Dr. Sheila Pamela Wandera - Simwa Profile

   Name of Faculty/Staff: Dr. Sheila Pamela Wandera - Simwa

   Designation/Rank: Senior Lecturer

   Laikipia University: School of Humanities & Development Studies

   Email: swandera@laikipia.ac.ke

       

PERSONAL DETAILS

A  Educational Background/Qualification

  1. PhD in Kiswahili and Communication, Laikipia University, Kenya (2015)
  2. Master of Arts in Kiswahili Studies, Egerton University, Kenya (1996)
  3. Bachelor of Education (Arts), Moi University, Kenya (1992)

B  Brief Autobiography

Dr. Sheila Pamela Wandera-Simwa is a Senior Lecturer of Kiswahili in the Department of Literary and Communication Studies and the founder and coordinator of the Gender Centre, Laikipia University, October 2016-March 2021. She has taught for 28 years at the university level. At the Gender Centre, she coordinated all matters relating to gender in the university. She initiated both the ladies’ and gentlemen’s mentorship programmes. She has also been the coordinator of the Kiswahili subsection (undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and the department’s field attachment coordinator. She is currently the substantive Dean of the School of Humanities and Development Studies. She oversees 26 programmes in the school, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate, and consequently, manage all the curriculum issues in the school, including initiating new programmes and reviewing the existing ones. She is also a trained Kiswahili teacher for non-speakers of Kiswahili. She has been active in various appointive positions within and outside of the university and has demonstrated leadership and team player roles in academics, research, and social as well as spiritual duties assigned to her.  She is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and is committed to providing a supportive learning environment. She is also an accomplished researcher and has published numerous articles in top-tier academic journals.

