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Name: Dr. John Mosu Nzioka
Title/Qualification: PhD
Department: Philosophy and Religious Studies
Designation/Position: Lecturer
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact Address: 43844-00100 Nairobi
Area of Specialization: Epistemology
Research Interests: Logic, Metaphysics, Critical and Creative Thinking
Google Scholar: John Mosu Nzioka
ORCID ID: 0009-0001-6945-5498

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Publications

Referred Journals

  • Nzioka, J. M., Dynesius Nyangau, P., & Kagema, D. N. (2024). Justification for the Pragmatic Conception of Truth in Scientific Pursuit of Knowledge. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8(8), 659-670. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.808053  
  • Necessity and Sufficiency of Belief, Justification and Truth as Conditions for Knowledge. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.808056
  • Challenges affecting Youth Participation in Governance: A Case of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. (2022; 6(2): 105-113), DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jppa.20220602.16
  • Mechanisms of Youth Participation in Governance in Kenyan Counties: A Case of Tharaka Nithi County. (2022; 6(2): 105-113), DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jppa.20220602.17
  • Status of Youth Participation in Governance in Kenya: A Case of Tharaka Nithi County. (2022; 6(3): 114-121), DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jppa.20220603.11  

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

  • 31st October 2024: Presented 3 research papers at the 6th Annual International Research Conference at Tharaka University.
    1. “Rationality and Validity of African Sagacity in Contemporary Problem Solving and Decision Making”
    2. Necessity and Sufficiency of Belief, Justification and Truth as Conditions for Knowledge.
    3. Justification for the Pragmatic Conception of Truth in Scientific Pursuit of Knowledge
  • 12th July 2024: Presented a research paper titled, “Redefining the Epistemic Foundations for Gender Equality in Contemporary African Societies,” at the Inaugural Research Conference in Humanities and Social Sciences, held at Chuka University.
  • 31st May 2019: Presented a paper titled “The Palestine-Israel Conflict: Origin, Points of Contention and Status of Human Rights,” during a half-day conference themed “The Palestinian Question and its Relevance to the Struggle for Human Rights in the Contemporary World conference,” held at Kenyatta University.
  • 2nd November 2017: Presented an academic paper at the Conference on “Cultural and Scientific Impact on Extremism and Radicalism” at Kenyatta University titled: “An Evaluation of the Success of the United Nations Global Anti-Terrorist Strategy (2006).”
  • 5th -6th October 2017: Presented three (3) academic papers at Kabarak University’s 7th Annual International Research Conference titled:
    • An Objective exposition of the Autonomy of the African Mind: A Rational Perspective
    • The Value of Practical Wisdom in Transforming the Society
    • An Examination of the Correlation between Human Rights Law and Social Justice, and Socio-Economic and Political Development- A Case Study of Kenya.
  • 20th - 22nd April 2017: Presented two academic papers at the COMIUCAP- CUEA Philosophical Conference titled:
    • Challenges of Teaching Philosophy in Africa.
    • The Role of Philosophy in Addressing Governance and Integrity in Africa.

Research

  • June 2018 - November 2018: Research assistant to Professor Michael Katola (Kenyatta University) research on “The Proliferation of Organized Criminal Groups and their Effects on Security and Peace in Nairobi County, Kenya” within Makadara and Kamukunji constituencies, Nairobi County.

Funded Projects

  • June 2020: Won a grant of Ksh. 300,000 for research on, “The Status, Mechanisms, Challenges and Opportunities of youth Participation in Governance in Kenya: A Case of Selected Counties.”

Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

  • 29th – 31st October, 2024: The 6th Annual International Research Conference at Tharaka University.
  • 12th July 2024: The Inaugural Research Conference in Humanities and Social Sciences, held at Chuka University.
  • 31st May 2019: Half-day conference at Kenyatta University, organized by Kenyatta University and the Iranian Embassy.
  • 2nd November 2017: Half-day conference at Kenyatta University, organized by Kenyatta University and the Iranian Embassy.
  • 5th -6th October 2017: Kabarak University’s 7th Annual International Research Conference.
  • 20th - 22nd April 2017: COMIUCAP- CUEA Philosophical Conference

Workshops Attended

  • June 2022: CISCO course: Introduction to Cybersecurity at Tharaka University.
  • June 2022: NACADA training on “Workplace Based Prevention Interventions” at Tharaka University.
  • February 2022: CBC Pedagogy workshop at Tharaka University.
  • 15th – 17th June 2021: ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System training at Tharaka University.
  • 8th – 12th February 2021: ISO 9001:2015 Quality management Systems training at Tharaka University.

Community Service and Other Engagements

  • BOM Member, Kanaani Secondary School, Makueni County, Kenya.

Administrative Positions Held

Recognized university administrative positions

  • July 2025- Date: Departmental Examinations Coordinator, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Kenyatta University

Other administrative positions Held

  • August 2025- Date: Coordinator, E-Learning, Research & Innovation, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
  • August 2025- Date: Member of the departmental Unit Allocation & Timetabling Committee (Philosophy Section).
  • November 2024 – Date: Member of the Departmental Quality Management Committee
  • November 2024- Date: Member of the Examinations Moderation Committee
  • October 2024- Date: Member of the University Common Units Committee in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
  • June 2021- 2024: Internal Auditor for ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality Management System) at Tharaka University.
  • June 2021- 2024: Internal Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management System) at Tharaka University.
  • February 2020- 2024: Member of TVET steering Committee of Tharaka University.
  • July 2020- 2024: Member of Tharaka University Committee on the Campaign against Drug Abuse.
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Chairperson

Dr. Josephine W. Gitome
Chairperson
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies