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Prof. Betty Jeruto TIKOKO,

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Designation
Associate Professor, Education Administration and Management
Department
Department of Education (Arts)
Section
Education Administration and Management
Address
20157-Private bag- Kabarak
SUMMARY

I am an academic and researcher specializing in Leadership and Management in Education. My work focuses on instructional leadership, community and stakeholder engagement, and gender issues in education. I am particularly interested in how instructional leadership practices influence school improvement, teacher effectiveness, and student learning outcomes. My research also explores how schools can strengthen community engagement to enhance participation, accountability, and shared responsibility in the educational process.

Driven by a strong commitment to promoting equity and equality in education, I examine issues of access, retention, and transition, especially for marginalized and underrepresented groups. I also engage with contemporary issues that matter in education—such as quality assurance, inclusive practices, and the role of leadership in shaping equitable learning environments.

In addition to my research, I am passionate about supporting postgraduate students in their academic journeys. I provide mentorship in research design, data analysis, academic writing, and timely completion of theses and dissertations. Through this work, I aim to build research capacity and empower emerging scholars to contribute meaningfully to educational development.

I employ mixed-methods and quantitative analytical approaches to generate evidence-based, contextually relevant, and practically applicable solutions that advance the field of education.

  1. Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Iha80oMAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Betty-Tikoko-2
  3. ORCID - https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9724-4805
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  •  Doctor of Philosophy (Education Administration and Management) 2008- 2011. Moi University, Eldoret. Kenya. Title of Thesis: Student Participation in Democratic Practice in Secondary Schools in Kenya: The Case of the Central Rift Region of Kenya .
  • Master of Education (2003-2007), Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. Title of Thesis: The Status of teaching and Learning in Public Primary Schools since the Introduction of Free primary Education: A Case of Rongai District, Rift Valley Province.
  • Bachelor of Education (Arts) (English/ Literature) 1989-1990. Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
  • Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (1984-1987), Loreto Convent Matunda, Moi’s Bridge.
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (1984- 1987), Kapkenda Girls High School, Eldoret, Kenya.
  • Certificate of Primary Education (1976-1983), Kapchorwa Primary School, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  •  Associate Professor, Education Administration and Management, Kabarak University (2022- 2025).
  • Senior Lecturer, Education Administration and Management, Kabarak University (15th Nov, 2016 – 2022).
  • Lecturer, Education Administration and Management, Kabarak University, Jan 2012 to 15th Nov, 2016
  • Teacher of English, Kabarak High School, Nakuru, Kenya. (1995- Dec, 2011)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

 Education Administration and Management, Leadership in Education, Gender Issues in Education, and Instructional Leadership.

 
 
 
 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
  •  1st March 2024- 29th Feb,2027; Coordinator for Quality Assurance at Kabarak University Online
  • 1st Feb 2023- 31st2026, Member of the UNESCO Steering Committee
  • 1st Feb 2023- 31st2026, Academic Leader, Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • 2021-May, 2022. Ag. Director, Directorate of Excellence in Learning and Teaching (DELT)
  • Nov, 2021- May 2023. Academic Leader for Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Education Management and Leadership Programmes in the School of Education (1st Nov 2021-31st 2023
  • May, 2014 - May 2020.Director, Institute of Postgraduate Studies
  • Sept, 2013- January, 2014. Acting Head of Department of Education
 
 
KEY PROJECTS
  •  PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION IN KOIBATEK SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
  • MALE CIRCUMCISION AND DISCIPLINE AMONG MALE STUDENTS IN KOBATEK SUB- COUNTY KENYA
  • CHALLENGES FACED BY HEAD OF INSTITUTIONS IN THE ERA OF COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION
 
 
 
 
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  •  EQUITY AND EQUALITY IN EDUCATION
  • LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
  • COMMUNITY / STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 Adhola, F., Ochola, J., & Tikoko, B. (2025). Relationship between Donor Funding and School Operations in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies, 6(1), 11–24. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjces.v6i1.653

