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Dr Kiingati John Bosco

P.O. Box 24032-00502, Nairobi.

Mobile: 0732 84 87 81

Email: kingatijb@yahoo.com

kingatijb@gmail.com

dr_kiingatijb@afroheritageconsult.org.

EDUCATION

2014-2019: Tangaza University College: Catholic University of Eastern Africa, PhD in Social Transformation-Sustainable Development.

Thesis Title: A Discourse Analysis of Widow Psychosocial Experiences and their Self-Identity. 

Supervisors: Prof. Sahaya G. Selvam and Prof. Orpha, K. Ongiti

2001-2003:  University Ireland Cork, Post Graduate Diploma: Psychological Counselling.

2000-2002: University of Nairobi, Master of Arts: Linguistics: Thesis topic: “A Discourse Analysis of Homilies.”                                                                          

1987- 1990: Kenyatta University, Bachelor of Arts: Linguistics, Philosophy & Religious Studies.

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  1. Research-Undergraduate, Masters and PhD research covering: Philosophy, Linguistics, Psychology and Sociology, focusing on youth and gender issues.
  2. Data Analysis– As part of my graduate studies I have worked with large amounts of data where I have been able to collect, clean and draw logical conclusions.
  3. SPSS, NVivo, and Excel– I have developed skills based on computer programmes used in the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
  4. Financial Integrity in Administration– Two workshops attended (2018 & 2019) on managing donor funding and integral accountability & transparency (Edmund Rice Missions in East Africa-ERMEA)

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Administrative Experience

Programme Coordinator/Director: Afro-Heritage Consultancies, (November, 2015 – Present)

Assistant Director and Diploma Programme Coordinator: Embulbul Education & Counselling Centre:    2012-2015

Head of Department: (Humanities and Languages), Kibiko Secondary School (1991)

  • Teaching Experience

University Level:

Lecturer: (April 2012 – 2020), Tangaza University College:

  • Proficiency in English
  • English for Academic Writing
  • Methodology for Research and Academic Writing
  • Counselling Psychology (Human Development)
  • Theories of Sociology
  • Theories of Development

Other Tertiary College(s)

Full-time lecturer: 2013-2015:    Embulbul Education & Counselling Centre:

  • Theories of Counselling Psychology
  • Research Methodology: Quantitative & Qualitative Designs
  • Academic Writing
  • Employability & Numeracy Skills
  • Counselling Psychology (Human Development)
  • Counselling Skills & practice

 

Part-time team member: 2015- present: Embulbul Education & Counselling Centre: Counselling Psychology

Part-time lecturer: 2015- present: Christian Institute of Human Sexuality: Counselling and Sexuality

High School Level

-Teaching Subjects: (1) English Language, (2) Christian Religious Education [CRE]

  1. 1986-1987: Ng’ambo Secondary School (Catholic Diocese of Nakuru) (taught English, Kiswahili and CRE)
  2. 1989: OIoolaiser Secondary School Ngong (taught English, Kiswahili language & Literature)
  3. 1990-1991: Kibiko Secondary School Ngong (Catholic Diocese of Nakuru) (taught English, Kiswahili and CRE)
  • Counselling Experience to Different Organizations among them
    • Nyumbani Children’s Home, Karen
    • Hope Street Boys Centre, Ngong
  • Research Experience

Title: Discourse Analysis of Widow Psychosocial Experiences and their self-identity (2017-2019). This qualitative study was conducted among widows living in Ngong Sub- County, Kajiado County Kenya

Title: Discourse Analysis of Homilies (2002). This case study was conducted among Catholic priests in Nairobi. Kenya

Title: Integration of Ex-Convicts from Nairobi West Prison (2003). This study was conducted among minor offenders with a sentence not exceeding three years, in Nairobi, Kenya

Research Assistance (on-going):

Title: An Exploration of Community Participatory Primary Health Care in Akobo County, South Sudan: PhD in Social Transformation, Sustainable Development. Tangaza University College. Kenya

Title: A study of the Factors influencing Elite Behavior in the Governance of South Sudan: PhD in Social Transformation, Governance.      Tangaza University College. Kenya

University Supervisor & Editor of Academic Papers

  • Supervised and graduated 4 students (Bachelors) from Tangaza University College
  • Edited six PhD papers in the areas of Sociology, Communication, and Theology
  • Edited over 20 papers in the areas of Sociology, Communication, Theology, Spirituality & Counselling

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Conference Attendance
  1. 14th – 15th October, 2016: Issues affecting African Women: Institute of Social Mission: Tangaza University College.
  2. 2nd – 4th October, 2018: Issues affecting African Women: African Women Studies Centre: University of Nairobi.

