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Name: Dr. David G. Kariuki
Qualification: PhD, Clinical Neuropsychology (AD)
Department: Educational Psychology
Designation: Lecturer
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Contact Address:  P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi – Kenya

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PUBLICATIONS

  • Kene Mothabane, David Kariuki, Susan Ngunu (2026). Relationship Between Students’ Sense of Belonging and Academic Performance among Form Five Students of the Northeast Region in Botswana., 10(4), https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100400083.
  • Leslie Inambao, David Kariuki, PhD 2, Jotham Dinga, PhD 2 School climate as correlates of academic achievement among form two students in Bobirwa District, Botswana. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15806202
  • Stella Kanyiri Kirimi1, Dr. David Kariuki2, Judith Kamathi Kabira3 Interpersonal Relationships as A Correlate of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi. OSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 28, Issue 11, Series 10 (November 2023) 25-31 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org
  • Wacoli Nasimiyu Caren1, David Kariuki, PhD2, Josephine Mutua, PhD3 Self-Regulated Learning as A Correlate of Academic Achievement Among Form Three Students in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya OSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 13, Issue 6 Ser. II (Nov. – Dec. 2023), 01-07 www.iosrjournals.org.
  • Gbade I. (2023): Parental Involvement In Child’s Education As Correlate Of School Disengagement Among Primary School Pupils In Liberia. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science: ISSN 2454 -6186 Pg.1671 Vol. 7 Issue 7, August 2023.
  • Kariuki, D. G: Theories of Educational Research (Submitted January 2021, Publication awaiting Letter of acceptance).
  • Kariuki, D. G: Foundations of Clinical Child Neuropsychology (March 2021). (Completed and sent for publication).
  • Kariuki, D. G. (2019) The Importance of Students’ Motivation for Their Academic Achievement – Replicating and Extending Previous Findings.
  • Kariuki, D. G. (2018) “The Relationship of Selected Personal Factors to Achievement Motivation Among High School students in Nairobi County, Kenya”.
  • Kariuki, D. G. (2018) The relationship between four demographic factors-familysize, ordinal position, mother's age, and social class-to development of aspirations and their impact on Achievement Motivation.
  • Kariuki, D. G. (2017) “Personal, familial and School factors as Correlates of Achievement Motivation among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya”. (PHD Thesis).
  • Aro, T., Kariuki, D. G., Jere-Folotiya, J., Hengari, J., and Mkandawire, L. (2011) “Assessment of Learning Disabilities. Cooperation between Teachers, Psychologists and Parents. African edition”. ISBN: 978-951-29-4687-7 (Painettu).
  • Kariuki, D. G. (2001) Introduction to Psychology, Kenyatta University (IOL), Nairobi.

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

  • ERC Advanced Grants Webinar: 19th June 2026, 12:30 –2:00 pm.
  • Virtual training on innovation management and technology transfer: UPLIFT Series – 15/4/2026 9am -12 pm.
  • Webinar on Accelerate Research & Development with Adobe Acrobat Studio: 17th February 2026, 11am -12pm.
  • Webinar: From Data to Insight: Writing and Statistical Practice – 3rd February 2026, 16h00 – 18h00.
  • Virtual PHD Supervision Webinar: Personal and Social Drivers of Success in PhD studies: A collaborative PhD/PG supervision webinar between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) (South Africa), University of Eswatini (UNESW) (Eswatini), National University of Lesotho (NUL) (Lesotho), Kenyatta University (KU) (Kenya): Friday & Saturday, 07th - 8th February 2025.
  • African Interaction"- Writing Data Collection and Analysis Methods: A collaborative PhD/PG supervision webinar between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) (South Africa), University of Eswatini (UNESW) (Eswatini), National University of Lesotho (NUL) (Lesotho), Kenyatta University (KU) (Kenya): - Friday & Saturday 06th – 7th December 2024.
  • Webinar on Intimate Partner Violence and Femicide Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, Kenyatta University – 29th November 2024.
  • Webinar: Advancing Gender-Responsive Care Policies: Insights into the Kenyan National Care Policy- Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, Kenyatta University: November 28, 2024.
    African Interaction": Writing a Research Design/Style with relevant sampling methods - A collaborative PhD/PG supervision webinar between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) (South Africa), University of Eswatini (UNESW) (Eswatini), National University of Lesotho (NUL) (Lesotho), Kenyatta University (KU) (Kenya) - Friday & Saturday 11 & 12 October 2024.
  • African Interaction: Writing a Research Paradigm - A collaborative PhD/PG supervision webinar between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) (South Africa), University of Eswatini (UNESW) (Eswatini), National University of Lesotho (NUL) (Lesotho), Kenyatta University (KU) (Kenya): Friday & Saturday 9th & 10th August 2024.
  • Webinar on Universal Health Care (UHC) Reforms in Kenya: 11th July 2024.
  • Webinar on Action Research: Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies in collaboration with Prof Paul Newton, University of Saskatchewan. Tuesday 9th July 2024.
  • Coping with trauma: Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University- 7th, 14th. 21st and 28th May 2024.
  • Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (Flana) National Report Launch Feb 29, 2024.
  • PhD/PG Supervision Webinar (Writing Research Design and Methodologies. The 4th collaborative PhD/PG supervision webinar between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) (South Africa), University of Eswatini (UNESW) (Eswatini), National University of Lesotho (NUL) (Lesotho), Kenyatta University (KU) (Kenya):  10 & 11 November 2023.

