DAVID MAINA
GAITI
BIODATA
Born: 5th December 1964
Male
Married
Christian
Kenyan by birth
Languages; English, Kiswahili, Meru, Dholuo, Kikuyu, &
Kamba
CONTACT ADDRESS
Department of Geography and environmental studies
Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
P.O. Box 62157, 00200 NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: 891601/6 Ext 1261
Mobile: +254-0722-345520
Home address: P. O. Box 282-00517, NAIROBI, KENYA
Email: dmgaiti @gmail.com
ACADEMIC PROFILE
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1982:
1978:
Registered for Studies in University of Illinois distance learning
programme. Completed Advanced Diploma in - Entrepreneurship.
Attained a Master of Arts Degree in Geography. Major in Population
Geography minor in Agricultural Geography.
Research Topic: "Farmers „Responses to population Pressure: A case
study of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District.
Awarded a Bachelor of Education Degree (Hons) specializing in
Education, Geography, Philosophy and Religious studies - Kenyatta
University Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya Advanced Certificate Education- Lake Nakuru School Nakuru.
Ordinary Level certificate- Kangui High School Nyandarua county.
Certificate of Primary Education- St. Joseph's Primary School Ol Kalou.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
2014:
Attained a certificate in applied computer science from the IBM Africa
Research Lab and the Catholic University of eastern Africa
2013:
Registered as Lead Environmental expert with National Environment
Management authority
2011:
Qualified as a quality systems auditor Kenya bureau of standards
2011:
Qualified as Environmental Impact assessment expert
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ONGOING PHD
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I am currently enrolled for doctoral studies at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University South Africa
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Sept 2013
April 2012
August 2008
August 2008
Nov 2007
March 2003
March 2003
June 1999
June 1998
January 1998
January 1997
February 1996
August 1991
Appointed director, school of professional and continuing
education and the Catholic University of eastern Africa
Appointed by the Vice Chancellor to the University Fundraising
Committee at CUEA
Ministerial appointment to the Board of Nyandarua Institute of
Technology Nyandarua County
A continuing Member of Faculty Academics Board, Faculty
Examination Board - and the Graduation Committee at the
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Appointed the East African community Inter-University
Participation Representative for the Faculty of Arts Catholic
University of Eastern Africa
Appointed to the Board of Management Thika Memorial Church
School by the A.C.K. - Bishop of the Diocese of Thika.
Appointed Coordinator of Teaching Practice – CUEA.
Promoted to Lecturer at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Appointed Tutorial Fellow Geography Dept – Catholic University of
Eastern Africa
Appointed Head of Department of Geography by the Teachers
Service Commission of Kenya.
Appointed Head of Subject Christian Religious Education and
Social Education and Ethics.
Recognized as the Best Christian Religious Education Teacher in
the local Education Zone
Awarded Postgraduate Studies Scholarship at Kenyatta University
KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Harnessing human creative potential and productivity to attain and
support national goals in education.
2. Deployment and overseeing supervision of teachers to schools
countrywide for internship.
3. Accomplished public speaker with strengths in inspiration and
encouragement
4. Skilled in needs assessment and creating convergence with suitable
solutions.
5. Competent in initiating new academic programs in a competitive
educational environment.
6. Identifying and solving problems encountered by teachers with a view to
enhancing their productivity and work place fulfilment.
7. Working within an institutional setup to achieve the shorterm, medium
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and long term goals of the organisation.
PUBLICATIONS, SEMINARS AND FAIRS
July 2014
June 2014
March 2013
May 2006
May 2004:
January 2000:
October 1999:
November 1999:
November 1999:
February 1997:
Jan 1995:
April 2008:
Jan 1994:
Dec 1993:
January, 1993:
May 1993:
April 1992:
Conducted workshop on accelerated learning and life skills
for the refugee teachers at Dadaab refugee camp
published a research paper on “Influence of gender and tribal
affiliation in evaluation: A Case Study of Teaching Interns at the Catholic
University of Eastern Africa”
published three modules / self study materials for university
teaching
i) Environmental Conservation and Management
ii) Cartography and map analysis
iii) The atmosphere and soil processes
Authored six teaching modules for the department of
Geography.
A Paper on Technology change, its improvement and effects
on Adult Learning.
