CONTACT INFORMATION

UNIVERSITY OF EMBU

P.O EMBU-60100, KENYA

E-mail Nyaga.milcah @embuni.ac.ke

milcahnyaga1@gmail.com

BIOGRAPHY

Milcah Nyaga is a lecturer in psychology at University of Embu in the Department

of Educational Foundations and Psychology. She obtained Doctor of Philosophy in

Educational Psychology at Kenyatta University. Her research interests are

particularly in the Human Development, Behaviour, Counselling, Measurement and

Evaluation. In addition, she has published a motivational book entitled Good

Choices Bright Future which is tailored to suit the needs of adolescent. Moreover,

she has a lot of interest on mentorship and empowering young people as well as old

generation through training, modelling, motivational speaking, guidance and

counselling. She is renowned Psychotherapist.

EDUCATION

2015-Doctor of Philosophy (Educational psychology) - Kenyatta University

2007- Masters in Education- Kenyatta University

2004- BA Counselling psychology- International Caribbean College

2000- BED- University of Nairobi

PUBLICATIONS

Nyaga, M. N. (2018) Contributions of Selected Classroom Factors on Bullying Among

Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social

Media Vol. 6 Issue 9 ISSN 2321 - 9203

Nyaga, M. N. (2017). Youth Radicalisation in Kenya University Perspective. IOSR Journal of

Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), vol. 22, no. 11, 2017, pp. 94-98.

Nyaga, M. N. & Muriithi, D. (2017) “Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Primary

Dysmenorrhea among Female University Students” International journal of informative

&Futuristic Research (ISSN: 2347-1697, Vol (5) No(1), Sept, 2017, pp 8719-8729, Paper ID:

IJIFR/V5/E1/014

Nyaga, M. N, & Kimu, M (2016) Contributions of Selected Family Factors to Drug Abuse

Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub-county, Embu County, Kenya.

Science Journal of Education. Vol 4, No 2, pp 19-26

THESIS/ PROJECT/PRACTICUM

Nyaga, M.N. (2015) Contributions of Selected Microsystems to Antisocial Behaviours among

Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub- County, Embu County, Kenya - Kenyatta

University.

Nyaga, M.N. (2007). Mid-Life Challenges and Work Performance among Secondary School

Teachers- Manyatta Constituency, Kenya - Kenyatta University.

Nyaga, M.N. (2003). Practicum Report on Study of Psychological Disorders in Department of

Counselling and Psychiatry at Embu Provincial General Hospitals, Kenya – Kenyatta University

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Mwaniki, G & Nyaga, M. (2014) Good Choices Bright Future: Student Pocket Counsellor

CONFERENCE ATTENDED

Nyaga, M. N. (2018). Transformative Pedagogy for Sustainable Marketability of Graduates at 1st

Annual International Conference on Decolonizing Education at University of Embu on 6th -8th

2018

Nyaga, M. N. (2017). “Adolescent and Youth Radicalisation in Kenya” at the International

Conference on Higher Education at Meru University of Science and Technology, main Campus,

4th-6th October, 2017

Nyaga, M. N. (2015). “Contributions of Selected Microsystems to Antisocial Behaviours among

Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub- County, Embu County, Kenya” on 30th

Kenyatta University Postgraduate Seminar on Wednesday 1st July 2015 at Kenyatta University.

CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION

Kenya counsellor and Psychologist Association on 30th August 2012.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONS

Attended the Launch of National Tree Planting at Irangi Forest on Saturday, 12th May, 2018.

Facilitated Training on Effective Examination Setting, Administration and Processing at

University of Embu on 23rd January 2018.

Facilitated Family Life Programme held from 1st October to 3rd December, 2017 at DC Blue

Valley, Embu given on the 10th day of December, 2017.

Facilitated Training on Effective Examination Setting, Administration and Processing at

University of Embu on 22nd May 2017.

Awarded by A.C.K. Kigari parish in recognition of being a Guest Speaker during Parish

Education Day on 31st Day of May 2015.

Awarded by Kenyatta University, Embu Campus for encouraging Students on 12th March 2015.

CERTICATE OF COMPLETION

ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (SMS) Implementation Course by

Maier Consulting Limited on 17th – 19th May 2017.

ISO 9001:2013 Quality Management System Implementation Course by Maier Consulting

Limited on 9th -11th May, 2017.

SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP ATTENDED

Workshop on Post graduate supervision on 13th December 2016 at University of Embu.

Training on Curriculum Development and Implementation on Higher Education on Thursday 5th

May to Friday 6th may, 2016.

PRESENTATIONS

Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association: Made a presentation at the 5th Annual

Scientific Conference Theme: "Mental Health: A Multidimensional Approach" Held at Kenya

Cirriculum Development (KICD) Nairobi from 14th to 15th June, 2018.

Dress Code and Representing the University Of Embu at Formal Functions. A presentation to

student leaders’ induction workshop held on 17th April 2018.

Focusing in Achieving Quality Education. A presentation to Kiangima Girls School – Embu

County on 5/5/2018.

Quality Education for life and career skills. A presentation at Kanjuri High School - Karatina

Academic day on 10th February 2018.

Introduction to leadership and styles of leadership strategies. A Presentation to Mt. Kenya East

High School Students` Council leadership induction on 3rd February 2018.

Leaving a legacy as branded product of University of Embu. A presentation to Fourth students

during mentorship of beyond your degree on 28th March 2018.

Effective teacher in 21st century: A presentation to teachers of Kirege primary school on 3rd

November 2017.

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

S/NO Degree Thesis/Project Title institution status Student

name

1 PhD Performance Ranking on

Mathematics Teaching and

Learning: A Case of Secondary

Schools in Embu County, Kenya

University

of Embu

On-

going

Samson

Murithi

Njiru

2. PhD Planning for Implementation of

Effective Guidance and Counselling

Programmes on Psychological

Distress among Students in Public

Secondary Schools in THARAKA-

NITHI COUNTY

University

of Embu

On-

going

Beatrice

N.Mugambi

3. Masters

Impact of Devolution on Early

Childhood Development Education

Curriculum Implementation: A Case

of Nyandarua West Sub-County,

Kenya

University

of Embu

on-

going

Stephen

Murungaru

Kagema

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY

July 2017- Present Coordinator Teaching Practice and Practicum at University

Nov 2016 –July 2017 Coordinator, Teaching Practice at School of Education and social

Sciences

2017- Present Coordinator, Mentorship Programme in UoEm

June- Oct 2016 Examinations coordinator, Department of Education and social

Sciences

Nov 2016 - Present Education Courses Advisor

Nov 2016- Present School Based Course Coordinator

February 2017- Present Mentorship Chairperson

September 2017- Present Dress Code Committee

June 2017- June 2017 ADHOC Committee on Library & Information Science Programmes

August 2017 – Present Chaplaincy Committee