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Designation: Associate Professor
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Directorate / Dept: Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies
Section: Njoro
Address: P. O. Box 536, Egerton

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2004 Ph.D. in Sociology (Kenyatta University, Sandwich with Ludwig- Maximillian University of Munich and University of Cologne)
1993 Master of Arts in Anthropology (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
1990 Bachelor of Arts (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
1986 Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A Level) (Kapsokwony High School)
1984 Kenya Certificate of Education (O level) (Lelmokwo High School)
1980 Certificate of Primary Education (Olmaroroi Primary School)

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

: Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology specializing in sociocultural dynamics within communities

WORK EXPERIENCE

Feb 2014-Present Associate Professor of Sociology, Egerton University
April 2013-2017 Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Egerton University
2009 鈥� 2013 Coordinator, KIPC programmes
2009 - 2014 Senior Lecturer, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Egerton University
1997-2009 Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
1993-1997 Tutorial Fellow, Kenyatta University
1992-1993 Archivist, Kenya National Archives

KEY PROJECTS

Smallholder Farmer Strategies to cope with Climate Change (SMACC). Sponsored by ERA ARD 2012-1015 (co-researcher). Collaborators: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria, Dep. Of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Organic Farming; University of Hohenheim (Germany); Amhara Region Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI, Ethiopia); KARI Njoro.
Soil fertility and soil health: Critical factors in improving livelihoods and productivity in small-scale potato based farming systems in Ethiopia and Uganda funded by Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) of the Republic of Austria Austrian Development Agency (ADA) (2010-2013) (co-researcher with Schulte-Geldermann Elmar (International Potato Center, Nairobi, Bernhard Freyer (Boku Austria), Rhoda Birech (Egerton University. Project supported two masters students and two PhD students at Egerton University.
Prospects for Sustainable Biofuel Production in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Kenya, East Africa funded by European Union through The Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) and Dimension of the European Research Area (ERA/ARD), (2009-2011) Co-researcher with Freyer Bernhard (Boku Austria), Rhoda Birech (Egerton Kenya and Joyce Malinga (KARI Njoro, Kenya). Project supported two masters students and one PhD student at Egerton University.
Trends in Livestock Production Systems and their Impacts on Environment and Livelihoods in Lake Victoria Basin funded by Vicres (2008-2010) (co-researcher with collaborators: Bareeba Felix B (Makerere University), Mathiu Mbaabu (University of Nairobi) and Julius Bwire (Tanzania). Project supported two masters students in Kenya.
Organic Agriculture with Trees in Mau Catchment, Kenya Funded by ICRAF and Austrian Government, (2005-2009) (co-researcher). It supported 2 PhD students, one at Egerton University, Kenya and another at BOKU University, Austria

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sociocultural aspects of agriculture
Gender
Rural and urban crime
Ageing
Sociocultural aspects of health and illness

