Dr. George Lutomia is a highly accomplished and decorated author with a wealth of experience in Human resource management, Strategic Planning, Lecturer in Peace and conflict Resolution, Classroom teaching, guidance and counselling, and teacher management. His extensive experience in these areas has equipped him with the knowledge and skills needed to help Institutions and students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

In addition to his experience in the classroom, Dr. George Lutomia is also a widely respected author and researcher of scholarly works and journals. His books "Guidance and Counselling in Schools and Colleges", “ Career Guidance and Counselling”,  "Handling Problems Facing Youth in Learning Institutions",  “ Effective Ways to Adjust to High School” are widely used in Africa and other parts of the globe as benchmarks for managing youth conflicts.

Dr. Lutomia's educational qualifications include a PhD in Conflict Resolution and Management. His expertise in conflict resolution has been invaluable in helping students and educational institutions navigate the complex and sometimes challenging dynamics that can arise in the school setting.

Furthermore, Dr. Lutomia's experience in education leadership and management is noteworthy. Serving as the County Executive Committee member (Minister) for Education in the Kakamega County Government from 2018-2022, he has played a crucial role in developing policies and procedures that promote effective and efficient management of learning institutions. Earlier, he served as an assistant director of education based at Jogoo house before moving to Kakamega County as CECM. Currently, Dr. George Lutomia is the Chairperson Kakamega County Education Board ( CEB)

Overall, Dr. Lutomia's extensive experience in education, guidance and counselling, and conflict resolution makes him a highly respected and valuable resource in the field. His insights and practical advice are sure to be invaluable to anyone looking to improve the quality of education and promote the well-being of students in Africa and beyond.

Personal Details
P. O. Box 67619 00200, Nairobi-Kenya
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Languages: English, Kiswahili, Ekegusii
Religion: Christian-Seventh Day Adventist

Objectives
● Build teamwork and the spirit of participation
● To serve all clients with utmost good faith
● To offer effective and efficient services to boost the overall operations of an institution
Personal Attributes
● Good interpersonal and communication skills
● Results oriented
● Ambitious and self-motivated
● High integrity

Achievement

1.Participated in various committees to draft and formulate policies and guidelines on: ∙ Protection of children accompanying mothers to Prisons- for the best interest of the child ∙ Gender mainstreaming and youth affairs ∙ Capacity building of child care and protection officers (in six juvenile justice agencies- The Police,Judiciary,Probation& Aftercare, Dept of Children , Prisons and ODPP) between Kenyan government and Japan International Cooperation Agency. ∙ Mental health and wellness strategies-for easier identification and referral of clients

2,Appointment and active participation in various committees: ∙ Human resource management advisory committee ∙ Gender mainstreaming ∙ Review of Chapter 90 and 92 Laws of Kenya ∙ Young offenders’ review board ∙ Senior officers’ Mess management committee

3.Teaching SSP program at Egerton- Nairobi Campus ∙ Coordinated and processed requests of students from various colleges and universities on practicum at my former work place ( Psychology, social work and community development students plus those carrying out research) ∙ Facilitated One Month Trauma Counseling of fifty uniformed staff cadets from Southern Sudan at the Prisons staff training college

4.Initiated formal education classes in major stations within the Prisons which enabled a number of inmates gain degrees and certificates; a case in point- ∙ Two inmates scored A- and later graduated with degrees -one Vet medicine from Kabete, ∙ Another on distance learning from London Law school

Academic Qualification
● 2005- 2007: Daystar University - Masters of Arts in Psychological Counseling
● 2004- 2005: Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling - Higher Diploma in Psychological Counseling
● 2002- 2003: Kenya Institute of Management -  High Diploma in Human Resource Management
● 1985 -1988: University of Nairobi-  Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religious Studies
● 1982 -1983: Tumu Tumu Girls High School -  Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
● 1978- 1981:Kereri Girls High School -  Kenya Certificate of Education

Work Experience
2009- 2022(Retired)
Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, State department of Correctional Services-Kenya Prisons Service
Position Held: Director Social Welfare and Psychological Counselor
Responsibilities:
● Formulate and Coordinate Psychosocial Programs and activities
● Plan and supervise counseling Services
● Coordinate Staff and inmates’ welfare programs
● Oversee release Programs for inmates
● Co-ordinate donor funded projects and activities

1989 - Sept. 2009 Ministry of Home Affairs, Prisons Department
Positions Held: Social Welfare and Psychological Counselor
Duties and Responsibilities:
● In charge Welfare Office
● Coordination of Rehabilitation and reintegration programs
● Offer psychological counseling to staff , their families and inmates ● Oversee Staff and Prisoners’ welfare programs
● Supervise adult literacy and nursery school programs
● Source for donations from well-wishers
● Coordinate recreational facilities and programs

 Professional Courses

One month (14th February 2012 to March 8th 2012) Country Focused Training in ‘Juvenile Delinquent Training System’ in Japan by Japan International Corporation Agency [JICA]

Two weeks (16th - 26th August 2010) : National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority [NACADA] Training of Trainers TOT on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Four weeks (April - May 2010): Kenya Institute of Administration [K.S.G] Senior Management Course

Six weeks (May 13th - 21st June -2013) : Kenya Institute of Administration [K.S.G] Strategic Leadership Development Program(SLDP)

Four weeks (April- May 2009): Egerton University Training of Trainers/Facilitators [T.O.T/ T.O.F] in Psychological Counseling

Other Courses

● One day (2021 ) Peer Counseling Workshop on workplace staff wellness and alternative dispute resolution(ADR)

● One week (May 2012) Supervisors Workshop on Child Care and Protection Officers [CCPO]

● One week of training on the Rights of the Child and Child Protection, by Child Legal Action Network[CLAN]

● Six weeks of training on Human Rights Correctional Service [training of trainers] by Raoul Wallenberg Sweden

● One-week training on Voluntary Counseling and Testing [V.C.T] by NASCOP/MOH

● One-day Conference on Counseling and Culture in a Global Village

● Two months Social Development Induction Course at Government Training Institute -Maseno

Honors and Awards

● 2009:Head of State Commendation Medal [HSC]

● 2008:Letter of Commendation by Commissioner General of Prisons

Membership

● Kenya Counselors Association

● Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi