PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Presentation of Papers at Professional Conferences

2018

• Presented a research paper entitled: The Influence of Household Characteristics on Urban Youth Livelihood Outcomes in Nairobi, Kenya" at the 5th Humboldt Conference (DAAD) held at Sportsman’s Arms Hotel in Nanyuki, Kenya from 19th to 21st June, 2018.

2016

• Kamau, V.N., Tumuti, D.W., Ngige, L.W. & Wandaka, I.W. (2016).  Assessment of the adoption of computer aided design technology in the training of clothing, textiles and apparel courses in selected public universities in Kenya.  Conference proceedings published by the 5th International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa (CTA-2016) held at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia on June 3rd to 4th 2016.

2015

• Orangi, A.K., Wandaka, I.W. & Ngige, L.W. (2015). Assessment of infrastructure for training of clothing, textiles and apparel courses in technical institutions in Kenya. Conference proceedings published by The International Conference on Technical Education held at the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI), Nakuru, Kenya on 26th May 2015.
• Orangi, A.K., Wandaka, I.W. & Ngige, L.W. (2015). Analysis of trainer attributes in Technical, Industrial, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET) Institutions in Kenya. Conference proceedings published by the 4th International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa (CTA-2015) held at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia on May 1st to 2nd 2015.

2013

• Presented a research paper entitled ecology of caregiver involvement in early childhood emergent reading development in Kenya.  A Conference Paper Presented At The 21st International Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education (RECE) Conference On Reclaiming The Indigenous Child, Family And Community: Pedagogies of Place Held At Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya On 3rd To 7th November 2013.
• Presented a paper entitled factors associated with utilization of culturally relevant instructional materials by pre-primary school teachers in Kenya.  A Conference Paper Presented At The 21st International Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education (RECE) Conference On Reclaiming The Indigenous Child, Family And Community: Pedagogies of Place Held At Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya On 3rd To 7th November 2013
• Presented a paper on entrepreneurial fashion practices and marketing strategies adopted by women designers in the textile and apparel small scale industries in Nairobi, Kenya.  A research paper presented at the First International Conference on The Arts and Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Modern Africa held at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa on 25th to 27th September 2013.
• Presented a paper on propensity of entrepreneurship in indigenous knowledge systems to create jobs: a case of textiles and fashion design women entrepreneurs in the Kenyan informal sector.  A research paper presented at the First International Conference on The Arts and Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Modern Africa held at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa on 25th to 27th September 2013.

2012

• Presented a paper on Social-cultural barriers to the prevention of HIV and AIDS in the context of gender-based violence in Thika, Kenya.  A research paper presented at the First International Conference on Gender-based violence at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre on 1st to 3rd August 2012.
• Presented a paper on Perception of factors that predispose women to intimate partner violence in selected shelter homes in Kenya.  A research paper presented at the First International Conference on Gender-based violence at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre on 1st to 3rd August 2012.
• Presented a paper on Impact of self-disclosure of HIV Sero-positive status on gender-based violence among people living with HIV/AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya.  A research paper presented at the First International Conference on Gender-based violence at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre on 1st to 3rd August 2012.
• Presented a paper on Quality assurance measures adopted by women entrepreneurs operating textile and apparel micro and small enterprises (MSEs) for sustainable fashion businesses in Nairobi, Kenya.  A research paper presented at the International Conference on entrepreneurship held at the University of Mauritius, Quatre Borne on 16th to 21st July 2012.

PARTICIPATION AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

• Participated in the 5th International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa (CTA-2016) held at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia on 3rd to 4th June, 2016.
• Participated in the 4th International Conference on Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa (CTA-2015) held at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia on 1st to 2nd May,2015.
• Participated in the International Conference on Technical Education held at the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI), Nakuru, Kenya on 26th May 2015.
• Attended a seminar on grant proposal writing for academic staff on organized by Kenyatta University Center for Excellence in Teaching on 11th November 2014.
• Attended the 21st International Conference on Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education (RECE). Theme on Reclaiming The Indigenous Child, Family And Community: Pedagogies of Place Held At Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya on 3rd To 7th November 2013.
• Attended the First International Conference on Gender-based violence at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre on 1st to 3rd August 2012.
• Attended the First International Conference on Cotton, Textiles and Apparel Value Chain held at the North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on 1st to 4th November 2011.
• Attended the First Pan-African Family Strengths International Conference held at the North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya on 21st to 23rd July 2010.