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LUCY W. NGIGE, PHD

1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Lucy Ngige

Designation: Senior Lecturer

School Applied Human Sciences

Department: Community Resource Management & Extension

Specialization: Family & Child Ecology

Address: Kenyatta University

Postal Code: P.O. Box 43844 Nairobi 0100 Kenya

Telephone [254]-020 8711622 ext.57140 (office)

Fax: [254]-020 8711575

Cell-phone: [254]-0734169731; [254]-0721548323

E-Mail: ngigelucy@gmail.com

Gender Female

Nationality Kenyan

2.0 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 Academic Qualifications

1993: PHD (Family & Child Ecology), Michigan State University, East

Lansing, USA.

1985: M.A. (Family & Child Ecology), Michigan State University, East

Lansing, USA.

1981: B. Ed. (First Class Honors), University of Nairobi, Kenya.

2.2 Professional Courses

2012: Certificate of participation in the International Conference on

Gender Based Violence awarded by Kenyatta University.

2003: Certificate in Good Corporate Governance for Senior University

Managers awarded by Directorate of Personnel Management and Anti-

Corruption Police Unit, Kenya.

2001: Certificate in Management Development for Women Managers in

the Public Service awarded by Ford Foundation (USA) and Directorate of

Personnel Management, Kenya.

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1993: Proficiency courses in computer software packages at Lansing

Community College, Michigan: USA.

1991: Certificate in Management Communication for Development

awarded by Management Training and Development Institute, Washington,

D.C., USA.

3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2002 to Date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Resource

Management and Extension, Kenyatta University.

1988-2002: Lecturer, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences,

K.U

1986-1988: Assistant Lecturer/Tutorial Fellow, Department of Home

Economics, K.U.

1981-1985: Lecturer, St. John’s Teachers College, Kilimambogo,

Kenya.

4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 Administrative Positions at Kenyatta University

2013: Publications Committee member, School of Applied Human

Sciences

2013: Library Committee member, School of Applied Human Sciences

2010-2013 Member, Editorial Board of The African Journal of Applied

Human Sciences (AJAHS)

2012-2013: Appointed Staff Mentor for University Mentoring Program

2008-2012: Chairman, School Board of Undergraduate Studies, School of

Applied Human Sciences.

2006 to date: Chairman, Departmental Board of Postgraduate Studies,

Department of Community Resource Management and Extension.

2009: Acting Chairman, Department of Community Resource

Management & Extension.

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2008: Appointed Committee Member, Environmental Governance for

K.U.

2007: Appointed Team Leader, University Rapid Results Initiative (RRI)

for

the School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences.

2007: Appointed Committee Member of Portland State University Study

Abroad Program

2003-2006: Member of the 4th

Kenyatta University Council, served on 4

committees namely:

Terms of Service

Staff Appeals

Honorary Degrees

Sealing Committee

2003-2005: Coordinator, Institute of Applied Human Sciences.

2004-2006: Chairman, Department of Textiles, Family and Consumer

Sciences.

2000-2004: Chairman, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

2002-2004: Member of the Management Board, School of Pure and Applied

Sciences.

2003: Member of the Students’ Election Appeals Committee

2002: Acting Director, Center for International Linkages and Programs.

2000-2001: Acting Dean, School of Applied Human Sciences.

1996-1999: Chairman, Faculty Board of postgraduate studies

1996: Deputy Dean of Students: Women Affairs

1995: Departmental Coordinator for postgraduate diploma in education

4.2 Administrative Positions at Other Institutions

1981-1984: Head of Department, Home Economics, St. Johns, Teachers’

College, Kilimambogo, Kenya.

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1995-1998: National Vice-Chairman of Child Welfare Society of Kenya.

5.0 FELLOWSHIPS

1984-1985: African Fellowship Graduate Program (AFGRAD) award by

USAID for a two-year study for a Masters degree at Michigan State University,

USA.

1989-1993: Thomas Jefferson Fellowship Award by USAID for a 4-year

doctoral program at Michigan State University, USA.

6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

6.1: PHD SUPERVISION

6.1.1 COMPLETED PHD THESES

2013

Jane N. Kieru (H87/12013/2009). Assessment of factors associated with self-efficacy

in HIV prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS in Thika, Kenya. PHD

Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Phoebe D. Ndayala. (H87/12198/2009). Determinants of HIV self disclosure to sexual

partners by sero-positive adults in selected HIV support groups in Nairobi, Kenya.

PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Joan N. Muriithi (H87/12197/2009). Assessment of the severity of intimate partner

violence on women survivors in selected shelter homes in Kenya. PHD Thesis,

Kenyatta University.

2009

Isabella W. Wandaka. (H87/15723/2005). Challenges and opportunities faced by

women entrepreneurs for industrial growth in micro and small textile enterprises in

Nairobi, Kenya. PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Teresa B. Mwoma. (E83/10940/2006). Paternal involvement and children’s

performance at preschool: A case of the Abagusii of Gucha district, Kenya. Internal

Examiner, PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2008

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Florence W. Wamunga. (I84/7027/2003). Evaluation of street children’s rehabilitation

programs in Uasin Gichu district, Kenya. PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Grace N. Msangi. (N85/15102/2004). Challenges and opportunities faced by women

educational entrepreneurs in the management and Operation of independent private

schools in Himo district, Tanzania. PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Susan M. Wanyaga (2008). Factors that influence purchase of clothing among

adolescents in Nakuru district, Kenya. A comparative study of rural and urban

adolescents. External Examiner. PHD thesis, Egerton University.

