Prof. Veronica K. Nyaga

 

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Research and Students Affairs

Education Background

LevelQualification NameInstitutionYear
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Doctor of Philosophy in PsychologyEgerton University2011
MastersMaster of Education – psychologyEgerton University2004
BachelorsBachelor of Education (Arts)Moi University1994

Academic Appointments/ Related Experience

PeriodInstitutionPosition
2022 – To DateTharaka UniversityFull Professor
2019 – 2022Chuka UniversityFull Professor
2016 – 2019Chuka UniversityAssociate Professor
2012 -2016Chuka UniversitySenior Lecturer

Administrative Experience

PeriodInstitutionPosition
2022 – To DateTharaka UniversityVice Chancellor, Academics, Research and Students Affairs
2017 – 2022Tharaka University CollegeDeputy Principal, Academics, Research and Students Affairs
2017 – 2024 Tharaka UniversityDean , Faculty of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
2017 – To Date Tharaka UniversityManagement Representative (MR) in Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
2017 – To Date Tharaka University

Management Representative (MR) in Implementation of ISO 27001:2013 Information Security

Management (ISMS)

2017 – To Date Tharaka University

Member of Institutional Ethics Research Committee which is Accredited by the National Council for

Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

2017 – To DateCommission for University EducationPeer Reviewer in Quality Assurance in University Education in Kenya
2017 – To DateNACOSTIInstitutional Research Ethics Review Committee Member

Research Publications

Research TitleOnline LinkYear
Caroline R. N. and Veronica K.N 2021: Relationship between Family Related Aspects and Depression Symptoms among Teenage Students In Public Secondary Schools In Embu County, Kenya.View Online2021
Veronica K.N & Monica, O. 2020 Psychological Symptoms related to COVID – 19 PandemicView Online2020
Tabitha M.M., Veronica K.N., & Susan M. K.2019 Relationship between Parenting practices and Emotional Regulation of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County , Kenya. Vol. 7. No. 8. IJERView Online2019
Joel M. Kinyua &Veronica K.N 2019.Counselling Needs related to practical Skills affecting Students performance in Physics by Gender in Secondary Schools. Accepted. Volume 6,Issue 6. IJCAR -2019-633.View Online2019
Caroline R. &Veronica K.N .2019. Perceived Effectiveness of Academic Guidance and Counselling Services in Enhancing Academic Achievement in English Language among Students in Boys secondary schools, Kenya.Vol.7. No.4 IJERView Online2019
Elosy N.&., Veronica K.N. 2019. Group think and its Impact on Academic Counselling among Secondary School Students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Accepted. ISSN(Paper) 2224- 5788 ISSN (online) 2225-0484.IISTEView Online2019
Julius N., Veronica K.N& Nelson J.2019. Effect of Physical Environment on Academic Achievement between Pupils in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.Vol.02, Issue 9. AJHSSRView Online2019
Tabitha M.M., Veronica K.N., Micah Chepchieng & Susan M. K.2019. Relationship between Parenting practices and academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 4. No. 8. IJIRKView Online2019
Julius N.,& Veronica K.N.2019. Effect of Affective Environment on Psychosocial Wellbeing between Pupils in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County , Kenya.Vol.18 (1) BJHSS.View Online2019
Conny K.K., Veronica K.N., Beatrice M.M 2019. Deprivation as a Psychological Characteristic of Life incarcerated Inmates in Selected Prisons in Kenya, Based on Gender. Accepted. Manuscript ID:194637View Online2019
Veronica K. N &Monica B. O .2019. Self Care Skills and Self Stigma: Combating Stigma among Family Caregivers of persons with Psychological Disorders in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 4 , issue 5.IJIRKView Online2019
Veronica K.N.2019. Impact of Teenage Pregnancy on the Family, Child and the Community. Accepted. Manuscript ID:194499 IJERView Online2019
Veronica K.N.2019. School physical Environment on Psychosocial well-being between Pupils in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Volume 6.No.5 of IJCARView Online2019
Conny K.K. Beatrice M.M &Veronica K. N. 2019. Identity Loss as a Psychological Aspect of Life Incarceration of Lifers : A comparative study of Male and Female Elosy Lifers in Selected Prisons in Kenya. Accepted. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJIRI)View Online2019
Wanjiru J.M., Veronica K. N., &Beatrice M.M. 2019. Counsellor’s Knowledge Power on Counselling outcomes of Learners with Behavioral problems in public Primary Schools in Embu County , Kenya. Vol 4 ,Issue 6. IJISRTView Online2019
Wanjiru J.M.,& Veronica K. N.2019. Influence of Counsellors Professional Power on Counselling outcomes of Learners with Behavioral problems in public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya. Pg No. 292-306, Vol 3 ,Issue 6. IJRISSView Online2019
Veronica K.N. 2019. Influence of Church Based Circumcision Programme on Health Care Programmes on Male Initiates Altitude towards Responsible Adulthood in Meru County, Kenya. Kenya. Accepted. Manuscript ID No. AP – 190501. IJARNView Online2019
Monica B. O.& Veronica K.N. 2018. Effectiveness of Advocacy Skills in Combating Self Stigma among family caregivers to persons with Psychological Disorders in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 4, Issue7.IJARN.View Online2018
Nyambura E.&., Veronica K.N. 2018. Impact of Group Conformity on Academic Counselling among Students . A Comparative Study of Boys and Girls in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka – Nithi County Kenya. Vol 8, No.10 IISTEView Online2018
Monica B. O.& Veronica K.N.2018. Effectiveness of Social Skills in Combating Self Stigma among Family Caregivers to Persons with Psychological Disorders in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.Vol.2 Issue International Journal of Creative Research and Studies.View Online2018

