Contact Information
Name:DR. URBANUS MWINZI NDOLO
Position: Director, Resource Mobilization and University Advancement (RMUA
Official Email: : urbanus.ndolo@tharaka.ac.ke
Office Telephone:+254 721 643129
Education Background
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
ESIA/EA | Certificate in Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit, (ESIA/EA) | Catholic University of Eastern Africa | 2017 |
PHD | Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work | St. Elizabeth University | 2015 |
Master | Master of Arts in Local and Regional Development (IRD) | College of Marasmus Mundus University | 1998 |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | University of Nairobi | 1993 |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
Nov, 2023 – To date | Tharaka University | Director, Resource Mobilization and University Advancement (RMUA |
2022 – To date | Tharaka University | Senior Lecturer |
2021 | Tharaka University | Senior |
2019 | Catholic University | Coordinator, MA & PhD Social Work Programmes, Department of Social Sciences |
2016 | Catholic University | Deputy, HOD and Co-ordinator of Block Field Attachments |
2009 | Catholic University | Deputy Dean of Students |
2006 | Catholic University | Assistant Lecturer |
2003 | Catholic University | Tutorial Fellow, Department of Social Sciences |
2001 | Moi University | Lecturer |
1999 | Nairobi | Regional Environ-tech Consults |
1992 | Nairobi | Part-time, Generic Counsellor, TOT/TOF |
1991 | Catholic Diocese of Machakos | Development field-worker |
1990 | Kitise secondary School | Assistant Secondary School Teacher |
1988 | Diocese of Machakos | Child Protection officer |
Trainings/Journal/Conference Review And Curriculum Development
Training | Institution |
|---|---|
East African Social Work University Students’ Summit | Jubilee Hall,CUEA |
International Conference of Social Work | Arusha, Tanzania |
Regional conference on the Role of Infrastructure in the Realization of Vision 2030, JICA/ USAID, Silver Springs | Nairobi – Kenya |
A conferences on Social Work as the pillar for achieving Sustainable Social Development in Africa | Hilton Hotel, Nairobi |
Organiser and Convenor, A seminar on “The role of local leaders in HIV/AIDS prevention at the Village level | Garden Hotel, Machako |
All Africa Peace Conference (AAPC), KICC | Nairobi, Kenya |
The Hague Appeal for Peace, A civil Society Conference . | Netherlands |
Poverty Alleviation Platform of Action for Kenya, UN Complex Nairobi. Theme: “Towards a Poverty Eradication Plan | Nairobi |
Deelnemerslijst Workshop ‘Bloemen uit Kenya | Hague Netherlands |
Best practices in Democracy Congress, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands. | Hague Netherlands. |
Organiser, International Students Symposium “The role of international Education in managing global problems”. Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands. | Hague Netherlands. |
New Challenges and Opportunities for International Co- operation: An agenda for 1998- 2002, ISS-SID Conference, Institute of Social studies | Hague Netherlands |
Organiser OAU Day “Africa towards the next Millennium: Prospects and Challenges” ISS | Den Haag - Netherlands. |
Represented the MA Scholars in a conference on the role of foreign education in Development | Koln, Germany. |
Co-organiser, African International Students conference: “ Bureaucracy, Corruption and Development” Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
ISS - 45TH anniversary Conference on “Global Futures: Globalisation and Development” | ISS- The Hague, The Netherlands. |
Gender Equity in Project design and Implementation Workshop - YMCA | Kampala - Uganda |
Sixteenth Session of the - United Nations Commission on Human Settlements - UNCHS - United Nations Complex Nairobi - Kenya. | Nairobi kenya |
National Symposium on the state of poverty in Kenya Limuru, Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya | Nairobi Kenya |
NGOs Conference on Social Dimensions of Development, KICC, Nairobi, Kenya. | Nairobi Kenya |
Shelter Forum annual event, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya | Nairobi Kenya |
Eastern African Conference on the Future of Juvenile and the Street Mothers | Mombasa, Kenya |
Participated in a training workshop on the challenges of self- employment creation for the poor in the next millennium, Lyon, France. | Lyon, France. |
Followed a two weeks training on assisting the disabled and those with special needs in society | lions club, Valenza, Milan, Italy |
Participated in a training workshop on fundraising mechanisms for non-profit making agencies | Rome, Italy |
NATIS – Kenya, The first workshop on appropriate Technology, Silver Springs, Nairobi, Kenya. | Nairobi, Kenya. |
Ecumenical Conference on the Future of Street children | Paraeur, Rocca di Papa, Rome, Italy |
