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DR. HAMISI OMAR BABUSA

Head, Academic Audit and Lecturer of Language Education

Kenyatta University

PO Box 43844, Nairobi 00100, Kenya

Email: babusa.hamisi@ku.ac.ke, hobabusa@gmail.com

Website: www.hamisibabusa.com

1.0 QUALIFICATIONS:

1.1 Academic Qualifications

• 2010: Phd in Language Education, Kenyatta University

• 2005: Master of Arts (Kiswahili), Kenyatta University

• 1997: Bachelor of Education (Arts), Kenyatta University

1.2 Professional Courses

• 2013: Completed Teaching Methodology Course by Organised by The Center

for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation

• 2012: Participated in the Technology Training through the project "Building

Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation" at Kenyatta University

• 2009: Certificate In The Teaching of Swahili as a Foreign Language:

Completed an intensive summer Swahili Professional Development Program,

sponsored by STARTALK and organized by the National Council of Less

Commonly Taught Languages at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, U.S.A.

• 2009: Certificate In Second Language Acquisition for African Language

Instructors By The National African Resource Center (NARLC), University of

Wisconsin, Madison, USA

1.3 Other Courses

• 2016: Attended The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management Workshop on

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ASSET DISPOSAL ACT 2015 Held on 27th-

28th June 2016, at Kenyatta University

• 2007: Completed the course, assessment and examination for the Internal

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Quality Auditing Course, at Kenyatta University

• 2001: International Diploma In Modern Management/Administration From

Cambridge International College Of College House, Leoville, Jersey Je3 2db,

Britain

2.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• 2011 to date: Lecturer, Department of Educational Communication and

Technology, Kenyatta University

• 2008 - 2010: International Lecturer International Lecturer, Swahili Language,

Literature and Culture Department of Modern Languages and

Literatures, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, 13617 New

York, USA

• 2006 - 2010: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Educational Communication and

Technology, Kenyatta University

• 1997 - 2006: Administrative Assistant (Various Sections and Departments),

Kenyatta University

3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

• 28th Feb to 4th March 2014: Acting Registrar (Academic)

• 2014 to date: Head, Academic Audit Section, Academic Division, Kenyatta

University

• 2012 - 2014: Pioneer Head, Academic Data Verification Section, Academic

Division, Kenyatta University

• 2011 - 2012: Examination Coordinator (IBP, ODEL & PGDE), Department of

Educational Communication and Technology, Kenyatta University

• 2015 to date: Convenor and Host, Mawimbi ya Lugha Program, KUTV,

Kenyatta University

• 2015 to date: Convenor, Elimu ni Nguvu Program, KUTV, Kenyatta University

• 2015 to date: Master of Ceremony in Various University Functions Like

Graduations ETC

4.0 MEMBERSHIP INTO UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

• 2016: Member, Commitee to Develop Graduate Attributes For Kenyatta University

• 2016: Member, Committee to Develop Policy on Establishment of Campuses of Kenyatta

University

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• 2016: Member, 41st Graduation ceremony Organizing Committee

• 2016: Member, Committee to Develop Chairmen's Handbook.

• 2016: Member, 40th Graduation ceremony Organizing Committee

• 2016: Committee for Preparation for Audit of the School of Law, Parklands Campus

• 2016: Thanksgiving Prayer Session Planning Committee

• 2016: Committee for the Opening of The Student Health Unit and Engineering

Workshops

• 2015: Committee Planning for the Official Opening of The Uni-City Mall and Ground

Breaking of the Children Hospital.

• 2015: Committee to Develop an Evaluation Tool for Online Facilitation

• 2015: Secretary, Committee on preparation of Examination procedure Guidelines

• 2015: Represented Registrar (Academic) in SDC Committee Meetings

• 2015: Re-Constituted Committee For The Establishment of Kenyatta University

Television Station

• 2015: Committee to Plan for The Opening of The KU Mosque

• 2015: Committee to Plan for The Funeral of the Late Prof. George Eshiwani

• 2015: Committee on The Establishment of a KU Campus In Rwanda

• 2015: Committee to Develop The Academic Division Strategic Plan

• 2015: Academic Division Corruption Committee

• 2014: Committee for The Establishment of KUTV Station

• 2014: Units Rationalization Committee

• 2014: Senate Ratified Report Implementation Committee

• 2014: Committee to Investigate the case of Mr. Beneah K. Ndadi

• 2013 to 2014: International Conference on African Languages and Literatures in the 21st

Century Committee

• 2013 to 2014: Campus Vue Committee

• 2012: The Committee On Student Enrolment In The Satellite Campuses

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• 2012 to Date: Member, Registration and Records Committee

• 2012 to Date: (In Attendance) , University Board of Examiners

• 2012 to Date: (In Attendance) , Special Senate Executive Committee

5.0 FELLOWSHIPS

The Swahili Teaching Fellowship Award, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive,

Canton 13617, NY, New York, USA (2008-2010).

