UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ANNUAL REPORT (2014)
INTRODUCTION
The School of Education is one of the two Schools constituting the College of Education and External
Studies. It comprises five administrative and teaching units namely:
1. The Office of the Dean
2. Department of Educational Administration & Planning.
3. Department of Educational Communication & Technology.
4. Department of Educational Foundations.
5. Department of Physical Education & Sport.
(The school also has a sub department of Psychology)
Programmes in the School of Education
In 2014, the School offered programmes with the following specializations in education:
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Diploma In Early Childhood Education
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2. Bachelor of Education (Arts)
3. Bachelor of Education (Science)
4. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
5. Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
6. Bachelor of Education Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
7. The School of Education/Faculty of Agriculture also offers Bachelor of Science (Agricultural
Education and Extension). The programme is housed in the Department of Agricultural
Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.
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MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
8. Master of Education (M.Ed) with specializations in:

Educational Administration

Educational Planning

Curriculum Studies

Economics of Education

Education in Emergencies

Corporate Governance

Sociology of Education

History of Education

Adult and Continuing Education

Comparative Education

Early Childhood Education

Measurement and Evaluation.
DOCTORATE PROGRAMMES

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education.
For More information, log onto http://education.uonbi.ac.ke/
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
The office of the Dean is headed by the Dean of the School assisted by two Associate Deans. One
Associate Dean is based within the School of Education, while the other one is based at Kenya Science
Campus. Each component department is headed by a Chairperson.The office of the Dean continually offers
administrative and coordinating services to theconstituent departments of the school.
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Updates
The School went to elections on November 27, 2014 and elected a new dean, Professor Winston Akala
replacing the former Dean Prof Samson Gunga.
The School has also witnessed numerous promotions of its academic and administrative staff into higher
cadres.
Staffing
The office of the Dean has thuswitnessed growth by way of recruitment of qualified, experienced, and
professionally trained staff.
Strategic Issues

Marketing of Programmes and setting up of satellite campuses/extra mural centers.
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Customer Satisfaction as exemplified by

Constant website updates to improve webometric ranking.
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Compliance with/Adherence to set budgetary levels to ensure strict financial spending.
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Implementation of Cost reduction strategies to enhance savings
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Utilization of Allocated Funds.
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Retention of a steady development index.
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Implementation of Citizens’ Service Delivery Charter
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Service delivery innovations
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Compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards
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Compliance with Statutory obligations

Competency Development
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Increase in number of publications
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New curricula being developed and benchmarked

Development of teaching modules for e-learning

Students on Industrial Attachment
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Student participating in sports and games
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Student participating in professional associations and recognized social support
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Students mentored on leadership and soft skills.
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Mount a common undergraduate audit course in soft skills
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Staff participating in conferences and other academic fora annually
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Papers presented at conferences and other academic for a

Successful grant applications per year
Achievements

Improvement in webometric rankings.

Mounting of New Masters Programmes in the School such as the flagship Master of Education
(Special Needs) which was launched this year.

Increase in enrollment of students especially Module II.
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Enrollment of international students (From Turkey, Ghana, Nigeria and Sweden)

Increase in number of graduands at all levels; Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Masters) and
doctoral

Increase in scientific publications

Increase in international collaborations. During the same period, the School, through the
Department of Educational Administration and Planning started collaborations with Hargeisia
University in Somaliland as well as Concordia University. The School, through its departments is in
the process of finalizing collaborations with other institutions
Challenges
Staffing-The School has been understaffed especially in areas of Administration
Finance-The School has, at times, experienced financial difficulties leading to a myriad of other technical
and administrative problems.
Future Projections

To attain world class status in providingsecondary school teacher training.

To maintain a leadership role in the generation of new knowledge, ideas and innovative
pedagogical skills leading to enhancement of quality of life for humanity.

To successfully encompass Department of Educational Psychology in the mainstream departments
of the School.
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DEPARTENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
1. INTRODUCTION
The department of Educational Administration and Planning is one of the Four (4) Departments in the
School of Education, College of Education External Studies. The department of Educational
Administration and Planning was established in 1988 as one of the department in the School of
Education (Arts). The department offers courses towards preparation of teachers in areas of curriculum
development, educational administration, educational planning and teacher education.
Its main
mandate is to prepare educational Planners, Managers and Administrators. It also prepares Curriculum
Developers, and has moved towards addressing issues of disasters through Education in
Emergencies.
2. PROGRAMMES OFFERED
The department of Educational Administration and Planning offers the following courses:

