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Prof. Moses W. Poipoi

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Dean School of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

School of Education (MMUST)

P.O. Box 190-50100

Kakamega, KENYA

Kakamega-Webuye Road

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ResearcherID: AAC-1786-2022

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4773-0759

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Prof. Moses W. Poipoi is the Dean,School of Education and an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).He is an Associate Member of the Kenya Institute of Management. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and a Master of Philosophy in Educational Psychology. He has a Bachelor of Education degree in Arts from Moi University,Diploma in Ministry from the Bread of Life College and a Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Kenya Institute of Management.He is an external examiner for several Universities in Kenya and has supervised as well as examined over 30 Phd and Masters students.

Prof.Poipoi has published widely in referred journals and is actively involved in research in Kenya and beyond. He serves as a member of various schools and hospital boards of management. His areas of interest include violent behavior, social psychology, counselling and non-formal education. He is also a member of the Elgon Victoria Research and Development Consortium (ELGOVIC).

 Some of his major publications:
  1. By Joseph Nasongo , Lydia Wamocha , Edward Khasakhala,Moses Poipoi , Geofrey Musera , Umulkher Ali & Josephat Kemei. The Psychosocial Support offered to Pregnant Teenage Girls and Teenage Mothers in Bungoma County, 2019-2021.Athens Journal of Psychology 2024, 1: 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30958/ajpsy.X-Y-Z. https://www.athensjournals.gr/psychology/2024-5854-AJPSY-Kemei-02.pdf
  2. Felistus Nyamoma, Moses Poipoi,Samuel Maragia. Family Issues on Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Preventive Measures among Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Published on March 2024 in African Journal of Empirical Research.DOI:
  3. Felistus Okacha Nyamoma, Moses Poipoi, Samuel Maragia. Influence of Personality Issues on Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Preventive Measures among Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya.Published in African Journal of Empirical Research on 7th July 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.5.3.10
  4. Moses Poi Wesangula, Lavera Leah Namachi .Relationship between selected Sex-Related Activities and Academic Performanceof Secondary School Students in Kakamega Central Sub-County, Kenya. Published on june 2022 in International Journal of Education Humanities and Social Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54922/IJEHSS.2022.0397
  5. Caroline Sabina Wekullo,James Bill Ouda,Enid Keseko,John Oyula Shiundu & Wesangula Poipoi Moses. Mentorship for capacity building among young scholars in knowledge translation, research, and practice in universities in Kenya.Published in Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning on 05 Mar 2024.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13611267.2024.2323475
  6. Esther Sila, Peter Odera, Moses Poipoi. Influence of Teacher’s Self-Worth on Secondary School Learners’ Academic Performance in Kakamega County, Kenya. Published on 19th May 2023 in African Journal of Empirical Research. DOI:https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet4.1.23
  7. Jared M. Bundi, Moses W. Poipoi, Everlyne N. Morema. Relationship between Demographic, Socioeconomic Factors, and Psychological Responses of Health Care Providers during COVID–19 Pandemic, Kenya. published in Evidence-Based Nursing Research on July 1, 2023 DOI: http://doi.org/10.47104/ebnrojs3.v4i4.250
  8. Ken Kathukumi, Moses Wesang'ula Poipoi, Rose Atieno Opiyo.  Effects of COVID-19-Related Stress on Performance of Academic Staff in Western Kenyan Public Universities.Published on March 2023 in East African Journal of Education and Social Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i02.0279
