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Name: Rev. Dr. Humphrey Waweru
Title/Qualifications: PhD, PGDE, MTH, BD.
Department/Unit/Section: Philosophy and Religious Studies
Contact Address: P.O. BOX 247 V/Market 00621 Nairobi
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Position: Senior Lecturer and Department Research Corodinator
Area of Specialisation: Religious and Biblical Studies
Research Interests: African (Culture, Religion, Philosophy) and The Bible

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Rev. Dr. Humphrey Mwangi Waweru is a highly accomplished theologian, scholar, and leader with a passion for advancing knowledge, community development, and social justice. With expertise in African theology, contextual biblical interpretation, and indigenous research methods, he has authored several groundbreaking works, including The Bible and African Culture: Mapping Transactional Inroads and African Theology in a Postcolonial Perspective. The Apocalypse of John and Liberation Theology in Africa. Beyond academia, Dr. Waweru is a dynamic mentor, an advocate for eco-justice, and a champion of peacebuilding and reconciliation as the president for UNESCO clubs and Associations in Kenya. His contributions extend to leadership in community initiatives, fostering intercultural dialogue, and addressing global challenges through innovative solutions. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, he embodies the balance between intellectual rigor, spiritual depth, and a commitment to societal transformation.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
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BOOKS

  • Humphrey M. Waweru, 2020, African Theology in a Postcolonial Perspective, Franciscan Kolbe Press, ISBN 978-9966-138-04-0 (First Edition)
  • Humprey M. Waweru, 2011. The Bible and African Culture, Mapping Transactional Inroads. Zapf Chancery, Eldoret, Kenya

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Participation in Workshop/Conference

  •      2025. In a Fractured World Work for Reconciliation towards Justice and Peace. Christian Aware-UK:  Annual Conference January 10th-12th, 2025, Hinsely Hall, Leeds LS6 2BX.
  •      2024. The Role of the Church in Our Society: an Apocalyptic Concept Held in Tennessee School of Religion, in Mephis, USA.
  •        2017. Consultation “The Study of Theology and Religion in Africa - Towards Closer Cooperation” on 1 – 3 May 2017, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town South Africa.
  •     2017. The Kenya Federation of UNESCO Clubs Center s and Associations (KEF U CA ) Training for Western Region from 12 -18 February 2017.
  •       2017. The 4 Kenya National Commission for UNESCO Stakeholders Forum, 28 March to 1st April 2017, Mombasa Continental Resort, Mombasa a.
  •       2016. Decolonizing Theology Conference: Mbiti’s Contribution to African Philosophy, African Theology and African Biblical Translation” Held on 18 – 19 August 2016, Held in Stellenbosch University, Cape Town South Africa.
  •         2015. Kenya on 17 – 19 May 2016, Kenya School of Monetary Studies.
  •       2015. The IX World Congress on World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (WFU CA ), Beijing China 21 – 25 July 2015.
  •         2015. Secondary School Heads Association Meeting held in Mombasa on 15 to 17 June 2015
  •       2015. Invitation to the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) progamme and expert Committee workshop, at Maanzoni Lodge 25 – 27 March 2015
  •                2015. UNESCO/UNITWIN chairs consultative and Sensitization Forum April 22 , 2015, at the university of Nairobi.
  •        2015. Ministerial Forum for Ministers of Social Development for Eastern African Region 24-26 February 2015: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
  •        2014. Kenya week in Paris to Mark 50 years of Kenya and UNESCO Collaboration, 24 – 28th November, 2014. Paris, France
  •        2014. Invitation to Celebrations Marking 50 years      of UNESCO in Kenya: Kenyatta International Conventions Centre (KIC C), Nairobi 22 October, 2014, at 9.00 am.
  •        2014. KNA TC O M stakeholder’s workshop, 11 -14 February 2014, Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi.
  •        2014. Participated in The International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6 – 8 August 2014 at Kenyatta University.
  •        2013. Main Speaker Diocesan End of The Year KAYO Conference held on 17 – 20 Dec 2013
  •        2023. Capacity Building of youth Bodaboda business operations on Thika Super highway on 6th-8th August 2013 – workshop
  •         2012.  67th General Meeting          of the society for New Testament studies held in Katholieke Universiteit Leuven July 31 to August 4 2012.

Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

  • Humphrey     Waweru,     2021,     INDIGENOUS    RESEARCH     METHODS: CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN AFRICAN CONTEXTS Presented Online Conference on 25 May 2021 Africa Day: Hosted by Theology and Religion in Africa (TARA), Faculty of Theology Stellenbosch University
  • Dr Humphrey Waweru , 2017 Identifying common interests and priorities in the study of Theology and Religion in Africa Hosted by Theology and Religion in Africa (TARA), Faculty of Theology Stellenbosch University
  • HUMPHREY WAWERU, 2014, Kenyatta University The Redemptive Role of African Languages in Christianity in Africa, The International Conference On African Languages And Literatures In The 21st Century, 6th – 8th August, 2014

  • Presented a Paper entitled: Religion, Justice and Human Rights: Reasons for Radicalization- in a conference on “the Cultural and Scientific Impact on “Extremism and Radicalism” held on 2nd November 2017 at KUCC, Kenyatta University.

  • Presented a Paper entitled; The study of Theology and Religion in Africa- Towards Closer Cooperation: Priorities in African Theology on 1-3rd May 2017 Stellenbosch University, Cape Town.

  • Presented a paper on Mbiti’s Contribution to African Philosophy, African Theology and African Biblical Translation 17th- 18th August 2016, in Stellenbosch University, Cape Town.

  • Presented a paper on “Significance of the Kenya Federation for UNESCO clubs and Associations Constitution. Sensitization and Launch of Kenya Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations. 12th – 14th October 2015, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Kenya.

  • Presented a paper “Entitled the Redemptive Role of African Language in African Christianity” during the International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6th – 8th August 2014 at Kenyatta University.

  • Presented a paper on “Public Private sector initiatives to combat corruption in Africa” 8th Annual Ethics Conference Strathmore University, Kenya.

Convening and coordinating Conferences

  • Conference on “the Cultural and Scientific Impact on “Extremism and Radicalism” held on 2nd November 2017 at KUCC, Kenyatta University, under Islamic Republic of Iran.

  • Public Lecture Entitled “Language, Religion and Conflict Mitigation, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies3rd November 2015

  • Reflections On African Leadership And Governance And The Way ForwardReflections On African Leadership And Governance and The way forward, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 13th November 2014

  • The Global Economics Of Schooling And Education In The Context Of Africa And Its Implications For development, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 19th October, 2014

  • The International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6th – 8th August 2014 at Kenyatta University.

  • Capacity Building of youth Bodaboda business operations on Thika Super highway on 6-8th August 2013 – workshop, Kenyatta University

  • Proposed Language Policy Framework, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 25th July 2013

  • Knowledge’s In Development, From An Anti-Colonial Thought, public lecture through the Institute of African Studies 30th May 2014

Articles in conference proceedings

  •     2025. Postcolonial Thinking in the 21st Century Christianity, a contrapuntal perspective in a Fractured World Work for Reconciliation towards Justice and Peace. Christian Aware-UK:  Annual Conference January 10th-12th, 2025, Hinsely Hall, Leeds LS6 2BX.
  •      2024. The Role of the Church in Our Society: an Apocalyptic Concept in a Conference held in Tennessee School of Religion, in Memphis, USA.
  •      Presented a Paper entitled; The study of Theology and Religion in Africa- Towards Closer Cooperation: Priorities in African Theology on 1-3rd May 2017.
  •     Presented a paper on Mbiti’s Contribution to African Philosophy, African Theology and African Biblical Translation 17th- 18th August 2016, in Stellenbosch University, Cape Town.
  •    Presented a paper on “Significance of the Kenya Federation for UNESCO clubs and Associations Constitution. Sensitization and Launch of Kenya Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations. 12th – 14th October 2015, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Kenya.
  •       Presented a paper “Entitled the Redemptive Role of African Language in African Christianity” during the International Conference on African Languages and Literatures Held on 6th – 8th August 2014 at Kenyatta University.
  •      Presented a paper on “Public Private sector initiatives to combat corruption in Africa” 8th Annual Ethics Conference Strathmore University, Kenya.
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