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Dr. Purity. M. Nthiga

Lecturer, Department of Literature & Linguistics

Home School of Law, Arts & Social Sciences Department of Literature & Linguistics Dr. Purity. M. Nthiga

Dr. Purity. M. Nthiga

Lecturer, Department of Literature & Linguistics

Research Interests

Applied Linguistics

Academic Qualifications

Diploma in holistic nurturing of children. Theological Education by Extension, Presbyterian Church of East Africa (2021)
Role of chairpersons of departments in the implementation of University policy. Kenyatta University (2018)
Higher education in emergencies. Geneva Summer schools, University of Geneva (2016)
Teaching methods (teaching methods, setting examinations, administration of exams, marking and analysis of scores). Kenyatta University, Centre for Excellence and Evaluation (2013)
Monitoring and evaluation for quality assurance., Kenyatta University, regional Centre for Capacity Development (2012)

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Susan W.Wachira, Purity Nthiga &Joyce Wangia(2023) The frequency of vocabulary learning strategies employed by Kenyan learners of Chinese as a foreign language, Innovative Journal of Social Sciences, 3(3) 1-7
  2. Kiguru G, Mwangi, P & Nthiga, P.M (2019) Bridging the distance in distance E-learning. Msingi Journal of the Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University, 1(2) P. 38-49
  3. Nthiga, P.M, Kiguru, G & Mwangi, P (2019) Adult education and development: Lessons from Somaliland. Msingi Journal of the Department of Educational Foundations, Kenyatta University,1 (1) P.18-34
  4. Kiguru G, Mwangi P , Nthiga,P.M &Kimunyu, C(2019) Language and witchcraft as a trade: Insights from Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Organizations. No.23 P 59-77. ISSN: 2013-570X. EISSN: 1886-4171. http://www.revista.rio.org
  5. Mwangi, G, Maroko G.M, Nthiga P.M (2017) An Evaluation of the Treatment of Application Letters and Reports in Core Kenyan Form Three English Course Books. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research. Vol 4, Issue 8, P 168-182. ISSN: 2376-760X. Available online at jallr.com
  6. Nabwire C, Orago S, Purity Nthiga (2021) A comparative study of English language speaking skills in private and public primary schools in Trans-nzoia County, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues. Vol 3 Issue 1. P 191-204. Online ISSN: 2663-9335. https://www.ajoeijournals.org
  7. Florence Owili, James Njiri & Purity Nthiga (2020) AEN 100: Introduction to the Study of Language, Kenyatta University
  8. Phyllis Mwangi, Gatitu Kiguru & Purity Nthiga (2023) Vignette: Community initiatives for the use of Maa in education in Kenya in Colin Reilly, Feliciano Chimbutane, John Clegg, Casmir Rubagumya and Elizabeth J. Erling (Eds). Enabling Multilingual Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa: Assessment, Ideologies and Policies (Vol. 2)
  9. Purity Nthiga: The search for positive deviance Schools Continues: Jaslika in the Arid and Semi-arid Lands(ASAL)(23 rd October 2017): https://jaslika.com/news/2017/10/23/the-search-for-positive-deviance-schools-continues-jaslika-in-the-arid-and-semi-arid-lands-asal
  10. Purity Nthiga : (Brief talk on KUTV) The bridge to the job market: writing effective job application letters and cvs. https://youtu.be/SreCPtk4sHA

