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Prof. Lucy W. Maina

Professor, Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies

Home School of Law, Arts & Social Sciences Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies Prof. Lucy W. Maina

Prof. Lucy W. Maina

Professor, Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies

Administrative Position
2015 to 2022: Founding Dean, School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies; 2014- 2015: Renewal as Director, Institute of Peace & Security Studies; 2012-2014: Renewal as Director, Institute of Peace & Security Studies; 2010-2012: Director, Institute of Peace and Security Studies; 2009-2010: Renewal as Chairperson, Department of Sociology; 2007 to October 2010: Chairperson, Department of Sociology; 2007 to October 2007: Chairperson, Department of Sociology

Research Interests

Sociology of Development
Inclusion
Livelihoods
and Enterprise development

Academic Qualifications

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. What Kenya needs to do to improve access to health care by elderly people. Published in the Conversation online platform supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation . 2016. https://theconversation.com/profiles/lucy-maina-322014/dashboard
  2. Ethical concerns in researching with older persons; Published in the BSK newsletter, volume 1, Issue 1. 2015.
  3. (2025) Chief consultant for the Eastern Africa Standby Force contracted to develop the EASF Strategic Plan 2026-2030.
  4. (2025) Invited Expert to support Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital operationalization of Level 6 status, plan development and Social Impact Assessment.
  5. (2024) Chief consultant for the Eastern Africa Standby Force to conduct an In-depth Assessment of the EASF 2014-2024.
  6. (2023-) Chief Editor, The KDF Journal. Volume 2 (2024), ISSN: 3006-8126.
  7. (2023) Reviewer for Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for Bias and Sensitivity of GMAT examination items.
  8. (2022) Invited Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of National Security, A Journal of the National Defence University-Kenya- ISSN: 2958-549X.
  9. (2021) Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Population Ageing. Oxford University Press: Springer- British Society of Gerontology.
  10. (2021) Appointed to the KU-National Cohesion and Integration Commission collaboration committee
  11. 2023: External examiner for the National Defence University-Kenya for Masters programmes.
  12. June 2017 to date: External Examiner for Chuka University, Department of Social Sciences.
  13. July 2015 to 2021: External Examiner for the University of Nairobi, Department of Education Studies—Master in Peace and Conflict studies
  14. May 2013 to date: External Examiner for the Pan African University based at JKUAT (for Human rights and Gender Studies).
  15. 2011-date: External examiner for Social Sciences (M.A and Ph.D), Mount Kenya University.
  16. December 2010 to 2016: Member of the External Examining Board of the National Police Service and External Examiner for the Basic Recruits and Cadets curriculum.
  17. Dec 2007-External examiner for the African Nazarene University for the University Common Courses UCC 401, UCC 203 (Development Studies and Sociology) for the First Trimester 2007/2008.
  18. Thesis examiner for Department of Population and Statistics: Makerere University.
  19. Gideon Dzando, Paul R. Ward, Lillian Mwanri, Lucy W. Maina , Justice Moses K. Aheto, Rachel C. Ambagtsheer (2025) “Developing a feasible frailty screening instrument for older people in Sub-Saharan Africa: Exploratory and Confirmatory factor analysis” Geriatrics and Gerontology International. Japan Geriatrics Society, Wiley Online. https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.70068.
  20. Grace Wamue-Ngare, Lucy Maina , Pacificah Okemwa, Okumba Miruka, Grace Okong’o, Isaac Kimunio, Pauline Kamau, Jane Njuguna, Lilian Kiruja, Simon Okoth (2025) Unveiling The Hidden Costs: An In-Depth Examination Of The Economic Impact Of Sexual And Gender-Based Violence On Women In Nairobi, Kenya. Social Sciences and Humanities Open, Volume 11, 101339. Elsevier. https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2590-2911(25)00066-X
  21. Jedidah Chepkoech Kiget, Peterlinus Ouma Odote and Lucy W. Maina (2025). R elationship Between Cross-Border Conflicts and Food Security in Narok County, Kenya. National security: Journal of National Defence University-Kenya, Volume 2, Issue 2.
  22. Grace Wamue-Ngare, Lucy Maina , Pacificah Okemwa, Okumba Miruka, Grace Okong’o, Isaac Kimunio, Pauline Kamau, Jane Njuguna, Lilian Kiruja, Simon Okoth (2025) Qualitative Assessment of Transformative Change in Lives of SGBV Survivors: Evidence from The Most Significant Change Stories’ Technique. In Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Journal, Vol 1 No 1 (2025). https://journal.ku.ac.ke/index.php/KUWEE/article/view/608
  23. Muruthi, J., Kirui, R. and Nyawaga, C. Maina , L. and Mwega E. (2024). Socioeconomic Status, Perceived Family Support and Psychological Distress in Older Kenyans: A Cross-sectional Study. In Aging and Mental Health. Volume 28, Issue 12 (2024) Taylor and Francis online. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2400261
  24. Maina, L., Langat, G. and Mwangi, S. (2024) Developing a Standardized Questionnaire for Measuring Older Adult’s Health and Well-Being in Kenya- Journal of Innovation in Aging: An Open Access Journal of the Gerontological Society of America .
  25. James R. Muruthi, Lucy Maina , Elijah Mwega, Violet Kagai, and Alfred Otieno (2024) Psychometric properties of a Swahili-translated Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) in sample of aging Kenyans. Research Bridge Publisher, International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp: (40-49), Month: January – April 2024, Available at: https://researchbridgepublisher.com/
  26. A. Mumma-Martinon, Lucy W. Maina and James J. Kimuyu (2024) The Rise of State-Sponsored Cyber-attacks: The Case for International Cooperation in Strengthening Defence Systems. Journal of National Security . Special Issue on Cyber Security, Vol 2, Issue 1 (2024).
  27. Lucy W. Maina and Godfrey Otieno Ohnydl (2024) . Leveraging Technology for Government Service Delivery: Suggestions for Securing the e-Citizen Service in Kenya. East African Journal of Information Technology. Volume 7, Issue 1.
  28. Kibochi, R.K and Maina, L.W (2024) Structural and Institutional Impediments Confronting Collective Security Institutions in The Eastern Africa Sub Region: Which Way For Lasting Peace? Journal of National Security . Volume 2, Issue 1 (2024).
  29. Kibochi, K, Kinyanjui, F. and Maina, L . (2023) Connectivities in Changing Security Threats in the Eastern Africa Sub Region. Journal of International Affairs, FAOA, USA.
  30. Grace Wamue-Ngare, Pacificah Okemwa, Isaac Kimunio, Okumba Miruka, Grace Okong’o, Pauline Kamau, Lucy Maina, Jane Njuguna, Lilian Kiruja, Simon Okoth ( 2023) Estimating Economic Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Women Survivors: Comparative Study of Support Programmme Interventions in Makueni and Naivasha, Kenya. Atencion Primaria, Elsevier.
  31. Grace Wamue-Ngare, Pacificah Okemwa, Okumba Miruka, Lucy Maina, Grace Okong’o, Isaac Kimunio, Pauline Kamau, Jane Njuguna, Lilian Kiruja, Simon Okoth (2023). Effectiveness of State and Non-State Actors’ Initiatives in Addressing the Economic Empowerment Needs of Women Survivors of Gender-Based Violence . Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment (KU-Wee) Journal, Vol 1 No 1 (2023).
  32. Maina, L . and Kimani, E. (2020) Determinants of Income Security among Pensionable Retired Persons In Kenya. ChemChemi International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Volume 11, number 1. Open access- Available at https://doi.org/10.33886/cijhs.v11i1 .
  33. Omar, R. A., Mutundu, K. K., Kioli, F. N., & Maina, L. W . (2020). Effects of Khat Consumption on Consumer-Community Relationships in Kamukunji Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies , 8 (1). Quarter 1 (January-April) https://doi.org/10.24940/theijhss/2020/v8/i1/HS2001-028 .
