Name: Dr. Hebron Litsulitsa Adoli
Position:
Lecturer & Chairman, Department of Business Administration
Title/Qualifications: PhD in Strategic Management, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Department: Business Administration
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi
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Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD - Marketing/Business Administration
  • MBA - Marketing (Morgan State University, USA)
  • BCom - Marketing

Employment History

  • Current: Lecturer & Chairman, Department of Business Administration, Kenyatta University

Publication

  • Adoli, H. L., Kungu, P., & Kiiru, D. (2024). The Mediating Influence of Leadership Style within the Nexus of Organizational Agility and Performance Outcomes in Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, 8(8), 331–357.
  • Adoli, H. L., Kungu, P., & Kiiru, D. (2024). Organizational Readiness to Change and Performance of Public Universities in Kenya: An Empirical Perspective. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 6(13), 1–18.
  • Adoli, H. L., & Kilika, J. (2020). Conceptualizing the Role of Leadership Strategy in the Context of Strategic Management Process: A Review of Literature. Journal of Economics and Business, 3(4), 1598–1623.
  • Adoli, H. L., & Oluoch, J. (2007). Factors Affecting Performance of Licensed Retail Liquor Enterprises at Different Phases of Development: A Case of Mumias Division, Kenya. Kenyatta University.
  • Changalwa, N. C., Adoli, H. L., & Poipoi, M. W. (2025). The Relationship between Principals' Leadership Styles and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(3), 2074–2082.
  • Adoli, H. L. (2025). Organizational Agility and Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya (Thesis). Kenyatta University. 

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers
Conference Papers

  • Reuben Njuguna, Maria Ngaii, Stephen Muathe (2018) "An East African Analysis of Emotional Appeal on Generation Y Purchasing Intentions," Inaugural International Symposium "Out of (and into) Africa" on African Consumer Marketing and Firm Strategies, May 24-25, 2018, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
  • Njuguna Reuben Kinyuru, Muathe Stephen Makau & Kerre Francis (2015) "Brand Loyalty Influence on Consumer Choice, an Empirical And Quantitative Analysis in the Retail Sector," 12th International CIRCLE Conference, Szczecin, Poland
  • Njuguna Reuben Kinyuru (2015) "Entrepreneurship and Technology for Sustainable Social-Economic Development," The 1st Annual Conference of Co-operative Business at The Co-operative University of Kenya

Other Publications

  • Reuben Kinyuru (2019) "Road to Third Industrial Revolution Won't Be Powered by Coal," Daily Nation

Research

Funded Projects

  • Brand Equity Influence on Consumer Choice

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

  • 12th International CIRCLE Conference, Szczecin, Poland (2015)
  • Inaugural International Symposium "Out of (and into) Africa," Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. (2018)

Achievements

  • OLX SOMA Awards for Best Use of Social Media (Learning Institution Category) - 2016, 2014
  • Extra Mile Award Performance - Employee of the Year, Kenyatta University - 2014
  • Exemplary Performance Award, Kenyatta University - 2012

Supervision of Postgraduate Students

Masters Supervision

Recently Graduated Students:

  • Victoria Mwanzia (D53/CTY/PT/25748/2018) - "Strategic Options and Firm Performance of the Telecommunications Industry in Kenya" - MBA Project
  • Rose Kariuki Njeri (D53/OL/21331/2012) - "Business Process Re-engineering and Performance of Public Service Commission, Kenya" - MBA Project
  • Sabina Wambui Mwangi (D53/20652/2020) - "Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Milk Processing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya: Case of Brookside Dairy Limited" - MBA Project
  • Moses Lutta Omukoko (D53/OL/CTY/22344/2022) - "Change Management Practices and Performance of Telecommunication Companies in Nairobi City County, Kenya" - MBA Project

Previously Supervised Students:

  • Kizito Wekesa Barasa (D53/CTY/27251/2014) - Contributors of Non-Performing Loans in Agricultural Finance Corporation, Kenya
  • Richard Mbalu Mutiso (D53/OL/CTY/28630/2014) - Consumer Adoption Drivers and Level of Usage of Mobile Banking Services
  • Dawa Daud Garse (D53/CE/27016/2011) - Effect of Human Resource Training on Employee Productivity in World Vision
  • Martin Mabuya Njuguna (D133/CT/PTY/21074/2012) - Effects of Digital Marketing Strategies on Performance of Mobile Network Operators
  • Lucy Kamau (D53/CTY/PT/21150/2010) - Brand Advertising Campaigns and Their Effect on Consumer Memory
  • Njue Karimi Rachel (D53/0L/20452/2012) - Strategic Management Practices on Performance of Five Star Hotels
  • Kanoga Gicheru Simon (D58/CTY/PT/20866/2012) - Influence of Marketing Mix Dimensions on Performance of Shopping Malls
  • Simon Gachie Munuhe (D53/OL/25036/2011) - Corporate Strategy Implementation in Construction Industry
  • Patrick Kioko Ndunga - Assessment of Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation in Kirinyaga County
  • Edwin Murangiri Ireri (D53/CTY/PT/24750/2013) - Influence of Retail Banking Services Distribution Strategy

Ph.D Supervision

  • Gitonga Patrick Kirimi (D86/CTY/PT/22829/2012) - "Brand Relationship and Loyalty among Household Consumers of Laundry Detergents in Nairobi City County, Kenya" - PhD
  • Benjamin Mwanzia Mulili (D86/CTY/27682/2019) - "Integrated Marketing Communications Mix and Adoption of a Sports Culture by Academic Staff of Chartered Public Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya" - PhD

Professional/Consultancy

Networks/Collaborations

  • Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Affiliation of Professional Bodies

  • American Marketing Association (Member since November 30, 2016)

National and International Awards and Recognitions

  • OLX SOMA Awards for Best Use of Social Media (Learning Institution Category) - 2016
  • OLX SOMA Awards for Best Use of Social Media (Learning Institution Category) - 2014
  • Extra Mile Award Performance - Employee of the Year, Kenyatta University - 2014
  • Exemplary Performance Award, Kenyatta University - 2012

Administrative Positions Held

Recognized University Administrative Positions

  • Chairman, Department of Business Administration (Current)
  • Committee Member - University Policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) (2025)
  • Member - Website Quality Control Team (2024-Current)
  • University Strategy and Innovation Committee Board Member (2013-2018)
  • University Marketing and Branding Member (2013-2018)
  • University Conferences Board Member (2011-2018)
  • Teaching Research Referral Hospital Board Member (2014-2018)
  • University ICT Board Member (2013-2018)
  • University Ranking Committee Member (2011-2018)
  • Vice Chancellor's Innovation and Strategy Committee (2013)

Other Administrative Positions Held In the Past

  • Intel Evaluation Project (2015)
  • Rebranding School of Business (2014)
  • DSVOL Campaign Committee (2014)
  • Biomedical Engineering Summer School Committee (2013)

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