Department of Sociology, Gender and Development
About Department
The University initiated restructuring in 2018 where some departments, sections and directorates were merged or de-established. In line with this, the former departments of Sociology and of Gender and Development Studies were merged into one, Sociology, Gender and Development Studies.
The Department offers courses in two mutually exclusive but complementary areas of Sociology and Gender and Development Studies. This therefore means that a student taking Sociology as a discipline may also opt to take Gender and Development Studies and vice-versa.
Sociology
The discipline of Sociology offers a variety of programmes in various areas of specialization such as Demography, Marriage and Family, Industrial Sociology, Medical Sociology, Social Gerontology, Urban and Rural Sociology, Community Development, Social Planning and Evaluation. Students taking Sociology can find job opportunities in NGOs, development agencies, government ministries and departments, academia/universities, and research organizations both locally and internationally.
Gender & Development Studies
The discipline of Gender and development Studies offers a variety of academic programmes. Broadly the programmes are designed to address such issues as: Gender disparities in all sectors of the economy, mainstreaming gender in policy formulation and socio-economic and development programmes. Career opportunities in this discipline can be found in NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, self-employment/consultancy, and research and teaching.
Vision Statement
To become a Department of sociology and gender responsive professionals and researchers distinguished by diligent inquiry, critical reflection, dynamism, inclusiveness, innovation and self -reliance.
Mission Statement
To provide quality education and training that encourages utilization of skills and values that recognize gender inclusiveness and sociological development in the society.
Objectives
The objectives of the Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies are to:-
- To prepare students to become professional sociologists, researchers and scholars.
- To equip students with sociological analytical skills to serve society.
- Produce gender responsive professionals and researchers who utilize their knowledge for the service of society.
- Promote multi-disciplinary discourse and interaction with other stakeholders and scholars who are sensitive to gender and development concerns in the society.
- Promote mutual understanding of gender as it relates to development through teaching, research, knowledge dissemination, consultancy and social interaction.
Core values
The Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies upholds the following core values: -
- Gender responsiveness and inclusivity.
- Integrity –accountability, transparency and professionalism.
- Inclusive participation in academic research and scholarship
- Presence and visibility among gender and development professionals and ground students for professionalism and an academic career in sociology.
Achievements
- Running academic programmes in Sociology, Gender and Development studies
- Successful sensitization seminars, public lectures for students at Kenyatta University and surrounding community.
- Accomplished successful conferences and international trainings
- Accomplished various student and staff outreach activities
- Establishing of networks, collaborations and linkages with likeminded actors within and outside Kenya
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. 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. 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. George Owino
News/Events
Service Charter
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, GENDER & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER
Email:chairperson-sociologygender@ku.ac.ke Tel/Ext: 4103/4378
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SERVICE PROVIDED |
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS |
CHARGES/ COST |
TIME |
RESPONSIBILITY |
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Unit Registration |
Student Unit Registration Form filled with the units to be taken |
Nil |
4 weeks |
Registration Committee |
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Unit Adjustment |
Units Adjustment Form with the Units to be adjusted |
Nil |
4 weeks |
Registration Committee |
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Examinations Results Queries |
Customer Complaints Register filled at the Exams Office |
Nil |
Two days |
Exam Co-ordinator |
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Recommendation/Introductory Letters |
Draft Introduction letter and Student Identity card |
Nil |
One hour |
Chairperson |
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Student Advisory |
Personal/Enquiry Written |
Nil |
Two hours |
Student Advisory Committee Dr. Leah Wanjama – 0722748806 (Committee Head) |
WE ARE COMMITED TO COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY
Any service rendered that does not conform to the above service standards or any officer who does not live up to the commitment of courtesy and excellence in service delivery should be reported to:
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Dr. Samuel Mwangi, Chairman, Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies Tel. +254 20 8704103 Email chairperson-sociologygenderThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
The Vice-Chancellor Kenyatta University P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi Tel.+254208703858, Mobile +254 710890005 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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