Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi

@kiu.ac.ug

Humanities and Social Science
KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi (Alkhaliili) is a highly educated professional and PhD finalist PhD in public management at Kampala International University, Uganda. His academic journey is significantly reinforced by specialised training in key areas including administration, management, human rights, research methods, institutional development, and leadership, notably including a programme on "Building Institutions" at the US Institute of Peace in 2025. Mr Mahamoud has established himself as a respected researcher and academic, evidenced by his published scholarly work focusing on Somaliland's public sector, including topics such as decentralisation, governance, local government, and public budgeting. He currently holds the position of Director at the International Institute of Research in Kampala, Uganda, while also serving as a Senior Lecturer at multiple postgraduate institutions: the University of Hargaisa, Bader University, East Africa University, and Abaarso Tech University.

EDUCATION

PhD in Public Management/Administration: Finalist at Kampala International University (Kampala, Uganda) - Current.
Master's Degree: Human Rights and Development at Kampala International University (Kampala, Uganda) 2017
Postgraduate Diploma: Refugee and Migration Studies at School of Social Work and Community Development (USWCD), Kampala, Uganda. 2014
Bachelor's Degree: Development Studies at Kampala University (Kampala Uganda) 2013
Diploma in Education: Somaliland Teacher Education College (STEC), Hargaisa, Somaliland, 2004

Significant Training & Conferences:
Administration, Management, Human Rights, Research Methods, Institutional Development, Leadership.
and "Building Institutions" training/conference at the US Institute of Peace (2025).

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Arts and Humanities, Multidisciplinary, Business, Management and Accounting, Strategy and Management
18

