Education
PhD (Sociology)
2015 - October 2023
Egerton University-Kenya
M.A. Sociology
2004-2008
Egerton University- Kenya
B.A (Sociology and Linguistics)
1996- 2001
Egerton University – Kenya
Publications
- Ongowo E.O, Ngetich K., Murenga H. (2023) A step of faith: The experiences of street children in search of survival in Nakuru City, Kenya and its implications on policy. Child and Family Social Work. 1-11.
- Ongowo, E.O. (2022) A Qualitative Analysis of the Effects of Social Protection Programs for Street Children on Social Cohesion in Kenya. Eur J Dev Res.
- Ongowo E.O, Ngetich K., Murenga H. (2021). A False Start: Children of the street's Journey into the Charitable Children Institutions and its Policy Implications. Social Science and Humanities Open 4 (1) 1-10.
- Kurgat K. D, Machira A., and Ongowo E.O. (2018). Perception of Victims of Crime towards the Criminal Justice System in Nakuru Law Courts, Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies. Vol 6 Issue 9.
- Ongowo E.O, Wokabi M., and Ngetich K. (2015). Resolution of Agro-Pastoral Conflicts through Community-Based Actors in Nakuru County, Kenya. Global Journal of Human-Social Science Vol 15 Issue 2.
- Ongowo E.O, Wokabi M., and Ngetich K. (2014). Analysis of Socio-Economic factors that influence involvement in Resource-Based Conflict in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol 15 Issue 4.
- Ongowo E.O. (2010). A report on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Rift Valley during the 2007/2008 Election in Kenya (CCR-Kenya).
- Apollos Machira and Ongowo E.O. (2008). Working for Peace: A new thinking for Peace Building.
Professional Training
- Safeguarding Essentials. An Online Course facilitated by Humanitarian Leadership Academy. Oct 2023
- BSAFE. An online course facilitated by United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). July 2022
- Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. An online course facilitated by End Violence Partnership and UNICEF. July 2022
- Digital Education for Universities. Facilitated by Skills for Prosperity Kenya and Supported by Government of Kenya, The Open University and UKaid. Oct 2021
- Advanced Research Design Training. Facilitated by Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). Mar/April 2019
- Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (Pedal). Facilitated by Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). August 2018
- Science and Leadership Training for Transforming Institutions organized by Swedish University of Agriculture, RUFORUM, IFS, and University of Dar es Salaam School of Business. Feb 2017
- East Africa Regional Training on Gender in Addis Ababa Ethiopia by Catholic Relief Services. Led a team in collecting data on Gender through Focused Group Discussion. Aug 2015
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Training by Catholic Relief Service. Nov 2014
- Project Management for Development Professionals Training by Catholic Relief Services and examined by APMG. Aug 2014
- Pro Pack 1- Project Design Training by Catholic Relief Services. Jan 2014
- Conflict Analysis - An Online Course by United States Institute of Peace. July 2010
- Training on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and advocacy against SEA by Catholic Relief Services. June 2010
- Data Quality Management Training (Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment and Audits, Data Ethics) facilitated by Pact Kenya. July 2009
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Workshop facilitated by PACT Kenya. July 2008
- Training of Trainers for United Nations Volunteer Emergency Scheme. Facilitated by UNDP Course Content: Peace Building, Early warning, Human Rights, Humanitarian Services, Nationhood, and Nation Building. Mar 2008
- Forced Migration facilitated by Centre for Forced Migration – University of Dar es Salaam. Course Content: Forced migration, IDPs, Refugee Policy and Laws, Gender Issues in Relation to Refugee Studies, Refugee Emergency Preparedness, and Durable solutions to Refugees. Aug 2007
- Regional Training of Trainers for Rural Women facilitated by African Institute for Capacity Development. Sept 2006
- PRA facilitated by Action Aid Kisumu in Conjunction with Egerton University. Course Content: PRA Theory, Rural Development and Characteristics of Poverty, PRA Process, Community Action Plans. Aug 2003
- Training of Trainers on Conflict Management and Resolution facilitated by Nairobi Peace Initiative. Course Content: Training skills, Youth engagement in Peace Building, Conflict Analysis, Mediation Skills, Conflict Management, and Human Rights Monitoring. Oct 2000