Prof Ciriaka Gitonga Publications

Prof. Ciriaka Gitonga Publications

1. Gitonga, C., Karuku, S., Otieno Asweto, C., Rugano, P., Mueni Nzomo, C., Okach Ngicho, D., … Munyao Mulonzi, B. (2026). Parental empowerment and engagement as predictors of foundational learning. Journal of Childhood, Education & Society, 7(2), 309–327. https://doi.org/10.37291/jces.591

2. Cherono A., Gitonga, C.M., & Obura, E. A, (2026). Students' Emotional Well-being and Academic Performance: A correlational Study. Heliyon. Vol 12, Issue 8. DOI.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2026.e44937

3. Saoke, V., O, Gitonga, C.M., Ndwiga, Z.N et al (2026). Generation differences in awareness and adoption of technology enhanced anticipatory sets among teachers in Kenya. Discover Education Inpress

4. Gitonga., et al (2025) Determinants of Parental Engagement in Early Childhood Education in Kenya. Discover Education Springer. Vol.5 No.1 pp 1-24. DOI.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-01059-4

5. Saoke, V.O., Ndwiga, Z.N., Githaiga, P.W., Gitonga, C.M., Kubai, K.I., Nzomo, C.M., Mulonzi, B.M. and Ngicho, D.O. (2025), The Relationship Between Teachers' Planning and Content Delivery Using the Five-Stage Lesson Plan Structure: An Analysis of Age, Gender, Experience and Academic Qualifications in Kenya. Eur J Educ, 60: e70021. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70021

6. Mugendi, E.R., Gitonga, C., Rugano, P., & Ndwiga, Z.N. (2024). Correlates gender traits and mindset on the choice of physics subject at high school in Kenya. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE).

7. Cherono, A., Gitonga, C.M., & Obura, E., (2025). Interpersonal conflicts as predictor of academic performance among secondary school students in Kenya. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE).

8. Waruita, A. G., Gitonga, C, M., & Atitwa, E.B., (2025). Personality types persistency, occupational consistency, and occupational satisfaction of graduates. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE). Vol. 14, No. 1, February 2025, pp. 319~331 ISSN: 2252-8822, DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v14i1.31471

9. Waruita, A. G., Gitonga, C, M., & Atitwa, E.B., (2025). Assessment of occupational congruence on occupational satisfaction of graduates on Kenya. Journal of Education and Learning ( EduLearn) Vol. 19, No. 3, August 2025, pp. 1238~1249. ISSN: 2089-9823 DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v19i3.22722.

10. Saoke, V., Ndiwga. N.., Githaiga, P.W., Gitonga, C. M., Kubai, K. I., Nzomo., C. M., Mulonzi, B. M., Ngicho, D. O., (2024). Relationship between Between Teachers' Planning and Content Delivery Using the Five-Stage Lesson Plan Structure: An Analysis of Age, Gender, Experience and Academic Qualifications in Kenya. European Journal of Education, 2025; 60:e70021 https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70021

11. Mugendi, E. R., Gitonga, C., Rugano, P & Ndwiga, Z N. (2024) Correlates gender traits and mindset on the choice of physics subject at high school in Kenya. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education Vol. 13, No. 1, February 2024, pp. 398~406; ISSN: 2252-8822, DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v13i1.25436

12. Gitiha, R. W., Rugano, P., Wakhu, S., & Gitonga, C. M. (2024). Students’ perceptions towards the uptake of educational technologies in Christian Religious Education. Cogent Education, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2310968

13. Mwangi, P., Gitonga. C., & Kariuki, P., (2022): Social economic predictors of parental involvement in rural schools in Kenya: implications on teaching and learning, Education 3-13, DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2022.2145850

14. Nzomo, C., Rugano, P., Njoroge, P., & Gitonga, C. (2022) Inquiry-based learning and students’ self-efficacy in chemistry among secondary schools in Kenya. Heliyon

15. Mutegi, C,M., Gitonga, C. M., & Rugano, P. (2021): Mathematics anxiety, attitude and performance among secondary schools students in Kenya. Educational Research and Reviews. Academic Journals.

