CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: (Surname First) Prof. AKARANGA STEPHEN IFEDHA

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE A. PERSONAL DETAILS 1.0. IDENTIFICATION 1.1. NAME: (Surname First) Prof. AKARANGA STEPHEN IFEDHA 1.2. NATIONALITY: Kenyan 1.3. DATE OF BIRTH: Wednesday, 12 th September PLACE OF BIRTH: Mukingi, Maragoli 1.5. GENDER: Male 1.6. DENOMINATION: Christian (Roman Catholic) 1.7. HOME: Bungoma District, Tongaren Division, Kiminini sub-location, Lukhuna Village 2.0. CONTACT 2.1. PRESENT CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, P.O BOX NAIROBI MOBILE TEL: PERMANENT ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 22 Tongaren, Via Kitale MARITAL DETAILS 3.1. MARITAL STATUS: Married 3.2. NAME OF SPOUSE: Joyce Aleso Matende 3.3. NEXT OF KIN: Joyce Aleso Matende 3.4. RELATIONSHIP: Spouse 3.5. OFFSPRINGS: FIVE; Lilian Inyangu, Patricia Chavaleji, Constantine Kevelenge, Imelda Kageha, Immaculate Inyangu

2 B. WORKING EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI to date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences to : Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, College of Education and External Studies Assistant Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, College of Education and External Studies Tutorial Fellow, Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, College of Education and External Studies. COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY 1. African Ethics 2. African Religion 3. Biblical Studies: Selected Texts 4. Environmental Education for Adult Educators 5. Environmental Ethics 6. History of Christianity in Africa 7. Introduction to Biblical Studies 8. Introduction to Comparative Religion 9. Moral education 10. Origins and Development of Christianity 11. Origins and Development of Islam 12. Phenomenology of Religion 13. Religion, Culture and Communication 14. Research Methodology 15. Technology and Ethics COMPLETED DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY STUDENTS SUPERVISED Moywaywa Charles Kinanga (2013) Hindu-Christian Relations in Post-independent Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi, PhD in Religious Studies, University of Atieno Kili K Odhiambo (2013), A Phenomenological investigation into the efficacy of University entry examinations in Kenya: The lived Experiences of prospective Teachers, PhD in Philosophy of Education, University of ONGOING DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Nyahela Caxton Masaba, The influence of Luyia Traditional Religion on Christianity: With Special reference to African Israel Church Nineveh, Vihiga District, Kenya, PhD in Religious Studies, University of Onsarigo Clare Mwango, Influence of bursary scheme on learners participation in public secondary schools: A Case of Kisumu County-Kenya, PhD in Project Planning and Management, University of 2

3 Karicha Jona Mbaabu, Historical development and the teachings of the deliverance church in Meru County, PhD in Religious Studies, University of ONGOING MASTER OF ARTS STUDENTS SUPERVISED Ochieng George Oyombra (2013- ), The impact of prison reforms on inmates rights to Health: A Case of Kamiti Maximum Prison, M.A. in Human Rights, University of Opiyo Washington Sati, (2013- ), Children s Rights to Education: A Case of Children with disabilities in Nairobi County, M.A. in Human Rights, University of Chesang Robert (2013- ), Remedies for Housing rights violations in Kenya, M.A. in Human Rights, University of MASTER OF ARTS STUDENTS SUPERVISED Munyiri Julius Kiama (2013), The Challenges of implementing Economic Stimulus Projects in Kitui County in Kenya, Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management, University of Kinyua Damaris Nzilani (2012), The Role of Church in addressing Child abuse and Neglect: A Case of Catholic Diocese of Kitui, Master of Arts Project, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kirima Phyllis Nyambura, (2012), Gender Relations: An Examination of the impact of some Modes of women liberation to African Christian Families in Kagio Town in Kirinyaga County, Master of Arts Project, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Kamundia Evanson Mwangi (2012), The Role of Anglican Church of Kenya in ministering to contemporary African Single mothers: A Case of Embakasi Archdeaconry in the Diocese of Nairobi, Master of Arts Project, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Swaleh Kadara Harith (2012), Mosques and Social Change: The Case of Malindi, Kenya, Master of Arts Project in Religious Studies, University of Gikonyo Naomi Wairimu (2005), The Effect of Learners Support Services on the Performance of Distance Learners of the Presbyterian Theological University College in Kenya, MEd. in Educational Administration and Planning, University of Josephine Wambui Mbabu (2005), The role of guidance and counseling in prevention of abortion amongst Kenyan public university Students: A Case Study of Kikuyu campus, Med. in Educational Administration and Planning, University of Maina Emily Wanjiku (2005), Factors Affecting Free Primary Education in Kenya: A Case Study of Kasarani Division in Nairobi District, MEd. In Educational Administration and Planning, University of Angeline Sabina Mulwa (2004), Factors influencing pupils academic performance in KCPE examination in Mutonguni division in Kitui District, Med. in Educational Administration and Planning, University of 3

