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CURRICULUM VITAE
Hezron Mogambi, PhD
Senior Lecturer
School of Journalism and Mass Communication,
College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya,
Tel: Office: 334244 ext. 28063,
Mobile:+254-720468261
Email:
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BIODATA
Name: Hezron Mogambi
Title: Dr.
Employer: University of Nairobi
Position: Senior Lecturer
Country: Kenya
County: Nyamira
Marital Status: Married
PERSONAL INTEREST
To finesse and disseminate the understanding of Development Communication in Kenya and
East Africa and beyond while interrogating the same within the context of current trends in
communication and information studies.
EDUCATION
PhD (2009 - 2011): School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi.
Research entitled: Patterns of Production and Consumption of Local Language Radio in Kenya:
A comparative Study of Rural Audiences. Research Advisors: Awarded 2011.
(2004-2005 )Post Graduate Diploma: (Mass Communication) School of Journalism and Mass
Communication, University of Nairobi
Research entitled: Content Analysis of Human Rights reporting in Kenyan Newspapers: An
Analysis of Daily Nation and The Standard Newspapers. Awarded Dec. 2005.
Master of Arts (1996 - 1998): University of Nairobi.
Research entitled: “Grammatical Agreement in Kiswahili Syntax: A Government and Binding
Approach” Awarded Dec. 1998
Bachelor of Education (Arts) (1990 - 1995): University of Nairobi, 2nd Class Honours, Upper
Division: Kiswahili and History. Awarded Dec. 1995.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Lecturer (July, 2013-Present) at University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism and Mass
Communication- specializing in Development Communication in areas like , media and
development, Behavior and social change communication and research, Communication,
culture and society, editing for print, audience studies, translation of text(s), language and the
Media.
Lecturer (January 2011-June 2013) at University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism and Mass
Communication specializing in Development Communication in areas like Behavior and social
change communication and research, Communication, culture and society, editing for print,
audience and communication research, translation of text(s), language and the Media.
Tutorial Fellow (June 2004-December 2010) at University of Nairobi’s Department of
Linguistics and Languages: Specializing in Communication studies, Language and the Media,
Kiswahili syntax; Translation and Interpretation.
Adjunct Lecturer (April 1999 - July 2003) Kiswahili Linguistics and communication, University
of Nairobi, College of Education and External Studies, Department of Kiswahili.
EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES
Present from 2012: Member, Post-graduate Studies Committee, School of Journalism and Mass
Communication.
Present from 2012: Chair, Masters in Communication Defense Panel, School of Journalism and
Mass Communication
Present from 2014: Internal examinations moderator (Department of Kiswahili).
2013-2014: Internal examinations moderator, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
2012 - 2014: Master of Arts in Communication Studies Coordinator, School of Journalism and
Mass Communication
2014- 2015: Associate Director, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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AWARDS AND GRANTS
July 2014: Awarded Travel grant by Ford Foundation for BMIA, Ford Foundation/Bloomberg
Media Initiative Africa, May, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
2014: Awarded Travel grant by Ford Foundation for BMIA, Ford Foundation/Bloomberg Media
Initiative Africa, August, Johannesburg, South Africa.
2012: Awarded UNESCO Travel Grant to attend a conference dubbed “Making Science and
Technology Information more accessible for Africa’s Development” September, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
2012: Awarded Travel Grant to attend Advanced Research Conference, CARTA/DelPHE
Capacity Building Workshop III on “Critical Issues in Research Management and Institutional
Administration”, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
2010: Awarded Ford Doctoral Fellowship to Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA.
AUTHORED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
A: JOURNAL PAPERS
Forthcoming Understanding communicative effectiveness of newspaper headlines in Kenya:
lexical adjustments, issues, patterns and Effect: International Journal of Language and
Linguistics.( With Joyce Otieno)
Forthcoming Bad or Mad? An Analysis of Media Portrayal of Mental Health in Kenya, Labcom,
University of Beira Interior.
