Contact Information
Name: Prof. Veronica K. Nyaga, Ph.D.
Position: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Research and Students Affairs
Education Background
Academic Appointments/ Related Experience
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology | Egerton University | 2011 |
Masters | Master of Education - psychology | Egerton University | 2004 |
Bachelors | Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Moi University | 1994 |
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
2022 - To Date | Tharaka University | Full Professor |
2019 - 2022 | Chuka University | Full Professor |
2016 - 2019 | Chuka University | Associate Professor |
2012 -2016 | Chuka University | Senior Lecturer |
Administrative Experience
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
2022 - To Date | Tharaka University | Vice Chancellor, Academics, Research and Students Affairs |
2017 - 2022 | Tharaka University College | Deputy Principal, Academics, Research and Students Affairs |
2017 - 2024 | Tharaka University | Dean , Faculty of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences |
2017 - To Date | Tharaka University | Management Representative (MR) in Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System |
2017 - To Date | Tharaka University | Management Representative (MR) in Implementation of ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management (ISMS) |
2017 - To Date | Tharaka University | Member of Institutional Ethics Research Committee which is Accredited by the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) |
2017 - To Date | Commission for University Education | Peer Reviewer in Quality Assurance in University Education in Kenya |
2017 - To Date | NACOSTI | Institutional Research Ethics Review Committee Member |
Research Publications
Research Title | Online Link | Year |
|---|---|---|
Caroline R. N. and Veronica K.N 2021: Relationship between Family Related Aspects and Depression Symptoms among Teenage Students In Public Secondary Schools In Embu County, Kenya. | 2021 | |
Veronica K.N & Monica, O. 2020 Psychological Symptoms related to COVID – 19 Pandemic | View Online | 2020 |
Tabitha M.M., Veronica K.N., & Susan M. K.2019 Relationship between Parenting practices and Emotional Regulation of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County , Kenya. Vol. 7. No. 8. IJER | 2019 | |
Joel M. Kinyua &Veronica K.N 2019.Counselling Needs related to practical Skills affecting Students performance in Physics by Gender in Secondary Schools. Accepted. Volume 6,Issue 6. IJCAR -2019-633. | 2019 | |
Caroline R. &Veronica K.N .2019. Perceived Effectiveness of Academic Guidance and Counselling Services in Enhancing Academic Achievement in English Language among Students in Boys secondary schools, Kenya.Vol.7. No.4 IJER | 2019 | |
Elosy N.&., Veronica K.N. 2019. Group think and its Impact on Academic Counselling among Secondary School Students in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Accepted. ISSN(Paper) 2224- 5788 ISSN (online) 2225-0484.IISTE | View Online | 2019 |
Julius N., Veronica K.N& Nelson J.2019. Effect of Physical Environment on Academic Achievement between Pupils in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.Vol.02, Issue 9. AJHSSR | 2019 | |
Tabitha M.M., Veronica K.N., Micah Chepchieng & Susan M. K.2019. Relationship between Parenting practices and academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 4. No. 8. IJIRK | 2019 | |
Julius N.,& Veronica K.N.2019. Effect of Affective Environment on Psychosocial Wellbeing between Pupils in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County , Kenya.Vol.18 (1) BJHSS. | 2019 | |
Conny K.K., Veronica K.N., Beatrice M.M 2019. Deprivation as a Psychological Characteristic of Life incarcerated Inmates in Selected Prisons in Kenya, Based on Gender. Accepted. Manuscript ID:194637 | View Online | 2019 |
Veronica K. N &Monica B. O .2019. Self Care Skills and Self Stigma: Combating Stigma among Family Caregivers of persons with Psychological Disorders in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 4 , issue 5.IJIRK | 2019 | |
Veronica K.N.2019. Impact of Teenage Pregnancy on the Family, Child and the Community. Accepted. Manuscript ID:194499 IJER | View Online | 2019 |
Veronica K.N.2019. School physical Environment on Psychosocial well-being between Pupils in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Volume 6.No.5 of IJCAR | 2019 | |
Conny K.K. Beatrice M.M &Veronica K. N. 2019. Identity Loss as a Psychological Aspect of Life Incarceration of Lifers : A comparative study of Male and Female Elosy Lifers in Selected Prisons in Kenya. Accepted. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (IJIRI) | View Online | 2019 |
Wanjiru J.M., Veronica K. N., &Beatrice M.M. 2019. Counsellor’s Knowledge Power on Counselling outcomes of Learners with Behavioral problems in public Primary Schools in Embu County , Kenya. Vol 4 ,Issue 6. IJISRT | 2019 | |
Wanjiru J.M.,& Veronica K. N.2019. Influence of Counsellors Professional Power on Counselling outcomes of Learners with Behavioral problems in public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya. Pg No. 292-306, Vol 3 ,Issue 6. IJRISS | 2019 | |
Veronica K.N. 2019. Influence of Church Based Circumcision Programme on Health Care Programmes on Male Initiates Altitude towards Responsible Adulthood in Meru County, Kenya. Kenya. Accepted. Manuscript ID No. AP – 190501. IJARN | 2019 | |