6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

6.1 PhD Supervision

6.1.1 COMPLETED

2016

• Jimada Abdullahi E83/26403/2013: Integration Of Assistive Technology In Support Of

Inclusive education In Secondary Schools In Central Senatorial District Of Kaduna

State, Nigeria

6.1.2 ON GOING

• Okeyo Linnah Apondi E83/28764/2014: Mielekeo Ya Wanafunzi Na Walimu Na

Inavyoathiri Ufunzaji Na Ujifunzaji Wa Fasihi Ya Kiswahili Katika Shule Za Upili Nchini

Kenya

• Munialo Mark Maloba E83/21893/2010: Kukabiliana Na Hofu Wakati wa Utafiti wa

Tanzu za Fasihi Simulizi Kwenye Tohara ya Wabukusu wa Kaunti ya Bungoma, Kenya

6.2 Masters Supervision

6.2.1 COMPLETED

2016

• Selina Rhobi Chacha E55/CE/23475/2011: Uchanganuzi wa Mikakati ya Ufundishaji wa

Fasihi ya Watoto ya Kiswahili na Umilisi wa Kusoma Katika Shule za Msingi, Kaunti ya

Nairobi, Kenya

2015

• Onchoke John Motio E55/CE/23571/2011: Kiwango Ambacho Changamoto Zilizopo

Huathiri Ujifunzaji Ushairi Miongoni Mwa Wanafunzi Wenye Ulemavu wa Macho

Katika Shule Maalum za Upili, Kenya

• Kamau Hellen Wambui E55/CE/23565/2011: Tathmini ya Matumizi ya Vifaa vya

Kufundishia Msamiati wa Kiswahili Katika Shule za msingi za Umma, Kaunti ya

Kisumu Mashariki, Kenya

• Jane Njoki Kimani E55/CE/20321/2010: Uhusiano Uliopo wa Mbinu za Kufundisha

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Sarufi na Umilisi wa Mazungumzo ya Wanafunzi wa Sekondari, Kaunti Ndogo ya

Thika Magharibi, Kenya

2013

• Nguthiru Charles Wachiuri E55/CE/15632/2008: Challenges Facing Teachers in Setting

School Based Mathematics Tests Using Bloom's Taxonomy in Secondary Schools of

Njoro District, Kenya

6.2.2 ON GOING

• Purity Igandu Kapanga E55/CE/25881/2011: Utilization of Media in Teaching and

Learning and Its Impact on Performance in Kiswahili: A Survey of Secondary Schools

in Murang'a County

• Florence Atyang Ijakaa E55/CE/21965/2012: Use of ICT in Teaching of English: A

case of Secondary Schools in Bungoma South Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya

• Mwangangi Ceaser Gatumu E55/CE/24443/2010: Mbinu na Vifaa vya Kufundisha

Sarufi: Athari zake Katika Umilisi wa Kiswahili katika Shule za Sekondari: Kaunti

Ndogo ya Nyeri Kati, Kenya

• Wakora Wanyonyi Cyprian E55/CE/28030/2014: A Critical Examination of the Use of

Computer Based Instructional Technology in Teaching Electronics Topic in Physics, in

Selected Secondary Schools in Bungoma South County, Kenya

• Joy Lodenyi Osore E55/CE/26543/2013: Uchanganuzi wa Mbinu za Kurekebisha

Matamshi ya Kiswahili Kwenye Shule za Upili Katika Kaunti ya Kiambu, Kenya

• Ogutu Otenga Manasseh E55/CE/11277/2007: Influence of Free Primary Education on

Teaching and Learning of English Languege in Public Schools, Eldoret Municipality,

Kenya

• Dande Nancy Awuor E55/CE/24094/2013: Effectiveness of Cooperative Approach in

Teaching and Learning of Kiswahili Novels in Secondary Schools of Yatta Sub County,

Kenya

• Mwanza Mutuku E55/CE/25282/2014: The Extent in Which Practical Work Affect

Performance in Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Mbooni East Sub County, Makueni

County, Kenya

• Magare Daniel Yuvinalis E55/CE/23556/2011: Matumizi ya Mijadala ya Vikundi

Kufundishia Stadi ya Kuzungumza katika Shule za Upili Tarafa ya Mosocho, Wilaya ya

Kisii ya kati, Kenya

• Kiambi Gakii Emily E55/CE/28268/2013: The Effect of Kimeru Dialect in Learning

English as the Second Language Among Pupils in Lower Primary School Level in

Abogeta Division

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• Ndirangu James Mburu E55/CE/21296/2012: Instructional Technology and Quality

