CURRICULUM VITAE

 

CURRENT POSITION:

DIRECTOR, BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH

 

 

ADDRESS:

 

P. O. BOX 109 – 60400 CHUKA – KENYA

 

EMAIL:

Mukuthuria.mwenda@gmail.com

 

CELL PHONE NO. +254722886546

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

CHUKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

 

personal details:

 

Name: Dr. Mwenda Mukuthuria

Date of Birth: 1965

Area of Birth: Nkomo, Uringu, Tigania West District - Kenya

ID Card No. 8693450

Passport No. B158658

Sex : Male

Marital Status: Married (with one child)

Nationality: Kenyan

 

Qualification:

 

B.ED (Hon.) Moi University (Kenya), M.A. (Kiswahili), Ph.D. (Kiswahili) Egerton University (Kenya). Currently I am lecturing Kiswahili Language and Linguistics in the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Egerton University - Kenya.

 

Languages: I can use the following languages competently: Kiswahili, English and Kimeru.

 

Address: P. O. Box 109, Chuka (60400) – Kenya

Tel. +254-722-886-546

E-mail: mukuthuria.mwenda@gmail.com

 

Education:

Degree Levels:

Ph.D (Kiswahili): 2001 – 2004 at Egerton University in the Department of Languages and Linguistics. My topic of research was kuathiriana kwa kiswahili na kimeru: mfano kutokana na wanafunzi wa tigania, kenya (cross-linguistic influence between kiswahili and kimeru: A case study of pupils in tigania, kenya). My supervisors were Prof. Rocha Chimerah, Dr. Kimani wa Njoroge, and Prof. H. S. K. Mwaniki. The research was completed in March 2004 and I graduated on 18^th June 2004.

 

M.A. Kiswahili: 1995 – 1997 at Egerton University in the Department of Languages and Linguistics. My topic of research was njeo katika kitenzi cha kitigania (tense in kitigania dialect verb). My supervisors were Prof. Rocha Chimerah and Dr.Kimani wa Njoroge. The research was completed in 1997, October and I graduated on 20^th November 1998.

 

B.Ed. (Arts), Second Class Honours (Upper Division): 1987 – 1990 at Moi University, Eldoret – Kenya.

 

Other levels

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E.): 1985 – 1986 at Friends’ High School Kamusinga, Bungoma – Kenya. I attained Three Principals and a Subsidiary.

Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.E.): 1981 – 1984 at St. Kizito Secondary School, Meru - Division I (22 pt.).

Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E.): 1980 at Lubunu Primary School, Meru - North.

 

Other Certificates:

National Youth Service Certificate. I attained this after I had successfully completed Pre - University students training 1987. The training entailed learning of skills of first-aid, fire fighting, camp-craft, foot-drill and above all attending seminars of national development issue.

Egerton University Microcomputer Application Packages Certificate 1995.

 

Professional Experience:

 

University Lecturer:

February 2008 to present day: Senior Lecturer, in the Department of Arts and Humanities, Chuka University College –Kenya, Lecturing Kiswahili Language and Linguistics.

March 2005 – February 2008 – Lecturing Kiswahili Language and Linguistics at Egerton University Kenya.

June, 2004 – March 2005, Kiswahili and Linguistics lecturer, Institute of Languages, Makerere University, Uganda.

2000 – May 2004, I was lecturing Kiswahili and Linguistics at Islamic University in Uganda Department of Languages Linguistics and Literature.

August 2004 – September 2004, attached for Internship at the Institute of Kiswahili Research, University of Dar es Salaam, as an Assistant Research Fellow.

 

I have taught and examined the following courses at university level:

 

Undergraduates

• Applied Linguistics (for English Language students)

• Introduction to Kiswahili Language and Linguistics

• Introduction to Kiswahili Literature

• Kiswahili Communication Skills.

• Kiswahili in the International Domains

• Kiswahili Oral Literature

• Kiswahili Phonetics and Phonology

• Kiswahili Syntax and Semantics and Pragmatics

• Research Methodology

• Semantics (for English Language students)

• Sociolinguistics ( for English Language students)

• Special Methods for Teaching Kiswahili (for Kiswahili Education students)

• Translation and Interpretation

• Kiswahili Literary Criticism

• Kiswahili Plays

• Kiswahili Novels

• Kiswahili Short-stories

• Creative Writing in Kiswahili

• Kiswahili Structures and Syntax

 

Postgraduates (M.A)

• Advanced Kiswahili Morphology

• History and Development of Kiswahili

• Kiswahili Poetry (Modern and Classical Poetry)

• Orthography and Lexicography

• Kiswahili Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics

 

Tertiary College Lecturer:

1997 – 2000, a Lecturer at the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, Nakuru – Kenya, in the Department of Languages, where I taught Kiswahili and Social studies.

