CURRICULUM VITAE DR. HASSAN KINYUA OMARI

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE DR. HASSAN KINYUA OMARI Ph.D (Philosophy and Religious Studies) M.A (Religious Studies) UoN PGD (Islamic Banking and Insurance-IIBI-UK), B.A (Arabic Language and Religious Studies) University of Nairobi Diplomas: Public Relations and Customer Service - RCTFL; Arabic language -WAMY; Islamic Shariah-KIFLAPS; Translation and Interpretation-LCC NAIROBI, KENYA 2016

2 CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: NATIONALITY: Hassan Kinyua Omari Kenyan DATE OF BIRTH: 1978 GENDER: Male CONTACT ADDRESS: P. O Box Nairobi MOBILE NUMBER: / ADDRESS: hssnomari@yahoo.com / hassankinyua@gmail.com / hassank@uonbi.ac.ke PERSONAL PROFILE I am an adaptable person, open to learning and experience new cultures and ideas, energetic, innovative, self-motivating, hardworking and responsible accustomed to work in a team, proven leadership with strong analytical skills. CAREER OBJECTIVES To work in a challenging, dynamic and motivating field where my skills and experience are fully utilized to solve problems and contribute toward organization s achievement EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2001-PRESENT Ph.D : Religious Studies(Thesis-Islamic leadership in Kenya)-University of Nairobi Master of Arts Degree-Religious Studies (Project-Interfaith Dialogue) University of Nairobi Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Insurance- Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance-U.K Bachelor of Arts Degree: Two majors -Arabic Language and Religious studies (1st Class Honours) University of Nairobi Diploma in Public Relations and Customer Service (credit)- Regional Center for Tourism and Foreign Languages Nairobi. Diploma in Arabic language (Distinction) WAMY Vocational College-Nairobi Diploma in Islamic Shariah-Kenya Institute of Foreign languages and Professional Studies Diploma in Translation and Interpretation-Language Connections Center-Nairobi Certificate in Islamic Studies-Al-Ghannah and Nur Muslim School, Malindi Certificate in Business Studies-ICM

3 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:English,Arabic and Swahili PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE April 2013-Present: Lecturer- Religious Studies University of Nairobi Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies May 2014 to Jan 2016: Part-time Lecturer(Arabic) St Paul University January 2014 to Dec 2014: Part-time Lecturer,Religious studies-kenyatta University- Mombasa Campus May 2011 to Jan 2016: Part-time Lecturer(Arabic) Adventist University in Africa January 2010 to Jan 2016: Part-Time Lecturer in Arabic and Religious Studies SUPERVISION Tangaza University College (The Catholic University of Eastern Africa) PhD 2014-Ongoing Rogendo Joyce- C50/83044/2014-An investigation of Agĩkũyũ rituals on widowed single fathers and mothers in Kĩambaa village, Kĩambu county through Christian inculturation- liberation approach MASTERS 2013/14 CHERONOH FANCY- C50/69269/2013-A study of Agĩkũyũ widowed single fathers and mothers in Kĩambaa village, Kĩambu county through Christian inculturation- liberation approach 2014/15- Hassan Yusuf akasi,mars/000314/3122/19898-a comparative study between application of Islamic Shariah and the Kenyan constitution on child rights: a case study 0f eastleigh area, Nairobi county, Kenya 2014/5 Athman komora, reg no: mars-25751/2013 the effectiveness of prayer in curbing immorality among the Muslims: a case study of Lamu town 2013/4 Hussein Hassan Mohammed,MAARS/003010/1122/05697 Challenges of secular values on Islamic values in selected quranic schools in isiolo town. 2013/14 Mohammed noor MAARS/003010/2122/07677 religious challenges faced by polygamous families in Islamic communities; a case study of isiolo county MEDIA EXPERIENCE April 2015-Present : media discussion-security and current issues NTV,Family TV and KTN 2013/4 Ramadhan: Presenting Islamic Programs Radio Maisha