Teaching of Physics in Public Secondary Schools: Case of Nakuru County, Kenya

• Ochieng Benson Onyango E55/CE/24223/2013: Mitazamo ya Walimu Kuhusu

Teknohama Katika Ufunzaji na Ujifunzaji wa Kiswahili Katika Tarafa ya kaipul, Kenya

• Faith Kyalo Kikwa E55/CE/27790/2013: Teachers and Pupils' Preparedness to use

Computer Based programs in Learning in Selected Public Primary Schools in Machakos

Sub County, Kenya

• Isalambo Consolata Khalayi E55/CE/23386/2010: Extent to Which Learning Styles

Influence Selection and Use of Resources for Art and Design in Secondary Schools In

Bungoma County, Kenya

• Musau Martha E55/CE/15610/2008: Factors Affecting the Availability and Utilization

of Instructional Media in teaching of Kiswahili in Selected Public Primary Teachers

Colleges in Kenya

• Grace Wawuda Mgiryama E55/CE/23982/2012: Integration of YouTube Videos in the

Teaching of Speaking Skills in English in Nakuru North Sub County, Kenya

• Munuve Jennifer Kavinya E55/CE/26914/2011: Effectiveness Of Using Animations In

The Teaching Of Sociolinguistics: A Case Study Of Selected Public Secondary Schools

In Kitui West District, Kitui County, Kenya

• James Suiyanga E55/CE/26288/201: Matumizi Ya Nyenzo Katika Ufunzaji Na

Ujifunzaji Wa Fasihi Simulizi Katika Shule Teule Katika Jimbo Ndogo La Nyandarua

Kaskazini, Kenya

• Kikechi Kombo Batholomew E55/CE/22908/2010: Ufaafu Wa Mbinu Za Ufundishaji

Wa Riwaya Za Kiswahili Katika Shule Za Upili, Kaunti Ya Nairobi

• Winfred Mwanzia E55/Ce/24090/2013: The Intergration Of Videos In The Teaching Of

Kiswahili Plays In Malindi District, Kilifi County Kenya

• Milchezedeck Igunza Masambula E55/CE/23776/2012: Athari za Sera ya Lugha ya Shule

kwa Ufunzaji na Ujifunzaji wa Kiswahili Katika Shule za Msingi Katika Kaunti Ndogo ya

Garissa Nchini Kenya

• Albert Erick Odera E55/CE/25022/2014: Mtazamo wa Walimu Kuhusu Ufundishaji wa

Msamiati Kimuktadha Miongoni mwa Shule za Msingi katiks Kaunti Ndogo ya Kaipul,

Kenya

• Kigia John Mwaura E55/CE/21884/2010: Uchanganuzi wa Makosa ya Kisarufi Katika

Insha za Kiswahili Miongoni mwa Wanafunzi wa Shule za Upili Wilaya ya Nakuru

Kaskazini, Kenya

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• Murage J. Wanjiku E55/CE/25980/2014: Effectiveness of Modern Methods in Teaching

Kiswahili Language in Selected Secondary Schools, Masinga Sub County, Kenya

• Juliens M. Koka E55/CE/28028/2013: Mbinu Zinazotumiwa na Walimu wa Fasihi Katika

Shule za Upili Kunfundishia Tamthilia na Riwaya katika kaunti Ndogo ya Mukaa, Kenya

• Josephine Ayuma Asienga E55/CE/25277/2014: The Use of English Text Books as

Instructional Resources for teaching and Learning English Language in Public Primary

Schools in Kenya: A Case of Bungoma County.

7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

7.1 Presentation of papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

• " Kiswahili as LOI for Science Subjects in Kenya" A Paper Presented At 3rd International

Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning held on Thursday 6th and Friday

7th October 2016 at Kenyatta University Conference (KUCC)

• " Kutoka Sparta hadi Pate: Athari ya Wayunani kwenye Fasihi na Lugha ya Kiswahili"

Makala iliyowasilishwa Katika Kongamano la Kimataifa la Kumuenzi Profesa Mohamed

Abdulaziz Katika Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Waswahili (RISSEA) Tarehe 8-9 Septemba 2016

Mjini Mombasa, Kenya

• " Language Colonisation In Africa: Possibilities and Strategies of Linguistic Liberation"

A Paper Presented At Kessa-Multimedia University Of Kenya Joint International And

Interdisciplinary Conference, June 22-25, 2016 At Multimedia University Of Kenya

Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

• "Uainishaji Badalia wa Tanzu na Vipera vya Fasihi" A paper presented at the First

International Conference on Researching African Literature, Pwani University, 11th - 13th

December 2014

•"Usuli Wa Makosa Ya Kimatamshi Na Jinsi Ya Kuyarekebisha" A Paper Presented At

The International Conference On African Languages And Literatures In The

21st Century, August 6th – 8th 2014, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

