Dr. Logiel Lokwawi Samson

DR. LOGIEL LOKWAWI SAMSON

Title/Qualifications: PhD.
Department/Unit/Section: School of Business, Economics & Humanities.
Email: logiel.samson@mnu.ac.ke
Position: Lecturer.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Policy, research, Assessment, Training and advocacy specialist with over 10 years of experience influencing governance, development finance, climate resilience, and inclusive development in Africa. Proven ability to generate and translate evidence into policy change through strategic engagement with governments, development partners, and civil society. Strong expertise in political economy analysis, public financial management, and climate governance, with practical experience linking local community priorities to national and global policy processes. Demonstrated track record in administering Governance, public policy, strategic leadership units, producing high-quality research, convening multi-stakeholder platforms, and supporting advocacy strategies in donor-funded and complex development environments.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
1. PhD in Governance and Regional integration | Pan African University, Yaoundé II – Cameroon | 2023–2026.
Research focus: Public Participation & Budgetary Process (Sups: Prof. John Ndefru & Prof Abagma Arrey).
2. Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration | Kenyatta University, Kenya | 2017–2019.
Research focus: Women participation & Policy making process (Sup: Dr. Wilson Muna, PhD).
3. Bachelor of Education Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kenya | 2011–2015.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lecturer -Public Policy, Administration & Governance.
Mama Ngina University, Nairobi, Kenya| Sept 2026- present.
• Teaching and facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the area of specialization.
• Developing course materials, lesson plans, assessments and other learning resources.
• Conducting examinations, continuous assessment, marking and moderation.
• Conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Developing research proposals and pursuing research funding opportunities.
• Participating in curriculum development, review and accreditation activities.
Consultant: Training, research & Advisory.
ZentoraPoint consultancy firm, Nairobi, Kenya| Dec 2025- present
• Lead research and policy advisory projects on sustainable development, climate resilience, governance, and livelihoods.
• Manage project workstreams, delivering evidence-based analysis and strategic recommendations for public and development sector clients.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and partnerships with government, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.
• Develop technical proposals, advisory reports, and knowledge products while supporting project delivery and business development.
Lecturer (Part-time) – Public Policy, Strategic management, Public Administration & Governance.
Turkana University College, Kenya | Jan 2024 – Present
• Teach public policy, strategic management, governance, and leadership with emphasis on development policy and institutional accountability.
• Work closely with local administration to advocate for return out of school children.
• Supervise research on governance, participation, and development outcomes.
• Contribute to applied policy research and knowledge dissemination.
• Advise the Turkana university college on adoption of modern technologies and digital systems that enhance operational efficiency, reduce redundancies, strengthen accountability, and promote paperless processes.
• Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of the College’s strategic plan, vision, mission and objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership in supervising, coaching, mentoring, and developing students to foster a high-performing in academics.
Technical Lead – Policy, Research & Administration.
Jupiter Systems Limited, Nairobi, Kenya | April 2023 – April 2025
• Oversee the formulation, harmonization, and enforcement of guidelines, regulations, and procedures for all corporate service functions to enhance governance, compliance, and service delivery in the firm.
• Produce policy briefs, research reports, and knowledge products to inform decision-making and advocacy processes for civil affairs programmes.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder platforms bringing together government, civil society, and development actors to influence policy and civil affairs programme design.
• Support documentation of case studies and evidence to strengthen policy uptake and advocacy messaging for civil affairs programmes.
• Contribute to strategic planning processes aligned with sustainable development and climate resilience priorities.
• Build institutional capacity within corporate services, including developing HR management plans, strengthening talent pipelines, and supporting effective succession planning.
County Programme Manager – Strategy, Advocacy, Policy and Research.
ACDI/VOCA (USAID Resilience Learning Activity – RLA)
Turkana & Samburu Counties | Jan 2022 – Mar 2023.
• Provided strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the USAID joint frameworks to ensure robust systems for accountability, enterprise risk management, and organizations continuity.
• Provided leadership in the development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the organization as county focal lead.
• Conducted political economy, climate change, and gender analyses to inform policy and Programme strategies.
