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Geoffrey Wango

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Geoffrey Wango
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BornGeoffrey Mbugua Wango
(1966-09-03)3 September 1966
Kiambu County
🏳️ NationalityKenya
🎓 Alma materUniversity of Birmingham (Doctor of Philosophy, 2006)
💼 Occupation
🏅 AwardsCommonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
🌐 Websitehttps://www.geoffreywango.com/
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Geoffrey Wango (born 3 September 1966) is an Assistant professor of Counselling Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Nairobi, Kenya.[1][2] He has several publications in Counselling Psychology, Education and Gender and Development in the traditional-cum-contemporary World[2]. Wango is the Executive editor and Founder of The Counsel-ling Magazine[3], which presents articles of general and specialized interest on present-day diverse aspects of Counselling Psychology with special emphasis on the more traditional-cum-contemporary societies through adopting a global perspective[4]. The outcome of The Counsel-ling Magazine is the advancement and extent of knowledge and application of Counselling Psychology in therapeutic practice.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Geoffrey Wango was born on 3 September 1966 to his parents, the late Samuel Wango and Hannah Njoki at Githiga, Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, Kenya.[5] He schooled at Githiga Primary School (Kiambu County), Kagumo High School (Nyeri County) and Kenyatta University(Nairobi) where he studied for a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree in English and Literature (1988 to 1991) and a Master of Arts in Linguistics (1993 to 1998).[6][7] Later, he joined the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) for his Doctor of Philosophy (2003 to 2006).[8][9]

Wango says of his Life-philosophy: "At the beginning and end of the day, I say a prayer to God. Even for me, I walk steadfastly with God till He takes me away." Wango talks of the need for a humane orientation that includes an understanding of self, another, others, community, nation and the World expressed in his admiration of Sir Winston Churchill's words: "Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb."\[10] Wango respects and applauds communal us-ness and consciously draws techniques based on cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred and narrative techniques.[11] This is due to the emphasis on the individual whom Wango says can re-enact their lives in many ways. He is rationale argues that people should be kind-hearted and at the same time learn to focus on how our thinking affects our feelings and actions, and just as well interact with others.[11] Rationalisation is also an opportunity for Self-reflection. A related conviction is that people should be provided with an opportunity and coupled with counsel, as this is empowering to people.[11]

Career and Research[edit]

Teaching[edit]

Wango taught at Kawethei Secondary School, Kangundo Constituency, Machakos County and later Riabai High School, Kiambu County before joining the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya) Headquarters as an Inspector of Schools (Quality Assurance and Standards), Assistant Director of Education (Gender Officer) and now an Assistant professor of Counseling psychology at the University of Nairobi.[9]

As a teacher, Wango was able to interact with students, teachers, parents and education officials. It is this interaction that enabled him to comprehend the essential components of the School Guidance and Counselling Programmes, and, effective School Administration and Management.[9][8][12][13][14][15]

Education, Gender and Development[edit]

Wango worked as a member of the Primary School Management (PRISM) National Lead Team (1996 - 2000) in the incorporation of (1) gender, equity and quality issues in education; and, (2) guidance and counselling of pupils and students. The programme produced a series of Training Modules and publications including a School Management Guide (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya), 1999)[16][17] and on research and evaluation in education and programme Implementation (Crossley et al., 2005).[15][14][13][12][18]

The modules were as follows (Ministry of Education, 2000a;[19] 2000b;[20] 2000c;[21] 2000d;[22] 2000e):[23] 

 Module 1:     School Development Plan[19]

 Module 2:     Management of the Curriculum[20]

Module 3:     Management of People[21]

Module 4:     Management of Resources[22]

Module 5:     A Guide for Trainers of Trainers[23]

Later, he was also part of the Strengthening Primary Education (SPRED)[24] programme that transformed the quality of teaching and learning in schools that now includes equity and equality in education, and guidance and counselling.[25][26][27][28] Wango has immense knowledge of school administration at the national and international levels, especially in counselling psychology, gender, education and development.[28][13][12] Subsequently, counselling and mental health, gender, education and development are major components in schools and education as well as in social economic political development in Kenya that culminated in the Gender Policy in Education in 2007 when Wango was the Gender officer in the Ministry of Education.[29][30][31]

