Joash Kirui
Specialist in Educational Measurement, Psychological Assessment & Behavioural Research
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Result-oriented Educator and Educational Psychologist with extensive experience across secondary, higher education, and trade union administration. Skilled in research methodology, developmental psychology, psychometric assessments, and curriculum development. Proven track record of publishing scholarly research, driving member advocacy, and fostering holistic student development.
Experience
Assistant Branch Executive Secretary - KUPPET Kajiado Branch
(2026-02)
Part-time Lecturer - Kenyatta University - Main Campus
(2021)
Teach Undergraduate Units: Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods and Education Measurement, Educational Statistics and Psychology of Learning, and Examination Supervision.
Teacher of History and Geography/Head of Subject (HOS) - Kitengela Magereza Mixed High School - Kitengela
(2021-01)
Part-time Lecturer - Africa Nazarene University - Ongata Rongai Campus
(2017 - 2021)
Teacher of History and Geography/Head of Department (HOD) Humanities, Careers and Guidance and Games - Sessi Mixed Secondary School - Moyale
(2015-01 - 2020-12)
Campus Administrator/Lecturer - Digital Advisory Learning Centre (DALC) Education in collaboration with the University of Costa Rica (Universidad de Costa Rica), Now African Talent University - Nairobi City Centre Campus
(2008-01 - 2014-12)
Member of Adhoc Tendering Committee - Kitengela Magereza Mixed High School - Kitengela
(2025-04 - 2025-04)
Member of Competency Based Curriculum Committee (CBC) - Kitengela Magereza Mixed High School - Kitengela
(2024-03)
Head of Subject History and Government - Kitengela Magereza Mixed High School - Kitengela
(2023)
Departmental committee member on CBC curriculum review - Africa Nazarene University
(2021-08 - 2021-08)
Head of Department Games - Sessi Mixed Secondary School - Moyale
(2018 - 2020)
Head of Department Humanities - Sessi Mixed Secondary School - Moyale
(2015 - 2020)
Head of Gift and Talent Test Assessment (GNT) - Digital Advisory Learning Centre (DALC) Education, in collaboration with the University of Costa Rica (Universidad de Costa Rica), Now African Talent University - Nairobi City Centre Campus
(2008-01 - 2014-12)
Conference attendee - Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Philippines; Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya; Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA
(2024-03 - 2024-03)
An international student conference organized jointly. Theme: Building Global Citizenship Through Student Initiatives. 28 to 30 March 2024.
Conference attendee - Africa Nazarene University
(2021-10 - 2021-10)
Theme: Covid-19 Response and Resilience: Multi-Sectoral Adaptations, Re-engineering and Innovative Approaches to Recovery. Conference listed as November 2021; event dates stated as 13-14 October 2021.
Attendee, Examiners’ Training Course for History and Government Paper One - KNEC - State House Girls’ High School
(2017-04 - 2017-04)
Held from 24th to 29th 2017.
Attendee - ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning Course - Moi Girls Marsabit
(2016-08 - 2016-09)
Held from 28th Aug. -2nd Sept. 2016.
Workshop attendee - Digital Advisory Learning Centre (DALC) Education in collaboration with the University of Costa Rica (Universidad de Costa Rica), Now African Talent University - Westlands Campus
(2014-03 - 2014-03)
Workshop on Gifted and Talented Learners, held from 2 to 3 March 2014.
Attendee, capacity building course on "Teaching, Learning and Testing" - The National Educational Services in conjunction with the Ministry of Education (Directorate of Quality Assurance and Standards) - Jamhuri High School
(2012-02 - 2012-02)
Held on 13th Feb. 2012.
Attendee, Early Childhood Development & Education - Ministry of Education and Longhorn Publishers - Nairobi Teacher Training Centre
(2010-03 - 2010-03)
Held on 17th March, 2010.
Attendee, Leadership Workshop under “the Rapid Results Approach/ Initiative” - Ministry of State for Youth Affairs - KCCT Campus Mbagathi
(2007-10 - 2007-10)
Held from 17th to 20th October 2007.
Attendee, Adult Education Programme Management and Implementation - Ministry of Education, Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education - Isinya Multipurpose Development Training Institute
(2007-06 - 2007-06)
Held from 10th -14th June 2007.
Editor - Elgon Hill Royal College Publishing Press, Cheptais Kenya, in conjunction with Jaedo Enterprises
(2018 - 2018)
Ambuchi, M. (2018). Endless struggles: Finish one at a time. ISBN 978-9966-100-14-6.
Editor - Elgon Hill Royal College Publishing Press, Cheptais Kenya, in conjunction with Jaedo Enterprises
(2018 - 2018)
Ambuchi, M. (2018). Sex A Million Dollar Question. ISBN 978-9966-100-14-6.
Editor - Top Achievers Publishers
(2018 - 2018)
A guide to A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. (2018) Series.
Held career and study skills’ talk - Kitengela Magereza Mixed High School; Kanaani Girls; Chesiro Secondary School - Kitengela (Kajiado County), Machakos County, Bungoma County
(2026-05 - 2026-07)
Trained teachers in mental health and learning - Athiriver GK Prison Junior School
(2025-07 - 2025-07)
Trainer - ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning - Moyale Girls, Computer Room, Moyale, Marsabit County
(2016-10 - 2016-10)
Held from Oct 14th -17th 2016.
CONSULTANT - Highlight Counselling Services
CONSULTANT - Liwaza Counseling
Education
PhD - Educational Psychology - Kenyatta University (2021 - 2026)
Masters - Educational Psychology - Africa Nazarene University (2013 - 2017)
Postgraduate Diploma - Education - The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (2008 - 2011)
Bachelor of Arts (With Education) - Makerere University (2001 - 2005)
