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Dr. Susan Waiyego Mwangi

Lecturer, Department of History, Archaeology & Political Studies

Home School of Law, Arts & Social Sciences Department of History, Archaeology & Political Studies Dr. Susan Waiyego Mwangi

Dr. Susan Waiyego Mwangi

Lecturer, Department of History, Archaeology & Political Studies

Administrative Position
2rd June - 21st July, 2022 – Acting Chairman Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies; May-July, 2019– Acting Chairman Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies; 31 st July 2014 Acting Deputy Director Students Affairs

Research Interests

Political History
Gender History
Franco-African Relations
Peace & Justice
Memorialization

Academic Qualifications

Mwangi, S and Okemwa, P. (2025). ‘Fragility Situations and their implications on Economic Empowerment of Women’ In Bor, Jonglei, South Sudan, in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), vol.9(4), 349-361, DOI
Pacificah, O. Mwangi, S and Obando, J(2024). Centrality of Formal Education in Women's Empowerment in Bor, South Sudan in International Journal of Formal Education, 3(10),386-394
Mwangi, L. N., Okemwa, P., & Mwangi, S. W. (2024). Student Perspectives on Internal and External Factors Influencing Vulnerability to Risk-Taking Behaviour among Girls in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kiambaa, Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research , 5 (1), 157–172. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.1.17
Nelson Mugweru Njiri, Susan Mwangi , Joseph Wasonga ( 2020 ) “ Human Rights Violations: An Impetus for Police Reforms in Kenya Between 1978 and 2002 " Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization , Volume 103, pp 14 - 23 DOI: 7176/JLPG/103-06
Wehliye Adan, Waiyego Susan , Kiruthu Felix ( 2020 ) “Change and continuity in the role of Kenyas National Assembly in Formulating Kenyas Foreign policy; 1900 – 1978" Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal , Volume 7 Issue 1, pp 595-608DOI: https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.71.7327
Wanderi Simon Mwangi, Susan Waiyego Mwangi , Joseph Wasonga ( 2020 ) “ Assessing the Effectiveness Of Intelligence Gathering And Sharing (IGS) In Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) In Kenya " International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) , Volume 7 Issue 1, August 2019, pp 149-156 https://www.ijiras.com/2020/Vol_7-Issue_1/paper_22.pdf
Simon Mwangi Wanderi, Mwangi Susan ( 2019 ) “Changing Trends of Transnational Terrorism in Kenya " IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 24 Issue 12, pp 14 – 23 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Changing-Trends- of-Transnational-Terrorism-in-Kenya-Mwangi- Mwangi/3e6c740f9a575f26897a642ce537a8cee10af54c
Mwangi, S and Okinda, A ( 2019 ) A Critique of Kenyas Security Sector Reforms (SSR) in the Fight against Terrorism ” In International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 8, Issue 8, pp 1795 – 1806 https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v8i8/show_abstract.php?id=ART2020699
Mwangi, S and Nenpomingyi, S ( 2017 ) “ The Politics of Anti-Corruption in Africa: Challenges and Lessons from Nigeria and Kenya.” In Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 6 Number 1
Golaz, V., Médard, C., Mwangi, S . & Équipe M-PRAM, (2016). Uganda: Youth in the Lake Albert Region. Afrique contemporaine , 259, 95-114. https://www.cairn-int.info/journal-- 2016-3-page-95.htm.
Mwangi Susan et al ( 2016 ) Les jeunes dans la région du lac Albert (Ouganda) entre revendications et nouvelles opportunités economiques In Lafrique Contemporaine volume 3 No 259 , Paris; France
Mwangi S and Fouere, M ( 2012 ) The special issue of cahiers dAfrique de lEst on disabilities 46-2 September – October 2012
Trained in “Experimenter” module in Extend Africa (EXT-AFR) by the commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning (DSVOL), Kenyatta University, Kenya. May 12 th 2022
Trained in “Scholar” module in Extend Africa (EXT-AFR) by the commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning (DSVOL), Kenyatta University, Kenya. May 12 th 2022
Trained in “Curator” module in Extend Africa (EXT-AFR) by the commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning (DSVOL), Kenyatta University, Kenya. May 12 th 2022
Trained in “Technologist” module in Extend Africa by the commonwealth of Learning, Canada in partnership with Kenyatta University, Kenya. July 23 rd 2021
Trained in “Collaborator” module in Extend Africa by the commonwealth of Learning,Canada in partnership with Kenyatta University, Kenya. July 7 th 2021
Trained in “Teacher for learning” module in Extend Africa by the commonwealth of Learning, Canada in partnership with Kenyatta University, Kenya. June 21 st 2021
Trained in the Bioethics Training Workshop 20 th – 22 nd February 2019
Trained in Methodology Workshop – Dakar from 25 th – 29 th November 2013