Master of Education (M.ED) programmes in the following areas of specialization; Educational
Administration, Corporate Governance, Curriculum Studies, Educational Planning, Economics of
Education and Education in Emergencies.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) which is by thesis only and;

Doctor of Education (Ed.D) which is a taught Doctoral course: coursework and thesis. Doctor of
Education (Ed.D) offers the following areas of specialization; Educational Administration,
Educational Planning, Economics of Education and Curriculum Studies.
3. ENROLLED STUDENTS IN POST GRADUATE, MASTERS AND PHD/EDD PROGRAMMES
Master of Education (M.ED) Students
-
405
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Students
-
102
Philosophy (Ph.D) Students
Total
-
10
517
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4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPONENT
The department of Educational Administration and Planning has Three (3) Ph.D students from; Ghana,
Sierra Leon and Nigeria. In addition to this, there are fifty four (54) Master students from Somaliland.
AminataSessay
-
Sierra Leon
Augustine AziSambo
-
Nigeria
AbrehKojo
-
Ghana
5. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
Completed Projects:Ph.D students
i.
Janet Kavula Mulwa
“Effects of Principals’ alternative disciplinary methods on students discipline in public secondary
schools in Kitui County, Kenya”.
ii.
John Irungu Maina
“Influence of headteachers leadership development on implementation of inclusive education in public
primary schools in Kiambu Count, Kenya”.
iii.
John Mbunde Makario
“Influence of head teachers management of facilities on pupils’ performance in KCSE in Nairobi
County, Kenya”.
iv.
Constatine Opiyo Wasonga
“Relationship between headteachers management styles and level of students discipline in public
secondary schools in Rongo District and Kisumu City, Kenya
ME.d Students
http://eap.uonbi.ac.ke/uon_student_projects/all
6. INTERNATIONAL LINKS AND COLLABORATIONS
The department of Educational Administration and Planning has a link with International Rescue
Committee (IRC), a humanitarian organization. Through the project, the department has developed an
innovative Masters Programme, ‘Education in Emergencies.’ Hence, this has benefitted the faculty and
students greatly from the support and expertise it has provided. The department mounted a successful
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program in Somalia for Masters in Education and PGDE where the graduation in August, 2015
proposal defenses in February.
http://eap.uonbi.ac.ke/uon_collaborations
7. PUBLICATIONS FOR THE YEAR
Dr. Rose Obae
(i)
"Effects of Domestic Gender Roles on Pupils' Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary
Education in Public Primary Schools in Gabra Tula District, Kenya." Education and
Practice. 2014;2(2222-288x):10-14.
(ii)
Mugambi MM, Ochieng RJ, Miriti GM. "The critical role of curriculum in addressing youth
unemployment in Kenya: opportunities and challenges." International Journal of Education
and Research. 2014;2(4):493-508.
Dr. Mercy Mugambi
(i)
Mugambi MM, Ochieng RJ. "Transforming the image of the teaching profession in Kenya."
International Journal of Education and Research. 2014;2 (2):65-78.
(ii)
Mugambi MM, Ochieng RJ, Miriti GM. "The critical role of curriculum in addressing youth
unemployment in Kenya: opportunities and challenges." International Journal of Education
and Research. 2014;2(4):493-508._
Caroline Ndirangu
(i)
Ndirangu CW. 1. Involved in a collaborative Research Project on Urban and Camp-Based
refugee in Kenya with UNHCR, IRC and University of Nairobi.; 2014._
(ii)
Ndirangu CW. 2. Involved in research on the Protective Role of The Female Teachers on
Refugee Girls Attending Secondary Education in Dadaab and Kakuma, Kenya.; 2014._
(iii)
Ndirangu CW, Monda A, Imonje R. "Flood and Education: Access to Education in Flood
Prone Areas." Lambert Publishing (LAP). 2014;1._
http://eap.uonbi.ac.ke/uon_publications/author/3517
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8. NUMBER OF STAFF AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DESIGNATIONS
Associate Professor
3
Senior Lecturer
4
Lecturer
10
Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C
1
Records Clerk Grade IV
1
Messenger Grade II
1
9. NUMBER OF GRADUANDS
The department of Educational Administration and Planning has had a number of Masters and
Ph.D students who successfully graduated as follows:
ME.d
Year 2014, August
-
104
ME.d
Ph.D
Year 2014, December
-
43
4
Total
151
10. PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES
The department had academic conferences organized by each of the following members offered of
staff
Name:
Dr. LoiseGichuhi
Title of Paper:
“Addressing the Education Needs
for Humanitarians”
Dr. Caroline Ndirangu
“Protective Role of Female Teachers
16/9/2014
To Refugee Girls in Secondary Schools Dadaab and
Kakuma Camps”
Dr. LoiseGichuhi
Date:
16/9/2014
Location:
Boma Inn,
Nairobi, Kenya
Toronto,
Canada
“ICT for information accessibility in
learning (ICT4IAL) for Humanitarians”
