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Prof. Peter Koros

Director – Strategy, Research & Policy Advisory

DOSSIERDirector – Strategy, Research & Policy Advisory

Prof. Peter Koros

Delivering Evidence-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development

Professor Peter Koros is an education economist, academic executive and public policy specialist with more than three decades of experience spanning secondary and university education, institutional leadership, county public finance, research and policy engagement. He holds a PhD in Economics of Education and currently serves as Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), with prior service as Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research, and County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning in Bomet County.

30+
Years Experience
67
Publications & Papers
45+
Advisory Engagements
10+
Sectors Served
korosspeter@gmail.com+254 722 680 939
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StrataPoint Advisory
Prof. Peter Koros
Nairobi, Kenya
02 · ADVISORY PHILOSOPHY

Operating philosophy & value proposition

Systems perspective connecting education policy, public finance, governance, institutional capacity and delivery. Executive credibility across faculty, university and county-executive levels. A 67-item linked publication record spanning education management, inclusion, finance, leadership and policy. Translates research into practical options, governance arrangements, implementation roadmaps and decision-ready outputs.

Personal Advisory Maxim

The most effective decisions are those grounded in credible evidence, informed by sound strategy, and implemented with a clear understanding of organizational realities. Sustainable impact is achieved when research informs policy, policy guides action, and action delivers measurable results.

Core Institutional Competencies

Systems Perspective
Executive Credibility
Research Depth
Implementation Focus
Education Policy & Financing
Institutional Strategy & Governance
Public Finance & Devolved Governance
Research, Evaluation & Learning
Leadership & Capacity Building
Stakeholder Engagement
03 · CAPABILITIES

Directorate capabilities & expertise

01

Strategy & Organizational Development

  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Organizational performance improvement
  • Institutional capacity assessments & restructuring
  • Change management & governance advisory
02

Research & Policy Advisory

  • Public policy analysis and formulation
  • Socio-economic baseline & endline surveys
  • Feasibility studies & stakeholder analysis
  • Evidence-based decision-making frameworks
03

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

  • Results-based management systems
  • Theory of Change & M&E framework design
  • Programme impact evaluations & indicator development
  • Performance measurement and adaptive management
04

Economic & Development Advisory

  • Development economics & public sector analysis
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) alignment
  • Education systems strengthening & human capital development
  • Institutional performance analysis
05 · TRACK RECORD

Representative institutional engagements

Active & Ongoing Advisory Engagements

Current Mandates
Active / 2025–2026

National Economic Policy Framework & Public Investment Guidelines Review

Government Ministries & MDAs

Aligning national sector guidelines with Kenya Vision 2030, fiscal sustainability models, and multi-year budget ceilings.

Active Ongoing

County Integrated Development Planning (CIDP) & Results-Based MEL Modernization

Devolved County Governments

Establishing automated Theory of Change indicators and performance delivery dashboards across devolved departments.

Active Winding Up

Higher Education Curriculum Reform & CBC Transition Sensitization

Tom Mboya University & Deans Forum

Guiding University Deans of Education on PWPER curriculum transition and CUE accreditation standards.

Government Ministries & MDAs2023 - 2026

National Economic Policy Framework Review

Role: Lead Economic Policy Advisor

Comprehensive review and synthesis of national economic policy guidelines to improve alignment with Kenya Vision 2030 and regional integration objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducted socio-economic research and policy gap analysis across key sectors
  • Facilitated multi-stakeholder policy formulation workshops with government leadership
  • Formulated actionable policy recommendations for fiscal sustainability
Outcome:

Delivered approved policy review memorandum adopted by ministry leadership for multi-year budget alignment.

County Governments2022 - 2025

County Government Strategic Planning & Performance Framework

Role: Principal Governance & Strategy Consultant

Design and execution of a 5-year County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and results-based monitoring framework for local governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Led institutional capacity assessments across county departments
  • Developed Theory of Change and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Trained county executives and departmental heads on strategic execution
Outcome:

Established measurable performance tracking for public service delivery across 12 sector departments.

Universities & Higher Education2021 - 2024

Higher Education Institutional Reform & Quality Assurance

Role: Senior Academic Leadership & Management Consultant

Organizational restructuring and academic governance enhancement for regional university institutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluated administrative structures and academic quality assurance mechanisms
  • Formulated institutional governance standards and research management protocols
  • Mentored university senate and management boards on strategic positioning
Outcome:

Improved institutional compliance and accreditation standards for academic programs.

Development Partners & International Organizations2020 - 2023

Development Partner Program Impact Evaluation

Role: Lead MEL Specialist

End-of-project impact evaluation of multi-million dollar socio-economic development interventions in East Africa.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designed quantitative baseline/endline survey instruments and sampling frameworks
  • Analyzed socio-economic survey data from over 1,500 beneficiary households
  • Prepared comprehensive technical evaluation report and policy lessons learned
Outcome:

Provided empirical evidence supporting project scale-up and future funding allocation.

