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Publications
Refereed Journals
· Gecaga M.( 2005)
“HIV/AIDS Rehabilitation Projects in Kenya: A Window of Hope for Women and Children”. In Voices From Third World Theologians Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians:Interfaith Dialogue Listening to African Voices vol. xxviii no.2 pp 116-134
https://ixtheo.de/Record/1645446050
· Gecaga, M. (2007).
“The Response of the Church to the Plight of Children in Africa.”
World Studies in Christianity, Vol. 13, Part 2, The Edinburgh Review of Theology and Religion.
Edinburgh University Press, pp. 142–159.
https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/63/article/218360
· Gecaga, M. (2012).
“Theological Insights on Ecology and Technology towards Sustainable Development and Peace in Africa.”
Hekima Review Journal of Hekima College, Jesuit School of Theology ,Peace Studies and International Relation, No. 46, pp. 57–73.
https://journals.hekima.ac.ke/index.php/journals/article/view/831
· Tumuti, D., Mule, L., Gecaga, M., & Mangurui, D. (2013).
Enhancing Graduate Employability through Community Engagement.
Journal of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Vol. 1.
https://jasps.thebrpi.org/vol-1-no-1-december-2013-abstract-1-jasps
· Musili, T., & Gecaga, M. (2016).
Unfolding Religiosity and Spirituality: Towards an Integrated Theology of Holism in the Advent of New HIV Infections in Africa.
The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 4 Issue 9, pp. 230-235.
https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/126924
· Thuku, P., Maina, L., & Gecaga, M. (2016).
The Relationship between Psychosocial Preparation for Retirement and Quality of Life in Kenya.
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol. 4 Issue 3, pp. 251-260.
https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-relationship-between-psychosocial-preparation-for-retirement-and-quality-of-life-of-retirees-in-kenya
· Musili, T., Gecaga, M., & Gitome, J. (2018).
Condom Use and Culture of Life: The Roman Catholic Church Dilemma in the Wake of New HIV Infections.
Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 8 No. 6, pp. 66–72.
https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/view/41553/42776
· Cherono, M., Gecaga, M., & Gitome, J. (2023).
Effects of Anglican Church of Kenya and Kenya Assemblies of God Teachings on Sexual Behaviour Choices of Students in Selected Universities in Nairobi County.
International Journal of Humanity and Social Sciences, Vol. 1 Issue 2, pp. 1–19.
https://carijournals.org/journals/IJHSS/article/view/1524/1888
· Abdi, A., Gecaga, M., & Kahumbi, N. (2023).
The Influence of Terrorism Activities on Muslim-Christian Relations in Garissa.
International Journal of Current Aspects, Vol. 6 Issue 1, pp. 1-23.
https://journals.ijcab.org/journals/index.php/ijcab/article/view/223/209
· Sunguti, K., Katola, M., & Gecaga, M. (2023).
Factors Contributing to the Increase in Suicide Cases and its Mitigation among Youth in Ruaraka Deanery of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi.
Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 19–32
.https://www.igwebuikeresearchinstitute.org/o_journals/AMAMIHE_21.3.3.pdf
· Cherono, M., Gecaga, M., & Gitome, J. (2024).
Role of Church Affiliation and Sexual Behaviour Choices of Students in Selected Universities in Nairobi County.
International Journal of Humanity and Social Sciences, Vol. 2 Issue 1, pp. 1–16.
https://carijournals.org/journals/IJHSS/article/view/1524/1888?srsltid=AfmBOorW36vh96oP_VUjhf9ZMUkdgD6-aYgRf736DJ9g1jfjXq0ImvSn
· Ronoh, L., Kaviya, C., & Gecaga, M. (2024).
Violence Against Women: Mitigation Role of the African Inland Church in Uasin Gishu County.
Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 21 Issue 3, pp. 31–37.
https://isarpublisher.com/backend/public/assets/articles/1710147578-ISARJAHSS--1502024-Gallery-Script.pdf
· Mabeya, M., Samita, Z., & Gecaga, M. (2025).
Personal Evangelism and Church Growth: A Case Study of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nairobi County.
Journal of Sociology, Psychology and Religious Studies, Vol. 5 Issue 6, pp. 12–26.
https://doi.org/10.70619/vol5iss6pp12-26-641
Books and Books Chapters
· Gecaga, M. (1996).
“Rape as a Tool of Violence Against Women.”
In Wamue, G. & Getui, M. (Eds.), Violence Against Women (pp. 49–59).
Nairobi: Acton Publishers.
· Gecaga, M. (1999).
“Creative Stewardship for a New Earth.”
In Getui, M. & Obeng, E. (Eds.), Theology of Reconstruction: Exploratory Essays (pp. 28–48).
Nairobi: Acton Publishers.
· Gecaga, M. (2002).
“Impact of War on African Women.”
In Getui, M. & Ayanga, H. (Eds.), Conflicts in Africa: A Women’s Response (pp. 53–70).
Nairobi: Ruaraka Printing Press.
· Gecaga, M. (2002).
“Ethnic Conflicts and Their Impact on Women.”
In Getui, M. & Theuri, M. (Eds.), Quest for Abundant Life in Africa (pp. 45–61).
Nairobi: Acton Publishers.
· Gecaga, M. (2003).
“Cause of Violent Conflicts: African Traditional Perspective.”