  34. Rashid Ali Omar, Kennedy K. Mutundu , Felix N. Kioli , Lucy W. Maina (2020). The Effects of Khat Consumption on Family Relationships in Kamukunji Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2020.
  35. Wanjau, M., Kathuri, L. and Maina, L. (2019) ABC Strategy: How University Students Perception of ABC Strategy Influences Uptake of Reproductive Health Programs. Proceeding of the 4 th International Conference on Public Health, Vol. 4, 2018, pp. 11-22- TIIKM -ISSN 2424 – 6735 online DOI: https://doi.org/10.17501/24246735.2018.410.
  36. Maina, Lucy [1] and Mwangi, Samuel (2017) Experiences of Retirees under Pension Scheme Coverage in Kenya: The Case for Pension Reforms. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS). Volume 23, Issue 1, Ver. 8.
  37. Mitchell, C., Chege, F. Maina, L. , & Rothman, M. (2016). Beyond engagement: Policy dialogue in working with children in eight Nairobi slums to address safety, security and housing. In International Global Public Health Journal. Taylor and Francis online. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2016.1165720 .
  38. Maina, L 1 , Kigaru, D., Korir, A. and Akello, A., (2016) Determinants of Screening Patterns for Invasive Cervical Cancer among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. Research Journali of Public Health, Vol. 2 Number 11. November 2016.
  39. Pauline Thuku, Lucy Maina and Margaret Gecaga. (2016). The Relationship between Psychosocial Preparation for Retirement and Quality of Life of Retirees in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3164. Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp: (251-260), Month: July - September 2016, Available at: researchpublish.com .
  40. Igesha P., Muia, D. and Maina, L. (2016). Determinants of book piracy in Nairobi County, American Journal of Public Policy and Administration.
  41. Brian Mwambu, Elishiba Kimani, Lucy Maina. (2015) Challenges in gender mainstreaming in the management of water at the bridge water project in Kakamega County, Kenya. Merit Research Journal of Art, Social Science and Humanities (ISSN: 2350-2258) Vol. 3(4) pp. 046-054, May 2015. Available online http://www.meritresearchjournals.org/assh/index.htm
  42. Mwangi, J., Kimani, E. and Maina, L. (2015). Factors Influencing Participation of Men and Women In Informal Finance Groups In Gachagi Informal Settlement In Thika Sub-County, Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. (ISSN 2321 - 9203).
  43. Elishiba Kimani, Lucy Maina and Brian Mwambu. (2015) Level of Awareness and Existing Policies on Gender Mainstreaming in the Management of the Bridge Water Project in Kakamega County Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies Journal, Volume 3, Issue 5, Pages 140-145.
  44. , Mwambu, E., Kimani and L. Maina (2015). Enhancing The Participation of Men and Women in the Management of Water Resources at The Bridge Water Supply Project In Kakamega County, Kenya In Journal of Advances In Humanities 3 (3), 332-341.
  45. Chege, F., Maina, L., Mitchell, C., and Rothman, M. (2014). Visual Essay: A Safe House? Girls’ Drawings on Safety and Security in Slums in and Around Nairobi. In Girlhood Studies : An Interdisciplinary Journal. Vol. 7, number 2. Voted the best in the new journals category in 2015.
  46. Njiiri, N., Ngari, L., and Maina, L. (2014) Assessment of Implementation of the community policing programme in Nakuru police division, Nakuru County, Kenya. In the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Vol. 3, Issue 11, November 2014. ISSN (Online): 2319-7064. Impact factor 3.358.
  47. Mugenda, O., Maina, L 1 . and Gachanja, P (2013) Industries and Communities: Symbiotic Dependency and Sustainability in the Magana Industrial Park in Kenya. The Prime Journal of Social Science . Vol. 2, Issue 11, pp. 509-517. November 2013, ISSN: 2315-5051.
  48. Muia, D., Maina, L 1 . and Mwangi, S. (2013) Changing Intergenerational relationships and their implications on family functioning in Africa. International Journal of Research and Education. Vol 1. No. 10. October 2013.