Forthcoming A Comparative analysis of virtue-based content for youth in two Swahili epics: SIRAJI and
ADILI: Journal of Education and Research (with Gwako, J.).
Forthcoming Media and Conflict: An analysis of Print Media coverage of terrorism in Kenya: American
International Journal of and Social Science (with Kiarie, L.).
Forthcoming Radio for farming? An analysis of regional Radio programmes and Agricultural
Productivity in Kenya International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS) (With
Razoa, S.).
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2016 Media and infrastructural projects: Analysis of the Print Media in Kenya. International Journal for
Innovation Education and Research, V. 4, No. 12, Pp. 1-22
2016 Analysis of Communication and Information Communication Technologies Adoption in
Irrigated Rice Production in Kenya, International Journal of Education and Research,
Vol. 4 No. 12 pp 295-316 (with Daniel Nzonzo)
2016: Interpreting Green Advertising messages: A Perspective of Environmentally-informed
consumers in Kenya, Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ), Volume IV, Issue X, October 2016
pp. 17-26 ( with Leah Muchemi and Ndeti Ndati).
2016: Analysis of Communication and Information Communication Technologies Adoption in
Irrigated Rice Production in Kenya, International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 4
No. 12.
2016: Media Preferences and Uses: Radio Listening Habits among Students in Kenya,
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Volume 2, Issue 4, January-March
2016, pp 783-808.
2016: Moving health forward: Communication and elimination of Obstetric Fistula in Kenya
IOSR, Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 21, Issue 4, Ver. I (Apr.
2016) (March, 2016) pp 67-80.
2015: Please Pick My Call! University Students and Mobile Telephony in Kenya, International
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.5, No. 11; November 2015. pp 120-132.
2015: Media Priming of Road Traffic Accidents in Kenya: Praxis, Patterns, and Issues Sage Open
Vol.5 (4), pp 1-13 (with Nyakeri, F.).
2015: The Language of graffiti on Public Transport Vehicles in Kenya: Issues and perspectives,
International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 3 No. 6 June 2015 pp 47-56 (with
Onchiri, H.).
2015: Community Radio in the Empowerment of Women among Pastoralist Communities in
Northern Kenya, Online Journal of Media Technologies, Volume (V) Issue (4), October –
December 2015.( With Abiya, P.) .
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2014: Internet and the Promotion of Aquaculture in Kenya. European Scientific Journal, December
2014 edition, Vol. 10, No. 35. pp 217 – 237. (With Ndeti Ndati & Okumu,P.).
2014: The Impact of Legislation on Electoral opinion Polls in Kenya, European Scientific Journal,
December 2014 edition, Vol. 10, No. 34. Pp 250 – 270. (With Ndeti Ndati & Wambua, P.).
2013: Priming HIV/AIDS Messages on Kenyan print Media: Patterns, Issues and Practices, Sage
Open, Vol. 3 (4) pp1-13 (with Wambui Kiai & Ndeti Ndati).
2009: The Composition of Poetry, Journal of Intra-African Studies, January-April, pp 47-59.
2011: “Politeness and the Linguistic Construction of Gender in Parliament: An Analysis of
Transgressions and Apology Behavior, Journal of Intra-African Studies, No. 5, June-
October, 2011 pp 45-56.
B. CHAPTERS IN ACADEMIC BOOKS
Forthcoming Communicating Road Safety Information in Kenya: Patterns, Trends and Issues, In a
forthcoming edited collection (by selected invitation only) entitled: Road Traffic and Safety , Nova
Traffic Dwight Hennessy (State University of New York, College at Buffalo, NY), Nova
Publishers.
2014: “Problems facing Broadcasting in Kiswahili in Kenya” Book Chapter In The Role of
Institutions in the Development of Kiswahili, Focus Publishers, Nairobi. Pp. 156-169.
2009: “Reporting and Writing GBV Stories for the Print Media,” Regional Centre for Quality of
HealthCare, Kampala.
