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DR RAPHAEL MWAURA GACHEIYA

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LECTURER
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Job Category
Teaching
Phone Number
+254720477709
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF LITERATURE, LANGUAGES & LINGUISTICS
Section
Academic-Kiswahili (Lugha na Isimu)
Address
14557-20100
SUMMARY

Dkt. Raphael M. Gacheiya alifuzu na Shahada ya kwanza katika Kiswahili na Soshiolojia Kiwango cha daraja la kwanza (1st class Honours) mwaka wa 2003. Alifuzu Shahada ya Uzamili (2007) na Shahada ya Uzamifu (2018) katika Kiswahili kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton. Kwa sasa ni mhadhiri wa Kiswahili na mtahini wa Idara katika Idara ya Fasihi, Lugha na Isimu. Ameteuliwa kuwa Mwenyekiti na Mshirikishi wa mawasilisho ya shahada za juu Idarani, Mwelekezi, Mshirikishi na Mratibu wa Masomo ya Kiswahili idarani katika ngazi zote za shahada. Anaendelea kuhudumu kama mwakilishi wa Kitivo cha Sanaa na Sayansi za Jamii katika Kurugenzi la Masomo na Shahada za juu. Anahudumu kama mwenyekiti, Kamati ya Mafuzu na Mawasilisho Kitivoni. Katika kitengo cha Utafiti na Huduma za Nyanjani, Dkt. Raphael M. Gacheiya alikuwa Mtafiti mwenza,, Msimamizi na mwelekezi wa Mradi wa SCARA unaofadhiliwa na serikali ya Austria (OEAD- Appear).

Dkt. Raphael M. Gacheiya amewahi kuwa mwalimu katika shule za upili na kupanda ngazi hadi kuwa Mkuu wa Idara. Awali alisimamia na kuelekeza miradi miwili  (ROSA na CLARA) iliyofadhiliwa na Muungano wa Ulaya.  Pia ana utalamu wa kutafsiri na ametafsiri kutoka Kiingereza hadi kwa Kiswahili na kuhariri makala ya "Sustainable Sanitation Alliance vision document". www.susana.org. " State of Health and Education among Minority and Indegenous peoples in Kenya", Baseline Study on Indeginous Peoples' Land Rights in Nakuru County"www.ogiekpeoples. Reparations at last: Land justice for Kenya’s Ogiek (www.minorityrights.org)

 

ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0939-673X
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Raphael-Gacheiya
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 2018: Shahada ya Uzamifu (PhD) katika Kiswahili- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton

2. 2008: Cheti cha Usafi wa Kiekolojia (Ecological Sanitation)-UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands

3. 2007: Shahada ya Uzamili (M.A) katika Kiswahili- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton

4. 2004: Shahada ya kwanza (B.A) katika Kiswahili and Soshiolojia- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton

5. 1993-1996: Cheti cha Mtihani wa Kitaifa wa Shule za Upili (KCSE)- Utumishi Academy

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

1. Primary Fields of Specialization:

  1. Kiswahili Linguistics & Linguistic Theories (Isimu ya Kiswahili na Nadharia za Lugha): Theoretical and applied linguistics, phonetics, phonology, and grammar in Kiswahili.
  2. Translation & Interpretation (Tafsiri na Ukalimani): Technical and literary translation, particularly bridging Kiswahili and English, as well as terminology development for digital and technical domains.
  3. Communication & Public Relations Skills (Mawasiliano na Stadi za Mahusiano Mema): Professional communication, institutional discourse, and public language use.
  4. Editing & Language Competence (Utalamu katika Lugha ya Kiswahili na Uhariri): Advanced language usage, text editing, and editorial review.

2. Specialized Sub-Fields & Research Focus:

  1. Digital Humanities & Language Technology (TEHAMA): The intersection of Kiswahili and ICT, focusing on digital language revitalization, translation tools, and corpus/digital access.
  2. Discourse & Frame Analysis: Examining political, social, and cultural rhetoric, such as analyzing political speeches, digital discourse/slang, and social media patterns. 
  3. Sociolinguistics & Argumentation (Midahalo Bishi/Tetezi): Analyzing language dynamics, socio-cultural identities, and dialectal variations within social, religious, legal, and political contexts.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. 2019: Cheti katika uandishi wa Kisanaa, Uelekezaji wa Maigizo na Ukaguzi wa michezo ya Kuigiza-KUPAA

