Teresia Kyalo

 

Academic Background & Credentials

  • Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Karatina University’s School of Business & Economics.

  • Holds a B.Ed, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, and is certified in Experiential Entrepreneurship Education (via the University of Florida) as well as a Marketplace Simulations Coach.

Core Specializations

  • Entrepreneurship Education & Mentoring: Teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students; integrates hands-on learning through simulation tools .
  • Small Enterprise Development & Venture Creation: Focuses on growing small businesses and supporting startup ecosystems.
  • Women & Youth Entrepreneurship: Researches and advocates for empowerment in these demographic groups.
  • Strategic Management & HR Development: Works on organizational strategy, succession planning, and human capital enhancement.
  • Small Enterprise Financing & Business Planning: Develops frameworks and manuals for financing strategies and structured business growth.

Research Focus & Impact

  • Active researcher with publications on:

    • Lean‑green practices and hotel performance

    • Product innovation in pharmaceutical firms

    • Youth-led agro-processing SMEs

    • SACCOS and microfinance sustainability

  • Google Scholar Profile boasts 204 total citations and an h-index of 8, highlighting contributions in entrepreneurship and strategic management.

Consultancy & Practical Contributions

  • Developed economic development plans and training manuals for enterprise management.

  • Contributed to HR policy manuals and civil service guidelines for Somalia’s Puntland and Somaliland governments.

  • Engaged in curriculum development, coaching graduate students, and leading local and international workshops.

 

Summary

Prof. Kyalo is a distinguished leader in entrepreneurship education, with in-depth strengths in:

  • Small enterprise and venture development

  • Empowering women and youth entrepreneurs

  • Strategic planning and human resource development

  • Applied research in firm innovation and performance

  • Capacity building through experiential learning and digital tools.