C. AUTHORED ACADEMIC BOOKS
Forthcoming Makali’s Turn, Kenya Literature Bureau, Nairobi
Forthcoming Sarufi elekezi ya Kiswahili Sanifu, Oxford University Press, Nairobi
Forthcoming Safari ya Jioni, Phoenix Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2015: Usilie Yakobo, Phoenix Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2014: Chozi Langu, Kenya Literature Bureau, Nairobi
2010: “Mapenzi Kitu Gani” na “Ndoto Mbaya” In Diwani ya Karne Mpya, Walibora, K. (ed),
Phoenix Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
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2010: “Mapenzi Kitu Gani” na “Ndoto Mbaya” In Diwani ya Karne Mpya, Walibora, K. (ed),
Phoenix Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2010: Safari ya Ushindi, Kenya Literature Bureau, Nairobi
2007: Safari ya Usiku, Phoenix Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2007: Vioja vya Musa, Macmillan Kenya Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2007: Golden Tips, Macmillan Kenya Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2006: Matu Atuzwa, Macmillan Kenya Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2006: Barua ya Maisha , Macmillan Kenya Publishers Ltd , Nairobi
2006: Zimwi Hilo, Macmillan Kenya Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2005: Vitendo vya Jamila, Macmillan Kenya Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
2005: Mwongozo wa Mayai Waziri wa Maradhi na Hadithi Nyingine, Marimba Publications,
Nairobi
2005: Mwongozo wa Kifo Kisimani, Macmillan Publishers, Nairobi
D. OTHER PUBLICATIONS
2005: Uhondo wa Kiswahili Book 3, Macmillan (K) Publishers Ltd, Nairobi.
2005: Mwongozo wa Uhondo wa Kiswahili Bk3, Macmillan (K) Publishers Ltd, Nairobi.
2005: Uhondo wa Kiswahili Book 4, Macmillan (K) Publishers Ltd, Nairobi.
2005: Mwongozo wa Uhondo wa Kiswahili Book 4, Macmillan (K) Publishers Ltd, Nairobi
E. UNPUBLISHED WORKS
2009: A course module for Faculty of Arts Open Program: CLC 214: “Language of
Broadcasting”, University of Nairobi.
2009: A course module for Faculty of Arts Open Program CLC 211 “Fundamentals of
Writing”, University of Nairobi.
F. PEER REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/WORKS
Present from 2014: Peer Reviewer, Commission for University Education, Kenya.
Present from 2011: Member of editorial Board/Reviewer, Sociology and Anthropology Journal.
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Present from 2006: Project Editor/Editorial Consultant, Macmillan (Moran) (Kenya) Publishers.
Present from 2009: Editor The Children Magazine, East and Central Division, Nairobi.
G. SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
2015: The Language of writing effective media and journalism curriculum, Ford Foundation /
Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa, Rhodes University, South Africa.
2014: Contextualizing journalism curriculum, Ford Foundation/Bloomberg Media Initiative
Africa, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
2014: Methodology in Research: Council for the Development of Social Science Research in
Africa Sub regional methodology workshop-Goborone, Botswana.
2012: Making science writing more interesting, UNESCO Workshop, September 19-21, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
2012: Critical Issues in Research Management in advanced training August 29-Sept. 2, 2012,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
2010: “Local language broadcasting in Kenya,” paper presented at The Global Media Research
Centre, Southern Illinois University, and Carbondale, USA.
2010: An ethnographic overview of patterns of consumption of local language radio in rural
Kenya. Paper presented at The Global Media Research Centre, Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale, USA.
2009: “Challenges facing Kiswahili Broadcasting in Kenya,” paper presented at the International
Language Conference, (CHAKITA) Lenana House, Nairobi.
2008: “Challenges of feature writing and how to overcome them” A paper presented at the
International Conference on Writing, June 24-27, LMS, Nairobi.
2007: “Effective Teaching of Languages in Secondary Schools,” National Conference on
Languages teaching and examining of Languages in Kenyan schools, May 5-7, Nairobi
School, Nairobi.
