Department of Creative Arts and Media (DCAM)
Dr MARY CLARE AKINYI KIDENDA Chairperson, Department of Creative Arts and Media (DCAM)
Dr. Mary Clare Kidenda is Chair of the Department of Design and Creative Media at the Technical University of Kenya. A scholar, designer, and educator with a PhD in Design and Visual Arts, with over 20 years’ experience in higher education. Her work focuses on design for development, cultural heritage, and the creative economy. She has led curriculum reforms, secured research funding, and forged key MoUs and partnerships supporting creative sector growth. Dr. Kidenda contributes to national policy and has advanced regional collaboration through funded projects. She champions design research that empowers communities and drives innovation across creative and cultural industries
About the Department
About the Department
About the Department
About the Department
About the Department
Academic Programmes |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Design Doctor of Philosophy in Music Master of Music in Music Education or African Music Studies Master of Musical Arts in Composition or Performance Bachelor of Philosophy in Printing Technology Bachelor of Technology (Printing) Bachelor in Technology (Journalism and Mass Communication) Bachelor of Technology in Design Bachelor of Arts Music Studies Diploma in Technology ( Printing ) |
Short Courses |
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Certificate in Technology in Design. Certificate in Graphic Design. Certificate in Interior Design. Certificate in Product Design. Certificate in Furniture Design Certificate in Rendering. Certificate in Animation. Certificate in Game Design. Certificate in Web Design and Development. Certificate in Mobile Application Design and Development. |
PROGRAM OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE MEDIA |
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| Name | Designation | |
| 1 | Prof. Suki Mwendwa | Professor |
| 2 | Dr. Mary Clare A. Kidenda | Senior Lecturer |
| 3 | Dr. Onyango Oketch | Lecturer |
| 4 | Dr. Jackline Okeyo | Lecturer |
| 5 | Ms. Winnie Oyuko Mbeche | Lecturer |
| 6 | Ms. Beatrice Misati | Lecturer |
| 7 | Ms. Lily Kimaru | Assistant Lecturer |
| 8 | Ms. Margaret Okumbe | Assistant Lecturer |
| 9 | Ms Grace Gatere | Assistant Lecturer |
| 10 | Ms. Norah Gitobu | Assistant Lecturer |
| 11 | Nguye Flora Mutere | Assistant Lecturer |
| 12 | Ms. Ameleya Habby | Assistant Lecturer |
| 13 | Mr. Leonard Githere | Senior Technologiest |
| 14 | Mr. Thuo Mburu | Technologist |
| 15 | Mr. Charles Kyeti | Tutorial Fellow |
| 16 | Ms. Emily Muchika | Tutorial Fellow |
| 17 | Ms. Ester Kute | Teaching Assistant |
| 18 | Emman Kianga | Tutorial Fellow |
| 1 | Dr. Lydia Muthuma | Senior Lecturer |
PROGRAM OF PRINTING AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY |
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| S/N | Name | Designation |
| 1 | Florence Weng’ua | Assistant Lecturer |
| 2 | George Odhiambo Ombwayo | Senior Technologist |
| 3 | Stephen Mutua Kikuvi | Technologist |
| 4 | Felix Ogega | Technologist |
| 5 | Dominic Oloo Menya | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 6 | Elizabeth K. Musyimi | Technologist |
| 7 | Kennedy W. Munyao | Senior Technician |
| 8 | Aineah O. Munala | Senior Technician |
| 9 | Anne M. Mwangi | Senior Technician |
| 10 | Joseph Menge | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 11 | Evans Chanzu | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 12 | David Maina Mwangi | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 13 | Joan Savai | Part-Time Lecturer |
| ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF | ||
| 1 | Felgonah Kennedy | Junior Administrative Assistant |
| 2 | Edga Oriwa | Senior Technician |
| 3 | Valarie Chebet | Senior Technician |
| 4 | Richard Munyao Kithuki | Senior Technician |
| 5 | Roy Kisielo | Technician |
PROGRAM OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS |
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| NAME | Designation | |
| 1 | Prof. Emmily Akuno | Professor |
| 2 | Dr. James M. Mutuku | Lecturer |
| 3 | Dr. Fredrick Mbogo | Snr. Lecturer |
| 4 | Dr. Mukasa Wafula | Lecturer |
| 5 | Ms. Mumbua Kioko | Asst. Lecturer |
| 6 | Mr. Gibson Mawira | Asst. Lecturer |
| 7 | Mr. Wycliffe O. Obiero | Asst. Lecturer |
| 8 | Ms. Mary Nduta Gichu | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 9 | MR. Julius odhiambo | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 10 | Mr. Andrew Obaga | Part-Time Lecturer |
| ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF | ||
| 1 | Violet Kwamboka | Library Assistant |
PROGRAM OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES |
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| STAFF NAME. | Designation | |
| 1 | Dr. Julius Bosire | Senior lecturer |
| 2 | Dr. Rhoydah Nyambane | Senior lecturer |
| 3 | Dr. Joyce Omwoha | Lecturer |
| 4 | Dr. Elizabethe Gitonga | Lecturer |
| 5 | Dr. Allan Wefwafwa | Tutorial fellow |
| 6 | Mr. Oketch Kendo | Lecturer |
| 7 | Mr. Orina Ogata | Tutorial fellow |
| 8 | Dr. Edward Musungu | Tutorial fellow |
| 9 | Mr. Daniel Okoth | Asst. Lecturer |
| 10 | Mr. Onindo Omusula | Asst. Lecturer |
| 11 | Mr. Amos Marube | Tutorial fellow |
| 12 | Calleb Ratemo | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 13 | Sylvester Ogata | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 14 | Welden Onyancha | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 15 | Larrissa Odini | Part-Time Lecturer |
| 16 | Daniel Kigaa | Technician |
| 17 | Lilian Ngumo | Senior Technician |
| 18 | David Ajwala | Technician |
| ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF | ||
| 2 | Beryl Gor | Junior Administrative Assistant |
| ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IN THE CHAIRPERSONS' OFFICE |
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| 1 | Agallo Walter | Administrative Assistant |
| 2 | Dorcus Awuor Okiya | Senior Secretary |
| 3 | Joseph Makunjo | Clerk |
| 4 | Catharine Ndidi | Cleaner/Messenger |