  9. Namasaka David Butali, Poipoi Moses Wesang’ula, Laura Catherine Mamuli. Effects of Staff Turnover on the Employee Performance of Work at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. Publishe in 2023 in International Journal of Human Resource Studies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/ijhrs.v3i1.3111
  10. Ayodi, P. Isabwa & Poipoi, M.(2020)Teachers’ Perception of Psychological Factors Influencing Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools In Hamisi Sub County, Kenya.
    International Journal Of Law,Humanities And Business.Ijlhb.Vol.4. Issue.3.Issn 2524-0798
  11. Anyango A, Poipoi, M. & Okaya,E. (2020) Family Socioeconomic Status and Deviant Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Homabay County, Kenya.Science Journal of Education 2020; 8(1): 14- 21 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/sjedu doi:10.11648/j.sjedu.20200801.13 ISSN: 2329-0900 (Print); ISSN: 2329-0897 (Online)
  12. Libusi, N., Naliaka, S & Poipoi,W(2019).The Nexus between Parental Alcoholism and Psychosocial Development of Primary School Pupils in Bungoma County, Kenya. International Journal Of Innovative Research & Development Doi No. :10.24940/ijird/2019/v8/i10/OCT19029 ISSN 2278 – 0211 ,www.ijird.com
  13. Wanyonyi, M. C & Poipoi .W. (2019) Burnout Behaviour and its Psychological Influence on Productivity of Secondary School Teachers in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya
    International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research (IJMSR). ISSN 2349-0330 & ISSN 2349-0349 Vol. 7, Issue 5. PP 1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0349.0705001
    www.arcjournals.org
  14. Buliva, J., Maragia, N . & Poipoi M. (2017) Influence of Authoritarian Parenting Style On Forms Of Deliquent Behaviour Among Secondary School Students In Butere Sub-County
    ,Kenya.Journal Of Education And Practice.Issn 2222- 1735.Vol.10.No.19
  15. Wanyonyi C. W, Odera P. & Poipoi M. (2017) Attitude of Police towards Police Training and Recruitment Reforms in Nakuru Police Division, Kenya. Journal of African Research and
    Development (JARD) J.Afr.Res.Dev. (Kericho): www.jard.or.ke ISSN 2517-9365: ISBN: 978-9966-098-38-2 6(2017):1-021, 2017, Article No. JARD-01-021-17
  16. Poipoi, M. (2017) Attitudinal Determinants of Educational Resources Management For Enhancing Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya.
    International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research. ISSN 2349-0349 Vol.5 Issue 1. Pp 34-40.Www.Arjournals.Org
  17. Poipoi, M.W. (2017) Perceived Forms and Psycho-Social Determinants of Violent Behaviour Among Public Secondary School Students in Bungoma County, Kenya. Elixir
    International Journal. ISSN: 2229-712X.113.49130- 49135
  18. Saidi, O.,Odera, P., Ngoitsi, J. & Poipoi, M.(2017) Contribution of Student Economic Adjustment on Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Western Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (ISSN 2321 - 9203) www.theijhss.com 167 VOL 5, Issue 10 October 2017.
  19. Barasa, J, Poipoi, M & Wamocha, J (2017).Succession of Principals and its Influence on Secondary Schools on Academic Performance in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. International
    Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology. ISSN: 2313-3756.Vol.4no.7.
  20. Mutere B, Wakhungu J, Neyole E& Poipoi,M(2016) Rescuers In Distress: How Well Can Grandparent Caregivers to AIDS Orphans Cope and Recover from the Multidimensional Disaster? International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3164 (Online) Vol. 4, Issue 4, pp: (203-211), Month: October - December 2016, Available at:
    www.researchpublish.com
  21. Negesa, J.V, Wesang’ula, M.P& Opiyo, R (2016). Influence of Teen Contraceptive Use on Academic Achievement among Public School Students in Bungoma South Sub-County.
    Research Journal of Education. ISSN (e): 2413-0540, ISSN (p): 2413-8886 Vol. 2, No. 9, pp: 145-151, 2016 URL: http://arpgweb.com/?ic=journal&journal=15&info=aims
  22. Negesa J. V.,Wesang’ula M. P. & Opiyo A. R. (2016) Effectiveness of Guidance and Counseling Programs on Academic Achievement among Public School Students in
    Bungoma South Sub-County. Research Journal of Education. ISSN (e): 2413-0540, ISSN (p): 2413-8886 Vol. 2, No. 10, pp: 159-166, 2016. Research Journal of Education.
