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PROF. LUCY KATHURI-OGOLA

Professor, Department of Community Resource Management

Home School of Business, Economics & Tourism Department of Community Resource Management PROF. LUCY KATHURI-OGOLA

PROF. LUCY KATHURI-OGOLA

Professor, Department of Community Resource Management

Academic Qualifications

Shileche, A., VanLeeuwen, C. A., VanLeeuwen, J., Walton, C., Kathuri-Ogola, L. (2023). The Impact of Experiential Learning Oversees on Kenyan Women Farmers. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (27) 1 . ISSN 2164-8212. https://openjournals.libs.uga.edu/jheoe/article/view/2598/2787
Shileche, A., VanLeeuwen, C. A., VanLeeuwen, J., Walton, C., Kathuri-Ogola, L. (2022). Impact of Agricultural Development Project on Participating Women Farmers in Naari, Kenya. African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research , 10(3), 112-120. https://serek.or.ke/conferencejournals/index.php/AJESSR/article/view/105/pdf
Gikandi, J. W., Njuguna, C. W., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., & Kathuri-Ogola, L. (2022). Managing Electoral Violence Through Constructive Use of Social Media: Transforming Vulnerable Urban Youth in Kenya. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change (IJISSC) , 13 (1), 1-28.
Kathuri-Ogola, L ., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Irungu, M., Muchiri, S., Murathe, S., & VanLeeuwen, C. A. (2022). University students as Outreach Youth Champions in Enhancement of Food Security: Challenges and Lessons from the Enhancing Community Food Security through Outreach Youth Champions (EFSOYC) Pilot Project. PAC University Journal of Arts and Social Sciences , 3 (2), 30-42. Retrieved from https://pacujass.pacuniversity.ac.ke/index.php/PACUJASS/article/view/44
Menja, W. E., Kathuri-Ogola, L., Muriithi, J. K. & Swindle, T. (2021). The Demographics Behind the Courage to Tell for Survivors: Child Sexual Abuse Experiences in Kenya. East African Journal of Health and Science, 4(1), 61-72. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.4.1.475 .
Njuguna, C., Gikandi, J., Ogola, L., & Muriithi, J. (2020). Social Media as a Battleground for Electoral Violence among Netizens in Africa: The Case of Kenyan Youth. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences , 2 (1), 104-115. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.2.1.209
Shihundu, DA, Kathuri-Ogola, L , Waudo, J & Koinange, W (2019). Relationship between the type of psychosocial support available in the community and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV AND AIDS in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology ISSN 2412-0294 Vol IV Issue XI, November 2019 pp 84-94.
Shihundu, DA, Kathuri-Ogola, L , Waudo, J & Koinange, W (2019). Relationship between care provided by foster families and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology ISSN 2412-0294 Vol IV Issue X, October 2019 pp.128-141
Muriithi, JA, VanLeeuwen, C, Kathuri-Ogola, L & Weeks, LE (2018). Expectations of field supervisors: Implications for community-based human service practicums. Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement , vol. 11, no. 1, May 2018 pp. XX–XX. doi: 10.5130/ijcre.v11i1.5439.
VanLeeuwen, C., Kathuri-Ogola, L ., Weeks, L.E., and Kabaria-Muriithi, J., (2018). Getting Ready for Community Practice: An Evidence-Based Preparation Course for Kenyan Practicum Students. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal . Vol. 46, No. 3, March 2018 238–251 DOI: 10.1111/fcsr.12248 2018 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Njuguna, C. W., Ngige, L. W., Ogola, L.K , and Wainaina, J.N. (2017). Determinants of Livelihood Outcome Differentials among Urban Youth in Nairobi, Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences . Vol.7, No.13, 2017. 1-13. ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0484 (Online).
Kathuri-Ogola, L ., VanLeeuwen, C., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Weeks, L.E., Kieru, J. and Ndayala, P. (2015). Supervision Challenges Encountered During Kenyan University Students’ Practicum Attachment. Journal of Education and Practice . Vol.6, No.17. 2015. 111-117 ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online).
Omweno Lucy, Ondigi Alice, Ogola Lucy (2015) Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Access to Reproductive Health Service Information among the Youth in Korogocho Slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol.5, No.14, 2015. 153-162. ISSN (Paper)2224-5766 ISSN (Online)2225-0484
Kathuri-Ogola, L.N, Mugenda, O. and Kerre., F. (2014). Challenges Faced and the Coping Strategies Adopted by Family Caregivers in Dealing with People Living with HIV/AIDS in Thika District, Central Province, Kenya . The International Journal of Humanities and Social Science(IJHSS) 4(6): 184-193. Center for Promoting Ideas, USA , 2014 (ISSN: 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) ).
Kathuri-Ogola, L.N., Mugenda, O. and Kerre., F.P (2013). Care Provision Challenges and Capacity Enhancement of Family Caregivers of People Living With HIV And AIDS in Thika District. African Journal of Applied Human Sciences (AJAHS) 1(2):90-98 2013 School of Applied Human Sciences, Kenyatta University (ISSN: 2070-917X ).
Kathuri-Ogola, L.N., Mugenda, O. and Kerre., F.P (2012). The Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Their Effects on the Adaptation Levels of Family Caregivers of PlLWHA in Thika District, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 3(4): 367-374. Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, 2012 (ISSN: 2141-7024).