4 2000-to date 2002-Dec 2007 Radio Programs (Islam and Finance, Islam and society, Arabic Language Lessons) - Iqra Broadcasting Network.95.1 Iqra FM Presenting Islamic Programs - Kenya Broadcasting Co-oporation Ramadhan: & 1426 Presenter, Islamic Program Tanbihi ya Ramadhan Nation Television INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION,CONFERENCES SERVICES AND FACILITATION 30 th August -11 th September 2015: Facilitator Channels of Hope( MNCH+) at South Star Hotel Hawassa Ethiopia c/o World Vision 20 th -11 th August 2015: Facilitator, Consultant and advisor Ahlusunna conference at Mackinnon Road Muslim Center Kenya c/o Africa Ahlu Sunna scholars Union 21 st July-25 th July 2015: Channels of Hope( MNCH) curriculum development workshop at Apollo Hotel Johannesburg South Africa c/o World Vision 19 th July- 21 st July 2015: Deradicalisation global experts conference c/o UNDP at Windsor Golf Club Nairobi 21 st June-24 th June 2015: Facilitator /Mentor Channels of Hope( Child protection) workshop at Makuti Resort c/o World Vision Changamwe Lamu Kenya 14 th June-18 th June 2015: Facilitator /Mentor Channels of Hope( Child protection) workshop at Makuti Resort c/o World Vision Lamu Kenya ADP 31 st May-10 th June 2015: Facilitator /Mentor Channels of Hope( Child protection) training at island Cove Hotel Manila Philippines c/o World Vision and Islamic Relief Worldwide 10 th May-15 th May 2015: Facilitator /Mentor Channels of Hope( Ebola) training at Sun Lodge Hotel Accra, Ghana c/o World Vision 24 th Jan -2 nd Feb 2015: Facilitator Channels of Hope( Ebola) training at Legon II Hotel,Dakar,Senegal 19 th -23rd May 2014: Facilitator Child protection workshop at Panari Hotel, Nairobi Kenya 7 th -11 th Mar 2014: Child protection consultation workshop at Islamic Relief offices-uk 17 th -19 th Sept 2013: TB awareness campaign facilitator to National Religious Leaders in Somaliland Hargeisa organized by World Vision 9 th Sept-14 th 2013: Maternal Newborn and Child Health facilitator to National Representatives at Mombasa- Kenya, organized by World Vision

5 15-20 th July 2012 and 28 th May-4 th June 2011: HIV and AIDS facilitator to National Religious Leaders in Somaliland Hargeisa organized by World Vision 27th-11 th March 2011: Facilitator: HIV and AIDS Training of facilitator to 26 participants in Mangochi, Malawi organized by World Vision 12 th June-24 th June 2011: HIV and AIDS facilitator to 21 participants in Arusha organized by World Vision 1st July-4 th July 2012: Interfaith relations in Development facilitator to 21 World Vision staff in Hargeisa-Somaliland 25th-29th July 2009: Facilitator in HIV and AIDS ( Fighting Stigma) workshop to 45 participants in Dodoma Tanzania Organized by Future 15th-24th July 2009: Facilitator: HIV and AIDS Training of facilitator to 40 Participants in Arusha Tanzania organized by World Vision 2 nd -11 th Feb 09: Trainer in the Trainer of Facilitators Training (Distinction )in Istanbul Turkey in HIV and AIDS by World Vision 2008 : Validation Workshop in HIV/AIDS multi faith manual in Johannesburg, South Africa. 13 th - 17 th Nov 2007 Facilitator in a Workshop on Peace building organized by Friends of Peace (Somalia), Methodist Guest house Nairobi LOCAL CONSULTATION,CONFERENCES AND FACILITATION SERVICES Dec 2014-Facilitator and consultant in mosque and madrassa administration training (50 imams/madrasa teachers) c/o USAID and Ihsan for Development 8 th March 2014: Channels of Hope: its application in Kenyan context in mobilising faith leaders -conference on mobilising faith leaders on environment and conservation by using resources from the Qur an. 22 nd Nov -2 nd Dec 2011 also 2nd-13 th October 2010: Facilitator: HIV and AIDS (interfaith) Training of facilitator,mombasa - Kenya organized by World Vision 2nd-13 th Aug 2009: Facilitator: HIV and AIDS Training of facilitators to 30 participants in Kisumu, Kenya organized by World Vision and APHIA II Western May 2007-Dec 2008: Gazette Member-Assisted Reproductive Technology under Ministry of Health Representing Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims

6 26 th October-4 th Nov 2010: HIV and AIDS facilitator to 28 participants in Mombasa organized by World Vision. 9th-12th April 2009: HIV and AIDS facilitator to 50 participants in Kisumu organized by APHIA II Western and World Vision. Facilitator: Peace building and active non-violence for the civil society from Somalia in Methodist Guest House-Nairobi. TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION (Arabic-English-Swahili) 27 th June -1 st July 2016:Interpreter: COMESA Growing together for prosperity Safari Club Nairobi 23 rd -27 th May 2016:Interpreter: COMESA trade sift program Ole sereni hotel Nairobi 21 st -24 th July 2015:Interpreter: world bank project at world bank HQs Upper hill 21 st -24 th March 2015:Interpreter: world bank project at world bank HQs Upper hill 23 rd -24 th Feb 2015:Interpreter: COMESA consolidating intra COMESA trade at Safari Club Hotel Nairobi 20 th -21 st Feb 2015:Interpreter: Ombudsman Safari park Hotel Nairobi 9 th -11 th Feb 2015:translator/Interpreter: COMESA consolidating intra COMESA trade at Safari Club Hotel Nairobi 24 th -30 th Oct 2014:Translator/interpreter: Redcross Society Nairobi 24 th -30 th Sep 2014:Translator/interpreter: comesa Hilton Hotel Nairobi of Africa (CISSA) Safari Park Hotel Nairobi Kenya 24 th -30 th Aug 2014:Translator/interpreter: committee of intelligence and security services of Africa (CISSA) Safari Park Hotel Nairobi Kenya 1 st -8 th Aug 2014:Translator/interpreter: Center for Aid and Humanitarian services, Nairobi Kenya (50 pages) 15 th -25 th April 2014: Translator -Joint Conference of Ministers of Agriculture, Rural Development, Fisheries & Aquaculture (for 28 April - 2 May 2014 Addis Ababa-ETHIOPIA) 8 documents 220 pages Eng-Arabic 11 th -14 th Feb 2014:Translator/interpreter: Regional Trade Union Conference for Global Development agenda, decent work and social justice: Challenges for African Trade Union Movement Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi Kenya 17 th -19 th Sept 2013: Translator/interpreter at TB awareness campaign workshop to National Religious Leaders in Somaliland Hargeisa organized by World Vision 1 st June-17 th June 2012: Translator/Interpreter/Consultant: Radicalization documents for Researcher, State University and Center for Radicalization- England 11th to 13th May 2011-Interpreter at the First extraordinary session of the fourth conference of Minister of Education of the African Union(COMEDAF IV +)

7 April 2010: Translator (Mabati rolling Mills Company Ltd-Nairobi) 75 pages July 2008-Present: Translator/Interpreter/Consultant: The Kenya Police (1400 pages), Department of Defense and World Vision April 2008: Translator (Company shareholding agreement (50 pages) super Natural company ltd for trading and investment, Sudan 10 th -12 th Sept 2007: Translator/Interpreter (Arabic-English-Swahili) Conference for Islamic Proximity& Unity in Action- Safari Club Hotel-Nairobi-Kenya 20 th -23 rd Sept 2007: Translator/Interpreter - Peace Conference on Darfur and Somalia- Dar-Es-Salaam Tanzania May 2007: Translator/Interpreter - Organization of African Trade Unions (OATUU)-Kisumu, Kenya RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 10 th Dec th Jan 2015: Post Doctoral studies Certificate in Interfaith and intrafaith Conflict resolution and management in 21 st century Rasul A dham Institute-Lebanon 31 st March-4 th April 2014: Certificate Grants Proposal writing by University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Ltd Nov 2012-Dec 2013: Certificate Conflict Transformation and Peace building Initiatives of Change(IofC) and United States Institute of Peace(USIP) 19 th -20 th Nov 2012: Certificate Training of Trainers in Conflict mitigation and Peace building Initiatives of Change(IofC) and United States Institute of Peace(USIP) 1 st April-12 th April 2012; Post Graduate training at Al Azhar University(General contemporary Professional Islamic Studies) Egypt 18 th September 2010: workshop on teaching and learning in higher education (methods of delivery of contents) held at Tangaza College, Constituent college of Catholic University of Eastern Africa 2007: Attended Behavior Change and communication strategy workshop in Nanyuki and also in Nakuru organized by NACC 2004 : Attended an international training on interfaith relations education implications conducted by INK Nairobi. October 2004 : Leadership and Da'wah training at Tawfiq Islamic Center-

