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PROF. TERESIA WAITHIRA NJONGE

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Designation: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Directorate / Dept: DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSEL.
Section: Njoro
Address: P.O.Box 536 Egerton

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Date from – Date to Institution, Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained
2004-2008 Egerton University: PhD (Counselling Psychology )
2001-2003 University of Dublin Trinity College- Ireland: MSc: (Counselling Psychology)

1998-2001 Dublin College of Business and Liberal Sciences (Ireland): BA (Psychology)
1993-1994 Tumaini Centre, Nairobi: Certificate in group dynamics and group facilitation.
1991-1992 Hekima Jesuits College of Theology: Diploma in Theology

WORK EXPERIENCE

: Date from – Date to Institution Position Held Tasks Performed
2022-2023 Egerton University Associate Professor Ag.Dean Faculty of Education and Community Studies
2018-to 2022 Egerton University Associate professor Associate dean. Faculty of Education and Community Studies
2012- 2017 Egerton University Senior lecturer Learner instruction, material development, assessment, supervision of 8 completed PhDs, 3 ongoing PhDs and 15 ongoing masters.
Development of minimum Standards for CUE
2008-2017 Egerton University Co-ordinator, Bachelor of Psychology, Nakuru and Nairobi Campuses Course Allocation, Meeting with Lecturers periodically, Meeting with students and Resolving student issues
2008-2012 Egerton University Lecturer Learner instruction, material development, assessment, supervision of 3 completed masters.
2005-2008 Catholic University University Counsellor and Lecturer Learner instruction, material development, assessment and Counselling
2004-2005 Mukuru Promotion Centre, Nairobi Director Administration
2003 St. Catherine’s Family Centre and Psychiatric Unit: Dublin Counsellor Counselling
2002 Our Lady of Mercy Family Centre, Ireland Counsellor Developing a Counselling programme for the centre in collaboration with the Eastern Area Health Board, the General Practitioner and the area psychiatrist in Ireland
2001 Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, Dublin Counsellor Counselling
1999 Peru, South America Counsellor Helping to develop a formation programme
1996-1998 Mukuru Promotion Centre Board of Management member Making decisions on School management
1995-1998 Mukuru Promotion Centre Schools Head teacher Administration
1991-1994 Ireland Counsellor Working in collaboration between Ireland, USA, South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia to develop a formation programme for young women.
1985-1989 St. Joseph’s School: Kibwezi Deputy Principal Administration and Discipline maintenance

KEY PROJECTS

: Research Projects
1. Enhancing Sustainable Access to Education in Conflict Prone of North-Rift, Kenya. Large grant by Spencer Foundation. (2022)
2. Funding University Education and Implication for their Missions and Mandates in Sub-Saharan Africa. CODESRIA, 2023.
3. Greening Secondary Schools Towards an Integrated Framework for Enhancing Quality Education Through Sustainable Environmental Conservation and food Security in Schools around Njoro.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Fields of Specialization

Counselling Psychology
Trauma Counselling
Experimental Psychology

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. Kimeto, C.M, Njonge, T and Maritm, E. (2024). Teacher’s Perception of the Influence of Sexual Abstinence Programms on Teenage Pregnancy in Public Primary Schools in Nandi Sub-County, Nandi County. Journal of Research in Education and Technology.

2. Mose, P.O, Njonge, T and Gachohi, J. (2024). Influence of Physiological Stress Coping Strategies on the Psychological Wellbeing of Girls in Early Marriages in Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 15, No. 1

3. Njonge, T. (2024). The Nexus Between Orthodox Medicine, Complimentary Alternative Medicine and Psychology. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. ISSN No. 2454-6168/ DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS. Volume VII Issue III

4. Njonge, T. (2023). Influence of Psychological Well-being and School Factors on Delinquency, During the Covid-19 Period Among Secondary School Students in Selected Schools in Nakuru County: Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. ISSN No. 2454-6168/ DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS Volume VII Issue II

5. Ayub, M., Njonge, T., Ronoh T.K., and Chepchieng, M. (2023). Individual Factors Influencing Educational Participation of Students Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues. Vol .5 No. 17

6. Njonge, T. (2022). Critical Thinking and Creativity as Enablers of Value-Based Education among Secondary School Students in Kenya

7. Njonge, T and Thomas Ronoh (2022). Influence of Gambling on the Psychological Wellness of Young People in Njokerio Village of Nakuru County : Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Psychol. Guid. Couns. 4(1), 266-278.https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v4i1.37

8. Muring’u, P.N., Kariuki, M. & Njonge, T. (2021). Influence of Physiological Stress Coping Strategies on
the Psychological Well-being of Life-Sentenced Inmates in Maximum-Security Prisons in Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Psychol. Guid. Couns. 3(1), 242-258. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v3i1.283

9. Ndung’u, M. P., Kariuki, M. and Njonge T. (2021). Influence of Sociological Stress Coping strategies on the Psychological Well-being of life Sentenced Inmates in Maximum Security Prisons in Kenya. International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review Vol. 03, Issue, 10, pp.1845-1852,

10. Ayub M.J,Ronoh T.K, Chepchieng M.C, Njonge T (2021). Community factors influencing Educational Participation of Student mothers in Public secondary schools in Baringo County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol 12, Issue 9.