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Kabaria-Muriithi, J and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) PHP 203 Counseling in Health Promotion. Kenyatta University.
  2. Mburunga, S. and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) PHP 403 Public Relations in Health Promotion. Kenyatta University.
  3. Gitonga, E. and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) PPH 420 Monitoring and Evaluation of Population Health Programs. Kenyatta University.
  4. Kathuri-Ogola, L and Mburunga, S. (2020) HCR 307 Leadership Organization and Management. Kenyatta University.
  5. Kathuri-Ogola, L and Kabaria-Muriithi, J (2020) HCR 308 Household Resource Management. Kenyatta University.
  6. Kabaria-Muriithi, J and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) HCR 312 Community Advocacy and Networking. Kenyatta University.
  7. Kabaria-Muriithi, J and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) HCR 802 Humanitarian Support and Social Development. Kenyatta University.
  8. Ndayala, P and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) HCR 805 Community Extension Program Development. Kenyatta University.
  9. Kabaria-Muriithi, J and Kathuri-Ogola, L (2020) HFS 309/ HCR 205 Family Health. Kenyatta University.

Book Chapters

  1. Lucy W Maina, L N Kathuri-Ogola, and S M Mwangi. (2025). Interventions for Incomes and Livelihoods among Older Persons in Kenya: An Analysis of Milestones and Gaps in Social Protection Policies. The Routledge Handbook on Contemporary Ageing Issues. 1st Edition, Edited By Mala Kapur Shankardass.
  2. Kathuri-Ogola, L ., Kabaria-Muriithi, J. (2024). Family Structure, Adolescent Identities, and the Crisis (Dilemma) of Transition into Early Adulthood in Kenya. In: Xia, Y.R., de Guzman, M.R.T., Esteinou, R., Hollist, C.S. (eds) Global Perspectives on Adolescents and Their Families. International and Cultural Psychology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49230-3_14
  3. Kabaria-Muriithi, J, Kathuri-Ogola, L and Njue, J.R. (2018) Family Life Education in Kenya. In Robila, M and Taylor, A. (Eds) Global Perspectives on Family Life Education . Springer.

