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Dr. Tabitha Wang’eri Waime

Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology

Home School of Education & Lifelong Learning Department of Educational Psychology Dr. Tabitha Wang’eri Waime

Dr. Tabitha Wang’eri Waime

Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Wang’eri T. , ( 2025 ) Developmental Psychology: Perspectives from Kenya.
  2. EPS 205: Educational Psychology
  3. EPS 903 : Developmental Psychology
  4. EPS 808: Adolescent Development
  5. Bichii J. & Wang’eri T. Njoroge J. (2025). Achievement Emotions and Student Engagement as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
  6. Ng’enda M. & Wang’eri T. (2023). Interrelationships among Parental Career Support, Students Science Self-Efficacy and Career Decision Making in Murang’a County Kenya.
  7. Kositany C. Ireri A. & Wang’eri T. (2023). Identity Development as a Predictor of Academic Engagement Among Undergraduate Students in Kenya
  8. Kositany C., Wang’eri T. & Ireri A. (2023): Mental Health as a Correlate of Academic Engagement Among Third Year Undergraduate Students in Kenyan Public Universities
  9. Mukami J. & Wang’eri T., C. (2022): Burnout Syndrome as a Correlate of Job Satisfaction among Teachers in International Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
  10. Arhin, V. & Wang’eri, T. (2018). Orientation Programs and Student Retention in Distance Learning: The Case of University of Cape Coast. Journal of Educators Online
  11. Nyaga, C. & Wangeri, T. (2018). Perceptions of Teachers’ Expectations as predictors of Pupils’ Academic Self-concept among Non-formal Primary school Pupils in Ruaraka Division, Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research.
  12. Wangeri, T. & Karanja, R. N. (2018). Extent of Students’ Knowledge Of Their Personality Traits And Career Information In Career Aspirations Among Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya.
  13. Arhin V. & Wangeri, T., Kigen E. (1917): Academic Advising and Student Retention in Distance Learning: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
  14. Macharia, L., Wangeri, T., Dinga, J. (2017). Establishing Teachers’ Views about the prevalence of Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.
  15. Macharia1 L., Wang’eri, T. & Dinga, T (2017). Teachers’ Causal Attributions in Controlling Premarital Sex among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 1(1): 1-8, 2017; Article no.AJESS.38021
  16. Macharia, L. Wang’eri, T. & Dinga, J. (2017). Teachers’ Perceived Self-efficacy in Modifying Problem Behaviors among High School Learners in Nairobi County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies1(1): 1-8, 2017; Article no.AJESS.38022
  17. Njoroge, M. N., Wangeri, T., Gichure, C. (2016). Role of student Faculty Interaction in Attrition among students in private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Education research and policy Studies (JETERAPS) 6(6):40-49
  18. Njoroge, M. N., Wangeri, T., Gichure, C. (2016). Examination Repeats, Semester deferments, and Dropping Out as Contributors of Attrition Rates in private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 4 No. 3 March 2016 pp. 225-240.
  19. Njoroge, M. N. & Wangeri, T. (March 2016). Relationship Between Parental Education Levels and Attrition Rates among Students in Private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Social Sciences and Education VOLUME 2 (II), 104-132.
  20. Njoroge, M. N., Gichure, C., Wangeri, T. (2015). Parental Support Factors as determinants of student attrition in private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Education research and policy Studies (JETERAPS) 6(6):460-470
  21. Mugambi, D. & Wangeri, T. (December, 2014). Peer Teaching as a predictor of reading motivation and literacy achievement among standard two pupils in Nairobi and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research (JEPER) Vol. 1, No. 4. December, 2014. Pp 128-139.
  22. Tumuti, S., Wangeri, T., Waweru, E. W., Ronoh, A. K. (2014). Prevalence, Drugs Used, Sources, And Awareness of Curative and Preventive Measures Among Kenyatta University Students, Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of emerging trends in educational research and policy studies (JETERAPS) 5(3): 352-361