8 EXPERIENCE: Malindi Kenya in collaboration with Al Ahqaff University- The components of this course included:- Peace building and conflict resolution Inter-Religious dialogue Organizational development and management Islamic Da'wah (Propagation) Islamic Religious Education Comparative Religion I specialize in Religion, Languages, Islamic Finance,Leadership and Social Development fields with a bias in: - 1. Arabic, English and Swahili Language (Teaching, Translation and Interpretation) 2. Religion, Peace Building and Conflict transformation 3. Radicalisation and extremism 4. Resource and Community Mobilization, Advocacy and Networking 5. Interfaith relations 6. HIV/AIDS, Child Protection, Maternal and Child Health, Ebola (religious perspective). 7. Contemporary Islamic Issues (Islamic banking, Insurance,radicalization etc) PUBLICATIONS Islamic leadership in Kenya: a case study of the supreme council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) published by Lambert publishing house German Jan 2015 Religious Extremism: A Threat to Interfaith Dialogue, published by BEST : Journal of Humanities, Arts, Medicine and Sciences January 2015 Impact Leadership Motivation-Applied Learning Heritage Accountability Published by World Vision Somalia 2013 edited 2014 Interfaith issues in Quran in the journal Qur an symposium published by University of Nairobi and Iran Cultural Centre, 2013 Business and security: Islamic perspective. Published in Usalama Africa.org website sep 2013 Faith for Life Sermons (to be Published) by Inter-Religious Council of Kenya and UNICEF Channels of Hope (Maternal Newborn and Child Health) Manual, Christian/Muslim Edition published by World Vision 2013 Channels of Hope (Child Protection) Manual, Christian/Muslim Edition published by World Vision 2012 edited 2014 Channels of Hope (HIV and AIDS) Facilitator s Manual,Christian/Muslim Edition published by Christian Bureau of South Africa 2009,edited 2011 Faith For Life Manual (Religion and Health) UNICEF 2011

9 Facts and issues of Muslim-Christian Co-existence in the book Muslim-Christian Coexistence in Eastern Africa published by Paulines Publications Africa 2007 Islam and Modernity: Analysis and interpretation in the book Muslim-Christian Coexistence in Eastern Africa published by Paulines Publications Africa 2007 Environmental Ethics in Islam, posted in the Globe Ethics Website 2008 LEADERSHIP SKILLS Jan 2015-Present: Director Peace League Africa July 2014-Present: Trustee Board Member-Peace Units Programme - Kenya Jan 2014-Present: Chairman-Rahma Chokaa Muslim Association Nairobi, Kenya June 2011-Present: Member Board of Management, Maina Wanjigi Secondary School- Nairobi, CGHU High School Nairobi and Imenti Girls Muslim School-Meru Jan 2007-Present:Chairman, Nairobi County Peace Forum c/o Office of the President 2003-Present: National Secretary General -Al Wahda Muslim Teachers Association 2005-Present: Director Religious Affairs/ as well as Secretary Majlis Ulamaa -Supreme Council of Kenya Muslim (SUPKEM) 2003-Present: Religious Consultant-Supreme Council of Kenya Muslim (SUPKEM) Dec Present: Regional Director-Horn of Africa Peace Advocates (HAPA) 2006-Present: Eastern Province Co-coordinator-Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance Religious Studies(M.A), Arabic Language/Religious Studies (Under Graduate) Class Representative- University of Nairobi PERSONAL HOBBIES Reading widely, swimming, socializing, helping the needy, visiting the sick in hospital and their homes, counseling and traveling REFEREES: Prof. Abdul Ghafour El-Busaidy National Chairman Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims P O Box Tel: (+254) NAIROBI

10 Prof Douglas Waruta Lecturer, Philosophy and Religious Studies Department University of Nairobi P O Box 30197: (+254) NAIROBI dwaruta@ uonbi.ac.ke Dr. Mohamed Abdul-Aziz Akidah Head, Arabic Sub-Department University of Nairobi P O Box (00100) G.P.O NAIROBI Tel :( +254)