About RITE

About RITE

The Department of Research, Innovation, Training, and Extension (RITE) endeavors to actualize the vision of Bomet University College: "To be a Premier Green University in fostering Research Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainability." This is achieved by providing a vibrant intellectual climate for quality scientific research.

Guided by an approved Research Policy, Science Technology and Innovation Strategy, and clear work plans, the department implements Bomet University College's Strategic Goal Number Two (2) on Quality Research. By enhancing staff research capacity and promoting avenues for high-impact research, publications, and knowledge dissemination, RITE plays a critical role in realizing the University's Strategic Plan.

Our Strategic Goals

  1. To develop research competencies among staff and students.
  2. To establish institutional collaborations and linkages both locally and internationally.
  3. To develop capacity for initiating fundable research proposals and managing research funds and grants.
  4. To promote avenues for publication and dissemination of research outputs.

Research Staff

Dr. Johnmark Obura

Head Of Department
Dr. Johnmark Obura is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and Currently the Head of Research, Innovation, Training and Extension at Bomet University College. He Holds a PhD in Business Administration (Finance) from Maseno University, Master of Business Administration (Finance), Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science; all from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. His research interests are in Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Business Statistics and Research; and Business Information Systems. Dr. Obura is a Certified Public Secretary (CS-K). He is a member Kenya National Statistical Society (KNSS). He has previously served as a Chairman of Department of Management Science at Maseno University for over five years where he served as a Lecturer for 10 years. He has supervised a number of postgraduate students and has published in a number of International Refereed Journals. Dr. Obura Headed the Rapporteur Team to DIES Dialogue Event Coordinated and Hosted on a blended platform by Bomet University College (a Costituent College of Moi University) in Collaboration with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) through Webinar Series. Moreover, he was In-charge of Secretariat to the 1 st and 2 nd Bomet University College International Conferences. Dr. Obura has been involved in a number of funded research projects including DAAD- DIES 2022 NMT Micro-fund Project on Innovative Pedagogies and Quality Assurance in Online and Blended Learning in Universities/Higher Education amidst Coronavirus(COVID-19) Pandemic