2. 2019: Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL) Training- PASGR

2. 2018: Shahada ya Uzamifu (PhD) katika Kiswahili- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton

3. 2008: Cheti cha Usafi wa Kiekolojia (Ecological Sanitation)-UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands

4. 2007: Shahada ya Uzamili (M.A) katika Kiswahili- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton

5.2004: Shahada ya kwanza (B.A) katika Kiswahili and Soshiolojia- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Aprili 2025 hadi sasa: Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Mawasilisho na Shahada za Juu Kitivoni

Juni 2023 hadi sasa: Msimamizi na Mshirikishi wa Programu (Academic Program Leader) ya shahada ya kwanza katika Kiswahili- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton, Bewa la Njoro.

Juni 2023 hadi sasa: Mwakilishi wa Kitivo cha Sanaa na Sayansi za Jamii katika Kurugenzi la Shahada na Masomo ya Juu- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton, Bewa la Njoro.

Machi 2023 hadi sasa: Mshirikishi, Mratibu na Mwenyekiti wa mawasilisho ya Shahada za juu Idarani. Mshirikishi, mwelekezi na Mratibu wa Kozi na Masomo ya Kiswahili Idarani.

Aprili 2019 hadi 2022: Mwakilishi wa Kitivo cha Sanaa na Sayansi za Jamii katika Bodi ya Shule ya Masomo ya Juu

Januari 2019: Mwenyekiti Mshikilizi- Idara ya Lugha na Fasihi

Februari 2019 hadi sasa: Mlezi (Patron) wa chama cha Wanafunzi Waigizaji katika kitengo cha Mdiri wa Wanafunzi

2019 hadi sasa: Mhadhiri wa Kiswahili (Isimu ya Kiswahili na Nadharia za Isimu, Tafsiri, Lugha na Mawasiliano, Lugha, Jinsia na Ujinsia)

25.07.2019 hadi 22.08.2019: Mwenyekiti Mshikilizi- Idara ya Lugha na Fasihi

2017 hadi Sasa: Mwanachama katika kamati ya uzingatiaji wa ubora wa huduma na  kamati ya utafiti katika Kitivo cha Sanaa na Sayansi za Jamii- Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton, Bewa la Njoro.

Juni 2013 hadi 2018: Mhadhiri Msaidizi- Chuo kikuu cha Egerton

2012 hadi sasa: Msimamizi wa maswala ya utahini na mitihani katika Idara ya Fasihi, Lugha na Isimu

2009 hadi 2013: Mhadhiri wa muda Idara ya Fasihi, Lugha na Isimu- Chuo kikuu cha Egerton na Laikipia

Mei 09 – Julai 09: Mtafsiri Mkuu (www.susana.org) Kutafsiri Makala ya Taasisi ya SuSanA (sustainable Sanitation Network) Kutoka Kiingereza hadi kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.

2007 hadi 2013: Msimamizi, mwelekezi na Mshirikishi wa miradi ya ROSA na CLARA katika Chuo Kikuu cha Egerton- Kitengo cha Utafiti. Kuelekeza na kusimamia shughuli za kila siku nchini Kenya na kuwa kiungo kati ya wanamiradi hapa nchini na wafadhili wa Umoja wa Ulaya Uandalizi wa ripoti, uratibu na utekelezaji wa shughuli za uhamasisho na kuwakilisha mradi serikalini na katika vikao vya kitaifa na kimataifa.

2006 hadi 2007: Mwalimu wa Kiswahili na Fasihi na mkuu wa Idara ya Lugha katika shule ya wasichana ya Christ the King Academy- Jimbo Katoliki la Nakuru.

HUDUMA KWA JAMII NA TAASISI ZA JAMII

Machi 2026 hadi sasa: Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Kanisa-St Stephen Catholic Church-Barnabas; Jimbo Katoliki la Nakuru

Septemba 2025 hadi sasa: St. Bakhita Bahati Girls-  Mwenyekiti wa Halmashauri ya Usimamizi wa Shule.

