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Forthcoming
Geyer. S and Wairire GG, Lombard A, Wairire GG. "A comparative content analysis of South African and Kenyan drug policies from a social development perspective." The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher. Forthcoming.
and Wairire GG, Muiruri J. "Handbook of Social Work and Social Development Practice in Africa.". In: Afrocentric strengths-based community work practice: The case of vyamas in Kenya . Ashgate Publishing Ltd; Forthcoming.
2015
G WG. "Academic Partnerships for Transformative Social Work Education: Misses and Milestones – The Case of PROSOWO Project.". In: Social Work Symposium . University of Nairobi; 2015.
Wairire G.G, wa Mungai N, Mungai K’ethe. "Some Social Work Implications In Emerging Approaches for Children’s Rights in Kenya ." International Social Work. 2015;58(2):297-308.
2014
G WG. "Beyond the Lecture Theatre: Trends and Partnerships for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control by Academic Institutions of Higher Learning.". In: 6th International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV&AIDS. Kenyatta International Conference Centre; 2014.
G WG, Klepp I. "University Partnerships in Promoting Social Work Education and Practice for Social Development: The Case of University of Nairobi and Volda University College.‘Professional Social Work in East Africa: Towards Social Development and Poverty Reduction’ .". In: PROSOWO project’s International Social Work Conference . Africana Hotel, Kampala – Uganda; 2014.
G WG. "Towards indigenized social work education and practice in East Africa: The missing links.". In: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne ; 2014.
wa Mungai N, Wairire GG, Rush E. "The challenge of maintaining Social Work Ethics in Kenya." Journal of Ethics and Social Welfare. 2014;8(2):170-186.
Barretta-Herman, A., Leung, P., Littlechild, B., Parada, H., Wairire GG. "The changing status and growth of social work education worldwide: Process, findings and implications of the IASSW 2010 Census." International Social Work. 2014.
Healy LM, Wairire GG. "Educating for the Global Agenda: Internationally relevant conceptual frameworks and knowledge for social work education." International Social Work. 2014;57(3):235-247.
Wirire GG. "Professional Social Work in East Africa: Towards Social Development, Poverty Reduction and Gender Equality.". In: The State of Social Work Education and Practice in Kenya. Kampala : Fountain Publishers; 2014.
Wairire GG, Kiboro CN. "Professional Social Work in East Africa: Towards Social Development, Poverty Reduction and Gender Equality.". In: Social Work Perspectives in Poverty Reduction and Social Development in Kenya. Kampala: Fountain Publishers; 2014.
Twikirize JM, Spitzer H, Wairire GG, Maboyo ZM, Rutikanga C. "Professional Social Work in East Africa: Towards Social Development, Poverty Reduction and Gender Equality.". In: Professional Social Work in East Africa: Empirical Evidence. Kampala: Fountain Publishers; 2014.
Spitzer H, Twikirize JM, Wairire GG. Professional Social Work in East Africa: Towards Social Development, Poverty, Reduction and Gender Equality. Kampala: Fountain Publishers; 2014.book_cover_-_professional_social_work_in_east_africa_contents_flier_-_final_nov_2014.pdf
Theuri DW, Wairire, G.G., Mwangi SW. "Socio- economic hazards of plastic paper bags litter in peri- urban centers of Kenya: A case study of Ongata Rongai Township - Kajiado County." International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology. 2014;1(5).
2013
G WG. "Academic Partnerships In Research For Development: The Case Of PROSOWO.‘Kenyan – Austrian University Cooperation: Experiences and Opportunities’.". In: Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD) . Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi – Kenya; 2013.
and Kihu S.M J.M. Njenga WRG, J.M. Gachohi, Gitao CG, Bebora LC, Wairire GG, Wairire GG, Maingi N, Wahome RG. "Analysis of small ruminants’ pastoral management practices as risk factors of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) spread in Turkana District, Kenya." Res. Opin. Anim. Vet. Sci.. 2013;3(9):303-314.
Wairire, Gidraph G; Mungai N; MK’ethe. "Gifted and talented education: Some social work implications in emerging approaches for children's rights in Kenya .". 2013.Website
Wairire GG, wa Mungai N, Mungai K'ethe. "Some Social Work Implications In Emerging Approaches for Children’s Rights in Kenya." International Social Work. 2013.
2012
Wairire GG. "The Development of Social Work Education in Africa.". In: World Conference for Social work themed ‘Social Work and Social Development 2012: Action and Impact. Stockholm- Sweden; 2012.
Wairire GG. "Prospects and challenges for social work in poverty reduction and the realization of millennium development goals in East Africa.". In: World Conference for Social work themed ‘Social Work and Social Development 2012: Action and Impact. Stockholm- Sweden; 2012.
Wairire GG, Mwabeyo Z. "Social protection policies for orphaned and vulnerable children in East Africa.". In: World Conference for Social Work themed ‘Social Work and Social Development 2012: Action and Impact. Stockholm - Sweden; 2012.
Wairire GG. "The Global Agenda For Social Work And Social Development In The Context Of Existing Social Work Realities In East Africa.". In: International Symposium themed ‘Social Work and Poverty Reduction in East Africa: The Role of Social Work. Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria; 2012.
Wairire GG. "Social Work In Post Traumatic Stress Related Scenarios In Kenya.". In: A paper presented in a guest lecture. Alpen Adria University - Klugenfurt , Austria; 2012.
Wairire GG. "Emerging alternatives for challenging adversities in rural and urban communities: the case of Vyamas in Kenya.". In: International Conference on Strengths Based Practices in Social Work and Human Services. Dhulikhel Lodge Resort- Kathmandu, Nepal; 2012.
