Ms. Doris Karwitha

Adjunct Lecturer

Biography

Ms. Doris Karwitha is an adjunct lecturer the Department Arts in the School of Education at Meru University of Science & Technology. Doris graduated with Honours in her Bachelor’s degree from Kenya Methodist University in the year 2008 (Bachelor of Education & Counseling-Geography/Kiswahili), in the year 2011.  I joined Kenyatta University to pursue second degree (Masters in geography) and graduated in the year 2016; The MA Thesis title: Women Collective Actions and Performance of their Informal groups: Analysis of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations in Muthara Division, Kenya. I believe in the principle of that a person should always work on developing and improving their profession.

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Doctoral Studies

Currently Doris is a post graduate student at Pwani University pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Geography in the Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences and conducting research on sustainability of upgraded informal settlements in Kenya.

 

I have published four papers in international peer reviewed journals and participated in virtual conferences held at Tharaka University College in the year 2020 and Kenyatta University in 2016. I’m mainly interested in researching on women in economic empowerment and development, urban planning, human settlement and regional development.

 

Basically I have passion in teaching geography, singing Christian music and doing social works. 1n the year 2016 Doris was appointed to the Muthara sub-county Hospital Management Board; – to oversee policy implementation. I encourage pursuing what you desire and believe in, and doing it through God’s guidance because nothing great comes easy and with God all things are possible.

My philosophy is Trusting in the Almighty God, believing in self and doing what is right and just since it brings forth the best of the works of one’s hands.

1. Ibuathu C. N., Kirongo, A. C. & Karwitha, D. N. (2022). Transforming the Mindset of
Youths towards Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse through Social Media. IOSR
Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN:
2279-0861.Volume 21, Issue 2 Ser.8 (February. 2022), PP 58-63 www.iosrjournals.org

2. Ibuathu C. N., Karwitha, D.N. & Omae, H.N. (2020). Entrepreneurial Skills for Women Business Operators in Nyambene, Kenya: The Enablers of Rural Development. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 25, Issue 8, Series 1 (August. 2020) 57-65 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org; DOI: 10.9790/0837-2508015765

3. Karwitha, D. N. & Mahiri. J. (2020) Women Participation on Rotating Savings and Credit Associations for Community Development In Muthara Division, Kenya. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 25, Issue 5, Series. 2 (May. 2020) 40-50 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/0837-2505024050

4. Karwitha, D. N & Muiruri, P. W (2018) Analysis of Performance of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations in Muthara Division, Kenya. International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 05, Issue 01, pp.3517-3524, January, 2018. ISSN: 2350-0743; www.ijiramr.com

1. 2nd International Research e-conference held on 18th – 20th November, 2020 at Tharaka University College. Papers presented:
i. Women Participation on Rotating Savings and Credit Associations for Community Development in Muthara Division, Kenya.
ii. Entrepreneurial Skills for Women Business Operators in Nyambene, Kenya: The Enablers of Rural Development.

2. 33rd Post Graduate Seminar – School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kenyatta University on 30th November, 2016. Paper (Thesis) presented by Njati Doris. Karwitha entitled:-Women Collective actions and Performance of their Informal Groups: Analysis of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations in Muthara Division, Kenya.