Professor Isaac Ipara Odeo

Institution [ Date from – to ]	Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
Moi University, Kenya, 1998-2003	Doctor of Philosophy
Kenyatta University, Kenya 1984-1986	Master of Education
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1975-1978	Bachelor of Education

Professional Services

Date from to	Institution, Location (City, Country)	Person Responsible To	Position	Responsibilities/Duties
2016 to date	Kibabii University	Chairman of Council	Vice Chancellor	Carry out day to day business of the University; Develop and recommend to Council short and long term strategy, business plans, annual operating budgets, and establishing proper internal monitoring control systems and procedures; Coordinate and prepare business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by Council; Provide leadership to the employees; Attend to personnel matters; Ensure continuous achievement of the University’s financial and operating goals and objectives;
2013-2015	Kibabii University College	Chairman of Council, Prof. Migot-Adholla	Principal	The attainment of the Constituent College vision and mission through the implementation of the Strategic Plan; Advise the Constituent College Council on development needs including student facilities, infrastructure and human capital; Ensure the preparation of annual plans and estimates; Ensure efficient financial management of the University including budgeting, procurement accounts and reporting; Coordinate the Constituent College performance management and feedback processes based on set targets; Mobilize resources to meet the needs of the Constituent College; Coordinate of all programs of the Constituent College including research, outreach and linkage with industry and society as a whole;
2005-2012	MMUST, Kakamega	Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs- Prof. Asenath Sigot	Director, School of Open Learning	To consider and make recommendations to Senate on all matters relating to programmes and courses, teaching, research, examinations, academic, planning and formulation of annual and other estimates of expenditure, student progress and research in the subject areas of the College, Faculty, School, Directorate, Centre, Institute, Department, Park in accordance to the requirements and standards set by the Commission for University Education; To consider and recommend to Senate persons to be appointed as internal and external examiners in the College, Faculty, School, Directorate, Centre, Institute, Department, Park; To regulate the conduct of examinations in the relevant subject areas and to make recommendations thereon to Senate; To submit proposals to Senate for academic development and income generating activities; To consider and make recommendations to the Senate regarding the development plans for College, Faculty, School, Directorate, Centre, Institute, Department, Park; To formulate the development and the strategic plans and make recommendations in respect of annual and other estimates of expenditure in the College, Faculty, School, Directorate, Centre, Institute, Department, Park to budget committee; To receive and consider recommendations on matters affecting the teaching of students from Departmental Boards; and To consider and report on any matters referred to it by Senate.
2004-2005	MMUST, Kakamega	Dean Faculty of Education: Prof. Aggrey Simiyu	Chairman of Department of Language and Literature Education	Articulate and implement the mission and objectives of the Department; Convene and chair Departmental Board meetings; Represent the Department in the Faculty, School, Institute, Centre or Board, Senate and other bodies of the College as required; Plan and budget for the Department; Create linkages and partnerships; Prepare the Departmental Reports; Be the Chief Examiner of the Department; Manage the academic programmes in the Department as required by Senate. Supervise academic and other staff of the Department; and Make recommendations with respect to discipline, probation, advancement and promotion of academic staff within the Department.
1988-2003	Moi University, Eldoret	Chairman of Department: Prof. Robert Mambo; Prof. Patrick Kafu	Lecturer	Teaching Examining Supervising undergraduate projects Research Academic advisory and mentoring Coordinating conferences and examinations Time/tabling Coordinator
1978-1987	Kuria-Migori; Kemeloi-Kapsabet; Kaimosi-Kakamega; Siriba-Kisumu;	Headmaster/Principal	Teacher,Teacher,Tutor,Lecturer	Teaching Examining Guidance/ Counselling/Mentoring Administrative responsibilities

Year	Position in Project	Responsibilities/Duties	Research/Project Title	Amount (?, €, $, KES)
2014	Investigator	Factors Affecting Performance in Public Examinations at Primary School Level in Bungoma County	Factors Affecting Performance in Public Examinations at Primary School Level in Bungoma County	300,000.00
2014	Principal Investigator	The Origin and development of Kibabii University College	The Origin and Development of Kibabii University College	300,000.00
2007	Principal Investigator	Attitudinal and Linguistic Factors that Define Street Community	A study of Street Children in Urban Centres of Western Province of Kenya	300,000.00
2002	Investigator	Developing and Marketing Community Tourism Around the Kakamega Forest	Potentials, Opportunities and Challenges	1.5M
2002	Investigator	Coordinating research assistants, analyzing data and writing report Public University Reform in Kenya	Mapping the Key Changes of the Last Decade, a Case of Moi University	2M

