CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION

CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Dr. Theresia Kavuli Kinai Title/Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) M. Ed (PTE), B. Ed. (Home Economics), S1 Teacher Education. Department/Unit/Section: Educational Psychology Contact Address: P.O. Box 203 00517 Nairobi Email: kinai.theresia@ku.ac.ke Tel: +254721343236 Position: Lecturer Area of Specialization: Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Bebaviour Modification, Bereavement and Widowhood Research Interests: Adolescent developmental issues e.g. aggression decision making, achievement motivation, career choice, child sexual abuse,s and creativity. 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS 2.1 Academic qualifications 2002 Ph. D. in Educational Psychology, Kenyatta University. 1988 Master of Education in Primary Teacher Education, Kenyatta University. 1984 Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) First Class Honours, University.of Nairobi. 1969 SI Teacher Education Certificate, Kenyatta College Cambridge School Certificate (Division Two). Preciuos Blood Secondary School, Kilungu 2.2 Professional Course 2005 Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Amani Counselling Centre and Trainig Institute, Nairobi. 3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 8 th July, 1992 to date appointed lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology. 1 st April to 7 th July, 1992tutorial fellow, Department of Educational Psychology. July, 1988 31 st March 1992 Lecturer at Kenya Technical Teachers College. Sept. 1986 -June 1988: Master of Education (student) at Kenyatta University. Jan. 1986 -Aug.1986: Head teacher at Buru Buru Girls High School. July 1984 -Dec.1985: Teacher at Kangemi High School. Sept. 1980- June 1984: Bachelor of Education (student) at Kenyatta University College. Jan. 1975- Aug. 1980: St. Teresa s Girls School, Eastleigh. Jan.1972 - Dec. 1974: Kongoni Primary School, Nairobi. Jan. 1970 -Dec. 1971: Teacher at Precious Blood Second Secondary School Ki lungu. 1

4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY 4 th April, 2001 to 31 st Marh, 2005 Departmental Examination Coordinator. 20 th 26 th August 2002, Acting Chair person, Department of Educational Psychology. 17 th December, 2004 to 7 th January, 2005 Department of Early Childhood Studies. 18 th May to 18 th June, 2007, Acting Chair person, Department of Educational Psychology. 17 th November, 2004 Appointed Departmental Representative of Self-Sponsored Programmes. 6 th June, 2006 Nomination to the Higher Education and Training Committee. 8 th October, 2007, Nominated Departmental Representative in the Centre for Capacity Develoment in Higher Education 25 th July to date Board Member of Postgraduate Studies. 6.0 POSTGRADATE SUPERVISION 6.1 Ph.D Supervision 6.1 Completed none 6.1.2 Ongoing E83/7061/03 KiraguTeresia Wanjiru: Relationship between self efficacy and academic performance of secondary school students in Thika District, Kiambu County. E83/11498/07 Kariuki Scholastica: Relationship between selected parental behaviours and their adolescents juvenile delinquency in Nairobi County. E83 E55/8987/00/10262/07 Mwangi Cecilia N.: Relationship between academic resilience and academic achievement among students in selected secondary schools in Kiambu County. E83/21136/2010 Kithela S. Munanu Relationship between self-esteem, academic achievement and career aspirations among students in public secondary schools in Meru County,Kenya E83/12909 Mokua Zacharia Ondieki : A study of school counsellors perceived self-efficacy in performing multiple roles in secondary schools in Masaba South District. E83/20535/10 Njagi Amos Muriithi : Psychological factors influencing poor participation if girls in education among the Oromo Tana River County. 6.2 Master s Supervision 6.2.1 Theses Completed 2006 2007 E55/7230/02 Kugania Martin M.: Factor influencing attitude of diploma teachers towards mathematics. E55/7143/01 Maina Anderson Waithaka: Referred sources of HIV/AIDS among 2