International Youth for a United World and Gen School. | Paraeur, Rome, Italy |
World Conference on religion and Peace (WCRP) K.T.T.C | Nairobi,Kenya. |
Workshop on religious awareness education (REAP) | Diocese of Machakos |
Reviewed Bsc Community Development | Tharaka |
Reviewed BA Social Work | Tharaka University |
Developed BA in Development Studies | CUEA |
Developed BA Sociology | Garissa Uiversity |
Developed MA Social Work | CUEA |
Developed PhD Social Work | CUEA |
Research Publications
Research Title | Online Link | Year |
|---|---|---|
Ronoh, K. S., Kipkoskei, B., Ndolo, U. M., Mutiga, M. & 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, https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v6i2.2427 | VIEW ONLINE | 2025 |
Kipchirchir Samuel Ronoh., Dr. Marciano Mutiga, Dr. Urbanus Mwinzi Ndolo, Dr. Bitok Kipkoskei, and Nancy Chemutai From Tourism to Advocates: How Environmental Sustainability Practices Inspire Loyalty and Ambassadorial Behaviour, https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.80 | VIEW ONLINE | 2025 |
Collins Watiema, Kipchirchir Ronoh, Urbanus Ndolo, Glandwell Gatwiri, molly Achieng Tourism Management and Influence of levels of Community Engagement: A Study of Wildlife Conservancies in Kajiado County, Kenya, https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRSS.2024.80 | VIEW ONLINE | 2025 |
Akonkwa Kalire Nadege, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo, Michael Sitawa: Mineral Exploitation and Social Economic Growth in Goma Municipality, North Kivu, DR Congo: International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, , (Pp. 22-34), ISSN: 2524-1478, http://ijsdc.org) | VIEW ONLINE | 2018 |
Purity Nekesa Tabu, Urbanus M. Ndolo and Michael Sitawa: An Evaluation of the Effects of Chewing Khat “Muguka” among the Youth in Kenya: A case of Kapomboi Ward, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya: International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, (Pp. 45-59), ISSN: 2524-1478, http://ijsdc.org) | VIEW ONLINE | 2018 |
Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo: HIV-AIDS and Single Mothers Livelihoods Security in Slum Households: Targeting Procedures in Safety-net Programmes in Kenya: International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, (Pp. 103-118), ISSN: 2524-1478, http://ijsdc.org) | VIEW ONLINE | 2018 |
Kaanto Lemarron, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo, Bernard Ndonga: Implications of Soda Ash Mining on the Livelihoods of the Indigenous Maasai Community: A case of Tata Chemicals Magadi, Kajiado County, Kenya: International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, (Pp. 119-133), ISSN: 2524-1478, http://ijsdc.org) | VIEW ONLINE | 2018 |
Luzolo Matobo Sandra, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo, Michael Sitawa Mugah, Challenges Facing Medical Social Work Practice in Goma Provincial Hospital, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, (Pp. 211-226), ISSN: 2524-1478, http://ijsdc.org) | VIEW ONLINE | 2018 |
Urbanus M. Ndolo (PhD) HIV and AIDS Silence: the Coping mechanisms of the Youth in Poor Households in Kenyan Slums: Journal of Research Innovation in Education (Pp. 1-10), Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2018, ISSN: 2520-7504 (http://jriie.com) | VIEW ONLINE | 2018 |
Mary Syokoli Mutisya, Dr. Johnson Mavole, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo: Traditional Maternal Healthcare Practices and antenatal and postnatal Care in Mwingi Central Sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya: International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, (Pp. 103-117), www.ijsdc.org | VIEW ONLINE | |
Benedict Mutua Mwavu, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo, Ritah Anampiu: Contribution of National Government Constituencies Development Fund on Poverty Alleviation in Kibwezi West Constituency, Makueni County, Kenya: International Journal od Social and Development Concerns (Pp. 129-140), www.ijsdc.org | VIEW ONLINE | |
Celine Kagendo Mutegi, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo, Dr. Shem Mwalw’a: Father Absenteeism on Vulnerability of among Modern Families in Kenyan Urban Households: A case of Kibra County, Nairobi, Kenya: Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary (Pp. 95-149); ISSN: 2319-2801 (www.asianacademicresearch.org) | VIEW ONLINE | |
Felistus Kaingi Kuvulya, John Mugubi, Urbanus M. Ndolo, Lucy Nabukonde: The Literary Fragmentation in Francis Imbuga’s the Return of Mgofu; Journal of Research Innovation in Education (Pp. 110-125), ISSN: 2520- 7504 (http://jriie.com) | VIEW ONLINE | |
Betty Keya, Dr. Urbanus M. Ndolo, Dr. Johnson Mavole: Influence of Socio-economic Infrastructure on Economic Growth in Dandora II Village, Nairobi, Kenya; Asian Academic Research Journal of Science & Humanities (Pp. 27-45), ISSN: 2520-7504: (http://aarjsh.com) | VIEW ONLINE | |
