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TU-K student wins Worldskills Award

Ms. Ivy Kendi, a 2nd year student from the School of Hospitality and Human Ecology, Department of Fashion Clothing and Textile, presented her Award to the Vice Chancellor Prof Benedict Mutua. Ms. Kendi won the Fashion Technology Award at the WorldSkills Kenya, National Competitions and Innovation, that took place from the 28th August - 1st September 2023 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi. As a result, Ms. Kendi will represent the country in the upcoming WorldSkills International Competition set to take place in Lyon, France from September 10th - 15th 2024.

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Internal Industry Based Learning Seminar, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Internal Industry Based Learning Seminar, 2023 Monday, July 10th – Thursday, July 13th

TIME: 07:00 – 18:55 HRS Daily
VENUE: Main Hall, The TU-K

Other Seminar Rooms:
1)The Lecture Theatre, TU-K
2)N Block, Room N301

Theme: Shaping Careers through Research and Development in the Social Sciences: Implications for Careers in Psychology & Social Work

Sub-Themes:

1. Theory and Research
2. Social Work and Human Relations
3. Psychology and Human Development
4. Psychological Study of Crime and Conflicts
5. Contemporary Mental Health Issues
6. Development, Inclusion and Care
7. Overarching issues in mental health theory and practice
8. Contemporary issues in psychosocial support systems
9. Service, social justice, dignity and the worth of a person

During the just concluded 3rd Psychology Workshop on Research and Development held between Wednesday, June 21st- Friday, June 23rd, 2023 at the Samsung Electronics Lab, TU-K. Three (3) candidates performed exceptionally well; and it is now the desire of the University (VC who was the chief guest); that these students be awarded.

Consequently the Department of Psychology has organized an awards ceremony tomorrow, Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at the Main Hall to recognize their achievements. Awards will be given to the Top Four (4) students named below, and their Supervisor(s) as follows:.

1. OVERALL BEST STUDENT (Proposals Category):
Name: Valentine Wangechi
Thesis: Barriers to acceptability and adoption of counseling services among chronically ill patients at the Mwai Kibaki Hospital in Othaya, Nyeri County
Supervisor: Prof. Mumah, S. C. J.

2. 2ND BEST OVERALL (Proposals Category):
Name: Julia Njeri Gitahi
Thesis: Suicidality of marijuana use among young adults aged 18-35 years in Kimbimbi location, Kirinyaga County
Supervisor: Prof. Mumah, S. C. J.

3. 3RD BEST OVERALL (Proposals Category):
Name: Bosco Joyline Anyango
Thesis: The impact of computer technology on mental and emotional health among youth aged 18-35 in Migori Town
Supervisor: Rev. G. Abang'a Owenda

1. 1. OVERALL BEST STUDENT (Projects Category):
Name: Cleniece Murugi Ndung’u
Thesis: The impact of homophobia on the quality of life among the LGBTQ community in Usikimye in Kayole, Nairobi County.
Supervisor: Rev. G. Abang'a Owenda

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