DANIEL N SIFUNA: CURRICULUM VITAE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTACT……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
RESEARCH AND WORK
INTERESTS…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
RECORD OF ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED FOR OVER THE YEARS......................................3
EDUCATION ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
WORK EXPERIENCE: TEACHING, ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC POSITIONS ……. 4
SPECIAL HONOURS AND AWARDS ……………………………………………………………….. 5
RECORD OF COMPETITVE RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONSULTANCIES............................... 6
PUBLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………...... 12
BOOKS AND CHAPTERS …………………………………………………………………………. 12
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS ………………………………………………………….. 14
BOOK REVIEWS ……………………………………………………………………………………. 18
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PAPERS …………………………………………………………… 21
CONFRENCES ATTENDED AND UNPUBLISHED PAPERS …………………………………… 22
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND FUNCTIONS …………………………………………… 30
THESES SUPERVISION: DOCTORAL STUDENTS ……………………………………………… 35
THESES SUPERVISION: MASTERS STUDENTS ……………………………………………… 35
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THESES EXAMINER …………………………………………… 37
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CONTACT DETAILS
Daniel NamusongeSifuna, Ph.D
P. O. Box 64991 - 00620 Mobil Plaza
NAIROBI, KENYA
Telephones:
Office 254-020-607856
House 254-020-2329156
Cellphone: +254722800813
E-mails:
[email protected]/[email protected]
RESEARCH AND WORK INTERESTS
RESEARCH WORK INTEREST
Basic Education Organizational Development
Higher Education Teacher Education
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Research & Policy Analysis
Gender Analysis and Training Human Resource Development
Strategic Planning & Feasibility Studies, Policy and Programme
Development, Project Management, Workshop Facilitation
Monitoring & Evaluation of Programmes / Projects Impact Assessment.
RECORD OF ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED FOR OVER THE YEARS
PriceWaterhouseCoopers,
Inter-University Council of East Africa(IUCEA)
ActionAid Kenya,
UNESCO – Regional Office, Nairobi
Netherlands Development Agency (SNV),
Plan International,
British Department for international Development (DFID).
Ford Foundation
Ministries of Education (Kenya, Botswana, Uganda, Swaziland, Tanzania))
Nationaland Regional Universities(Kenyatta, University of Dar-es-Salaam, University of
Botswana., University of Swaziland)
GTZ,
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FAWE,
IDRC,
British Teachers Education Service,
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
Swedish International Development Agency(SIDA),
National Council for Science, Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI),
UNICEF,
USAID
Government of Rwanda,
Flemish Universities and University Colleges Cooperation (VLIRUOS).
EDUCATION
1975-1978: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) University of Nairobi, Faculty of Education,
Unpublished thesis: Factors Determining Teaching Effectiveness among Primary School
Teachers in Kenya, Ph.D., University of Nairobi 1978.
1973-1975: Master of Arts (Education) (M.A. (Ed.) University of Nairobi, Faculty of
Education, Course: Research Methodology. Unpublished thesis: The Impact of the New
Primary Approach on the Quality of Teaching in the Primary Schools of Kenya, M.A.
(Education), University of Nairobi, 1973.
1968-1971: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Upper Class Honours Degree, Makerere
University, Kampala. Courses: Geography, History, History of Education, Sociology of
Education, Philosophy of Education, Comparative Education, Primary Teacher Education
and Teaching Practice.Unpublished dissertation: Religion and Economic Land Use in
Bungoma District, Department of Geography, Makerere University, 1969.
WORK EXPERIENCE: TEACHING, ADMINISTRATION AND
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
1988 to-date: Professor of Education. Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of
Education, Kenyatta University. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative
Education, Sociology of Education, Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Practice
Teaching Supervision, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Teaching and Supervision and
Departmental Leadership
2000-2001: Visiting Professor, Centre for International Cooperation in Education (CICE),
Hiroshima University, Japan, October 2000 to March 2001. Carried out research and
prepared papers for staff seminars and international conferences in Tokyo and Osaka.
1994: Appointed Professor, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, University of
Swaziland, November. 1994 (Not taken up because I was not granted leave of absence).
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1995: Appointed Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Papua New Guinea,
August, 1995 (Not taken up because I was not granted leave of absence).
1986-1990: Chairman of Department, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of
Education, Kenyatta University. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative
Education, Sociology of Education, Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Practice
Teaching Supervision, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Teaching and Supervision and
Departmental Leadership.
1984-1988: Associate Professor, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of
Education, Kenyatta University. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative
Education, Sociology of Education, Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Practice
Teaching Supervision, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Teaching and Supervision.
1979-1984: Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of
Education, Kenyatta University. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative
Education, Sociology of Education, Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Practice
Teaching Supervision, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Teaching and Supervision.
1978-1979: Lecturer, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education,
Kenyatta University. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative Education,
Sociology of Education, Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Practice Teaching
Supervision, Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Teaching and Supervision.
1975-1977: Lecturer, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education,
University of Nairobi. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative Education, and
Sociology of Education, Primary Teacher Education and Practice Teaching Supervision.
1973-1975: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of
Education, University of Nairobi. Courses Taught: History of Education, Comparative
Education, and Sociology of Education, Primary Teacher Education and Practice Teaching
Supervision.
1971: Primary College Tutor: - Kaimosi Teachers' College, March to November.Subjects
Taught: Professional Studies, Geography, History and Teaching Practice Supervision.
Thogoto Teachers College, August to December 1973. Subjects Taught: Professional
Studies, Geography, History and Teaching Practice Supervision.
1968: Secondary School Teacher: - Chwele Secondary School, Bungoma, Subjects
Taught: History and Geography.
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SPECIAL HONOURS AND AWARDS
1992: United States Information Service, Textbook Research Award. This award was
advertised through the American Embassy in Nairobi. It was to give to undertake research in
the USA on textbooks preparation, especially in the context text books writing in the light of
the new 8-4-4 education system
1990: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Award. The scholarship enabled to
study the “Dual Training programme in which students combine study and work in the
German TVET system. The study was based at Heidelberg University in Germany
1985: Council for Europe Scholarship, Swedish Institute,. The award which was to be
administered by the Swedish Institute was not taken up due to some pressing commitments
in the Department of Educational Foundations.
1983: Council for International Co-operation in Higher Education (CICHE),
Fellowship, This was a competitive award administered by the British Council which gave
an opportunity to study teacher education and the English primary school practice through
the Institute of Education, University of London.
1980 Fulbright-Hayes Fellowship,. This was a post-doctoral competitive award which
awarded following a successful completion of my Doctor of Philosophy in 1978. It
enabled me to study philosophical ideas behind student-centred learning and classroom
practice in the United States of America. It gave me opportunity to interact with leading
with leading young scholars from other parts of the World as well visiting some of the
best teacher education institutions in that country.
RECORD OF COMPETATIVE RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONSULTANCIES
Ongoing-With Professor. Ibrahim O. Oanda: Undertaking a three year British Council
Funded Study on „Universities, Employability and Inclusive Development‟.
2011-2012: National Sector Skills Survey in the Private Sector, Rwanda Development
Board (RDB), Republic of Rwanda,
2011: May- September, Scoping Study on the Provision of Quality Education and
Governance Accountability Issues in Kwale County and Kinango District, Coast Province,
Canadian International Development (CIDA).
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2010-2011: 2011:With Neil Butcher, Evaluation Commission for Institutional University
Cooperation programme of the Belgium Development Cooperation(VLIR-Moi University
Programme, VLIR OUS )Brussels, Belgium,
2010: October/November,: Team member for Evaluation of the Primary School
Infrastructure Project. DFID/Ministry of Education,
2008- 2011: Project Leader for Baseline Survey, Case Studies and Longitudinal Studies in
Stop Violence Against Girls Project in Wenje Division, Tana River District, jointly with
Action Aid UK and Kenya, OWN & Associates, Centre for Research and Development and
Girl Child Network, funded by the Big Lottery Fund (UK),.
2008.: July to August, IATT Case Study Review HIV and AIDS Partner Efforts in
Coordination Harmonization in Uganda, UNESCO Paris and UNESCO Regional Office,
2008: April to September, Baseline Survey of ECCE in Kenya and Preparation of Strategic
Plan, UNICEF Kenya and Ministry of Education.
2007: November-December,.Final Evaluation of the Sudan Basic Education Programme.
US Agency for International Development (USAID).
2007: May-July, A Review of Technical, Industrial, Vocational and Entrepreneurship
Training Policies in Kenya. Centre for the British Teacher (CFbT).
2007: May Development of Teaching and Learning for Forestry Training Institutions in
Eastern and Central Africa sponsored by ICRAF.
2007: March-April,. Final Evaluation of HIV and AIDS Education Project in Primary and
Teacher Education in Kenya, Kenya National Union of Teachers and American Federation
of Teachers.
