• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology, University of Dar es Salaam, 2011
• Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling, Egerton University, 2008
• MSC in Business Administration(Strategic Management), Lukenya University, 2022
• Bachelor of Education (Arts), Kenyatta University

1. January 9^th 2023 - February 17^th, 2023: Kenya School of Government: Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program(SLDP) Jan 9^th 2023 - Feb 17^th, 2023

2. Certificate in Teacher Competency, PBL BioAfrica project: 2021

RECOGNITIONS

1. Certificate of Recognition for Timely Completion of Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Education and Community Studies, 2008- Egerton University
2. Certificate of Recognition for steering SEU SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED to the level of giving its members overall highest dividend rate. Given during the 95th International Cooperative Day on 3rd July, 2017- The County Government of Kitui.
3. Cerificate of Recognition for an outstanding contribution to the quality of Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International through reviewing its articles. Awarded on 31st December, 2021.Certificate no. SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/79761/JON
4. Cerificate of Recognition for an outstanding contribution to the quality of Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International through reviewing its articles. Awarded on 29th January, 2022.Certificate no SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/81156/JON
5. Cerificate of Recognition from Rotary Club Richmond Sunrise, BC Canada for training teachers on the 21st century teaching skills.Awarded on 24th July, 2023.
6. Cerificate of Recognition from Rotary Club of Karen, Kenya in conjunction with Kenya Connect for outstanding performance in Training and mentoring teachers on implementation of Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and 21 st Century enabled Pedagogy during Vocational Teacher Training (VTT) programme conducted between April 2022 and July 2023.

COMMENDATION

1. Letter of commendation for outstanding skills in training both teaching and the non-teaching staff in TVET

• Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya(SEREK)
• African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA)
• Africa for Research in Comparative Education Society(AFRICE)

1. Mwania, J.M., Ogolla, F.O., Nduati, J.M., & Mbugua, Z.K. (2009) Relationship between Self-concept and Academic Performance among Secondary School Students: A Case of Mwala Division, Machakos District, Kenya. Education Management Society of Kenya
2. Muoki, O.M., Nduati, J.M., & Mwania, J.M. (2010) Counseling Intervention of Students’ Indiscipline in Secondary Schools: A Case of Yathui Division, Mwala District, Kenya. Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, Kenya Chapter.
3. Muola, J. M., & Mwania J. M. (2013) Emerging need for academic advising in schools, colleges and universities in Kenya. Internal Journal of Asian Social Science, 3(7):1535-1545
4. Mucugu P., Migosi J. & Mwania J. (2013) Condom use, awareness and perceptions among secondary school students in Kenya. Internal Journal of Asian Social Science, 3(8):1658-1677
5. Mwania J. M. & Muola J. M. (2013). Teachers’ Labeling of students and its effect on Students’ self- concept: A case of Mwala District, Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 1 no. 10 October 2013. ISSN:2201-6333(print), ISSN: 2201-6740(online)
6. Mwania J. M., & Muola J. M. (2013) Relationship between post election violence traumatic events and the level of posttraumatic stress disorder among primary school pupils in Kibera and Kayole Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 1 no. 10 October 2013: ISSN:2201-6333(print), ISSN: 2201-6740(online).
7. Mwania, J.M., & Muola, J.M. (2014). Gender Differences in the Levels of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Resulting from 2007/2008 Post Election Violence among primary school pupils in Kibera and Kayole Settlements, Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 1 no. 1 January, 2014. ISSN:2201-6333(print), ISSN: 2201-6740(online)
8. Oginga, E.A., Muola, J.M., & Mwania, J.M. (2014). The Factors Influencing the Teaching of HIV/AIDS Education in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu East District, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 1 no. 1 January, 2014. ISSN:2201-6333(print), ISSN: 2201-6740(online)
9. Asatsa, s., Mwania, J.M. & Muola, J.M. (2014). An Investigation of Therapeutic Value of the Batsotso Mourning Rites in Kakamega County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 2 no. 11, November, 2014. ISSN:2201-6333(print), ISSN: 2201-6740(online)
10. Virginia W. N, Asatsa S & Mwania J. M. (2015) Social Networking Sites and Their Influence on the Self Esteem of Adolescents in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research (JEPER) ISSN: 2408-770X (Print), ISSN: 2408-6231 (Online) Vol.2, N0.1, January 2015. Pp 87-92
11. Marypiah, W.G., Muola, J.M., Kithuka, M., & Mwania, J.M.(2015). Relationship between Teacher Counsellors Hours of Exposure to Training in Guidance and Counselling and Professionalism in Service Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 3 no. 9, September, 2015. ISSN: 2411-5681.
12. Geoffrey Mwanza Muluvi, Mwania, J.M., Dr. Josphert Ngui Kimatu, Joseph Munyoki Mwinzi (2016) scientific research and innovation for human development-the concept of science parks for Universities in Kenya. Educational Research(ISSN:21415161)Vol.7(4)pp.100105,November,2016Available:online@http://www.interesjournals.org/ERDOI:http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303/er2016.140 Copyright © 2016 International Research Journals
13. Murithi Tiberious, Dr. Mwania, J.M., Dr. Mwinzi, J. (2016) The Influence of Financial Resources on the integration of the National Goals of Education. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 4 No. 9 September, 2016.
14. Angeline Muli Mutisya, Mwania, J.M., David Musyoki Mulwa (2017). The influence of Principal Related Factors on ICT Integration in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research .ISSN: 2408-770X (Print), ISSN: 2408-6231 (Online)Vol. 4, N0.1. 2017. Pp 13-24.
15. Elizabeth Ndunge Muindi, Dr Mwania,J.M & Dr. Joseph K. Metet.,(2017) Influence of Collaboration as a Conflict Management Style on Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Makueni Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 5 No.2 February2017. ISSN: 2411-5681
16. Wathu, Winnie Mwatha, Mwania, J.M, Mwinzi, Joseph Munyoki (2017) Availability and use of Play Materials, and Their Influence on Social and Emotional Development of Pre-School Children in Kyangwithya Zone, Kitui County. International Journal of Asian Social Science ISSN (e): 2224-4441/ISSN (p): 2226-5139
17. Angeline Muli Mutisya, Mwania, J.M., David Musyoki Mulwa(2017).The Influence of School Related Factors on ICT Integration in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County, European Journal Of Education Studies .ISSN: 2501-1111 (Print), ISSN-L: 2501-1111 (Online )Vol. 4 .Available online at www.oapub.org/ed
18. Muusya Jackline Kavutha, Mwania J.M(2017).Influence of Drug use on Student Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Matinyani District, Kenya, European Journal of Education Studies . ISSN: 2501-1111 Print), ISSN-L: 2501-1111 (Online )Vol. 4 .Available online at www.oapub.org/ed
19. Simon Njogu Njagi, Mwania J.M, Beatrice Manyasi, Kimani Mwaura (2017).Parenting styles as predicators of risky sexual behavior among selected Embu Secondary School students in Embu County, Kenya. International Journal of Asian Social Science, ISSN 2224-4441. ISSN 2226-5139, Vol 7 No.11, 910-920.