 

High School Teacher:

• 1988 - 1989, Kiswahili and Geography teacher at Litein High School, Kericho - Kenya.

• 1991 - 1994, Kiswahili and Geography teacher at St. Luke’s Secondary School, Meru North, Kenya.

 

academic responsibilities

• 29^th March 2011 to present day, I was appointed as the founding Director of the Board of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Chuka University College.

• December 2008 to 28^th March 2011, I was appointed as the Acting Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies, Chuka University College.

• 2007 to 2008 December, Coordinator of Postgratute Research, Egerton University, Chuka College.

• 2006: Member of the Board of Postgraduate Studies in the Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Egerton University

• 2005: Representative of the Department of Languages and Linguistics in the Faculty Board of Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Egerton University.

• 2002 – 2004: The Head of Kiswahili Unit in Islamic University in Uganda.

• 2001 – 2004: Coordinator, Undergraduate Research, in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Islamic University in Uganda.

 

Research Award

Egerton University Research Award (2007) Ref. CTTE/DVC/RE/023

 

Research Currently Underway

An Investigation into Linguistic Terms used in Teaching Kiswahili Linguistics at Egerton University and Compilation of a Specialized Dictionary.

 

Bankable Proposal Written

Title: “An Investigation into Linguistic Terms used in Teaching Kiswahili Linguistics at Egerton University and Compilation of a Specialized Dictionary.” This one has been funded by the office of The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Extension.

 

Ph.D Research Supervised

• Ontieri James Omari (2010) “Uchanganuzi wa Makosa katika Insha za Wanafunzi wa Shule za upili: Mfano wa Wilaya ya Nakuru, Kenya.’’ Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Egerton University.

 

Ph.D Research Under Supervision

• Allan Mugambi: Uamilifu wa Vyombo vya Habari katika Uendelezaji wa Kiswahili – Chuo Kikuu Kishiriki cha Chuka.

 

• Timothy Kinoti M’ Ngaruthi: “Mwanasiasa wa Kiafrika kama alivyosawiriwa na Ushairi wa Kiswahili - Chuo Kikuu Kishiriki cha Chuka.

 

Masters Research Supervised

• Makalo A. Maimuna (2006) “Matatizo Yanayokumba Matumizi ya Kiswahili katika Idhaa za Redio: Mfano kutokana na Radio Uganda, O.P.G. FM, Top Radio na Radio Mbale nchini Uganda.” Unpublished M.A. Kiswahili Thesis, Islamic University in Uganda.

 

• Kevogo Umbima Alex (2007) “Matatizo ya Kisarufi yanayokumba Wanafunzi wa Darasa la nane: Mfano kutokana na Juhudi za Walimu wa Tarafa ya Rarienda, Kenya.” Unpublished M.A. Kiswahili Thesis, Egerton University.

 

• Atieno Christine Peter (AM 13/35/05) “An Investigation into the Textuality of English Composition Writing by Form Two E.S.L. Students in Chuka Division, Meru South, Kenya.” Department of Arts and Humanities Chuka University College. (Co-supervised with Dr. James Kariuki Mutiti of Egerton University).

 

• Kinyua, Ann Hilda Gatakaa (AM13/34/05) (2010) “A Desciptive Analysis of the Kimeru Verb Group based on Kimwimbi Dialect, Kenya.” Department of Arts and Humanities Chuka University College. (Co-supervised with Dr. James Kariuki Mutiti of Egerton University).

 

 

• Kamwoyo John Mwithalii (EM 16/46/06) (2010) “Effectiveness of Guidance and Counseling Programmes in Maintenance of Discipline of Secondary Schools in Igembe , Meru –North District, Kenya” Deparment of Education, Chuka University College. (Co-supervised with Mrs. Veronica Nyaga of chuka University College).

 

• Njeru Stephen Philip (EM 15/56/06) (2010) “ Effects of Student Transfers on Discipline to their Recipient Secondary Schools in Magumoni Division, Meru – South District, Kenya” Department of Education Chuka University.

