Biography:

Dr. Caren Ouma is an Associate Professor of Leadership and Management at the United States International-University Africa. She is a Kenyan Organizational Development and Transformation expert, gender expert, curricula development and training specialist, Policy and Strategy formulation and development expert, with over 24 years of professional experience.

She has participated in various strategy formulation and development for various organizations and implemented institutional self-assessment, needs assessments and developed training materials in the fields of agriculture, agri-business, value chain development, trade, health as well as gender research in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Djibouti.

Dr. Ouma holds Ph.D. in Organisational Development and Transformation as well as a Master’s of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. She is fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

She poses long-standing experience as industry researcher, consultant and team leader in various internationally funded projects in Strategy development, Policy formulation and development, Training Needs Assessment, curriculum development, development of training Manuals, M&E including baseline, midline & endline surveys and reviews, ToTs, and coaching and mentoring diverse groups of business and entrepreneurs, and ATVET and non-ATVET participants. All these activities have been done for various development partners including, but not limited to; World Bank, GIZ, the UN such as FAO as well as international NGOs, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, GFA Consulting Group in Germany, Oxfam, IGAD, EU, USAID, AUC, Corporate organizations, National and international Universities among many others.

Professionally, Caren has published over 50 peer reviewed research papers, some books, case studies, learning modules, and papers presented in conferences and workshops which are used within higher level learning institutions and community development areas and supervised to completion 15 PhD students and mentored over 100 Ph.D students. Supervised to completion over 100 graduate students and mentored over 500 graduate students. She has participated in the development and review of several University undergraduate, graduate and doctoral course programs.

She serves in various professional bodies, such as: Life Member of The Academy of Business And Retail Management (ABRM), Editorial Board Member of International Peer Reviewed Journal And Books (IPRJB), Member of The United States International University-Africa Eastern Africa Multidisciplinary Applied Research Conference Review Committee, Member of Board of Governors (BOG)-Marist International University College (MIUC) 2017 to date, Member of Doctoral Association of Eastern Africa (DAEA), National Advisory Group Member for International Labour Organization (ILO), external examiner-St. Pauls graduate students research projects, External Examiner-Dar es Salaam University in Tanzania, external examiner PAC university, external examiner Adventist University of Africa, presenter in Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) entrepreneurship series for 2021, Member of Institutional Research Board (IRB)-United States International University-Africa.

Dr. Ouma has received the following awards:

• International Journal of Innovative Research and Development in the year 2017 as a researcher and publisher.
• USIU-Africa Top Faculty Award (TFA) in the year 2013 based on excellent performance in 2012/2013 academic year.
• University of Nairobi Scholarship award to undertake MBA program in the year 1997 based on academic excellent performance merit at undergraduate program (B.Com).

Academic:

• 2009: Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Transformation, Cebu University, Philippines.
• 1999: Master in Business and Administration (MBA), University of Nairobi, Kenya.
• 1991: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Publications:

Journal Articles

1. Mutonyi, N., K’AL, G, & Ouma, C. (2021). Influence of Directive Leadership Style on Innovative Behaviour of Senior Managers in Manufacturing Sector in Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 11(1), 9-20. Retrieved from http://ojs.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/kjri/article/view/422
2. Mutonyi, N., K’AL, G, & Ouma, C. (2021). Influence of Supportive Leadership Style on Innovative Behaviour of Senior Managers in Manufacturing Sector in Kenya. The University Journal, 3(1), 167-179.
3. Bonn Jonyo, Caren Ouma and Zackaria Mosoti (2020) How Strategic Financial Controls Determines Success in Universities. European Journal of Economics, Law and Politics, September 2020 edition Vol.7, No.3 ISSN 2518-3761. https://elpjournal.eu/vol-7-no-3-september-edition-2020
4. Hassan Bashir Ibrahim, Caren Ouma and Jeremiah Koshal (2019) Effect of Audit Committee Independence on the Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya. Research in Business & Social Science IJRBS.VOL 8 NO 6 ISSN: 2147-4478. Journal homepage: https://www.ssbfnet.com/ojs/index.php/ijrbs
5. Hassan Bashir Ibrahim, Caren Ouma and Jeremiah Koshal (2019) Effect of gender diversity on the financial performance of insurance firms in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science (2147-4478), Vol 9 No 3, 2020. https://www.ssbfnet.com/ojs/index.php/ijrbs
6. Emmanuel Mango, Jeremiah Koshal, Caren Ouma (2019). Metacognitive Ability Effect on Leadership Development. Integrated Journal of Business and Economics Vol 3, No 3 September (2019). http://ojs.ijbe-research.com/index.php/IJBE/article/view/232
7. Emmanuel Mango, Jeremiah Koshal, Caren Ouma (2019). Effect of developmental efficacy on leadership development. International Journal of Research In Business And Social Science. IJRBS VOL 8 NO 5 ISSN: 2147-4478Vol 3, No 3 September (2019). https://www.ssbfnet.com/ojs/index.php/ijrbs
8. Emmanuel Mango, Jeremiah Koshal, Caren Ouma (2019). Effect of Learning Goal Orientation on Leadership Development. Research in Business & Social Science IJRBS. VOL 8 NO 6 ISSN: 2147-4478.
9. Davidson Mwaisaka, George K’Aol, and Caren Ouma (2019) Influence of participative and achievement-oriented leadership styles on employee job satisfaction in commercial banks in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science IJRBS Vol 8 No 6 ISSN: 2147-4478, pp 42-53
10. Davidson Mwaisaka, George K’Aol, and Caren Ouma (2019) Influence of Supportive and Directive Leadership Styles On Employee Job Satisfaction In Commercial Banks In Kenya. Journal of Research in Management Vol 2, No 3, 2019 pp. 31-46
11. Bonn Jonyo, Caren Ouma and Zachary Mosoti (2018). The Effect of Mission and Vision on Organizational Performanc within Private Universities in Kenya European Journal of Educational Sciences, EJES June 2018 edition Vol.5 No.2 ISSN 1857- 6036.
12. Ouma, Caren (2017). Analysis on pastoralists’ financial products and models in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2017. Available at www.ijird.com. ISSN 2278 – 0211(Online).
13. Ouma, Caren (2017). Relationship of employees’ morale and retention within higher learning institutions in Kenya: A case of Cooperative University College of Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2017. Available at www.ijird.com. ISSN 2278 – 0211(Online).
14. Ouma, Caren (2017). Ethical leadership and organizational culture: Literature perspective. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2017. Available at www.ijird.com. ISSN 2278 – 0211(Online).
15. Ouma, Caren (2017). Kenyan Pastoralists Improved Way of Life through Innovation and Technology. International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics. Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp: (157-181), Month: May- August 2017, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com. OR http://www.noveltyjournals.com/journal/IJNRMME/Issue-2-May-2017-August-2017/0. ISSN 2394-7322.
16. Ouma, Caren (2017). Planning for Organizational Change and the Role of Leadership in Implementing Change. International Journal Of Innovative Research And Development,. Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2017. Available at www.ijird.com. OR http://www.ijird.com/index.php/ijird/article/view/117234. ISSN 2278 – 0211.
17. Ouma, Caren (2015) Organizational Culture, Climate Development and Transformation in regard to: How organizations adapt to external environments and are able to manage internal integration, Decipher culture for insiders and report culture to outsiders and Managers’ role in culture change. International Journal of Science Commerce and Humanities. Available at; http://www.eujournal.org. OR http://www.ijsch.org. Volume No. 2 No. 5 July, 2015.
18. Ouma, Caren Akomo (2015), Systems Approach to successful Co-operative Enterprise Development. http://www.eujournal.org / http://www.ijsch.org: Volume No. 2 No. 5 July, 2015. European Scientific Journal February 2015 /SPECIAL/ edition vol.1 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431.
19. Caren Ouma & Juliet A. Konje (2017). Extent of Print Media Coverage within pharmaceutical industry in Kenya. International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp: (124-156), Month: May- August 2017, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com. OR http://www.noveltyjournals.com/journal/IJNRMME/Issue-2-May-2017-August-2017/0. ISSN 2394-7322.
20. Ouma, Caren & Webi, Recadina (2017). Effect of Age Diversity of Board Members on Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya. International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics. Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp: (101-123), Month: May- August 2017, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com. OR http://www.noveltyjournals.com/journal/IJNRMME/Issue-2-May-2017-August-2017/0 ISSN 2394-7322.
21. Mwancha, Yvonne & Ouma, Caren (2017). Effects of Social Responsibility Initiatives on Performance of Safaricom Kenya Limited. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2017. Available at www.ijird.com. ISSN 2278 – 0211(Online).
22. Waking’a P. Muthoni & Ouma, Caren (2017). Effects of strategy implementation on the performance of digital media industry in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2017. Available at www.ijird.com. ISSN 2278 – 0211(Online).
23. Sandra, Chelimo & Ouma, Caren (2017). Effect of Human Resource Policies on Employees Performance: A Case Study of Co-Operative Bank Kenya. International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics. Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp: (182-219), Month: May- August 2017, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com OR http://www.noveltyjournals.com/journal/IJNRMME/Issue-2-May-2017-August-2017/0. ISSN 2394-7322.
24. Webi Recadina & Caren Ouma (2017). Effects of Board diversity on performance of NGOs in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research And Development. Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2017. Available at www.ijird.com OR Available at: http://www.ijird.com/index.php/ijird/article/view/117656. ISSN 2278 – 0211.
25. Achieng, Amadi D & Ouma, Caren (2016). Extent Of Customer Satisfaction With Mobile Banking: A Case Study of Barclays Bank of Kenya’s Hello Money. International Journal of Technology and Systems. Vol. 1, no. 1, p. 124 - 142, Nov. 2016. Available at: www.ijts.com OR https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJTS/article/view/147.
26. Fred Simiyu, Caren Ouma, Peter Lewa, & Michael Ndwiga (2016).Effects of Firm Conduct on Performance of Kenya Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Industry. Vol 8, No 15 (2016). Available at, www.iiste.org OR http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/EJBM/article/view/30563.
27. Simiyu, Fred; Lewa, Peter; Ouma, Caren & Ndwiga, Michael (2016). Role of Market Structure on Performance of MICE in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, Vol.8, No.14, 2016. Available at: www.iiste.org. OR http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/EJBM/article/view/30551. ISSN2222-1905 (Paper) 2222-2839(Online).
28. Lumbasi, George W.; Ouma, Caren & K’Aol, George O. (2016). The Effect of Achievement Oriented leadership Style on the Performance of COYA Senior Managers in Kenya. International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics. Month: May - August 2016, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com. ISSN 2394-7322 Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp: (118-125).
29. Lumbasi, George W.; K’Aol, George O; Ouma, Caren (2016). The Effect of Participative Leadership Style on the Performance of COYA Senior Managers in Kenya. Research journali’s Journal of Management. Available at; www.researchjournali.com. Vol. 4 | No. 5 July | 2016 ISSN 2347-8217.
30. Ngenga, Evelyn Wangui & Ouma, Caren Akomo; (2015). The Extent of the Use of Social Media Marketing on Business Growth (A Case Study of Airtel Kenya). United States International University - Africa. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11732/1441
31. Brenda Mwenda & Ouma, Caren Akomo (2014).Problems Facing Agribusiness Farmers in Kenya: A Case Study of Middle Level Dairy Farmers Who Deliver Milk to Githunguri Dairy Sacco Ltd .East African Multidisciplinary Annual Research Conference. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11732/1442
32. Kioko, Angelina, Paul Katuse & Ouma, Caren (2013). Enhancing Quality of Learning within University and The Growing Dependency on Part-Time Lecturers within private and public Universities in Kenya. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11732/1442
33. Ouma, Caren Akomo (2011). Organization Development Intervention on the Marketing Strategies for Profitability of the Course Programs within higher learning Institutions. Published in the International Journal of Current Research, May 2011. Available at, www.journalcra.com or http://www.iet-c.net. Volume I English version Pages 769-782.