2007

Gladwell N. Wambiri. (E23/7725/2002). Factors contributing to caregivers

behaviours with print and chidren’s emergent reading development in Thika district,

Kenya. PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2004

Alice B. Akunga. (H87/7740/2002). Application of community participation

paradigm in the care of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Kibera slums, Nairobi,

Kenya. PHD Thesis, Kenyatta +University.

2003

Alice N. Ondigi. (2003). Factors influencing pre-natal health status among women

attending pre-natal clinics in selected low-income areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Internal

Examiner, PHD Thesis, Kenyatta University.

6.1.2 ONGOING PHD RESEARCH

2013

Christine W. Njuguna. (H87/21042/2012). Social differentials in livelihood strategies

among rural and urban youth groups in Naivasha, Kenya. PHD proposal, Kenyatta

University.

Rose W. Nyakwea. (H60/10309/2007). Assessment of factors associated with

sustainability of rural household renewable energy in Nyandarua County, Kenya.

PHD proposal, Kenyatta University.

Damaris A. Shihundu. (H87/13647/2009). Assessment of the psycho-social

wellbeing of children affected by HIV/AIDS in Thika, Kiambu County. PHD

proposal, Kenyatta University.

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6.2 MASTERS SUPERVISION

6.2.1 COMPLETED MASTERS THESES

2012

Rose W. Nyakwea. (H60/10309/2007). Assessment of rural household energy access,

utilization and sustainability in Nyandarua district, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta

University.

Beatrice K. Icheria. (H60/10722/2008). Household food insecurity and coping

strategies among small-scale farmers in Tharaka district, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis,

Kenyatta University.

Veronica W. Kamau. (H60/10169/2007). Evaluation of the adoption of apparel

computer aided design technology training of clothing, textiles and apparel degree

programs in selected public universities in Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Ann Kwamboka (H60/10470/2008). Evaluation of human and technical resources in

technical training institutes in Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Margaret A. Muoki (E55/7998/1996). Effects of dietary intake and hygienic practices

on nutritional status of children under five years in Mukuru Nyayo slums, Nairobi.

Internal Examiner. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Moses K. Saranta. (C50/7484/2002). Diversification of livelihood strategies among

Kenyan pastoral communities: The case of Isiria Maasai of Lolgorien division,

Transmara district, Kenya. Internal Examiner. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2011

Christine W. Njuguna. (H60/10466/2008). Analysis of poverty alleviation initiatives

among small-scale farmers in rural Naivasha, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta

University.

Lawrence K. Wangombe. (H60/10028/2007). Assessment of the linkages between

hospitality training and job performance in 4-and 5-Star hotels in Nairobi. M.Sc.

Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Nicholas K. Kipyator. H60/10027/2007). Assessment of tourism stakeholders’

attitudes towards child sexual tourism in Malindi, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta

University.

Weldon K. Ngetich. (H60/10901/2007). Arm span/Height correlation in the Luo

Community: A strategy for improving admission criteria based on Body Mass Index

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for HIV nutrition rehabilitation programs in Kenya. Internal Examiner. M.Sc. Thesis,

Kenyatta University.

2010

Lilian A. Aballa (I57/6045/2003). Prevalence and risk factors for obesity among

school aged children in Nairobi province, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2008

Lenah B. Ratemo. (H60/12573/2005). Utilization and sustainability of water and

sanitation services in Kibera informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis,

Kenyatta University.

Betty W. Gichuru (E55/7546/1994). Childcare arrangements made in Maina village,

Laikipia district, Kenya. Internal Examiner. M.Ed. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2007

Jane N. Kamau. (H60/6274/2003). Selected family factors associated with

reproductive behavior of low income families in Kiandutu slum, Thika district,

Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2006

Joan N. Kabaaria. (H60/9031/2000). Factors that contribute to the prevalence and

practice of cohabitation among Kenyatta University students in Nairobi, Kenya.

Internal Examiner, M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2005

Phoebe D. Ndayala. (H60/9032/2000). Factors associated with adolescent sexual

behavior of high school girls in Vihiga district, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta

University.

Damaris A. Shihundu. (E55/7997/1993).The impact of maternal nutrition education

on nutritional status of children under five years old in Butere division, Kenya. M.Sc.

Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2003

Samuel Ngaruiya. (2003). Assessment of the influence of different early childhood

development models on pre-school children’s school readiness in Kenya. M.A.

Thesis, University of Victoria, Canada.

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2001

Lucy N. Kathuri. (2001). Attitudes towards selected aspects of marriage by college

students in Embu District, Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Eunice W. Njogu. (2001). Household food security and nutritional status of children

in Tea and non-tea producing households in Ndia Dvision, Kirinyaga District, Kenya.

M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Priscilla B. Arungo. (2001). Dietary management of preschool children suffering

from diarrhea in Keiyo district. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Anne M. Thiringi. (2001). Miraa production and its influence on household food

security in Meru South district. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Hannah W. Wanyoike. (2001). Weaning knowledge, attitudes and practices among

rural mothers: A case of Makuyu division, Maragwa district. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta

University.

Esther A. Ayoo. (2001). Effects of current university loan scheme on the food

consumption patterns of public university students in Kenya. M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta

University.