2011 adolescents in Public Schools in Nairobi, Kenya. E55/13299/05 Kendi Lydia: HIV/AIDS knowledge, risk perception and attitude towards safer sex practices of visually impaired and sighted pupils in Thika Municipality. E55/10450/07 Mokua Gilbert Maroko: Relationship between self- concealment and attitude towards voluntary counseling and testing among students: A case of Kenyatta University. E55/6521/03 Osoro Jacqueline M.: Integration education among other factors associated with career choice of learners with visual impairments in Kenyan Public Universities. 6.2.2 Research Projects Completed 2005 E55/CE/0047/03 Njoroge John Mungai : Exploratory study of Guidance and Counselling influence on maladaptive behaviours in Maragua District secondary schools. E55/CE/54183/03 Okama Tabitha Andegwi: Relationship between knowledge of HIV/AIDS and involvement in risky sexual behaviours of secondary school students in Mumias, Butere. E55/CE /0013/03 Mwanthi Andrew Ndaisi : Investigation of Guidance and Counseling needs of secondary school students in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District. E54/CE/01443/03 Gicheru Margaret Watiri: Problems of pregnant teenage students and their needs in Mwea secondary schools, Kirinyaga District, Kenya. E55/CE/0068/03 Gaudentia Achieng Ndenda: Peer Counselling: an alternative approach to student discipline, a case study of the Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi, Kenya. E55/CE/0076/03.Maina Grace Wanjira : An exploration of Guidance and Counselling services and their influence on students behaviour in non-formal schools in Nairobi. 2006 E54/CE/0115/03 Mukabi Bernadette: Influence of Guidance and Counselling on the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among adolescent girls in Butere Mumias District. E55/CE/10402/04 Mungai Ruth Njeri: Behaviour Modification of students who abuse drugs in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya. E55/CE/12347/04 Mauta Kaindio Peter : A study of cognitive abilities of lower primary school pupils in Igembe Central Division of Igembe District, Kenya. E55/OL/0011/03 Kithinji Lydia Ngira: Factors that influence Guidance and Counselling in teachers training colleges: A case study of Egoji Teachers Training College, Central Meru. 3

2007 E54/CE/12078/04 Akun Pamela Auma : Exploratory study of the influence of Guidance and Counselling on the bullying of secondary school students in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya. E55/CE/10086/04 Kapinde Mbowo Charles : The influence of Guidance and Counselling on absenteeism and truancy among secondary school students in Madiany Division, Bondo District, Kenya. 2008 E55/10390/06 Njeru Irene W. : Causes, frequency, and methods of cheating in examinations in public secondary schools in Thika District. E55/12003/04 Ali K. Chimbugwa : The influence of Physics self efficiency on the choice of Physics among form two students in Kasememi, Kinango District, Coast Province. E55/OL/3348/04 Chibule Mary Pauline : Factors influencing teacher trainees attitudes towards creativity in the Arts: a case study of Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mombasa, Kenya. 2009 E55/CE/11120/06 Juma Elizabeth Nekesa : Challengs facing guidance and counseling teachers in public secondary schools in Ngong. Kajiado District. 2010 E55/CE/1540 05 Mbaabu Festu Nkaabu : Factors influencing secondary school students attitudes towards physics in Imendi South District. E55/15783/05 Njora Anne Murungi : Investigation of students preference for help giver s gender, age and religion in Nyeri District. E55/10336/06 Soko Mercy Ibrahim : Exploratory study of students perceptions of the factors contributing to school drop out in Malindi, Kenya. 2011 E55/10336/06 Mwova Mary Malia : Investigation of career choices of secondary school students in Kitui Central. E55/10073/07 Musyoki Naomi Kanyua : Investigation of educational needs of orphans and their intervention in Embakasi Division, Nairobi. E55/CE/11625/07 Kunguru Joan Carolyn N. : Investigation of the psychosocial needs and their intervention among the physically handicapped pupils in Joy Town,Thika. E55/CE/11864/07 Mutharimi Beatrice Karimi : A study of the psychosocial need of orphans in selected secondary schools in Igembe South District, Eastern Province, Kenya. E55/CE/11879/07 Burugu Anne Wangui Sr. Burugu Anne Wangui Sr. : Investigation of the causes and intervention of students absenteeism in Pokot District. E55/10345/08 Oyoo Diana Anyango : Relationship between home environment, academic achievement and attitude towards school among primary school pupils 4