Areas of Specialization

  1. Literature
  2. Communication
  3. Applied Linguistics

D   Research Interest

  1. Oral Literature
  2. Gender Studies
  3. Kiswahili Language

E   Research Publications

Journal Articles

  1. Kiguta, G.M., Onyango, O.J., & Simwa, W.S. (2024). Uchnganuzi wa Mikakati ya Lugha katika Diskosi ya Kigaidi katika Magazeti ya Kenya na ya Kimataifa. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 7(1), 463-476. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.7.1.2301
  2. Akol, M. G., Wandera-Simwa, S. P., & Ogola, J. O. (2024). Changamoto Zinazokumba Shirika la Utangazaji la Uganda Katika Kukikuza Kiswahili Jijini Kampala. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 7(1), 395-404. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.7.1.2200.
  3. Waithiru, K.A. Nabea, W., & Wandera-Simwa, S. (2024). Nafasi ya Vifaa katika kukuza Anthroposenia katika Riwaya za Emmanuel Mbogo na Katana Mkangi: Mfano wa Bustani Eden, Vipuli vya Figo na Mafuta. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 7(1), 297-307. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.7.1.1996
  4. Mburu, K. W, Wandera-Simwa, S., & Wendo, N. (2024). Upambanuzi wa Mikakati ya Kitashtiti katika Vibonzo vya Kisiasa vya Gado. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 7(1), 11-27. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.7.1.1685
  5. Akaka, L., & Wandera-Simwa, S. W. (2023). Iktibasi katika Methali za Waswahili. KISWAHILI JUZ 86 (2) 2023 Vol. 86 (2) 2023 http://doi,org/10.56279/jk.v86i2.3
  6. Waithiru, K.A. Wandera-Simwa, S., & Onyango, O.J. (2023). Tathmini ya Anthropomofiki katika Riwaya ya Shamba la Wanyama. Mulika, Na 42 (2), 217-237 Doi: https//doi.org/10.56279/mulika.na42t2.5
  7. Mwangi, J., Wendo, N., & Wandera, S. (2023). Mikakati ya Ushawishi katika Jumbe za Kihalifu kwenye Facebook na Baruapepe. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 6(1), 180-193. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.6.1.1252
  8. Wandera-Simwa, S. (2023). Mwanamke katika Utamaduni Halisi wa Waswahili wa Karne ya Kumi na Tisa katika TAALUMA: Jarida la CHAKITA. Juzuu 2 Na 1. Moi University Press.
  9. Wangila, J.S.B, Wandera-Simwa, S., & Ogola, J. O. (2022). Umuhimu wa Mafumbo yanayotumika katika miktadha ya Wosia wa Babu kwa Wavulana miongoni mwa Wabukusu wa Kenya. Eastern Africa Journal of Kiswahili, 1(1), 69-75 https://doi.org/10.51317/eajk.v4i1.269
  10. Wandera-Simwa, S.P (2022). Uchanganuzi wa Sitiari za Bahari katika Methali za Waswahili katika Mwanga wa Lugha, Juzuu 7 Na 2: Moi University Press.
  11. Akaka, L., & Wandera, S. (2022). Mwanamke katika Bembelezi za Watikuu. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education. 6(3) 421-427
  12. Wandera-Simwa, S. P.  (2022). Mafumbo ya Mwanamke katika Mashairi Teule ya Muyaka. Eastern Africa Journal of Kiswahili, 4(1) 452-470. https://doi.org/10.51317/eajk.v4i1.245
  13. Akaka, L., & Simwa, S., (2022). Walengwa wa Ujumbe katika Bembelezi za Watikuu Nchini Kenya. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 5(1), 288-296. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajss.5.1.817