• "Sifa Anazofaa Kuwa Nazo Mhadhiri Mzuri Wa Kiswahili" Makala Yaliyowasilishwa

Katika Kongamano La Kwanza La Kimataifa La Chakama-Tawi La Kenya 2014

Lililofanyika 6 Juni 2014- 7 Juni 2014 Katika Chuo Kikuu Kishiriki, Rongo, Kaunti Ya

Migori

• H. Babusa Na Nyehita Maitaria: " Ushairi Wa Kiswahili Na Ukombozi Wa Jamii: Mfano

Wa Mashairi Ya Abdilatif Abdalla Na Alamin Mazrui " A Paper Presented At The

Kongamano La Kimataifa La Kiswahili Tarehe: Agosti 23 – 24, 2012 Kiswahili, Chuo

Kikuu Cha Kenyatta

• "Ukopaji Wa Lugha: Etimolojia Na Mabadiliko Ya Maana Na Utamkaji Wa Msamiati

Wa Kiarabu Katika Kiswahili" Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la Pili la

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Kimataifa la Kiswahili lililoandaliwa Na Taasisi Ya Uchunguzi Wa Waswahili

Mashariki Mwa Afrika (Tusima) Tarehe: Oktoba 25th, 26th Na 27th 2012, Mombasa,

Kenya

• H. Babusa et al: "Task Based Learning As An Alternative Approach To The Teaching Of

Languages In Kenyan Schools: Towards Best Practices" A paper presented at the

Kabarak University International Conference, October 16th 2012

•"Michango ya Kamusi za Kiswahili katika Kujenga na Kuboronga Lugha ya Kiswahili"

makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Mkutano wa Kimataifa wa miaka 50 ya Kiswahili kama

Lugha ya Ukombozi, Umoja na Mvuvumko wa Afrika Lililoandaliwa na Taasisi ya

Taaluma za Kiswahili Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam kwa kushirikiana na Akademia

ya Lugha za Umoja wa Afrika (ACALAN), Bamako Mahali: Blue Pearl, Dar es Salaam,

Tanzania. Oktoba 4 – 6, 2012

•"Uwiano wa madhumuni ya kufundisha, mbinu za kufundisha na utahini wa

kiswahili katika shule za sekondari nchini Kenya A Paper Presented at the

CHAKAMA Conference, October 13 to 15,

2011, at Bontana Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya.

•"Is The Kenyan Education System Converting Teachers Into Drill Sergeants?" A Paper

Presented At The Second International Conference On Education Organized By

Syracuse University (USA), Makerere University (Uganda) And Kenyatta University

(Kenya), 20 To 22,

July 2011 At Kenyatta University.

• "Je, Mtafsiri Anahitajika kuwa na Ujuzi/Elimu" A paper Presented at the

Annual CHAKITA International Conference, August 11th to 13th 2010, at

Pwani University College, Kilifi.

• “Matumizi Ya Vitate Katika Kufundisha Matamshi Sahihi Ya wanafunzi‟ A paper

presented at the 13th NCOLCTL Conference & 14th ALTA Conference April 22-25,

2010 Madison Sheraton Hotel, Madison Wisconsin, USA

• “Role of Homonyms In Foreign/Second Language Learning” A paper

presented at the 13th NCOLCTL Conference & 14th ALTA Conference April 22-25,

2010 Madison Sheraton Hotel, Madison Wisconsin, USA

• “Fun and Games In The Language Classroom” A paper presented at the 13th NCOLCTL

Conference & 14th ALTA Conference April 22-25, 2010 Madison Sheraton Hotel,

Madison Wisconsin, USA

• “Modern Technology and Language Learning” A paper presented at the 13th NCOLCTL

Conference & 14th ALTA Conference April 22-25, 2010 Madison Sheraton Hotel,

Madison Wisconsin, USA

• “Teknolojia na Mwalimu wa Kiswahili” A paper presented at the 12th NCOLCTL

Conference & 13th ALTA Conference April 22-25, 2010 Madison Sheraton Hotel,

Madison Wisconsin, USA

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• “Kiswahili Kama Lugha Muwafaka ya Kufundishia katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki”

A paper presented at the Kongamano la Kiswahili na Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki

Arusha, 20-22 Septemba 2007

7.2 Convening and Coordinating Conferences

• Member, Organizing Committee for the 6th

International Conference on Education.

