Contact Information
Name: Mr. Laichena Mutabari
Position: CoD, Department of Education
Official Email: laichena.mutabari@tharaka.ac.ke
Office Telephone: +254 728 675 193
Education Background
Teaching Experience/Related Experience
Administrative Experience
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
PhD | PhD in Educational Technology | Kenyatta University | Ongoing |
Master | Med in Educational Technology | Kenyatta University | 2017 |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Egerton University | 2000 |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
Sept 2019 to June 2024 | Tharaka University | Assistant Lecturer Department of Education, Tharaka University |
2012 - 2019 | Mount Kenya University | Part-time lecturer |
2006 - 2019 | Teachers Service Commission | High School Teacher |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
July 2024 to Present | Tharaka University | Chairman, Department of Education |
2006 - 2019 | Tharaka University | Coordinator of Field Attachment (DHSS) |
Curriculum/Journal Reviews
1 Reviewer for the Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports |
2.Reviewer for the South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics |
Basic Computer Skills |
3.Mugambi, F. & Laichena, M. (2016) Kiswahili Subject Methods Module Mount Kenya University |
4.Laichena, M. (2016) History Subject Methods Module Mount Kenya University |
Research Publications
Paper Title | View Online | Year |
|---|---|---|
Mutabari, L. E., Ondigi, S. R., & Miima, F. A. . Effect of utilization of VFTs on teaching and learning History and Government in Murang’a County in Kenya. Journal of Education, 4(7), 39-53. | 2024 | |
Mutabari, L. E., Ondigi, S. R., & Miima, F. A. Extent of Use of Virtual Field Trips in Instruction of History and Government Among Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. Journal of Education, 4(7), 22-38. | 2024 | |
Mutabari, Laichena. Essential Learner Support Services for ODEL Programmes in Kenyan Public Universities, Scholar's Press (2021-04-20). ISBN-13:978-613—8- 95201-5 https://bit.ly/3z3Yh2X | 2021 | |
Laichena, M & Kiranga, W. N.,Evaluation of Information Communication Technology Competencies for Learning amongst Undergraduate Students' in Kenyan Public Universities. International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies 3(6). https://bit.ly/3zcgivV | 2021 | |
Mutabari, L. & Ireri, W.I. Access to information, personal and social needs as learner support services in open, distance and E-learning programme in selected public Universities in Kenya. https://bit.ly/3EyYsnS | 2020 | |
Mutabari, L., Ayot, H. & Ndethiu, S. Teaching and Learning Needs as Learner Support Services offered in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. https://bit.ly/3sJkDFF | 2018 |
Conference/Research Proceedings
Paper Title | Organizer | Year |
|---|---|---|
Kiranga, W. N., Mugambi, P., & Laichena, M. Presented a paper “Storm in the Wild: The Effects of Natural resources Privatization for Wildlife Conservation on Pastoralism in Kenya, a case of Laikipia County” | 2nd International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, Graduate Institute Geneva | 2022 |
Gikunda, F., Otube, N., Laichena, M., Kumedzro, F., Bailasha, N. The Place of Students with Disabilities and at Risk in African University Sports Program: A Case of Kenyan Universities. | University of Nairobi | 2014 |
Laichena, E. M. & Miima, F. A,. Presented a paper “Effect of utilization of VFTs on teaching and learning History and Government in Murang’a County in Kenya”. | Tharaka University | 2024 |
Laichena, M., Kiranga, W. N., Evaluation of Information Communication Technology Competencies for Learning Amongst Undergraduate Students' in Kenyan Public Universities | Tharaka University | 2021 |
Essential Learner Support Services for ODEL Programmes in Kenya | Tharaka University | 2020 |
Access to information needs as learner support services in open, distance and E-learning programme | Tharaka University | 2019 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning, Access to Information and Personal and Social Needs on Learner Support in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya | Kenyatta University | 2017 |