11. Margaret, J. Ayub, Ronoh T.K., Chepchieng M.C., Njonge T. (2021). Influence of family factors on student mothers’ educational participation in public secondary schools in Baringo County, Kenya. Universal Journal of Educational Research 9(6) 1298-1305

12. Chemengemet, R.M and Njonge, T (2021). Forms of Violence by Sabaoti Land defence Force and its Effect on the Wellbeing of Women in Kopsiro Division, Mt. Elgon, Kenya.. Africa Environmental Review Journal Volume 4, Issue 2 PP.28-40. Http:www.aer-journal.info

13. Soy C. Janet, Njonge T and Omulema B.E.E. (2020). Egerton University student’s level of awareness of the risks of engaging in sexual behaviours and attitude towards effectiveness of counselling services. Journal of education and practice. ISSN 2222-1735 ISSN 2222-288X. Vol. 11 No 9

14. Sadya Isabel and Njonge T. (2020). Influence of supervision as a motivation factor on stress levels of teachers in public primary schools in Kajiado Central sub- County, Journal of education and practice. ISSN 2222-1735 ISSN 2222-288X. Vol. 11 No. 29
Kenya.

15. Oketch, E. Sindabi A.M, Njonge T and Nyagaya L. (2019). Prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder among sexually abused adolescents in rescue centres in Nakuru County, Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology Vol 8 (1)

16. Kengere, D.A, Ronoh T.K and Njonge T (2018) Effects of parental socio-economic factors on pupil’s enrolment in primary schools in Tambach Division of Keiyo North Sub- County, Kenya. International Journal of research in Education and Social Sciences. ISSN: 2017-4804 1 (2) 1-16

17. Teresia Njonge. (2016). The influence of social networking and texting and their impact on interpersonal relationships: A case of Egerton University, Njoro Campus. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology Vol 4 (1)

18. Plimo, K Ruto and Njonge T (2016). The influence of quality peer relationship on alcohol use: A case of Egerton University students, Njoro Campus. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology Vol 4 (1)

19. Lydia. N Ngatia, Mary W. Kariuki and Teresia Njonge (2016). Influence of beliefs held by caregivers on help seeking behavior in the treatment of mental illness among mentally ill patients in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. Journal of computer engineering Vol. 18. Issue 1.

20. Ngure L., Sindabi A and Njonge T. (2014). A Comparative Study of Factors Influencing Guidance and Counselling Help- Seeking Behaviour Among Public Secondary School Students in Nyeri and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6 issue no. 11

21. Ngure L., Sindabi A and Njonge T. (2014). Factors Influencing Guidance and Counselling Help- Seeking Behaviour Among Public Secondary School Students in Nyeri and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6 issue no. 11

22. Njonge T and Anyango E. (2014). Psychosocial support, child neglect and implications for halway homes; a CASE OF Good Hope Childrens’ home, Homabay County. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology Vol 4 (1)

23. Njonge T and Nguata M. (2014). The psychosocial impact of an influenced choice of a degree course on University students: A case of Egerton Univsersity students, Faculty of Education. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology. Vol 4 (1)

24. Ombaba S, Njonge T, Keraro F.N, Chemiat A and Mokogi H. (2014). Assessment of Guidance and Counselling Services offered to Students on Career choice in Secondary schools in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice.Vol 5. Issue no 28.

25. Njoroge W, Sindabi A and Njonge T. (2014). Exposure to post election violence and development of posttraumatic stress disorder among children in Eldoret Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6 issue no. 09

26. Njoroge W, Sindabi A and Njonge T. (2014). Social support and resilience to post traumatic stress disorder among children in Eldoret Sub- County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6 issue no. 09

27. Nyagaya L., Chepchieng M. C., Njonge T., Oketch E. ( 2014). Selected Predictive Factors of Secondary Traumatic stress amog Psychotherapists in Nairobi and Nakuru Counties. International journal of Psychology and Counselling. Vol. 4, 1, 2014.

28. Nyagaya L., Chepchieng M. C., Njonge T., Obura J. (2014 ). Secondary Traumatic Stress among Psychotherapists: An Empirical Comparative analysis of Prevalence Rates and Management in Nairobi and Nakuru Counties, Kenya. Kenya Journal of Educational Planning, Economics and Management. Vol. 8, 2, 2014.

29. Adeli S., Sindabi A. M., Njonge T. (2013). Role Conlflict and Burnout: The Direct and Moderating effects on Student Affairs Personnel in Universities. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology (Vol 3, number 1)

30. Njonge, T., Njoki C., Ronoh T. K. Nyagaya L. (2013). Factors that Contribute to Poor Academic Performance Among Early Adolescents In Primary Schools In Limuru District, Kiambu County Kenya- Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology (Vol 3, number 1)

31. Kinga, T., Kariuki, M, ., Njonge, T. (2012). Relationship Between Frequency of Counsellor Supervision and Level of Burnout Among VCT Counsellors in Selected Counties in Kenya- Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology (Vol 1, number 1)

32. Njonge, T., Agutu, J. A. (2012). Stakeholder Perceptions toward Pre-School Education and Pupils’ Academic Performance in Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology (Vol 2, number 1)

TEACHING AREAS

Counselling Psychology

Group Facilitaiton

Seminars in psychology

Experimental Psychology

Personal Development and supervison

Case formulation and treatment

Research Projects

Forensic psychology

OTHER SOCIETIES

: Kenya Guidance and Counselling Association

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