{"id":1155,"date":"2021-04-19T12:56:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T12:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobe.kibu.ac.ke\/?page_id=1155"},"modified":"2026-03-17T07:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T07:12:35","slug":"dean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kibu.ac.ke\/sobe\/dean\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Shaping leaders, driving innovation, and leveraging AI for business impact<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Sirai Chebet Sylvia<\/h5>

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The School of Business and Economics is committed to advancing excellence in education, research, engagement, and the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare graduates for leadership in dynamic business, management, and economic environments. Anchored in academic rigor, ethical practice, and innovation, the School plays a vital role in shaping professionals who contribute meaningfully to organizational effectiveness, economic resilience, and societal development at local, regional, and global levels.<\/p>

Our academic programmes integrate business administration and management with economics, finance, and accounting, equipping students with strong analytical, financial, leadership, and AI-enabled decision-making capabilities. Teaching and learning emphasize the balance between theory and practice, critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological literacy, ensuring graduates are adaptable and professionally competent in an increasingly complex global economy. The School is proud of its growing and diverse community of international students and alumni, whose presence enriches learning, cultural exchange, and global perspectives.<\/p>

Research is a central pillar of the School\u2019s mission. Faculty members actively engage in high-impact, applied, and interdisciplinary research addressing key issues in economic development, financial inclusion, governance, entrepreneurship, management innovation, and AI-driven business solutions. Members of staff have successfully secured competitive research grants that support knowledge generation, capacity building, and policy-relevant scholarship. Through these initiatives, the School continues to strengthen its contribution to evidence-based decision-making, technological advancement, and socioeconomic transformation.<\/p>

Internationalization remains a strategic priority for the School of Business and Economics. Through staff and student mobility programmes, including international exchange and Erasmus+ initiatives, the School fosters global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and academic exposure. These exchanges enhance teaching quality, research collaboration, and student experience while strengthening the School\u2019s international footprint, institutional partnerships, and AI-focused collaborations.<\/p>

The School places strong emphasis on strategic partnerships with industry, financial institutions, government agencies, and professional bodies. These collaborations enhance experiential learning, support research and consultancy, inform curriculum development, and expand internship, attachment, and mentorship opportunities for students. In addition, the School actively promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, and AI-driven startup initiatives, enabling students and faculty to translate ideas into viable enterprises and sustainable economic impact.<\/p>

As the School continues to grow, it remains committed to academic excellence, impactful research, global engagement, technological innovation, and AI adoption. By nurturing talent, attracting research funding, strengthening partnerships, and supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, the School of Business and Economics is well positioned to develop future leaders and knowledge creators who will shape resilient organizations, inclusive economies, and a sustainable, technology-enabled future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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