School of Humanities staff and students during the Career Week held between january 28 - February 2, 2019 at the Graduation Square
Registrar RIO graced the launch of Professor. Githiora's book on Sheng' at the Graduate School Building Room 202
CODESRIA team members following the discussion during the workshop training hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
CODESRIA team members following the discussion during the workshop training hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
Participants comparing notes in their groups during the Group Discussion Session at the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
Professor Joy Obando of the Department of Geography referring to her notes on Research Integrity and Ethics during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the KUCC
The gracious Professor Joy Obando of the Department of Geography, explaining ethical concepts in research to members of the CODESRIA team during the 10 day workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
Confucius Institute Event held at BSSC Room 14
Professor Abdul Karim Bangura explaining to the participants about the Ideal Dissertation Structure during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
The Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Chris Shisanya giving his presentation on Epistemological Paradigms in Social Research during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School at KUCC
Professor Ishmael Munene presenting a certificate of participation to Lydia Amoah from University of Ghana during the closing ceremony of CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
Professor Ibrahim Oanda presenting a certificate of participation to Florence Shingirayi Chamisa from University of FortHare during the closing ceremony of CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
Professor Ibrahim Oanda presenting a certificate of participation to Sylvester Kohol Shima from University of Ibadan during the closing ceremony of CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
The facilitators Professors Chris Shisanya being presented with gifts as a token of appreciation for the exemplary job they did during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC.
The facilitators Professors Joy Obando being presented with gifts as a token of appreciation for the exemplary job they did during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC.
Dr. Godwin Murunga, the Incoming Executive Secretary of CODESRIA giving his closing remarks during the workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC
The facilitator being presented with gifts as a token of appreciation for the exemplary job they did during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC.
The facilitator being presented with gifts as a token of appreciation for the exemplary job they did during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC.
The facilitator being presented with gifts as a token of appreciation for the exemplary job they did during the CODESRIA workshop hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at KUCC.

Dr. Samuel M. Mwangi

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Title/Qualifications: Ph. D
Department/Unit/Section: Sociology, Gender and Development Studies
Contact Address: P.O. Box 52090 – 00200
Position: Lecturer and Chairperson, Department of Gender & Development Studies 
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Major Areas of Interest

  • Ageing and social gerontology: old age economic insecurity, social protection for the vulnerable older adults, health care policy and access, palliative care for older adults, elder abuse and rights of the older adults in developing countries
  • Quantitative and scientific data analyses employing a range of statistical software applications e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, MS Excel
  • Quantitative research methodology.

Publications

  • Mbuthia, K. W., Mwangi, S. M. and Owino, G. E. Closeness as a mediator in providing and receiving social support on the social well-being of older persons in Kitui County, Kenya. Geriatric Care.
  • Chesang, C., Mwangi, S. M. and Moloo P. (2021).  Socio-economic dynamics of intra-familial elder abuse in Baringo County, Kenya.  International Journal of Current Aspects, 5, 4, 1- 19.
  • Kathurima, E.M. Keraka, M and Mwangi, S.M. (2021). Practice of female genital mutilation among women in Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 12, 7, 1 -21.
  • Mmbaya, F.K., Waudo, J., Mwangi, S.M., & Ngetich, F.E. (2020). Nutrition knowledge and consumption of sugar sweetened beverages among high school students in Kenya. Journal of Public Health Nutrition, 3(1), 212-216.
  • Kimani, F. W., Cademartiri, Liu, X., Mwangi, S. M., and Thuo, M. M. (2018). Global Increase in Development of Low-Cost Rapid Diagnostic Devices in the Developing World: The Kenyan Case. PLOS ONE Medicine.
  • Mwangi, S., Mugenda, O. M., and Maina, L. (2016). Retirement Life in Kenya: Experiences of Retirees Receiving Lumpsum Pension Benefits
  • Mugenda, O.M., Maina, L.W., Kimani, E., Nawiri, M.P., Wamburu, M. W. & Mwangi, S.M. (2014). Risks and opportunities associated with paying lumpsum benefits to retirees in Kenya: implications for income security. Research Report submitted to Retirement Benefits Authority.
  • Muia, D., Maina, L. and Mwangi, S. (2013) Changing Intergenerational relationships and their implications on family functioning in Africa. International Journal of Research and Education. Vol 1. No. 10. October 2013.
  • Mwangi, S.M., Gachanja, P.M., Mugenda, O. L, & Karagu, N. M. , 2013, Potential for Positive Socio-Economic Transformation through Rural Industrialization: Evidence from Magana Industrial Park in Kenya., International Journal of Research and Education, 8, 1 -17.
  • Daniel M. Muia, Lucy W. Maina And Samuel M. Mwangi, 2013, Changing Intergenerational Relationships and their Implications on Family Structure and Functioning in Africa, International Journal of Education and Research
    Vol. 1 No. 10 October 2013
  • Mwangi, S. M., Yamashita, T., Ewen, H. H. & Kunkel, S. K., 2012 Globalizing gerontology education: current practices and perceptions in U.S. graduate gerontology programs., Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 33, 198–217.
  • Mwangi, S. M., 2009, International Non-Governmental Organizations working in the field of ageing. In E. Palmore, F. Whittington, & S. Kunkel (Eds.)., International Handbook on Aging 3rd Ed. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

