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Dr Kiingati John Bosco

P. O. Box 24032-00502, Nairobi.

Mobile: +254 722 305 451/ +254 732 84 87 81

Email: kingatijb@yahoo.com/ kingatijb@gmail.com

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. Areas of focus: Linguistics (Discourse Analysis); Psychology & Sociology (Widow Psychosocial Experiences) 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 ACQUIRED
  • Research-Undergraduate (Linguistics, Philosophy & Religious Studies), Masters (Linguistics), Post-Graduate Diploma (Psychology) and PhD research covering: Linguistics, Psychology and Sociology, focusing on youth and gender
  • Data Analysis– As part of my graduate studies and continued work since the graduate studies, I have worked with large amounts of data where I have been able to collect, clean, analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
  • SPSS, NVivo, and Excel– I have developed skills and have proven abilities based on computer programmes used in the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative
  • Financial Integrity in Administration– Two workshops attended (2018 & 2019) on managing donor funding and integral accountability & transparency (Edmund Rice Missions in East Africa-ERMEA)
  • CBC Implementation– (2023) Workshop on CBC implementation with special focus on Junior and Senior Secondary School (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development & Catholic Diocese of Ngong
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Experience

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

Director: Edmund Rice Dairies (March, 2024- 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 – 2021), Tangaza University College:

                                                            Proficiency in English

                                                            English for Academic Writing

                                                            Methodology for Research

                                                            Academic Writing

                                                            Counselling Psychology (Human 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- 2021: Christian Institute of Human Sexuality: Counselling and Sexuality

High School Level

-Teaching Subjects: (1) English (2) Kiswahili (3) Christian Religious Education [CRE] (4) Literature (5) Fasihi

  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 & Fasihi)
  3. 1990-1991: Kibiko Secondary School Ngong (Catholic Diocese of Ngong) (taught English, Kiswahili language, Literature & Fasihi, and CRE)

Counselling Services to Different Organisations among them

                        Tangaza University, Langata

                        Embulbul Education & Counselling Centre, Ngong

                        Nyumbani Children’s Home, Karen

                        Karen Hope Street Boys Centre, Ngong

Research Experience

(i) Main Researcher

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. PhD Thesis in Social Transformation (Sustainable Development), Catholoic University of Eastern Africa (Tangaza College). Available at     https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A-Discourse-Analysis-of-   Widow-Psychosocial-Experiences-and-their-Self-Identity-A-Study-in-Social-Transformation.pdf.

Title: Discourse Analysis of Homilies (2001-2). Masters Thesis, University of Nairobi: This case study was conducted among Catholic priests in Nairobi. Kenya

(ii) Co-Researcher

Title: Somali Youth Economic Inclusion Policy: Empower Somali youth by Exploring Skills and Competencies required for Blue, Green, Digital and Service Job Markets, through TVET: Carcoforo L., & Kiingati J. B. (2023/4). In collaboration with Iftiin Foundation, a key partner of the Netherlands Embassy in Somalia.

(ii) Research Guidance, Assistance & Editing (completed):

Title: The Impact of Indigenous Manga Rituals on Traditional and Modern Political Leadership among the Luba People of Kasai in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2020): (Student: Bakamana David Bilungule) PhD in Social Transformation, Governance. Tangaza University College. Kenya

Title: Christian-Muslim Dialogue for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Oromia Region Ethiopia from 1991-2022: (Student: Abraham Hailu) PhD in Social Transformation, Sustainable Development (Peace): Tangaza University College. Kenya

Title: Impact of Short Term Credit on MSMEs- A case of Jaza Duka credit programme. (Student: Wanjiku Gaitho). B. Econ. & Finance. Strathmore University.

Title: Influence of the Reintegration Program on Economic Empowerment of the Rehabilitee: A case Study of Venegas Rehabilitation Centre, Mzuzu Malawi. (Student; Kayange A. W.) BA in Sustainable     Human Development

 

(iii) Research Guidance, Assistance & Editing (ongoing):

Title: Edmund Rice Catholic Educational Centre Needs Assessment, Strategic and Sustainability Plan 2024-2028: Kiingati J. B. (Board Chair: guiding the SP Process). 

