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CURRICULUM VITAE
PROF. AGNES M. W. GATHUMBI – PhD
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
KENYA
Status
Full Professor: Educational Communication & Technology Dept., Kenyatta University.
Member of Kenyatta University Senate
Director: Centre for International Programs and Collaborations. Kenyatta University.
Member of the Administration Council/Board – Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
Areas of Interest: English Language and Literature in Education; Linguistics; Curriculum
Development and Literacy Development; Research in Education; Educational Media;
Educational Materials Development;
Work Contact
Educational Comm. & Technology Dept.
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 - 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel.: +254-20-8710901 Ext. 57329
Email: [email protected]
Private Contact
P.O. Box 53299 - 00200
Nairobi
Kenya
Cell phone: +254722514143
Email: [email protected]
Nationality: Kenyan
Academic Qualifications
1995: Ph.D. in Language Education: Thesis title: “Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal
Setting: Instructional Procedures Used in ESL Classrooms in Kenya. Reading University,
U.K
1987: M.Ed. in Advanced Curriculum Development. Thesis title: The Focus of Educational
Development in Kenya Since the Addis Ababa Conference of African States - 1964.
University of Leeds, U.K.
1985: Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Development. Kenyatta University, Kenya
1976: B.Ed. (Education, Linguistics, English and Literature). Nairobi University, Kenya
Other Qualifications
2013: Certificate of Facilitation and a Resource Person. Teaching Methodology and Assessment
Procedures. Center for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation. KU
2013: Certificate of Participation in African Storybook Writing. South African Institute for Distance
Education. Nairobi, Kenya
2013: Certificate of Facilitation (Resource Person). Training of Lecturers on Teaching Skills,
Methodology and Assessment. Kenyatta University
2011: Certificate in e-Learning and Teaching. Kenyatta University
2010: Certificate in Management of University Departments. Kenyatta University
2009: Certificate in Institutional Management. Kenyatta University, Kenya
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2008: Certificate in Procurement and Accounting. Kenyatta University, Kenya
2000: International Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC), (Basic computer studies, Computer
programming – dBASE, Computer Mathematics, Computerized Accounting, Business
Systems, Human Communication and Information Systems)
2000: Certificate in First and Second level French (Alliance Francaise), Nairobi, Kenya
1999: Certificates of proficiency in Computer Packages (Windows Excel, Word, Power Point,
Access and Internet) Institute of Advanced Technology, Nairobi
1990: Certificate in Advanced Writing and Communication Skills – Lancaster University, U. K.
1989: Course Tutor Certificate in In-service Training (Organization of educational resources,
extensive reading techniques and developing study skills) Ministry of Education Science and
Technology- Kenya
1988: Certificate in Advanced writing, Editorial skills and Word processing, Kenya Institute of
Education
Employment
2013 to date: Director, Center for International Programmes and Collaborations. KU. (Facilitate
establishment of local, regional and international linkages. Draft and vet all Memoranda of
Understanding between KU and other institutions and organisations. Ensure existing linkages
are kept vibrant. Establish a database of institutions KU has links with. Coordinate exchange
programmes of KU staff and students with foreign universities; Ensure that the strategic and
vision plans as well as internationalization poly are implemented. Monitor and evaluate
achievement of set goals).
2013 Promoted to full Professor of Education. Responsibilities: To conduct research, Mentor
students, Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Students, Supervise Postgraduate
Students’ Proposals and Theses, Act as an Internal Examiner for Postgraduate Students; Write
Research Project Proposals for Funding.
2008 -2012: Chairperson: Department of Educational Communication and Technology, KU.
(Responsible for the day to day running of the department and chairing meetings). Member of
the University Senate.
2008 to date: Associate Professor in Education. Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education
Students, Supervise Postgraduate Students’ Proposals and Theses, Conduct Research, Act as
an Internal Examiner; Write Project Proposals for Funding.
2003-2008: Senior Lecturer: Teach Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education,
English Language and Literature Education; Conduct Research.
2002–2004: Director - Basic Education Resource Center (Kenyatta University) Educational
Materials Acquisition and Production, Conduct Research and Seminars
1992-2002: Lecturer: Instructional Methods, Technology and Media in Education, English
Language and Literature Education. Kenyatta University
1989 -1992: Tutorial Fellow: Instructional Methods, Language and Literature Education Dept. of
Educational Communication and Technology, Kenyatta University.
1984 –1989: Senior Curriculum Specialist. Develop English Language and Literature Curricula,
Educational Materials and Curriculum Assessment Tools. Evaluate Educational Materials
before they are Recommended for use in Secondary Schools. Kenya Institute of Education.
1976 – 1984: Graduate High School Teacher (English language, Literature in English and
Kiswahili), Technical High School, Nairobi, Kenya.
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University Teaching Experience
1996 to date: Teach Postgraduate Students: Research Methods; Proposal Writing; Writing of
Research Papers, Reports and Term Papers; Language in Education; Teaching Methodology;
Materials development; Language Curriculum Design and Development; Language and
Society; Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics; and Innovations in English Language Education:
1996-2001: Teach Postgraduate Diploma students: Study Skills, Advanced Writing, Literature and
English Instructional Methods, Development of Media Educational Materials and use of
Technology for Instruction
1996-2000: Zonal Coordinator during Teaching Practice of B.Ed. Undergraduate Students.
