Dr. Ann Njoki Wamathai
Lecturer, Education, Arts and Social Sciences
ann.njoki@zetech.ac.ke
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Counselling Psychology -Kenyatta University (2009 – 2015)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Education Guidance & Counselling -Egerton University (2003 – 2006)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Science (Botany & Zoology)
Kenyatta University | 1987 – 1990 (Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
Diploma – Theological Education by Extension (TEE) Presbyterian Church of East Africa University | 2007 – 2009
Certificate – Gender, Poverty & Development Egerton University | 2005
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Zetech University –February 2026 -present
Part-Time Lecturer
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KCA University | 2015 – 2025
Part-Time Lecturer & Postgraduate Research Supervisor
Supervised to completion; 13 Master’s students and one PhD student
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Kenya Utalii College - 2008 – 2024
Dean of Students
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Professional Counsellor & Mental Health Practitioner -2008 to present
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Secondary School Teacher - Various Secondary Schools | 1990 – 2008
Journals
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Grace Wanjugu Kamau, Lucy Njiru, Marion Mutugi, Ann Wamathai (2026). Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress and associated risk factors among young adults in Mathare slums, Nairobi County, Kenya. Primary Health Care Practice Journal. 2026;4(5). 10.11604/PHCP.2026.4.5.47717
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Joseph Nyingi Gachira1* , Ann Njoki Wamathai2 , Perminus Githui3 (2026). Prevalence Of Blended Family Structures Among Students In Private Universities In Nairobi City County, Kenya. IOSR Journal Of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 31, Issue 4, Series 3 (April, 2026) 25-33 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.
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Joseph Nyingi Gachira1* , Ann Njoki Wamathai2 , Perminus Githui3 (2026). Strategies for Enhancing the Quality of Family Relationships Among Students from Blended Families in Selected Private Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies Vol. 6||Issue 3||pp 19-32||June||2026
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Wamathai A. et al; (2021). The relationship between intimate partner violence and wellness of married women during the Covid-19 pandemic. KGCPA Journal
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Wamathai A. & Kungu L. (2020). Psychosocial needs, concerns and challenges of women in mid-life age in the 20th Century: A case of Women in the PCEA Kasarani Church, Nairobi, Kenya. KGCPA Journal
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Kabii Francis, John K.M. Wandaka (PhD), Ann Wamathai (PhD) & Naghea Jilo (2019). Analysis of the Skills Gap in Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Kenya. Journal of Tourism Management Research
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Kabii Francis , John K.M. Wandaka (PhD), Ann Wamathai (PhD) & Naghea Jilo (2019). The Role of Tour Guides in Promotion of Sustainable Tourism practices in Kenya. Journal of Tourism Management Research
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Wamathai A. (2015). The Relationship between Pornography viewing and Aggressive Sexual Behaviors among Male Students in selected Kenyan Universities. KGCPA Journal
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Wamathai A., Sierra A. & Mwenje M. (2014). Prevalence and Factors contributing to Pornography viewing among Male Students in selected Universities in Kenya”. OSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 19, Issue 11, Ver. VI (Nov. 2014), PP 01-07 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p ISSN: 2279-0845. ww.iosrjournals.org
conference papers
I have been involved in planning, chairing sessions and paper presentation during the International Conference of Kenya, Guidance, Counselling and Psychological Association (KGCPA) for the last five years.
NON-PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS
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The Role of Mental Health Among Police Officers: Protecting the Minds that Protect the Nation in Kenya. Dr. Ann Wamathai; Dr. Elsie Newa & Lucy W. Kungu
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A review of the effectiveness of psychological interventions for migrants and displaced people in Kenya. By Dr. Elsie Newa, Dr. Ann Wamathai, Ms. Lucy Kung’u
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Assessment of the Mental Health Challenges among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Ruiru Sub-county, Kenya, Miriam Kinyua & Dr. Ann Wamathai
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Prevalence of sexually aggressive attitudes and behaviours among male students in selected universities in Kenya, Dr. Wamathai A; Dr. Sirera A. & Prof. Mwenje