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Title/Qualifications: PhD 
Department/Unit/Section: Literature, Linguistics, and Foreign Languages
Contact Address: P.O. BOX 17952-20100, NAKURU
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Position: Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Applied Linguistics
Research Interests: Genre Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Language and Media 

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Papers Published

  • Mwai, L.W. (2008) The potential impact of panel discussion Programmes: The Role of the moderator, The Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2(16) 249- 258 ISSN 2220-8488 (PRINT)
  • Kinuthia,J.W., Mutiti,Y.J.K., Wathika, L.N.,  Mwai, L.W., (2016) Analysis of language used in gikuyu marriage negotiations discourse. International Journal of Linguistics.Vol 8(2) URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijl.v8i2.9152
  • Kipkirui, L., Nandelenga H.S., Mwai, L.W. (2022) Sexual objectification of women in selected Kipsigis popular songs in Kenya. World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR) Vol 12, Issue-1, pg. 25-30, https://doi.org/10.31871/WJIR.12.1.14
  • Mwai, L.W, Maroko, G.M, Orwenjo, D.O., Ogutu, E.A. (2024) Question typology in Kenyan TV argumentative talk shows. Professional Discourse and Communication. Vol 6 (1) pg 44-68 https://www.pdc-journal.com/jour/issue/view/23
  • Mugo, R.K, Mwai, L.W. (2024) Satirical strategies on NTV’s The Wicked Edition: A comprehensive analysis, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) VOLVIII (III) pg 233-269.https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.803025
  • Opiyo M.A.,&Mwai, L.W. (2024) Converstional implicature on selected episodes of JKLive talk show on Citizen TV, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science.vol V111(X), pg.565- 576.https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.8100048

Seminars and Workshops Attended

  • Post graduate Seminar- presented research findings on A genre Analysis of Selected Argumentative Radio and TV Talkshows in Kenya at Kenyatta University.
  • Linguistics Circle Seminar- Presented a seminar paper on Questions Typology in Selected Argumentative Radio and TV Talkshows in Kenya in the English and Linguistics Department, Kenyatta University.
  • Effective Complaints Management by Ethics and Integrity Institute- Sunset Hotel Kisumu

Other Duties and Responsibilities Held

  • (2015- 2023) I served as a Students’ Complaints and Welfare Officer- Kenyatta University , Nakuru Campus
  • (2016-2023)- Member of University Quality Management Committee- Kenyatta University, Nakuru Campus
  • Member Campus Management Board, Kenyatta University, Nakuru Campus
  • Teaching Practicum Supervisor
  • Committee Member- Workload Allocation Committee and Quality Assurance Management Committee- Kenyatta University, Main Campus.
  • In 2020 I contributed in the development of modules for blended learning- Kenyatta University. The modules were critical in ensuring learning in the university continued amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic crises.
  1. An introduction to the Grammar of English
  2. Morphology, Syntax and Semantics
  3. Sociolinguistics
  4. Functional Grammar
  • In March to April 2024 I participated in revising the curriculum for the Bachelor of Education (Arts) of Kenyatta University.
  • Associate member, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
  • Served as the Vice Chair of Kenyatta University Nakuru Campus Self Help Group (KUNSH) for a period of 2 years (2016-2018)
  • Participated in the 2009 National Population and Housing Census as a Senior Supervisor
  • From 2021, I have been serving as Official Editor of Graduate School and Research Directorate Academic Documents- Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi .
  • Peer Reviewer for Pan African Christian University Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (PACUJASS) and the Journal of African Languages and Literary Studies (JoALLS). As an editor, my core duty is to ensure that the various documents presented to the graduate school meet the required threshold for examination. I ensure the documents have a professional appearance with regard to accuracy, relevance and quality. Attention is also paid on spelling and consistency in terms of lexical choices right from the title of the work, statement of the problem, objectives, data analysis and presentation through to the discussion of the study’s finding and the conclusion(s) arrived at. In-text citations and references are also given a keen eye to ensure they adhere to the APA style.

Social Responsibilities and Outreach

  • Youth guidance, counseling, and mentorship at Emmanuel Ministries- Nairobi and ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga, ACK Nairobi East Diocese.
  • Charity work in distributing foodstuff and clothing to various children’s homes like, Arap Moi Children’s Home- Nakuru County, Raimu Special School- Kirinyaga County, Missionaries of Mercy- Ruaraka, Nairobi.

Other Interests

  • Youth guidance, counselling, and mentorship
  • Travelling and social networking
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Dr. Mark Mutali Chetambe
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