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Title / Qualifications: Dr. (PhD)

Department: Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies

Contact Address: Kenyatta University, P.O BOX 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Twenty-Eight (28) articles in international peer reviewed Journals

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Mwangi Peter Wanderi & Judy Wambui Mwangi (2024) Chapter 3 “Strategies for Itergrating the SDGs into University Goals and priorities: The case of Mounty Kenya University.” Global Goal, Global Education: Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  NAFSA: Association of International Educators

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

  • 2023: A member of the team that won Erasmus+ Student & Staff Mobility with the University of SS. Cyril Methodius Faculty of Arts -Slovak & the Mount Kenya University School of Social Sciences worth 11M.
  • 2021: Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Association (KBTA) & MKU on Accessibility to education for Visually Impaired Persons through the provision of Orbit reader 20. and related research areas by the KBTA and MKU Partnership.
  • 2022: MKU VC Grant for undertaking research on Participatory Engagement of Communities and Innovative Social Activities in Implementation of Health Initiative in Nakuru County, Kenya.
  • 2022: MKU VC grant to undertake research on Impact Assessment on Use of the Orbit Reader 20, a Digital Braille Assistive Device, on Inclusivity of Learners with Visual Impairment in Kenya: A pilot study

INITIATING NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES IN DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL

  • A member of the committee developing the Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies Curriculum for Mount Kenya University, 2023.
  • Spearheaded the review of curricula for Certificate and Diploma in Community Development and Social work for Mount Kenya University in 2014.
  • Spearheaded the development of Bachelor and Master of Arts in Development studies curricula for Mount Kenya University in 2012.
  • Spearheaded the development of Master of Arts and Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation curricula for Mount Kenya University in 2013
  • Spearheaded the development of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Bachelor of Arts in Community Development curricula of Mount Kenya University in 2014.
  • Appointed member of the Department of Social and Development Curriculum Review and development- Mount Kenya University in 2018.

CONTRIBUTION TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES & INSTITUTIONS

  • Participated as a member of Mount Kenya University Institutional Scientific Ethical Review Committee with the sole mandate of promoting adherence to ethical requirement and quality research output in the university.
  • Participated as a facilitator in an Online Postgraduate student’s research advisory seminars for Mount Kenya University, held 27th March 2023 to 14th April 2023: Topic facilitated “Research Project Writing.”
  • Participated in the development of Mount Kenya University policies key among them Student Academic Advisory Policy and Admission Capacity Policy
  • Appointed as a member of the Stakeholders Committee Meeting for the development of the Bachelor of Arts General Curriculum for Kirinyaga University on 9th Dec 2022
  • Appointed as a part-time Lecturer at Murang’a University of Science and Technology, Department of Commerce for the May-August 2020/2021 Academic year to teach: CDS 100: Development studies and CPS 204: Counseling Skills. Also, in Sept-Dec 2022/2023 Academic Year to teach: CDS303: Rural and Urban Development and CDS 301: Development Issues in Third Worl
  • Appointed as a part-time tutor at Thika Technical Training Institute from 5th May 2009 to 1st July 2013 to teach Introduction to Community development: Introduction to social work methods and practice; Community leadership, and Informal Organization and Capacity Building for Diploma and Certificate students.

AWARDS AND MERITS

  • Appreciation for serving as the Registrar of Admissions from 31st March 2015 to 25th November 2019 from the Human Resource Director, Mount Kenta University.
  • Awarded a Certificate of Merit by Thika Technical Training Institute for attaining distinction passes in two subjects in KNEC July 2010 Examination.
  • Recommended for exemplary service as a HOD Department of Social and Development Studies by Dean School of Social Sciences- MKU on 20th May 2013.

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:

  • Served as a member and the coordinator of Mount Kenya University Institutional Scientific Research Ethics Committee (ISREC) from 23rd March 2023 to date
  • Served as a member of the Abstract & Articles Review Committee for 8th International Interdisciplinary and Inter-Universities Consortium – Africa Research Conference (8IIIUC-A 2023 organized by Mount Kenya University (Kenya) and Vincent Pol University (Poland) are Co-Organizing in Collaboration with Kyambogo University (Uganda), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Nigeria), University of Makeni (Sierra Leone) and University of Eldoret (Kenya) to be held on 29th to 31st March 2023
  • Served as a member of Abstract & Articles Review Committee for 2nd International Peace Conference on peace, security, and Social Enterprise organized by Mount Kenya University held on 18th -20th May 202
  • Served as a member of the University Postgraduate Committee-Mount Kenya University from June 2022
  • Served as a member of the University Postgraduate Students Academic Progression Board-Mount Kenya University from June 2022
  • Served as a Member of the Postgraduate Committee-School of Social Sciences, Mount Kenya University from Sept 2020
  • Served as the Secretary University Admission and Registration Committee- Mount Kenya University from 31st March 2015 to 25th November 2019.
  • Served as a member of the Mount Kenya University Quality Control Committee from 31st March 2015 to 25th November 2019.
  • Served as a member of the Mount Kenya University Linkages and Partnerships Committee from 31st March 2015 to 25th November 2019.

