Academic Qualification:

PHD in Communication Studies – Karatina University – 2024

Master of Arts in Communication Studies – University of Nairobi- 2008

Bachelor of Education (Linguistics and Literature)- University of Nairobi -2005

Diploma in Public Relations- University of Nairobi- 2007

Professional Qualification

Director & Coordinator (April 2018 – April 2023)-Led and managed the MMU NRB CBD Campus at Multimedia University of Kenya.

Lecturer (August 2012 – Present)-Faculty of Media and Communication at Multimedia University of Kenya, specializing in Public Relations & Communication.

Adjunct Lecturer (2009 – 2014) University of Nairobi, School of Journalism, Taught Public Relations, Marketing, and development Communication.

Director, Student Affairs & Lecturer (Jan 2010 – Aug 2012), Kampala International University – Nairobi Campus-Taught Communication Units and supervised research.

Adjunct Lecturer (Jan 2010 – Aug 2012), St. Paul’s University – Nairobi Campus & Main Campus, Faculty of Communication and PR. Taught Public Relations & Communication.

Teacher – Teachers Service Commission Kenya. 1993 – 2008

 Membership

Public Relations Society of Kenya 2010 to date

East African Communication Association 2014 to date

International Communication Association 2022 to date

Other tasks:

TRAINER

• senior Managers – National irrigation Board
• County Public Relations Officers
• Society of clerks at the table – SOCATT
• County Audio officers (2018,2019,2023)
• Military attaches School of Military Intelligence (SOMI) Kenya

Profile

Dr. Barbara Nthoki is a seasoned academic and industry expert in Strategic Communication, with extensive experience as a Lecturer, Consultant, Trainer, and Researcher in Corporate Communication and development communication.

Currently a Lecturer under the Faculty of Media and Communication at the Multimedia University of Kenya, specializing in Public Relations and Development Communication.