Monica B. O.& Veronica K.N. 2018. Effectiveness of Advocacy Skills in Combating Self Stigma among family caregivers to persons with Psychological Disorders in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 4, Issue7.IJARN. | 2018 | |
Nyambura E.&., Veronica K.N. 2018. Impact of Group Conformity on Academic Counselling among Students . A Comparative Study of Boys and Girls in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka – Nithi County Kenya. Vol 8, No.10 IISTE | 2018 | |
Monica B. O.& Veronica K.N.2018. Effectiveness of Social Skills in Combating Self Stigma among Family Caregivers to Persons with Psychological Disorders in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.Vol.2 Issue International Journal of Creative Research and Studies. | View Online | 2018 |
John M. K., Veronica K. N., Dr. Hillary K. Barchok, Dr. Beatrice Mburugu. 2015: Effects Of Imprisonment On Interpersonal Relationships Among Female Inmates In Selected Prisons In Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol 3 No.7:183-190 | 2015 | |
John M K, Hillary K. B, Beatrice M.M, Veronica K. N .2015. Effects of Imprisonment on Depression among Female Inmates in Selected Prisons in Kenya Research on Humanities and Social sciences.Vol.5 No 16:55-59 | 2015 | |
Bejamin M. K.,Veronica K. N.,Hillary K. Barchok 2015., Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling Services in Enhancing Students Adjustments to School Physical Environment in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol.3 No. 7:201-212 | View Online | 2015 |
Bejamin M K,Veronica K. N, Hillary K. B. 2015. Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling services in Enhancing Students Adjustment to School Social Environment in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya.Research on Humanities and Social sciences Vol.3 No 16:80-86 | View Online | 2015 |
Mary M.M.,,Veronica K. N,Conny K. K. 2015. Influence of Family factors on Development of moral competences of Secondary School students in Embu West District,Kenya. European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol.1 No.3:130-139 | 2015 | |
Grace G. M.,Veronica K. N,Hillary K. B. 2015: Impact of Interpersonal Adaptation on Academic Achievement among Students: A Comparative Study Of Boys And Girls In Boarding Secondary Schools In Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice Vol,6,N0.23,:36-37 | View Online | 2015 |
Veronica K N 2015: Efficacy Of Guidance And Counselling Services On University Students’ Development Of Social And Personal Competencies: A comparative Study Of Public And Private Universities In Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research.Vol.3 No.3:11-18 | View Online | 2015 |
Millicent M. M., Veronica K. N,,Monicah B. O., 2014: Selected factors contributing to alcoholism among Secondary School students in Mwimbi Division, Kenya. European Scientific Journal Vol.10,No.14:373-379 | 2014 | |
Jane K., George M.,David B.,Veronica K. Beatrice M. 2014: Assessment of Counselling Needs among Students in Kenyan Universities. Journal of Education and Practice Vol.5,No.12:36-43 | 2014 | |
Veronica K. N,Monicah B. O.John M. K. 2014: Effectiveness of Guidance And Counselling Services On Development Of Students Academic Competence. A comparative Study Of Public And Private Universities In Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol.2 No.4 :21-28 | 2014 | |
Monicah B. O., Veronica K. N., Dr. Hillary K. B., Mary M.M. 2014: Assessment of Counselling Needs Related to Mathematics Performance among Secondary School Students in Maara District, Kenya. American International Journal of Contemporary Research(AIJCR)Vol.3 No.8:76-82 | 2014 | |
Euphrasia K.H.,Veronica K N,Monica B.O. 2014: Effects Of Examination Oriented Teaching On Academic Aspiration Among Secondary School Students In Imenti South District, Kenya. International Journal For Innovation Vol.2-05:58-66 | 2014 | |
Conny K. K.Veronica K. N.,Monicah B.O Murithi., M.,M., 2014: An Analysis of Counselling Areas Related to Peer Counselling Services among Public Secondary School Students in Meru South District, Kenya. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol.5 No.6:2011-2015 | 2014 | |
Susan M. K.,Veronica K. N., ,Micah C. , Stephen N., M., 2014: Effects of Female Genital Mutilation on the Girl Child’s Physical Health among Ameru Community of Kenya. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Vol.3 No.4:189-196 | 2014 | |
Monicah BO,Veronica K.N,Conny K. K. 2013. Assessment of Gender Differences in Mathematics Counselling Needs among secondary School Students in Maara District, Kenya. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol.3 No.19:10-14 | 2013 |
Scholarships/Awards/Honors/Funding
Title of the Project: Language Context and Attitudes among Kiitharaka Speakers in Kenya. Collaborative Multi –Disciplinary Research: Tharaka University/University of Groningen/ University of Edinburg: Ksh. 2 Million fund) |
Title of the project: Bee Management in Improving Honey Quality and Production. Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research: Ksh. 200,000 fund – Tharaka University |
Title of the project: Ethno - botanical Study of Traditional Knowledge and uses of plants among the Tharaka Community in Kenya. Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research. A a grant awarded through competitive research proposals. REF: TUN/VC/IRF/2023-2024/01.Ks. 200,000 fund. |
Professional Memberships
Bio – Ethics Society of Kenya |
Kenyan Guidance, counselling and psychological Association |