Wango's philosophical orientation is strongly influenced by his Christian philosophy and principles of humanness.[32][33]

Counselling Psychological research[edit]

Following the election violence as a result of the disputed 2007 elections in Kenya, the Ministry of Education developed several booklets aimed at assisting pupils and students in dealing with the distress and trauma of the election violence. Wango was part of this noble endeavour. These are: 

•            Psychological Intervention Guidelines for Guidance and Counselling Teachers and School Administrators

•            Violence, What I Need to Know

•            How to Overcome Sadness Caused by Violence

•            Helping you Cope with the Stress of Violence

•            Tips for Teachers

•            Tips for School Administrators

Subsequently, Wango has published on Counselling Psychology in Kenya including taking that in several debates and writing articles on peaceful co-existence, campaigns and elections, including amidst politics and political emotions, particularly in the 2022 Kenyan general election. It is notable that the 2022 Kenyan general election elections were highly emotional but extremely peaceful.[34]

Innovations[edit]

The outcome of The Counsel-ling Magazine[4] is the advancement and extent of knowledge and application of Counselling Psychology in therapeutic practice. The Counsel-ling Magazine is aligned with personal growth and development and professionalism in counselling psychological services.[4] The Counsel-ling Magazine resonates with the concept of lifelong good health, that is, quality life (QL) and this is in turn extended to quality-adjusted living through the years (Quality). The Quality of life is based primarily on the needs of the client as it relates to what they know about themselves and by extension others, the community, the past, present and future.[35]

The emphasis on counselling as a process in The Counsel-ling Magazine is grounded on life principles including how to organise our lives systematically and comprehensively in order to develop self-understanding and thus make life more meaningful.[34][35] This resonates with expanding our ideas into opinion-creating and operating systems (OCOS). Counselling psychology is effective in the understanding of one another in peace, conflict resolution, crisis and trauma management as well as in the way we manage our vast and intensive emotions, a bit differently though. Inclusion in counselling is total and caters for the needs and feelings of diverse populations, including the often secluded and specialised clients, to promote personal well-being; let the person be, and, enable them to live a quality life and quantity living. In the end, we must drift up the mountain starlit with great enthusiasm.[36]

Accomplishments[edit]

Wango's greatest contribution to Counseling psychology is in Guidance and Counselling in Schools and in Counseling psychology in the more traditional-cum-contemporary societies.[37] This includes the need for a comprehensive school guidance and counselling programmes that takes in the needs and concerns of all clients.[38] This has led to several publications in various books, journals and reports including PowerPoint amplifications[39]. Wango is a leading Counseling psychologist in Kenya, Africa and the World with over 130 publications (including 27 Journal articles;[40] 7 published Textbooks used in Schools, Universities, and other institutions and by the Public;[41] 22 PowerPoint Presentations and other publications in diverse forums, Conferences, Periodicals, and Symposiums) and over 300 mentions in varied publications.[40]

He is the Executive Editor and founder of The Counsel-ling Magazine[4] that presents articles of general and specialized interest on present-day diverse aspects of Counselling Psychology with special emphasis on the more traditional-cum-contemporary societies though adopting a global perspective. He has membership in several professional and research institutions with contributions in Google Scholar (over 600 citations),[40] over 160,000 Reads on ResearchGate,[42] Academic.Edu (over 38,000 Total Views),[43] LinkedIn, ORCID,[44] and other scholarly works.[45]

Media apperances and Contributions[edit]

Wango has conducted interviews and provided articles on professional perspectives in Counseling psychology, Education, Gender, Social, and Contemporary Issues in International and National Media (Newspapers, Magazines, Radio, and Television) including the following: AA Kenya Autonews; Al Huda Television; British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC); Christian Television Network (CTN); Citizen Radio; Family Radio; ARD German Television; Health Business Magazine;[46] Kenya Broadcasting Corporation;[47] [48]Hope FM Radio, Kenya; Kenya Television Network (KTN);[49] Kenyatta University Television; Nation Newspapers;NTV (Kenyan TV channel); The Counsel-ling Magazine;[4] The Star Newspaper; The East African Standard; The People Daily, Kenya; and, Truth FM, Kenya.

