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Name: Judy Chemutai Kebenei
Title/Qualification: Dr. Arch.
Department: Architecture and Interior Design
Designation/Position: Lecturer
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Contact Address: P.O. Box 48, 30102 Burnt Forest
Areas of Specialization: Architecture, Environmental Planning and Management
Research Interests: Vegetative systems in Sustainable Design, Environmental Psychology, Architectural Learning Spaces and Pedagogy
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=gOZWkJEAAAAJ
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9650-5438

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Publications

Referred Journals

  • Kebenei J., Karanja D., Elnaggar R., Mireri C., (2023) Qualification of the Physical Environment of Architectural Learning as Design Studios, The International Journal of Design Education, 18 (1) : 83-108. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-128X/CGP/v18i01/83-108
  • Kebenei J., Karanja D., Elnaggar R., Mireri C., (2024) Valorising Behavioural Research in Improvement of the Built Environment, The International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design. 18 (1): 157-184. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1662/CGP/v18i01/157-184

Books and Books Chapters

  • Kebenei, J. (2016), Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Urban Services and Infrastructure, Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken.

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

  • Kebenei J. 2023; “Environmental Psychology and Sustainable Human Ecological Futures”, Paper presented in the XXVth Society of Human Ecology Conference at the University of Arizona-USA.
  • Kebenei J. 2023; “Environmental Awareness and Competence in Amelioration of the Built Environment”, Paper presented in the 10th Annual Architecture Workshop and Exhibition at The University of Nairobi – Kenya.
  • Kebenei J. 2017; “Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Urban Services and Infrastructure”; Paper presented in the Society of Human Ecology Conference at The University of Philippines Los Banos

Other Publications

  • Kebenei J. (2020), Naked and Unashamed, Judy Kebenei, Nairobi.
  • Kebenei J. (2020), Our Life in Light of the Rosary Mysteries, Meditation on the Biblical Context, Kiswahili Translation; Maisha Yetu Katika Matendo ya Rosari; Tafakari Kuhusu Yaliyomo Kwenye Biblia; Judy Kebenei, Nairobi.

Research

  • Environment and Human Behaviour in the Spaces and Processes of Architectural Design Studios in Kenya(2024)
  • Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Urban Services and Infrastructure in Ongata Rongai – Kenya (2013).

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

  • Society of Human Ecology Conference, November 2024
  • The 10th Annual Architecture Workshop and Exhibition July 2023
  • BORAQS CPD conferences June 2021, January 2022, May/June 2023, May 2024
  • AAK Annual conference July 2022
  • Society of Human Ecology Conference, November 2017

Professional/ Consultancy (Editor/ Peer review in journals, Networks/ Collaborations, External Examiner, Patents)

  • Peer reviewer - Common Ground Research Networks - University of Illinois USA
  • Feasibility Study of Development/Urban Renewal of Blue Valley Estate, Nyeri Town (Contract No. Cgn/Lhppu/Rfp/21/2017-18); June 2018

Achievements

  • In 2025, I published my second book, Naked and Unashamed.
  • In 2024, I graduated with a PhD in Environmental Planning and Management.
  • In 2023, I attended and presented a paper at Peer Reviewed academic conference organised by the Society of Human Ecology in the University of Arizona. I was also a presenter at a public lecture at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
  • In 2021, I organised a Joint Studio with University of Notre Dame.
  • In 2020, I published my first book, Our life in Light of the Rosary Mysteries with its Kiswahili Translation, Maisha Yetu Katika Matendo ya Rosari.
  • In 2018, I participated in the Erasmus + Teaching Exchange at Szent Istvan University and YBL Miklos in Hungary.
  • In 2018, I organized a public lecture at Kenyatta University entitled "Landscape ecology, from foundations to the Anthropocene: Towards 10th IALE World congress”; Presenter Emilio Padoa-Schioppa (PhD)., Associate Professor of Ecology at University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy.
  • In 2017 I attended an academic conference and presented a paper in the Society of Human Ecology Conference at The University of Philippines Los Banos; Paper Title “Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Urban Services and Infrastructure”.
  • In 2012 and 2013, I was the project Architect for the completion of the new Malindi Law courts, which was successfully handed over in 2013

Community Service and Other Engagements

Alumni Associations (2009 to Date)

  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Catholic Community (JKUAT CATCOM) Alumni Association – Community Service, Mentorship.

Extra Curricular Activities (2009 to Date)

  • Secretary (2012-2013), Current Member, Human Life International Professionals – Kenya: - Education, Guidance and Counselling
  • Member, Catholic Community Alumni Association – Community Service

Jomo Kenyatta University (2003-2009)

  • Member, JKUAT Pro-life Kenya: - Education, mentorship, Guidance and Counselling
  • Member, Architectural Students Association: - Professional Practice
  • Divisional Superintendent (2008-2009), St. John Ambulance-JKUAT Division: - Community Service
  • Liturgical Dancers Coordinator (2005-2007), Catholic Community-JKUAT

Moi Girls (1998-2001)

  • Member, The Red Cross team: Community service.
  • Member, The St. John Ambulance: First aid practices
  • Sales Lady (2000-2001), Young Farmers Club: Importance of agriculture for self-sustenance and economy building.
  • Captain (1999-2001) Moi Girls Football Team

Affiliation of Professional Bodies

  • Member; Society of Human Ecology
  • Corporate Member; Architectural Association of Kenya
  • Professional Licencing; Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.

Administrative Positions Held

Recognized university administrative positions

  • Member- Contracts Implementation Committee (2021 to 2023)
  • Departmental Exams Coordinator (2015-2018), Department of Architecture and Interior Design
  • Chairperson, Departmental International Collaborations and Linkages Committee (2019 to Date)
  • Member: - Curriculum Development and Review committees – Department of Architecture and Interior Design (2022 to Date)

Other administrative positions Held

  • Academic Advisor/ Course coordinator : Architectural Studios II (2021-2024); V (2025)
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