  23. Tabitha Wangeri & Doyne Mugambi (October, 2014). Home, School and Gender Differences in Early Reading Fluency among Standard Three Pupils in Kiuu Sub-Location, Kiambu County, Kenya. American Journal of Education research, 2014, 2. No. 10. 932-941.
  24. Wangeri, T., Tumuti, S., Otanga, H. (2014). Relationship between demographic variables, organizational commitment, job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behaviors. International Journal of Contemporary Applied Sciences 1 No. 2 October, 2014.
  25. Tumuti, S. & Wangeri, T. (2014). Trauma types, symptoms manifestations and social support systems among University students trauma survivors in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol2 No. 5 May 2014: PP 13-30.
  26. Wangeri, T. & Okello, L.O. (2014). Work Role Overload, Teacher-Pupil-Ratio, School Type, Years of Teaching Experience, Gender and Burn Out as Factors Related to Work Stress among Primary School Teachers in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County, Kenya. Global Journals of Social Science Volume 14 Issue 1: 55-63
  27. Wangeri, T., Tumuti, S., Mugami, D. M., Mutweleli, S. M., Gitome, J., Marangu, N. (2014). Extent to which the African men are able to meet Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem and Self Actualization Needs for Themselves and Family in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garrisa County, Kenya. Global Journal of Human Social Sciences Volume 14 Issue 2 pp. 41-55.
  28. Gitonga, C., Rukangu, S. M., Orodho, J. A., Wangeri, T. & Kigen E. (2014). Is the choice of degree program a factor of personality types and degree of congruence? IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS). Volume 19, Issue 2, Ver. V (February. 2014), PP 49-54 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.
  29. Wangeri, T. & Otanga, H. (2014). Sources of personal teacher efficacy and influence on teaching methods among teachers in primary schools in Coast Province, Kenya. Global Journal of Interdisciplinary social sciences (published by Global Institute of Research & Education) . Vol. 3(3): 190-195 May-June 2014.
  30. Kimani, E., Wangeri, T., Mutueleli, S. (2013). ICT Uptake as a Tool for personal Adjustment and Academic Pursuit Among Undergraduate students at Kenyatta University. International Journal of Economy, Management and Social Sciences, 2 (6) June 2013, pages 291-303
  31. Wangeri, T., Mutueleli, S. (2013) Digital Divide in Work and Study Among Mature Students Furthering Their Education in Kenyan Universities: The Case of Kenyatta University. International Journal of Social Science and Entrepreneurship 1 (4), 151-173
  32. Wangeri, T. Otanga, H. (2013) Family, Peer and Protective Factors Related to Sex Behavior Among Urban Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol 1 No. 5 may, 2013
  33. Wangeri, T & Awuor, O. M. (2013). Role played by Locus of Control Variables in Sexual Promiscuity among Female Students in Technical Training Colleges in Nairobi, Kenya International Journal of Economy, Management and Social Sciences, 2 (9)September, 2013(in press)
  34. Gitonga, C. M., Orodho, J. A., Kigen, W. & Wangeri, T. (2013). Is there a gender relationship between Holland’s Personality types and choice of degree program among university student? International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 7July 2013 SSN: 2201-6333 (Print) ISSN: 2201-6740 (Online)
  35. Ciriaka Muriithi Gitonga, Edward Kigen, Tabitha Wangeri, John Aluko Orodho (2013). Is congruence a predictor of satisfaction with the choice of degree program among university students in Kenya? Journal of Education and Practice. Volume 4, no 17, 2013
  36. Wangeri, T., Kimani, E., Mutueleli, S. (2012). Transitional Challenges Facing First Year Students in Kenyan Public Universities: A case study of Kenyatta University. Interdisciplinary Review of Economics and Management 2, 1 (2012) p 41-50
  37. Ogutu, J. K., Wangeri, T. W., Gatumu, H. N. (2011). Performance of civil servants as influenced by factors of motivation in government ministries in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of sociology, psychology and Anthropology in practice. Vol 3 number 1 April 2011 (pages 30-42).