2006: “Writing the Education Story”, a paper presented at the Education Journalists Workshop,
September 2-4, Nairobi.
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H. CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2012: Making Science and Technology Information more accessible for Africa’s Development,
UNESCO, September 19-21, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
2012: Advanced Research Conference, CARTA/DelPHE Capacity Building Workshop III on
“Critical Issues in Research Management and Institutional Administration”: August 29 –
Sept. 2, 2012, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
2007: Implementation of the New Kiswahili Curriculum in schools, Nairobi, Kenya. March 7-8,
2007: Challenges on Media reporting in Africa Workshop, Nairobi. January 23-26, 2007
2006: Reporting in African Languages in a media environment, Hotel Kunste, Nakuru, July 2-5,
2006.
2005: Implementation of the new Kiswahili curriculum in Schools, Mwingi District, June 9-10,
2005.
2005: Implementation of the new curriculum in schools, Mombasa, September 5-8, 2005.
2005: Implementation of the New Kiswahili Curriculum in schools, Nairobi, March 7-8, 2005,
2003: Teaching of Kiswahili Literature set books in schools, Nairobi, March 7-8, 2003.
2003: Kenya’s New Curriculum Writing Workshop, Mombasa, September 29-October 5, 2003.
2002: Professionalism and Positive School Image for improve Performance, Nairobi, May 2-4,
2002.
2002: Warwick University, Workshop on Careers counseling, Nairobi, May 7-8, 2002.
2002: Training Course on Guidance and Counseling in School Discipline, Nairobi, August 14-18,
2002.
1999: Workshop of effective teaching and examining of Kiswahili in schools Discipline, Nairobi,
July 12-14, 1999.
1999: Economics of the Environment course for Journalists, World Bank, Nairobi, March 17-
April 1, 1999.
1996: Heads of Department Seminar, Bungoma High school, September 2-4, 1996.
1996: National Seminar on teaching and examining of Kiswahili in schools, Kakamega high
school, May 10-16, 1996.
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POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION (PhD)
Ongoing Mwaduwi, J. M. Forms of communication and Online book Marketing in Kenya,
University of Nairobi (With Prof Jayne Mutiga).
Ongoing Omondi Osano Communication, conflict resolution and vernacular language radio in
Kenya, School of Journalism and Mass Communication (With Prof Robert White).
Ongoing Umar Hussein Communicating Health to Nomads: An assessment of communication
practices in influencing maternal health seeking behavior of women in Isiolo County.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (with Dr. Hellen Mberia ).
2016: Muchemi Leah Green Product Advertising and Corporate Identity: An Investigation of
Consumer Views on Green Messages in Kenya, School of Journalism and Mass
Communication, University of Nairobi ( With Dr. Ndeti Ndati).
2014: Ochichi Pharao An assessment of community radio in the context of rural development
in Kenya (With Prof Robert White).
2014: Owino Charles The Role of Organizational Communication in Linking Research to
Economic Policy Formulation in Kenya (With Prof Robert White).
UoN POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATION (PhD)
Chairman of PhD Board of Examiners
2015: Kariuki, G. G. “Negotiating Kenya’s Independence Constitution at Lancaster House
Conference: 1960-1963” PhD in International Relations, Institute of Diplomacy &
International Studies, University of Nairobi.
2015: Suleiman Mohamed Seif “ The Responsibility to Protect: A framework For Reconstruction
of Post Conflict Societies” PhD in Diplomacy, Institute of Diplomacy & International
Studies, University of Nairobi.
Examiner for Doctoral Thesis
2015: Nyamwange Joseph “Media and creation of self identity: An assessment of how Kenyan
Youth construct their self identities through consumption of Television advertisements”
PhD Thesis in Sociology, Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi.
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2014: Manyange, Damaris “The Paradigm Shift in Rethinking of National and Regional
Security Strategy in East Africa”; PhD in Diplomacy, Institute of Diplomacy &
International Studies, University of Nairobi.
