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Prof. Paul Mwangi Maringa

Adjunct Professor, Department of Architecture and Interior Design

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Prof. Paul Mwangi Maringa

Adjunct Professor, Department of Architecture and Interior Design

Administrative Position
Chairman of Department, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), 1996-1998; , Vice Rector – Academic Affairs (Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs), Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Kigali, Rwanda, November 2007 – March 2009.; Technical Expert & Master Trainer in Building Construction, an Infrastructural Planning & Development Expert, 2009. Workforce Development Authority (WDA), Kigali, Rwanda.; Associate Project Team Leader for the Singapore Corporation Enterprise (SCE) & the Workforce Development Authority (WDA). 2010. Workforce Development Authority (WDA), Kigali, Rwanda.; Senior Expert Project Management and Planning. 2011-2015. Advising on Intuitional organisation and development; establishing DACUM, Competency-based Demand-driven Curriculum Development, Examination & Certification; guidance on the TVET Qualification Framework, Quality Assurance and Accreditation and Training of Trainers; and design support for & coordination of WDA inputs into the World Bank funded Skills Development Project 2010-2015. Workforce Development Authority (WDA), Kigali, Rwanda.

Academic Qualifications

Technical evaluation of the institutions for accreditation and award of a University Charter, or accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution, by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), each with a professional reports of up to 20 pages, on Architectural and Planning concerns. Institutions inspected, appropriate technical reports generated, and feedback sessions held, are listed here below as follows: The year 2000 Kabarak University, Nakuru, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Strathmore College, Madaraka, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Augustana College, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Presbyterian University, Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Kenya College of Accountancy, Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya– July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Kirriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, Githurai-Kimbo, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),
Aga Khan University School of Nursing, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya – August 2000 (Consideration for University Charter).
B. Arch. Hons.1986, University of Nairobi (UoN).
M.A. Planning, 1991, University of Nairobi (UoN),.
PhD, Environmental Planning, 1995, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Fellow of the Architectural Association of Kenya (FAAK).
Member(g) of the Kenya Institute of Planners (MKIP).

