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DR MIRIAM KYULE

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LECTURER
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Division / Faculty
Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF AGRIC. EDUC. AND EXT.
Section
Agricultural Education and Extension (AGED & EXT.)
Address
Egerton University, Box 536-Egerton (AGED & EXT, Department-Education complex)
SUMMARY

Dr. Miriam Kyule holds a PhD and a Master of science in Agricultural Education from Egerton University. She recently graduated as a fellow in the Future African Research Leadership Programme under Alliance for African Partnerships hosted by Michigan State University.  She is a lecturer, supervisor, a researcher and has served as the head of the department for the last three years.  Among the courses she teaches: Curriculum Development, Methods of teaching agriculture, Research Methods in Agricultural Education and Extension, Measurement and Evaluation in agricultural education. Miriam has also attended many professional trainings and workshops. She has published widely and has facilitated several internal and international academic workshops. She has also participated in several curriculum review panels. Miriam has extensive experience also on social issues including, working with the youth especially on mentorship and capacity building, gender and inclusiveness, outreach work among others. Miriam has participated in several projects and consultancy engagements.

ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5575-1800
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-kyule-phd-aged-a7030166/
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=h8i2megAAAAJ&hl=en
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2026: Postdoctorate - African Future Scholars Leadership Program-                            Michigan State University, USA

2017: Early Career Fellowship - Stellenbosch University, SA

2017: Ph.D. Agricultural Education - Egerton University, Njoro 
2013: Msc Agricultural Education - Egerton University, Njoro
2009: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education - Egerton University,               Njoro

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Curriculum Development in Agricultural Education
  • Pedagogy in Agriculture
  • Measurement and evaluation in Agricultural Education
  • Problem Based Learning (PBL)
  • Inclusivity and blended learning skills
  • Youth and community engagement skills
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Pedagogical training -PBL

Pedal Training

Leadership in research training 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023 -2026: Head of Department

2018 – Date: Lecturer - Egerton University     

2017 – 2023: Departmental Examinations officer - Egerton University      

2015 – 2024: Teaching practice zone coordinator - Egerton University        

2014– 2017: Assistant lecturer - Egerton University

2012 – 2014: Agriculture and Biology teacher, class teacher, Badminton Coach - Njoro Girls’ Secondary   P.O Box 52, Njoro        

2011- 2012: Agriculture and Biology teacher; Net ball Coach, Christian Union Patron - Nyamira Girls’ Secondary, P.O Box 78, Bondo

KEY PROJECTS

Completed Research Projects that i have actively participated in:

  1. Enhancing Agricultural Training Programs in TVETs: Gender and Technology inclusion in Kenya. Funded by Alliance for African Partnerships (AAP) ; African Futures 5th Cohort 2025-2026- USD10,000.
  2. Strengthening Agriculture TVET training in Kenya and Netherlands (Curriculum Review realigning to CBET) - Sponsed by Nuffic, Aeres , TVETA, Egerton University, KTTC, and CADENA, 2023
  3. Gender and inclusiveness in TVETs (Curriculum Review realigning to CBET)- SPomcered by Nuffic, Aeres , TVETA, Egerton University, KTTC, and CADENA, 2023
  4. TRACER STUDY EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF AGRICULTURE TEACHING PRACTICE PROJECTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: THE CASE OF EGERTON UNIVERSITY - Sponsered by TAGDev, 2023
  5. Influence of School Factors on the Implementation of Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya: Case Of Baringo, Makueni and Narok Counties. Funded by DAAD - 2015
  6. Selected Factors Influencing Commercial Rearing of Indigenous Chicken for Household Income Among Scale Farmers in Mau-Narok Division of Njoro District, Nakuru County, Kenya. Funded by NACOSTI - 2012

Ongoing Projects I am Participating in:

  1. Enhancing Adoption of Competence-Based Agricultural Curricula in HEIs in East Africa (AgrCBE) Project 2024-2027,  Funded by European Union  funded by European Union – 971,452 Euros

