- Maithya, P.M. (2012). Teacher Recruitment and Utilization Policy: The Effects on the Quality of Secondary School Education. Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing/ AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & CO.KG.(ISBN 978-3- 659-19312-5)
- Maithya, P.M. (2012). Teachers' Transfers: What are the Headteachers' Attitudes Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing/ AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & CO.KG.(ISBN 978-3-659-23182-7)
- Maithya, P.M., Mulwa, D.M. & Ngumbi, E.K. (2012). Secondary School Headteachers' Attitudes Towards Teachers transfer Exercise in Nairobi Province, Kenya. Kenya Journal of Education Planning, Economic and Management. 5(5), 82-101. ISSN 2074-5400
- Mucheke, R.K. & Maithya, P.M. (2013). Factors Related to Examination Irregularities in Secondary Schools in Meru South District, Kenya. The Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.1(1),38-45. ISSN 2304-2885.
- Maithya, P.M (2013). Evaluation of Implementation of the Revised Kiswahili Curriculum: A Case of a Teachers’ College in Kenya. Journal of Education and practice, 4(1), 52-56.p-ISSN 2222-1735, e-ISSN 2222-288X
- Maithya, P.M., Ogola, F.O., Khamadi, S.D. & Kadenyi, M. (2013). Research Proposal and Thesis Writing: General Principles and Format. Nairobi. Rinny Educational and Technical Publishing services. - ISBN 9966-756-84-1.
- Maithya, P.M. & Akala, W.J. (2014). Effects of Teacher Recruitment and Utilization Policy on Quality of Secondary School Education in Kenya. Journal of Research and Method in Education. 4(1), 10-17.e-ISSN 2320–7388, p-ISSN 2320–737X).
- Mucheke, R.K. & Maithya, P.M. (2014). The Effects of TungaPenetrans Infestation on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools: Kenyan Perspective.The Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.2(1), 109-120. ISSN 2304-2885.
- Maithya, P.M. & Jepkemboi, R.C. (2014). Milestones on Social protection and Education in Kenya Since Independence.The Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.2(1), 162-166. ISSN 2304-2885.
- Maithya, P.M.(2014). Advocacy for Monitoring and Evaluation in Community Development Projects in Africa. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal (ASSRJ) 1(8), 36-39. ISSN 2055-0286.
- Maithya, P.M., Kithinji, F. & Nyonje, R. (Eds.) (2015). The Dynamics of Education Reform in African Countries in the 21st Century: Lessons from the Past, Opportunities and Challenges for Today and Tomorrow. Nairobi. SEREK. (ISBN 978-9966-093-94-3)
- Maithya, P.M. (2015). Evaluation Studies and Community Development in Africa. Researchjournali's Journal of Education (RJOE).3(11), 1-5. ISSN 2347-8225.
- Ngumbi K.E. & Maithya P.M. (2016). Mother Tongue Education in Kenyan Schools: Which Way To Go?International Journal of Education and Research (IJER). 4(3), 45-58. ISSN 2411-5681.
- Jepkemboi, R.C. & Maithya, P.M. (2016). Challenges Facing Guidance and Counseling as a Strategy for Social Protection in Secondary Schools in Kenya. The Cradle of Kntowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research.4(1), 136-148. ISSN 2304-2885.
- Stanley, R.N., Ronoh A. & Maithya, P.M. (2016). Headteachers’ Instructional Leadership Role and its Implications on Academic Achievements in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: Murang’a County, Kenya. International Educational Scientific Research Journal (IESRJ). 2(8), 32-34. E-ISSN 2455-295X.
- Migosi, Z., Kadenyi M. & Maithya P.M. (2016). Influence of Teacher Related Factors on the Implementation of Physical Education Syllabus in Public Primary Schools in MangaSub County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research 4(9) 1-18. ISSN: 2411-5681.