2012 in Matungulu Division, Kangundo District E55/OL/15784/05. Onderi Peter Omae : An investigation of the reasons why students cheat in secondary school examinations in Masaba South District, Kenya. E55/CE/11882/07 Obuya Grace Mboya : Influence of Luo customs of bereavement on school attendance among primary school attendance in Asego District Homa-Bay District. E55/CE/11882/07 Kamau Eunice Wangari ; Influence of institutional based factors on performance of adult learners in Adult Education Centres in Nairobi Province, Kenya. E55/12543/09 Macharia Rachel Wanjiru : Investigation of the factors influencing academic self-concept and academic among day secondary school students in Githoboni Division Gatundu E55/OL/12148/07 Nyamu Japhet Ramon : Factors that cause school unrests in Magomoni Division Meru South District, Eastern Province, Kenya. E55/CE/11082/06 Riungu Thirind Janet : Students attitude towards guidance and counseling in secondary schools in Igembe, Meru County, Kenya. E55/11802/06 Ikiara Nancy Nkatha : An investigation of causes and intervention of students unrests in Meru South District, Kenya. An investigation of causes and intervention of students unrests in Meru South District, Kenya. E55/CE/11993/08 Otanga Habil Ferd : Factors associated with initiation of sexual behavior among adolescents in secondary schools in Mombasa County. E55/CE/12003/07 Mbae Lucy Kangai : Investigation of self-esteem of orphans and non-orphans in Imenti Central, Meru County. E55,10194/07 Omuyoma Oliver Mbayi : Factors contributing to the onset and continuation of drug abuse among secondary school students in Mombasa Island. E55/OL/16020/06 Kivindu Kenneth Ngila : Influence of alcohol on secondary school students behaviour and the guidance and counseling services offered to them in Mbooni West District. E55/CE/13600/05 Muthamia Kenneth Gitonga : Investigation of factors that influence students riots in secondary schools in Imenti North District, Kenya. E55/10149/08 Osewe Akinyi Sylvia: Prevalence of ADHD pupils and behaviour modification teachers apply on their behaviour in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado District. E55/1293/09 Macharia Esther Wanjira : Investigation of the influence of teacher counselors work load and other duties on performance of counseling services in Kirinyaga Central District secondary schools. E55/OL/16017/06 Ouko Moses Oyieko : Attitude of primary teacher trainees towards the teaching career in Nyanza Province, Kenya. Attitude of primary teacher trainees towards the teaching career in Nyanza Province, Kenya. E55/OL/11O94/08 Gitahi Florence : A case study to investigate behaviour problems of hearing impaired students in Ngala Special School in Nakuru Town. E55/CE/14499/09 Kariuki Margaret Wangari : A study of the factors related to job satisfaction and organizational commitment among primary school teachers in Githunguri Division, Kiambu County. 5

2013 E55/OL/11648/07 Kamau Mercy : Parental versus peer influence in career choice of secondary school students in Kahuro District, Kiambu County. E55/11111/06 Muga Jane Njeri : Investigation of the consequences and intervention of drug abuse in Mathira, Nyeri County. E55/CE/11884/08 Ngumi Titus : nvestigation into teacher burn out and its impact on their effectiveness at work in Gatanga, Central Province. 55/CE/12883/09 Njoroge Felista Waithera : An investigation of teachers job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Mosocho Division, Kisii County. E55/OL/13486/09 Njenga Joel Ndiritu. Students attitude towards guidance and coucselling services in secondary schools in Nyeri South Diatrict, Nyeri County Kenya 2.2.3 Ongoing supervision E55/1067/04 Sirror Edith Jepchirir : Investigation of factors related to leisure reading among standard five pupils in Bungoma South District. E55/13453/05 Mukhaye Loice Ong ayo ; Guidance and counseling services offered during PE and sports in Kimilili Division Bungoma North District. E55/CE/1275/05 Maina Anne Njoki : Factors affecting timeli completion of master s degree at Kenyatta University. E55/OL/16018/06 Kilonzo John Musyimi : A survey of primary teachers attitude towards guidance and counseling: A case study of Machakos Teachers Training College. E55/16023/06 Murinu Esther Wambui : Effects of parental absence on their children sdiscipline in Maraigushu Division, Naivasha District. E55/OL/16137/06 E55/OL/16137/06 Rucha George Njiru : Problems associated with teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Maumeni Division, Meru South Distrct, Tharaka Nithi Coonty. Problems associated with teenage pregnancy among secondary school students in Maumeni Division, Meru South Distrct, Tharaka Nithi County. E55/11635/07 Njuki Anderson Kaimenyi : Factors that influence job satisfaction among primary school teachers in Siakago Division, Mbere North District. E55/CE/15017/08 Kanyi Gladys : Effects of alcohol dependence among women on primary school children s behaviour in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County. E55/15017/08 Koome Rael. Kalotia : Factors influencing school dropout in Muthara Division in Tigania East M Effects of violence on performance of secondary school students in Embu East District.Meru County. E55/OL/11645/07 Ngunjiri Agnes Wanjiku : Effects of parental death on orphans in secondary schools in Nairobi County. E55/OL/11382/08 Adeny Beatrice A. :Impact of guidance and counseling on students with stress in public secondary schools in Ugenya District. 6