Prof. Genevieve Wanjala
3/6/2014
10/6/2014
Ankara,
Turkey
Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Grace Nyagah
“Re-energizing performance
18/6/2014
KEMI
Dr. Ibrahim Khatete
“Gender milestones in Education
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Dr. Mercy Mugambi
Dr. Rose Obae
in Developing Countries”
1/9/2014
Nairobi
“Gender milestones in Education
in Developing Countries”
1/9/2014
Nairobi
“Gender milestones in Education
in Developing Countries”
1/9/2014
Nairobi
11. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IF ANY
(i)
Dr. Nelson from the department motivated children to read as an important factor in
achieving and creating success in life.
(ii)
Dr. Loise Gichuhi is involved in a professional international assignment where people are
involved in enrolling to meet goals in order to improve the quality of education for all.
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2014/feb/17/improving-globalliteracy-education#show-all
NO OF STAFF AND THEIR DESIGNATIONS
Professor
Associate Prof.
Senior Lecturer
-
1
3
6
Lecturer
-
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
1. The
Department
of
Educational
Communication
& Technology
is
one
of
the
four Departments in the School of Education in the College of Education & External Studies. This
department was established in 1972 as a component of the Faculty of Education. It was located in
the Education Building at main campus. The department was re-located to the College of
Education and External studies in 1988 upon re-establishment of the Faculty of Education. The
role of the Department is to equip students of education with knowledge, competencies, orientation
and ability to carry out effective teaching. The Department transforms students into teachers by
offering courses in general methods of teaching, subject methods, educational technology,
production of teaching and learning resources and media, micro-teaching and teaching practice.
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2. PROGRAMMES OFFERED
The department offers the following courses:
 Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
 B.ED Arts, B.Ed Science, School of Nursing and Agriculture
 Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
 Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Early Childhood Education/ Doctor of Philosophy Educational
Communication & Technology
3.
ENROLED STUDENTS IN UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
1st Year 2014-2015
-
61
2nd Years 2014-2015
-
47
3rd Years 2014/2015
-
41
4th years 2014/2015
-
44
M.Ed ECE
–
25
PHd ECE
–
6
Diploma
4.
-
15
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPONENT
None
5.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
(a)
PhD Students
(i)
Kahiga Ruth Mugo
A comparative Evaluation of the Implementation of the Physical Education Curriculum in Nairobi
and Nyeri Pre-schools.
(b)
M.ED Students
(i)
Roselyne M. Kithuku
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Effects of Principles of Corporate Governance on Management of Early Childhood Education in
Bahati division Nakuru County
(ii)
Oburu A. Akello
Influence of Television on preschoolers moral development in Langata District, Nairobi County,
Kenya.
(iii)
Chepindyo Anne Kipkemei
Role of parents in the acquisition of social skills by preschoolers in Langata District, Nairobi
County, Kenya
(iv)
Mutiso Francis Kitavi
Impact of reflective teaching on pre-school children’s performance in science activities in Iveti
Division, Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County in Kenya
(v)
Catherine Wanjiku Ndung’u
Influence of teacher characteristics on motivation of pre-school children in learning the English
Langauge in Starehe District in Nairobi County
(vi)
Muiruri Jane Njeri
Impact of instructional materials on performance of number writing among pre-school children in
Kamukunji District of Nairobi County
(vii)
Zibiah Kemunto Moturi
Effect of reflective teaching on children’s performance in preschool science activities in Nyamaiya
Division, Nyamira County
(viii)
Margret MuhunjaKagasi
Effects of Manipulative instructional resources on children’s performance in number recognition in
Likuyani District, Kakamega County, in Kenya
(ix)
Mokua N.J. Truphena
Influence of family background on pre-school children’s performance in English Language in
Ongata Rongai Zone, Kajiado North District, Kajiado County, Kenya
(x)
Muoka Titus N.
Factors influencing community participation in the development of pre school centres in Makueni
County, Kenya
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6.
INTERNATIONAL LINKS AND COLLABORATIONS
USAID sponsors “The Early Grade Reading Instruction Curriculum (EGRIC) project for two –year.
7.
PUBLICATIONS
Prof. Paul A. Odundo:
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Paul A. Odundo, Charles M. Rambo, Millicent J.I. Ekasiba&Samwel O. Mwanda (2014)
Factors Influencing the Outcome of Formal Credit Requests by Small Scale Rice Farmers
in Teso District, Kenya Volume 14 Issue 5 Version 1.0 Year 2014 Online ISSN: 2249–
4588& Print ISSN: 0975-5853.