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. 2016-Module writer AHT 340: Politics in Africa
  2. 2016- Module writer AHT 425: Historical Study of African Religions
  3. 2016- Module writer AHT 433: African Women in History

Books

Mwangi, S, Opongo, E and Wahome, E. (2019). The State and Nation-Building Processes in Kenya since Independence: Remembering the Marginalized and Forgotten Issues and Actors. Langaa RPCIG, Cameroon
Mwangi, S et.al (eds) (2015 ) Kenyas Past as Prologue; Voters, Violence and the 2013 general elections twaweza communications, Kenya
Mwangi, S et.al (eds)(2008) Assessing Gender Policies in the East African Region; Case Studies from Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda DPMF, Kenya
Mwangi, S; et al (eds) (2019). The State and Nation-Building Processes in Kenya since Independence: Remembering the Marginalized and Forgotten Issues and Actors, Langaa RPCIG, Cameroon
Mwangi, S et.al (eds) (2015 ) Kenya s Past as Prologue; Voters, Violence and the 2013 general elections, Twaweza Communications, Kenya
Mwangi, S et.al (eds)(2008) Assessing Gender Policies in the East African Region; Case Studies from Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda DPMF, Kenya.

Book Chapters

  1. Mwangi, S (2019) General Introduction In Mwangi, S; et al (eds) (2019) The State and Nation-Building Processes in Kenya since Independence: Remembering the Marginalized and Forgotten Issues and Actors. Langaa RPCIG, Cameroon
  2. Mwangi, S et al (2019) Nationalism and the Nation Building Project in Kenya, 1963- 2014: an appraisal In Mwangi, S; et al (eds) (2019) The State and Nation-Building Processes in Kenya since Independence: Remembering the Marginalized and Forgotten Issues and Actors. Langaa RPCIG, Cameroon
  3. Mwangi, S and Okinda, A. (2019) The International Criminal Court and the National Building Project in Kenya In Mwangi, S; et al (eds) (2019) The State and Nation-building Processes in Kenya since Independence: Remembering the Marginalized and Forgotten Issues and Actors, Langaa RPCIG, Cameroon
  4. Mwangi, S (2019) General Conclusion: Reversals and Gains of Nation Building In Mwangi, S; et al (eds) (2019) The State and Nation-Building Processes in Kenya since Independence: Remembering the Marginalized and Forgotten Issues and Actors, Langaa RPCIG, Cameroon
  5. Mwangi, S (2019) Emerging Debates on Experiences and Challenges of Refugee Protection in Africa and Europe In Elisabeth, W et al (eds) Refugees and Forced Migrants in Africa and the EU Comparative and Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Challenges and Solutions ; Springer Nature, Switzerland
  6. Mwangi, S al ( 2016 ) Tracing a forgotten heritage; the place of Mau Mau memory and Culture in Kenya In Deisser A, and Njuguna , M 2016 UCL Press, London
  7. Mwangi, S (2015 ) Kikuyu-Kalenjin Relations in IDP Camps and the 2013 Elections: An Invitation to The Conversation In Mwangi, S et.al (eds)(2015 ) Kenyas Past as Prologue; Voters, Violence and the 2013 general elections Twaweza Communications, Kenya
  8. Mwangi, S (2015) Internal Displacement and the plight of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya; 2008-2012 In Golaz, V and Thibon ,C ( eds)Enfants et jeunes hors les liens en afrique de Lest Paris
  9. Mwangi, S and Owino, S (2012) Beyond Quantity; Higher Education in Kenya In Universites, Universitaires en Afrique de LEst Karthala, Paris and and IFRA, Nairobi
  10. Mwangi, S (2009 ) NEPAD: A New Development Paradigm for Africa I n Amuwo, A et al . Civil Society, Governance and Regional Integration in Africa DPMF, Kenya.
  11. Mwangi, S (2008) Gender Policy in Kenya and the Impact on Womens Involvement in
  12. Politics In Thundu, N et al., (2008) Assessing Gender Policies in the East African Region; Case Studies from Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda DPMF, Kenya
