CURRICULUM VITAE
January 23, 2007
I.PERSONAL
Name: Prof. Mauri Onyalo Yambo
Postal Address: P.O. Box 25515-00603
NAIROBI, Kenya.
Telephone
Day: 020-318262, ask for Department of Sociology [or 0721-931219]
Evening: 0721-931219 [or 0722-896725]
E-mail:
Blog:
Place and Date of Birth: Nairobi, Tuesday, 25th February 1947
Marital Status: Married, with one daughter and two sons.
Citizenship: Kenyan by birth.
II.EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
1.PhD in Industrial Sociology: University of Illinois, at Urbana-Champaign, USA (August 1974 -April 1980). Degree awarded in May 1980.
Major Area of Specialization:
Industrial Sociology. Incorporating:
- Investment in Human Resources, HRM and Work Redesign
- Industrial Policy and the Industrialization Process
- Occupational Safety and Health.
Other Areas of Competence:
- Training Techniques.
- Social Change and Development.
- Disaster Management.
- Social Theory.
- Sociology of Knowledge.
2.M.A. in Sociology, University of Nairobi (July 1972 - July 1974). Degree awarded in July 1975.
3.B.A. (Honours, Upper Second Class) in Sociology and Political Science, University of Dar-Es-Salaam (July 1969 - March 1972). Degree awarded in December 1972.
4.'A' Level Education: Strathmore College, Nairobi. March 1967 - January 1969.
5.Secondary Education: Kabaa High School, Machakos. 1963 - 1966. Obtained Division I in Cambridge School Certificate, at 'O` Level.
6.Primary Education: St. Peter Clavers School, Nairobi: 1959-1962; St. John's primary school, Nairobi: 1954-58 (most of 1955 at Reru Primary School, Kisumu Rural).
III.EMPLOYMENT RECORD
- PRESENT POSITION (Since October 13, 2003): Resumed full-time duty as Associate Professor of Industrial Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi [Full-time service on two-year, renewable contract terms].
- February 1, 2003 to October 12, 2003: Resumed University teaching on a part-time basis, pending interview for full-time reappointment. Taught in the Module II programme of the Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
- September 15, 2002 to January 31, 2003: Took the early retirement option and temporarily left University service to try my hands in electoral politics.
-November 1999 to September 14, 2002: Associate Professor of Industrial Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
-December 18, 1998 to September 14, 2002: Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi. [First elected, by fellow lecturers, on 18th December 1998; and then re-elected on 4th May 2001 for a final two-year term].
-January 1995 to October 1999: Continued as Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
-May 14th, 1990 to December 1994: Chairman and Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
-August 25th, 1988 to May 14, 1990: Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
-June 26th, 1980 to August 24th, 1988: Full-time Lecturer in the same department.
-April 1972 to July 1972: Employed by the Kenyan Government as the Principal Youth Training Officer (Nyanza Province). In that capacity I coordinated the allocation of equipment, funds and instructors to Village Polytechnics (now Youth Polytechnics) under my jurisdiction.
IV.OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE/SCHOLARLY DUTIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
1. January 2007: Chairman of the Curriculum Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
2.May 4, 2001: Re-elected Dean for a final two-year term.
3.December 18, 1998: Elected for a two-year term as Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi. (In that capacity I became a member of the Senate of the University of Nairobi and a member of the Joint Admissions Board of Kenya's Public Universities).
4.November 13, 1998 to September 14, 2002: Chairman, Faculty of Arts Income Generating Activities (IGA) Committee. Was instrumental in launching and nurturing the Faculty’s Module II Programme.
5.October 1998 to December 1998: Member of the Technical Sub-Committee of College Income Generating Activities (IGA) Committee.
6. August 1998 to November 1998: Played a pivotal role in the development of Module II syllabus for the M.A. degree programme in the Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. Worked virtually every waking hour nearly the entire period. The product was a 65-page document.
7.October 1997 to December 1998: Time-tabling Officer, Department of Sociology.
