Name: Dr. Purity Kathure Miriti
Title/Qualification: Dr. (Ph.D.)
Position: Lecturer

Department: Humanities
School: Education and Social Sciences
Area of Specialization: Journalism, Media and Communication Scholar.
Contact Address: P.O Box 6 Embu - 60100
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Short Biography

Dr. Purity Kathure Miriti is an accomplished lecturer, researcher, and communication scholar at the University of Embu, Kenya, with extensive academic and professional experience in journalism, media, and communication studies. She has served in academia for several years and has taught at reputable institutions of higher learning, including the Multimedia University of Kenya and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

Dr. Miriti is committed to innovative, learner-centred pedagogy and embraces interactive teaching approaches that encourage critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, active participation, and practical application of knowledge. Her teaching and academic interests span diverse areas of journalism and communication, contributing to the development of students’ analytical, research, and professional competencies.

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)Mass Communication and a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies from the University of Nairobi. Her research interests include teacher-student communication and teenage pregnancies, with particular interest in communication processes, educational interactions, and social issues affecting young people and communities.

Dr. Miriti is an active member of the East African Communication Association (EACA) and values interdisciplinary engagement, professional networking, and collaborative scholarship. She has cultivated productive relationships with academics, professionals, and organisations, both within Kenya and beyond, contributing to knowledge exchange and professional development in the communication field.

Her commitment to mentorship and leadership extends beyond the university. In May 2024, she served as a mentor at the Africa Women Summit in Nairobi, where she shared her expertise and supported initiatives focused on empowering and inspiring women.

Through her teaching, research, mentorship, and professional engagement, Dr. Miriti continues to make a meaningful contribution to journalism and communication education, scholarship, and community development in Kenya and beyond.

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