Paper on Human Resource Development, importance and Role
in Performance.
Authored a Paper on Role of Agriculture in African
Economies.
Prepared strategic plan 2000 for Kenya Forest Products
Limited.
National food crisis - some policy suggestions Paper written
for Action Aid Kenya.
Article on Trade and Industry for Narom Consultants
Presented a paper "The Conflict Situation in Africa since
Independence".
An assessment of Causes, Impact on
Development and Issues related to
Intervention.
Attended the Annual Canton Trade Fair in Guangzhou
China Theme “Chinese technology creating for the world”
Attended the International Conference on Women in
Development at the Kenya Education Staff Institute Nairobi,
Kenya
Attended seminar on "Wildlife as a People Resources". A first
step and the Journey ahead at Nairobi Safari Club
Presented Seminar Paper, Title: "Farmers' Responses to
Population Pressure; A case study of Kikuyu Division,
Kiambu District" at Kenyatta University,
Attended Seminar on Wildlife Management in Kenya:
Institutional Change and Techno Scientific Capability at
ACTS, Professional Centre Nairobi.
Attended Seminar on Weather Hazards, Pests and diseases Their significance to Agricultural Development in Kenya at
Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
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WORK EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Director School of professional and continuing education (Catholic University)
2013- to date
Coordinator of Teaching Practice
June 2003 to 2013
Deputy coordinator of teaching practice from year 2000 to 2003
Lecturer – Dept of geography and environmental studies.
August 1998 – to date
Graduate Teacher - May 1990 - 1998
Data Coding and entry at Bureau of Education Research K.U. December 1994
Graduate Assistant Department of Geography - April - December 1993
LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITIES AND BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Director, School of professional and continuing education, catholic university
Chairman-Development committee St Barnabas A.C.K Otiende from 2014
Member- Finance and general purposes committee at St Barnabas, ACK Otiende
Treasurer Paravision Investment ltd from 2011 to date
Charter President of the Rotary club of Karengata 2012- 2013
Member Catholic University Fundraising Committee-2012-2014
Marketing and logistics Director Newdawn Investment limited from 2010-2014
Board Member- Nyandarua Institute of science and technology 2007-2014
Chairperson Education Committee for Thika memorial Church School, 2002-2008
Director, Teaching Practice Department at Catholic University of Eastern Africa 2002-2013
Member of the faculty of Arts Academic Board at Catholic University 1998 to date.
Member – Faculty of Examination Board Catholic University of E. Africa, 1998 to date.
Member – Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA)
COURSES TAKEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES
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Strategic Planning New and Emerging Businesses
Educational Psychology.
Adult Development and Learning.
Principles of Human Resource Development.
Business Consulting.
Small Enterprise Development Policy.
Introduction to Evaluation
COURSES TAKEN IN MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
COURSEWORK
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Population theories and Demographic Data Analysis
Methods and Techniques of Demography
Human Fertility and Mortality
Agricultural Systems and Rural Land-use
Topics in Agricultural Geography
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Research Methodology
Geographic Thought and Methodology
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COURSES STUDIED IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR DEGREE
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Human Behaviour and learning
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Curriculum Development
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Child Development
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General Psychology
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History of Education
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Communication Techniques
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Educational Tests and Measurements
Education Administration
Philosophy of Teaching
Education Planning
Geography of Development
Physical Geography I,II,III
Human Geography I, II, III
Techniques in Geography I, II, III
The East African Environment
HOBBIES:
Community service
REFEREES:
Dr. Pascal Wambiya
Lecturer Department Undergraduate
Studies in Education
Catholic University of E. Africa
P.O Box 62157-00200
NAIROBI, KENYA.
Tel 0723 782 642
Email: [email protected]
Mr.Paul Famba
Assistant CountyCommissioner
Ol Joro orok West,
Nyandarua County
Tel; 0721709465
Prof. Winston J. Akala
University of Nairobi
P.O Box 62157-00200
NAIROBI.
Tel 0723 432 546
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Simon Kangethe Ngigi
Dean, Faculty of education Catholic
University of E. Africa,
P.O Box 62157-00200
Nairobi Kenya,
Email: [email protected]
Tel; 0722 292 996
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