Dr. Fred Siambe Omweri

Dr. Fred Siambe Omweri is a seasoned academic and public policy scholar whose work spans the domains of governance reform, institutional performance, and indigenous knowledge systems. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at Machakos University, Kenya, where he also holds the role of Examinations and Timetable Coordinator. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry, combining empirical rigor with culturally grounded analysis.

Dr. Siambe holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Management from Kenyatta University, a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Public Policy from Kisii University, and dual qualifications in Education from Bugema University, Uganda. His scholarly work is distinguished by its thematic breadth and methodological depth, often integrating qualitative and policy-oriented approaches to address complex governance challenges in East Africa.

His research interests include public sector remuneration and compensation frameworks, organizational performance and institutional effectiveness, youth-led policy advocacy, and democratic governance. He is particularly invested in comparative decentralization and participatory governance across East African contexts, as well as the implementation of e-government systems and the implications of digital bureaucracy. His work further extends to climate policy, health systems, and the alignment of public administration with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.6 on effective, accountable institutions.

Dr. Siambe has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in multidisciplinary journals and presented his work at various international conferences. His recent publications explore themes such as the Multiple Streams Approach, youth mobilization, artificial intelligence in public administration, and comparative governance. His scholarly contributions are accessible via Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=guDtsiUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao) and ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9721-4205)

In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Siambe has been actively engaged in consultancy, notably contributing to development, the review and enhancement of the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration curriculum in various Universities. He also serves as a reviewer for Cogent Social Sciences (ORG), a reputable international journal, where he evaluates submissions in governance, policy analysis, and institutional studies.