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Ranote, Rosebell Akinyi, Kirongon, Beatrice & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. Enhancing energy efficiency through natural ventilation in Nairobi’s commercial buildings. Paper accepted for publishing in the Innovare Journal of Social Sciences, 2026 (January-March).
  2. Ego, Rachel Jebet, Mirera, Raphael & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. Retrofitting glazed building envelopes for enhanced thermal comfort (a case of Nairobi CBD).Paper accepted for publishing in the Innovare Journal of Social Sciences, 2026 (January-March).
  3. Muchira, Christabell Nyambura, Ochieng, James Shikuku & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. Influence Spatial Characteristics of Former Industrial Buildings on Their Adaptability for Recreational Uses in Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol. 10. Issue 05, October 2025. http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2025.1413 .
  4. Musa, Ian & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. Influence of Transitional Spaces on the Aesthetics of Built Form A Case of Destination Shopping Malls in Nairobi. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol. 10. Issue 05, October 2025. http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2025.1414 .
  5. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. Structured Pre-emptiveness of E-Hotels for Improved Performance. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol. 10. Issue 3, May 2025. https://ijaemr.com/currentissue. ijaemr.com/lijk/711 . Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2025.1205
  6. Thuku, Margaret Wachera & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. The Influence of Social Values and Aspirations on Architectural Design – Expressing the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in Kenyan Architecture. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research. Vol. 10. Issue 3, May 2025. https://ijaemr.com/currentissue. ijaemr.com/link/712 . Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2025.1206 .
  7. Njuguna, Michael Macharia & Maringa, Mwangi. 2025. Influence of Design on the Adaptability of Buildings: A case of the City of Nairobi, Kenya. Innovare Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 (May-June). https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ijss/issue/view/949 . 22159/ijss.2025v13i3.53571 .
  8. Kitulu, Loise; Muketha, Silas & Maringa, Mwangi. 2025. Analysis of the Water Supply and Demand Balance at the Mua Hills Settlement, Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research Vol. 10, No. 01; 17 th February 2025, pp., 139-174. ISSN: 2456-3676. doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2025.1009. URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2025.1009
  9. Kitulu, Loise; Muketha, Silas & Maringa, Mwangi. 2025. Stormwater harvesting for sustainable rural water supply, Mua hills settlement, Machakos county, Kenya. Innovare Journal of Social Sciences , 13 (1), 38–49. https://doi.org/10.22159/ijss.2025v13i1.53169 . ISSN - 2347-5544, https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ijss/issue/view/917 .
  10. Gatamu, Karen Nyawira & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2024. The interplay of user needs, architectural design and form of libraries. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research (IJAEMR), Vol. 9, No. 06; 6 th December 2024, pp., 64-109. ISSN: 2456-3676. org/10.51505/ijaemr.2024.9607. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2024.9607 .
  11. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2023. Employability & Industrial Links for Rwandan TVET in Ecole Technique Officiels (ETOs) and Agroveternaires (EAV Es). TVET JOURNAL- 2023-09-21 by Guestpost, https://tvetjournal.com/tvet-systems/employability-industrial-links-for-rwandan-tvet-in-ecole-technique-officiels-etos-and-agroveternaires-eaves/
  12. Maringa, Maina and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2015. Quality assurance systems of Rwandan TVET: Training Standards Anchors in Ecole technique Officiels and Agroveternaires. The African Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Training (AfriTVET, Vol 2.No.1, 2015). http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  13. Maringa, Maina and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2015. Effectiveness of Rwandan TVET: Trainer Competence and Motivation in the Ecole Technique Officiel (ETOs) and Ecole Agroveterrnaire (EAVS). The African Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Training (AfriTVET, Vol 2.No.1. 2015). http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  14. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2013. Improving Performance of Human Resource Systems in e-hotels. Journal of Inquiry in Design Pedagogy (JIDEP), June 2013. http://www.urbanalgorisms.net, http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  15. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2013. Primary Activity Efficiency of the Work Process in ICT based E-Hotels. Journal of Inquiry in Design Pedagogy (JIDEP), June 2013. http://www.urbanalgorisms.net, http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  16. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2013. Quality of TVET in Rwanda in relation to age, ownership, location and specialisation factors of access and equal opportunity in Ecole Technique Officiels (ETOs) and Agroveternaires (EAVEs. Volume 15, number 2, 2013 of the Global Journal of Engineering Education (GJEE).
  17. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2013. Quality of TVET in in Rwanda with respect to gender and enrolment factors of access and equal opportunity in Ecole Technique Officiels (ETOs) and Agroveternaires (EAVEs). Volume 15, number 3, 2013 of the Global Journal of Engineering Education (GJEE).
  18. Maringa, Maina and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2013. Setting Up a Model College of Technology in Kigali City: The Kicukiro College of Technology (COT). Journal of Inquiry in Design Pedagogy (JIDEP), Vol. 1, No. 1, June 2013). http://www.urbanalgorisms.net, http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html.