  14. Kamau, M.P., & Wandera-Simwa, S. P.  (2022). Ukombozi wa Mwanamke Kiuchumi katika Tamthilia za Kigogo na Chema Chajiuza. Eastern African Journal of Kiswahili, 1(1) 26-32. https://doi.org/10.51317/eajk.v4i1.80     
  15. Wandera-Simwa, S. P.  (2021). Mwanamke wa Kiswahili katika Utenzi wa mwanakupona. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 4(1),82-98. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajss.4.1.422
  16. Akaka, L., Wandera-Simwa, S., & Ogola, J. O. (2021. Sitiari katika Bembelezi za Watikuu katika TAALUMA: Jarida la CHAKITA. Juzuu 1 Na 1. Moi University Press.
  17. Wangila, J.S.B, Wandera-Simwa, S., & Ogola, J. O. (2021). Uainishaji wa Mafumbo ya Wosia wa Babu kwa Wavulana miongoni mwa Wabukusu wa Kenya. Editon Cons.J. Kiswahili, 2 (1), 223-230 http://doi.org/10.51317/eajk.v3i1.206
  18. Akaka, L., Wandera-Simwa, S., & Ogola, J. O. (2021). Maudhui katika Bembelezi za Wanawake Watikuu Nchini Kenya. Editon Cons.J.Kiswahili, 3(1), 211-222. https://doi.org/10.51317/eajk.v3i1.205      
  19. Nyongesa, S., Wandera-Simwa, S., & Nabea, W. (2020). Mikondo Mipya katika Utunzi wa Mashairi: Mifano kutoka Sokomoko na Ushairi Wenu katika Gazeti la Taifa Leo. Editon Cons.J.Arts, Kiswahili, 2(1), 188-189.
  20. Ogutu, H. O, Nabea, W., & Wandera, S. (2020). Mikakati ya Kudumisha Hejemonia katika Siasa na Uchumi  katika Mwanga wa Lugha, Juzuu 5 Na 2: Moi University Press.
  21. Poyi, C. J., & Wandera-Simwa, S. (2020). Usawiri wa ukombozi katika Diwani ya Kichomi: Mtazamo wa Kidhanaishi. Editon Cons.J.Kiswahili, 2(1), 110-119.
  22. Ogutu, H. O., Wandera, S., & Nabea, W. (2020). Ujitokezaji wa Hejemonia katika Asasi za Kijamii:Mfano wa Dharau ya Ini, Msimu wa Vipepeo, Msururu wa Usaliti na Majilio ya Mkombozi. Editon Cons. J. Kiswahili, 2(1), 76-78. https://doi.org/10.51317/ecjkisw.v2i1.130     
  23. Malenya, M. M., Simwa-Wandera, S. P., & Ogola, J. O. (2020). Itikadi na Uwezo wa Kijinsia katika Nyimbo za Taarab. Editon Cons.J.Kiswahili, 2 (1), 48-60.
  24. Mwangi, J. N., Nabea, W., & Wandera, S. (2019). Tahakiki Linganishi ya Motifu zinazobainika katika tendi za Mikidadi  na Mayasa na Kalevala katika Mwanga wa Lugha, Juzuu 4 namba 1: Moi University Press.
  25. Nkumbo, D., Wandera-Simwa, S. P., & Ogola, J. O. (2019) Uchambuzi wa Maudhui katika Matangazo ya Ngono Salama kwenye Ukurasa wa Shabili wa Durex Facebook. Editon Cons. J. Kiswahili, 1(1), 25-33.
  26. Nkumbo, D., Wandera-Simwa, S. P., & Ogola, J. O. (2019). Critical Discourse Analysis: Ideological Supremacy of Durex Adverts on Facebook Fan Page Kenya. Editon Cons. J. Lit. Linguist. Stud. 1(2), 63-77.
  27. Miricho, E. M., & Wandera, S., & Nabea, W. (2019). Fasihi ya Watoto ya Kiswahili na Mshikamano wa Kitaifa katika Mwanga wa Lugha, Toleo Maalum: Moi University Press.
  28. Mwangi, J. N., Nabea, W., & Wandera, S. (2019). Mwingiliano wa Kimtindo katika Tendi: Mifano kutoka Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala katika Mwanga wa Lugha, Toleo Maalum: Moi University Press.
  29. Onyancha, E. K., Wandera-Simwa, S. P., & Ogola, J. O. (2019). Uchanganuzi wa Matukio ya Uhalisiamazingaombwe katika Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa: Kupigana kwa Mikidadi katika CORETRAIN Journal of Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Coretrain Limited.