Featured articles regularly appear in Health Business Magazine, The Counsel-ling Magazine, Daily Nation, The East African Standard, The People Daily, and, The Star (Kenya).[50]

Awards[edit]

On Tuesday, 12 December 2022, during Jamhuri Day, William Ruto the 5th President of Kenya awarded Geoffrey Wango with the Order of the Grand Warrior, a state award in kenya[51]. The Order of the Grand Warrior (O.G.W) is an award presented to individuals in recognition of an oustanding service rendered to the country in different responsibilities and capacities.

Wango also recived a Scholarship by Kenyatta University for a Master of Arts in Linguistics and he has written extensively on language, gender and education and development.[7]

Wango was also awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan in the United Kingdom to study for a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom leading to several publications on guidance and counselling in schools, counselling psychology in Kenya, effective educational administration and management and counselling in the more traditional-cum-contemporary societies.[52] The immense knowledge gained at the University of Birmingham is a worthwhile experience that Wango is truly grateful for.[8]

Focus on Counselling Psychology and Contemporary Issues[edit]

Wango includes the principles of Counseling psychology, particularly in the more traditional-cum-contemporary societies.[53] He argues that the essential principles of Counselling and Psychology are unveiled through their application that may inadvertently vary according to individuals and culture (Wango, 2013:26):

The fundamentals of psychology can be perceived in the extent to which African traditions and philosophy can be interpreted using modernity such as psychology theories as well as application in our social economic political environment. In addition, psychology too will seek to comprehend other interventions such as use of complementary, traditional and alternative medicine (CTAM) even in modern settings.

Wango upholds the need for Counseling psychology and that psychology has a significant role to play in resolving various issues (Wango, 2013:43):

In modern living, the role of psychology, counselling and counsellors, therapy and psychotherapy, pastoral counselling and care, and social work will require a more general discussion and orientation leading to more extensive revisions and elaboration. It will also require a definition of terms (clinical psychology, counselling, pastoral counselling and care (and chaplaincy), psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychology). This will go hand in hand with a coherent conceptualisation and interpretation of psychology. Psychology studies include traditional philosophy in order to be able to elaborate on our worldview. Hence psychology must be able to elucidate on our lives, including our psychological dispensation.[54]

Wango writes a lot on issues especially in the more traditional-cum-contemporary societies. He says of writing:

Everyone is gifted in their own way and it is important to identify your ability and potential. I love sentence fragments and I am emotionally overwhelmed when I express myself – it is a passion and it is irresistible. I also have to put together various ideas that may appear clumsy, but in the end, they are patched up and make interesting reading. Writing adds meaning and knowledge to life and I certainly want to make a contribution to humankind.[55]

Wango talks freely about his readings and writings:

I must say I have found several writers and countless writings quite fascinating. I will mention a few like The Holy Bible that is my life and spiritual stimulation. I have read all the writings of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and Chinua Achebe among others. My favourite columnists are in the Sunday Nation, that is, usuf K. Dawood[56], Phillip Ochieng, Gerry Loughran and Chris Hart. Of course, Obama's autobiography is stirring and had a remarkable impact on my life.[57]

In the end, it is possible that an individual can achieve greater positive outcomes if they were allowed and enabled to experience themselves. The self is as important as the society.[35]

Wango's favourite reads include Psychology Today which has a focus on psychology; Counselling Today by the American Counselling Association; and, PsyPost, a website dedicated to reporting the latest research on psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, sociology, and similar fields. The Holy Bible is his spiritual stimulation. His topmost books include writings by Chinua Achebe, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, and Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. He reads columns in the Sunday Nation (Kenya) including Chris Hart on Relationships, and Yusuf Dawood, Surgeon's Diary.[11]

Books Publications[edit]

  • Wango, G. M., & Mungai, E. K. (2007). Counselling in the School: A Handbook for Teachers. Nairobi: Phoenix Publishers.
  • Wango, G. M. (2009). School Administration and Management. Quality Assurance and Standards in Schools. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
  • Wango, G. M., & Gatere, A. W. (2012). School Finance Management: Fiscal Management to Enhance Governance and Accountability. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
  • Wango, G. M., Kimani, P. W., Osaka, J., Githinji, S. N., & Amayo, R. A. (2015). Early Childhood Development Education Guidance and Counselling. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau.
  • Wango, G. M. (2015). Counselling Psychology in Kenya: A Contemporary Review of the Developing World. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau.
  • Wango, G. M., & Gatere, A.W. (2016). Study Skills for Secondary School Learners. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
  • Wango, G. M., & Gatere, A. W. (2019). Parenting: Counselling in the Home. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "University of Nairobi Personal Websites". University of Nairobi Personal Websites. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "State awards Counselling Psychologist Geoffrey Wango for promoting Mental Health well being". Health Business. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  3. ↑ "About us | THE COUNSEL-LING MAGAZINE". Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Talk to a Fred". The Counsel-ling Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  5. ↑ obituary (2021-03-30). "Hannah Njoki Wango". Obituary Kenya. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  6. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (1998). The Social Semiotics of Language and Gender in Gikuyu Language. Nairobi: Postgraduate Studies Seminar, Kenyatta University. Search this book on
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Wango, Geoffrey (1998). "Language and Gender: A Case Study in Social Semiotics of the Lexicon of the Gikuyu Language" (PDF). International Journal of Educational Research (M.A. Thesis ed.). Nairobi: Kenyatta University.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Wango, Geoffrey (2006). Policy and Practice in Guidance and Counselling in Secondary Schools in Kenya (PDF) (PhD thesis). Birmingham: University of Birmingham.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Wango, Geoffrey (2006). The Role and Function of the Secondary School Guidance and Counselling Programme. Nairobi: Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association Annual Conference. Search this book on
  10. ↑ "Home". Geoffrey Wango. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Prof Geoffrey Wango". University of Nairobi Personal Websites. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Wango, Geoffrey (1999). Written at Nairobi. "The Interlocking Relations between Education, Language and Gender. Workshop on the Development of Gender Responsive Teacher's Guide in Primary English and Mathematics". Academia.edu. Kenya Commercial Bank, Karen (Unpublished Education Paper).
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Wango, Geoffrey (2000). "Language, Education and Gender". Academia.edu. Nairobi.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Wango, Geoffrey Mbugua (2001-01-01). "Gender in Educational Institutions". Academia.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Wango, Geoffrey (2001). "The Vulnerability of Girls and Women to HIV / AIDS in Kenya". ResearchGate.
  16. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (1999). School Management Guide (1 ed.). Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Search this book on
  17. ↑ "SCHOOL MANAGEMENT GUIDE". www.jkf.co.ke. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  18. ↑ Crossley, Michael; Herriot, Andrew; Waudo, Judith; Mwirotsi, Miriam; Holmes, Keith; Juma, Magdallen (2005). Research and Evaluation for Educational Development: Learning from the PRISM experience in Kenya. Symposium Books Limited. Search this book on
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Ministry of Education (2000). Module 1: School Development Plan. Nairobi: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya). Search this book on
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Ministry of Education (2000). Module 2: Management of the Curriculum. Nairobi: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya). Search this book on
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Ministry of Education (2000). Module 3: Management of People. Nairobi: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya). Search this book on
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Ministry of Education (2000). Module 4: Management of Resources. Nairobi: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya). Search this book on
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Ministry of Education (2000). Module 5: A Guide for Trainers of Trainers. Nairobi: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya). Search this book on
  24. ↑ "Strengthening Primary Education In Kenya An Evaluation Of The Strengthening Primary Education (SPRED) Project, Kenya, 1991 – 1996 (ev627)". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  25. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2003). Curbing Violence in Schools: School and Teacher Preparedness. Nairobi: Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling (KIPC). Search this book on
