CURRICULUM VITAE

1) PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Prof. Paul Kuria Wainaina

Home address: Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail: vc@ku.ac.ke

2) ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1985 PhD (Philosophy of Education), University of Alberta, Canada. Dissertation:

“A Critique of Utilitarian Justification of Education”.

Main Units Offered:

Analytical Philosophy of Education

Phenomenological Approach to Philosophy of Education Philosophy of Language

Philosophy and the Social Sciences Advance Research Methods in Philosophy Epistemological Foundations of Education Axiological and Metaphysical Foundation of Education Introduction to Political Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy of Science

1982 MA (Philosophy of Education), University of Nairobi, Kenya. Thesis:

“Educational Implications of the Metaphysical Controversy Between Free Will and Determinism: With Special Reference to Moral Education in Schools”.

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Main Units Offered:

Epistemology and Education

Axiology and Education Metaphysics and Education

Logic of education

Contemporary Issues in Education Socio Philosophy and Education

Research Methods in Philosophy

1976 B.Ed (2nd Class Honours: Upper Division), University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Units Offered: General Methods of Teaching

Special Methods of Teaching Language and Religious Studies Child Development Personality Development History of Education Philosophy of Education

Sociology of Education

Economics of Education

Language - Kiswahili

General Linguistics History of Kiswahili Development in East Africa Text Analysis

Religious Studies and Philosophy

African Traditional Religion

Philosophy of Religion History of Western Philosophy Christianity in Africa

20th Century Philosophy The Foundations of Social Philosophy in Africa

3) TRAINING RELATED TO UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

2015 Training on Retirement Benefits Scheme for University Staff at Whitesands

Hotel, Mombasa (as a trustee).

Programme Focus: Retirement Scheme Fundamentals

The Law and retirement Benefits Scheme Trustee and Governance Retirement Scheme Investment Funding the Retirement Scheme Contracts and Sourcing

Administration and Oversight

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2015 Training on Leadership in Management of Research Innovation.

2013 Management of Higher Educational Institutions, Galilee International Management Institute, Israel.

Programme Focus:

Knowledge Management: Managing in the Knowledge Era Change Management and Leadership

Educational Leadership in a World of Management The Impact of Technology in the Future of the University

Higher Education in the 21st Century: International Perspectives Strategic Resource Development Plan Competitive Strategies and Marketing in Higher Education Institutes Effective Team Building

The Road to Excellence Decision Making Under Uncertain Conditions: Behavioural Economics

2012 Public Procurement Training by KIPROD Consulting Group in Partnership with the Public Procurement and Oversight Authority (PPOA).

Programme Focus:

Principles of Public Procurement The Procurement Cycles and Planning Procurement Methods Supply Market Analysis / Vendor Management The Tendering (Bidding) Process Tender Evaluation and Selection Negotiation Orders and Contracts

Contract Management

Achieving Efficiency in Supply Chain Finance Payable Financing

Ethical and Integrity Issues in Procurement

4) PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

2005 - To date : Full Professor of Philosophy of Education, Kenyatta University

1997 – 2004 : Full Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Namibia

1996 – 1997 : Full Professor of Philosophy of Education, Moi University

1990 – 1996 : Associate Professor of Philosophy of Education, Moi University

1987 – 1990 : Senior Lecturer, Moi University

1985 – 1987 : Lecturer, Kenyatta University

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1982 – 1984 : Tutorial Fellow, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

1972 – 1973 : Trained High School Teacher

1970 – 1971 : Trained Primary School Teacher

5) COURSES TAUGHT IN VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND DEPARTMENTS

Philosophy of Education

Sociology of Education Undergraduate level

Diploma level

Philosophy and Medical Education Undergraduate level

Diploma level

History of Medical Education in Easter Africa Diploma level

Comparative Education Graduate level

Undergraduate level

Diploma level

Policy Issues in Education Graduate level

History of Education Undergraduate Level

Logic and Education Graduate level

Advance research Methods in philosophy Graduate level

Introduction to political philosophy Undergraduate level

Social Ethics and Education Undergraduate

6) UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

March 2018 – To Date Vice - Chancellor, Kenyatta University. March 2016 – February 2018 Acting Vice - Chancellor, Kenyatta University.