• I Was The Chairman Of The Organising Committee For Secondary School Conference

Teknolojia Na Ufundishaji Wa Kiswahili, Held On February 10 – 11th 2016, At St. Pauls

University, Limuru, Kenya

• I was a member of The Organising Committee for The International Conference

On African Languages And Literatures In The 21st Century, Held on August 6th

– 8th 2014, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

• Organised and Moderated A National Conference on Kiswahili na Vyombo vya

Habari in conjuction with University World Agency, Radio Maisha and Oxford

University Press held on 10 September 2011 at Kenya Polytechnic University

8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

8.1 ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

8.1.1 Articles in refereed Books, Dictionaries and Journals

• H. Babusa et al (2016) “Matumizi Ya Visaidizi Vya Ufundishaji Msamiati Wa Kiswahili

Katika Shule Za Msingi Za Umma, Kaunti Ya Kisumu Mashariki, Kenya” International

Journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology Ed. IJETST pp Pages 4671-4679

Volume 03 Issue 10 October 2016 ISSN 2348-9480 http://ijetst.in/article/v3-

i10/2%20ijetst.pdf

• H. Babusa et al (2016) “Matumizi Ya Visaidizi Vya Ufundishaji Msamiati Wa Kiswahili

Katika Shule Za Msingi Za Umma, Kaunti Ya Kisumu Mashariki, Kenya” Internatioanl

Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) Ed. IJAR Volume 04 Issue 08 August 2016

http://www.journalijar.com/article/11142/matumizi-ya-visaidizi-vya-ufundishaji-

msamiati-wa-kiswahili-katika-shule-za-msingi-za-umma,-kaunti-ya-kisumu-mashariki,-

kenya./

• H. Babusa et al (2016) “Matumizi Ya Visaidizi Vya Ufundishaji Msamiati Wa Kiswahili

Katika Shule Za Msingi Za Umma, Kaunti Ya Kisumu Mashariki, Kenya” International

Journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology Ed. IJETST pp Pages 4375-4385

Volume 03 Issue 07 July 2016 http://ijetst.in/article/v3-i7/16%20ijetst.pdf

• H. Babusa (2016) " Language Colonisation In Africa: Possibilities and Strategies of

Linguistic Liberation " Africa and Competing Discourses on Development: Gender,

Agency, Space and Representation. Ed. Maurice N. Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi. pp. 273-

277. Nairobi, Kenya: Research, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA, and

AISA, 2016

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• H. Babusa (2011)“Msham, Mwanakupona Binti.” Dictionary of African

Biography. Ed. Louis Gates Jr. and Emmanuel K. Akyeampong. Vol. 4, pp. 275–

276. New York: Oxford UP, 2011

• H. Babusa (2016) "From Sparta to Pate: The Influence Of The Greeks On Swahili

Language, History And Literature" An Article to be Published soon Edited by

Professor George Kanarakis, Charles Sturt University, Australia

8.1.2 University Level Dictionaries

• H. Babusa et al (2015) A Dictionary of English-Swahili Meteorological Terms:

Nairobi, Kenya, NDMA.

• H. Babusa et al (2014) Kamusi Teule (The Best Dictionary): Nairobi, Kenya,

East African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2010) Kamusi Ya Vitate Na Matamshi Sahihi Ya Kiswahili (Dictionary of

Kiswahili Homonyms and Pronunciation); Nairobi; Jomo Kenyatta Foundation

• H. Babusa. (2009) A Dictionary of English & Swahili Equivalent Proverbs, Germany

VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. Publishers,

8.1.3 University Level Linguistics Books

• H. Babusa et al (2012) A Unified Orthography For Bantu Languages Of Kenya:

(Kipokomo, Mijikenda, Kikuria, Gĩkũyũ, Luhya, Dawida, Ekegusii,

Kĩĩkamba,Kĩembu, Kimeru, Kiswahili): Capetown, South Africa, The Centre for

Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS)

8.1.4 University Level Literature Study Guides/Miongozo ya Fasihi

• H. Babusa et al (2012) Mwongozo Wa Damu Nyeusi na Hadithi Nyingine (The Guide

to Short Stories Anthology Damu Nyeusi (Ken Walibora na Said A. Mohamed

(Editors): Nairobi, Kenya, Swahili Hub (Nation Media Group) • H. Babusa et al (2012) Mwongozo Wa Mstahiki Meya (A Guide to The Play Mstahiki

Meya) (Timothy Arege): Nairobi, Kenya, Swahili Hub (Nation Media Group)

• H. Babusa na H. Ali. (2008) Mwongozo wa Utengano (A Guide to the Novel Utengano)

(Said A. Mohamed), Nairobi, Macmillan Publishers Kenya

8.2 CREATIVE PUBLICATIONS

8.2.1 University Level Plays/Tamthilia

• H. Babusa. (2016) Nuru ya Kiza (Play): Nairobi Kenya, East African

Educational Publishers.

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8.2.2 University Level Short Stories/Hadithi Fupi

• H. Babusa & P.I. Iribemwangi (Editors) (2016) Vazi la Mhudumu na Hadithi

Nyingine za Afrika Mashariki: Nairobi Kenya, EAEP.

• H. Babusa. (2012) Maskini Milionea (Short Story): in Ken Walibora (Editor).

