Dr. Robert Amiller Okech PhD, is a multifaceted individual who integrates virtues, theory and practice in his lectures. He, is a lecturer, and researcher in International and National Security for Sustainable Peace, Geo-politics, Governance, Development, Peace and Conflict, Foreign Policy, Conflict Management & Transformation, Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism, Investigator in Violent Extremism, Radicalization and Psycho-Social Support Services. His previous roles continue to strengthen his abilities in collaboration and innovation, including a focused attention to detail and accuracy. Currently, he is an Adjunct faculty lecturer at National Intelligence Research University.
He holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST), Kenya, Masters of Arts in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies and Bachelors of Arts in Public Administration, Political Science and History both from the University of Nairobi (UoN). Diploma in Armed Conflict in Eastern Africa Studies and, Diploma in Strategic and Security Studies both from-SSS (UON).
He worked for National Intelligence Service (NIS) from 1985 to November 2021 cumulatively (37) years. He was a field Operative, Desk officer, Supervisor, Section head /Analyst. Lecturer/trainer from 2013-2021. He has a passion for training and has trained/lectures young/entrants and in-service for NIS officers at different levels. Currently, he is a part time lecturer at Tom Mboya University, lecturing both Post Graduate and Undergraduate classes on various units. He has been able to train various government officers on governance and leaderships and different actors in managing conflicts. Trained Mediator from Strathmore Dispute Resolution Center, Nairobi. He is a results-oriented, high-energy, and hands-on in his activities.