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MS. MS PRISCILLAH WANJIKU PRISCILLAH WANJIKU MWIRIGI

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SUMMARY

Ms Priscillah Wanjiku is a PhD researcher, undertaking a PhD in Gender and Development Studies at Egerton University. She has a master of Arts Degree in Sociology ( Community Development and Project Management), Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and has professional training in Results based Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

2017 On going17

PhD in Gender

Egerton University, Kenya

2013

Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation

Kenya Institute of Management

2011 Present

M.A , Sociology

Egerton University, Kenya

2006

B.A Sociology

Moi University, Kenya

2004

KCSE

Ndururumo High School

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Sociologist

Monitoring and Evaluation

Gender Studies

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Sociology

Project Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

2014 – Present

Egerton University

2012- 2013

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Part-time)

2011- 2013

Moi University (Part time)

2011-2013

Mount Kenya University (Part-Time)

2010- 2013

Eldon Research Consultants

 

KEY PROJECTS

 

Impact of Ethnicity on Inter-communal Relationships  in Molo Sub County Kenya

Influence of household structure on performance of women self-help groups in Ol Kalou sub county, Nyandarua County Kenya

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 Project Management, Genders Issues, Youths in Development and Urban Issues 

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 

 

Priscillah Wanjiku Mwirigi, and SamwelAuya(2017), Performance Drivers of Women Self helps in Nyandarua County. In Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; ISSN 2347-5374

Priscillah Wanjiku Mwirigi (2017),Universal Primary Education and Child labour in Trans Nzoia County, KenyaIn Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; ISSN 2347-5374

 

Priscillah Wanjiku Mwirigi etal (2016) Influence of Household Structure of Group Members on.Performance of Women Self Help Groups in Nyandarua Sub County, Kenya, Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology, Vol 4; ISSN 2347-8241

 

Priscillah Wanjiku Mwirigietal (2015) Demographic Characteristics of Women self help groups in Nyandarua Central sub county Kenya, Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology, Vol 4; ISSN 2347-8241; ISSN 2347-8241,

 

Priscillah Wanjiku Mwirigietal (J2014), Selected Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of CDF projects in Kimilili Constituency, Bungoma County. In International Journal of Science and Research (ISSN- 2319-7464)

 

Priscilla Wanjiku Mwirigi, Bosco Kasundu, Moses Mutua Mutiso and Paul Sutter Chebet, (March, 2012), Factors Contributing To Drug Abuse among the Youth in Kenya: A Case of Bamburi Location. In Elixir Journal, Soc.SCI 46(2012), 8259-8267(ISSN: 2229-712X)

 

Mwirigi .P. Wanjiku, Kimani Chege G, Mutiso, M.M, and Muchemi. W. Martha (July, 2012), An Investigation of Sexual Behaviors among Expectant Fathers in Urban Areas in Kenya. In Elixir Journal, Soc.SCI 48(2012), 9344-9347(ISSN: 2229-712X)

 

MODULES DEVELOPED

 

Mwirigi P. etal (2017). Disaster Management (SOCI 415), Egerton University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies E-learning Module

Mwirigi P. etal (2017). Social Gerontology (SOCI 405), Egerton University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies E-learning Module

Mwirigi P. etal (2016). Community Work, Egerton University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies E-learning Module

Mwirigi P. etal(2016). Community Development and Social Welfare, Egerton University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies E-learning Module

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

NOT APPLICABLE

TEACHING AREAS

Under graduates

1. Medical Sociology

2. Sociology of Gender 

3. Social Work

4. Disaster Management

5. Community Development

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

NOT APPLICABLE

OTHER SOCIETIES

 

Member of Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)

Associate member of Kenya Institute of Management

 

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