Paul A. Odundo, Samson O. Gunga, Boniface Ngaruiya (2014). Instructional planning
among teachers in Pubic Secondary Schools in Kenya: Factors that influence performance
in Business Studies. Sociology Study ISSN 2159-5526, Volume 4, Number 5, 395-410.
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Paul A. Odundo, Nicholas K. Ochogo, Charles M. Rambo and Joyce K. Mbwesa
(2014). Influence of institutional support on lecturers’ preparedness for E-learning at the
University of Nairobi, Kenya. London International Conference on Education (LICE-2014).
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Odundo Paul, Urbanus Kioko, Evanson M. Muriithi, Thomas Odhiambo, Samwel O.
Mwanda, (2014) Peer Education and Behaviour Change on HIV/Aids Prevention in
Secondary Schools in Rachuonyo District, Kenya: Prospects and Policy. in Global Journal
of Human Social Sciences (GJHSS) Volume 14-G Issue 4 Version 1.0.

Odundo Paul, Rambo C. and Oronje D. “Flow of funds for sustainable road maintenance
in Kenya”: Review of Business and Finance Studies. Vol 5. Number 1. 2014 ISSN 21503338(print) and ISSN 2156-8081 (online)

Odundo Paul, Rambo C. and Oronje D.
“Agency Level Management of Roads
Maintenance Levy Fund: Evidence from Kenya: A focus on challenges, prospects and
policy.” Global Journal of Business Research. Vol 8. Number 1. 2014 ISSN: 1931 – 0277
(print) and ISSN: 2157-0191 (online)

Odundo Paul, Rambo C. and Oronje D. “Community awareness, Participation and
Perceptions About the Road Maintenance Levy fund Projects in Kenya: Global Journal of
Business Research. Vol 8. Number 2. 2014. ISSN: 1931-0277 (print) and ISSN: 21570191(online).
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Odundo P.A, Ochogo N.K, Rambo C.M, &Mbwesa J. (2014):
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Influence of Computing Competence on Lecturers’ Preparedness for E-Learning at the
University of Nairobi, Kenya. Paper Presented in London International Conference on
Education, (LICE – UK). 10th – 12th November, 2014

Odundo P.A Ochogo N.K, Rambo C.M, Mbwesa J, (2014):
Influence of Work Place Infrastructure on Lecturers’ Preparedness for E-Learning: The
Case of University of Nairobi, Kenya.Paper Presented in London International Conference
on Education, (LICE – UK), 10th -12th November, 2014
Prof. P.O.O. Digolo:
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Prof. Obonyo Digolo, Hesbon Opiyo Andala and Dr. Mercyline Kamande (2014).
Reliability of Mock Examinations for Prediction of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Examination (KCSE) Results. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) E-issn: 2320-7388, p-ISSN: 2320-737X Volume 4, Issue 1 Ver. II, PP 28-36.

Digolo P.O.O., Mwanda G.M., Origa J.O., Mwanda S.O (2014); Effects of Constructivist
and Conventional Methods of Instruction on Learning Biology amongst Secondary School
Students in Kenya. Journal of Education And Practice, ISSN (Paper) 2222-1735, ISSN
(Online) 2222-288X. Journal of International Institute for Science, Technology and
Education (IISTE).
Dr. Evanson Muriithi:

Muriithi E. Muriuki (2014). Project method of teaching physics. Use, impact and
implications. Scholars Press, 2014 ISSN 978-3-639-71557-6

Muriithi E. Muriuki (2014). Peer education and behavioral change on HIV/AIDS
prevention in secondary schools in Rachuonyo district, Kenya; policy and prospects.
Global Journal of Human Social Science. Volume 14, issue 4 April 2014