October 2009 - To date Standing in for the Vice – Chancellor, cumulatively for

one hundred and sixty six (166) days, as the Academic and Administrative Head of Kenyatta University.

October 2010 - To date Deputy Vice – Chancellor (Administration), assisting

the Vice - Chancellor in matters pertaining to administration of Kenyatta University (5 years).

October 2009 – March 2010 Acting Deputy Vice - Chancellor (Academic), KU.

April 2010 – October 2010 Acting Deputy Vice - Chancellor (Administration), KU.

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Graduate level Undergraduate level Diploma level

October 2010 - To date Trustee, Kenyatta University Staff Retirement Pension Scheme (5 years).

October 2010 - To date Management Representative, ISO Quality Management System & Performance Contract, Kenyatta University (5 years).

October 2010 - To date Chairman, Internal Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with three different Staff Unions (UASU, KUSU, KUDHEIHA), Kenyatta University for 5 years.

October 2009 – March 2013 Member of the Kenyatta University Council, served in Finance, Audit, Senior Disciplinary and Honorary Degrees Sub-Committees, and also Chaired 3 Ad-Hoc investigative Committees on Students Discipline, Kenyatta University (3 years, 5 months).

October 2009 to date Member of Inter Public Universities Collective Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) Negotiating Committee (6 years).

October 2009 to date Member of Kenyatta University Management Board (5 years)

2006 - 2009 Chairman, Promotions and Appraisals Committee, Kenyatta University (4 years).

2006 – 2008 Chairman, Centre for Higher Education and Training Committee, School of Education, Kenyatta University (2years)

2006 - 2009 Chairman, Academic Programmes and Restructuring Committee, Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University (4 years).

2006 – 2011 Research Manager and Senior Researcher, Research Consortium on Educational Outcomes and Poverty (RECOUP) for 5 years. This was DfID sponsored Project involving Ghana, Pakistan, India and Kenya, with the University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh and University of Oxford being our Northern Partners

2005 – to date Member, Academic Board, School of Education, Kenyatta University (10 years).

2003 – 2004 Co-Director, University of Namibia – Hedmark University College (Norway) Education Link for Staff Students and Research Exchange Programme (2 years).

2002 – 2003 Co-Director, Ondao Mobile School Teachers Upgrading Project, University of Namibia, Namibia – Taking education to the Ovahimba Pastoral Community (2 years).

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2001 – 2004 Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Namibia,

Windhoek, Namibia (4 years).

1999 Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education, University of

Namibia, Namibia (1 year).

1998 Chairman, Department of Educational Foundations

and Management, University of Namibia, Namibia (1

year).

1988 – 1993 Acted on various occasions as Dean, Faculty of

Education, Moi University Eldoret.

1988 – 1993 Hostel Warden of 700 Students, Moi University (5

years).

1987 – 1993 Founder and Chairman, Department of Educational

Foundations, Moi University, Eldoret Kenya (6 years).

1987 – 1988 Chairman, Moi University Teaching Practice

Programme (1 year).

7) RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

a) Articles Published in Refereed Journals

Wainaina, P.K., Mwisukha, A. and Rintaugu, E.G. (2015). Professional Conduct of Academic Staff in Public Universities in Kenya: Learners’ Perception. International Journal of Education and Social Science, Vol. 2 No. 6; June 2015: 67-72.

Wainaina, P. K. (2014). Management of Mega Sports Events: The Case of the 2010 East Africa University Games. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2 No. 11 November 2014

Wainaina, P. K. and Mwisukha, A. (2014). Philosophical Dimensions in Sport. IOSR

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Volume 19 Issue 6 (Version vii), June 2014:

45-48.

