LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Publication of Books
1. Gathii, J.K., Wamukuru, D.K., Karanja, D., Muriithi, W., & Maina, K. (2019). Research Methods, Data Analysis & Reporting: Building Competences in Education & Social Sciences Research. Nakuru: Education and Social Sciences Research Association of Kenya (ESSRAK). ISBN: 978-9966-134-91-2
Publication of Book Chapters
1. Wamukuru, D.K., Fedha, F. & Raphael, C. (2026). Re-Emerging Educational Challenges-Comparative Perspective from East Africa. In S. Busby, C. Raphael & C.S. Lukule(Eds.), Reimagining Educational Leadership in East Africa: Transforming Schooling through Digital Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Practices (1st ed.). Routledge.
2. Flora Fedha, David Kuria Wamukuru and Christina Raphael Isingo (2026). Comparative Perspectives on Leveraging Innovations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Leadership in East Africa. In S. Busby, C. Raphael & C.S. Lukule(Eds.), Reimagining Educational Leadership in East Africa: Transforming Schooling through Digital Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Practices (1st ed.). Routledge.
3. Flora Fedha, David Kuria Wamukuru and Christina Raphael (2026). Educational Leadership Challenges in EAST Africa Emerging Solutions and Untapped Opportunities. In S. Busby, C. Raphael & C.S. Lukule(Eds.), Reimagining Educational Leadership in East Africa: Transforming Schooling through Digital Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Practices (1st ed.). Routledge.
Publications of Papers in Scholarly University Level Peer Reviewed Journals
Economics of Education
1. Wamukuru, D.K., & Wachira, L.N. (2026). Influence of Teachers Service Commission Human Resource Framework on Service Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. Egerton Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol. 14 No. 1-219 (ISSN 1021-1128) 2. Kirui P. K., Wakukuru D.K. & Fedha F. (2021). Influence of School Type on Cost Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Bomet County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 10 No. 1 January 2022
3. Kirui P. K., Wakukuru D.K. & Fedha F. (2021). Moderating Influence of Principals Financial Management Skills on Relationship Between Selected School Characteristics and Cost Efficiency Among Public Secondary Schools in Bomet County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 5 Ser. V (Sep. – Oct. 2021), 01-05 www.iosrjournals.org
4. Kirui P. K., Wakukuru D.K. & Fedha F. (2021). Influence of School Location on Cost Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Boment County, Kenya. European Journal of Social Sciences Studies. Volume X, Issue x, 2021, ISSN: 2501-8590ISSN-L: 2501-8590, www.oapub.org/soc
5. Wamukuru D. K. (2019). Relationship Between Level of Formal Education and Use and Ownership of Hygiene and Sanitation Facilities In Samburu Central, Samburu County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME). Vol 9, Issue 2 Ser. I. e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940. http://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jrme/papers/Vol-9%20Issue-2/Series-1/L0902016875.pdf
6. Wamukuru D. K. (2019). Influence of Pastoralists’ Formal Education Level on Economic Prosperity: A Case Study of Samburu Pastoral Community, Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies.Vol.5. Issue 2, 2019. ISSN: 2501-1111. 2337-9238-1-PB.pdf
7. Wamukuru D. K. & Muthui E. M. (2019). Effectiveness of Student Councils in Conflict Resolutions and Communication in Secondary School Management in Nyeri County, Kenya.. IISTE Journal. Vol.9, No.3, 2019. ISSN 2224-607X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0565 (Online) . 47013-50553-1-PB.pdf
8. Wamukuru D. K. & Njuguna J. ((2018). Influence of Boys’ Rite of Passage on internal Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Narok South Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practices. Vol. 1. No. 1. 2018. ISSN 2617-5444. http://journals.essrak.org/index.php/education/article/view/141/129
9. Njuguna J., Changeiywo J. & Wamukuru D. K (2018). Perception of Early Marriages on Internal Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Narok South Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya. World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR). Vol.5, Issue 3, 2018. SSN: 2454-8236. https://www.wjir.org/download_data/WJIR0503004.pdf
10. Wamukuru D.K. (2016). Factors influencing the Quality of Early Child Development Education (ECDE) in Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Human Resources (JEDHURE). 2016.
11. Mbijjiwe J.M., Wamukuru D.K., & Muthaa G. M (2015). Factors Affecting Pupils’ Transition to Secondary School in Meru Central Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Human Resources (JEDHURE)
12. Mugo P.N. & Wamukuru D.K. (2015). Factors Influencing Student Retention and Completion Rates in Secondary Schools in Siakago Division, Embu County, Kenya.Journal of Education and Human Resources (JEDHURE)
13. Hamaro M.S. & Wamukuru D.K. (2015). Relationship Between Selected Housing and Socio-Economic Factors and Students Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Tana-River County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Human Resources (JEDHURE
14. Wamukuru DK., Muthaa GM., & Nyaga V.K., (2010). Institutional Based Initiatives to Generate Income by Technical Training Institutes in Meru Central District. Kenya Journal of educational Planning, economics and Management. Volume 2. 2010.