Muriithi, E. M. ,Gatumu, J. C., & Kingaru, T. (2014). Reflective Teaching and Preschool
Children’s Academic Performance in Molo District, Kenya. In f o n o m i c s S o c i e t y.
pp. 56-60 ISBN: 978-1-908320-23-0
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Muriithi, E.M. (2014). Nature and Structure of Children’s Learning. In: Gatumu, J.C.,
Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N., Thiongo,
J.M.andWanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool Teachers, Vidic
Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-0-8), Pp. 1-19.
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Muriithi, E.M. (2014). Systems approach and its application to children’s learning. In:
Gatumu, J.C., Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N.,
Thiongo, J.M.andWanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool
Teachers, Vidic Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-08), Pp. 20-28.
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Muriithi, E.M. (2014). Methods of Teaching Sciences. In: Training Manual in Pedagogy,
Volume One.
University of Nairobi, Centre for Open and Distance Learning. ISBN
9789966177308.
Dr. Juliet Muasya:

Muasya Juliet Njeri (2014). Effects of sexual harassment on women students’ access to
opportunities and facilities: A case study of the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. ISSN: 2319-8834 (ONLINE) Vol.3(4),
83-90. (July-August, 2014).
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Muasya, J. N. (2014). Chapter 8: Motivation and Sustenance of Children’s Interest in
Learning. In: Gatumu, J.C., Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi,
E.M., Muasya, J.N., Thiongo, J.M.andWanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook
for Preschool Teachers, Vidic Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 9789966-1797-0-8), Pp. 209-236.

Muasya, J. N. (2014). Lecture Thirteen: Gender and Pedagogy in Higher Education. In:
Training Manual in Pedagogy, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of
Nairobi, ISBN: 978-9966-1773-0-8, Pp.220-243.
Prof. Jane Gatumu:

Gatumu, J. C., Muriithi, E. M. &Kingaru, T. (2014). Reflective Teaching and Preschool
Children’s Academic Performance in Molo District, Kenya. In f o n o m i c s S o c i e t y.
pp. 56-60 ISBN: 978-1-908320-23-0
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Gatumu J. C. (2014). Evaluating preschool children’s performance. In: Teaching children:
a handbook for preschool teachers. Nairobi: Vidic Investment Ltd. pp 277-310. ISBN 9789966-1797-0-8

Gatumu, J.C. (2014).
Teachers and students attitudes towards Christian Religious
Education. Saarbrucken: Scholars press. ISBN 9783639710205

Gatumu, J. C. (2014). Effective lecturing. In: Training manual in pedagogy. Volume one.
University of Nairobi, Centre for Open & Distance Learning: Nairobi.
pp. 99-113 ISBN
9789966177308

Gatumu, J.C (2014) Religious Education methods (Module). University of Nairobi: Open
and Distance Learning.

Gatumu, J.C. and Kazungu, T. W. (2014). Parents’ views of the education of their three
to six year old children not in preschools in Mbeere, Kenya.
International journal of
education and social science. Vol 1, no 2. Pp 78-84
Dr. Hellen Inyega and Dr. Justus Inyega:

Inyega H.N, Inyega J.O, Wangamati A.S. Communication skills for academic excellence.
Nairobi: Jo-Vansallen Publishing Company; 2014.

Inyega H.N, Inyega J.O, Matula P.D. "Enhancing college students' communication skills:
adopting an interdisciplinary approach." International Journal of Literacy and Development.
2014; 1(1):25-44.
Dr. Boniface Ngaruiya:

Ngaruiya B, Odundo P, Gunga S.O. "Instructional planning among teachers in public
secondary schools: Factors that influence performance in business studies." Sociology
Study. 2014;4(5):395-410.

M W G, Ngaruiya, N K G. "SMASSE trained teacher characteristics and primary school
pupil achievement in mathematics and science." IIJARER. 2014;2(7)(Vol. 2(7)23607866):152-159.

Gachahi M.W, Ngaruiya B.N, Kimani G.K, Njagi L.K. "Headteachers and teachers
perceptions on SMASSE program and primary school pupil achievement in mathematics
and science." IJER. 2014;2(8).Designing Instruction in Higher Education. , NAIROBI:
CODL Teaching as Communication. TRAINING IN PEDAGOGY VOL 1. , NAIROBI: CODL
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Dr. SamwelMwanda:

Mwanda, S.O, Muriithi E.M, Kioko U, Paul A. Odundo, Odhiambo T. 2014. Peer
Education and Behaviour Change on HIV/Aids Prevention in Secondary Schools in
Rachuonyo District, Kenya: Prospects and Policy. Global Journal of Human Social
Sciences . 14(4 Version 1.0)

Samwel O. Mwanda, Millicent J.I. Ekasiba, Paul A. Odundo& Charles M. Rambo,
(2014) Factors Influencing the Outcome of Formal Credit Requests by Small Scale Rice
Farmers in Teso District, Kenya Volume 14 Issue 5 Version 1.0 Year 2014 Online ISSN:
2249–4588& Print ISSN: 0975-5853.

