The Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina, the Chief Guest The First Secretary Political Affairs First Secretary Security and Rule of Law at the Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Nairobi Kenya, and The Head of Cameroonian Diplomatic Mission in Kenya Dr Vivian Nain Kuma, joined in a group photo by other guests, the University Management Team and the those who contributed chapters to the book.
Courtesy Call Group Photo, at the Centre is the Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Professor Paul Wainaina, to his immediate right is Ms Kirtsten Hommes, The First Secretary for Political Affairs at the Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Nairobi Kenya, following by The Dean of the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Prof. Lucy Maina, and The Registrar Corporate Affairs, Professor Grace Bunyi. To the Vice Chancellor’s immediate left is The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach Professor Frederick Gravenir, followed by The Chairperson, of the Department of International Relations, Conflict & Strategic Studies Dr Felistus Kinyanjui and Dr James Nyawo, a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Conflict & Strategic Studies. [23 August 2019]
Courtesy Call to the Vice Challencor, Professor Paul Wainaina, far left is Professor Frederick Gravenir, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO), followed by Prof. Lucy Maina, The Dean of the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies and Dr Felistus Kinyanjui, The Chairperson, Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies and Dr James Nyawo, Co-editor of the book and Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies, 23 August 2019.
MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL NANDWA, DEPUTY CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES INTRODUCES SENIOR KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY TO PROF. PAUL WAINAINA, VICE CHANCELLOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY.
SENIOR KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY STAFF ALONGSIDE THEIR COUNTERPARTS FROM KENYATTA UNIVERSITY JOIN THE CHIEF GUEST MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL NANDWA AND PROF. PAUL WAINAINA, VICE CHANCELLOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY IN SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM DURING THE MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR KMA-07 HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY'S AMPHITHEATRE
Kenyatta University - Hosted International Criminal Law Experts to discuss the prospects, challenges and the future of International Criminal Justice in Africa since the Adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998. 23-24 September 2018.
Professor Viktor Marsai, from the National University of Public Service Budapest, Hungary delivering a Public Lecture on the Security situation in the Horn of Africa, at Kenyatta University, School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Staff members and post-graduate students.
Kenyatta University Post-Graduate Students Attended United Nations Day Celebrations – at the United Nations Office in Nairobi Kenya.

 

Qualification: Doctor of Security Studies, Kenyatta University
Department/Unit/Section: 
Security, Diplomacy And Peace Studies 
Position:
Lecturer
Address:
P.O. Box 43844 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya  
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A highly effective team player, hardworking and dedicated professional who wants to meet the challenges posed in the higher education industry and to contribute towards the growth of the Higher education industry in general and Kenyatta University in particular. To support organizations, achieve their security objectives. To acquire enough experience and training in order to become a leading authority in Security Studies and Management: Designing, Implementing and Monitoring of security policies and lectures tailored to meet specific and varied objectives. To help students achieve their academic, athletic, and social potential.

Books and Papers Publications

Book

  • G (2016). Private security guards' job retention determinants in Kenya. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken. ISBN-13: 978-3659923630

Papers

  • Mutonyi, G., Sirera, M., & Mwai, W. (2022). The Best Practices of Commercialized Security on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Path of Science, 8(7), 6001-6014. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.22178/pos.83-11
  • G, Sirera. A and Wangari. M (2022). The Limitations of Commercialized Security on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Path of Science. Vol. 8, No 1, 1009-1022. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.78-3
  • Mutonyi, G. (2021). Warpreneurship: War as a Business. Path of Science. 7, No 9, 3001-3010. http://dx.doi.org/10.22178/pos.74-11
  • Mutonyi, G. (2021). Pursuing National Security by Iran is Not Equal to Being Paranoid about the USA. Path of Science, 7(3), 1008-1016. http://dx.doi.org/10.22178/pos.68-6
  • G, and Kilongosi. H (2020). The Establishment and Regulation of the Commercial Security Industry in Kenya and its Constitutionality. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 11. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.64-2
  • G, Masiga. C and Kilongosi. H (2020). Commercialized Security and Its Role in Selected Countries’ National Security. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 7 https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.60-6
  • G (2020). From Old Wars, To New Wars. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 5. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.59-10
  • G and Sirera. A (2020). Evaluating the Effects of Commercialized Security on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Path of Science. 2020. Vol. 6, No 5. https://doi.org/10.22178/pos.58-8
  • G, Sirera. A and Wangari. M (2020). Examining Commercialized Security Industry’s Services on National Security in Nairobi County, Kenya. Technium Social Sciences Journal Vol. 8, 710-736, https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v8i1.671
  • G and Sirera. A (2018). Commercial Security’s’ Effect on Security of Kenyans in Private Venues. Emerging Science Journal. Vol. 2, No. 4, pp181-190. https://ijournalse.org/index.php/ESJ/article/view/85
  • G and Kavivya. C (2018). Incentives as Determinants of Job Retention among the Private Security Guards in Kenya: A Case of Radar Security Company. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 23, Issue 6, Ver. 6. pp 01-06. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.%2023%20Issue6/Version6/A2306060106.pdf

Summary of Achievements

  • Earned a PhD from Kenyatta University
  • A Security expert, with formal education in the areas of security, Leadership and Business.
  • Has participated in developing and conducting extensive capacity building programmes in the areas of security, Leadership, and security empowerment for the public and the private sectors.
  • Served in University administration for a total of 5 years: Part-time lecturer (3 years), and lecturer (2 year)
  • Has the ability to handle large workloads, operate in high stress environment and deal extensively with customers and stakeholders

Key Achievements:

  • Ensured collection of valid and reliable data to be used on the identification of the best ways to counter the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Professional Strengths

  • Educationist specializing in Teaching, Training and Examining in security studies with a commercial and national perspective.
  • Experience in Administration and Management in University Departments.
  • Experience in research in commercial security and national security and Leadership Issues
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative problem solver and team player.
  • Self-motivated professional with ability for detail.
  • Energized, able to work long hours without supervision and work under strict deadlines.
  • Has a valid Driving License and a Kenyan Passport. Functional competencies 
  • Negotiation and problem solver
  • Decisive and flexible
  • Creative and focused
  • Good communicator
  • Mentor and Motivator
  • Self-driver

Name: Dr. Stephen Handa

Title/Qualification: Lecturer

Department: Security Diplomacy and Peace Studies

Designation/Position: Lecturer

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Contact Address: Box 6970 00 100 Nairobi

Area of Specialization: Peace, Conflict,Security, Strategy

Research Interests: Security, Conflict, Peace

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Publications

Referred Journals

  • Journal Article:  ‘Operationalizing National Security in Border Management: Perspectives on the Kenya Somalia Border’ In Contemporary Security in Africa. Vol 5 No1.  April 2020
  • Journal Article: Contextualizing Radicalization and Terrorism in Kenya, In Contemporary Security in Africa. Vol 3 NO.1 April 2015

Books and Books Chapters

  • Book Chapter ‘Assessing Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Era of Terrorism in Kenya’, in the Changing Dynamics of Terrorism & Violent Extremism Policy & Practice Vol 2. The Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies. Nairobi
  • Principles of Microeconomics Basic Book for BSc in Military Science - Published by Egerton University Nakuru
  • Principles of Macroeconomics Basic Book for BSc in Military Science - Published by Egerton University Nakuru
  • History of the Kenya Military Academy
  • National Defence College Year Book 2020 & 2021 Editions
  • Reading Modules BA Security Studies 1.Physical and Access Control, and 2. Asset Security

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

  • Regional Cooperation and Integration in Eastern Africa: Realities, Contradictions and Challenges. Paper at International Conference on African Security ‘Improving Security in East Africa through Regional Integration’ Konrad Adenauer Stiftung & CAFSEC - 19 & 20 Nov 2018 Tribe Hotel, Nairobi.

