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Dr James Kay Muthama NDISO

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PERSONAL DETAILS
Designation
Senior Lecturer, Guidance and Counseling
Department
Department of Education Arts
Section
Psychology
SUMMARY

Dr. James Kay is a seasoned scholar, counselling psychologist, and higher education professional with extensive experience in teaching, research, programme leadership, and psychological services. With over 15 years in academia, he has contributed significantly to the fields of mental hygiene, counselling psychology, quality assurance in higher education, and psychosocial wellbeing.

He holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology from Kabarak University, with research focused on existential fulfilment, work engagement, and burnout among university counsellors. Dr. Kay has served in various leadership roles, including Academic Programme Leader, Head of Department, Member of Kabarak University Ethical and Scientific Review Committee, and Conference Chair.

He is also an external examiner at University of Kabianga, professional consultant, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, journal editor, and active member of several regional professional associations.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology — Kabarak University, Kenya.

Master of Arts (MA) in Guidance and Counselling — Egerton University, Kenya.

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Arts) — Egerton University, Kenya.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

2024

Kiptiony, G., Murgor, J. N., & Kay, J. (2024). Perceived influence of self-perception on self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University in Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of psychology and behavioural sciences, 3(1),1-11. https://doi.org/10.51317/jpbs.v3i1.522

 

2023

Wangui, N. M., Ngumi, O. & Kay, J. (2023). Influence of the Schools’ Physical Environment in Managing Menopause Crises among Female Teachers. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 11, Issue 4, pp: (75-79), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8430432

Wangui, N. M., Kay, J. & Ngumi, O. (2023). Effect of the Schools’ Social Environment in Managing Menopause Crises among Female Teachers. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 11, Issue 4, pp: (63-69), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8420901

 

2022

Kay, J. (2022). Parenting Styles as Antecedent to Self-Esteem of Adolescents in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 38-49

Cherotich, D., Kiptiony, G. & Kay, J. (2022). Influence of Low Self-Esteem Due To Teenage Pregnancy on Educational Performance among Pregnant Teenagers in Secondary Schools in Narok County. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 21-36

Kay, J. (2022). Student Evaluation of Teaching and Learning as the Nexus for Quality Culture in Higher Education. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 1-9

Marete, J. M., Kay, J. & Githaiga, D. (2022). Role of Problematic Internet Usage in the Risk of Addiction to Online Drug and Substance Abuse among Undergraduate Students in Universities in Kenya. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 1-12

Muthima, K. M., Kiptiony, G., & Kay, J. (2022). Investigating the Role of Local Community in Preventing Teenage Girls’ Pregnancy in Nyandarua North Sub-County, Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Psychol. Guid. Couns. 3(1), 259-265. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v4i1.333

 

2021

Langat, J. K., Kay, J. M. & Kiptiony, G. J. (2020). Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Undergraduate Students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Econ. Dev. Stud., 2(1), 94-105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v2i1.125

Kiplangat, H. K. & Kay, J. (2020). Kenya Students’ Perception of the Teaching Profession as an Antecedent to Sustainability in Teacher Education. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. 10(1), 35-47. http://ojs.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/journal1

Ratemo, J. O. & Kay, J. (2020). The Relationship between Birth Order and Marital Communication Patterns in Conflict Resolution among Women in Nakuru West Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Psychol. Guid. Couns., 2(1), 159-168. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v2i1.162

Marete, J. G., Kay, J., & Githaiga, D. (2020). The role of problematic internet usage in the risk of addiction to online sexual violence among undergraduate students in universities in Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Econ. Dev. Stud., 2(2), 126-135. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjeds.v2i2.137

Langat, J. K., Kiptiony, G. J., & Kay, J. M. (2020). Influence of Sexual Norms on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Undergraduate Students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Psychol. Guid. Couns. 2(1), 121-135. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v2i1.131

Langat, J. K., & Kay, J. M. (2020). Influence of Self-Efficacy on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Undergraduate Students: A Case of Egerton and Kabarak Main Campuses in Nakuru County, Kenya. Kabarak j. res. Innov. 10(2), 59-74. http://ojs.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/kjri/article/view/372

Marete, J. G., Githaiga, D., & Kay, J. (2020). The link between Internet Usage and Addiction to Online Gambling Among Undergraduate Students in Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Psychol. Guid. Couns. 2(1), 136-148. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v2i1.138

