Dr. Newton Asakhulu Mukolwe

Dr. Newton Asakhulu Mukolwe

Senior Lecturer - COD Department of Education Foundation and Psychology

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Book(s)

  1. Paul M. Maithya, Newton A. Mukolwe and Mary Waka (2019). Research Methodology: Concepts, Procedures and Practices. Publisher: Franciscan Kolbe Press. Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN: 978-9966-132-08-6
  2. Newton Mukolwe (2010) Adolescent Peer Pressure and Academic Achievement in Nairobi; VDM Publishing House. ISBN/ISSN Reference No. 978-3-63928428-7. Available at Amazon.com
  3. Philomena Ndambuki (PhD), Sammy Tumuti (PhD) and Newton Mukolwe (M.Ed) (2008) Understanding Child Psychology for the Justice System: Facilitator’s Guide. A Manual for Pro Bono Lawyers in the Juvenile Justice; The CRADLE Kenya – The Children’s Foundation (info@thecradle.or.ke)

Journal Publications:

  1. Title: Influence of Principals’ Counselling Strategies on the Psychological Well-Being of Orphaned Students in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya" has been published.

    APA Citation: Wambua, S. M., Mwania, J. M., & Mukolwe, N. A. (2024). Influence of Principals’ Counselling Strategies on the Psychological Well-Being of Orphaned Students in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research, 5(3), 274–285. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.3.26

