Dr. Tirus Mutwiri Gichuru

Dr Tirus Mutwiri Gichuru, PhD, teaches Kiswahili (Language, Literature, teaching and Research Methods) in the School of Education, Departments of Arts. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili Linguistics from Kenyatta University and a Master of Arts degree in Kiswahili from the same University. He has a Bachelor of Education (Bed Arts) from Moi University. He also holds an advanced diploma In Theology from Timothy Training Institute. He is also an alumnus of Ndagene High School and Marimba Primary School. Initially, Dr. Tirus worked with the Teachers Service Commission teaching in several secondary schools. He was also a Part-time Lecturer at Mount Kenya University (Meru Campus formerly Nkubu Campus) in the Associate Faculty. His focus in research and writings includes language and Literature, language policies and education, Language and community development, lexicology and Lexicography, and Eco-linguistics. He also engages in programs that engage and empower the community

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  1. Language and Literature
  2. language policies and education Language and community development
  3. lexicology and Lexicography
  4. Eco-linguistics
  5. Preservation and Digitalization of Indigenous languages and Oral Literature

Curriculum Vitae

  1. June 26th – 28th, 2024: Attended the 3rd Meru University of Science and Technology International Conference International held at the Main Campus. I presented a paper ‘Eco-Literacy and Climate Action in Primary School Curriculum in Kenya’.
  2. June 26 – 28, 2024: Attended Pre-conference Seminar during the 3rd MUST International Conference International held at the Main Campus. Malombe, P.V. and I presented a paper on ‘Factors Undermining Effective Implementation of Competence-Based Education in Junior Secondary Schools in Isiolo Central’.
  3. February 18th – 19th, 2024: Attended A Seminar organized for the School of Education on Reviewing and Aligning Education Curricula to Competence-Based Learning’ held at Meru University
  4. March 1st-2rd. 2023: CHAKITA International Seminar held at Kabianga University, Kericho. The title of the paper that I presented: Dhima ya Kiswahili katika kuunda, kupambanua, na kutekeleza Sera za Uchumi wa Kijani Nchini Kenya.
  5. August 15th, 2023: Attended Meru University of Science and Technology Academic Staff seminar held in Theatre 1(one). Theme: ‘Transforming Higher Education: Quality Teaching and Learning in the Technological Era. 
  6. March 11th – 13th, 2023: Attended a Competence Curriculum Training for MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY by the Staff of Kenya Institute for Curriculum Development. Held in Main Campus.
  7. November 25th -26th, 2021: CHAKITA International Seminar held at Kenya School of Government, Baringo. Kabarnet. The title of the seminar paper I presented: Nafasi ya Kiswahili katika Kufanikisha Utekelezaji wa Ajenda ya Uzalishaji Chakula cha kutosha Nchini Kenya. 
  8. Novemba 7th-8th, 2019: CHAKAMA Seminar held at Maasai Mara University. The title of the paper I presented: Mchango wa Historia katika Kupambanua Maana za Leksia za Kiswahili.
  9. September 19th, 2019: Research Seminar held at the Department of Kiswahili, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University. The title of the paper I presented: Mbinu na Athari za Mabadiliko ya Maana za Leksia za Kiswahili. 
  10. May 23th, 2019: Research Seminar held at Department of Kiswahili, School of Humanities and social sciences, Kenyatta University. The title of the paper I presented: Mabadiliko ya maana za Leksia: Ulinganisho wa Kiswahili cha kabla ya Karne ya 20 na Kiswahili cha karne ya 21 (Now published)
  11. May 20th – 21st, 2017: Attended PEER COUNSELING TRAINING organized by Serein Education Centre in conjunction with the Peer Counselors Association held at Meru School.
  12. January 29th, 2016: Attended ‘Capacity Building Workshop’ organized by Fanaka Arts Education Agencies in collaboration with the Meru County Director of Education, Ministry of Education at Meru School.
  1. Active in Marimba Primary School and Ndagene Secondary schools’ alumni associations.
  2. Active in religious activities including but not limited to public speaking on values-related themes.
  3. An active member of Nkuene Professional Community-Based Organization 
  4. Involved in community social group – assisting the vulnerable and greening the environment through tree growing
  • Methods of teaching Kiswahili Language and Literature
  • Competence-Based Education & Micro-teaching (Kiswahili)
  • Communication skills in Kiswahili, Kiswahili Morphology and Syntax
  • Kiswahili phonetics and Phonology, Translation Proofreading and editing skills
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Semantics
  • Lexicology & Lexicography
  • Introduction to the Study of Literature in Kiswahili
  • Theories of Literary Criticism in Kiswahili, Second Language Learning
  • Contemporary Kiswahili Novel and Play
  • Kiswahili Poetry
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Research Methods in Language and Literature
  • Kiswahili stylistics
  • Historical Development of Kiswahili
  • Oral literature in Kiswahili
  1. CHAKITA (Chama Cha Kiswahili cha Taifa), Kenya
  2. CHAKAMA (Chama Cha Kiswahili cha Afrika Mashariki)
  1. National Awards: Awarded a certificate of commendation by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) on October 15th, 2009 in recognition of unique contributions and meritorious service rendered to the council as an examiner of Kiswahili 102/2. 2)
  2. Sub-county Award: Awarded a certificate of merit for attaining position one in Kiswahili 2011, 2012, and 2013 KCSE National/Extra County Category in ABOGETA SUBCOUNTY.