Dr.sam Ikwaye, Ph.D

Dr.sam Ikwaye, Ph.D

Chie Executive Officer

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  • About me

    Executive Officer at KENYA ASSOCIATION OF HOTEL KEEPERS AND CATERERS -COAST, passionate about #Tourism, #Hospitality, #Social Entrepreneurship #creativity and #empowerment of communities.

  • Education

    • Kenya Methodist University

      2015 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Business Administration and Management, ENTREPRENEURSHIP

      Activities and Societies: Specialization in social entrepreneurship Social entrepreneurship (SE), is increasingly being acknowledged as an effective source of solutions for a variety of social problems. Despite this, little is documented as regards the exact role of social entrepreneurial practices and how they impact the local communities in Kenya relative to the contribution of tourism and hospitality. Areas:- The requirements an innovation has to fulfill in order to be a social one and distinguish itself from other types of innovation. - role of SE… Show more Social entrepreneurship (SE), is increasingly being acknowledged as an effective source of solutions for a variety of social problems. Despite this, little is documented as regards the exact role of social entrepreneurial practices and how they impact the local communities in Kenya relative to the contribution of tourism and hospitality. Areas:- The requirements an innovation has to fulfill in order to be a social one and distinguish itself from other types of innovation. - role of SE practices on empowerment of local communities as well legal framework in place to encourage the development of SE and recognize possible guidelines for the development of this form of social economy in Kenya’s coastal tourism circuit. -The influence of enterprises’ socioeconomic practices, the influence of sociocultural practices and that of their green initiatives on empowerment of communities. Also, the process sought to assess the role of innovations that the enterprises implement on empowerment. Show less

  • Experience

    • Pubs Entertainment & Restaurants Association. Of Kenya

      Mar 2006 - Jun 2011
      Chie Executive Officer

      www.perakkenya.co.ke

    • Www.kahc.co.ke

      Mar 2007 - now
      Executive Officer - Coast Kenya Association Of Hotel Keepers and Caterers

      www.kahc.co.keThe Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) is a representative body established since 1944 that brings together duly registered hotels, lodges, camps and leading restaurants Pubs that operate in Kenya. Some recent updates on advocacy assignments KAHC- Coast, among other stakeholders were advocating for a halt to the damaging activities for the preservation of the coastal region and the sustenance of the economically and socially important tourism industry. (attached) A study conducted in Kwale and Mombasa Counties on the social and economic impact of sand harvesting on beaches in Kwale County and dumping of dredged port materials on Shelly Beach, Mombasa County. Advocacy win:• Prohibiting sand harvesting and dumping;• Enactment of a suitable Kwale and Mombasa County Beach Management BillsThe ultimate outcome remains to ensure that the Kwale County coastline is preserved and that it results in sustained and enhanced value of the beach resource. Over the years KAHC engaged with Mombasa County ,Kwale County Government, and the other two coastal counties towards the development of a comprehensive beach management legislation. Attached find draft of the bills for Mombasa and Kwale counties.The Copyright Act of 2001 provides for the protection of copyright for all original literary and academic works, art and music among others. The Act also requires the (KECOBO), a department under the Office of the Attorney General (AG), to licence Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) to collect royalties from copyright material users on behalf of the copyright owners and distribute those royalties to them. KAHC together with PERAK successfully lobbied to have a copyright tariff structure with a formula that considers all aspects of the hospitality and entertainment industry. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASSESSOR FOR CLASSIFICATIN OF ACCOMMODATION AND RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENTS

      Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Kenya and EAC secretariat
      Nov 2009
    • Secretary and FULL Member

      Tourism Professional Association (TPA) - Kenya
      Oct 2020