  30. Miricho, E. M., & Wandera, S., & Nabea, W. (2019). Ukiushi wa Kanoni ya Maudhui katika Fasihi ya Watoto ya Kiswahili katika CORETRAIN Journal of Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Coretrain Limited.
  31. Khasandi, I. V., Wandera-Simwa, S. P., Mahero, E. O., & Ndegwa, F. M (2019). Ethical Considerations in Rewarding of Sports Winners: A Comparison of Traditional Luhya Community and Contemporary systems katika CORETRAIN Journal of Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Coretrain Limited.
  32. Mwangi, J. N., Nabea, W., & Wandera, S. (2019). Ulinganishi wa Matatizo ya Kijamii yanayowakumba Majagina katika tendi za Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala. Editon Cons.J. Arts, Humanit. S. Stud., 1(1), 5-12.
  33. Khaisie, J. W., Wandera, S. P., & Gwachi, J. M. (2018). Ubandikaji Majina na Majumlishi memeto kama mikakati ya Propaganda katika Midahalo ya Urais wa Kenya 2013 katika RUWAZA AFRIKA (Vol. 6) Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences: Pwani University.
  34. Wandera, S. P. (2018). Umuhimu wa Lugha za Kiasili katika kuendeleza Kiswahili na Utambulisho wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki katika RUWAZA AFRIKA (Vol. 6). Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences: Pwani University.   
  35. Khaisie, J. W., & Wandera, S. P. (2018). “Fear Mongering and Appeal to the Name of God as Propaganda Techniques in the Kenyan 2013 Presidential Debate katika Journal of Research Innovations and Implications in Education. ISSN 2520-7504 (online) Vol. 2. Iss. 1-6.
  36. Muchenje, J. K., Wandera, S. P., & Onyango J. O. (2018). “Hegemonic Masculinity in Song Lyrics of Webuye Jua Kali Band, Kenya” katika Journal of Research Innovations and Implications in Education. ISSN 2520-7504 (online) Vol. 2. Iss.4 Pp 18-22.
  37. Wandera, S. P.  (2018). Mitalaa ya Shahada ya Uzamili ya Kiswahili: Mtazamo wa Urie Bronfenbrenner katika CORETRAIN Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Coretrain Limited.
  38. Opunde, S., Wandera, S. P., & Nabea, W. K. (2018). Uchunguzi wa Masuala ya Kijinsia katika nyimbo za Daudi Kabaka na John Amutabi Nzenze katika CORETRAIN Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Coretrain Limited. Coretrain Limited.
  39. Malenya, M. M., & Wandera, S. P.  (2018). Uchanganuzi wa Matini za Kifeministi katika Taarab Teule katika CORETRAIN Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Coretrain Limited. 
  40. Khasandi, I. V., & Wandera, S. P.  (2014). Proverbs of Peace among the Luhya of Western Kenya and Swahili of the Coast in NGANO: The Journal of Eastern Africa Oral Literature.
  41. Khasandi I.V., Liguyani, R., & Wandera-Simwa, S.P. (2012). ‘Appropriating Globalisation to revitalize Indigenous Knowledge and Identity through Luhya Children Playsongs’ Journal of Pan African Studies. 5(6), 75-91.
  42. Wandera S. P. (2002). ‘Utafiti wa Masuala ya Kijinsia katika Kiswahili’ katika Utafiti wa Kiswahili. Moi University Press. ISBN 9966-854-36-3 (pp 78-84).
  43. Wandera S. P. (2001). ‘Fasihi ya Kiswahili na Umuhimu wake katika Maendeleo’ katika Kiswahili: A Tool for Development. The Multidisciplinary Approach. Moi University Press. ISBN 9966-854-19-3 (Pp 60-64).