Maskini Milionea na Hadithi Nyingine: Nairobi Kenya, Oxford University Press.

• H. Babusa. (2011) Mtego wa Panya (Short Story): in P.I Iribemwangi (Editors). Kunani

Marekani? na Hadithi Nyingine: Nairobi, Target Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2011) Shajara ya Mheshimiwa (Short Story): in Ken Walibora and P.I

Iribemwangi (Editors). Sina Zaidi na Hadithi Nyingine: Nairobi, Target Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2011) Jana Si Leo (Short Story): in Timothy Arege (Editor), Gitaa na

Hadithi Nyingine: Nairobi, Longhorn Publishers Kenya.

• H. Babusa.(2011) Maendeleo (Short Story): in Timothy Arege (Editor), Gitaa na Hadithi

Nyingine: Nairobi, Longhorn Publishers Kenya.

8.2.3 University Level Poems/Mashairi

• H. Babusa (2012) (Mhariri) Sauti ya Shangwe (Mashairi) by Alamin Somo, Ahmed

Huseein, Sheikh Nabhany; Mombasa, Kenya ISBN 978 – 9966-69-037-1

• H. Babusa. (2015) Ukijigeuza Chano, Watu Watakufulia (Poem): in PI

Iribemwangi &Kelvin Wamalwa (Editors). Miali ya Ushairi Shule za Upili na

Vyuo vya Elimu: Nairobi Kenya, East African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2015) Soma Somato Msoma (Poem): in PI Iribemwangi &Kelvin

Wamalwa (Editors). Miali ya Ushairi Shule za Upili na Vyuo vya Elimu: Nairobi

Kenya, East African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2015) Mvumilivu (Poem): in PI Iribemwangi & Kelvin Wamalwa

(Editors). Miali ya Ushairi Shule za Upili na Vyuo vya Elimu: Nairobi Kenya, East

African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2015) Kaida Fundi Mbaya (Poem): in PI Iribemwangi & Kelvin

Wamalwa (Editors). Miali ya Ushairi Shule za Upili na Vyuo vya Elimu: Nairobi

Kenya, East African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2015) Jogoo la Shamba Haliwiki Mjini (Poem): in PI Iribemwangi

& Kelvin Wamalwa (Editors). Miali ya Ushairi Shule za Upili na Vyuo vya

Elimu: Nairobi Kenya, East African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2015) Muosha Maiti! (Poem): in PI Iribemwangi & Kelvin Wamalwa

(Editors). Miali ya Ushairi Shule za Upili na Vyuo vya Elimu: Nairobi Kenya, East

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African Educational Publishers.

• H. Babusa. (2012) Hapo Hapo Pa Mawimbi, (Poem) in Ken Walibora (Editor),

Waja Leo; Diwani ya Mashairi: Nairobi, Kenya, Oxford University Press.

• H. Babusa. (2012) Ninalipa Uzeeni, (Poem) in Ken Walibora (Editor), Waja

Leo; Diwani ya Mashairi: Nairobi, Kenya, Oxford University Press.

• H. Babusa. (2012) Mngojee Chini, (Poem) in Ken Walibora (Editor), Waja

Leo; Diwani ya Mashairi: Nairobi, Kenya, Oxford University Press.

• H. Babusa. (2012) Mla kwa Miwili (Poem) in Ken Walibora (Editor), Waja

Leo; Diwani ya Mashairi: Nairobi, Kenya, Oxford University Press.

• H. Babusa. (2012) Afadhali Dooteni (Poem) in Ken Walibora (Editor), Waja

Leo; Diwani ya Mashairi: Nairobi, Kenya, Oxford University Press.

• H. Babusa. (2005) Kwa Sasa Liko Ngangari (Poem), in Jarida La Taasisi Wa Uchunguzi

Wa Kiswahili (Journal Of The Institute Of Kiswahili Research) Chuo Kikuu Cha Dar Es

Salaam, Kiswahili Juz.68/81, Dar Es Salaam, TUKI (2005)

8.2.4 Primary Level Novels/Novellas

• H. Babusa (2016) Kijiji cha Mibabedume (Novella): Nairobi Kenya, Storymoja

• H. Babusa (2016) Kijiji cha Ukame (Novella): Nairobi Kenya, Storymoja

• H. Babusa (2013) Cheupe na Cheusi (Novella): Nairobi Kenya, Oxford University

Press.

8.2.5 Primary Level Poems/Mashairi

• H. Babusa. (1995) Mazingira (The Epic on Environment); Nairobi-Kenya, Phoenix

Publishers

8.3 PUBLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION

8.3.1 Primary Level Novellas/Novela

• H. Babusa (2016) Wakala na Waberu: Nairobi Kenya, EAEP.

• H. Babusa (2016) Kijiji cha Maonevu: Nairobi Kenya, Storymoja Publishers.