4 Simiyu Patrick Cheben (2002), Students Performance in CRE in KCSE and Attitudes towards CRE in Lelan division of West Pokot in Kenya, MEd. in Educational Administration and Planning, University of UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED Chepkemoi Christine (2012), Stress Management and its Effects on Health and Academic Performance of the Students: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Chepkorir Betty (2012), Effects of Strikes on Work Performance of Employees: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Cherotich Peninah (2012), Effects of Birth Control Methods on the lives of Female Students: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Gaichu Gerald Mutua (2012), Challenges Facing Undergraduate Students in Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Ireri Lilian Wanja (20120, Effects of Increased Use of Fairness Creams by Ladies: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Kiio Joyce Mueni (2012), Factors influencing Student Dropouts : A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Kipkoech Collins Ngetich (2012), The Effects of Motivation on Academic Performance of Students in Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Kireri Douglas Omosa (2012), Factors Contributing to Examination Irregularities in Kenyan Public Universities, BEd. Dissertation, University of Korir David Kiprotich (2012), Extra Curricular Activities and Students Life: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Kutukhulu Dorcas N (2012), Students Perception Towards HELB in Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Leso Miriam(2012),Perception of the Learning Profession in relation to the Job Market: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Maikara Eunitas N (2012), Effects of Learning Disabilities on Academic Performance: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Mbaka Ellyjoy Karimi (2012), The effect of Social and Cultural Dynamics on Students Behaviour in Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Mogondo Alex Nyauma(2012), The Role of Guidance and Counselling in the Control of Abortion among University Students, BEd. Dissertation, University of Muriuki Ann Wanjiru (2012), Riots and Academic Performance : A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of 4

5 Musau Carol Kalee (2012), Impact of Life Skill Education on HIV/ AIDS Prevention among Students: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Ndunga Shadrack Kitheka (2012), Examination Malpractices at the University of Nairobi, BEd. Dissertation, University of Nkirimpa James Komoi (2012), An Analysis of Factors that Influence Students Buying Power: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Nzau Esther Mwongeli (2012), Cost Effectiveness on University Education: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Nzivo Carolime Mutheu (2012), Impact of HIV/AIDS related Stigma and Discrimination on the Uptake of Counselling Services in Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Obutu Edwin Kengere (2012), The Role of Guidance and Conselling Programmes in Moulding Students Bahaviour, A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Okoth George O (2012), Effects of HIV AIDS on Students Performance: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Orondo Edinah Moraa (2012), Effects of Drug and Substance Abuse on Students Academic Performance: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Siele Nicholas(2012), Food Related Hygiene: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Tirop Caroline Jepkemoi (2012), Factors Affecting the Enrolment of Undergraduate Female Students in the University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Wachira Humphrey Mwangi (2012), Sexuality Awareness and HIV/ AIDS among Female Teacher Trainees in Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Wagitu Stephen Mugambi (2012), Effects of Guidance and Counselling on Students Behaviour: A Case of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Wairimu Jacqueline Njambi(2012), Gender Disparity in University Education: A Case of Fourth Year Students in Kikuyu Campus,BEd. Dissertation, University of Narshon Omondi Khayombe (2005), The Impact of drug abuse on the academic Performance of Students in Kikuyu Campus, Bed. Dissertation, University of Riungu Senane Gatakaa (2004), Dissension of College Youth: A Case Study of Kikuyu Campus, BEd. Dissertation, University of Claire Amuhaya (2005), "The Educational Significance of Traditional Circumcision among the Tiriki people of Western Kenya, BEd. Dissertation, University of 5

