Dr. Nyambura Salome

Position: Lecturer
Department:Education Foundation
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 , 00100 Nairobi
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Area of Specialization: Sociology of EducationArea of Specialization: Sociology of Education
Research Interests: Quality Education, ICT and Education, Gender, Peace Education,Special Needs groups and Education, Tobacco Control, Citizenship Education,
Orcid:http://orcid.org/000-0002-0271-9217
Google Scholar: 24 citations

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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Papers

  • Motanya, J., Nyambura S. and Gathara, P. (2023) Trends in doctorate Degree Programmes Enrolment and Completion Rates from Selected Public Universities in Kenya International Journal of Arts and Social Science www.ijassjournal.com ISSN: 2581-7922 Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2023.
  • Motanya, J., Nyambura S. and Gathara, P. (2023) Trends in doctorate Degree Programmes Enrolment and Completion Rates from Selected Public Universities in Kenya International Journal of Arts and Social Science www.ijassjournal.com ISSN: 2581-7922 Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2023.
  • Yunusa, A., Musyoka, I., Nyambura, S. (2022) Effects Of Parents` Status On The Education Of Children With Special Educational Needs In Public Primary Schools In Bauchi, Nigeria. IBBUL Academic, Vol. 5 No. 1, Dec. 2022
  • Aidah T. Nyambura S. Kirimi F (2021) Strategies for Effective use of TVET Advocacy in Promoting Gender Equity of Students in TVET Institutions in Uganda: Multiple Informants Perceptions, Vol. III Issue VII ISSN 2321-2705
  •  Aidah T. Kirimi F. Nyambura S. (2021) An exploration of Funding Avenues in Technical, Vocational Education and Training that Promote Gender Equity of Students in Uganda, ISSN 2469-8199.
  •  Nyambura, S., Mbugua, P. and Ong’eta, W. (2013). Gender and Disability: Voices of Female students with disability on Gender-based Violence in Higher Education, Kenya. International Journal of Education Research, Vol. 1, No. 4 April.
  • Kibe, PW., Were, E., Onkware, K., Nyambura, S. (2015). Challenges faced by the youth in promoting peace through sport in Kiberan and Mathare slums, Kenya. IOSR Journal of3Business and Management Vol 17(9). http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosrjbm/pages/17(9)Version-2.html
  • Motanya J. Nyambura S. Gathara (2022) Institutional Doctorate Supervision Practices Influencing trends in enrolment and completion rates in Doctorate Degree Programmes from selected Public Universities in Kenya ISSN: 2164-4063
  • FN. Chege, F. Likoye, S. Nyambura, HK. Guantai, (2013). Declining Boys’ Participation and Performance in Kenyan Schools: Are Girls’ Education Projects Influencing New Forms of Masculinities? CICE Series Journal 1(1).
  • Muindi P. Kirimi F.Nyambura S (2022) Comparative Analysis of Selected Parental Factors and Academic Achievement among Pupils in Primary Schools in MachakosCounty, Kenya Vol. 9 Issue 6, ISSN: 2394-4404
  • Tolliver, D. Holton, Akila Martin, Nyambura, S., Grooms, K. (2018). Competency-based education, lifelong learning and adult students: Insights from international partnerships between East Africa, Southern Africa and USA-based institutions of higher education. Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies, vol.12, no.1, September 2018
  • Nyambura, S. (2013). Can Education Achieve Social Cohesion? Challenges for Kenya’s Education Sector in Attaining the Social Pillar of Vision 2030. Msingi Journal Vol. 1 (1). CUEA Publications.
  • Fukuda S, Nyambura S, Gitali J, et al Monitoring compliance with Kenya’s shisha ban in select public hospitality venues in Nairobi Tobacco Control Published Online First: 02 September 2021. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056725
  • Kibe PW, Onkware K, Were E, Salome N (2015). Challenges faced by the youth in promoting peace through sport in Kibera and Mathare Slums, Kenya Volume 17 Issue 9 ISSN; 2278-487X Kibe PW, Onkware K, Were E, Salome N (2015). Effectiveness of sports in fostering peace amongst the youth in Kibera and Mathare informal settlements. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. 4(9): 1186-1198.
  • Ong’eta, W. & Nyambura, S. (2020). Non-governmental Organizations, the Two-edged Sword for Peace and Development: the Case of Karamoja Region. Published online by Ideas for Peace-UPEACE. https://www.ideasforpeace.org/content/non-governmentalorganizations-the-two-edged-sword-for-peace-and-development-the-case-of-karamojaregion/4 Miguel, L., Cassim, A., Darko, T., Katera, L., Nyambura, S. (2016). When does the State Listen?. IDS Bulletin. Vol 47 (1).
  • Nyambura, S. & Ong’eta, W. (2013). Use of ICT to Promote Access and Participation of students with disabilities in higher Education. In Churu, B. and Soko, J. (Eds.). Proclaiming the Good News in Joyful Service and Hope. Silver Jubilee Publication. Tangaza Occasional Papers. Paulines Publication
  • Nyambura, S., Mbugua, P. and Ong’eta, W. (2013). Gender and Disability: Voices of Female students with disability on Gender-based Violence in Higher Education, Kenya. International Journal of Education Research, Vol. 1, No. 4 April.
  • Nyambura, S., Kombo, K. &Anzoyo, A. (2011). Re-engineering Africa Higher Education for Competence-based Learning. In Bwire, A., Huang, Y., Masingila, J.O., &Ayot, H. (2011). Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenyatta University.
  • Owinyo (Nyambura), S., (2010). Youth Accompaniment: Towards a Holistic Educative Paradigm. ACUHIAM Journal.
  • Churu, B. & Owinyo (Nyambura), S. (2010). Feminine Genius in a time of Crisis: Survival and Peace Building Efforts by Women during the Post-Election Violence in Kenya 2007-2008. ACUHIAM journal.
  • Owinyo (Nyambura), S. (2008). Caught in-between: Exploring the Complexities of School Vandalism. Case Study Research in Kenya. Nairobi: Paulines Publication.

