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Mrs. Dorcas Jepkemboi KEBENEI,

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Staff Information
PERSONAL DETAILS
Designation
Lecturer, in Mass Communication
Department
Mass Communication
Section
lecturing
Address
3615 Nakuru
SUMMARY
  • Superior skills in supervising and clarifying goals for others
  • Highly organized and creative, able to headline workflow
  • Elaborate communication, Interpersonal skills and multicultural tact and experience
  • A Team Player able to establish a strong rapport in work
  • Organizational -Manage time and resources effectively
  • Creating collaborations with media related industries
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PHD in journalism and Mass Communication (JKUAT 2018)

Masters of Journalism and Communication-Egerton University (2014)

Bachelor of mass communication-Makerere University-Uganda (2006)

Certificate in the art of public speaking-Makerere University, (2005)

Certificate in computer operations,2004

Uganda advanced certificate of education Bugema Adventist campus A-level (2001)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- (2000)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

accredited member of the media council of Kenya (MCK)

I have a certificate course in public speaking

training on pedagogy

training on CBC

Training on learner-centred approach

training on research

 I have done mentorship programmes in the university and outside the university

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

critical thinking skills 

problem solving skills

analysisng skills

communication skills

organisation skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Lecturer school of music and media .Kabrak University

Tasks accomplished :

  • Teaching media students
  • organising mntorship activities in the department
  • coordinating exams in the school
  • Assesing students on attachment
  • Developing curriculum in the department
  • attending trainings in the school

2.. Ag. School coordinator School of social Sciences- Mount Kenya University (2012- 2013)

Task accomplished:

  • Student’s assessment, mentoring, supervision, planning and co-ordination of academic activities among other duties

 3.. Assistant Lecturer and HOD journalism Mount Kenya University (2009…to date)        

Task accomplished:

  • Initiated and led a team of skilled and able colleagues in establishing the Journalism Department from scratch
  • Has attained extensive experience in training, evaluation and application of concepts, analyses and procedures in teaching with proven ability to inspire and facilitate learning for better academic and Life skills
  • coordinating all departmental issues to achieve the overall goal of the university
  • marketing the department in various career talks
  • creating adverts for the department on social media platforms
  • organising academic trips for the students

 C. Assistant Programme Officer –NCCK South Rift region (2008)                                           

  • Coordinating programs for the Internally Displaced People in South Rift Region

 D. Assistant Registration Officer Rongai Constituency -(2006-2007)                                      

Tasks Accomplished:

  • Trained Directed and took charge of Constituency voter registration clerks and comfortably coordinated with superiors to achieve results
  • Accounted for and was responsible for all registration materials
  •  Worked long hours in pursuit of organizational goals and managed to register the target population effectively
RESEARCH INTERESTS

media related issues

corporate communuication

health communication

goverment relations

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

(2014) Kebenei, D., & Okello, B. Creating sensationalism on gender violence stories in Kenya in the name of “husband battering”. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 4(2), 534-550.

(2014) Kebenei, D., & Okello, B. Media and Agenda Setting Function: Newspaper Reporting on Husband Battering in Kenya. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 4(10), 180-189.

(2013) Kebenei, D., Ndonye, M. M., & Maina, B. Politics and Sensational Newspaper Headlines: Debate around Jubilee Government’s Laptops and the Teacher’s Strike. Kabarak University 3rd annual International Conference (p. 7). Nakuru: Kabarak University.

(2013) Kebenei, D., Sensationalism on Husband Battering news. “Proceedings of Mount Kenya University Annual Conference 2013”. Nakuru: Mount Kenya University.

Books Published

(2014) Kebenei , D., & Okello, B.. Sensational Reporting: Stories on Husband Battering in Kenya.

Saarbruken, Germany: LAP Lambert.

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

(2013) Kebenei, D., Ndonye, M. M., & Maina, B. Politics and Sensational Newspaper Headlines: Debate around Jubilee Government’s Laptops and the Teacher’s Strike. Kabarak University 3rd annual International Conference (p. 7). Nakuru: Kabarak University.

(2013) Kebenei, D., Sensationalism on Husband Battering news. “Proceedings of Mount Kenya University Annual Conference 2013”. Nakuru: Mount Kenya University

TEACHING AREAS

Undergraduates

MEMBERSHIP / ASSOCIATION

accredited member of the Media Council of Kenya

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)