Workshops Papers

  • ‘Piracy along the East African Coast: Gainers and Losers’
  • ‘Challenges of counter-terrorism efforts in East Africa’ 
  • ‘Military and conflict prevention in Kenya’
  • “Lost tomorrow” – Impact of conflict on Child soldiers – paper
  • “Rightful Space” – Role of youth in peace building – paper

 Seminar Papers

  • “Human trafficking and smuggling: Security implications for Kenya  and the Region”
  • “Analysing the role and challenges of private security providers in Kenya”
  • “Challenges of peacekeeping in post-Cold War Africa”
  • “Analysing the effects and challenges of time and space on insurgency in Africa”
  • “Role of ideology in the post-Cold War era global conflicts”

Research

  • “Inert-Ethnic Conflict and Socio-economic Security in Turkana County-Kenya” PhD thesis
  • “An analysis of determinants of Military expenditure in post independent Kenya” - PGDip thesis
  • “Critical Analysis of Tax Evasion and Inflation in Kenya 1967 -1997” – MSc thesis

Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

  • International Conference on ‘Africa–Middle East Relations Shared Peace; Shared Security; Shared Prosperity’ held on August 25–26, 2021, at Ole-Sereni Hotel Nairobi.
  • Kenya Ministry of Defence Conference on Health and Security: 16th & 17th May 2019, Held at Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi.
  • International Conference on Terrorism and Violent Extremism by the Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies 24-26 April 2018, Windsor Hotel, Nairobi.
  • International Conference on African Security ‘Improving Security in East Africa through Regional Integration’ Konrad Adenauer Stiftung & CAFSEC - 19 & 20 Nov 2018 Tribe Hotel, Nairobi.
  • Conference on Small Arms Conflict and Peacebuilding: The Case of West Pokot County, Tuesday 28th February, 2023 at United States International University Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.

Workshops Attended

Symposia & Seminars Attended

  • Seminar on Kenya Territorial Borders on 25th -29th at Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete – Nairobi (Organised & participated)
  • Symposium on Terrorism for Stake Holders Drawn Mainly From Line Ministries, Departments And Academia, Held On 27th - 28th April 2015 at International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) Karen- Kenya (Organised & participated)
  • Higher Level Symposium on Kenya’s National Interests on 13 January 2016 At Kenya School of Government  (Organised & participated)

Name: Hannah Muthoni Macharia
Title/Qualifications: PhD (Waiting to Defend Final Thesis),Masters
Department: International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies
School: Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Kenyatta University
Contact Address: P. O. Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi
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Position: Tutorial Fellow


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Area of Specialization

  • Peace and Conflict Management
  • Refugee and Forced Migration
  • Security and Strategic Studies
  • Communal Conflicts

Research Interests

  • Political Economy of Africa
  • Border Identities in the Horn of Africa
  • Youth and Women in Conflict and Peace
  • Trans-boundary resources
  • Communal Conflicts among Pastoralist communities

PUBLICATIONS:

Journal and Book Chapters:

  • Macharia, H. (2016). ‘Impacts of Military Exercises and Operations on Local Environment’ Journal of Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa, Vol.7, No.2, pp.140-152
  • ‘Macharia, H. (2014). ‘The Role of Youth and Women in Peace and Conflicts in Kenya’ in Munene M and Sharamo R (eds.) 2014, ‘The Study and Practice of Peace and Security in Africa: Focus on Eastern and Western Africa’, pp.80-88 (A UNDP Book Publication).
  • Macharia H., & Ahmed F. (Summer 2013). Women, Youth and the Egyptian Arab Spring’, Peace Review: A Journal of Social Justice,  25, Number 3, pp.359-366 
  • Macharia, H., & Ahmed F., (2011). Promoting a Culture of Peace and peace building through Peace media: A Case Study of the Great Lakes region’ in Ahmed F et.al (eds.) Communications for Peace in Action: Journalisms, Conflicts, Media Literacy and Alliance for Civilization, (2011), pp.159-173, ISBN- 978-84-8021-8221
  • Macharia H. (2011). Youth and Conflict: A Comparative study of Mungiki in Kenya and Al-Shabaab in Somalia’, Journal of Technology and Entrepreneurship in Africa, Vol.13, No.1, pp.156-180, ISSN 1998-1279
  • ‘Macharia, H. (September, 2005). ‘The contributions of Child Soldiers to the unending wars in Africa’ (Los Ninos contribucion en las guerras fin semana en Africa’, Journal of Pueblos de Africa, No.8, pp. 33-35, ISSN 1577-4376

