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Position: Lecturer
Department: Fashion Design and Marketing 
Contact Address: P.O. Box 438344-00100, Nairobi.
Tel.: +254-20-8710901/9 Ext 57221
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Research Interests: e-Marketing in SMEs and application of IT in textile industries, Innovation and Technology transfer in the Textile Industry, The Knowledge Economy , Entreprenuership and Education.

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Area of Specialization: e-Marketing, Design &, Computer Aided   Design( CAD) in Textiles. Innovation and Technology  in Marketing and Merchandising.

Publications

  • Rolle J.D, Kisato J. & Kebaya C. Preliminary review of abstracts on a handbook on the future of work and entrepreneurship for the underserved .The Business & Management Review, Volume 11 Number 2: ISSN 2047-2862(PRINT).ISSN 2047-2854 (ON-LINE)
  • Rolle J.D, Kisato J. Rock P. & Winstanley J. Inclusive entrepreneurship: A critical look at inclusion of persons with Disabilities. The Business and Management Review, Volume 11 Number 1 pg 199.ISSN 2047-2862(PRINT) ISSN 2047-2854 (ON-LINE)
  • J.D.Rolle and Jacqueline Kisato. (2019) The Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved. Conference Proceedings. The Business and Management Review, Volume 10 Number 2. 2019. 
  • Rolle J.D, Billy I., Kisato J., Acevedo R.,  &  Khasadyahu Z. (2017).The Cultural Genogram:  Experiential Entrepreneurship through a Global lens. Academy of Business and Retail management, vol 8, No.4. ISSN 2047-2854
  • Kisato J., Wandaka I. & Rolle J. (2016). Social Media Marketing in Micro and Small Fashion Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Business. http://ijssb.com/index.php/54-contact/102-vol-1-no-4-december-2016
  • J.D.Rolle, Iris Billy, Jacqueline Kisato, Roberto Acevedo &  Khasadyahu Zarbabal (2016). Preparing Students for Entrepreneurship Careers. American International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 2 No. 5
  • Kisato J. Wandaka I. & Muigai D. (2015).E-Marketing Utilisation among Apparel MSEs in Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of Textile and Apparel Research vol. 1 issue 1
  • Ochola J., Kisato J., Kinuthia L., Mwasiagi J. & Waithaka, A. (2012). Study on the Influence of Fibre Properties on Yarn Imperfections in Ring Spun Yarns. Asian Journal of Textile 2 (3): 32-43, 2012 ISSN 1819-3358/DO1:10.3923/ajt.2012.32.43

Book Chapters

Conference Presentations 

  • April 2020 – J..D. Rolle &Jacqueline Kisato “The Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved”. Presented at International Conference on Business & Economic Development in New York, USA.
  • June 2020-Rolle, J.D. , Kisato, J. , Rock, P. and Winstanley, J. Inclusive Entrepreneurship: A Critical look at Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. Presented at CBER conference in the UK.
  • April 2019 – J..D. Rolle &Jacqueline Kisato “The Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved”. Presented at International Conference on Business & Economic Development in New York, USA.
  • April 2017-J.D.Rolle, Iris Billy, Jacqueline Kisato, Roberto Acevedo & Khasadyahu Zarbabal “The Cultural Genogram: Experiential Entrepreneurship through a Global lens.” Presented at the 6th International Conference on Business & Economic Development (ICBED), 10-11th April 2017, New York, USA

  • March 2017- Women Economic Forum- Paper presentation on Entrepreneurship at United Nation Church house conference in New York, USA.

  • November 2016- J.D.Rolle, Iris Billy, Jacqueline Kisato & Roberto Acevedo (2016) “Preparing Students for Entrepreneurship Careers October” presented in New York
    City, USA.

  • June 2016-Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility with the Global Community (Collaborative Conference paper (USA, Kenya, Chile & Jamaica) presented in 4th International Academic Conference in Paris (IACP)-2016

  • May 2014- Best Paper Presenter: Dr. Kisato J. National Commission for Science Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI) 3rd National Science Technology and Innovation week: “Employment Creation through Innovation, Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship Promotion: A Case of Kenyatta University.

  • May 2014- Wanderi, P., Kisato J. and Mwangi G. (2014) “University Based Incubation and Entrepreneurial Training Initiatives as an Intervention for Urban Youth Unemployment: The Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya. “. Presented at Moi University on 5th-6th May 2014

  • May 2014-Kisato J., Wandaka I & Muigai D. (2014) Utilisation of E-Marketing Strategies among Apparel MSEs in Nairobi, Kenya. Presented in the Clothing Textile and Apparel conference in Bahir- Dar University, Ethiopia 1st-3rd May 2014.

  • 5 May 2014-Kisato J., Wandaka I & Muigai D. (2014) Social Media Marketing among Fashion MSEs in Nairobi, Kenya. Presented in the Clothing Textile and Apparel conference in Bahir- Dar University, Ethiopia 1st-3rd May 2014.

Ongoing Research Projects

  • Lead PI- Commercializing Biodgradable Packaging and sanitary towels, machinery and business models. Funded multi disciplinary Project (USD $ 180,000)
  • Evaluation study to assess short- and long-term impact of the STEP training- Kenya 2013 T4 (fourth wave) Prof Michael Gielnik (Leuphana University, Germany) & Dr. Jacqueline Kisato (Kenyatta University)
  • December 2017: (Amount : 684, 116USD)National Phytotherapeutics Research, Upscaling And Quality Assurance Centre .In The Science And Research Park At Kenyatta University PI: Prof. Nicholas Kamindu Gikonyo. Co PIs: Prof. Ethel Oranga Monda, Dr. Jacqueline Kisato Dr. George K. Kosimbei Elias Onyango Ako 

Awards
Trainer Google online Marketing Challenge 2013- Regional finalist in Africa & Middle East
Knowledge Partner –You WinAwards 2013: www. You WinAwards.com

Administrative positions held to date

  • Research and Innovation- Fashion Design and Marketing Dept.
  • Collaboration & Linkages- Fashion Design and Marketing Dept
  • E-Learning coordinator- Dept. of Fashion Design & Marketing.
  • Master Trainer Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (Africa)
  • Website Chairperson- Fashion Design and Marketing Department

 

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