Dr. Newton Kahumbi Maina

Workshops Attended

• 2023 (13^th October). Workshop on “Digital Innovation & Maternal Health Care for Migrant Mothers Network” research workshop sponsored by Kenyatta University and Newcastle University, Utalii Hotel, Nairobi.
• 2023 (30^th June). Workshop on “Migrant Mothers Maternal Health Care workshop sponsored by Kenyattta University and Newcastle University, Lamada Hotel, Thika Road, Nairobi.
• 2020 (December 10), Digital Health for Migrant Mothers Network: Maternal Care in Dadaab Refugee Camps, Kenyatta University Research Team Workshop, Kenyatta University Conference Centre.
• 2016 (21^st November), Workshop on Ancient Manuscripts at Kenyatta University Conference
• 2013 (4^th – 8^th), Facilitator Workshop on Islam organized by the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
• 2012 (29^th May), The Gulen Movement: Interfaith Dialogue for peaceful co-existence, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi. Paper presented: “The Necessity of Interfaith dialogue”.
• 2004 (20^th –23^rd October), The Quest for Social Change and Development in Kenya, OSSREA (Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa) National Workshop Paper Presented: Interpretation of the Qur’an and its Influence on Girls’ Access to Secondary School Education in Kenya
• 2004 (3^rd February), Workshop on Gender, Education and Development: Beyond Access; “Pedagogical Strategies for Gender Equality and Quality Basic Education in Schools”, Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi.
• 2004 (20^th –23^rd October), OSSREA (Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa) Kenya Workshop Paper presented: “Interpretation of the Qur’an and its Influence on Girls’ Access to Secondary School Education in Kenya”.
• 2003 (19^th – 22^nd February), Interfaith Consultation on Conflict Management and Peace Building Preparatory Workshop, KCB Management Centre, Karen Nairobi. Paper Presented: “Causes and Dimensions of Conflict from an Islamic Religious Perspective”.
• 2002 (25^th-28^th September), OSSREA Workshop for 16^th Social Science Research Award Programme, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
• 1998 (28^th November – 2^nd December), OSSSREA Research Workshop for the Tenth Gender Issues Research Award Competition, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

• 1995 (7^th – 8^th August), OSSREA Social Science Research for Environment Improvement,Kenyatta University.
• 1994 (26^th – 27^th October), Bureau of Educational Research Workshop on Research Skills & Techniques, Kenyatta University.

Seminars Attended

• 1998 (8^th – 12^th June), CODESRIA (Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa) Methodological Seminar, Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.

Community Service and Other Engagements

• 2023 (3^rd September), Guest Speaker in the Youth Service at Harvesters Global Church, Nairobi, on the topic: “Faith and Culture”.
• 2023 (16^th July), Guest Speaker in Furnace: Singles Fellowship Ministry of Harvesters Global Church, Nairobi on the topic: “The Value of Consistency”.
• 2023 (10^th & 17^th June). Facilitation on the topic of “Sex in Marriage” at the Harvesters Global Church, Nairobi.
• 2022 (1^st October), Held a Training Session on “Book Reading Techniques”, Harvester Bible Training Centre, Nairobi 2023
• - 2020, (December), Consulted for Oxford University Press as one of the co-authors in Grade 5 IRE textbook for the new CBC curriculum. Teacher’s Guide and Learner’s book have been approved by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
• 2019 – 2020, Consulted for Oxford University Press as an authors in Grade 5 IRE book for the new CBC curriculum
• 2019 (29^th June), PCEA Kariobangi South Married Men Seminar, on the topic: Blossoming Out in Marriage.
• 2018 (21^st May), Speech on “The Concept of Freedom and Democracy in the View of Imam Khomeini (R.A) delivered at the Jaffery Islamic Centre Lavington Nairobi on the 29^th Anniversary of the sad demise of the founder of Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini (RA)
• 2015 (February – October) Premarital Counselling Sessions, Deliverance Church Kasarani, Zimmerman, Nairobi
• 2014 (6 May) Guest Speaker at Kamunyaka Kiumu Secondary School, talk to Teachers, BOM & PTA members, on the topic: Partnership in Academic Success.
• 2013 & 2012: Premarital counselling Sessions, Deliverance Church Kasarani
• 2013 (February 4 – 8): Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA), workshop on Islam (Ethiopia)
• 2009 (31 March): Guest of Honour, Prize-Giving day, Cornerstone Academy, Nairobi; topic: “Partnering to mould our children to excel in Academics”.
• 2008 (7 June): Guest Speaker: 19^th Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s (A) Departure, Nairobi Safari Club. Topic: “Imam Khomeini (R.A) and the Palestinian Movement”.
• 2008 (February): Identifying and Monitoring cases of students who required counselling and mentoring after the re-opening of the University following the Post-election political crisis.
• 2007 (7 July): Chief Guest, Prize Giving Day, Gathirui-ini Sec. School. Topic: The Importance of Discipline in Improving Education Performance.
• 2006 (20 October): Guest Speaker at the International Quds Day, at the Kenya Arab Friendship, Society for the Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance. Topic: The Future of the Palestinian Struggle.
• 2006 (27 May): Guest Speaker at Kenyatta University, Christian Union for Kenyatta University Murang’a University Students. Topic: Life after Graduation.
• 2003 (3 September): Guest Speaker at Gitugi Mixed Secondary School Prize Giving Day. Topic: The Role of Education in National Development, 3rd September 2003.
• Writing, editing and Proofreading Module Materials for the Institute of Open Learning, Kenyatta University.
• Prepared the Primary Teacher Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Syllabus for Somalia.