• H. Babusa (2016) Kijiji cha Nyumanyuma: Nairobi Kenya, Storymoja Publishers.

• H. Babusa (2016) Kijiji cha Mabwege: Nairobi Kenya, Storymoja Publishers.

• H. Babusa (2016) Mazimwi Wala Watoto: Nairobi Kenya, Storymoja Publishers.

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9.0 REVIEWING OF BOOKS AND DICTIONARIES

• Proof Reader to: M. A. Mohamed (2011) Comprehensive Swahili-English

Dictionary, Nairobi, East African educational Publishers.

• Lexicographer to : Ahmed E. Ndalu (2011) Kamusi Angaza kwa Shule za

Msingi, Nairobi, east African Educational Publishers.

• 2007: Reviewed a Manuscript “Kitangulizi cha Isimu Jamii” from Macmillan

Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya.

10.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL

ORGANIZATIONS

• 2015: Was Appointed By Storymoja as one of the authors in Sponsor a Story For Chela

Campaign to help Chela raise the Kes 30million needed to start 100 libraries in primary

schools in Kenya.

• 2015: Appointed as The Lead Translator by the National Drought Management Authority

to Prepare English-Swahili Dictionary of Meteorological Terms.

• 2010: Appointed as a Swahili Language Expert (Independent Contractor) by Rosettastone,

a leading language-learning software Company in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA.

• 2009: Appointed as a Swahili Language Expert (Independent Contractor) by Rosettastone,

a leading language-learning software Company in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA.

• March 2010, Translated Handbook for Employees of St. Lawrence University,

Kenya Semester Program from English into Swahili.

• Worked As A Volunteer Interpreter (English< >Kiswahili) During The World Social

Forum 2007 In Nairobi From January 20th – 25th

11.0 APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL GRANTS

• In Conjunction With Fellow Lecturers We Prepared A Proposal On Disability Inclusion

Assessment And Applied For A Grant From USAID

12.0 LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

12.1 External Lecturer and Supervisor for International Students

• 2014: Taught Advanced Kiswahili to Blair Sackett, an American Student who Has come

to Kenya Under the Foreign Language and Area Studies of US Government after she was

Referred to me by my former student Pete Tontillo.

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•2012: Taught Kirk Harris a FLAS Sponsored Indiana University, Bloomington, USA PhD

student Advanced Kiswahili in Kenya After He was referred to me by His Lecturer in the

USA Beatrice Ng'uono

• 2010: I supervised Pete Tontillo a Student of St. Lawrence University Kenya Semester

Program on his Independent Study where he worked on his project to prove whether

Kiswahili is a Bantu language or Arabic Language.

12.2 Facilitator in Short Courses

• 2016: Facilitated the Sensitization Seminar for Chairmen of Departments, Kenyatta

University on 14th September 2016 at KUCC.

• 2016: Organised and Facilitated Two Creative Writing Workshops in Collaboration with

Storymoja Publishers.

• 2016: Facilitated an Educational Technology Training to Zettech University

Lecturers, Thika Road Campus.

• 2016: Developed an In-house Short Course For Kiswahili Radio/TV/Newspaper Editors,

News Anchors and Reporters and also facilitated the Training for NMG Editors.

• 2014: Developed an In-house Short Course For Kiswahili Television Anchors and also

facilitated the Training for KTN Anchors.

• 2014: Developed an In-house Short Course For Kiswahili Television Reporters and also

facilitated the Training for KTN Reporters.

• 2013: Facilitated the Teaching Methodology Training Under Center for teaching

Excellence & Evaluation Held at Kenyatta University.

12.3 Being Invited To a Conference as A Guest Speaker

• 2014: I was Invited As a Master Speaker to lead a Session of A Kiswahili Creative

Writing Master Class at the Storymoja Festival will held in September 17th-21st 2014at

the Nairobi National Museum

• Invited by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NHCIC) as a Guest

Speaker to a Diversity Conversation in Lower Eastern Region to present a paper on

Which challenges do cross-border communities face and how can they be addressed by

communities and the State? In October 2011.

• Fumo Liyongo: World Mythology A Lecture I gave to Mohassen High School Students,

Schenectady, New York 12303 (Through Skype Video Conference) on 15 April 2010

from 8am to 9am with the invite of their teacher Ralph Carotenuto

• February 2009: Presented a Talk about Swahili Weddings as a Guest Speaker at The State

University of New York, Potsdam, USA In the Celebration of The Black History Month

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12.4 Appointment to Panels

• 2015: Appointed as a panelist for Swahili Fellows interview by St Lawrence University

Kenya Semester Program to interview and shortlist applicants for the 2015 Swahili

Teaching Fellowship for St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, USA.

