Dr. Matthew Kinyua Karia

Title/Qualifications: PhD in Phonetic/ Neurolinguistics. Department/Unit/Section: Special Needs Education Contact Address:43844-00100-Nairobi Position: Lecturer E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area of Specialization: Speech & Language Pathology View Full CV

PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH & SEMINARS

• Bundi, Irene Gatwiri, Karia, Mathew, Abuom, Tom (2021) Effects of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency on Quality of Life of Adults with Repaired Cleft Palate in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS).Volume 26, Issue 9.

• Kinuthia , C. Karia, M. (2021) Education for Learners with Learning Disabilities during Pandemics Conference Paper presented During the 1st International Conference of School of Education & Human Resource Development held on 29 and 30th September 2021 at Kisii University.

• Araka, Salome Gatakaa , Abuom, Tom , Karia, Mathew (2021) Assessment of Effects of Post Laryngeal Cancer Treatment on Voice Function and Communication of Laryngeal Cancer Survivors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS).Volume 26, Issue 10.

• Rule, D. & Karia, M. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Care in the COVID-19 Era: Shared Experiences. Perspectives: Vol 5 Issue 6. Dec 2020, 177601778. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_PERSP-20-00183

• Kwenda, D. & Karia, M. (2018) Functional Dysphonia: Diagnosis and Management. Proceeding of the 26th Kenya Ear Nose Throat Society (KENTS) Annual Scientific Conference. Sarova Woodlands Hotel, Nakuru-Kenya.16th -19th May, 2018.

• Sianyo O; Abuom, T. & Karia, M. (2018) Caregivers Needs for Involvement in Early Intervention for Children with Speech and Language Disorders. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research. Vol 6 Issue 2,pp (6-12)

• Sianyo O; Karia, M. & Aboum, T. (2018) Caregivers Extent of Involvement to Early Intervention Program for Children with Speech and Language Disorders in Tenweck Hospital Bomet County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research. Vol 6 Issue 2,pp (13-22)

• Karia, M.; Luqman, L.; & Kwenda, D. (2017) Outcome of Training Teachers on Use of Verbal Communication among Children with Hearing Impairment in Kenya: Starkey Hearing Foundation Pilot Project. Proceeding of the 14th UKFIET International conference held at Oxford University, London on 5th -7th September, 2017.

• Karia, M. (2017) ‘’Using Acoustic Phonetics in Clinical Practice’’ Proceeding of the 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya on 10th -11th February, 2017.

• Obure, E.; Karia, M; & Abuom, T. (2017)‘Caregivers Involvement for Effective Early Intervention for Children with Speech/language Disorders in Tenwek Hospital, Bomet County Proceeding of the 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya on 10th -11th February, 2017.

• Muriithi, F. & Karia, M. (2017) “Identification and Assessment of Communication Disorders among School Children: A case of Educational Assessment and Resource Centers (EARC) in Kenya” Proceeding of the 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya on 10th -11th February, 2017.

• Munyi, A; Abuom, T & Karia.M. (2017) “Teacher Involvement in Enhancing Communication Skills of Children with Speech and Language Disorders in Joy Town Primary School in Kiambu-Kenya” Proceeding of the 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya on 10th -11th February, 2017.

• Weda, B. & Karia, M. (2017) ‘’Development of Children with Communication Disability in Informal Settlements: A Case of Kangemi Slums Nairobi County’’ Proceeding of the 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya on 10th -11th February, 2017.

• Macmbinji, V.; Karia, M & Mange, D. (2017) ‘’Working Towards Inclusion of Children Living with Communication Disability in the Education Mainstream in Kenya’’

• Peter, C.; Karia. M. & Abuom, T. (2017) ‘’Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on the Quality of Life among the Kenya Defence Forces’’ Proceeding of the 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi-Kenya on 10th -11th February, 2017.

• Karia, Mathew.; Isada, B.; Luqman, L.; Buttars, C.; Larsen, J.;Kwenda, D.; Mandigo, F. (2016)‘The Role of Assistive Technology in Mainstreaming Children with Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Classrooms in Kenya: The case of Hearing Aids’ Proceeding of International Conference: (Dis)ability and the Global 20130 Agenda for Sustainable Development Conference held at Pwani University, Kilifi-Kenya on 28th -30th November, 2016.