1990-1991 Assessor of Pre-service Students on Teaching Practice.
1989 to date: Teach Undergraduate Students: Advanced Writing Skills, Study Skills, General
Teaching Methods, English and Literature Instructional Methods, Preparation of Instructional
Materials, Peer Teaching and Use of Media for Instruction:
University Service and Field Development
Postgraduate Theses Supervision:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2013 to date: Francis G. Mwangi: Strategies for Developing and Sustaining a Reading Culture:
Effects on Secondary School Learning Performance in English in Selected Secondary Schools
in Laikipia County, Kenya
2011 to 2014: Paul Nyagorme: Factors Affecting E-Learning Adoption and Utilization: A
Comparative Study between Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Cape
Coast- Ghana
2010 to 2014: Josephine Maingi: Strategy Use Instruction in Decoding and Reading
Comprehension: Implications for Practice and Achievement of Reading Proficiency in
Selected Secondary Schools in Kitui Central District, Kenya
2010 to 2014: Harrison Mulwa: An Investigation of Pedagogy, Resources and Content use
in the Teaching of French as a Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Kenya.
2010 to 2014: George Andima: An Aetiological Study of Factors Affecting Reading in
Selected Primary Schools in Kisii District, Kenya
2009 to date: Samwel Mwaniki: The Effectiveness and Challenges of Using Computer
Technology in Teaching English in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya.
2008 to date: Mary Thangwa: The Impact of Innovations: Mentoring among Secondary School
Teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya.
2006 – 2010: Hamisi Omar Babusa: Factors Affecting the Achievement of Objectives of Teaching
and Learning Kiswahili in Kenyan Secondary Schools.
2002-2007: Bwire Adelheid: Learner Competencies and Proficiency in English Listening
Comprehension in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya.
2006 - 2011: Jotham Ndolo Dinga: Cognitive Strategy Use for Text Comprehension by Class Five
and Seven Pupils from Different Socioeconomic Backgrounds in Kisumu Municipality.
Master of Education (MEd.)
2014: Peter J. K . Wakandu: Students’ Proficiency in English Functional Writing Skills in Njoro
Public secondary Schools, Nakuru County, Kenya
2014: Cecilia Maina: Effectiveness of Strategies used by Teachers in Teaching English Language
Grammar in Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya
2014: Oripa, M. The Teaching of Spelling Skills and Performance in English Language in
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Selected Secondary Schools in Eldoret North District, Kenya
2013 to date: Khaemba Sellah: Teachers’ Conception and Practice of English across the
Curriculum and the Influence on Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Kasarani,
Nairobi County
2013 to date: Njonge Paulline W. Determining the Effects of Self-assessment among Learners of
English in Secondary Schools: A Case of Nyandarua North District, Kenya
2013 to date: Ngeene J. Wanjiku: Attainment of English Grammar Literacy Set Standards in
Primary Schools in Lari, Kiambu County, Kenya
2013 to date: Mugweru James: A Study of ICT Integration in the Teaching of Reading Skills in
English Language in Secondary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
2013 to date: Mercy E. Etago: A Study of Learners’ English Language Reading and Writing
Competences in Relation to the Requirements of Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education Examinations in Baringo Central County, Kenya
2013 to date: Chesang Gladys: Acquisition and Utilization of Collateral Materials in the Teaching
of English Language in Secondary Schools in Kipkelion District, Kericho County, Kenya
2013 to date: Florence Etyang Ijakaa: Influence of Integration of Information Communication and
Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English in Bungoma County, Kenya
2011 to date: Tracie M. Kimeu: English Across the Curriculum: Use of English Language in
Teaching Sciences in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya.
2011 to date: Ogeto Florence Bangweso: An Investigation of Availability, Management and
Utilization of School Libraries in Teaching and Learning English in Selected Secondary
Schools in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya
2010 to 2014: Mboha Eric Omondi: The Impact of Effective Departmental Leadership on English
Language Performance in KCSE in Selected Secondary Schools in Kisumu West County,
Kenya
2010 to date: Wende Monica; Collaborative Learning Factors in Relation to Vocabulary
Acquisition: Effects on Composition Writing among Upper Primary School Learners in
Likoni District, Kenya
2010 - 2012: Francis Mwangi: A Sociolinguistics Analysis of Graffiti in Secondary Schools: A case
of Selected Schools in Laikipia East District, Kenya
2009 to 2014: Joyce Kalee: An Investigation of Communication Challenges Faced by Teachers of
English Language in Primary Schools for the Hearing Impaired Learners in Central
Province, Kenya
2008 to 2014: James Ekaaliyo Ekaale: Factors Affecting Learners’ Reading Comprehension in
Samburu District, Kenya
2008 to date: Susan Maina: Use of Mother Tongue and its Effect in Teaching and Learning English
in Selected Primary Schools in Molo Division, Kenya
2007 to 2014: Wanjala Thomas: Learner Problems in the Development of English Language
Reading Comprehension among Secondary School Students in Vihiga District, Kenya.
2007-2010: Neema Mang’eni: Learners’ Verbal Communicative Abilities in English Language
during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya.
