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DR Catherine Khakasa MUMIUKHA

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SENIOR LECTURER
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Job Category
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Phone Number
254720666772
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Education and Community Development Studies
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSEL.
Njoro-Main Campus
Address
536 EGERTON
SUMMARY

Dr. Catherine K. Mumiukha: is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Counseling and Educational Foundation in the Faculty of Education and Community Studies at Egerton University, Kenya. She holds a master of education degree in Guidance and Counseling and a PhD degree in Educational Research and Evaluation. She has published extensively and participated in research projects. Research projects include:  Expanding on the Understanding of Suicide among University Students in Kenya: An Ecological Systems Analysis: Funded by Egerton University Internal Fund; Enhancing Secondary School Learning through 3D Animation: Pilot Study of Nakuru and Nairobi. Funded by NCST. Some of the publications include: Entrepreneurship as an Alternative Approach to Funding of Public Universities in Kenya. ed. TeferraDamtew. Funding Higher Education in Sub Saharan Africa. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 6,pp 130-147; Effects of Selected Cultural, Financial and School-based Factors on Girl Child’s Educational Access and Socio-economic Development in Sarkish Flower Farm of Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of Diaspora, Indigenous and Minority Education, 9:4,253-266.Routledge Publishers.

ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7252-1145?lang=en
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2009 – 2011       Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Research and Evaluation               Catholic University of Eastern Africa

2001 – 2004       Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling               Egerton University

1995 – 1999       Bachelor of Education (Arts)        Catholic University of Eastern Africa

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Measurement and Evaluation

Educational Psychology

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2019: Applied Quantitative Methods

2019: Advanced Research Design

2024:Mentorship Training

2025: Pedadogy Training 

2025: Savings Game

2026: CBE Retooling Training

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023 to date       Chairperson of Department

2024 to date       External Examiner- National Defense  University

2022 to 2023     Departmental Exam officer

2018     Editorial Board Member, Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

2017 to 2020     Chair, postgraduate subcommittee-Faculty of Education and Rep to graduate school

2016 to 2020     External Examiner, Kibabii University

2016 to 2017     Faculty of Education representative to the Division of Research and Extension and member in research subcommittee

2013 to date       Senior Lecturer, Department, Psychology, Counseling and Education Foundations, Egerton University

February 2009- December 2011 Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Counselling and Education Foundations, Laikipia University College, Kenya

May 2004- February 2009            Assistant Lecturer, Department of Psychology, counselling and Education Foundations, Laikipia University College, Kenya

KEY PROJECTS
  1. Expanding on the Understanding of Suicide among University Students in Kenya. An Ecological Systems Analysis (Research Project)
  2. Enhancing Secondary School Learning through 3D Animation: Pilot Study in Nakuru County (Project)
  3. ICT and National Development in Kenya: Challenges and Prospects of E-Governance  (Research Project)
  4. Attitude and Perceptions of Selected Early Childhood Stakeholders on Male Teachers (Research Project)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Educational Psychology
  • Generative AI in education and well-being
  • Ecosystems approach to education and well-being
  • Mental Health and Psychological Well-being
  • Psychology and global issues
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Mutua, Mumiukha and Ngumi. (2026). INFLUENCE OF IMMEDIATE TRAUMA INTERVENTION STRATEGIES ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF WOMEN SURVIVORS OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN NAIROBI AND KISUMU INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS, KENYA. https://ajoeijournal.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/1167/1294

Mutua, Mumiukha and Ngumi. (2026). INFLUENCE OF TRAUMA SEVERITY ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF WOMEN SURVIVORS OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN THE INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF NAIROBI AND KISUMU, KENYA. (2026). African Journal of Emerging Issues, 8(16), 1-23. https://ajoeijournal.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/1184

Teresa N. Kucher, Ezra K. Maritim, Catherine Mumiukha. (2022). Relationship Between Parental Marital Status and Levels of Self-Esteem Among Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Kenya: A Case of University of Kabianga. https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/59947

NJERI, Barasa Loice; MUMIUKHA, Catherine; RONOH, Thomas. (2023).TEACHER COUNSELLORS’ PERCEPTION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER COUNSELLING SERVICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA. European Journal of Education Studies, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 12, dec. 2023. ISSN 25011111. Available at: <https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/5139>. Date accessed: 13 sep. 2026. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i12.5139.