Dorcas J. Kiprop, Betty Tikoko, & Henry Kiplangat. (2025). The Impact of the 100% Transition Policy from Primary School to Secondary School on Instructional Methodologies in Public Secondary Schools in Koibatek Sub-County, Kenya. ShahidiHub International Journal of Education, Humanities & Social Science, 3(1), 34-52. Retrieved from https://shahidihub.org/shahidihub/index.php/jehss/article/view/344

Martin, B. W., OCHOLA, J. N., & TIKOKO, B. (2025). Relationship between School Management Practices and Implementation of Safety Guidelines on Drug Abuse in Secondary Schools in Gilgil Sub-County, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 14(3), 313–333. https://doi.org/10.58216/kjri.v14i3.507

Lanyasunya, R., Tikoko, B., & Ngala, F. B. J. A. (2023). Relationship between selected socio-cultural factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS), 2(1), 161–165. https://doi.org/10.51317/jhss.v2i1.446 

Lanyasunya, R., Ngala, F. B. J. A., & Tikoko, B. (2023). Relationship between conflict factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies, 5(1), 399–404. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjahss.v5i1.431

Lanyasunya, R., Tikoko, B. T., & Ngala, F. B. (2023). Relationship between selected economic factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies, 5(1), 371-378.

Lanyasunya, R., Ngala, F. B. J. A., & Tikoko, B. (2023). Relationship between selected ecological factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Educational Management and Leadership, 4(1), 228–234. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjmel.v4i1.429

Buliba, A. V., Ngala, F. B., & Tikoko, B. T. (2023). Relationship between the availability of instructional resources and student retention in part-time teacher education programs in universities: The case of Kabarak University. Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies, 4(1), 362-375.

Buliba, A. V., Ngala, F. B., & Tikoko, B. T. (2023). Relationship between cost-related factors and student retention in part-time teacher education programs in universities: The case of Kabarak University. Journal of Education Management & Leadership (JEML), 2(1), 149-169.

Tikoko,B.J & Omondi,E.A.(2022). The Relationship between School Location and Student Participation in Decision Making in Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Educational Management and Leadership [ISSN: 2709-1414]. Volume: 04 No.1. Jan 2022.DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjahss.v4i1.297

Lanyasunya, R., Ngala, F. B. J. A., & Tikoko, B. T. (2023). Relationship between ecological, economic, conflict, socio-cultural factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Learning (JEL), 2(1), 154–160. https://doi.org/10.51317/jel.v2i1.454

Birir, F. C., Tikoko, B. J., & Ngala, F. A. INFLUENCE OF TEACHER TRAINING PRACTICES ON UTILIZATION OF ICT IN TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.

Birir, F. C., Ngala, F. A., & Tikoko, B. J. INFLUENCE OF TEACHER MOTIVATION PRACTICES ON UTILIZATION OF ICT IN TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.

Omondi E.A.&Tikoko B.J(2021).Pedagogical Instructional Supervision in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 26, Issue 5, Series 10 (May. 2021) 61-68 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.

Tikoko,B.J (2021).Teachers Perceptions of the Influence of Male Circumcision on academic performance of the Boy Child in Baringo County, Kenya.Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation.(KJRI) Vol11No1.

Tikoko, B.J (2021) An analysis of Situational Barriers Affecting Postgraduate Students in Private Universities in Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Educational Management and Leadership [ISSN: 2709-1414]. Volume: 02 Issue: 01 | April-2021. DOI: 10.51317/ecjeml.v2i1.216.