2007- 2011: Michael Ogalo: Factors Affecting the Integration of the Four Basic Language Skills in
Secondary Schools in Gatundu Division, Kenya
2007 - 2011: Owuondo Elizabeth : Development of Writing Skills in the Teaching of French as a
Foreign Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya
2005 – 2009: Stella Rwanda: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and
English Language Reading Comprehension among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central
District, Kenya.
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2004-2006: Omondi Nicholas: Influence of Achievement Motivation on Performance in English
Language Composition among Secondary School Students in Nyando District, Kenya
2001-2003: Otieno N. Ondoro: Relationship between Secondary School Teachers’ Attitudes
Towards Integrated English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of
Rachuonyo District, Kenya.
2000-2002: Darius Mogaka Ogutu: Teachers’ Instructional Behaviours and Learners’ Participation
in Secondary School English Language Classrooms in Nairobi, Kenya.
1997 -1999: Charity Njoroge: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of
Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools.
1994-1996: Argwings O. Ochieng: A Study of Teachers’ Questions in English Language
Classrooms in Selected Secondary Schools in Nakuru District, Kenya.
Postgraduate Theses Examination:
Internal Examiner:
2014: Lydia W. Wangungu’s PhD Thesis: Listening Competences in English: A Descriptive Study of
Teacher Trainees in Training Colleges in Kenya
2014: Pity M. Nyang’endo’s MEd. Thesis: Instructional Methods and Activities used in Teaching
Oral Skills in English in Selected Secondary Schools, Nairobi County.
2014: Rachel Njoki’s MEd. Thesis: Instructional Practices Used by Teachers to Teach English
Language Writing Skills to Standard Four Pupils in Nyandarua North District, Kenya.
2011: Charles M. Magoma’s PhD Thesis: Curriculum Innovation in Kenya: A Case of the
Introduction and Implementation of Secondary Integrated English in Kenya.
2010: Mang’eni Esther Neema’s M.Ed. Thesis: Learners’ Verbal Communicative Abilities in
English Language during Classroom Interaction Processes in Londiani Division, Kipkelion
District, Kenya.
2010: Audrey Matere’s MEd: An Investigation of Teaching of Integrated English in Secondary
Schools in Bungoma District, Kenya.
2009: Stella Rwanda’s MEd: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and
English Language Reading Comprehension Among Standard 8 Pupils in Meru Central
District, Kenya.
2007: Wambua Joseph’s MEd: Verbal Interaction in Physics Classrooms in Some Selected Schools
in Matungulu Division, Kangundo, Kenya.
2007: Orado Grace Nyandiwa’s MEd : An Investigation of the Nature and Purpose of Practical
Work in Secondary School Chemistry in Nairobi Province, Kenya
2004: Otieno Nicholas Ondoro’s MEd: Relationship between Secondary School Teachers’ Attitudes
towards Integrated English and Literature, and their Teaching Performance: A Study of
Rachuonyo District, Kenya
2003: Teresa W. Njenga’s MEd: The Role Played by Teachers’ Advisory Centers in Promoting
English Language Teaching in Thika District Primary Schools, Kenya
2001: Carol Kuria’s MEd: Verbal Discourse: The Cognitive Level of English Language Teachers’
Que``stions and the Students’ Response Patterns in Some Secondary Schools in Nairobi
Province 1999:
1999: Charity W. Njoroge’s MEd: Factors Affecting Availability, Acquisition and Utilization of
Resources in the Teaching of English in Selected Kenyan Secondary Schools, Kenya
1999: Charles M. Magoma’s MEd: Teacher Related Factors which Influence the Implementation of
Integrated English Course in Secondary Schools: A Case of Ibacho Division, Kenya
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External Examiner:
Masai Mara University - Kenya
2011- 2013: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ examinations.
Evaluate/Moderate Setting of Examinations. Evaluate postgraduate theses.
University of Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe
2009 to 2012: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students. Assess and moderate
examination questions. Examine students’ performance in the Department of Curriculum and
Instruction
2005: Evaluation of Mnkandla Maureen’s PhD. Thesis: “Prevalence of Utilization of Content Area
Reading across Disciplines in Zimbabwe’s Teachers’ Colleges”.
2005: Evaluation of Mushoriwa T. D. Ph.D. Thesis: “The Relationship between Study Strategy and
Learning Outcome among Students in Three Teachers’ Training Colleges in Masvingo and
Harare”.
Makerere University – Uganda
2001-2004 and 2008 – 2010: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’
performance in English language, Literature and Curriculum development examinations,
Moderation of examinations and Assessment of MEd. and PhD theses.
2010: External Examiner of Olukuma A. John’s MEd. Thesis: An Evaluation of Techniques
and Course Books Used in Developing ‘O’ Level Students’ Communicative
Competence in Spoken English.
2004: External Examiner of Masaazi Masagazi’s Ph.D. Thesis: Prospects and Challenges of
Implementing and Teaching of Luganda through the Integrated Functional Approach in
Uganda.
2004: External Examiner of Nalumasi Saisoni’s M.Ed. Thesis: Learners’ Attitudes and their
Analysis of Shakespearian Plays at “A” Level in Uganda Secondary Schools.
2004: External Examiner of Nakijoba Lydia’s M.Ed. Thesis: Constraints in Teaching Diploma in
Education Literature in Uganda and the Implications on Curriculum Policy.
2003: External Examiner of Kirunda Olivia Muguwa’s M.Ed. Thesis: Schemata and Students’
Comprehension of Written Texts: A Case Study. Uganda.
2003: External Examiner of Nakayima Elizabeth’s M.Ed. Thesis: Students’ Questions
interpretation and their Performance in the Novel. Uganda
2002 – 2004: External Examiner of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students.
2002: External Examiner of Bamwoyeraki Nuwagira Sophie’s M.Ed. Thesis. The Nature and
Demand of Process Writing: A Study of Classroom Approaches and Activities in Secondary
Schools.
2001-2004: Annual Evaluator of B.Ed. Language and Literature Education Examinations and
Performance.
Mount Kenya University – Kenya
2011- 2014: External Examiner of Muriira Isabella Mwathwana’s PhD Thesis: A Comparative Study
of Pedagogical and other Factors that Influence Performance in History in Kenya Certificate
of Secondary Education Examinations in Tigania and Igembe Districts, Meru County, Kenya.
Kigali Institute of Education - Rwanda
2012: External Evaluation of Curriculum on Education
2004: Produced English Language Module on Teacher Education.
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Other University Responsibilities
2014: Chairperson, Chandaria Business, Innovation and Incubation Center Advisory Board.
2014: Resource Person in a Seminar on Research Ethics: “Research Experiences with People with
Disability”. KU. September 16th
2014: Resource Person in a Seminar on “Writing Research Proposals for Grants” KU Nov. 11th
2014: Presentation of Research Findings to Education Stakeholders “Building Capacity through
Quality Teacher Preparation”. KICD, July 2nd
2013: Chairperson, Center for Teaching Excellence and Research Advisory Board
2013: Chairperson of the Hospitality Committee and Member of the Organising and Finance
Committees in the Biannual International Conference. Theme: “ Technology, Teaching and
Learning: Theory and Practice. 10th – 12th July, Nairobi
2011: Chairperson, Committee for the Development of Teacher Development Programmess for
Secondary School Teachers, Administrators & Quality Assurance and Standards Officers
2011: Coordinator of International Biannual Conference on Education. Theme: Innovations in
Education in the 21st Century” 20th - 22nd July 2011, Nairobi
2010: Team Leader in Writing a Successful Strategic Plan for a Research Project Titled:
Building Capacity through Quality Teacher Preparation. Received a Grant of over $1.025
Million from USAID. Kenyatta University Worked in Collaboration with Syracuse
University, USA.
2010 to date: Member of the Postgraduate Examination Board. School of Humanities and Social
Sciences
2009: Coordinator of International Conference on Education: 8th - 10th July 2009, Nairobi
2008 –2012: Chairperson, Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School
of Education
2008 – 2012: Member of Kenyatta University Senate
2008 – 2012: Senate Representative in Theses Evaluations, School of Health Sciences, KU
2007 to date: Board Member, University Research Review and Advisory Board, Institute for
Research, Science and Technology
2006: Coordinator of International Conference on Education (Theme: Language Policies and
Education): 15th - 17th June 2006, Nairobi
2005: Member of the Editorial Board of “African Journal of Educational Studies”. A School of
Education Publication.
2009: Member of the Committee Organizing the International Conference on Research, Science
and Technology for Income Generation: 23rd – 25th April, Nairobi
2009: Member of the University Honours Day Evaluation Board
2003: Member of the School Academic Board Policy Subcommittee
2002 to date: Member of Departmental Linkages Board
2002 to date: Member of the School of Education Postgraduate Committee: Evaluate School
M.Ed. and PhD theses
2002-2003: Member of KU Linkages and International Programs Board
1999 -2003: Member of University Library Committee
1998 to date: Coordinator of the Departmental Languages and Literature Section: Organise
Meetings to Review Departmental B.Ed. and M.Ed. English Language, Literature,
Kiswahili, French and German Curricula, from Time to Time
1998 -1999: Coordinator of Departmental Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programme
1996 to date: Member of the Departmental Postgraduate Committee: Evaluate Departmental
M.Ed. and PhD. Proposals
1996 to 2003: Member of the School of Education Postgraduate Examinations Board
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1996 to date: Member of School of Education Board of Examiners
1996: Chief Rapotteur in the Departmental Curriculum Evaluation Workshop
1996: Wrote Vice Chancellor’s Speech for the 1996 Graduation Ceremony.
Scholarly and Professional Activities
2013: Consultant: Invited by the National Council for Higher Education Science and Technology to
Review PhD Proposals and Interview Candidates for Kenya DAAD Postgraduate
Scholarships - April
2013: Consultant: Develop Literacy Evaluation Tools for African Population, Health and Research
Center (APHRC), Nairobi
2013: Consultant: Train Literacy Evaluators for APHRC, Nairobi
2012: Consultant (Resource Person): Analyzed and Evaluated Video Recordings of Educational
Research Materials for (APHRC) Nairobi
2011 to date: Principal (Lead) Investigator in USAID Sponsored Research Project: “Building
Capacity Through Quality Teacher Preparation in Higher Education”. A Research Project
between Kenyatta University and Syracuse University, USA.
2011 to date: Member of the Governing Council: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
2011: Consultant: University Assessment and Instructional Methods. St. Paul University, Kenya
2010 -2013: Consultant: Develop Different Types of Literacy Assessment Tools for APHRC.