Esther N. Waithaka. (2001). Investigation of pre-school teacher job satisfaction in

Thika Municipality. M.Ed. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

2000

Maureen Mweru. (E55/8139/1997). Gender stereotyping in selection and use of play

materials by children in selected Nairobi City Council preschools. Internal Examiner.

M.Ed. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

1997

Susan W. Mwaniki. (1997). Quality of parent-adolescent relationship: Adolescents’

perceptions. M.Ed. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Florence W. Matende. (1997). Factors that lead to the influx of street children in

urban areas: A case of Kakamega town. M.Ed. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

1995

Roopa Patel (E55/7457/1991). Analysis of consumer knowledge, attitudes and

practices: A case of Kakamega Municipality. Internal Examiner. M.Ed. Thesis,

Kenyatta University.

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6.2.2 ONGOING MASTERS SUPERVISION

2013

Jane N. Nderitu. (H60/CE/12181/2009). Assessment of social-economic contribution

of youth groups to community development in Tetu District, Nyeri County. M.Sc.

Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Beatrice W. Kiburi. (H60/CE/10467/2008). Challenges and opportunities facing

women groups in the management of community-based projects in Murang’a county.

M.Sc. Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Christine N. Wafula (H60/12993/2005). Socio-economic impact of microfinance

institutions in poverty reduction among Kibera residents in Nairobi, Kenya. M.Sc.

Thesis, Kenyatta University.

Miriam N. Atonia (H60/20184/2010). Analysis of hunger safety net initiatives in

Kakuma, Kaalem and Kankurdio in Turkana County, Kenya. M.Sc. Proposal,

Kenyatta University.

Doris N. Masila. (H60/20187/2010). Assessment of opportunities and threats facing

youth self-help groups in community development in Njiru district, Nairobi county.

M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta University.

Jane W. Mwangi (H60/CE/22637/2010). Assessment of the impact of cash crop

farming on household economic welfare: the case of small-scale tea farmers in

Kericho County. M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta University.

Anderson M. Mwito. (H60/CE/23034/2011). Assessment of men’s perceptions about

contraceptive uptake in Igembe, Meru County. M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta University.

James K. Nyakairu. (2012). Relationship between social capital and community youth

development in Nakuru County. M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta University.

Ruth Simiyu. (H60/CE/22640/2010). Diversification of livelihood strategies among

women groups in Vihiga district, Kenya. M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta University.

Kilovoo T. Nthenya. (H60/CE/22639/2010). Factors influencing small-scale farmers

in cereal production in Mpeketoni, Lamu County. M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta

University.

Kenneth S. Oliwa (2012). Assessment of community based project sustainability in

Kuria District, Kenya. M.Sc. Proposal, Kenyatta University.

7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

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7.1 Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

1. Presented a paper on Social-cultural barriers to the prevention of HIV and AIDS in

the context of gender-based violence in Thika, Kenya. A research paper presented at

the First International Conference on Gender-based violence at Kenyatta University

Amphitheatre on 1st to 3

rd August 2012.

2. Presented a paper on Perception of factors that predispose women to intimate partner

violence in selected shelter homes in Kenya. A research paper presented at the First

International Conference on Gender-based violence at Kenyatta University

Amphitheatre on 1st to 3

rd August 2012.

3. Presented a paper on Impact of self-disclosure of HIV Sero-positive status on gender-

based violence among people living with HIV/AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya. A research

paper presented at the First International Conference on Gender-based violence at

Kenyatta University Amphitheatre on 1st to 3

rd August 2012.

4. Presented a paper on Quality assurance measures adopted by women entrepreneurs

operating textile and apparel micro and small enterprises (MSEs) for sustainable

fashion businesses in Nairobi, Kenya. A research paper presented at the International

Conference on entrepreneurship held at the University of Mauritius, Quatre Borne on

16th

to 21st July 2012.

5. Presented a paper on Adoption of Computer-Aided Design technology in the training

of fashion design and marketing programs in selected public universities in Kenya. A

research paper presented at the Cotton, Textiles and Apparel Value Chain

International Conference held at the North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on

1st to 4

th November 2011.

6. Presented a paper on Marketing strategies adopted by women entrepreneurs in textiles

and apparel businesses in Nairobi Kenya. A research paper presented at the Cotton,

Textiles and Apparel Value Chain International Conference held at the North Coast

Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on 1st to 4

th November 2011.

7. Presented a paper on Factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income

mothers in Kiandutu slum in Thika Municipality, Kenya. A research paper presented

at the First Pan-African Family Strengths International Conference held at the North

Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on 21st to 23

rd July 2010.

8. Presented a paper on Factors associated with enduring marriages in Kenya:

Perspectives of Kikuyu Golden Wedding Couples. A research paper presented at the

First Pan-African Family Strengths International Conference held at the North Coast

Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on 21st to 23

rd July 2010.

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9. Presented a paper on Factors associated with sexual behavior of adolescent girls in

Western Kenya. A research paper presented at the First Pan-African Family Strengths

International Conference held at the North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on

21st to 23

rd July 2010.

10. Presented a paper on Factors associated with cohabitation among University students

in Nairobi, Kenya. A research paper presented at the First Pan-African Family

Strengths International Conference held at the North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa

Kenya on 21st to 23

rd July 2010.

11. Presented a paper on Family resilience and challenges during war and conflict in

Africa: a case of South Sudan. A research paper presented at the School of Human

Environmental Sciences in Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA on 9th

-16th

March, 2008.

