Associate Professor of Strategic Management

Veronicah Kaluyu Kaindi, PhD.

Veronicah Kaluyu is a Creative and Innovative Associate Professor in Strategic management driven by desire for quality and excellence in research, in training, and teaching. Veronicah Kaluyu has previously served as a University Quality Assurance Coordinator at Africa Nazarene University. She has also worked with the Ministry of Education in Kenya as a Senior Quality Assurance Officer. Her popular outlook is focus on detail, measurement of action outcomes and purpose driven lifestyle of continuous improvement. Her Success mantra in problem solving is anchored on research approach with top notch skills in conceptualization and analysis of quality assurance measures, Strategy development & implementation, Monitoring & evaluation, training and development. Currently embraces climate change, environmental sustainability and drumming beats for inclusivity for women, marginalized groups and those abled differently. She maintains a bias in professional training and empowerment, a practice acquired in more than 15 years of teacher and civil society training while serving in Ministry of education as a senior quality assurance Officer. Particularly she is well versed with andragogy methodologies of adult training and learning. She is a seasoned mentor priding in shaping ethical and mind frames for a sustainable world.
Email Address

vkaluyu@usiu.ac.ke

Phone Number

+254 730 116 638

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of philosophy (PhD): Business Administration and Management in Strategic Management Methodist University, Kenya.
  • Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management Jomo Kenyatta University.
  • Master of Education in Psychology, Guidance & Counselling Egerton University, Kenya.
  • Bachelor of Education: Home Economics: covering- Health & Nutrition, Dietetics & Resource Management, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management: Association of Business Executives

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate
  • Strategic Management
  • Research Methods
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Senior Project
  • Industrial Relations and Labor Laws
  • Employee Relations
  • International Business Environment
  • International Business Management
  • Quality Management
  • Overview of Management Practice
  • Introduction to Business Organizations
  • Strategic Response to Turbulent Environment
Postgraduate
  • Strategic Management
  • Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation of Strategic Plan Process
  • Global Issues in Strategic Management
  • International Strategic Management
  • Project Management
  • Research Methods in Business
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Relations
  • Industrial Relations
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Public Population Policy and Sustainable Development
  • Public Private Partnerships
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Creative Thinking in Governance
  • Management & Organizational Analysis
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Global Strategic Management