• 2012: Appointed as a panelist for Swahili Fellows interview by St Lawrence University

Kenya Semester Program to interview and shortlist applicants for the 2015 Swahili

Teaching Fellowship for St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, USA.

13.0 AWARDS/RECOGNITION

• 2016: The Academic Audit Section (Which I Head) Was Recognized by the Auditors As

The Best Performing Department In The University During The 6th

External Surveillance

Audit On ISO 9001:2008 Standard, Conducted By SGS (Ltd) In October 2016 Which

Contributed To 100% Compliance By The University.

• 2015: TUZO ZA KISWAHILI za WASTA KITUO CHA KISWAHILI kwa Kushiriki

Kidedea Katika Harakati na Mikakati ya Kukikuza na Kukitukuza Kiswahili Katika

Matumizi FASAHA na KAULI za BUSARA. . (Kiswahili Awards by WASTA for my

contribution in the Development of Kiswahili Language)

• 2012: CHETI CHA USARIFU WA KISWAHILI cha WASTA KITUO CHA

KISWAHILI kwa Kukitumia Kiswahili kwa SAUTI YA BUSARA NA UFASAHA. .

(Kiswahili Awards by WASTA for my contribution in the Development of Kiswahili

Language)

• 2011: CHETI CHA UBORA NA UFASAHA KATIKA KISWAHILI cha WASTA

KITUO CHA KISWAHILI (Kiswahili Awards by WASTA for my contribution in

the Development of Kiswahili Language)

• The Kenyatta University Recognition Award for My Outstanding Contribution Towards

the University’s Attainment of FIRST POSITION In Performance Contracting (State

Corporations) 2006/2007 Cycle on 21 May 2008.

• The Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s Extra Mile Award For My Role And Extra

Time Spent In Composing And Reciting Poems That Are Relevant To Various University

Functions Thus Enhancing The University Image On 20 December, 2007 By The Vice-

chancellor Of Kenyatta University Prof. Olive Mugenda

• The Second Best Poet Award In East African Universities In A Poetry Competition Held

ByThe Institute Of Kiswahili Research, University Of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania In July

2005.

• The Second Best Poet Award In Kenyan Universities In A Poetry Competition Held By

The Institute Of Kiswahili Research, University Of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania In July 2005.

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14.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• 2015 to Date: Participated as a Kiswahili TV Host For Mawimbi ya Lugha Programme at

KUTV

• 2015: Participated as a Kiswahili TV Teacher covering Various Topics at KTN, Mwamba

wa Lugha Programme.

• 2010- 2014: Participated as a Kiswahili Radio Teacher covering Various Topics at Radio

Maisha, Nuru Ya Lugha Programme.

• 2006- 2008: Participated as a Kiswahili Radio Teacher covering Various Topics at Radio

Citizen, Bahari Ya Lugha Programme.

15.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

15.1 Development of teaching/academic programmes in

department/school/University.

• 2016: Participating in the Development of Phd Course with Coursework in the

Department.

• 2016: Coordinating the Review of Technology Units in the Department.

• 2013: Participated in The Review of Curriculum for Masters and PhD Courses.

• 2013: Participated in The Development of Postgraduate Diploma for Teacher

Development Programme which have been taught Ever since.

16.0 OTHERS

16.1 Contribution Towards University Advancement

• The Academic Audit Section (Which I Head) Was Recognized by the Auditors As The

Best Performing Department In The University During The 6th

External Surveillance Audit

On ISO 9001:2008 Standard, Conducted By SGS (Ltd) In October 2016 Which Contributed

To 100% Compliance By The University.

16.2 Lecturer Evaluation

16.2.1 Kenyatta University

2014/2015 First Semester ECT202 Instructional Methods

2014/2015 First Semester ECT300 Educational Technology

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2014/2015 Second Semester ECT313 Mbinuza Lugha na Fasihi

16.2.2 St. Lawrence University (USA)

Fall 2008/2009 SWA 101A Elementary Kiswahili

Spring 2008/2009 SWA 101A Elementary Kiswahili

Spring 2008/2009 AFS 148A African Dance

Fall 2009/2010 SWA 101A Elementary Kiswahili

16.3 Membership to Professional Bodies

• Member , CHAKAMA – Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Afrika Mashariki • Member, CHAKITA – Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Taifa

17.0 REFEREES

1. Prof. Agnes Gathumbi

Department of Educational Communication and Technology Kenyatta University

P.O. Box 43844

Nairobi, 00100 Kenya

Email: agnesgath@gmail.com, Mobile: +254-722-514-143

2. Dr. S. Ndethiu

Department of Educational Communication and Technology Kenyatta University

P.O. Box 43844

Nairobi, 00100 Kenya

3. Dr. R.M Wafula

Kiswahili Department

Kenyatta University

P.O. Box 43844

Nairobi, 00100

Kenya