Department of Business Management

Kelvin R. Komba Serve as Assistant Lecturer (Marketing) at Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU)-
Kizumbi Institute of Cooperative and Business Education, He Holds a Master of Science in Marketing
Management from Mzumbe University (MU) and Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Public Relations
from Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA), His research areas of interest includes digital marketing,
Consumer Behavior, Product Development, Sales and Distribution. Prior to this, He worked at
Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) as Technical Support Specialist.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

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Mr. Jimmy John Makeo is currently serving as a Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at the Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Education (KICoB), Moshi Co-operative University.

He holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, awarded by the College of Business Education (CBE). Mr. Makeo is passionate about academic excellence and student mentorship, playing an important role in undergraduate teaching and support.

His areas of teaching, research, consultancy, and community engagement include:

• Business Research
• Business Economics
• Strategic Management

He is committed to advancing knowledge in business studies and contributing to the development of future professionals through innovative teaching and active participation in institutional initiatives.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

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Mr. Anthony Gikuri Nchagwa is an Assistant Lecturer who values autonomous and progressive learning. His areas of expertise include food security, food loss and waste, climate change, and cooperatives for sustainable development. He serves on the Africa Regional Working Group on Food Waste under UNEP and FAO. Proficient in tools like Power Query, SPSS, Datatab, Kobo Toolbox, and Google/Microsoft platforms, he also has several research publications. Mr. Nchagwa has led the KICoB library for six years and has been involved in consultancy, training, and organizational development.

Position: Senior Lecturer

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Dr. Rwekaza is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Co-operative Business Management at KICoB, Moshi Co-operative University. He teaches institutional governance, project and business management, HR, and also engages in research, consultancy, M&E, financial management, and strategic planning. He holds a PhD in Co-operative Governance, MA in Co-operative and Community Development, and degrees in Public Administration and Education. With international training and over 24 publications, his work focuses on co-operative development and enterprise promotion.

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Mr. Phaustini B. Bayo is an Assistant Lecturer at the Kizumbi Institute of Cooperative and Business Education (KICoB), a constituent of Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). He is a seasoned professional in rural and community development, with a strong background in educational management. He holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Rural Development from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), along with a Bachelor’s degree in the same field. Prior to joining KICoB, he worked extensively in outreach programs, capacity building, and project consultancy across various regions in Tanzania. His expertise spans co-operative practices, project management, and community empowerment.

Senior Lecturer

Position: Lecturer

Email: sankamarco@gmail.com

Phone Number: +255758891430

Dr Marco Sanka is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at the Moshi Co-operative University, with a strong academic and practical background in econometrics, applied microeconomics, applied statistics, environmental valuation and policy, agricultural finance, and advanced impact evaluation techniques. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He holds a Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Makerere University, Uganda, and a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Dr Sanka has accumulated extensive experience in university teaching and research. Currently, he is a lecturer at Moshi Co-operative University in Tanzania. While pursuing his PhD at the University of Pretoria, he also served as a tutor and graduate assistant in undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including applied econometrics, applied microeconomics, introduction to environmental and natural resource economics, and environmental valuation and policy. These roles have sharpened his technical and pedagogical skills, while deepening his expertise in policy analysis, impact evaluation, and applied economic modelling. These academic roles have strengthened his technical and pedagogical expertise, particularly in applied economic analysis and quantitative methods, while enabling him to conduct impactful research and mentor students.

His research interests are in agricultural policies, agricultural finance, behavioural economics, sustainable agriculture, food security, development economics, resources and environmental economics, rural livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, climate change financing, and Impact evaluation. He is skilled in designing household surveys, analysing large datasets using impact evaluation techniques and advanced panel data econometrics. He is proficient in STATA, R and SPSS for data analysis. Marco has contributed to academic publications, technical reports, and policy briefs to inform decision-makers and development stakeholders. Fluent in both English and Kiswahili, Marco is passionate about evidence-based research that supports agricultural transformation, poverty reduction, and inclusive development.

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Dr. Denis Mathew Silayo holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Mangalore University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Economic Policy and Planning) from Mzumbe University. He is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at KICoB and serves as the Head of Admissions and Examinations. He previously worked with Air Uganda Tanzania, Swissport Tanzania, and Access Bank. Mr. Silayo has presented and published research on topics such as waste management, poverty, digitalization, healthcare, and economic development.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Email: adrian.karia@mocu.ac.tz

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Eng. Adrian Jackob Karia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT). He currently serves as a Assistant Lecurer in the Department of Business Management at KICoB, Moshi Co-operative University. Prior to joining MoCU, he was self-employed.

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Ms. Zainab Abdallah Kambo holds a Master’s degree in Social Protection Policy and Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Protection, both from The Institute of Finance Management. She currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at KICoB, Moshi Co-operative University. Her professional interests include teaching, research, and consultancy in the areas of Social Protection and Microfinance.

Position: Lecturer

Email: masatu152@gmail.com

Phone Number: +255754256785

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Dr. Masatu Julius Malima is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at the Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Eduation (KICoB), Tanzania. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), where he also earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Linguistics and Education, respectively.

Dr. Malima has a diverse academic background, with a particular focus on Critical Discourse Analysis, Language Education, and Professional Communication. His academic journey began at the University of Dar es Salaam, where he completed his Bachelor’s in Education (BA Ed.) in 2009, followed by his Master’s in Linguistics in 2013, and later, a PhD in Linguistics from 2022 to 2025.

