University Website

https://kibu.ac.ke/

Dr. Samuel Wafula Barasa
Dean, School of Computing & Informatics / Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
School of Computing & Informatics (SCAI)
sbarasa@kibu.ac.ke
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Biography

ICT professional and Senior Lecturer with over ten years’ experience at Kibabii University in teaching, research, and academic administration. Currently serving as In-Charge, School of Computing and Informatics (SCAI). Holds a PhD in IT, is a Cisco Certified Network Associate, IBM Cloud Developer, and Cyber Security certified. Has served as Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science and as Acting Dean of SCAI on multiple occasions. Research interests include computer networks, cybersecurity, network performance, and emerging technologies. Has supervised postgraduate students, attracted research grants exceeding Kshs. 70 million, and published over seventeen journal articles in refereed international publications

Academic Qualification

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology
| Kibabii University, Kenya, 2014 – 2019
Master of Science (MSc) in Data Communications
| KCA University, Kenya, 2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Computer Science, Second Class Upper Division (Hons.)
| Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST), Kenya, 2003 -2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Grade: B Plain
| Bungoma High School, 1998 – 2001

Field of Specialization

Computer Networks, Industry 4.0, IPv4/IPv6, Network Performance and Optimization, Cybersecurity, Computer System Security, and Internet of Things (IoT).

Membership of Professional Bodies

Association of Computing Practitioners – Kenya (ACPK), Member No. P000088 |  Regional Coordinator & Member of National Governing Council (NGC), Western Chapter (May 2024 – May 2027)
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), Member No. 4550545
Computer Society of Kenya (CSK), Member No. 121348

Professional Training and Development

May 2026
Competency-Based Education (CBE) and emerging trends in higher education Training - Kibabii University / Farmview Hotel, Busia
Certificate of Participation
June 2025
Grant Proposal Writing Training - Kibabii University / Farmview Hotel, Busia
Certificate of Participation
May 2024
Quality Assurance & Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) Training - KuQAn, Kibabii University
Certificate of participation
February 2014
Research Proposal, Dissertation Writing & SPSS Data Analysis - Wabunifu Consultants Ltd / MMUST
Certificate of Participation
November 2008
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) - Computer Pride Ltd, Kenya
Certificate
January 2012
IT Essentials Instructor Training - AFRALTI, Kenya
Certificate
January 2012
CCNA Instructor Training (CCNA 1 & 2) - AFRALTI, Kenya
Certificate
March 2011
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems - Kenya Bureau of Standards
Certificate
May 2020
IBM Cloud Developer - IBM Africa Skills Academy
Explorer & Mastery Award
March 2024
Cyber Security Certification - ICT Authority Kenya
Certificate

Professional Research Interest

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Research Funds Attracted as Collaborating Scientist

Research Funds Attracted as Principal Investigator / Co-PI

Funds Attracted for Community Development

Consultancy

Consulting Services

Publications

Learning Modules

Innovations, Prototypes & Commercialization

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