    http://arpgweb.com/?ic=journal&journal=15&info=aims
  23. Nanyama E. M, Komen F. C & Poipoi. M.W. (2016).Sitting On a Life Time Bomb: Security of Street Children in Mumias Sub- County, Kenya .Journal of Education and Social Sciences.
    ISSN 2223-460X.NO.3. VOL.1
  24. Mavoka, L, Ngoze, M, & Poipoi, M (2016) Influence of Trade Union Advocacy on Teacher Productivity in Secondary Schools, Kakamega County. .International Journal of Scientific
    Research and Innovative Technology. ISSN: 2320-8848.Vol.4no.6.Www.Ijmst.Com
  25. Wakhura, J, Odera, P & Poipoi, M (2016) Impact of Psychological Abuse on Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma East Sub-County, Kenya.
    Kenyan J. Guid. Couns. Psychol, 6(1) (2016). (65-72)
  26. Kang’azi V., Bota K & Poipoi W. M. (2016). The Prevalence of Truancy on Gender Basis Among Primary School Pupils in Hamisi Sub-County, Vihiga County, Kenya. The
    International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies (ISSN 2321 - 9203). Vol 4 Issue 10 (259-262) October, 2016. www.theijhss.com.
  27. Wakhura J. K, Poipoi, M & Odera,P.(2016)Relationship between Sexual Abuse and Academic Achievement among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma East Sub-County,
    Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies (ISSN 2321 - 9203). Vol 4 Issue 10 (221-227) October, 2016. www.theijhss.com.
  28. Misiati M. P, Egessa R. & Poipoi.M. (2016) Influence of Manager’s Self-Management on Performance of Life Assurance Companies in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of
    Multidisciplinary and Current Research. ISSN: 2321-3124. Nov 2016, Vol.4 (Nov/Dec 2016 Issue) 1154. http://ijmcr.com.
  29. Kithyrn L., Egara K. & Poipoi M.W. (2015). Efficacy of Rehabilitation Programmes on Psychosocial Adjustment of Elderly Male Offenders in Kakamega Main Prison Kenya. The
    International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (ISSN 2321 - 9203) VOL 3, No 11 November 2015. www.theijhss.com
  30. Patricia N., Peter O. and Poipoi M.W (2015), Perceived Psycho- Social and School Factors Contributing to Malpractices in Internal Examinations among Secondary School Students in
    Kakamega Central Sub- County: implications for counseling. International Journal of Psychology and Counseling (ISSN 1996-0816), Vol.7 (2) March 201.
    http://www.academicjournals.org/IJPC
  31. Mukabi B.N. & Poipoi M.W (2015). The role of women in conflict management following the 20007/2008 Post Election Volence in Kakamega County Kenya. International Journal of
    Humanities and Social Sciences (ISSN2394-2703) Vol. 2, may- June 2015 www.internationaljournalssrg.org
  32. Wamalwa E, Neyole E, Poipoi M.W, Ringera W. & Ouma G. (2015). Condom Use and Practices Among People Living with HIV in Kisii County Kenya. The Open AIDS Journal, 2015, 9,
    104-111
  33. Emmanuel W, Edward N, Poipoi M, & Bitok M. (2015) Knowledge Levels and Gaps on Preventing HIV Transmission among People Living With HIV in Kisii County, Western
    Kenya. Journal of Human and Social Science Research; Vol. 07 (02), 2015, 030-041 ISSN 2331-4974.
  34. Mumbi, W.&Poipoi.M .(2015)Effect Of Liquidity On The Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kakamega Town,Kenya.International Journal Of Research In Commerce
    .Vol.6.Issue 11.P.72-75.
  35. Sila,N, Odera,P, & Poipoi, M(2014) Infuence of Parenting Styles on Learners’ Self- Concept in Kakamega East District. Journal of Science Technology Education and Management. Vol.6, Nos 1&2, January 2014, ISSN 1991-2889 (92-101)
  36. Catherine N. Kagucia N, C& Poipoi M.W (2014) Effect of Avoidance Conflict Resolution Strategy on Employee Performance in the Kenyan Public Universities. International Journal of Management Research & Review. Ijmrr/ December 2014/ Volume 4/Issue 12/Article No-8/1190-1199.
  37. Majani, T, Odebero S& Poipoi, M. (2014) Relationship between School Inspection and Academic Achievement of Secondary Schools In Kenya. Kenya Journal Of Educational
    Planning, Economics & Management. ISSN NO. 2074 -5400 (Nov 2014) Volume 9, Issue 1. Http://Www.Emskenya.Net