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

  1. Mandi, M. A., & Kaluyu, V. (2026).Role of Green Organisational Culture in the relationship between Adaptive Capabilities and Competitive Advantage: A study of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Research Journal of Business and Finance, 5(2), 52-68.
  2. Simiyu, M., Kaluyu, V., & Mutisya, M. (2026). Influence of Follower Characteristics on the Growth of Horticultural Export Firms in Kenya. The University.Journal, 8(2 Sup. Issue II), 58-69 The University Journal: A Doctoral Association of Eastern Africa (DAEA) Publication Vol 8(2 Sup. Issue II) ISSN: 2519-0997 (Print)
  3. Kithusya P.M., Kaluyu,V.k, & Mwai, R.(2026) Influence Of Relationship Management Competencies On Internal Service Quality Among Countemployees In Kenya. DBA Africa Management Review, 16(2), 57 – 81. http://uonjournals.uonbi.ac.ke/ojs/index.php/DBAAMR
  4. Mogeni, J., Kaluyu, V., & Okello, G. (2026). Influence of Conceptual Skills and Sustained Competitive Advantage among IT Networking SMEs in Kenya. The University Journal, 8(2 Sup. Issue II), 70-85. The University Journal: A Doctoral Association of Eastern Africa (DAEA) Publication Vol 8(2 Sup. Issue II) ISSN: 2519-0997 (Print)
  5. Simiyu, M., Kaluyu, V., & Mutisya, M. (2026). Leading for Growth: Leadership Behaviours in Horticultural Export Firms in Kenya. Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(2), 442-453. ISSN (Online): 2958-4558 DOI: https://doi.org/10.58721/vv06td50
  6. Mogeni, J., Kaluyu, V., & Okello, G. (2026).Correlation between Technical Skills and Sustained Competitive Advantage among Information Technology Networking Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya.Research Journal of Business and Finance,5(2), 27-39. 5 No. 2 (2026): ISSN (Online): 2958-8634DOI: https://doi.org/10.58721/082ee524
  7. Kaluyu V. K (2026). Beyond Adaptation: Co-creation and Leapfrog Strategy as Transnational Models from the African Frontier. Presented at the 2026 Academy of International Business (AIB) Africa Conference held at Strathmore University – May 27th– 29th, 2026
  8. Kaluyu, V. K. (2026). Social Impact Project Core Competencies and Competitive Advantage in Kenyan Counties. The University Journal, 8(1), 152–166. https://doi.org/10.59952/tuj.v8i1.452
  9. Kaluyu, V., Wachana P., & Kalunda, E. (2026). Moderating Effect of Training on the Relationship between Performance Evaluation and Creative Governance Success in Level Five Hospitals in Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation 16 (1), 137-157 ISSN 2305-784X (print) ISSN 2410-8383 (online); https://journals.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/kjri/
  10. Muthoni Kaguu, L., & Kaluyu, V. (2024). Influence of Staff Development Capabilities on Competitive Advantage Among Level 5 Public Hospitals in Kenya. African Journal of Business and Development Studies, 1(1), 49–59. https://doi.org/10.70641/ajbds.v1i1.56
  11. Kihiu, R., & Kaluyu, V. (2024). Knowledge Acquisition Processes and Transient Competitive Advantage in International Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya. The University Journal, 6(1), 80-92
  12. Amboyi, K., Kaluyu, V., & Okello, G. (2024). Effect of Technological Capabilities on Transient Competitive Advantage among Hospitals in Kenya. The University Journal, 6(1), 58-67
  13. Kaluyu, V. K. (2025). Influence of Firm Risk Propensity on Adoption of Transient Competitive Advantage: a case of Private Multi-Practice Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya. African Journal of Business and Development Studies, 1(2), 322–332. https://doi.org/10.70641/ajbds.v1i2.112Kaguu, M.L, Kaluyu V.K., (2024). Influence of Staff Development Capabilities on Competitive Advantage Among Level 5 Public Hospitals in Kenya. African Journal of Business & Development Studies,1(1), 49-59
  14. Kaluyu, V.K., & Odollo, L., (2024) Influence of Technology endowment on adoption of Transient Competitive Advantage by private Multi-Practice Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya. African Journal of Business & Development Studies, 1(1), 90 -103.
  15. Kihiu, R., & Kaluyu, V. (2024). Knowledge Conversion Processes and Transient Competitive Advantage in International Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya. The University Journal, 6(1), 93-104
  16. V. K., & Odollo (2023) Influence of Strategic Posture [ Firm risk propensity, strategic aggressiveness, Customer orientation] on Transient competitive advantage among Private Hospitals in Nairobi Kenya, The University Journal. http://journals.daea.or.ke/index.php/tuj/article/view/291/157
  17. Muchiri, M.I., Kiriri, P., & Kaluyu, V. (2023). Influence of Outbound Logistics Strategies on Competitive Advantage of the Automotive Companies in Kenya. The University Journal, 5(3), 117-130
  18. Ngeche,J. & Kaluyu,V. (2022). Influence of Organizational Agility on Sustainable Competitive Advantage among Private Hospitals in Kenya, University Journal, 4(2), 135-147
  19. Ngeche,J. & Kaluyu,V.& Okello,G. (2022). Influence of Social Capital on Sustainable Competitive Advantage among Private Hospitals in Kenya, Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 12(1), 20-22
  20. Kaluyu, V., Wachana, P., & Kalunda, E.(2022). Influence of performance evaluation practices on creative governance success in public hospitals in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (1), 77 – 98.
  21. Kaluyu, V., Wachana P., & Kalunda, E. (2022). Quality Improvement Practices and Creative Governance Success in Public Hospitals in Kenya. The University Journal, 4(1), 19-40
  22. Mwangi, Z. & Kaluyu,V.( 2022).Learning Strategic Orientation and Sustained Competitive Advantage in Four- and Five-Star Hotels in Kenya, The University Journal, 4(3), 20-22
  23. Mary Njoroge, Veronicah Kaluyu, & Maina Muchara. (2021). Technological Business Development Services and Sustainable Competitive Advantage Among Agribusiness SME’s. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 11(1), 58–68. https://doi.org/10.58216/kjri.v11i1.94
  24. Kaluyu V.& Ndiku J.M. (2020). Pedagogy and Information Technology Integration, As Strategies for Improving Academic Performance in Stem Subjects: A Critical Literature Review. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.11, No.21, 2020.
  25. Ndiku J.M. & Kaluyu V. (2020). Learner Perspective of Pedagogy for Improved Performance in Stem Subjects: A Literature Review. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 10, Issue 4 Ser. III (Jul. – Aug. 2020), PP 15-27
  26. Macharia J., Awour Q., Karoki S., & Kaluyu V. (2020). STEM, STEAM, eLearning, English Language, and the Pedagogy of Teaching and Learning STEM Subjects: An Annotated Bibliography published at Diversity Education Institute.Houston, USA.
  27. Ngechu, M. N. & Kaluyu, V. (2019). Interaction between monitoring and evaluation framework targets and stakeholders’ satisfaction: A case of Miriki water project, Meru county, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(6), 56-70
  28. The moderating effect of quality assurance mechanisms on the relationship between strategic factors and sustainable competitive advantage: a Case of universities in Kenya –Prime Journal of Business Administration and Management ISSN: 2251-1261. Volume 4, Issue 11, pp. 1686-1707 (2014)
  29. Causes, Consequences and management of gender based violence among married couples; a case of kitui district Kenya – International journal for Social sciences. Egerton university repository: http://ir-library.egerton.ac.ke/jspui/handle/123456789/16/browse?type=author&order=ASC&rpp=20&value=Kaluyu%2C+Veronicah
  30. Socio cultural factors affecting access and success of educated women in political leadership in Kenya, paper presented among peers in Ghana WLE conference and thereafter, Publication-Planning and changing Journal (2015) Volume 46, Issue 3/4
  31. Significance of Quality Assurance Mechanisms in University Strategic Management: An Advisory Model for University Managers in Kenya: European Journal of Business Management Vol 6, No 24 (2014)
  32. Impact of level of proficiency in quality management IT skills on job performance among university Quality Assurance Officers in Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom Vol. III, Issue 2, Feb 2015 1 http://ijecm.co.uk/ ISSN 2348 0386
  33. The Relationship between Reading Dyslexia and Academic Performance of Upper Primary Pupils in Public Schools in Changamwe Sub-County, Kenya- International Journal of Social Science studies Vol 4, No 5 (2016)
  34. The Relationship between Writing Dyslexia and Academic Performance of Upper Primary Pupils in Public Schools in Changamwe Sub-County, Kenya -International Journal of Social Science studies Vol 4, No 10 (2016)
  35. Factors Influencing Fire Disaster Management Preparedness: A Case of Primary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies Volume 2 Issue 6 (2016) ISSN: 2501 – 1111 Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu
  36. Effect of Career Guidance on University Students’ Readiness to Make Career Choices: A Case of Selected Private University Students in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 4 No. 7 (July, 2016)
  37. Effects of Shoppers’ Individual Characteristics, Price and Product Knowledge on Shoppers Purchase Behavior. European Journal of Business and Management Vol.6, No.24, (2014) www.iiste.org
  38. Influence of principals’ instruction supervision practices on K.C.S.E performance in public secondary schools, Machakos Sub-County, Kenya Prime Research on Education (PRE) ISSN: 2251-1253. Vol. 5(4), 2016 Accepted 24th October, 2016
  39. Status of Quality Supervision of Postgraduate Research and its influence on the Rate of Economic Growth: A case of Universities in Kenya, Submitted to IJECM for review October,2016