  49. Maina, L.W and Mugenda, O.M, (2013) Family factors correlating with quality of life in Kenya. Prime Journal of Social Science , 2, Issue 10, pp. 474-481. October 2013, ISSN: 2315-5051.
  50. Rwenge, M., Njeri K, Maina, L. (2013) Facteurs explicatifs de l’entrepreneuriat feminine enAfrique sub-saharienne: Cameroon et Kenya. L’Institut de formation et De Recherche Demographiques.
  51. Kirui, A., Karagu, N. and Maina, L. (2013) Adaptations of Environmental Sound Practices for Industrial Parks in Kenya: Lessons from the Magana Industrial Park, Kenya. In the Journal of Human and Applied Science Published by Kenyatta University.
  52. Gachanja, P., Maina, L. and Mugenda, O. (2013). Integrating Co-oporate Social Responsibility and Community Development in Industrialization. Lessons from the Magana Town Industrial Park in Kenya. In the International Journal of Science, Commerce and Humanities , Vol. No. 1, No. 7.
  53. Kimani, E., and Maina, L . (2013) Older Women’s Rights to Property and Inheritance in Kenya: Culture, Policy and Disenfranchisement. In Women and Aging International: Diversity, Challenges and Contributions. Eds Lee Ann Mjeldge-Mossey, Iris Chi. Routledge. ISBN-978-0-415-69542-8.
  54. (2011) Godfrey Wafula Netondo, Fuchaka Waswa, Lucy Maina , Tabitha Naisiko, Nelly Masayi and Josephine K. Ngaira. Agrobiodiversiy endangered by sugarcane farming in Mumias and Nzoiasugarbelts of Western Kenya Journal of Environmental Science and Technology-Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/AJEST-ISSN 1991-637X.
  55. (2010) Mugenda, O., Kimani, E., Maina, , Wainaina, M. Challenges facing Female Learners at Various Levels of Education in Kenya: Identifying Opportunities for policy, Action and Linkages Isiphethu Solwazi: Unizulu International, Journal of Education : Volume 2, Number 1, 2010, ISSN: 2078-7545. Available online.
  56. Place, F., Roothaert, R., Maina , L. , Franzel, S., Sinja, J., and J. Wanjiku. (2009). The Impact of Fodder Shrubs on Milk Production and Income among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in East Africa and the Role of Research- Undertaken by the World Agroforestry Centre . Occasional Paper 12, World Agroforestry Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
  57. ( 2009) Waswa, F; Netondo G; Maina, L. Naisiko, T and Wangamati J: Potential of Corporate Social Responsibility for Poverty alleviation among Contract Sugarcane Farmers in the Nzoia Sugarbelt, Western, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics. ISSN 1187-7863 (Print) 1573-322X ( Springer Online) Netherlands .
  58. (2007) Maina, L. and Muia, D. Issues in the Application of Participatory Environmental Management . In Environment in Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol. II Published by School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University.
  59. (2007) Maina, L. Waswa, F and Waiyego, S : ‘Pitfalls in Constitution-Making In Kenya: Experiences from Bomas and the 2005 National Referendum. In L’AFRIQUE ORIENTALE-annuairre 2005. L’Harmattan. ISBN: 978-2-296-02643-8. EAN 9782296026438.
  60. (2007) Maina, L. and Fuchaka Waswa (2007) Evolving Pornographic Culture and Its Implications on the Spread of HIV/AIDS among the Youth In Kenya. In The Intersection of Human Capital, Gender and HIV/AIDS in the African Context . Peter Lang. ISSN 1861-1915, ISBN 3-631-54068-X, US-ISBN 0-8204-7736-2
  61. (2006) Maina, L. and Owino, G.: Gender and the Environment In Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol. I Published by JSPS and School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University. ISBN 9966-776-02-08.
  62. (2006) Maina, L . Media Landscape in Kenya. BBC, bbcworldservicetrust.amdi/index - ISBN 1-906086-07-9, ISSN 1810-925X. Online.
  63. (2005) J. Jumbe, Mwangi, B. M. and Maina (2005). Utilization of reservoir dams for fish production in Maragua and Thika Districts. AICAD Research Mini-reviews Vol. 4; 85-89.
  64. (2001), Maina, L. “The Profile of the Urban Aged Person” Published in WAJIBU: A Journal of Social and Religious Concern, Vol. 16, No. 3, September 2001.

