Academic Staff Profile

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Personal Details Name: DR. MARTIN KURIA GITHINJI Title/Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy- Media and Communication studies Department: communication media film and theatre studies Designation/Position: lecturer Email: [email protected] Contact Address: 69287 Area of Specialization: - Communication and media studies - corporate communication Research Interests: - Digital media, -New media Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works &hl=en&hl=en&user=yvGwX0EAAAAJ&gmla=AJsN- F77n2RRXi6SWiNEigT20bDd4ms9MMVi8RYvWgK6tzQgdm rlzqxtcip2yaGxjs005JHxB4rNgG4QW3SEuZTEEOpzsoPEU5g dmAGmow4IGF4T5RdUx6k&sciund=50973279302979635 62&gmla=AJsN- F4MzGtzLTohdXqxv6E3x42DM_GpfRQ6QAIrSc08AhcaXIW uvXXzvCYLvUsa43xdc1qsDeLqVLwBTfGW0bjA1911myNwl 1dyA9bbF_LKJlKBgLtLloc&sciund=6926340508833487841 ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6599-3435

OVERVIEW I am a prolific scholar and have exceptional interpersonal skills, Ability to organize huge amounts of information, Negotiation skills, Analysis of complex data, Problem solving skills, Ability to communicate complex ideas, Project planning skills, Excellent computer skills, familiar with Adobe and Final Cut in video and audio production among others, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, I am experienced in facilitating training and execution of skills in the field of communication and is highly motivated and passionate about my job.

Academic & Professional Qualifications 2014-2017 PhD Communications Studies, , Eldoret 2011 – 2014 Master of Arts. Communication -Corporate Communications, , , 2006 – 2011 Bachelor of Arts. Communication-Electronic Media (major), Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya

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Employment History 2021- Date Full time Lecturer , Nairobi

 Currently training and lecturing students in the areas of media, journalism and film studies in the department of communication media film and theatre. Broadcast production, film genres, radio and communication theory.

Public Relations Officer-  Ac. Director Public Relations-Expert prescriber in digital media, social media enforcing, corporate communication, branding and organizational culture, Stakeholder management, and internal-external communications directing in organizations.

 International Organizational standardization- champion Ensure that quality teaching standards are kept for the Department of Human Resource Development

 Exam coordinator Ensure exam processing is conducted in excellence in terms of exam printing, mark entry as well as internal coordination of the examination process.

 2018 – 2021Full time Lecturer Karatina University, Nyeri Currently facilitating learning and evaluating students at Undergraduate, Masters and PhD levels, in the areas of Digital media production, Behavior change Communication, Media Management. Mass Communication, Public Relations and Development Communication among others.

2016 –2018 Full time lecturer-Riara University

 Facilitated learning and evaluated students in the area of broadcast Television/video production, video editing, broadcast Journalism, Advanced Radio production, script writing / writing for broadcast, Cyberculture and public relations courses.

Other roles or appointments  Served as the departments Exams Coordinator  Appointed member of the student’s board of disciplinary issues  Appointed board member of the university grading information systems  Facilitated learning and evaluated students in the following areas of learning, Audio and video production, Pre-production and post-production using adobe and final cut, News Writing and Scripting, Studio operations for both Audio and Video production, Communication systems in Africa, Programming, Media Management Scripting for both Radio and Television, Theories of communication and Public relations Writing and Design courses 2014-2015 full time Lecturer in communications-Livingstone International University Uganda 2016-date Part Time lecturer- United States International University  Currently lecturing and evaluating undergraduate and masters’ students in the area of Digital Communication, Media ethics, advertising, and Behavior Change Communication. 2015-2017 part time lecturer Moi University  Facilitated learning and taught students in the area of Psychology of communication 2015-2016 Part Time lecturer - and Technical university of Kenya  Facilitated and evaluated students in the following areas of learning, Audio and video production, computer graphics and animations, Video production, using adobe and final cut, News Writing and Scripting, Public Speaking, Semiotics and Communication Graphics

2012-2014 Assistant Communications Officer World Friends Onlus Amici Del Mondo- Health Based Italian NGO  Media relations – Foster and maintain relations with Kenya media (Newspapers, Magazines, TVs, radios to create opportunities for WF in from of the public and key constituencies. Manage the journalists’ database by keeping it up to date and widen WF outreach. Deal with press communication by organizing press conferences, press briefing direct interviews, etc.  Social media and online communication-Work with the communications team to enhance WFs visibility across a range of online platforms. Advice on Kenyan social media content related to WF.  Fostering partnerships and seeking funding opportunities – Organize and manage the visibility of events with health stakeholders/ Local partners to advocate for health-related issues such as Maternal Health and child disability.