2006: October-November,.Final Evaluation of TusomeVitabu Project in Tanzania. Care
International- Tanzania,
2006.: April-June, Child Labour Policy Review-Kenya, Academy for Educational
Development (AED), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), World Vision (WV) and
Ministry of Labour and Human Resource Development (MLHD).
2006: February-April,.Floods Mitigation and Community Driven Projects in Western Kenya,
Appropriate Development Consultants Limited.
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2005: August-November,.An Evaluation of AMREF School Health Programmes in Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa.
2005: November,. An Evaluation of Dupoto-e-Maa Programmes in Kajiado District..
2005: January,. Strengthening the Civil Society Input into Education for All-Mid-Term
Review, Commonwealth Education Fund.
2005: January- February.Turkana Pastoral Development Programme, Turkana District,
Education for All, Strategic Planning Workshop Facilitation and Workshop Report.
2004-2005: Assessing the Impact of the School-Based Teacher Development (SbTD) and
Strengthening Mathematics and Science in Secondary Education (SMASSE) in Kenya,
JICA and Hiroshima University.
2004: October- December, Consultancy Services for Socio-Economic Baseline Study for
the Proposed Roads 2000 Programme in Nyanza Province, Kenya, Embassy of
Sweden/SIDA and Ministry of Roads & Public Works.
2004.: June- September Monitoring of the Free Primary Education Programme and
Establishing the Unit Cost of Primary Education in Kenya, ElimuYetu Coalition/Action
Aid-Kenya.
2004: April-November, A Review of the Education System in Kenya and its Implications
on the Time Bound Programme (TBP) on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child
Labour (WFCL) including OVCs, International Labour Office (ILO).
2004: March-April, The Impact of the Free Primary Education Programme and Gender
Participation in Primary Education in Kenya, Girl Child Network.
2003: October-November, The Pastoralist Communities and Free Primary Education in
Kenya: A Preliminary Survey, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Arid Lands
Resource Management Project and Action Aid-Kenya.
2001-2003: Monitoring and Evaluation of the School Based Teacher Development (SbTD)
SPRED 3 Project, DFID, Nairobi, Kenya.
2001: January –December, Coping with HIV/AIDS and Education: A Case Study of
Kenya and Tanzania, Commonwealth Secretariat.
2001-2003: Text Book Project Monitoring and Evaluation (DFID Textbook Support to
Primary Schools in Kenya PricewaterhouseCoopers Kenya.
2001- 2003:.Monitoring and Evaluation of the School Based Teacher Development (SbTD)
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SPRED 3 Project, DFID, Nairobi, Kenya.
2001-2003: Text Book Project Monitoring and Evaluation (DFID Textbook Support to
Primary Schools in Kenya PricewaterhouseCoopers Kenya.
2003: April- September, Social Sector (Education) Review of the Republic of Uganda,
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
2000-2001: HIVAIDS in Africa and Some Prevention Strategies. Member of Research
Team UNESCO Regional Office.
2001: June-July,. A Review of Basic Education Policies and Practices in Kenya, CARE
International Kenya.
2001: February-July, The Impact of HIV/AIDS and Teacher and Teacher Mortality in
Africa: A Review for AVU, Kenyatta University.
2001- 2002: Reproductive Health Delivery Systems in Kenya, Futures International.
2001: August-September, Budget Tracking in Primary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study
of Mwingi and Narok Districts, Action Aid-Kenya.
2001: November- December, Mid Term Evaluation of the Merille Pastoralist Youth
Training Centre (MPYTC), the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) Nairobi,
Kenya.
2001: August-September,:Budget Tracking in Primary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study
of Mwingi and Narok Districts, Action Aid-Kenya.
2001: June-July, A Review of Basic Education Policies and Practices in Kenya, CARE
International Kenya.
2000: February - April, Evaluation of the Government of Kenya/Dutch Government
Project for Support to Textbook Provision in Kenyan Primary Schools. Ministry of
Education/Royal Netherlands Embassy, Nairobi.
2000: March, Research Methods for Action Research Training Course for FAWE Kenya
Chapter.
1999-2000: Study to Enhance the Cost Effectiveness of Plan International Supported
Basic Learning Programmes in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
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1998: September, With Francis McCaffrey, Evaluation of the Education Project
Implemented by AktionAfrikaHilfe (AAH) in Gardo, Ishkushban and Bender - Beila
Districts of Bari Region, Somalia, AktionAfrikaHilfe AAH e.V.
1999: August, Social Science Research Methodology Training Course for Ph.D students,
International Centre of Insect Physiology (ICIPE), Nairobi-Kenya.
1999: February-July, UNICEF/Bureau of Educational Research (BER), Kenyatta
University, Study of Children in Need of Special Protection (CNSP) in Kenya.
1998: July,.Evaluation of the Nugal Education Rehabilitation Project, Somalia
UNESCO/Programmes for Education for Emergencies and Reconstruction (PEER).
1998: Design of Operational Research Instruments, SPRED 2, British Council/Ministry
of Education.
1998. Design of Operational Research Instruments, GTZ/Ministry of Education.
1997-1998: Review of Research Proposals for Funding, Forum for African Women
Educationalists.
1997: December,: Education Sector Strategy Review, Action-Aid Kenya.
1997: June-August, Mid-Term Review, Kapsokwony Rural Development Area, Mount
Elgon District, Action-Aid Kenya.
1996-1999: Evaluation of Innovative Achievements in Female Education in Kenya, The
AgatheUwilingiyimana Award, FAWE, Kenya Chapter
1996: February-March,:Evaluation of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Educational Research
Awards (KUTERA): Final Research Reports, International Development Research Centre
(IDRC)
1995.: September-December, Training Resource Person in Educational Management
Course for Senior Educational Administrators, Ministry of Education and Centre for the
British Teachers, Education Services.
1995: March-June, .Baseline Survey in the Basic Education Sector in Kenya, Delloitte and
Touche Management Consultants Ltd and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
1995: March,: Strengthening Practical Subjects in Primary Schools in Kenya, Project
Preparatory Mission. German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ).
1995: Cost-sharing for Teachers' Advisory Centres in Kenya, Centre for the British
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Teachers, Education Service.
1994: Education for All since world conference in Jomtien, Thailand (with Dr. F.X. Gichuru),
International Development Research Centre, Nairobi Regional Office for Eastern and Southern
Africa,
1993-1995: The Kenya Government and the British Government, Member of the Research Team
on Strengthening Primary Education in Kenya, Focusing on Wastage.
1992-1997: The Ford Foundation,: Issues of Access and Equity in Kenyan Universities.
Grant offered jointly with Dr.KilemiMwiria (Project Coordinator).
1990: Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA): Pre-
vocational Subjects in Primary Schools in Kenya.
1989: Ministry of Economic Planning and Development and the Institute of African
Studies, University of Nairobi, District Socio-Cultural Profiles Project: Murang'a District.
1989-1991: International Development Research Centre:
o The State of Educational Research in Kenya.
o A State of-the-Art Review of Basic Education Programmes in Kenya: A preparation
for the World Congress on Basic Education for All, 1989.
1986-1988: Centre for the Study of Education in Developing Countries (CESO): State of-
the-Art-Review on Education with Production in Kenya.
1987: Friedrick Ebert Foundation and National Council for Science and Technology: The
Informal Sector in Kenya, Annotated Bibliography Project.
1983-1985: National Council for Science and Technology (NSCT) Grants: Factors
Determining Primary School Achievement, 1983-1985.
1983: The Swedish International Development Authority: Evaluation of Technical and
Industrial Education Programmes in Secondary Schools in Kenya.
1982: Ministry of Economic Planning and Development and the Institute of African
Studies, University of Nairobi, District Socio-Cultural Profiles Project:Kajiado and Marsabit
Districts.
1982-1983: Kenya Research Awards:
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o Primary School Teachers and Teaching Effectiveness.
o Kenya Science Teachers' College Graduates.
1981-1982: National Council for Science and Technology (NSCT) Grants:Technical
Secondary School Leavers and Employment Opportunities in Kenya.
1978-1979:Kenyatta University, Deans Research Grant, The Mill Hill Fathers and
Education in Western Kenya.
1974-1976.University of Nairobi, Deans Research Grant, Primary School Teaching
Effectiveness,
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS AND CHAPTERS
2015: With M. Nishimura and K. Ogawa, UPE in Sub-Saharan Africa: Research Context.
In K. Ogawa and M. Nishimura (Eds.) Comparative Analysis of Universal Primary
Education Policy and Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Cases of Ghana, Kenya,
Malawi and Uganda, Institute for International Studies, School of Education, University
of Pittsburgh, Boston: Sense Publishers, USA
2015: With N. Sawamura, UPE Policy Assessment in Kenya. In K. Ogawa and M.
