Dr. Jackson Mwangi

Position/Status

Kiswahili Lecturer/ Chair of Department of Educational & Psychological Studies - School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences

E-mail Address

mwangij@kcau.ac.ke

Academic Qualification

  • Phd – Laikipia University (Kiswahili na Mawasiliano) Ulinganishi wa Maumbo, Motifu na Changamoto za Majagina katika Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala )
  • MA –  Laikipia University (Kiswahili na Mawasiliano ) Tathmini ya Ushujaa katika Tendi Teule za Kiswahili
  • Egerton University – Bachelor of Education Arts.

Membership of Professional Bodies or Associations

  • CHAUKIDU (Chama cha Ukuzaji Kiswahili Dunia)
  • CHAKAMA (Chama Cha Kiswahili Afrika Mashariki)
  • CHAKITA (Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa, Kenya)

Profile

Dr. Jackson Ndungu Mwangi is a Kiswahili Lecturer at KCA University’s School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Kiswahili and Communication from Laikipia University, where his research focused on “Ulinganishi wa Maumbo, Motifu na Changamoto za Majagina katika Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala” (Comparative Analysis of Shapes, Motifs, and Challenges in the Epics of Mikidadi na Mayasa and Kalevala). He also completed his MA in Kiswahili and Communication at Laikipia University, investigating “Tathmini ya Ushujaa katika Tendi Teule za Kiswahili” (Assessment of Heroism in Selected Kiswahili Epics). Dr. Mwangi is a member of several professional bodies, including CHAUKIDU, CHAKAMA, and CHAKITA, which promote Kiswahili development and scholarship. His research interests lie in interpretation and translation, comparative literature, Swahili literature, linguistics, and sociolinguistics. One of his research topics focuses on “The Impact of Climate Displacement on the Right to Education: Case Study of North Eastern Kenya.”

Research Interest

  • Consult on issues of interpretation and translation and comparative literature.
  • Research in Swahili literature, linguistics and sociolinguistics.

Research Topics

  • The impact of Climate Displacement on the Right to Education: Case Study of North Eastern Kenya

Academic Background

Undergraduate

 EGERTON UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Education Arts  (Arts  Kiswahili/Business Studies)

Selected Publications(Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications)

  • Mwangi, J.N, Wendo Nabea, Sheila P. Simwa (2019) Mwingiliano wa Kimtindo Katika Tendi: Mfano Kutoka  Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala.Mwanga wa Lugha. Makala Teule ya Kongamano la CHAKITA 2018. June 2019, pages 307-317.ISSN:2412-6993. (Published)
  • Mwangi, J.N, Wendo Nabea, Sheila P. Simwa (2019) Mwingiliano wa Motifu zinazobainika katika  Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala.Mwanga wa Lugha.  June 2019, pages 103-113. ISSN:2412-6993. (Published)
  • Mwangi, J.N, Wendo Nabea, Sheila P. Simwa.(2019) Ulinganishi wa Matatizo ya Kijamii Yanayowakumba Majagina Katika Tendi za Mikidadi na Mayas ana Kalevala. Pages 5-12. Editon Consortium Journal of Kiswahili. 6thEditon (Published) https://editoncpublishing.org/ecpj/index.php/ECJKISW/article/view/41
  • Mwangi J.N na Wendo Nabea (2016) Matendo ya Wahusika Wakuu Katika Tendi Teule za     Kiswahili: Ushujaa au Uhayawani?”Moi University Journal.  Pages 164-177. (Published)
  • Mwangi J.N. and Iyaya R.M (2017).  Uhakiki  wa Utendi  wa Fumo Liyongo kwa kutumia vigezo vya kitanzia vya Aristotle”Mara Research Journals.  Mara res. j. Kiswahili.  Vol. 1 No. 1 Pages 1 – 12 ISSN 2520- 0577
  • Mwangi J.N. and Iyaya R.M (2017). Upekee wa mbinu za Kimtindo katika  uandshi wa Tendi  teule za Kiswahili. Mara res Journal. Kiswahili.  Vol. 2 No. 1 Pages 39 – 50 ISSN 2520- 0577
  • Mwangi, J.N. (2018). Uhakiki wa Suala La Dini Na Umuhimu Wake Katika Utendi Na Ai-Inkishafi. Mara res. j. Kiswahili, Vol. 3, No. 1, Pages 79 – 86, ISSN 2520-0577
  • Mwangi, J.N. (2018) Tahakiki ya Majukumu ya Mwanamke Katika Tendi Teule za Kiswahili: Utendi wa Fumo Liyongo na Mikidadi na Mayasa. Coretrain journal. Laikipia University.

