Dr. Josephine Ngina Mutua

Name: Dr. Josephine Ngina Mutua Qualification: PhD Department: Educational Psychology Designation: Lecturer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Contact Address: P.O. BOX 43844-00100, Nairobi Area of Specialization: Educational Psychology Area of Interest: Psychometrics, Psychological Testing and Assessment, Tests and Measurement, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Learning.  Google Scholar ||  ORCID ID | Download CV

PUBLICATIONS

• Mwaura, D. M., Mutua, J. N., & Mutisya, E. N. (2025). Relationship between Grit, Academic Emotions, and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya. East African Journal of Education Studies, 8(4), 18-31. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.8.4.3770
• Nasioki, G., K., Mutua, J., N., & Oluoch, J., N. (2025). The Relationship Between Academic Resillience and Mathematics Performance amond FormTwo Students in NakuruCounty, Kenya. International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences 2025, 15(2), 27-35. DOI:10.5923/j.ijpbs.20251502.01.
• Ntsayakgosi, I., Mutua, J. N., & Olendo, R. (2024). Teacher Self-Efficacy as a Correlate of Academic Achievement Among Grade Seven Learners in Botswana. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). Volume III issue VIII (August, 2024).
• Mwangi, E., W., Mwaniki, E., W., & Mutua, J, N. (2024). Metacognition as a Correlate of Academic Achievement Among High School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. Interdisciplinary Education and Psychology. 2024; 4(1):2.
• Ndonye, L. M., Mutua, J. N., & Oluoch, J. (2024). Psychological Capital as A Predictor of Academic Achievement Among Form Three Students In Mombasa County, Kenya. Journal of Popular Education in Africa. 8(5), 57 - 73.
• Rampete, M., Mutua, J., & Kigen, E. (2024). Cognitive Engagement as Correlate of Academic Achievement among Form Four Students in the South East Region, Botswana. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). Volume III issue III (May 2024).
• Okaka, B. M, Mutua, J., & Dinga, J. (2024). A Regression Analysis of Mathematics Achievement on Achievement Motivation Factors. A Case Study of Secondary School Students in Busia County, Kenya. International Journal of research and innovation in Social Sciences. ISSN 2454-6186.
• Njeri, M. W; Mutua, J & Mugambi, D. (2024). Emotional Intelligence as a Correlate of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Machakos County, Kenya.. Journal of Popular Education in Africa 8(2), 31 – 40.
• Caren, W.N., Kariuki, D., & Mutua, J. (2023). Self-Regulated Learning as a Correlate of Academic Achievement Among Form Three Students In TransNzoia County, Kenya Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) Volume 13, Issue 6 Ser. II(Nov- Dec, 2023).
• Priscah, M., Mwaura, P., & Mutua, J. (2023). Academic Adaptability as Predictor of Academic Achievement Among Form Three Students In Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Volume 10 Issue 10 (October 2023).
• Priscah, M., Mwaura, P., & Mutua, J. (2023). Academic Psychological Capital as Predictor of Academic Achievement Among Form Three Students in Kitui County, Kenya. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 28, Issue 10, Series 8 (October 2023) 51-65 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org
• Oyoo, S., Mwaura, P., Theresia Kinai, T., & Mutua, J. (2020). Academic Burnout and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Kenya. - Education Research International (Hindawi) Volume 2020, Article ID 5347828, 6 pages
• Mutua, J., & Oyoo, A. (2020). Gender Differences in Learning Strategies and Academic Achievement among Form Three Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Applied Psychology 2020, 10(1): 1-7
• Oyoo, A., & Mutua, J. (2019). Social Support and Academic Burnout among Secondary School Students in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advance Studies 6(9), 91 – 98.
• Mutua, J., Kinai, T., Ndambuki, P., & Oyoo, A. (2019). Gender Differences in Academic Mindsets and Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies 6(8), 8 -10
• Mutua, J., Kinai, T.K., & Ndambuki, P. W. (2018). Academic Mindsets as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Public Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, 6 (2), 183 – 19