2010: Nominated as an Executive Editorial Board Member of the Intellectbase International
Consortium Journals (March 2010 – December 2011). Nashville, Tennessee, USA
2010: Member of the Reviewers’ Task Panel. Intellectbase International Consortium Journals,
(March 2010 – December 2011). Nashville, Tennessee, USA
2010: Moderated a Session in the International Academic Conference, Houston, Texas, USA –
March
2010: Discussant: Ministry of Education and APHRC Conference on “Improving the Quality of
Education through Effective Teaching.” 25th – 26th August . Hilton hotel, Nairobi
2009-2010: Director in USAID Sponsored Writing of a Strategic Plan for a Research Project on
Professional Teacher Development: Kenyatta University and Syracuse University (USA). The
Strategic Plan was successful and I got Funding
2007: Resource Person: Aga Khan Foundation and VVBO, Literacy Development, Mombasa
2006: Consultant: UNESCO - Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE), Juba, Southern Sudan
2005 – 2009: Principal Investigator in Rockefeller Foundation Funded Research: “Strengthening the
Quality of Primary Education through Institutionalization of Interventions that Promote
Education Quality through English Language Literacy in Kenya”. (A Research Project
Involving Ministry of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya Institute of Education, Kenya
National Examinations Council and Makerere University, Uganda).
2004: Consultant: Kigali Institute of Education, Rwanda. Developed an English Language Module
for Teacher Education
2004: Co-Principal Researcher: “Integrated Quality Education for Social Transformation (QUEST)
Planning Project by Kenyatta University, Maseno University and Egerton University
2002-2003: Principal Researcher in: ”Development of English Literacy Norms for Quality
Education Project”. (A regional project involving Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe)
2002: Facilitated in the Kenyatta University Open Learning Seminar
2001: Researcher on: “Language Policy and Practices in Kenya”. A Project Sponsored by the
Rockefeller Foundation, Nairobi
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1995: Researcher on: “Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal Setting: Instructional
Procedures Used in ESL Classrooms in Kenya Secondary Schools”, A PhD thesis, University
of Reading, UK
1987: Researcher on: “The Focus of Educational Development in Kenya since the
Addis Ababa Conference of African States-1964”. M.Ed. Thesis, Leeds University, UK
1985: Researcher on: “A Comparative Study of the Effects of Language Policy on Mastery of
English at Standard Four”. A PGDE thesis – Kenyatta University
1985-1989: Moderator of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education National Examinations.
1998 - 2000: Edited Secondary and Primary English Language Textbooks for Jomo Kenyatta
Foundation & Phoenix Publishers.
1999: Edited Children’s Literature Books for Phoenix Publishers.
1988 – 2001: Editor and Presenter of English and Literature Radio Programs for the Kenya National
Educational Media Service, KIE
1996: Chief Rapotteur in the Departmental Curriculum Evaluation Workshop. KU
1996 – 2000: Part-time Lecturer in Communication Skills, Language and Literature, Daystar
University, Nairobi, Kenya
1996: Interim Chairman and Assistant Editor - Faculty of Education Journal
1990: Member of the National Poetry Competition Planning Committee, British Council
1991: Co-organizer of the East African Regional Conference on English Language and
Literature Teaching. Organised by the British Council, Nairobi
1989 – 90: In-service Training Course Facilitator in Oversees Development Agency (ODA) Project
1989 – 90: Member of the Editorial Board for ELT Newsletter - British Council, Kenya
1988 - 91: Course Tutor / Resource Person - National In-service Training Project for
Secondary School Teachers in Kenya
1988 – 91: Member of the National Steering Committee: Secondary Teachers In- service
Training Project, Kenya
1988 – 90: Part-time Lecturer in Communication Skills -Institute of Cultural Affairs, Kenya
1988 – 90: Member of the Executive Selection Committee on Project Scholarships - British
Council /Government of Kenya Project
1985 – 89: Coordinator in Materials Writing Workshops for Diploma Teacher Training
Colleges and Secondary Schools. Ministry of Education and British Council
1985 – 89: Member of Secondary English Examinations Panel – Kenya National
Examinations Council (KNEC)
1985 – 89: External Assessor for English - Primary Teacher Training Colleges, Kenya
1984 – 89: Member of Library Science Panel - Kenya Institute of Education (KIE)
1984 – 89: Member of the Review Committee - Adult and Continuing Education: KIE
1984 – 89: Coordinator- Secondary English Language and Literature National Panel, KIE
1984 – 89: External Assessor for English - Diploma Colleges, Kenya
1984 – 89: Member of the Languages Awards Committee, KNEC
1979 – 89: Senior Examiner (Team Leader) – KCSE Literature Examinations
Honors/ Recognition
2010: I was Nominated a Member of the Executive Editorial Board of the Intellectbase
International Consortium Journals, USA. (March 2010 – December 2011)
2009: I was Awarded the best Researcher of the Year, with the Highest Research Grants at KU.
2009: My name was included in the list of Marqui’s Who’sWho in the World for my Research
Work in Education, in the 26th Edition, USA
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2004: My Conference Paper: ”Access to Literacy Empowerment through Systematic Interventions:
English Literacy Benchmarks in Kenya” was recognized and declared the best at the
International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Las Vegas, USA, 10th – 12th October.
Publications
2014: “Improvement of Literacy Standards through Re-engineering Research, Teaching and
Evaluation Procedures”. (Co-author) in the African Journal of Educational Research,
Vol. 1 No. 1. Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK), Nairobi
2014: “Impact of Teaching and Learning Resources on Performance in History in Kenya”
(Co-author) in Journal of Education and Practice, Vol 3. Chicago, USA. ISSN 2222-1735
2014: “An Analysis of Teaching Methods used in Teaching History in Tigania and Igembe Districts,
Kenya. (Co-author) Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 5. Chicago, USA
2013: Teaching and Learning Grammar (Co-author). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Kenya.
ISBN 9966-22-958-2
2013: “Towards Comprehensive Professional Development of Teachers: The case of Kenya.
(Co-author) in the International Journal of Process Education, Vol. 5 Issue 1.
ISSN 2328-952x
2013: “Underachievement in Reading and Writing Skills and the Implications for Life-long
Learning. In Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 4 No. 13. ISSN 2222-1735.
International Institute for Science, Technology & Education. USA
2012: “Institutionalization of Interventions that Promote Language Teaching in
Kenya”. In Journal of Teaching and Education, Vol. 1 No. 2, CD-ROM ISSN:
2156-6266, USA (e-Journal)
2011: “Regional and Gender Disparities in the Attainment of Desired English Language
Competences in Kenya”, in Journal for the Advancement of Educational Research,
Vol. 7, No. 1
2010: “Perspectives, Practices and Implications of Language in Education Policies in Africa”
in Journal of Global Intelligence and Policy. Vol. 3, Issue 2. e-Journal, Tennessee, USA
2010: “Primary Teacher Education in Jeopardy: Pre-service Teachers’ Under Achievement
in Attainment of Desired English Competency Levels” in Review of Higher
Education and Self Learning Journal. Vol. 3, Issue 5. ISSN 1940-9494.
Intellectbase International Consortium, Tennessee, USA
2009: Comprehensive English Literacy Norms 3: The Teachers’ Resource Book, Vol. 1.
(Co-author) Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi
2009: Comprehensive English Literacy Norms 6: The Teachers’ Resource Book Vol. 2.
(Co-author). Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi
2008: Access English (Co-author) Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Nairobi. (ISBN 9966 22 656 7)
2008: Benchmarks for English Language Education (Co-author). Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi.
(ISBN 9966 302 5)
2008: The Step Sisters. Phoenix Publishers, Nairobi
2007: Two Foolish Bulls. Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi
2007: Lion, Dog and Cat. Phoenix Publishers. Nairobi (ISBN 9966 47 025 5)
2006: “Attainment of English Literacy Skills in Kenya: English Language Benchmarks and
Criterion-Referenced Testing as the Alternative Solution.” In African Journal of Education
Studies, Kenyatta University. (ISSN 1815-0470)
2005: Principles and Techniques in Language Teaching: A Text for Teacher Educators,
Teachers and Pre-service Teachers. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Kenya
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2005: ”Access to Literacy Empowerment Through Systematic Interventions: English Literacy
Benchmarks in Kenya” in The Journal of College Teaching, Vol.2, No. 3, Clute Institute for
Academic Research, Colorado, USA. (ISSN 1544-0389)
2005: “Free Primary Education, Quality and Teacher’s Dilemma” in The Journal of College
Teaching, Vol.2, No. 5, Clute Institute for Academic Research, USA. (ISSN 1544-0389)
2003: The New Integrated English Book Series, (four sets each for teachers and students). Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi. (Book 1 - ISBN 9966 22 244), (Book 2 – ISBN 9966 22 303
7), (Book 3 – ISBN 9966 22 360 6), (Book 4 – ISBN 9966 22 438 -6)
2001: “Language Policy and Practices in Kenya” in Language Policy and Practices in Kenya and
Uganda, Phoenix Publishers. (ISBN 9966 47 170 7)
1992: “Faith Destroyed her Life” and “'Trust Me”, in They've Destroyed the Temple, A Short
Stories Anthology. Phoenix Publishers, (ISBN 9966 49 839 7)
1992: The Winner and Other Stories (Co-editor). KLB (a K.C.S.E. Set Book 1998-2000)
1989: “The Hare, the Hyena and the Crow” in The Stranger and Other Stories. Kenya Literature
Bureau (KLB 2584 20M 89)
1989: 'The Parking Boy' and 'Farewell', in Tender Memories, An Anthology of Poetry. Oxford
University Press
1989: Co-Editor, The Stranger and Other Stories. Kenya Literature Bureau. (KLB 2584 20M 89)
1988: Certificate English. Phoenix Publishers. (ISBN 9966 47 181 2)
1987 – 89: Integrated English Series (Co-author). Course Books 1 - 4 for Secondary School
Students and Teachers. Ministry of Education.
1987: A Handbook for Teachers of English in Secondary Schools in Kenya (Co-author) . Jomo
Kenyatta Foundation for Ministry of Education
1985: Early Childhood Syllabus and Teaching Materials (Co-author and Editor), KIE, Kenya
1985: 8-4-4 Secondary English Syllabus (Co-author). Kenya Institute of Education, Kenya
1985: Chameleon's Second Delivery (Co-editor). Kenya Literature Bureau.