Book Chapters

  1. Wandera-Simwa, S. P. (2019). Mundo na Tathmini ya Programu ya Kiswahili na Mawasiliano katika Chuo Kikuu cha Laikipia katika Mitalaa ya Kiswahili katika Vyuo Vikuu vya Afrika Mashariki. KAKAMA. Zanzibar.
  2. Miricho, E. M., & Wandera, S., & Nabea, W. (2019). Fasihi ya Watoto ya Kiswahili kama Wenzo wa Kuangazia Mauala ya kisiasa katika Uwezeshwaji wa Kiswahili kama Wenzo ya Maarifa. Moi University Press.
  3. Khaisie, J. W., Wandera, S. P., & Gwachi, J. M. (2019). Dhamira Fiche Katika Mdahalo Wa Urais Wa Kenya 2013 katika Lugha na Fasihi katika Mshikamano wa Kitaifa na Uwiano Barani Afrika. Moi University Press.

Books

  1. Miricho, M., Wandera, S. Maina, D.K., S., Atibu, B., & Wanjala K. (2021). VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 6. Mwongozo wa Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-739-4.
  2. Miricho, M., Wandera, S. Maina, D.K., S., Atibu, B., & Wanjala K. (2021). VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 6. Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-739-8.
  3. Miricho, M., Wandera, S. Maina, D.K., S., Atibu, B., & Wanjala K. (2021). VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 5. Mwongozo wa Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-670-4.
  4. Miricho, M., Wandera, S. Maina, D.K., S., Atibu, B., & Wanjala K. (2021). VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 5. Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-670-4.
  5. Miricho, M., Wanjala K., Maina, D.K., Atibu, B., & Wandera, S. (2021). VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 4. Mwongozo wa Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-564-6.
  6. Miricho, M., Wanjala K., Maina, D.K., Atibu, B., & Wandera, S. (2021) VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 4. Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-564-6.
  7. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2018) ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-1-0.
  8. Wandera, S. P., Wanjala, K., Miricho, Wanjala K., Naula, B., E. M., & Mukundi, S. W. (2018) VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 1. Mwongozo wa Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-233-1.
  9. Wandera, S. P., Wanjala, K., Miricho, Naula, B., E. M., Mukundi, S. W., & Wanjala, K.  (2018). VISIONARY Mazoezi ya Kiswahili: Gredi ya 1. Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-232-4.
  10. Wandera, S. P., Miricho, E. M., Lumwamu, P. V., Mukundi, S. W., na Madara, D. A. (2018) SKILLGROW Mazoezi ya Lugha: Hatua ya 1. Mwongozo wa Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-189-1.
  11. Wandera, S. P., Miricho, E. M., Lumwamu, P. V., Mukundi, S. W., na Madara, D. A. (2018) SKILLGROW Mazoezi ya Lugha: Hatua ya 1. Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65.
  12. Wandera, S. P., Miricho, E. M., Lumwamu, P. V., Maina, D. K., Kilanga, B. S., na Mukundi, S. W., (2018) SKILLGROW Mazoezi ya Lugha: Hatua ya 2. Mwongozo wa Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-202-7.
  13. Wandera, S. P., Mukundi, S. W., Lumwamu, P. V., Miricho, E. M., Maina D. K., na Kilanga, B.S. (2018). SKILLGROW Mazoezi ya Lugha: Mazoezi ya Lugha: Hatua ya 2. Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-65-201-0.
  14. Iyaya, R. M., & Wandera, S. P. (2015). Misingi ya Mawasiliano katika Matangazo ya Biashara. Zeed ‘N’ Cee Publishers Limited. ISBN 978-9966-1829-0-6.
  15. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Mukundi, S. W., na Madara, D. A. (2010). ALPHA Kiswahili Mazoezi zaidi ya Lugha. Hatua ya Pili. Kitabu cha Wanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-978-8.
  16. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2010). ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-893-8.
  17. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2010). ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Wanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-889-7.
  18. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2009). ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-888-0.
  19. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2009) ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Wanafunzi. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-892-7.
  20. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2009). ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-891-0.
  21. Wandera, S. P., Kilanga, B. S., Madara, D. A., Lumwamu, P. V., na Gitiha, P. M. (2009). ALPHA Hatua ya Tatu. Kitabu cha Mwalimu. Kenya Literature Bureau ISBN 978-9966-44-887-3.

 

F  Project/Thesis Supervision

PhD Theses

  1. Sitiari katika Bembelezi za Watikuu. Ph. D na Lina Akaka Mbayi (2022)
  2. Uchanganuzi Kifeministi wa Mwanamke wa Kisasa katika Nyimbo teule za Taarab. PhD na Mary Mugasia Malenya (2022)
  3. Vijana na Hejemonia katika Riwaya Teule za Kiswahili. Ph.D. na Harrison Ogutu (2022)
  4. Ukiushi wa Kanoni katika Fasihi ya Watoto: mfano wa Kazi za John Kobia na Wamitila Wadi. Ph.D. na Erastus Miricho Mutahi (2021)
  5. Ulinganishi wa Maumbo na Motifu katika Tendi za Mikidadi na Mayasa, na Kalevala. Ph. D na Jackson Ndungu Mwangi (2021)
  6. Uchanganuzi wa Matangazo ya Ngono Salama katika Mitandao: Mfano wa Durex Facebook Page. PhD na Douglas Nkumbo (2019)
  7. Matumizi ya Mikakati ya Propaganda katika mdahalo wa Urais wa Kenya wa Mwaka wa 2013. PhD na John Wanyama Khaisie (2018)

