Dr. Regina Muthoni Gachari Profile
HoD, Department of Language & Performing Arts
Dr. Regina Muthoni Gachari
HoD, Department of Language & Performing Arts
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| Name: | Dr. Regina Muthoni Gachari |
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| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | rgachari@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 05 Aug, 2025 |
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About
I have taught Language and Literature in three secondary schools in Kenya where I also served as head of English, Patron of Young Christian Students and House Mistress. I was also a tutor of English in In-Service courses organized by the British Council for teachers of English in Kitui District (1987-1990).
At Daystar university I have taught Language and Literature courses to undergraduate students. I have also taught research writing at Masters Level, Doctoral colloquium to PhD students and also supervised masters’ students.
Administratively, I have also served as Head of Humanities department. During my tenure, I offered leadership in the development of curriculum programmes such as Revision of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed Arts), development of B.Ed . in Early Childhood Education, BA in KISWAHILI, BA in French, BA in Technical and Professional Communication (TPC), BA in Geography and BA in History. All the above programmes were approved by Commission for Higher Education (CHE)
During various times, I have also acted as the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Director, Research, Publications and Consultancy.
In partnership with lecturers in my department and other universities, I run workshops on Academic Writing.
I am a full member of Kenya Oral Literature Association (KOLA)
I am a member of Daystar University Ethics and Review Board, a Reviewer of African Journal of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University and the forthcoming Journal of Communication, Daystar University. I have also served in the Editorial board of Output, A Biannual Publication of Daystar University.
From 2006 to date I have been a leader of Small Christian Group for bible study in the university.
At the community level, I serve as an elder at PCEA Sukari Parish where I have been the patron of Teens, Youth and women’s ministries. I have also served as the Session Clerk (the chief executive of the church). Currently I am the patron, Audit committee, Missions & Evangelism and Widows and Widowers ministries.
I am also involved in a number of women’s organizations.
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
Undergraduate courses
Advanced writing, Advanced reading, Appreciation of literature, Modern African poetry, African Literature, Stylistics, Major trends in World literature, Shakespeare
Postgraduate
Doctoral colloquium
Relevant Links
Publications
Books
Gender Representation in Kenya Secondary Schools Literature Textbooks 2019
Published2019
Link: https://www.abebooks.com/9786200273413/Gender-representation-Kenya-Secondary-Schools-6200273413/plp?msockid=207dc7f698e060141f3ad792
Book Chapters
Parental Engagement in School and Educational Programmes for Immigrant Learners
Published2021
Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348124958_Parental_Engagement_in_School_and_Educational_Programmes_for_Immigrant_Learners
“Supporting Second Language Learners in Higher Education in Handbook of Research
Published2019
Link: http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/supporting-second-language-learners-in-higher-education/253801?camid=4v1
Refereed Journal Articles
Influence of media on technocracy and democracy in Kenya
Published2025
Link: https://journals.mut.ac.ke/index.php/JITS/article/view/13/46
Gender Responsive Life-Skills-Based Sexuality Education and Adolescents’ Protective Sexuality Attitudes and Behavior
Published2020
Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341804066_Gender_Responsive_Life-Skills-Based_Sexuality_Education_and_Adolescents'_Protective_Sexuality_Attitudes_and_Behavior
Challenges of Communicating Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness and Uptake in Bungoma County, Kenya. Networking Knowledge:
Published2019
Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339495491_Challenges_of_Communicating_Cervical_Cancer_Screening_Awareness_and_Uptake_in_Bungoma_County_Kenya
Crafting Democratic Memory: The Question of Dilemma and Choice for Women in Kenyan Oral Narratives
Published2012
Link: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/fabl.2002.027/html
Activities
Other Publications
Published2015 Rhythm of the silent song: Celebrating Kenya’s liberation heroines.
Research Interests
- Gender issues in Literature with a focus on Women’s writing A hand book of gender terminologies: A self sponsored on- going project with Prof Wangari Mwai , USIU
- Writing & language issues: Forthcoming Chapters in book
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- Regina Gachari, Jane Kinuthia & Brenda Wambua “Parental Engagement In School And Educational Programmes For Immigrant Learners” in Handbook of Research on Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education 2019, to be published by IGI Global
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- Brenda Wambua, Regina Gachari & Jane Kinuthia “Supporting Second Language Learners in Higher
- Education in Handbook of Research---Handbook of Research on Bridging Family-Teacher Relationships for ELL and Immigrant Students
Conference paper
Jane Kinuthia, Regina Gachari & Brenda Wambua “Language and Power Relations in Selected Marriage Ceremonies’ Songs among the Agikuyu and Akamba Communities” to be presented at the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) Conference 2020: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya 19th – 21st February 2020