E55/CE/12884/08 :Kaviatu G. Giochi : Effects of violence on academic performance of secondary school students in Embu East District. E55/CE/15017/08 Achoki Kemuma Alice : Relationship between parenting styles and academic performance of secondary school students in Nyamira North District. E55/OL/11645/07 Ngunjiri Agnes Wanjiku : Effects of parental death on orphans in secondary schools in Nairobi County. E55/CE/11972/07 Ketter Viola Mossop : The effects of teenage pregnancy on girls education in Nandi Central of Rift Valley Province. E55/OL/12073/07 Adero Lilian : Factors influencing career preferences of secondary school students in Mombasa County. Factors influencing career preferences of secondary school students in Mombasa County. Factors influencing career preferences of secondary school students in Mombasa County. E55/CE/15375/08 Wahome Regina Wanja : Bullying and the guidance and counseling services offered to the perpetrators in Muranga South District. E55/CE/1990/08 Meroka Faith Judith : Impact of spouse violence on female teachers work performance in Kisii County. E55/10046/08 Angayo Nelson Momanyi : Students attitude towards English I in Marani Divinion of Kisii County. E55/CE/11119/08 Gatweci Salome Wambui : Factors contributing to to secondary school dropout in Gatundu North District, Kenya. E55/1189/08 Nyahanga Pamela Ayungu : An investigation of absenteeism of students in Mombasa County E55/OL/11115/08 Gikonyo Danson : Effects of peer pressure on performance in mathematics among secondary school students in Mbeere North District. E55/CE/10864/08 Mwachari Paul : Factors affecting the effectiveness of guindance and counseling teachers in Musamweni District. E55/CE/11979/08 Karuri Monica Wanjiku : Factors leading to bullying in secondary schools : A case of Nyahururu District in Rift Valley Province, Kenya. E55/CE/14512/09 Gichuhi Mwangi : Investigation of the causes of dropout of boys in secondary schools in Kandara of Murannga County. E55/CE/14526/09 Kirimi Joseck Jamlick : Factors contributing to drug abuse among students in Egoji Teachers Training College, Meru County. E55/20554/10 Ntoiti Anne : Challenges of secondary school peer counsellors in Imenti North District. E55/22922/11 Mburu Margaret Wairimu : Causes of poor moral development among secondary school students in Juja Division, Thika District. E55/22923/11 Kimari IreneWanjiru : Teachers attitude towards inclusion of children with disabilities into the regular mainstream in Githunguri District, Kiambu County. PAPERS PRESENTED Family and gender presented on at Kenyatta University during a National Seminar on Gender Issues, 7thJune 1992. 7

