Dr Leah Njambi Wanjama

Academic Qualifications

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Leah N. Wanjama .; Gendered Impact of Travel Restriction’s Government Policy Response to COVID-19 Pandemic on the Tourism Industry in Kenya. (Google scholar 2022)
2. Muthama, Ngare- Wamue & Leah Wanjama; The Levels of Participation for Men and Women in Resolving Community Conflict Using ADR Mechanisms in Kapsokwony Sub county , Bungoma County, Bungoma
3. N. Wanjama; Gender Sensitive Pedagogy: The Bridge of Girls’ Quality Education in Uganda:. FAWE
4. Leah N. Wanjama & Felistus Njuguna; Documentation of Gender Responsive Pedagogy as a Best Practice: FAWE - UNGEI (2016)
5. Sarah Fedha , Grace Wamue, Leah Wanjama; Experience of School Related Gender Based Violence by Pupils and Culture of Violence: a case Study of Primary Schools in Kasarani District – Nairobi County – Kenya (International Journal of Education and Research – 2013)
6. Flrorence Nyamu, Dr. Leah Wanjama, Rose M. Irungu and Fred Kariuki. (Sep. 2018). Education As a Strategy to Mitigate Harmful Cultural Practices and Value Systems. International Journal Of Current Research. An online publication. ISSN: 0975-833X
7. Wanjama, L. (2020). Gender Dynamics Determining Men and Women’s involvement in Community Conflicts through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms in Kapsokwony, Kenya. Methodology, 10(21).
8. Barasa, S. F., Wamue-Ngare, G., Wanjama, L. (2021). Experience of school-related gender-based violence by pupils and the culture of silence: A case of primary Schools in Kasarani District, Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Business and Management, 1(1), 70-95.
9. Muraya, P., Wanjama, L. N. (2023). Exploring the Effects of Travel Restrictions due to Covid-19 On Closure on Women Owned Businesses in Nairobi County: A Qualitative Study. KENYATTA UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (KU-WEE) JOURNAL, 1(1), 106-121.
10. Bundi, E., Wanjama, L., Barasa, S. (2023). Existing Strategies for Tackling Adolescent Pregnancy in Public Boarding Girls' Secondary Schools in Narok County, Kenya. International Journal of Gender Studies, 8(2), 28-44.
11. Wanjama, L., Munyiri, E., Etyang, M., Okeri, S., Mbuthia, A., Kamiti, M. R., ... Ngugi, S. (2022). Women’s Economic Empowerment HUB.
12. Friedman, H. H., Friedman, L. W., Frankenstein, J., Oima, D., Sande, D., Ombok, B., ... Wachira, L. N. (2013). Eyeless in academe: An American view of disciplinary myopia.
13. Leah Njambi Wanjama, Elishiba Njambi Kimani, Mildred Jeniffer Lodiaga, HIV and AIDS: The Pandemic. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, 51 Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, 2007
14. Makhono, W. L. M. W. L., Wanjama, L., Wangaruro, J. (2022). Effects of Domestic Violence against Men on Their Perceived Masculinity. Impact: Journal of Transformation, 5(2), 149-168.
15. Nyamu, F., Wanjama, L. (2021). Discussion Paper No. 261 of 2021 on Gender and Health: An Assessment of the Burden of Gender-Based Violence on Health and Implications for Attainment of Universal Healthcare in Kenya.
16. Njuguna, R. W., Okemwa, P., Wanjama, L. (2021). The Impact of Positive and Negative Cultural Expressions of Masculinities on Educational Processes. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 10(7).
17. OtienoNyamagwa, R., Okemwa, P., Wanjama, L. IMPACTS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF SMALL SCALE WOMEN TRADERS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA.
18. Wanjama, L. (2012). _~.. Date\\10b~ l2 (Doctoral dissertation, Kenyatta University).
19. Wanjama, L. (2007). HIV and AIDS: The pandemic. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.

Books

Book Chapters

1. Leah Wanjama. (2004). Agriculture and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa , Published by Acasia Publishers (2004), Nairobi, Edited by D. M. Muia and J. E. Otiende.
2. Leah Njambi Wanjama. (2018). Marriage Rites and Gender Construction Among the Agikuyu Community. Published in the Book, From Asmara 2000 To Nairobi 2014: Trends In African Languages and Literatures. Institute of African Studies , Kenyatta University

Conference Papers

1. July 2022 Presented a Paper on Travel Restrictions During Covid-19 Pandemic: Implications of Closure on Women Owned Businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya
2. October 2019 Presented a Paper on Gender Equity and Equality Discourse in the Higher Education Reforms in Africa (9 th Anie Conference in Nairobi)
3. October 2019 Presented a paper Higher Education in Kenya: An Assessment of Gender Issues in Academic Progression and Promotion to Senior Levels of Management. (9 th Anie Conference in Nairobi)
4. October 2017 Presented a Paper on Transforming Teacher Education As A Strategy For Achieving Gender Equity And Equality: Lessons From Research ( 3 rd Conference on Education and Life Long Learning - Kenyatta University)
5. July 2017 Presented a paper on Breaking The Conspiracy Of Silence And Secrecy Surrounding Sexuality To Restore Women’s Dignity Post-Fistula (Conference on Health held in Kenyatta University) .
6. May 2017 Presented a paper on Education as a strategy for mitigating against negative cultural practices and sexual exploitation. (Conference on Early Childhood Education )
7. August 2016 Presented a paper on A Reflection on the Status of the Inclusion of Women and Girls in Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya Public Universities at the 1 st Biennial Conference on the State of Higher Education In Kenya.
8. March 2016 Presented a paper on Gender and Peace: Reflections on the Importance of Gender in Peace Building at Family Unit Level: at the 6 th International Conference On Peace Held at The Management University Of Africa (MUA)
9. October 2015 Presented a paper on Gender Responsive Pedagogy: Promoting Gender Equity and Equality in Education : at The 2 nd International Annual October Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning, Kenyatta University.
10. August 2014 Presented a Paper on An Overview of the Status of Girls Education in Sub-Saharan Africa as Depicted by EFA and MDGS 2013/2014 Reports (FAWE General Assembly)
11. August 2014 presented a Paper on Marriage Rite of Passage and Gender Construction Among the Agikuyu Community (International Conference on African Languages and Literatures in 21 st Century – Kenyatta University)
12. May 2012 Presented a paper on Poverty and Culture in Relation to Maternal and Child Survival (International Conference on Maternal and Child Health)
13. August 2012 presented a paper in an International Conference organized by Kenyatta University on GBV entitled Engaging Advocacy and Lobbying to Bring Change and Create Safe Space for Human Habitation.
14. December 2009 presented a research paper on Issues of Education of the boy child in Kenya, ( at Kenyatta University Research Conference).
15. In June 1995 , convened a one day conference for FAWE Kenya on Issues of the girls child in education as a preparation for 4 th Women’s conference in Beijing
16. September 1995 attended a 5 day conference organized by International University Women to prepare for the 4 th Women’s Conference in Beijing. I was in charge of all preparations for the issues of Poverty and the Girl Charge and I had presented a paper on the same.
17. September 1995 Attended the 4 th Women’s Conference in Beijing and coordinated a one day workshop on Women’s education in Africa for FAWE in the Africa Tent.
18. September 1995 Attended the 4 th Women Conference in Beijing coordinated a one day workshop on Poverty and the Girls Child for International University Women .
19. Leah Wanjama. (2014), Marriage Rite of Passage and Gender Construction Among the Agikuyu Community ( A paper presented at the International Conference in African Languages organized by Institute of African Studies – Kenyatta University)
20. Leah Wanjama. (2014) An Overview of Status of Girls Education in Sub-Saharan Africa as Depicted by Education For All and Millennium Development Goals Reports – 2013/14.
21. Leah Wanjama. (2012) Engaging Lobbying and Advocacy to Bring Change and Create Safe Space For Human Habitation – (in the process of being published).
22. Leah Wanjama. (2009), Gender and Sustainable Development: Confronting Violence and Advancing Shared Security (A chapter in an unpublished book sent to the printers by African Council of Religions for Peace).
23. Leah Wanjama. (2012), Poverty and Culture in Relation to Maternal and Child Survival (a paper presented in an International Conference, peer reviewed for publication).
24. Leah Wanjama: Gender Dimensions in Participation and Performance in Science and Mathematics: (a paper presented at a FAWE conference in Zambia, 2009)
25. Leah N. Wanjama; The Role of Research in Promoting Quality Education: A Gender Perspective - FAWE
26. Leah Wanjama. (2012); Engaging Lobbying and Advocacy to Bring Change and Create Safe Space For Human Habitation – (in the process of being published).
27. Leah Wanjama: Gender Dimensions in Participation and Performance in Science and Mathematics: ( a paper presented at a FAWE conference in Zambia, 2009)
28. From 1993 – 2012 I attended and participated in most of FAWE Conferences and Seminars both locally and internationally (Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Ethiopia) as an official of FAWE Kenya Chapter.