  38. Nyongesa, E.O., Poipoi, M.W. &Were, S.D. (2014) Relationship between Parents’ Attitude Towards Educational Involvement and Academic Performance of Day Secondary School Students in Samia- Kenya. International Journal of Human Resource Studies; ISSN 2162-3058. Vol. 4 No3 (147-157)
  39. Ayoti,C., Mukasa,A S., Ohanga, O.K.& Poipoi, M.W.(2013) Factors Influencing Preparation and Utilization of Instructional Media in Teaching Kiswahili in Selected Public Secondary
    Schools in Kenya. Greener Journal of Educational Research ISSN: 2276-7789 Vol. 3 (3), pp.108-114, May 2013. .Available online at www.gjournals.org.
  40. Felistus, N., Poipoi W. M & Kennedy, B. (2013). The Influence of Peer Counselors’ Characteristics on Academic Performance as Perceived by Teachers and Students: Implications on School Security in Kakamega South Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Social Sciences. ISSN 2223-460X.NO.3. VOL.1 (44-52)
  41. Abisaki O, S.N Mutsotso S., Poipoi. M. (2013). An Analysis of Non-Formal Curricular Activities in Mumias Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in
    Business and Social Sciences September 2013, Vol. 3, No. 9 ISSN: 2222-6990. www.hrmars.com/journals
  42. Poipoi, M.W., Namasaka,D.B. & Mamuli, C.L (2013) Effects of staff turnover on Employee Performance of Work at Masinde Murilo University of Science and Technology. Institute
    International Journal of Human Resource Studies (ISSN 2162-3058). Vol .3, No 1 (2013). Available online at www.macrothink.org/ijhrs.
  43. Namasaka, D.B., Poipoi, M.W. &Mamuli,C.L (2013)Factors Causing Staff Turnover at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. Greener Journal of Social Sciences (ISSN:
    2276-7800) Vol. 3 (1), pp. 067-074, January 2013.Available online at www.gjournals.org 67.
  44. Nguku, W.,Odera, P. & Poipoi, M (2013) Role of Guidance and Counselling in Behaviour Change among Juvenile Delinquents in Public Juvenile Institutions in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu.
    Kenyan J. Guid. Couns. Psychol, 3(1) (2013). (29-37)
  45. Ayoti C. Poipoi M.W, (2013). Challenges Facing Teachers in Preparation and Utilization of Instructional Media in Teaching Kiswahili in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya.
    International journal of advanced Research (ISSN 2320-5407) Vol. 1, 2013 http://www.journalijar.com
  46. Burudi, K.F and Poipoi, W.M (2012). The Attitude towards Voluntary Counselling and Testing Among Residents of Kakamega Municipality, Kenya. Greener Journal of Social Sciences
    ISSN: 2276-7800 Vol. 2 (5), pp. 160 - 164, November 2012.Available online at
    www.gjournals.org 160
  47. Wafula R. Poipoi M.W. Wanyama and Begi S.N 2012.Early Identification of Learning Disabilities among Standard Three Pupils of Public Primary Schools in Butere District
    Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (ISSN: 2141-6990)
  48. Burudi K. F. Poipoi M.W (2012). Factors Enhancing the Establishment of Early Childhood Development Centres in Kakamega Municipality, Kenya. International Journal of Academic
    Research in Progressive Education and Development. (ISSN 2226-6348)Vol, 1, No 4 October 2012 http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v2i4.2214
  49. Nduta, S. L, Poipoi, W.M. (2012). The Influence of Child Labour on Academic Achievement of Primary School Pupils in Suba and Homa-Bay Districts, Kenya. International Journal of
    Learning & Development (ISSN 2164-4063) 2012, Vol. 2, No. 4.
  50. Nduta, S. L, Poipoi, W.M. (2012). The Influence of Participation in Fishing Activities on Academic Achievement of Primary School Pupils in Suba and Homa-Bay Districts,
    Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development. (ISSN 2226-6348) Vol, 1, No 3 July, 2012. 99-109 http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v2i4.2214
  51. Redempta, A.J., Odera, P. & Poipoi, M.W (2012) Economic And Psychological Challenges Facing HIV And AIDS Orphaned Boys’ Education In Public Primary Schools: A Case
    Of Nairobi East District, Kenya. International Jounal For Academic Research In Business And Social Sciences. Issn;2222-6990.
  52. Redempta, A.J., Odera, P. & Poipoi, M.W (2012) Socio-cultural Challenges Facing HIV and AIDS Orphaned Boys’ Education in Public Primary Schools: A Case of Nairobi East
    District, Kenya. Kenyan J. Guid. Couns. Psychol, 2(1) (2012). (166-175)