12. Presented a paper on Kenyan adolescents’ perceptions of parental guidance and

autonomy granting on self-esteem. A research paper presented at the American

Society on Adolescence Twelfth Biennial Meeting held at the Hilton Chicago, USA

on 6th

-9th

March, 2008.

13. Presented a paper on Dimensions of durable marriages in Kenya: Perspectives from

husbands and wives. A research paper presented at the American National Council of

Family Relations 69th

Annual Conference held at the Pittsburg Hilton Hotel, USA on

7th

-10th

November, 2007.

14. Presented a paper on the impact of war on family and community development in

southern Sudan. A research paper presented at the second Kenyatta University and

University of Nevada, Reno, USA academic link seminar held at African Virtual

University Conference Center on 20-25th

July 2005.

15. Presented a paper on Adolescent social competence in Sub-Sahara Africa:

adolescents’ perceptions. A research paper presented at the American National

Council of Family Relations 66th

Annual Conference held at the Rosen Centre Hotel,

Orlando, Florida, USA on 17th

-20th

November, 2004.

16. Presented a paper on War and family survival in Southern Sudan: International

perspectives on family resilience and challenges. A research paper presented at the

American National Council of Family Relations 66th

Annual Conference held at the

Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA on 17th

-20th

November, 2004.

17. Presented a paper on adolescent social competence among high school students in

Kenya. A research paper presented at the first Kenyatta University and University of

Nevada, Reno, USA academic link seminar held at African Virtual University

Conference Center on 14th

-18th

July 2003.

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18. Presented a paper on family violence and HIV/AIDS in Kenya in a seminar on the

future of children in Kenya in the face of HIV/AIDS. Organized by UNICEF-KCO at

Mt. Lodge, Nyeri on 13th

-16th

March, 2001.

19. Presented a research report on early childhood development baseline survey in

Kwale, Migori and Kisumu districts at a seminar organized by UNICEF-KCO at

Machakos Garden Hotel in 6th

-10th

September 2000.

20. Presented a paper on the assessment of the nutritional status of children under five

years of age in Southern Sudan. A research report presented to UNICEF (OLS) at the

United Nations Conference Centre, Gigiri in Nairobi Kenya in June 1999.

21. Presented a paper on research issues in postgraduate programs at a seminar on

restructuring of the postgraduate programs in home economics. A workshop

organized by CIDA, University of Alberta-KU Link at Machakos Garden Hotel5th -

10th

March, 1995.

22. Presented a paper on family resource management and child nutritional status in

Thika, Kenya at a workshop on participatory methods in postgraduate research and

teaching in Kenya. Organized by CIDA, University of Alberta-KU Link at Utalii

Hotel, Nairobi on 2nd

-5th

February 1994.

23. Presented a paper on Intra-household resource allocation, decision making, and child

nutritional status in rural Thika, Kenya at the Michigan Council of Family Relations

Regional Conference held at the Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant,

Michigan, USA on 23rd

April, 1993.

24. Presented a paper on poverty, hunger and food security in third world countries. A

paper presented at the centre for advanced study of international development,

Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA on 12th

October, 1990.

25. Presented a paper on the traditional methods of food processing and storage at the

second national food control seminar organized by the Kenya Bureau of Standards at

the Professional Center, Nairobi on 6th

- 9th

October, 1987.

26. Presented a paper on Intra-household resource management: Implications for

curricular re-orientation for rural development in selected countries in Africa. An

International conference organized by the United Nations Food and Agricultural

Organization (FAO) at Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya

on 13th

-19th

April, 1986.

7.2 Participation at Professional Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

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1. Attended a Senior Management Workshop on Revitalizing Kenyatta University into a

World Class University held at Travellers’ Beach Hotel, Mombasa from 3rd

– 6th

may

2006.

2. Attended the HIV/AIDS Curriculum Induction Workshop for training of Trainers at AVU

Conference Hall on 7th

December 2005.

3. Attended the Annual Senior Management Seminar on Kenyatta University in 2005: The

Mission, Vision and Action Plan held at Travellers’ Beach Hotel, Mombasa in August

2005.

4. Attended a research methodology workshop organized by the National Council of

Science and Technology at Kenyatta University AVU Conference Hall on 4th

April,

2005.

5. Attended the Annual Kenyatta University Senior Management Seminar held at Kungste

Hotel Nakuru in August 2004.

6. Attended a workshop organized by Winrock International on linking agriculture, nutrition

and gender at Serena Hotel on 23rd

September 2004.

7. Attended the Annual Kenyatta University Senior Management Seminar held at

Travellers’ Beach Hotel, Mombasa in August 2003.

8. Attended a seminar on corporate governance organized by the Directorate of Personnel

Management for Kenyatta University Council members held at the Machakos Garden

Hotel on 5th

- 7th

May 2003.

9. Attended a workshop on curriculum review for the school of Applied Human Sciences

held at machakos Garden Hotel on 31st January to 2

nd February, 2003.

10. Attended a seminar for heads of departments on integrating HIV/AIDS into the university

curriculum organized by the Association of Women in Science and Engineering (AUSE)

in collaboration with AAU&C at Utalii Hotel on 30th

October 2002.

11. Attended the Annual Kenyatta University Senior Management Seminar held at Diani

Reef Grand Hotel Mombasa on 20th

-25th

August 2002.

12. Attended a sensitization seminar for senior university administrators on enhancing female

participation and performance in mathematics, sciences and information technology at

the universities in Kenya held at Safari Park Hotel on 15th November, 2002.

