School of Humanities and Social Sciences

USIU-Africa hosts tribute ceremony for renowned scholar, Prof. Micere Mugo
Aug 11, 2023 - By Jemima Oloo "I’m a child of the universe, I have lived in almost all continents" ~ Micere Githae Mugo. How do you say goodbye to a child of the universe? By celebrating its wars and wins. The USIU-Africa community hosted a tribute to Prof....    

Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Hosts Its 7th Annual Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference
Aug 11, 2023 - By Terry Odhiambo The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice hosted its seventh annual conference-themed "Protect and Serve: Promoting Better Policing through Shared Best Practices." The 1st hybrid conference attracted over 80 physical and...    

Exploring the Multifaceted Realm of Criminal Investigation: A Journey into the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Aug 4, 2023 - By Mercy Tania and Terry Odhiambo The Criminal Justice Club recently visited the Directorate of Criminal Investigation’s New National Forensic Laboratory in Nairobi on August 1, 2023. The trip was nothing short of an enlightening expedition into...    

CMS 3700 class concludes project handover at Promise Giving Childrens Home
Aug 4, 2023 - By Margaret Munyae, Edith Amuhaya, Peterson Mwangi, Charity Muraguri The USIU-Africa Community Service Learning (CMS 3700) course is one of the signature courses that all undergraduate students must complete before graduation. The purpose of this...    

USIU-Africas Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Commemorate the International Justice Day
Aug 4, 2023 - By Stacie Mwangi and Terry Odhiambo On July 17, 2023, the students and faculty from the Criminal Justice program commemorated International Justice Day by participating in a symposium held at the Kenya Women and Children Wellness Centre (KWCWC)...    

MA Marriage and Family Therapy Students and take part in various conferences over the Summer
Jul 28, 2023 - By Michelle Karume The Institute for Advanced Systemic Family Therapy are in-depth training for advanced marriage and family therapists. This in-person training was held in London, United Kingdom on June 21 - 23, 2023. These intensive courses...    

IRL 4151-A class takes part in Field Trip to Rwanda
Jul 28, 2023 - By Shyat Lemoshira The IRL 4151-A Summer 2023 class field trip to Rwanda, also known as Le Paye des Mille Collines (The Land of Thousand Hills), was led by Dr. Elijah Munyi, a Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Mr....    

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice launches two new programs and an academic journal
Jul 14, 2023 - By Stacie Mwangi and Terry Odhiambo On July 10, 2023, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) achieved a significant milestone for the University and the nation. The unveiling of two groundbreaking programs, The Master of Arts in...    

USIU-Africa students join over 600 delegates at the UN Summit on diaspora remittances in Gigiri Nairobi
Jun 29, 2023 - By Josh Maiyo Learning at USIU-Africa strives to integrate real-word experiences for students to acquire skills and knowledge that meets the demands of the modern work environment. On June 14-16, a delegation of USIU-Africa students and alumni from...    

USIU-Africa hosts public lecture Grounding Climate Change and Justice to the community
Jun 29, 2023 - By CTW Team Last week, Prof. Adam Branch, Professor of International Politics at the University of Cambridge was on campus and gave a public lecture presentation on 'Grounding Climate Change and Justice to the community. The presentation was as a...