Dr. James Kay Muthama Ndiso

Dr. James Kay is a seasoned scholar, counselling psychologist, and higher education professional with extensive experience in teaching, research, programme leadership, and psychological services. With over 15 years in academia, he has contributed significantly to the fields of mental hygiene, counselling psychology, quality assurance in higher education, and psychosocial wellbeing.

He holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology from Kabarak University, with research focused on existential fulfillment, work engagement, and burnout among university counsellors. Dr. Kay has served in various leadership roles including Academic Programme Leader, Head of Department, Chair of Ethical Review Committees, and Conference Chair.

He is also an external examiner, professional consultant, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, journal editor, and active member of several regional professional associations.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology — Kabarak University, Kenya (2015)

Master of Arts (MA) in Guidance and Counselling — Egerton University, Kenya (2010)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Arts) — Egerton University, Kenya (2004)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Psychology, Education, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Classics

Publications

Kiptiony, G., Murgor, J. N., & Kay, J. (2024). Perceived influence of self-perception on self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University in Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of psychology and behavioural sciences, 3(1),1-11.

Wangui, N. M., Ngumi, O. & Kay, J. (2023). Influence of the Schools’ Physical Environment in Managing Menopause Crises among Female Teachers. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 11, Issue 4, pp: (75-79),

Wangui, N. M., Kay, J. & Ngumi, O. (2023). Effect of the Schools’ Social Environment in Managing Menopause Crises among Female Teachers. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 11, Issue 4, pp: (63-69),

Kay, J. (2022). Parenting Styles as Antecedent to Self-Esteem of Adolescents in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 38-49

Cherotich, D., Kiptiony, G. & Kay, J. (2022). Influence of Low Self-Esteem Due To Teenage Pregnancy on Educational Performance among Pregnant Teenagers in Secondary Schools in Narok County. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 21-36

Kay, J. (2022). Student Evaluation of Teaching and Learning as the Nexus for Quality Culture in Higher Education. East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 1-9