2010-2012 Research assistant Daystar University  Helped collect, analyze and interpret data for various researches in daystar university

2009-2010 Communication and Journalism (video editor) – Royal media services  Creating audio and visual project documentaries  Daily transmission and programming scheduler  Photography and writing 2007 – 2008 Intern Marketing– Daystar university  Visited various schools and work on various assignments in a quest to market Daystar

Achievements  Successful coordination of meetings and events in various clubs and universities  Actively involved in conducting management programs such as the change begins with me project The Afrizo Musical Project  Developing Marketing and communications messages and employing tactics that encourage over 5 million copies in sales for World Renowned singer Eric Wainana love+ Protest  Sensitized the media on issues of women empowerment in the change begins with me project.

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Publications

Referred Journals 1. - Kahura, N,. Kuria, M. & Macharia, J. (2021) An examination of Kenyan Government's use of interpersonal communication in changing men's behavior response to prostate cancer screening. Journal of Communication and Media Research. National open University of Nigeria. https://jcmrjournal.org/index

2. Kuria, M. (2019). Issues raised in mother - daughter sex communication and their percieved influence on sex practices among adolescent females in selected upper primary schools in Kenya. Journal of Communication and Media Research. National open University of Nigeria https://jcmrjournal.org/index

3. Kuria, M & Ndayikunda, Y. (2019) Media Training and Journalism competence in Kenya: Perspectives from Standard Group Media Senior Magers. The international Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. Volume 3(5)http://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/145030/1 01917 4. Kuria, M. & Ndayikunda, Y. (2019). The extent to which e-democracy facilitates citizen participation in Burundi. The international Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. Volume 3(5) http://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/145187/10202 7

5. Kuria, M. (2017). Crises experienced in church organizations: the case of Parklands Baptist Church Nairobi Kenya. Journal Of Humanities And Social Science. Vol 22 (3). http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.%2022%20Issue3/Version- 6/L2203066367.pdf 6. Kuria, M. (2017). Crisis communication strategies used in Kenya’s churches before, during and after crises: The case of one local Church in . International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research. Volume 3(3). http://www.socialsciencejournal.in/archives/2017/vol3/issue3/3-2-25 7. Kuria M, & Nyamboga, E. (2016). Establishing knowledge gap issues in Kenya: Why information for innovation on digital television is difficult to access among Jua Kali artisans. Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol 21, (10), PP 44-53 https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/987c/475fe118f71e6f971c4e31ae40068f8e42a4.pdf

8. Kuria M, & Nyamboga, E. (2016). Challenges in the production of innovative content for engineering artisans: case study of media producers in Nairobi, Kenya. The international Journal of Humanities and Social Studies. Vol 4, (10). http://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/126930

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Books and Books Chapters -Unpublished book, the social psychology of communication -

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers - Kuria M. & Nyakundi, E (2017). Issues in Digital Television content accessibility among engineering informal workers in Kenya. (Presented at the 8th east African communication conference , University of Rwanda, Kigali.)

Kuria, M. & Ndayikunda, Y. (2019). The extent to which e-democracy facilitates citizen participation in Burundi. (Presented at the 9th east African communication conference, the Agha Khan University, Nairobi.)

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Student Co-authored Publications - Kahura, N,. Kuria, M. & Macharia, J. (2021) An examination of Kenyan Government's use of interpersonal communication in changing men's behavior response to prostate cancer screening. Journal of Communication and Media Research. National open University of Nigeria

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Research - Kuria , M.(2017). Use of Digital television in Nurturing Innovation in Kenya: A study of Nairobi’s Media producers and Engineering Jua Kali artisans (Doctoral thesis). Moi University, Eldoret. Kenya http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/803/Martin%20Kuria%20Thesis%20for %20final.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

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Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended - the 8th east African communication conference, University of Rwanda, Kigali.) (2017)

- the 9th east African communication conference, the Agha Khan University, Nairobi.) - Media society of Kenya conference 2019 Nairobi intercontinental hotel

Workshops Attended --Media council of Kenya (2016) world press Freedom Day intercontinental hotel, -key note address linus Kaikai

-Media council of Kenya (2017) 0ctober International day against impunity -keynote ( Prof.