Year	Position in Consultancy Team	Responsibilities/Duties	Consultancy/Project Title	Amount (?, €, $, KES)
2010	Main Consultant	Coordinating translation exercise and quality assurance	Translating Citizens Service Charter for Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology	100,000.00
2010		Lead consultant	Training of Trainers for Bukura Agricultural College	1,000.000.00
2010	Member	Member of panel, Kenya National Examinations Council	Moderating draft examination questions	1,000,000.00
2009	Principal Consultant	Reviewing and writing report	Status of Kamusi Kamili ya Kiswahili, by Longhorn Publishers for Oxford University Press	300,000.00
2008	Kenya National Examinations Council, Nairobi	Moderating draft examination questions
2008	Main Consultant	Reviewing and writing Assessment	Kiswahili Dictionary Manuscript for Baraza la Kiswahili la Zanzibar
2006		Kenya National Examinations Council, Nairobi	Moderating draft examination questions
2003	Co-trainer	Training of Trainers	ToT for Revised and Rationalized Secondary School Kiswahili Syllabus, Kisumu	150,000.00
2002	Member of the panel	Design of the Revised Secondary School Kiswahili Syllabus	Revised Secondary School Kiswahili Syllabus	1,600,000.00

Selected Publications : Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals

2024

Isaac Ipara Odeo. 2024. Maendeleo ya Kiswahili katika Karne ya 21 ktk Ukuzaji na Maendeleo ya Kiswahili. Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta: Nairobi.

2022

Jackline Mwanzi, Prof. Odeo Isaac Ipara, PhD & Prof. Kenneth Inyani Simala, PhD,2022. Utekelezaji wa Mitalaa ya Kiswahili Vyuoni na Namna Unavyoathiri Utendakazi wa Walimu Wanaofundisha katika Shule za Upili. ISSN: 2707-3467 (Print); ISSN: 2707-3475 (Online).
Isaac ipara Odeo.2022. Haiba ya Mwalimu: Uchanganuzi wa Sifa za Mwalimu Bora wa Lugha ya Kiswahili ktk Ufindishaji na Ujifunzaji wa Kiswahili katika Shule Nchini Kenya: Mtazamo wa Karne ya 21. Oxford University Press East Africa: Nairobi.

2021

Ongeti Karren Ohanga, Isaac Ipara Odeo and Elizabeth S.B. Abenga, 2021. Language of Instruction under the Competency-Based Curriculum of Kenya: Policy, Practice and Performance.ISSN 2321-9203. www.theijhss.com.
Ongeti Karren Ohanga, Isaac Ipara Odeo and Elizabeth S.B. Abenga, 2021. Lower Primary School Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Education Language Policy in Kenya. ISSN: 2575-498X (Print); ISSN: 2575-4971 (Online).

2020

Wamalwa, E.W., Odeo, I.I. and Mohochi, E.S. (2020). Language Attitudes and Kiswahili Language Learning in Primary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. Ii, No. 21, 2020, pp168-177. ISSN: 2222-1735.
Wamalwa, E.W., Mohochi, E.S. and Odeo, I.I. 2020, Mielekeo ya Lugha na Ruwaza za Matumizi ya Lugha ya Walimu wa Kiswahili wa Shule za Msingi katika Kaunti ya Siaya. Mwanga wa Lugha. Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika, Chuo Kikuu cha Moi. Juzuu 5 Na. 1 Aprili. ISSN: 2412-6993.

2019

Odeo, I.I. 2019. “Haiba ya Mwalimu: Uchanganuzi wa Sifa za Mwalimu Bora wa Lugha ya Kiswahili”. Katika Masuala Ibuka katika Elimu ya Kiswahili. Nairobi: Oxford University Press.

2018

Peter Juma Ndiema, Isaac Ipara, Susan Choge, 2018 Syntactic Interference Exhibited By Secondary School Learners Of Kiswahili: A Study of Sabaot First Language Speakers in Bungoma County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2018 5 (1), 262-264. ISSN: 2394-4404. www.ijiras.com.

