Faculty

  1. Dr. Stephen Maina
  2. Francis Kamau
  3. Valentine Tarus
  4. Boniface Kamau
  5. Peter Gachahi
  6. Simon Gacheru
  7. Chereno Milgo
  8. Esther Wanjira
  9. Ruth Njeri
  10. Godfrey Gitari

Profile

Name: Dr. Stephen Maina - Librarian

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information & Knowledge Management, Technical University of Kenya (2026)

  • Master of Library & Information Science (University of Nairobi)

  • Bachelor of Technology in Information Studies, (Technical University of Kenya)

  • Diploma in Information Studies (Technical University of Kenya)

Email

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Professional Responsibilities

  • Head of the University Library, responsible for the overall management, organization, operations, and effective utilization of library services.
  • Lead and coordinate the activities of the Library Management Committee, ensuring strategic alignment, policy compliance, and effective governance of library operations.
  • Spearhead the Knowledge Management Committee, overseeing initiatives for the capture, sharing, preservation, and utilization of institutional knowledge.
  • Direct and develop the Research and Information Literacy Programme, enhancing research competencies, digital literacy, and information-seeking skills among students and staff.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Kenya Library Association (KLA)
  • Subject Matter Expert, Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
  • Examiner, Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Research Publications

  1. Maina, S., Masinde, J. M., & Reuben, J. M. (2026). A framework for enhancing information accessibility for students with physical disabilities in Kenyan universities through ergonomic interventions. Taylor & Francis – Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2685881
  2. Maina, S., Masinde, J. M., & Reuben, J. M. (2026). From access to empowerment: How artificial intelligence is transforming learning experiences for students with disabilities in Kenyan universities. Emerald Publishing – Library Hi Tech News, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-05-2026-0111
  3. Maina, S., Masinde, J. M., & Reuben, J. M. (2026). From fragmentation to inclusion: Advancing ergonomic and digital accessibility for students with disabilities in Kenyan universities. Emerald Publishing – Library Hi Tech News, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-05-2026-0110
  4. Maina, S., Masinde, J. M., & Reuben, J. M. (2026). Assistive technologies for enhancing information accessibility among students with physical disabilities in Kenyan public universities. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 13(1). https://ijkcdt.net/_common/do.php?a=ahead&b=1&bidx=2515&aidx=49432
  5. Maina, S., Masinde, J. M., & Reuben, J. M. (2026). Bridging policy and practice: Evaluating government initiatives for equal information access for students with physical disabilities in Kenyan universities. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 13(1). https://ijkcdt.net/_common/do.php?a=ahead&b=1&bidx=2515&aidx=48694
  6. Maina, S., Masinde, J. M., & Reuben, J. M. (2026). Co-designing ergonomic information environments for students with physical disabilities: Lessons from Kenyan universities. Emerald Publishing – Library Hi Tech News. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-03-2026-0048
  7. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2026). Experiences of students with disabilities toward digital library resources: A case study of selected public universities in Kenya. Sage– Technology and Disability. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/10554181261427317
  8. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2026). Accessibility of digital resources for students with disabilities in Kenyan public universities. Springer Nature – Universal Access in the Information Society, 25(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-025-01296-2
  9. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). Implementation support: A critical examination of mechanisms enhancing equitable digital access for students with disabilities in Kenyan public university libraries. Elsevier – The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 52(1), Article 103182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103182
  10. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). Digital library access for students with disabilities: Perceptions from Kenyan public universities. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 16(2), 1–23. https://ijkcdt.net/_common/do.php?a=ahead&b=1&bidx=2515&aidx=46691
  11. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). Implementing digital inclusion for students with disabilities at the University of Nairobi Library: A practical case study. Emerald Publishing – Library Hi Tech News, 42(8), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-07-2025-0121
  12. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). A framework to promote digital inclusion for students with disabilities in government-funded universities. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 16(3), 7–31. https://ijkcdt.net/_common/do.php?a=ahead&b=1&bidx=2515&aidx=46326
  13. Maina, S., Kingori, G., & Njiraine, D. (2016). Implementation of information literacy programmes in public libraries. Emerald Publishing - Library Hi Tech News, 33(2), 17–22. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-09-2015-006

 


Profile

 

Name: Francis Kamau - Senior Library Assistant II

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree Computer Systems (JKUAT)
  • Bachelor degree. Library & information science (Kenyatta University)
  • Diploma Information studies (Kenya Technical Teachers College)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of library ICT & research service

  • Member of library management committee

  • Overseeing use of e-resources

  • Provision of information literacy skills

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Name: Valentine Tarus - Senior Library Assistant III

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree Information Science (Kisii University)
  • Bachelor Information Science (Karatina University)
  • Dip. Information studies (Friends college Kaimosi)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of user service

  • Overseeing provision of information literacy skills

  • Member of library management committee

  • Cataloguing, classification, indexing & abstracting service

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Name: Boniface Kamau - Library Assistant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree. Library & information science (Kenya Methodist University)

  • Dip. Information studies (Kenya School of Professional Studies)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of circulation service

  • Overseeing use of physical resources

  • Member of library management committee

  • Cataloguing & classification of information materials

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Name: Peter Gachahi - Library Assistant

Qualifications

  • Dip. Information studies (Technical University of Kenya)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of collection development

  • Liaison with faculty in selection and acquisition of information materials

  • Cataloguing & Classification of information materials

  • Coordinates library resources stock-taking

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Name: Simon Gacheru Ngenyi - Library Assistant

Qualifications

  • Dip. Information studies (Nyeri National Polytechnic)

  • Cert. Information studies (Rift Valley Institute of Science &Technology)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of library website & OPAC

  • Updating & managing the institutional repository

  • Cataloguing and classification

  • Provision of information literacy skills

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Name: Carol Milgo Cherono - Library Assistant

Qualifications

  • Diploma Information Studies (Neema Institute, Eldoret)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of library records

  • Provision of information literacy skills

  • Retrieval and dissemination of information

  • Provision of Reference service

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Name: Esther Wangare Wanjira - Library Assistant III

Qualifications

  • Master of Information Science (Kirinyaga University) ongoing

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Science (Kenya Methodist University)

  • Diploma. Information studies (Embu College)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of audio-visual section

  • Provision of information literacy skills

  • Retrieval and dissemination of information

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Name: Ruth Njeri Githimo - Library Assistant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree Library and information science (Mount Kenya University) ongoing

  • Diploma Information studies (Kenya Technical Trainers College)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of electronic archiving

  • Provision of information literacy skills

  • Retrieval and dissemination of information

  • Provision of Reference service

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Name: Godfrey Gitari - Library Attendant

Qualifications

  • Certificate Information studies (Laikipia University)

Email

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Responsibilities

  • In charge of preservation &conservation of information materials

  • Provision of information literacy skills

  • Retrieval and dissemination of information

  • Provision of Reference service

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