Dr. Christine Wambui Njuguna
Adjunct Researcher
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Community Resource Management), Kenyatta University, (2016) Master of Science (Community Resource Management), Kenyatta University, (2011)
Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Nazarene University, (2012)- Lead Expert in Environmental Impact Assessment at NEMA.
Bachelor of Science (Family and Consumer Science) Kenyatta University, (2008)
Dr. Christine Wambui Njuguna is a development researcher and community resource management expert with over a decade of experience in livelihoods, gender, youth development, and environmental governance. She holds a PhD and MSc in Community Resource Management from Kenyatta University and is a NEMA-accredited Lead Expert in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit. Her work focuses on enhancing women’s livelihoods, labor force participation, psychosocial wellbeing, and child development, with strong emphasis on evidence-based policy and community-driven interventions. Christine has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and international platforms, and has led and contributed to major research initiatives on gender mainstreaming, social protection, climate change, agri-food systems, and youth livelihoods across Kenya.
kristinenjuguna@gmail.com
Research Areas
Community Resource Management, Environment
Research
- 2024 Undertook the Mombasa Needs Assessment and generated the Mombasa Gender Mainstreaming Policy: Evidence Review.
- 2020-2025 Enhancing Women’s Livelihoods, Labor Force Participation, Psychosocial Wellbeing and Child Development through the Crèche Programme in Tharaka Nithi County Kenya.
- 2013 – 2016 Predictors of Youth Livelihood Outcomes in Nairobi County, Kenya
- 2011-2012: Impact of Climate Change on Livelihoods of Tea Farmers in Maua Region of Meru County, Kenya
- 2009-2011: Analysis of Poverty Alleviation Initiatives among small scale farmers’ in Naivasha, Kenya.
Publications
- Njuguna, C. W., and Muigai, S. M. (2024). Enhancing Women Livelihoods and Labor Force Participation through Crèche Project in Tharaka Nithi County. The 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation. Collection of the 30 Deserving Initiatives. Available at http://www.guangzhouaward.org/a/3519.html?lang=en
- Gikandi, W. J., Njuguna, C. W., Kabaria- Muriithi, J., & Ogola, L. (2022). Managing Electoral Violence Through Constructive Use of Social Media: Transforming Vulnerable Youth in Kenya. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change, 13(1):1-28. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJISSC.303599
- Rufo, B. M., Njuguna, C. W. & Muiruri, S. M. (2022). Enhancing Household Livelihood Outcomes through Resilient Agri-Food Systems among Small-scale farmers in Kitui County, Kenya. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(1), 210-221. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.5.1.705
- Festus, E. M. Kabaria-Muriithi, J. & Njuguna, C. W. (2022). Relationship between Socioeconomic Characteristics and Livelihood Outcomes of Households Receiving Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Tigania West, Meru County East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(1), 91100. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajis.5.1.563.
- Kenyatta University Women Economic Empowerment Hub and Tharaka Nithi County Government (2021). Enhancing Women’s Livelihoods, Labor Force Participation, Psychosocial Wellbeing, And Child Development Through the Crèche Programme in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Livelihood Story Map, available at https://arcg.is/uK8mL.
Research
- Njuguna, C. W., and Muigai, S. M. (2024). Enhancing Women Livelihoods and Labor Force Participation through Crèche Project in Tharaka Nithi County. The 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation. Collection of the 30 Deserving Initiatives. Available at http://www.guangzhouaward.org/a/3519.html?lang=en
- Gikandi, W. J., Njuguna, C. W., Kabaria- Muriithi, J., & Ogola, L. (2022). Managing Electoral Violence Through Constructive Use of Social Media: Transforming Vulnerable Youth in Kenya. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change, 13(1):1-28. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJISSC.303599
- Rufo, B. M., Njuguna, C. W. & Muiruri, S. M. (2022). Enhancing Household Livelihood Outcomes through Resilient Agri-Food Systems among Small-scale farmers in Kitui County, Kenya. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(1), 210-221. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.5.1.705
- Festus, E. M. Kabaria-Muriithi, J. & Njuguna, C. W. (2022). Relationship between Socioeconomic Characteristics and Livelihood Outcomes of Households Receiving Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Tigania West, Meru County East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(1), 91100. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajis.5.1.563.
- Kenyatta University Women Economic Empowerment Hub and Tharaka Nithi County Government (2021). Enhancing Women’s Livelihoods, Labor Force Participation, Psychosocial Wellbeing, And Child Development Through the Crèche Programme in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Livelihood Story Map, available at https://arcg.is/uK8mL.