Tikoko, B.J.(2021).Examining hindrances to Students Participation in Decision Making in Nakuru County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Educational Management and Leadership [ISSN: 2709-1414]. Volume: 02 Issue: 01 | DOI: 10.51317/ecjces.v3i1.21

Koech, J., Tikoko, B.J., & Ngala, F.B. J.A. (2020). Relationship between Economic Factors and Gender Disparity in Enrolment of Students in Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya. Editon Cons. J.Curr. Educ. Stud.,2(1),286-303

Koech, J., Ngala, F.B.J.A. & Tikoko, B.J. (2020). Establishing the Relationship between Socio-Cultural Factors and Gender Disparity in Enrolment of Students in Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya.Editon Cons. J. Educ. Manag. Leadership, 1(1), 14-28; (ISSN: 2709-1414)

Lamech Siko Ongige,  Prof. Frederick B. J.A Ngala & Dr. Betty J. Tikoko:Relationship between Student Motivation Practices and Retention in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya. . Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology,Guidance, and Counseling (ECJPGC).Sept 202023

Lamech Siko Ongige, Dr. Betty J. Tikoko & Prof. Frederick B. J.A Ngala:The Relationship between Student Safety Practices and Retention inPublic Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology,Guidance, and Counseling (ECJPGC).Sept 2020

Sigei Jackline, Prof. Frederick B. J.A Ngala; Dr. Betty J. Tikoko   ; Relationship between Implementation of Safety Standards and Guidelines for Drug and Substance Abuse, and Student Safety in Public Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology,Guidance, and Counseling (ECJPGC).Sept 2020

Sigei Jackline, Dr. Betty J. Tikoko, & Prof. Frederick B. J.A.  Ngala; Relationship between Implementation of Safety Standards and Guidelines for Physical Infrastructure, and Student Safety in Public Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. . Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology,Guidance, and Counseling (ECJPGC).Sept. 2020.

Tallam, M., Kiplangat H.K., Tikoko,B.J.(2019). Influence of the Work Environment on Job Satisfaction among Public Secondary School Teachers in Nakuru West Sub County, Kenya. International  Journal of Innovative Research & Development. Vol 8. Issue 11. ISSN 2278 – 0211 (Online)http://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/ijird_ojs/article/view/149349

Kitur, J. K., Ngala, F. &Tikoko, B. (2019). Relationship between Religious  Cultures and Students’ Retention In chattered Christian universities in Kenya. Saudi journal of humanities and social sciences, ISSN 2415-6248 Online

Kitur, J. K., Tikoko, B. & Ngala, F. (2019).Relationship between Instruction Cultures and Students’ Retention in chattered Christian universities in Kenya. Edition cons,J.Curr.Stud., 1(3),99-120.ISSN: 2663-9319

Cecilia, K. Ngala, F.& Tikoko, B. (2019).Influence ofSchool Culture on Secondary School Completion Rates In Samburu East Sub county, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research and Method in Education( IOSR-JRME), vol.9, No. 5, 2019,pp 46-49.

Kimosop, C., Ngala, F. B. J. A. & Tikoko,B. J. (2020). The Relationship Between user Education Costs and Secondary School Completion Rates in Samburu East Sub-county, Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Educ. Manag. leadership,1(1),59-69 ; [ISSN: 2709-1414).

Nelson Nyanga’u. Ngare  , Elijah Maronga , Betty Tikoko and Jackline Sigei (2017) Parental Occupation as a Predictor of Students’ Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub-County, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation Volume 4 Number 2 (2017) ISSN 2305-784X (print) ISSN 2410-8383 (online)

Leslie, K.S., Betty, T. & Frederick B. J. A. N. (October, 2018). Influence of Student Councils’  Decision making Roles on Curbing Frequency of Student Unrests in Public Boys Secondary Schools  in Elgon Sub-County, Kenya. Scholars Bulletin (Scholars’ Middle East Publishers). vol-4, Iss-10, ISSN 2412-9771(PRINT) OR ISSN 2412-897X (ONLINE) (Oct, 2018):803-81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 October 2025: Participated in the International Conference on Contemporary Issues and Practice in Education at Kabarak University. In conjunction with my postgraduate students, I presented the following papers.Influence of Work Life Balance on the Ascendancy Of Women to Leadership Positions in Mixed Secondary Schools In Mt Elgon Sub-County, Kenya by Brian Situbani, Betty Jeruto Tikoko & Jane Langat

The Relationship Between Donor Funding And School Operations in Public Secondary Schools In Nakuru County, Kenya by Faith Adhola, John N. Ochola & Betty J. Tikoko