 

2019

Igado, J. M., Kay, J. & Kibor, E. (2019). The Relationship between Emerging Forms of Bullying and Self-Esteem among Secondary School Students in Bungoma County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling (ECJPGC), 1(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v1i3.90

Chepkwony, S. J. & Kay, J. (2019). The Nexus between public Perception of the Elderly Person’s Self-Efficacy and the uptake of Institutionalized Care for the Elderly in Nakuru County, Kenya. Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling, 1(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjahss.v1i2.81

Nasongo, B. M., Kay, J. & Chemwei, B. (2019). Examining the Influence of Individual Guidance and Counselling Services on the Self-Efficacy of Children Living in Orphanages in Bungoma County. Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling (ECJPGC), 1(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v1i1.88

Kay, J. (2019). Sexual Harassment in Academia: A Study of Forms, Prevalence and Perception. Editon Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling, 1(2), 35-47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v1i1.87

Nasongo, B. M., Chemwei, B. & Kay, J. (2019). Evaluating the Influence of Group Guidance and Counselling Services on the Self-Efficacy of Children Living in Orphanages in Bungoma County. Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling (ECJPGC), 1(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v1i1.86

Kiplangat, H. K. & Kay, J. (2019). Sustainability in Institutional Operations as Antecedent to Sustainable Development of Teacher Education. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Forum of the East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Network at Kampala, Uganda from 6th – 10th May 2019.

 Kay, J. (2019). Influence of Existential Fulfilment on Job Burnout among Kenya University Professional Counsellors. Editon Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling, 1(1), 1-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjpgc.v1i1.84

Kay, J., Muola, J. & Ondima, P. C. (2019). Influence of Guidance and Counselling Programmes on Secondary School Students Academic Engagement in Nyamira County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, 10(29), 101-113. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-29-13

Kay, J., Muola, J. & Ondima, P. C. (2019). Influence of Guidance and Counselling Programmes on Secondary Students School Connectedness. A Case Study of Nyamira County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, 10(22), 51-62. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-22-06

Runo, B. B., Muola, J. M. & Kay, J. (2019). The Role of Family Constellations on Development of Prosocial Behaviour among the Regular Undergraduate Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research, 7(11), 27-46

 

2018

Wanjohi, R. N., Awino, J. & Kay, J. (2018). Cyberbullying: The Role of the Participants and Self Esteem among High School Adolescents in Gilgil Sub-County, Kenya. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(8): 1638-1649. DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2018.6.8.22

Wanjohi, R. N., Kay, J. & Awino, J. (2018). Cyberbullying: Media used and Generalized Self-Efficacy among High School Adolescents in Gilgil Sub-County, Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies. 6(8):20-29. DOI: 10.36349/easjehl.2018.v01i01.004

 

2017

Wanjau, P., Kiptiony, G. J. & Kay, J. (2017). The Centrality of Sports Participation in Academic Success among High School Students: A Case of Moi High School, Kabarak. Kenya. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(12A): 1789-1796. DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2017.5.12.5

Muge, L., Kay, J. & Kiptiony, G. J. (2017). Implications of Social Media Dependency on Self Esteem of Undergraduate Students of Kabarak university, Nakuru County, Kenya. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(8B): 910-917. DOI: 10.21276/sjahss

Koech S. & Kay, J. (2017). The Preparedness to Cope with Alcohol Relapse Risks among Alcoholics in Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi, Kenya. Scholars Bulletin. 3(2):54-61. DOI: 10.21276/sb.2017.3.2.3

Kay, J. & Kiptiony, G. J. (2017). The Relationship between Existential Fulfilment and Job Burnout among Kenya Universities’ Professional Counsellors. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. 7(1):73-92

 

2015

Githaiga, D. & Kay, J. (2015). Contribution of Selected Family Factors to the Influx of Street Children in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. 3 (2): 72-83

Kay, J., Kiptiony, G. J. & Awino, J. O. (2015). Influence of work engagement on burnout among Kenya Universities professional counselors. Scholars Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences. 3(6b):1178-1187

Kay, J. & Tumwet, E. (2015). The Role of Staff Counseling in Promoting Work Engagement and Productivity: A Case of Kabarak University. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. 3 (1): 65-73

 

2014

Kay, J. (2014). Existential Fulfillment and Job Burnout. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. 2 (1): 137-161

 

2011

Kay, J. (2011). Existential Fulfillment and Teacher Burnout. Journal of Education and Social Sciences. 1:1, 34-44

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

 

2023

Kabarak University

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

 

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
Masters Level:

 2024

Nelly Murgor – GMEGC/M/

 

2023

Daisy Cherotich – GME/M/2224/11/17

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Role of Selected Psychological Constructs on Academic Performance among Pregnant Teenagers in Public Secondary Schools in Nrok County, Kenya

 

2022

Karimi Muthima Mathenge. – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis:

 

2019

James Omari Ratemo – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: Relationship between Birth Order and Marital Communication Patterns in Conflict Resolution among Women in Nakuru West Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya

 

2018

Esther J. Tallam – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Selected Factors on the Implementation of Child-Friendly Programme among Public Primary Schools in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya

 

Francis Wanderi Ngari – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Pupil-Textbook Ratio on Learning and Syllabus Coverage in Public Schools in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

 

2017

Hellen W. Wanyoike – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: An Evaluation of factors influencing Subject Selection by Form Two Students in public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya.

 

Njoroge Kamau Charles – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: The Relationship between Class repetition ad Academic Performance: A case of lower Public Primary School Pupils in Nyahururu Sub-County, Laikipia County, Kenya

 

Leah Wanjiku Mathenge – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: relationship between Pupils' Attitude towards Academic Achievements in Public primary Schools of Karunga Zone, Gilgil Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

 

Loice Jeruto Muge – Master’s Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Investigating the Relationship between Social Media Usage and Self-Esteem among Undergraduate Students of Kabarak University, Nakuru County, Kenya

 

Patrick Wanjau – MED/NE/1241/09/15

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Sports Participation on Academic Efficacy among High School Students: A Case of Moi High School – Kabarak

 

2016

Hillary Gachugu Muragu – MCP/NE/2013/46806

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Mount Kenya University

Title of Thesis: An Evaluation of Influence of Parenting Styles on Self-Esteem of Adolescents in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County

 

PhD Level:

 

2023

Mary Wangui Ndung’u – GDE/M/1235/09/11

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Personality Traits, School Environment and Psychological Interventions in Managing Menopause Crises among Public Primary School Teachers in Laikipia County, Kenya

 

2022

Billy Ben Runo Kairu - GDE/M/0835/09/14

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Family Constellations on the Psychosocial Adjustment of Regular Third Year University Students in Universities within Nakuru County, Kenya.

 

Arthur Okolla Shikanda - GDC/M/1582/09/16

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Burnout, Psychosocial Resources and Mental Health of Clergy: A Case Study of Christ is the Answer Ministries, Kenya.

 

2021

Jane Ingado Misigo - GDC/M/1582/09/16

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: The Relationship between Selected Forms of Bullying and Psychosocial Adjustment among Secondary School Students in Bungoma County, Kenya

 

Marete, J. M. - GDC/M/1582/09/16

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Role of Problematic Internet Usage in Selected Addiction Risk among Undergraduate Students in Universities in the Counties of Meru and Nairobi, Kenya

 

Nasongo, B. M. - GDE/M/1095/09/11

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Guidance and Counselling Services on the Self-Efficacy of Orphaned Children in Bungoma County, Kenya

 

Julius Kiprono Langat - GDC/M/2067/09/16

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Counseling Services on Emerging Trends in Sexual Behavior among Undergraduate Students of Selected Universities in Nakuru County

 

2019

Selah Jerop Chepkwony - GDE/M/1362/09/11

Specialization: Guidance and Counselling

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Influence of Public Perceptions of Elderly People and Perceived Self Efficacy on the Uptake of Institutionalized Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya

 

2018

Racheal Nyambura Wanjohi - PhD Academic Supervision.

Specialization: Counselling Psychology

Institution: Kabarak University

Title of Thesis: Exploring the Relationship Between Cyber Bullying and Self-Esteem among High School Adolescents in Gilgil Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya.

 

MEMBERSHIP / ASSOCIATION

East African Quality Assurance Network (EAQAN)

 Kenya Universities Quality Assurance Network (KUQAN)

Kenya Guidance Counselling and Psychologists Association (KGCPA)

Educational Management Society of Kenya (EMSK)

Kenya Universities Professional Counsellors Association (KUPCA)

 

Our Moral Code

As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)