Book Chapters

  1. Lucy W Maina, L N Kathuri-Ogola, and S M Mwangi. (2025). Interventions for Incomes and Livelihoods among Older Persons in Kenya: An Analysis of Milestones and Gaps in Social Protection Policies. The Routledge Handbook on Contemporary Ageing Issues. 1st Edition, Edited By Mala Kapur Shankardass.
  2. Maina, Lucy 1 and Kimani, E. (2019) Gendered Patterns of Unpaid Care and Domestic Work in the Urban Informal Settlements of Nairobi, Kenya: Findings from a Household Care Survey 2019. Hewlett Foundation. Oxfam WE-CARE Project/Resources. https://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/gendered-patterns-of-unpaid-care-and-domestic-work-in-the-urban-informal-settle-620910
  3. Waswa, F. Maina, L , Netodo. (2011) Commercial Sugarcane Farming in the Lake Victoria Basin : A Quandary of Opportunities. Fountain Publishers. ISBN: 978-9970-25-091-2.
  4. Mugenda, O., Kimani, E., Maina, L., Wainaina, M. (2010) A Survey of Female Representation in Higher Education in Kenya: Identifying Opportunities for Policy and Action. Published by Longhorn Kenya.
  5. Maina, L. and Wainaina, M. (2009) Median systemen Kenias in the International Media Handbook. Published in Hamburg, Germany.

Conference Papers

  1. (July 2024) Qualitative Assessment of Transformative Change In Lives of SGBV Survivors: Evidence From The Most Significant Change Stories’ Technique. Grace Ngare, Lucy Maina, Grace Okong’o, Pacificah Okemwa, Okumba Miruka, Isaac Kimunio, Pauline Kamau, Jane Njuguna, Lilian Kiruja and Simon Okoth. The 2nd International Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment held on 24th -26th July 2024. Sponsored by the WEE-Hub, Kenyatta University.
  2. (Nov 2023) Socio-Economic Status, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Aging Kenyans: paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America 2023 conference held in (Tampa, Fl)- By Muruthi, J., Maina, L., Kagai, V. and Ndungu Muruthi. Research funded by the Mental Research Institute.
  3. (2023) 5th African Region Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International: Taking Action on Dementia. 14-15th November 2023, Presented Peer reviewed Paper on Dementia: Emerging Policy Implications in Kenya.
  4. (2022) The 1 st International Women’s Economic Empowerment Conference. Women’s Economic Empowerment in the 21st Century: What Works? Held at the KU-WEE Hub funded by Bill and Melinda Gates. Paper on Estimating Hidden Economic Costs of SGBV to Women in Kenya: A Case for Policy Interventions.
  5. (2019) Attended the Kenyatta University Biennial Research and Innovation conference and presented a paper on An Assessment of Older Person’s Health and Well-Being In Kiambu County, Kenya, held at Kenyatta University- 22 nd -25 th October 2019.
  6. (2019) attended the Africa Health Agenda Conference held 4 th -7 th March 2019 and presented a poster on New research develops a standard tool for the measurement of older person’s health and well-being in Kenya and explores disease burden and health determinants. Kigali International Convention Centre, Kigali.
  7. (2017) attended the International (ADOK) 4 th African Regional Conference 28-29 September 2017 and Presented a paper on The reality of care giving for those with dementia dwelling on attitudes, perceptions & relationships .
  8. (2013) attended the EAC-University summit hosted by University of Guelph-Canada at Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam - Presented on Industrialization and communities in Africa.
  9. (2012) the International Gerontology and Geriatrics Association regional conference on Ageing-Beyond Madrid +10. Hosted by the University of Cape town, South Africa between 16 th -21 st October 2012. Presented a paper on Determinants of Quality of Life among Older Persons in Kenya.
  10. (2012) The International Conference on Gender Based Violence: Creating Safe Spaces for Women and Men, A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Gender Based Violence. Held on 1-3 rd August at Kenyatta University, Kenya. Presented a Paper on Sexual Harassment at in Sporting Activities in Kenya: Towards Policy and Action.
  11. (2021) Impact of programmes and Initiatives addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence as a constraint to Women Economic Empowerment: Proceedings of A Stakeholders Webinar Held on Friday 9th July 2021-Kenyatta University Wee Hub.
  12. (2020) May- Effect of COVID-19 on Women’s Unpaid Care and Domestic Work and Implications on Domestic Violence. Organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
  13. (2013) GSIA Expert Workshop : o n Intergenerational Dynamics and Ageing in Sub-Saharan Africa held on 29 th -31 st July 2013 in North-western University in South Africa and presented a paper on Changing Intergenerational Relationships and their implications on family structure and functioning in Kenya.
  14. Small Enterprise Development in East Africa: Sharing experience and Networking among key stakeholders. A workshop sponsored by Trust Africa, IDRC, and CRDI held on Thursday 9 th may 2013 at the Utalii Hotel. Presented a paper on Factors determining women entrepreneurship in Kenya.
  15. 2 nd School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies Post-graduate seminar opener: Researching Security studies in the 21 st Century.
  16. 3 rd School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies Post-graduate seminar opener:Security and Conflict Research: Implications for Big 4 Agenda and Vision 2030.
  17. (2024) Advancing Gender-Responsive Care Policies: Insights into the Kenyan National Care Policy- November 28, 2024. International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)- Africa Region.
  18. (2024) Global Geriatric Task Force Conference for Older Adults’ Care on 5th -6th April 2024, Florence, Italy. Global Anti-Ageing Alliance.
  19. (2019) Attended the Africa Health Agenda International (AHAIC) Conference held 4 th -7 th March and presented a poster on Health and Wellbeing of Older Persons in Kenya: Tackling the data gaps and needs- Kigali International Conference Centre, Rwanda.
  20. (2017) Attended the International (ADOK) 4 th African Regional Conference 28-29 September 2017 and Presented a paper on The reality of care giving for those with dementia dwelling on attitudes, perceptions, relationships .
  21. (2016) Attended and organized the 2 nd International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics Conference Regional conference held on 6-9 th December 2016 at the APHRC and sponsored by KU, WHO, UNFPA among others.
  22. (2015) Attended the Inaugural Bioethics Society of Kenya Conference held at Kenyatta University on 6-8 th December 2015.
  23. (2013) Attended the Maritime Security off the East Coast: Moving Beyond Piracy conference held at White sands Hotel between 17 th -20 th September 2013 in Dar es Salaam.
  24. (2013) Smart Sustainable Cities in Kenya conference organized by the DAAD, IFP and DIES held on 29 th and 30 th May 2013 at the Safari Park Hotel.
  25. (2012) Investment Climate Reforms in Africa: Celebrating Achievements, Sharing Experience and Networking Among Key Stakeholders. Held at the Laico Ragency Hotel on 24 th -25 th October, 2012 and sponsored by ICBE, Trust Africa and Strathmore University.
  26. (2011) The International Association of Universities’ conference on Enhancing Access, Equity and Success in Higher Education. Held at the Safari Park Hotel, November 16 th - 18 th 2011- Presented a poster on Kenyatta University Enhancing Equity and Access to education.