The need for human sexuality information services and the sex education controversy presented at Kenyatta University during a National Seminar on Education and Psychology of Human Sexuality in a changing society 26th-29thOctober1993. Gender and environmental conservation in Makueni District presented during the foundation meeting for Kenya Initiatives for Development (KID) a non governmental organization at Mandi Hall, Enzai Market, and Makueni District on 19 th November 1994. Kenyan people s perspectives of women led political party: views of voters in Kikumbulyu Location, Makueni District presented during Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD) meeting on 12 th February 1997. Parent adolescent relationships and adolescents' independence in decision making in Nairobi and Makueni Districts, Kenya presented during a departmental seminar (1998). Parent - adolescent relationships and adolescents independence in decision m aking in Nairobi and Makueni Districts, Kenya presented during a departmental seminar on 9 th June, 1999. The changing concept of the family in contemporary times: a case study of the Akamba presented during the Culture Week at Kenyatta University 19 th September, 2000. Parental behaviour towards adolescents and their manifest aggression in Nairobi secondary schools presented at Kenyatta University, 16 th August, 2002 Behaviour modification paper presented during capacity building workshop for the National Youth Service and Nairobi City Council staff on rehabilitation of street families 2 nd April 2003. Another incurable but controllable disease: the case of asthma in Kenya presented at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, 16 th -18 th May 2007. Some consequences of child abuse presented during the First International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse at the Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi 24 th 26 th September2007. Disenfranchised grief and the challenges of orphans: a case study of study of Kibwezi Township and its environs, Kenya presented during the 9 th Counselling Conference on research implication held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, and 2nd 4 th September 2008. The Status of Child Participation Rights in Kenyan Families presented during the International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference in University of Central Florida, Orlando 25 th 26 th Feburuary, 2010. Assessment of creativity and its relationship with gender, age, and teaching experience of postgraduate guidance and counselling student teachers: A case study of Kenyatta University, presented at the International Conference on New Horizons in Education, Guardo, Portugal, 8 th -10 th June2011. Alcoholics rehabilitation in Soweto Slums, Kahawa West during the 4 th Annual Scientific Conference held at the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, Kenyatta National Hospital Campus 13 th -14 th October, 2011. Adolescents perceptions of parental behaviours: emotional interactions, supervision/monitoring, and disciplinary measures in relation to their manifest aggression. During the 4 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of 8

Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 1 st -5 th November 2011. Relationship between parents child rearing practices and adolescents manifest aggression in Nairobi County, Kenya. During International Conference on Gender Based Violence, Kenyatta University, Amphi Theatre, Nairobi, Kenya 1 st - 3 rd August 2012. Virtual attendance and presented a paper during the 5 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 6 th - 9 th November 2012 **Skype presentation of paper entitled Student teachers creativity and its relationship with gender, age and teaching experience: A case study of Kenyatta University, on November, 9, 2012.** Household factors that influence girls and boys achievement motivation in Kenya. During Attended the Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology held at Silver Springs Hotel Kampala, Uganda, 6 th -8 th November 2013. 7.0 CONFERENCES /SEMINARS /WORKSHOPS Participation in Workshops/Conferences Attended workshop organized by the Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa [OSSREA] for winners of the 6th social science research competition and presented a proposal at Kenya Commercial Bank Institute, Karen in Nairobi 2 nd - 4 th March 1993. Attended CODESRIA Methodological Workshop and presented a proposal, 25 th - and 26 th October, 1999 at Silver Springs Nairobi. Presented a paper during the 7 th Association of Third World Studies (ATWS) Kenya Chapter Conference at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on 16 th 18 th May, 2007. Women Poverty Eradication Education Organization (Kenya Chapter) Seminar held at Kibwezi PCEA Church on 25 th -28 th June 2007. Presented a paper during the First International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, 24 th 26 th September 2007. Attended Public procurement workshop held at Kenyatta University on 11 th April 2008. 9

Attended the 3 rd East African Conference on Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, 10 th -11 th July 2008. Presented a paper during the 9 th Counselling Conference on Research Implications held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, 2 nd 4 th September 2008. Attended and gave a poster presentation during the International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference in University of Central Florida, Orlando 25 th 26 th June 2010. Attended the Internal Quality Auditing Course conducted in Nairobi- Kenya from 7 th to 9 th September,2011. Presented a paper on Alcoholics rehabilitation in Soweto Slums, Kahawa West during the 4 th Annual Scientific Conference held at the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, Kenyatta National Hospital Campus 13 th -14 th October, 2011. Attended and presented a paper during the 4 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 1 st -5 th November 2011. Attended Workshop on Issues in Learning Disabilities- the Way Forward in Kenyatta University Conference Centre 23 rd -24 th March, 2012. Attended Trauma Recovery Workshop at AZ 39, Kenyatta University, 23 rd -24 th - May 2012. Attended and presented a paper during International Conference on Gender Based Violence, Kenyatta University, Amphi Theatre, Nairobi, Kenya 1 st - 3 rd August 2012. Virtual attendance and presented a paper during the 5 th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research held at the Hutchison Island Marriott, Florida, USA, 6 th - 9 th November 2012 **Skype presentation of paper entitled Student teachers creativity and its relationship with gender, age and teaching experience: A case study of Kenyatta University, on November, 9, 2012.** 10