Books

  1. Business strategies in a dynamic world
  2. Youth Mentorship in 21st Century
  3. Strategic Management, a competency Based approach for Business students in Tertiary Institutions & Colleges

Research Grants & Awards

  1. Research & Projects costing for Universities in AfricaProject- Funded by Science for Africa /ICIPE-2024-2025 Co-P1
  2. Social Impact Project Evaluation Core Competencies, Competitive advantage and Communities Wellbeing in selected Counties in Kenya-USIU-Africa-2024-PI-Internal Awarded
  3. Influence of Quality Improvement and Performance Evaluation Practices On Creative Governance Success in Public Healthcare Sector; A Case of Public Hospitals in Kenya- USIU-Africa-2019-PI- Internal Awarded
  4. Science for Africa- Research costing Tool Kit Development- External Awarded
  5. Skills & Tools for Research Project Management-Vref-2023-CoPI-External Awarded
  6. Integrated Climate and Care Initiative for Systemic Change in Rural Kenya-Weiss Asset Management (WAM) Foundation
  7. Reducing Plastic Pollution and Creating Economic Opportunities for Women in East Africa-USAID, 2023-2024- Researcher
  8. Stakeholder Capacity Strengthening and Gender Inclusivity for Supporting Teacher Agency and Well-Being in Hardship Areas: A Cross Country Initiative in Kenya, Rwanda and Ethiopia-Researcher
  9. Integrated Mental Health and Nutrition Initiative for Low-Income Mothers and Children in Kenyan Slums-CoPI
  10. Participated as a member of the INSFEED Grant-Insect Feed for Poultry, Fish and Pig Production in Sub Saharan Africa – Phase 2 project worth USD. 45,000 funded through International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology by the Canadian International Development Research Center (IDRC) and the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
  11. Participated in Proposal development, and development of training materials 2019 for the Effectiveness of the Metro Agri-Food Living Lab for Gender Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship Development in Kenya (CultiAf)” had the theme “Cultivate Africa”. The amount of the Grant is KES. 56,886,900 From Canadian International Development Research Center-IDRC (Ottawa, Ontario, CA). The activities were undertaken from 2019 to 2023.