Senior Management
- Director
- Deputy Director FA
- Administration Manager
- Registrar (Academic Affairs)
- Human Resource Manager
- Finance Manager
- Dean of Students
- Chief Internal Auditor
- Corporation Secretary
- Chief ICT Officer
- Head of Procurement
Hiram Muriithi Mucheke is the Director/Chief Executive Officer , Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. A career journalist and media Trainer with over 30 years’ experience having held various positions among them;
Principal, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication: 2009-2015.
Editor In Chief, at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC): February 2003- August 2006.
Assistant Editor Chief, KBC: June 1997- Feb 2003.
Other positions held include, Senior Information Officer with the Presidential Press Service, Chief Information Officer, Department of Information and news Editor and Radio Producer VOK.
Mr.Mucheke has also been a member of various boards as follows;
Director, Brand Kenya Board : 2010-2013.
Founder Council Member,Media Council of Kenya: 2001-2004.
Trustee, Media Council Kenya: 2004-2007
Council Member, Media Council of Kenya: 2007-20011.
I warmly welcome you to the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC), the oldest and premier mass media training institution in Kenya and in East and Central Africa region.
KIMC offers training in mass communication; journalism and technical training in broadcast and telecommunications. The institute plays a key role in national and regional development through offering quality training in various mass media disciplines KIMC offers students the best training in various careers in the media. We impart both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The high number of KIMC alumni in the media profession in the region is a testimony of our achievements. Many media organizations are manned by our former students. As the market needs change, we are not sitting back. We are always striving to improve our products and supply the market with the very best manpower. For many years, the institute has been training at diploma and certificate level. However, in the year 2010 Institute started offering degree programs in collaboration with the University of Nairobi. On co-curricular activities KIMC has many activities which keep students busy when out of class. These activities range from sports, drama, HIV campaigns, and religious meetings among others. This is what we call holistic training.
To respond to demand for trained personnel in mass media market the institute has evening/part time programs to cater for those who could not be accommodated in the regular program. This has opened more opportunities for you, Kenyans, to train in the media. In addition to evening programs, the institute has developed tailor made courses to cater for special needs.
KIMC offers training in mass communication; journalism and technical training in broadcast and telecommunications. The institute plays a key role in national and regional development through offering quality training in various mass media disciplines KIMC offers students the best training in various careers in the media. We impart both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The high number of KIMC alumni in the media profession in the region is a testimony of our achievements. Many media organizations are manned by our former students. As the market needs change, we are not sitting back. We are always striving to improve our products and supply the market with the very best manpower. For many years, the institute has been training at diploma and certificate level. However, in the year 2010 Institute started offering degree programs in collaboration with the University of Nairobi. On co-curricular activities KIMC has many activities which keep students busy when out of class. These activities range from sports, drama, HIV campaigns, and religious meetings among others. This is what we call holistic training.
To respond to demand for trained personnel in mass media market the institute has evening/part time programs to cater for those who could not be accommodated in the regular program. This has opened more opportunities for you, Kenyans, to train in the media. In addition to evening programs, the institute has developed tailor made courses to cater for special needs.
Peter Wakoli is the Deputy Director at the institute.He has over 20 years work expirience in the public sector.Previously to this appointment,he was the Academic registrar at the institute.
The office of the Deputy Director develops and Interpret policies that guide operations, preparation of budget, prepare work plan and evaluate staff performance. The office also does disaster and emergency management and ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery by facilitating the processes within the supportive departments .
Simon Nyamolo has 12 years experience in the Administration and Management field. Possessing broad Management & Administration experience with a proven ability to constitute, managing and administer the administration and management activities, policies and plans ,He has served as Chief Administrative Officer, Kenya Forest Service, Senior Administrative Officer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and taught Strategic Management at KCA College.Mr. Nyamolo holds an MBA, Strategic Management from JKUAT, BBA Finance (Maseno University) and is a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya, CPS(K) and a Practising Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS),He is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Strategic Management from JKUAT,he has attended various courses in Public Administration including SLDP and SMC courses from Kenya School of Government.
The administration manager’s office develops and interpret policies that guide operations within the institute and also controls departmental budgets for planning and resource allocation purposes providing input in the process of budgeting through preparation of departmental budget.
The office also ensures up to date transport management system for improved service delivery and smooth operations at the institute,coordinate disaster management and emergency response activities and review and manage status of the institution buildings by carrying out inspections to ensure required standards for safety purposes are met.
The office also ensures up to date transport management system for improved service delivery and smooth operations at the institute,coordinate disaster management and emergency response activities and review and manage status of the institution buildings by carrying out inspections to ensure required standards for safety purposes are met.