• Luqman, L, Buttars, C & Karia, M. (2016) Training Teachers and Parents on Verbal Communication among Children with Hearing Impairment: Preliminary results from Schools in Kenya. Proceeding of The 7th Annual Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference to be held at University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines on October 23-25, 2016

• Mutwiri, C. & Karia, M. (2016) Academic Staff Attitude Towards Open Access Outlets in Disseminating Research Findings in Selected Universities in Kenya. Proceeding of The 3rd Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning. Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Kenyatta University, 6th & 7th October, 2016.

• Management and Administration of a Speech Clinic: Interface of SLP Practice, Training and Research. PAGEL Workshop held from 16th September – 2nd October, 2016 at Leibniz University of Hannover (LUH) - Germany

• Principal researcher, Community Satisfaction on use of Hearing Aids and Speech Rehabilitation, at Goma and Bukavu cities, in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 9th -13th September, 2016.

• NASMLA Class 3 Main Study data analysis and report writing from 4th July to 14th July 2016 at Lake Naivasha Panorama Park

• Luqman, L.; Karia, M.; Buttars, C.; Larsen. J.; Mulwafu, W.; & Mukara, K. (2016) Training Teachers and Parents on Verbal Communication among Children with Hearing Impairment: Preliminary results from Schools in Kenya. Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies & Hearing Aids. Vol. 4, Issue 2, 1000159.

• Karia, M. (2016) Communication Disorders and Speech Therapy Training in Kenya. Proceeding of the 24th Kenya Ear Nose Throat Society (KENTS) Annual Scientific Conference . Whitesands Beach Resort, Mombasa-Kenya.19th-21st May, 2016

• Development a Scheme of Service for Audiologist and Speech and Language Therapists at was held on 3rd-13th May, 2016 at Simba Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya

• Karia, M. & Ndung’u, R. (2015) Technology in Teaching and Learning Phonetics: Focus on Kenya- An African Situation. International Conference on Language, Learning, & Technology (LLT, 2015), Luephana University, Lüneburg-Germany. November 20-21, 2015.

• Karia, M. K. (2014) Analysis of Dysarthric Speech after a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Gestural Approach. Dr.Kovic Publication. Hamburg.

• Karia, M, Grice, M & Mücke, D. (2014) Acoustic analysis of Dysarthric Speech after a Traumatic Brain Injury. Proceeding of the 10th International Seminar on Speech Production. Cologne, Germany.5-8 May, 2014.

• “Role of Speech Therapy in Rehabilitation of Speech’’. June, 2013. Nairobi, Kenya.

• Workshop on, Dynamic Modelling of Articulation and Prosodic Structure‘ 7-8 May 2012, Cologne-Germany

• Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurology and Psychiatry-Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects. International Meeting February 3, 2012. Cologne, Germany.

• Kinyua, Mathew & Ndungu, Ruth (2009) Cultural perspective in language and speech disorders. Disability Studies Quarterly, vol 29, no.4.

• Participated in Physician Training Program (PTP) in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. This involved lectures on speech disorders and observations at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia and at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

• ‘Phonemic Variation in the Language used by Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in Kenyatta National Hospital’ Unpublished M.A. Thesis. Kenyatta University.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

University Level Scholarly Books

• Verlag Dr. Kovac GmbH.isbn 978-3-8300 8095-4

• Karia, M. K. (2014) Analysis of Dysarthric Speech after a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Gestural Approach. Dr.Kovic Publication. Hamburg. http://www.verlagdrkovac.de/978-3-8300-8095-4.htm ISBN 978-3-339-08095-0

 Book Chapters in a University Level Scholarly Book

• Ulrike, L.; Kija, E; & Karia, M (Manuscript for press) Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Springer: New Yolk

• Otube, O.; Kija, E.; Karia, M. ;Meinen, R.; Lüdtke, U.; Eron, L.’ Awori, B. (2017)  ‘Development of a Speech and Language Curriculum and Training: The Sub-Saharan-African Context’. In the Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Springer New York (in press)

• Otube, O. ; Kija, E. ; Karia, M. ;Meinen, R.; Lüdtke, U.; Eron, L.; Gremmelt, S. & Becky Isanda. (2017) Development of Mobile SLT Clinics – an Example of East Africa in the Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Springer New York (in press)