Title: Effective clinical teaching strategies applicable to the training of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students in Kenya: (Student: Grace Wangechi Gachuiri: PhD student, University of Nairobi). Kenya.

Title: Competency-based Curriculum Implementation and Verifiable Social Transformative Values in the Public Catholic-Sponsored Schools in Ngong Sub-County, Kenya: (student: Lucianna Wanyahoro: PhD Tangaza university college). Kenya.

Title: Dynamics of Social Organising to Sustainable Conflict Management among the Turkana and Dassanech Pastoral Communities in the Ilemi Triangle, Kenya-Ethiopia: (student: Oliver Noonan: PhD Tangaza university college). Kenya.

Title: Personality Theory of Christian Spirituality for Psycho-Spiritual Counselling in Africa. (Student: Mary Ogo: PhD Unem University). Costa Rica.

University Supervisor & Editor of Academic Papers

  • Supervised, research assisted and graduated over 20 students (Bachelors) from Tangaza University College
  • Edited eleven PhD papers in the areas of Sociology, Communication, and Theology
  • Edited over 30 papers in the areas of Sociology, Communication, Theology, Spirituality & Counselling
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATIONS

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

  1. 17th February, 2023: Secularization of the Youth: Nairobi County: Don Bosco
  2. 2nd – 4th October, 2018: Issues affecting African Women: Institute of Social Mission: Tangaza University
  3. 2nd – 4th October, 2018: Issues affecting African Women: African Women Studies Centre: University of

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS at Tangaza University and The University of Nairobi

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

https://erc.uonbi.ac.ke/sites/erc.uonbi.ac.ke/files/2020-10/3RD%20AWSC%20ANNUAL%20CONFERENCE%20PROGRAM%20DRAFT%20OCTOBER%2018%202020.pdf

Recent Workshops (2024 & 2023)
  1. Kiingati John Bosco (18th July, 2024). Kenya Good Neighbors Annual Conference Enhanced Capacity through Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills. Available at

https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Enhanced-Capacity-through-Emotional-Intelligence-and-Communication-Skills-for-an-Improved-Self-and-Enlightened-Conduct-at-Work-July-2024-Workshop.pdf

  1. Kiingati John Bosco (4th and 5th April 2024) Association Sisters of Kenya. Addictions: A Progressive Disease. Kiingati J.B. (2024) Addictions: A Gradual Development Disease. Available at https://afroheritageconsult.org/?p=6767
  2. Kiingati John Bosco (8th March 2024) Edmund Rice Catholic Educational Centre: The Transition to CBC. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?p=6715.
  3. Kiingati John Bosco (10th February 2024). Daughters of St Joseph: Nazareth School. Are my Learners up to the Task…Discipline.
  4. Kiingati John Bosco (27th January, 2024). Daughters of St Joseph: Nazareth School. Are my Learners up to the Task… Child’s Success.
  5. Kiingati John Bosco & Mike Mideli (3rd to 9th December, 2023): Living Fully Peacefully: Catholic Diocese of Marsabit youth from Maikona, Baddha Hurri, Turbi, and Kalacha Parishes (over 400 participants). Documentary Link https://youtu.be/d0H4BTV4P08.
  6. Kiingati John Bosco (14th November, 2023) Naivasha Correctional Facility. Staff Wellness and Performance.
  7. Kiingati John Bosco (15th & 16th November, 2023) Association Sisters of Kenya:- Chemichemi: Addictions and Mission. https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Addictions-.pdf.
  8. Kiingati John Bosco (12th October, 2023) Edmund Rice Catholic Educational Centre: Empowering the Self Through Emancipation.
  9. Kiingati John Bosco (23rd August 2023) GIMCO Ltd Upperhill, Staff Workshop: Mental Staff Wellness (Self interest, self evaluation, self acceptance, self esteem, self actualization and self Transcendence, Relationship with self, with others at home and at work; maximal staff productivity).
  10. Kiingati John Bosco (2023). No Child Left Behind – A multi-sectoral approach to inclusion. The 2nd Ubuntu Special Needs & Inclusive Education Conference on 18th August, 2023 at KISE (16th to 18th August, 2023). https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/No-Child-Left-Behind-–-A-Multi-Sectoral-Approach-to-Inclusion-.pdf.

