RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• Osborn, T.L., Wasil, A.R., Venturo-Conerly, K.E., Wasanga, C.M., & Weisz, J.R. (2020 -2022). Shamiri: Improving Character Strengths, Wellness, Social Functioning and Academic Achievement in Kenyan High School Youth
• Ocholla S. Wasanga, C & Ogada I (2015 – 2018). The impact of psycho-social counselling on exclusive breastfeeding rates in Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya: a randomized controlled trial. A project sponsored by the Vice-Chancellors Grant, Kenyatta University
• Wasanga, C., Mwenje M., Sirera, M & Karega, M. (2011-2012). Research project on factors contributing to stress, suicide and murder among police officers in Kenya.
• Kathungu, B, Wasanga, C & Karega, M (2010-2011). Research project on effects of Alcoholism on the family in Nyeri, Embu and Muranga.
• Wasanga, C., Arasa J., Wawire, V., Mweru, M and Mugo, K (2006 to 2008). Research project on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Adolescents with Disabilities in Kenya. The research was sponsored by CODESRIA
• Wasanga, C.M. 2005 to 2008. Research project on access, retention and achievement of University women students enrolled in science courses. The study was sponsored by FAWE.
• Wasanga, C.M. 1995 to 1997. Did a research on “attitudes towards science among primary and secondary school students in Kenya”. The research was sponsored by the African Academy of sciences under the research priorities for the education of girls and women in Africa and was funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.
• Wasanga C. (2004). The development of moral reasoning of school children in selected schools in Nairobi and Makueni Districts.
• Research assistant in a research project on Rapid Assessment on Free Primary Education in Kenya. Nature of participation was mainly literature review. UNESCO sponsored the research.

Funded Projects

• Osborn, T.L., Wasil, A.R., Venturo-Conerly, K.E., Wasanga, C.M., & Weisz, J.R. (2020 -2022). Shamiri: Improving Character Strengths, Wellness, Social Functioning and Academic Achievement in Kenyan High School Funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation
• Ocholla S. Wasanga, C & Ogada I (2015 – 2018). The impact of psycho-social counselling on exclusive breastfeeding rates in Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya: a randomized controlled trial. A project sponsored by the Vice-Chancellors Grant, Kenyatta University
• Wasanga, C., Mwenje M., Sirera, M & Karega, M. (2011-2012). Research project on factors contributing to stress, suicide and murder among police officers in Kenya. Funded by The Kenya Police Service
• Wasanga, C., Arasa J., Wawire, V., Mweru, M and Mugo, K (2006 to 2008). Research project on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Adolescents with Disabilities in Kenya. The research was sponsored by CODESRIA
• Wasanga, C.M. 2005 to 2008. Research project on access, retention and achievement of University women students enrolled in science courses. The study was sponsored by FAWE.
• Wasanga, C.M. 1995 to 1997. Did a research on “attitudes towards science among primary and secondary school students in Kenya”. The research was sponsored by the African Academy of sciences under the research priorities for the education of girls and women in Africa and was funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

PROFESSIONAL/ CONSULTANCY (EDITOR/ PEER REVIEW IN JOURNALS, NETWORKS/ COLLABORATIONS, EXTERNAL EXAMINER, PATENTS)

  Peer Review

• 2014 –to date. Programme peer reviewer with the Commission for University Education (CUE)
• Editorial Board Member, Infant and child Development Journal. Online ISSN:1522-7219
• Peer reviewer: Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counselling and Psychology (ISSN 2226-0552)

Professional Consultancy

• Wasanga, C (2018). Facilitator in the Makueni County Form Four Leavers’ Mentorship and Career Development Programme from 30^{th January} to 14^th February, 2018.
• Wasanga C.M (2018). Provided technical expertise during the Makueni County Public Service Board interviews for Psychological Counsellors on 27^th and 28 March 2018.
• Wasanga, C (2018). Facilitator in an induction workshop for sub-County counsellors in Makueni County from 8^th to 9^th May, 2018.
• Wasanga C & Sirera M (2018). Lead consultant in TOT course in peer counselling for Military officers at Kenya Military Academy from 16^th to 20^th April, 2018
• Sirera, M & Wasanga, C (2018). Co-trainer on introduction to counselling for Military officers at Kenya Military Academy. from 9^th to 13^th April, 2018
• Wasanga, C & Mwenje, M (2009). Lead consultant in the training of lay counselors in basic counseling skills for House helps Health and Life Skills Project (Help) of Kenyatta University and Family Health International from 4^th to 6^th November 2009
• Wasanga, C (2009) Consultant in the training of teachers of guidance and counseling in secondary schools at KESI between May and June. Area of training was alternative methods of discipline of students in secondary schools.
• Wasanga, C (2008). Research consultant on a study of voting patterns of women in Kitui and Nairobi. The study was commissioned by the League of Kenyan women in Democracy
• Wasanga, C (2005). Resource person in a child development training workshop for parents of children sponsored by Compassion International Kenya in Limuru on 14^th – 18^th August.
• Wasanga C (2004). Facilitator for Compassion International Leadership Development Programme student training workshop at KCCTI Mbagathi on 25^th to 26^th
• Wasanga, C (2002). Trainer of staff of Compassion International on child development issues under the Child Development Institute. Area facilitated was “Learning processes across the different age levels”.