Professional Bio:

Dr. Kinya Kigatiira is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Media and Communication and she has specialised in the field of communication studies. She is also a communication consultant and trainer, supporting individuals and organisations in addressing communication challenges. Dr. Kinya has published several scholarly articles in the fields of Journalism, Development Communication and Health Communication and she serves as a peer reviewer for a number of academic journals.

Academic Qualifications:

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2. Master of Arts in Development Communication, Daystar University
3. Bachelor of Education, English and Literature, Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Membership of Professional Bodies or Associations:

1. Member EACA (East African Communication Association)
2. Member AISA (African Interdisciplinary Studies Association)

Research Interests:

1. New media communication
2. Health communication
3. Development communication

Recent Publications:

1. Kigatiira, K. K. (2020). Fear of Contracting Covid-19: Influence of Information Sources and Message Content on Fear-Arousal Among Boda Boda Riders in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Research-GRANTHAALAYAH, 8(8), 190–199.
2. Kigatiira, K. K. (2022). Perceived Illness Causes Among Maasai and Health Professionals in Kajiado County, Kenya. The European Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 31(3), 247–259.
3. Kigatiira, K. K. (2022). Regulating Content for Effective Communication: A Case of WhatsApp Group Administrators in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 11(9), 9–16.
4. Kigatiira, K. K. (2023). Context of Communication between Extension Officers and Farmers in Adoption of Irish Potato Farming in Meru County, Kenya. In M. N. Amutabi (Ed.), Africa’s Development Choices (pp. 89–111). Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED).
5. Muhatia, C. M., & Kigatiira, K. K. (2024). Digital Journalism in News Production Training in Public Universities in Kenya: Trends and Challenges. In M. N. Amutabi (Ed.), Contemporary Research on Development in Africa (pp. 234–250). Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED).
6. Muhatia, C. M., & Kigatiira, K. K. (2025). Influence of Online Trolling on the Mental Health of Female Journalists in Kenya. African Journal of Communication, 5(1), 59–72.

Consultancies:

1. Africa International University (13th July 2020). Key guest as a leading scholar in communication studies and training in the launch of the program-B.A. in Linguistics, Translation and Communication Studies.

Scholarly And Professional Profiles:

ORCID iD: https//orcid.org/0000-0002-2216-8475

Contacts:

Email Address: kkinya02@gmail.com