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Dr. Josephat Oyigo

Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Dr. Josephat Oyigo

Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Academic Qualifications

2004 “Rethinking Africa’s Politics of Transition in Popperian Terms,” Philosophy: Problems, Aims, Responsibilities conference held at the University of Warwick, UK,
2002 “Epistemic foundations of the Open Society,” paper presented at the Karl Popper Centenary Congress held at the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria 3RD – 7TH July 2002

Conference Papers

  1. 2021: Paper “Political Corruption and the Law: A peek at Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya ” Paper to be presented at the Aristotle workshop on 29 th April 2021, Strathmore University
  2. 2018: Presented a paper titled “Developing Philosophically Minded Professionals” during a workshop organized by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Strathmore university
  3. 2009: Writing Fundable Community Project Proposals, a workshop organized by KUCEOP held on 8th – 9th April 2009 at KUCC, Kenyatta University.
  4. 2006: Implementation of A Successful Mentoring Programme Workshop organized by the Mentoring Office, Kenyatta University’s at Utalii Hotel 10th -11th August 2006.
  5. 2006: Attended 2 day training on Proposal Development facilitated by the Centre for Research and Development , Kenyatta University at Utalii Hotel July 17th -18th
  6. 2004: Attended a one day training on Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into University Curriculum facilitated by Aids Control Unit , at Utalii Hotel 4th – 5th Dec -
  7. 2018: Presented a paper titled “Developing Philosophically Minded Professionals” during a seminar organized by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Strathmore university
  8. 2011 “The Rationality of Science: A Critical Theoretic Perspective” presented during the Post graduate seminer organized by the graduate scool, Kenyatta University
  9. 2004 “Rethinking Africa’s Politics of Transition in Popperian Terms,” Philosophy: Problems, Aims, Responsibilities conference held at the University of Warwick, UK,
  10. 2002 “Epistemic foundations of the Open Society,” paper presented at the Karl Popper Centenary Congress held at the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria 3RD – 7TH July 2002

Professional Affiliations

  • Executive Member, Philosophical Association of Kenya (PAK), Nairobi
  • Member, Foundation for Critical Thinking, criticalthinking .org
  • Member, Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (CVP), Catholic University of America,
  • Member, Organization of Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa (OSSREA)
  • Member, Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)
  • Member, Society for International Development (SID), Kenya Chapter