P.K. Wainaina, M Arnot and F. Chege (2011) ‘Educating Ethical and Democratic Citizens

in a Post Colonial Context: Citizen Education in Kenya’, in Education Research Journal

P.K. Wainaina, (1993) ‘Utilitarian Ethical Theory of Education: A Kenyan Perspective, in East African journal of Education Vol. 3 No. 2

P.K. Wainaina, (1991) ‘The Demythologisation of Philosophical Knowledge in Kenya Journal of Education, Vol 5. No.1

P.K. Wainaina, (1987) ‘Utilitarianism and Education’ Msingi; a Journal of Educational Foundations, Vol 2. No 1

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b) Books Published

J.E. Otiende, P.K. Wainaina and E. Waiyaki (1988), Social Education and Ethics for Secondary School, Book II. Nairobi: Longman

J.E. Otiende, P.K. Wainaina and E. Waiyaki (1987), Social Education and Ethics for Secondary School, Book I Nairobi: Longman

G.A. Bernnaars, R. J, Njoroge and P.K. Wainaina (1997), Philosophy of Education. Nairobi: Nairobi University Press

c) Book Chapters Published

P.K. Wainaina, ‘A Critique of Giussani’s Epistemological Foundation of Education’ in (2008)

Education and Reality: Reflections on Luigi Giussani’s book, The Risk of Education, edited by P. Sanna et.al, Published by Foudazione AVSI and Kenyatta University, Nairobi

P.K. Wainaina, (2006)

‘Introduction to Philosophy; Philosophical Methods of Enquiry’, Introduction to Philosophy of Education, Axiology and Education, and Epistemology and Education (5 chapters) in, Themes in the study of Foundations of Education, edited by D.N. Sifuna, F.N. Chege and I.O. Oanda. Published by Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi

P.K. Wainaina, (2005)

‘What Knowledge is Most Worth for Development? in Education in Namibia: A Collection of Essays, edited by M.L. Mostert and C.D. Kasanda, Published by University of Namibia Press, Windhoek

L. Katjita and P.K. Wainaina, (2002)

The Provision of Compulsory and Free Education (1990-2000): The Juggling Act, in The Constitution at work: 10 years of Namibian Nationhood; Published by Vorloren Van Themaat Centre, South Africa, Pretroria

P.K. Wainaina, ‘Teacher Education at Crossroads: A Challenge for Namibia’ in Issues in (1999) Education, edited by B. Otaala and L. Mostert, Published by University

of Namibia, Windhoek.

d) Articles in Selected Conference Proceedings

Wainaina, P.K. (2013). Management of Mega Sports Events: The Case of the 2010 East Africa University Games. Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference of the

African Sport Management Association Held between 2nd

And 4th

December 2011 at Sports View Hotel, Kampala Uganda.

P.K. Wainaina, ‘Globalisation and the Quest for Human Well-Being’, Conference on Globalisation and Justice, May 20-23, 2006, Catholic University of East Africa

P.K. Wainaina, ‘Ondao Mobile School Project-The Education of the Marginalized

Ovahimba of Namibia, Conference on Synergy in Development 2003: Higher Education Partnerships, Washington D.C. August 6-8-2004

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P.K. Wainaina, ‘Definition of the Gifted Child’ Proceedings of Regional Conference on the

Gifted child, Eldoret, Kenya October 13-15, 1994

e) Unpublished Materials

P.K. Wainaina (1999)

Mid-Term Evaluation Report on a Pilot on Education for Human Rights and Democracy in Southern Africa (Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe) Sponsored by UNESCO

P.K. Wainaina.