Conferencer Presentations

  1. Kiingati John Bosco (14th/15th October 2016): The Identity of the African Widow: Institute of Social Mission: Tangaza University College.
  2. Kiingati John Bosco (September/October 2017): Psychosocial Experiences facing African Widows: Institute of Social Mission: Tangaza University College.
  3. Kiingati John Bosco (September, 2018): Spirituality of the African Widow in Relation to her Identity: Institute of Youth Studies: Tangaza University College.
  4. Kiingati John Bosco (September/October 2018): Socio Cultural Experiences facing African Widows: African Women Studies Centre: University of Nairobi.

http://uonresearch.org/saw/article/discourse-analysis-of-widow-psychosocial   experiences-and-their-self-identity/#more-104

 TEACHING COMPETENCIES AND INTEREST

  1. Developmental Studies: Theories of Development
  2. Theories of Sociology & Theories of Social Transformation
  3. Sustainable Development
  4. Urban-Rural Development
  5. Gender and Development
  6. Psychology:     
  • Theories of Counselling Psychology.
  • Skills and models in Counselling Psychology
  • Human Development
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Discourse Analysis

     7. Linguistics:

  • Phonology (Both English and Kiswahili)
  • Morphology (Both English and Kiswahili)
  • Sociolinguistics (Both English and Kiswahili)
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Discourse Analysis

      8. Research Methods: Both quantitative & qualitative

      9. English Proficiency & Academic Writing

 

Publications

Books:

  1. Kiingati John Bosco (2019). The World of Widows: A Social Transformation Experience. Claretian Publications
  2. Kiingati John Bosco & Doreen Mwangi (2019). Elementary Level: Teaching of English as Foreign Language Programme (TEFLAP); Tangaza University College
  3. Kiingati John Bosco & Doreen Mwangi (2019). Intermediate Level: Teaching of English as Foreign Language Programme (TEFLAP); Tangaza University College- Being published
  4. Kiingati John Bosco & Doreen Mwangi (2019). Advanced Level: Teaching of English as Foreign Language Programme (TEFLAP); Tangaza University College- Being published

Articles: visit afroheritageconsult.org

Selected Edited Works

  1. Biblia ya Kiafrika: (Pauline Publications) Lead linguist editor and translator
  2. The Bible Diary 2019, 2020, 2021 (on going): (Claretian Publications) English, Kiswahili
  3. The Deadly Money Maker (Makanyengo Judy) (Pauline Publications)

Awards and Fellowships

Certificate of Outstanding Performance: PhD Programme: Tangaza University College 2016/2017

Professional Memberships

2009-2019:        Advisory Board Member: Embulbul Catholic Dispensary

2012-2015:        Academic Board Member: Tangaza University College

2013—Present: Kenya Counselling and Psychologists Association

2017 – Present: Chair of the Advisory Board: Brother Beausang Catholic Educational Centre (BBCEC)

2020 – present: Member of Interfaith Action on Leaving No one Behind (IALNOB)

2018 – Present: Management Board Member: Embulbul Education and Counselling Centre (EECC)

SELECTED Trainings, Seminars, and workshops

2009/10:     Association Sisters of Kenya (ASOK):    

  • Workshop on Stress Management

              Clergy: Catholic Diocese of Ngong:       

  • Stress Management

              Personality:         The Enneagram

              Clergy: Catholic Diocese of Nyeri:       

  • Stress Management

2012:              Embu University College:           

  • English for Official Communication:    

2016:                 Educators from Ngong Sub-location:      

  • Educating from the heart

2017:                Little Daughters of St Joseph:                

  • Personality: Johari Window & The Enneagram:

2019:                Relationship between Educator and Learner:

  • Sisters of St Joseph of Caburlotto (teaching staff)

2015- 2019 (Every June):         

  • Psychological Implications upon entering Permanent Commitment (Salesians of Don Bosco)

2019:               Pentecostal Church forum (Kawangware):    

  • Youth sexual purity

 

Activism & Lobbying

 2002-2004:        Lead translator with Kituo cha Sheria and International Commission of Jurists Kenya.

  2002-2004:        Counselling Prisoners:  

  • With Male ex-convicts: Lobbying for their acceptance back into community:

Activities included:  

  • Meetings with the government security personnel
  • Meetings with local leaders (including church lead
  • Job placement
  •  Initial trainings in Counselling & Life-skills

  2012-2018:        Local women groups

  Activities:

  • Lobbying for funding for start up projects
  • Trainings to ensure that they become independent and have self-esteem

 2015-2019:        Widows:           

  • Lobbying for their rights and for them to have a voice

 2019-present:    Girl & boy child:            

  • Lobbying for the fight against Female Genital Mutilation
  • Training them through Transitional Life Skills: With a personnel of 15
  • Working with over 1200 young men and women on Life Skills

Community AND VOLUNTARY Services

2002-2006:        Counselling Prisoners:  

  • Nairobi West Male Prison & Langata Women Prison

2016/2017         Trade Judge:    

  • Nairobi International Trade Fair

2017-present     (Every January/February):

  • Form Four graduates Mentorship Programme in conjunction with Daughters of St Joseph of Caburlotto

2005 -2015        Board Secretary Embulbul Dispensary

2019- present    Board Chaiperson: Brother Beausang Educational Centre

2019 – present   Embulbul Education and Counselling Centre

 

REFEREES:

  • Prof. Sahaya G. Selvam, Deputy Vice Chancelor (Academics). Tangaza University College. P.O.Box. 15055- 00509, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel #: +254 732 539 282; Email: selvamsdb@gmail.com.

  • Dr. Ephigenia Gachiri, Director, Loreto Abundance Life Centre, P.O.Box. 30258-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel # +254 721 532 858: Email: ephigachiri@yahoo.co.uk.

  • Dr. Edel Churu, Dean School of Arts and Social Sciences. Tangaza University College. P. O. Box. 15055-00509, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel # +254 738 127 023: Email: beatrice.churu@gmail.com.