Dennis Werunga
@denniswerunga
Project planning professional with research, translation, and teaching expertise.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a project planning professional with a background in research, translation, and education, committed to improving program outcomes through evidence-based planning and clear communication.
I have held progressive roles in planning and research, including Principal Research Officer and Senior Planning Officer at Lake Basin Development Authority, where I contributed to projects focused on resource management and productivity improvements.
My experience spans teaching, translation (English–French), and community instruction, demonstrating my ability to communicate across languages and to diverse audiences; I also worked as an English–French translator and salsa dance instructor at Alliance Française d’Eldoret.
I authored a publication on enhancing fingerling production in the Lake Victoria Basin, reflecting my applied research capability and commitment to improving sector efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Research Officer
Lake Basin Development Authority
Nov 2013 - Present (12 years 2 months)
Led research initiatives on aquaculture and fisheries, producing a 2025 publication on recirculatory aquaculture systems to enhance fingerling production in the Lake Victoria basin.
Senior Planning Officer
Lake Basin Development Authority
Nov 2013 - May 2025 (11 years 6 months)
Managed planning functions and coordinated regional development projects, supporting strategic plans and monitoring from 2013 to 2025.
Salsa Dance Instructor
Alliance Française d’Eldoret
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)
Instructed salsa dance classes and supported cultural activities at the Alliance Française during August 2013–August 2014.
English-French Translator
Alliance Française d’Eldoret
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)
Provided English–French translation services for the Alliance Française and supported cultural programs between August 2013 and August 2014.
French Teacher
Alliance Française d’Eldoret
Aug 2007 - Aug 2008 (1 year)
Taught French to pre-primary and primary students and delivered language instruction aligned with Diplôme d'études B1 preparation during 2007–2008.
Planning Officer
Elview Centre
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Conducted planning and program coordination for centre activities and supported implementation of community initiatives between 2007 and 2008.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMoi University
Bachelor of Science, Project Planning and Management
2008 - 2013
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Project Planning and Management at Moi University from 2008 to 2013.
Alliance Française d'Eldoret
Diplôme d'études (B1), French Language
2007 - 2008
Completed Diplôme d'études B1 in French (August 2007 – August 2008).
Nakuru High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2003 - 2006
Attended Nakuru High School and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (2003–2006).
Hermann Gmeiner Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
1995 - 2002
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (1995–2002).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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