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Conferences Attended

• 6th National Early Childhood Development Stakeholders Conference held on 14th-18th July 2025. Hybrid.
• 10^th International Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning, held on 3rd-4th October, 2024, Virtual.
• 9^th International Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning, held on 3rd-4th October, 202,3, hybrid.
• 21^st – 23^rd June, 2023 Values and Life Skills-Africa (VALI) Conference, held in Nairobi (Safari Park Hotel) from June 21st to June 23rd, 2023.
• 8^th International Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning, held on 6^th-7^th October, 202,2, hybrid.
• 7^th International Annual Conference on Education and Life-Long Learning, held on 6^th-7^th October, 202,,1 virtually.
• 5^Th International Annual October 2018 Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

Workshops Attended

• 14^th May 2025 - Sensitization Workshop on Competency Based Education (CBE). (held at KUCC).
• 23^rd -24^th September 2024 Workshop on Co-Creating a Research Agenda for Life Skills and Values in the Context of CBC (Held at KUCC)
• 26^th July 2024 – Workshop on Neuropsychology (Brain) at Kenyatta University, School of Health Sciences.
• 29^th February 2024 – 1^st March Workshop on Integrating Competency Based Education (CBE) into University programs held at BSSC (Kenyatta University) (Facilitator on - Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) in University Education)
• 6^th -7^th March 2023 – Workshop on ALsV (Life Skills and Values) held at Confucius Institute (Kenyatta University) – Member of the Organizing Committee.
• September 2020: Content uploading training (Digital School - Kenyatta University)
• August 2020: Online facilitation training (School of Education –Kenyatta University)
• April 2020: Module development training (Blended learning – Digital School – Kenyatta University)
• June 2019: Kenyatta University Wellness and Rehabilitation Services in Collaboration with Basic needs/Basic Rights Kenya
• May 2019: Staff Training on Mental Health and Wellbeing Screening and Detection
• February 2019: Training of Trainers Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders Facilitators
• June 2018: Teacher training and Development for Peace in the Horn of Africa and Surrounding Countries (June, 2018)
• February 2018: Educational Psychology Department Postgraduate Workshop, Kenyatta University- held on 23^rd February, 2018.
• January 18th, 2018: Capacity building seminar for staff mentors, Kenyatta University
• May, 2017: Module development training
• April 2017: Training on Setting and Marking of Examination

BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

• Mugambi, D., Mutua, J., Mutisya, E. (2025). Competency-Based Approach to Motivation and Learning (Book awaiting publication)

GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING AND REPORT WRITING

• June 2022 – Involved in writing a KNEC report on monitoring learner achievement among form 2 students in Kenya:  a midline study – Done in Naivasha for one week.
• June – December 2022- Involved in Grant proposal Writing – Spencer Foundation- Suggested improvement of the proposal

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• 2024 – Member Projects Development Committee – AIC Ziwani
• 2021 to date: Member Operations Hannah- AIC Ziwani - for providing Uji for children and mothers in Relata AIC church (Samburu) on Sundays and supporting widows at AIC Ziwani.
• 12 - 23rd August 2019- Pre-Service training to Hope for Future affiliated Primary school teachers in Korogocho area.
• 2019 to Date - Member of Women Researchers of Kenya (WERK).
• 2011 to date: Board Member (Farm Practice Initiative)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD

• March 2024 to date: Member Department of Educational Psychology Research Committee
• March 2023 to date: Member School of Education Competency Based Curriculum Committee (CBC)
• March 2023 to date: Member School of Education World Teachers Day
• July 2021 to date: Member School of Education Conference Committee
• August 2020 (Ongoing) Reviewing and Uploading content online on the Learning Management System (LMS) - (Kenyatta University - Ongoing)
• August 2020 vetting modules written by KU to ensure that they meet the requisite standards
• May 2020 Module development (Department of Educational Psychology
• May 2020 to date: Member Department of Educational Psychology Postgraduate Committee.
• March 2019 to March 2023: Departmental Examinations Coordinator (Department of Educational Psychology)
• February 2019 to date: Member School Board of Postgraduate Studies (School of Education)
• February 2019 to date: School of Education (School Reader) for the Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education.
• January 2017 to October, 2019: Coordinator EPS 100: Introduction to Psychology (Department of Educational Psychology)
• October, 2016 to February, 2019: Assistant Examination Coordinator (Department of Educational Psychology)
• January, 2017 to March, 2023: Member: Departmental Marks Verification Committee, Post Graduate Committee (Department of Educational Psychology)
• 2017 to Date: Staff mentor (Kenyatta University)