CURRENT ON-GOING RESEARCH:

  • Co-Authoring – Macharia H., & Mwangi T., (Submitted Abstract) – An Analysis of Gender Perspective of Countering Violent Extremism: A Kenyan Perpsective, (A Chapter in a Proposed Book on Gender Perpsective in Countering Violent Extremism by Bristol University)
  • Co-Authoring – Mkutu A., & Macharia, H., -(Self- Funded)- Indigenous Security Systems and Mega-Development Projects among Samburu community: Samburu County, Kenya (2019 to date)
  • Author – Macharia, H. (April -on-going)Implications of Border Identities on the Management of Communal Conflicts, Case of Garissa County, Kenya (Partnership between Uppsala University, Sweden and Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya)
  • Co-Author: Macharia, H., & L. Hamasi, (April On-going). ‘Water Conflicts and Community Interventions in Isiolo County, Kenya, (Partnership between Uppsala University, Sweden and Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya) 

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS:

  • Contextualizing Human Security: Peace and Security Agenda for Kenya (A Paper Presented during an On-line Symposium on International Day of Peace on ‘Working Together for Peace: Human Security Approach’, Organized by Interlink of Peace and Human Security Organization, 21st September, 2020)
  • Border Identities and Management of Communal Conflicts in Garissa County, Kenya,(A Paper presenting during An International On-line Workshop on “Community-based Responses to violent conflict: Actors and strategies, (Partnership between Uppsala University, Sweden and Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya)-
  • ” 26-27 May 2020)
  • ‘Dynamics of Internal Security and Implications on local communities: Case of Laikipia County, Kenya (A paper presented during a Seminar on Mega-Development Projects and Land-Use Transformation in Eastern Africa: Implications for Local Communities, Organized Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS, United State International University-Africa (USIU-A. 22nd February, 2019)
  • ‘The Socio-Economic History of Kenya’ (A paper presented during Public lectures towards celebrating Kenya’s Fifty Years since Independence, Goethe Institute, Nairobi 23rd May- 11th July, 2012)
  • ‘Youth and the New state of Republic of South Sudan’ ( A paper presented Roundtable on Essentials of State-Building and Consolidation of Peace in the Republic of South Sudan (RoSS), Mombasa Continental Hotel, 26th – 28th April, 2012)
  • ‘The importance of Peace Education to the Republic of South Sudan’ (A paper presented during the Induction workshop for the South Sudan diplomats, Mombasa Continental Hotel, 6th- 30th April, 2012)
  • ‘The Impact of Military Exercises and Operations on Local Environment’ (A paper presented during a Colloquium on Climate Change, Environment and Conflicts in Africa, Travellers Beach Hotel, 4th to 7th December, 2011)
  • ‘Defining the Al-Shabaab’ (A paper presented during a series of talks organized by Department of External Studies for Journalist studies from Norway and USIU, 10-21st November, 2011)
  • ‘The Impact of Global Political and Economic Trends on Environment: European and America Perspective’ (A paper presented during the Roundtable Workshop on ‘Environment and Foreign Policy’ organized by Institute of Security Studies and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13th – 14th August, 2010)
  • ‘Developing Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Thuthuzela Care Centres for the Prevention of Violence against Women and Children’ (A paper presented during the Anti-rape Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, (2006)
  • ‘The Forgotten Conflicts in Africa: The Case of Sudan” (A paper presented during Cultural Week, Universidad Jaume I, Spain (2005)
  • ‘Language, Culture and Education in Kenya’ (A Paper High Schools Students Conference on celebrating cultures organized by the Language department in Univeridad Jaume I, 8th -10th December, 2004)

