Dr. Tabitha Wang’eri Waime

Name: Dr. Tabitha Wang’eri Waime E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Current Position: Senior Lecturer - Department of Educational Psychology, Kenyatta University Area of Specialization: Developmental Psychology Research & Projects Interest: Areas of Learning and Areas of Parenting  Download CV

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Papers

• Bichii J. & Wang’eri T. Njoroge J. (2025). Achievement Emotions and Student Engagement as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
• Ng’enda M. & Wang’eri T. (2023). Interrelationships among Parental Career Support, Students Science Self-Efficacy and Career Decision Making in Murang’a County Kenya.
• Kositany C. Ireri A. & Wang’eri T. (2023). Identity Development as a Predictor of Academic Engagement Among Undergraduate Students in Kenya
• Kositany C., Wang’eri T. & Ireri A. (2023): Mental Health as a Correlate of Academic Engagement Among Third Year Undergraduate Students in Kenyan Public Universities
• Mukami J. & Wang’eri T., C. (2022): Burnout Syndrome as a Correlate of Job Satisfaction among Teachers in International Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
• Arhin, V. & Wang’eri, T. (2018). Orientation Programs and Student Retention in Distance Learning: The Case of University of Cape Coast. Journal of Educators Online
• Nyaga, C. & Wangeri, T. (2018). Perceptions of Teachers’ Expectations as predictors of Pupils’ Academic Self-concept among Non-formal Primary school Pupils in Ruaraka Division, Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research.
• Wangeri, T. & Karanja, R. N. (2018). Extent of Students’ Knowledge Of Their Personality Traits And Career Information In Career Aspirations Among Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya.
• Arhin V. & Wangeri, T., Kigen E. (1917): Academic Advising and Student Retention in Distance Learning: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
• Macharia, L., Wangeri, T., Dinga, J. (2017). Establishing Teachers’ Views about the prevalence of Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.
• Macharia1 L., Wang’eri, T. & Dinga, T (2017). Teachers’ Causal Attributions in Controlling Premarital Sex among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 1(1): 1-8, 2017; Article no.AJESS.38021
• Macharia, L. Wang’eri, T. & Dinga, J. (2017). Teachers’ Perceived Self-efficacy in Modifying Problem Behaviors among High School Learners in Nairobi County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies1(1): 1-8, 2017; Article no.AJESS.38022
• Njoroge, M. N., Wangeri, T., Gichure, C. (2016). Role of student Faculty Interaction in Attrition among students in private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Education research and policy Studies (JETERAPS) 6(6):40-49
• Njoroge, M. N., Wangeri, T., Gichure, C. (2016). Examination Repeats, Semester deferments, and Dropping Out as Contributors of Attrition Rates in private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 4 No. 3 March 2016 pp. 225-240.
• Njoroge, M. N. & Wangeri, T. (March 2016). Relationship Between Parental Education Levels and Attrition Rates among Students in Private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Social Sciences and Education VOLUME 2 (II), 104-132.
• Njoroge, M. N., Gichure, C., Wangeri, T. (2015). Parental Support Factors as determinants of student attrition in private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Education research and policy Studies (JETERAPS) 6(6):460-470
• Mugambi, D. & Wangeri, T. (December, 2014). Peer Teaching as a predictor of reading motivation and literacy achievement among standard two pupils in Nairobi and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research (JEPER) Vol. 1, No. 4. December, 2014. Pp 128-139.
• Tumuti, S., Wangeri, T., Waweru, E. W., Ronoh, A. K. (2014). Prevalence, Drugs Used, Sources, And Awareness of Curative and Preventive Measures Among Kenyatta University Students, Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of emerging trends in educational research and policy studies (JETERAPS) 5(3): 352-361
• Tabitha Wangeri & Doyne Mugambi (October, 2014). Home, School and Gender Differences in Early Reading Fluency among Standard Three Pupils in Kiuu Sub-Location, Kiambu County, Kenya. American Journal of Education research, 2014, 2. No. 10. 932-941.
• Wangeri, T., Tumuti, S., Otanga, H. (2014). Relationship between demographic variables, organizational commitment, job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behaviors. International Journal of Contemporary Applied Sciences 1 No. 2 October, 2014.
• Tumuti, S. & Wangeri, T. (2014). Trauma types, symptoms manifestations and social support systems among University students trauma survivors in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol2 No. 5 May 2014: PP 13-30.
• Wangeri, T. & Okello, L.O. (2014). Work Role Overload, Teacher-Pupil-Ratio, School Type, Years of Teaching Experience, Gender and Burn Out as Factors Related to Work Stress among Primary School Teachers in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County, Kenya. Global Journals of Social Science Volume 14 Issue 1: 55-63
• Wangeri, T., Tumuti, S., Mugami, D. M., Mutweleli, S. M., Gitome, J., Marangu, N. (2014). Extent to which the African men are able to meet Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem and Self Actualization Needs for Themselves and Family in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garrisa County, Kenya. Global Journal of Human Social Sciences Volume 14 Issue 2 pp. 41-55.
• Gitonga, C., Rukangu, S. M., Orodho, J. A., Wangeri, T. & Kigen E. (2014). Is the choice of degree program a factor of personality types and degree of congruence? IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS). Volume 19, Issue 2, Ver. V (February. 2014), PP 49-54 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.
• Wangeri, T. & Otanga, H. (2014). Sources of personal teacher efficacy and influence on teaching methods among teachers in primary schools in Coast Province, Kenya. Global Journal of Interdisciplinary social sciences (published by Global Institute of Research & Education). Vol. 3(3): 190-195 May-June 2014.
• Kimani, E., Wangeri, T., Mutueleli, S. (2013). ICT Uptake as a Tool for personal Adjustment and Academic Pursuit Among Undergraduate students at Kenyatta University. International Journal of Economy, Management and Social Sciences, 2 (6) June 2013, pages 291-303
• Wangeri, T., Mutueleli, S. (2013) Digital Divide in Work and Study Among Mature Students Furthering Their Education in Kenyan Universities: The Case of Kenyatta University. International Journal of Social Science and Entrepreneurship 1 (4), 151-173
• Wangeri, T. Otanga, H. (2013) Family, Peer and Protective Factors Related to Sex Behavior Among Urban Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol 1 No. 5 may, 2013
• Wangeri, T & Awuor, O. M. (2013). Role played by Locus of Control Variables in Sexual Promiscuity among Female Students in Technical Training Colleges in Nairobi, Kenya International Journal of Economy, Management and Social Sciences, 2 (9)September, 2013(in press)
• Gitonga, C. M., Orodho, J. A., Kigen, W. & Wangeri, T. (2013). Is there a gender relationship between Holland’s Personality types and choice of degree program among university student? International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 7July 2013 SSN: 2201-6333 (Print) ISSN: 2201-6740 (Online)
• Ciriaka Muriithi Gitonga, Edward Kigen, Tabitha Wangeri, John Aluko Orodho (2013). Is congruence a predictor of satisfaction with the choice of degree program among university students in Kenya? Journal of Education and Practice. Volume 4, no 17, 2013
• Wangeri, T., Kimani, E., Mutueleli, S. (2012). Transitional Challenges Facing First Year Students in Kenyan Public Universities: A case study of Kenyatta University. Interdisciplinary Review of Economics and Management 2, 1 (2012) p 41-50
• Ogutu, J. K., Wangeri, T. W., Gatumu, H. N. (2011). Performance of civil servants as influenced by factors of motivation in government ministries in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of sociology, psychology and Anthropology in practice. Vol 3 number 1 April 2011 (pages 30-42).

 Other Publications

University Level Scholarly Book

• Wang’eri T., (2025) Developmental Psychology: Perspectives from Kenya.

 Refereed Learning Modules

• EPS 205: Educational Psychology
• EPS 903 : Developmental Psychology
• EPS 808: Adolescent Development

 Reviewed Conference Papers

• Kositany C., Ireri A. & Wang’eri T (2023): Identity Development as a Predictor of Academic Engagement Among Undergraduate Students in Kenya
• Wang’eri T & Mugambi D (2014): Home, School and Gender Differences in Early Reading Fluency among Standard Three Pupils in Primary Schools in Kiuu Sublocation, Kiambu County, Kenya.

 Consultancy and Project Reports

• 12^th June, 2024: Coordinated Data collection and Data Entry for the follow-up study to assess the status of Khat use and the underlying causes of Drugs and Substance use among university students in Kenya.
• 11^th October, 2023: Nominated by Kenyatta University to coordinate Data collection and Data Entry for the National Survey on the Status of Drugs and Substance use among university students in Kenya.
• 25^th November 2021: In Collaboration with NACADA I was appointed to coordinate the carrying out of a survey to assess the status of Drugs and substance use among Students of Kenyatta University
• 3^rd August, 2020: Nominated to be the Kenyatta University focal person to work with NACADA in the undertaking of a Baseline Survey on the Status of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) among employees in the workplace

Non-Reviewed Conference Paper

• 3^rd – 4^th October, 2024: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 10^th International Annual Conference whose theme was “Re-orienting Education to the 21^st Century demands for Sustainable Development” held
• 3^rd – 4^th October, 2023: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 9^th International Annual Conference whose theme was “Re-focusing Education in a Globalized Society for Sustainable Future” held at the Language and Cultural Centre, Kenyatta University Main Campus.

 Editorship of a Book or Conference Proceedings

• June 29- July 2016: Attended the 2016 EARLI -SIG 5 Conference and presented a paper on “Effect of Text Books Ownership and Increased Exposure Time on Learning Outcomes in Mathematics and Reading among 8-Year-Old Pupils in under privileged Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya”, held in Porto, Portugal. The aim of the Conference was to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange findings, discuss their work and learn from the work of others around early childhood education and research in the contexts of home, early childhood settings and school.
• 25^th – 27^th August, 2014: Attended the SIG 5 Conference 2014 and presented a paper on “Home and School Factors Influencing Early Reading Fluency Among Eight-Year-Old Pupis in Primary Schools in KIUU Division, Ruiru District, Kenya”, held at the University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland. The theme of the Conference was: Challenges for the Future in Early Childhood Education.

Scholarly Presentations at Conference/Workshops and Seminars

• 12^th July, 2019: Attended the 38^th Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D Graduands
• 11^th July 2019: Attended and Participated at the School of Education and Lifelong Learning Postgraduate Seminar
• 4^th – 5^th October, 2018: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 5^th International Annual October Conference, titled: The Role played by Physical School Environments in Determining Educational Outcomes among Primary School Pupils in Kenya.
• 26^th January, 2018: Certificate of Participation for Staff Mentors Seminar organized by the Kenyatta University Mentoring Programme.
• 5^th – 6^th October, 2017: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 4^th International Annual October Conference, titled: Relationship Between the Big Five Personality Traits, Academic Achievement and Career Aspirations Among Secondary Schools Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
• 10^th May, 2017: Attended a one Day Training Course on Risk Based Thinking Course (Based on ISO 9001:2015)
• 29^th November – 2^nd December, 2016: Attended and participated at the 33^rd Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D Graduands at Kenyatta University. Theme: “Education, Research and Innovation for Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals”.
• 6^th – 7^th October, 2016: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 3^rd International Annual October Conference, titled: “Variations of Environmental Conditions as Determinants of Differences in Writing, Reading and Mathematics Fluency among Standard Three Children in Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.
• 15^th – 17^th June, 2016: Invited to present at the 7^th International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Oral Presentation: Role of behavioural Interventions in achieving 90-90-90
• 17^th – 18^th November, 2015: Certificate of Participation for successfully completing the External Peer Reviewers Training held at the Agricultural Resource Centre, Egerton University-Kenya, and organized by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
• 6^th – 7^th October, 2016: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 3^rd International Annual October Conference, titled: “Variations of Environmental Conditions as Determinants of Differences in Writing, Reading and Mathematics Fluency among Standard Three Children in Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.
• 31^st October, 2014: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 3^rd International Annual October Conference, titled: “Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Among Primary School Teachers, Coast Province, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING

 Evidence of Networking and Collaborations

• 22^nd – 225^th April, 2025: Panel member of Commission for University Education Carrying out Regular Institutional Quality Audit of Garissa University
• 9^th – 11^th December, 2024: Engaged by Commission for University Education to undertake issue-based Audit at Maseno University
• 1^st August, 2023: National AIDS Control Council Maisha Certification Evaluation Score Card for period 2021/22
• 7^th-11^th November, 2022: Member of the panel for Commission for University Education which carried out Regular Institutional Quality Audit at Rongo University.
• 8^th 2022: National AIDS Control Council Maisha Certification Evaluation Score Card for period 2021/22
• 14^th – 18^th October, 2019: Permission to be away from the University to take part in carrying out Regular Institutional Quality Audit in Laikipia University.
• 15^th – 17^th October, 2019: Part of the Commission for University Education carrying out Regular Institutional Quality Audit at Laikipia University
• 9^th – 10^th October, 2018: Part of a team from Commission of University Education that carried out an Impromptu Quality Inspection of Laikipia University
• 29^th June-5^th July, 2018: Permission to be away from the University to join Commission for University Education (CUE) as a Peer Reviewer during the Regular Institutional Quality Audit of KCA University.
• 3^rd to 9^th April, 2016: Part of the team from Commission for University Education (CUE) that carried out Institutional Quality Audit at the University of Eastern Africa-Baraton.
• February 15-16, 2016: Invited to the Annual Maisha Certification Capacity Building and Sensitization Workshop for MCDA, held in Embu, courtesy of Maisha! National AIDS Control Council.
• 4^th – 9^th April, 2016: Permission to be away from the University to join Commission for University Education (CUE) as a member of the panel to undertake Institutional Quality Control Audit at the University of Eastern African Baraton.

 Being a Referee for Professional Board

• 1^st August 2019 – to date: Member of Counselors and Psychologists Board.

 Appointment to National Board as a Consultant

• 4^th November, 2021: Appointed as a Technical Person in a Survey to Assess the Status of Drug and Substance Abuse among University Students in Kenya. The Survey is carried out by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
• 3^rd August, 2020: Nominated as Kenyatta University’s focal person to work with NACADA in the undertaking of a Baseline Survey on the Status of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) Among Employees in the Workplace.

 Consulting for External Academic Organizations/Institutions

• January 2025 to date: Appointed by the Commission for University Education to carry out continuous Curriculum Review Process for Presbyterian University of East Africa, Chuka University, Kisii University, Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kisii University, Kaimosi Friends University, Tharaka University, Maseno University and South Eastern Kenya University
• 9^th – 12^th September, 2024: Invited by Commission for University Education (CUE) to a Teacher Education Programmes Evaluation Workshop at Lake Naivasha Resort.
• 25^th – 30^th August, 2019: Invited for Training Workshop for Special Needs Education (SNE) and Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCI) Panel Members Grades 7-9
• 18^th – 22^nd November, 2019: Invited to attend a Workshop by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to develop Curriculum for grades 7-9.
• 14^th – 23^rd November, 2019: Invited by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to a Workshop to Develop Matrices on Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) for Grades Seven (7) to Nine (9) held at the KICD headquarters.
• 18^th – 19^th 2017: Invited by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to a Workshop on Development of Parental Empowerment and Engagement Guidelines, held at the KICD-NACECE Resource Center.
• 19^th May, 2015: Nominated to join the Kenya National Examination council, Nairobi as an expert to develop Technical Tests in my Relevant Content Area : “Scripts Management”.
• 6^th May, 2015: Nominated as a facilitator in a Capacity Building Workshop for Curriculum Reforms organized by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). My topic was: “Psychology of Development”.
• 19^th September, 2014: Appointed to join Panel of Evaluators to assess the Ph.D Proposal by Mukami Njoroge of School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), Strathmore University, Titled: “Home, Individual and University Environmental Factors as Correlates of Student Attrition in Private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya”.
• 4^th June, 2014: Invited by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to a Stakeholders Meeting on Curriculum Reforms which was held at the KICD.
• 28^th January, 2014: Invited by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to facilitate during the National Conference on Emerging Issues in the Curriculum held at the KICD Auditorium.