NB: Visit our website: https://afroheritageconsult.org/ the Blogs section, for more informative articles.

Youtube Inputs on Programmes in Collaboration with Different Corporates
  1. Kiingati John Bosco and Mike Mideli (2023) Afro Heritage Team Building, Nazareth School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LLRChbHWAQ.
  2. Kiingati John Bosco (2022)Transitional Life Skills & PICO Youth Programme [Afroheritage & Cheza Cheza Partnership] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyRmHDHDzY8.
  3. Kiingati John Bosco & Mike Mideli (3rd to 9th December, 2023): Living Fully Peacefully: Catholic Diocese of Marsabit youth from Maikona, Baddha Hurri, Turbi, and Kalacha Parishes (over 400 participants). Documentary Link https://youtu.be/d0H4BTV4P08.
TEACHING COMPETENCIES AND INTEREST
  1. Linguistics: Phonology (Both English and Kiswahili)
      • Morphology (Both English and Kiswahili)
      • Sociolinguistics (Both English and Kiswahili)
      • Psycholinguistics
      • Discourse Analysis
  1. English Proficiency & Academic Writing
  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
  7. Research Methods: Both quantitative & qualitative
  8. Developmental Studies: Theories of Development
PUBLICATIONS

Books: (For availability of books under Afro-Heritage Consultancies: + 254 792 633 211 or Email info@afroheritageconsult.org.

  1. Kiingati John Bosco (2024). Master English Book One. Nairobi: Afro-Heritage Consultancies.
  2. Kiingati John Bosco (2024). The Cuts (a Female Genital Mutilation:- FGM novel). Nairobi: Afro-Heritage Consultancies.
  3. Kiingati John Bosco (2023). Widow Psychosocial Experiences: A Discourse Analysis. Lambert Academic Publishers. How to purchase https://www.ebay.com/itm/364772895278.
      • https://www.takealot.com/allfilter=Author:John%20Bosco%20Kiingati&srsltid=AfmBOorwcRzOQznuyxpCq3ckeZhozl0HAZZQ2S7zQIuAxgUOuiW5A0gF
      • https://www.amazon.sg/Widow-Psychosocial-Experiences-Their-Self-Identity/dp/6206164810
  1. Kiingati John Bosco (2019). The World of Widows: A Social Transformation Experience. Claretian Publications. (Availed by Afro-Heritage Consultancies Ltd)
  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
  4. Kiingati John Bosco & Doreen Mwangi (2019). Advanced Level: Teaching of English as Foreign Language Programme (TEFLAP); Tangaza University College
Articles: Published in international scholarly journals
  1. Weldu, A. H. & Kiingati, J. B. (2024). Christian-Muslim Narratives and their Dialogue for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia. African Journal of Empirical Research, 5(3), 370-383.

       https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.3.33

  1. Bakamana, D. B. & Kiingati, J. B. (2021). Dynamics of Social Transformation: Myth and Reality in Africa. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(8), 76 – 101.

         https://kenyasocialscienceforum.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pdf-david-bilungule-bakamana-john-kiingati-dynamics-of-social-transformation.pdf

Selected papers published on afroheritageconsult.org. Website

1.    Kiingati, J. B. (2024). What does it take for a community to be honest. Available at            https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/What-does-it-take-for-a-community-to-be-honest.pdf

2.    Kiingati, J.B. (2023). Unearthing Depression

https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unearthing-depression-.pdf.

3.    Kiingati, J.B. (2023). Discourse Analysis of Widow Psychosocial Experiences and their Self-Identity: A Focus on Socio-Cultural Experiences. https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Discourse-Analysis-of-Widow-Psychosocial-Experiences-and-their-Self-identity-A-focus-on-socio-cultural-experiences.pdf.