06 · PUBLICATIONS

Scholarly research & policy frameworks

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Effectiveness of School Mentorship Programs on Instructional Competence of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Butula Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya

Journal of Africana Articles, 4(34), 1–32

Publication record

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Assessing Achievement of the Child Friendly Schools' Programme Objectives in Public Primary Schools in Turkana County

CUEA Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(1)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Implementation of the Components of the Child Friendly Schools' Programme in Public Primary Schools in Turkana County, Kenya

CUEA Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(1)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Evaluation of Usage of the National Education Management Information System on Funding of Public Secondary Schools in Turkana County, Kenya

International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 12(8)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Relationship Between the Programme for Pastoral Instruction and Moral Formation of Grade 8–9 Learners in Catholic Private and Sponsored Primary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya

International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, 28(12), 156–169

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Extent of Implementation of the Programme for Pastoral Instruction in Catholic Private and Sponsored Primary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya

International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, 28(11), 141–155

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

From Strategy to Character: Exploring the Relationship Between Classroom Strategies for Values Education and Learner Behaviour in Junior Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 9(8), 54–81

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Pedagogies of Virtue: Classroom Strategies for Implementation of Core Values by Teachers in Junior Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya

Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(8), 111–133

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Effective Implementation of the 100% Transition Policy on School Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya

International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, 28(6), 76–94

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Physical Resources on Academic Outcomes in Imenti South Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya

International Journal of Social and Development Concerns, 27(12), 152–168

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Support-Staff Strategies in Enhancing Learners' Safety in Public Catholic-Sponsored Secondary Schools in Kiambu County

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 9(9), 287–298

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Principals' Leadership Styles on Teachers' Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Isinya Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 9(9), 167–179

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Administrators' Democratic Leadership Styles on Students' Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Narok South Sub-County, Kenya

Reviewed Journal of Education Practice, 6(1), 100–109

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Perceptions of Trainees and Trainers Regarding Blended Learning in Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 9(9), 245–256

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Head Teachers' Classroom Observation and Teachers' Instructional Methods in Special Schools for the Visually Impaired in the Nyanza Region, Kenya

Reviewed Journal of Education Practice, 6(1), 80–91

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Head Teachers' Lesson Observation on Teachers' Job Performance in Public Primary Schools in Soy Sub-County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 9(9), 274–286

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Head Teachers in Special-Needs Primary Schools and Implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 8(9), 129–147

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Parental Engagement and Student Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 5(9), 1963–1974

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Parents' Level of Education on Student Enrolment in Public Primary Schools in Kajiado North, Kajiado County, Kenya

Stratford Journal of Education, 7(2), 134–145

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Women in Artisanal Fishing and Their Socio-Economic Well-Being in Asembo Bay, Siaya County, Kenya

Journal of Africana Articles, 2(10), 1–11

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

School Infrastructural Facilities and Implementation of the 100 Percent Transition Policy to Secondary School in Nandi North Sub-County, Kenya

Great Journals, Journal of Education, 1(2)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Examining Instructional Approaches to Foster Soft Skills Among Information Technology Undergraduates in Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 13(8)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

ICTs' Role in Strengthening Administrative Management in Catholic Secondary Schools of South West Cameroon

Stratford Journal of Education, 7(3), 1–19

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Principals' Leadership Styles and Students' Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Mathira Sub-County, Nyeri, Kenya

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 5(9), 2277–2283

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Cultural Norms on Student Academic Performance in Marsabit Central Sub-County

African Journal of Education and Practice, 10(3), 63–72

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Teachers' Motivation on Job Performance in Catholic-Managed Secondary Schools in the Archdiocese of Calabar, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 11(3)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Disasters and Child Education in Eastern Africa: Towards an Epistemology of Disasters

Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology, 45(3)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Stakeholders' Perspectives on Development and Acquisition of Soft Skills Among Information Technology Undergraduate Students in Nairobi, Kenya

East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 14–22

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Professional Development Programmes and Learner-Centred Pedagogy in Selected British-Curriculum Secondary Schools in Kenya and Tanzania

International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Education and Humanities, 5(2), 175–190

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Parental Level of Education on Management of Public Early Childhood Development Education Centres in Makueni County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(10), 20–43

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Household Income on Management of Public Early Childhood Development Education Centres in Makueni County, Kenya

Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(10), 25–42

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Funding on the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme to Enhance Learners' Participation in Education in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(9), 152–170

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Parents' and Community Participation in Home-Grown School Feeding Programme Food Production and Learners' Participation in Education in Tharaka Nithi, Kenya

Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(9), 110–128

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Gender Inclusion in TVET Institutions: A Review of Policy Implementations in Kenyan Technical Institutes

IJRDO Journal of Language, Gender and Literature Studies, 1(1), 1–7

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Teachers' Professional Development Programs and Enhancement of Behaviour Management in Selected British-Curriculum Secondary Schools in Kenya and Tanzania

International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Education and Humanities, 5(2), 159–174

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Government Subsidy on Students' Retention in Public Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Open Journal of Social Sciences, 11(9), 74–83

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Government Subsidy on Students' Enrollment in Public Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Open Journal of Social Sciences, 11(8), 424–440

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Incorporating Peace Education and Accelerated Learning in Tertiary Institutions for Quality Education in Armed-Conflict Regions

International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science, 6(10), 26–37

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Teacher Qualifications on Implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in Primary Schools in Molo Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(8), 5–26

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Competency-Based Curriculum Preparedness: Perception of Teachers in Selected Public and Private Primary Schools in Kenya

IJRDO Journal of Educational Research, 9(6), 6–14

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Effect of Community Support on Implementation of the Re-Entry Policy for Teenage Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Gatundu South Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya

International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science, 6(9), 224–242

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

The Role of Secondary School Education in Promoting Ethnic Tolerance in East Pokot Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(10), 5–19

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Impact of Stakeholders' Participation in Strategic Planning on the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(6), 53–72

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Stakeholders' Participation in the Development of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

Reviewed Journal of Education Practice, 4(1), 117–130

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Instructional Leadership and Classroom Monitoring on Students' Academic Performance: A Study on Selected Headteachers' Management Skills in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8(6)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Effectiveness of Peace Education Programs in Promoting Social Cohesion in Conflict-Prone Regions of Kenya

Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies in Africa, 7(1), 33–47

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Parental Participation and School Finances: Investigating the Linkages and Implications in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Role of Universities in Promoting Sustainable Quality Education: A Review of Implementation of SDG 4

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(4), 62–71

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Parental Contribution to Students' Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools at Uyui District, Tabora, Tanzania

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(4), 48–61

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

The Perceived Role of Parental Involvement in Secondary School Management: Implications for Student Counselling and Managerial Decision-Making in Kericho County, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 7(4), 1491–1498

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crisis: Providing Access to Education and Training for Young People in East Africa

European Modern Studies Journal, 7(1)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Parental Involvement and Perception on Student Discipline: An Investigation of Inconsistent Practices in Secondary Schools in Kericho, Kenya

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 4(3), 2995–2999

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Delinquent Behaviour Among Adolescents in Foster Care Centers in Nairobi, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 6(9)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Teacher Qualification and Student Performance in Biology at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru East Sub-County, Kenya

IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education, 12(5), 12–20

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Principals' Individual Consideration in Transformational Leadership and Teachers' Job Satisfaction in Meki Catholic Vicariate Schools, Ethiopia

Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 6(2), 64–69

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

The Main Challenges Facing Administrators When Dealing with Traumatized Students in Public Secondary Schools in Juba, South Sudan

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 6(8), 4–18

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Teaching Biology from an Islamic Perspective and Students' Holistic Development in the Higher Secondary Section of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah University, Nairobi Campus, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 6(7), 4–28

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Technology-Assisted Pedagogy in Enhancing Teachers' Competence in Catholic Secondary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 6(2), 140–151

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Teacher Motivation and Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya

Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 6(5), 31–43

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Supervisory Techniques on Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Performance: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Schools in Kaptagat Division, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 4(5)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Supervision of Instruction on Pupils' Academic Performance in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education, 8(6)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Influence of Head Teachers' Management of Pupils' Discipline on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education, 10(3), 39–47

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Pastoralists and Girl-Child Education in Kenya

International Journal of Innovative Education Research, 3(1)

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Repetition Rates in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho District in Relation to Selected School Characteristics: A Situational Analysis

Journal of Education and Practice, 4(11)

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Analysis on Dropout Levels of Public Secondary Schools in Kericho District in Relation to Selected School Characteristics

International Education Studies, 6(7), 247–259

Publication record

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Students' Perceptions of Parental Contribution to Student Discipline in Secondary Schools in Kericho District

Journal of Education and Human Resources, 5(1)

Publication record

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Principals' and Students' Perceptions on Parental Contribution to Financial Management in Secondary Schools in Kenya

Quality Assurance in Education, 17(1), 61–78

Publication record

07 · CREDENTIALS

Academic qualifications & certification

  • PhD, Economics of Education — Egerton University, 2012
  • MEd, Education Management (Economics & Planning) — Egerton University, 2006
  • BEd (Science) — Kenyatta University, 1994