2014: Omweri, Enoch “The Impact of Climate Change on national security: The role of
institutional Frameworks; PhD in Diplomacy, Institute of Diplomacy & International
Studies, University of Nairobi.
2014: Mueni, Joy A comparative Study of the representation of womanhood in local and foreign
television soap operas in Kenya. PhD in Communication and Information Studies,
SOJMC, University of Nairobi.
2013: Kamau, Samuel New Media Technologies and Democracy: The influence of social
Networking sites on Political attitudes and behavior among youth in Kenya. PhD in
Communication and Information Studies, SOJMC, University of Nairobi.
2013: Bosire, Julius Ombui Media freedom: Regulation of cyber journalism in Kenya. PhD in
Communication and Information Studies, SOJMC, University of Nairobi.
2012: Ambia, Marjory Wairimu, An Evaluation of the Role of Information Communication
Technology in Knowledge Communication and Sharing: A Case Study of Selected
Organizations in Kenya, PhD in Communication and Information Studies, SOJMC,
University of Nairobi.
2012: Mulwa, Martina Mutheu. Financial Inclusion of the Poor and Marginalized: A multi-Case
Study of the Context of Use of Selected Mobile Banking Products in Kenya. PhD in
Communication and Information Studies, SOJMC, University of Nairobi.
2012: Thuo, Jane An Analysis of Print Media Coverage of Women Members of Parliament in
Kenya. PhD in Communication and Information Studies, SOJMC, University of Nairobi.
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION (MA)
Ongoing Kiarie Lilian Print Media coverage of Terrorism in Kenya, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
Ongoing Andayi, Jeridah Rural Women Access to Information: A case study of Women
Enterprise Fund, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
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Ongoing Razoa, Sheila Impact of Regional Radio Farming programmes on Agricultural
Productivity in Kimilili Constituency: A Case study of West FM.
2016: Nzonzo, D. Strategic communication and information communication technologies
adoption in irrigated Rice production: Case study of Mwea Irrigation Scheme, M.A
Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2016: Chepkorir, F. Uchanganuzi wa Mtindo katika Tahariri za gazeti la Taifa Leo M.A
Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2016: Gwako, J. Uchanganuzi linganishi wa swala la maadili kwa vijana wa kiume katika tenzi
mbili: Siraji na Adili M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2015: Nduta, H.M Examining youth Magazines in Kenya: A case study of ZUQKA and PULSE
magazines, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2015: Were, F. A Content analysis of Print media coverage of land issues in Kenya: A study of
Standard and Daily Nation newspapers. M.A. Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2015: Sheghu, P. Communication and Community stakeholder relationship in a company: A
Case Study of the Geothermal Development Company, M.A Dissertation, University of
Nairobi
2015: Kahiu, C. (investigation into the extent of child labour issues content in the Kenyan Media:
A study of The Daily Nation and The Standard Newspapers. M.A Dissertation, University
of Nairobi.
2015: Sigei, J.K Elections, Conflict reporting and peace journalism: A study of the print media in
Kenya, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2015: Waithera, S.M. Radio and Governance in Kenya: A study of Radio Citizen’s Ajenda ya
Mageuzi Program. M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2015: Mule, D. Communicative Translation and news reporting: A case study of Daily Nation
and Taifa Leo Newspapers, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2014: Njoki, Jane Advertising and behavior change in married women: A case of Kiambaa
Constituency, Kiambu County, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2014: Onyango, M.A. Print media reporting of taxation issues in Kenya, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
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2014: Kimumwe, P. (2014) Audience Reception of sexual Behaviour change media messages in
Kampala: A case study of the get off the sexual network campaign, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
2014: Karicho, C.N Print media coverage of gender based violence in Kenya, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
2014: Raitania, A.M. Mikakati ya upole katika vipindi vya Runinga: Mawaidha na Bi Mswafari
katika Runinga ya Citizen, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2014: Singa, J.M. Commercialized media environment and sustainability of Community Radio:
Case Study of Mang’elete FM, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2014: Mbendwa, D. L. New Media and the South Sudan Conflicts, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
2014: Kimani, R.M. Effects of social media on the growth of small businesses in Kenya: The case
of Go places Kenya, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2014: Ochienno, J.T Influence of Communication on adoption of Agricultural Innovation: Case
of the system of Rice intensification in Mwea Irrigation scheme, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
2014: Namsambaeli M. Serving Public Interest through impartiality in state print media in
Tanzania Mainland: The case study of DAILY NEWS and HABARILEO Newspapers,
MA Dissertation, St. Augustine University of Tanzania.