13. Attended the module writing workshop organized by the Institute of Open learning,

Kenyatta University at Thika Blue Posts Hotel in February, 2002.

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14. Attended The First African conference on Information Technology in the Advancement

of Nutrition in Africa (ITANA) held at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi Kenya. On 21st -

25th

July 2002.

15. Attended the Annual Kenyatta University Senior Management Seminar held at Diani

Reef Grand Hotel Mombasa on 20th

-25th

August 2001.

16. Attended a seminar on HIV/AIDS and the implications for national development in

Kenya. A seminar organized by UNICEF-KCO at the United Nations Conference Center

in Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya on 13th

July 2001.

17. Attended the management development seminar for women managers in the public

sector. A seminar organized by the Ford Foundation at Machakos Garden Hotel on 2nd

-

7th

April, 2001.

18. Attended a seminar on the fulfillment of the rights of women and children in Kenya.

Organised by UNICEF-KCO at the United Nations Conference Center in Gigiri, Nairobi,

Kenya on 11th

December, 2000.

19. Attended a workshop organized by UNICEF (KCO) for piloting the new early childhood

development model at Machakos Garden Hotel on 1st -5

th August 2000.

20. Attended the national workshop on initiatives and alliances in early childhood

development in Kenya. Organised by UNICEF and Ministry of Education, Science and

Technology at Kenya College of Communications Technology at Mbagathi, Nairobi on

8th

-12th

May 2000.

21. Attended a Workshop on child rights and child labour awareness at the British Council on

15th

-19th

June 1998.

22. Attended a seminar on the United Nations Convention on the rights of the Child:

Implications for Kenya. Organized by Save the Children (Canada) and the Child Welfare

Society of Kenya at Wida Highway Hotel, Nairobi on 29th

-30th

June 1995.

23. Attended a workshop on project proposal development at Kenyatta University on 15th

May 1995.

24. Attended the American Home Economics Association 84th

Annual Professional Meeting

held at Orlando, Florida, USA on 26th

-30th

June, 1993.

25. Attended the Management and Communication Training Seminar held at the Omni Hotel,

San Diego, California, USA on 26th

December 1990 to 5th

January 1991.

26. Attended the American Home Economics Association 81st Annual Professional Meeting

held at San Antonio, Texas, USA on 24th

-27th

June, 1990.

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27. Attended the Michigan Home Economics Association Annual Professional Meeting held

at Midway Motor Lodge, Lansing, Michigan, USA 23rd

April, 1990.

28. Attended the Society for Human Ecology Conference held at Kellogg Center, Michigan

State University, East Lansing, USA on 20th

-22nd

April, 1990.

29. Attended a workshop on the writing of a home management manual for agricultural

extension staff organized by the Ministry of Agriculture at the Agricultural Information

Centre, Nairobi on 11th

-17th

June 1989.

30. Attended the Regional Workshop on Project development and management for Home

Economics Leaders organized by the Home Economics Association for Africa (HEAA)

at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on 14th

-25th

August 1989.

31. Attended the International conference on women and health: The role of Home

Economics organized by the Center for African Family Studies (CAFS). And Home

Economics Association for Africa (HEAA) at the Kenya Medical Research Institute

(KEMRI) at Nairobi, Kenya on 15th

-19th

December 1988.

32. Attended a workshop on the management of learning resource centers in teacher training

colleges in Kenya organized by the Ministry of Education at Thogoto Teachers’ College,

Kikuyu, Kenya in August 1983.

7.3 Convening and Coordinating Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

1. Convened and coordinated a one day seminar on joint academic exchange programs

for Kenyatta University/University of Prince Edward Island Canada academic Link

held at Kenyatta University in July 2011.

2. Member of the organizing Committee for the Pan-African International Family

Strengths Conference held at the North Coast beach Hotel, Mombasa on 21st -23

rd

July 2010.

3. Convened and coordinated a 3-day seminar on research in human sciences for

Kenyatta University/Portland State University academic Link held at AVU

Conference hall in July 2007.

4. Convened and coordinated a 4-day seminar on research and publishing techniques for

Kenyatta University/University of Nevada Reno academic Link held at AVU

Conference hall in 14th

-18th

July 2005.

5. Convened and coordinated a 4-day seminar on adolescent social competence research

in Kenya by Kenyatta University/University of Nevada Reno academic Link held at

AVU Conference hall in 20th

-24th

July 2003.

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6. Convened and coordinated a one day seminar for academic staff on Module design

Development and training of Module Writers for the School of Applied Human

Sciences at AVU Conference hall in 13th

February 2002.

7. Convened and coordinated a conference held at Wida Hotel, Nairobi on the United

Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Implications for Kenya. Sponsored

by SCF, Canada and Child Welfare Society of Kenya on 29th

-30th

June 1995.

8. Member of the Organizing Committee Coordinating a Workshop on Restructuring of

the Postgraduate Program in Home Economics in Kenya. Sponsored by

CIDA/University of Alberta and Kenyatta University Link Program at Machakos

Garden Hotel, on 5th

-10th

March, 1995.

9. Member of the Organizing Committee Coordinating a Workshop on participatory

methodologies in Postgraduate research and teaching in Kenya. Sponsored by

CIDA/University of Alberta and Kenyatta University Link Program at Utalii Hotel ,

Nairobi on 2nd

-4th

February, 1994.

10. Resource person and member of the Organizing Committee Coordinating the

Regional Workshop on Project development for Home Economics Leaders. An

International conference organized by the Home Economics Association for Africa

(HEAA) at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi on 14th

-25th

August 1989.