The Relationship Between Transformational Leadership Practices And KCSE Academic Performance In High And Low Achieving Secondary Schools In Bureti Sub-County, Kenya by John K. Kitur, Betty J. Tikoko & Jackson M. Kavoi

October 2024, Participated in the International Conference on Contemporary Issues and Practice in Education themed “Emerging Trends in Education and Learning: Unlocking Opportunities for All," at Kabarak University.October 2024, Participated as Conference Chair in the International Conference on Contemporary Issues and Practice in Education the med Leveraging Paradigm Shift in Research for Transformation and Sustainable Development in Education in the Post-COVID Era at Kabarak University.

Presented a paper titled Situational Barriers Affecting Postgraduate Students in Universities in Kenya. A Paper Presented in the 10th Annual Kabarak University International Research Conference held on 13th October,2020

5th - 9th May, 2025, Attended a training for Kabarak University Academic Staff on Integrating ICT in Competency Based Education, organised by the Directorate of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (DELT)

Presented a paper titled Situational Barriers Affecting Postgraduate Students in Universities in Kenya. A Paper Presented in the 10th Annual Kabarak University  International Research Conference held on 13th October,202

Participated in 1st International e-Learning Conference  held at Kabarak University(13th- 14th Oct.2016).

Gender Equality Policies and Women’s Access to Management Positions in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Uganda. A paper presented at the Kabarak University 5th Annual International Research Conference on 17th July 2015.

 An Evaluation of  the Level of Discipline among students in Public Secondary Schools in Rongai Subcounty, Nakuru County, Kenya. A paper presented at the Kabarak University 5th Annual International Research Conference on 17th July 2015.

Curbing Dropout Rates of Students in Co Educational Public Day Secondary Schools in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. A Paper Presented in the 5th  Annual Kabarak International Research Conference held on 14th -17th July 2015.

The Role of School Disciplinary Committee in Managing Student Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Rongai District, Nakuru County, Kenya.  A paper presented at the Kabarak University 4th Annual International Research Conference on 15th- 18th July 2014.

The challenges of Women Administrators on the Management of Schools: A Case Study of Female Headteachers in Mbale District. A paper presented at the Kabarak University 4th Annual International Research Conference on 15th-18th July 2014.

The Effect of Teacher-Student Ratio on Academic Performance in Universal Secondary School Uganda. A paper presented at the Kabarak University 4th Annual International Research Conference on 15th-18th July 2014.

.An Evaluation of High Altitude Training Camps in Kericho County, Kenya A paper presented at the Kabarak University 3rd Annual International Research Conference on 16th October 2013.

Hindrances to Student Participation in Decision Making In Secondary Schools in Kenya: The Case Of Central Rift Region Of Rift Valley Province In Kenya. A paper presented at the Kabarak University 1st Annual International Research Conference on 14th October 2011

Hindrances Women Face gaining Access to Primary School leadership Positions in Kenya: The Case of Rongai District, Rift valley Province A paper presented in the 7th Annual International  Conference, Moi University on 6th- 10th Sept 2011.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEACHING AREAS
  1.   EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND  MANAGEMENT
  2. GENDER STUDIES IN EDUCATION
  3. LEADERSHIP THEORY IN EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
  4. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION
  5. MANAGEMENT OF FINANCE IN EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
  6. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
Masters Level:

 GRADUATED POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

MASTERS IN EDUCATION (MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP)

  • Dorcas Jemutai Kiprop (To graduate in 2025) Thesis: Impact of 100% Transition Policy on Classroom Management Practices of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Koibatek Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya

ONGOING MASTER’S LEVEL SUPERVISION

  • Brian Okumu Situbani (at thesis examination stage). Thesis: Situational Factors Influencing the Ascendancy of Women to Leadership Positions In Mixed Secondary Schools In Mt Elgon Sub-County, Kenya
  • Moline Otieno ( at Thesis examination stage) Thesis: Relationship between government intervention and girls' completion of secondary education in Narok West Subcounty, Kenya.
  • John Kiptonu Kitur, (At thesis examination stage) Thesis: The Relationship Between Transformational Leadership Practices And KCSE Academic Performance In High And Low Achieving Secondary Schools In Bureti Sub-County, Kenya.
  • Faith Akinyi Adhola ( At Thesis Examination Stage) Thesis: Relationship Between Income Diversification Strategies And School Operations In Public Secondary Schools In Nakuru County, Kenya.
  •  Mercy Kiptiony ( At Proposal Development stage) Title of proposal:                                                                            Effectiveness of Principals' Use of Distributed Leadership in Enhancing School Community Relations Among Secondary Schools in Marigat Sub-County, Kenya
  • Lagat Mercy ( Data Collection stage) Title of proposal: Relationship Between Selected Principal Leadership Styles and Workplace Deviance Among Public And Private Secondary School Teachers In Soin/Sigowet Sub-County, Kenya.
  • Odhiambo Cheryl Awino (Data Collection stage) Title of proposal: Relationship between Collegial Supervision and Professional Learning of teachers in Bungoms South Sub-County, Kenya.
  • ESUNYEN JOSPHAT EKIRU. To defend a proposal titled: Factors Impeding Teachers’ Effective Use of ICT in Competency-Based Education Formative Assessment in Junior Schools in Samburu North Sub-County, Kenya.
  • Mutende Daniel ( Proposal Development ) Title: Influence of Rationalised Learning Areas In Competency-Based Curriculum on Teacher Performance In Junior Schools, Rongai Sub-County, Kenya.
  • Jonathan Kirwa Lagat ( Proposal Development) Proposal Title: Influence of institutional Strategies on Drug and Substance Abuse among students of Day Secondary Schools in Eldoret Town, Kenya.
  • Eunice Nkini Letuya, (Proposal Development) Proposal Title: Effects of Instructional Supervisory Strategies on teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Narok County, Kenya
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PhD Level:

 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION (MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP)

GRADUATED

  • ANDREW Ropilo Lanyasunya (20 December, 2024), Thesis: Relationship between Ecological, Economic, Conflict, Socio-Cultural Factors and Enrolment of Girls in Rural Public Primary Schools in Samburu County, Kenya
  • Jackline Sigei (16th 2022), Thesis: Relationship between the Implementation of Selected Safety Standards and Guidelines, and Student Safety in Public Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Nakuru County,
  • JOHANNES Koech (17th Dec,2021). Thesis: Relationship between Selected Factors and Gender Disparity in Enrolment of Students in Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya.
  • JOHN Kiptanui Kitur. (17th Dec,2021). Relationship between Selected University Cultures and Student Retention in Chartered Christian Universities in Kenya.
  • LAMECH Siko Ongige (17th Dec,2021) Thesis: An Analysis of the Relationship between Selected Student Management Practices and Retention in Secondary Schools in Kenya.
  • GIDUDU, HANNAH LUNYOLO (Dec,2015). Thesis: Factors that hinder women’s Access to leadership Positions in government-aided secondary Schools in Uganda: The Case of Eastern Region.

ONGOING DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY SUPERVISION

  • John Wacira Chiri: At Data Analysis Stage: Title: Relationship Between Customer Focus And Student Satisfaction In Examination Management In ISO 9001:2015 Certified Universities In Kenya.
  • Musa Ibrahim Dugow: To defend a proposal titled: The Relationship Between Selected Factors and Retention of Learners in Accelerated Basic Education (ABE) in Mogadishu, Somalia.
  • Jackline Atieno Ongijo. To defend a proposal titled: Relationship Between Selected Factors and Public Secondary School Preparedness to Transition Students to Junior School in Nakuru County, Kenya.
  • Emily Rimanto ( Proposal Development). Relationship between Decision-Making Models Used by Secondary Schools and Students’ Involvement in Decision-Making, Narok County, Kenya.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MEMBERSHIP / ASSOCIATION

 Education Management Society of Kenya ( EMSK)

Education and Social Sciences Research Association (ESSRAK)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our Moral Code

As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)