  26. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2007). Caring for the Emotional needs of Members of the School Community. The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KSSHA) Annual Conference. Search this book on
  27. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2007). Counselling in the School: A Handbook for Teachers. Nairobi: Phoenix Publishers. Search this book on
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Wango, Geoffrey (2008). Psychology of Communication: Gender Perspectives in Teaching, Learning and Instructional Materials. Nairobi: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Kenya). Search this book on
  29. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2006). The Legal Framework for Kenya's Educational System. Nairobi: Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI). Search this book on
  30. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2006). The Proposed New Education Act (Paper Presented to the Task Force on the Review and Harmonization of the Legal Framework on Education, Training and Research in Kenya ed.). Nairobi. Search this book on
  31. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2009). School Administration and Management. Quality Assurance and Standards in Schools. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Search this book on
  32. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2018). "Pastoral Counselling and Care: The Role of the Clergy in Helping Services". St. Paul's University, Limuru. Nairobi (1).
  33. ↑ Mungai, Kariuki (2016). "Geoffrey Wango, A Biographical Note" (PDF). The Counsellor Magazine. Nairobi.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Wango, Geoffrey (2014). The Development of Guidance and Counselling in Schools and Educational Institutions in Kenya. Nairobi: University of Nairobi. Search this book on
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 Wango, Geoffrey (2013). A Synchronic Hermeneutic Phenomenological approach to Counselling Psychology in Contemporary Traditional Societies. Nairobi: University of Nairobi. Search this book on
  36. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2014). Background and Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling Psychological Services in Kenya. Nairobi: University of Nairobi. Search this book on
  37. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey; Gatere, Agnes (2019). Parenting: Counselling in the Home. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Search this book on
  38. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (2014). Background and Historical Development of Guidance and Counselling Psychological Services in Kenya. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau. Search this book on
  39. ↑ "GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN SCHOOLS IN KENYA - ppt download". slideplayer.com. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 "Dr Geoffrey Wango". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  41. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey; Gatere, Agnes (2016). Study Skills for Secondary School Learners. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Search this book on
  42. ↑ "Geoffrey Wango".
  43. ↑ "Geoffrey Mbugua Wango | University of Nairobi, Kenya - Academia.edu". uonbi.academia.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  44. ↑ "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  45. ↑ Esadia, Nicholas; Wango, Geoffrey (2021). "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Book Review". The Counselling Magazine.
  46. ↑ "Home page". Health Business Kenya. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  47. ↑ Dr. Geoffrey Wango: The winners in this election were Kenyans who maintained peace and patience, retrieved 2022-11-15
  48. ↑ Dr. Geoffrey Wango on the importance of leaders publicly conceding, retrieved 2022-11-15
  49. ↑ Dr. Wango: Men always look for several women then pick one which automatically leads to a disaster, retrieved 2022-11-15
  50. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey (May–June 2020). "Coronavirus disease: How to deal with anxiety, fear and disruption of routine life" (PDF). Health Business Kenya.
  51. ↑ "List: Chebukati, IEBC CEO, John Sibi-Okumu feted with state commendations : K24 TV". www.k24tv.co.ke. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  52. ↑ Wangai, Kariuki. "Geoffrey Wango, A Biographical Note of his writings and publications" (PDF).
  53. ↑ Muriithi, J. W.; Kariuki, P. W.; Wango, G. M. (2020-10-20). "The Relationship between Coping Strategies and Burnout among Nurses at Pumwani Maternity Hospital". Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health: 28–40.
  54. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey; Owang, S (2022). "When Life Feels Weary and Dry – Languishing is the Name for the Blah we are Feeling". The Counsel-ling Magazine.
  55. ↑ Wango, Geoffrey; Odiemo, Luke; Christina, Njuguna (2022). "The Plethora of Working Self Out: Relationship Between Workload and Emotional Exhaustion among High School Teachers in Kiambu County, Kenya". ResearchGate.
  56. ↑ "Yusuf K. Dawood". Nation. 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  57. ↑ "University of Nairobi Personal Websites". University of Nairobi Personal Websites. Retrieved 2022-11-15.

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