  13. Mwangi, S ( 2008 ) From the OAU to the AU: The Experience, Promise, and Expectations in Adejumobi, A and Olukoshi, A (eds) The African Union and New Strategies for Development in Africa Cambria Press, Amherst, New York.
  14. Mwangi S., et.al., (2008) Making the Kenyan Constitution: The challenges and Prospects In Nyanchoga, S (ed) (2008) The Constitutionalism and Democratisation in Kenya, CUEA Pauline Publications, Nairobi, Kenya
  15. Mwangi, S, Maina, L. and Waswa, F ( 2005 ): Pitfalls in Constitution-Making in Kenya: Experiences from Bomas and the 2005 National Referendum in L Afrique Orientalle - annuairre 2005. L Harmattan . ISBN: 978-2-296-02643-8. EAN 9782296026438.
  16. Mwangi, S and Okemwa, P. (2025). ‘Fragility Situations and their implications on Economic Empowerment of Women’ In Bor, Jonglei, South Sudan, in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), vol.9(4), 349-361, DOI
  17. Pacificah, O. Mwangi, S and Obando, J(2024). Centrality of Formal Education in Women's Empowerment in Bor, South Sudan in International Journal of Formal Education, 3(10),386-394
  18. Mwangi, L. N., Okemwa, P., & Mwangi, S. W. (2024). Student Perspectives on Internal and External Factors Influencing Vulnerability to Risk-Taking Behaviour among Girls in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kiambaa, Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research , 5 (1), 157–172. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.1.17
  19. Nelson Mugweru Njiri, Susan Mwangi , Joseph Wasonga ( 2020 ) “ Human Rights Violations: An Impetus for Police Reforms in Kenya Between 1978 and 2002 " Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization , Volume 103, pp 14 - 23 DOI: 7176/JLPG/103-06
  20. Wehliye Adan, Waiyego Susan , Kiruthu Felix ( 2020 ) “Change and continuity in the role of Kenyas National Assembly in Formulating Kenyas Foreign policy; 1900 – 1978" Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal , Volume 7 Issue 1, pp 595-608DOI: https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.71.7327
  21. Wanderi Simon Mwangi, Susan Waiyego Mwangi , Joseph Wasonga ( 2020 ) “ Assessing the Effectiveness Of Intelligence Gathering And Sharing (IGS) In Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) In Kenya " International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) , Volume 7 Issue 1, August 2019, pp 149-156 https://www.ijiras.com/2020/Vol_7-Issue_1/paper_22.pdf
  22. Simon Mwangi Wanderi, Mwangi Susan ( 2019 ) “Changing Trends of Transnational Terrorism in Kenya " IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 24 Issue 12, pp 14 – 23 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Changing-Trends- of-Transnational-Terrorism-in-Kenya-Mwangi- Mwangi/3e6c740f9a575f26897a642ce537a8cee10af54c
  23. Mwangi, S and Okinda, A ( 2019 ) A Critique of Kenyas Security Sector Reforms (SSR) in the Fight against Terrorism ” In International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 8, Issue 8, pp 1795 – 1806 https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v8i8/show_abstract.php?id=ART2020699
  24. Mwangi, S and Nenpomingyi, S ( 2017 ) “ The Politics of Anti-Corruption in Africa: Challenges and Lessons from Nigeria and Kenya.” In Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 6 Number 1
  25. Golaz, V., Médard, C., Mwangi, S . & Équipe M-PRAM, (2016). Uganda: Youth in the Lake Albert Region. Afrique contemporaine , 259, 95-114. https://www.cairn-int.info/journal-- 2016-3-page-95.htm.
  26. Mwangi Susan et al ( 2016 ) Les jeunes dans la région du lac Albert (Ouganda) entre revendications et nouvelles opportunités economiques In Lafrique Contemporaine volume 3 No 259 , Paris; France
  27. Mwangi S and Fouere, M ( 2012 ) The special issue of cahiers dAfrique de lEst on disabilities 46-2 September – October 2012