MEDIA PRESENTATIONS:

 

Title/Qualifications: PhD
Department/Unit/Section:  Security and Correctional Science
Contact Address: 43844-00100 Nairobi
Tel No.: 0724 433044
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Position: Lecturer 
Areas of Specialization: Criminology, Penology and Rehabilitation of Offenders
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Personal Profile

Dr John Onyango Omboto (PhD), a Security and Correction Science Lecturer at Kenyatta University, is a University of Nairobi trained Criminologist - a Crime, Criminal Justice, and Offender Rehabilitation expert. He holds a PhD and Master of Arts Degrees in Criminology, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Public Administration, and a Distinction Diploma in Criminology and Social Order, all from the University of Nairobi.  Dr. Omboto served the Kenya Prisons Service as a senior officer for over ten years before venturing into full time university teaching. Besides Kenyatta University, he has taught Criminology, Security Management and Sociology courses at the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Mount Kenya University and Chuka University.

During his work at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, he served as the Head, Criminology and Security Management Department. In Egerton University, Dr. Omboto taught at its Nairobi City Campus, Njoro Campus and in Juba, South Sudan. He also served the university as the Academic Leader for the MA Security Management Programme. At Chuka University Dr. Omboto teaches PhD courses in Criminology and Security Studies programme. At Kenyatta University, in addition to teaching, he has served as Examination Coordinator - Department of Security and Correction Science, Vice Chair - School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies Post Graduate Committee, and as a member of the schools’ programmes development committee, among other departmental committees. Dr. Omboto was among the Kenyatta University experts contracted in the year 2019 to develop training curricula and modules for all cadres of the Rwanda Correctional Service staff. He was part of a seven-member team who launched the training in Kigali on request of the Rwandan Government.

Dr Onyango Omboto has special interest in Criminology and Security Studies. In these broad areas, he has published several papers in peer reviewed journals. In addition, he has developed numerous learning modules for different universities in Kenya besides supervision and examination of MA and PhD theses. Some of his papers have been compiled into two books: ‘Readings in Criminology and Security Studies’: ISBN 978-9966-814-69-2 and ‘Themes on Crime and criminal justice’: ISBN: 978-9914-49-067-1. His other book is ‘Challenges facing the control of drugs and substance abuse in prisons’: ISBN 978-3-659-46266-5. Dr Omboto is a reviewer with the Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice - a British based Emerald Publication, and Open Journal of Social Sciences- Scientific Research Publishing. He is a member of Professional Criminologists Association of Kenya (PCAK), Criminological Society of Africa (CRIMSA), Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) and Western Society of Criminology (WSC).

Research Interest Areas

  • Criminological Issues.
  • Penology and Rehabilitation of offenders.
  • Security concerns.
  • Drug and Substance Abuse related Issues.
  • Police and Prison matters.

Publications 

Published Books from the Latest

  • October 2022 Published a book titled “Themes on Crime and Criminal Justice” (ISBN: 978-9914-49-067-1) Designed and printed by Kenyatta University Press (KUP).
  • January 2018- Published a book titled “Readings in Criminology and Security Studies: A compilation of Journal Papers” (ISBN 978-9966-814-69-2) Designed and printed by Kenyatta University Press (KUP).
  • September 2013-Published a book titled “Challenges Facing the Control of Drugs and Substance Abuse in Prisons” (ISBN 978-3-659-46266-5) by a Germany based international publishing company-LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLISHING (LAP).The book cover can be viewed by clicking https://www.lap-publishing.com//system/covergenerator/build/91832.