  2. Project Campus for access to Quality Education for agri-sector Sustainability and Jobs (AgriOPEN) - 1,000,000 Euros

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Curriculum development /CBET Alligned
  • pedagogical capacity buidling
  • Tech-enabled training
  • Gender mainstreaming in training
  • Youth empowerment
  • sustainable agriculture
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Ndambuki, R. K., Kyule, M., Konyango, J. J. O. & Musafiri, C. M., (2026). Influence of Teachers' Perceptions and Socioeconomic Factors on Climate-Responsive 4-K Club Activities Implementation in South Eastern Kenya. European Journal of Education, 2026; 61: e70562.
  2. Oyugi, M. A., Byrd, A. R., Lamm, A. J., Lamm, K. W., & Kyule, M. N., Adhikari, S. (2026). Communicating with a green generation: A global analysis of Gen Z’s consumer values. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, Vol 3 (Issue 1), pages. 104-122
  3. Kyule, M & Ronoh T. K. (2025). Unmasking the Tenets of Teacher Professional Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Kenyan Experience. European Journal of Alternative Education Studies; 10(3)2025. DOI:10.46827/ejae.v10i3.628
  4. Recha R. K. Ndambuki, R. K & Kyule, M., (2025), Analysis of the Contribution of the Competence-Based Agriculture Curriculum towards Promoting Innovative Agri-preneurship Among Junior Secondary School Students in Kenya. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO 5 (2) 2958-7999.
  5. Kyule, M. Mutonga, S. & Mungai, N. (2025). Efficacy of Agriculture Teaching Practice Projects in Secondary Schools: The Case of Egerton University Graduates Tracer Study. Accepted for publication, Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education.
  6. Kyule, M & Ronoh T. K. (2025). Inadequacies in Teacher Psychosocial Support During the Covid-19 Disruption in Kenya. European Journal of Alternative Education Studies, 12(11)2025. DOI: 10.46827/ejes.v12i11.6195
  7. Ronoh, T.K., Kyule, M. & Matheka, R. (2025). Socio-historical Analysis on the Nexus between Environmental Conservation and Indigenous Education among the Mau Ogiek of Kenya. Accepted for publication, Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education.
  8. Recha R. K. Kyule, M., & Kinuthia, L. N., (2024), Relationship between Level of Adequacy of the School Farm and the Acquisition of Agricultural Skills among Secondary School Students. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science 4(4) (2024) 2199–2225.
  9. Ndambuki, R. K., Kyule, M., & Konyango, J. O., (2024). The Teacher Guided 4-K Club Activities Undertaken within the School Farm for the Acquisition of the Core Competencies in Agriculture Subject at Upper Primary School in Kenya. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science 4(1) (2024) 1619–1638.
  10. Ndambuki, R. K., Kyule, M., & Konyango, J. O., (2024). An Assessment Study on the Current Use of the 4-K Club Activities in Teaching of the Competency-Based Agriculture Subject in Grades 4-6 at Primary Schools in Makindu Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, 8 (5) 58 – 74. https://doi.org/10.47941/jep.2150.
  11. Kyule M., Laitinen, E., Määttänen, S., (2023). Africa on the way to educational transformation. HAMK Unlimited Professionals,

https://unlimited.hamk.fi/ammatillinen-osaaminen-ja-opetus/africa-on-the-way-toeducational-transformation/

  1. Kyule M. and Määttänen, S., (2023). Experiences in Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Turning Point in my Teaching Career, HAMK beat, Retrieved through:

https://wordpress.com/post/ruforum.wordpress.com/22702

  1. Mugambi, D. K., Obara, J., & Kyule, M., (2022). An Investigation of the Relationship Between Students’ Enrolment in Young Farmers Club of Kenya (YFCK) and Establishment of Individual Farm Projects at Home: A Case of Public Secondary Schools in Njoro Sub- County, Kenya. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science,2 (2) 213–228.
  2. Uwamariya M., Kyule, M., & Bor, E., (2022). Does Access to Credit Influence the Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices? The Case of Smallholder Potato Farmers in Molo Sub-County, Kenya, Journal of Agricultural Education and Rural Development, 14(1), pp. 24-32.
  3. Ongaki A. K., Kyule, M., & Ng’eno, J. (2022). How are Teachers Trained for Teaching Competence-Based Grade Four Agriculture? A Case of Public Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County in Nakuru County. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science, 2(3) 399–414.
  4. Wambugu, P.; Kyule, M., al. (2022). The Role of Technical and Non-Technical Skills on Employability and Job Progression of Egerton University Graduates of 2009-2019, Egerton University International Conference. Available at: https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/46 (Accessed: 15 March 2025).
  5. Ongaki A. K., Kyule, M., & Mironga, J., (2021) Teaching Competency-Based Agriculture Subject in Primary Schools in Kenya: A Review of Institutional Preparedness. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science, 1(1) 14–30
  6. Khumoetsile O. Sebotsa, Nkurumwa, O., & Kyule, M., (2020). Effect of Utilization of Social Media Platforms on Youth Participation in Agriculture in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Extension, 08 (03)235-250.
  7. Kyule, M., Konyango, J. J. J. O. & Nkurumwa, A. O., (2019). The place for Dry Land Agriculture in Kenya’s Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum. A Paper Presented in the 2nd Machakos University Conference 24th -26th April 2019  at the Machakos University Hotel and Conference Centre.
  8. Kyule, M., Konyango, J. J. J. O. & Nkurumwa, A. O., (August, 2018). Teachers in the Implementation of Practical Agriculture Curriculum in Kenya’s Arid and Semi Arid Secondary Schools. Journal of Problems of Education on the 21st Century, 76 (4) 533543.
  9. Kyule, M., Konyango, J. J. J. O. & Nkurumwa A. O., (2016). Irony in the Teaching of Agriculture in Kenya’s Arid and Semi Arid Secondary Schools: The Students’ and Teachers’ Perspective. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 3 (10): 65-71.
  10. Kyule, M., Konyango, J. J. J. O. & Nkurumwa A. O., (2016). Challenges in the Implementation of Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum in Kenya’s Arid and Semi Arid Counties: The Student’s Perspective. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 15 (4): 768-778.
  11. Kyule, M., Nkurumwa, A. O. & Konyango, J. J. O., (2015). Performance and Constraints of Indigenous Chicken Rearing among Small Scale Farmers in Mau-Narok Ward, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research, 3 (3): 283-289.
  12. Kyule, M., Mwangi, J. G. & Nkurumwa, A. O., (2014). Indigenous Chicken Rearing Systems and their Influence on Household Income among Small-Scale Farmers in Mau-Narok Division of Njoro District, Nakuru County, Kenya, International Journal of Advanced Research (2014), Volume 2, Issue 5, 638-650.
  13. Kyule, M., Mwangi, J. G. & Nkurumwa, A. O., (2014). Indigenous Chicken Marketing Channels among Small-Scale Farmers in Mau-Narok Division of Nakuru County, Kenya, International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 1 (9), 55-65.
  14. Kyule, M., Mwangi, J. G. & Nkurumwa, A. O., (2014). The Influence of Application of Indigenous Chicken Technical Knowledge on Household Income in Mau-Narok Division, Nakuru County, Kenya, Journal of Education and Human Resources, January 2014 Issue, Vol.6 issue 1
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • 2025: Presented a paper  on The Paradigm Shift in TVET Training Towards Realization of African Union Agenda 2063 during the Association of African Scholars 65th Conference; 20th -22nd Nov.Atlanta-Georgia-USA  
  • 2025: Participated in Mentoring orientation workshop for Emerging Policy Practitioners (Gender in Agri-food System Policy Fellowship) by 

    African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) - Kenya 

  • 2025: Participated in Gender Responsive Agricultural System Policy (GRASP) training by AWARD, Kenya.

