Position: Lecturer and Chairpeson Department: Fashion Design and Marketing  Contact Address: P.O. Box 438344-00100, Nairobi. Tel.: +254-20-8710901/9 Ext 57221 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Research Interests: E-Marketing, innovative and entrepreneurship and Social media   Marketing Area of Specialization: E-Marketing, Social media marketing, Innovative and green entrepreneurship Google Scholar ORCID ID Download Full CV

Visiting Fellow 2021 - African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL)-Leiden University- Netherlands.

PUBLICATIONS

• ·         Musombi, S. K., Kisato, J., & Wanduara, M. (2024). Properties of Sustainable Packaging Paper Fabricated from Banana Fibers Using Banana Peel Lye As a Pulping Delignification Reagent. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2024.2364263.

• ·         E. S. Madivoli, J. Kisato, J. Gichuki, C. M. Wangui, P. K. Kimani, P. G. Kareru (2024) Antimicrobial and food barrier properties of polyvinyl alcohol–lactic acid food packaging films. Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4291

• ·         C. N. Munyiri, E. S. Madivoli, J. Kisato, J. Gichuki & P. G. Kareru (2024).Biopolymer based hydrogels: crosslinking strategies and their applications, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, DOI:

• 10.1080/00914037.2024.2356603

• Stephanie Kobehlo Musombi,  Wanduara M, & Kisato J. (2024). Fabrication of a Sustainable Biodegradable Packaging Alternative for the Fashion Industry from Banana Waste. East African Journal of Business and Economics. 2707-4250 (Print) and 2707-4269 (Online). Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024. 23-33
• Agordah F., E., Isika, J., K., & Kisato, J. (2023). Instructional Resources for Skill Acquisition in the Art of Millinery for Higher National Diploma: A Study of Fashion Design in Technical Universities in Ghana. East African Journal of Education Studies. Volume 6, Issue 2, 2023.
• Agordah, F., E., Kisato, J., Isika, J., K., (2023). Prerequisites for Millinery Art Skills Acquisition by Higher National Diploma Fashion Design Students in Ghana. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Volume 6, Issue 2, 2023.
• Rolle J.D, Kisato J. & Kebaya C.(2020) 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 (ONLINE)
• Rolle J.D, Kisato J. Rock P. & Winstanley J. (2020).  Inclusive entrepreneurship: A critical look at the 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)
• 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
• 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 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

Books & Book Chapters

• Creative Economy in East Africa: Leveraging Technology and Marketing for Growth. A book chapter in the Handbook on the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the underserved: BER, UK – in print 2021- Book chapter Kisato J.^, Busolo H. & Khama A.
• AI, Automation and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved: A literature review on the gains, losses and opportunities: A book chapter in the handbook for the future of work and entrepreneurship for the Underserved by CBER, UK (2021- Kisato, J., Rolle, J.D. Hanah Thu Hanh Tran and   William Viet Tran)
• University-Based Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Training Initiatives as an Intervention for Urban Youth Unemployment: The Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya. A Book Chapter in the Organization of Social Science Researchers of Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Publication (by Mwangi P.Wanderi, Jacqueline Kisato & Gladys W. Mwangi http://ossrea.net/publications/images/introduction-urban-youth-unemployment.pdf

Editorship

• 2020-2021- Editor for a Handbook on the Future of work and entrepreneurship for the Underserved: Dean Jo-Ann Rolle (Medgar Evers University, USA), Jacqueline Kisato (Kenyatta University). Dr. Charles Kebaya https://cberuk.com/book/a-handbook-on-the-future-of-work-and-entrepreneurship-for-the-underserved

Newspaper and other articles

·         07^th August 2023 Newspaper article in the Daily Nation: https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/dr-jacqueline-kisato-affordable-eco-friendly-sanitary-towels--4327980

·         Researchers Pool Skills To Design ‘Green’ Sanitary  Products https://www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile.php?story=20230906163808973

• Kenyan Researcher to use biomass waste to make sanitary towels: Kenyan researchers to use biomass waste to make sanitary towels - The Standard Health (standardmedia.co.ke)

Conference & webinar Presentations 

• 25^th-28^th June 2023: Conference presentation: Isolation and functionalization of carrageenan produces a composite with increased swelling capacity: Munyiri C.N. Madivoli E.S. Kisato J. & Kareru P.G under the RSIF funded project
• 24 May 2023, Webinar presentation: Guest speaker on experiential learning in entrepreneurship: Promoting Innovation, Employability and Entrepreneurship among Youth presented UNESCO-UNEVOC and HP Life Entrepreneurship Learning programme https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/HP+LIFE+Entrepreneurship+Learning+for+UNEVOC+Centres

• Jan-April 2023: Multidisciplinary nature- Emma Velasova-visiting Masters Student research affiliate in the NRF and RSIF funded projects. A Masters student from Leiden University, the Netherlands visited Kenyatta University, collected data and published her thesis: Research area: Socio-cultural aspects of menstruation.
• March 2022- Seminar Presentation- J. Kisato, Stephanie Musombi & Faustina Efema (Ghana) Italian Design Day: "Re-generation. Design and new technologies for a sustainable future". Presented at Kenyatta University seminar: Design and New Technologies for a Sustainable Future.
• October 2021: J. Kisato, Chelule K, Kiprop A, Ochola J- Seminar presentation on Biodegradable packaging & sanitary towels Presented at Leiden University, Netherlands.
• April 2020- J. D Rolle & Kisato J. The Future of Work and Entrepreneurship. CBER Conference, USA
• 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 Nations Church House conference in New York, USA.
• November 2016- J.D.Rolle, Iris Billy, Jacqueline Kisato & Roberto Acevedo (2016) “Preparing Students for Entrepreneurship Careers.” presented in New YorkCity, USA.
• June 2016-Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility with the Global Community (Collaborative Conference paper (USA, Kenya, Chile & Jamaica) presented at 4th International Academic Conference in Paris (IACP)-2016
• 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 at 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.
• Education and Innovation in the Digital Age: Synergizing Technology and the Business of Learning. A paper presented at Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), June 2011.

Ongoing Research Projects

• Lead PI  2024- ongoing: CODESRIA Advanced Senior Research Grants: Fashion Graduate Transition into the Work Environment in an AI Dispensation: Comparative Study for Kenya and Ghanaian Fashion Graduates.  PI: Dr. J. Kisato; Dr. G. Mbugua (Kenyatta University, Kenya) and Dr Emefa F.Agordah & Prof. Kweku Safo-Ankama (Takoradi Technical University, Ghana

• Lead PI 2022-2024: PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund -Enhancing Biodegradable Sanitary Towel Production through Utilization of Seaweed and Banana Pseudo stem Residues: A Value Addition Strategy. PI: Jacqueline Kisato. Co-PIs: Edwin Madivoli(JKUAT), Prof. Kareru(JKUAT), E.Wanzala(KU), G. Yahaya(Busitemi University-Uganda)
• Lead PI- 2020-2024- August 2020. Multidisciplinary project- Developing Biodegradable packaging and sanitary towels. Developing business models for entrepreneurs in this sector. PI: Jacqueline Kisato (KU), Prof A. Kiprop(Moi Univ), Dr. K. Chelule(KIRDI) & Dr. J.Ochola(Moi Univ).
• Co-PI- 2018- December 2017: National Phytotherapeutics Research, Upscaling and Quality Assurance Centre.In The Science and Research Park at Kenyatta University PI: Prof. Nicholas Kamindu Gikonyo. Co-PIs: Ethel Oranga Monda, Dr. Jacqueline Kisato Dr. George K. Kosimbei Elias Onyango Ako.

National and International Appointments

• 2015- ongoing: Master Trainer Student Training for Student Training on Entrepreneurial Promotion  STEP(Africa) in partnership with Leuphana University, Germany & UNESCO.
• Feb -2023-Research Affiliate supervisor: Emma Velasova- Masters student from Leiden University collecting data in NRF and RSIF-funded projects.

Awards

• June 2020- Best paper presented- Rolle, J.D., Kisato, J., Rock, P. and Winstanley, J. Inclusive Entrepreneurship: A Critical Look at Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. Presented at the CBER conference in the UK.
• May 2014- Best Paper Presenter: 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
• Trainer Google Online Marketing Challenge 2013- Regional finalist in Africa & Middle East
  Knowledge Partner –You WinAwards 2013:  You WinAwards.com

Administrative positions held to date

• March 2024- ongoing: Chairperson Department of Fashion Design and Marketing
• 2023- ongoing: Board Member: National Phytotherapeutics Research Centre(Kenyatta University)