Learning Materials developed for Different Universities from the Latest

  • April, 2021, I developed e-learning module titled ‘Comparative Justice Systems’ for the students studying Security and Correction Science at Kenyatta University.
  • January, 2021, I developed e-learning module titled ‘Criminal Justice System’ for the students studying Security and Correction Science at Kenyatta University.
  • October, 2020, I developed e-learning module on Criminology; a third-year course for students studying Criminology and Security Studies at Egerton University.
  •  November, 2019, I developed a module titled ‘Prison Management, Reforms and Rehabilitation’ for Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) under Kenyatta University.
  • November, 2019, I developed a module titled ‘Development and Management of Prison Enterprises’ for Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) under Kenyatta University.
  • April, 2018, I developed e-learning module on Victimology; a Post Graduate    Diploma unit in Probation Practice and Correctional Studies Programme offered at Egerton University for probation officers.
  • September, 2017, I developed e-learning module on Security Investigations; a fourth-year course for students studying Criminology and Security Studies at Egerton University.

Published Journal Papers from the Latest

  • Omboto John Onyango (2023) Curse or Blessing in Reformation of Convicts? An Analysis of Imprisonment as a form of Punishment. London Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 23 | Issue 3 | Compilation 1.0.
  • Omboto John Onyango (2022) The Influence of Imprisonment on Recidivism in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 12, Issue 5 Ser. IV (Sep. – Oct. 2022), 34-40 iosrjournals.org
  • Mbuthia, Catherine Wambaire& Omboto, John (2022) Radicalization and De- Radicalization of the Youth against Violent Extremism in Murang’a County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 27, Issue 10, Series 3 (October, 2022) 01-06 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org
  • Omboto, J. O. (2022) An Analysis of Probation Service Order and Its Application in Kenya. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 10, 111-120. https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2022.104008
  • John Onyango Omboto, Gidraph G Wairire and Mike Chepkong’a (2020) The profile of recidivists in Kenya: The case of prisoners at Nairobi county prison institutions. South African Journal of Criminal Justice, Volume 33 Issue 3, p. 708 – 730
    https://doi.org/10.47348/SACJ/v33/i3a10 ISSN:1996-2118 
  • Rono, J K., Mwagi, S W., & Omboto, J. (2020). Analysis of the Capacity of Prison Security Structures on Inmate Escape Prevention in Nakuru Main Prison, Kenya. A Perspective of Junior Prison Officers. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 7(7) 843-851.
  • Njoroge, P., Mwagi, W., & Omboto, J. (2020). Effects of Prison Reforms on Reformation of Inmates in Nyandarua County Prisons, Kenya. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 7(7) 630-639.
  • Wasonga Willis, Mwangi Wokabi & Omboto John (2019). Impeded Parenthood: An analysis of the link between prisoners’ coping mechanisms and reformation at Embu prison, - Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, ISSN: 2320-5083, Volume 7, Issue 5, June 2019.
  • Ongere, I., Mukhwana, F., & Omboto, J. (2019). Strategies Adopted by The Adventist Centre In Enhancing Livelihood Sustainability Among Beneficiaries in Kibagare Slum. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 6(5) 122-127.
  • Wasonga Willis, Mwangi Wokabi, Omboto John (2019) Effect of Impeded Parenthood on Reformation of Offenders at Embu Prison, - IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 24, Issue 4, Ser. 2 (April. 2019) 65-77 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. iosrjournals.org
  • Omboto, J.O (2019) Ineffective Policing in Kenya: Causes and Alleviation, African Journal of Law and Criminology, -AJLC Vol. 9 No. Pp 27-36 ISSN 2045-8525 (Online) ISSN-2045-8401(Print) Publishers: Century Publications, United Kingdom. Website: centurypublications.com.
  • Maratu, M., Mwangi, W., & Omboto, J. (2018). Practice of Kenyan Legal Codes and the Effective Application of Informal Controls and Sanctions in Maintaining Social Order. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(10) 30-36.
  • Omboto, J.O (2018) Economic Crimes:  Factors Responsible for Rampant Fraud and Corruption in Kenya, Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(10) 88-94.
  • Kimotho, F., Mwangi, W., & Omboto, J (2018) Effects of Occupational Strain among Police Officers to the General Security of a Community: A Case of Murang’a Town, Murang’a County, Kenya’ Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(9) 186-192.
  • Omboto, J.O, Wairire, G, Chepkong’a, M (2018) Linkages between Punishment and Recidivism in Kenya: Analysis of Factors Influencing Re-convictions in Kenya, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 23, Issue 4, Ver. 7 (April. 2018) Pp 21-29. e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. Journal Weblink- iosrjournals.org.
  • Omboto, J.O, Wairire, G, Chepkong’a, M (2018) Linkages between Punishment and Recidivism in Kenya: Analysis of Typology and Severity of Recidivists’ Crimes, The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (ISSN 2321-9203) Volume 6, Issue 4, Pp 62-67. Journal Weblink-www.theijhss.com.
  • Omboto, J.O (2018) Alternative Strategies against Mal-functioning Criminal Justice System in Ensuring Security in Kenya, Academic Journals- Conference Proceedings.
  • Omboto, J.O (2017) The Nexus between Social Stigma and Crime, The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (ISSN 2321-9203) Volume 5, Issue 7, Pp 240-244. Journal Weblink-www.theijhss.com.
  • Omboto, J.O (2015) The capital offenders’ punishment and Death Sentence Dilemma in Kenya, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Volume 4 No 9, Pp.95-98. Journal Weblink-www.ijsk.org/ijrss.
  • Omboto, J.O (2013) Social Control and Crime Escalation in Kenya, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Volume 3 No 3, Pp. 52-57. Journal Weblink-www.ijsk.org/ijrss.               
  • Omboto, J.O (2013) Poverty and Greed in Perspective on Crimes, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Volume 2 No.4, Pp.34-38. Journal Weblink-www.ijsk.org/ijrss.
  • Omboto, J.O (2013) The Paradox of Prison Reforms, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Volume 2 No.3, Pp.44-47. Journal Weblink-www.ijsk.org/ijrss.
  • Omboto, J.O (2013) The challenges facing Rehabilitation of prisoners in Kenya and the mitigation strategies, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Volume 2 No.2, Pp.39-43. Journal Weblink-www.ijsk.org/ijrss.
  • Omboto, J.O, Ondiek, G, Odera, O, Ayugi, M.E (2013) Factors Influencing Youth Crime and Juvenile Delinquency, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences Volume 2, Pp. 18-21. Journal Weblink-www.ijsk.org/ijrss.   

