Contact Information
Name: Dr. Ambrose Kimanthi Vengi, Ph.D.
Position: Director, Board of Postgraduate
Education Background
Teaching Experience/Related Responsibilities
Administrative Experience
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Doctor of Philosophy in History | Tharaka University | 2023 |
Master | Masters of Arts in History | Kenyatta University | 2016 |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Kenyatta University | 2010 |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
January 2024 - To Date | Tharaka University | Lecturer |
July 2019 - January 2024 | Tharaka University | Assistant Lecturer |
August 2016 - 2019 | Tharaka University | Part- Time Lecturer |
August 2016 - 2019 | South Eastern Kenya University | Part- Time Lecturer |
October 2010 - 2019 | Teachers Service Commission | Graduate Teacher |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
July 2024 – To Date | Tharaka University | Director, Board of Postgraduate |
2021 - To date | Chair Board of Management | |
August 2016 - 2019 | Kenyatta University | Part- Time Marketing Assistant- Department Of History |
August 2016 - 2019 | Kenyatta University | Part- Time Invigilating Assistant- Department Of History |
September 2015 - March 2017 | Chasimba Secondary School | Ag. Deputy Principal |
2014 - 2019 | Kaluluini Primary School | Member of Board of Management |
2013- 2018 | Chasimba Secondary School | Member of Board of Management |
August 2010 | IEBC | Deputy Presiding Officer |
March 2010 - July 2010 | IEBC | Registration And Voter Inspection Clerk |
Seminars/Workshops/Trainings
Dates | Training |
|---|---|
December 2012 | Workshop on Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology. |
2011 | Guidance and Counseling by Rescue Operation Resource Trust. |
Research Publications
Research Title | Online Link | Year |
|---|---|---|
Mwangangj, J.M, Oduor I. & Vengi, A. Youth Political Mobilization in Tharaka-North During The Colonial Period 1895 - 1963. International Journal of Social and Development Concerns. Vol. 18 Article 9 of November 2023:Https://Doi.Org/10.5281/Zenodo1.0142810. | 2023 | |
Vengi, A & Oduor, I. Gendered politics in Post-Independent Kenya, The Case of Lower Eastern Region. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol Il issue 9 2023. | 2023 | |
Vengi, A. Pre-Colonial Kamba People and Women’s Political Mobilization. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). Vol. Vil Issue V of May 2023.ISSNNo.2454-6186/DO1:10.47772/IJRISS. | 2023 | |
Vengi, A, NziokaJ. & Lumadede, J. Mechanisms of Youth participation in Governance in Kenya Counties: A case of Tharaka-Nithi County. Journal of Public Policy and A dministration. Volume 6, Issue no 2, June, 2022-Pgs. 105-113.(www.sciencepublishingroup.com/j/jppa). | 2022 | |
Nzioka, J. Lumadede, J. & Vengi, A. Status of Youth Participation in Governance in Kenya: A Case of Tharaka-Nithi County. Journal of Public Policy & Administration. Vol 6, Issue no. 3 of July 2022. Pages 114-121. (www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/jppa). | 2022 | |
Lumadede, J., Vengi, A & Nzioka, J. Challenges Affecting Youth Participation in Governance: A Case of Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Journal of Public Policy and Administration. Vol. 6, Issue no.2 of June 2022. Pages 100-104.(www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/jppa). | 2022 | |
Maira, Justine, Ambrose K. Vengi & Atieno K’Odhiambo. African philosophy of Education: Analysis of the Neglected Ideals of Nyerere's Ujamaa. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 Vol. 8 Issue no. 15 of 2017. (www.iiste.org). | 2017 | |
Nadege, M.Mwangi| & Ambrose K. Vengi. The Challenges Facing Adult Education in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Social Science. Vol. 3 Issue NO. 10 OF 2016 (www.ijessnet.com/vol3nol0). | 2016 |
Seminars/Research Conferences
Conference | Paper Presented |
|---|---|
5th Annual Tharaka University College Research Conference on 22nd- 24th November 2023. | Gendered politics in Post-Independent Kenya, The Case of Lower Eastern Region. |
4th Annual Tharaka University College Research Conference on 17th – 18th November 2022. | Mechanisms of Youth participation in Governance in Kenya Counties: A Case of Tharaka-Nithi County. |
4th Annual Tharaka University College Research Conference on 17th – 18th November 2022. | “The Akamba Land Tenure System and its Impact on Women's Land Ownership in Masinga Sub-County. |
Presented at the 1st Annual Tharaka University College Research Conference on 27th November 2019. | “African Philosophy of Education: Analysis of the Neglected ideas of Nyerere’s Ujamaa.” |
