School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IPPIA) at USIU-Africa holds the Kenya at 60 conference
Nov 2, 2023 - By Daisy Atino The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), in partnership with the British Institute in East Africa, Kenya School of Government (KSG) and USIU-Africa’s Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IPPIA),...    

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) technical training course graduates its second cohort
Nov 2, 2023 - By Stella Nyagwencha The Department of Psychology in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences in collaboration with the University of Nevada Reno graduated 29 students who successfully completed the certificate course in Applied Behavior Analysis...    

Socio-Economic Impacts of the Standard Gauge Railway Project on Local Pastoralists in Suswa, Narok County
Oct 13, 2023 - By Ngare Willsmith Ochillo This field research project licensed by the National Commission for Science, Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI) under License Number 562158 aimed to assess the socio-economic impacts of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)...    

The Department of Psychology hosts public lecture on Interactive Therapy and Brainspotting
Oct 6, 2023 - By John Sande Last week, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), Department of Psychology hosted Ing. Natascha Ditha Berger, MSc. for a public lecture on "Integrative Therapy and Brainspotting" Method. Brainspotting is a powerful...    

An Overview of Justice: A visit to the Kahawa law courts
Sep 28, 2023 - By Mercy Tania The Criminal Justice Club recently embarked on an eye-opening journey to the Kahawa law courts, a unique institution specializing in cases of terrorism, poaching, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. It was an educational...    

A Journey through accountability: Exploring the Independent Policing Oversight Authority
Sep 22, 2023 - By Mercy Tania In an era where accountability and transparency are paramount in ensuring a just and fair society, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) stands as a beacon of hope for citizens seeking justice against any misconduct...    

USIU-Africa hosts tribute ceremony for renowned scholar, Prof. Micere Mugo
Aug 11, 2023 - By Jemima Oloo "I’m a child of the universe, I have lived in almost all continents" ~ Micere Githae Mugo. How do you say goodbye to a child of the universe? By celebrating its wars and wins. The USIU-Africa community hosted a tribute to Prof....    

Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Hosts Its 7th Annual Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference
Aug 11, 2023 - By Terry Odhiambo The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice hosted its seventh annual conference-themed "Protect and Serve: Promoting Better Policing through Shared Best Practices." The 1st hybrid conference attracted over 80 physical and...    

Exploring the Multifaceted Realm of Criminal Investigation: A Journey into the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Aug 4, 2023 - By Mercy Tania and Terry Odhiambo The Criminal Justice Club recently visited the Directorate of Criminal Investigation’s New National Forensic Laboratory in Nairobi on August 1, 2023. The trip was nothing short of an enlightening expedition into...    

CMS 3700 class concludes project handover at Promise Giving Childrens Home
Aug 4, 2023 - By Margaret Munyae, Edith Amuhaya, Peterson Mwangi, Charity Muraguri The USIU-Africa Community Service Learning (CMS 3700) course is one of the signature courses that all undergraduate students must complete before graduation. The purpose of this...