Master’s Degree Theses

  1. Uhalifu katika Jumbe za Baruapepe na Facebook na James Mwangi Mathenge. Tasnifu ya M.A, Chuo Kikuu cha Laikipia.
  2. Tashtiti katika Vibonzo vya Kisiasa: Uchunguzi wa Gaddo na Kerryanne Mburu Tasnifu ya M.A. Chuo Kikuu cha Laikipia.
  3. Wanawake na Mikakati ya Ukombozi katika Tamthilia za Kigogo na Chema Chajiuza. Na Kamau, P. Kamau. Tasnifu ya M.A, Chuo Kikuu cha Laikipia (2023).
  4. Uhakiki Wa Mafumbo Katika Miktadha ya Wosia wa Babu kwa Vijana miongoni mwa Wabukusu wa Kenya. MA na John Swala Wangila Barasa. (2022)
  5. Upya katika Ushairi wa Magazeti: Uchunguzi wa Ushairi wa Sokomoko na Ushairi wetu katika Gazeti la Taifa Leo. M.A na Sallyne Nyongesa (2022)
  6. Uchanganuzi wa Suala la Ubwege wa Maisha katika Diwani ya Kichomi. M.A na Jason Chibayi Poyi (2021)
  7. Uhalisia Mazingaombwe katika Tendi za Fumo Liongo na Mikidadi na Mayasa. M.A na Emily Kemuma (2019)
  8. Uchanganuzi wa Ubabedume katika Nyimbo za Bendi ya Jua Kali ya Webuye, na MA by Jackline Khakasa Muchenje (2018)