  19. Maringa, Maina and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2011. A Quality Indicator Guided Review of TVET in Selected Ecole Technique Officiel (ETOs) and Ecole Agroveterrnaire (EAVS) in Rwanda. The African Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Training. AfriTVET, Vol. 1 No. 1, April 2011. http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  20. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2011. Gaining Competitive Advantage in Hotels Through the Application of Information Technology: A case of 2 – 5 star rated hotels in Kenya. East African Journal of Information Science (EAJIS), Volume 3.1, 2011. Department of Information Science, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, http://www.mu.ac.ke/academic/schools/is/journal/eajis.html , http://www.mu.ac.ke/academic/schools/is/eajis.html.
  21. Kimungu, Samuel Irungu and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2011. Considerations for Containing Employee Turnover in Kenyan hotels. Journal of Environmental Planning and Architecture (JEPA), April 2011. http://www.urbanalgorisms.net, http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  22. Maringa, Maina and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2010. Improvement of Technical Education in Public Technical Secondary Schools (Ecole Technique Officiel - ETOs) in Rwanda. Journal of Technical Education and Training (JTET, Vol. 2, Issue 1, June 2010. http://penerbit.uthm.edu.,y/ejournal/index.php/journal/jtet/79 .
  23. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2009. Performance Enhancement of the Catering Information Systems in E-Hotels through ICT Interventions Africa Habitat Review AHR) vol. 3 No. 3, [October 2009), pp., 189 – 199, Journal of the School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi.
  24. Naicca, Christopher Matseshe and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2008. The Influence of the Built Environment on Human Behaviour: Rehabilitation of Deviants in Correctional Facilities in Kenya. Africa Habitat Review (AHR) vol. 2 No. 2, [June 2008), pp., 111 – 130, Journal of the School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi.
  25. Kweya, Munala Gerryshom, Moirongo, Bernard Otoki and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2006. Factors for Effective Conservation and Management of Historic Buildings. African Journal of Design and Construction (AJDC), Vol. 1 (1), 2006, pp., 8 – 20. http://www.urbanalgorisms.net , http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  26. Ochieng, Philip Okello and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2006. The Relationship between Imageability and Form in Architecture: Considerations for the Design of Imageable Landmark Buildings in Cities. African Journal of Design and Construction (AJDC), Vol. 1 (1) , 2006, pp., 1 – 7. http://www.urbanalgorisms.net , http://www.fimen.net/AfriTVEThompage.html
  27. All learning Modules in the Master of Urban Design at the Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Building Sciences (SABS), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja, Kenya. These include, theory and principals of urban design I & II, physical planning, urban design I & II, environmental planning and research methodology. This is a programme designed for architects, urban designers urban and regional planners and landscape architects who desire to consolidate their theoretical knowledge in the Urban Design discipline with their practical application in the field. The programme therefore lays emphasis on urban communities’ facilities planning, urban land use and transportation planning, urban form and expression. It equips leaners with competencies to carry out independent research and scholarly ventures that resolve contemporary urban issues and challenges with sensitivity to prevailing socio-cultural, econo-political realities of a sustainable system of urban environmental development.
  28. Naicca, Christopher Matseshe and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2024. Rehabilitation of Offenders in Kenyan Correctional Facilities and the Built Environment . PB-2024-01-02 Policy Brief, Volume 2024, Vol. 1 (1), December 2024, pp., 5-8. P ublished by the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Enterprise, University of Nairobi, https://uonresearch.uonbi.ac.ke/basic-page/policy-briefs .
  29. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2005. The Influence of Social Cohesion on the Quality of the Urban Environment - a case of the city of Nairobi, Kenya. Ph.D Research Thesis, Department of Architecture School of Architecture and Building Sciences (SABS), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.
  30. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1999. Influence of Historical and Cultural Dualism of African Cities on the Management of their Growth and Development – A case of Nairobi city, Kenya. Department of Architecture, in the School of Architecture and Building Sciences (SABS), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.
  31. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1991. Planning for a Secondary Commercial Center - An Analysis of Economic Viability (the case of Nairobi city Kenya). A. Planning research thesis. Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.
  32. Maringa, Paul Mwangi; Chepchirchir, Peris; Okoko, Justus; & Nyabuti, Jeremiah. 1991. Relocation of Wakulima Market, from the Central Business District (CBD). M.A. Planning joint research term paper. Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.
  33. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. et.al, 1991. Chogoria Urban Development project. M.A. Planning. M.A. Planning Joint research 2 nd year class, 1991. Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.
  34. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. Theatre Design - Some Principal Concepts. 1986. Bachelor of Architecture Research Thesis. Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture Design and Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.
  35. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1986. The Kenya National Theatre – Design Project. Bachelor of Architecture Design Thesis project, 1986, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture Design & Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi. Kenya.