20. Mwania JM, Simon Njogu Njagi 2017.Parentingy styles as predicators of drug abuse among selected public secondary school students in Embu County, Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies ISSN 2501-1111, ISSN-L: 2501-1111, Available on- line at www.oapub.org/edu.
21. Angeline Muli Mutisya, Mwania J.M (2017.The Extend of ICT integration in the management of public secondary school in kitui county, Kenya. International Journal of Education and research Vol.5 No.11 November, 2017.
22. Mwania JM, Tiberius Murithi (2017).The Influence of Teaching and Learning Resources on The Integration of The National Goals of Education. European Journal of Education Studies, Available on- line at www.oapub.org/edu.
23. Simon Njogu Njagi, Mwania J.M, Dr.Beatrice Manyasi, Dr.Kimani Mwaura (2017).parenting styles as predictors of suicidal behaviors among selected public secondary school students in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice.ISSN 2222-1735(Paper) ISSN 2222-288X(Online)
24. Mwania JM (2017).Relationship between social economic class and the level of posttraumatic stress disorder resulting from 2007/2008 Post Election Violence among Primary School pupils in Kibera and Kayole Settlement, Nairobi. Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies online ISSN 2278-8808.
25. Angeline Muli Mutisya, Mwania J.M (2017.The influence of community related factors on ICT Integration in management of public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), vol 4 Issue 12, December, 2017.
26. Simon Njogu Njagi, Mwania J.M (2017).Parenting styles as predictors of violence among selected public secondary school students in Embu County, Kenya. . International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), vol 4 Issue 12, December, 2017.
27. Joseph N.Munyao,Mwania J.M,Dr,Joseph Mwizi(2017).Factors influencing the choice of Christian Religious Education by Secondary School Students in Makueni Sub county,Makueni County –Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, vol 5 issue 12, December 2017.
28. Simon Njogu Njagi, Mwania J.M (2017).Parenting styles of predators of dropout rate among selected Public Secondary School students in Embu County, Kenya. Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, vol 5 issue 12, December 2017.
29. William Mumo Kibwea, Mwania J.M, Dr.Leonard Kamau(2017).Influence of child headed family formation on the Development of interpersonal relations among pre-school learners in Musengo Zone, Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County –Kenya, Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies. Online ISSN 2278-8808,SJIF 2016=6.17,www.srjis.com
30. Dr.Antony K.Njue ,Dr.Leonard Kamau,Mwania J.M (2018).Effects of Vee Heuristic Teaching Approach on Secondary School Students Attitude Towards Biology in Kenya.IOSR Journal of Research and method in Education.2320- 7388,P-ISSN: 2320-737X Vol 8,Issue 1 ver.i(Jan-feb,2018).
31. Kamau, L.M., Mwania, J.M., Njue, A.K(2018) Technology resources for teaching secondary mathematics: lessons from early and late adopters of technology in Kenya, Asian Journal of Contemporary Education 2 (1), 43-52
32. Ukulo, D.K., Mwania,J.M., Mwanza, R (2019) Influence of Grandparent-Headed Families on Preschool Learners’ Class Participation: Case of Mwingi Zone, Kitui County-Kenya. Elixir Psychology , 131 (2019) 53266-53269.
33. Ukulo, D.K., Mwania,J.M., Mwanza, R (2019) Influence of child-headed families on preschool learners’ class participation: a case of Mwingi zone, Kitui county, Kenya. The Cradle of Knowledge: African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research ISSN 2304-2885-p, 2617-7315-e Volume 7, Issue No.2, 2019
34. Musili, E.K., Mwania,J.M., & Mulwa, D.M (2020) Influence of School based Determinants on the Implementation of the Re-Admission Policy of Girls after Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education, e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 10, Issue 2 Ser. VI (Mar. - Apr. 2020), PP 62-66 www.iosrjournals.org
35. Musili, E.K., Mwania,J.M., & Mulwa, D.M (2020) The Influence of Family Based Determinants on Implementation of Re-Admission Policy of Girls After Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County. Journal of Education and Practice, ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.11, No.11, 2020 PP 13-18 www.iiste.org
36. Musili, E.K., Mulwa, D.M.,& Mwania,J.M (2020)The Influence of Principals’ Characteristics on the Implementation of Re-Admission Policy of Girls after Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya:International Journal of Education and Research. ISSN: 2411-5681,Vol. 8 No. 4 April 2020, PP 1-10,www.ijern.com
37. Dr. Rose Mwanza & Prof. Jonathan Muema Mwania (2021) Role of Nature and Fate on Early Childhood Day Care Centres in Urban Cities: Nairobi, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN:2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 1 Ser. II (Jan. – Feb. 2021), PP 44-49 www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/7388-1101024449.
38. Walter Odera Owino., Newton Mukholwe Asakhulu & Jonathan Muema Mwania(2021) Role of Attachment Styles in Aggressive Behavior among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 5 Ser. IV (Sep. – Oct. 2021), 49-56 www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/7388-1105044956 www.iosrjournals.org 49 | Page.
39. Justin Musyoka Julius., Harrison Maithya & Jonathan M. Mwania (2021) Effect of Mûgûka Chewing by the Youth on Criminal Activities in Kibwezi West Sub-county. Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 2021, Vol. 5, No. 1, 25-29 Available online at http://pubs.sciepub.com/jsa/5/1/4 Published by Science and Education Publishing DOI:10.12691/jsa-5-1-4,
