Department: Educational Communication and Technology
Designation/Position: Lecturer
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Contact Address: 62024-00200 Nairobi
Area of Specialization: Communication and Collaboration Skills, Media Relations, Writing for public relations, Academic writing
Research Interests: Quality assurance in higher education processes, Creating inclusive and healthy learning environments for children, Peace education, Food as medicine
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3QKvyaMAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6704-3695
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CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / SEMINAR PAPERS
Conference Papers

  • Njoka, D.K. (2013). An analysis of social presence of online facilitators in one university common unit. In. A. Bwire.; I. Sore, J.O. MAsingila & H. Ayot (Eds).  Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Edcation. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta Universiry.
  • Njoka, D. K.(2011). The need to equip University Academic staff with pedagogical skills for the 21st Century, Kenya, Presented in the Internationals Conference on Education held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre from 20th-22nd July 2011.
  • Njoka, D.K. (2010).  Who needs communication skills in our universities? A look at Graduate curriculum in Kenya, Botswana. Presented in absentia at the Communication Conference held at the University of Botswana from 5th -8th December, 2010
  • Njoka, D.K. (2009).  From passive to active participants: New directions for undergraduate education, Kenya,  Presented at the Internationals Conference on Education held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre from 8th-10th July, 2009

Other Publications
Research

  • Njoka, Doris K., 1992, Explicitness in students’ writing: The case for communication skills at Kenyatta University.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Njoka, D.K. (2025). Online self-publishing manual: The basic steps. Amazon Kindle. https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf?ref_=kdp_kdp_BS_D_TN_bs
  • Njoka, D.K. (2020). Media relations online module.
  • Njoka, D.k., Murila, B.N., Rimbui, T.M., & Ndethiu, S.M. (2020). Communication and collaboration skills online module
  • Rukangu, S.M., Wambua,L.M., Njoks, D.K., Murila, B.N., Jumba, P.E., & Ndethiu, S.M. (2002).  UCU 100: Communication Skills Module. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University.
  • Njoka, D.K. (2002).  Media Relations Module. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyata University.
  • Njoka, D.K. (2002).  Writing for Public Relations Module. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University.
  • Njoka, D.K. (2001). Internal Monologue in interpersonal skills. East African Journal of Historical and Social Sciences, 2001, 3(1).

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  • 11-15/11/2024, African Universities Day Celebrations,Virtual. Educate an African for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for the increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa
  • 2-4/8/2023. AHE-Afrika .The Confucius Language and Culture, Kenyatta University/Virtual.History education in Africa: Politics, policies and practices
  • 17-19/7/2023, 5th ECD Network stakeholders conference, Stegra Hotel, Lodwar/Virtual,From policy to action
  • 19-20/7/2017, International Conference on Education,Kenyatta University Conference Centre,Teacher Education in Contemporary Society
  • 14-16/7/2015, International Conference on Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre,Building Capacity Through Quality Teacher Education
  • 10-12/7/2013,International Conference on Education,Kenyatta University Conference Centre,Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice
  • 20-22/7/2011, International Conference on Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Quality Education for Societal Transformation
  • 8-10/7/2009, International Conference on Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Innovative Teacher Education and Classroom Practice in the 21st Century
  • 30/6-1/7/2007, CELC Symposium, National University of Singapore,The English language teaching and learning landscape : continuity, innovation and diversity

Community Service and Other Engagements

  • Fundraising for the purchase of new church plots (ongoing).
  • Mentoring the youth and young women

Recognized university administrative positions

  • UCU 100/110 course coordinator
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations coordinator
  • Departmental Quality Assurance Representative
  • Departmental examinations coordinator

Other administrative positions Held

  • Kenyatta University Debate Club patron

Chairperson Department of Educational Communication and Technology