2017

Egesa, D.K. na Odeo, I.I. 2017. Kiswahili na Sera ya Elimu katika Shule za Sekondari Nchini Kenya.Mwanga wa Lugha. Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika, Chuo Kikuu cha Moi. Juzuu 5 Na. 1 Aprili. Mwanga wa Lugha. Jarida la Idara ya Kiswahili na Lugha Nyingine za Kiafrika, Chuo Kikuu cha Moi. Juzuu 1Na. 1 Aprili. ISSN: 2412-6993.

2016

Festus Kelonye, Samson Nashon, Selina Ooko, Isaac Ipara & Peter Okembwa, 2016. Challenges facing Sustainable E-Waste Management in Technical, Vocational EducationalTraining Institutions in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya.

2015

Oduori, T., Wamubi, Simala, K., Inyani, Ipara, I., Odeo. (2015). Evaluation of Contextual Teaching of Kiswahili Proverbs in Secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, 16, 66-79. ISSN 2422-8435.

2014

Oluoch, J.S., Ipara, I.O. and Kobia, J.M. Ambiguity in translation of metaphors: A case of Dholuo and Kiswahili. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, December, 2014 Vol 2, No1 pp182-190. ISSN: 2309-9240.

2013

Charles N. Moochi, Margaret Barasa, Isaac P.O. Ipara, Ogata B. Rose, and Anakalo Shitandi. (2013). Performance Differences and Gender in Kiswahili Creative Writing: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya. Journal of Pan African Studies, 6(4).

2009

Ipara, Odeo, and Mbori, Bob. (2009). The Role of Kiswahili in Enhancing the Potential of Science and Technology. Journal of Pan African Studies, 2(8), 139-150.
Ndiku J. Mwaluko, Muthamia Hellen, Ipara Odeo, and Obaki Samuel. (2009). Adult Education Learners’ Recruitment: Challenges and Prospects for Re-engineered Access to Adult Education in Kenya. Educational Research and Review, 4(7).

2008

Odeo, I.I., Simiyu, A.M., and Mukwa, C.W. (2008). Oral Questioning in the Pedagogy of Kiswahili Grammar in Secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Science, Technology, Education and Management (J-STEM), 2, 134-145. ISSN 1991-2889.

2006

Ipara, H.I. and Ipara, Odeo, I. (2006). The Evolving Role of Tourist Guides in Enhancing Community Tourism: The Kenyan Experience. African Journal of Business and Economics, 1(2), 121-138. ISSN 1990-9217.

2005

Ipara, Odeo, I. (2005). Athari za Ulimwengu wa Nje kwa Kiswahili katika Ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki: Balaa au Neema? In Proceedings of the Institute of Kiswahili Research Jubilee Symposium. ISBN 9987-442-19-6.

1996

Ipara, Odeo, I. (1996). School Heads Passing the Buck. Daily Nation, 19 June, p. 7.

1993

Ipara, Odeo, I. (1993). Ufundishaji wa Fasihi Simulizi. The Spectator, 1. Education Services Centre: Dar es Salaam.

1992

Ipara, Odeo, I. (1992). Fasihi Simulizi Katika Elimu ya Sekondari. Jarida la Kiswahili JK, 3. Education Service Centre Ltd.: Dar es Salaam.

1990

Ipara, Odeo, I. (1990). Nafasi ya Kiswahili katika Mfumo wa Elimu Nchini Kenya: 1963–1989. Mshindo, 1. Department of Kiswahili, Moi University, Kenya.