In Getui, M. & Musyoni, W. (Eds.), Overcoming Violence: A Faith Based Response (pp. 16–36).
Nairobi: National Council of Churches of Kenya.
· Gecaga, M. (2007).
“Religious Groups and Democratization in Kenya: Between the Sacred and the Profane.”
In Kenya: The Struggle for Democracy (pp. 58–89).
London: Zed Books.
· Gecaga, M. (2008).
“Sex Education in the Context of Changing Family Roles.”
In Getui, M. (Ed.), Responsible Leadership in Marriage and Family (pp. 49–59).
Nairobi: Acton Publishers.
· Gecaga, M. (2012).
“Globalization and the Churches.”
In Mwase, I. & Kamaara, E. (Eds.), Theologies of Liberation and Reconstruction (pp. 320–340).
Nairobi: Acton Publishers.
· Gecaga, M. (2013).
“Search for Identity: Youth, Culture and Religion in the Mount Kenya Region.”
In Njogu, K. (Ed.), Citizen Participation in Decision Making: Towards Inclusive Development (pp.147–159).
Nairobi: Twaweza Communication.
· Gecaga, M. (2019).
“Beyond Anthropocentrism to Biocentric or Ecocentric Inclusiveness: Engaging the Church in Kenya in Exploring Alternative Futures for Humanity and Nature.”
In Amutabi, M. (Ed.), Africa Parading Through Development (pp. 277–284).
Nairobi: Centre for Democracy, Research and Development.
· Gecaga, M.
“Healing, Empowerment and Transformation: Social and Spiritual Capital in Pentecostalism.”
In Mwaura, P. & Gecaga, M. (Eds.), Religion, Spirituality and Power in Kenya and Uganda.
Funded by CODESRIA.
Forthcoming (2026)
Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers
Conference Presentations
- 12th Hekima College Symposium Paper Presented “Theological Insights on Ecology and Technology towards Sustainable Development and Peace in Africa”.Hekima College Nairobi, March 2012
- Circle For Concerned African Women Theologians (East African Region) Mystic Centre Nairobi, Paper presented” Women and Peace Building in Africa” August 2011.
- County conversations organized by Twaweza Communication, Paper presented” Search for Identity? Youth, Culture and Religion in the Mount Kenya Religion” November 2010.
- EATWOT Africa Region February 28 th – 6 th March, 2005 Accra, Ghana, Paper presented: “HIV/AID Rehabilitation Projects in Kenya: A Window of Hope for Women and Children”.
- International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG) held in Lisbon Portugal between 14 – 16 September 2005. Paper Presented: “Puberty Initiation Seclusion School”.
Student Co-authored Publications
- Musili, T, Gecaga, M & Gitome, J., (2018). Condom Use and Culture of Life: The Roman Catholic Church Dilemma in the Wake of New HIV Infections. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences 8 (6) 66-72.
- Condom use and Culture of Life: The Roman Catholic Church Dilemma in the Wake of New HIV Infection, by Gecaga Margaret, Musili Teresia and Gitome Josephine in the Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 8 No 6 2018 pp 66 – 72 (2018).
- “The Relationship between psychosocial preparation for retirement and quality of life in Kenya”. In International Journal of Social Science and Humanities vol 4 Issue 3 co-authored with Dr. Lucy Maina and Pauline Thuku 2016, pp. 251-260.
- “Unfolding Reliogiosity and Spirituality: Towards an Integrated Theology of Holism in the Advent of New HIV Infections in Africa” (2016). In The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies Vol 4 Issue 9, Co - authored with Musili Telesia Kathini , pp, 230-235.
- “Enhancing Graduate Employability through Community Engagement” In Journal of Administrative Science and Policy Studies Vol 1. 2013.
- “Theological Insights on Ecology and Technology towards Sustainable Development and Peace in Africa”. In Hekima Review Journal of Hekima College, Jesuit School of Theology ,Peace Studies and International Relation No.46 May 2012 PP 57-73 .
- The Response of the Church to the Plight of Children in Africa” in World Studies in Christianity Vol 13 Part 2 the Edinburgh Review of Theology and Religion Edinburgh University Press 2007 (Edinburgh) PP 142-159.
Research
- Master of Arts (M.A) 1994 Thesis Entitled: “The African Orthodox Church: A Historical and Theological Study 1929 – 1989”.
- PhD Thesis entitled “Issues in the Controversy surrounding the Introduction of Family Life Education in Kenyan Schools 1987 – 1997”.
Funded Projects
- Awarded A CODESRIA (Council for the Development of Social Sciences Research in Africa), The Small Grant Programme for Thesis Writing in March 1998.
- Involved in a research on Ethnicity, Community Relations and Civil Society in Kenya: Perspective from a New Generation in 2000 funded by Ford Foundation, New York.
- Completed research on “The Role of Religious Groups in the Democratization process in Kenya” under the Council for the Development of Social Sciences Research in Africa (CODESRIA) – Kenya National Working group. (Funded by CODESRIA).
- Co-investigator on Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Initiative: A Comparative Research Network – Topic “Religion, Spirituality and Power in Kenya and Uganda” (funded by CODESRIA-2013.)
Conference/Workshops/Seminars Attended
Conferences Attended
- 2019 (31st May), Conference on the Palestinian Question & its Relevance to the Struggle for Human Rights
- 2017 (2nd November), Conference on Cultural & Scientific Impact on Extremism & Radicalism