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. Ongowo Eliud Okumu, Kibet Ngetich and Hadija Murenga (2023). A step of faith: The experiences of street children in search of survival in Nakuru City, Kenya and its implications on policy. Child & Family Social Work. 1鈥�11.
1. Kurgat Peter Rotich, Kibet 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑 and Hadija Murenga (2023) Economic Status and Persistent Defilement Cases in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences. Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 36-45, ISSN: 2456-4761
1. Mwiraria Douglas R., Kibet Ngetich, and Panuel Mwaeke (2022). Factors Associated with Cybercrime Awareness Among University Students in Egerton University, Njoro Campus, Nakuru County, Kenya. European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol 2 (3): 63-63 DOI:
1. Henga Emilly, Kibet Ngetich and Erick Kiprono Bor (2022). Risk Factors Associated with Violent Criminal Behaviour among Female Convicts at Lang鈥檃ta Women Prison, Nairobi, Kenya. Asian Journal of Sociological Research. 6(2): 33-44
1. Ongowo E.O,Ngetich K., Murenga H. (2021). A False Start: Children of the street's Journey into the Charitable Children Institutions and its Policy Implications. Elsviers Social Science and Humanities Open 4 (1) 1-10
2. Yuya Lucy Achieng鈥�, Kibet 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑 and Beatrice Onsarigo (2021). Reasons That Drive Women into Polygynous Unions in Ugenya Sub-County, Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 11 (2): 7-83. ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0484 (Online)
1. Ashibende, H., Mwangi, S. W., & Ngetich, K. (2021). Assessing Congregants Perception of Vulnerability of Church Buildings to Security Threats in Nairobi County, Kenya. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 8(5). 213-228. DOI:10.14738/assrj.85.10064.
1. Dieto Austine Ochieng, Kibet A. Ngetich, Wafula Kisaka (2020). Rural-Urban Disconnect: Outmigration of Elderly Persons鈥� Offspring and Social Exclusion of the Elderly. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 8(11): 549-552
2. Njeru Isabella, Kibet Ngetich and Eric Bor (2018). Social Factors Influencing Women鈥檚 Access to Uwezo Fund in Turbo Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol 6 (9):57-63. ISSN 2321-9203
3. Chebii, Hillary, Kibet Ngetich and Eric Bor (2018). Crime Victimization among University Students at Egerton University, Njoro Campus, Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of Humanities and Social Science vol 22 (9): 36-46. ISSN 2279-0837
4. Chepngetich Betty, Kibet Ngetich, Eric Kiprono Bor (2018). Coping Mechanisms of Street Children to Hard Life of the Streets in Nakuru Town, Kenya. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 6 (2):316-325. ISSN 2347-5374
5. Wachira Mary, Kibet Ngetich and Wokabi Mwangi (2017). Dynamics of Help Seeking Strategies used by Battered Women in Spousal Relationships in Nakuru West Sub-County of Kenya. Scholars Bulletin 3 (11) 563-568
6. Wachira Mary, Kibet Ngetich and Wokabi Mwangi (2017). Factors Influencing Help Seeking among Battered Women in Spousal Relationships in Nakuru West Sub-County, Kenya. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 4 (21): 142-156
7. Omwega Zachary, Kibet Ngetich and Hadija Murenga (2017). Influence of Funding on Prosecution of Corruption Cases in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development 6 (8): 223-229
8. Taiy Rael, C Onyango, Agnes Nkurumwa and Kibet Ngetich (2017). Socio-economic Characteristics of Smallholder Potato Farmers in Mauche Ward of Nakuru County, Kenya. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research 5 (5): 257-266
9. Maingi Benard, Wokabi Mwangi and Kibet Ngetich (2016). Woodcarving and its Socio-economic Implications on Household Livelihoods in Wamunyu Location, Machakos County. Kenya. International Journal of Development Research, Vol 6 No 2: 6847-6854
10. Ouko William, Kibet A. 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑 and Hadija Murenga (2015). Characteristics of Magistrates鈥� Courts that Impede Access to Justice within Nairobi County. Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol.5, No.10: 153-156 ISSN 2224-5731(Paper) ISSN 2225-0972 (Online)
11. Taiy Rael J., C Onyango, K Ngetich, A Nkurumwa, R Birech, B Freyer and P Ooro (2015). Analysis of Rural Livelihood Challenges and Options under Climate Change Pressure in Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 5, No. 10(1: 84-93, ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online)
12. Kach Chambang Both, Kibet Ngetich and Eric Bor (2015). Strategies used by South Sudanese Migrants in Adapting to the New Way of Life in Nakuru Municipality, Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Development Research Vol 5, No 7: 5152-5156 ISSN 2230-99263.
13. Ongowo Eliud O., Mwangi S. Wokabi & Ngetich Kibet (2015). Resolution of Agro-Pastoral Conflicts through Community Based Actors in Nakuru County, Kenya. Global Journal of Human Social Science. Volume 15, Issue 2: 12-18. Online ISSN: 2249-460x & Print ISSN: 0975-587X
14. Kiprono Wilson, Wokabi Mwangi, and Kibet Ngetich (2015). Gaps Influencing Implementation of the Witness Protection System in Kenya. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research , Vol. 17 No. 1 Aug. 2015, pp. 8-13 ISSN 2351-8014