• Isanda, B. & Karia, M. (2017) Educational Implications of Speech and Language Disorders among Pre-School Going Children: A Case of Nairobi, Kenya. In the Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Springer New York ( in press)

• Karia, M. (2017) Using Acoustic Phonetics in Clinical Practice. In the Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Springer New York (in press)

• Macmbinji, V.; Karia, M. & Mange, B. (2017) Working Towards Inclusion of Children Living with Communication Disorders in the Mainstream Education in Kenya. In the Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Springer New York (in press)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Grants Awarded

1. National Research Fund- Management of Communication Disorder through Community-Based Rehabilitation. ( Ksh 19 million)Multidisciplinary Research Project

2. Speech Base project is funded by DAAD- Germany- Development of a digital teaching- and learning platform (Speech Base) for information, awareness raising and training of different target group: Partners- Kenyatta University- Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs (Team Member), Nairobi-Kenya; Leibniz University- Department of Speech and Language Pathology; Hanover-Germany; University of Pretoria- Department of Speech and Language Pathology; South Africa; Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre- Medical School; Moshi, Tanzania; Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences- ENT department; Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

3. PAGEL- Establishment of speech clinic and clinical capacity building in East Africa. (Knowledge Transfer by Global Unity)-Funded by DAAD. 150,000 Euro. Team member in collaboration with Leibniz University of Hannover, Kenyatta University-Kenya, Muhimbili University-Tanzania & Kymbogo University-Uganda.

4. Community Satisfaction on use of Hearing Aids and Speech Rehabilitation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Funded by Starkey Hearing Foundation, USA. 5000 USD. September, 2016. Principal Investigator.

Consultancies

1. Development of Scope of Service and mentorship manual Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Speech and Language Pathology- for Clinical Council of Kenya- 2022.

2. Development of Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Speech and Language Pathology- For Kenya Medical Training College- 2021

3. Consultant on community health care for hearing impairment 2015-2016 funded by Starkey Hearing Foundation. Involved Kerugoya School for the Deaf, Machakos School for the Deaf, Humble Hearts, and Martin Luther. Project aim is to train teachers and parents in use of verbal communication among children with hearing impairment.

4. STARKEY Hearing Foundation 2015-2020 ‘Team member in Research and Consultations’

5. Consultant with Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to head report writing team for National Assessment Center Monitoring Learner Achievement (NASMLA) Class 3, 4th July to 14th July 2016 and Monitoring Learner Achievement (MLA) Form 2, 17th July to 2nd May 2017

6. Developing a scheme of service for Audiologist and Speech and Language Therapists to be held on 3rd – 13th May, 2016 at Simba Lodge in Naivasha.

7. Training Teachers in English Methods. European Union and IAS (Somalia). January 2008, Sheilhk and Berbera region, Somaliland.

AFFILIATION TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Association of Speech and Language Therapist-Kenya: Member No: AASLT056

• Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA /AT0140323)

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

• Reviewer: South African Journal of Childhood Education

• External Examiner: Dept. Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

• Faculty of Humanities: University of Pretoria-South Africa.

• External Examiner: Dept. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Speech and Language Pathology- Kenya Medical Training College- Nairobi, Kenya.

RESEARCH SUPERVISIONS

Completed

• Awala, M. (2024) Swallowing Exercises for Improving Speech Production: A Case of Tom Mboya School for Children With Cerebral Palsy, Mombasa County, Kenya

• Ngugi Janet (2024) Phonological Awareness Instructional Strategies Used by Teachers to Enhance the Literacy Development for Children at Risk for Speech Disorders in Kiambu County, Kenya”

• Mwangi, A. (2023) Prolonged Speech Technique’s Effectiveness in Treating Stuttering and its Associated Traits Among Adults: Case of Nairobi Stammering Support Group, Nairobi County, Kenya.

• Okindo, E. (2023) Influence of Speech Disorders on the Development of Social Skills Among Preschoolers in Meru County, Kenya.

