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Dr Lydia Ayako Mareri

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PERSONAL DETAILS
Designation
LECTURER
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Job Category
Teaching
Phone Number
+254721677045
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF LANGUAGES,LIT AND LINGUISTICS
Section
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
Address
BOX 536-20115 EGERTON
SUMMARY

I always find every reason and strength to complete tasks assigned to me even in difficult and challenging situations. I always keep my eye on the goal though, I am flexible and dynamic. I wish to be an ALL rounded, dynamic and creative communication professional impacting knowledge and skills indiscriminately

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Communication & Media)
  2. Doctor of Management
  3. Master of Arts in Education(Applied Linguistics)
  4. PostGraduate Diploma in Public Relations
  5. Bachelor of Education (Arts)
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Communication Studies
  • Corporate communication
  • Public Relations
  • Mediation
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Trained Teacher (BEd Arts)
  2. Certified Professional Mediator (CPM)
  3. Certified Advanced Mediator (CAM)
  4. Chartered Mediator (CM)
  5. Human Rights Trainer
  6. Certified Mediation Tutor (CMT)
  7.  
  8.  
WORK EXPERIENCE

1. University Teaching:

(a) 1994 -2009: Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University

(b) 2009-2025: Lecturer, Egerton University

  • Teaching Undergraduate and graduate students:
  • Communication and Study Skills,
  • Public Relations;
  • Media and Crime;
  • Organizational Communication;
  • Business Communication;
  • Public Speaking,
  • Technical Writing

(c) 2001-2002:  Moi University Part-time Lecturer of Public Relations (Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations)

(d) 2005 to 2025:  Kabarak University part-time of Communication Skills; Public Speaking; Business  Communication

(e) Supervision of students' Research projects- postgraduate and undergraduate

(f) External Examiner: St. Pauls University, Kenya

(g) Consultancy- Curriculum and content Development for other universities

 

2. Professional Mediation: Court Annexed Mediation; Mediated over 20 cases successfully (pro bono and for a fee)

     Chairperson of the Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators (ICMC, East Africa), Steering Committee.

     Professional Mediation trainer and mentor

3.  Secondary School teaching: 1987-1994: Taught in Secondary school upon graduation with B.ED (Arts) 1987-1994.

4. In-service English Language Teacher Trainer- 1988-1991

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Media Influence and Effects
  • Media, Information and Literacy
  • Public Relations
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

  1. Kimeu, M., Murenga, H. & Mareri, L. (2022). Effects of Security Risks on the Performance of

    Journalists in Nairobi, Kenya. RUWAZA AFRIKA, Vol. IX-I, December 2022: 62-74. https://www.ruwazafrika.com/ruwaza-vol-ix/

  2. Mareri, L.A. (2019). Can Transformational Leadership Work within University Settings? A case of Heads of Academic Departments in the Kenyan Public    University Setting. Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Vol. XII, ISSN 1021-1128, 59-91. https://eujournal.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/ejh
  3. Mareri, L.A., Bosire, J., Kweya, D.G. & Mose, G. (2018). Influence of Televised Crime News on Audience Actions. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies. 2(9), 42-56
  4. Mareri, L.A., Bosire, J., Kweya, D.G & Mose, G. (2018). Priming and Framing Televised Crime News Determine Audience Perception of Crime: A case of Nakuru Town Residents. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies 2(5).
  5. Mareri L.A. (2016). Factors that Influence Effective Reading: Reflections from Undergraduate Experience. Journal of Education and Human Resources (JEDHURE), 8(1), 122-132. ISSN 1563-0188
  6. Mareri, L.A. (2015). ‘Does Mass Media Communication Really Change Public Opinion?Reflections on Kenyan Social Issues’ Discourse in Electronic Media’ In Amutabi, M.N. (Ed). Africa and the Challenges of Globalization: Opportunities and Prospects. African Interdisciplinary Studies Association: https://kenyasocialscienceforum.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/new-book-globalization-identity-and-multiculturalism-in-africa/
  7. Mareri, L.A. (2010). The Relationship between Hip Hop Music and Aggression Among Secondary School Youth in Kenya. Egerton University Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Vol IX 132-145.
  8. Mareri, L.A. (2009). Effects of female academic staff dress code on their lecture room communication effectiveness. Egerton In Achola, P.W. & Mondoh, H.O. Kenya in the context of globalization: Challenges and Prospects. (pp 89-99) Egerton:Egerton Press. OSSEREA Kenya chapter.
  9. Mareri, L.A. (2008). Gendered views on science and technology notions in performing arts:Characterization and Casting in Kenya schools drama festival items. In Kitetu, C. Gender, Science & Technology: Perspectives from Africa. (pp.114-127) Dakar: CODESRIA
  10. Mareri, L.A.  (2004). Who should Talk? Disparities in Conceptualizing Safe Sex Negotiation. Disparities in Developing Countries: Types, Challenges and the Way Forward.  Vol 1 304-311. Association of Third world Studies (Kenya) Nairobi
  11. Mareri, L.A. & Barasa, L.P. (2004). Dance Choreography.  In Osiako, J. et al. The Kenya Schools and Colleges Drama Festival: Experiments and Development. (pp 53-60)Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.