Book Chapters

  1. Nthiga P.M & Nyamasyo.E.A, Speech Language Therapy in Kenya: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities. In Ludtke.M.U; E & Karia. M (Eds) (2023) Handbook of Speech-language therapy in Sub-saharan Africa, Integrating research and practic e. Springer.
  2. J, Nthiga.P &Njiri.J (2023). Influence of first language on second language; a case of Runyankore-Rukiga and English in Western Uganda Secondary Schools. In Parry.K (Ed) Literacy for social equity, selected papers from the 11 th Pan-african Literacy for all Conference, Kampala, 2019. Reading Association of Uganda.
  3. Mwangi, P, Kiguru, G & Nthiga P.M (2022). The witch made me do it! A speech act analysis of the provocation defence in witch lynching cases in Kenya in Monwabisi, R, Kaschula, H.R & Heydon G (Eds). Language and the Law: Global perspectives in forensic linguistics from Africa and Beyond : Stellenbosch, South Africa: African Sun Media. P 203-220.
  4. Mwangi, P, Kiguru, G & Nthiga, P.M (2018) The English Language and the Refugee identity: Insights from Daadab Refugee camps in D.O. Orwenjo & H.A. Tunde(eds) When “Home” means more than one country: The discursive (Re)construction of identities in Trans-national communities. Germany : Lincom Europa. P 150-166

Conference Papers

  1. Phyllis M, Purity Nthiga & Gatitu Kiguru: The place of communication skills in the work place in Kenya
  2. Purity Nthiga & Gatitu Kiguru: the (in)comprehensibility of motor insurance policies: Examples from Kenya
  3. Nthiga Purity & Gatitu Kiguru: Job application letters as communication to potential employers: Selling or Soiling?
  4. Peter Chege & Purity Nthiga , ISA RC25 International Virtual Conference. Presented a paper “ Politeness in alternative dispute resolution: the case of chief’s court in Gatanga sub-county, Murang’a County, Kenya ” (June 15 th -17 th ).
  5. Gatitu Kiguru, Phyllis Mwangi& Purity Nthiga . ISA RC25 International Virtual Conference. Presented a paper, “ There is more than meets the eye: a discursive construction of conspiracy theories around Covid-19 by Kenyans on social media platform” (June 15 th -17 th )
  6. Susan Wachira, Purity Nthiga &Joyce Wangia, ISA RC25 International Virtual Conference. Presented paper, “Vocabulary learning strategies as employed by Kenyan learners of Chinese as foreign language” (June 15 th -17 th ).
  7. Gatitu Kiguru & Purity Nthiga , International Mother Language Day(IMLD) Conference (2019). Presented a paper, “The elephant in the courtroom: A case of mainstreaming the mother tongue agenda in Kenyan judiciary reforms. Venue: Kenyatta University, Kitui Campus (February 20-22,2019
  8. Purity Nthiga , Kiguru Gatitu and Phyllis Mwangi: International Conference on Education, Development and Innovation (INCEDI) 2016: presented a paper “Adult education and development: Lessons from Somaliland. Venue: Tang Palace Hotel, Accra, Ghana (August 29-31, 2016)
  9. Kiguru Gatitu, Phyllis Mwangi and Purity Nthiga : International Conference on Education, Development and Innovation (INCEDI) 2016: presented a paper “Bridging the distance in distance E-learning: lessons from Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya. Venue: Tang Palace Hotel, Accra, Ghana (August 29-31, 2016)
  10. Purity Nthiga & Gatitu Kiguru: Conference on Exploring Communication Competence in the Industry and Academy. Presented a paper on: Job Application Letters as Communication to Potential Employers: Selling or Soiling ? Venue: Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya (May 2016)
  11. Gatitu Kiguru and Purity Nthiga: The Folly of Ignoring the Dominant Influencer: A Case for Inclusion of Media Literacy in the Kenyan School Curriculum.; 11 th Pan-African Literacy for all Conference; Kampala Serena Hotel, Kampala, Uganda;20 th – 22 nd August, 2019
  12. Purity Nthiga & Gatitu Kiguru: 13 TH Biennial Conference of the IAFL: Presented a paper “The (In)comprehensibility of Language Used in Sampled Insurance Policies in Kenya” Venue: Porto, Portugal (July 2017)
  13. Purity Nthiga & Eunice Nyamasyo: The 6th East Africa International Conference on Communication Disability: Presented a paper “Speech and Language pathology(SLP) in Kenya: Trends, challenges and opportunities” Venue: Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (February 9-11, 2017)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member Language Association of East Africa
  • Member Women Educational Researchers of Kenya