8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

8.1 Articles in Refereed Journals

1. Muriithi, J.K., Ngige, L.W. & Kimani, E. N. (2012). Factors predisposing women to

intimate partner violence in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research

Reflector (IJARR). Electronic ISSN: 2277-7342. www.ijarr.com

2. Muriithi, J.K., Ngige, L.W. & Mugenda, O.M. (2011). Factors associated with

cohabitation among university students in Nairobi, Kenya. Revista de Investigacion

Social. Volume VI No. 9: 109-136. ISSN: en tramite (folio numero 295/08).

www.iis.unam.mx.

3. Njue, J.R., Rombo, D.O. & Ngige, L.W. (2007). Family strengths and challenges in

Kenya. Marriage and Family Review. Vol. 41, No. 1/2, pp. 47-70. Print ISSN: 0149-

4929. Electronic ISSN: 1540-9635. www.mfr.haworthpress.com.

4. Ngige, L.W. & Vaines, E. (1992). A family perspective on everyday life. In Vaines,

E., Badir, D. & Kieren, D. (Eds.). People and Practice: International Issues for

Home Economists. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada: PIPHE

Series. VOL. 3: No. 2, pp. 7-15.

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5. Ngige, L.W. (1988). Home Computers: Implications for computerized living on

families and home economics. Published by Kenyatta University Bureau of

Educational Research, Paper Number 20177.

8.2 Articles in Conference Proceedings

Ngige, L.W. & Mbito, M. Kenyan adolescents’ perceptions of parental guidance and

autonomy granting on self-esteem. American Society on Adolescence Twelfth

Biennial Conference held at the Hilton Chicago, USA on 6th

-9th

March, 2008.

Ngige, L.W. & Njue, J. R. Dimensions of durable marriages in Kenya: Perspectives

from husbands and wives. American National Council of Family Relations 69th

Annual Conference held at the Pittsburg Hilton Hotel, USA on 7th

-10th

November,

2007.

Ngige, L.W. & Mbito, M. Adolescent social competence in Sub-Sahara Africa:

adolescents’ perceptions. American National Council of Family Relations 66th

Annual Conference held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA on 17th

-

20th

November, 2004.

Ngige, L.W. War and family survival in Southern Sudan: International perspectives

on family resilience and challenges. American National Council of Family Relations

66th

Annual Conference held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA on

17th

-20th

November, 2004.

8.3 Book Chapters

1 Ngige, L.W., Ondigi, A.N. & Wilson, S.M. (2008). Family Diversity in Kenya. In

C.B. Hennon & S.M. Wilson (Eds.). Families in a global context. New York:

Routledge. pp 207-231. ISBN: 978-0-7890-2708-5 www.routledge.com.

2 Njue, J.R. M., Rombo, D.O. & Ngige, L.W. (2007). Family strengths and challenges

in Kenya. In J. Defrain & S.M. Assay (Eds). Strong families around the world:

Strengths-based research and perspectives. New York: Haworth. pp. 47-70. ISBN:

978-0-7890-3603-2. www.HaworthPress.com.

3 Wilson, S.M.& Ngige, L.W. (2006). Families in Sub-Sahara Africa. In B.B.

Ingoldsby & S.D. Smith (Eds.). Families in global and multicultural perspective.

(pp. 247-273). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN: 0-7619-2819-7.

www.sagepublications.com

4 Wilson, S.M., Ngige, L.W. & Trollinger, L.J. (2003). Connecting Generations:

Kamba and Maasai paths to marriage in Kenya. In R.R. Hamon & B.B. Ingolsby

(Eds.). Mate selection across cultures. (pp. 95-118). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

ISBN: 0-7619-2592-9. www.sagepublications.com

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5 Ngige, L.W. (1995). Intrahousehold resource allocation, decision making and child

nutritional status in Rural Thika, Kenya. In J.G. Gitobu & E.C. Murray (Eds.). Home

Economics Research in Kenya. (pp. 7-18). CIDA/University of Alberta, Canada.

8.4 Published Consultancy Project Reports

1 Kiminyo, D.M. & Ngige, L.W. (2000). A report of the early childhood

development baseline survey in Kwale, Migori and Kisumu District. A

publication of UNICEF-KCO, Nairobi.

2 Ngige, L.W. (2000). A report of the development of UNICEF-KCO Mission

Statement. A publication of UNICEF-KCO, Nairobi.

3 Meme, J. Nyangi, M. & Ngige, L.W. (1998). A report of the nutritional

status of children below five years of age in Southern Sudan. A publication

of UNICEF-OLS, Nairobi.

4 Ngige, L.W., Meme, & J. Nyangi, M. (1997). A report of the nutritional

status of women in Southern Sudan. A publication of UNICEF-OLS,

Nairobi.

5 Ngige, L.W. & Imanyara, K. (1997). Summative evaluation of the rights of

the child project in Kenya. A publication of SCF (Canada) and CWSK,

Nairobi.

8.5 University Module

Ochola P.B.O. & Ngige, L.W. (2002). Research methods. Institute of Open

learning Module No. SCU 600. Kenyatta University publication.

8.6 PHD Thesis

Ngige, L.W. (1993). Intrahousehold resource allocation, decision making,

and child nutritional status in rural Thika, Kenya. PHD dissertation.

Michigan State University, East Lansing: USA.