  2. Title: Principals’ Enforcement of Rules and Regulations and its influence on the Psychological Well-Being of Orphaned Students in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya" has been published. APA Citation: Wambua, S. M., Mukolwe, N. A., & Mwania, J. M. (2024). Principals’ Enforcement of Rules and Regulations and its influence on the Psychological Well-Being of Orphaned Students in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research, 5(3), 130–142. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.3.12
  3. Kariithi, A., Mwaura, K. and Mukolwe, N (2022a). Mentorship Interventions as Predictors of Discipline among Public Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya. Vol. 2 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 84-95 Science Mundi http://sciencemundi.net/
  4. Kariithi, A., Mukolwe, N and Mwaura, K. (2022b). Student Peer Counselling Behaviour Management Interventions and Discipline among Public Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya. Vol. 3 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 236-249 African Journal of Empirical Research https://ajernet.net ISSN 2709-2607
  5. Mburu, C., Maina, A. and Mukolwe, N. (2022a). Relationship between Awareness of Morbidity Risk and Psychosocial Wellness of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Vol. 3 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 208-228 African Journal of Empirical Research https://ajernet.net ISSN 2709-2607
  6. Mburu, C., Maina, A. and Mukolwe, N. (2022b). Relationship between Awareness of Behavioral Risk and Psychosocial Wellness of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Vol. 2 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 66-83 Science Mundi http://sciencemundi.net/
  7. Amuli, E.J., Shinali, C.M. and Mukolwe, N. (2022). Teacher’s Preparedness on Reading Readiness of PP1 Learners in Relation to Academic Performance. International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH). Vol. 9, Issue 4, pp: (153-157), Month: October - December 2022, Available at: www.paperpublications.org ISSN 2349-7831
  8. Karari, J., Mukolwe, N. and Mwaura, K. (2022a). Problem-Solving Personality Characteristics as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Gifted and Talented Learners in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi County. Vol. 3 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 160-172 African Journal of Empirical Research. https://ajernet.net ISSN 2709-2607
  9. Karari, J., Mwaura, K. and Mukolwe, N. (2022b). Relationship between Achievement Motivation Personality Indicator and Academic Achievement among Gifted and Talented Learners in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi County. Vol. 3 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 173-188 African Journal of Empirical Research. https://ajernet.net ISSN 2709-2607
  10. Gituriandu, T., Mwaura, K. and Mukolwe, N. (2022a). Effects of Workload on Teacher Burnout in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 3 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 189-207 African Journal of Empirical Research. https://ajernet.net ISSN 2709-2607
  11. Gituriandu, T., Mukolwe, N. and Mwaura, K. (2022b). School Geographical Location and Its Effect on Teacher Burnout in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Vol. 2 (Iss. 1) 2022, pp. 48-65 Science Mundi http://sciencemundi.net/
  12. Chelimo, M., Mukolwe, A.N. and Maina, A. (2022). Influence of Family Type on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Public Secondary Schools in Narok South Sub County, Narok County Kenya. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies. Vol. 31(4): 27-35, 2022; Article no. AJESS.90052. ISSN: 2581-6268
  13. Odera, W.O., Mukolwe, N.A., Muema, J.M. and Mwanza, R. (Dec. 2021c). Attachment Styles and Risky Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents. Problems of Education in the 21st Century. Vol. 79, No. 6, 2021-928. This is an open access article under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. International License-----ISSN 1822-7864 (Print) ISSN 2538-7111 (Online) https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/21.79.928
  14. Jebet, S., Mukolwe, N.A. and Mutai, P. (Nov. 2021). Sources of Variations in the Kenyan Sign Language and its Effects on Academic Performance of Students in Hearing Impairment Schools. A Case Study. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 23(2): 48-62, 2021; Article no. AJESS.76827; ISSN: 2581-6268
  15. Odera, W.O., Muema, J.M. and Mukolwe, N.A. (Oct. 2021b). Attachment Styles as Predictors of Substance Use Among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, www.iiste.org, ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online), Vol.12, No.30, 2021
  16. Odera, W.O., Muema, J.M. and Mukolwe, N.A. (Sep. – Oct. 2021a). Role of Attachment Styles in Aggressive Behavior among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 5 Ser. IV, 49-56. www.iosrjournals.org, DOI: 10.9790/7388-1105044956 www.iosrjournals.org 49 | Page
  17. Mukolwe, A.N. (PhD), Akinyi, N.O. (MeD) and Jebet, S.K. (MeD) (May 2021) Opportunities and Challenges of Remote Teaching and Learning in University Education during the Covid19 Pandemic Lockdown Periods. The Case of Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya. ISSBD Bulletin, Number 1 Serial No. 79; Supplement to International Journal of Behavioral Development Volume 45 Issue 3 May, 2021. ISSBD Bulletin (Print) ISSN 2040-5235; ISSBD Bulletin (Online) ISSN 2040-5243. SPECIAL ISSUE: Providing Expertise, Context, and Infrastructure to Promote Mental Health in Humans. https://issbd.org/resources/files/JBD_45_3S_Combined.pdf
  18. Mwikali, M.C, Mwaura, K.J., and Mukolwe, N.A. (Mar. – Apr. 2021). Influence of Socio –Economic Status of Parents on Students’ Academic Performance in KCSE in Public Day Secondary Schools in Marani Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 2 Ser. V, PP 32-42, www.iosrjournals.org, DOI: 10.9790/7388-1102053242 www.iosrjournals.org 32 | Page
