Dr. Purity Kananu Mwongera

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
Religious Studies

EDUCATION
2018 – 2023: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religious Studies, Chuka University
2012 – 2016: Master of Arts in Religious Studies, Chuka University
1996 – 2000: Bachelor of Education (Arts) – CRE/Geography, Kenyatta University, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
1991 – 1994: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.), Ikuu Girls High School
1981 – 1990: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.), Ciothirai Primary School

SHORT COURSES
2015: Balozi Counselling Centre, Training in Peer Counselling Skills
2010: Kileleni Counselling Centre, Training in Guidance, Counselling, and Career Information
2010: Amani Community Africa, Training in Community Mediation and Conflict Resolution
January – March 2000: Emanex Computer Training Centre, Training in Introduction to Microcomputers, Windows 95/98, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint

WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2025 – Present: Section Head, Religious Studies, Chuka University
June 2024 – Present: Lecturer XII, Chuka University
October 2019 – 2023: Examination Coordinator, Department of Humanities, Chuka University
August 2019 – May 2024: Lecturer XI, Chuka University
April 2017 – July 2019: Part-Time Lecturer, Chuka University
April 2017 – July 2019: Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Examiner, Christian Religious Education (Paper 1)
January 2008 – July 2019: Teacher of Christian Religious Education and Geography, Katheri Boys High School
January 2006 – 2008: Project Director, Compassion International Kenya – Kiriene CDC, Mikinduri
January 2003 – December 2005: Interim Head Teacher, Kiburine Secondary School
September 2000 – 2002: Teacher of Geography and Christian Religious Education, St. Angelic Girls Secondary School
May – August 2000: Teaching Practice, Gikumene Girls High School

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
2025 – Present: Board Member, Nthamiri Day Secondary School
2025 – Present: Board Member, Kiburine Day Secondary School
2017 – Present: Assistant Director, Giaki Senior Citizen Group
2016 – Present: Secretary, Women Fellowship, Kambakia Christian Centre
2016 – Present: Treasurer, Kanja Self-Help Group, Meru
2015 – Present: Education Mentor and Support Coordinator, Ciothirai Primary School, Kiburine Day Secondary School, Mbirikene Day Secondary School, and Muthangene Day Secondary School
2012 – Present: Secretary, Imani Fellowship, Meru
2009 – Present: Chairperson, Faith Sisters Group, Meru
2006 – Present: Treasurer, Muthomi Self-Help Group, Meru
2005 – Present: Chairperson, Victory Sisters Group, Meru