Awards & Honours

  • (2022) Presidential Award-Awarded the Order of the Golden Warrior of Kenya (O.G.W) National medal for outstanding performance in overseeing training of military cadets at the Kenya Military Academy (2010-2022).
  • Awarded a training scholarship for the DIES Programme training in Higher education management by the German Rectors Association (GRK), DAAD and Alexander Humboldt foundation 2017/18 among other 29 Deans in Africa
  • Named Best Director 2014
  • Best Researched Director 2014
  • Best Published Director 2014
  • Vice Chancellor’s Appreciation for exemplary service as Chairperson of Department
  • Vice Chancellor’s appreciation for exemplary service as Director of Institute
  • Vice Chancellor’s appreciation for service as Dean, School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies.

Professional Affiliations

  • 2012- Date: President and member of the Kenya Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics an affiliate of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
  • 2013-date: Member and Education secretary of the Bio-ethics Society of Kenya.
  • 2010 to 2022 : Member of the Retirement Benefits Authority Research Review Panel representing Kenyatta University.
  • 2014 to date : Panel Member at the National Police Service Assessment Centre assessing senior police officers for qualification to the senior leadership and command course.
  • 2012: Regular invitation and participation in the functions of the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service such as Pass out parades, KDF day among others.
  • 2010 to 2015: Member of the National Bio- Ethics Committee of the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) vetting research with human subjects/accrediting IRBs and ERCs.