Other Publications
University Level Scholarly Book

  • Owinyo (Nyambura), S. (2008). Caught in between: Exploring the complexities of school vandalism. Case study research in Kenya Nairobi. Pauline Publication.ISBN 9966-08386-3.
  • Ongeta W.Nyambura, S.Wawire V.(2016). Academic Participation of Students with Disabilities at Univer.Sacribricken: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.

Book Chapter in a University Level Scholarly Book

  • Tolliver, D., Holton, D., Grooms, K., Dralu, A. and Nyambura, S., (2019). Advocating for Women Religious in Africa: Experiences in an International Partnership. In Transformative Partnerships: The Role of Agencies, Church and Religious Institutes in Promoting Strategic, Social and Sustainable Change in Africa. Wakahiu, J. (Ed.). Paulines Publications Africa, Nairobi, ISBN 9966-60-133-9.
  • Owinyo, N. & Widemeersch, D. (2005). Schooling as Violence: Proposal for Education Review within the Kenyan Context. In A Reflection on Africa and Globalisation for the Common Good: Selected Essays of the Fourth Annual International Conference on Globalization for the Common Good. Catholic University of East Africa (C.U.E.A.) 6288

Consultancy and Project Reports

  • 13th June, 2019: Signed a contract to participate in the WERK, GEC T-WWW Project Qualitative Data Collection as a Researcher.
  • 20th November, 2017: Signed a contract with the Kenya Tobacco Control Allicance (KETCA) as a consultant amounting USD 2400.