8.January 1991 to January 1995: Kenyan Co-ordinator of the University of Nairobi-Indiana University Student/Staff Exchange Programme. Under this programme, co-initiated by me, the Department of Sociology has sent five members of staff for PhD studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. These are: Paul N. Mbatia (1992), Susan Gikonyo (1993), Agostino Zamberia (1993), John Musalia (1994) and Calvin Odhiambo (1995). In addition, four University of Nairobi academics visited Indiana as Exchange Faculty.
9.December 1990 to January 1991: Co-Chairman of Senate Committee on Student Health Services at the University of Nairobi.
10.May 1990 to December 1994, and January 1999 to September 2002: Member of the Senate, University of Nairobi, by virtue of being Chairman, Department of Sociology.
11.July 1990 to December 1994: Member of the Board of Common Undergraduate Courses, University of Nairobi.
12.June 21, 1990 to December 1994: Coordinator of the University of Nairobi/WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Adolescent Health. Appointment made from Geneva.
13. 1990/1991: Played a key role in the development of the B.A. (8:4:4) curriculum in the Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. Also contributed to the B.A. (8.4.4) curriculum in the Department of Sociology, Moi University.
14.July 1986 to July 1989: Member of the Curriculum Development Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
15.July 22 to August 3, 1985; and November 6 to November 30, 1986: Acting Chairman of the Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi.
16.March 1983 to May 1985; January 28, 1986 to September 30, 1986: Member of the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Department of Sociology.
17.October 1980 to October 1983: Coordinator of the Department's 3:1:1 Dissertation Programme for undergraduate students.
18.October 1980 to October 1983: Member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Development Committee of the Department of Sociology.
V.MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
1.1996 to 1999: Member of the Task Force for the Review of Laws Relating to Women (in Kenya).
2.January 1989 to December 1994: Member, Kenya Economic Association.
3.October 1988 to December 1994: Member, Society for International Development (SID), Kenya Chapter.
4.September 1986 to August 1991: Member of WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Drug Dependence and Alcohol problems. The appointment was made by the Director-General of WHO.
5.January 1986 to December 1987: Member of the Alumni Advisory Council of the centre for African Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
6.October 1985 to May 1993: Member of the Humanities and Social Sciences Specialist Committee (HSSSC) of the Kenya National Academy of Sciences.
7.February 1982 to February 1984: Member of the National (Kenyan) Committee on Preventive Education Against Drug Abuse.
8.May 26, 1981 to January 25, 1989: The founding Editor, African Journal of Sociology, a biannual publication.
9.July 1970 to March 1972: Member of the Editorial Committee of TAAMULI, a Political Science Bulletin published at the University of Dar-Es-Salaam.
10.January 1969 to December 1969: President of the National Union of Kenya Students (NUKS).
11.1968/69: President of the Student Union, Strathmore College, Nairobi.
12. 1967/68: Editor-in-Chief of The Scroll, student journal at Strathmore College, Nairobi.
VI.VISITING PROFESSOR AND GUEST LECTURER APPOINTMENTS, AND OTHER RELATED ROLES
1.23rd March 2001 (Friday): Guest of Honour, Prize Giving Day, Nairobi Milimani Secondary School.
2.30th September, 1999: As Dean of the Faculty of Arts, was assigned the duty of proposing a vote of thanks at the end of the Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Lucia N. Omondi in the Multipurpose (8-4-4) Lecture Theatre, University of Nairobi..
3.June 12th-30th, 1993: Visiting Professor at the University of Bayreuth, in Bayreuth, Germany.
4.January 18-30th, 1992: Exchange Visitor at Indiana University, at Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
5.January 27, 1992: Guest Lecturer at Lees College in Jackson, Kentucky, USA.
