Dr. Pia Okeche
• Dr of Peace and Conflict Studies
• School of Arts and Social Sciences,
• Department of Political Science and Peace Studies
3. Biography:
Okeche Pia, is a Lecturer of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kisii University and currently serves as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Peace Studies and former Chair of Department. Research interests in Conflict Management, Peace and Youth, Social Justice. Has twenty years University experience in Counselling and Student Welfare Matters. Extensive Academic and Professional background in Conflict Management, Examination and Supervision of Postgraduate Research. Actively engaged in teaching Peace and Conflict Resolution and Development, Negotiation and Post Conflict Rehabilitation, Theory and Practice of Non- Violence, Contemporary Social problems and Youth and Conflict Prevention. Published in International Journal of Educational Research, Researchjournali’s Journal of Education, The International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences amongst others. Engaged in appraisal of researchable publications, Project Implementation and Facilitation of Alternative Conflict Management Mechanisms for sustainable Peace.
MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
1.Association for Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution of Kenya (ADMCRK)
2. Member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association
P.O. Box 41132 – 00100
Nairobi
3. Kenya Universities Professional Counsellors Association
P.O.Box 30197-00100
Nairobi
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Chairperson: St Bernard’s Otaro High School (March 1990 to Date)
4. Academic Qualifications:
2015 Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Peace & Conflict Studies
THESIS
TITLE: Peace Initiative Programmes Influencing Management of Student Conflicts by Student Welfare Departments in Kenyan Public Universities (2015) Unpublished PhD Thesis, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
1989
Aligarh Muslim University – India Master of Arts Degree in Psychology
1987 Kurukshetra University – India Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology/Economics)
1984 Asumbi Girls High School KACE 2 Principles 2 Subsidiaries
1982 Asumbi Girls High School KCE DIVISION III AGGREGATE 34
1977 KCPE Moi Primary School
ENGLISH B
MATHEMATICS C
GENERAL SUBJECTS C
(History, Civics, Geography, Natural Sciences, Agriculture)
5. Research Interests:
Specialization in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Research Interests:
Conflict Resolution and Development, Peace and Youth Affairs and Negotiation and Post - Conflict Rehabilitation. Extensive Academic and Professional background in Conflict Management, Counseling Psychology and Practicum Supervision/ Examination of Postgraduate Research. Twenty years University Work experience in administration of student welfare matters. Focused and results oriented. Good communication with excellent interpersonal skills
6. Publications:
1. Onyari, J. A., Okeche, P. Kandagor, D. & Ungaya, G. (2024). Stakeholder-Partnership Engagement as a Counter Terrorism Strategy in Wajir County, Kenya. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 8(2), 100 – 110.
2. Kivuva, R. M., Okeche, P. & Fedha, M. L. (2024). Navigating child protection challenges in Nairobi’s Mukuru Kwa Njenga Informal Settlement. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 8(2), 77 – 89. https://doi.org/10.59765/fvht7629ir.
3. Sigilai.E, Ungaya .G , Okeche. P (2024) Effectiveness of Public Participation Structures on Early Childhood Development Education Policy Implementation in Bomet County, Kenya. American Academic Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS) - Volume 97, No 1, pp 169-17
4. Akama,J.O., Okeche,P., Kandagor,D.R.&Ungaya,G.(2023). Assessment of Guns, Militarization and Insecurity in Cattle Rustling-Prone Regions of North Rift, Kenya. Journal of Research innovation and Implications in Education, 7(4),78-83. https://doi.org/10.59765/mcxu5201.
5. R.Kivuva, P.Okeche and M. Lumayo (2022). The Effectiveness of Community Based Child Protection Mechanisms : A Case of Mukuru Kwa Njenga Informal Settlements in Nairobi Kenya.
6. R. Kivuva, P.Okeche and M. Lumayo (2021). Child Protection Systems , Ultss Journal, volume ix, Issue 10, October 2021.
7. Magolo, A.K, E.Were,Moses K and P.Okeche (2020) “Political Dynamics of Organizational Mission and Employee Performance in Selected Public Universities in Uganda. International Journal of Political Science and Development ”Vol.8(7),pp280-294, DOI : 10 14662/ IJPSD 2020.170 ISSN: 2360-784x.
8. . Rebecca J.Kibet, Wycliffe Nyachoti, Pia Okeche (2020). “ Situational Factors Influencing Employee Theft in Supermarket Outlets : A Survey of Kisumu City, kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 10, NO 18 (2020) ISSN : 2224-5766.
9. Jacob Asige Chavulimu, Prof Godrick Matthews Bulitia, Dr Linnet Hamasi, Pia Okeche (2019) Implications of Inter-Etnic Conflicts on Economic Growth in Kenya : Case of Nyando , Muhoroni and Tinderet Subcounties.
10. MB Bekoreire, EM Were, P Okeche (2019). “ Social Protection and Informality of the Informal Sector Workers in Uganda : A Missing Link. International Journal of Political Science 5 (3), 1-13.
11. MB Bekoreire, Prof. Edmond Were, Dr Moses Kapkiai, Pia Okeche (2019) “Involvement and Employee Performance in Public Universities in Uganda ”. Global Journal of Political Science and Administration 7 (Issue 3) 15.
12. DEO Jacob Haji Ali, Dr Pia Okeche (2018) “Assessment of County Leadership Contribution to Inter- Clan Conflict in Mandera County , Kenya”. The Internatinal Journal of Humanities and Social Studies 6 (Issue 12), 17
13. DEO Jacob Haji Ali, Dr Pia Okeche (2018) “The Influence of Distribution of County Revenue Allocation from Central Government to Sub Counties, on Inter- Clan in Mandera County, Kenya”. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies 6 ( Issue 12), 13
14. . Okeche. P, Kasilly. J, Vundi .S (2015) “ Assessing the Involvement of Student Welfare Staff in Peace Initiative Programmes in Management of Studne t Conflicts in Kenyan Public Universities ”, Reseacrhjournali’s Journal of Education Vol.3/No.8 August/2015 ISSN 2347-8225.
15. Okeche P, Onkware K, Kasilly J (2015) “ Peace Initiative Programmes by Student Welfare Departments and Their Effectiveness in Managing Student Conflicts in Kenyan Public Universities”, International Journal of Educational Research, Vol.3 No.7 July 28th, 2015.
7. Classes taught:
MPPA 835 Management of Non- Governmental Organizations
BPPS 228 Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
BPPS 327 Gender and Politics in Kenya
BPPS 427 Politics of Genocide
8. Other relevant links:
https//orcid.org/0000-0001-6648-8780
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=n5-BphYAAAAJ
9. Official Contact Details:
pokeche@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
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