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Michael Kimwele

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  • Education:

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, University of Sunderland, Tala High School

  • Qualifications:

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology. Title of Thesis: Information Technology Security in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), 2012 University of Sunderland (UK), Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology Management, 2006 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, First Class Honours, 2002

  • Work History:

    June 2019-Date: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Computing and Information Technology, Senior Lecturer. July 2012-May 2019: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Computing and Information Technology, Lecturer. Feb 2007-June 2012: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology, Assistant Lecturer. June 2003-Jan 2007: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology, Teaching Assistant.

  • Current Job:

    June 2019-Date: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Computing and Information Technology, Senior Lecturer.

  • Employer:

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      Innovative, Strategic, Impactful.

      What was your favourite subject at school?

      Mathematics

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      Electrical Engineering

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      No

      If you weren't a scientist, what would you be?

      Businessman

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      Madilu System

      What's your favourite food?

      Beef Fry

      What is the most fun thing you've done?

      While my professional journey has been filled with meaningful academic, research, and leadership achievements, the most fun thing I’ve done blends passion, innovation, and youthful energy: serving as Head Judge in the Technology Category for Young Scientists Kenya (YSK). This role has been exceptionally rewarding because it allows me to: Engage directly with brilliant and curious young minds across Kenya, Witness groundbreaking, often surprisingly practical innovations from high school students, Mentor and encourage creativity in STEM, and Help foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving early in life.

      If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

      1. Establish a Center of Excellence in Digital Innovation and AI for Africa, 2. Mentor and Graduate 30+ PhDs in Tech Across Africa, 3. Lead Kenya’s or Africa’s National Policy on Digital Transformation or Education Technology

      Tell us a joke.

      Why did the computer science professor bring a ladder to the lecture? Because he wanted to reach the cloud!

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