Rosemary Judith Akoth Odhiambo, Catherine Mumiukha and George Makori. (2021). Constructs of Marital Stability among fishers in Kenya. American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR). e-ISSN : 2378-703X. Volume-5, Issue-11, pp-159-166

Rosemary Judith Akoth Odhiambo, Catherine Mumiukha and George Makori. (2021). Level of Seeking Marital Counseling Among Married in Siaya County (Kenya).    American Journal of Applied Psychology 10(5):120. DOI:10.11648/j.ajap.20211005.13

Waweru Muriithi, Owen Ngumi and Catherine K. Mumiukha. (2019). RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADDICTION COUNSELLORS CHARACTERISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT OF IN CENTRAL AND NAIROBI REGIONS, KENYA. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 11, Issue, 05, pp.4162-4168, May, 2019DOI:https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.35294.05.2019  

Waweru Muriithi, Catherine K. Mumiukha, Owen Ngumi. (2019). Relationship Between Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps Facilitation and Development of Competencies in Rehabilitation Facilities in Central and Nairobi Regions, Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/view/48008

Waweru Muriithi, Owen Ngumi and Catherine K. Mumiukha. (2019). Relationship Between Recovering Alcoholics Characteristics And Development Of Competencies In Rehabilitation Facilities In Central And Nairobi Regions. African Journal of Alcohol & Drug Abuse : Edition 1. https://nacada.go.ke/sites/default/files/AJADA/AJADA%201/JP3.%20AJADA%20Volume%20I%20-%20Relationship%20Between%20Recovering%20Alcoholics%20Characteristics%20And%20Development%20Of%20Competencies%20In%20Rehabilitation%20Facilities%20In%20Central%20And%20Nairobi%20Regions.pdf

Wanjala Soita John and Catherine Mumiukha.(2019). Students Perceptions on Effectiveness of Guidance Programmes in Enhancing Study Skills in Secondary Schools in Bungoma North Subcounty, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice Vol.10, No 8

https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/46945

Ngugi M.N and Mumiukha C.K., (2016). Teacher Factors That Influence Secondary School Student Participation in Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya. American Journal of Educational Research, 2016, Vol. 4, No. 19, 1300-1306 Available online at http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/4/19/4

Mumiukha, Catherine. K., Ngugi, Margaret. N., Ndiga, Beatrice. A., Fedha, Flora. (2015). Transitional Enrolment Trends within the Different Educational Levels in Kenya: An Analysis of Promoting Facets. International Journal of Education and Practice, 6:33; 21-32

Margaret Ngugi, Catherine Mumiukha, Flora Fedha, Beatrice Ndiga. (2015). Universal Primary Education in Kenya: Advancement and Challenges. International Journal of Education and Practice 6,14; 87-95 http://www.iiste.org/vol-6-no-13-no-14-no-15-2015-journal-of-education-and-practice/

Ronoh, T.K., Sang, A.K., Sisungo, Z.W., Mumiukha, C.K. and Ayub, M.C. (2015). Effects of Selected Cultural, Financial and School-based Factors on Girl Child’s Educational Access and Socio-economic Development in Sarkish Flower Farm of Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of Diaspora, Indigenous and Minority Education, 9:4,253-266.Routledge Publishers.

Chebon, P. K., Catherine, M. K., & Kitainge, K. M. (2015). Teacher Perceptions on the Role of Guidance and Counselling in Addressing School Dropout in Primary Schools in Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 3(10). Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/139296

Jeniffer C. Barngeny, Catherine Mumiukha. (2014). Teacher Counselor Perceptions on Extent of Counseling in Addressing Selected Social Cultural Factors in School Pupil Retention in Keiyo South District, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol 5, No.23, No.24, No.25. http://www.iiste.org/tag/journal-of-education-and-practice/  

Muchai L.,   Ngari S.,   Mumiukha C. (2014). The Influence of Perceived Post Election Violence on Emotional Well Being among Secondary School Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2014. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282480899_The_Influence_of_Emotional_Progression_Factors_on_Adjustment_to_Loss_and_Grief_on_Kenyan_Orphaned_Secondary_School_Students

Muchai L.,   Ngari S.,   Mumiukha C. (2014). The Influence of Percieved Post Election Violence on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. ResearchJournali. https://researchjournali.com/view.php?id=455

A.K Magut , C.K. Mumiukha and G. K. Ngeno. (2014). Teachers' perceptions on classroom determinants of school refusal behaviour among lower primary learners in Nandi east district. International Journal of Education and Practice 5,20: www.iiste.org › Home › Vol 5, No 20 (2014) › Magut

TEACHING AREAS

Educational Measurement and Evaluation

Psychology of Learning

Principles of Guidance and Counselling

Research Methods

School Psychology

Psychology of Special Populations

Abnormal Psychology

Ethics and Law in the practice of Psychology

OTHER SOCIETIES

Member-Kenyan Guidance, Counsellors and Psychologists Association

Member- Rift Valley Reading Association

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