Godfrey Kareithi is a holder of M.A in Mass communication (UON), PGD in Mass Communication (KIMC) and B.A (Hons) in Economics (UON).
The office of the registrar is one of the three Departments in the Academic Affairs Division headed by Deputy Director (Academic Affairs). The Registrar (Academic affairs) is responsible of providing leadership, supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of academic programmes, acting as a liaison office between the Institute and stakeholders. The focus is to ensure integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic data and records of current and former students. The obligation is to meet the ever changing demands of all academic departments as well as linking training with the management of the institute.
The office spearheads and oversees leadership, supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions within the institution, acting as a liaison office between the Institute and stakeholders and ensuring integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic data and records of current and former students.
Vickie Nakitari is the institute's Human Resources Manager.She has a solid background of 15 years in Human Resources profession, 7 years of which have been in senior level Management, from both public and private sector. She previously worked for Catholic University of Eastern Africa as the Ag.HR Manager.
She holds an MBA degree in Human Resources Management from Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Bachelors of Education degree from Moi University, Higher National Diploma, from Railway Training Institute.
She also holds a number of certificates in management and training courses including Senior Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) and Training of Trainers (T.O.T).
She is a full member of the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM).
She brings on board the experience she has garnered over the years.
The mission of the department is to attract, train, retain and maintain qualified personnel for Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.
The Human resources department is responsible for the development of HR strategies and programs that support the achievement of the Institute’s objectives and providing professional guidance on all HR matters to the Council, top management, line managers and employees.
The Human resources department is responsible for the development of HR strategies and programs that support the achievement of the Institute’s objectives and providing professional guidance on all HR matters to the Council, top management, line managers and employees.
Emmanuel Korir Serves as the Finance Manager at KIMC. He holds an MBA in Finance from Kenyatta University, a Bachelor of Business Management Degree in Finance and Banking from Moi University, and is a certified Public Accountant .He has over 9 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting in the private and Public Service. He is a Full Member of the Institute of Certified public Accountants of Kenya.
The finance manager’s office is mandated does finance reporting in relation to production of annual statutory accounts,monthly and quarterly management accounts.The office performs budgeting and cash flow forecasting while recommending and offering advise to ensure budgets and plans in the institute are achieved.
The office also processes fees charges, receipts revenues and debt management, payment and reconciliation of supplier accounts and performs risk management duties that adopt a solid based approach for long term sustainability
The office also processes fees charges, receipts revenues and debt management, payment and reconciliation of supplier accounts and performs risk management duties that adopt a solid based approach for long term sustainability
Mwangi Kithure MKIM, MIHRM is the Dean of students at KIMC.He has vast experience as trained teacher, Lecturer and Human Resource Practitioner. Previously, he worked in Thika District Education Office and later moved to Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) where he rose through the ranks to Senior Lecturer, Head of Department, and Deputy Registrar-Academics. He once worked as a Human Resource Officer.
Currently he is pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Management (JKUAT) and is a holder of Master of Science in HRM and Master of Education (The University of Manchester-England) among other qualifications.
Mr.Kithure has presented several papers in International Conferences, worked as a Research Supervisor and Co-authored modules used in Open & Distance Learning Training of teachers in Kenya. His research interest include Performance Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Education Leadership and Community Based Rehabilitation for Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Besides, he was an External Examiner at the Kyambogo University (Uganda) in the Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation and an adjunct Lecturer in Management Studies in a number of Universities.
Mr.Kithure is also a fellow of the Hulme Hall Post Graduate Exhibition (England), the World Bank Institute (WBI), Full Member Kenya Institute of Management and Institute of Human Resource Management (K). He has also done the Strategic Leadership Development Program at the Kenya School of Government (2012).
The office of the Dean of Students is responsible for the handling welfare issues from entry to graduation. The office offers help to students in their bid to adjust to life in the Institute. The office offers the following services; Chaplaincy services, Counseling services,student Entertainment Services, Students Orientation programmes,Co curricular activities and supervision and facilitation of student organization TBO (Trainee Board Organization) and other students interest groups
The office guides students when they have you have a problem and don't know how to proceed; when they are not sure of your rights in particular situations and when they need information about institute rules and regulations. The office also coordinates all the co-curricular activities.
Mr. Mitau is the institutes's chief internal auditor and the head of internal audit department. He has extensive experience in public sector accounting having worked for the National Treasury for over nine years. Previously, he has worked as Senior Accountant with the National Treasury as a National Sub County Treasury Accountant.He holds an MBA(Finance) from the University of Nairobi and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Egerton University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (K)
Mr. Mitau has also attended the senior management course at Kenya School of government Kabete.