  12. Njoroge, J. M., Khaemba, J., & Mareri, L. (2023). Communication Strategies Used in

    Performance Contracting in the County Government of Nakuru, Kenya. American Journal of Communication, 5(2), 1 - 13. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajc.1710

  13. Nyakomitah, K., Mwaeke, P., & Mareri, L. (2021). Media’s Role in Televised Media Coverage

    and Its Influence on Terrorist Attacks in Nairobi County, Kenya. European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(6), 81-86. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejsocial.2021.1.6.171

  14. Nyakomittah, K. & Mareri, L. (2023). War, Peace and Diplomacy: An Analysis of Strategic

    History of the International System. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). ISSN No. 2454-6186  

    DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.70626

  15. Otieno, M.O., Mareri, L.A., & Khaemba, J.M. (2023). The Role

    of Newspaper Editors in the Prioritization of Environmental News Stories in the Kenyan Media. Quest Journals. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Volume 11 ~ Issue 3 (2023) pp: 01-08 ISSN(Online):2321-9467 www.questjournals.org

    https://www.questjournals.org/jrhss/papers/vol11-issue3/11030108.pdf

  16. Otieno, M. O., Khaemba, J. M. & Mareri, L. A. (2023). Experiences and perceptions of selected

    newspaper readers on coverage of climate change issues in the Kenyan print media. Journal of Communication and Media Research, 15 (2): 156-166 https://www.jcmrjournal.org

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. Theuri, W.F. & Mareri, L.A. The Role of Learning Institutions’ Broadcast Stations in Media Training for Undergraduate Students: A Case of Egerton Radio. 9th Annual East African Communication Association, 2019 Conference, Nairobi
  2. Mareri, L.A. Gender Differences in Resolving Interpersonal Relation Conflicts: A Spotlight on Mareri, L.A. Separation and Divorce’ Gender Disparities Conference, Egerton University April 2004
  3. Mareri, L.A. Challenges Facing Communication & Media students, Egerton University Nakuru Town Campus (Faculty seminar series, CODESRIA 2008)
  4. Mareri, L.A. Job Satisfaction Among Egerton University Academic Staff (Interdisciplinary Symposium, Egerton University, 2003)
  5. Mareri, L.A. Gender Roles in Economic Development: Negotiating for business in the small scale Trade Around Lake Victoria (Kisumu Centenary Celebration 2001)
  6. Mareri, L.A. The Power of the Word: Persuasive Strategies used by small- scale Business operators, (CHAKITA 2001)
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • 2020: Kenya Film Commission, COVID-19 Kenya Film Makers Stimulus package (for short film ‘BARUA’)
  • 2003: CODESRIA, Gender Institute Laureate
  • 1991-1992: British Council Masters programme study Full Scholarship
  • 1982: Best Actress, National Schools Drama Festival, Mukumu Girls
  • 1980: ALL ROUND student, Bunyore Girls High School
  • 1980: Best Actress, Western Province, Kenya Schools Drama Festivals, Bunyore Girls
TEACHING AREAS
  • Academic Communication Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Corporate and Organisational Communication
  • Media and Crime
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

1.         December 2020, Supervisor: KenWilliams Nyakomitah, MA (Security Studies) Security implications of televised terror attacks in Nairobi   County, Kenya

Status: Graduated 2023

2.         September 2020, Supervisor: Joe Miringu MA (Journalism & Communication)

            Status: Graduated 2024

3.         February 2021, Supervisor: Monica Ndanu Kimeu, MA (Security Studies) Effects of security risks on the performance of journalists in Nairobi

            Status: Graduated 2023

4.         June 2018, Supervisor: Lornah Kemunto Abuga, MA (Journalism & Communication) Mediatized Gender Activism: An Analysis of Olive Restaurant’s Breast feeding Saga Protests

            Status; Student in the Field, data collection

5.         August 2021, Supervisor: Michael Otieno MA (Journalism & Communication). Media Coverage of Environmental News Stories from Selected Newspapers in Kenya

            Status: Graduated 2023

6.         September 2021, Supervisor: Wanjiku Chege: Meme as Advocacy Tool for Political Feedback: A Critical Discourse Analysis Based of Kenyan Foreign Policy Borrowing Culture.

            Status: Data collection in the field

OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. Association of Nakuru Mediators
  2. Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
  3. International Association of Media & Communication Research

 

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