Nishimura (Eds.) Comparative Analysis of Universal Primary Education Policy and
Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Cases of Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda,
Institute for International Studies, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Boston:
Sense Publishers, USA
2015: With N. Sawamura, K. Shimada and F. L Malenya, UPE Policy and Quality of
Education in Kenya. In K. Ogawa and M. Nishimura (Eds.) Comparative Analysis of
Universal Primary Education Policy and Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Cases
of Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda, Institute for International Studies, School of
Education, University of Pittsburgh, Boston: Sense Publishers, USA.
2014: Growth, Expansion and Gaps in Primary Education. In O. Abagi and I. O. Ogachi
(Eds.). Fifty Years of Education Development in Kenya: Mapping out the Gains,
Challenges and Prospects for the Future. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
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2014: Teacher Education and the Teaching Profession in Kenya since Independence. In O.
Abagi and I. O. Ogachi (Eds.). Fifty Years of Education Development in Kenya: Mapping
out the Gains, Challenges and Prospects for the Future. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta
Foundation.
2014: Technical and Vocational Education (TVET). In O. Abagi and I. O. Ogachi (Eds.).
Fifty Years of Education Development in Kenya: Mapping out the Gains, Challenges and
Prospects for the Future. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
2014: With Ibrahim O. Oanda. Historical and Contemporary Trends in the Development
of Education in Kenya: Government Policy, Gender and Regional Dimensions. Nairobi:
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
2010: With Nobuhide Sawamura. Challenges of Quality Education in Sub-Saharan
African Countries. New York, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
2008: “Achieving Universal Primary Education: A Review of Free Primary Education
Interventions in Kenya.” In Jasmine E. Larkey and Viola Maynhard, (Eds.) Innovation in
Education.New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2008.
2008: With Ibrahim O. Oanda. “Education: Anglophone Eastern and Central Africa”. In
J. Middleton and J. C. Miller (Eds.) New Encyclopedia of Africa. Detroit: Gale, Cengage
Learning.
2006: With Fatuma N. Chege and Ibrahim O. Oanda (Eds.) Themes in the Study of the
Foundations of Education. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation,
2006: With Fatuma N. Chege. Girls’ Women’s Education in Kenya; Gender
Perspectives and Trends, Nairobi: UNESCO
2005:“The Challenges of Achieving Education for All in the Sub-Saharan African
Countries.” In N. Sawamura, (Ed.) Educational Reforms and International
Development Cooperation in African Countries. Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
(B), (Project Number: 14401005), Centre for the Study of International Cooperation in
Education, University of Hiroshima, March, pp. 162-176.
2004: With OkwachAbagi. “The Role of University Education in Poverty Alleviation-
The Experience from Kenya: Myth or Reality?” In J. Galabawa and A. Narman,
(Eds.)Education, Poverty and Inequality. Dar es Salaam: BERRIPA Project, Faculty of
Education, University of Dar es Salaam, pp. 320-346.
1997: "Some Issues in the Quality of Primary Education in Kenya." In K. Watson, C.
Modgil and S. Modgil (Eds.). Education Dilemmas: Debate and Diversity. Vol. 4, London:
Casell, 1997.
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1997: "Crisis in the Public Universities in Kenya.” In K. Watson, C. Modgil and S. Modgil
(Eds.).Education Dilemmas: Debate and Diversity. Vol. 2. London: Cassell,.
1997: The Governance of Kenyan Public Universities. Education Research Report Series
No. I. Nairobi: Lyceum Educational Consultants.
1996: “The Educational Research Network in Kenya.” In N.F. McGinn (Ed.). Crossing
Lines: Research and Policy Networks for Developing Country Education. Westport:
Praeger.
1995:“Historical Research in Education.”In K. Mwiria and S.P. Wamahiu (Eds.). Issues in
Educational Research in Africa. Nairobi: East African Educational Publishers.
1995: With J.O. Shiundu. “Education with Production in Kenya.” In W. Hoppers and D.
Komba (Eds.) Productive Work in Education and Training: A State of the Art in Eastern
Africa. The Hague: Centre for the Study of Education in Developing Countries (CESO)
1994: With C.K. Ngome and F. Kulundu. History and Government: Gold Medal Series.
Nairobi: MacMillan (Kenya)
1992: With J.E. Otiende. An Introductory History of Education. Nairobi: Nairobi
University Press,
1990: Western Traditions and the Status of the Teaching Profession in Africa.. Inaugural
Lecture-2, Kenyatta University.
1990: “Some Aspects of Educational Development in Kenya since Independence: An
Appraisal”.' In E. Chole et al.The Crisis of Development Strategies in Eastern Africa.
Addis Ababa: Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA).
1990: Development of Education in Africa: The Kenyan Experience. Nairobi: Initiatives
Ltd.
1990: “Nationalism and Decolonization.” In W.R. Ochieng (Ed.). Themes in Kenyan
History. Nairobi, Heinemann.
1988: Co-authored with A.M. Karugu. Contemporary Issues in Education in East Africa.
Nairobi: University of London Institute of Education and Kenyatta University.
1988: “Education in Kenya”. In George Kurian (Ed.). World Education Encyclopedia. New
York: Facts on File.
1986: `Education and Training' in G.S. Were and C.L. Wanjala (eds.). Marsabit District
Socio-Cultural Profile. Nairobi: Ministry of Planning and National Development and
Institute of AfricanStudies, University of Nairobi.
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1986: History of Primary Education. Kenyatta University, Faculty of Education and
University of London Institute of Education (Ed. H.O. Ayot).
1980: Essays on Education in Kenya. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau.
1976: Vocational Education in Schools: A Case Study of Kenya and Tanzania. Nairobi:
East African Literature Bureau.
1975: Revolution in Primary Education: The New Approach in Kenya. Nairobi: East
African Literature Bureau.
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS
2012: “Leadership in Kenyan Public Universities and the Challenges of Autonomy and
Academic Freedom: An Overview of Trends since Independence”. CODESRIA, Journal
for Higher education in Africa;Vol. 10, No.1, pp.121–137.
2012.: “Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical but
Neglected Sector in Education.” Papers in Education and Development, Journal of the
School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam,No. 31.
2011: “The Role of Distance Teacher Education in Increasing the Supply of Primary School
Teachers in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Journal of International Cooperation in Education,Vol.
14, No. 2, pp. 205-220.
2010: “Some Reflections on the Expansion and Quality of Higher Education in Public
Universities.”Research in Post Compulsory Education,Vol. 15 No. 4.
2009: Nishimura, M; Keiichi, O,; Sifuna, D.; Chimombo, J.; Kunje, D.; Ampiah, J;
Byamugisha, A.; Sawamura, N.; and Yamada, S.; “A Comparative Analysis of Universal
Primary Education in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda.” Journal of International
Cooperation in Education,Vol. 12 No. 1.
2008: Sawamura, N. and Sifuna, D. N. “Universalizing Primary Education in Kenya: Is
it Beneficial and Sustainable.” Journal of International Cooperation in Education,
Vol. 11 No. 3.
2007: “The Challenge of Increasing Access and Improving Quality: An Analysis of
Universal Primary Education (UPE) Interventions in Kenya and Tanzania since the 1970s.”
International Review of Education,Vol. 53, Nos. 5-6.
2007: With J. G. Kaime and N. Sawamura. “The Effect of In-service Education and
Training (INSET) Programmes in Mathematics and Science on Classroom Interaction: A
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Case Study of Primary and Secondary Schools in Kenya.” Africa Education Review Vol. 4
No. 1.
2006: “A Review of Major Obstacles to Women‟s Participation in Higher Education in
Kenya.” Research in Post-Compulsory Education, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp.85-105.
2005: “Increasing Access and Participation of Pastoralist Communities in Primary
Education in Kenya.” International Review of Education,Vol. 51 Nos. 5-6, pp. 499-516.
2004.: „The Illusion of Free Primary Education in Kenya.” Wajibu, A Journal of Social
and Religious ConcernVol. 19 No.2 June-July.
2002: “African Education in the Twenty-first Century: The Challenge for Change.” Journal
of International Cooperation in Education, Vol. 4 No. 1 June 2001. Also in N. Sawamura
(Ed.) Aid and Education in African Countries.Grant for Scientific Research (A) Project
No. 11691087, Centre for the Study of International Cooperation in Education, University of
Hiroshima. March.
2002. “Partnership in Educational Assistance to African Countries: Rhetoric or Reality?”
Journal of International Cooperation in Education Vol. 3 No. 2, 2000. Also in N.
Sawamura (Ed.) Aid and Education in African Countries.Grant Aid for Scientific Research
(A) Project No. 11691087, Center for the Study of International Cooperation in
Education,University of Hiroshima, March.
2000: “Education for Democracy and Human Rights in African Schools: The Kenyan
Experience.” African Development, Vol. XXV Nos. 1 & 2.
1998: “The Governance of Kenyan Public Universities.” Research in Post-Compulsory
Education Vol. 3 No. 2.
1998-1999: “My professional Growth as a Teacher Educator.” The Michigan and Ohio
Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. II No. I Fall-Winter.