Books

Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Naica, Christopher Matseshe. 2023. Behavioural Cues for Apposite Space Design. 14 th February 2023. ISBN-10: ; ISBN-13: 979-8374845693 ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Behavioural-Cues-Apposite-Space-Design/dp/B0BW2SDJMK/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-1
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2023. Nature and Configuration of the Urban Social Function: Socio-Spatial Variation in the Urban Social Function. 15 th March 2023. ISBN-10: ; ISBN-13: 979-8387129193 ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Configuration-Urban-Social-Function/dp/B0BZ32D6DR/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-4
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2023. Nature and Configuration of the Urban Social Function: Socio-Spatial Segregation of the Urban Social Function. 7 th May 2023. ISBN-10: ; ISBN-13: 979-8393468644 ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Configuration-Urban-Social-Function/dp/B0C4MVSJ2F/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-3
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2023. Nature and Configuration of the Urban Social Function: Modelling the Internal Relationships of the Urban Social Function. 5 th June 2023. ISBN-10: ; ISBN-13: 979-8394293221 ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/NATURE-CONFIGURATION-URBAN-SOCIAL-FUNCTION/dp/B0C6WBCWQT/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-2
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2015. Reliability and Validity Measures of Survey Instrument. 7 th March 2015. ISBN-10: 1508777616 ; ISBN-13: 978- 1508777616 ; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Reliability-Validity-Measures-Survey-Instruments/dp/1508777616/ref=sr_1_6?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-6
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2015. Illustrated use of Normality Data Tests and the Factor Analysis Model. 25 th March 2015. ISBN-10: 1511568542 ; ISBN-13:978- 1511568542; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Normality-Tests-Factor-Analysis/dp/1511568542/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-5
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2014. Sampling Guide for the City of Nairobi. March 24, 2014. ISBN-10: 1497436362; ISBN-13: 978-1497436362, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Sampling-guide-Nairobi-Mwangi-Maringa/dp/1497436362/ref=sr_1_9?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-9
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2014. Genesis of the Spatially Segregated Urban Social Function of the City of Nairobi. June 07, 2014. ISBN-10: 1500123862 ; ISBN-13: 978- 1500123862, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Spatially-Segregated-Function-Nairobi/dp/1500123862/ref=sr_1_8?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-8
Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2014. Notional Introspections for a Sustainable Urban Ecology. 16 th September 2014. ISBN-10: 1502397757 ; ISBN-13: 978- 1502397757, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Notional-Introspections-Sustainable-Urban-Ecology/dp/1502397757/ref=sr_1_7?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-7
Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Ochieng, Philip Okello. 2012. Didactic Design of Imageable Architecture. September 18, 2012. ISBN-10: 1479309702; ISBN-13: 978-1479309702 – CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/Didactic-Design-Imageable-Architecture-Maringa/dp/1479309702/ref=sr_1_11?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-11
Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Leah Wamuyu. 2012. ICT Enhanced E-Hotels vol.1 - ICT Enhanced Hotel Catering Information Systems. October 1, 2012. ISBN -10: 14780030985; ISBN-13: 978-114780030985, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform: https://www.amazon.com/ICT-Enhanced-Hotels-vol-Information/dp/1480030988/ref=sr_1_10?qid=1687165050&refinements=p_27%3AProf+Paul+Mwangi+Maringa&s=books&sr=1-10
Reference the 11 research book monographs above in section 1.2.2 and the book chapters below in section 1.2.5.
Maringa, Paul Mwangi (Editor-in-Chief); Abuje, Sunday Julius (Assistant Editor-in-Chief); Karanja, Dennis (Editor); Mbiti, Stella Kasiva (Editor); Toroitich, Caleb Kiptum (Editor); Ng’eno, Faith Chelang’at (Editor); Kirongon, Beatrice (Editor); Musyimi, Marylyn Mumbua (Editor). 2024. SABS Book of Research Abstracts. ir.jkuat.ac.ke. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn.aaid:sc:EU:5f5a915f-49a4-4082-a350-d7fdd721cd47 ; http://localhost/xmlui/handle123456789/6288 . School of Architecture and Building Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja, Kenya.
Maringa, Paul Mwangi (Editor-in-Chief); Odhiambo, Alfred Omenya (Editor); Elnaggar, Rehab Hamdi (Editor); and Maina, Wairimu (Editor), 2024. DAID Book of Research Abstracts and Synopses of Design Projects. 2024. https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29342 . Department of Architecture and Interior Design, School of Engineering and Architecture, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Maringa, Paul Mwangi (Editor-in-Chief); Elnaggar, Rehab Hamdi (Editor) and Gathua, Moses (Editor). 2024. DAID Forum for Research and Design Solutions. https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29214 . Department of Architecture and Interior Design, School of Engineering and Architecture, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya,
Umenne, Sampson Ike and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1997. Book review of Carole Rakodi. 1985. Harare: Inheriting a Settler Colonial City: Change or Continuity. The Horizon DAT: towards a developed architectural tradition - on the theme, the challenge of a developed regional expression, 1997, Volume 1, No. 1, pp., 80 - 82. Journal of the Department of Architecture at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.
Umenne, Sampson Ike and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1997. Book review of Charles Jencks. 1991. The Language of Post-Modernism. The Horizon DAT: towards a developed architectural tradition - on the theme, the challenge of a developed regional expression, 1997, Volume 1, No. 1, pp., 85 - 86. Journal of the Department of Architecture at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