Assessment Report (1998, 1999, 2000). Teacher Education Diploma Programmes, University of Botswana

P.K. Wainaina (1985)

A Critique of Utilitarian Justification of Education (PhD Dissertation)

P.K. Wainaina (1982)

Educational Implications of the Metaphysical Controversy between Free Will and Determinism: With special Reference to Moral Education in Schools (MA.Ed Thesis)

P.K. Wainaina (1990)

Philosophy: Knowledge and Research Methods. Paper presented in a seminar organized by the Kenya Philosophical Association

P.K. Wainaina (1985)

The Contributions of Empirical – Analytic and Continental Schools of Philosophy in Research Programmes. Paper presented in a Conference organized by the Afro-Asian Philosophical Association.

8) SELECTED MAJOR CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

October, 2015

2nd International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong

Learning held at Kenyatta University between 8th and 9th October,

2015. Paper Presented: Professional Conduct of Academic Staff in

Public Universities in Kenya: Learners’ Perception.

November, 2013

2nd International Conference of the African Sport Management Association, held at University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Paper presented: Philosophical Dimensions in Sport

December, 2011

1st International Conference of the African Sport Management Association, held at Sports View Hotel, Kampala Uganda. Paper presented: Management of Mega Sports Events – The Case of the 2010 East Africa University Games

September 11-13, 2007

The 9th UKFIET International Development, University of Education for the Good Life?

Conference Oxford, UK.

on Education and Paper presented:

May, 2006

Conference on Africa, Globalisation and Justice. Catholic University of Eastern Africa Nairobi, Paper presented Globalisation and the Quest for Human Well-being

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August 6-8, 2004

Synergy in Development 2003: Higher Education partnerships, Washington D.C. Paper presented: The Ondao Mobile School Project-The Education of the Marginalized people in Namibia

July 2-6,2001

11th World Congress of Comparative Education Korea. Paper presented; The Importance of Citizenship Education in Namibia

April, 1999

Workshop on Inclusive Education, Windhoek, Namibia. (Sponsored by Manchester University and Department of Educational Psychology, UNAM) Paper presented: The Definition of the Gifted Child and its Implications to Education in Namibia

Sept. 30- Oct. 3, 1999

SACHES, Annual Conference. Theme: Development of Quality Education in Nambia

April 17-24, 1998

18th Annual International Seminar for Teacher Education (ISTE), Kruger National Park Resort, South Africa, Paper presented: BETD-SET at a Distance in Namibia

July 12-17, 1998

10th Congress of Comparative and History at Education Societies, Cape Town, South Africa, Paper Presented: Teacher Education at Crossroads: The Case of Namibia

October 1997

Writing Materials for Distance Learners, Workshop Organized by CES, University of Namibia

December 1996

Resource Person on Fundamentals of Teaching

Primary School Teachers in Eldoret Municipality

in a Workshop for

November 1996

Conference on ‘Partnership in Participation’ held in Christchruch, New Zealand, Paper present: “The Girl Child Education among the Maasai of Kenya

August 1996 Creating a Centre of Academic Excellence with Limited Resources in a Non-Industrial Country’ Lilongwe, Malawi, Paper Presented: “Provision of Education in and for a Democratic Society

January 1995

Education for Democracy, Johannesburg, South Africa. Paper presented: Education for Democracy: A Case for Kenya

March 1993

Education and Democracy in Africa. Kenyatta University, Nairobi. Paper presented Academic Freedom at Post-Secondary Institutions in Kenya

June 1992

Workshop on the Advance Courses in Educational Research Organised by IDRC, Canada.

August 1991

Regional Conference of Philosophy, Nairobi, Kenya. Paper presented A Philosophical Definition of the Gifted Child

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July 1991 World Conference of Philosophy. Nairobi, Kenya. Paper presented: A Theory of Education or a Philosophy of Education?