Book Chapters:

  • Mwangi, S.M. Mutwiri, C.M. Ageing in Eastern and Central Africa in the two decades of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Implications for the future. In M. Formosa & M. K. Shankardass (Eds.) The United Nations Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Global Perspectives. Milton Park, Oxfordshire, England: Routledge
  • Mwangi, S. M. (2019). Social and economic support for rural elders in Kenya. In Kunkel, S., de Medeiros, K.S., and Whittington, Global Ageing: Comparative perspectives on aging and the life course, 2nd Ed. Thousands Oak, CA: Springer Publishing.
  • Mwangi, S.M. (2014). Social support systems for rural older adults in Kenya. In Kunkel, S., Brown, J.S., and Whittington, F., pp. 250 – 254, Global Ageing: Comparative perspectives on aging and the life course. Thousands Oak, CA: Springer Publishing.
  • Mwangi, S. M. (2009). International Non-Governmental Organizations working in the field of ageing. In E. Palmore, F. Whittington, & S. Kunkel (Eds.). International Handbook on Aging 3rd Ed. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
  • Mwangi, S. M. (2009). Kenya. In E. Palmore, F. Whittington, & S.  Kunkel (Eds.). International Handbook on Aging 3rd Ed. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

Work in Progress:

  • Muli, R. M & Mwangi, S. M. Experiences and predisposing factors for elder abuse in Kenya (Status: revised and resubmitted to Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect)
  • Mwangi, S.M., Muia, D.M., and Maina, L.W. A community-level assessment of social protection as a response to vulnerabilities among older persons in Kenya. (proposal submitted for funding)
  • Mwangi, S. M. & Kunkel, S. What are the salient factors associated with development of palliative care across the world? (draft completed).

 Funded Research:

  • Baseline Survey on Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts Associated with Development of Access Roads in Informal Urban Settlement in Nairobi County funded jointly by Kenyatta University and Kenya Urban Roads Authority. Ksh.4,500,000
  • Gender Equitable and Transformative Social Policy: Mapping the Social Policy Landscape in Kenya since Colonial Era to Date (2021). US$11,250.
  • Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) (2019). Two research projects: Extending Pension Coverage to Informal Sector Workers; and Segmentation of Pension Benefits in Kenya. Funding organization: RBA. Amount: Ksh. 5,255,813 (Informal Sector Workers) and Ksh. 5,133,134 (Segmentation). Role: Co-Investigator.
  • Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor’s Research Grant. (2017). An assessment of the production of social science research by universities and its utilization by policy makers and practitioners in Kenya. Amount: Ksh. 1,500,000. Role: Co-Investigator.
  • Iowa University Endowment Grant. (2015). Rapid diagnostic tests acceptance and usage by health care professionals in Kenya. Amount: US$10,000. Role: Co-Investigator.
  • Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor’s Research Grant. (2012). Multi-Dimensional Impacts of A Rural Industrial Park: The Case Of Magana Town, Kiambu County. Amount: Ksh. 2,507,600. Role: Co-Investigator. 
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