola;.

c) Teaching Manuals
i) Terotechnology,
ii) Engineering Design,
iii) Industrial Engineering Management,
iv) Engineering Maintenance Management,
v) Occupational Safety and Health,
vi) Introduction to Manufacturing, and
vii) Several teaching notes (more than twenty documents) that are freely accessed in the internet.

Consultancy and Community Services

a) July 2014 Oct. 2014: Research study project worth USD 40,000 on the long-term impact of age limits of used
imported motor vehicles on trade in the East Africa Community (EAC), and the relationship between the age limit,
environmental pollution, safety and health of people, fuel consumption efficiency, social well-being, economic
activities, technological and industrial developments in East Africa Community (EAC).
b) July 2013 Sept. 2014: Evaluation research study project worth KES 5 million on the Constituency Development
Fund (CDF)
c) Aug. 2013: Contracted by Plan International South Sudan to design and draft a proposal for Youth Empowerment
to train Non-State Actors and Local Authorities to be involved in Youth Empowerment
d) 2012: Drafted a Bill for the proposed Kenya Engineering Technologists and Technicians Board; The Bill is currently
in parliament; it has gone through the most crucial second reading (where it was voted 100%) and it is due to be
tabled for the third reading which is for amendments then be taken to the President to sign it into law. I am the
main proponent of this Bill.
e) 2011: Developed to conclusion the Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians Constitution to full
registration; I am presently the Honourable Treasurer of the Institution.
f) May 2011: I finished writing a project proposal on Youth Lead Program (2011 2014) a UNICEF Project on
behalf of Plan International South Sudan.
g) Aug. 2011: SME FUND and the Financial Inclusion of the Informal Sector (FIIS)
h) Aug. 2010: Identification and analysis of strategic issues, strategic objectives and strategies for MSEF.
i) Nov. 2009: Training of MSEF leaders on Results-Based Management: Logical Framework Approach
j) Jan. 2009 to date: Board member of Bobaracho Secondary school
k) 2005 2008: Secretary General of Micro and Small Enterprise Federation (MSEF);
l) 2005- 2008: Member of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) representing the Jua Kali operators.
m) April 2003 appointed as Consultant by the Private Sector Forum to review the Draft Micro and Small Enterprise
(MSE) Paper of December 2001 to be part of the inputs to the Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2005 on MSE.
n) 2002 to Date: Secretary General of National Jua Kali Exhibitors and Marketing Association (NJEMA);
o) Jan 1993 - Sept. 1993: Executive Officer of Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations (KNFJA)

Others are:
i) 2011: I wrote a Strategic Plan and Business Plan for the Micro and Small Enterprises Federation (MSEF);
contracted by CIPE of USA through Kenya Gatsby Trust.

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 ii) May 2010: I finished writing a project proposal to be funded by CIDA worth US$ 5 million on TVET on behalf
of Plan International South Sudan intended to rehabilitate technical and vocational training institutions in South
Sudan and assist in offering technical and vocational skills to the many young people in South Sudan.
iii) July 2010 Nov. 2010: Monitoring & Evaluation of a JICAJKUAT in-country Training Programme at JKUAT
for JFY 2010. The training programme was on Strengthening the Capacity of Grassroots Women Leaders for
Wealth Creation and Socio-Economic Development.
iv) July 2010: Contracted by Kenya Gatsby Trust (KGT) to train the Board Members of Micro and Small
Enterprises Federation (MSEF) on Strategic Planning.
v) April 2008 Jan. 2009: Developed a Five year Strategic Plan for Nyaribari Chache Constituency.
vi) Nov. 2007 Jan. 2009: Carried out a study on the Industrial Training Levy Scheme, this included
restructuring of the Directorate of Industrial Training, revision of the Industrial Training Act Cap 237, and
revision of the Industrial Training Scheme
vii) Feb.2006: An Ex-Ante Evaluation and Project Formulation Study on Trade Training Programme for SME
Exporters in Kenya.
viii) July October 2006: A study, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, on Trade Facilitation
Needs Assessment for the trade facilitation implementing agencies in Kenya.
ix) In May 2006: Carried out an Audit of the Implementation of Trade Facilitation Measures in Kenya to
establish the readiness of Kenya to implement some of the key provisions as suggested by World Trade
Organization (WTO).
x) In August 2005: I participated in the Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for the African Peer Review Mechanism
(APRM) of NEPAD in Gucha and Siaya Districts in Nyanza Province, and drafted the report.
xi) In Oct Nov 2003: I finished an Ex-post Evaluation of JKUAT undergraduate program a JICA project.
xii) In March 2002: I finished a Monitoring & Evaluation of a JICA sponsored Third Country Training Program at
JKUAT.
xiii) In Sept Oct 2001: I worked with Almaco Management Consultants Ltd. on a Monitoring and Evaluation of
the Micro and Small Enterprise Training and Technology Project (MSETTP) - a World Bank project with the
Government of Kenya.