Books

June 29- July 2016: Attended the 2016 EARLI -SIG 5 Conference and presented a paper on “Effect of Text Books Ownership and Increased Exposure Time on Learning Outcomes in Mathematics and Reading among 8-Year-Old Pupils in under privileged Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya ”, held in Porto, Portugal. The aim of the Conference was to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange findings, discuss their work and learn from the work of others around early childhood education and research in the contexts of home, early childhood settings and school.
25 th – 27 th August, 2014: Attended the SIG 5 Conference 2014 and presented a paper on “Home and School Factors Influencing Early Reading Fluency Among Eight-Year-Old Pupis in Primary Schools in KIUU Division, Ruiru District, Kenya ”, held at the University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland. The theme of the Conference was: Challenges for the Future in Early Childhood Education.
Wang’eri T. , ( 2025 ) Developmental Psychology: Perspectives from Kenya.

Conference Papers

  1. Kositany C., Ireri A. & Wang’eri T (2023): Identity Development as a Predictor of Academic Engagement Among Undergraduate Students in Kenya
  2. Wang’eri T & Mugambi D (2014): Home, School and Gender Differences in Early Reading Fluency among Standard Three Pupils in Primary Schools in Kiuu Sublocation, Kiambu County, Kenya.
  3. 3 rd – 4 th October, 2024 : Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 10 th International Annual Conference whose theme was “ Re-orienting Education to the 21 st Century demands for Sustainable Development” held
  4. 3 rd – 4 th October, 2023 : Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 9 th International Annual Conference whose theme was “ Re-focusing Education in a Globalized Society for Sustainable Future” held at the Language and Cultural Centre, Kenyatta University Main Campus .
  5. 12 th July, 2019 : Attended the 38 th Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D Graduands
  6. 11 th July 2019 : Attended and Participated at the School of Education and Lifelong Learning Postgraduate Seminar
  7. 4 th – 5 th October, 2018: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 5 th International Annual October Conference, titled: The Role played by Physical School Environments in Determining Educational Outcomes among Primary School Pupils in Kenya.
  8. 26 th January, 2018: Certificate of Participation for Staff Mentors Seminar organized by the Kenyatta University Mentoring Programme.
  9. 5 th – 6 th October, 2017: Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 4 th International Annual October Conference, titled: Relationship Between the Big Five Personality Traits, Academic Achievement and Career Aspirations Among Secondary Schools Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
  10. 10 th May, 2017: Attended a one Day Training Course on Risk Based Thinking Course (Based on ISO 9001:2015)
  11. 29 th November – 2 nd December, 2016: Attended and participated at the 33 rd Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D Graduands at Kenyatta University. Theme: “Education, Research and Innovation for Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals”.
  12. 6 th – 7 th October, 2016 : Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 3 rd International Annual October Conference, titled: “Variations of Environmental Conditions as Determinants of Differences in Writing, Reading and Mathematics Fluency among Standard Three Children in Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.
  13. 15 th – 17 th June, 2016: Invited to present at the 7 th International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Oral Presentation: Role of behavioural Interventions in achieving 90-90-90
  14. 17 th – 18 th November, 2015 : Certificate of Participation for successfully completing the External Peer Reviewers Training held at the Agricultural Resource Centre, Egerton University-Kenya, and organized by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
  15. 31 st October, 2014 : Participated in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning 3 rd International Annual October Conference, titled: “Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Among Primary School Teachers, Coast Province, Kenya

Awards & Honours

  • 25 th July, 2023: Received an appreciation for having served successfully as the Director of Wellness and Rehabilitation Services, Kenyatta University.
  • 27 th August, 2020: Appreciation - Committee to Investigate Drug Abuse in the University.
  • 18 th July, 2018: Appreciation for having served as Director, Aids Control Unit.
  • 16 th July, 2018: Appreciation for organizing two (2) Medical Camps for the 2017/2018 Performance Contract Targets.
  • 22 nd April, 2016: Appreciation for all Directorates of Centres and Institutes for presenting various gifts to the out-going Vice Chancellor Prof. Olive M. Mugenda.
  • 18 th March, 2016: Appreciation for having served as Director, Aids Control Unit.
  • 8 th January, 2015: Appreciation for having served as Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology.
  • 2 nd February, 2014: Certificate of recognition of the publication of manuscript entitled “Is the choice of a degree program a factor of personality types and degree of congruence”.