Local Face – face Training

  • Training on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS), Mental Health, Stress Management and HIV & AIDS 23rd & 24th February 2021 BSSC Building, Ground Floor Room 14.
  • Conflict Management by Mokoai Business Solutions, A. 30th October 2020 8 to 4 pm
  • Training of academic staff on use of google meet in teaching and learning:13th October 2020, 2 to 5 pm at the Students' Computer
  • Kenyatta University Wellness and Rehabilitation Services in Collaboration with Basic needs/Basic Rights 15th June 2019.
  • Staff Training on Mental Health and Wellbeing Screening and 23rd May 2019.
  • Training of Trainers Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders 3rd February 2019.
  • Teacher training and Development for Peace in the Horn of Africa and Surrounding Countries (4th – 8th June 2018)
  • Educational Psychology Department Postgraduate Workshop, Kenyatta University- held on 23rd February
  • Capacity building seminar for staff mentors, Kenyatta University: January 2018:
  • Module development training: May 17, 2017:
  • Training on Setting and Marking of Examinations: 24th April

International Face to Face Training

  • Attended a Edulink ACP project Education for Children with Learning Disabilities, workshop VI 5-10 June 2011, Lusaka,
  • Attended a workshop on Neuropsychological assessments at Niilo Maki Institute and Jvaskyla University, Finland, between 10th– 20th August 2009 and presented a paper on activities of the Kenyatta University Neuropsychological Assessment and Research
  • Participated in an International training in Lusaka, Zambia on “Issues in Learning Disabilities” between 4th– 10th January 2009. Presented a paper entitled: Rehabilitation of Learning disabilities in
  • Attended a Psychological Congress held at Helsinki University (Finland) between 20th – 22nd August
  • Neuropsychological Assessment and remediation training – Jyvaskyla Finland, from 14th – 19th August
  • Learning Disabilities in Kenya, Zambia, and Finland – Namibia, 24th – 31st January

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Facilitated Pre-Service training to Hope for Future affiliated Primary school teachers in Korogocho area (2nd - 23rd August 2019).
  • Development of IEC materials for use by TOT’s and Peer Counsellors in the Kenyatta University Family welfare and Counselling

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

  • Member, ISSBD
  • Member, Neuropsychological Association
  • Member, PSYCHONET (Finland)
  • Member, EDULINK(Finland)
  • Member, Psychological Association of Kenya
  • Member, Kenya Counselling Association
  • Member, Kenya Hospital Association

CONSULTANCIES

  • Neuropsychological assessment and remediation
  • Pediatric counselling
  • Peer counselling
  • Motivational Speaking on adolescent and adult issues
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Chairperson

Dr. Doyne Kageni Mugambi
Chairperson, Department of Psychology