Agosti 2023  hadi sasa: Mwenyekiti wa Wanataaluma katika Parokia ya Kikatoliki ya Mt. Simon na Jude-Machine- Nakuru

Juni 2025 hadi Sasa: UPPERHILL Secondary School- Mwenyekiti wa Halmashauri ya Usimamizi wa Shule

Juni 2022 hadi 2025: Nakuru Day Secondary School- BOM Vice Chairperson

Nov 2021 hadi Machi 2025: Kanyiriri Mixed Secondary School; Nyandarua- BOM Member

2019 to 2022: Gitare Seconday School; Gilgil- BOM Chairperson

Aprili 2012-Mei 2018: St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church; Muguga Nakuru-Church and Parish Secretary

Aprili 2013: Catholic Diocese of Nakuru- Translating Novena of the Holy Spirit Book

Dec 2012: Coulson Girls Secondary School- BOM Member

 

KEY PROJECTS

1. Strengthening capacities for agricultural educational research and adoption in Kenya. (SCARA Project). APPEAR OEAD funded project.

2.Capacity-Liked water and sanitation for peri-urban and Rural Areas (CLARA) Project Contract No. 265676), a EU 7th Framework Programme (FP7) funded projects dealing with Water and Sanitation.

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Shughuli zangu za kitafiti na ufundishaji zimejikita katika Isimu ya Kiswahili, Mawasiliano, Tafsiri na Ukalimani, pamoja na Matumizi ya Lugha katika Mazingira Mbalimbali na ya Kidijitali. Nadharia na tafiti zangu zinalenga kuchanganua kwa kina muundo, utendaji, na hatua za ukuaji wa Lugha ya Kiswahili katika miktadha ya kisosholojia, kitaasisi, na kiteknolojia.

Maeneo Mahsusi ya Tafiti:

  1. Isimu ya Kiswahili na Nadharia za Lugha: Uchanganuzi wa kijamii na kinadharia wa muundo wa Kiswahili na uwezo wake wa kubeba dhana mpya katika nyanja mbalimbali za kitaaluma.
  2. Tafsiri, Ukalimani na Mawasiliano: Kuchunguza mikakati ya kitafsiri, uundaji wa istilahi, na ukalimani kama daraja la uhamishaji wa maarifa kati ya Kiswahili na lugha nyingine.
  3. Uchanganuzi wa Midahalo na Peo za Kimazungumzo (Argumentation, Discourse & Frame Analysis): Kuchunguza mbinu za kimazungumzo, malumbano, na ushawishi (rhetoric/argumentation) katika miktadha ya Kijamii, Kidini, Kisheria, pamoja na Masuala ya Jinsia na Ujinsia.
  4. Lugha, TEHAMA na Majukwaa ya Kidijitali: Kuchunguza mwingiliano wa Kiswahili na Teknolojia ya Habari na Mawasiliano (ICT), hasa jinsi lugha inavyoathiri na kuathiriwa na upokezi, uendelevu, na ukuaji wa majukwaa ya kidijitali.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Gacheiya, R. M. (2026). Kiswahili katika Majukwaa ya Kidijitali: Ruwaza za Kijamii na Athari za Kisoshiolojia. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 9(1), 199-211. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.9.1.4682 
  2. Mwancha, C., Khaemba, J. & Gacheiya, R. (2026). Digital Persuasion: A Comparative Analysis of Linguistic Strategies in Kenyan Telecom, Food and Beverage YouTube Advertisements. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 9(2), 868-883. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.9.2.5240
  3. Mwancha, C., Khaemba, J., & Gacheiya, R. (2026). A discourse analysis of the linguistic patterns of AI chatbots. Data Plus, 4(1), 33–42. https://doi.org/10.62887/dataplus.004.01.0081
  4. Gacheiya, R. M. (2025). Kiswahili katika TEHAMA: Tafsiri kama Daraja la Upatikanaji wa Maarifa. East African Journal of Swahili Studies, 8(2), 425-437. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.8.2.3865
  5. Wamalwa, T. N., Khaemba, J. & Gacheiya, R. (2025). Multimodal Interaction in Media Discourse: Spatial, Verbal and Visual Acts in JK Live Talk Show. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(3), 675-687.https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.8.3.3750
  6. Gacheiya, R. M. (2025). Framing the vote in the digital age: Social media frames and electoral discourse in Kenya’s 2022 presidential election. In Proceedings of the Research World International Conference. Research World. [1]
  7. Gacheiya, R. M. (2023). A Frame Analysis of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Madaraka, Mashujaa and Jamhuri Day Speeches. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 6(2), 210-225. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.6.2.1513
  8. Kitetu, C., & Gacheiya, R. M. (2023). Protocol and Order during the Mourning Period for the Late President Moi: Understanding Official Discourse of the Disciplined Forces and Cultural Ideologies. East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 6(1), 89-98. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajtcr.6.1.1504
  9. Gacheiya, R. M., Kitetu, C. W. & Chai, J. F. (2022). Discursive Construction of Sexuality among School-Going Adolescents in Kenya. East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 5(1), 111-121. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajtcr.5.1.967
  10. Gacheiya, R., Chai, J., & Kitetu, C. (2022). “Gari ni Testing”: Uhalalishaji wa Mahusiano ya Kingono Miongoni mwa Wazulufu Nchini Kenya. Jarida La Afrika Mashariki La Masomo Ya Kiswahili, 5(1), 388-398. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.5.1.878
  11. Ndung’u, P., Gacheiya, R., & Kitetu, C. (2022). Mitazamo ya Lugha na Utambulisho wa Kijamii Miongoni mwa Wazungumzaji wa K?ndia na K?g?ch?g?. Jarida La Afrika Mashariki La Masomo Ya Kiswahili, 5(1), 215-223. (East African Journal of Swahili Studies) https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.5.1.769
  12. Mburu, C. K, Abdulrahim, T., na Gacheiya, R. M. (2021). Nadharia ya Metausasa katika Fasihi: Mifano kutoka Shujaaz. Taaluma, Jarida la CHAKITA, 1(1), Uk 35-42. http://chakita.org/makala/nadharia-ya-metausasa-katika-fasihi-mifano-kutoka-shujaaz/
  13. Gacheiya, R, M. Chai, F na Kitetu, C. K. (2020) Mikakati ya Kimazungumzo katika Uumbaji wa Ujinsia wa Miongoni mwa Wazulufu nchini Kenya International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)  DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/11428
  14. Gacheiya, R, M na Chai, F. (2020) Ukabila na Uteuzi wa Lugha Vyuoni: Jinamizi la Kitaifa. Journal of Swahili Studies Vol 1:90 https://journals.pu.ac.ke/index.php/jss/issue/view/1 
  15. Gacheiya, R. M. (2020): University cooperation in challenging times: Experiences of the SCARA project in Kenya. Oead APPEAR. https://appear.at/en/news/article/2020/10/dealing-with-covid-19-in-university-cooperation
  16. Gacheiya, R. M. (2018): APPEAR in practice_11: The art of mastering e-learning. Oead APPEAR. https://appear.at/en/news/article/2018/12/appear-in-practice-11-the-art-of-mastering-e-learning-1/
  17. Gacheiya, R, M na Chai, F. (2017) “Boy Anayeogopa Sweet Life”: Uwili Katika Uwasilishaji Wa Ujinsia Miongoni Mwa Wazulufu Nchini. RUWAZA AFRIKA Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences 5:130-144.
  18. Gacheiya, R. M na Mutua, B.M. (2010): Implementation of urine-diversion dry toilets in schools in Nakuru, Kenya. EcoSan Club Schopenhauerstr. 15/8 A-1180 Vienna, Austria www.ecosan.at Issue 4: 14-17 
  19. Gacheiya, R.M. and Mutua, B.M., (2009). Sanitation Challenges in Learning Institutions: The Case of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya. IN: Shaw, R.J. (ed). Water, sanitation and hygiene - Sustainable development and multisectoral approaches: Proceedings of the 34th WEDC International Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 18-22 May 2009, pp. 5.  https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/31641, http://erepository.kibu.ac.ke/handle/123456789/945

