Qualifications: Ph.D., M.Ed., B. Ed.(Home Economics), (Kenyatta)
Department:
 Fashion Design and Marketing
Contact Address: 
P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: 
+254 020 8710 901 ext 4122
Email: 
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Position: 
Lecturer

Area of Specialization: Creative Textile Crafts, Fashion Design, Garment Manufacture, Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE).

Research Interests: Vocational and Micro Enterprise Training, Creative Textile Crafts, Home Economics Education, Garment Making, Pattern Making and Design.

Publications

Research

  • Oigo, E.B., 2012. Role of Product Range, Network Associations and Marketing Strategies in Business Performance of Textile Handicraft Traders in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Tumuti, D.W., Oigo, E.B. & Kimemia, M.W., 2011, Situational Analysis and Training Needs of OKUO Tailoring and Dressmaking Graduates Between 2000 and 2009
  • Oigo, E.B. & Mburugu, K.G., 2009, Knowledge and Adoption of AGOA among Handicraft Traders in Nairobi, Kenya.

Conferences Presentations

  • Oigo,E.B., Isika, J. & Wanduara, M. V. W. Product Development Training: A Case Study of Kenyan Handloom Weavers. Presented at the Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa Conference. Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (Bahir Dar University), May 9-11, 2013.
  • Oigo, E.B. and  Wanduara, M.V.W. Network and Marketing Attributes Associated with Business Performance of Textile Handicraft Traders in Nairobi, Kenya. Presented at 11th International SAAFECS & 6th IFHE Africa Regional Conference. Pretoria, South Africa (Saint George Hotel & Conference Centre),27 February – 1 March, 2013
  • Oigo, E.B., Challenges and Opportunities for Handicraft Traders as East Meets West at Open Air Markets in Nairobi, Kenya  by E. B. Oigo, M.W. Wanduara and E. K.Nguku., Seoul, Korea. (Sookmyung Women’s University), October 1-2, 2010
  • Oigo, E.B., East And West Meet in Africa:  Effects on Clothing and Textile Businesses in Kenya’s Liberalized Economy by M.W. Wanduara, E. B. Oigo, and E. K.Nguku, Seoul, Korea. (Sookmyung Women’s University), October 1-2, 2010
  • Oigo, E.B., East African Garment and Accessory Designs: The Global Interaction by E. K.Nguku, M. W. Wanduara, and E. B. Oigo, Seoul, Korea. (Sookmyung Women’s University), October 1-2, 2010

Administrative positions currently held:

  • Departmental Postgraduate Studies Coordinator –Department of Fashion Design and Marketing
  • Departmental Examinations Coordinator –Department of Fashion Design and Marketing

Chairperson

Dr. Jacqueline Kisato

Dr. Jacqueline Kisato
Chairperson
Fashion Design & Marketing

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