1. Nyaga Isaiah, 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑, E. K Bor, M. M. Theuri (2014). Suggested Modifications in the Implementation of the Three-Pronged Anti-Corruption Strategy in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management Vol. II, Issue 9 pp 1-24 ISSN 2348 0386
2. Ijaza Alice Kadurenge, Samson Wokabi Mwangi, Kibet A. 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑 (2014). Challenges Faced by the Women Enterprise Fund in Kenya: A Survey of Hamisi Constituency, Vihiga County- Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences ISSN (Paper)2224-5766 ISSN (Online)2225-0484 (Online) Vol.4, No.14: 20-28
3. Ocarl George and Kibet Ngetich (2014). The Effects of Food Aid on the Attitude and Practice of the Pokot People (of East Pokot District) Towards their Own Food Sovereignty. International Journal of Science and Research Vol 3 (11): 1487-1493
4. Ongowo Eliud O., Mwangi S. Wokabi and Ngetich Kibet (2014). Analysis of Socio-Economic factors that Influence involvement in Resource Based Conflicts in Kenya. Journal of Humanities and Social Science Volume 19, Issue 4, PP 19-23. e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845
5. Nyaga I., 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑, K., Bor, E. K. & Theuri, M. (2014). The Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Three-Pronged Anti-Corruption Strategy in Nairobi County, Kenya (2003-2011). International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 1 (12), 23-44. ISSN 2307-6305
6. Nigussie, Zerihun, Gatechew Alemayehu, Terefe Degefa, Kibet Ngetich, Joseph Tewodros and Benhard Freyer (2014). Nature of Local Seed Potato System in Northwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Research 9 (2):74-86 ISSN: 1816-4897
7. Nyaga I, Ngetich K, Bor E, Theuri M, (2014). The Prioritization of the Three-Pronged Anti-corruption Strategy in Nairobi County, Kenya (2003-2011). International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 1 (11), 61-87. ISSN 2307-6305
8. Obiero Charles, Rhoda Birech, Joyce Malinga, Kibet Ngetich and Bernhard Freyer (2014). Performance of Maize and Beans under Castor-based Intercropping System. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 4(1): 101-113
9. Onyango, Maurice Oluoch; Samson W. Mwangi and Kibet 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑 (2013). Governance Practices and Performance of Collective Organizations: Evidence from Self-Help Organizations in Siaya County, Kenya. Journal of Humanities and Social Science (JHSS), Volume 17, Issue 1: PP 63-72, ISSN 2279-0845 (print) ISSN 22790837 (electronic)
10. Onyango, M.O; Mwangi, S and Ngetich K. (2013) 鈥淪ocio-economic Characteristics of Successful Collective Action in Kenya鈥檚 Self-Help Organizations鈥� Sectors鈥� in Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, Vol. 1 No. 9 pp 269-286
11. Karanja Stephen, Samson Mwangi, Kibet Ngetich and Moses Njeru (2013). Influence of Informal Solid Waste Management on Livelihoods of Urban Solid Waste Collectors: A Case Study of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science 3 No. 13: 95-108
12. Obiero Charles, Rhoda Birech, Maling`a Joyce, Ng`etich Kibet and Bernhard Freyer (2013). Performance of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) under Different Soil and Climatic Conditions in Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, 7: 43-50.
13. Obiero Charles, Rhoda Birech, Joyce Maling鈥檃, Bernhard Freyer, Kibet 狈驳鈥檈迟颈肠丑, Jackson Lang鈥檃t (2013). Performance and challenges of biofuel cropping systems in Kenyan smallholder farming systems: A case study on castor (Ricinus communis L.), jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) and croton (Croton megalocarpus L.) Australian Journal of Crop Science 7(7):917-922 ISSN 1835-2693 (print), ISSN 18352707
14. Ngetich Kibet (2012). Concepts of Illness in the Context of Health Care Use in the City of Nairobi. Palabres Actuelles Vo 2, pp 89-110
15. Ngetich, K. A., Birech R J, Kyalo D, Bett K E, Freyer, B (2009). Caught between Energy Demands and Food Needs: Dilemmas of Smallholder Farmers in Njoro, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in Tropics and Subtropics, 110(1): 23-28. Electronic-ISSN: 2279-0837, print-ISSN: 2279-0845
16. Ngetich, K. (2007). Resilience in the Face of Urbanization: Why People Consult Traditional Health Practitioners in Nairobi City, Kenya. MARIFA: A Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No 1: 238-256
Book chapters:
1. Ngetich, K (2015). Towards a People Driven Constitution: Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges of the Kenyan Experience. In Said Adejumobi (Ed). Democratic Renewal in Africa: Trends and Discourses. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137484352
2. Inoti Shadrack, Rhoda Birech, Omedo Bebe, Bernhard Freyer and Kibet Ngetich (2010). Common Forest and Agroforestry Trees in Mau Catchment, Kenya: Farmer Perspectives. Egerton: 海角破解版Press (ISBN: 966 05 0698)
3. Ngetich, K. (2008). Governing Traditional Health Care Sector in Kenya: Strategies and Setbacks. In Martyn Sama and Vinh-Kim Nguyen (eds). Governing Health Systems in Africa. Dakar: Codesria, pp 25-33.

