Prof. Paul Maithya

Phone Number: +254721327192 email: maithya@mmarau.ac.ke

 

Journals & Publications

  • Maithya, P.M. (2012). Teacher Recruitment and Utilization Policy: The Effects on the Quality of Secondary School Education. Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing/ AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & CO.KG.(ISBN 978-3- 659-19312-5)
  • Maithya, P.M. (2012). Teachers’ Transfers: What are the Headteachers’ Attitudes Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing/ AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & CO.KG.(ISBN 978-3-659-23182-7)
  • Maithya, P.M., Mulwa, D.M. & Ngumbi, E.K. (2012). Secondary School Headteachers’ Attitudes Towards Teachers transfer Exercise in Nairobi Province, Kenya. Kenya Journal of Education Planning, Economic and Management. 5(5), 82-101. ISSN 2074-5400           
  • Mucheke, R.K. & Maithya, P.M. (2013). Factors Related to Examination Irregularities in Secondary Schools in Meru South District, Kenya. The Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.1(1),38-45. ISSN 2304-2885.
  • Maithya, P.M (2013). Evaluation of Implementation of the Revised Kiswahili Curriculum: A Case of a Teachers’ College in Kenya. Journal of Education and practice, 4(1), 52-56.p-ISSN 2222-1735, e-ISSN 2222-288X
  • Maithya, P.M., Ogola, F.O., Khamadi, S.D. & Kadenyi, M. (2013). Research Proposal and Thesis Writing: General Principles and Format. Nairobi. Rinny Educational and Technical Publishing services. – ISBN 9966-756-84-1.
  • Maithya, P.M. & Akala, W.J. (2014). Effects of Teacher Recruitment and Utilization Policy on Quality of Secondary School Education in Kenya. Journal of Research and Method in Education. 4(1), 10-17.e-ISSN 2320–7388, p-ISSN 2320–737X).
  • Mucheke, R.K. & Maithya, P.M. (2014). The Effects of TungaPenetrans Infestation on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools: Kenyan Perspective.The Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.2(1), 109-120. ISSN 2304-2885.
  • Maithya, P.M. & Jepkemboi, R.C. (2014). Milestones on Social protection and   Education in Kenya Since Independence.The Cradle of Knowledge African             Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.2(1), 162-166. ISSN 2304-2885.
  • Maithya, P.M.(2014). Advocacy for Monitoring and Evaluation in Community Development  Projects in Africa. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal (ASSRJ) 1(8), 36-39. ISSN 2055-0286.
  • Maithya, P.M., Kithinji, F. & Nyonje, R. (Eds.) (2015). The Dynamics of Education Reform in African Countries in the 21st Century: Lessons from the Past, Opportunities and Challenges for Today and Tomorrow. Nairobi. SEREK. (ISBN 978-9966-093-94-3)
  • Maithya, P.M. (2015). Evaluation Studies and Community Development in Africa. Researchjournali’s Journal of Education (RJOE).3(11), 1-5. ISSN 2347-8225.
  • Ngumbi K.E. & Maithya P.M. (2016). Mother Tongue Education in Kenyan Schools: Which Way To Go?International Journal of Education and Research (IJER). 4(3), 45-58.  ISSN 2411-5681.
  • Jepkemboi, R.C. & Maithya, P.M. (2016). Challenges Facing Guidance and Counseling as a Strategy for Social Protection in Secondary Schools in Kenya. The Cradle of Kntowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.4(1), 136-148. ISSN 2304-2885.
  • Stanley, R.N., Ronoh A. & Maithya, P.M. (2016). Headteachers’ Instructional Leadership Role and its Implications on Academic Achievements in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: Murang’a County, Kenya. International Educational Scientific Research Journal (IESRJ). 2(8), 32-34. E-ISSN 2455-295X.                          
  • Migosi, Z., Kadenyi M. & Maithya P.M. (2016). Influence of Teacher Related Factors on the Implementation of Physical Education Syllabus in Public Primary Schools in MangaSub County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research 4(9) 1-18. ISSN: 2411-5681.
  • Maithya, P.M., Kithinji, F. & Ogoti, E (Eds.) (2016). Politics and Education in the 21st Century: Impacts and Way Forward. Nairobi. SEREK. (ISBN 978-9966-097- 91-0)
  • Mwai, E.W., Maithya, P.M. & Ndegwa, L. (2016).Effects of Play on Performance of Learners in Early Childhood Development and Education Centers of Kyuso Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) 3(11)20-27. ISSN: 2394-4404
  • Okumu, R., Maithya, P.M. & Ronoh, A. (2017). The Influence of Students’ Participation in Drama on their KCSE Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  (SJAHSS)5(1):25-31. ISSN 2347-5374 (Online)/ ISSN 2347-9493 (Print)
  • Maithya, P.M., Kithinji, F. & Ogoti, E (Eds.) (2017). Provision of Quality Education and Training: Prospects and Challenges. Nairobi. SEREK. (ISBN 978-9966-100-94-8)