Books

1. Ouma, Caren Akomo (2012), Marketing of Agricultural produce in Kenya. Published by lap-publishing ltd as a general book. http://www.lap-publishing.com ISBN: 978-3-659-37733-4
2. Ouma, Caren Akomo (2012), Organization Development Intervention on the Marketing Strategies for Profitability of the Course Programs within higher Learning Institutions. Published by lap-publishing ltd as a general book. Available at: http://www.lap-publishing.com and https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/9783846584293/. ISBN: 978-3-8465-8429-3
3. Ouma, Caren Akomo, Jos Bijman, Anna Laven, Ellen Mangnus, Albert Mruma, Daphne Muchai, Francis Mwanika, Remco Mur, Roldan Muradian, Jennifer Parker, Tom Wambeke (2012), My.Coop LED. Published by International Labour Organization as a general book, 2012. Available at: http://www.agriculture.my.coop OR http://www.ledknowledge.org/index.php?mod=doc&act=detail&id=396&idC=1,48
4. Ouma, Caren Akomo, Jos Bijman, Anna Laven, Ellen Mangnus, Albert Mruma, Daphne Muchai, Francis Mwanika, Remco Mur, Roldan Muradian, Jennifer Parker, Tom Wambeke (2011), Managing your agricultural Co-operatives book. Published by International Labour Organization as a general book, 2012. Available at, http://www.agriculture.my.coop

