School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kezia W. Mbuthia MA

Academic Qualifications

  • 2019 -present- Kenyatta University- On-going PhD student in Sociology
  • 2015 – 2017- South Eastern Kenya University- Master of Arts (M.A), Sociology
  • 2010- 2013 - South Eastern Kenya University- Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Social Work (Qualification: First Class Honors)
  • 2001-2004- Magnet High School- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • 1993-2000- Ndogino Primary School- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Working experience

  • May 2018 to the Present- Tutorial Fellow; SEKU, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
  • May 2014 to April 2018- Graduate Assistant; SEKU, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
  • April 2008 to Nov 2009- ART community trainer- Beacon of Hope

Short Courses

  • 25th Nov, 2020 — Rhodes University- Strengthening Doctoral supervision 5 months course
  • October 2014 — South Eastern University College (SEUCO- Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Jan- Dec 2007 - Beacon of Hope Centre - Certificate in Home Based Care Training

Research Publication

  1. 2017- Master’s thesis on ‘Socio-economic and environmental determinants to household food security in Kyangwithia West location, Kitui County
  2. Mbuthia, K. W., Kioli, F. N., &Wanjala, K. B. (2017). Economic Determinants to Household Food Security in Kyangwithya West Location, Kitui County. Journal of Sociology,Vol. 5 (5), 52347-8241.

Membership in a professional body

  • International Association of Community Development (IACD)

Awards

  • 2014: Best Student 2013/2014 graduating class in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • 2008: Certificate of Service as a Home-Based Care Trainer at Beacon of Hope Centre. Ong’ata, Rongai

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