40. Walter Odera Owino, Jonathan Muema Mwania, & Newton Mukholwe Asakhulu (2021) Attachment Styles as Predictors of Substance Use Among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.12, No.30, 2021, PP102-111
41. Walter Odera Owino, Newton Mukholwe Asakhulu Jonathan Muema Mwania & Rose Mwanza( 2021) Attachment Styles and Risky Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents. Problems of Education in the 21st Century Vol. 79, No. 6, 2021,PP 928-941
42. Caren Mwikali Makumi, Janet Kavula Mulwa & Jonathan Muema Mwania (2021) The Influence of Performance Feedback Practices on Implementation of Teachers’ Performance Appraisal in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni Sub- County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.12, No.33, 2021 PP 50-58
43. Mwanzia Silvia Nthenya,Harrison M.K Maithya & Jonathan Muema Mwania (2022)Perceptions about the Factors that Influence Public participation in Rural Kenya; Sociology and Anthropology 10(1):1-7
44. Kimanzi, William,K. , Mwania, Jonathan M. & Mwanza Rose (2022) Influence of Molding Numbers on Developing Mathematical Competence Among Pre-School Learners in Mutha Zone, Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.13, No.12, 2022
45. Jonathan Muema Mwania, Mwakhamah Khamah& Constantine Nyamboga (2022) Relationship between Strategic Managers’ Self-Awareness and Leadership Performance in South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 24, Issue 11. Ser. III (November. 2022), PP 07-12 www.iosrjournals.org
46. Prof. Jonathan Muema Mwania (2023) Relationship between Manager’s Self-Regulation and Leadership Performance in Kenya: International Journal of Psychology,ISSN 2957-6881 (Online) Vol 8, Issue 2, No. 3, pp 20 - 30, 2023
47. Peter Ndunda Mwove, Gideon Mutuku Kasivu & Jonathan Muema Mwania (2023) The Extent to which Principals’ use of Autocratic Leadership Style Influences Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research (IJMSSR),ISSN 2455-1422 (Online) www.aarmssjournals.com Volume: 09, Issue: 04 | 2023, PP 1-10
48. Prof. Jonathan Muema Mwania (2023) Relationship between Managers’ Social Awareness and Leadership Performance in Kenya: International Journal of Psychology,ISSN 2957-6881 (Online) Vol 8, Issue 2, No. 2, pp 8 - 19, 2023 ,www.iprjb.org
49. Angelina Mutei Ngangi., Selpher Cheloti., & Jonathan M. Mwania (2023) An Assessment of Parental Literacy Level on Academic Performance of their Secondary School Level Children in Kenya:International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org) Volume 8, Issue 5 May 2023 | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IJNRD.ORG. PP 234-243
50. Angelina Mutei Ngangi., Jonathan Muema Mwania., & Selpher Cheloti (2023) An Investigation of the influence of single family type on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya, International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research (IJMSSR) ,ISSN:2582-0265 www.aarmssjournals.com Volume: 09, Issue: 03 May-June | 2023, PP 373-381
51. Jonathan Muema Mwania., Walter Odera Owino & Josphert Ngui Kimatu (2023)Attachment Styles as Predictors of Suicidal Behavior in School Going Adolescents: International Journal of Psychology,ISSN 2957-6881 (Online)Vol 8, Issue 2, No. 4, pp 31 - 44, 2023,www.iprjb.org
52. Angelina Mutei Ngangi., Selpher Cheloti., & Jonathan M. Mwania (2023) An assessment of the influence of parents’ role in monitoring learning activities on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya: International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org) Volume 8, Issue 5 May 2023 | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IJNRD.ORG. PP 436-444
53. Jonathan Muema Mwania (2023) Relationship between Manager’s Empathy and Leadership Performance in Kenya: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF (2022): 7.942,Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023, PP 246-251 www.ijsr.net
54. Peter Ndunda Mwove., Jonathan Muema Mwania & Gideon Mutuku Kasivu (2023) The extent to which principals’ use of transformational leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya: International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research (IJMSSR),ISSN: 2582 - 0265 www.aarmssjournals.com, Volume: 5, Issue: 3 May-June | 2023, PP 56-64
55. Muthami K., Mwania J.M., & Cheloti S.K. (2023) Social Media as a Determinant of Students’ Dropout Rates in Secondary Schools in Kenya: British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies :Education, Learning, Training & Development, Print ISSN: 2517-276X Online ISSN: 2517-2778 4 (3),1-15
56. Angelina Mutei Ngangi., Jonathan Muema Mwania., & Selpher Cheloti (2023) An Assessment of parental level of income on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya: International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research (IJMSSR) ,ISSN:2582-0265 www.aarmssjournals.com Volume: 5, Issue: 03 May-June | 2023, PP 171-179
57. Kaluki Muthami., Dr. Selpher K. Cheloti., & Prof. Jonathan Muema Mwaniai (2023) Parents’ Socio-Economic Status as a Determinant of Students’ Dropout Rates in Secondary Schools in Kenya: International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research (IJMSSR) ,ISSN:2582-0265 www.aarmssjournals.com Volume: 5, Issue: 03 May-June | 2023, PP 180-189