The Internal audit department is one of the most critical departments in the institute charged with overseeing the overall supervision and operations of the unit; ensuing compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, accounts, reports, practices and documentation.The conducts regular risk assessment of departments and functional areas, maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs and procedures; Prepare special audit and control reports by analyzing management functions.
The office also develops annual audit Plans,monitor progress of actions by management to correct identified deficiencies and preparing documents for use in the Audit and Compliance Committee.
The department facilitates risk management exercises and ensures implementation of risk management frame work; Interpretation of Institute’s policies for sound audit planning; Coordinating responses to management letters from the external auditors in liaison with the Manager, Internal Audit; Supervises, guides, trains and develops staff in the Unit
The office also develops annual audit Plans,monitor progress of actions by management to correct identified deficiencies and preparing documents for use in the Audit and Compliance Committee.
The department facilitates risk management exercises and ensures implementation of risk management frame work; Interpretation of Institute’s policies for sound audit planning; Coordinating responses to management letters from the external auditors in liaison with the Manager, Internal Audit; Supervises, guides, trains and develops staff in the Unit
Angela Kiptoo is the Corporation Secretary of KIMC. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenyatta University, Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University, Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and CPS (K). She is finalizing her LLM in Corporate Law at the University of South Africa.
Prior to joining KIMC she served as the Ag. Corporate Secretary at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She has also worked as an Associate at Muthoga Gaturu Advocates, Pupil at Kaplan & Stratton Advocates and Graduate intern at Miller & Company Advocates. She is an active member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), East Africa Law Society (EALS) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK). Angela received a Commendation Award from the ICPSK in 2015 for outstanding contribution to the Institute and the CPS profession at large. A passionate advocate of the rule of law, good governance and community empowerment.
The Corporation Secretary's office ensures that the highest standards of administrative processes and corporate governance are promoted and maintained, so that the Institute operates efficiently and in accordance with statutory and legal provisions.
The office is responsible for all company secretarial functions, duties and responsibilities including organizing, preparing agenda for, and taking minutes of Council meetings, monitoring changes in the legislative and regulatory environment and advising the Council, Director and Managers on day to day legal issues arising at the Institute.
Oscar Omondi is the Head of ICT department in the Institute, managing the automation, infrastructure and overall ICT services to the students and teaching community. He holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology, Strathmore University, Post Graduate Diploma in ICT leadership and Knowledge Society, Dublin City University and Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, JKUAT. Mr.Omondi is a member of ISACA -global association for development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems and IT governance.Mr.Omondi has a wealth of experience in ICT in education having worked previously at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and a member of the National Steering committee for E-learning standards in Kenya.
Prior to his appointment as the Head of ICT at the Institute, Mr.Omondi was the Chief ICT Officer/deputy head of the ICT department at the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology-Kenya
Information Communication Technology function is cross-cutting and therefore seeks to facilitate the students and teaching communities at the institute to effectively, efficiently access and exploit available ICT services and resources in teaching, research, consultancy and Administration.
The services provided by this office include: hardware support, software support, network infrastructure support, automation of core services, internet support, website support,email-support,ICT support for media training,ICT end user training,ICT Policy & strategy development and implementation.
The services provided by this office include: hardware support, software support, network infrastructure support, automation of core services, internet support, website support,email-support,ICT support for media training,ICT end user training,ICT Policy & strategy development and implementation.
Phyllis Kibagendi has 29 years’ work experience in the Public sector; she has worked in various Ministries which includes Heath, Agriculture, Directorate of Personnel Management and Parastatals namely, Kenya Institute of Administration Currently Kenya School of Goverment, Postal Corporation of Kenya. Currently at K I M C as Head of Supplies Chain Management Department.
She has a Final Diploma in Supplies Management, Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting and Auditing Option) and Master Degree in Procurement and Logistics among other qualifications.
The Supply Chain Management office has several responsibilities. It acts as the tender secretariat that handles all procurement and disposal matters at the institute. The office facilitate the process of procuring of goods and services for the institute.
The office maintains and update annually standing lists of registered tenderers required by the procuring entity, prepares publish and distribute procurement and disposal opportunities including invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest
The office also co-ordinates the receiving and opening of tender documents, co-ordinates the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals, Implements the decisions of the procurement, tender and disposal committees, including co-ordinating all activities of these committees, monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts, co-ordinate internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function.
The office maintains and update annually standing lists of registered tenderers required by the procuring entity, prepares publish and distribute procurement and disposal opportunities including invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest
The office also co-ordinates the receiving and opening of tender documents, co-ordinates the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals, Implements the decisions of the procurement, tender and disposal committees, including co-ordinating all activities of these committees, monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts, co-ordinate internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function.