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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.

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
  • 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)
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  8.  
WORK EXPERIENCE

1. University Teaching:

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

(b) 2009-2021: 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 2018:  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

 

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 Infuuence
  • Media Effects
  • Public Relations
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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).
  4. 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
  5. 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/
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
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
  • Organisational Communication
  • Media and Crime
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. KenWilliams Nyakomitah, MA (Security Studies) Security implications of televised terror attacks in Nairobi County, Kenya
    • Status: Student completed data collection, written draft 1
  2. Joe Miringu Master of Journalism & Communication, Communication Strategies used in Performance Contracting in the County Government of Nakuru
    • Status: student in the field
  3. Monicah Ndanu Kimeu, MA (Security Studies) Effects of security risks on the performance of journalists in Nairobi
    • Status: Student in the Field
  4. Lornah Kemunto Abuga, Master of Journalism & Communication: Mediatized Gender Activism: An Analysis Of Olive Restaurant’s Breastfeeding Saga Protests 
OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. Association of Nakuru Mediators
  2. Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
  3. International Association of Media & Communication Research

 

REFEREES

Prof. Catherine Kitetu

Egerton University

Department of Literature Languages & Linguistics

 

Dr. Dishon G. Kweya

Egerton University

Department of Literature Languages & Linguistics

 

Mr. James Man'gerere

The President

Mediation Training Institute, East Africa

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