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Assistant Professor of Psychology

Njoroge, Margaret, PhD.

Dr. Margaret Njoroge is an Assistant Professor of Psychology with a major in counseling psychology. I was born on 1st march 1967. I am married and have three children I have worked in different sectors both NGOs and academics as a psychologist, trainer, psychosocial programmer, administrator and a lecturer. I am currently a member of Kenyatta University Council and a volunteer in Faranja Cancer Care Center in MP Shah Hospital. I also participate greatly in church activities especially in youth mentorship.
Email Address

manjoroge@usiu.ac.ke

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D in Counseling Psychology – Egerton University – 2015
  • Masters in Counseling Psychology – Daystar University – 2008
  • Diploma in trauma and cognition – Norwegian Conference on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – 2007
  • Bachelor of Counseling Psychology – University of Nairobi – 2005
  • Diploma in counseling Psychology – Daystar University – 2001

TEACHING

  •  Introduction to psychology
  • psychopathology, Theories of Marriage and Family
  • Neuropsycopathology, Personality and Behavioral Assessment
  • Health Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • Child and adolescent Counseling
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Counseling special populations

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles (Selected):

  1. Njoroge, M., Sindabi, A., and Njonge T. (2014). Exposure to Post Election Violence and Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Children in Eldoret Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6, Issue, 09, pp.8798-8806.
  2. Njoroge, M., Sindabi, A., and Njonge T. (2014). Social Support and Resilience to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Children in Eldoret Sub-county, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6, Issue, 09, pp.8807-8814.
  3. Njoroge, Margaret & Njoroge Mary. (2014). Resilience as a Protective Factor in Coping With Trauma Among Congolese Urban Refugee Women in Kenya. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6, Issue, 11, pp.9841-9848.
  4. Njoroge, M., & Gachanja, J. Integrating Psychological Principles to Prevent Corruption for Responsive and Equitable Public service Delivery. A paper presented at the Annual Forum against Corruption in Africa – AFACA 2014