2014: Komba, N. (2014) The Role of newspapers in promoting public discussions on the
constitutional making process in Tanzania: The Case study of Mwananchi and Habari Leo
Newspapers., MA Dissertation, St. Augustine University of Tanzania.
2014: Maghimbi L. M. The Effectiveness of ICT application in Service Delivery in Public
Pension Funds of Tanzania: A Case Study of ICT in the Public Service Pensions Fund
(PSPF), MA Dissertation, St. Augustine University of Tanzania.
2014: Osindo, J.M. Framing of climate change issues in Kenyan print media: A comparative
analysis of Daily Nation and The People Newspapers, M.A Dissertation, University of
Nairobi.
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2013: Mwaduwi, J.M. Forms of Online Marketing: The Case of three Kenyan Publishers, M.A
Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Githua, J. K. A Comparative analysis of framing in Kenyan newspapers’ coverage of
people living with disabilities: A case study of The Nation and Standard Newspapers,
M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Osano, Z. A Covertness in communication to the Young: A case of Dholuo, M.A
Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Mupusi, D. G. The place of community Radio in packaging and disseminating health
messages on non-communicable diseases in slum areas: A case of Koch F.M, M.A
Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Mwilaria, J. M. Climate change communication in Arid and Semi-Arid areas in Kenya,
M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Korir, A .M. The effects of multiplatform delivery as an element of Media convergence on
media content and adherence to the code of conduct for the practice of Journalism: Case
of Daily Nation, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Mmassy, J. A. Community Radio and the Production of local cultural entertainment
products: A case of three community Radio stations, M.A Dissertation, University of
Nairobi
2013: Ortum, L. L.(An investigation into Children content in Kenyan media: A case study of
Daily Nation and Standard newspapers, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Karesa, K. Priming of Banking issues in Kenyan Print media: Comparative study of Daily
Nation and Standard newspapers, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Odhiambo, O.E. Mobile phone use on artisanal Fishing market efficiency and livelihood:
A case of Dunga Beach in Kisumu, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Githuci, M.G. Ujagina wa Mwanamke katika Pango, M.A Dissertation, University of
Nairobi.
2013: Omondi, Paul Adoption of new convergence technologies in Journalism in Kenya: The
Case of Nation Media Group, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
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2013: Ogolla Erick Mobile Phone Use on artisanal Fishing market efficiency and Livelihood: A
case study of Dunga Beach in Kisumu, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Mabonga Kevin Framing of news on Kenyan Judicial reforms: A comparative study of the
Daily Nation and Standard Newspapers, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Oduor Ouma Conflict-sensitive reporting by the Daily Nation during the 2007 and 2013
elections, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2013: Subia, Beryl Portrayal of female presidential candidates in the 2013 presidential elections
in Television News: A case study of Citizen Television News and Kenya Television
Network, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2012: Ogle Abdirashid Print Media reporting on Human Rights, M.A Dissertation, University
of Nairobi.
2012: Orina Ogato The effects of explicit radio talk on children behavior and attitudes: A case of
Classic FM in Kenya, M.A Dissertation, and University of Nairobi.
2012: Ongalo Joyce Communicative Effectiveness of Newspaper Headlines: A case study of The
Standard and Nation Newspapers. M.A Dissertation and University of Nairobi.
2012: Olali Godfrey Impact of Print Media Relations on Corporate Communication Practice: A
Case of Kenya Airways, M.A Dissertation, and University of Nairobi.