• Araka, S. (2021) Assessment of effect of Post Laryngeal Cancer Treatment on Voice Function and Communication of Laryngeal Cancer Survivors at Kenyatta national Hospital, Nairobi. Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Wanjiru, B. (2021 ‘Effects of Age At Cochlear Implantation on Language Skills Development Among Children With Hearing Impairment in Nairobi County –Kenya’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Mucheru P.(2021) ‘Analysis of Resources And Approaches Used in Clinical Assessment Of Children From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background for Effective Diagnosis of Communication Disorders in Nairobi County Kenya’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Gatwiri, I.(2021) ‘Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and Its Association With Quality of Life of Adults With Repaired/Unrepaired Cleft Palate in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Kahenya P.(2020) ‘Analysis of Predictors of Mathematics Performance Among Learners With Dyscalculia in Public Primary Schools in Starehe Sub-County, Kenya’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Gatoho, P.(2020) Motor Speech Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study of Karatina Special School. Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Kagundu, F.(2020) ‘Truant Behavior Disorder And its Impact on Academic Performance Among Learners in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya’ County’’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Munyi Alusiah Thaara.(2019) ‘‘Teachers’ Role in Enhancing Communication Skills of Learners with Speech and Language Disorders.A case of Joy Town Special Primary School, Kiambu County Kenya.’’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Munyoki, Charles. )2019) ‘Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries Related Communication Disorders on the Quality of Life Among the Kenya Defence Forces Ex-war Solders’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Obure, Elick. (2018)’’ Caregivers Involvement in Early Intervention Programs for Children With Speech and/or Language Disorders in Bomet County, Kenya’’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

• Kinuthia, Carol. (2018) ‘’ Impact of Phonological Errors in Language Learning of Leaners with Down Syndrome in Nyeri County’’ Unpublished Master thesis. Kenyatta University-Nairobi

On-going

• Wangui, V. Effect of Computer Assisted Learning on Language Writing among Learner with Hearing Impairment in Kiambu County, Kenya.

• Kinyua, M. Reading Comprehension Intervention Strategies as Correlates to English Performance Among Grade Four Dyslexic Learners in Nairobi City and Kiambu Counties, Kenya

• Waruru, J. Analysis of Linguistic Errors Made by Learners With Communication Difficulties: A Case of Kieni East Sub-County, Nyeri County

• Onaya, C. Effectiveness of Music Therapy Strategies for Improving Communication Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Nairobi County, Kenya.

• Mulina, I. Influence of Access Arrangements on Assessment of Learners with Dysgraphia in Public Lower-Primary Schools in Emuhaya Sub-County, Vihiga County

• Alwala, M. Impact of Swallowing Exercises on Speech Production: A Case of Tom Mboya School For Children With Cerebral Palsy, Mombasa County,Kenya.

• Okindo, E. Influence of Speech disorders on the Development of Social Skills Among Preschoolers in meru County, Kenya.

• Njoroge, J. ‘‘A Study of the Non-target Morphosyntatic Phrase Structure of Intellectually Challenged Learners in Inclusive Schools.’’

• Nguru, P. ‘Effectiveness of Assessment and Placement of Children with Autism in Public Primary Schools in Thika West District, Kiambu County-Kenya’

• Waweru, N. ‘’Analysis of Compensatory Error in Cleft Palate Children.’’

• Ngungi, J. ‘Relationship Between Phonological Awareness And Literacy Development Among Preschool Children with Speech Disorders in Kiambu County, Kenya’

• Wangombe, A. Effects of Labelling Learners with Learning Disabilities on Their Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools of Nakuru County -Kenya.

• Yegon, G. Impact of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency on Phonation of English Vowels in Children Individuals with Cleft Palate. A Case Study of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.

• Okinyi, J. ‘Effects of Early Assessment of Hearing Impaired Children in Language Development in Nakuru

• Mwangi, A ‘The Prolonged Speech Technique Effectiveness in Resulting to the Preferred Speech Outcomes in Treating Stuttering in Adults: A Case of Nairobi Stammering and Cluttering Support Group Kenya’

• Kiongora, L. ‘An Assessment of Intervention Strategies on Acquisition of Writing Skills of Learners With Dysgraphia in Selected Public Primary Schools- Nairobi County, Kenya’

• Mutegi, F. ‘Effects of Stuttering on Students performance in an All Inclusive Public Secondary School in Ganze Sub-County Kilifi County, Kenya’

• Ooko, L. ‘Barriers of Good Performance in English Language Among Learners with Hearing Impairment in Kilifi County’

• Ondabu, G. ‘Gusii Cultural Gender Stereotype on Performance in National Examination (KISE) in three Mixed Day Schools, Barabu Division, Nyamira’

• Kiama, W. ‘Effects of Cochlea Implant Among Learners with HI in Murang'a County