9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL

ORGANIZATIONS

2011: Facilitated a seminar on joint academic exchange programs for

Kenyatta University/University of Prince Edward Island Canada academic

Link held at Kenyatta University.

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2008: Conducted a research on predictors of adolescent social

competence among high school students in Kenya sponsored by the American

Society for Research on Adolescence.

2007: Conducted a research on dimensions of enduring marriages in

Kenya: Perspectives from Husbands and Wives in collaboration

with Northern Illinois University and University of Minnesota

USA.

2005: Carried out an audit of equipment and mapping of technical

training institutions in Kenya in collaboration with the Ministry of education,

Science and Technology.

2004: Joint development of The African Union Ten-Year Continental

plan of action for the Family in Africa in collaboration with the

Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) Nairobi, Kenya.

2001: Conducted a research on adolescent social competence in Kenya in

collaboration with University of Kentucky, USA.

2000. Conducted a baseline survey on early childhood development and

care in Kwale, Migori and Kisumu, Kenya in collaboration with UNICEF

(Kenya Country Office), Nairobi.

1999: Conducted Nutrition assessment surveys of children under five

years and women of childbearing age in Southern Sudan in

collaboration with UNICEF (Operation Lifeline Sudan).

1997: Conducted a summative evaluation of the rights of the child project

in Kenya in collaboration with Save the Children Fund (SCF) Canada and

Child Welfare Society of Kenya.

10.0 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RESEARCH GRANTS

2008: Awarded USD $2,000 by Society for Research on Adolescence for research on

adolescence social competence in Kenya.

2005: Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, Directorate of Technical

Education. Total Project funding: KES.2.1 Million (USD $ 25,000) for audit of

technical training institutions in Kenya.

2004: Awarded USD $2,000 by the American National Council of Family Relations

(NCFR) for a research on war and family survival in Africa.

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2004: Awarded USD $2,000 by the Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) Nairobi,

Kenya for the development of a Continental Plan of Action for the family in

Africa.

2000: Awarded USD $2,000 by UNICEF (Kenya Country Office) for the development

of a UNICEF (KCO) Mission Statement.

2000: Awarded USD $5,000 UNICEF (Kenya Country Office) for a Baseline survey on

early childhood development and care in Kwale, Migori and Kisumu, Kenya.

1999: Awarded USD $6,000 UNICEF (Operation Lifeline Sudan) for a nutrition

assessment survey of children under five years and women of childbearing age in

Southern Sudan.

1997: Awarded USD $2,000 by Save the Children Fund (SCF) Canada for the

summative evaluation of the rights of the child project in Kenya.

1989-1993: Awarded USD $50,000 by Thomas Jefferson Fellowship Award (USAID) for

Doctoral program at Michigan State University (USA).

1984-1985: Awarded USD $25,000 by African Graduate Fellowship Award (USAID) for

Masters program at Michigan State University (USA).

11.0 LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

11.1 External Examiner in Other Universities/Institutions

2008: External Examiner, PHD Thesis by Susan M. Wanyaga entitled Factors

that influence purchase of clothing among adolescents in Nakuru district,

Kenya: A comparative study of rural and urban adolescents. Department

of Applied Community Development Studies, Egerton University.

2002: External Evaluator, Home Economics Education and Nutrition curriculum,

Makerere University, Uganda.

1986-1988: External Examiner, Department of Home Economics, Egerton University.

11.2 Reviewer of Professional Periodicals

2008: Reviewer of the African Journal of Applied Human Sciences.

2003: Reviewer of the American Journal of Marriage and Family Review.

11.3 Invited Guest Speaker at Professional Conferences

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2008: Guest Speaker and Visiting Lecturer at the School of Human Environmental

Sciences in Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA on 9th

-16th

March, 2008.

2004: Guest Speaker at the American National Council of Family Relations 66th

Annual Conference held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA on 17th

-

20th

November, 2004.

1994: Guest Speaker and Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Food and Consumer

Technology at the Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom in 1st 30

th

November, 1994.

11.4 Appointments to School/College Boards

2003-2012: Appointed as a Member of the Board of Governors of Chania

Girls high School, Thika for 3 consecutive terms in office.

2000-2006: Appointed as a Member of the Board of Governors at St. John’s

Teachers’ College, Kilimambogo for 2 consecutive terms in office.

12.0 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

2008. International Young Scholar Award by the American Society for

Research on Adolescence (SRA).

2008. Visiting Scholar at the Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA

2004. Committee Member of the American National Council of Family

Relations International Section

2004. International Guest Speaker at the National Council of Family

Relations 66th

Annual Conference held at the Rosen Centre Hotel,

Orlando, Florida, USA on 17th

-20th

November, 2004.

2003. International Reviewer for the American Journal of Marriage and

Family Review.

2003-2004. International Mentor and Postgraduate Supervisor for the

University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

1992. Beatrice Paolucci Memorial Scholarship Award at Michigan State

University USA

1991. Kappa Omicron Nu: American National Home Economics Honor

Society

1990. Phi Beta Delta: American Honor Society for International Scholars

1990. Candace & W.B. Thoman fellow Award at Michigan State University

USA

1994. Visiting Scholar at The Manchester Metropolitan University in

Manchester, UK

1989-1993. Thomas Jefferson fellowship Award (USAID)

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1984-1985. African Fellowship Graduate Award (USAID)

13.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

2013- Vice-Chairman, St. Andrew Kaggwa Catholic Church,

Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya.

2012 Member, Board of Governors, Chania Girls High School,

Thika, Kenya.

