Mrs. Petronilla Shivachi Serebwa–Chibole is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-Kenya) and serves as the Senior Administrative Assistant at the Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM) at the University of Embu. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Embu and a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Office Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Currently, she is in the process of registering for a PhD, furthering her commitment to academic and professional growth.
As a certified member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Kenya, Mrs. Chibole brings extensive expertise in human resource administration, with a focus on employee relations, staff welfare, and client service. Her approach is grounded in efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and fostering positive workplace dynamics. She is recognized for her dedication to ensuring that both staff and clients receive the support they need, reflecting a professional ethos centered on responsibility and service delivery.
Beyond her administrative and HR roles, Mrs. Chibole is an active contributor to scholarly and public discourse. She has authored, among others, a journal article titled Performance Contracting and Employee Service Delivery at Kirinyaga University, published in June 2017, which explores the relationship between performance management frameworks and institutional efficiency. Her intellectual engagement extends to opinion writing for leading Kenyan newspapers, where she has addressed diverse topics such including;
- Ramadhan at the workplace; published in March 2025.
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/ramadhan-at-the-workplace-4968976 - Article title: What Owalo’s office should do to make a difference; published in January 2025. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mainstaging/opinion/article/2001509093/what-owalos-office-should-do-to-make-a-difference
- Why the incompetent gets promoted as the competent are let go published in February2025. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mainstaging/business/opinion/article/2001512075/why-the-incompetent-get-promoted-as-the-competent-are-let-go
- Horizontal Violence Killing Firms; published on 7th March 2023. https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2023-03-07-shivachi-horizontal-violence-the-silent-killer-of organisations/
- Workplace Conflicts: To Punish or not to Punish; published on 19th April 2023.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2023-04-19-shivachi-workplace-conflicts-to-punish-or-not-to-punish/ - Agile HR: Alternatives to Performance Contracting; published on 10th May 2023. https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2023-05-10-serebwa-potential-alternative-to-performance-contracting/
- Mt Kenya’s melting snow should spur climate action published on 13th November 2023. https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2023-11-13-serebwa-mt-kenyas-melting-snow-should-spur-climate-action/
- Obsession with performance hinders innovation in organisations. Published on 16th May 2024. https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2024-05-16-serebwa-obsession-with-performance-hinders-innovation-in-organisations/
- Addressing long-term illness absence in Workplace; https://www.the star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2024-09-17-serebwa-addressing-long-term-illness-absence-in-
workplace/ - Why Workers are fast losing Interest in Performance Contracting, published on 5th May 2023. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001472262/why-workers-are-fast-losing-interest-in-performance-contracting
- Good alternative that will end Performance Contracting Shortcomings; published on 17th May 2023. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001473072/good-alternative-that-will-end-performance-contracting-shortcomings
- Why the mantra customer is always right is wrong. Published on June 8th 2023. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001474624/why-the-mantra-customer-is-always-right-is-wrong
- Role of Human Resource in Employer-Employee dispute resolution. Published on 21st August 2023. https://www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/columnists/2023-08-21-serebwa-role-of-human-resource-in-employer-employee-dispute-resolution
- Privatisation accelerates public and private cross-sector convergence. Published on 19th October https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/radiomaisha/opinion/article/2001483707/privatisation-accelerates-public-and-private-cross-sector-convergence.
Through her publications, she offers practical insights that blend academic rigor with real-world workplace experiences, reinforcing her role as both a practitioner and thought leader in human resource management.
Mrs. Chibole has also participated in numerous training, worshops and seminars including:
- Transitioning Practicing Human Resource Management Practitioners to Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP-K)- HRMPEB – July 2025
- Training on Internal Quality Auditors training course based on ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 1901: 2018 International Standards – May 2025
- Training on Quality Management Systems Implementation Course Based on ISO 9001:2015 – May 2025
- Training on Effective Coaching and Mentoring- 2024
- Training on Developing a Human Resource Strategy- 2023
- Training on Advancing the Corporate Governance Agenda in East Africa
- Training on Performance Appraisal; Do’s and Don’ts – Institute of HRM
- Training on Human Performance Improvement – Institute of HRM
- Training on Governance & Resource Mobilization
- Training on Corruption Risk Assessment Implementation
- Training on Records and Information Management
- Training on Entrepreneurship held at the University of Embu
- Training by ICT on Advanced Computer Use – University of Embu
- Training for Integrity Champions – EACC Facilitators
- Training on Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 – Univ. of Embu
- Training of Postgraduate Data Analysis – Dept. of Business & Economics
- Training on Minute Writing and Report taking – University of Embu
- Training on Investment and Wealth Management – University of Embu
- Training on Integrity in Public Offices – EACC Facilitators
- Training on Core-Ed Academics & Procurement Modules Implementation
- Training of Procurement Liaison Officers at the University of Embu
- Training on Information Security & IT Savvy
Workshops
- Awareness on Waste Management and Environmental Conservation
- Proposal and Thesis writing Workshop at University of Embu
Seminars
- 1st Annual Postgraduate Seminar held on 25th May 2017 at University of Embu
- Retirement Fund Seminar held at University of Embu
- Senior University Management Course Seminar
Through her writing and active participation in numerous trainings, workshops, and seminars, Mrs. Chibole blends academic insight with practical expertise to address real workplace challenges. Her commitment to continuous learning, ethical leadership, and professional excellence underscores her role as a dedicated practitioner and thought leader in human resource management.