1997: “Education for Democracy and Human Rights in Africa Schools.” The Independent
Review.
1996: ” The 8:4:4 Education System in Kenya Historical Landmarks in Primary Education.”
Paedagogical HistoricaVol. XXV.
1996: “Networking in Educational Research in Eastern and Southern Africa: The
Experience of EPTA and ERNESA.” Journal of Practice in Education for Development
Vol. 2 No. 3.
1996: “Education for All in Kenya since Jomtien, 1990.” Co-authored with F.X. Gichuru.
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NORRAG News, No. 19, June.
1994: “The Educational Research Network in Kenya.” NORRAG News.
1994. “Community Based Education in Africa: An Appraisal.” Mosenodi, Journal of the
Botswana Educational Research Association, Vol. 2 No. 1.
1993: “Key Obstacles to the Development of African Universities.” Co-authored with
Dr.KilemiMwiria. Journal of Third World Studies. Vol. X. No. 2.
1993. “Improving Effectiveness of Vocational Education Programmes.” Basic Education
Forum, Vol. 3 April.
1992: “Prevocational Subjects in Primary Schools in the 8-4-4 System in Kenya.”
International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 12, No 2.
1992: “Diversifying the Secondary School Curriculum: The African Experience.”
International Review of EducationVol. 38, No.1.
1991: “Research in Educational Inequality Issues and Policy Trends in Kenya.”
Prospects,Unesco Educational Quarterly Vol. XXI, No.2.
1990. “Diversified Secondary Education: A Comparative Survey of Kenya and Tanzania.”
Geneva-AfricaVol.XXVIII, No.2.
1989: “The Quality of Primary Schools and Pupils' Achievement in Kenya.” Kenya Journal
of Education Vol.4, No.2.
1986: “Academic Achievement as a predictor for teaching effectiveness among Primary
School Teachers in Kenya.” Kenya Research Report, No.1 & 2. Bureau of Educational
Research, Kenyatta University.
1986: “Unemployment and non-formal training in the Informal Sector in Kenya.”
Education with Production, Vol.5, No.1.
1986: “Universal, Education and Social Class Formation in Kenya.” Ufahamu, Journal of
the African Activist Association,Vol.XV, Nos.1 & 2.
1986: “The Vocational Curriculum in Primary Education: An Evaluation.” Prospects,
Unesco Quarterly Review of Education, Vol.XVI, No.1.
1986: “Reactions to Western Education in Kenya: An Interpretation.” Quarterly Review of
Religious Studies, Vol.1, No.3, March.
1985: “The Dilemma of Technical Education in Kenya: The Colonial Period.” Msingi,
Journal of Educational Foundations, Vol.1, No.1.
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1984: “Technical and Vocational Education in Kenya.” Kenya Journal of Education,
Vol.1, No.1.
1984: “Indigenous Education in Nomadic Communities: A Survey of the SamburuRendille,
Gabra and Boran of Northern Kenya.” Presence Africaine, No.1331, Trimstre.
1983: “Kenya: Twenty Years of Multilateral `Aid'.” Prospects, Unesco Quarterly Review of
Education, 48, Vol.XIII, No.4.
1982: “Adaptation or Assimilation? British Colonial Education in Kenya.” African Journal
of Sociology, Vol.2, No.1, May.
1981: “Factors Influencing Teaching Effectiveness Among Primary School Teachers in
Kenya.” Innovation, June, Nos. 29/30.
1980: “Church and State in the Control of Education in Africa: A Case Study of Tanzania
and Kenya.” Presence Africaine, No.113, 1st Quarterly.
1979: “Prof. AliouneDiop on the Defence of African Culture.” Presence Africaine, Special
Edition of Homage to A. Diop.
1977-1978: “The Mill Hill Fathers and the Establishment of Western Education in Western
Kenya: Some Reflections.” Transafrican Journal of History, Vols.6 and 7.
1977: “Adapting some Aspects of African Culture in Schools: A Case Study of Kenya and
Tanganyika.” Presence Africaine, 3rd and 4th Quarterly.
1976: “Literary or Industrial Education: A History of Curriculum Development in East
Africa.” Presence Africaine, 3rd and 4th Quarterly, 105-176, 1978 and Education in East
Africa, Vol.6, No.1.
1976: “C.P.E., A Necessary Evil.” Kenya Teacher, No.21.
1976: “New Entry Requirements for Primary School Teachers.” Kenya Teacher, No.20,
May.
1976: With J.P. Ocitti. “The Conflict over What is to be Learned in Schools: A History of
Curriculum Politics in Africa.” Review Article. Maktaba, Vol.1, No.2.
1976. “European Settlers as a Factor Influencing Government Policy in African Education
in Kenya 1900-1962.” Kenya Historical Review, Vol.4, No.1.
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1976: “Reform in Primary Education in Kenya.” Presence Africaine, 3rd Quarterly, 1.
1975: “Observation on some Aspects on Non-formal Education in Kenya.” Education in
Eastern Africa, Vol.5, No.1,
1974: “The Impact of the New Primary Approach on the Primary Schools of Kenya.”
Kenya Education Review, Vol.1, No.2.
1974: “Christian Missionaries and Education in Kenya Since Independence.” Kenya
Education ReviewVol.3, No.1.
1974: “Some Factors Affecting the Quality of Teaching in the Primary Schools in Kenya.”
Education in Eastern AfricaVol.1, No.2.
1974: “An Innovation in Primary Education: The New Approach in Kenya.” Kenya
Education Review, Vol.1, No.2.
1973: “Some Notes on Kenyan Education”. Journal of Literature and Society Vol.1, No.2.
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1995: G.A. Bennaars, J.E. Otiende and R. Boisvert (Eds.). Theory and Practice of
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1995: M.B.K. Darkoh. Tanzania's Growth Centre Policy and Industrial Development.
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1995: .Lene Buchert. Education in the Development of Tanzania 1919-1990. London:
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1991: W.R. Ochieng. A Modern History of Kenya 1895-1980. London: Evans Brothers
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1991: K. Shillington. History of Africa. London: MacMillan Publishers Ltd., 1989.
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1991: B. Oden and H. Othman (Eds.). Regional Co-operation in Southern Africa: A Post-
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1987: M. Bray (Ed.). Education and Society in Africa. London: Edward Arnold, 1986.
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1986: L.P. Tembo.The Development of Higher Education in Eastern and Southern
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1986: Datta. Education and Society: Sociology of African Education. London: MacMillan
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1985: J.O. Olembo. Financing Primary Education in Kenya. Nairobi: Transafrica, 1985.
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1984: I.M. Omari. Psychology and Education in Changing Societies: New Perspective
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1984: J.M. Nyasani. The Massacre of the Gusii Freedom Defenders. Nairobi: Bookmen
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1983: A.R. Thompson. Education and Development in Africa. London: MacMillan, 1981.
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1983: A.B. Fafunwa, (Ed.). Education in Africa: A Comparative Survey. London: Allen
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1982: P. Kongstad, and M. Mosted. Family, Labour and Trade in Western Kenya.
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1982: J. Claessen. Economics and Social Transformation in Rural Kenya. Uppsala:
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1982, Vol.4, No.3, and in BERC Bulletin, No.4, April.
1982: MuyandaMutebi and Levi Matovu. A New Approach to History as a Social Study in
Secondary Schools. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau, 1981, Reviewed in Daily Nation,
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1982: T. Bager. Marketing Co-operatives and Peasants in Kenya. Uppsala, Scandinavian
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No.3 and inBERC Bulletin, No.4, April.
1980-1981: S.N. Bogonko. Kenya 1945-1964: A Study in AfricanNationalist Movements.
Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau, 1980. Reviewed in New African, December 1980,
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1980/82: E.M. Godfrey and G.C.M. Mutiso. Politics and Technical Training: A Kenyan
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1979: .J.C.B. Bigala. A Framework of Political Socialisation. Nairobi: Kenya Literature
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1977: A.J. Gotteneid, (Ed.) Church and Education in Tanzania. Nairobi: East African
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1977: G.M. Ishumi. Education and Development. Nairobi: East African Literature Bureau,
1976. Reviewed in Education in Eastern Africa, Vol.7, No.1.
1976: R. Southall. Federalism and Higher Education in East Africa. Nairobi: East
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1976: D.O. Morrison. Education and Politics in Africa: The Tanzanian Case. Nairobi:
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1975: O. Ikime and S.O. Osoba, (Eds.)Tarikh, Vol.4, No.3, 1974.
London:.Longman.Reviewed in Kenya Historical Review, Vol.3, No.1.
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PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PAPERS
2009: “The African-Centred Curriculum: Challenges and Strategies for Change”. In
Rebuilding Education in Africa. Publication of Proceedings: Conference held in Dar es
Salaam Tanzania, 24-27 March.