BOOKS

1. Mwania, J.M. (2012) Psychological Effects of Traumatic Experiences. Lambart Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-11237-9.
2. Mwania, J.M. (2012) Self-concept and Academic performance. Lambart Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-25842-8.
3. Simon Njogu Njagi & Jonathan Muema Mwania J.M (2023) Parenting Styles &Adolescent Behaviours. Nairobi: Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED). ISBN: 9789914743-58-6
4. Mwania, J.M. & Njagi, N.S. (2024) Life Skills Training: Holistic Approach to Growth in and Beyond Academics. Paulines Publication Africa, Nairobi. ISBN: 9966-60-300-5.

EVIDENCE OF RESARCHPROJECTS THAT ATTRACTED FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY

1. Project Name: Research and Training on Secondary Students in the South Eastern Kenya
Theme: Reinforcing the 21st Century Pedagogical Skills Through the Application of Curiosity Spurring Strategies and the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) in Secondary Schools in the South Eastern Region of Kenya
Funding Amount: US Dollars Sixteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventy One ($ 16,871) In Kenyan Shillings 2,412,553
Funding Source: Rotary Foundation
Date of Receipt: 11th March 2021

2. PBL BioAfrica Project (FINLAND)

Project name and reference number - PBL BioAfrica Project
Implementation period - 2020-2024
Funding amount (in EUR/USD) - Eur. 108,900 In Kenya Shillings 17,024,337
Donor - Finland Government
Implementation partners and roles (Coordinator, Beneficiary-partner, or Affiliated entity) - South Eastern Kenya University, University of Nairobi, Egrton University, University of Zambia, Mulugushi University/Zambia and HAMK, ALTO/Finaland
Project main activities and results - Project Activities: Problem based Learning with Pillars: Pedagogy, Climate Smart Agriculture and Entrepreneurship. Results: Capacity built in the Faculty, linkages with the Industry and farmers.

3. Theme: Proposal on Book Donation
Funding Amount: 768,000
Funding Source: Kenya Connect
Date of Receipt: September, 2023

4. National Research Fund- Transforming the Traditional Cassava Production System into Sustainable Food Security Strategy and Value Added Industrial Products for Rural Development in the South Eastern Region of Kenya. Has attracted Nineteen Million, Four Hundred Thousand Kenyan Shillings (SHS 19.588 M)

5. Wrote a proposal to train Deputy Principals and Head of departments in Secondary Schools which was later approved by the University management August 2017-December, 2017. It attracted six Hundred and twenty two Thousand Kenyan Shillings (Shs 622000).

6. Wrote a proposal and a curriculum for training teachers on the 21st century teaching skills which attracted over Thirty Thousand US Dollars (30,0000 USD) from Rotary Club Richmond Sunrise, BC Canada, which brought Vocational Training Teachers from British Columbia to train teachers at SEKU and its environs on the 21st Century teaching skills. I will also lead a delegation of the same teachers to BC in April, 2020 to experience the teaching of the same in the Canadian schools and Universities.

7. Was funded by the World Bank and Zhejiang Normal University to attend the 3rd African-China Education Partnership Forum on Teacher Education in China on 11th -16th of November, 2019.

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