  1. Kiingati, J.B. (2023). Suicide. Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org//p=6700.

5.    Kiingati, J.B. (2022). The Association between Widowhood and Identity Loss; A Systematic Literature Review. Available at https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Systematic-Literature-Review.pdf.

6.    Kiingati, J.B. (2022). Effects of Addiction on the Mission and Social Transformative Agenda: A focus on the African Catholic Religious. Available at  https://afroheritageconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Addictions-.pdf.

  1. Kiingati, J. B. (11th January, 2022). Commitment: A Prerequisite for Social Transformation. Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?m=202201.
  2. Kiingati, J. B. (17th March, 2022). Commitment: A Prerequisite for Social Transformation. Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?p=6224.
  3. Kiingati, J. B. (14th June, 2022). Is Africa Drunk? Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?p=6268.
  4. Kiingati, J. B. (16th July, 2022). Africa-Kenya! Where are we? Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?p=6290.
  5. Kiingati, J. B. (15th November, 2022). Understanding Corruption (parts 1, 2, & 3). Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?p=6374.
  6. Kiingati, J. B. (31st August. 2021). Commitment: A Prerequisite for Social Transformation. Available at Blogs. https://afroheritageconsult.org/?m=202108.
SELECTED EDITED WORKS
  1. The African Bible (Biblia ya Kiafrika): (Pauline Publications) Lead linguist editor and translator
  2. The Bible Diary 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024: (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
  1. 2003- present: Member of the Kenya Counsellors and Psychological Association
  2. 2009-2019: Advisory Board Member: Embulbul Catholic Dispensary
  3. 2012-2015: Academic Board Member: Tangaza University College
  4. 2018 – 2021: Management Board Member: Embulbul Education and Counselling Centre (EECC)
  5. 2017 – Present: Chair of the Board of Management: Edmund Rice Catholic Educational Center (ERCEC)
  6. 2023 – Present: Member of the Nazareth School PTA: Daughters of St Joseph of Caburlotto.
ONGOING PROGRAMMES
  1. 2019 to 2023: In Collaboration with Catholic Diocese of Ngong (5 Catholic Sponsored Schools) Transitional Life Skills Programme
  2. 2019 to present:  In Collaboration with Cheza Cheza Dance Foundation Kibera:
  • Transitional Life Skills Programme (Youth Between 14 to 19 years)
  • Personal, Intelligences (Multiple) Career & Opportunities (Young Adults 20-30 years)

SELECTED TRAINING, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS (Between 2009-2019)

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 Staff:

English for Official Communication:

2016

Educators from Ngong Sub-location:

Educating from the heart

2017

Little Daughters of St Joseph Sisters:

Personality: Johari Window & The Enneagram:

2019

Sisters of St Joseph of Caburlotto

(teaching staff)

Relationship between Educator & Learner

2015- 2019 (Every June)

Salesians of Don Bosco (Utume)

Psychological Implications upon entering Permanent Commitment

2019

Pentecostal Church forum (Kawangware)

Youth sexual purity

 
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES
  1. 2002-2006:Counselling Prisoners: Nairobi West Male Prison & Lang’ata Women Prison
  2. 2016/2017: Trade Judge: Nairobi International Trade Fair
  3. 2017-2023: (Every January/February): Form Four graduates Mentorship Programme in conjunction with Daughters of St Joseph of Caburlotto
REFEREES:

Prof. Sahaya G. Selvam, Director Don Bosco Youth Educational Services, Kenya & Former Deputy Vice Chancelor (Academics). Tangaza University College. P.O.Box. 15055- 00509, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel #: 0732 539 282; Email: selvamsdb@gmail.com.

Prof. Orpha K. Ongiti, Director, African Nazarene University, Nairobi CBD Campus. P.O.Box. 51255-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel # 0728 541 891: Email: ongorpha@yahoo.com

Dr Edel Churu. Dean School of Arts and Social Sciences. Tangaza University College. P.O.Box. 15055- 00509, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel #: 0738 127 023; Email: beatrice.churu@gmail.com.