6 Piddo Mildred (2004), Environmental Management and Conservation: A Case Study of The Acholi of Northern Uganda, Bed. Dissertation, University of Isaac Ali I.K. (2002), Drug Abuse among Secondary School Students in Kariobangi location: with particular reference to alcohol, cigarettes and Bhang, BEd. Dissertation, University of Chebet Wilson Kiprono (1999), "A Study of Factors Affecting Student Enrolment in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Kikuyu campus", BEd. Dissertation, University of Majani Gilbert Mandu (1998),"The Teaching of Environmental Education: A Case Study of Lugari District in Kenya", Dip in Adult Education Dissertation, University of Kamau Joseph Wanjuhi (1998), "Male and Female Students Relationships at Kikuyu Campus", BEd. Dissertation, University of Ombiro Daniel (1997), "The moral Significance of Taboos and curses among the Abagusii of Western Kenya", BEd Dissertation, University of TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES TAUGHT 1. MARCH, SEPT. 1988: Graduate teacher at Machakos Teachers College - Machakos : Taught Kiswahili and Christian Religious Education to first and second year pre-service students. 2. AUGUST, NOV. 1984: Graduate teacher at Shanzu Teachers College - Mombasa: taught Christian Religious Education to first and second year pre-service students SECONDARY SCHOOLS TAUGHT Mar., 1988: Graduate Teacher at Ruiru High School. 2. May, Aug., 1984: Untrained Graduate Teacher at Friends School-Kigama. 3. Jan, Feb., 1983: Untrained Graduate Teacher at Lukhuna Secondary. School 4. Oct, Feb., 1974: Untrained Teacher at Narati Secondary School. PRIMARY SCHOOL TAUGHT 1. May, Sept., 1980: P1 Trained Teacher at Tongaren D.E.B. Primary School. 2. Feb, May, 1975: Untrained Teacher at Tongaren D.E.B. Primary School. C. OTHER EXPERIENCES 6

7 1. Christian Religious Education Examiner with the Kenya National Examinations Council as from 1991 to date. 2. Supervised Undergraduate Teaching Practice Students as from 1990 to date. 3. Supervised successfully undergraduate and post-graduate students' dissertations, projects and theses to date. D. RESPONSIBILITIES HELD to date Chairman Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of - Former Chairman - Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Education and External Studies, University of E. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING RECORD INSTITUTION: Siriba Teachers College Years attended: May, Apr., CERTIFICATE AWARDED: Certificate of Teacher Education, P1, INSTITUTION: The British Overseas Examinations Institute CERTIFICATE AWARDED: Bookkeeping and Accounts-Stage two - pass, 16th April, INSTITUTION: Kenya Utalii College COURSE STUDIED: Food and Beverage Sales and Service CERTIFICATE AWARDED: Basic Level Certificate in Food and Beverage Sales and Service, 15 th April, F. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1.1. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION POST- GRADUATE LEVEL INSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI REG NUMBER AND YEARS: C82/8111/89; May, Dec DEGREE CONFERRED AND DATE: Doctor of Philosophyin Religious Studies; THESIS TITLE:" A Study of Logooli Moral Values with Particular Reference to Taboos, Oaths and curses" REG NUMBER AND YEARS: C50/7167/84; Oct, Nov DEGREE CONFERRED AND DATE: Master of Arts in Religious Studies THESIS TITLE: Birth and Initiation into Adulthood in Relation to Baptism and 7

