Contact details
Department of Emergency Management Studies
School of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (MMUST)
P.O. Box 190-50100
Kakamega, KENYA
Office no. ABA Room 301A
Kakamega-Webuye Road
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Dr. Nicholas Ombachi Kipkorir
Dr. Nicholas Ombachi is a Senior Lecturer and the current Chairperson of the Department of Emergency Management Studies at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. He is based within the School of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, a pioneering multidisciplinary institution in the training of disaster managers and practitioners in Kenya. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy degree, Master of Philosophy degree and Bachelor of Arts degree all of Maseno University.
Dr.Ombachi has extensive experience mentoring and supervising students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Many of his former students now serve in various local, regional, and international capacities as disaster management professionals. He has research interests in: Applied Philosophy; Disaster Risk Reduction; Disaster Management; Conflict Resolution. He has actively participated in numerous workshops and conferences focused on disaster management and risk reduction. He has also been involved in community outreach initiatives, reflecting his commitment to practical engagement in his field.
He has also contributed to the development of the Draft Disaster Risk Management Bill in Kenya awaiting enactment by the National Assembly, the Kenya Anticipatory Action Roadmap, the DRM Strategy among others. He is a member of the Association of Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution of Kenya, and the Philosophical Association of Kenya.
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings and attended a number of symposia on topics related to his areas of expertise.Member, National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction affiliated to the National Disaster Operations Centre. Contributor, National Relief Assistance Policy (in collaboration with the State Department for Special Programmes and the World Food Programme).
Some of his key published works include:
1. Jawuoro, S., Ombachi, N., (2025) “Push and Pull Triggers of Forced Displacement among Urban Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya” Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity, Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025), pp.40-51, ISSN (Online): 2958-454X
2. Atieno, P., Mose, G., Oino, P. (2024) “Grassroots Solutions for Global Challenges: The Role of Self-Help Groups in Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change in Nyakach, Kenya” Volume 3 Issue 2, March 22, 2024, pp. 15-22, ISSN: 2158-8155 (Online)
3. Nanyende, D., Nabiswa, F., Ombachi, N., Ogola, J., Wekhuyi, P. (2024) “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Relating to Leptospirosis among the Rural Communities in Bungoma County, Kenya” African Journal of Empirical Research, Vol. 5 (Iss. 2) 2024, pp. 460-473, ISSN 2709-2607 (Online)
4. Okello, C., Ombachi, N., Adama, M., (2021) “Influence of Gender on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Recidivists: A Study of Female Inmates in Women’s Prisons in Selected Counties in Western Kenya” Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol.11, No.8, 2021, pp. 50-63, October 31, 2021, ISSN 2225-0972 (Online)
5. Mbetera, C., Ombachi, N., Kariaga, P. (2021) “Appraisal of the Provisions of Section 4 (B) of the Borstal Institutions Act Cap 92 Laws of Kenya to Children in Conflict with the Law at Shikusa Borstal Institution in Kakamega County, Kenya” Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol.11, No.8, 2021, pp. 22-38, October 31, 2021, ISSN 2225-0972 (Online)
6. Sahal, A., Ombachi, N., Omuterema, S. (2022) “Impact of Faith-Based Organizations’ Initiatives on Drought Response in Garissa County, Kenya” Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vol. 3, Iss. 1 (2022), pp 1 –28, October 29, 2022, ISSN 2663-127X (Online)
7. Gaunya, C., Oruta, E., Ombachi, N. (2022) “The Nexus Between Acquitted Remandees' Personal Characteristics and Their Reintegration in Kakamega County, Kenya” Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol.124, pp. 38-57, September 30th 2022, ISSN 2224-3259 (Online)
8. Chelia, R., Ombachi, N., Nabiswa, J., (2021) “Nature of Psychosocial Support Provided Towards Education in Emergency for the Girl Child in Turkana West Sub County, Kenya” Journal of Social Science & Humanities, Vol. 2, Iss. 1 (2021), pp. 15-26, December 14, 2021, ISSN 2663-127X (Online)