Working Titles of Recent Unpublished Papers/Manuscripts

  • Maithya, P.M. & Kombo, K. Ethics in Educational Governance and its Implications on Development in Kenya
  • Maithya, P.M., Ogula P.A & Ogoti, E. Facilitator’s Manual for Training Workshop on Educational and Social Science Research Advanced Short Courses
  • Ontieri, J.O., Misati, J.A. & Maithya, P.M. From Risk to Resilience: Illuminating the  Contributions of Social Protection towards Reduction in Vulnerability in Kenya.

Workshops, Seminars & Conferences

8th  – 10th  March 2017

  • Maseno University – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 4th International Conference on Provision of Quality Education and Training: Prospects and Challenges. Presented a paper on “Ethics in Educational Governance and its Implications on Development in Kenya” / Editor of the Book of Abstracts

1st  – 2nd  September 2016

  • Machakos University College – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 3rd International Conference on Politics and Education in the 21st Century: Impacts and Way Forward. Chaired the Conference Organizing Committee/ Editor of the Book of Abstracts

29th – 30th October 2015

  • Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Eldoret – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 2nd International Conference on The Dynamics of Education Reform in African Countries in the 21st Century. Presented a paper on “Monitoring and Evaluation for Sustainable Educational Programmes.” / Editor of the Book of Abstracts

11th – 14th November 2014

  • Maasai Mara University – 1st International Conference on Knowledge Management for Transformation: Pitfalls, Synergy, and Innovation. – co-presented Two papers one on “Nocturnal Enuresis in Boarding Secondary School: Teenage Dilemma” and the other one“Influence of Family Background on Girls’ Participation in Primary School Education in Narok North District, Kenya”

20th – 23rd May 2014

  • Laikipia University – 2nd International Conference on African Universities: Crisis, Transformation, and Opportunities.

20th – 21st February 2014

  • French Institute for Research in Africa – Conference on Fifty years After Political Independence: The politics of Social Protection in Kenya. Co-presented a paper on “Milestones on Social Protection and Education in Kenya since Independence”

5th – 7th May 2014

  • KCA University – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 1st Internal Conference on Reengineering Education for Positive Societal Transformation. – co-presented Two papers one on “Effects of TungaPenetrans Infestation on Academic Achievement” and the other on, “Influence of Early Marriages on Participation in Primary School Education.”
  • SOME TRAINING /WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIA  ATTENDED

15th -19th February 2016

  • Kenya Education Management Institute – Training Workshop on Upgrading Education Degree Programs

28th October 2015

  • The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Eldoret – Training Workshop on Educational Research and Evaluation. Presented on “Academic Publishing”

7th July 2015

  • Maasai Mara University – Workshop on Public Complaint Awareness. Presented a paper on “Role of Front office Personnel in Complaints Handling”

13th May 2015

  • Maasai Mara University – German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Information Tour/ Talk – Chaired the Planning and Organizing Committee

12th – 13th February 2015

  • Maasai Mara University – Workshop on Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

30th September – 2nd October 2014

  • Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Pedagogical Skills Training Workshop. (Organized and Officiated – Master of Ceremony)

18th September 2014

  • Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Workshop on Curriculum Review/ Development.

27th – 28th August 2014

  • Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Workshop on quality Education and Research. Co-presented a paper on “Project Evaluation Studies and Community Development in Africa.”

12th July 2014

  • Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Workshop on Post-graduate Student Research.
  • 6th – 11th July 2014
  • Maasai Mara University (MMU) – MMU in collaboration with OSSREA – Workshop on Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Protection for Sustainable Development. Co-presented a paper on “From Risk to Resilience: Illuminating the Contribution of Social Protection towards the Reduction of Vulnerability in Kenya”

3rd – 4th February 2014

  • Maasai Mara University – Workshop on Curriculum Review/ Development.

14th -October 2013

  • Mara Link Hotel – Narok – Postgraduate Proposal and Thesis Writing Workshop. Presented on “Parts of Proposal and Thesis”; and “Chapter One: Introduction (Research Proposal/ Thesis).”

20th – 21st December 2012

  • E-smart College (Kisii) – Symposium on Sustainability and Socio-economic Development Challenges in Kenya. Presented a paper on “Policy and Quality Education: An analysis of Teachers Recruitment in Kenya.”