August 1998 World Congress of Philosophy, Brighton, Britain. Paper presented: Plato and the Concept of the Good Life

May 1988 First African Philosophy Conference, Mombasa, Kenya. Paper

presented: How can we Teach People to be Morally Good

1987 Workshop for writing materials for B.Ed External Degree

Programme, University of Nairobi, Kenya 1986 Afro-Asian Philosophy Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. Paper

presented: Teaching Moral Values in our Schools

1985 Conference on Values and Philosophy, Organized by International

Society of Metaphysics, Nairobi, Kenya. Paper presented: Moral Values in Education

9) POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

a) Doctoral Dissertations

Completed

F.M. Likoye: A Philosophical Analysis of Violence in the Context of Student

Unrest in Kenyan Secondary Schools. Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University, 2014.

F. M. Murira Towards a National Philosophy of Education: A Conceptual Analysis of the Philosophical Foundations of the Kenyan Education system. Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University, March 2013

John M. Lilemba: Indigenous Mafwe Philosophy of Education: Impact of Western Education from 1860-1990 April 2009. University of Namibia, Windhoek Namibia

b) Masters Thesis

Completed

Maingi Sammy

Muthoka: Effects of the Mungiki Sect on Access to Education in Nyeri

County, Kenya, 2014.

C.N. Karumba: The Role of Punishment as an instrument of Behaviour Modification in the Kenyan Schools. (Med). Kenyatta University, 2007

Fr. Mwinzi: Traditional African Education as a Foundation of Modern African Education (Med) Kenyatta University, 2007

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M. Taruvinga: A Study of Teachers’ Views on the Causes of Poor Performance in Sciences: The Case of Ondangwa East and West. (M.Ed) University of Namibia, 2002

F.S. Nyathi: A study of Constraints faced by Teachers of English as a Second Language in Nambia Senior secondary Schools: A Case study of Khorixas Educational Region (M.Ed) University of Namibia, 1999

W. Ngaanyi: Assessment of African Self-Identity (M.Phil Thesis), Moi University, February 1997

F. Wairagu: Ethnicity and Democratisation in Contemporary Kenya. (M. Phil. Thesis) Moi University, April 1997

K. Nyaga: Plato’s Theory of Education and its Implications to Education in Kenya (M. Phil. Thesis) Moi university, 1998

S. Buko: Educational Achievements in Turkana and Tana River Districts: A Comparative Study, (M. Phil. Thesis) Moi university

F.O. Ogolla: The Common Fallacies in Educational Policies in Kenya. (M. Phil. Thesis) Moi university, 1996

R. Maithya: Factors Influencing Choice of Social Education and Ethics Among Form III Students in Central Division of Machakos District. (Med thesis). Kenyatta University, august 1995

R.W. Njoroge: The Concept of Equality and its Implications to Education. (M.Phil) Moi University, 1994

S.K. Rutto: Self Knowledge and its implications for Education: With Reference to Creative Development of Students in Schools (Med)

Kenyatta university, 1986

On - going Daniel Wambwire: A Philosophical Examination of the Nature of Indigenous

Knowledge and its implications for Education with Reference to Maasai of Kenya.

10) EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

a) Academic programmes

2007- 2009 External Examiner, University of Nairobi

2003-2005 External Examiner, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

2002-2004 External Examiner, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

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1998-2000 Chief External Moderator, Diploma in Primary Education Teachers

Colleges Affiliated to the University of Botswana

2000-2001 External Examiner; Department of Educational Foundations and

Management, University of Swaziland

2000-2001 External Examiner: Department of Educational Foundations

University of Venda, South Africa

2000 Member of Higher Degrees Committee, University of Namibia

1999 External Mid-Term Evaluator of a Pilot Project on Education for

Human Rights and Democracy in Southern Africa, sponsored by

UNESCO

1995-1997 External Examiner, Department of Development studies, Kenyatta

University, Nairobi, Kenya

1993-1995 External Examiner, Department of Educational Foundations Kenyatta

University

1992-1993 External Examiner, Department of Educational Foundations &

Management, University of Botswana

1986 External Examiner, Kenya Technical Teachers College, Nairobi, Kenya

b) External Examination - Dissertations and Thesis

Doctoral Dissertations Examined

G.K. Njoroge: A Critique of John Dewey’s Theory of Work and Leisure: With

Special Reference to Education in Kenya. (1997) Kenyatta University

E.N. Kimani: Enhancement of Community Participation of the Development of Schools and Income Generating Projects in Rural Area. December

