Designation

Campus Academic & Research Coordinator & Lecturer School of Business

Staff E-mail Address

bmaende@kcau.ac.ke

Academic Qualification

• PhD. Human Resource Management (JKUAT) 2021
• MBA – Human Resource Management (UoN) 2010
• B.ED – Business Education (KU)

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

Profile

She is a Lecturer and Academic & Research Coordinator at Kitengela Campus, specializing in Human Resource Management. Shee holds a PhD from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi. Dr. Maende is a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field through education and research.

Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications

• Maende B.M., Wario, G., Odhiambo, R. (2022). Communities of Practice and Employee Performance in Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences & Management Review. 5(4), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.37602/IJSSMR.2022.5401
• Maende, B. (2023). Knowledge Culture and Employee Performance in Public Universities in Kenya. Journal of Strategic Management, 7(2), 37–49. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2131
• Odhiambo, N. A., & Maende, B. (2023). Effect of Financial Planning on Resource Mobilization of Humanitarian Non-Governmental Organizations in Nairobi County. Journal of Finance and Accounting, 7(2), 108–118. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2133
• Saama, E.K, & Maende, B.M.(2024). Human Resource Compliance Audit & Performance of County Public Service Boards in Kenya. International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, 4(4). 170-174, _https://www.ijhssm.org/current-issue.php?issueid=29
• Ouma, G.O & Maende, B.M. (2024). Knowledge Sharing Processes and Performance of Huduma Centres in Kenya. Journal of Business Management & Innovation (JBMI Insight). 1(5), 62-7, _https://jbmij.org/system/index.php/home/article/view/41_
• Gichuru, B.W. & Maende, B.M. (2024). _E-recruitment systems & Employee performance in Medium sized manufacturing firm in Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues – 6(20), 62-72. __https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/721

Research Interest

Thesis

• Knowledge Management and employee performance in Public universities in Kenya

Research Grants

• Association of Commonwealth Universities – Climate Resilience Network (CCRN) Grants 2025 on going