2004: “Policy and Programme Options for Enhancing Access to Secondary Education for
Primary School Leavers in Kenya.” In Enhancing Transition in Education for Primary
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School Leavers in Kenya. Report of the Civil Society Symposium, February.
2000: “Basic Education Renewal: The Kenyan Experience.” In J.C.J. Galabawa (Ed.),
Basic Education Renewal Research for Poverty Alleviation: Papers Presented at the
BERRIPA Conference, Arusha, November 3 – 5 1999. Dar es Salaam: BERRIPA Project,
Faculty of Education, UDSM
1998: “American Contribution to the Development of Higher Education in Africa.” In H.
Njozi (Ed.). East Africa and the U.S.: Problems and Issues, Second East Africa
Colloquium. Dar-es-Salaam: University of Dar-es-Salaam.
1996: “Assessing Approaches to Youth Unemployment in Africa.”Out-of-School Youth
Report: Policy and Provision for Out of School and Out-of-Work Youth. Education Policy
Unit, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg February.
1996: “The Future of Secondary and Vocational Education in Kenya.” In Sectoral Studies
Focussing on Kenya's Future Policy Reforms Vol. I. Nairobi: International Commission of
Jurists, Kenya Section.
1996: “The Dilemmas of Secondary School Curriculum Diversification: The Case of
English Speaking Countries.” Educational Innovations in Post Colonial Africa. Cape
Town: University of Cape Town.
1992: “Educational Co-operation in Africa: A Critical Review.” The Second Scramble for
Africa. Third PWPA Continental Conference 2-6 May 1990 Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi:
Professors World Peace Academy.
1992: “The Impact of American Influence on Curriculum Reform in Africa.” The American
Studies Conference. Nairobi, Kenya 5-7 July 1990. Nairobi: University Press.
1991: “Research in Educational Inequality, Issues and Policy Trends in Kenya.” Boleswa
International Symposium on Networking in Educational Research.Manzini: Swaziland,
29 July - 2 August..
1989: “Education and Training in Kenya's Informal Sector.” C. Aleke-Dondo (Ed.).
Mobilization of the Informal Sector for Kenya's Development. Nairobi: NCST and
Friedrick Ebert Foundation.
1989: “The Diversified Secondary School Curriculum in the 8:4:4 Education System in
Kenya and Graduate Teachers.” In P.P.W. Achola (Ed.). Trends and the Future of
University Education in Kenya. Nairobi: Professors World Peace Academy, 1990,
Proceedings of the 6th PWPA Conference Eastern Region, Nairobi, December.
1989: With J.O. Shiundu. “Education with Production in Kenya: A State of-the-Art
Review.” In J. Mani (Ed.).Report of a Workshop on Education with Production in Eastern
and Southern Africa held in Nairobi, Kenya, 22-26 July. The Hague.
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1989: Education for Production in Kenya.” Report of the National Seminar, November 1988
with J.O. Shiundu, Education with Production: Journal of the Foundation for Education
with Production, Vol.6, No.2.
1989: “Curriculum Reform in Kenya: The Primary School and the Community.” In U. Bude
(Ed.). Culture and Environment in Primary Education: The Demands of the Curriculum
and the Practice in Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa. Bonn 1990, Proceedings of the
African Curriculum Organization and the German Foundation for International
Development Workshop, 26 November - 6 December, Nazareth: Ethiopia.
1988: “Technical and Vocational Education in Kenya.”Staff Development Seminar Report
on Science Teacher Education for National Development. Kenya Science Teachers
College 8-11 March.
1988: “Present State of-the-Art in Secondary Education in Africa.” In P. Muyanda-Mutebi
(Ed.).Final Report, Regional Consultation on Improvement of Secondary Education by the
Year 2000 Objectives, Content, Structures, Methods and Evaluation. Nairobi:Unesco-Breda,
Kenya, 7-9 November.
1988: “Self-help Technical Training Institutions and Education with Production in Kenya:
The Case of Youth Polytechnics and Harambee Institutes of Technology.” In A.J.J.M.
Boeren and K.P. Epskamp (Eds.). Education, Culture and Productive Life. The Hague:
CESO Paperback No.13, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Education Culture
and Productive Life in Developing Countries, The Hague, 9-21 December.
CONFRENCES ATTENDED AND UNPUBLISHED PAPERS
2011: With N Sawamura. “Challenges of Quality Education in Sub-Saharan Africa.”
African-Japan Education Dialogue, Accra, Ghana 14-18 June.
2009: “Concept and Function of Quality Education.” Japan Education Forum, February.
2009: “The Challenge of Education for Nationhood, Patriotism and Development in
Kenya.” National Conference on the “Kenya We Want.” Kenyatta International Conference
Centre, 4-6th February.
2008: “Universal Primary Education (UPE): The Experience of Free Primary Education.
Workshop on A Comparative Analysis of Universal Primary Education Policy and
Administrative and Financial Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Graduate School of
International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan. March.
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2005: “Impact of the School-based Teacher Development (SbTD) and Strengthening
Mathematics and Science in Secondary Education (SMASSE) In-Service Education and
Training Programmes on Classroom Interaction in Primary and Secondary Schools in
Kenya.” International Workshop on SMASSE, Nairobi, Kenya, 1-5 December.
2003: “Indigenous Knowledge and Education: The Challenge for Curriculum Relevance in
Primary Education in Africa.” Workshop on Local and Indigenous Knowledge, Nairobi
Kenya, 1-4 September.
2001: “African Education in the Twenty-First Century: The Challenge for Change.”
Seminar Paper, Centre for the Study of International Cooperation in Education (CICE). 15th
March,
2000: “Partnership in Educational Assistance to African Countries: Rhetoric or Reality.”
Seminar Paper, Centre for the Study of International Cooperation in Education (CICE). 21st
December.
1999: “Education and Employment in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region: An
Appraisal, What Works in Development?” Planning Meeting 2-6 February 1999, Organized
by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Regional Office for Eastern and
Southern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
1999: “Efficiency, Effectiveness and Sustainability of Early Childhood Care and
Development Programme.” A Symposium on Alternative/Complimentary Approaches in
Early Childhood Care and Development 15-19 February.
1998: Discussant to Dr.Okwach Abagi's Paper Education for the Next Millennium A
Democratization of Imperatives, Strategy Development Paths for Kenya in the 21st Century
Annual Conference of the Institute for Policy Analysis and Research, 15-16 April.
1997: “The Governance of Kenyan Public Universities, Regional Dissemination Workshop
on Access, Equity and Efficiency in Kenyan Public Universities.” Jadini Beach Hotel
Mombasa, 28-31 May. A Project Funded by the Ford Foundation Through Kenyatta
University, Nairobi, Kenya.
1996: “Education in Kenya.” An International Dialogue on the Future of Higher Education,
Hosted by New York University and the Ford Foundation, November 10-13, Florence,
Italy.
1995: “Some Reflections on the Quality of Teacher Education in less Industrialised
Countries.” Botswana Symposium, Gaborone, Botswana, 17-24 August.
1994: “Dissemination of Education Research in Eastern and Southern Africa.” Donors to
African Education Conference, Dakar, Senegal. May 15-20.
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1994: “Trends in Supply and Demand of Teachers in Kenya.” Third Teacher Education
Conference 5-9 December, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.
1994: “The Dilemma of Secondary School Curriculum Diversification: The Case of
English Speaking Countries.” Pan-African Colloquium: Educational Innovation in Post-
Colonial Africa, University of Cape Town, South Africa 12-15 December.
1993: “Follow-up to the World Congress on Education for All Recommendations: A Case
Study of Kenya.” International Conference towards Education for All, Universiti Brunei
Darussalam. 19-23 September.
1993: “The Future of Secondary and Vocational Education in Kenya: Issues in Quality and
the Curriculum.” Southern African Conference on the Restructuring of Education. Human
Resource Council, Pretoria, South Africa. 27-30 September.
1993: Participant in the Workshop on IDRC Supported Training Schemes. Harare,
Zimbabwe, 22-26 November.
1993: “Research in Educational Innovations in Kenya.” National Institute for the
Development of Education, Maputo, Mozambique, 17-22, January.
1993: “The Future of Secondary and Vocational Education in Kenya.” Seminar Organized
by the International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section, on Sectoral Studies Focusing on
Kenya's Future Policy Reforms. Aberdare Country Club, Nyeri, 12-15 May.
1992: “The Quality of Primary Schools and Pupil's Achievement in Kenya: A Case Study of
Rural Districts.” Paper presented at workshop on Educational Research on Primary
Textbooks and the Conditions for Teaching in Primary Education: Mozambican Institute for
Educational Development and Stockholm Institute of Education, Maputo Mozambique,
April 28-30.
1992: “Historical Research in Education.” Paper Presented at the Educational Research
Network in Kenya (ERNIKE) Workshop 6-9 May, Nyeri, Kenya.