2012: Abiya Peter Community Radio in the Empowerment of Women among Pastoralist
Communities in Northern Kenya: A case study of Radio Serian FM, MA Project,
University of Nairobi.
2012: Sadera Gladys “Effective Communication in Promoting Alternative Rites of Passage for
Girls: A case study of Mau Division-Narok” MA Project, University of Nairobi.
2012: Lusekelo, Mwakalindile “An analysis of audience receptivity of Christian television
programs in Arusha municipality, Tanzania.” MA Project, University of Nairobi.
2012: Ochieng Andrew Does too much advertising affect Television viewership? A case study
of Citizen Television in Kenya, MA Project, University of Nairobi.
2012: Onyoni, K wamboka Wahusika Walivyosawiriwa katika tamthilia ya Kithaka wa Mberia.
“NATALA” MA Project, University of Nairobi.
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2012: Mustwenje Sabastian “Nafasi ya tamthilia za Kihistoria katika Fasihi ya Kiswahili.” MA
Project, University of Nairobi.
2011: Kungania, Winfred Kanini “Significance of vernacular broadcasting in socio-economic
development: The Case of Muga FM, M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2011: Orina, C. Bosibori “A Critical analysis of the challenges in setting up and operating a
radio station in Kenya: A study of community radio stations in Nairobi.” M.A
Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2011: Odera, Patricia “Implementation of communication strategy: The effectiveness and
efficiency of communication channels in the operations of retirement benefits schemes.”
M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi.
2010: Walubengo Abraham “Politeness in Lubukusu initiation songs,” M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
2007: Makanga, M.A “Uchambuzi wa Kiismu Matini wa “Msimu wa Tisa”, M.A Dissertation,
University of Nairobi.
2006: Nganga, Samuel “The writings of Ngugi wa Thiongo,” M.A Dissertation, University of
Nairobi.
2005: Eddah Wanja Karanja “Nafasi ya Dini katika jamii ya kisasa kwa kuzingatia riwaya za Walenisi,
Nguvu ya Sala na Babu Alipofufuka,” M.A Dissertation, University of Nairobi .
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
2014-2015: External Examiner St Augustine University of Tanzania for Master of Arts in
Communication Studies, Tanzania.
2004-2006: External Examiner, for the Diploma in Education, Kagumo Teachers College, Kenya
STUDENT MENTORSHIP
Forthcoming Co-authoring a book with students and colleagues on Radio Broadcasting in
Kenya: Issues, Patterns and Trends, Nova Publishers, USA.
Forthcoming Co-authored a paper with my student, Hannah Nduta on “Language in Youth
Magazines in Kenya”, Journal of media and social development, Mysore University.
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Forthcoming Co-authored a paper with my student, Nzonzo Daniel on Strategic
communication and information communication technologies adoption in irrigated Rice
production: Case study of Mwea Irrigation Scheme.
Forthcoming Co-authored a paper with my student Joyce Otieno on Understanding
communicative effectiveness of newspaper headlines in Kenya: lexical adjustments,
issues, patterns and effect.
2016: Co-authored a paper with my student Analysis of Communication and Information
Communication Technologies Adoption in Irrigated Rice Production in Kenya,
International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 4 No. 12
2015: Co-authored a paper with my student , Onchiri, H. on The Language of graffiti on Public
Transport Vehicles in Kenya: Issues and perspectives, International Journal of Education
and Research, Vol. 3 No. 6 June 2015 pp 47-56
2014: Co-authored a paper with my student, Wambua, P. on The Impact of Legislation on
Electoral opinion Polls in Kenya, European Scientific Journal, December 2014 edition, Vol.
10, No. 34. Pp 250 – 270
2013-2014: Assigned my students as research assistants while working as a National Research
Consultant, County Ownership of Multi-Sectoral AIDS responses in Kenya, a project by
UNAIDS in 7 Counties.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Present from 2009: Quality Advisor, Master of Theology and Leadership Adventist University
of Africa, Nairobi.