Published opinion articles in daily / weekly newspapers- I have shared by knowledge and skills with the general public through publication of opinion articles in the newspapers. Some of the articles are:

  • ‘Swift, Effective Punishment Can Control Rampant Crime in Kenya’- Published in the Standard Newspaper on Friday, February 4, 2022. Pg 18.
  • ‘Criminal Justice: It Is Wrong to Equate Pre-Trial Custody with Imprisonment’-Published by Nation Media Group online on Thursday, February 11, 2021
  • ‘How Truants, Delinquents Become Hardcore Criminals’- Published opinion in the Nairobian Weekly Newspaper-April 23-29, 2021 Pg 30

Some of Main Researches Conducted:

  • In the year, 2014- 2020 – I Conducted research on recidivism at Kamiti Male and Langata Women prison institutions for a PhD course. The thesis titled is An Analysis of the Linkage between Punishment and Recidivism among Prisoners in Nairobi County-Kenya.” 
  • In the year, 2010- Conducted research on the Challenges facing control of drugs and substances in prison institutions in Kenya for a master’s degree course. The research titled “Challenges Facing the Control of Drugs and Substances Use and Abuse in Prisons in Kenya: The case of Kamiti Prison.”
  • In the year, 2003-   Conducted research on young offenders’ penal institution for an undergraduate course. The project titled “Kamiti Youth Corrective Training Centre; Kenya’s penal institution of its own kind.”

Title/Qualifications: PhD
Department/Unit/Section:
Security and Correction Science
Contact Address:
P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi
Tel No.:
0715 457405
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Position:
Chairperson & Lecturer
Area of Specialization:
Research in social sciences

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Research Interests
Problematic of  improving quality of life  of all people especially in Kenya
I understand quality life from psychosocial perspective which entails enhancing individual  psychological and social capabilities and  contributing to  human development  through  capacity building in which  individuals learn new skills and explore their potentials in a way that is satisfying to self  and beneficial to the society   
Within this  broad arena, my  interest  in research is  research in  Skill formation and Globalization, and  Parenting.

