With over 20 years in leadership, Prof. James Tuitoek has competencies in leadership, management and organisational development, with an admirable ability to effectively initiate and manage change and development in higher education, in both public and private sectors.He earned a PhD in Monogastric Nutrition from the University of Guelph, Canada, having earned an Ms in Animal Science from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi. His areas of expertise include: university education, research management and executive leadership as well as animal nutrition and livestock production.
Prof. James K Tuitoek has a rich heritage of experience in university management administration that saw him rise to the position of Vice Chancellor at Egerton University. This experience has seen him attain a glowing array of major achievements in research, university resources mobilisation and management.
Prof. Tuitoek's additional strengths include promotion of quality assurance in higher education,organisation and coordination of teams, negotiations, research and collaborations. He has participated in a number of Quality Assurance activities including Chairing a QA committee of the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). As a respected champion of quality in university education, Prof Tuitoek has led many university assessments, audits, reviews and accreditations.