Book Chapters

  1. Weke, Steve & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2025. Influence of the Physical Environment on the Behavior of Juvenile Delinquents. Innovare Academics Pvt Ltd., Blueprint for Tomorrow: Bridging Architecture, Ecology and Learning. Chapter 1, pp,. 1-43, Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22159.BTB.c1
  2. Maganga Joy Awino & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. Perception and Spatial Quality of the Built Environment - The character of Spaces in Urban Recycling Facilities, Nairobi City County, Kenya. . Innovare Academics Pvt Ltd., Blueprint for Tomorrow: Bridging Architecture, Ecology and Learning. Chapter 8, pp., 137-173, Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22159/BTD.c8
  3. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2024. An Empirical Urban Study Research Methodology for Determining the Influence of Social Cohesion on the Quality of the Urban Environment: A Case of the City of Nairobi, Kenya. Education Through the Ages: Past Foundations to Future Horizons. Vol 1. Chapter 1, pp., 1-25, Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ETA.c1
  4. Ouma, Cindy Crawford, Ochieng, Martin Mbidhi and Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2024. The Role of Cultural Identity in Place-Making: A Case of Cultural Centers in Kisumu City. Education Through the Ages: Past Foundations to Future Horizons. Vol 1. Chapter 3, pp,. 26-67, Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ETA.c3
  5. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2024. A Review of the Physical Infrastructure & Equipment Quality Indicator of Ecole Technique Officiels (ETOs) and Ecole Agroveternaire (EAVS) in the Rwandan TVET System. Education Development: Bridging Past, Present, and Future. Vol 1. Chapter 11, pp., 111-138. Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ED.c11
  6. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2024. Contextual Demographics of Ecole Technique Officiels (ETOs) and Ecole Agroveternaires (EAVEs) in the Rwandan TVET System. Education Development: Bridging Past, Present, and Future. Vol 1. Chapter 12, pp., 111-138. Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ED.c12

