UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
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MATHEW AGRIPINUS SENGA
Senior Lecturer, College of Social Sciences
Education:
2013: PhD (Sociology), University College Dublin, Ireland
Teaching:
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISION
Felix Richard Mbogella: Thesis Title: Participation of Local Government Authorities in Managing Foreign Aid Funded Projects: The Case of selected Agricultural Projects in Kilombero District: PhD (Sociology), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Successfully defended a Viva Voce in 2021.
Mary Wilbald Kessy: Dissertation Title: Impact of the Design Features of Conditional Cash Transfer Programme on Social Relationships: A Case of Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF (CB-CCT) in Bagamoyo District: Master of Sociology, University of Dar es Salaam: Graduated in 2021.
Emmanuel Francis Mwamakula: Dissertation Title: The Contribution of Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) Program to Community Livelihoods of Community Members: A Case Study of PSSN Beneficiaries in Hai District: Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management (MAPPM), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2021.
Pamella Mathias Birukila: Dissertation Title: Determinants of Risky Sexual Behaviours on the Spread of HIV Infections among Young Females in Rufiji District in Tanzania: Master of Arts (Demography), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2021.
Ngane Lugano Mwakatobe: Dissertation Title: Young Girls Perception towards Teenage Pregnancy in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2020.
Grace Langula: Dissertation Title: An Exploration of Knowledge, Attitude and Accountability on Drinking Water Quality: The Case of Temeke District, Dar es Salaam: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2020.
Shadrack Moses: Dissertation Title: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Cervical Cancer and Screening Services among Women attend Ocean Road Cancer Hospital Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2020.
Lwitiko Mwakikuti: Dissertation Title: Motorcycle Accidents and Associated Factors of their Prevalence in Urban Areas of Tanzania: A Case Study of Mbeya City: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2020.
Oresta Nathaniel Ngahy: Dissertation Title: Complementary Feeding for under two years Children in Iringa Rural Tanzania: An Equiry of Caregivers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practices: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2020.
Tabitha Wilson Chamhene: Dissertation Title: Effective Exclusive Breastfeeding and Infant Mortality: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Lactating Mothers in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2020.
Rose Mgonja: Dissertation Title: Local Food for Nutrition and Health of Under-Five Children in Rural Mpwapwa Tanzania: Determinants of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among the Primary Caregivers” Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Chausiku Hamisi Mashauri: Dissertation Title: Prevalence of Under-Nutrition and Associated Risk Factors among under-five Children in Iramba District, Singida Region: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Pamela Simon: Dissertation Title: Health and Safety Risk Assessment in Manufacturing Industry: A Case Study of Coca-Cola Kwanza: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Janeth Malela: Dissertation Title: Barriers to Accessibility and Utilization of Postnatal Care Services among Mothers at Kibaha District Council: The Case Study of Vikuge and Lupunga Villages in Pwani Region, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Dr. Martin Rwechungura: Dissertation Title: Factors associated to Low Update of HIV Service in Private for Profit Health Facilitates in Dar es Salaam: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Ester Thomas: Dissertation Title: Job Satisfaction and Nurses’ Retention: A Case of Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Jaha Mwalukisa Mulema: Thesis Title: Dynamics of Sex Preferences in Fertility and Educational Attainment among Matrilineal Societies in Morogoro, Tanzania: PhD (Demography), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Successfully defended a Viva Voce in 2019
Kassim Miraji: Dissertation Title: The Influence of Rural-Urban Migration on Fertility Behaviour of Migrant Females: A Case Study of Kinondoni District, Tanzania: Master of Arts (Demography), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Hassan Wolfgan Mtenga: Dissertation Title: Drivers of Childhood Immunization Coverage Disparities within District Health System Boundaries: The Case Study of Tabora Municipal and Meru District Council: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Prisca Kowa: Dissertation Title: Examining Citizens’ Participation in Budget Process in Tanzania: A Case of Kibaha District Council, Coast Region: Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2019.
Dr. James Chapa: Dissertation Title: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Risk Factors for Obstetric Fistula in Rukwa, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2018.
Nyamambara Alexander Songorwa: Dissertation Title: Socio-economic Factors Influencing Adoption of Biomass Energy Technologies for Cooking: The Case Study of Moshi Municipality and Moshi Rural District, Kilimanjaro Region: Master of Sociology, University of Dar es Salaam: Graduated in 2017.
Netho Yatega: Dissertation Title: The Impact of the Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning in the Selected Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Ilala Municipality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2017.
Paulo John: Dissertation Title: Assessment of the Implementation of Emergency Preparedness and Response to Health Disasters in Babati Town Council, Manyara, Tanzania: Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Graduated in 2016
Rehema Kilagwa: Dissertation Title: The Socio-Economic Implications of Solid Waste Management in Tanzanian Cities: A Case of Pamba Ward in Mwanza City: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2015.
Eva Lutta: Dissertation Title: Assessment of the Knowledge of Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools Concerning Reproductive Health: A case of Ilemela District: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2015.
Stella Kigoda: Dissertation Title: The Social-Economic Barriers for Prevention and Protection Initiatives of Youth against HIV/AIDS in Rural Area: A Case of Misungwi District in Mwanza Region: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2015.
Herinely Chipindula: Dissertation Title: Assessing the Role of VICOBA in Social Empowerment of Women within Households in Rural Communities of Mtwara District: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2015.