 

• Gatavi, Margaret (2011) “Errors in the Written English of Primary School Pupils in Nembure Division, Embu West District – Kenya. Department of Arts and Humanities.

 

• Linet Moraa Nyaribo (AM 12/1742/06) (2011): “Uchunguzi wa Ukuzaji ‘huria’ wa Istilahi za Kiswahili: Mfano wa Istilahi za Utafiti katika Vyuo Vikuu nchini Kenya.” Idara ya Fasihi, Lugha na Isimu, Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

• Rosemary Njeri Burundi (AM 12/50/07) (2011) “Usimulizi katika Utenzi wa Swifa ya Nguvumali” Idara ya Sanaa na Fani, Chuo Kikuu cha Chuka.

 

• Alfred Munene Salesio (AM 12/52/08) (2011) “Uainishaji wa Mofimu za Kisarufi katika Kitenzi cha Lahaja ya Kichuka.” Idara ya Sanaa na Fani, Chuo Kikuu cha Chuka.

 

Undergraduate Research Supervised

• Habib, B. R. (2004) “The Problems Facing the Teaching of Kiswahili in Bwera Sub-county in Kasese District – Uganda.” Islamic University in Uganda.

 

Masters Research under Supervision

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• Mutwiri, Mbaka Humphrey (AM13/37/05) “The basic Syntactic Structures of the Gichuka Dialect of the Kimeru Language with close reference to Phrase Structure Model.” Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Egerton University.

 

• Ruri, Ngima Margaret: (AM 12/41/05) “Konsonanti katika Lahaja ya Kindia.” Idara ya Sanaa na Fani, Chuo Kikuu Kishiriki cha Chuka.

 

• Arthur Mutegi Ntwiga (AM 12/47/07) “Taswira ya Mwanamke Katika Mgano za Wamuthambi.” Idara ya Sanaa na Fani, Chuo Kikuu Kishiriki cha Chuka.

Masters Research in Kiswahili Internally Examined

 

1. Owala Silas (AM12/0885/03): Matatizo katika Ujumbe katika Kalimani za Mahubiri ya Kidini Mjini Bondo – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

2. Virginia Wangari Njau (AM12/0737/02): Athari za Kisemantiki zinazotokana na Gikuyu kama Lugha ya Kwanza kwa Mwanafunzi Anayejifunza Kiswahili kama Lugha ya Pili – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

3. Riro Matinde Samwel (AM12/1136/04): Usawiri wa Mwanaume katika Nyiso za Jando Miongoni mwa Abakuria – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

4. Joseph Kariuki Ngugi (AM12/0636/02): Athari za Matamshi ya Wanafunzi Wazawa wa Kikuyu katika Ujifunzaji na Matumizi ya Kiswahili: Mfano wa Tarafa ya Bahati – Nakuru – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

5. Severina Kanario Kirema (AM12/1172/04): Mchango wa Wimbo wa Kirarire katika Sherehe ya Tohara ya Mpithio Miongoni mwa Wameru – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

6. Roslyne A. Ogolla (AM12/1070/03): Uchanganuzi wa Jinsi Lugha inavyotumika Kuhamasisha Wanawake kuhusu Haki zao: Mfano kutoka Wilayani Kisumu – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

7. Kyeu David Wambua (Am 12/1141/04):Umwafaka wa Fasihi ya Watoto kwa Misingi ya Mwitikio wa Mtoto Msomaji: Mfano wa Vitabu vitatu vilivyoandikwa na Ken Walibora ­– Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

8. Gacheiya Raphael Mwaura (AM12/1102/03): Jinsi Ukabila na Mielekeo ya Wanafunzi inaathiri Uteuzi na Matumizi ya Lugha Vyuoni: Mfano wa Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

9. Denis Rading Mudhune (AM12/1070/03): Athari za Kifonolojia kwa Wasemaji wa Dholuo Wanaojifunza Kiswahili– Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

10. David O. Makori (AM12/1187/04): Usawiri wa Ubabe Mwanaume katika Methali za Ekegusii – Idara ya Fasihi na Lugha Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton.

 

Membership to Research Group

Member of Kiswahili and other African Languages Research Group – This is a research group made up of members in the Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics and registered under the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Extension, Egerton University.

 

Membership to Professional Organizations

• 1. • • Member of Kiswahili Association of East Africa (CHAKAMA – Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki).

• Member of Kiswahili Association of Kenya (CHAKITA – Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa – Kenya).