Student Research Project Supervision

a) PhD degree Machuka, S.M; To investigate the determinants of productivity of Arabica coffee farms and its
supply response in the Kiambu County in Kenya completed and graduated in November 2016 at Open University
of Tanzania (OUT)
b) MSc Degree - Mutai, A.J; Determination of influence of natural fibres on the mechanical properties of fibre
reinforced polyester composites - Completed and graduated in May 2010 at Egerton University.
c) MSc Degree Chemeli, R. K; Development of a relationship between the amount of catalyst and laminate
thickness in glass reinforced polyester composites - Completed and graduated in May 2012 at Egerton University.
d) Various research projects at undergraduate level at Egerton University and Moi University

Paper Reviews
Reviewed 5 peer papers for reputable local journals IPAR
Paper on:
a) Social Scene in Kenya April 2006
b) Civil Service Reform in Kenya May 2006
c) The Missing Middle Problem in Kenya. What is the Way Out? Oct. 2006
d) Vision 2030 - Kenya Economic Transformation by the Year 2030 Nov. 2006
e) Wage Determination in the Civil Service: Which Way for Kenya? Dec. 2006

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

a) Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB): registered and licenced as Consulting Engineering
Technologist
b) Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technician of which I am Honourable Treasurer
c) World Association of soil and water conservation

PAPERS PUBLISHED
I have published six papers with reputable Journals and one book
Year of
S/No. Title of paper Co-authors Journal/Publisher Publication
1. Effect of mode of training on product quality; the Prof.E. T. Bisanda, and International Journal of Jan 2013
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 case study of arc welding in small scale Prof. W. O.Ogola Computational Engineering
metalworking enterprises in Kenya Research; Vol. 3 Issue 1
2. Determination of the Bending Strength Ms Mutai, A. J., and Egerton J. Sci. & Technol. Oct. 2012
and Hardness Values of Sisal Fiber Pof. W.O. Ogola Volume 12
Reinforced Polyester Composites
3. Impact of business location on product quality; Prof.E. T. Bisanda, and International Journal of Jan 2013
The case study of arc welding in small scale Prof. W. O.Ogola Engineering Science
metalworking enterprises in kenya Invention

4. Effect of laminate thickness and quantity of Ms Chemeli, R., and International Journal of May 2013
catalyst on flexural strength properties of glass Prof. W.O. Ogola Engineering Research,
reinforced polyester composite Science and Technology
Vol. 2, No. 2,
5. Impact of education level on product quality: Prof.E. T. Bisanda, and Journal of Business Jan 2013
Case study of arc welding in small scale Prof. W. O.Ogola Administration and
metalworking enterprises in Kenya Management Sciences
Research, Vol. 2(1)
6. Investigation into the Effects of Education, Prof. E. T. Bisanda, and International Journal of Feb 2013
Training And Business Location on Product Prof. W. O.Ogola Engineering Research and
Quality; The Case Study of Arc Welding in Small Applications (IJERA), Vol. 3,
Scale Metalworking Enterprises in Kenya Issue 1,
7. Determinants of Productivity of Small-scale Dr. S. M. Machuka, The International August
Holdings of Arabica Coffee in Kenya: A and Dr. K. Kazungu Journal of Humanities 2016
Case Study of Kiambu County, Kenya: & Social Studies (ISSN
2321 - 9203); Vol 4
Issue 8;
8. The Effect of Artisans and Business Attributes Prof.E. T. Bisanda, and Lambert Academic Oct. 2012
on Arc Welding Quality Prof. W. O.Ogola Publishing, Germany

By Prof. Charles M.M. Ondieki April 2017

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