Conference Papers

  1. GLOCEPS Breakfast Meeting on Artificial Intelligence(AI) and the future of democratic Governance in Eastern Africa ; The Nexus between AI AND Information Overload on advocacy collation initiatives such as Gen z Movement; Radisson Blue; Kenya on 10 th June 2024
  2. FPFK A journey to Peace: Lessons from The Mabanga Mount Elgon Conflict; November 18 th , 2022
  3. China Ambassador’s Lecture Series on Strengthening China – Kenya Cooperation in Nairobi, Kenya; July 27, 2022
  4. SPARC-IDRC Inception Workshop; ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute) Campus in Nairobi, Kenya, June 21-23, 2022
  5. Regional Peace and Security: The Future of state stability and development in Eastern Africa; Serena Hotel – Nairobi, 24th and 25th May 2022
  6. Safeguarding Kenya’s Electoral Process Against Adverse Usage of Social Media; Webinar, Nov. 11th, 2021
  7. Redefining Kenya’s research agenda in diplomacy, development and security to augment global peace and prosperity; Webinar, Sep. 8th, 2021
  8. Participated in a conference on promoting the effective Implementation of the African Union Master Roadmap on Practical steps to Silence the Guns in Africa; 11 th – 12 th November, Nairobi, Kenya.
  9. Participated in a conference organized by Pau Institute of Petroleum and Gas on Dissecting Challenges and Prospects in Extractive Industries and presented a paper on Gender and Free Prior Informed Consent in Kenya’s Extractives; 22rd – 25 th October 2019, France.
  10. Participated in a conference organized by OXFAM and IPD (Institute of Peace and Development) in Kampala, Uganda, on Transparency and Accountability in the Extractive Industries and presented a paper on the case of Uganda, 4 th – 9 th March 2019, Kampala, Uganda
  11. Participated in a conference on Enhancing Participation of Civil Society in Conflict Management in the Greater Horn of Africa, organized by the Greater Horn Horizon Forum (GHHF); 9 th – 10 th December 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  12. Attended an international seminar organized by UNREC and the European Union in Djibouti on The Hague Code of Conduct against the Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles (HCoC); Dealing with missile proliferation: one side of the non-proliferation and disarmament regime in the IGAD region, 26 September 2019, Djibouti
  13. 2018: Participated in the Assembly of State Parties meeting at The Hague, Netherlands to present conclusions for an international conference on the need for strengthening regional and sub-regional justice mechanisms in Africa
  14. 2017 participated in an International Conference organized at Pau University, France on Extractive Industries and presented a paper on The role of Social Licensing in Securing Rights of Locals in Extractive Industries
  15. Participated workshop organized within the framework of the Multi-disciplinary partner team on Poverty, Resource Accessibility and Spatial Mobility in East Africa (M-PRAM); 17-21 st October 2016, Makerere University, Uganda.
  16. 2016: Participated and gave a paper on A comparative Analysis of the Refugee crisis in Africa and Europe, Lessons and Prospects at Pwani University, Kenya, organized by the Technical University of Munich, Germany.
  17. 2016: Participated in an international conference and gave a paper on A comparative Analysis of the Refugee crisis in Africa and Europe, Lessons and Prospects at Pwani University, Kenya, organized by the Technical University of Munich, Germany.
  18. Participated in a conference to present a paper on small arms and light weapons on security and peace in Africa, held at RECSA regional offices in Bangui; 23th September 2015
  19. 2015 participated in a workshop organised by IFRA and Heinrich Boll Foundation on Kenya’s 2013 elections titled Kenya’s past as Prologue, in Nairobi.
  20. 2015 participated and edited a book on Kenya’s 2013 elections titled Kenya’s past as Prologue, organized by the British Institute in East Africa, Nairobi and published by Twaweza Productions in conjunction with IFRA and Heinrich Boll Foundation
  21. Participated and gave a paper on the Mau Mau Memory in a conference organized by IFRA at Kileleshwa, Nairobi on Fifty Years after Independence: The Nations in East Africa. Revisiting Nation-Building between Particularism and Universalism?; June 12 – 13 th June, 2014
  22. 2013 October attended and gave a paper on The forgotten memory and heritage of Mau
  23. Mau in Kenya in a conference organized by the National Museums of Kenya and Karatina University in Kenya at Karatina University Nyeri, Kenya