2009-2013: Board Member, Amani Ya Africa, Kenya, a non-

governmental organization focusing on vocational training of disadvantaged

youth in Thika and Kibera, Kenya.

2002-2013: Board Member, Moyo Children’s Home, an orphanage for

abandoned and destitute children based in Thika, Kenya.

2006-2009: Treasurer, St. Mulumba Catholic Church Academy, Thika.

2000-2006: Youth Patron, St. Andrews Catholic Church, Archdiocese

of Nairobi, Kenya.

2000-2006: Member of the Board of Governors at St. John’s Teachers’

College, Kilimambogo for 2 consecutive terms in office.

13.1 PUBLIC SERVICE

1997-1999 National Vice-Chairman of Child Welfare Society of

Kenya (CWSK).

1995-1996 Treasurer, of Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK),

Thika Branch.

1988-1989: National Treasurer for the Kenya Home Economics

Association

1989: Panel member for writing a Home management manual for

agricultural extension staff for the Ministry of Education.

1982-1984: Examiner for Kenya National Examinations Council,

Primary Teachers Qualifying examinations.

1982-1984: External Examiner for Primary Teachers Pre-Service

Teaching Practice Examinations, St. Mark’s Teachers College, Embu.

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14.0 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

14.1 Development of Academic Programs at Kenyatta University

2013: Revised B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Community Resource Management &

Extension Programs

2005: Initiated, developed and implemented the following academic programs:

B.Sc. (Community Resource Management & Extension – First intake

September 2006.

M.Sc. (Community Resource Management & Extension– First intake

September 2006.

2000-2001: Contribution to the transformation of the Faculty of Home

Economics to the School of Applied Human Sciences with 4 teaching

departments.

1994-1996: Contribution to the transformation of the Department of Home

Economics to the Faculty of Home Economics with 3 teaching departments. The

faculty of Home Economics was inaugurated on 2nd

July 1996.

14.2 Evaluation of Academic Programs at Makerere University

2002: External Evaluator, Home Economics Education and Nutrition

curriculum, Makerere University, Uganda.

14.3 Leading of research projects

2008: Principal Investigator of a research project on Parenting and Adolescent

Social Competence in Kenya

2007: Principal Investigator of a research project on the dimensions of

durable marriages in Kenya.

2004: Principal Investigator of a research project on war and family survival

in Southern Sudan.

2001: Co-Principal Investigator of a research project on family factors

associated with adolescent social competence in Kenya:

a joint project with University of Kentucky, USA.

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2000: Principal Investigator of a research project on the baseline survey on

early childhood development in Kenya funded by UNICEF (KCO).

1999: Principal Investigator of a research on nutritional survey in Southern

Sudan funded by UNICEF (OLS).

1997: Principal Investigator of a research on evaluation of child rights in

Kenya funded by SCF, Canada and Child Welfare Society of Kenya.

15.0 CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

2012: Contribution to the development of a joint institutional proposal on

Universities as agents of change in sustainable development in Kenya

between Kenyatta University and University of Prince Edward Island

(Canada) submitted to CIDA, Canada.

2011: Contribution to the development and implementation of the Kenyatta

University/University of Prince Edward Island (Canada) Academic

Link with Charleen VanLeeuwen.

2007: Contribution to the development and implementation of the Kenyatta

University/Portland State University (USA) academic Link with Dr.

Carol Morgaine.

2003-2006: Initiated, developed and implemented the Kenyatta University-

University of Nevada (USA) academic Link with Prof. Stephan M. Wilson.

1990-1994: Contribution to the development of an institutional proposal for staff

development and faculty exchange between Kenyatta University and

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, funded by ODA and British

Council.

1989-1996: Contribution to the development of an institutional proposal for staff

development between Kenyatta University and University of Alberta,

Canada, funded by CIDA.

1989: Contribution to the development of an institutional proposal on the

establishment of Child Care and Family Education Unit, Faculty of

Home Economics, funded by UNICEF.

1989: Contribution to the development of an institutional proposal for

capacity building in Home Economics, funded by UNESCO.

15.1 MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

2008: Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA)

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2004: National Council of Family Relations (NCFR)

1995: Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK)

1993: Phi Beta Delta: American Honor Society for International Scholars

1993: Kappa Omicron Nu: American National Home Economics Honor

Society

1993: Home Economics Association for Africa (HEAA)

1989 American Association of Family & Consumer Scientists (AAFCS)

1988: Kenya Home Economics Association (KHEA)

1985: American Home Economics Association for Africa (AHEA

1985: Michigan Home Economics Association for Africa (MHEA)

16.0 REFEREES

1. Prof. Judith Waudo

Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics

Kenyatta University. TEL: [+254-20] 8710901 ext. 57139

Mobile: 0720-967985. waudojudith@yahoo.com

2. Prof. Judith Kimiywe

Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics

Kenyatta University. TEL: [+254-20] 8710901 ext. 57139

Mobile: 0722-915459. jokimiywe@yahoo.com

3. Prof. Caroline Langat-Thoruwa

Department of Chemistry

Kenyatta University. TEL: [+254-20] 8710901

Mobile: 0722-625495. carolinethoruwa@yahoo.com

4. Prof. Stephan M. Wilson

Dean, School of Human Environmental Sciences

Oklahoma State University, USA. TEL: [+1]-405-7449805 office

Mobile: [1]-405-6123070. E-mail: Stephan.m.wilson@okstate.edu