1992: “Research and Education Policy in Kenya: The Vocationalisation of the School
System.” Paper Presented at the 21st Conference of the Canadian Association of African
Studies (CAAS) Montreal, Canada 13-16 May.
1992: “Improving the Effectiveness and Appreciation of Vocational and Other Non-Formal
Education Programmes in Kenya.” National Conference in Education for All, 27-31 July,
Kisumu, Kenya.
1992: Participant in the International Review Workshop on Improving Managerial
Efficiency in Higher Educational Institutions, International Institute for Educational
Planning, Unesco, Paris, 17-19 November.
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1992: Participant in Donors to African Education (DAE) involving group on
capactiyBuliding in Educational research and Policy Analysis workshop 25-27 November,
Gaborone, Botswana.
1992: “Qualitative Research Methodology.” Workshop organised by the German
Foundation for International Development, Dar-es-Salaam, 5-22 June.
1991: “Diversified Secondary School Curriculum: The African experience.” University of
Heidelberg, Germany, 27 January 1991, Bureau of Educational Research, Kenyatta
University, 21 May.
1991: Participant in IDRC/UNESCO Regional Workshop on Educational for All in the
Eastern African Region, Nairobi, Kenya, 2-7 March 1991.
1991: Participant in the Educational Research Network for Eastern Africa Workshop on the
Future of Education for all in the Eastern African Region 3-8 May, Malindi, Kenya.
1991: “American Contribution to the Development of Higher Education in Africa.” Second
American Studies Colloquium, Arusha, Tanzania, 26-30 May.
1991: “Educational Research in Kenya.” ERNESA-Harvard Workshop on Africa Policy-
Dialogue and Research Collaborative, Gaborone, Botswana, 27-28 June.
1991: “A Historical Dimension to Current Issues in African Universities.” sub-Regional
Workshop, Towards Academic and Professional Excellence in Higher Education, Kariba
and Harare, Zimbabwe, 30 June-12 July, German Foundation for International
Development (DSE).
1991: Participant in Ernike Training Workshop on Educational Research Methods, 27-31
August, Nakuru, Kenya.
1991: “Technical and Vocational Education in Africa.” Lecture at the University of
Burundi, 28 November.
1991: Participant in UNICEF Workshop, The State of the World's Children 1992,
Nairobi, 19 December.
1990: Participant in Ernesa Workshop in Preparation for Position Paper on Education for all
for World Congress, 24-25 January, Harare, Zimbabwe.
1990: Participant in a Computer Training Workshop, sponsored by IDRC 21-28 February,
Egerton University, Kenya.
1990: Research and Dissemination of Knowledge: The need for Regional Co-operation in
Higher Education in Eastern Africa.” Third OSSREA Congress on Regional Co-operation
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and Integration, Kampala, Uganda, 7-11 May.
1989: “Some Aspects of the Industrial Training Policy in Kenya: An Evaluation.” Staff
Seminar Paper KU/EF/02/1989, Department of Educational Foundations, February.
1989: “Education Research Network in Kenya.” Nairobi, IDRC Seminar, April.
1989: “What is common between Traditional Societies and Modern Education.” Kenya
Institute of Education, Kenya UNESCO Commission, Seminar in preparation for the World
Congress on Basic Education for all, June 16.
1989: “Culture and Education in Kenya.” Ministry of Culture and Social Services, Nairobi,
Kenya, June.
1989: “Curriculum Development Course.” Mauritius Institute of Education, Reduit,
Mauritius, August-September.
1989: “Impact of Research on Education Policy and Practice in Kenya.” UNESCO Regional
Office for Education in Africa (BREDA) and African Social Science Programme, Nairobi,
October.
1988: “The Quality of Primary Schools and Pupils Achievement in Kenya.” Department of
Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University, Staff Seminar Paper KU/EF/05/87/88, 2nd
November 1987, Bureau of Educational Research Seminar Paper No. 21083, March 15th.
1988: “The Concept of Educational Research Network of Eastern and Southern African
(ERNESA).” IDRC sponsored Workshop, Nakuru, Kenya, 15-16 September.
1988: “A State-of-the-Art Review on Education with Production in Kenya.” Second
Regional EPTA Seminar, Dar-es-Salaam, June 8-11th..
1987: “Pastoral Communities and Education in Kenya, A Historical Perspective.”
Department of Educational Foundations Kenyatta University Staff Seminar Paper, 14th
January.
1987: “The Diversity and Quality of Youth Polytechnics and Harambee Institutes of
Technology Training: Perception and Reality.” Technical training and Work Experience in
Kenya, Sponsored by DANIDA, Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi, 21st-22nd May.
1987: “Technical and Vocational Training in Kenya.” YMCA Executive Committee
Retreat, 2nd-5th July.
1987: “The Status of the Teaching Profession in Kenya.” Lecture, Shanzu Teachers College,
24th July.
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1986: “Curriculum Reform and Child-Centred Education: A Study of the New Primary
Approach in Kenya.” Kenyatta University, Department of Educational Foundations Staff
Seminar, 5th November.
1986: “Unemployment and Non-formal Training in the Informal Sector in Kenya.” Kenyatta
University, Bureau of Educational Research, Staff Graduate Students Seminar, 11th February.
1986: “Universalization of Education: Social Classes and the Quality of Primary Education
in Kenya.” Kenyatta University, Department of History, Staff Seminar Paper
KUSP/10/1985/86, 9th February.
1986: “Education and Training for the Handicrafts Sector.” Workshop on Role and Status of
Handicrafts in Kenyan Development, Nairobi 6-7th February.
1986: “Education in Kenya: A Brief Survey, and Alternative Delivery System: A Case of
Inades Formation” Kenya Second Regional Workshop on Co-operation for Education and
Training in Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank, Nairobi, May 12-14th.
1986: “Educational Development in Kenya since Independence: An Appraisal.” Paper
presented at the Second Triennial Congress of the Organization of Social Science Research
in Eastern Africa (OSSREA), 28-31 July.
1986: “Education and Production in Kenya.” Paper presented at EPTA Workshop, 31st
July-3rd August, Harare, Zimbabwe.
1986: “Indigenous Education in the Rift Valley Province: The Case of the Maasai.” Rift
Valley Provincial Cultural Festival Symposium, 4-6th December, Nakuru, Institute of
African Studies, University of Nairobi.
1986: “Education and Training for the Informal Sector in Kenya.” Conference on Policy
and Planning in the Informal Sector, Nairobi, 22-24th September.
1986: “Democracy and Development in Kenya.” Councillors Seminar 5-11th October,
Kericho, Kenya.
1986: Participated in Research Priorities in Education Seminar, Bureau of Educational
Research, November 12-14, Mombasa, Kenya.
1985: The Eight-Four-Four Education System in Kenya: Some Reflections of the History of
Curriculum Reform in Primary Education.”Department of History, Kenyatta University
College, Staff Seminar KUCSP/7/1984/85, 30th January.
1985: “Political Socialization, Educational and Culture of Dependency.” Department of
Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University College, 8th May.
1985: “Indigenous Education in Western Kenya.” Western Province Cultural Festival
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Symposium 8-11th August, Golf Hotel, Kakamega.
1985: “The Dilemma of Education and Training for the Informal Sector: Some Implications
for the 8:4:4 School Curriculum in Kenya.” National Workshop on Policy and Planning in
Kenya's Informal Sector, Nairobi, Silver Springs Hotel, 29-30th November.
1984: “Technical and Vocational Education in Kenya', Seminar on Education and Social
Change in Kenya: Two Decades after Uhuru.” Kenyatta University College, February 29th-
March 1st.
1984: “Indigenous Education among the Maasai of Kenya: A Survey: A Socio-Cultural
Study of Kajiado District.” Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi, March.
1984: “Reactions to Western Education in Kenya: An Interpretation.” Annual Conference of
the Historical Association of Kenya, 23-26 August.
1984: “Indigenous Education and Development: The Kajiado District Example.” National
Seminar for Presentation of the District Socio-Cultural Profiles Project Reports, Kericho,
28-30 August.
1984: “Predominant Educational Research Paradigms, Research Priorities and Key
Research Questions in Kenya.” The Qualitative Research Methods Training Seminar 3-12th
December, Duduvile, Nairobi.
1984: “Industrial Education in the Secondary Schools of Kenya.” 15th November 1984,
Kenya Technical Teachers College.
1983: “Technical Secondary School Leavers and Employment Opportunities in Kenya.”
Seminar Paper, Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University College, 2nd
November.
1983: “The Dilemma of Technical Education in Kenya: A Historical Study'.” Staff Seminar
Paper KUSCP/1981/82, Department of History, Kenyatta University College, 2nd
November.
1983: “Academic Achievement and Primary Teacher Effectiveness in Kenya.” Seminar on
the Quality of Primary Education in Kenya, Bureau of Educational Research, Kenyatta
University College, 23-25 November.
1982: “Teaching Effectiveness and Primary School Teachers in Kenya: Implications for
Future Development.” Seminar on Teacher Education for the 1980s/1990s, Groningen, The
Netherlands, July.