  24. 2013 November; participated in a workshop organized by European Union at Windsor Hotel, Nairobi and gave a talk to a European Union Observation Mission 2013 on the political History of Kenya since Independence to the 2008 Post Election Violence
  25. 2013 November; participated and gave a talk to a European Union Observation Mission 2013 on the political History of Kenya since Independence to the 2008 Post Election Violence
  26. 2013 February; participated in an international conference in Gulu, Uganda on Governance and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Northern Uganda funded by the French Embassy in Uganda
  27. 2012 April; presented a paper at a meeting organized by IFRA and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on A glance at the Dynamics of Religious Mobility in Mungiki from 1990-2007
  28. 2012 July: presented a paper at British Institute in Eastern Africa, Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa, on Culture, Religion and Memory
  29. 2011 participated in a LAM/CEMAF/CRAJ/CEPED and IFRA project of ANR child victims and vulnerable children where I carried out research on orphans and vulnerable children in IDP camps in Kenyas Rift Valley area. The result was disseminated in a conference held at Kampala Uganda, November 19-21 st ; 2012
  30. 2010 February participated and gave a talk on The Changing Nature of Security
  31. Provisioning in urban Africa: the Kenyan Case at Pau University, France
  32. 2009 November gave a paper on Threat to Security in Kenya: Militias and the role of urban vigilantes at the university of Bordeaux, France
  33. September 2008 presented a paper during the CODESRIA Alumni Programme held at the University of Marie Dguambi in Congo, Brazzaville and presented a paper on Vigilantes and the governance of African urban spaces, organized by CODESRIA.
  34. 2007 June presented a paper on Higher Education in Africa in a workshop organized by the University of Pau, France and Makerere University, Uganda
  35. 2007 gave a talk on NEPAD: A new Development Paradigm for Ending Poverty in Africa Organized by UNECA, Ethiopia.
  36. 2007 Jan- June undertook a survey for DPMF/UNECA on the impact of Gender Policies on the Progress of African Women from 1990 to 2007.which culminated into a publication
  37. January 2006 : participated in a Gender mainstreaming workshop organized by OSSREA (Organization for Social Science Research in South and Eastern Africa) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  38. September 2005 : participated in an international conference organized by AAPS (African Association of Political Scientists) held in Cairo, Egypt, under the theme Globalization, Sustainable development and Governance in Africa,where I presented a paper titled NEPAD and Sustainable Peace and Development: Prospects and Challenges for Africa.
  39. Mwangi, S. (2005). Commercialization of Higher Education: A case for academic Programs in Kenyan Public and Private universities in Reinvigorating Higher Education in Africa , DAAD
  40. June 2005: participated in DAAD (German Academic Exchange program) conference on Reinvigorating Higher Education in Africa, where I presented a paper titled: Commercialization of Higher Education: A case for academic Programmes in Kenyan public and private universities.
  41. April 2005: participated in a regional methodological workshop organized by CODESRIA
  42. under the theme: Fields and Theories of Qualitative Investigation held at Nairobi
  43. 2004 : Attended an International conference on African renewal, African Renaissance held and organized by AFSAAP (in the University of Western Australia, Perth and gave a talk on The Role of the AU in Managing Conflicts in Africa, November
  44. 2004 : Attended an international conference organized by AISA (African Institute of
  45. Southern Africa) on Global Governance and Terrorism and presented a paper on “Africa after 9/11: Lessons and Challenges” in Ethiopia, December

Awards & Honours

  • 2021 – GLOCEPS Appreciation
  • 2021 – Appreciation for Participating in TP
  • 2017 – Appreciation for serving as a Warden Aberdare Hostels
  • 2016 – Participation in BOM Induction Workshop
  • 2005 – Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern (OSSREA)

Professional Affiliations

  • Associate fellow of the GLOCEPS(Global Centre for Policy and Strategy-Kenya)
  • Mashariki Research and Policy Center (MRPC-Kenya)
  • 2003-Date- The British Institute of Eastern Africa
  • 2018 to date - CSAK-Christian Scientific Association of Kenya