VII.COURSES TAUGHT
I have taught or co-taught the following courses at the University of Nairobi (NB: I was on Sabbatical Leave from August 1989 to April 1990)
POSTGRADUATE (M.A.):
-Occupational Safety and Health - CSO 569 (taught course in the July-October 2004 and March-June 2005 Semesters; will teach it in alternate Semesters when there is a quorum)
-Sociology and Work Re-Design - CSO 561 (taught the course in alternate trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and in 2006)
-Investment in Human Resources - CSO 554 (taught the course in alternate trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and in 2005)
-Emergency Toolkit Laboratory - CSO 587 (taught the course in alternate trimesters in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006)
-Advanced Training Techniques - CSO 589 (taught the course in alternate trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006)
-Comparative Emergency Management - CSO 598 (taught the course in alternate trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004-5 and 2006)
-Natural and Technological Hazards - CSO 595 (taught the course in alternate trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004-5 and 2006)
-Quantitative Methods and Statistics (I taught the “methods” half of this required course in 1987/88 and 1986/87)
-Social Change and Development, With Particular Reference to East Africa (taught the course once per academic year in 1985/86; and co-taught it in 1984/85 and 1983/84).
-Advanced Sociological Theory (taught the course once per academic year in 2003/2004, 2002/2001, 2000/2001, 1999/2000, 1998/99; taught it in 1997/98, 1996/97, 1995/96; co-taught it in 1994/95, 1993/94, 1991/92, 2004/5, 2005/6 and 2006/7).
-Contemporary Sociological Theory - CSO 501 (taught the course in each trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004-05, 2005 and 2006).
UNDERGRADUATE:
-Sociology of Work and Industry.[I taught this course every academic year from 1980/81 to 1996/97, except in 1998/99, during the period of August 1st, 1982 to October 1983 (when the university was closed) and August 1989 to April 1990 (when I was on Sabbatical Leave). Also taught the course in 2004]. Course introduced by me in 1980/81.
-Social Change and Development [I taught this course in 1987/88, 1986/87, 1985/86, 1984/85 and 1883/84; I co-taught the course in 1981/83 and 1980/81). This was a required course for Social Work Students.
-Social Environment ( a service course in the Faculty of Architecture, University of Nairobi). I taught the course in 1980/81 and in 1979/80 and in 1980/81.
-Sociological Theory (1993/94).
-Sociology of Knowledge – CSO 403 (taught it in 2004-05, 1997/98, 1996/97, 1995/96 and 1994/95 and 2004/05). Course introduced in 1994/95.
-Qualitative Research Methods - CSO 302 (have taught the course to regular students each academic year since the August-December 2004 Semester; have also taught Module II students in alternate semesters since March-June 2005)
- Domestic Tourism - CTO 202 (taught the course to Module II students in March-June 2005, and in alternate semesters since).
-Introduction to Tourism - CTO 101 (co-taught the course in alternate trimesters in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006)
VIII.DISSERTATIONS AND THESES SUPERVISED AND EXAMINED
VIII.1.PhD DISSERTATIONS EXAMINED (not supervised)
1.Caspar Odegi-Awuondo's Ph. D dissertation on Turkana.
2.Wangoi Njau's PhD dissertation focusing on adolescent pregnancy.
VIII.2.M.A. CANDIDATES SUPERVISED AND/OR EXAMINED
1. Pamela Kawira Arunga, “Mitigating HIV/AIDS Through Dietary Diversification: A Study of Indigenous Foods Intake Among Post-Primary Teachers in Nairobi.” M.A. Sociology (Counselling) Project, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. I was the main Supervisor. The student has graduated
2. Robert Sila Muthini, “Patterns and Impacts of Access to Transportation Systems, With Particular Reference to the Poor in Nairobi.” M.A. Project in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Data processing and analysis in progress as of August 2005). I am the sole Supervisor, but the student has not maintained contact from his base in Nepal.
3. Nereah A. Seda, “An Investigation of Micro-Credit As A Tool for Women’s Empowerment, With Particular Reference to Nairobi, Kenya.” M.A. Project in Sociology, University of Nairobi. I was the main Supervisor. The student has graduated.
4. Robert Wasike, “Recruitment Procedures of the Kenya Police Force: Challenges and Opportunities.” M.A. Sociology (Labour Management Relations) Project, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully defended his work in 2005, after completing fieldwork, and has graduated). I was the main Supervisor.