Presentation in Academic Conferences

  • ITAM -12TH International Conference at Kenyatta University: The Relationship Between Pornography Viewing and Sexually Aggressive Bahaviors Among Male Students in Selected Kenyan Universities: Anne Wamathai, Merecia Anne  Sirera & Margaret Mwenje. July, 2014.
  • Kenya Guidance, Counseling and Psychological Annual Conference, Egerton University, Prevalence and Reasons for Pornography Viewing Among Male Students in Selected Public Universities in Kenya: Ann Wamathai, Merecia Anne  Sirera & Margaret Mwenje. August, 2014.
  • The First Annual International Conference  on Innovations for Advancement of Humanity IFAH 2011...
  • The Third Annual International Conference  on Innovations for Advancement of Humanity IFAH 2013  : Eldoret Polytechnic, The effects of Alcoholism onTeachers Professionalism In Laikipia County: Samuel Chege Thiari, Merecia Anne Sirera, Margret Mwenje Psychosocia Callenges  faced by Retired Police Officer: Acase of Retired Administration Police Officers in Kenya: David Muthondeki,  Merecia Anne Sirera and Margaret Mwenje
  • Makerere University, Uganda; Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Parental Role of Guiding Their Children in Busia and Nyeri Counties; Margaret Mwenje & Merecia Sirera, 2010.
  • Effects of International Aid on Education Policy Making in Kenya 2007 Bristol University untited kingdom
  • Bristol University  conference: Secondary School Curriculum for Knowledge Economy in Merecia Anne sierra   2007
  • Bristol University ;  Connection Five  conference : Relevance of Secondary School Curriculum in Identity and Empowerment of Students Merecia Anne Sirera 2006
  • Bristol university : Researching on an Interdisciplinary topic Merecia A. Sirera  2005
  • Bristol university : Semantic Isolation In Short term  Merecia A Sirera

Publications      


Research

  • Training Needs assessment for Kenya police service, 2013/14
  • Situational Analysis of challenges facing Ex-offenders as they reintegrate back in their communities, in Kenya. 2012
  • Factors contributing to Stress, Suicide and Murder Among Police Officers in Kenya, 2012
  • Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Parental Role of Guiding Their Children in Mathira and Butula Divisions in Kenya. 2011
  • Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Parental Role of Guiding Their Children in Mathira and Butula Divisions in Kenya. 2011
  • Global, National and local Factors in Shaping of Skill formation in Secondary Education in Kenya  2008                                      
  • Semantic Isolation in Short Term Memory:; 2004
  • Impact  of stress  on al Guidance A case of  Nakuru Municipality  2003

Workshops And Seminar Presentations

  • Kenyatta University Post Graduate seminar on  research writing skills : Qualitative designs   in research ; Dr  Merecia Sirera  2015
  • Kenyatta University Post Graduate seminar on  research writing skills : How to  conduct literature review  in research ; Dr  Merecia Sirera  2014
  • Kenyatta University Post Graduate seminar on  research writing skills:  Analysing Qualitative data; Dr  Merecia Sirera  2014
  • Kenyatta University Post Graduate seminar;  PostGraduate Students Experiences and how to overcome them;  Dr  Merecia Sirera  2014
  • Kenyatta University Workshop on Validation  of  instruments on training Needs assessment
  • Kenyatta  University  work shop on training  research assistants  for training Needs Assessment for Kenya police service: Research  Design and ethical issues Dr Merecia M. Sirera
  • Busiada Secondary school one day seminar for Parents: Parental  involvement in school and its impact  on Academic Performance of students   Dr Merecia  Sirera 2013
  • Flamingo  secondary one day seminar on  motivation for Academic  performance in 2014
  • St Teresa’s  Wamba Girls in Samburu on  factors that influence academic performance

 

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