1982: “Indigenous Education in Nomadic Communities: A Survey of the Samburu,
Rendille, Gabra and the Boran of Northern Kenya.” District Cross-cultural Research,
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Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi, August.
1981: “The Mill Hill Fathers and Education in Western Kenya 1900-1920.” Staff Seminar,
Department of History, Kenyatta University, April.
1981: “Basic Education in Kenya.” International Council on Education for Teaching, World
Assembly XXVIII, Cairo, Egypt, 10-14 August 1981.
1981: “Assimilation or Adaptation, British Colonial Education in Kenya.” Goethe Institute
Seminar, Naivasha, Kenya, November.
1981: Participant in UNESCO Simulation Model ESM No.29, 16-19 May, Nairobi,
Kenya.
1981: Participant in the Bureau of Educational Research Seminar on `Educational Research
in Kenya', Nyeri, 1976, Mombasa.
1979: “Training a Servile Class, Christian Missionaries and Education in Colonial Kenya.”
Staff Seminar, Department of History, University of Nairobi, February.
1979: “Education and Development in Kenya.” Public Lecture at Machakos Teachers
College, 10th February, 1979, and Kenyatta University College, 19th February.
1978: ”Conflict and Co-operation in the Organization and Management of African Schools:
The Christian Missionaries and the Government.” Seminar paper, Department of History,
University of Nairobi, February.
1978: “Christian Missionaries and Education in Kenya 1844-1900.” Paper presented at the
Historical Association of Kenya at K.S.T.C., September.
1977: ”Reform in Primary Education in Kenya.” Paper presented at Second World and
African Festival of Arts and Culture in Lagos, Nigeria, January.
1977: “The Maragoli and Tiriki of the Abaluyia of Western Kenya: Contrasting Features in
Response to Christianity and Western Education.” At the Historical Association of Kenya,
August, at Highridge Teachers' College, Nairobi.
1977: “Mass Education and its Implications in Kenya.” Paper read at the Association of
Teachers in Africa (ATEA), Ibadan, Nigeria, December.
1977: ”British and French Colonial Policies and Educational Changes in Africa.” Seminar
paper, Department of History, Kenya University College, May.
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1975: “Observations on Some Aspects of Non-formal Education in Kenya,” Paper
circulated at the Association of Teachers Conference 6-12 December, Nairobi, Kenya.
1974: Participant in UNESCO/UNICEF Co-operation Programme on `Basic Education in
Eastern Africa' 19-23 August.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
2015: Panel member for the review of Master of Philosophy and Master of Education
course programmes for the University of Ghana, Legon for the Ghana National
Accreditation Board, Accra, Ghana 23-25 June.
2015: External Assessor for Promotion of Dr. Clement Kwadzo Agezo to Associate
Professor, School of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2014: External Assessor for Promotion of Dr.BakariYusufu Dramanu to Senior Lecturer,
School of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2013: External Assessor for Promotion of Dr. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah to Associate
Professor School of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2013: External Assessor for Promotion of Dr.Kankam Boadu to Associate Professor School
of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2013: External Assessor for Professor Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi‟s promotion from the
position of Associate Professor to Full Professor, the Catholic University of East Africa,
May.
2012: External Assessor for Dr.William A. L. Anangisye‟s promotion from Senior Lecturer
to Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam, February.
2012: External Assessor for Prof. Florence Namulundah‟s promotion from Associate
Professor to Full Professor, School of Education, Brooklyn College, New York, June.
2012: External Assessor for Promotion of Prof. Martins Fabunmi to Full Professor, School
of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2011: External Assessor for Promotion of Rev. Kwasi OtopaAntir to Senior Lecturer,
School of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana..
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2011: External Assessor for Promotion of Paul Della Ahiatrogah to Associate Professor,
School of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2009-2014: Advisory Board Member, UWEZO-Kenya: Promoting Learning in East Africa,
managed by Women Educational Researchers of Kenya.
2010-present: Member of Editorial Board, Papers in Education and Development,
University of Dar es Salaam.
2010: External Assessor for Promotion of Prof. Joseph GharteyAmpiah to Full Professor,
School of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2008-2009: External Examiner, Faculty of Education, Postgraduate Dissertations and
Undergraduate Courses, University of Dar es Salaam, May-June.
2008-2014: Evaluation of Science and Technology Proposals for Funding for
VlaamseInteruniversitaireRaad (VLIR) and UniversitaireOntwikkelingssamenwerking
(UOS), Consortium of Belgian Universities, Brussels, Belgium, March-September.
2008-2009: Advisory Board Member, School Safety Project, School of Education,
Kenyatta University,
2008: Assessment of Course Programmes for Private Universities for Accreditation by
Commission for Higher Education, (CHE), Kenya, March.
2007-2008: Research Advisory Committee Member- Research Consortium on Outcomes of
Education and Poverty (RECOUP) Project-Kenya, July 2007-November.
2007: External Assessor of Assistant Professor Edith MukudiOmwami papers for Promotion
to the Position of Associate Professor, Department of Education and Communication
Studies, Graduate School of Education, University of Los Angeles, California, August.
2007-2010: Member of Editorial Board Africa Education Review.
2006: External Examiner PhD theses, University of Pretoria, South Africa, August.
2006: External Assessor of Dr. James A. Opare's papers for Promotion to the Position of
Senior Lecturer, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2003-2004: Member of Egerton University Council, January 2003 to December 2004.
2000-present: Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Educational
Development.
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2000: Evaluation of the Totally Integrated Quality Education and Training (TIQET): Report
of the Commission of Inquiry into the Education System of Kenya. The East African
Standard, Nairobi February – March.
2001-2004: External Examiner, Faculty of Education, University of Dar es Salaam.
1999: External Assessor of Prof George Malekela's Papers for Promotion to the Position of
Full Professor, University of Dar es Salaam.
1999: External Assessor of Dr. Geoffrey Lungwangwa's Papers for Promotion to the
Position of Associate Professor, University of Zambia..
1998-1999: Assessment of Papers for Publication in the Journal of Eastern African
Research and Development and Transafrican Journal of History.
1999: External Assessor for Associate and Full Professorial Positions for the Department of
Educational Foundations of University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
1997-1998: External Examiner, University of Swaziland.
1998: External Assessor of Prof. Suleman Sumra's paper for Promotion to the Position of
Full Professor University of Dar es Salaam.
1998: Member, Association of Third World Studies.
1996: Regional Editor, Educational Research Information for Practitioners (ERIP).
1996: DSE/ERNESA/REDUC Training Course on Educational Research Information
Networks, Santiago, Chile.
1994-1995: External Examiner, Department of Educational Foundations, University of
Botswana.
1993-1995: Regional Coordinator for the Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Educational
Research Awards (KUTERA).
1995: Assessor of Manuscript for Publication for Research and Publications Grants
Committee, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.
1989: External Assessor for Dr. S.F.N. Kiwia's promotion to the position of Senior Lecturer,
University of Dar-es-Salaam.
1994-present: Member of Editorial Board of the International Review of Education.
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1993-1995: External Examiner Master of Education, Dissertations, Faculty of Education,
University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
1993: Assessor of Manuscript on 'Thirty Years of Learning' International Development
Research Centre, Ottawa.
1991/1992: Biographical Information in Who's Who in the World, Macmillan Directory
Division, Illinois.
1992: External Assesor for Mr. K.N. Hungwe's promotion to senior Lecturer position,
University of Zimbabwe.
1992-1995: External Examiner, Department of Educational Foundations, Moi University,
Eldoret.
1992: Juror, Organization of Social Science Research for Eastern Africa (OSSREA)
Research Awards.
1991: Member of Editorial Board, East African Journal of Education.
1991: External Assessor of Dr. E.O. Maravanyika's Publications for Promotion to Associate
Professor, University of Zimbabwe.
1991: External Examiner, Maseno University College, Kenya.
1990-1993: Committee Member, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern
Africa (OSSREA).
1990-1992-Chairman, Kenya Institute of Education(KIE) Governing Council.
1989: External Examiner, Department of Curriculum Studies, University of Zimbabwe.
1989: Juror, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Research Awards.
19989-1995: Chairman, Educational Research Network in Kenya (ERNIKE).
1989: Faculty of Education representative on Kenyatta University Senate.
1989: Member of Editorial Board, Msingi, Journal of Educational Foundations.
1988: Member, Inades Formation, Kenya.
1988: Editor, Kenya Journal of Education.
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1988: Co-ordinator, Educational Research Network of Eastern and Southern Africa
(ERNESA), Kenya.
1988: External Examiner, College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,
1983: External Examiner for M.Ed. Dissertation for I.K. Bwalya, `Production Units in some
Zambian Schools and Colleges, Their Organization, Problems and Prospects', University of
Zambia.
1983: A British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary feature on Education in
Kenya - BBC Africa Service, 2nd January.