• Member of Conference Organization Committee of the Kiswahili Association of Kenya.

 

My area of interest:

The role of African Languages in enhancing East African Federation in the era of globalization, translation and Kiswahili lexicography.

 

published academic papers

a) Articles in Journals

 

1. Mukuthuria, M. (2001) Matatizo yanayokabili Kiswahili Karne ya Ishirini na Moja. In Islamic University Journal Vol. 2 No. 2, December, 2001 (135 – 142).

 

2. Mukuthuria, M. na Chimerah, R. M (2004) Uchanganuzi wa Lugha za Kibantu za Kenya katika Ngazi ya Mofolojia: Mtazamo wa Sarufi Zalishi Geuza Umbo. In Egerton Journal Vol.5 No. 2, July 2004. Egerton University Press (96 – 105).

 

3. Mukuthuria, M. (2006) Kiswahili and its Expanding Roles of Development in East African Cooperation: A Case of Uganda. In Nordic Journal of African Studies. Vol. 15(2) 2006 (pp. 154 – 165) (http://www.njas.helsinki.fi) (ISSN 1459-9465)

 

4. Mukuthuria, M. (2007) Upekee wa Utenzi wa Swifa ya Nguvumali: Utenzi wa Mpito, Mseto wa Imani za Jadi na Usasa. In Nordic Journal of African Studies. Vol. 16(3) 2007 (pp. 298 – 319) (http://www.njas.helsinki.fi) (ISSN 1459-9465)

 

5. Mukuthuria, M. (2009) Islam and the Development of Kiswahili. In Journal of Pan African Studies, Volume 2, No. 8 (pp. 36 – 45) (ISSN 1942- 6569)

 

6. Mukuthuria, M. (2009) Mjarabu wa Falsafa Kinzani za Wataalamu wa Ushairi wa Kiswahili katika Tasnifu ya Gibbe. Katika M. M. Mulokozi na G. Mrikaria (Wah.) Mulika Na. 28, Uk. 35 - 43, TATAKI, Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (ISSN 0856 – 0129).

 

7. Mukuthuria, M. (2009) Uhakiki wa Mtafaruku wa Istilahi za Kiisimu na Nafasi ya Usanifishaji katika Maendeleo ya Kiswahili. Katika M. M. Mulokozi na G. Mrikaria (Wah.) Mulika Na. 28, Uk. 48 -61, TATAKI, Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (ISSN 0856 – 0129).

 

8. Mukuthuria, M., Karau, P. B., Saumu, M.W. and Muriira, G. (2010) Responsiveness to HIV Education and VCT Services Among Kenyan Ruaral Women: A Community-Based Survey. In African Journal of Reproductive Health 14(3):165-170 (www.ajrh.info-current ) (ISSN –e: 2141 – 3606).

 

Forth coming:

Mukuthuria, M. “Maadili ya Utafiti” – to be published in Kiswahili Journal, TATAKI, University of Dar es Salaam

 

b) Chapter in books

 

9. Mukuthuria, M. (2007) Mchango wa Tafsiri katika Tanzu za Kitaaluma za Kiswahili. (The Role of Translation in Kiswahili Disciplines). Katika Kiswahili na Elimu nchini Kenya. Kimani Njogu (ed.). Nairobi, Twaweza Communications (uk. 119 – 134).

 

10. Mukuthuria, M. (2008) Uchunguzi wa Athari kama Nyenzo ya kufunza Lugha. Katika Nadharia katika Taaluma ya Kiswahili na Lugha za Kiafrika. Nathan Oyori Ogechi na wenzake (Wah.). Eldoret, Moi University Press (uk. 375 – 386).

 

11. Mukuthuria, M. (2008) African Languages as Key to African Identity. In Getting Heard: (Re)claiming Performance Space in Kenya. Arts, Culture and Society Vol. 3. Kimani Njogu (ed.), Nairobi, Twaweza Communications (pp. 111 – 121).

 

c) Creative Works - Short story:

 

12. Mukuthuria, M. (2007) Demokrasia na Domokrasi. Katika Likizo ya Mauti na Hadithi Nyingine. Kitula King’ei na John Kobia (Wah.). Nairobi, Kenya Literature Bureau.

 

 

d) Life History

 

13. Wasifa wa Marehemu Dkt. Ibrahim Ngozi. Katika Kiswahili: Jarida la Taasisi ya Uchunguzi wa Kiswahili. TUKI, Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam. (uk. xiii – iv).