1997, Kenyatta University

J.O. Ogeno: A Philosophical Examination of Epistemological and Moral Bases of African Indigenous Education: With Particular reference to the Lou Kenya June 1994, Kenyatta University

D.H. Kasente: Processes Influencing Gender Differences in Access to Post-Secondary Institutions in Uganda. June 1994, Kenyatta University

W. Gachiri: Kikuyu Story-Telling as a Method of Communication of Moral Values. September 1996, Kenyatta University

D. K. Kombo: The Correlates of Students’ Deviant Behaviour in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi, September 1997, Kenyatta University

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S.K, Rutto:

The Subjective Implications for

Foundations of Teaching and

Scientific

Learning

Knowledge of Sciences

and their in Kenya.

August 1997, Kenyatta University

L.J. Wanjama:

Factors that Influence Gender Mobility to the Top Levels Educational Management in Kenya. 2002, Kenyatta University

of

V. Soobrayan:

Transformation or Travesty? Africa

June 2003, University of Pretoria, S.

Masters Thesis Examined

M.N. Ndani: Factors Influencing Teachers’ Attitudes Towards the Content and Teaching of Social Education and Ethics in Kiambu District (M.Ed) August 1995, Kenyatta University

S. Ruto: Integration of Visually Impaired into the Mainstream of Vocational Training in Kenya: A Comparative Study. (M.Ed) August 1996, Kenyatta University

T. Seefeldt: Conditions and Factors related to Learner Achievement in English, of Grade 7 in Namibia: Analysis of 1995 Learner Assessment Study (M.Ed) February, 2002, University of Western Cape, South Africa

D.M. Mukathe: The Response of the Arab-Swahili of Mombasa to Western Education (M.Ed), May 1993. Kenyatta University

C.K. Ngome: Factors that Influence the Provision of Agricultural Education in Kenya (M.Ed), May 1994, Kenyatta University

I.M. Musyoka- The Growth and Development of Education in Kitui District: The Kamere: Case of Kitui School, 1884-1939 (MEd) 1992 Kenyatta University

F.O. Ombati: The Development of Secular Education in S. Kavirondo District: The Case of Government African School Kisii, 1935-1963. (M.Ed) 1992, Kenyatta University

J.O. Orimba: Phenomenological Study of Violence in the Kenyan Educational Institutions in the light of Ethics of Care. (M.Ed), August 1999, Kenyatta University

E. Omolo: The Development of Christian Industrial Training Centre (CITC) Nairobi, 1959-1995) (M.Ed) August, 2001

P. Karanja: Factors Leading to the Increase in Undesirable Student Behaviour Among Students in Selected Secondary Schools (M.Ed) August 2001, Kenyatta University

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11) Selected Community Service Initiatives

Board Member, Ruiru Secondary School Solai, Nakuru County.

Director, Nyandarua Progressive Agency, Nakuru County.

12) Funded Projects

2006 Wainaina, P and Others; Research Consortium on Educational Outcomes

and Poverty (RECOUP). This was DfID sponsored Project involving

Ghana, Pakistan and Kenya, with the University of Cambridge, University

of Edinburgh and University of Oxford being our Northern Partners.

13) Awards

1992 African visiting Scholar Award, by Association of African

Universities. Facilitated my visit to University of Botswana,

Gaberone, Botswana

1989 Dean’s Committee Research Award

1984 Dissertation Award, by IDRC, Canada

14) MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Philosophical Association of Kenya

Afro-Asian Philosophical Association

International Society of Metaphysics

Southern Africa Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES)

Educational Research Network in Kenya

CODESRIA

Member of International Editorial Board, Southern African Journal of Education

(2002-2004)

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