8 Confirmation among the Avalogooli of Kenya" COURSES STUDIED 1. Modern Trends in Christian Thought 2. History of Christianity 3. Phenomenology of Religion 4. Documents of Christianity UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL INSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI DEGREE CONFERRED AND DATE: Bachelor of Arts, Second Class Honours(Upper Division) AREAS OF STUDY: Religious Studies, Kiswahili and Geography. G. EXAMINATIONS TAKEN PRIVATELY EXAMINATION TAKEN: East African Advanced Certificate of Education: CERTIFICATE AWARDED: EAACE: SUBJECTS TAKEN 1. General Paper 2. Economics 3. Geography 4. Kiswahili EXAMINATION TAKEN: East African Advanced Certificate of Education: CERTIFICATE AWARDED: EAACE: SUBJECTS TAKEN 1. Divinity 2. Economics H. SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION SCHOOL ATTENDED: Trans Nzoia Secondary School- KITALE EXAMINATION TAKEN: East African Certificate of Education: CERTIFICATE AWARDED: EACE: DIVISION 3 : 36 POINTS EXAMINATION TAKEN: Kenya Junior Secondary Examination (KJSE) CERTIFICATE AWARDED: KJSE: 1970 I. PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION SCHOOL ATTENDED: Narati R.C. School: EXAMINATION TAKEN: Certificate of Primary Education CERTIFICATE AWARDED: CPE (1968) SCHOOL ATTENDED: Waterbeck R.C. School: SCHOOL ATTENDED: Big Tree Primary School: SCHOOL ATTENDED: Athinai Primary School:

9 J. RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS Akaranga S.I., Atieno Kili K Odhiambo and Samson Gunga (2013), Analysis of Socrates Credo, The Unexamined life is not worth living: iin relation to learners who fail the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examinations,in International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 21 [Special Issue- December 2013] pp Akaranga S.I. and Jude Ongong a (2013), The Phenomenon of Examination Malpractice: An Example of Nairobi and Kenyatta Universities, in Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.4 No , pp Akaranga S.I. and Jude Ongong a (2013), Work Ethics for University Lecturers: An Example of Nairobi and Kenyatta Universities, in International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol.2 No. 8, September 2013, pp Akaranga S.I. and Jude Ongong a (2013), African Traditional Cultural Conundrums which make women prone to HIV/AIDS infections: A Case of the Maasai of Kenya, in International Journal of Education and Research Vol.1 No. 8, August 2013, pp Akaranga S.I. and Jude Ongong a (2013), The Dynamics of Religiosity and Spirituality in Kenyan Public Universities in International Journal of Education and Research Vol.1 No. 6, June 2013, pp Akaranga S.I. and Jude Ongong a (2013), The Phenomenon of Religious Switching among University Students: The Case of Nairobi and Kenyatta Universities, Kenya, in International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 5, May 2013, pp Akaranga S.I. (2002), Indigenous moral education: Perspectives from Logooli Culture, in The Fountain Vol 1, pp , University of Nairobi, Akaranga, S.I. (2000), Phenomenology of Religion, Lecture Series, University of Nairobi, Akaranga S.I. (1997), "A Study of Logooli moral values with particular reference to taboos, oaths and curses"; PhD Unpublished thesis, University of Nairobi, Akaranga, S.I. (1997), " Birth and initiation into adulthood in relation to baptism and confirmation among the avalogooli of Kenya", PhD Unpublished thesis, University of Akaranga, S.I. (1996), Some aspects of indigenous logooli moral values", in Trans African Journal of History, Vol. 25: , Gideon Were Press, Akaranga, S.I. (1993), Christianity in Africa, Lecture Series University of Nairobi, Akaranga S.I. (1987), (Revised 1999), Semi za Kiswahili: Maana na Matumizi, Oxford University Press, 9