Attended Trauma Recovery Workshop at Students Business Centre, Kenyatta University, 24 th - 25 th May 2013. Attended Paediatric Neurodevelopment Conference at Gertrude s Children s Hospital, 7 th -11 th October, 2013. Attended the Eastern Africa Regional Conference of Psychology held at Silver Springs Hotel Kampala, Uganda, 6 th -8 th November 2013. 8.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 8.1 Articles in Refereed Journal Kinai T. K. (2010) Adolescents perception of parental behaviours: emotional interactions, supervision/monitoring and disciplinary measures in relation to their manifest aggression. Journal for the Advancement of Educational Researc vol.7 (1), 48-60. Mbaabu, F.N. Gatumu, H.N. and Kinai,T. (2011. Factors influencing secondary students attitude towards the study of physics in Imenti South District Coauthored with Prof. H.Gatumu and F.N.Mbaabu (student). Journal of Research in Education and Society vol.2 number 2, August, 14-22. Lydia Kendi, Mweru Maureen and Kinai Theresia (2012).HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk perception of visually impaired and sighted pupils in Kenya co-authored with Dr.M. Mweru and Kendy Lydia (student). European Scientific Journal, April edition vol. 8 no. 8 ISSN- 1857 (Print) e ISSN1897-7431, 1668-1789. Lydia Kendi, Mweru Maureen and Kinai Theresia (2011).HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk perception of visually impaired and sighted pupils in Kenya co-authored with Dr.M. Mweru and Kendy Lydia (student). Journal of Educational Research (ISSN:2141-5161) Vol. 2(11). November, 2011. Kinai T. K. (2013). Kenyan student-teacher counsellors creativity and its relationship with their gender, age, and teaching experience. US-China Review B, ISSN 2161-6248 May 2013, Vol. No. 5 296-304. 8.3 Book 2010 Theresia K.Kinai: Behaviour Modification and Lifestyle Rehabilitation ISBN 996671514-2 9789966715142 Published by Almasi Holistic Healthcare Limited. 9.0 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIXATIONS Association for the Advancement of Educational Research (AAER). AAER International Content Representative. US-China Educational Review, David Publishing. Research paper reviewer for US-China Educational Review, David Publishing. 11

Kenya National Examination Council. Uwezo Initiatives 10.0 EXTERNAL AND INTEENAL GRANTS February 5 th 1993 won US $ 3898 grant to research on Parent relations and adolescents independence in decision making in N airobi and Makueni Districts,Kenya by Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA). March 28 th, 1994 won US $ 1,000 For writing a proposal on household factors that influence girls achievement motivation in Kenya by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). April 5 th 2004 received UD$ 580 research grant for thesis writing from Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA). 11.3 APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS School of Education Postgraduate Board Member Member of ISO Departmental Team Member of the Departmental Curriculum Committee Member Departmental Welfare Committee St. Mary s Girls High School, Kinyambu, P.O. Box 140-90137 Kibwezi. Bishop Ngala Secondary SchooL, P.O. Box 12 90130 Nunguni. 13.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH St. Paul Kinyambu Catholic Parish, P.O. BOX 258-90137 Kibwezi. Member of the Parish Planning Committee. Member of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) St. Michael s Parish, Langata and Nairobi Achdiocese. 16.0 REFEREES Dr. Philomena Ndambuki, Director, Mentoring Programme, Kenyatta University. P.O. Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Mueni Kiio Chairperson, Educational Communication and Technology Department, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Maureen Mweru, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Studies Department, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. 12