  • 2025: Participated in the international Extension Innovation workshop, 20th-25th Sept, MSU-USA

  • 2025: Partcipated in the Association of Agricultural Extension Education of  the North Central region on National Learner-Centered Teaching Conference, Oct.1-3,  Lafayette, Indiana; USA
  • 2025: Presented my research work titled "From Skills to Prosperity: Repositioning Kenya’s TVET Training for Economic Development"  in the Eye on Africa Platform on the 9th October
  • 2025: Participated in the Women in Agriculture Workshop at West Virginia 31st Oct-1st Nov. 2025

  • 2025: Facilitated a Training on Competence Based Curriculum Egerton University Academic Staff Egerton University June 24th -27th 2025

  • 2025:Participated as a team member in AgrCBE Project Workshop at Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara Uganda from 11th -17th May 2025

  • 2024 - Staff mobility training by Erasmus at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences; Netherlands. Working on Food systems and Climate change among dairy and Avocado farmers through the Living labs from 12th -25th May 2024.  

  • 2024- Project Based Training as a strategy for equipping Z Generation work force with transferable agricultural competencies. Paper presented during the 15th Biennial International Conference held on the 19th -21st March, 2024 at Egerton University by Kyule, M., Mutonga, S. &Mungai, N. W

  • 2024 - Efficacy of agriculture teaching practice projects in secondary schools: The case of Egerton University tracer study.  Paper presented during the 15th Biennial International Conference held on the 19th -21st March, 2024 at Egerton University by Kyule, M., Mutonga, S. &Mungai, N. W. 

  • 2024- Socio- Historical Analysis on the Nexus between Environmental Conservation and Indigenous Education among the Mau Ogiek of Kenya. Paper presented during the 15th Biennial International Conference held on the 19th -21st March, 2024 at Egerton University by Thomas K. Ronoh, Miriam N. Kyule and Reuben M. Matheka.

  • 2024: Facilitated training on Pedagogy to Egerton  teaching Staff.

  • 2023 -Inadequacies in Teacher Psychosocial Support during the COVID-19 Disruption in Kenya Paper Presented During the 10th IEA International Research Conference: 28-30th June 2023 at Dublin, Ireland

  • 2023 - Presented a paper online on “Trinity Pillars in Teacher Professional Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Kenyan Experience”: CIES conference 2023 at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C., February 14th – 22nd 2023 whose theme was Ip providing Education for a more Equitable World.

  • 2022 -  Curriculum Training of Trainers and University Managers in African Universities during the 18th Ruforum Annual General Meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe; conference ran from 9th – 17th December 2022.

  • 2022 - Blended Learning Workshop, 3rd -11 April 2022 by East African Regional Network of Excellence in Dairy at Barara University in Uganda. 

  • 2021 - Partnership for Pedagogical leadership in Africa (PEDAL) Training from 04/08/2021- 05/09/2021 on Course Designing, Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment.

  •  2021 - Training Trainers for Teacher Education and Management in Kenya (TOTEMK) Training from 08/11/2021 – 25/02/2022. Training on Digital Pedagogy in Higher Education; Designing meaningful Learning Experiences. 

  • 2021 - Problem Based Learning Teacher Training 08/04/2021 – 08/09/2021 – Online training by Hame University of Applied Sciences; Finland.

  • 2021 - Competency Based Education Training: Induction Workshop by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) at Egerton University, on 07/07/2021.

  • 2021- Blended Learning Workshop, 08 – 11 June 2021 by East African Regional Network of Excellence in Dairy at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

  • 2020 -  Scientific and Proposal Writing Workshop, 6-11 December 2020. Online workshop by Virginia Tech University in collaboration with TAGDEV; Egerton University

  • 2020 - Scientific and Proposal Writing Workshop, 6-11 December 2020. Online workshop by Virginia Tech University in collaboration with TAGDEV; Egerton University