Mwanda S.O , Digolo P.O.O., Mwanda G.M., Origa J.O., (2014); Effects of Constructivist
and Conventional Methods of Instruction on Learning Biology amongst Secondary School
Students in Kenya. Journal of Education And Practice, ISSN (Paper) 2222-1735, ISSN
(Online) 2222-288X. Journal of International Institute for Science, Technology and
Education (IISTE).
Mrs. Eunice Wanjie:

Wanjie E. (2014). Chapter 5: Approaches and Methods of Teaching Children. In: Gatumu,
J.C., Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N., Thiongo,
J.M.andWanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool Teachers, Vidic
Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-0-8), Pp. 117-148.
Mr. John Thiong’o
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Thiong’o J. (2014). Educational goals, aims and objectives in relation to children’s learning.
In: Gatumu, J.C., Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N.,
Thiongo, J.M.andWanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool
Teachers, Vidic Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-08), Pp. 37-62.

Thiong’o J. (2014). Instructional planning for children’s learning. In: Gatumu, J.C., Kahiga,
R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N., Thiongo, J.M.andWanjie,
E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool Teachers, Vidic Investments
Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-0-8), Pp. 65-116.
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Gladys Kinyua:

Kinyua G. (2014). Instructional resources for children’s teaching. In: Gatumu, J.C.,
Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N., Thiongo, J.M.
and Wanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool Teachers, Vidic
Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-0-8), Pp. 149-184.
Ruth Kahiga:

Kahiga R. (2014). Individual differences and preschool children. In: Gatumu, J.C.,
Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N., Thiongo,
J.M.and Wanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool Teachers,
Vidic Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-0-8), Pp. 239275.
Teresia Kazungu:

Kazungu T. (2014). Management, organisation and control of preschool classroom. In:
Gatumu, J.C., Kahiga, R.W., Kazungu, T.W., Kinyua, G.W., Murithi, E.M., Muasya, J.N.,
Thiongo, J.M.and Wanjie, E.M.(2014). Teaching Children: A Handbook for Preschool
Teachers, Vidic Investments Limited Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-1797-08), Pp. 185-206.
8.
CONSULTANCIES
Prof. P.O.O. Digolo

Design and development of academic programmes for curriculum development and
teaching methods in B.Ed Programmes for the National Open University of Kenya (2014)

College of Insurance material development: Teaching and learning material development
for distance education for College of Insurance Diploma programmes.
9. NUMBER OF STAFF AND THEIR DESIGNATIONS
Professor
-
1
Associate Prof.
-
2
Senior Lecturer
-
6
Lecturer
-
6
17
10.
Tutorial Fellow
-
5
Chief Technologist
-
1
Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C
-
1
Technologist Grade ABC
-
2
Records Clerk Grade IV
-
1
Records Clerk Grade III
-
1
Projectionist Grade IV
-
1
Messenger Grade II
-
1
NUMBER OF GRADUANDS (2014)
Diploma
11.
-
B.ED ECE
-
97
M.ED ECE
-
27
PhD
-
1
1
PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCE

Muasya Juliet Njeri (2014).
Students’ Perceptions of Heterosexual Culture in the
University of Nairobi, Kenya. Paper Presented at USHEPIA COLLOQUIUM: Reflecting on
knowledge past and present, 17-19 September 2014. Cape Town, South Africa.

Paul A. Odundo, Nicholas K. Ochogo, Charles M. Rambo and Joyce K. Mbwesa
(2014). Influence of institutional support on lecturers’ preparedness for E-learning at the
University of Nairobi, Kenya. London International Conference on Education (LICE-2014).

Muriithi E. Muriuki (2014).
Reflective teaching and preschool children’s academic
performance in Molo District, Kenya Paper presented at Ireland International Conference
on Education on 28th April 2014 in Dublin City.

Odundo Paul, Charles Rambo (2014). Community Perspectives on Accountability and
Transparency in the Management of Local Authority Transfer fund in Kenya: A Case of
Siaya Municipal Council. Global Conference on Business and Finance Hawaii, USA
January 2014.

Odundo Paul, Charles Rambo, (2014). Influence of Local Authority Transfer fund of
Service Delivery by Local Government Authorities in Kenya: A case of Siaya Municipal
Council. Global Conference on Business and Finance. Hawaii, USA January 2014.
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
Odundo Paul, Charles Rambo, (2014). Contribution of Local Authority Transfer fund to
Debt Reduction in Kenyan Local Authorities and Institutional Vulnerabilities to further Debt:
A case of Siaya Municipal Council. Global Conference on Business and Finance. Hawaii,
USA January 2014.