• Synthesized findings into policy-relevant outputs influencing county planning processes (CIDPs, Climate Change Policy 2022).
• Convened policy dialogues and learning forums with government, donors, and civil society actors.
• Strengthened evidence uptake to influence resilience, climate adaptation, and development planning decisions.
Project Officer – Policy Integration & Administration.
Mercy Corps (USAID Nawiri Programme) | May 2021 – Dec 2021
• Provided strategic oversight and management of all program activities to ensure effective coordination, operational efficiency, and smooth execution of its objectives.
• Provided leadership to Department and chairs the consortium meetings.
• Spearheaded the preparation and submission of periodic reports in the organization.
• Supported research and analysis on livelihoods, climate resilience, governance, and natural resource management.
• Integrated evidence into programme design and policy-relevant outputs.
• Contributed to learning products and communication materials for stakeholders.
Project Officer – Governance & Cross-Border Research.
Mercy Corps (Cross-Border Programme) | Oct 2018 – Apr 2021
• Provided regular, thorough and prompt communication to the staff on key technical, financial and administrative matters in relation to the ODP program.
• Conducted community-based research on resource governance, climate risks, and conflict dynamics across Kenya–Ethiopia border areas.
• Facilitated stakeholder engagement including government actors, community leaders, and cross border institutions.
• Translated research findings into learning briefs and dialogue processes influencing governance and resource-sharing frameworks.
Project Officer – Youth Economic Inclusion, and Policy Engagement.
Mercy Corps (GIRL Programme) | Oct 2017 – Aug 2018.
• Provided leadership to GIRL staff and chaired the organization meetings.
• Provided strategic leadership in establishing, nurturing, and strengthening collaborations and partnerships with Government agencies, development partners, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to enhance synergy, resource mobilization, and effective delivery of the GIRL program.
• Led research on youth livelihoods, financial inclusion, and gender barriers.
• Facilitated policy sensitization forums and stakeholder dialogues.
• Supported development of training tools aligned with national policy frameworks.
Education Officer – Policy & Refugee Programming.
Windle Trust International | Jul 2016 – Sep 2017
• Implemented program’s resolutions and audit recommendations within the organization as focal lead.
• Coordinated refugee education programmes and linked them to national education policy frameworks.
• Supported development of education policy and conducted stakeholder consultations.
• Strengthened evidence use in programming for displacement and marginalized communities.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
1. Logiel L & Prof. John Ndefru (2025). Assessing the extent of local citizen participation in the budgeting process in Turkana County. International journal for trends and innovation. ISSN: 2456-3315. Vol.10http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2507055.pdf
2. Samson L.L & Prof. John.N. (2024). Financial inclusion and Community empowerment for inclusive growth and Sustainable development in Kenya, East-Africa. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). ISSN No. 2454-6186|DOI:10.47772/IJRISS. Vol VIII.DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803149
3. Logiel L. S, Augustine L. E, & Professor John N. (2024): Implications of Public Participation in Promoting Democratic Accountability in Budgeting Process a Systematic Review of Existing Literature and Future Research Directions.2455-6211, Volume 12, Issue 5, May-2024, https://www.ijaresm.com/uploaded_files/document_file/Logiel_Lokwawi_SamsonoJVr.pdf
4. Mary, C.& Logiel L. S (2024). The Governance of Zambian Education system: Challenges and Prospects. International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) vol.8, issue 6, p.201-2010.http://ijeais.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/6/IJAMR240621.pdf
5. Veronica A. Juma & Samson, L.L (2023). Influence of social movements in the democratization process in Africa. A case of Kenya: International journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research. 7 (6), pages 128-138:https://ijeais.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/6/IJAMR230615.pdf
6. Samson, L.L, & Muna, W. (2023). Environmental policy and solid waste management. A case Lodwar Municipality, Turkana County, Kenya. Journal of Environment, 3(1), 55-76. https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1231
7. Samson, L.L. & Muna, W. (2019). Women Participation in Policy decision making in Turkana County: International Journal of Arts and Commerce Vol. 8.8.6.https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/server/api/core/bitstreams/e4763230-c778-42a1-b0fa-b421b1386808/content

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Project Management for Development Professionals (Project DPro) – APMG International.
• Leadership & Civic Engagement – University of Georgia.
• ASAL Resilience & DRR–SDGs Integration – Mercy Corps.
• Global Sustainability Training – United People.
• AHEAD Leadership Fellowship.

LANGUAGES
• English – Excellent.
• Kiswahili – Excellent.
• Ng’aturkana – Native.
• French – Basic.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• African Union PhD Scholars (PAUGHSS).
• Turkana County Professional Association.
• Teachers Service Commission (Kenya).