Director, Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (KISM)
Jesse W Waithaka
Academic/Professional Certificates
- Master of Science in Geophysics – Kenyatta University
- Bachelor of Education (Science) – Kenyatta University
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management – Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)
- Corporate Governance
- Developing Research Skills
- Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP)
- Senior Management Course (SMC)
Work Experience
1995 – 1996 Teacher, Moi Ndeffo Secondary School – Nakuru
2000 – 2004 HOD/ Principal Lecturer N.Y.S. Engineering Institute
2004 – 2007 Principal – National Youth Service Training College (NYSTC), Mombasa
2007 – 2012 HOD, Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology (KIBHT)
2012 – 2016 Deputy Principal, K.I.H.B.T
2016 – 2021 Ag. Director/Deputy Director Kenya Institute of Surveying & Mapping (KISM)
2022 – 2024 Director, Kenya Institute of Surveying & Mapping (KISM)
Professional Qualifications
- Trained Graduate Maths/Physics Teacher, TSC No.356768
- Trained TVET CDACC with License No.T210002
- Member of IHRM
Research Activities
- Resistivity and Magnetic Survey within Kenyatta University
- Interpretation of Seimic Data from University of Nairobi
- Gravity and Magnetic Survey in Magadi Geothermal areas