Department of Sociology, Gender and Development
About Department
Mission
Objectives
The main objectives of the Department are to:
- provide academic programmes in gender & development studies leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and degrees.
- facilitate skills and professional upgrading in the use of gender as a tool for social analysis and transformation.
- offer professional studies as well as reference material and documentation facilities in gender & development studies in Kenya and beyond,
- facilitate research & dissemination on gender & development
- hold, seminars, workshops and such activities.
- provide fora for professional development through training and by facilitating exposure of its students and staff to profession-related environments and experiences.
- offer advisory services to staff, government departments and organizations, institutions involved in gender work, development planners and other actors in the sector
- develop knowledge and strategies for the advancement of gender equity,
- enabling the development of skills and capacity in gender analysis;
- facilitate links between intellectuals, policy makers and practitioners in understanding gender and development.
The Department of Gender and Development Studies specifically addresses issues that pertain to:
- gender disparities of the sectors of the economy
- socio-economic and development programmes
- academic programmes on Gender and Development
- research, analysis economic and development programmes,
- provision of advisory and consultancy services locally regionally and internationally.
- Acquisition and dissemination of information
- networking with gender and development support groups
- guiding and counseling
The Department offers the following academic programmes in Gender and development.
- Short courses leading to award of Certificates and Diplomas for specific target groups• Under-graduate degree
- Post-graduate Diploma
- Masters degree
- Doctor of philosophy (PHD)
- University Common Units, 105 (HIV/AIDS & Drug Abuse) and 101 (Development Studies)
- Community service
- Communication / Linkages
- Running academic programmes in Gender & Development studies
- Successful sensitization seminars for students at Kenyatta University and surrounding community.
- Accomplished various student and staff outreach activities
- Establishing of networks and Linkages with like minded actors within and without Kenya
- Established a Gender & Development Resource Center
Calender
Date Day Time Function Venue
September 2015
8th Tuesday 9.00 Departmental Meeting Arts Complex Boardroom
15th Tuesday 9.00 Meeting New Students Arts Complex Boardroom
24th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate PhD Presentations Student & Business Centre
October 2015
8th Thursday 9.00 Exam setting and Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom
13th Tuesday 9.00 Departmental Meeting Arts Complex Boardroom
22nd Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Presentations MA Student & Business Centre
November 2015
5th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Presentations MA Arts Complex Boardroom
10th Tuesday 9.00 Welfare Committee Student and Business Centre
19th Thursday 9.00 Appraisal & Publication Arts Complex Boardroom
December 2015
8th Tuesday 9.00 Welfare Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
15th Tuesday 9.00 Departmental Meeting and Exams Arts Complex Boardroom
January 2016
11th Monday 9.00 Curriculum Review Arts Complex Boardroom
14th Thursday 9.00 Meet New Students Arts Complex Boardroom
20th Wednesday 9.00 1st Sem. Results Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom
21st Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Student & Business Centre
February 2016
10th Wednesday 9.00 Exam Moderation Student & Business Centre
11th Thursday 9.00 Curriculum Review Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
18th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Student & Business Centre
23rd Tuesday 9.00 QMS Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
March 2016
2nd Tuesday 9.00 Appraisal & Publication Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
14th Thursday 9.00 Curriculum Review Meeting Arts Complex Boardroom
17th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Student & Business Centre
24th Thursday 9.00 Linkages Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
Welfare Computer Center
April 2016
14th Thursday 9.00 Examination Results Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom
May 2016
3rd Tuesday 9.00 Appraisal & Publication Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
16th Monday 9.00 Timetabling and Exam Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
19th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate MA Presentation Student & Business Centre
June 2016
7th Tuesday 9.00 Exam Setting Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom
16th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Ph.D concept\Proposal Student & Business Centre
21st Tuesday 9.00 Linkages and Welfare Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
July 2016
5th Tuesday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Meeting Student & Business Centre
12th Tuesday 9.00 Quality Management Systems Arts Complex Boardroom
26th Tuesday 9.00 Academic Advisory Committee Arts Complex Boardroom
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External Examiners
Faculty Profiles
- Prof. Elishiba N. Kimani
- Prof. Grace Wamue-Ngare
- Dr. Pacificah Okemwa
- Dr. Mildred Lodiaga
- Dr. Casper Masiga
- Dr. Grace B. Mose Okong'o
- Dr. Sheila Mutuma
- Dr. Regina Mwatha
- Dr Leah Njambi Wanjama
- Dr. Geraldine Musyoki
- Dr. Muthoni Mainah
- Dr. Willy W. Mwangi
- Dr. Sarah Fedha Barasa
- Prof. Regina Karega
- Prof. Lucy W. Maina
- Dr. Muia, Daniel Munyiala
- Dr. Francis P. Kerre
- Dr. Henry K. Rono
- Dr. Tuitoek Kipruto
- Dr. Dickson M. Ombaka
- Dr. Parvin Walji Moloo
- Dr. Samuel M. Mwangi
- Dr. Jane Wangaruro
- Dr. Otiato Wafula
- Dr. Bernard Munyao Muiya
- Dr. Gladys Nyachieo
- Dr. George Owino
- Ms Lynn M. Mwaniki
- Mr. Samuel Gatang'i
News/Events
Service Charter
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GENDER & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER
Services Offered
- Registration of units
- Teaching. (All Lecturers
- Clearance of students
- Reference letters
- Recruitment of Part timers/Tutorial Fellows
Services Rendered |
Requirement |
Duration |
Action by |
Cost of Service |
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A. Registration of Units |
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Immediate |
Head of Department Dept. Timetabler Head/Committee Class Reps/HoD Individual Lecturers |
Nil |
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B. Processing of Exams (Missing marks) |
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(ii). Receiving of missing mark query from either:
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Departmental missing marks’ sheet School’s Missing mark query form |
As soon as Query form is received at the department |
Head of Department |
Nil |
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Feedback given within 7 days |
Exam coordinators |
Nil |
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C. Clearance of Students in the Department |
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Student presents clearance forms to the Department |
Clearance forms signed |
Immediately |
Head of Department |
Nil |
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D. Reference Letter |
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Student presents request for reference |
Document to support request Reference letter issued |
Immediately |
Head of Department |
Nil |
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E. Recruitment of part timers |
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Applicant presents request |
Documents to support request |
14 days |
Head of Department |
Nil |
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Contact Person:
Dr. Mildred J. Lodiaga
Head of Department:
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Office Tel: 8710901 Ext. 3501, Mobile: 0721469815
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