Obonyo O. Digolo and Japheth O. Origa (2014). The relationship between performance
in Teaching Practice and Practical Subjects in the Kenyan Primary Teachers College.
Maasai Mara University, 1st International Conference on Knowledge Management for
Transformation; Pitfal synergy and Innovation, 11-14 November, 2014.
12.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS
 Prof. P.O.O. Digolo is the Trustee; Insurance Training and Education Trust, ITET, (2014).
 Prof. P.O.O. Digolo is a member of the Kenya Institute of Education Council – 1999 to the
present. Currently Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD
 Prof. P.O.O. Digolo is a member of Communication Committee, The Kenya National
Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education, Kenya 1993 to the present
 Prof. P.O.O. Digolo is a member of Teacher Education Course Panel, Kenya Institute of
Education, 1988 – up to the present
 Prof. P.O.O. Digolo is a member of Integrity Committee, College of Education and External
Studies, 2010 to the present
 Prof. P.O.O. Digolo is a member and Chairman of Disposal Committee, College of
Education and External Studies, 2008 to the present
13.
INTERNATIONAL LINKS AND COLLABORATIONS
USAID sponsors “The Early Grade Reading Instruction Curriculum (EGRIC) project for two years.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Educational Foundations was created in 1988 when the Faculty of Education was reintroduced in the University of Nairobi. The department is one of the three that currently form the faculty of
education and which participate in offering all education degree programmes in the University of Nairobi.
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In the 1998/1999 academic year, the department launched self sponsored programmes (commonly referred
to as Module 2) at the undergraduate level under the B.Ed (Arts) programme. In the year 2000, it started
offering its units to the Bachelor of Education B.Ed (Science) degree students. In the academic years
2001/2002 and 2002/2003 respectively the department lauchedits Master of Education in Educational
Foundations and Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
Presently the department offers the following programmes and units:
Core Units

TFD 101 History of Education

TFD 201 Philosophy of Education

TFD 301 Sociology of Education

TFD 401 Comparative and Contemporary Issues in Education
Elective Units

TFD 402 Adult and Continuing Education

TFD 403 Gender Studies

TFD 404 Drug Preventive Education

TFD 405 Foundations of Physical and Health Education

TFD 406 Foundations of Early Childhood Education

TFD 407 Philosophy of Teaching
Own Programmes
The department runs the following programmes as its own:

Master of Education (Educational Foundations)

