Dr. Benjamin K. Koskei

Position: Lecturer
Department: Educational Psychology
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 Nairobi
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PUBLICATIONS: 
Published Work

• Swanya, M. N., Oluoch, J. N., Koskei, B.K., (2024). Classroom Climate as a Predictor of Academic Achievement in Biology among Form Three Students in Kiambu County, Kenya. International  Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research  12  (4)  24-35.
• Mwangi, C. W., Ogola, F., Kosgei, B., (2023). Effect of Regular Class Attendance on Academic Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Public Primary Schools in Turkana   North Sub-County. International Research Journal of Social Sciences, Education and    Humanities  5  (2)  208-216.
• Koskei, K. B., (2022). Lecturers’ Retooling in Kenya. A case of Competency-Based Curriculum. International Journal of Education and Research, 10 (12), 1-6.
• Koskei, K. B. & Murigi E. (2021). Constructs Of Quality Management And Organizational          Performance of Nakuru Water Sanitation and Services Company in Nakuru County,       Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 8  (4), 147-153.
• Koskei, K. B. (2020). Social Constructs as a Predictor of Boy-Child Educational Aspiration: A    study   of public secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. The International Journal       of         Humanities and Social Studies, 8 (12), 11-19.
• Koskei, K. B., & Chepchumba E. (2020). Teachers’ Competency as a Cornerstone on the Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya. A Case of Lower Primary           Schools in Nakuru County. International Journal of Education and Research, 8 (2), 1-10.
• Koskei, K. B. (2019). Home Atmosphere as a predictor for students’ academic performance: a      survey of public mixed day secondary Schools in Kuresoi North Sub-County, Nakuru           County, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies,         8 (4), 100-112.
• Koskei, K. B., Ngeno G. K., & Simiyu C. (2019). School Type and  Boy-Child Educational          Aspirations: A Study of Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya.   Journal of        Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 8 (4), 100-112.
• Koskei, K. B., Kilel J. (2017). Tutors’ Factors Influencing Quality in Public Primary Teachers       Training College in Rift Valley, Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, 3    (2),347-362 .
• Koskei, K. B., Ngeno G., & Simiyu C. (2016). Gender Roles and Boy-Child Educational Aspirations      in Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. European Journal of            Education Studies, 2    (11), 221-233.
• Koskei, K. B., Ngeno G., & Simiyu C. (2016). Teachers’ Gender Influencing Boy-Child   Educational             Aspirations: A Study of Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya.       European Journal of             Education Studies, 2 (12), 173-188.
• Koskei, K. B., & Ngeno G. (2015). Parental Educational Attainment and Students’ Academic      Performance in Public Mixed Day Secondary School in Kuresoi Sub- County, Kenya.    International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 4 (1), 303-307.
• Koskei, K. B. (2015). Influence of Parental Occupation and Family Income on Students’   Academic Performance in Public Mixed Day Secondary School in Kuresoi Sub- County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, 3 (1), 179-190.
• Koskei, K. B., & Tonui K. R. (2015). Home Based Factors as Determinants of Secondary             School Students Dropouts in Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of Educational Policy          and      Entrepreneurial Research, 2 (2), 103-113.
• Koskei, K. B., & Simiyu, C. (2015). Role of Interviews, Observation, Pitfalls and Ethical Issues   in             Qualitative Research Methods. Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial             Research, 2 (2), 108-117.
• Koskei, K. B., Tonui K. R., & Simiyu, C. (2015). School Based Factors as Determinants of           Secondary School Students Dropouts in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of        Education and Research, 3 (3), 535-548.
• Simiyu C., & Koskei, K. B. (2014). Influence of Selected Home Characteristics on Students’       Academic Performance in Public Mixed Day Secondary School in Kuresoi Sub- County,        Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology 4(1), 93-101.
• Koskei, K. B. (2014). Influence of Parental Involvement in Education on Students’           Academic             Performance in Public Mixed Day Secondary School in Kuresoi Sub- County,        Kenya.             International Journal of Education and Research, 2 (12), 505-516.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

• 6^th July  2021: School of Business 8th International Annual Conference (Kenyatta University, Kenya).             Presented a paper titled: ‘Constructs Of Quality Management And Organizational Performance    of Nakuru Water Sanitation and Services Company in Nakuru County, Kenya.’

Professional Training:

• Strategic Leadership Development Programme Certificate (SLDP 182/2019). Kenya School of Government, Baringo Campus.
• 2021:  Certificate in Neuroscience Learning (Fundamentals of Learning Sciences with   Cognitive             Neuroscience)
• 2003: Certificate in Guidance and Counseling: Kenya Institute of Career & Professional          Counseling.
• 2014: Certificate for Career Masters: Workshop for High School Teachers Organized by         Egerton University.
• 2005:  Certificate in Computer Application: Centre for Continuing Education, Egerton University,       Kenya.

Music & Drama

• 17^th -18^th June 2010: Adjudicated Kiswahili Elocution during 2010 Kenya Music Festival in       Nyandarua District, Kolau.
• 26^th -27^th May 2011: Adjudicated Kiswahili Elocution during 2011 Kenya Music Festival in Nandi             North   District, Mosoriot.

Community/ Outreach Service.

Media Invites

• 12^th July 2024: NENYON TV Interview on the State of the Nation. Kericho, Kenya.
• 8^th July 2024: KASS TV Interview on the What next for Gen Z in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 24^th June 2024: KASS TV Interview on the Understanding the Gen Z in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 11^th June 2024: KBC TV Interview on the 2024 Finance Bill. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 1^st April 2024: NENYON TV Interview on Career Selection. Kericho, Kenya.
• 28^th March 2024: Chamgei Fm Interview on the Status of Education in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 22^th Feb 2024: Chamgei Fm Interview on the University Course Selection. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 20^th Feb 2024: KBC TV Interview on the Forged Certificates in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 20^th Feb 2024: KTN TV Interview on the Shujaa wa Wiki. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 22^nd Jan 2024: Jukwaa la KTN. Mada ni Msingi wa JSS nchini Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 18^th Jan 2024: NENYON TV Interview on 2023 KCSE Analysis. Kericho, Kenya.
• 12^th Jan 2024: REDIO YETU FM Interview on 2023 EXAM Analysis. Nakuru, Kenya.
• 10^th Jan 2024: KASS TV Interview on 2023 KCSE Results - Hits and Misses. Nairobi, Kenya.
• 9^th Jan 2024: NENYON TV Interview on Education and Development. Kericho, Kenya.

School Invites

• 28^th Julyl 2024: Guest Speaker- Motivational Talk at Molinga Sec School, Bomet, Kenya.
• 4^th April 2024: Guest Speaker- Motivational Talk for Essential Staff at Ruth Kiptui Girls Sec School,   Baringo, Kenya.
• 25^th March 2024: Guest Speaker- Motivational Talk at Barsiele Secondary School, Kericho, Kenya.
• 9^th Feb 2024: Guest Speaker- Academic Clinic &Thanksgiving ceremony at Umoja Tulwet SecondarySchool, Nakuru, Kenya.
• 23^rd March 2008: The Benefits of Kiswahili as a Subject and the Benefits of Learning Kiswahili na Uchambuzi wa Hadithi Fupi at Rongai Boys High Schools’ Kiswahili Day, Nakuru.

Professional Bodies

• Registered member -Kenya Guidance, Counseling and Psychological Association of Kenya.
• Registered member - Kenya Handball Federation
• Registered member - Athletics Kenya
• Registered member - National Council for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)