Designation
Deputy Dean of Students & Lecturer School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences, KCA University
Staff E-mail Address
ngobia@kcau.ac.ke
Previous Titles
- Chair of Department, Performing Arts, Film & Media Studies
- Timetabling Coordinator, School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
Academic Qualification
- MA Digital Communication (USIU, 2022)
- Post Graduate Diplom23a in Education (KCA University, 2023)
- BA Theatre Arts and Film Technology (Kenyatta University, 2015)
Profile
In his role as the Dean of Students, Ngobia champions a vibrant, inclusive and student-centered campus life. By coordinating student activities, supporting mental wellness programs, and curating a wholesome university experience, his office ensures today’s learners thrive academically, explore their gifts and talents, grow personally, confidently launching their careers. He is all about creating the ultimate campus experience; where students feel supported, inspired, and future-ready.
In class, he facilitates learning in the areas of performing arts, film and digital media, where he is a crusader for a practice-oriented model to learning and assessment. An award winning creative with more than 20 years of experience in the orange economy, he has written, directed and produced stage plays, TV shows and films. He has also initiated film development programs in Kenyan schools to complement government efforts in teaching of the arts at basic education level. A critical resource person for various Ministry of Education agencies, such as KICD and TVETA, he has also supported their curriculum development processes in the arts, and is a seasoned trainer of trainers and adjudicator at the annual Kenya National Drama and Film Festival.
Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications
Books
- Bullindah, J., Odipo, M., Ngobia, B., Barasa, P. & Oniang’o, M. (2022). Performing Arts Learner’s Book Grade 7. Mountain Top Educational Publishers. ISBN: 978-9914-730-99-9
- Bullindah, J., Odipo, M., Ngobia, B., Barasa, P. & Oniang’o, M. (2022). Performing Arts Teacher’s Guide Grade 7. Mountain Top Educational Publishers. ISBN: 978-9914-730-98-2
- Ngobia, B. & Kihima, C. (2022). Social Arts Development Course Learner’s Book. US Embassy & Sarakasi Trust
- Ngobia, B. & Kihima, C. (2022). Social Arts Development Course Teacher’s Guide. US Embassy & Sarakasi Trust
Book Chapters
- Ngobia, B. & Allela, T. (2021). ‘’Global Politics and Chinese Charm Offensive in Africa and Fears of Takeover.’’ In Amutabi, M. & Bore, M. (Eds). Giant Steps in the Development of Africa. Nairobi: CEDRED Publications. ISBN 978-9966-116-51-2.
Research Interest
- Film & Theatre in the Digital Age
- Convergence of Artistic Forms Using Digital Media
- Curriculum Design for the Arts in Basic and Higher Education
- Digital Media and Digital Transformation
Thesis
Interrogating the Digital Shift in Film Consumption Trends in Nairobi
Conferences & Chapters
- Presenter, paper titled On the Bench: The Adjudicator’s Checklist, at the Kenya National Drama Adjudicators Workshop at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Nairobi, in January 2026
- Participant, Young Envoys Winter Camp, Sias University, China in January 2026
- Presenter, paper titled From the Mind Through the Lens, presented at the Kenya National Drama Teachers Workshop at Kisumu Girls National School, in November 2025
- Presenter, Refereed paper titled Emancipation of Theatre and Film in the Digital Age, presented at the KNDFF Inaugural Conference at Lions School, Nakuru, April 2025
- Facilitator, Digitalization and Digital Transformation, for the Next Level Skills for Student Leaders Workshop held in Brussels, Belgium in March 2025 and Nairobi in October 2025, teaching students from 6 countries
- Panelist, The Business of Art: Building sustainable financial models for artistes. 2nd Performing Arts Conference held at the Kenya National Theatre, July 2024.