(KLB 2453 10M 89)
1984: Early Childhood and Care News (Co-editor). KIE, Nairobi
Research Papers Presented in Local and International Conferences
2014: “Teaching English as a Second Language in Kenya. Instructional Procedures
and Challenges”. A Paper Presented in the International Academic and Business
Research Conference. San Antonio, USA. 27th – 29th March 2014
2014: “Improvement of Literacy Standards through Re-engineering Research, Teaching and
Evaluation Procedures” (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on
Re-engineering Education for Positive Societal Transformational Research and Innovative
Approaches. by the Society for Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK).
Nairobi, 5th – 7th February 2014
2013: Information Communication and Technology Support Staff’s Competency Level in
e-Learning Implementation: A Comparative Study of University of Cape Coast, Ghana and
Kenyatta University, Kenya. (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference
on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10th – 12th July 2013
2013: Verbal Discourse Events in a Bilingual Formal Setting: Instructional Procedures in ESL
Classrooms in Kenyan Secondary Schools. A Paper Presented in the International Conference
on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10th – 12th July 2013
2013: Utilization of Techno-social Sites in Teaching of English Language among School Going
Adolescents (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on Technology,
Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice. Nairobi. 10th – 12th July 2013
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2013: Influence of Managerial Personality Attributes on e-Learning Adoption in Two Universities in
Kenya and Ghana (Co-author). A Paper Presented in the International Conference on
e-Learning and Education held in Windhoek, Namibia. 29th – 31st May 2013
2012: Towards Comprehensive Professional Teacher Development: A Case of Kenya. In
International Conference on Process Education. Suny, New York, USA. 18th - 20th June.
2012: Institutionalization of Interventions to Strengthen the Quality of Education in Kenya. In
International Conference on Education and Science. Harvard, USA. 27th – 31st May
2011: An Investigation of Utilization of Teaching Techniques that Enhance Integration of the Four
Basic English Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Kenya (Co-authored). In International
Conference on Educational Innovations. Nairobi, Kenya. 20th – 22nd July.
2010: Primary Teacher Education in Jeopardy: Pre-service Teachers’ Underachievement
in Attainment of Desired English Competency Levels. Houston, USA, 18th -20th April
2010: Perspectives, Practices and Implications of Language in Education Policies in Africa. In
International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 6th – 10th January.
2009: Regional and Gender Disparities in Acquisition of Literacy among Primary School
Pupils in Kenya. University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 10th – 14th August
2009: Investigating the Teaching of French Composition Writing in Secondary Schools in
Kenya (Co-authored). In International Conference on Education. Nairobi. 7 -10 July
2009: Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge and English Language Reading
Comprehension among Class Eight Pupils in Meru Central District, Kenya.
(Co-authored). In International Conference on Education. Nairobi. 7th - 10th July.
2006: Implications of the Language Policy on Provision of Education: The Kenyan
Perspective. Paper Presented in the International Conference on Language Policies
and Education, Nairobi. 5th – 7th May
2005: Disparities in the Attainment of Desired English Literacy Skills. Paper Presented in the First
National Reading Conference, Kampala, Uganda. 14th – 16th January
2005: Reading Underachievement and its Implications in Promoting Life-long Learning. Paper
Presented in the Pan-African Conference on Reading, 8th – 10th August, Mbabane, Swaziland
2004: Access to Literacy Empowerment through Systematic Interventions: English Literacy
Benchmarks in Kenya. Paper Presented in the International Conference on College Teaching
and Learning. 10th – 12th October, Las Vegas, USA
2004: Free Primary Education, Quality and Teacher’s Dilemma. Paper Presented in the
International Conference on College Teaching and learning. 10th –12th October,
Las Vegas, USA
2004: Attainment of Literacy Skills in Kenya: English Language Benchmarks and CriterionReferenced Testing as the Alternative Solutions. Paper Presented in the International
Conference of the Association of Third World Studies, 5th – 7th September, Baraton
University, Kenya
2003: Disparities in Attainment of Literacy Skills in English Language in Primary Schools in Kenya.
Paper Presented in the International Conference of the Association of Third Word Studies,
September, Kenyatta University, Kenya
2003: Empowerment Strategies and Systematic Interventions to Access Literacy. Paper Presented in
the Third Pan-African Reading for all Conference: Literacy without Borders. August,
Kampala, Uganda
2003: Ensuring Quality Education through Set Benchmarks in Kenyan Primary Schools. A Paper
Presented in the Regional Seminar on “Quality Education and the Process of Growing Up and
Sexual Maturation”, 11th–13th February, Egerton University, Kenya.
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2002: Development of Criterion-Referenced Tests for Primary Schools in Kenya”. A Paper
Presented in the International Workshop on Development of Standardized Tests.
16th -18th December, Harare, Zimbabwe
2002: Stakeholders’ Views on Quality Education. A Seminar Paper Presented to the Ministry of
Education Policy Officials, 5th February, Nairobi, Kenya
2002: Educational Measurement, Tests and Evaluation. A Paper Presented at Kenyatta University
Open Learning Seminar, 9th January, Blue Post Hotel, Thika, Kenya
1999: An Overview of Training of Language Teachers for Secondary Schools in Kenya. A Paper
Presented in a Workshop held at Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, 8th April, Nairobi
1998: Instructional Procedures: A Multidimensional Model for Classifying Classroom Questions. A
Paper Presented in the Linguistic Circle Seminar, English Dept. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
20th May
1994: English Language Development in Kenya. A Paper Presented at Reading University
Postgraduate Seminar, Reading, United Kingdom. 4th March
1991: Simulation for Transactional Competence. A Paper Presented in the Regional Language and
Literature Conference. April, The British Council, Nairobi, Kenya.