GUEST SPEAKER / RESOURCE PERSON

  • 30th Aug-31st Aug 2023: Acted as a lead trainer for the mentors training for the Masai Mara University held at the Masai Mara University Conference Hall. Covered the topics Regulatory framework: Setting the Boundaries for Mentorship Programme in a University
  • 26th Feb - 7th May 2023: Invited as a facilitator of the identity transistor course for the form four leavers in ACK Salama Parish. Covered the topic: “Career choice and University and college Placement.”
  • 17th Aug – 18th Aug 2021: Acted as a lead trainer for the mentors training for the Masai Mara University held at the Masai Mara University Conference Hall. Covered the topics Regulatory framework: Setting the Boundaries for Mentorship Programme in a University.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Appointed as a member and Chairperson Academic Board of Gatumbi Secondary School-Murang’a County Board of managers (BOM) from June 2025
  • Elected as the Secretary of Salama Family Welfare Association from June 2025
  • Participated as a facilitator in the identity transistor course for the form four leavers in ACK Salama Parish held between 26th Feb-7th May 2023.
  • Elected as the Salama Parish Mothers Union Secretary from Sept 2022
  • Elected as the Ebenezer ACK Church Mothers Union Secretary from Sept 2022
  • Elected as the Assistant Secretary of Salama Family Welfare from Sept 2021
  • I am a Member of the Ebenezer ACK Church Sunday School Committee, and I also teach Sunday school.
  • Participated as a supervisor with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in the 2009 population and Housing census.
  • Participated as a Deputy Presiding Officer with the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) in the Kigumo Constituency During the 2007 General Election.
  • Participated as a Deputy Presiding Officer with the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) in Kigumo Constituency during the 2005 Referendum.
  • Participated as a Polling Clerk with the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) in Kigumo Constituency during the 2005 General Election.

CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION AND COORDINATION

  • Served as a member of Organizing Committee for the Centre for African Research On Enterprise And Economic Development (CAREED) 8th Annual International Conference by the University of the West of Scotland and Mount Kenya University held on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th June 2024 @ Mwai Kibaki Auditorium
  • Served as a Chair of Session for the Centre for African Research on Enterprise And Economic Development (CAREED) 8th Annual International Conference by the University of the West of Scotland and Mount Kenya University on Thursday 27th June 2024 @ MKCC Wing A in Mwai Kibaki Auditorium.
  • Served as a chair of session during the International Interdisciplinary Conference whose theme is “Post-Colonial Africa: Historical and Contemporary Realities” Organized by Kenyatta University, Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies held on May 10th to 12th 2023 at the International Language and Culture Centre (Confucius Institute) at Main Campus in Nairobi.
  • Served as a rapporteur in the 8th International Interdisciplinary and Inter Universities Consortium-Africa Research Conference (8IIIUC-A 2023) held on 29th -31st March 2023 at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre, MKU-Thika.
  • Participated as an abstract reviewer for the 8th International Interdisciplinary and Inter Universities Consortium-Africa Research Conference (8IIIUC-A 2023) held on 29th -31st March 2023 at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre, MKU-Thika.
  • Served as chair of session during the 2nd International Conference of Peace, Security and Social Enterprise held on 18th – 20th May 2022 at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre, MKU-Thika.
  • Involved as an abstract reviewer for the 2nd International Conference on Peace, Security and Social Enterprise held on 18th -20th May 2022 at Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre-Mount Kenya University, Thika.
  • Being a member of the ICABUMPA 2011 conference organizing team held on 20-21st April 2011 at the KICC, Nairobi- Kenya.

MEMBERSHIP IN A PROFESSIONAL BODY/ASSOCIATION

  • A full member of Africa Social Work Network (ASWnet) since Oct 2022  
  • A full member of Kenya Christian and Scientific Association-membership Number KCSA/16/0121
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Chairperson

Dr. Samuel M. Mwangi

Dr. Samuel M. Mwangi

Chairperson
Department of Sociology, Gender And Development