10 K. WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1. 22nd - 29th Nov. 1998, Teachers' Public Legal Education Workshop organized by COBADES CONSULTANTS at Ahero Pastoral Centre Kisumu, Kenya. Awarded a Certificate in Public Legal Education on 27th. Nov th - 30th July, 1998, Teachers' Public Legal Education Workshop organized by COBADES CONSULTANTS at Ahero Pastoral Centre Kisumu, Kenya rd - 29th Apr. 1998, Teachers' Public Legal Education Workshop organized by COBADES CONSULTANTS at Kolping Vocational Training Centre Kilimambogo, Kenya th - 24th Aug. 1991, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination Examiners Training Course at Moi - Nairobi Girls High School th - 20th July. 1991, Writers' workshop at Kenya Institute of Education organized by Department of Education, Faculty of External Studies, University of Nairobi to write materials for the External Degree Programme th - 30th June. 1990, Writers' workshop at the Kenya Institute of Education organized by Department of Education, Faculty of External Studies, University of Nairobi to write materials for the External Degree Programme th - 31st Jan. 1990, Writers' workshop at the College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi to review Christian Religious Education Materials for the in-service Teacher Education Programme th - 25th Nov. 1989, Writers' workshop at the Kenya Institute of Education organized by the Department of Education, Faculty of External Studies, University of Nairobi to write materials for the External Degree Programme th - 27th Jan. 1989, Writers' workshop at the Kenya Institute of Education organized by the Department of Education, Faculty of External Studies, University of Nairobi to write materials for the External Degree Programme. L. CONFERENCES ATTENDED 1. 6th to 9 th December, 2012-Conference on Roho Christianity: Pentecostalism in a Globalized African Public Space, Hosted by KENYATTA UNIVERSITY. Paper presented COME, SEE, PAY AND RECEIVE YOUR MIRACLES AND HEALING: NEW PENTECOSTALISM IN KENYAN URBAN CENTRES 2. 3rd to 4 th December, 2012-National OSSREA Kenya Chapter Workshop, Hosted at Moi University, Kenya. Paper presented MOMBASA REPUBLICAN COUNCIL: A SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGE TO KENYAN GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3. 1st to 5 th August, The First Kenyatta University Conference on Gender Based Violence- Hosted at Kenyatta University Paper presented AFRICAN TRADITIONAL CULTURAL CONUNDRUMS WHICH MAKE WOMEN PRONE TO HIV/ AIDS INFECTIONS: A CASE OF THE MAASAI OF KENYA th -30 th June First Interdisciplinary Conference- 50 years of Academic Excellence, 10

11 Hosted at Catholic University, Papers presented WORK ETHICS FOR LECTURERS: AN EXAMPLE OF NAIROBI AND KENYATTA UNIVERSITIES THE PHENOMENON OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES: AN EXAMPLE OF NAIROBI AND KENYATTA UNIVERSITIES th to 26 th April Religious Mobility in East Africa - The Catholic University of East Africa, Nairobi - RELIGIOUS MOBILITY IN EAST AFRICA, NAIROBI. Papers presented THE DYNAMICS OF RELIGIOSITY AND SPIRITUALITY IN KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THE PHENOMENON OF RELIGIOUS SWITCHING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: THE CASE OF NAIROBI AND KENYATTA UNIVERSITIES, KENYA M. ACADEMIC REFEREES 1. Prof. Jude J. Ongong'a, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Kenyatta University, P.O. BOX , NAIROBI. 2. Prof. Gilbert E.M. Ogutu, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX , NAIROBI. 3. Prof. Jesse N.K. Mugambi, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, NAIROBI. N. DECLARATION I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the information given above is correct. Signature: Dated: 28 th January, Prof. STEPHEN IFEDHA AKARANGA 11