 

Other academic unpublished papers

 

1. “Uchanganuzi wa Kimsingi katika Muundo wa Kitigania” (Basic Analyses of Kitigania Dialect Structure). This paper has been submitted for publication in the IU Journal.

 

2. “Kiswahili: Ndaro kuu ya Usomeshaji wa Shule za Upili na Usomi wa Vyuoni nchini Uganda” (Kiswahili: A Great Challenge of Teaching Secondary and Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda). I presented this paper in the International Kiswahili Conference, organised by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa – Kenya (CHAKITA), held at Thomson’s Falls, Nyahururu – Kenya on October 3 – 6, 2001.

 

3. “Mtaala kama Dira na Chanzo cha Ufanisi katika Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili Kenya” (Curriculum as a Guide to Successful Teaching of Kiswahili in Kenya). This paper was presented at the Conference on Curriculum Change in Kiswahili organized by the Institute of Kiswahili Research – Kenyatta University on 27 – 28 February 2004.

 

4. “Mkabala wa Kiuhalisia wa Uundaji wa Istilahi Kenya.” (A Realist Approach in Terminology Development in Kenya) A paper presented at the conference marking 75 years of the Institute of Kiswahili Research in the University of Dar es Salaam (4^th – 7^th July, 2005).

 

5. “Lugha ya Kiswahili kama Nyenzo ya Maendeleo katika Sehemu za Mashambani.” A paper presented at Sociolinguistics Conference organized by CHAKITA and held at Kunste Hotel, Nakuru Kenya on 6^th – 7^th October 2006

 

6. “Umuhimu wa Lugha ya Kiswahili katika kuendeleza Kiswahili na Utambulisho wa Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki.” Makala iliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la Kiswahili na Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki lililoandaliwa na CHAKAMA – Arusha 20^th -22^nd Septemba 2007 **

 

7. Ndaro ya Umataifa wa Kiswahili Kipindi cha Utandawazi. Makala iliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la Lugha, Utaifa na Umoja lililoandaliwa na CHAKITA – Mombasa 7 - 8 August 2008.

 

Conferences Attended

• Chama Cha Kiswahili cha Taifa – Kenya (CHAKITA) Conference on Translation and Interpretation in the Development of Kiswahili Language – Organized by Chakita in Conjuction with Pwani University College on 11^th – 14 August 2010.

• Kongamano la Kiswahili na Maendeleo – Conference Organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki (CHAKAMA) in conjuction with Makerere University, at Pope Paul VI Hotel, Kampala, 14th – 16^th October 2009.

 

• Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa – Kenya (CHAKITA) Conference on The Role of Institutions in the Development of Kiswahili - Organised by CHAKITA in Conjuction with the University of Nairobi at Lenana Conference Center, Nairobi on 27^th – 28^th August 2009.

• Kongamano la Lugha, Utaifa na Umoja. Conference organised by CHAKITA and held at Mombasa Fort Jesus on 7^th – 8^th August 2008.

• Kongamano la Kiswahili na Shirikisho la Afrika Mashariki – Arusha 20^th - 22^nd September 2007 organised by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki CHAKAMA).

• Kongamano la Kiswahili na Masuala ibuka. Conference organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa Kenya (CHAKITA), held at Moi University, Eldoret on 16^th – 17^th August 2007.

• Kongamano la Isimu-Jamii: Conference organized by CHAKITA and held at Kunste Hotel, Nakuru Kenya on 6^th – 7^th October 2006

• Kiswahili Lecturers Conference. Organised by the Association of Kiswahili in East Africa (CHAKAMA) in Arusha, Tanzania, 6^th – 9^th July 2006.

• International Conference on Kiswahili Language and Globalization. Conference organized by the Institute of Kiswahili Research University of Dar es Salaam on 4^th – 7^th July 2005.

• Kongamano la Kimataifa kuhusu Nadharia na Taaluma ya Kiswahili. Organized by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki (CHAKAMA) at Sirikwa Hotel Eldoret on 23^rd – 26^th November 2005.

• Kongamano juu ya Mabadiliko ya Mitaala ya Kiswahili nchini Kenya. Conference organized by Kenyatta University on 27^th – 28^th February, 2004.

• International Kiswahili Conference, organised by Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa – Kenya (CHAKITA) in conjunction with Egerton University, held at Thomson’s Falls, Nyahururu – Kenya on 3^rd – 6^th October 2001.