Selected Publications : Books and Book Chapters

Book chapters

2019

Odeo, I.I. 2019. Maendeleo na Mageuzi ya Mitaala ya Kiswahili katika Vyuo Vikuu Nchini Kenya: Haja ya Mikakati na Juhudi Mpya. Katika Kiswahili katika Elimu ya Juu. Wah. Mohochi, E.S., Mukuthuria, M. na Ontieri, J.O. Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki (CHAKAMA). Eldoret.
Wangila, M.L. na Odeo, I.I. 2019. Athari za Arafa kwa Stadi ya Kuandika katika Shule za Upili. Katika Wah. Kobia, J.M., Kandagor, M., Mwita, L.C., Maitaria, J.N. na Wandera-Simwa, S.P. Uwezeshwaji wa Kiswahili kama Wenzo wa Maarifa. Moi University Press. Eldoret. ISBN: 978-9966-133-56-4.
Wanjala, A.N., Wasike, M., Odeo, I.I.na Nyandiba, C. Maandalizi ya Walimu wa Kiswahili Nchini Uganda. Katika Wah. Kobia, J.M., Kandagor, M., Mwita, L.C., Maitaria, J.N. na Wandera-Simwa, S.P. Uwezeshwaji wa Kiswahili kama Wenzo wa Maarifa. Moi University Press. Eldoret. ISBN: 978-9966-133-56-4.
Odeo, I.I. 2019. Mitaala ya Elimu ya Kiswahili katika Vyuo Vikuu Nchini Kenya: Changamoto na Mustakabali. Katika Mitaala ya Kiswahili katika Vyuo Vikuu vya Afrika Mashariki. Mha. Simala, K.I. Kamisheni ya Kiswahili ya Afrika Mashariki (KAKAMA). ISBN: 978-9976-5-1650-0.

2018

Wasike, M. & Odeo, I.I. (2018). Masuala Ibuka katika Usomo ya Kiswahili katika Shule za Sekondari: Mfano wa Maudhui kutoka Nyimbo za Kizazi Kipya. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 978-9966-1879-7-0.
Wamalwa, M. & Odeo, I.I. (2018). Matumizi ya Nyimbo za Kizazi Kipya kama Mbinu ya Kufundishia Masuala Ibuka katika Shule za Upili Nchini Kenya. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 978-9966-1879-7-0.

2017

Odeo, I.I. & Wamalwa, E.W. (2017). Mchango wa Marehemu Naomi Shitemi katika Kuendeleza Taaluma ya Kiswahili Nchini Kenya. In Kandagor, M., Ogechi, N. & Vierke, C. (Eds.), Lugha na Fasihi katika Karne ya Ishirini na Moja. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 978-9966-1879-7-3.
Odeo, I.I. (2017). Challenges Facing New Kenyan Higher Institutions: The Case of Kibabii University. Proceedings of Kibabii University 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference 2017. ISBN: 978-9966-59-011-4.

2011

Odeo, I.I. (2011). Curriculum in Kiswahili Education. In Otunga, R.N., Odeo, I.I. & Barasa, L.P. (Eds.), Handbook for Curriculum and Instruction. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 9966-854-65-7.
Odeo, I.I., Wando, D., Barasa, P. & Omulando, C. (2011). Instructional Methods. In Otunga, R.N., Odeo, I.I. & Barasa, L.P. (Eds.), Handbook for Curriculum and Instruction. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 9966-854-65-7.
Odeo, I.I. (2011). Terminologies in Tertiary Kiswahili Teacher Training Institutions in Kenya. In Ogechi, N. (Ed.), Themes in Language, Education and Development in Kenya. Ottawa: Nsemia Inc, Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-926906-06-5.

2008

Ipara Odeo, I. (2008). Nafasi ya Nadharia katika Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika Shule na Vyuo. In Ogechi, N.O., Shitemi, N.L. & Simala, K.I. (Eds.), Nadharia katika Taaluma ya Kiswahili na Lugha za Kiafrika. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 9966-854-47-9.

2007

Ipara Odeo, I. (2007). Utekelezaji wa Silabasi Mpya ya Somo la Kiswahili katika Shule za Upili: Mtazamo wa Walimu. In Kimani Njogu (Ed.), Kiswahili na Elimu Nchini Kenya. Nairobi: Twaweza Publications. ISBN: 9966-9743-9-3.

2006

Ipara Odeo, I. (2006). Matatizo ya Kufundisha Fasihi Simulizi katika Shule za Sekondari. In Kimani Njogu, Momanyi, C. & Mathooko, M. (Eds.), Fasihi Simulizi ya Kiswahili. Nairobi: Twaweza Communications. ISBN: 9966-9743-1-8.

2000

Ipara Odeo, I. (2000). Uwezekano wa Kiswahili Kuwa Lugha ya Kufundishia ya Pili Katika Kiwango cha Juu cha Shule za Msingi Nchini Kenya. In Shitemi, N. et al. (Eds.), Kiswahili: A Tool for Development – the Multidisciplinary Approach. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 9966-854-19-3.
Ipara Odeo, I. (2000). The Future of Kiswahili Classroom Research. In Inyani, Simala K. (Ed.), Utafiti wa Kiswahili. Eldoret: Moi University Press. ISBN: 9966-854-36-3.

