Director, Centre of  Open, Distance and E-Learning
Professional Bio:

Dr. Bonface Ngari Ireri holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the School of Computing and Informatics at the University of Nairobi. He brings over 30 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership.

Dr. Ireri has extensive experience across multiple levels of education, having served as a high school teacher, a teacher trainer at the Kenya Technical Teachers College, and an online teacher educator in various universities. He is recognized as an ICT integration expert in teaching and management, a design thinking trainer, and a respected researcher in the field of mobile learning. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions, including Head of Department and Dean of School, and currently serves as the Director of the Centre for Open, Distance and E-Learning (CODEL) at Multimedia University of Kenya.

Academic Qualifications

1. Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Free State – South Africa.
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, University of Nairobi – Kenya
3. Master of Computer Application, Kenyatta University – Kenya
4. Bachelor of Science, Egerton University – Kenya

Professional Qualifications

1. Teaching: Post Graduate Diploma in Education (G.D.E) from Kenyatta University-Kenya.
2. Online Teaching: Skills for Prosperity Kenya from Online Teaching Micro credentials, Open University of United Kingdom.
3. Data Analytics:
   1. Principles and Practice of Research Data Management from University of Washington, United States of America.
   2. ICT integration in Health Researchers in Kenya from University of Washington, United States of America.

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

1. Member of Internet Society Kenya Chapter (ISOC).
2. Member of IEEE Internet Society of Kenya.
3. Member African Federation Research Operations Society (AFROS).

Research Interests

1. Mobile Applications in Education, Health and Agriculture.
2. Emerging Technologies (Cyber security, e/m- learning, AI, ToT)
3. Mobile Data Security.

Recent Publications

1. Githii Stephen Kagwathi, Kimani Gichuhi, Muchiri Renson, Ngari Boniface, Ethangatta Linda, and Muchungi Kendi (2023). Economic costs of aflatoxin contamination in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties of Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
2. Sonfred Kiamati Mwendia, Bonface Ngari, Dr. Moses Odeo (2022). Assessment of Mobile Devices as a Factor Influencing Online Educational Content Access in a Kenyan Public University. International Journal Of Novel Research And Development, 575-581. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2207071.pdf
3. Prof Linda Ethangatta , Dr Rhenson Muchiri, Dr Bonface Ngari , Dr Kendi Muchungi, Dr Githii Kagwathi and Dr Kimani Gichuhi (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Consumption of Contaminated Farm Produce by Aflatoxin in the Counties of Meru and Tharaka Nithi, Eastern Region of Kenya. International Journal of Agro Nutrifood Practices (IJANP) Volume 1.Issue 3, November-2021,PP, 17-22. org/10.36647/IJANP/01.03.A005
4. Biscoff Kanuna and Bonface Ngari (2021). Modelling of Mobile Phone Adoption To Access Information Within Banana Value Chain: A Case of Nyeri County, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal (2021,Volume 85, 1-4, Pg. 347-353) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bonface-Ireri/publication/375059223_
5. Gibran Mwadime, G., Odeo, M., Ireri, B.N & Mutuvi S. (2020). Modeling Hate Speech Detection in Social Media Interactions Using Bert. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation(IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue II, February 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375059333_
6. Ireri, B.N.,& Omwenga, E.I. (2015). Modelling an Institutional Mobile Learning Readiness Analyzer. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 6 No. 5 Pg. 104-110. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/issue/view/1728
7. Ireri, B.N.,& Omwenga, E.I. (2014). Mobile Learning: A Bridging Technology for varying Learner Entry Behavior. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 5 No. 31 Pg. 119-124. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/16695

Book Chapters:

2. Ireri, B.N. & Wario, R.D. (2017). Choosing and Adapting a Mobile Learning Model for Teacher. Education Handbook of Research on Digital Content, Mobile Learning and Technology Integration Models in Teacher Education.
3. Mwingirwa, I.M. & Ireri, B.N. (2017). Technology Integration in Digital Learning Environments.
4. Ireri, B. N., Omwenga, E. I., Oboko, R., & Wario, R. (2016). Developing Pedagogical Skills for Teachers: A Learner-Centered Approach for. Handbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development, 128.
5. Ireri, B.N., Wario, R.D, Omwenga, E.I, Oboko, R. & Mwingirwa, I.M. (2016). Mobile Learning: Content Format and Packaging for Effective Teaching and Learning in a Learner-Centered Pedagogy. Handbook of Research on Transformative Digital Content and Learning Technolo
6. Ireri, B.N., & Omwenga, E.I, (2015). Mobile Learning: A Bridging Technology of Learner Entry Behavior in a Flipped Classroom Model. Handbook of Research on Active Learning and the Flipped Classroom Model in the Digital Age. Pg. 106-121.
7. Odour, C. O., Ireri, B.N & Obuhuma, J. (2014). Cloud Computing Penetration in the Kenyan Market: A case Study of Top Cloud Service Providers. Trends in distributed computing applications Real Life On-going Research Work, University of Nairobi. April, 2014. ISBN: 978-9966- 074-13- 3.

LinkedIn Profile, Google Scholar and ResearchGate links

LinkedIn Profile URL: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bonface-ngari-6463253b

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IrRQUpsAAAAJ&hl=en 

ResearchGate Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bonface-Ireri 

Contacts

Email:   bngari@mmu.ac.ke

Phone number:    +254725347734