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1 Christopher Oyoo Yaye, PhD. Resume´
Christopher Oyoo Yaye, PhD. Resume´ BLOG Christopher Oyoo Yaye holds a Doctoral Degree in Philosophy from the University of KwaZulu - Natal in South Africa. He holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Degree in Philosophy from Moi University, Kenya. He ob tained two Bachelor’s Degrees͖ in Sacred Theology (S.T.B) and another in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome Italy. He is a Lecturer of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Pwani Univers ity, Kenya. He is dedicated to research and pursuit of academic excellence. Besides, Dr. Yaye is a Mentor, Trainer and Coach with African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD). He currently serves as a consultant on Co - operativism and Agri culture in Africa for GI Science ( http://www.giscilab.co.za/index.html ). He is an International Leadership trainer with certification of Meyers Briggs Type Indicator, MBT I. PERSONAL DETAILS DATE OF BIR TH: 31 March 1973 SEX: Male RELIGION: Christian NATIONALITY: Kenyan LANGUAGE FLUENCY: English, Kiswahili and Dh oluo MARITAL STATUS: Married MEMBERSHIP: Philosophical Society of Southern Africa (PSSA); International History Philo sophy and Science Teaching Group (IHPST); and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) CONTACT DETAILS INSTITUTION University of KwaZulu - Natal School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics Department of Philosophy & Classics RESIDENCE 29 Buckingham Avenue Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3201 CELLPHONE +27 84 887 367 6 / +254 724690301 E - MAIL yaye.chris@gmail.com ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS PhD in Philosophy. University of KwaZulu - Natal, South Afric a. Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in Philosophy . Moi University, Kenya Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.). Urbanian Pontifical University, Rome - Italy. Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil). Urbanian Pon tifical University, Rome - Italy. QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE University Teaching Experience 2010 to date: Lecturer of Philosophy : Pwani University College, Kenyatta University, Kilifi Kenya. 2009/2010: P

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art - time Lecturer: Kabianga University College, Moi University Course Taught: Traditional African World View 2 007 - to date: Part - time Lecturer: Moi University, Kericho Town Campus Courses Taught: Introduction to the study of Religion; Phenomenology of Religion; Religion and Society 2006 - 2009 Part - time Lecturer: Tangaza College, Catholic University of Eastern Afri ca, CUEA Courses Taught: Social and Cultural Analysis; Critical and Creative Thinking; Post - Independent Africa; Research Methodology; Long Essay (Seminar) and African Culture: An Overview Apostles of Jesus Seminary, Philosophicum , Pontifical Urban Univers ity, Rome Italy Courses Taught : Political Philosophy; Philosophy of Knowledge (Epistemology); Critical and Creative Thinking; Aesthetics; Philosophy of Education; Moral Philosophy ; Social and Cultural Analysis ; Philosophy of Religion and Social Ethics P UBLICATIONS Books Yaye, O. Christopher (2011) . Towards A Meaningful Democracy in Kenya: A Critical Appraisal of the Contribution of Councils of Elders. Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Gmbh & Co. KG., ISBN 978 - 3 - 8443 - 0539 - 5 Chapter in Books Yaye, O. Christopher and Kubasu N. Lazarus (2012). “The Role of Philosophy in Conflict Management: Bernard Lonergan’s Perspective” in Lutz, David W. ed. et al . (2012) War and Peace in Africa: Philosophy, Theology and the Politics of Confrontation. Cambridge Stati on Palo Alto: Academica Press., ISBN 978 - 1 - 936320 - 09 - 7 Articles in Journals Yaye, O. Christopher (2010) “Leadership of Integrity as a Springboard for Kenya’s Democracy: A Critique of the Reigns of the First Two Kenyan Presidents” The Horizons: Consolata Journal of Philosophy, ISSN 2072 - 7100 Yaye, O. Christopher (2009) “The Democracy We Don’t Want: An Invitation to Analysis of Kenya’s Three Political Administrations”. Hakimani: Jesuit Journal on Social Justice in Eastern Africa, Issue number 01/09: pp.88 - 94. ISSN 1995 - 6339 Yaye, O. Christopher (2008) “Way out of Kenya’s Political Ills: The Quest for Leadership of Integrity”. Hakimani: Jesuit Journal on Social Justice in Eastern Africa. Issue No. 02/08, April

3 – June 2008. Nairobi: Jesuit Hakima
– June 2008. Nairobi: Jesuit Hakimani Centre, p p 11 - 15. ISSN 1995 - 6339 Course Textbooks Yaye, O. Christopher (2010) Culture and Human Development: A Handbook Nairobi: Institute of Social Ministry, Tangaza College. Cluster: THE CHURCH AND DEVELOPMENT. College Number, DSM 213 Yaye, O. Christopher (2010 ) Civic Education: A Handbook Nairobi: Institute of Social Ministry, Tangaza College. Cluster: THE CHURCH AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. College Number, DSM 123 Yaye, O. Christopher (2010) Social Justice and Advocacy - Development and Human Rights: A Handbook. Nairobi: Institute of Social Ministry, Tangaza College. Cluster: THE CHURCH AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. College Number, DSM 122 Peer Reviewed Presentations Yaye, Christopher (2010) “ The Socio - Economic Implications of HIV&AIDS in the Lake Victoria Basin Region: Assessing the Role of Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya” A Paper presented at the “Integrating Scientific & Technological Approaches for Socio - Economic Development in the Lake Victoria Basin Region” Kenya DAAD Scholars Association Conferen ce held at Bondo University College, 24 - 26 February, 2010. _______________ (2009) “Positive Masculinity” A Lecture given at a Workshop on Contextual Bible Study and Gender Based Violence and HIV&AIDS held at St. Paul’s University, Limuru – Kenya, 28 Novemb er, 2009. _______________ (2009) “ Taming the Tide of Gender - Based Violence and HIV&AIDS: The TAMAR Approach” a Paper presented at the Christian Connections for International Health (CCHI) Conference on “Technologies and Health: A Faith - Based Perspective” . Buckeystown, Maryland – USA, 23 - 25 May, 2009 . _______________ (2009) “ Taming the Tide of Gender - Based Violence and HIV&AIDS in Kenya’s Institutions of Higher Learning: The TAMAR Approach” A public Lecture given at Lincoln Park Student Centre, De Paul Unive rsity, Chicago, IL.,USA, 3 June 2009. _______________ (2008) “Justice and Peace as Sine Qua Non for Political Leadership: An Analysis of Kenyatta and Moi Rule in Kenya”. A paper presented in the Reconciliation through Justice and Peace Writers Conference, AMECEA - GABA Publica

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tions in partnership with Moi University , Eldoret, Kenya, 30 th April and 1 st May, 2008 Yaye, Christopher and Kubassu, Lazarus (2007) ‘The Role of Philosophy in Conflict Resolution: Bernard Lonergan’s Perspective. A paper presented at Phi losophy of War and Peace Conference in Catholic University of Eastern Africa - CUEA, Nairobi, Kenya . Yaye, Christopher and Wahome, Mary (2006) “Democracy as a Tool of Development” A paper presented at Moi University 2 nd International Annual Conference, Sep tember 2006 . Moi University - Eldoret, Kenya. Yaye, Christopher and Kubasu, Lazarus (2006) “The Role of Philosophy in Kenyan Democratization Process: A critical Analysis of the Luo Council of Elders” A paper presented at Moi University 2 nd International Annu al Conference, September 2006 . Moi University - Eldoret, Kenya. Supervision Mutisya Laurent Peter, 2009/2010 “The Role of Religion in Fighting HIV&AIDS: The Case of Mikindani Support Group, Mombasa, Kenya”. An Integrated Research Paper Submitted to the Inst itute of Social Ministry in Mission, Tangaza College, Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sciences and Praxis of Human Development – Completed, 2010. Moses L. Moreku, 2008/2009 “Alternative Education as a Tool for Poverty Eradication: The Case of Child Discovery Centre (CDC) Murogi Slums, Nakuru - Kenya” A project Submitted to the Institute of Youth Ministry Tangaza College, Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Parti al Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Youth Ministry – Completed, 2009. REFEREES 1. PROF. MARY N. GETUI, PhD. National AIDS Control Council, NACC P.O. Box 61307 – 00200 NAIROBI, Kenya E - mail: mngetui@yahoo.com TELEPHONE: +254 733 759 845 2. PROF. BERNARD MATOLINO, PhD. University of KwaZulu - Natal Department of Philosophy & Classics E - MAIL: matolinob@ukzn.ac.za TELEPHONE: + 27 332 605 564 3. DR. CHRILUKOVIAN WASIKE, PhD. Maseno University Private Bag MASENO, Kenya E - mail: wasikebwire@yahoo.co.uk TELEPHONE +254 719 328 099