G  Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

  1. Attended and presented a paper in an International Swahili Conference held at the University of Ghana, Legon, 5th July to 8th July 2023: “Umajumui si dhana ngeni; Uhakiki wa Methali Teule kutoka Bara za Umoja na Ushirikiano kutoka Bara la Afrika.”
  2. Attended and presented a paper in an International Swahili Colloquium Conference held at Bayreuth University, Germany 19th May to 21st May 2023: “Usasaleo katika Ufundishaji wa Mashairi ya Kisasa: Matumizi ya Mashujaa wa Kisasa.”
  3. Attended and presented a paper in an International CHAKITA Conference held at Kabianga University, Kenya 1st March to 2nd March 2023: Mchango wa Fasihi ya Kiswahili katika Masuala ya Ikolojia-Ukoloni: Mfano wa Riwaya ya Nakuruto ya Clara Momanyi
  4. Attended and presented a paper at an International CHAUKIDU Conference held at Howard University, Washington DC, Maryland, 29th September to 1st October 2022: ‘Chema Chajiuza’: Upenyezi wa Kiswahili na Uswahili katika Dunia Tandawazi
  5. Chaired a team of 6 Kiswahili experts from EAC partner states to organise the 1st Kiswahili symposium to celebrate Kiswahili day on 6/7/2022 in Zanzibar, URT
  6. Facilitated a workshop organised by the East African Kiswahili Commission at Mount Safari Club, Nairobi, from 30th January to 3rd February 2022, on Training of Trainers as the Team Leader.
  7. Resource person at a Kiswahili Writer’s Workshop organised by the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage, Department of Culture and held on 11th and 12th November 2021 at Hadassah Hotel in Nairobi, opposite Upper Hill Medical Centre.
  8. Wandera-Simwa, S. P. (2020) Gender Concerns in Laikipia University. Paper presented during International Women’s Day Celebrations at Mandela Hall on the 8th of May 2021.
  9. Wandera-Simwa, S. P. (2017) ‘Kiswahili katika Huduma za Afya: Tathmini ya mawasiliano kati ya Madaktari na Wagonjwa katika Hospitali Kuu ya Kaunti ya nakuru, Kenya‘Paper presented at the first East African Kiswahili Commission Conference in Zanzibar, Republic of Tanzania.
  10. Wandera-Simwa (2014) Changamoto za ufunzaji wa Kiswahili katika shule ya msingi Kiswahili makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la CHAKAMA, katika Chuo Kikuu Kishirikishi cha Rongo.
  11. Wandera-Simwa (2012) ‘Bamba 50’ Matumizi ya Drama ya Kiswahili katika kuhamasisha Masuala Nyeti ya Katiba Mpya nchini kenya. Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Swahili International Conference at National Museum of Kenya, TUSIMA-Mombasa.
  12. Khasandi-Telewa, Wandera-Simwa & Mahero, E. (2012) ‘And the Winner Gets...! Ethically Rewarding the Victor in Traditional leisure Competitions among the Luhya of Western Kenya. Paper Presented at the AASR conference in Egerton University-Kenya.
  13. Khasandi-Telewa & Wandera-Simwa. (2011) ‘Kenyan by Choice: Dynamics of Language-in-Education in South Sudan.’ Paper presented at the SACHES Annual Conference, whose theme was “Redrawing the Boundaries of Difference in the Region: Regionalisation as a New Space for Education.
  14. Khasandi-Telewa & Wandera-Simwa. (2011) ‘A wife is a Dress, a banana plant to care for’. Paper accepted for presentation at the CODESRIA General Delegates’ conference at Morocco in October 2011.
  15. Wandera-Simwa & Khasandi-Telewa. (2011) ‘Kiswahili cha Wateule“, au cha kawaida‘: Ni kipi Kinachotahiniwa? Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la nne la CHAKAMA lililoandaliwa Bontana, Nakuru-Kenya kuanzia 15 hadi 16 Oktoba 2011.
  16. Khasandi-Telewa & Wandera-Simwa. (2010) ‘We need more English’. Paper presented at the State University of Zanzibar-SPINE 2010 in collaboration with the University of Bristol (UK) International Symposium in Teaching, Learning and Assessing in Second Language Contexts: 2nd to 3rd December 2010
  17. Liguyani, R. Wandera-Simwa & Khasandi-Telewa (2010). (Forthcoming). ‘Twenty cassettes at two hundred shillings each: Disregarding digitalisation in oral literature teaching and learning in a Kenyan University.’ Presented at the 5th ISOLA Conference at Diani Beach Hotel, July 15th to 20th 2010 and awaiting Publication
  18. Wandera-Simwa, S.P. (2010) ‘Vichekesho visivyokusudiwa, tafsiri miongoni mwa lahaja tofauti za Kiluhya.’ Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la kimataifa la CHAKITA lililofanyika katika Chuo Kikuu cha Pwani, Agosti 11-12.
  19.  Wandera-Simwa, S.P. (2010) ‘In one wash. Kwa mwosho mmoja tu!’, Ndaro za tafsiri katika vyombo vya habari; Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la kimataifa la CHAKITA lililofanyika katika chuo kikuu cha Pwani.
  20. Wandera-Simwa, S.P. (2009) Mke ni Nguo, Mgomba kupaliliwa Sanaa jadi na uhifadhi wa mazingira Miongoni mwa Waluhya wa Kenya. Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika Kongamano la CHAKAMA mjini Kampala Uganda.
  21. Wandera-Simwa, S.P. (2008) ‘Kujenga au Kubomoa?’ Mfano wa jukumu la Kiswahili katika ghasia za baada ya uchaguzi wa 2007 nchini Kenya. Makala yaliyowasilishwa katika ukumbi wa Fort Jesus, mjini Mombasa katika Kongamano la kitaifa la CHAKITA.
  22. Wandera, S. (2004) ‘Women in the Media, Some Reflections.’ Paper presented at the International Gender Conference in Egerton University 5th-8th April 2004.

H  Consultancies

            External Examination:

  1. Busingye John William (2024) Sera ya Elimu na Upanguaji wa Idadi ya Wanafunzi wa Kiswawahili katika Shule za Manispaa ya Ibanda.‘ Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda.
  2. Bwambale Khalid (2024) Maadili kwa Vijana katika Methali za Kikonjo. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda.
  3. Biira Agnes (2023) ‘Athari ya Tehama katika Uwasilishaji wa Hadithi Fupi katika Jamii ya Wakonzo’. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  4. Katusiime Caroline (2023) ‘Uchanganuzi wa Nyimbo z a Uvunaji, za Jamii ya Wanyankole: Dhamira, Dhima na Mtindo wa Lugh. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda’.
  5. Murokozi Cranimah (2023) “Mtaala Mpya Na Utendaji Wa Wanafunzi Wa Kiswahili Katika Shule Za Upili Mjini Mbarara” . Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda.
  6. Daimat Suidiq (2023) Mtindo Wa Nyimbo Za Diamond Platnumz Na Mbosso Khan Katika Kujenga Maudhui Katika Jamii. Tasnifu ya M.A., Islamic University in Uganda
  7. Muwuta Ernest Mwase (2023) “Uchunguzi Wa Itikadi Za Kisiasa Katika Nyimbo Za Kampeni Nchini Uganda”.  Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  8. Kemigambo Loyce (2023) “Ulinganishi Wa Usawiri Wa Mwanamke Katika Tamthiliya Ya Nguzo Mama Na Kivuli Kinaishi”  Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  9. Mbabazi Lucy (2023) “Mbinu Shirikishi Na Mitazamo Wa Wanafunzi Katika Ukuzaji Wa Stadi Ya Uzungumzaji Wa Kiswahili Katika Shule Za Upili Nchini Uganda”. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  10. Muhindo Johnson (2023) “Ulinganishi Wa Usawiri Wa Wahusika Wa Kike Katika Riwaya Ya Utengano Na Baraka Za Mama. “ Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  11. Okello Geoffrey (2023) “Athari Za Kisarufi Katika Ujifunzaji Wa Lugha Ya Kiswahili”. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  12. Tumusiime Moris (2023) “: Mtindo Wa Nyimbo Teule Za Injili Na Jinsi Unavyosawiri Maudhui Katika Jamii”. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  13. Tusiime Medius (2023) “Athari Za Muktadha Wa Kijamii Katika Ujifunzaji Wa Lugha Ya Kiswahili”. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  14. Tusimirwe Philbert (2023) “Ndoa Na Malezi Katika Tamthilia Ya Ngoswe Na Chema Chajiuza”. Tasnifu ya M.A. Islamic University in Uganda
  15. PhD-038-2021 “Matumizi Ya Uchawi Na Mazingaombwe Katika Riwaya Za Shaaban Robert Na Euphrase Kezilahabi” Tasnifu ya Ph.D.  Kenyatta University.
  16. PhD-084-2021. “Usawiri Wa Wahusika Wanaume Katika Riwaya Za Kiswahili Zilizoandikwa Na Wanawake”. Tasnifu ya Ph.D. Kenyatta University.
  17. PhD-087-2021 Ishara na maana katika Fasihi Simulizi ya Kivumba: Mtazamo wa Kisemiotiki. Tasnifu ya Ph.D. Kenyatta University.
  18. Lubuuka, Y. (2021). “Itikadi Za Kiuana Kama Zinavyobainika Katika Methali Za Kinyankole Na Kiswahili” Tasnifu ya Kenyatta Ph.D. University
  19. Simiyu, B. (2020). “Athari Ya Fasihi Simulizi Katika Riwaya Ya Kiswahili” Tasnifu ya Ph.D. Kenyatta University.
  20. Kirigo, B. (2019). “Matumizi Ya Taswira Za Ulemavu Kama Mtindo Katika Riwaya Teule Za Said Ahmed Mohamed Na Euphrase Kezilahabi”. Tasnifu ya Ph.D. Kenyatta University 2019.

Consultancy for East African Kiswahili Commission:

  1. I am a trainer and team leader of the National Kiswahili research team aligned with the East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC)
  1. National research on capacity assessment and use of the Kiswahili in Kenya is one of the outputs under my leadership.
  2. I chaired a committee that organised the first symposium for East Africa Community Partner states, held in Zanzibar on July 6, 2022, as part of the celebrations of Kiswahili International Day.
  3. Under my leadership, we are working on manuals to train trainers who will teach Parliamentarians to use the Kiswahili Language for their parliamentary duties.

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