5. Phoebe Makungu, “Psychological Interventions as a Tool for Combatting Vulnerability Among Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS: A Case Study of Mathare and Gichagi Slums in Ngong Town, Kajiado District.” M.A. Project in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully completed her work in 2005, and has graduated). I was the main Supervisor.
6. Peggy Ngure, “An Evaluation of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Ex-Convicts at Achor Valley Niko Hope House.” M.A. Project in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully completed her work in 2005, and has graduated). I was the main Supervisor.
7. Pauline Thuku, “The Appropriateness of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) Centres as Sources of Information for Youth: A Study of Nyeri District, Kenya.”M.A. Sociology (Counselling) Project, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully completed her work in 2005, and has graduated). I was the main Supervisor.
8. Mercy Njeri Njoroge, “Factors Affecting the Utilization of Prenatal Care: A Case Study of Maragua District.” M.A. Project in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully completed her work earlier in 2005, and graduated in March). I was the main Supervisor.
9. Maureen K’Opiyo, “Causes of Industrial Strikes in Nairobi’s Manufacturing Sector.” M.A. Sociology (Labour-Management Relations) Project, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully completed her work earlier in 2005, and graduated in March). I was the main Supervisor.
10. Abela Leonie Sendegeya, “Contribution of Livestock Production to Drought Vulnerability Reduction in Mwingi District.” M.A. Sociology (Rural Sociology and Rural Development) Project, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully completed her work in 2005, and has graduated). I was the main Supervisor.
11.Oscar Mutie, “ Attitudes of Secondary Head Teachers Towards Guidance and Counselling as a Disciplinary tool: A Case Study of Central Division, Machakos District.” M.A. Project in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully defended the Project in June 2004, and has graduated). I was the main Supervisor.
12.Moses M. Injendi, “The Social Backgrounds of Street Children in Kakamega Town.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully defended the thesis in 1996). I was a Supervisor.
13.Salome Omuyoma Oyosi, “The Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Male Involvement in Family Planning: A Case Study of Vihiga, Kenya.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Student successfully defended the thesis in 1996). I was the main Supervisor.
14.Pamela Munala Ndengu, “Property Ownership Among the Luhya and its Impact on the Economic Status of Women.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Thesis examined and degree awarded in 1996). I was a Supervisor.
15.Sammy M. Keter, “Household Structure, Decision-Making and Technical Change in Small-Holder Farms in Laikipia District, Kenya.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Examined in 1995; degree awarded in 1996). I was the main Supervisor.
16.Dominics Dan Ayaa, “Coping With the Effects and Concomitants of Staple Cereal Crop Production in Selected African and Asian Countries.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Degree awarded in 1996). I was the main Supervisor. Currently teaching at Daystar University.
17.James N. Njagu, “Institutional Care For Children - A Survey of Children's Residential Homes in Nairobi.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Degree awarded in 1995). I was the main Supervisor.
18.Agnes P. Zani, “Child labour on the streets of Mombasa: Its Nature, Underlying Factors and Consequences.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Degree awarded in 1994). I was the main Supervisor. Was subsequently absorbed into the teaching staff at the Faculty of Education, UoN. Currently pursuing PhD at Oxford University.
19.Calvin Odhiambo, “Institutionalization as a Form of Old Age Care in Kenya.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Degree awarded in 1994). I was the main Supervisor. Went to Indiana University for PhD studies. Has not returned.
20.Fred Ndege, “The Jua Kali Artisans: Backgrounds, Survival Strategies, Capital Accumulation Patterns and scales of Operation.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi (Degree awarded in November, 1989). I was the main Supervisor. Has just completed his PhD in South Africa.
21.Mike K. Chepkonga, “The Apprentice Trainee and Skill Acquisition: A Case Study of Informal Technical training In Nairobi, Kenya.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi (Degree Awarded in November, 1989). I was the main Supervisor. Subsequently obtained a PhD from India, and is now a Lecture in the Department of Sociology, UoN.