15. Wamukuru D.K., Ochola, W.O. & Ondigi, B.A.. (2008). The impact of the school improvement programmes on students’ achievement and teachers’ effectiveness: A case study of primary schools in Kisumu municipality. Journal of Education and Human Resources. Volume 5 December, 2008.
16. Wamukuru D.K., Ngware, M.W. & Odebero, S.O. (2006). Total Quality Management (TQM) in Secondary Schools in Kenya: Extent of the Practice. Emerald Journals, Quality Assurance in Education Volume 14.4
Educational Planning
17. Arimba A,, Wamukuru D.K., Wachanga S. & Anditi Z. (2024). Effects of Case Based Learning and Regular Teaching Methods on Secondary School Students' Performance in Chemistry in Mara, Tharaka Nithi County. Journal of Education and Practices. Volume 4: Issue No.1 February, 2024 PP 01-10. ISSN 2617-5444 http://journals.essrak.org/index.phd/education
18. Arimba A,, Wamukuru D.K., Wachanga S. & Anditi Z. (2022). A Comparison of Case Based Learning, Team Learning and Regular Teaching Methods Influence on Students' Achievement in Chemistry in Mara, Tharaka Nithi County. Journal of Education and Practices. Volume 3: Issue No.2 July, 2022 PP 114-141. ISSN 2617-5444 http://journals.essrak.org/index.phd/education
19. Wamukuru D.K & Orton A. (2016). Wezesha Vijana Case Study: A Girls Education Achievement Initiative Empowering Girls to Create their Future. United Nation Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI). 2016. https://www.ungei.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Wezesha-Vijana-A-girls-advancement-education-initiative-empowering-girls-to-create-their-futures-2016-eng.pdf
20. Wamukuru D. K (2016). Modelling the Effects of teachers demand Factors on Teachers Understaffing in Public secondary Schools in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 7. No.3. 2016. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1089806.pdf
21. Wamukuru D. K., Ngware M.W. & Ochola W. O. (2015). Projections of Secondary School Teachers in Kenya. International Research Journal for Quality in Education. Vol 8, No 3, 2016. Vol. 2. No. 7. 2015.
22. Wamukru D. K. & Muthaa G. M. (2011). Causes of Secondary School Teachers Shortage in Kenya. Kenya Journal of educational Planning, economics and management. Volume 3. 2011
23. Wamukuru D. K., Muthaa GM., & Wanyinyi JK. (2010). Students’ level of awareness of HIV/AIDS and its impact on their sexual behaviour: A study of selected schools in Othaya Division in Kenya. Kenya Journal of educational Planning, Economics and Management. Volume 2. 2010.
24. Wamukuru D.K., Ochola, W.O. & Kamau C.W. (2006). Challenges facing the implementation of Free Primary Education (FPE) in Kenya: A teachers perspective. African Journal of Quality Education. Volume III; 1- 15
Educational Administration
25. Maina J. & Wamukuru D. K. (2021). Influence of Headteachers’ Leadership Style on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practices. Vol 3 Issue 1. March, 2021. ISSN 2617-5444. http://journals.essrak.org/index.php/education/article/view/205/196
26. Wamukuru D. K., Maina J. & Koros P. ((2020). Influence of Headteachers’ Management of Pupils’ Discipline on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Research and Methods in Education. Vol.10, Issue 3, Ser. VII, 2020. e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x. http://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jrme/papers/Vol-10%20Issue-3/Series-7/F1003073947.pdf
27. Muthui E.M, Muthaa G. M, Barchok K.H & Wamukuru D. K (2018). Influence of Student Councils Participation in Decision Making on Management of Public Boys’ and Girls’ Boarding Secondary Schools, Nyeri County, Kenya. Journal of Education & Social Policy. 5 no. 3. SSN 2375-0782 (Print) 2375-0790 (Online). http://jespnet.com/journals/Vol_5_No_3_September_2018/12.pdf
28. Muthui E.M, Muthaa G. M, Barchok K.H & Wamukuru D. K (2018). Influence of Student Councils Participation in Conflict Resolution on Management of Public Boys’ and Girls’ Boarding Secondary Schools, Nyeri County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.9, No.23, 2018. 44014-47357-1-PB.pdf
29. Ngutuku C., Wamukuru D. K. & Changeiywo J. M (2017). Influence of Teachers’ Motivation on Implementation of Life Skills Education in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. International journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge. Vol. 2, Issue 8, 2017. ISSN-2213-1356. http://ijirk.com/issue_image/IJIRK-2.8.06.pdf
30. Muiruri M, Wambugu P. & Wamukuru D.K. (2016). Using Advanced Organizers to Enhance Pupils Achievement in Learning Poetry in English Language. Journal of Education and 2016. Vol.7, No. 31. 2016. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1122519.pdf
31. Wamukuru D. K. & Elomoge Y. N. (2015). Influence of In-Service Training (SMASSE) on Teachers Preparedness and Content Delivery in Teaching of Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Wajir County, Kenya. International Research Journal for Quality in Education. Vol.12 . No. 2. 2015.