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Dr. David Kavinje Chikati
Dean, School of Education
PhD in Education (Education Foundations) - University of Nairobi, Master of Education (Foundations) - Egerton University, Bachelor of Education (Science) - Egerton University
Profile Summary
Dr. David Kavinje Chikati is an accomplished higher education leader, researcher, and administrator with over a decade of experience in university teaching, academic leadership, research, and digital learning innovation.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (Education Foundations) from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Education in Foundations from Egerton University, and a Bachelor of Education (Science) from Egerton University. His academic and research interests include history and foundations of education, comparative education, teacher education, special needs education, education policy, and open, distance and digital learning.
Dr. Chikati has served in several senior academic leadership roles, including Director of the Directorate of Open, Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) and Chair of the Department of Education. In these roles, he has provided strategic leadership in curriculum development, quality assurance, digital transformation, and institutional capacity building.
A published scholar, Dr. Chikati has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and has participated in funded research and development projects that have attracted grants from local and international partners. He is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, staff mentorship, and national and international academic collaborations.
As Dean, his leadership is anchored on academic excellence, innovation, research impact, and the preparation of ethical, competent, and transformative educators for national and global development.
Research Interests
Departments in the School of Education
Department of Educational Foundations and Psychology (EFP)
Explore programmes in Educational Psychology, Special Needs Education, and Educational Foundations. This department focuses on understanding learner development, psychological principles in education, and the philosophical and sociological foundations of learning.
Learn MoreDepartment of Curriculum Instruction and Education Management (CIEM)
Discover our programmes in Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, and Leadership. This department prepares educational leaders, curriculum specialists, and administrators for schools and educational institutions.
Learn MoreProgrammes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Postgraduate Programmes
Master of Education with specializations in:
- Education Foundations
- Curriculum Studies
- Educational Psychology
- Guidance and Counselling
Doctoral Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (under development)