 External Examiner

• 16^th May 2023: Appointed as an External Examiner, Umma University, Kajiado, Kenya
• 21^st Ma, 2014: Appointed as an External Examiner for Moi University, Kenya

 Peer Review

• 29^th June, 2018: Permission to be away from the University to join Commission for University Education (CUE) as a Peer Reviewer during the Regular Institutional Quality Audit of KCA University.
• 17^th – 18^th November, 2015: Invited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) to the External Peer Reviewers Induction Workshop at Egerton University Agricultural Training Centre.
• 4^th February, 2015: Appointed a Peer Reviewer by the Commission for University Education (CUE) for a period of four (4) years. My role is to give the Commission an objective opinion of any quality assurance aspects I shall be engaged in, based on relevant minimum standards.

ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Chairperson of a Department

• 3^rd February, 2011: Appointed Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology

 Director

• 1^st August, 2018: Appointed Director, Wellness and Rehabilitation Services, Kenyatta University
• 30^th November, 2015: Appointed Director, AIDS Control Unit

 Member of a University Board/Committee

• 15^th July, 2020: Appointed to a University Standing Committee on Implementation of Covid-19 Protocols.
• 30^th July, 2019: Co-opted to the Committee to Investigate Drug Abuse in the University.
• 19^th March, 2019: Appointed Member of the Accommodation Services Board.
• 8^th February, 2019: Received an Appreciation letter for having served as a member of the Kenyatta University Foundation (KUF).
• 6^th February, 2019: Received an Appreciation letter for having served as the Secretary to the Aids Control Unit’s Board, Kenyatta University.
• 30^th January, 2019: Appointed to the Directorate of Wellness and Rehabilitation Services Board.
• 29^th July, 2015: Appointed Member of a Committee to Investigate allegation of Plagiarism in the Ph.D Thesis by Zipporah Kailu Kaaria Reg.No: C82/11241/06
• 24^th September, 2014: Appointed Board Member of the Kenyatta University Foundation Committee.
• 9^th June, 2014: Appointed Board Member of the Kenyatta University Wellness Board.

 Renewal of Appointment

• 1^st August, 2022: Extension of Appointment as Director, Rehabilitation and Wellness Services, Kenyatta University.
• 1^st August, 2020: Renewal of Appointment as Director, Wellness and Rehabilitation Services.
• 30^th November, 2017: Renewal of Appointment as Director, AIDS Control Unit
• 3^rd February, 2013: Renewal of Appointment as Chairman, Department of Educational Psychology

 Other Responsibilities in the University

Mentor

• 17^th December, 2019: Appointed as a Staff Mentor in the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Academic Years.
• 13^th November, 2017: Appointed as a Staff Mentor in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Academic Years.
• 4^th April, 2024: Attended a Capacity Building Seminar for Staff Mentors
• 29^th September, 2022: Attended a Staff Mentors Webinar on 29^th September, 2022

Academic Advisor

• 21^st May, 2025 – to date: Appointed as a Departmental Academic Advisor for Masters Students.
• 19^th January, 2024: Appointed Departmental Academic Leader for: M.Ed (Educational Psychology, M.Ed (Guidance and Counselling and PGDE

Policy Formulation

• Member of a team that developed:
• Kenyatta University Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Workplace Policy
• Kenyatta University HIV and AIDS Workplace Policy

Review of Curriculum

• 22^nd February, 2024: Attended a virtual Departmental Curriculum Review Meeting.Agenda: Finalizing on departmental Curriculum Review

• 4^th September, 2023 : Attended a Departmental Curriculum Committee Meeting held at the Departmental Resource Room.Agenda: Programmes requiring review and reforwarding, virtual meeting on CUE and CBC requirements, How to incorporate CBC requirements in the Departmental Curriculum and Dates for Curriculum Review 