Conferences & Chapters

  • Mwangi, J.N. (2019) Uhakiki wa Nafasi ya TEKNOHAMA katika Kukuza  Maudhui katika Tamthilia ya Kigogo.Kongamano la Tano la Kimataifa la CHAUKIDU, Chuo Kikuu cha Kyambogo, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Mwangi, J.N. (2018). Uhakiki wa Suala La Dini Na Umuhimu Wake Katika Utendi Na Ai-Inkishafi. Mara res. j. Kiswahili, Vol. 3, No. 1, Pages 79 – 86, ISSN 2520-0577
  • Mwangi J.N. (2019) Dhamira Zinazoibuliwa na Umajazi wa Wahusika katika Jamii katika Riwaya ya Kidagaa Kimemwozea. Kongamano la Ishirini na moja CHAKITA 2019. Karatina University.
  • Mwangi, J.N. (2019) Usawiri wa Waalimu kama Mawakala wa kuleta Mabadiliko Katika Jamii Katika Diwani ya Tumbo Lisiloshiba na Hadithi Nyingine.1st Teachers Conference 2019. TSC. Nairobi Kenya.
  • Mwangi, J.N. (2018) Uhakiki Linganishi wa Motifu zinazoibuliwa na majagina wawili maarufu: Samson na Fumo Liyongo.Kongamano la Nne la CHAUKIDU. State University of Zanzibar.  Zanzibar.
  • Mwangi J.N. (2017) Tahakiki ya Motifu ya Safari katika Uhifadhi  wa Mazingira katika Utendi wa Kalevala. (Chuka University 4thInternational conference)
  • Mwangi J.N (2017) Tahakiki ya Majukumu ya  Mwanamke Kwa shujaa katika Tendi: Mfano: Utendi wa Fumo Liyongo na Mikidadi na Mayasa.( coretrain, Laikipia University)
  • Mwangi J.N. (2018). Analysis of the Aspects of Drama in Swahili play Kitumbua Kimeingia Mchanga.(Kibabii University 3RD International Conference. Pg 90.)
  • Mwangi J.N. (2018). Comparative Analysis of Social Issues Facing Heroic Characters in the Utendi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa and Kalevala. (Kibabii University 3RDInternational Conference.pg 61 )
  • Mwangi J.N. (2018). Changamoto zinazowakumba Vijana katika Tamthilia ya Kitumbua Kimeingia Mchanga.(Kibabii University 3RD International Conference.pg 65 )
  • Mwangi J.N. (2018). Mwingiliano wa Kimtindo katika Tendi za Mikidadi na Mayasa na Kalevala(Kongamano la Kimataifa Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Taifa  (CHAKITA uk 60-61 )
  • Mwangi J.N. (2018). Tahakiki ya Sifa za Kiuhalisiaajabu na umuhimu wake  katika Utendi wa  Kalevala(Kongamano la Kimataifa Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Taifa  (CHAKITA uk 66-67 )
  • Mwangi J.N. (2018). Uhakiki wa Masuala ibuka katika Tamthilia za Kisasa. Mfano Tamthilia ya Kigogo.(Kongamano la Kimataifa Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Taifa  (CHAKITA uk 78 )
Dr. Jackson Mwangi
mwangij@kcau.ac.ke