1980: External Examiner, M.Ed. Dissertation for Mr. J.A. Moyo, `An Investigation into the
Teaching Practice Component of Pre-Primary Teacher Education in Zambia', University of
Zambia.
1980: Member of Board of Examiners, M.Sc., Architecture for Mr. Gabriel Minzani on
Housing Problems in Dar-es-Salaam, Columbia University, New York.
1980: Member of the American Educational Research Association.
1979-1982: Chairman, University Staff Union (USU).
1979: An Instructor in the Ministry of Health, sponsored course on Education and Rural
Development, Tiwi, Mombasa.
1978-1980: External Examiner for the non-graduate Diploma in Education at Kenyatta
University College.
1978: Examination Moderator with the Kenya Technical Teachers' College.
1976-1980:Evaluated manuscripts for publication for the East Africa Literature Bureau,
Heinnemann Publishers, University of Nairobi Press, MacMillan Publishers, Oxford
University Press and the International Development Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada.
1877: Member of Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies.
1976-1981: A Review of Education Books and Documentary Features on Education on the
Voice of Kenya Radio (General Service).
1976-1982: Examiner and Team Leader with East African Examinations Council, now the
Kenya National Examinations Council.
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1976-1978: Subscription to Journals: Utafiti, University of Dar-es-Salaam, The Black
Scholar, California (U.S.A.), Third World Quarterly and Prospects, UNESCO.
1975: Member of the International Council for Teacher Education
1975: Member of the Kenya National Academy.
1975-1978: Representative, Faculty of Education University of Nairobi on the Professional
Studies Panel of the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), 1975-1978.
1975-1980: Member of the Historical Association of Kenya.
DOCTORAL (PHD) THESES SUPERVISION (COMPLETED).
2015: Charles N. Ibuathu. Instructional Needs and their Use in Pre-Service Training in
Youth Polytechnics in Isiolo, Meru, Embu and Machakos Counties, Kenya.” Doctor of
Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
2014: Elizabeth Opit. “Impact of Uganda Government‟s Science-Based University
Sponsorship Policy on Girls‟ Participation at A Level in Mukono and Wakiso Districts.
Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
2013: Mark M. Obonyo. “The Contributions of Affirmative Strategies to Widening Access
to Universities for Students from Kenya‟s ASAL Regions.” Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta
University.
2012: Joseph N Kisaka. “The Effects of Drug Abuse in Secondary Schools: The Case of
Ijara and Garissa Districts of North Eastern Province, Kenya.” Doctor of Philosophy,
Kenyatta University.
2007: Violet K Wawire. “Factors that Influence the Quality and Relevance of Early
Childhood Education in Kenya: Multiple Case Studies of Nairobi and Machakos Districts.”
Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
2002: Ibrahim O. Oanda. “The Implications of Community Financing of the Quality of
Primary Schooling in Kenya: Case Studies from Kajiado and South Kisii Districts.” Doctor
of Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
2002: Charles K Ngome.“The Impact of the School Feeding Programme on the School
Participation Rates of Primary Pupils in Kajiado District, Kenya.” Doctor of Philosophy,
Kenyatta University
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2002: Leah N. Wanjama.“Factors Influencing Gender Mobility to Top Levels of
Educational Management in Kenya.” Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta University, 2002.
2001: Fatuma N. Chege. “Gender Values, Schooling and Transition to Adulthood: A Study
of Female and Male Pupils from Two Urban Schools in Kenya.” Doctor of Philosophy,
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
1994: Magdallen N. Juma. “Determinants of Female Participation in Primary Education: A
Study of Kwale and TaitaTaveta Districts, Kenya.” Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta
University.
1990: Agnes C. Kimokoti. “Non-Formal Education and Development in Kenya: A Case
Study of Baringo District Women Self-Help Groups.” Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta
University.
1987: Augustine M. Karugu. “The Growth of the Teaching Profession in Kenya, 1875-
1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
THESES SUPERVISION: MASTER’S DEGREES
2015: Mercy W. Maina. “The Growth and Development of Primary Teacher Education in
Kenya: The Case of Kagumo Teachers‟ College, 1944-1964.” Master of Education,
Kenyatta University.
2013: Augustine K. Korir. “Effects of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on Primary School
Girls: A Case of Ogiek Community of Sogoo location, Narok South District, Kenya.”
Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
2012: Mary C. Chepkemoi. “The Development of Western Education in Kericho District,
Kenya: A Case of Government African School, Kabianga, 1925-1978.” Master of
Education, Kenyatta University
2009: P. M. Nyansera. “Effects of Alcohol and Cigarette Abuse in Selected Secondary
Schools in Nyamira Division, Nyamira District, Nyanza Province, Kenya.” Master of
Education, Kenyatta University.
2002: Eunice A. Omolo. “ The Development of Christian Industrial Education in Kenya: A
Case of Christian Industrial Training Centre (CITC) Nairobi 1958-1995.” Master of
Education, Kenyatta University.
1999: Martin N. Wasike. “The Role of the Friend‟s Africa Mission in the Development of
Secondary Education in Western Kenya: The Case of Friend‟s School, Kamusinga, 1950-
1985.” Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
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1999: Selina G. Ominde. “Gender and Participation in Undergraduate Programmes in
Kenyan Universities, 1970-1994. Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1998: Richard N. Momanyi. Labour Market Experiences of Graduates from Kenya‟s Public
Universities, 1974- 1994.” Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1997: Musembi Nungu. “Affirmative Action and the Quest for Equity in University
Education: A Case of Kenya, 1974-1994.” Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1996: Amanuel A. Teklemariam. “Factors Affecting School-Community Relations in
Primary Schools in Eritrea: A Case Study of Keren District.” Master of Education, Kenyatta
University.
1993: Charles K. Ngome. “Factors that Influenced the Provision of Agricultural Education
in Kenya, 1949-1990.” Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1988: Stephen L. Micheni. “The Contribution of Christian Missionaries to Education in
Meru, 1908-1963. Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1986: Gerald A. Okello. “Special Education in Kenya: A Case of St. Catherine‟s Spcial
School for the Mentally Handicapped, Butula in Marachi Location, BusiaDistrct.” Master of
Education, Kenyatta University.
1983: Amos Chege. “Education for Maasai Girls: Socio Economic Background. Master of
Education, University of Nairobi.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THESES EXAMINER
2015: Rosa W. Kamweli. “The Influence of Technical Education on the Economic Status
of the Youth in Samburu County.” Master of Science in Education Management, Strathmore
University.
2014: Kenneth M. Ayuka. “The Causes of Poor Performance and the Principal‟s Role in
Improving English Teaching and Learning: A Study of Bishop MugendiNyakegogi School,
Sameta, Kenya.” Master of Science in Education Management, Strathmore University.
2014: Julia M. Maboya. “The Relationship between Teachers‟ Mathematical Knowledge
and their Classroom Practices: A Case Study of the Role of Manipulatives in South African
Primary Schools.” Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Free State.
2014: Sophia N. Owenga. “An Analysis of Principal‟s Instructional Leadership Role: A
Case Study of Gatundu District.” Master of Science in Education Management, Strathmore
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University.
2013: Tadele Z. Zeru. “Teacher Induction and the Continuing Professional Development of
Teachers in Ethiopia: Case Studies of Three First Year Teachers.”Doctor of Philosophy,
University of South Africa.
2013: Felicity W. Githinji. “Academic Mentoring and Advising Needs of School-Based
Students in Kenyan Public Universities: A Case of Kenyatta University.” Doctor of
Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
2007: Pandey Dhruwa. “A Study of the Impact of a Development Programme for Teachers
of Mathematics and Physical Science in Rural Secondary Schools in South Africa. Doctor of
Philosophy, university of Pretoria.
2005: Constance N. Thendi. “Teacher Clusters or Networks as Opportunities for Learning
about Science and Pedagogical Content Knowledge.” Doctor of Philosophy, University of
Pretoria.
2001: George A. Onyango. “Competencies Needed by Secondary School Headteachers for
Pre-Service and In-Service Education: A Case Study of Nairobi and Kakamega District.”
Doctor of Philosophy, Kenyatta University.
1992: Isabella Musyoka.” The Growth and Development of Education in Kitui District: The
Case of Kitui School, 1895-1939.” Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1989: James G. Kaime. “Factors influencing the Implementation of the 8-4-4 Prevocational
Curriculum in Kenya Primary Schools: A Comparative Study of Nairobi City and
Nyandarua District. Master of Education.
1989: Edith S. W. Mukudi. “African Contribution to the Growth of Secular Education in
North Nyanza, 1920-1945.” Master of Education, Kenyatta University.
1984: John A. Orodho. “The Role of Village Polytechnics in the Socio Economic
Development of Rural Areas of Western Province of Kenya: A Case Study of Maseno
Village Polytechnic. Master of Education, University of Nairobi.
PROF. DANIEL N. SIFUNA