Contact Information
Name: Dr. Kipchirchir Samuel Ronoh , Ph.D.
Position: Lecturer
Education Background
Academic Appointments/ Related Experience
Administrative Experience
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism Management) | Tharaka University | 2024 |
Masters | Masters of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Pwani University | 2019 |
Certificate | Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (First Class Honors) | Pwani University | 2014 |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
January 2025 – To date | Tharaka University | Lecturer |
2021 - 2024 | Tharaka University | Assistant Lecturer |
2020 - 2021 | Pwani University | Part Time Lecturer |
2016 - 2017 | Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya | Trainer |
2016 - 2017 | Research Triangle Institute (USAID K-yes Program) | Trainer |
2012 & 2013 | Kenya Wildlife Services | Student Attaché |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
2024 - To Date | Tharaka University | Faculty Senate Representative |
2021- 2023 | Tharaka University | Academic Leader, Hotel and Tourism Section |
2022 -2023 | Tharaka University | Patron, Tharaka University Tourism and Hospitality Association |
2022 -2024 | Tharaka University | Postgraduate Students Representative |
2022 - To Date | Tharaka University | Member, Gender Mainstreaming Committee |
Publications and Journals
Article | View Online | Year |
|---|---|---|
Kipchirchir Samuel Ronoh, Bitok Kipkosgei, Urbanus Mwinzi Ndolo, Marciano Mutiga, & Chemutai, N. Influence of tour operator’s sustainability practices on tourists’ spending and trip duration. Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship, 6(2), 113–124. | 2025 | |
Kipchirchir Samuel Ronoh, Marciano Mutiga, Urbanus Mwinzi Ndolo, Bitok Kipkosgei, & Chemutai, N. From Tourists to Advocates: How Environmental Sustainability Practices Inspire Loyalty and Ambassadorial Behavior. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, VIII(IX), 2823–2834. | 2024 | |
Watiema, C., Ronoh, K., Ndolo, U., Gatwiri, G., & Achieng, M. Sustainable Wildlife Tourism Management and Influence of Levels of Community Engagement: A Study of Wildlife Conservancies in Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, VIII(IX), 2577–2592. | 2024 | |
Gatwiri, G., Ronoh, K. S., Nthiga, R., Mutiga, M., & Watiema, M. C. Effects of smart energy management systems on financial performance in economy hotels. IJARKE Business & Management Journal, 7(1), 97-102. | 2024 | |
Ronoh, K. S., & Geoffrey, A. Domestic tourism in Kenya: A tool for sustainability amid global crisis. IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal, 4(3), 69-72. | 2022 | |
Ronoh, K., Pepela, A., & Mwakubo, S. Constraints That Prevent Tour Firms from Serving Physically Impaired Tourists in Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. | 2019 | |
Ronoh, K. S., & Pepela, A. Tour firms’ readiness to cater for physically impaired tourists in Kenya. IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal, 2(1), 1-8. | 2019 |
Conference Presentations/Proceedings
Conference | Presentation |
|---|---|
6th Tharaka University Annual International Research Conference (2024, October 27 - 31st) | Evaluating the influence of tour operators’ sustainability practices on tourists in Kenya |
International Symposium on Tourism in Africa | PUNO- Polish University Abroad (Africa Studies Unit) (2022, November 19) | Challenges in Restarting Tourism after the COVID19 Pandemic in Africa - Kenya. |
4th Tharaka University Annual International Research Conference (November 17-18) | Assessing the Potential of Tharaka Nithi County as a Preferred Destination |
3rd Tharaka University College Annual International Research Conference (2021, November 18-19) | Disability Access and Compliance: Laws, Regulations, and Policies for Accessible Tourism in Kenya |
Professional Membership
2019 - To Date: Tourism Professional Association (No: TPA-A-01/0159/2018) |