Conference Papers

  1. Kathuri-Ogola, L., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Murathe, S., Muchiri, S., & Irungu, M. (October 2023). “Challenges Encountered by Field Supervisors of Kenyan University Students’ Undertaking Practicum Attachment” University Students Enhancing Food Security as Outreach Youth Champions: What Works? presented at the 9 th International Annual October Conference On Education And Lifelong Learning at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, 3 rd to 4 th October, 2023.
  2. Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Kathuri-Ogola, L., Murathe, S., Muchiri, S., & Irungu, M. (September 2023). Project Based Learning: Equipping Youth With Agri-Social Enterprise Training By Linking Tertiary Level Learners to Communities presented at the 11 th Annual Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Interdisciplinary Conference , Eldoret, held between 27 th – 29 th September 2023.
  3. Kathuri - Ogola,L., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Gikandi, J. & Njuguna, C,W. The Role of Social Media in the Nexus between the Youth and Electoral Violence: Lessons from Kenya. Paper presented at the 10 th International TVET and interdisciplinary conference, Eldoret, Kenya. June 22-23, 2022.
  4. Kathuri-Ogola, L., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Irungu, M., Muchiri, S., VanLeeuwen, C. A. & Murathe, S.(May 2021). University students as outreach youth champions in enhancement of food security: challenges and lessons from the enhancing community food security through the Outreach Youth Champions (EFSOYC) Pilot Project. Virtual International Conference on Innovative Research Discourses for Sustainable Development.
  5. Kathuri-Ogola, L, Wanduara, M ,Vikiru, G, Kaugi, E.M, Kabaria – Muriithi, J and Oigo,E.B Reflections On Teaching In A Covid-19 Context: Shared Experiences From Kenyatta University, Kenya On The Blended Mode Of Learning. Presented At The Centre For Leadership & Diversity International Conference Reshaping Educational Leadership: Building On Collective Action In Challenging Time. December 10 – 11, 2021.
  6. Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Kathuri-Ogola, L ., and Njue, J.R. Family, Community and Societal Contexts of Gender Based Violence in Kenya: An Analysis of 2015-2017 Print Media Reports. Paper presented at the 2019 National Conference on Family Relations (NCFR) Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas USA November 20-23, 2019.
  7. Njue, J.R, Kathuri-Ogola, L, and Kabaria-Muriithi, J. Assessing Critical Thinking Skills in Solving Ethical Dilemma Using Domains of Family Practice Model in CFLE Approved Professional Development Course . Forth. Worth, Texas, USA. Paper presented at the 2019 National Conference on Family Relations (NCFR) Annual conference, November 20-23, 2019.
  8. Kathuri-Ogola, L ., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Njue, J.R. Caregiver Resilience and Social Support for Family Caregivers of PLWHIV in Kenya. Presented at the Pathways to resilience: Global South Perspectives Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on 14-16 th June 2017.
  9. Njue, J.R. Kathuri-Ogola, L ., and Kabaria-Muriithi, J Pathways to Resiliency: Mapping Family, Community and Societal Challenges and Strengths in Coping with Domestic Violence in Kenya Presented at the Pathways to resilience: Global South Perspectives Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on 14-16 th June 2017.
  10. Kabaria-Muriithi, J Njue, J.R. and Kathuri-Ogola, L ., Resilience and Social support Networks of Kenyan Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Shelter Homes. Presented at the Pathways to resilience: Global South Perspectives Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on 14-16 th June 2017.
  11. Kathuri-Ogola, L ., and Njue, J.R. A Strengths Based Approach to Family Caregiving of People living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Kenya . Presented at the 2016 NCFR Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, November 1-5, 2016.
  12. VanLeeuwen C, Kathuri-Ogola L , Muriithi J, and Weeks LW “Enhancing the Learning Experiences of Kenyan University students during practicum attachments” presented at the 3 rd International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, 6th to 7th October, 2016.
  13. VanLeeuwen, C.A., Kathuri-Ogola, L ., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., Weeks, L. E. Enhancing the Learning Experiences of Kenyan University Students during Practicums. Presented at the Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference. Ottawa, ON, Canada in June, 2015.
  14. Kathuri-Ogola L , Muriithi J, VanLeeuwen C, and Weeks LW “Challenges Encountered by Field Supervisors of Kenyan University Students’ Undertaking Practicum Attachment” presented at the International Conference on Education on Re-Engineering Education for Sustainable Development at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, 18th to 20th May, 2015.
  15. Kathuri-Ogola L, Kabaria-Muriithi J, Ndayala P and Kieru J “From Replication to Analysis: Experiences of the Adoption of Innovative Assessment and Evaluation Strategies by the Department of CRM&E, Kenyatta University ” presented at the Family Science Association conference on Innovative Student Assessment and Evaluation Procedures in Canada at Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, 14 th -15 th June 2012 .
  16. Kathuri-Ogola L , “ Adaptation levels of Family caregivers of people living with HIV and AIDS: A case of Thika Discrict, Kenya” presented at Kenyatta University Postgraduate seminar, held at Kenyatta University Nairobi Kenya, on 18 th June 2010.
  17. Kathuri-Ogola L , Mugenda O and Kerre F.P “ Effects of care provision and needs of Family Caregivers of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Kenya” presented at the First Pan-African Family Strengths International Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, 20th -24th July 2010.
  18. Kathuri-Ogola, L, Wanduara, M ,Vikiru, G, Kaugi, E.M, Kabaria – Muriithi, J and Oigo,E.B Reflections On Teaching In A Covid-19 Context: Shared Experiences From Kenyatta University, Kenya On The Blended Mode Of Learning. Presented At The Centre For Leadership & Diversity International Conference Reshaping Educational Leadership: Building On Collective Action In Challenging Time. December 10 – 11, 2021
  19. The Role of Social Media in the Nexus between the Youth and Electoral Violence: Lessons from Kenya.
  20. National Council on Family Relations Conference 2019: Family Sustainability: Contextualizing Relationships within evolving systems.
  21. Family, Community and Societal Contexts of Gender Based Violence in Kenya: An Analysis of 2015-2017 Print Media Reports.
  22. University students as Outreach Youth Champions in Enhancement of Food Security: Challenges and Lessons from the EFSOYC pilot project

Awards & Honours

  • December 2014: Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor’s Extra mile award/mention for my contribution to the establishment of the Kenyatta University baby Day Care Centre (KUBDCC).

Professional Affiliations

  • 2015 to present: Member, National Council of Family Relations (NCFR).