TEACHING AREAS

Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Social Research Methods
Social statistics
Culture and Peacebuilding
Social Gerontology/Sociology of Ageing
Anthropology

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

Ashibende, Baraza Hudson 2023. Congregants鈥� Perception of Vulnerability of Church Buildings to Security Threats in Nairobi County, Kenya (46th Graduation on Friday, 10th February 2023)
Henga, Emilly Anyango 2023. Determinants of Violent Criminal Behaviour among Women Convicts at Lang鈥檃ta Women Prison in Nairobi, Kenya, (46^th Graduation on Friday, 10th February 2023)
Yuya, Achieng Lucy 2023. Dynamics of Women in Polygynous Unions in Ugenya Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya (46^th Graduation held on Friday, 10th February 2023)
Dieto, Austine 2020. Factors Influencing Social Exclusion of Elderly Persons in Alego-Usonga Constituency, Siaya County, Kenya. . Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 海角破解版(42^nd Graduation held 31st July 2020, p 12)
Kimeli Justus 2019. Factors Influencing Private Security Employees in Engaging in Criminal Activities in Nakuru Municipality, Nakuru County, Kenya. Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 海角破解版(41st Graduation held on 29^th November 2019, p 13)
Chepngetich, Betty 2018. Factors Influencing Street Children鈥檚 Resistance to Rehabilitation in Nakuru Town, Nakuru County, Kenya. Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 海角破解版(38th Graduation held on 15th June 2018, p 12)
Wachira, Mary 2018. Help Seeking Strategies among Battered Spouses in Nakuru County, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Egerton University
Bargoria, Finson Kiprop 2017. Socio-economic effects of Self-Help Groups in Tindiret Sub-County, Nandi County. Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Egerton University. (37th Graduation held on 8th December 2017, p 9)
Abdikadir Abdisalan 2017. Determinants of Miraa Chewing Among the Youth in Central Division of Wajir East District, Kenya鈥�. Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 海角破解版(37th Graduation held on 8th December 2017, p 9)
Mwangi, Gladys 2017. Factors Influencing formation of Youth Attitudes Towards Farming in Kuresoi Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Egerton University
Bernard M. Maingi 2017. Woodcarving and Its Socio-Economic Implications on Household Livelihoods in Wamunyu Location, Yathui Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 36^th Graduation held on 16^th June 2017, Booklet p 10)
Ouko William 2015. Impediments to Access to Justice in Magistrates鈥� Courts in Nairobi County, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 34^th Graduation held on 4^th Dec 2015-Booklet p 16)
Kach, Chambang B 2015. Strategies Used by South Sudanese Migrants in Adapting to the New Way of Life in Nakuru Municipality, Nakuru County, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 33^nd Graduation held on 4^th Dec 2015-Booklet p 13)
Munyaanyi, Teresia N 2015. Impediments to Womens鈥� Participation in Socio-economic Activities in Dadaab Division of Garissa County, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 33^nd Graduation held on 4^th Dec 2015-Booklet p 13)
Ocarl George 2015. Food Aid and Food Sovereignty Among the Pokot of East Pokot District, Baringo County, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 33^nd Graduation held on 4^th Dec 2015-Booklet p 13)
Ndungu, John Chege 2015. Factors Influencing the Violent Behaviour Towards Donkeys in Kibirichia Ward, Meru Central Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 32^nd Graduation held on 19^th June 2015-Booklet p 13)
Chepkangor, Willy 2015. The Effectiveness of Livelihood Diversifications in the Management of conflicts Between Pokot and Marakwet Communities, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 32^nd Graduation held on 19^th June 2015-Booklet p 13)
Ijaza, Alice Kadurenge 2014. Access and Use of the Women Enterprise Development Fund in Hamisi Constituency, Kenya. MA Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 31^st Graduation held on 5^th December 2014-Booklet p 8)
Ndung鈥檜 Faith Mumbi 2014. Motivation for the Decision of Internally Displaced Persons to Settle in Self Hep Settlement in Gigil District, Nakuru County, Kenya (Graduated: 31^st Graduation held on 5^th December 2014-Booklet p 8)
Kemboi, Francisca Jebet 2014. Group Dynamics and Performance of Youth Groups鈥� Enterprises in Nakuru Municipality: A Case of Nakuru Town Constituency Youth Enterprise Scheme (Graduated: 31^st Graduation held on 5^th December 2014-Booklet p 8)

PhD. LEVEL :

1. Ongowo, Eliud 2023. Performance of Social Assistance Programmes in Improving the Well-Being of Street Children in Nakuru Town, Nakuru County Kenya (cleared to graduate in October 2023)

2. Chesikau, Lilian 2016. Gender and Poverty Reduction Policies in Baringo County. PhD in Gender Studies thesis, Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies, 海角破解版(Graduation: 35^th Graduation held on 9^th December 2016, Booklet p. 11)

3. Nyangusei, Wilson Kiprono 2016. Challenges Facing Implementation of Witness Protection Program in Kenya. PhD Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 34^th Graduation held on 17th June 2016 booklet p 5)

4. Nyaga, Isaiah Gitonga 2015. Persistence of Corruption and Strategies used for Reduction in Kenya (2003-2011). PhD Thesis, Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies, 海角破解版(Graduated: 33^nd Graduation held on 4^th Dec 2015-Booklet p 4)

5. Murenga Hadija 2010. The Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Adoption of Organic Farming and Agro-Forestry in Mau East, Kenya. PhD thesis department of Sociology, Anthropology and Economics (22^nd Graduation held on 28^th May 2010 Booklet p 17)

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