22.P.N. Mbatia, “Unemployment of the educated Youth in Rural Kenya: A Study of Unemployed form four Graduates in Muranga District.” MA Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. (Degree awarded in 1988). I was the main Supervisor. Subsequently obtained PhD from Indiana University, and is now Chairman, Department of Sociology, UoN.
23.C.B.K Nzioka, “Vocational Training and Rural Development: An Investigation Into Some Factors Which Influence the Local Employment of Youth Polytechnic Graduates in Machakos District.” M.A. Thesis in Sociology, University of Nairobi. Degree awarded in December 1987). I was the main Supervisor. Subsequently obtained PhD from the University of London. Now works with UNESCO in Paris, having risen to the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, UoN. He also served briefly as Departmental Chairman before going to Paris.
VIII.3.B.A. (3:1:1) DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED AND EXAMINED (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY)
1.L.M. Thuranira, “The Socio-Economic Determinants of Drug Use and Abuse Among the Youth in Kenya.” University of Nairobi June 1988).
2.K.M. Mariene, “Towards Organisational Restructuring for More Effective Performance: The Youth Polytechnic Programme in Kenya.” University of Nairobi (June 1988).
3.T.T. Ng'ang'a, “Attitudes of Society Towards Family Size and Contraceptives.” University of Nairobi (June 1987).
4.Leonard K.M. Richuni, “Socio-Economic Factors Leading to the Emergence of Male Self-Help Groups: A Case of Kianjogu Sub-Location.” University of Nairobi (May 1987).
5.B.E.O. Agot, “Causes of Apathy Toward and Rejection of Externally Directed Development: A Study of Client Acceptance of and Participation in Directed Development Projects in Bondo, Siaya District.” University of Nairobi (Academic Year 1985/86).
6.Anne M. Ngatia, “Alcoholism and the Individual. His Function in the Home as head and Main Breadwinner: A Case Study of One residential Area (Buru Buru III) in Nairobi.” University of Nairobi (Academic year 1984/85).
7.Martin M. Kaumbutho, “Factors Hindering the Eradication of Unlicensed Brewery Activities: A Case Study of Directed Social Change in Gikui Sub-location, Meru District.” University of Nairobi (Academic Year 1983/84).
8.David F. M. Donde, “Chang'aa distillation and drinking in Idakho Location, Ikolomani Division, Kakamega: Impact of the Closure of Busaa Clubs.” University of Nairobi (Academic Year 1983/84).
9.John M. Maina, “Consumer Education and its Relevance to the Kenyan Society.” University of Nairobi (August 1982).
IX.CURRENT RESEARCH
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1. Mauri Yambo, “The Tao of Globalization,” a paper being prepared for journal publication.
2. Mauri Yambo, “A Comparative Study of Regulatory Frameworks and Strategies for Occupational Safety and Health in Selected Countries.” [Library Research]
3. Mauri Yambo, “The Dialectic of Scientific Knowledge Claims and Social Constructions of Reality.” [Library Research]
4. Mauri Yambo, “The Value-Chain of User-Generated Content in Cyberspace: Exploring Africa’s Niche.” [Web Research]
X. MANUSCRIPTS, PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS, THESES AND OTHER PAPERS
X.1.MANUSCRIPT UNDER PREPARATION
1.Mauri Yambo, Knowledge and Expertise: A Treatise. (Book Manuscript Under Preparation).
2.Mauri Yambo, 100 Rules of Sociological Method (Book Manuscript Under Preparation).
X.2.BOOKS
1.Mauri Yambo, Rock of the Boat (Poems). Forthcoming in 2007 (105 pp, approx)
2.Mauri Yambo, Flame Hands (Poems). Nairobi: EAPH, 1975. (79 pp.).
3.Mauri Yambo, Man Without Blood (Poems). Nairobi: KLB, 1975. (75 pp.).
X.3.PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLES, CHAPTERS IN BOOKS AND REPORTS