Conference Papers

  1. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1994. Theory of Urban Land Market as a Tool for Determining Activity Relocation in Urban Areas – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya.
  2. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1994. Retail Market Potentials and their Influence on Consumer Expenditure Flows in Urban Systems – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya.
  3. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1994. The Gravity-Spatial Interaction Model as a Measure of Business Interaction Levels, and it’s Application in Urban Growth Management – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya.
  4. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1994. Multipurpose Shopping and the Locational Patterns of Retail Investments in an Urban Fabric – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya.
  5. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1994. Consumer Behavioural Patterns in the face of Competing and Differential Shopping Opportunities – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya.
  6. Muchira, Christabell Nyambura; Ochieng, James Shikuku; Maringa, Paul Mwangi. Influence of spatial characteristics of former industrial buildings on their adaptability for recreational uses in Kenya. 12 th annual East African Architecture workshop and exhibition: Understanding the concept of sustainability in the built environment today, 27 th – 28 th August 2025. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  7. Musa, Ian & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. Influence of transitional spaces on the aesthetics of built form - A case of destination shopping malls in Nairobi. 12 th annual East African Architecture workshop and exhibition: Understanding the concept of sustainability in the built environment today, 27 th – 28 th August 2025. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  8. Ranote, Rosebell Akinyi; Kirongon, Beatrice; Maringa, Paul Mwangi. Enhancing energy efficiency through natural ventilation in Nairobi’s commercial buildings. 12 th annual East African Architecture workshop and exhibition: Understanding the concept of sustainability in the built environment today, 27 th – 28 th August 2025. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  9. Ego, Rachel Jebet; Mirera, Raphael; Maringa, Paul Mwangi. Retrofitting glazed building envelopes for enhanced thermal comfort (a case of Nairobi CBD). 12 th annual East African Architecture workshop and exhibition: Understanding the concept of sustainability in the built environment today, 27 th – 28 th August 2025. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  10. Kitulu, Loise; Muketha Silas; Maringa, Mwangi. 2024. Stormwater harvesting for sustainable rural water supply – a case of the Mua hills settlement, Machakos County, Kenya. 3rd Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference (URPC- III): Planning for Resilient Cities in Africa. Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), Faculty of the Built Environment and Design (FABED), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.
  11. Ouma, Cindy Crawford; Mbidhi, Martin Ochieng; Maringa, Paul Mwangi. The role of cultural identity in place-making: a case of cultural centers in Kisumu city. 11 th annual East African Architecture Workshop and Exhibition: Climate responsive architecture and urbanism – harnessing design solutions for climate change mitigation, 26 th – 30 th October 2024. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  12. Njuguna, Michael Macharia & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2024. Influence of design on the adaptability of buildings: a case of the city of Nairobi, Kenya. 11 th annual East African Architecture Workshop and Exhibition: Climate responsive architecture and urbanism – harnessing design solutions for climate change mitigation, 26 th – 30 th October 2024. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  13. Gatamu, Karen Nyawira & Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2024. The interplay of user needs and the architectural design and form of libraries. 11 th annual East African Architecture Workshop and Exhibition Climate responsive architecture and urbanism – harnessing design solutions for climate change mitigation, 26 th – 30 th October 2024. Department of Architecture, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
  14. Maringa, Maina and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2012. Setting Up a Model College of Technology in Kigali City: Converting the Former Ecole Technique Officiel (ETO) Kicukiro into a College of Technology (COT). International Conference on TVET Institutions As A Platform For Industrial Development In Africa, The Commonwealth Association Of Polytechnics In African (Capa), 29th April To 4th May 2012, Mombasa, Kenya.
  15. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2010. ICT Driven synergy Integration in the Operations of e-hotels for Improved Performance. The International Research Symposium in Service Management of August 24 t -27 th 2010, University of Mauritius. Paper abstract accepted on 26 th May 2010.
  16. Kimungu, Samuel Irungu and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2010. Assessment of the Impact of Employee Turnover in Customer Service and Competitiveness of an Establishment. The International Research Symposium in Service Management of August 24 t -27 th 2010, University of Mauritius. Paper abstract accepted on 26 th May 2010. Full refereed paper presented in the conference of 18 th to 20 th November 2010.
  17. Kimungu, Samuel Irungu and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2009. Considerations for Containing Employee Turnover in Kenyan hotels. The 2 nd annual Association of Hospitality Schools in Africa (AHSA) conference on Hospitality and Tourism. Mafikeng hotel school, South Africa. Paper abstract submitted on 02072009 and accepted for presentation. Full refereed paper presented in the conference of 18 th to 20 th November 2009.
  18. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2009. Improving performance of human resource systems in e-hotels. The 2 nd annual Association of Hospitality Schools in Africa (AHSA) conference on Hospitality and Tourism. Mafikeng hotel school, South Africa Paper. Paper abstract submitted on 02072009 and accepted for presentation; Full refereed paper presented in the conference of 18 th to 20 th November 2009.
  19. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2007. Gaining Competitive Advantage in Hotels Through the Application of Information Technology: A case of 2 – 5 star rated hotels in Kenya. The Association of Third World Studies (ATWS) Conference at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa of 16 th -18 th of May (2007); theme: Rethinking African Heritage, University Education and Technological Advancement in the 21 st
  20. Maringa, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2007. Primary Activity Efficiency of the Work Process in ICT based E-Hotels. The 3 rd Annual International Conference (Knowledge Management through Research and Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development) of Moi University of July/August (2007).
  21. Maringa, Paul Mwangi et.al. 2007. Evaluating Ecotourism Landscapes in the East African Region: A case of a Tourist Circuit in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The VicRes Grant Competition Team Building & Harmonisation workshop, of April 1 st to 7 th (2007), Jinja, Uganda.
  22. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 1994. Theory of Urban Land Market as a tool for determining activity relocation in urban areas – focus on Nairobi City, Kenya. The Kenyan National Seminar on Architecture and Planning in the 21 st Century – the challenge of our times seminar; theme: rural urban environmental development, 24 th / 25 th November 1994, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja, Kenya.
  23. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2018. Regeneration of Kenyan Cities for The Future: A Case Study of Nairobi. 8th Annual City Development conclave, ( Smart Cities & Digital Transformation), Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia, November 14-18, 2018.
  24. Maringa, Paul Mwangi (TVET Technical Expert-Workforce Development Authority - WDA); Ngoma, Marie-Pierre (TVET expert VVOB); and Mpamo, Aime (Ag., Head of Curriculum Development unit in WDA). 2010. Curriculum Development Process for TVET in Rwanda. 2010. International Symposium on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Kigali - December 6 – 10, 2010, theme 2: Capacity Development in TVET, Workshop 1; Curriculum Design, Workforce Development Authority, Kigali, Rwanda.
  25. Ochieng, Philip Okello and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2008. A Didactic Design Approach for Attaining Imageable Architecture. Paper abstract accepted for presentation in the 1 st Regional Conference on Scientific Research, Development and Innovations (SREDI2008), theme: Conservation, Sustainability and Biodiversity. Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda, 10 t -12 th December 2008.
  26. Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2008. Relating Social Dysfunction to the Environmental Squalor in Cities. Paper abstract accepted for presentation in the 1 st Regional Conference on Scientific Research, Development and Innovations (SREDI2008), theme: Conservation, Sustainability and Biodiversity. Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Kigali, Rwanda, 10 th -12 th December 2008.
  27. Ruhamya, Coletha Uwineza and Maringa, Paul Mwangi. 2008. Surface water treatment using a series filtration system. Paper abstract accepted for presentation in the 1 st Regional Conference on Scientific Research, Development and Innovations (SREDI2008), theme: Innovations and Appropriate Technology Transfer. Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda 10 th -12 th December 2008.
  28. Maringa, Paul Mwangi; Gatabazi, Jean Damascene; and Mukarubibi, Fatina 2009. TVET Stakeholders & Implementers Validation and Sensitisation on TVET Regulatory Authority’s Strategic Plan, Mandate and Vision Planning, December 3 rd , 2009, Workforce Development Authority (WD, Kigali, Rwanda.
  29. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2011. Aligning TIVET interventions in Kenya to contemporary international trends and with improved responsiveness to future development needs. Technical working paper presented at a seminar /workshop to a Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHEST) consultative forum at poster towers on 6 th of January 2011, Nairobi, Kenya.
  30. Maringa, Paul Mwangi and Maringa, Maina. 2011. Suggested Curriculum, Development Process for Kenyan TVET. Technical working paper presented at a seminar /workshop to a Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHEST) consultative forum at poster towers on 6 th of January 2011, Nairobi, Kenya.