Emma Mashauri: Dissertation Title: The Role of Local Organizations in Enhancing Social Economic Development to Local Communities: Environmental Management and Economic Development Organization (EMEDO) as a Reflection: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2014.
Shagihilu Kaliyaya Masunga: Dissertation Title: The Contribution of Training among Motorcycle Riders: Towards Reduction of Motorcycle Accidents in Nyamagana District: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2014.
Lina Kabura: Dissertation Title: The Socio-Economic Impact of Water Scarcity in the Rural Households: A Case of Misungwi District in Mwanza Region: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2014.
Doreen Deodatus: Dissertation Title: The Existence of Famine and Involvement of NGOs Implementation Towards Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case of TCRS in Kishapu, Shinyanga: MA (Sociology), St. Augustine University of Tanzania: Graduated in 2014.
Research:
ACADEMIC RESEARCH REPORTS
2007: Accumulation by Dispossession and Displacement: Some Reflections from Epanko Mines, Ulanga District- Morogoro (MA Dissertation), University of Dar es Salaam
2005: War Against Poverty in Tanzania: Are NGOs a Means Toward the end or an end in themselves? Some Reflections from Temeke District, Dar es Salaam (BA Dissertation) University of Dar es Salaam
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2010: Long Term Observer: Recruited by Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) to observe Tanzania 2010 General Election at Muheza Constituency in Tanga Region. Fifty (50) days exercise required among other things, observing the electoral processes and monitoring of the implementation of the election Expenses Act No. 6 of 2010, preparing bi-weekly reports and lastly, writing of two major reports and submitting the same to TEMCO.
2007: Research Assistant: Participated in the study titled Eliminating Child Labour in an era of HIV/AIDS. The study was conducted in Isimani and Kalenga Divisions in Iringa Region.
2006: Research Assistant: Participated in the study organised by TAMISEMI (LARG) - DODOMA to investigate how different Local Government Organs provide services to the people, aiming at suggesting measures for improvement in areas that need changes.
2006: Principal Researcher: As part of my MA degree, I conducted a community-based study in Mahenge- Ulanga with the focus of examining various forms of displacement and dispossession by Medium Scale Mining Companies against Artisanal and Small Scale Miners.
2005: Principal Researcher: As part of my BA degree, I conducted a study on the efforts by Temeke District’s NGOs in poverty alleviation with an intention of exploring whether these NGOs are accountable for the poor and disadvantaged people at grassroots.
Publications:
Books/Anthology/Monographs/Published Research Reports
Mshale, B., Senga, M., and Mwangi, E. (2017). Governing mangroves: Unique challenges for managing Tanzania’s coastal forests. Bogor, Indonesia: CIFOR; Washington, DC: USAID Tenure and Global Climate Change Program.
Nelson, V., J. Haggar, A. Martin, J. Donovan, E. Borasino, W. Hasyim, N. Mhando, M. Senga, J. Mgumia, E. Quintanar Guadarrama, Z. Kendar, J. Valdez, D. Morales. (2016) ‘Fairtrade coffee: A study to assess the impact of Fairtrade for coffee smallholders and producer organisations in Indonesia, Mexico, Peru and Tanzania’. Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham, UK.
OXFAM and GROW (2013). Women’s Collective Action: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Markets: An Oxfam International Research Report. OXFAM and GROW
Senga, M. (2010). Accumulation by Dispossession and Displacement: Some Reflections from Epanko Mines in Tanzania, Saarbrücken, Germany, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-8433-8344- 8.
Maghimbi S, Lokina, R and Senga M.A. (2010). A State of the Art Paper on Agrarian Question in Tanzania, Uppsala and Dar es Salaam, Nordiska Afrikainstitutet and the University of Dar Es Salaam. ISBN: 978-91- 7106-684-8.
Journal Articles
Senga, M. and Rwezaura, H. (2019). “Birds of a Feather”: Homophilous Networks of Graduate Fellow across Academic Disciplines and Cultural Backgrounds (Article published in: Tanzania Journal of Sociology, Vol. 5: 1-20).
Mulema, J., Sichona, F. and Senga, M. (2018). Exploring Probabilities of Parity Progression after Reaching Average parity among Matrilineal Societies in Morogoro, Tanzania (Article published in: International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, Vol. 3, No. 6: 1-11).
Mhando, N., Maseno, L., Mtata, K. and Senga, M. (2018). Modes of Legitimation by Female Pentecostal- Charismatic Preachers in East Africa: A Comparative Study in Kenya and Tanzania (Article published in: Journal of Contemporary African Studies, Vol. 36, No. 3: 319-333).
Senga, M. and Payne, D. (2017). Social Networks and Local Collaboration in Natural Resources Management in Development Countries: A Review of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature (Article published in: Tanzanian Journal of Population Studies and Development, Vol. 24, Nos. 1&2: 1-25).
Senga, M. (2017). ‘In Local Collaboration we Trust’: The Dynamics of Trust Network Relationships in Collaborative Natural Resource Management in Tanzania (Article published in: Tanzania Journal of Sociology, Vol. 2&3: 31-46).
Senga, M. and Caimo, A. (2016). Local Collaboration and Influence in Natural Resource Management in Amani Nature Reserve in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Social Network Analysis (Article published in: Tanzanian Journal of Population Studies and Development, Vol. 23, Nos. 1&2: 35-59).
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E-mail: mathewsenga@udsm.ac.tz or magripinus@hotmail.com
Web (Selected Works): https://works.bepress.com/mathew-senga
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