Wairire GG. "Some Aspects for harmonized social work education and practice in East Africa.". In: Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA) 2012 Conference. Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort, White River – Nelspruit, South Africa; 2012.
M KS, G GC, C BL, J NM, G WG, Maingi N., G. WR. "Participatory risk assessment of Peste des petit ruminants: Factor analysis of small ruminants’ pastoral management practices in Turkana district, Kenya." Research Opinions in Animal veterinary Sciences. 2012;2(9):503-510.
M KS, G GC, C BL, J NM, G WG, Maingi N., G. WR. "Participatory risk assessment of Peste des petit ruminants: Factor analysis of small ruminants’ pastoral management practices in Turkana district, Kenya.". 2012;2(9):503-510.
2011
Wairire GG. "Field Practice Education for Social Work in Kenya: The Missing Ingredients.". In: Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI) Conference 2011. Birchwood Hotel, Gauteng, South Africa; 2011.
Wairire GG. "Professional Social Work in Actualizing Millennium Development Goals in Eastern Africa.". In: One Day International Social Work Symposium themed ‘Recasting Professional Social Work for Poverty Reduction and Realization of Millennium Development Goals in Africa. University of Nairobi, Kenya; 2011.
Wairire GG. "Internationalizing Social Work Education: The African experience.". In: National Seminar on Social Work Education and Practice: Trends and Perspectives. School Of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai – India; 2011.
2010
Wairire GG. "Organizing Field Placements for Social Work Students as an integral part of the Social Work Degree Programme.". In: Strengthening Social Welfare Workforce in Africa Conference. Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa; 2010.
Wairire GG. "The Impact of Structural Adjustment Programmes on Social Work and Welfare in Kenya.". In: 2010 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda. Hong Kong, China; 2010.
Lombard A, Wairire GG. "Developmental Social Work in South Africa and Kenya: Some Lessons for Africa." The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher. 2010:98-111.
2009
Wairire GG. "Empowerment in Social Work Implementation Strategies – Experiences and Challenges in the Kenyan Context.". In: International Symposium organized by Volda University College, Norway and Partners in Kenya. Fish Eagle Inn, Naivasha; 2009.
Wairire GG. "The Asians in the Kenyan Industry.". In: Commerçants et industriels d'origine indo- pakistanaise au Kenya. Regards sociologiques", in Michel ADAM (Eds) ‘‘L’Afrique Indienne Les Minorite’s d’origine Indo-Pakistanaise en Afrique Orientale’. Paris: IFRA - Karthala Publishers; 2009.
2008
Wairire GG. "Some Challenges for Social Workers in Political Conflicts: The Case of Kenya’s Post Election Crisis.". In: 34th Global Social Work Congress organized by the International Association of Schools of Social Work. International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa; 2008.
Wairire GG. "The Kenyan context of Social work practice; Challenges and Opportunities.". In: International Day celebrations at the Institute of Social Work. Volda University College - Norway; 2008.
Wairire GG,(Eds) SR. "The Challenge for Social Work in the Kenyan Context of Political Conflict.". In: Social Work facing Political Conflict. London: Venture Press; 2008.
Wairire GG, Gachoka HW. "Organisation Justice and the Management of Change: A Case of Outplaced Employees in Kenyan Parastatal Organizations." International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management. 2008;7(12).
2007
Wairire GG. "Social Work and the Metamorphosis of Participatory Development in Kenya; the Case of Constituency Development Fund.". In: the 7th Pan African Social Work Conference. Africana Hotel, Kampala - Uganda; 2007.
Wairire GG. "Neo-liberal Globalization and its impact on Social Work Education in Kenya; Prospects and Retrospect.". In: International Symposium at the 7 York University. Toronto - Canada; 2007.
2006
Wairire GG. "Psychosocial care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya.". In: International Symposium for Practitioners and Policy Specialists on addressing the needs of Young Carers. Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi; 2006.
Wairire GG. "Multi Cultural Society and its challenges for social workers in unequal scenarios: The case of Asians in Kenya.". In: 33rd World Congress of Schools of Social Work. Santiago - Chile; 2006.
Wairire GG. "Indo-Kenyans and Industrial Firms in Kenya funded by Institute for French Research in Africa.". 2006.Website
2005
Wairire GG. "Transforming Social work Theory into Practice: The Kenyan Experience.". In: the 6th Pan African Social Work Conference, Kenyatta International Conference Center. Nairobi; 2005.
Wairire GG. "Transforming social work theory into practice: the Kenyan experience, 10th –14th April. The 6th Pan African social work conference, Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi."; 2005.
2000
Wairire GG. "The Role of Professional Social Work Practice in Child Protection in Kenya.". In: national symposium for Child Rights and Prevention Against Abuse. Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi; 2000.
1999
Wairire GG. "Emerging Trends and Challenges of Social Work Education in the new Millennium.". In: 5th Pan African Social Work Conference. Pan Afric Hotel; 1999.
Wairire GG. The Impact of Participatory Development on Local Community Projects in Kenya - A Social Work Perspective .. University of Pune; 1999.
1998
Wairire GG. Community Empowerment and its Implications on Project Beneficiaries – A Study of CASP - Plan Project – Pune. Bombay- India: Tata Institute of Social sciences; 1998.
1997
Wairire GG. "Youth Vulnerability to Drug Abuse in Kenya.". In: National Youth Consensus Workshop on Drug Demand Reduction. Nairobi; 1997.

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