International and Local Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended
2013: Workshop on Development of Storybooks and Translation for Literacy Development, by
South African Institute for Distance Education (Saide). Nairobi, 10th – 11th August 2013
2013: International Conference on Technology, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice.
Nairobi. 10th – 12th July
2013: Regional Seminar on Commonwealth of Learning: Open Educational Resources for Open
Schools. Nairobi, 6th -7th June 2013
2013: International Conference on e-Learning. Windhoek, Namibia. 29th -31st May.
2012: International Conference on Process Education. Suny, New York, USA. 18th - 20th June.
2012: International Conference on Education and Science. Havard, USA. 27th – 31st May.
2011: International Conference on Educational Innovations. Nairobi, Kenya. 8th – 10th July.
2010: Intellectbase International Conference on Education. Houston, TX, USA. 18th – 20th April.
2010: Ministry of Education and APHRC National Education Dissemination Conference: Improving
the Quality of Education through Effective Teaching. 25th – 26th Nairobi, Kenya
2010: Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. 6th – 10th January
2009: Development of EAQEL Test Instruments. APHRC and Aga Khan Foundation. 4th -5th June
2009: International Reading Association Conference. Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 10th – 14th August
2009: International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya. 7th - 10th July,
2006: International Conference on Language Policies and Education. Nairobi. 5th - 7th May
2005: The First National Reading Conference, Kampala – Uganda. 14th - 16th January
2005: The Pan-African Conference on Reading. Mbabane, Swaziland. 8th – 10th August
2004: International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Las Vegas, USA. 10th –12th
October
2004: International Black Summit. Memphis, USA. 28th – 30th August,
2003: A Regional Seminar on Quality Education and the Process of Growing Up and Sexual
Maturation. Egerton University, Kenya. 11th – 13th February
2003: Book Development Seminar and Promoting the Reading Culture. Kampala, Uganda. 11th
March
2002: Regional Workshop on Development of English Literacy Norms. Kampala, Uganda.
15th – 19th August
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2002: A Regional Workshop on Report Writing for English Literacy Norms Development for
Primary Schools. Harare, Zimbabwe. 16th – 18th December
2000: A Distance Learning Seminar through Virtual Transmission and Interaction on Language of
Instruction in Basic Education. Washington DC through World Bank, Nairobi, 5th November
1998: International Black Summit. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 20th – 23rd August
1994: International Conference on Effects of Multilingualism in Language Learning, Dublin,
Ireland. 5th – 8th May
1992: International Conference on Education in Third World Countries. Brighton, UK.14-16 April
Other Educational Activities
2014: Member of the Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya (SEREK)
2012 to date: Member of Process Educators Consortium, USA
2011 to date: Member of Governing Council. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya
2004 to date: Member of International Reading Association (IRA), USA
2006 to 2013: Member of School Board of Governors. Kiangunyi Secondary School, Murang’a
1991-1997: Member of the Educational Research Network in Kenya (ERNIKE)
1990-1992: Member of the Editorial Board of English Language Teaching Newsletter. Kenya
1990-1991: Member of the Steering Committee of Secondary English Project (SEP). Reviewed
English Language Curriculum and Conducted Teachers’ In-service Training. Kenya
1990-1991: Developed Secondary Education Project (SEP) Proposal for the Government and the
Donor Agency (British government); Review the progress of the project; assess project
personnel; ensure project sustainability after the donor funding, and recommend recipients
of project scholarships
1990-1991: Member of the National Poetry Competition Planning Committee Sponsored by the
British Council. Kenya
1988-1991: Member of the executive committee of the National Association of the English
Language Teachers (ELT) in Kenya: Support research, development of resource centers;
effective teaching techniques; provide a forum for teachers to exchange ideas to improve
their professional standing; encourage dissemination of educational information.
1988-1990: Member of the “Writers’ Association of Kenya”: Encourage upcoming writers,
teach production of manuscripts, publishing and how to deal with publishers.
1988: Resource Person: “Teaching of Comprehension and National Examinations”. A British
Council regional in-service teacher training. Mombasa, Kenya
Non-Educational Activities
 2008 – 2012: Secretary of St. Anthony Christian Community. St. Gabriel church. Nairobi
 2000-2002: Chairperson of the education committee of Queen of Peace church self-help
organization. Organize education seminars, develop educational materials. Nairobi

1998-2000: Chairperson of Queen of Peace church self-help organization: Chair executive
committee and members meetings. Nairobi
 1997: Secretary: Reading University (UK) Alumni Association in Kenya
 1996-2000: Member of the executive committee of “Justice and Peace”: Help to educate
parishioners how to preach peace and seek justice through non-violent ways. Nairobi
 1996-to date: Member of the Christian Women Association: Help in personal spiritual growth
and material welfare of the poor, disadvantaged and refugees in our parish. Nairobi
 1989: Executive member of parents/teachers association – Loreto Valley Road School.
Represent parents’ and pupils’ interests in decision making of the school. Nairobi.
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