  19. Wanjiru, G.K., Mwaura, K., and Mukolwe, N. (Nov. 2020a). Influence of Family Structure on Students’ Self-Acceptance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research and Development. ISSN: 2455-4197; Impact Factor: RJIF 5.22, Volume 5; Issue 6; 2020; Page No. 91-94, www.academicjournal.in
  20. Wanjiru, G.K., and Mukolwe, N. and Mwaura, K. (Nov. 2020b). Influence of Family Structure on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Global Journal of Advanced Research-Scholarly Peer Review Publishing System, Vol-7, Issue-7 PP. 162-166; ISSN: 2394-5788, www.gjar.org
  21. Mary N.N. (MeD), Mukolwe, N. (PhD) and Ogola, F.O. (PhD), (2017) Influence of Teachers' Attitudes towards Students' Discipline in Secondary Schools in Murang'a East Sub- County, Murang'a, County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research Vol. 5, Issue 3, pp: (28-39), Month: July - September 2017, ISSN 2348-3156
  22. Musumba, R. (MeD), Ogola, F.O. (PhD) and Mukolwe, N. (PhD), (2016) Effects of selected factors on implementation of inclusive education in regular primary school in Matungu Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. African Journal of Education and Human Development Vol 2 (2) pp 19-28, ISSN: 2518-0304.
  23. Kerubo, K.O. (MeD), Njoroge, K. (PhD) and Mukolwe, N (PhD), (Nov. 2015) The Influence of Parents’ Socio-economic Status on students’ Academic performance in Public Secondary Schools in Keumbu Division, Kisii County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 20 Issue 11, Ver. III (Nov. 2015), pp. 20-26, e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845 (www.iosrjournals.org) – (Awarded Certificate of Recognition)
  24. Mukolwe A. Newton (PhD), Philomena Ndambuki (PhD), Misia Kadenyi (PhD) and Florence Miima (PhD) (June, 2015) Perceptions of Student Mentees on their Mentor Relationship and Effectiveness of the Mentoring Programs: A Case Study of Students in the Kenyatta University Mentoring Program, Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Technology and Socio-Economic Development, Volume IV, June 2015, pp. 51-60, ISSN 2223-9227 (Email: eldopoly@africaonline.co.ke)
  25. Mukolwe, A.N. (PhD) and Kadenyi, M. (PhD) (2014) Effects of Examination Anxiety on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Schools in Khwisero District, Kakamega County, Kenya.  Journal of Technology and Socio-Economic Development, Volume III, June 2014, pp. 51-60, ISSN 2223-9227 (Email: eldopoly@africaonline.co.ke)
  26. Mukolwe, A.N. (PhD), Kadenyi, M. (PhD) and Mukuna, T. (PhD) (2013) Challenges Facing Teacher Trainees on Teaching Practice: The Case of Maasai Mara University Students, Narok County, Kenya. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), Vol.1, No. 2, ISSN: 2309-9240, pp. 38-45, University of Eldoret (E-mail: uoe_conference@euoeld.ac.ke, uoe.conference@gmail.com)
  27. Mukolwe, N.A., (M.Ed) and Mwisukha, A. (PhD) (2009) Relationship between Peer Attitudes towards School, Selected Peer Group Activities and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Nairobi; Published in the Journal of Educational Research and Development, Volume 4, No. 1. A Journal of the Faculty of Education Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. ISBN/ISSN Reference No. 0794-4667
  28. Mwisukha, A. (PhD) and Mukolwe, N. (M.Ed) (2007) Strategies for Promoting Sports in Kenya; Published in the Journal of Educational Research and Development, Volume 2, No. 1. A Journal of the Faculty of Education Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. ISBN/ISSN Reference No. 0794-4667
  29. A survey of the perceptions and utilization of selected factors on mother tongue teaching in nursery schools in Githunguri division, Kiambu district: Implications for curriculum
  30. LW Munyeki Unpublished master’s thesis, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Selected correlates of examination anxiety and academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Khwisero Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya
  31. AN Mukolwe Kenyatta University  The influence of parents’ socio-economic status on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Keumbu Division, Kisii County, Kenya
  32. FK Onyancha, DK Njoroge, DM Newton  Perceptions of student mentees on their mentor relationship and effectiveness of the mentoring programs: A case study of students in the Kenyatta. University mentoring program …
  33. MANMP Ndambuki, MKF Miima Journal of Technology & Socio-Economic Development Volume 4
  34.  Effects of examination anxiety on academic performance of students in secondary schools in Khwisero District, Kakagema County, Kenya
  35. AN Mukolwe Journal of technology & socio-economic develeopment, Volume 3
  1. March 2023    Attended the Southern Africa Regional ECD Conference, held from 28th – 30th March 2023 at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia. The conference was organized by the Government of the Republic of Zambia in collaboration with the Southern Africa Network for Early Childhood Development (SANECD) and the Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN). Sponsored by AfECN.
  2. Nov. 2021       Attended and presented a paper entitled “Adjustment to Covid19 New Normal Preventive Measures in Secondary Schools in Kenya: Evidence From the 2021 Students on Field Attachment from Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya”, in the 8th Annual Educational Research and Evaluation International Conference on Pandemic Preparedness and Resilience: Covid-19 Lessons for Now and Future, Held Online on 25th to 26th November, 2021 (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  3. Aug. 2021       Attended and presented a paper entitled “Opportunities and Challenges of Remote Teaching and Learning in University Education during the Covid19 Pandemic Lockdown Periods. The Case of Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya”, in the 14th ISSBD African Regional Workshop under the theme Exploring and Promoting Human Flourishing in African Contexts held virtually from 23rd to 27th August 2021. (Awarded Certificate of Attendance) 
