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Dr. David Kavinje Chikati
Dean, SOE

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

Digital Learning Innovator

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

History of Education Foundations of Education Comparative Education Teacher Education Special Needs Education Education Policy Open & Distance Learning Digital Learning

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the School of Education at Taita Taveta University.

The School of Education is committed to the preparation of competent, reflective, and innovative educators who can effectively respond to the dynamic needs of society and the education sector. Our programmes are anchored in strong theoretical foundations, research, professional practice, and emerging trends in education.

At the undergraduate level, the School offers the Bachelor of Education (Science) and Bachelor of Education (Arts) programmes, designed to equip future teachers with sound subject mastery, pedagogical competence, and professional ethics. At the postgraduate level, we offer the Master of Education programme with specializations in Education Foundations, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, and Guidance and Counselling, aimed at advancing scholarship, leadership, and professional practice in education. In line with our growth and research agenda, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education is currently under development.

The academic activities of the School are organized under two departments: the Department of Education Foundations and Psychology (EFP) and the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Management (CIEM). Through these departments, the School coordinates teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and community engagement in a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Guided by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, the School embraces digital learning, research-driven teaching, and stakeholder collaboration. We encourage our students to be critical thinkers, ethical professionals, and agents of positive change in education and society.

I invite you to explore our programmes, engage with our academic community, and partner with us in advancing quality education for sustainable development.

Dr. David Kavinje Chikati
Dean, School of Education

Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany - Engineering & Technology Exchange

Federal University of Technology Akure

Federal University of Technology Akure

Nigeria - Mineral Processing Research

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Canada - Faculty Exchange & Research

AmCham Kenya

AmCham Kenya

USA/Kenya - Critical Supply Chains

Beijing University of Technology

Beijing University of Technology

China - Mining Engineering Collaboration

University of Nairobi

University of Nairobi

Kenya - Joint Research Projects

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