Ms. Fridah Kainyu Micheni

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Ms. Fridah Kainyu Micheni 

Lecturer

Fridah Kainyu is a Technologist in the Department of Information Technology, School of Computing and Informatics at Meru University of Science and Technology. She is a dedicated Information Technology professional with a strong background in teaching, programme coordination, and student mentorship.

At the university, Fridah trains, supervises, examines, and supports students in the Certificate and Diploma in Information Technology programmes. She also serves as the Departmental Attachment Coordinator and has previously held the position of Examinations Coordinator. Her teaching expertise covers areas such as Management Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Database Management Systems, and Computer Programming.

Fridah is a certified Trainer of Trainers (ToT) in Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) and an accredited Industrial Trainer with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Meru University of Science and Technology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Information Technology at Meru University of Science and Technology. Her research interests include Information Systems, Data Mining, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Beyond academics, Fridah is actively involved in community service. She has participated in initiatives such as the Mater Heart Run and is a member of the Kenya Red Cross Society.

Outside her professional work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, cooking, and listening to music.

May 2013 to Date -MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE   & TECHNOLOGY

     POSITION: Technologist

ROLES

  • Tutoring and supervising both Certificate and Diploma Information Technology students.
  • Coordinating Certificate and Diploma IT program.

August 2009 to April 2013-MERU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

     POSITION: Technologist

ROLES

  • Tutoring and supervising both Certificate and Diploma Information Technology students.
  • Information Technology Department Examinations Officer.
  • Coordinating Certificate and Diploma IT program.
  • Administered and supervised University and KNEC examinations to Diploma IT students.
  • Providing end-user support.

February 2008 – July 2009 MERU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

                      POSITION: IT Support/Tutor

ROLES

  • Providing end-user support and training.
  • Installing and maintenance of computers and networks.
  • General Computer hardware maintenance.
  • Tutor of Information Technology for the diploma IT students.
  • Administered, supervised and marked KNEC IT diploma examinations.

May 2007- December 2007-KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY

                    POSITION:IT Support

ROLES

  • Installation and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
  • Accomplished in setting and meeting deadlines, planning and developing methods for computerizing a range of business tasks.
  • Providing support of IT hardware, software and networks.
  • Trouble shooting, administration and support of Windows 2000 Server and MS Exchange on Dell and Compaq hardware at all levels.
  • Optimum trouble shooting and problem solving.
  • Managing the email system and ensuring the appropriate level of anti-virus protection.

2004 – 2005 JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY

                     POSITION: IT Technician – Industrial Attachment

ROLES

  • Installing software applications.
  • Providing user support.
  • Trouble shooting and maintaining the network.
  • Providing system backup routines.
  • Computer maintenance.

 
  • Trainer of Trainers (ToT) in competency Based Education and Training (CBET)
  • Approved as an Industrial trainer by National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
  • Coordinated Music Festival at Meru College of Technology.
  • Participant and contributor to the Mater Heart run Foundation.
  • Member of the Kenya Red Cross Society.

Academic Qualifications

  • September 2025 – Present
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology
    Meru University of Science and Technology

  • March 2021 – October 2024
    Master of Science in Information Technology
    Meru University of Science and Technology

  • 2005 – 2007
    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Upper Second Class Honours)
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

  • 2003 – 2004
    Diploma in Information Technology (Credit)
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

  • June 2002 – August 2002
    Bridging Course in Mathematics
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

  • 1997 – 2001
    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), C+ (Plus)
    Chogoria Girls’ High School

Community Engagement & Service

  • Participation in the Mater Heart Run to support children in need of cardiac treatment.

  • member of the Kenya Red Cross Society, contributing to humanitarian and outreach programmes.

  • Cooking
  • Listening to Music.
  • Travelling
  • Spending time with family and friends.

Emamailto:fmicheni@must.ac.ke