  4. Jan. 2021        The Philippine-Kenya Education Network (PEN), 1st PEN Webinar on Teacher Education, Theme; Recover and Revitalize Education for Covid19 Generation held on 25th January, 2021. (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  5. Oct. 2018        AfECN (Africa Early Childhood Network) 2018 International Early Childhood Development Conference held from 16TH to 19th October 2018, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Attended and participated in the rapporteur activities as an AfECN Research fellow
  6. July 2016        International Symposium “Anniversary of 50 years of African Studies and Japan-Africa Cooperation in the future”, jointly hosted by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and Kyoto University and Nagasaki University, on 21st July 2016 at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya (Attended)
  7. May, 2016      Counselling Practicum Experiences among Bachelor of Education Interns: The Case of Maasai Mara University Students, Narok County, Kenya. The Second International Maasai Mara University Conference Held on 25th – 26th May, 2016 at Maasai Mara University Narok County, Kenya. (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  8. Nov. 2015       Participated in the ISSBD African Regional Workshop Held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  9. Sept. 2015       Relationship between Examination Anxiety, Locus of Control and Academic Performance of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Rural Khwisero Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. Second International Interdisciplinary Conference on Global Initiatives for Integrated Development (IIC-GIID 2015) held from 2nd to 5th Sept. 2015 at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Nigeria (Paper Presentation) – (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  10. June 2015       A Quest for a Sound, Realistic and Practical Philosophy of Education in Kenya; Fifth Annual International Conference on Innovations for Advancement of Humanity (IFAH, 2015), held at Eldoret Polytechnic on 17th to 19th June 2015, Eldoret, Kenya. (Paper presentation) (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  11. Feb. 2015        Attended a conference, Investing in Early Childhood Development for a Better World presented by Aga Khan University – Institute for Human Development, Nairobi, Kenya at Safari Park Hotel from 12th to 14th February, 2015 (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  12. Nov. 2014       Participated in the First Maasai Mara University International Conference held from 11th to 14th November 2014 at Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya. (Awarded Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Appreciation)
  13. Aug. 2014       Parental Knowledge and Attitude towards Language of Instruction: A Comparative Study of Nursery and Lower Primary Pupils in Public Schools in Nairobi, Kilifi and Narok Counties in Kenya. The EARLI SIG5 Conference - Jyvaskyla, Finland, August 25 – 27, 2014. Group Paper presented on behalf by Dr. Kwena, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya.
  14. Aug. 2014       Challenges of Adjunct Faculty Experience in Kenyan Universities, Quality Education and Research Workshop held on 27th and 28th 2014 at Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya (Paper Presentation) - (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  15. Nov. 2013       Relationship between Academic Resilience and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Khwisero District, Kakamega County, Kenya; Eastern African Regional Conference of Psychology 2013, held from 6th to 8th Nov. 2013 at Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala Uganda, and organised by School of Business, Makerere University. (Paper presentation) - (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  16. Sept. 2013       Challenges Facing Teacher Trainees on Teaching Practice: The Case of Maasai Mara University Students, Narok County, Kenya; First Interdisciplinary Conference, held from 3rd to 5th Sept. 2013 at University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya. (Paper presentation) – (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  17. July 2013        Perceptions of Student Mentees on their Mentor Relationship and Effectiveness of the Mentoring Programs: A Case Study of Students in the Kenyatta University Mentoring Program, Nairobi, Kenya; International Conference on Education in Africa, held on 18th to 20th July 2013 at Riara University, Nairobi, Kenya. (Paper presentation) – (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  18. May 2013       Effects of Examination Anxiety on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Schools in Khwisero District, Kakamega County, Kenya; Third Annual International Conference on Innovations for Advancement of Humanity (IFAH, 2013), held at Eldoret Polytechnic on 29th to 31st May 2013, Eldoret, Kenya. (Paper presentation) – (Awarded Certificate of Participation)
  19. March, 2011   Issues in Learning Disabilities: The Way Forward; Kenyatta University Nairobi (Attended)
  20. July, 2010       Test Anxiety in University Students in Kenya; International Conference organised by International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) in Zambia, Lusaka. (Poster presentation) – (Awarded Certificate of Participation) 
  21. Nov. 2009       The 8th African ISSBD Regional Workshop Held at Maseno University  Kisumu Hotel (Attended)
  22. Oct. 2005        The Growing Dilemma of Psychomotor Skills Development and Creativity in Childhood in Nairobi; The 6th Biennial Scientific Conference of the Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD), held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (Paper presentation)