- Maithya, P.M., Kithinji, F. & Ogoti, E (Eds.) (2016). Politics and Education in the 21st Century: Impacts and Way Forward. Nairobi. SEREK. (ISBN 978-9966-097- 91-0)
- Mwai, E.W., Maithya, P.M. & Ndegwa, L. (2016).Effects of Play on Performance of Learners in Early Childhood Development and Education Centers of Kyuso Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) 3(11)20-27. ISSN: 2394-4404
- Okumu, R., Maithya, P.M. & Ronoh, A. (2017). The Influence of Students’ Participation in Drama on their KCSE Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SJAHSS)5(1):25-31. ISSN 2347-5374 (Online)/ ISSN 2347-9493 (Print)
- Maithya, P.M., Kithinji, F. & Ogoti, E (Eds.) (2017). Provision of Quality Education and Training: Prospects and Challenges. Nairobi. SEREK. (ISBN 978-9966-100-94-8)
Working Titles of Recent Unpublished Papers/Manuscripts
- Maithya, P.M. & Kombo, K. Ethics in Educational Governance and its Implications on Development in Kenya
- Maithya, P.M., Ogula P.A & Ogoti, E. Facilitator’s Manual for Training Workshop on Educational and Social Science Research Advanced Short Courses
- Ontieri, J.O., Misati, J.A. & Maithya, P.M. From Risk to Resilience: Illuminating the Contributions of Social Protection towards Reduction in Vulnerability in Kenya.
8th – 10th March 2017
- Maseno University – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 4th International Conference on Provision of Quality Education and Training: Prospects and Challenges. Presented a paper on “Ethics in Educational Governance and its Implications on Development in Kenya” / Editor of the Book of Abstracts
1st – 2nd September 2016
- Machakos University College – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 3rd International Conference on Politics and Education in the 21st Century: Impacts and Way Forward. Chaired the Conference Organizing Committee/ Editor of the Book of Abstracts
29th – 30th October 2015
- Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Eldoret – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 2nd International Conference on The Dynamics of Education Reform in African Countries in the 21st Century. Presented a paper on “Monitoring and Evaluation for Sustainable Educational Programmes.” / Editor of the Book of Abstracts
11th – 14th November 2014
- Maasai Mara University – 1st International Conference on Knowledge Management for Transformation: Pitfalls, Synergy, and Innovation. - co-presented Two papers one on “Nocturnal Enuresis in Boarding Secondary School: Teenage Dilemma” and the other one“Influence of Family Background on Girls’ Participation in Primary School Education in Narok North District, Kenya”
20th – 23rd May 2014
- Laikipia University – 2nd International Conference on African Universities: Crisis, Transformation, and Opportunities.
20th – 21st February 2014
- French Institute for Research in Africa – Conference on Fifty years After Political Independence: The politics of Social Protection in Kenya. Co-presented a paper on “Milestones on Social Protection and Education in Kenya since Independence”
5th – 7th May 2014
- KCA University – Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya: 1st Internal Conference on Reengineering Education for Positive Societal Transformation. – co-presented Two papers one on “Effects of TungaPenetrans Infestation on Academic Achievement” and the other on, “Influence of Early Marriages on Participation in Primary School Education.”
- SOME TRAINING /WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIA ATTENDED
15th -19th February 2016
- Kenya Education Management Institute – Training Workshop on Upgrading Education Degree Programs
28th October 2015
- The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Eldoret – Training Workshop on Educational Research and Evaluation. Presented on “Academic Publishing”
7th July 2015
- Maasai Mara University – Workshop on Public Complaint Awareness. Presented a paper on “Role of Front office Personnel in Complaints Handling”
13th May 2015
- Maasai Mara University - German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Information Tour/ Talk – Chaired the Planning and Organizing Committee
12th – 13th February 2015
- Maasai Mara University – Workshop on Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
30th September – 2nd October 2014
- Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Pedagogical Skills Training Workshop. (Organized and Officiated – Master of Ceremony)
18th September 2014
- Maasai Mara University (MMU) - Workshop on Curriculum Review/ Development.
27th – 28th August 2014
- Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Workshop on quality Education and Research. Co-presented a paper on “Project Evaluation Studies and Community Development in Africa.”
12th July 2014
- Maasai Mara University (MMU) – Workshop on Post-graduate Student Research.
- 6th – 11th July 2014
- Maasai Mara University (MMU) – MMU in collaboration with OSSREA – Workshop on Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Protection for Sustainable Development. Co-presented a paper on “From Risk to Resilience: Illuminating the Contribution of Social Protection towards the Reduction of Vulnerability in Kenya”
3rd – 4th February 2014
- Maasai Mara University – Workshop on Curriculum Review/ Development.
14th -October 2013
- Mara Link Hotel – Narok – Postgraduate Proposal and Thesis Writing Workshop. Presented on “Parts of Proposal and Thesis”; and “Chapter One: Introduction (Research Proposal/ Thesis).”
20th – 21st December 2012
- E-smart College (Kisii) – Symposium on Sustainability and Socio-economic Development Challenges in Kenya. Presented a paper on “Policy and Quality Education: An analysis of Teachers Recruitment in Kenya.”