- Presenter, Refereed paper titled Interrogating Netflix and the VOD Disruption in Kenyan Cinema, presented at the Lagos Studies Association 2023 Conference at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, June 2023
- Presenter, Refereed paper titled Chinese Take-over: Myth or Looming Reality? presented at the First KCAU Interdisciplinary Conference at Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, from 11th to 12th October 2022
- Presenter, Refereed paper titled Priming Theory in a Kenyan Context: An Exploratory Study Evaluating President Kenyatta’s Performance on Fighting Corruption, presented at the African Association for Rhetoric Conference (AAR) held at USIU-Africa, July 2022
- Session Chair, Paper presentations on decolonization, at the 1ST Performing Arts Conference, held at the Kenya National Theatre, February 2022
- Presenter, paper titled Navigating Film Adjudication in the Kenya National Drama & Film Festival, presented at the Ministry of Education KNDFF National Adjudicators Workshop held at Chania High School, Thika on 12th June 2021
- Panelist, Retrenchment and Impact of Covid-19, webinar hosted by Ministry of Health, Division of Health Promotion, Nairobi, in December 2020
- Facilitator and Trainer, Acting for the Stage, workshop by the Kenya International Theatre Festival in Nakuru in November 2020
- Panelist, Art for Social Change Webinar Series, hosted by the United States Embassy in Nairobi, November 2020
- Convener, online workshop titled The Art of Cinematic Storytelling, hosted by Canon North and Central Africa (CNNA) and Film Lecturers and Trainers Association of Kenya (FLETA-K) and brought together students from Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya who scripted, shot, edited and premiered three short films using digital platforms in October 2020
- Presenter, paper titled Netiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of Remote Engagement, at a webinar hosted by KCA University in July 2020
- Presenter, paper titled The Mechanics of Spoken Word Performance, presented at the Ministry of Education KNDFF Trainers Workshop held at Kangaru School, Embu in January, 2020
- Presenter, Refereed paper titled The Nexus Between Digital Communication and Film Consumption among the Elite Youth in Nairobi: A Case Study of Private University Students in Nairobi, presented at the 3rd biennial African Studies Association of Africa Conference, at USIU-Africa, October 2019
- Convener, workshop titled Basic DSLR Videography for Kenyan Film Lecturers, held at Kenya School of Government, Matuga, sponsored by Canon Central and North Africa, August 2019
- Convener and Organizer, a series of workshops titled Basic Photography and Videography, hosted by Canon Miraisha Program for Film Students across different Kenyan universities between May and December 2019
- Facilitator and Trainer, Introduction to Filmmaking for Schools, hosted by Ministry of Education for Drama Teachers, held at Machakos School, Nairobi and Afraha High School, Nakuru in January 2019
- Convener and Organizer, Kenya Film Summit, held at USIU-Africa (2020), KCA University (2021), Kenyatta University (2022), Multimedia University (2023)
International Outlook
- Co-Facilitator, Next Level Skills for Student Leaders, an EU-funded initiative to train student leaders from Kenya, Ghana, Gambia, Austria and Germany, running from 2025 to 2027
- KCAU Project Lead, Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship (CESF), a Netflix-funded African program for training Kenyan creatives, where KCAU students were awarded scholarships from Netflix, between 2022 and 2025
- Consultant, Multichoice Talent Factory, a Multichoice-funded film development program for young creatives in West, East and Southern Africa, where several KCAU students have been trained in film production, from 2022 to date
- Kenya Coordinator, Miraisha Photography and Videography Seminars, a Canon-funded program to train Kenyan, Nigerian and Ghanaian lecturers and students on professional photography and videography skills, between 2019 and 2024.
Industry Engagement
- Project Lead, Film Empowerment Program Cycle 4, a film development program run by Kenya Film Commission and GIZ Africa, 2025 – 2026
- Project Coordinator, County Theatre Fiesta, a theatre training program run by Kenya Cultural Centre and Kenya International Theatre Festival, 2023 and 2024
- Festival Director, Kenya International Theatre Festival, a premier 10 day theatre festival run by Kenya International Theatre Festival and Kenya Cultural Centre, 2020 to date
Awards and Recognitions
- Theatre Champion Award, Talanta Hela Hongera Awards, 2023
Media Presence and Public Engagement
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