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. Gacheiya, R. M. (2026). From Slang to Symbol: Tracing the Semantic Evolution of ‘Wantam’ in Kenyan Political Talk.
  2. Gacheiya, R. M. (2026). Framing the Fall: Linguistic Strategies in the Kenyan Deputy President Impeachment Discourse.
  3. Gacheiya, R. M. (2025). Framing the Vote in the Digital Age: Social Media Frames and Electoral Discourse in Kenya’s 2022 Presidential Election. http://researchworld.org/Conference/22362/ICAES/
  4. Owino, A. N. na Gacheiya, R. M (2025). Matumizi Ya Lugha-elezi Katika Mawasiliano Ya Kidijitali: Muumano Wa Emoji Na Akili-unde- Kongamano la 25 La Kimataifa La CHAKITA; Chuo Kikuu Cha Alupe.
  5. Gacheiya, R. M., Kitetu, C na Chai, F. (2022). The Death Deodorant: Obituaries in Kenya’s Print Media. Egerton University International Conference.https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/62
  6. Gacheiya, R. M., Kitetu, C., and Achieng, B. (2022). A Frame Analysis of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Madaraka, Mashujaa and Jamhuri Day Speeches of 2020. Egerton University International Conference. https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/article/view/56
  7. Gacheiya, R, M, Chai, F.  na Kitetu C. (2017) Mikakati ya Kimazungumzo katika Uumbaji wa Ujinsia Miongoni mwa Wazulufu Nchini Kenya-  Kongamano katika Chuo Kikuu cha Rongo.
  8. Gacheiya, R, M. na Chai, F. (2017) Karaha ya Ujana: Peo za Kimazungumzo katika Uwasilishaji wa Ujinsia Miongoni mwa Wazulufu Nchini Kenya- The 3rd Eastern Africa Literary and Cultural Studies Conference- University of Dar es Salam.
  9. Gacheiya, R. M. na Chai, F. (2017) Discursive Construction of Adulthood: Sexuality and Health in the Church- The 3rd Eastern Africa Literary and Cultural Studies Conference- University of Dar es Salaam.
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

1. HELB Scholarship for M.A

TEACHING AREAS

Isimu-

1. Utangulizi wa Lugha na Isimu

2. Stadi za Mawasiliano na Matumizi Lugha kwa Kiswahili

3. Fonetiki na Fonolojia

4. Msingi wa Sarufi ya Kiswahili

5. Sintaksia ya Kiswahili

6. Tafsiri, Ukalimani, Ufasiri na Unukuzi

7.  Isimu Jamii

8. Semantiki na Pragmatiki

9. Isimu Nafsia.

10. Mofolojia na Mofofonemiki

M.A & PhD Courses

1. Fonetiki, Fonolojia na Mofolojia

2. Sintaksia, Semantiki na Pragmatiki

3. Tafsiri, Ufasiri, Mawasiliano na Maana

4. Lugha, Uana na Ujinsia 

5. Uchanganuzi wa Diskosi, Usemi na Matini

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1.  Cecilia N. Mwancha- AM13/07303/24: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Communication in YouTube Advertisements in the Kenyan Media. (completed)
  2. Timothy N. Wamalwa- AM13/13042/21: Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Jeff Koinange's Talk Show on Citizen TV in Kenya (Completed and graduated)
  3. Joyline Jebet Tarus-EM13/09025/20: Analysis of the Relationship between Reading competence and Academic Achievement in Kiswahili language among Secondary school learners in Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya.  (Completed and defended)
  4. Peris Mwihaki-AM12/14102/15: Lugha na Utambulisho wa Kijamii: Mfano wa Wazungumzaji wa Ki-ndia na Ki-gichugu. (Completed & graduated)
  5. Dolvine Kerubo Masagege-AM12/01002/19: Lugha Inayotumiwa Kuzungumzia suala la Mimba za Mapema Shuleni.(Data collection ongoing)
  6. Claudia Wanjiku Gachigua-AM13/10121/23: Discursive Strategies in Political Discourse as Portrayed by Selected Kenyan Parliamentarians Through Digital Media. (Data collection ongoing)

 

PhD. LEVEL :
  1. Mburu, Charles Kiarie-AD12/16551/18-Shujaaz Kama Kazi ya Fasihi ya Kiswahili.(Thesis completed and submitted for examination)
  2. Nicholas Owino- AD12/05030/22-Uchanganuzi wa Emoji Katika Diskosi za Mawasiliano ya Kidijitali. (Thesis completed and submitted for examination)
  3. Peris Mwihaki-AD12/11008/23- Muundo na Mikakati ya Ubishi katika Utetezi wa Malalamishi ya Uchaguzi wa urais Nchini Kenya, 2022.(Data collected and thesis writing ongoing)
  4. Thomas Nyutu (Fr.)-AD09434/25- Voices from the Grave: A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Nakuru's Epitaphs. (Proposal developed, defended at the department)
  5. Timothy Nyongesa Wamalwa-AD13/09430/25: The Co-Construction of Gender Identities in Bukusu Busaa Discursive Practices: A Sociocultural Linguistics Perspective. (Proposal developed, defended at the department)
OTHER SOCIETIES

1. Media Council of Kenya. Member no MCK040180

2.  Kenya Universities Performing Arts and Film Association (KUPAA)-Egerton University Students' Drama and Music Club Patron

3. Language Association of Eastern Africa (LAEA)

4. Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA)

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