Scholar Citations

2

Scholar h-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Decentralized solid waste management and community health outcomes in Kampala, Uganda
    MM Abdillahi, HN Osman, R Barigayamwe
    Natural Built Social Environment Health 2 (2), 200-217 , 2026
    2026
  • E-Government and Digital Service Delivery: Investigating the Adoption of Digital Platforms for the Purpose of Citizens' Service Access, Transparency Increase, and …
    MM Abdillahi
    Moccasin Journal De Public Perspective 3 (1), 15-32 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • The Seen and Unseen: Gaps, Themes, and Trajectories in Somali Economic Development Research
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS … , 2026
    2026
  • Guardians of the Public Trust: Mechanisms for Administrative Accountability and Ethical Governance
    MM Abdillahi
    Available at SSRN 6782558 , 2026
    2026
  • Political Decentralization And Governance In Hargaisa Local Government, Somaliland
    MM Abdillahi, BB Oluka, J Tindyebwa
    APPLIED RESEARCH IN ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES 7 (1), 4-18 , 2026
    2026
  • Gender roles in Somaliland: A narrative review of traditions, transitions, and transformations
    MM Abdillahi
    African Multidisciplinary Journal of Development (AMJD) , 2026
    2026
  • Public Policy and Governance
    AA Warsame, MM Abdillahi
    Public Policy 10 (1), 248-263 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • The Effects of Electronic Communication on the Performance of Road Projects: A Case of Mogadishu Super Highway Roads Project, Mogadishu, Somalia
    AH Hassan, KC Obondi
    International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) 9 (12 … , 2025
    2025
  • Legal Framework and Community Policing in Somalia
    AA Mohamed, MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) 9 (12 … , 2025
    2025
  • The Effect of Access to and Use of Information Communication Technology on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Hargeisa, Somaliland
    SAAMMA Mohamed Aden Hassan, Dahir Barre Mohamed
    International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025
  • Somaliland Multi-Level Governance: Analyzing the Interplay and Power Dynamics between Supranational, National, Regional, and Local Governments in Policy Implementation and …
    MM Abdillahi
    nternational Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025
  • The Effects of Resource Allocation on the Performance of Construction Projects. A Study of Daryeel Construction Company in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
    FC Mohamed Abdirashid Mohamed, Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025
  • Advancing Social Justice Through Administration: An Integrative Review Of Public Policy, Equity, And Marginalized Communities In Developing Countries
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) 9 (11), 17-28 , 2025
    2025
  • The Effects of Intrinsic Rewards on Employee Performance of Moon Construction and Real Estate Company in Mogadishu, Somalia
    MMADOC Mohamed Kayse Ahmed
    International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025
  • Collaborative Governance and Networks in Somaliland: A Systematic Review of Evidence on Co-Creation, Public Value, and Network Management Challenges
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) 9 (11), 112-126 , 2025
    2025
  • Public Service Motivation and Employee Engagement in a Post-Conflict State: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda for Somaliland's Public Sector
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025
  • Somaliland Bureaucracy and Red Tape: Mapping the Causes, Consequences, and Strategies for Simplification
    MM Abdillahi
    2025
  • Fiscal Decentralisation and Governance in Hargaisa Local Government, Somaliland
    MM Abdillahi, BB Oluka, J Tindyebwa
    International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research 3 (3), 162-176 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Good Governance and National Security in Hargeisa, Somaliland
    KHMM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) 9 (10), 114-121 , 2025
    2025
  • Time Management and Performance of Water and Sanitation Projects in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia
    MA Warsame, Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi, and Okeyo Omollo Elijah
    International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research … , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Market-Economic Decentralization and Governance in Hargeisa Local Government, Somaliland
    MM Abdillahi, BO Benjamin
    BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi 32 (3), 10.20476 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • A Somaliland Local Government's Review
    MM Abdillahi
    Social Science and Humanities Journal 9 (Issue 01), 17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • E-Government and Digital Service Delivery: Investigating the Adoption of Digital Platforms for the Purpose of Citizens' Service Access, Transparency Increase, and …
    MM Abdillahi
    Moccasin Journal De Public Perspective 3 (1), 15-32 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Fiscal Decentralisation and Governance in Hargaisa Local Government, Somaliland
    MM Abdillahi, BB Oluka, J Tindyebwa
    International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research 3 (3), 162-176 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Decentralization in Somaliland
    MM Abdillahi
    Available at SSRN 5588030 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Public Policy and Governance
    AA Warsame, MM Abdillahi
    Public Policy 10 (1), 248-263 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable HRM Practices and Employee Green Behavior: A Meta-Analysis of their Relationship and Moderating Factors.
    MM Abdillahi
    training 9 (10), 133-140 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Theoretical Perspectives on Administrative Decentralization: Concepts, Models, and Implications
    DMM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Somaliland Democracy and Election’s
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 9 (4 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Ethiopia and Somaliland Ties and MOU-Related Concerns
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Disasters and forced displacement in Rajo IDPS Mogadishu Somalia
    A Mustafe Mahamoud
    Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 1
  • Decentralized solid waste management and community health outcomes in Kampala, Uganda
    MM Abdillahi, HN Osman, R Barigayamwe
    Natural Built Social Environment Health 2 (2), 200-217 , 2026
    2026
  • The Seen and Unseen: Gaps, Themes, and Trajectories in Somali Economic Development Research
    MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS … , 2026
    2026
  • Guardians of the Public Trust: Mechanisms for Administrative Accountability and Ethical Governance
    MM Abdillahi
    Available at SSRN 6782558 , 2026
    2026
  • Political Decentralization And Governance In Hargaisa Local Government, Somaliland
    MM Abdillahi, BB Oluka, J Tindyebwa
    APPLIED RESEARCH IN ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES 7 (1), 4-18 , 2026
    2026
  • Gender roles in Somaliland: A narrative review of traditions, transitions, and transformations
    MM Abdillahi
    African Multidisciplinary Journal of Development (AMJD) , 2026
    2026
  • The Effects of Electronic Communication on the Performance of Road Projects: A Case of Mogadishu Super Highway Roads Project, Mogadishu, Somalia
    AH Hassan, KC Obondi
    International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) 9 (12 … , 2025
    2025
  • Legal Framework and Community Policing in Somalia
    AA Mohamed, MM Abdillahi
    International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) 9 (12 … , 2025
    2025
  • The Effect of Access to and Use of Information Communication Technology on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Hargeisa, Somaliland
    SAAMMA Mohamed Aden Hassan, Dahir Barre Mohamed
    International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025
  • Somaliland Multi-Level Governance: Analyzing the Interplay and Power Dynamics between Supranational, National, Regional, and Local Governments in Policy Implementation and …
    MM Abdillahi
    nternational Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) 9 (11 … , 2025
    2025