Funds/Research Participation

  1. 2018 to Date   Research Fellowship for Research Project entitled, Facilitating Psychological Intervention for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Kenya: The Case of Children in Positive Life Kenya Organization in Mlolongo Slums, Nairobi, Kenya. Funding Organization: Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN)-Research Mentorship Programme. Amount Awarded $1000. Implementing Organization: Positive Life Kenya-Mlolongo, Nairobi, Kenya. Contacts: research@africaecdnetwork.org, dwabwire@positivelifekenya.org. Ongoing.
  2. July 2013        Attachment and psychological well-being among adolescents with and without disabilities in Kenya: The mediating role of identity formation by Amina Abubakar Itziar Alonso-Arbiol, Fons J.R. Van de Vijver, Margret Murugami, Lubna Mazrui and Josephine Arasa. Journal of Adolescence 36 (2013) 849–857http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2013.05.006. Journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jado, Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect (Acknowledged as a Research Assistant)
  3. Sept. 2012       Evaluating the potential for improving child safety and security through housing and human settlement programming in Kenya. Principal researchers: Prof. Mitchell, McGrill University, Montreal, Canada (Claudia.mitchell@mcgill), and Prof. Fatuma, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya(fatujuma@yahoo.com) – (Awarded Certificate of Appreciation)
  4. Aug. 2008       Assessment of in-Country Educational Research capacity in East Africa. Principal researchers: Prof. Kabiru Kinyanjui and Dr. Wawire Violet (+254- 733-761-820) – Department of Educational Foundation, Kenyatta University. Funded by World Bank
  5. June, 2007      Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents with Special Needs in Kenya: Implication for Policy Implementation. Lead researchers: Dr. Josephine Arasa (+254-714-453-135), United States International University – Africa, Nairobi. Funded by CODESRIA
  6. July, 2005       A Bibliographic Analysis of the Research Work Carried out in the Statutory Children Institutions in Kenya (1990-2005). Kenyatta University (KU) –Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MOEST)/Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) – German Development Cooperation (GTZ), Nairobi, Kenya
  7. July, 2004       Adolescents’ HIV/AIDS Awareness and Sexual Behavior Modification Project by the Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) and International Population Services (IPS), Nairobi, Kenya
  8. Oct. 2001        Assessment of the psychological impact of the Nairobi Bomb blast survivors and the healing process, conducted by the Amani Counselling and Training Centre and USAID in Nairobi, Kenya
  1. 2022 to date Senior Lecturer of Educational Psychology in the Department of Education Foundation and Psychology, School of Education, Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya
  2. 2013 – Oct. 2022 Lecturer of Educational Psychology in the Department of Education Foundation and Psychology, School of Education, Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya
  3. 2014 – 2015: Adjunct Faculty, St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya (Nairobi town campus classes)
  4. 2013 – 2014: Adjunct Faculty, United States International University-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
  5. Jan – April 2013: Adjunct Faculty, Kibabi University College, Bungoma (A Constituent University College of Masinde Muliro University, Kakamega, Kenya)
  6. 2010 to 2012: Tutorial Fellow, Kenyatta University, Department of Educational
  7. August 2012: Adjunct Faculty, Don Bosco College of Philosophy and Education,
  8. 2012 to 2013: Adjunct Faculty, Mt. Kenya University, Kakamega Campus,
  9. 2010 to 2011: Adjunct Faculty, Egerton University’s Kenya Institute of
  10. 2005 – 2012: Lectured in other departments at Kenyatta University:
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