16. Gitonga, C. M (2021). Attributions for the culture of silence among victims of domestic violence: A case of married men in Kenya. International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. Academic Journals.

17. Gitonga, C. M, Chege, E. & Karuku, S. (2021) Personality types and socio-demographic determinants of girls’ aggressive behaviors in rehabilitation programs in Kenya. International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. Academic Journal

18. Peter, M.T., Gitonga, C. M. & Kubai, K. I. (2021). Influence of Personality Types, Instructional Practices, and Performance in Public Primary Schools in Kenya. Education and Review: Academic Journal.

19. Kuboka, V. R. & Gitonga, C. (2020). Perceived Paternal Care and Self -Esteem as a predictor of Depressive Symptoms among adolescent Boys in Selected Schools in Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology.

20. Gitonga, C. (2019). Parenting Children with Disabilities: Dilemma on Rights to Education Vs Best Interest of the a Child, Kenya. Interdisciplinary Journal of the African Child.

21. Gitonga, C. & Karuku, S. (2018). An interrogation of the role, nature and significance of expected learning outcomes of selected degree programs in achieving the national goals of education in Kenya: Conference Proceedings from the 1^st Annual International Conference on Decolonizing Education. Conference Paper.

22. Kariuki, N. S., Aloka, J.A., Gatumu, H.N.& Gitonga, C. (2014). Relationship between perceptions of inter-parental conflicts and involvement in delinquent behavior among selected Kenyan adolescent students. Journal of Educational and Social Research: Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research, (2014)

23. Kariuki, N. S; Aloka, J.A; Gatumu, H. N.& Gitonga, C. (2014). Relationship between perceptions of parental punitive discipline and involvement in delinquent behavior among selected Kenyan secondary school students. Journal of Educational and Social Research: Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research (2014).

24. Gitonga, C., et al (2014). Is the choice of a degree program a factor of personality type and degree of congruence. Journal of Humanities and Social Science, DOI 10.9790/0837-1925495

25. Gitonga, C., (2013). Relationship between Holland’s Personality Types, Gender, Congruence and Satisfaction with the Choice of Degree Program Among Third Year Students, Kenyatta University, Kenya. Unpublished PHD Thesis

26. Gitonga, C. (2013). The Omnipresent Gendered Career Pathways for Women and the Role of Career Counselors in Kenya. International Journal on Science and Research (IJSR).Online ISSN 2319-7064, Vol 2 No, 8.

27. Gitonga, C,.Kigen, E,.Wangeri, T., &Orodho, J. (2013). Is Congruence a Predictor of Satisfaction with the Choice of Degree Program among University Students in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice.ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.4, No.17.

28. Gitonga, C,. Orodho, J, A., Kigen, W,.&Wangeri, T (2013). Gender Differences in Holland. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 7 July 2013.

Book Chapter

1. Christian Perspective and Research on the Child Development on the African Context. (2014) Publisher: Daystar University, Institute of Child Development.

Books

1. Gitonga, C. (2009) A systematic guide to Career Choice in Kenya. Integrity Publishers, Nairobi. Kenya

2. Gitonga, C. (2019) Career choice made Easy: Step by Choice. . Publishing Institute of Africa, Nairobi Kenya

Modules Developed

1. Gitonga, C. (2017). An Instructional l Program for Career Counselors and other Career development Providers: Module I: Introduction to Helping Relationships. Aflame Career Services.

2. Gitonga, C. (2017): An Instructional Program for Career Counselors and other Career development Providers: Module II&IV: Career Theory and its Application & The Role of Assessment in Career Planning. Aflame Career Services

3. Gitonga, C. (2017). An Instructional Program for Career Counselors and other Career development Providers: Module V Designing and Implementing Career Services. Aflame Career Services