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Dr. Eunice Njango Githae

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

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Dr. Eunice Njango Githae

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Administrative Position
2020 August: Chairperson, Psychology Department; 2016-2020 July: Chairperson Board of Postgraduate Committee Department of Psychology; 2015 to date: Lecturer, Psychology Department; 2010-2014: Assistant Lecturer and Coordinator Counseling Programs, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU); 2010 – 2014: Examination Coordinator, Department of Counseling, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Research Interests

Mental Health
Counseling Psychology

Academic Qualifications

2015: PhD in Counseling Psychology, Kenyatta University
2008: MA in Counseling Psychology, Daystar University
1995: Bachelor of Education (Arts) Kenyatta University
2015 December: Graduate Certificate in Peace-building and Leadership Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Virginia, USA
2014: Certificate in Conflict Analysis: Understanding Conflict: EMU, Virginia, USA
2014: Certificate in Philosophy & Praxis of Forgiveness & Reconciliation EMU, Virginia, USA
2014: Practice: Certificate in Skills for Peacebuilding: EMU, Virginia, USA
2014 July: Certificate in Substance Abuse & Addictions Training. Kenya Methodist University
2006: Certificate of Competence & Confidence in the Use of ICT, Cambridge Institute of Technology
2005: Higher Diploma in Psychological Counseling, Kenya institute of Professional Counseling
2005: Certificate in Trainer of Trainers (TOT), Kenya institute of Professional Counseling

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Akaribo, W. A., Githae , E. N., Ngunjiri, L. M. (2026). The Levels of Pre-Retirement Anxiety among Senior High School Teachers in the Upper East Region of Ghana.Journal of Medicine, Nursing Public Health. Vol 9 (1) 51-61.
  2. Akaribo, W. A., Githae , E. N., Ngunjiri, L. M. (2026). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy In Mitigating Pre-Retirement Anxiety among Senior High School Teachers In Upper East Region, Ghana. African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI):Vol 8(6) 44-56.
  3. Waweru, W.E ., Kathungu, B., Githae, E. (2025). Correlation between Levels of Emotional Awareness and Relapse Risk among Clients in Drug Treatment Centres in Kiambu County, Kenya. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (EAJASS) Vol 8(4) 608-629.
  4. Waweru W.E ., Kathungu, B., Githae, E. (2025), Correlation between Levels of Emotional Regulation and Relapse Risk Among Clients in Drug Treatment Centers in Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI): Vol 7(24), 1-20.
  5. Mwihaki, L. Mwanzo, I., & Githae, E . (2024). Predictors of cognitive impairment in patients with substance use disorder in Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Alcohol & Drug Abuse: Volume 11, 52-63.
  6. Mugo, L. M. & Githae, E. N . (2024). Relationship between Depression and Psychological Distress among Police Officers in Embu County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol 29(6) 01-11.
  7. Mwasiaji, E. T., Githae, E. N ., & Ogutu, J. O. ( 2022) . Research direction on entrepreneurs’ mental health and wellbeing for global sustainability agenda. International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship , 2 (2), 339-356.
  8. Mwende Mugendi, S., & Githae, E. ( 2021 ). Demographic Factors Associated With Non-Completion Among Postgraduate Student In Selected Public Universities In Kenya. Isagoge - Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences , 1 (6), 79–101.
  9. Mugendi, S., & Githae, E. ( 2021 ). Prevalence of non-completion among postgraduate students in selected public universities in Kenya. European journal of education studies, 8(12).
  10. Githae, E. N. & Namukoa, S.N. (2021). Exploring Spousal Communication as a Predictor in Relapse Occurrence among Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: Implications for Treatment Programs. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse –AJADA, 5, 57-80.

Conference Papers

  1. 2025: Seminar on Prevention and Management of Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders in Developing Countries. Beijing, China
  2. 2024: Causes of Depression among Young People. Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM).
  3. 2023: Trauma and Coping: Webinar Series for Mental Health Awareness and Sensitization Program for May, 2023
  4. 2023: Walk and Talk Mental Health Initiatives and TV Series during the World Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2023
  5. 2022: Presented a paper in the 4 th International Health Promotion Conference. Topic: Promoting entrepreneurs’ mental health and wellbeing for 2030 global sustainability agenda amidst coronavirus pandemic.
  6. 2020, Eldoret: Training Seminar for Games Coaches on Research Intervention for Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya (KU/WADA Research Project)
  7. 2019 October, Iten: Workshop Role of School Principals and Games Coaches in Shaping Beliefs and Attitudes Against Doping among School Athletes
  8. 2019, KUCC: Workshop for manual development: Brief Motivational Intervention for School Coaches
  9. 2018: Kenyatta University 1st Regional Conference on Drug Demand Reduction and Supply Suppression that the Department of Psychology: Community Understandings of Alcohol Dependence among Families and Communities and Implication on Treatment and Recovery in Kenya.
  10. 2017: Georg Arnhold International Summer School, 2017: Braunschweig, Germany. Topic: Contextual and Systemic Factors Enhancing Effectiveness of Education in Emergencies (EiE) Practices in Conflict Prone Areas of Kenya.
  11. 2016: Codependence: Understanding cycle of addiction. Presentation done at Asumbi Rehabilitation Center.
  12. 2015: Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia USA: Women Peacebuilding and Leadership program 2014-2015. Presented a paper on “Analysis of Key drivers of Gender Based Violence in Kenya” as a product of a research project.
  13. 2015: Presented a paper at the National Campaign Against Drugs and Alcohol abuse (NACADA). Topic: Role of Family Over-involvement in Occurrence of Relapse among Recovering Alcoholics in Kiambu County, Kenya.
  14. 2016: Psychosocial Consequences of taking alcohol and other drugs. Paper presented at Kenyatta University Drug Awareness Week.
  15. 2015: Impact of Positive Leadership and its Impact on Organizational Success. EDULINK II Project, Kenyatta University.
  16. 2014: Gender-based violence: Breaking the Cycle. Paper presented in a symposium “Healing the Human Person” at Kenya Methodist University
  17. 2014: “Analysis of Key drivers of Gender Based Violence in Kiambu County”: intervention project and unpublished paper written under Eastern Mennonite University
  18. Currently directing a team developing a leadership book “Strengthening Leadership Competencies in Higher Education; A manual for education managers”.
  19. 2019: Karura Community Chapel: Triggers of Mental Ill-Health and Coping Strategies for Wellness: Presentation made at Karura Community Chapel, Nairobi.
  20. 2018: Asumbi Treatment Center: Codependence: Understanding cycle of addiction. Presentation done at Asumbi Rehabilitation Center.

Professional Affiliations

  • 2023: Member: International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and other Drugs (INEBRIA)
  • 2020: Member College of Experts: Member of the College of Experts of the National Institute of Health Research (NHIR) UK
  • 2006 to Date: Member Kenya Professional Counselors and Psychologists Association (KCPA)
  • 2016 to Date: Member Daima Amani Women Network (DAWN)
  • 2020 to date: Member International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)