• Kiswahili International Conference. Organized by CHAKITA and held at Mombasa (Fort Jesus/ Polana Hotel ) on 3^rd – 6^th October 2000.

 

Seminars/ workshops Attended

• Pedagogy and Academic Advising Workshop, organized by Chuka University College on 4^th – 5^th May 2011.

• 24^th June 2011 – Attended a Fundable Proposal Writing Worshop where I also doubled as a resource person giving a talk on the Role of Research in a University.

• 18^th June – 21^st June 2011 – Attended DAAD and CHE University Managers Workshop at Kenyatta University.

 

Translations Done

The Group Promoters Resource book – Translated to - Kitabu cha Mafunzo Kwa Mlea –Vikundi, Project sponsored by African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) spearheaded by Dr. Catherine Wawasi Kitetu of the Department of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics, Egerton University.

 

Consultancy

• Oxford University Press (2006): Task – Reviewing Kamusi ya Maana na Matumizi authored by Salim Bakhressa

 

• East Africa Kiswahili Council (19 September 2006): Task – To review East African Kiswahili Council Draft Protocol under the Chairmanship of Prof. Kimani wa Njogu and Dr. Ann Kishe.

 

Community Participation

 

• 29/2/2006 in conjunction with Kiswahili Association of Kenya and PEO Coast Province, I participated in the Coast Province Secondary School Workshop which I participated in assisting Secondary School Kiswahili Teachers to interpret the new syllabus in Mombasa.

 

• 13-15/9/2006 and 26 – 27/9/2006: in conjunction with Kiswahili Association of Kenya and PEO Western Province, I participated in Western Province Secondary School Workshop which I participated in assisting Secondary School Kiswahili Teachers to interpret the new syllabus in Bungoma and Kakamega respectively.

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• 19/9/2006 and 21/9/2006, I participated in stakeholders’ workshop that discussed and finalized the setting of East African Kiswahili Council Protocol in Nairobi, under the Chair of Dr. Ann Kishe of the National Kiswahili Council of Tanzania.

 

• 23/11/2006: participated in the National Book Development Council planning workshop where on behalf of CHAKITA I participated in stakeholders drawing of the annual programme of the NBDC

 

Current Community Service

• Ag. Secretary, Kiswahili Association of East Africa.

• Ag. Organising Secretary, Kiswahili Association of East Africa – Kenya Chapter.

• Ag. Treasurer, Kiswahili Association of Kenya.

• Member of the Board of Parents Teachers Association of St. Lwanga Primary School, Njoro.

• Chair, Board of Governors Lubunu Primary School, Tigania West District Kenya.

• Chair, Chuka University Staff Welfare Association.

 

 

appointments

4^th July 2011: Appointed as a Member of the Research Policy Development Committee.

10^th May 2011: Appointed as a Member of Corruption Prevention and Integrity Committee, Chuka University college.

29^th March 2011 – Apointed the Founding Director, of the Board of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Chuka University College.

November 2010 – Appointed to Chair a Committee to draft Public Complaints Policy, for Chuka University College, which was submitted to Human Resource Committee of the Council on 30^th June 2011.

6^th October 2010: Appointed as a member of the Committee that drafted Quality Policy Statement for Chuka University College.

16^th april 2010: Appointed to chair the Principal Committee to draft the Chuka University Charter.

7^th March 2009: Appointed to be the Chair of the Ad-hoc Committee to deal with student unrest

1^st December 2008 to the present day – Appointed a member of Chuka University Tender Award Committee.

 

1^st December 2008 – 28^th March 2011: Apointed to the position of Acting Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies.

 

 

Referees:

 

1. Prof. Kimani wa Njogu

P. O. Box 66872 – 00800

Nairobi – Kenya

Email: knjogu@africaonline.co.ke

Tel. +254733757166

 

2. Prof. Clara Momanyi

Catholic University of East Africa,

P. O. Box 62157 - 00200

Nairobi– Kenya

Email: clamona@ yahoo.com

Mob. +254733221721

 

3. Prof. Felicia Yieke

Laikipia University College,

P. O. Box 5100

Nyahururu– Kenya

Email: fyieke@yahoo.com

Tel. +254733538046

Declaration

 

I, Dr. Mwenda Mukuthuria would wish to state that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge …………………………. Date ………………….