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Dr. Sylvia Wakene

Lecturer - Peace and Conflict Transformation, International Relations and Security Studies

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Title and Responsibilities

Lecturer- Daystar University.
Teaching areas: Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations and Security Studies at Undergraduate and Masters Level. Examination Officer Department of Peace and International Studies

Biography

  • Currently a lecturer at Daystar University.
  • Holds a PhD in International Relations, United States International University - Africa (USIU-AFRICA).
  • An experienced consultant, trainer and researcher with competence in the following areas: Conflict Transformation, Gender, Trainer of trainers (ToT), Dispute resolution, Peace Building, International Relations, Security Studies and  Democracy and Democratization.
  • A trained teacher of Kiswahili/ CRE. I have taught in several High Schools in Kenya. Served as a HoD Guidance and counseling
  • I hold a Certificate in HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Curriculum development, computer literacy, Electoral Observer, Guidance and Counseling.
  • I also undertake Curriculum review and Curriculum development. I am a trained electoral observer with the Catholic Church in Kenya.
  • As a contribution to the community i serve as a member and champion of Justice and Peace in my church.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2023 - PhD International Relations at United States International University- Africa ( ABD). Dissertation: An analysis of the Role of Elections in Consolidating Democracy in Africa: A case of Kenya 1992-2017.
  • 2009 - MA International Conflict Management (ICM) - University of Nairobi Research project: Mediating Violent Electoral Conflict: Case Study of Kenya 2007-2008.
  • 1996 - BED (arts) Hons- University of Nairobi. Subject areas- Kiswahili and C.R.E.

Publications (1 Publications)

Journals

  • 2009- Mediating Violent Electoral Conflict: a Case Study of Kenya, 2007- 2008

Research Interests

  

Peace and Conflict Transformation, Democracy and Democratization, Dispute resolution, International Relations, Security studies,  Gender and Development.

  

Teaches

  • Masters in Diplomacy, Development and Security Studies.
  • BA in Peace and Conflict Transformation.
  • BA in International Relations and Security Studies.

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