  • 2020 - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology STEM Education International Conference (STEMEIC,2020) held online between 25-27 November. Paper a paper titled presented “INSTITUTIONAL PREPAREDNESS IN TEACHING COMPETENCE BASED AGRICULTURE SUBJECT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA.
  • 2020 - Conducting Excellent and Innovative Research Despite the Pandemic; October 2020. Online Webner by CSIR branch of Ghana OWSD Chapter supported by Elservier.
  • 2020  - Gender and inclusiveness in TVET and Agricultural Teacher Training in Kenya; By MDF Training and Consultancy on 13 -14 February  at Emory Hotel Nairobi
  • 2019  - The DACUM workshop for a TVET teacher Training; under OKP project on 8-9th October 2019 at KTTC Nairobi
  • 2019 - Strengthening Research Capacities of research Capacities of Young and Early Career Scientists and Build Research Networks around Inequality Issues in Global South by IRDP-DAAD on 19th -23rd June, Dodoma- Tanzania
  • 2019 - Agricultural Education in Primary and Secondary Schools for African Countries; by Mashav on 19th – 31st May 2019; Mashav Technical Training Center, Israel.
  • 2019 - Communication skills for international, multicultural academic contexts by British Council on 11-13th in Acacia Premier Hotel Kisumu.
  • 2019 - Advanced research designs by PASGR; 3rd-11th April, Corat Africa, Karen Nairobi
  • 2017 -  Article writing and Publishing; Doctoral Supervision; 19th -23rd June In Stellenbosch University, South Africa
  • 2015 -  E-resources, search strategies and referencing by DAAD Kenya; 20 - 24th ct October; Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  1. African Futures Leadership Program  awardee, 5th Cohort by Alliance for African Partnerships, 2025.
  2. Awarded as the best paper presenter during the 10th Egerton University International Conference held between 30th March to 1st April 2016 in the Sub them "Education and Culture". Kyule, M., Konyango, J. J. J. O. & Nkurumwa A. O., (2016). Challenges in the Implementation of Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum in Kenya’s Arid and Semi Arid Counties: The Student’s Perspective.
TEACHING AREAS

Undergraduate

  • Curriculum development in Agricultural Education
  • Methods of teaching agriculture
  • Measurement and evaluation in Agricultural Education and Extension

Post Graduate:

  • Advanced curriculum Development in Agricultural Education and Extension
  • Planning and teaching in Agricultural Education and Extension
  • Seminars in Agricultural Education and Extension.
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Graduated

  • Octavia Sebotsa - EM12/14615/18 - Graduated in December 17th 2021
  • Masca Uwamariya - EM12/13620/19 - Graduated on July 29th 2022
  • Patrick Osoro Okongo - EM12/1182/04 - Graduated on July 29th 2022
  • ALex Karani - EM11/13621/19 - Graduated in October 2023
  • Monicah Samoei - ESM11/14121/15 - Graduated - 2024
  • Dickson Mugambi - EM11/1460/05 - Graduated-2024
  • Robert Recha -  ESM11/14718/18- Graduated in 2025

  • Robert Kyalo Ndambuki  - ESM 11/01005/18 - Graduated in 2025

Ongoing Supervision

  1. Mercy Omollo - ESM11/00361/15
  2. Esther Kaitamei - ESM11/00829/16
  3. Doreen Kachicha - EM11/14585/18
  4. Faith  Karimi Njeru - ESM11/01010/19

  5. Levis Edwine Wekesa -ESM11/00502/21

  6. Dedan Pini Odhiambo - ESM11/00503/21

  7. Ephantus Mwangi Muthike - ESM11/01023/18

  8. Elizabeth Achar - ESM11/00814/16
  9. Edwin Masika Simiyu- ESM11/01010/18
  10. Caroline Cherono - EM11/3765/14
  11. Julia Akhavere -EM12/11855/16
  12. Muriuki Kinyua  - ESM11/01018/18
  13. Caroline Nangira - EM11/11855/24

  14. Jackson Otieno Orwa - ESM12/03769/14

PhD. LEVEL :

 In progress

1. Alex Karani - ED11/11014/23

2. Dickson Mugambi - ED11/11033/23

3. Alex Juma Wasike - ED11/15552/19

 

OTHER SOCIETIES

 

  1. Mamber international Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
  2. Member African Studies Association
  3. Member, Comparative and International Education Society (CIES); Washington DC. 2023 to date.
  4. Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World – Kenya (OWSD- Kenya) 27th July 2017 to date
  5. Member, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association, German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) 2014-Date.
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