Modules and Book Chapters

1. Ouma, Caren (2021) Andragogy and Pedagogy Module for the trainers of Agricultural Training Centers/Institutions and workplace mentors in Kenya.
2. Ouma Caren, Phoebe Owuor & Sharleen Muthoni (2020). Life and Soft Skills Module for the trainers of Agricultural Training Centers/Institutions in Kenya.
3. Ouma, C. & Maina, Muniafu (2015). INSFEED for Fish and Poultry farming. United States International University-Africa.
4. Ouma, C., Oremo, D. & Ouna, T (2015). Spatial Planning in Marketing, trade and corridor development. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
5. Ouma, C., Oremo, D. & Ouna, T (2015). Spatial planning in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
6. Ouma, C., Oremo, D. & Ouna, T (2015). Spatial planning in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
7. Ouma, C., Oremo, D. & Ouna, T (2015). Spatial planning in agro pastoral production and natural resources management. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
8. Ouma, C., Oremo, D. & Ouna, T (2015). Spatial planning in Conflict Prevention, Resolution and Peace Building. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
9. Ouma, C., Oremo, D. & Ouna, T (2015). Spatial planning in Basic Social Services. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
10. Ouma C. (2014). Marketing Game manual. eLearning Conference, Nairobi Safari Park Hotel, November, 2014.
11. Ouma C. (2014). Monitoring and Evaluation of Agribusiness (Trainers’ guide). United States International University-Africa.
12. Ouma C. (2014). Monitoring and Evaluation of Agribusiness (Participants’ workbook). United States International University-Africa.
13. Ouma, C. (2013). Transformational Leadership and management of change for agribusiness entrepreneurs (Curriculum). United States International University-Africa.
14. Ouma, C. (2013). Transformational Leadership and management of change for agribusiness entrepreneurs (Trainers’ guide). United States International University-Africa.
15. Ouma, C. (2013). Transformational Leadership and management of change for agribusiness entrepreneurs (Participants’ workbook). United States International University-Africa.
16. Ouma, C. (2013). Transformational Leadership and management of change for agribusiness entrepreneurs (Video Clip). United States International University-Africa.
17. Ouma, C. (2012). Animal bone craft manual (Trainers’ guide and participants workbook). United Nations Food Agriculture Organization.
18. Ouma, C. (2012). Animal Fats soap (Trainers’ guide and participants workbook). United Nations Food Agriculture Organization.
19. Ouma, C. (2012). Animal Dried Meat (Trainers’ guide and participants workbook). United Nations Food Agriculture Organization.
20. Ouma, C. (2011). Overview of management practices manual. United States International University-Africa.
21. Ouma, C. (2011). Agribusiness enterprise Sensitization manual (Trainers’ guide and participants workbook). United States International University Africa
22. Ouma, C. (2010). Principles of Marketing manual. Moi University, Kenya.
23. Ouma, C. (2010). Sales management manual. Moi University, Kenya.
24. Ouma, C. (2010). Consumer behaviour manual. Moi University, Kenya.
25. Ouma, Caren Akomo (2010), Demand driven extension services trainers manual. Decentralized Agricultural Support Services (DASS), Kenya.
26. Ouma, Caren Akomo (2010), Ethical Trading Initiative Trainers and trainees manual. Ethical Trading Initiative, United Kingdom.
27. Ouma, C. (2009). Research Methods manual. Cooperative University College, Kenya
28. Ouma, C. (2007). Co-operative Banking Manuals (Savings, Cash Handling, and Loans), Co-operative Accounting, Co-operative Merchandise, and Co-operative Management manuals for the co-operative organizations in Kenya. Cooperative University College, Kenya.
29. Ouma, C. (1996), Analysis on the forms of loans given to co-operative members and their applications. Cooperative University College Kenya.
30. Ouma, C.(1995), Evaluation on the viability of Front Office Savings Services for Co-operative Organizations in Kenya. Cooperative University College Kenya.
31. Ouma, C. (1995), Comparative study of centralization and decentralization of Co-operative movements in Kenya. Cooperative University College Kenya.

University Level Case Study

1. Ouma, Caren Akomo & Sikalieh, Damary; (2011). Wamu Export Investments Ltd: One Proprietor Too Many Managers . United States International University – Africa. Available At, URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11732/850

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