Awards & Honours

  • Elder of the Order of Burning Spears (CBS. A recognition of exceptional service by the government of Kenya.
  • Distinguished Alumni of the University of Nairobi (UoN), https://www.google.com/search?q=distinguished+alumni%2C+uon+prof.+maringa&oq=&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgBECMYJxjqAjIJCAAQIxgnGOoCMgkIARAjGCcY6gIyCQgCECMYJxjqAjIJCAMQIxgnGOoCMgkIBBAjGCcY6gIyDwgFEC4YJxjHARjqAhjRAzIJCAYQIxgnGOoCMgkIBxAjGCcY6gLSAQs0MTY5NjcyajFqN6gCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
  • Distinguished Alumni of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, (JKUAT), https://discover.jkuat.ac.ke/alumnus-of-the-week-prof-arch-paul-mwangi-maringa/
  • Chief guest (in regular GoK functions giving keynote addresses to sector meetings parastatal functions for NCA, NBI, KENHA, KERRA, KURA, KRB, KPA, KAA, KRC, KCAA, LAPSSET, KMA, NTSA, NCTTCA, EASA, NTSA, NaMATA, RTI, AAI, and lunching transport, infrastructure and public works projects across the country (2016-2022).
  • Full Scholarship award to study a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), 1990-91.

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
  • Member (g) of the Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP).
  • Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors ( BORAQS) of Kenya..
  • Fellow of the Architectural Association of Kenya (FAAK) – Member of the College of Fellows (CoF), registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) &Licensed to practice; Member of the Kenya Institute of Planners (MKIP).