Non-Reviewed Conference Papers

  • 31st October, 2014: - Attended and Presented a Paper at the1st Annual Conference onEducation and Lifelong Learning, Kenyatta University. Titled “Challenges of Developing Transformative Leaders in Higher Education, Kenya”.
  • 8th -9th October, 2015: -Attended and Presented a Paper at the 2nd Annual InternationalConference on Education and Lifelong Learning, Kenyatta University. Titled “Mainstreaming Gender and Disability Issues in Higher Education: Challenges and Achievement.
  • 5th – 6th October, 2017:- Member of the Conference Committee for the 4th International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning held at the Kenyatta University Conference Centre.
  • 30th June – 2nd July 2009: Youth Accompaniment: Towards a Holistic EducativeParadigm. Paper presentation at the ACUHIAM conference on Catholic universities in Africa for peace and Reconciliation: Searching for Root Causes and Solutions to Violence and Conflicts. Nairobi

Scholarly Presentations at Conference, Workshops and Seminars
Conference Papers

  • 22nd October, 2019: Participation to the Pre-Conference on Building a Diversified and Transformative Workforce for the 21st Century Job Market at Kenyatta University.
  • 18th – 20th July, 2017: 5th International Conference on Education held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya.
  • 5th and 6th March 2010: Symposium on Educational Excellence organized by Christ the Teacher Institute for Educatoin (CTIE).
  • 16th and 17th March 2016: PASGR Gender sensitization workshop at Sarova Panafric Hotel
  • 22nd October, 2019: 1st Biennial Pre-Conference Programme on Diversified Workforce at AVU Hall, Kenyatta University
  • 14th November, 2019: Tobacca Industry Monitoring and Advocacy Training Programme at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
  • 26th January, 2018: Staff Mentors Seminar Organized by the Kenyatta University Mentoring Programme
  • Mbugua, P., Ong’eta, W. and Nyambura, S. (2013). Negotiating learning through ICT: Experiences of Students with Disability in Higher Education. Paper presentation at the International Conference on Education at Kenyatta University, 10th -12thJuly, 2013.
  • Ong’eta, W. and Nyambura, S. (2013). Inclusion and participation: The teaching of Biology to Visually Impaired Learners. Paper presentation at the 2ndAnnual International Interdisciplinary Conference, 25th -29th June, 2013, held at Catholic University of E.A.
  • Nyambura, S. and Onge’ta W. (2012). Use of ICT to promote Access and Participation of students with Disabilities in higher Education. Paper presentation at the International Conference on Education at Kenyatta University, 20th -22nd Feb. 2012.
  • Nyambura, S., Ong’eta W., and Mbugua, P. (2012). Use of ICT to Promote Access and Participation of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education: Benefits and Challenges. Paper presentation at the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) Workshop at Laico Regency Hotel, 10th -11th May, 2012.
  • Nyambura, S. and Ong’eta, W. (2012). The Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Challenges and Achievements in Education in Kenya since Independence. Paper presentation at the Interdisciplinary Conference held at Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya 26th -30th June, 2012.
  • Nyambura, S. and Ong’eta, W. (2012). Gender and Disability: Voices of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education. Paper presentation at theInternational conference held at Kenyatta University on 1st -3rd August, 2012.
  • Kombo, D.K. and Nyambura, S. (2012). Suffering in Silence: Study of Female University Students in Abusive Relationships in Kenya.Paper presentation at the International conference held at Kenyatta University on 1st -3rd August, 2012.
  • Nyambura, S., Anzoyo, A. and Kombo, D.K. (2011). Re-engineering Africa Higher Education for Competence-based Learning in Kenya. Paper presentation at the International Conference on Education at Kenyatta University, July 20-22nd 2011.
  • Ndegwa, D., Nyambura, S. et al (2010). Efforts by Kenyan Institutions of Higher Learning in Educating for Sustainable Development. Paper presentation at the SD PROMO II Workshop on Promoting European Education for Sustainable Development, Addis Ababa University, Nov. 16th -20th2010.

 Book Review Published in Refereed Journals