24th January 2012

  • University of Nairobi, Kenya – Workshop on Testing in Higher Education.

20th May 2011

  • Narok University College – Workshop on Sensitization and Training on ISO Certification and Implementation.

11th – 13th January 2011:

  • Thogoto Teachers College – Teacher Education and Professional Development Program: Tutors Training Workshop. Presented on – “Inclusive Education”; and “Assessment and Evaluation.”

15th – 19th November 2010

  • Westwood Hotel, Nyeri – Teacher Education and Professional Development Program: Tutor Induction – Master Trainer Workshop.

6th – 7th October 2010

  • Kenya Educational Staff Institute – Teacher Education and Professional Development Program: Principals and Deans of Curriculum Workshop.

Professional experience

Postgraduate Success Full Supervision

  • Millicent Githui EM06/0014/2009 Influence of Family Types on Social Adjustment of Pre-School Learners in Kenya. – Graduated (MEd)
  • SangiriakiSilah Sylvia EM06/0016/2009 Factors Affecting Girl Child Enrolment in Early Childhood Development Education Centres in Olorropil Zone, Narok County.– Graduated (MEd)
  • SejeSylvansOdhiambo MED/NRB/103/0003 – Assessment of Post Primary Education and Training Levels in Chemase Zone- Nandi South District. – Graduated (MEd)
  • Partrick K. Njihia EMO2/1514/2010 The Influence of Free Secondary Education Policy on Access to Secondary Schooling In Kenya: A Case of Naivasha Sub-County. – Graduated (MEd)
  • Impwi Joyce MED/NRB/103/0010 – Assessment of Selected Stakeholders’ Influence on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Igembe South District, Meru County. – Graduated (MEd)
  • Gititha Susan Wambui MED/NRB/103/0006 – Assessment of Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education Training of Teachers of Mathematics and Science on the Performance of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Kihara Zone, Kiambu County. – Graduated. (MEd)
  • Muthoni Caroline Njagi: EMO1/2161/2010Effects of Guidance and Counselling Services on Orphaned Primary School Learners in Kandara District, Murang’a County, Kenya.– Graduated (MEd)
  • Esther WangeciMwaiEM06/2143/2010 Effects Of Play On Performance Of Learners In Early Childhood Development And Education Centers Of Kyuso District; Kitui County. – Graduated (MEd)
  • MigosiZipporahNyaboke EM16/S/6002/2012 Evaluation of the Implementation of the Physical Education Curriculum in Primary Schools in Manga District, Nyamira County. Graduated. (MEd
  • RaelMakungu EM13/K/6003/2012 Effects of Female-Headed Homes on the Academic Performance of the Boy Child in Suneka Division, Kisii County. – Graduated (MEd)
  • Ruth Ngina Stanley DE02/00022/2010 Effects of Instructional Leadership Behaviours of School heads on Curriculum Implementation in Primary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. – Graduated (Ph.D.)
  • Samuel NjauNjathiDEO 1/0026/10 Effects of Principals’ Characteristics on Computer Use in Administration of Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. – Submitted (Ph.D.)
  • Rose Okumu DEO1/4005/2013 Influence of Co-Curricular Activities on Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. – Submitted (Ph.D.)
  • Norman Kiogora- Relationship Between Students’ Participation in Co-Curricular Activities and Academic Performance in Primary Teachers Training Colleges in Kenya – Submitted (Ph.D.)

Research Done

  • Baseline Survey on Skills/ Competency Needs Assessment for the year 2013/2014 (Maasai Mara University) (2014)
  • Effects of Teacher Recruitment and Utilization Policy on The Quality of Secondary School Education in Kenya (2009)
  • African Indigenous Practices (2008)
  • A Baseline  Survey on Workers Job Satisfaction at Thogoto Teachers College (2008)
  • Evaluation of the Implementation of the Revised Kiswahili Curriculum at Thogoto Teachers College (2007)
  • Attitudes of Primary Teacher Trainees in Kenya Towards Kiswahili as a Compulsory Subject (2006)
  • Secondary School Headteachers’ Attitudes Towards Teachers’ Transfer Exercise in Nairobi Province, Kenya (2005)

Grants/ Resources Mobilization/Fundraising

  • 2014 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for Maasai Mara University 1st International Conference.
  • 2014 & 2015 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for the Society of Educational Research and Evaluation 1st& 2nd International Conference.
  • 2016 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for Society of Educational Research and Evaluation 3rd International Conference.
  • 2017 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for Society of Educational Research and Evaluation 4th International Conference.
  • 2012 to 2017 Spearheads fundraising for Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research
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