Nancy Booker ty for Crimes against Journalists -

Seminars Attended

Supervision of Postgraduate Students

Masters  Magack, E. (2021). The Role of Linkedin As A Communication Platform In Human Resource Development: A Case Of Employees And Human Resource Practitioners In Nairobi County. Masters Thesis. United States University International- Africa-Supervised and graduated

 Njuguna, A. (2021). Internal Corporate Communication and Employee Productivity: The Case of Plan International Kenya. Masters Thesis. United states University International-Africa- supervised and graduated

 Mwelu. R. (2021). Message framing and persuasion ethics on social media. The case of twitter in three humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Master’s thesis. United States International University. Supervision ongoing. Awaiting final defense  Muriuki N. (2021).The influence of mediated communication on employee task performance: the case of united states international university- Africa. Master’s thesis. Is awaiting final defence

Ph. D

 Jinaro, P. (2021). Media content framing of wildlife conservation discourse and audience perception in kenya. PhD Thesis Karatina university- supervised, awaiting final defense (has submitted intent to defend postgraduate studies)

 Ndungu, k. (2021). Behavior change communication and men’s response to prostate cancer screening in central kenya. PhD Thesis Karatina University. Supervised, awaiting final defense( has given intent to defend)

Professional/ Consultancy (Editor/ Peer review in journals, Networks/ Collaborations, External Examiner, Patents)

Conducted training Dec 2018- Moi Training and Referal Hospital  Corporate Etiquete  Crisis Communication

August 2012-2013 Consulted for the independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission  Helped IEBC relate with Kenya’s local Media during the turbulent election processes February 2011-2012 Music digital Marketing director at Blue Zebra in Love+Protest - Developing Music Marketing Strategy Achievement: Eric Wainana love +Protest album  Rolled out a successful marketing Campaign for world renowned singer Eric Wainaina. Assisted the organization in selling over 7000 copies of his music globally. Conducted training Dec 2018- Moi Training and Referal Hospital  Corporate Etiquete Crisis Communication

Thesis examination /postgraduate examination

 Ochieng, D. (2019) Exploring Twitter Political Discourse in Kenya: The Case of the Hashtag #Electionske2017 during The 2016/2017 Electioneering Period. Master’s thesis. United States International University- Examined and graduated  Kabue J. (2019) “Twittercracy: an analysis of thetwitterhashtag#big4agenda users’ influence, content and network actions’ towards digital civic participation” in Kenya. Master’s Thesis. United States International University -Examined and graduated  Charana, D. The role of digital advertising in proliferating misinformation through online news. Master’s Thesis. United States International University-Examined proposal’  Edna Murage. (2020.)The role of social media in gender based violence advocacy among women in nairobi county, kenya. Masters thesis. United States International University. Examined and graduated  Ndwiga, P. (2020). Humour as a new media gratification driving political discourse by social media influencers on twitter in Kenya. Master’s thesis. United States International University. Examined and graduated  Muriuki N. (2021). The influence of mediated communication on employee task performance: the case of united states international university-Africa. Master’s thesis. Is awaiting final defence  Nyoike, J. (2021) Assessing How Augmented Reality - Driven Engagement Characteristics Correlate with Brand Recall: A Case of Ikea’s Augmented Reality Application (Ar App) As A Communication Tool. United States International University. Examined proposal  Charana, D. (2021). The role of digital advertising in proliferating misinformation through online news. United States International University. Examined and graduated

2016-date Part Time lecturer- United States International University  Currently lecturing and evaluating undergraduate and masters’ students in the area of Digital Communication, Media ethics, advertising, and Behavior Change Communication. 2015-2017 part time lecturer Moi University  Facilitated learning and taught students in Psychology of communication 2015-2016 Part Time lecturer -Mount Kenya University and Technical university of Kenya  Facilitated and evaluated students in the following areas of learning, Audio and video production, computer graphics and animations, Video production, using adobe and final cut, News Writing and Scripting, Public Speaking, Semiotics and Communication Graphics

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Community Service and Other Engagements  Successfully working with the community and Parklands Baptist church in leading worship activities through song and dance during community service

- Conducted Training Jan 2019- Trained outgoing fourth year students Karatina University on Cv and Cover letter writing

Affiliation of Professional Bodies - East Africa communication association -

Administrative Positions Held

Recognized university administrative positions  - Served as the departments Exams Coordinator- Riara university 2016-2018

- Other administrative positions Held  Appointed member of the student’s board of disciplinary issues- Riara University 2016-2018  Appointed board member of the university grading information systems- Riara University 2016-2018

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