Education Background
| Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology | Egerton University | 2016 |
| Professional Certification | Certified (M&E) Monitoring and Evaluation Professional. | Kenya Institute of Management | 2013 |
| Masters | Master of Education in Psychology (Guidance and Counseling) | Egerton University | 2009 |
| Bachelors | Bachelor of Education Arts (Second Class Honors), English and Literature | Moi University | 1999 |
Academic Appointments/ Related Experience
| Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 to date | Tharaka University | Senior Lecturer and Section head of Psychology department |
| June 2019 to 2023 | Tharaka University | Lecturer |
| 2014 -2018 | Egerton University | Part-time Lecturer |
| 2014 -2017 | Mount Kenya University | Part-time Lecturer |
| 2013 -2017 | Kisii University | Part-time Lecturer |
| 2010-2017 | Kenya Institute of Management | Lecturer |
| 2007 – June, 2019 | T.S.C. | High School Teacher |
Administrative Experience
| Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 to date | Tharaka University | Senior Lecturer and Section head of Psychology department |
| June 2019 to 2023 | Tharaka University | Lecturer |
| 2014 -2018 | Egerton University | Part-time Lecturer |
| 2014 -2017 | Mount Kenya University | Part-time Lecturer |
| 2013 -2017 | Kisii University | Part-time Lecturer |
| 2010-2017 | Kenya Institute of Management | Lecturer |
| 2007 – June, 2019 | T.S.C. | High School Teacher |
Research Publications
| Research Title | Online Link | Year |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024. The Influence of Faith –Based Organizations in Natural Resource Conflict Resolution Among The Tugen and Pokot Communities of Baringo County: A Case of African Inland Church, Kenya. South Florida Journal of Development | View Online | Ongoing |
| Kiptui, D.K. (2024) Influence of Ethnocentric Culture as a Raiding Motif on Psychosocial Stability of Students in Day Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences. Vol III pp 270-277. | View Online | 2024 |
| Magdalene Muturi & Kiptui. D.K.(2024). Relationship between Prison Physical Environment and Mental Health of Inmates : a Case of Marimanti G.K. Prison. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences. Vol III Issue No. 9 pp 3813-3820. | VIEW ONLINE | 2024 |
| Kevin Muriithi & Kiptui. D.K.(2024). Influence of Social Occupation on Relapse among Recovering Alcoholics Rehabilitees in Selected Rehabilitation Centres in Meru County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences. Vol III Issue No. 9 PP 3587-3592. ISSN -2454-6186 | VIEW ONLINE | 2024 |
| Kiptui, D. K. & Chepchieng, M.C (2016). Perceived Teacher Counsellors’ and Students’ Psycho-social Challenges Affecting Effective Provision of Guidance and Counselling Services in Day Secondary Schools in North Rift Region of Kenya. Journal of Education and Human Resources (JEDHURE) 8 Issue 1 August 2016, ISBN-1563-0188. | VIEW ONLINE | 2016 |
| Kiptui, D.K & Chepchieng, M.C (2016). Teacher-Counsellors’ and Students’ Views on the Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling Services in Addressing Selected Psycho-social Challenges in Day Secondary Schools in North Rift Region, Kenya. Kenya Journal of Guidance Counselling and Psychology, 6 No. 1 November 2016 | View Online | 2016 |
| Kandie, J., Kiptui, D.K & Chepchieng, C (2014). Influence of Primary School Teachers’ Remuneration on the Level Of Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Study Of Public Primary Schools In Nakuru Municipality And Kabartonjo Division, Kenya. Kenya Journal of Guidance Counselling and Psychology, Vol. 6 No. 1 November | VIEW ONLINE | 2014 |
| Kiptui, D.K & Mbugua, Z.K, (2008). Factors That Contribute to Poor Academic Achievement in English Language in Kerio-Valley Secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Education Planning, Economic Planning and Management. VOL. 1 June 2009, ISBN | VIEW ONLINE | 2008 |
Research Conferences/Proceedings
| Research Conference | Paper Presented |
|---|---|
| ILU RESEARCH FAIR 2023. September 1 2023. Online Conference. | “Dissemination of Research Output to Impact Society” |
| ACDE Online Conference- (Virtual) 28th- 29th September, 2021 | “Open and Distance Learning: The Continental Education Strategy for Africa and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 Engagement” |
| Tharaka University 4th International Research Conference 17th – 18th November 2022 | “The Influence of Bended Family Structure on Self Esteem and Pycho-social well- being of Adolescent Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Baringo North Sub- County, Kenya. |
| Tharaka University College 3rd International Research Conference 18th – 19th November | 2021 Paper Presented “The Influence of Ethnocentric Culture as a Raiding Motif on Psychosocial Stability of Day Secondary School Students in Baringo County: Kenya. |
| Tharaka University College 2nd International Research E- Conference(VIRTUAL) 18th – 20th November 2020- | Paper Presented “Influence of Selected Psycho- Social Challenges Facing Students and Teacher Counsellors in the Effective Provision of Guidance and Counselling Services in Day Secondary Schools in The North Rift Region: Kenya” |
| Tharaka University College 1st International Research Conference 27th – 28th November 2019 | “The Influence of Faith –Based Organizations in Natural Resource Conflict Resolution among The Tugen and Pokot Communities of Baringo County: A Case of African Inland Church, Kenya. |
Training/Workshops
| Research Title |
|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001: 2013- 28th January to 2nd February 2021 -Training by Millennium Management Consultants held in Tharaka University College. |
| Disaster Management and Emergency Training- 16th – 17th March, 2021 PMac |
| International Limited / Consultants- Held in Tharaka University College. |
| UNESCO Conference on TVETA Agenda and Engineering Sectors- held in KICD Nairobi. – 20th – 21st February 2017 |
Professional Memberships
| Research Title |
|---|
| Associate Member – Kenya Institute of Management |
| Associate Counsellor – Kenya Counselling, psychological Association (KCPA) M/No. 06688 |
| Member – Kenya Secondary Schools Christian Fellowship (K.S. C. F) |
| Member, Motherland Community Professionals Welfare Association |