1990

Ipara Odeo, I. (1990). Kiswahili. In The Teaching Practice Guide. Eldoret: Moi University, Faculty of Education.

Books

2019

Odeo, I.I. and Kusimba, M. 2020. The Silent Footsteps: An Autobiography. Kibabii University: Bungoma. ISBN: 978-9966-59-040-4.

2019

Waititu, F. & Odeo, I.I. (2019). Ijaribu na Uikarabati. Nairobi: Oxford University Press.
Waititu, F. and Odeo, I.I. 2019. Ijaribu na Uikarabati. Nairobi: Oxford University Press.

2015

Waititu, F.G. & Ipara, I.O. (2015). Kiswahili Fasaha Book 4 (Pupil’s). 2nd Edition. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-5732855-3.
Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O., Vuzo, A.M. & Okaalo, B. (2015). Kiswahili Fasaha Book 3 (Pupil’s). 2nd Edition. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-5742305.
Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O., Vuzo, A.M. & Okaalo, B. (2015). Kiswahili Fasaha (Pupil’s) Book 2. 2nd Edition. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-5742282.
Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O. & Okaalo, B. (2015). Kiswahili Fasaha (Teacher’s) Book 1. 2nd Edition. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-574226-8.

2014

Ipara, I.O. & Waititu, F.G. (2014). Ijaribu na Uikarabati (Revision Book for Secondary School Kiswahili). 3rd Edition. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-573999-2.

2011

Ipara, I.O. & Waititu, F.G. (2011). Ijaribu na Uikarabati (Revision Book for Secondary School Kiswahili). 2nd Edition. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-573764-6.

2010

Ipara, I.O., Burudi, J. & Wakesho, N.I. (2010). Upeo wa Sarufi. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-573560-4.

2009

Kaduguda, R., Kiango, J. & Ipara, I. (2009). Kiswahili Shule za Sekondari Kidato cha Pili. Dar es Salaam: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-9976-4-0170-7.
Kaduguda, R., Kiango, J. & Ipara, I. (2009). Kiswahili Shule za Sekondari Kidato cha Kwanza. Dar es Salaam: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-9976-4-0168-4.

2008

Ipara, I.O. & Njoroge, G. (2008). Fani ya Isimu Jamii katika Shule za Sekondari. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-573423-2.

2007

Kiango, J.G., Lodhi, A.Y., Ipara, I. & Nassir, A. (2007). Kamusi ya Shule za Msingi. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-573306-8.

2006

Ipara, I.O. & Waititu, F.G. (2006). Ijaribu na Uikarabati (Revision Book for Secondary School Kiswahili). Nairobi: Oxford University Press.

2005

Ipara, I.O. & Waititu, F.G. (2005). Kiswahili Fasaha Book 4 (Pupil’s). Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-5732855-3.
Ipara, I.O. & Waititu, F.G. (2005). Kiswahili Fasaha Book 4 (Teacher’s). Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-5732863-8.
Ipara, I.O. & Waititu, F.G. (2005). Mwongozo wa Kitumbua Kimeingia Mchanga. Eldoret: Western Educational Publishers. ISBN: 9966-806-08-3.
Ipara, I.O. (2005). Mwongozo wa Mayai Waziri wa Maradhi. Eldoret: Western Educational Publishers. ISBN: 9966-806-09-1.

2004

Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O., Vuzo, A.M. & Okaalo, B. (2004). Kiswahili Fasaha Book 3 (Pupil’s). Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19-572944-7.
Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O., Vuzo, A.M. & Okaalo, B. (2004). Kiswahili Fasaha Book 3 (Teacher’s). Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19-572945-5.

2003

Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O., Vuzo, A.M. & Okaalo, B. (2003). Kiswahili Fasaha (Pupil’s) Book 2. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19-572942-0.
Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O., Vuzo, A.M. & Okaalo, B. (2003). Kiswahili Fasaha (Teacher’s) Book 2. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19-572943-9.
Waititu, F.G., Ipara, I.O. & Okaalo, B. (2003). Kiswahili Fasaha (Teacher’s) Book 1. Nairobi: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0-19-572940-4.
Ipara Odeo, I. (2003). Mwongozo wa Walenisi. Eldoret: Western Educational Publishers. ISBN: 9966-806-05-9.

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