24th January 2012
- University of Nairobi, Kenya - Workshop on Testing in Higher Education.
20th May 2011
- Narok University College – Workshop on Sensitization and Training on ISO Certification and Implementation.
11th – 13th January 2011:
- Thogoto Teachers College - Teacher Education and Professional Development Program: Tutors Training Workshop. Presented on – “Inclusive Education”; and “Assessment and Evaluation.”
15th – 19th November 2010
- Westwood Hotel, Nyeri - Teacher Education and Professional Development Program: Tutor Induction - Master Trainer Workshop.
6th – 7th October 2010
Kenya Educational Staff Institute – Teacher Education and Professional Development Program: Principals and Deans of Curriculum Workshop.
Postgraduate Success Full Supervision
- Millicent Githui EM06/0014/2009 Influence of Family Types on Social Adjustment of Pre-School Learners in Kenya. – Graduated (MEd)
- SangiriakiSilah Sylvia EM06/0016/2009 Factors Affecting Girl Child Enrolment in Early Childhood Development Education Centres in Olorropil Zone, Narok County.– Graduated (MEd)
- SejeSylvansOdhiambo MED/NRB/103/0003 – Assessment of Post Primary Education and Training Levels in Chemase Zone- Nandi South District. – Graduated (MEd)
- Partrick K. Njihia EMO2/1514/2010 The Influence of Free Secondary Education Policy on Access to Secondary Schooling In Kenya: A Case of Naivasha Sub-County. – Graduated (MEd)
- Impwi Joyce MED/NRB/103/0010 - Assessment of Selected Stakeholders’ Influence on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Igembe South District, Meru County. - Graduated (MEd)
- Gititha Susan Wambui MED/NRB/103/0006 – Assessment of Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education Training of Teachers of Mathematics and Science on the Performance of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Kihara Zone, Kiambu County. - Graduated. (MEd)
- Muthoni Caroline Njagi: EMO1/2161/2010Effects of Guidance and Counselling Services on Orphaned Primary School Learners in Kandara District, Murang’a County, Kenya.– Graduated (MEd)
- Esther WangeciMwaiEM06/2143/2010 Effects Of Play On Performance Of Learners In Early Childhood Development And Education Centers Of Kyuso District; Kitui County. – Graduated (MEd)
- MigosiZipporahNyaboke EM16/S/6002/2012 Evaluation of the Implementation of the Physical Education Curriculum in Primary Schools in Manga District, Nyamira County. Graduated. (MEd
- RaelMakungu EM13/K/6003/2012 Effects of Female-Headed Homes on the Academic Performance of the Boy Child in Suneka Division, Kisii County. – Graduated (MEd)
- Ruth Ngina Stanley DE02/00022/2010 Effects of Instructional Leadership Behaviours of School heads on Curriculum Implementation in Primary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. – Graduated (Ph.D.)
- Samuel NjauNjathiDEO 1/0026/10 Effects of Principals’ Characteristics on Computer Use in Administration of Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. – Submitted (Ph.D.)
- Rose Okumu DEO1/4005/2013 Influence of Co-Curricular Activities on Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. – Submitted (Ph.D.)
- Norman Kiogora- Relationship Between Students’ Participation in Co-Curricular Activities and Academic Performance in Primary Teachers Training Colleges in Kenya – Submitted (Ph.D.)
Research Done
- Baseline Survey on Skills/ Competency Needs Assessment for the year 2013/2014 (Maasai Mara University) (2014)
- Effects of Teacher Recruitment and Utilization Policy on The Quality of Secondary School Education in Kenya (2009)
- African Indigenous Practices (2008)
- A Baseline Survey on Workers Job Satisfaction at Thogoto Teachers College (2008)
- Evaluation of the Implementation of the Revised Kiswahili Curriculum at Thogoto Teachers College (2007)
- Attitudes of Primary Teacher Trainees in Kenya Towards Kiswahili as a Compulsory Subject (2006)
- Secondary School Headteachers' Attitudes Towards Teachers' Transfer Exercise in Nairobi Province, Kenya (2005)
Grants/ Resources Mobilization/Fundraising
- 2014 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for Maasai Mara University 1st International Conference.
- 2014 & 2015 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for the Society of Educational Research and Evaluation 1st& 2nd International Conference.
- 2016 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for Society of Educational Research and Evaluation 3rd International Conference.
- 2017 – Spearheaded Organizing and Fundraising for Society of Educational Research and Evaluation 4th International Conference.
- 2012 to 2017 Spearheads fundraising for Cradle of Knowledge African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research