Dr. Lucy Mureithi Profile

   Name of Staff: Dr. Lucy Mureithi

   Designation/Rank: Lecturer

   School: School of Education

   Email: lmureithi@laikipia.ac.ke

PERSONAL DETAILS

A   Educational Background/Qualification:

1. PhD in Guidance and Counselling, Laikipia University Kenya (2019) 
2. Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling, Egerton University Kenya 
3. Bachelor of Education (Business/Secretarial Studies)

B   Brief Auto-biography

Dr. Lucy Wangechi Mureithi is a seasoned educator in Psychology.  Lucy has honed her expertise in teaching and research spanning over a period of 12 years. Throughout her academic journey, she has contributed significantly to the field of social sciences and has been recognized for her outstanding contributions. Lucy is a highly accomplished professional with a passion for consultancy in research writing. With a strong background in social sciences, she has dedicated her career to the pursuit of knowledge and making a positive impact in academia and society. Lucy's research interests have focused on critical issues such as drugs and substance use, HIV/AIDS, and counselling. Her commitment to generating knowledge and advancing the understanding of these subjects has led her to publish numerous academic papers and journal articles, contributing valuable insights to the academic community.

Currently serving at Laikipia University Kenya, Lucy continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of scholars and researchers. Her dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering an environment of intellectual growth has left a lasting impact on her students and colleagues alike. Lucy Wangechi Mureithi's unwavering commitment to excellence, passion for research, and dedication to the field of social sciences make her a distinguished scholar, educator, and consultant. Through her work, she continues to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society.

C  Areas of Specialization

1. Special Needs Education
2. Developmental Psychology
3. Drug and Chemical dependence

D   Research Interest 

1. Substance addiction
2. Mental Health

E   All Publications

1. 2021: Article:  Lucy W Mureithi. Efficacy of Peer-led interventions on Substance Use among Female undergraduate students in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya.
2. 2019: Article: Lucy W. Mureithi, Enos Barasa & Mbuthia Ngunjiri: Evaluating the Impact of Awareness Programmes on Substance use among Female Undergraduate Students in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Scholarly Communication.
3. 2019: Article: Lucy W. Mureithi, Enos Barasa & Mbuthia Ngunjiri: Impact of Counselling Programmes on Substance Use among Female Undergraduate Students in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol 3, Issue 2.
4. 2016: Article: Lucy W. Mureithi. The influence of Counselling Services on Alcohol and Drug use Among Female Undergraduates in Kenyan Universities in Relation to Academic Performance. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
5.  2016: Article: Article: L Lucy W. Mureithi. An Assessment of the Prevalence of Alcohol and Drug Abuse among Female Students in Kenyan Universities. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
6. 2015: Article: Briston E.E Omulema, Esther Wanjiku Maina & Lucy W. Mureithi.  Effects of Students Suspension on their Psychological well being in Boarding Secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Science.
7. 2014: Article: Dr. Briston E.E. Omulema & Lucy W. Mureithi. The Perceptions and Attitudes of Kenyan University Trainee Counsellors Towards Counselling Psychology as a Profession. Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Science
8. 2010: Article: Briston E.E Omulema, Lucy W. Mureithi & Prof Sindabi. Impact of Correctional Reforms on Inmates Recidivism in Kenya Prisons. Journal of Education and Human Resource.
9. 2009: Article: Briston E.E Omulema & Lucy W. Mureithi. Counselling Needs of Students and Evaluation of Counselling Services at Public Universities in Kenya. Journal of Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, Kenyan Chapter.
10. 2009: Article: Briston E. E. Omulema & Lucy W. Mureithi. Counselling Needs of HIV/AIDS Orphans and Evaluation of Counselling services at Orphanages in Kenya. Journal of Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, Kenyan Chapter.