Enhanced Reforms and the Household coping Mechanisms of the poor in Kenya: Lessons from the International Social Funds, The Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Sciences (ISSN 1681-0007), Pg. 48-73, CUEA, Kenya | VIEW ONLINE | 2004 |
The Socio-economic effects of Khat chewing in North Eastern Kenya, The east African medical Journal; A. Adan, E.A.O. Dimba, U.M. Ndolo and M.L. chindia, (Easy African Journal of Medicine)( (ISSN: 0012-835X) Pg. 69-73. | VIEW ONLINE | 2006 |
Training | Institution |
|---|---|
East African Social Work University Students’ Summit | Jubilee Hall,CUEA |
International Conference of Social Work | Arusha, Tanzania |
Regional conference on the Role of Infrastructure in the Realization of Vision 2030, JICA/ USAID, Silver Springs | Nairobi – Kenya |
A conferences on Social Work as the pillar for achieving Sustainable Social Development in Africa | Hilton Hotel, Nairobi |
Organiser and Convenor, A seminar on “The role of local leaders in HIV/AIDS prevention at the Village level | Garden Hotel, Machako |
All Africa Peace Conference (AAPC), KICC | Nairobi, Kenya |
The Hague Appeal for Peace, A civil Society Conference, The Hague | Netherlands |
Poverty Alleviation Platform of Action for Kenya, UN Complex Nairobi. Theme: “Towards a Poverty Eradication Plan | Nairobi |
Deelnemerslijst Workshop ‘Bloemen uit Kenya’ The Hague, The Netherlands | |
Best practices in Democracy Congress, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands. | |
Organiser, International Students Symposium “The role of international Education in managing global problems”. Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands. | |
New Challenges and Opportunities for International Co- operation: An agenda for 1998- 2002, ISS-SID Conference, Institute of Social studies, The Hague, The Netherlands | |
Organiser OAU Day “Africa towards the next Millennium: Prospects and Challenges” ISS, Den Haag - The Netherlands. | |
Represented the MA Scholars in a conference on the role of foreign education in Development | Koln, Germany. |
Co-organiser, African International Students conference: “ Bureaucracy, Corruption and Development” Amsterdam, The Netherlands | |
ISS - 45TH anniversary Conference on “Global Futures: Globalisation and Development” - ISS- The Hague, The Netherlands. | |
Gender Equity in Project design and Implementation Workshop - YMCA- Kampala - Uganda. | |
Sixteenth Session of the - United Nations Commission on Human Settlements - UNCHS - United Nations Complex Nairobi - Kenya. | |
National Symposium on the state of poverty in Kenya Limuru, Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya | |
NGOs Conference on Social Dimensions of Development, KICC, Nairobi, Kenya. | |
Shelter Forum annual event, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya | |
Eastern African Conference on the Future of Juvenile and the Street Mothers - White sands Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya | |
Participated in a training workshop on the challenges of self- employment creation for the poor in the next millennium, Lyon, France. | |
Followed a two weeks training on assisting the disabled and those with special needs in society, supported by lions club, Valenza, Milan, Italy | |
Participated in a training workshop on fundraising mechanisms for non-profit making agencies, Rome, Italy | |
NATIS – Kenya, The first workshop on appropriate Technology, Silver Springs, Nairobi, Kenya. | |
Ecumenical Conference on the Future of Street children Paraeur, Rocca di Papa, Rome, Italy | |
International Youth for a United World and Gen School. Paraeur, Rome, Italy | |
World Conference on religion and Peace (WCRP) K.T.T.C | Nairobi,Kenya. |
Workshop on religious awareness education (REAP) | Diocese of Machakos |
Reviewed Bsc Community Development | Tharaka |
Reviewed BA Social Work | Tharaka University |
Developed BA in Development Studies | CUEA |
Developed BA Sociology | Garissa Uiversity |
Developed MA Social Work | CUEA |
Developed PhD Social Work | CUEA |
Research Conference
2021
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Professional Membership
2005 – to-date Member, Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Sothern Africa (OSSREA) and (CODESIA) 2005, to date Member International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
2008 to date, Vice-Chair, Kenya National Association of Social Workers (KNASW), Nairobi Branch
Member, Board of Management, St. Joseph’s Maau – Eli Sec. School, 2008 – to-date Certified, Institutional ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality Audit (KEBS)(2018) Oct, 2014 to date Member Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) Licenced Environmental Impact Assessor (ESIA/EA by NEMA (No. 9634) |
