Dr. Josphat Kagema is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Social Sciences, Department of Education at Karatina University where he has been a faculty member since 2011. He specializes in teaching Curriculum Studies.  Dr. Kagema completed his Ph.D. at Moi University (2014), Masters in Curriculum Studies at Kenyatta University (2006) and his undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Education(Arts) specializing in English &Literature at Maseno University College in 1999. His research interests lie in exploring the interface of Curriculum Theory and Teacher Education. He has collaborated actively with researchers in several other disciplines of environmental science and management.

Part of his wider research focus is nexus of education and global dynamics in the wake of climate change and attendants impacts of access, quality and relevance and in light of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr. Kagema has served in several local and international conference committees in the realm of Karatina University. Moreover, he has participated by way of presenting peer-reviewed scholarly conference papers. He is also widely published in refereed journals. At the university level, he has served as a vibrant member of various university committees, including coordinating outreach activities for Karatina University from 2015-2023 thus providing leadership and service to impactful activities that have contributed to position the university globally. At community level, Dr. Kagema is an agent of social transformation, purposing to inspire generations.

Gathondu, M. & Kagema, J. (2023) Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness in Determining Quality Educational Outcomes in Kenya. Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies; 3(3), 2023, pp. 163-175

Gathondu, M., Kagema, J., & Wanderi, A. (2022). Teachers’ Professional Identity and its Impacts on Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices: A Comparative Review of Two Counties of Kenya. Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies, 2(3), 65–78. https://doi.org/10.53103/cjess.v2i3.43

Gathondu, M., Kagema, J., & Wanderi, A. (2020). Teachers Professional Identity and Its Influence On Quality Educational Outcomes in Kenya. EDUCATIO: Journal of Education, 5(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.29138/educatio.v5i1.244

Irungu, C., Kagema, J., & Gachahi, M. (2019). Influence of Principals’ Collaborative Practices on Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Murang’a and Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya. EDUCATIO: Journal of Education, 4(2), 111-124. https://doi.org/10.29138/educatio.v4i2.98

Irungu, C., Kagema J., Gachahi M. (2019) Principals’ Role in Promoting Teachers’ Professional Development and Learners’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Murang’a and Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya. International Journal of Education & Literacy Studies, 7(4), http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.7n.4p.35

Wanjohi, W., Kagema, J., Kimiti, R., & Kimosop, M. (2019). Challenges Facing Technical Training Institutes in Kenya: A Case of Nyeri, County. African Journal of Education,Science and Technology, 5(2), Pg 229-236. Retrieved from http://ajest.info/index.php/ajest/article/view/371

Cecilia, I., Kagema, J., & Gachahi, M. (2019). Principals’ Supervision of Teaching and its Influence on Promoting Learners’ Performance. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 1(1), 33-44. Retrieved from http://j-psp.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/3

Kagema, J. (2019). Evaluating Principals’ Role in Curriculum Supervision through Effective Transformative Leadership. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 1(1), 1-5. Retrieved from http://j-psp.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/1

Waihura, E; Kagema, J. and Kimiti, P. (2019). Effectiveness of Technical Training Interns in Skills Application in Nyeri County, Kenya. Innovation of Vocational Technology Education INVOTEC, XV:1, 5-11

Kagema, J., & Irungu, C. (2018). An analysis of teacher performance appraisals and their influence on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kenya. International Journal of Education, 11(1), 93-98. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17509/ije.v11i1.11148

Kagema, J. (2018). The School curriculum and its’ influence on teacher motivation in curriculum implementation in Kenya. Journal of Culture and Values in Education, 1(1), 9-25.

Kagema, J. (2018). Critical appraisal of teacher education programmes in achieving curriculum goals in Kenya. International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, Vol 10, No 1, 85-94

Kagoiya, P. & Kagema, N. (2018). Examining factors contributing to indiscipline in primary schools in Nyeri Central Sub-County, Kenya. Pedagogical Research, 3(2), Article No: 07. doi: https://doi.org/10.20897/pr/91650