Title/Qualifications: PhD, PGCSR, MSC, B.A. Hons, B.A. Department/Unit/Section: Sociology, Gender And Development Contact Address: 4163-00100 Nairobi Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position: Lecturer Download Full CV

Research And Publications

Journal Articles

• Taylor, G., Wangaruro, J. & Papadopoulos, I. (2012) “It is my turn to give” Migrants’ perceptions of gift exchange and maintenance of identity, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Vol. 38 (7) pp. 1085-1100
• Cheruiyot, D., Wangaruro, J. & Ombaka, D. (2016) Influence of Constituency Development Fund on Education and Health in Samburu West Constituency, Kenya, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 6 (8) pp. 263-268
• Peter Kiprotich, Dr. Jane Wangaruro, Dr. Gladys Nyachieo (2018) Influence of Youth Self-Help Group Members Skills on Group Performance in Aldai Constituency, Nandi County, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) Vol. 6 (7) pp. 2321-3418

Books

• Wangaruro, P., & Wangaruro, J. (2014) Responsible Parenting (Study manual series one) ISBN 996607006-0
• Wangaruro, P., & Wangaruro, J. (2013) Parents on a mission to protect their children from destiny killers, Tinta Image Communications, Kenya ISBN 996606036-7
• Wangaruro, P., & Wangaruro, J. (2011) Seven pillars of a successful marriage, PMM group publishers UK. ISBN 996621370-8
• Wangaruro, J. (2002) The impact of socio-economic characteristics and household attributes on child survival in Kenya. Unpublished MA dissertation, University of Pretoria
• Research Projects And Grants
• Monitoring and Evaluation of World Bank funded projects in Nakuru, Naivasha and Mombasa (2017). Evaluating the social impact assessment of projects implemented (Sociology component)
• CONNESSA project (ongoing): Connecting knowledge, scales and actors; An integrated frame work for adaptive organic resource management, targeting soil aggradation and agro ecosystems’ resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Currently a Sociological researcher with ConneSSA, working on; linking social capital and science, termed in the project as work package 3 (WP3)
• 2006-2011: “I have two homes” An investigation into the transnational identity of Kenyan migrants in the United Kingdom (UK) and how this relates to their wellbeing. Research project funded by Middlesex University; Unpublished PhD Thesis

 Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

• February (1st-5th) 2016: CONNESSA workshop in Eldoret, Kenya .
• June 2015: In attendance, public lecture by Professor Micere Mugo at Riara University;“A home away from home”
• December 2012: Facilitator, Ruiru Prison; Chief Officers’ project management seminar
• December 2012: Facilitator, Rebuilders’ for Christ Youth Camp “Excellence in education” 
• Outreach And Community Service
• November 2012: Chief guest - Graduation Ceremony; New Life Bible College and Seminary –extension college
• 2013 Guest speaker, Sunday Service -Gachoire Girls High School
• 2014 Guest speaker, Sunday Service- Moi Equator Girls High School
• Co-founder Family Initiatives Trust-NGO (UK)
• Co-founder Family Concern Initiatives-NGO (Kenya)
• Co-founder Grace Chapel International – Githunguri
• Board Member, African Women Network-NGO (Kenya)
• Chairperson, Family Development Initiative- Kasarani Community Self-help group
• Patron, Family Development Initiative – Githunguri Community Self-help group
• Member, Faari Women Group, Nakuru
• Member, Bevoc Women Group, Nairobi