  53. Wafula R. W., Poipoi,M.W, Wanyama,R & Begi, S. N(2012) Early Identification of Learning Disabilities among Standard Three Pupils of Public Primary Schools in Butere District, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) 3(5):695-700 (ISSN:2141-6990). Available online at
    http://jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org/listofissues.php.
  54. Wepukhulu, R.N., Mauyo, L.W., Poipoi, M.W., Achoka, J.S.K., Kafu, P. & Walaba, A. A.(2012) Influence of Socio-Economic Status on Attitudes towards Premarital Sex (PMS) Among Secondary School Students in Western Kenya: Case Study of Bungoma County, Kenya .Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 3(4):298-301 (ISSN:2141-7024) Available online at Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, jetems.scholarlinkresearch.org
  55. Poipoi, M.W & Amukaya, T. A. (2012). Maths attitudes of gifted and talented girls in Mukumu girls high school, Kenya. Elixir Psychology Online Journal. (ISSN: 2229-712X) vol.46 (2012) 8086-8092. Available online at www.elixirjournal.org.
  56. Poipoi, M.W., Changalwa,C.N., Ndurumo, M.M & Barasa,L.P.(2012).The relationship between Parenting Styles and Alcohol Abuse among College Students in Kenya. Greener Journal of Educational Research (ISSN: 2276-7789) Vol. 2 (2), pp. 013-020, January 2012. Available online at www.gjournals.org 13.
  57. Poipoi,M. W., Shiundu, J. O., Mutsotso, S. N & Khalumi, M. C.(2011). Influence of adult and NFE on poverty, health and development in Lake victoria basin region of Kenya. International journal of current research. (ISSN: 0975-833X) Vol.33, Issue, 2, pp.035-048, February, 2011. Available online at http://www.journalcra.com.
  58. Poipoi,M.W.(2011). Teachers’ and students’ perceptions of the psycho-physiological Causes of bullying among public secondary school students in Western province, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research. (ISSN: 0975-833X ISSN: 0975-833X). Vol.33, Issue, 2, pp.115-123, February, 2011. Available online athttp://www.journalcra.com.
  59. Poipoi, W.M., Agak, J.O. & Kabuka,.K.E.(2011). Perceived Home Factors Contributing to Violent Behaviour among Public Secondary School Students in Western Province, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (ISSN: 2141-6990) Vol. 2 Issue,1 pp. 30-40. Available online at http://jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org/listofissues.php.
  60. Ayoti,C.& Poipoi ,W.M. (2011).Factors contributing to stress among public Secondary School teachers in Vihiga district, Kenya. International journal of current Research (ISSN: 0975-833x) Vol. 33, issue, 4, pp.190-193, April, 2011.available online at http://www.journalcra.com.
  61. Poipoi ,W.M.(2011). Perceived forms of violent behaviour among secondary school students in western province, Kenya. International journal of current research.(ISSN: 0975-833x) Vol. 33, issue, 3, pp.107-114, march, 2011.available online at http://www.journalcra.com.
  62. Poipoi ,W.M, Sirima,N.L.C. & Achoka, J. S. K.(2011).Motivational factors influencing public secondary schoolteachers to join the teaching profession in Busia district, Kenya. International journal of current research (ISSN: 0975-833x) vol. 33, issue, 4, pp.059-068, April, 2011. Available online athttp://www.journalcra.com.
  63. Poipoi,W.M & Were, D. S.(2011). Effects of low intelligence in counseling young adults with mental Retardation- community inclusion concerns. International journal of current research (ISSN: 0975-833x) Vol. 33, Issue, 5, pp.192-196, May, 2011. Available online at http://www.journalcra.com
  64. Poipoi, W.M., Agak, J.O. & Kabuka,.K.E.(2010). Teachers’ and students’ perceptions of psychological factors contributing to violent behaviour among public secondary school students in western province, Kenya. African Journal of History and Culture. (ISSN 2141-6648) Vol. 2(6), pp. 83-101, November 2010. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ajhc.
  65. Poipoi, W.M., Agak, J.O. & Kabuka,.K.E.(2010). Teachers’ and students’ perceptions of psycho-physiological factors contributing to violent behavior
    among public secondary school students in western province, Kenya. Educational Research. (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol. 1(10) pp. 463-476, November 2010. Available online http://www.interesjournals.org/ER.
  66. Poipoi,M.W & Sirima,N.L.C. (2010). Perceived factors influencing public secondary school teachers’ job satisfaction in Busia district, Kenya. Educational Research.
    (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol. 1(11) pp. 659-665, December, 2010. Available online http://www.interesjournals.org/ER.

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