Present from 2008: Commentator on various programs, Radio Citizen
Present from 2014: Regular Commentator on social issues, NTV/KTN
Present from 2014: District Elder, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Langata District, Nairobi
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SELECTED CONSULTANCIES
Present from 2015: Special Consultant, Writing the Communication Strategy for National
Irrigation Board (NIB) Kenya.
2014-2015: Consortium Curriculum writing Member, Writing African Financial Journalism
Modules for Bloomberg Initiative Africa for Journalists Business training across Africa.
2013: National Research Consultant, County Ownership of Multi-Sectoral AIDS responses in
Kenya-UNAIDS.
2011-2014: Media Consultant/Panelist, Explaining The Constitution of Kenya to Masses in
Ekegusii through Egesa FM, Kenya National Civic Education Programme, Ministry of Justice
and Constitutional Affairs, Nairobi.
SELECTED TRANSLATION CONSULTANCIES
2016- Team Leader, School Improvement Planning for School Teams, Ministry o Education
Science and Technology, UNES, Nairobi.
Present from 2015: Translation Consultant, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights,
Nairobi.
2011-2014: Editing and Translation Consultant, ACE Website Materials from English to
Kiswahili, Institute for Education in Democracy, Nairobi.
2013: Editing and Translation Consultant, Translating the National Environment Management
Authority’s Service Charter from English to Kiswahili.
2013: Editing and Translation Consultant, Translating Kenya Forest Service’s Service Charter
from English to Kiswahili.
2012-2013: Translation Consultant, University of Nairobi’s Service Delivery Charter from
English to Kiswahili.
2012: Translation Consultant for Ministry’s Service Delivery Charter from English to Kiswahili,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nairobi.
2012: Translation and Editing Consultant, documents from English to Kiswahili, Retirement
Benefits Authority (RBA), Nairobi.
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2012: Translation and Editing Consultant, various documents from English to Kiswahili,
Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, Nairobi.
2010: Editing and Translation Consultant, World Vision Kenya, Consultancy Services for
Contextualization and Translation of Gender Training Toolkit.
2010: Translation Consultant, Translating from English to Kiswahili, designing layout and
printing of The REDD Book, Mpido, and Nairobi.
2009-2010: Team Leader: Translating into Kiswahili, The Proposed Constitution of Kenya.
2009: Editing and Translation into Kiswahili of, The Harmonized Draft of The Constitution of Kenya,
November.
2009: Editing and Translating of IEC materials for the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission
2009: Translating from English to Kiswahili University of Nairobi Service Charter University of
Nairobi for the Dean’s Committee.
2008: Simplification, editing and Translation (From English to Kiswahili) “The Report of the
Commission Investigating Post-Election Violence in Kenya (Waki Report), UNDP,
Nairobi.
2008: Editing and translation of “Small Arms Project Report” Office of The President, Small
Arms Project.
2008: Translation (From English to Kiswahili) of “Tooth for Mobile Banking Services” Barclays
Bank Kenya Ltd.
2008: Simplification and Translation of “The report of the Taskforce on Laws relating to
Women”, Kenya Law Reform Commission -2007-2008.
2008: Translation ((From English to Kiswahili) of “Tooth for Mobile Banking Services”, Barclays
Bank Ltd.
2008: Translation (From English to Kiswahili) Samsung Mobile phone operational manuals –
2008.
2008: Simplification and Translation (From English to Kiswahili) of “Small Arms Project
Report” Office of the President-2007/2008.
2008: Translation and editing of the Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Election Materials
(English to Kiswahili) 2008.
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HOBBIES
News and events analysis, Writing fiction, Reading novels and other thrillers and watching
reality television.
REFEREES
Prof. Madara Ogot
Associate Professor/Director,
Research, production and Extension,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Prof Iribe Mwangi
Associate Professor/Chairman,
Kiswahili Department,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Prof. Jayne Mutiga,
Associate Professor/Director,
Centre for Translation and Interpretation,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197,
Nairobi, Kenya.