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

M.Ed in higher Education

Postgraduate diploma in training of trainers
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Enrolled students
Nairobi – 58 masters students
Kitale and Kisii Extra mural centres – 38students
Total – 96 masters students
International Students
The department has two international students from Linkoping University Sweden.
Research activities undertaken by members of staff
International Links and collaborations
Linkoping University: Sweden
Publications
Professor Gunga and others "Some Determinants of Students Performance in Biology in KCSE: A Case
of Central Division of Machakos District. ." International Journal of Innovative Research & Studies.
2014;3(1):553-567.
Professor Gunga and others "Understanding as a Concept in Education: Conceptions and Alternative
Interpretations." Journal of Educational and Social Research. 2014;4(1):339-344.
Professor Gunga and others "Metaphysical Harmony in Pedagogical Enterprise: Speculation on TeacherParent Partnership in Educating Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." Journal of Arts and
Humanities . 2014;3(3):28-37.
Professor Gunga and others "Analysis of Gender Equity in Secondary Schools in Mandera East District,
Mandera County, Kenya." International Journal of Innovative Research &Studies . 2014;3(3):480-492.
Dr Kili K’odhiambo. Causes of Dropout among Boys and Girls from Secondary Schools: The Case of
Ugenya District, Kenya. Lambert Academic Publishing; 2014.
Ngesu, L.M, Gunga S, Wachira, L, Esther, K (2014). Some determinants of students performance in
Biology in KCSE: A case study of central division of Machakos district. International Journal of Innovative
Research & Studies Vol. 3 Issue 1 January, 2014, pp.174-186. ISSN 2319-9725 Online. www.ijirs.com
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Ngesu, L.M, Gunga S., Motuka, J, Kyule M. (2014). Analysis of Gender equity in secondary schools in
Mandera East District, Mandera County Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research & Studies Vol.
3 Issue 3 March, 2014, pp.480--492. ISSN 2319-9725 Online. www.ijirs.com
Ngesu, L. M; Gunga S; Gakuru A; Kahigi C. (2014). Factors affecting the management of women income
generating projects in Kikuyu division of Kiambu district. International journal of Education and research
Vol 2 No 4 April 2014, pp 1-8. ISSN: 2201-6740. Online. www.ijern.com
Ngesu, L.M; Wachira, L. Kyule M. Mutisya; Kivuli E. (2014). The influence of home and school related
factors on performance of girls in Science subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Kilungu
district Makueni County-Kenya. International journal of Innovative Research and Studies. Vol. 3 Issue 4
April, 2014, pp.888--897. ISSN 2319-9725 Online. www.ijirs.com
Agnes Mugo, Lewis Ngesu, Kasivu Gideon Mutuku a; Mary Mulonzi (2014). Adult education as a blue print
to development in the 21st Century: An African perspective. International journal of Innovative Research
and studies. Vol. 3 Issue 5 May, 2014, pp.752--770. ISSN 2319-9725 Online. www.ijirs.com
Lewis Ngesu, Mary Ngina Mulonzi, Agnes Mugo; Gideon Kasivu (2014). A model explaining student
militancy in secondary schools: Kenyan Perspective. International journal of Innovative Research and
studies. Studies Vol. 3 Issue 5 May, 2014, pp.738---751. ISSN 2319-9725 Online. www.ijirs.com
No. of staffs
Professors
2
Senior Lecturers
2
Lecturers
9
Assistant Lecturers-
1
Secretary
1
Clerk
1
Messenger
1
Total
17
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Number of Graduands
Postgraduate diploma
2
Master of Education comparative and community Education
7
Master of Education History of education
1
Master of Education, philosophy of Education
2
Master of Education, Sociology of Education
10
Total
22 students
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT
This department is in its eighth year of existence having already graduated five groups of undergraduate
students so far. In December 2013 the Department graduated its first Ph D student Dr. N.K. Bailasha.
In October 2014, Dr Selina Sigei and Dr Janet Kamenju also obtained their PhDs from Kenyatta University.
A lecturer in the department, Mr Simon Munayi is also in the latter stages of his PhD. During the eight years
of existence, the Department has managed to review the undergraduate programme curriculum that has
been taught and also come up with a Master’s Degree in Physical Education alongside initiating three more
programmes in the larger area of Physical Education and Sports at undergraduate level namely. These
programmes are BSc Leisure and Recreation, BSc Sports Science and BSc Sports Management and
Coaching. These new programmes are currently undergoing the rigorous procedure of approval for
teaching.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Currently the Department offers one programme, the Bachelor of Education (Physical Education Option).
This programme is offered in combination with another arts subject under the title Bachelor of Education
(Arts); In combination with a science subject, under the title Bachelor of Education (Science) or as a double
subject under the title Bachelor of Education (Physical Education Option). However the Department is in
the process of pushing the following four programmes through the School of Education Board, then CAB,
Deans Committee and Senate. These market driven programmes are:
1. M.Ed. (Physical Education)
2. Bachelor of Science (Sports Management and Coaching)
3. Bachelor of Science (Sports Science)
4. Bachelor of Science (Leisure and Recreation)
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STAFF AND THEIRS DESIGNATIONS
Associate Professor-
1
Lecturers-
5
Secretaries-
2
Storekeeper-
1
SUMMARY OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Department of Educational Administration and Planning-
85
Department of Educational Foundations-
0
Department of Educational Comm. and Technology
2
Department of Physical Education and Sport
0
Turkish students
28
Totals
115
SUMMARY OF STAFFING IN THE SCHOOL
Professors
-
3
Associate Professors
-
6
Senior Lecturers
-
12
Lecturers
-
30
Assistant Lecturer
-
2
Tutorial Fellows
-
8
Administrators
-
3
Chief Technologist
-
1
Technologist Grade ABC
-
2
Projectionist Grade IV
-
1
Senior Secretary Grade E
-
1
Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C
-
2
Secretary Grade B
-
2
Assistant Secretary Grade A
-
1
24
Records Clerk Grade IV
-
4
Records Clerk Grade III
-
1
Data Clerk
-
3
Stores Clerk
-
1
Machine Operator
-
1
Messenger Grade II
-
3
Total
87
SUMMARY OF STUDENT POPULATION (CURRENT)
Doctor of Philosophy
78
Master of Education Programmes
616
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
1851
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
324
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport
174
Bachelor of Education (Science)
498
Bachelor of Education (ICT)
25
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension)
33
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
3
Totals
3,602
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