 Board Member in Defence Meetings

• 3^rd October, 2018: Board Member in a defence meeting for Ms. Mwangi Jacqueline Njambi’s M.Ed Thesis at the Graduate School Defence Room “1”
• 20^th September, 2018: Board Member in a defence meeting for Alex Rugamba’s M.Ed Thesis at the Graduate School Defence Room “1”
• 21^st June, 2018: Board Member in a defence meeting for Mr. Joshua Kailong Murei’s M.P.H. Thesis at the Graduate School Defence Room “1”
• 6^th April, 2016: Board Member in a defence meeting for Mr. Wycliffe Osabwa’s Ed Thesis at the Graduate School Defence Room “1”
• 25^th February, 2016: Board Member in a defence meeting for Ms. Eunice Wanjiru Kamau’s Ed Thesis at the Graduate School Defence Room “2”.

Departmental Postgraduate Committee

• 28^th March, 2019: Attended a Departmental students’ Proposal Presentations meeting

Oveseer/Validator

• Appointed Overseer/validator for Mwangi James Maina E55/CE/26655/2011, proposal titled: ‘Achievement Motivation and Self Esteem as Predictors of Academic Performance among Secondary Schools Students in Murang’a Sub-County”.
• 26^th April, 2018: Appointed Overseer/Validator for Zipporah Kanake: E55/CE/26380/2014.
• 3^rd October, 2017: Appointed Reader for Mwangi James Maina E55/CE/26655/2011

Patron of an Academic Body

• 16^th March, 2016: Patron of the Kenyatta University Assistance Network Club.

Member of the School Board

• 2^nd May, 2019: Appointed as Member of the Board of Management, County Girls High School, Nairobi.
• 30^th May, 2017: Appointment as Co-opted Member of the Board of Management – County Girls High School, Nairobi.

Recognition, Awards and Honours

• 25^th July, 2023: Received an appreciation for having served successfully as the Director of Wellness and Rehabilitation Services, Kenyatta University.
• 27^th August, 2020: Appreciation - Committee to Investigate Drug Abuse in the University.
• 18^th July, 2018: Appreciation for having served as Director, Aids Control Unit.
• 16^th July, 2018: Appreciation for organizing two (2) Medical Camps for the 2017/2018 Performance Contract Targets.
• 22^nd April, 2016: Appreciation for all Directorates of Centres and Institutes for presenting various gifts to the out-going Vice Chancellor Prof. Olive M. Mugenda.
• 18^th March, 2016: Appreciation for having served as Director, Aids Control Unit.
• 8^th January, 2015: Appreciation for having served as Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology.
• 2^nd February, 2014: Certificate of recognition of the publication of manuscript entitled “Is the choice of a degree program a factor of personality types and degree of congruence”.

 Guest Speaker

• 3^rd July, 2018: Invited as a Guest Speaker – 36^th Postgraduate Seminar for the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. The theme for the Seminar - ‘Boosting Innovation through Research”.
• 27^th February, 2017: Invited by the BOM of Makutano Secondary School for a Talk with Teachers on Education Psychology and other emerging issues in Education, held at Kiboko Highway Motel, Limuru
• 9^th November, 2016: Invited as a Speaker for the Anti-Drug Campaign Week at the KU Amphitheatre.
• 20^th April, 2016: Invited as a Guest at the Strathmore University’s 12^th Graduation Ceremony.
• 13^th May, 2015: Invited to be the Chief Guest for 2015 National Inset Closing Ceremony, of the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) during the 2015 National In-Service teachers at CEMASTEA.
• 18^th February, 2015: Appreciation letter and received a Certificate of Participation (1^st Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning)
• 3^rd November, 2014: Invited to be the Chief Guest at St. Anne’s Girls’ Secondary School-Lioki, during the Form Four candidates Farewell Mass.

Initiating & or Leading Research Project

• 28^th January, 2021: Submitted a proposal for consideration for the 2020/2021 Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s Research and Innovation Grant.