Before joining KICoB, Dr. Malima accumulated extensive teaching experience in higher education. He has contributed significantly to research and academic writing, particularly in the fields of linguistics and communication studies. His expertise in Critical Discourse Analysis and language education has made him a valuable asset in academia, focusing on the intersection between language use and professional communication.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Email: athuman.mustapha@mocu.ac.tz

Phone Number: +255 625500732

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Eng. Athuman B. Mustapha is an ICT, networking, and cybersecurity professional with a
strong blend of academic qualifications and industry experience. He holds a Master of
Science in Information Systems and Network Security from the Nelson Mandela African
Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
Engineering, and a Full Technician Certificate in Computer Engineering, both from the
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT).
He currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at
the Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Studies (KICoB) of Moshi Co-operative
University (MoCU). His teaching, research, and consultancy work cover the broad spectrum
of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including:

• Computer Networks and Telecommunication Systems
• Cybersecurity and Network Security
• Digital Forensic Investigations
• Cloud Computing and Virtualization
• Information Systems and Enterprise Technologies
• ICT Infrastructure Design and Management
• Data Management and Database Systems
• Software Systems, Applications, and ICT Integration
• ICT Governance, Policy, and Digital Transformation
• Emerging Technologies (IoT and AI)

Before joining academia, Eng. Mustapha gained extensive hands-on experience through
various technical and engineering roles. He served as a Network and Transmission
Engineer at ZANTEL (T) Ltd, a Network Surveillance Engineer with HUAWEI
International Ltd, and an ICT Technician in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
He has also contributed to consultancy and community-based technology projects with
organizations such as Johns Hopkins University CCP Tanzania, Red Cross Tanzania
(Shinyanga), and SHIMASA CBO, focusing on ICT systems deployment, digital solutions,
capacity building, entrepreneurship support, and project planning.

Position: Senior Lecturer

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Dr. Odax Manumbu Lawrence is a Senior Lecturer, consultant, and researcher at the Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Education (KICoB), a constituent of Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). He holds a PhD in Education from MoCU, and both a Master of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Dar es Salaam. His academic career began in 2014, rising to Senior Lecturer by July 2024.

Dr. Odax plays significant roles in institutional governance, including serving as Risk Management Champion since March 2025, Chair of the Strategic Plan Implementation Team since December 2023, and Academic Staff Representative on the MoCU Workers’ Board since May 2023. He also coordinates Sports and Recreation at KICoB and previously served as Examination Coordinator for the Faculty of Business and Information Sciences.

Beyond the academic sphere, he contributes as an interpreter at the High Court of Tanzania. His research interests span Curriculum Design, Comparative Education, Adult Learning, Co-operative Education, Educational Management, English Language Teaching, and Critical Thinking.

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Mr. Mwoka holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration (Human Resource Management), both from Mzumbe University. He previously served as Acting Student Welfare Coordinator at MoCU (KICoB Campus), and as Human Resource Officer II at the President’s Office – Public Service Commission, Teachers’ Service Department (Iringa Region).

His areas of expertise include Organizational Psychology, High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS), Industrial Relations, Change Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Strategic Management, and New Public Management (NPM).

Position: Assistant Librarian

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Mr. Ernest Watson Mwakisyala holds a Master of Arts in Information Studies (MAIS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Studies (BALIS), both from Tumaini University Makumira. He currently serves as an Assistant Librarian Trainee in the Department of Knowledge Management at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU), based at KICoB.

He has previously worked at DCC, TUDARco, MNMA, and CUCoM—where he also served as Examination Officer. His training includes pedagogical practices, public servant integrity, and research writing. His research interests focus on communication and ICT in information access and retrieval.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Email: ezekiel.mghweno@mocu.ac.tz

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Ezekiel Mghweno is an accomplished software engineer with a Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Systems) and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering. He has extensive experience in application development and graphics design and has trained many individuals in multimedia, graphics, and programming.

He previously worked as an ICT Manager and Assistant Lecturer at the University of Arusha, overseeing web development, server systems, and multimedia production. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Lecturer at Moshi Co-operative University, Kizumbi Campus (KICoB).

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Email: kisra.mchoro@mocu.ac.tz

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Mr. Kisra Salum Mchoro is a legal professional with a Bachelor of Laws with Shariah (LLBs) from the Muslim University of Morogoro and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania. He was admitted to the Bar in 2016. He holds a Master of Comparative Laws from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Law/Business Management at KICoB, a campus of MoCU. He also works as a researcher and legal consultant on various issues.

Position: Library Trainee

Email: idda.joseph@mocu.ac.tz

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Ms. Idda Joseph Saera is a Library Trainee in the Department of Knowledge Management at KICoB. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Dar es Salaam. Previously, she worked as a Tutor Assistant at Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (MNMA) and is the Co-founder and CEO of MaishaPackage.

Idda is a transformative leader passionate about social innovation and youth development. She has worked with organizations such as UN Women, UNFPA, UNICEF, and AWLN, and has participated in both national and international conferences on information science, SDGs, economics, and innovation.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Email: restituta.nzungu@mocu.ac.tz

Phone Number: +255 687 271 045

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Ms. Restituta Raymond Nzungu is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at the Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Education, Moshi Co-operative University. She holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College, earned with distinction. Her expertise includes HR practices like recruitment, performance appraisal, and HRIS. She has internship experience at Ardhi University and Bunda Town Council, and she is passionate about teaching, institutional development, and aligning theory with real-world HR practice.

Mr. Frank Crispin Kinabo is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Law at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). He is also engaged in research and consultancy. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Relations (LL.M) from the University of Bagamoyo. Previously, he served as an Assistant Lecturer at Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU). His areas of interest include Intellectual Property, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Criminal Law, and International Trade and Finance Law.

Ms. Karen Archibald is a dedicated professional in the field of Banking and Finance, holding both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in the discipline. She has served as an Assistant Lecturer at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha, gaining extensive experience in academic delivery and curriculum development. Her passion extends beyond academia into community development and youth empowerment through her work with Training For Life Tanzania. She currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer at Moshi Co-operative University, Kizumbi Campus (KICoB).