John M. K., Veronica K. N., Dr. Hillary K. Barchok, Dr. Beatrice Mburugu. 2015: Effects Of

Imprisonment On Interpersonal Relationships Among Female Inmates In Selected Prisons In Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol 3 No.7:183-190

View Online2015
John M K, Hillary K. B, Beatrice M.M, Veronica K. N .2015. Effects of Imprisonment on Depression among Female Inmates in Selected Prisons in Kenya Research on Humanities and Social sciences.Vol.5 No 16:55-59View Online2015

Bejamin M. K.,Veronica K. N.,Hillary K. Barchok 2015., Effectiveness of Guidance

and Counselling Services in Enhancing Students Adjustments to School Physical Environment in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol.3 No. 7:201-212

View Online2015
Bejamin M K,Veronica K. N, Hillary K. B. 2015. Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling services in Enhancing Students Adjustment to School Social Environment in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya.Research on Humanities and Social sciences Vol.3 No 16:80-86View Online2015
Mary M.M.,,Veronica K. N,Conny K. K. 2015. Influence of Family factors on Development of moral competences of Secondary School students in Embu West District,Kenya. European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol.1 No.3:130-139View Online2015
Grace G. M.,Veronica K. N,Hillary K. B. 2015: Impact of Interpersonal Adaptation on Academic Achievement among Students: A Comparative Study Of Boys And Girls In Boarding Secondary Schools In Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice Vol,6,N0.23,:36-37View Online2015

Veronica K N 2015: Efficacy Of Guidance And Counselling Services On University

Students’ Development Of Social And Personal Competencies: A comparative Study Of Public And Private Universities In Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research.Vol.3 No.3:11-18

View Online2015
Millicent M. M., Veronica K. N,,Monicah B. O., 2014: Selected factors contributing to alcoholism among Secondary School students in Mwimbi Division, Kenya. European Scientific Journal Vol.10,No.14:373-379View Online2014
Jane K., George M.,David B.,Veronica K. Beatrice M. 2014: Assessment of Counselling Needs among Students in Kenyan Universities. Journal of Education and Practice Vol.5,No.12:36-43View Online2014
Veronica K. N,Monicah B. O.John M. K. 2014: Effectiveness of Guidance And Counselling Services On Development Of Students Academic Competence. A comparative Study Of Public And Private Universities In Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol.2 No.4 :21-28View Online2014
Monicah B. O., Veronica K. N., Dr. Hillary K. B., Mary M.M. 2014: Assessment of Counselling Needs Related to Mathematics Performance among Secondary School Students in Maara District, Kenya. American International Journal of Contemporary Research(AIJCR)Vol.3 No.8:76-82View Online2014
Euphrasia K.H.,Veronica K N,Monica B.O. 2014: Effects Of Examination Oriented Teaching On Academic Aspiration Among Secondary School Students In Imenti South District, Kenya. International Journal For Innovation Vol.2-05:58-66View Online2014
Conny K. K.Veronica K. N.,Monicah B.O Murithi., M.,M., 2014: An Analysis of Counselling Areas Related to Peer Counselling Services among Public Secondary School Students in Meru South District, Kenya. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol.5 No.6:2011-2015View Online2014

Susan M. K.,Veronica K. N., ,Micah C. , Stephen N., M., 2014: Effects of Female Genital

Mutilation on the Girl Child’s Physical Health among Ameru Community of Kenya. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Vol.3 No.4:189-196

View Online2014
Monicah BO,Veronica K.N,Conny K. K. 2013. Assessment of Gender Differences in Mathematics Counselling Needs among secondary School Students in Maara District, Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol.3 No.19:10-14View Online2013

Scholarships/Awards/Honors/Funding

Title of the Project: Language Context and Attitudes among Kiitharaka Speakers in Kenya. Collaborative Multi –Disciplinary Research: Tharaka University/University of Groningen/ University of Edinburg: Ksh. 2 Million fund)
Title of the project: Bee Management in Improving Honey Quality and Production. Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research: Ksh. 200,000 fund – Tharaka University
Title of the project: Ethno – botanical Study of Traditional Knowledge and uses of plants among the Tharaka Community in Kenya. Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research. A a grant awarded through competitive research proposals. REF: TUN/VC/IRF/2023-2024/01.Ks. 200,000 fund.

Professional Memberships

Bio – Ethics Society of Kenya
Kenyan Guidance, counselling and psychological Association