Refereed / Peer-Reviewed Journals
Published after Associate professorship
1. Muhoro, P.M. and Wanyama, M. N. (2017). Psycho-Therapeutic Concerns in Performance Arts and Community Development in Africa Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. 5 (1). pp. 129-134. ISSN: N 2305-784X.
2. Monte, E. P., Wanyama M. N. Kiguru, D. W. (2016). Challenges and Innovations in Africanising Music in the Classroom: A Kenyan Experience. In Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. 4 (2). pp. 93-101. ISSN: N 2305-784X.
3. Wahome, M., Egesa, O. Wanyama, M. N. (2015) Entrenching Quality Assurance Culture Through Graduate Tracer Studies in East Africa: Lessons Learnt, Challenges and Prospects from MUtrace. International Journal of Education Learning and Development Vol.3, No.2, pp.15-24, March 2015. ISSN 2054-6297 (Print), ISSN 2054-6300 (Online).
4. Shitandi, W. Wanyama, M. N. (2015) The Challenges of Application of African Traditional dance for Contemporary Educational Relevance. In Pan-African Journal of Musical Arts Education (JMAE). 1 (1). ISSN 2201- 6333.
5. Shitandi, W.O., Makobi, S. Wanyama, M. N. (2014) Taifa Muziki (TMzi): Changing Choral Soundscape in Kenya through Engaged Musicianship. Kenya Journal of Musical Arts (KAMAE). Volume 2, April 2014. ISSN: 2306 - 0549.
6. Wanyama M., Egesah O. B. (2015) Ethnography and Ethno-music of Babukusu Traditional Male Circumcision; Messaging, Symbolism and Rationale. In Sociology and Anthropology 3(1): 6-18, 2015. Horizon Publishing Corporation.
7. Egesah O. B., Wanyama M., V. Muange (2014) The Relevance of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Modern Times: Evidence from Babukusu Male Circumcision. In Sociology and Anthropology 2(7): 273-283, 2014. Horizon Publishing Corporation.
8. Misaro, J., Wanyama, M.N., Jonyo, F., Birech, J. & Kiboro, C.N. (2014) Collateral Strategies for Poverty Reduction in Kenya: Prospects and Challenges. In Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. Vol 5, No 12 (2014).
9. Sinyei, C. J. M. & Wanyama M. N. (2013). Competencies of Early Childhood Education Teachers to Implement the Music and Movement Curriculum in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Kenya Association of Music and Arts Education (KAMAE). ISSN:2306-0549.
Published before Associate professorship
10. Wanyama, M. N. (2012). Researching on Kenyan Traditional Music and DanceToday: Methodology and Ethical Issues Revisited, Muziki Journal of Music Researchin Africa, 9:2, 1-8. ISSN: 1812-5980 (Print) 1753-593x (Online).
11. Wanyama, M. N. & Shitubi, I. W. (2012). Emergent Issues Regarding African Traditional Dance’ and ‘African Contemporary and Dance’: A Discourse on the Current Theory and Practice of African Dance Criticism and Choreography. InInternational Journal of Current Research. Vol. 4, 03, pp. 225 – 228, March, 2012. ISSN: 0975-833X.
12. Shitubi, I. W. & Wanyama, M. N. (2012) Music, Movement and Drama in Early Childhood Education: An Assessment of the Moi University Case. In International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 4, 03, pp. 225 - 228, March, 2012. ISSN: 0975-833X.
13. Sinyei, C. J. M. & Wanyama M. N. (2012). An Assessment of the Availability of Resources to Facilitate Early Childhood Music and Movement Curriculum Implementation in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS). ISSN: 2141-6990.
14. Sinyei, C. J. M. & Wanyama M. N. (2012). Provision of In-Service Training to Early Childhood Music and Movement Curriculum Teachers in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Research Journal in Organizational Psychology and Educational Studies(RJOPES). ISSN: 2276-8475.
15. Sinyei, C. J. M. & Wanyama M. N. (2012). Dealing with the Prevailing Attitudes and Challenges for Effective Implementation of Early Childhood Music and Movement Curriculum in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Research Journal in Organizational Psychology and Educational Studies (RJOPES). ISSN: 2276-8475.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Published after Associate professorship
16. Wanyama, M.N. (2015). The meaning and Significance of Research in the Performing Arts: The African Context. In Okong’o, J. B., Mbogo, F. and Waliaula, S. (Eds.). In Theatre Arts Education: Approaches in Kenya. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. pp. 205 -215.
17. Masasabi, A. & Wanyama, M. N. (2014). Arrangement and Composition of African Melodies: A Study of Litungu Music of the Bukusu Community. In Singing A Nation: 50 Years of Music in Kenya. In Akuno, E. A. (Ed.). Emak Music Services. pp. 39 - 62. ISBN: 9966 -7028-5-7.
Published before Associate professorship
18. Wanyama, M. N. & Okong’o, J. B. (2011). Confronting AIDS through Popular Music Cultures in Kenya: A Study of Princes Jully’s “Dunia Mbaya,” Jack Nyadundo’s “Ukimwi” and Oduor Odhialo’s “Nyakomollo.” In The Culture of AIDS in Africa: Hope and Healing Through Music and the Arts. Barz, G. and Cohen, J. (eds.). Oxford University Press. pp. 268 – 282. ISBN: 9780-0-19-974448-0.
19. Wanyama, M. N. (2011). The Impact of Popular Music Messages and Performance on HIV/AIDS Control among the Youth in Kenya. In Interpreting and Appropriating Choral Music: Echoes of African Scholars. Wanyama, M. N. and Shitandi, W. O. (eds.). Saarbruecken, Germany. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller. pp. 101 – 115.ISBN: 978-3-639-36690-7.
20. Wanyama, M. N. (2011). Dance as a Means of Cultural Identity: A Case of the Bukusu Kamabeka Dance. In Mekism and Knowledge Sharing of the Musical Arts of Africa: A book of General Reading in Honour of Professor Meki Nzewi. Onyiuke Y. S., Idamoyibo, I. O. and Agu, D.C.C. (Eds.). Nimo. Anambra State, Nigeria: Rex Charles & Patrick Ltd. pp. 165 – 170. ISBN: 978-978-50539-4-3.
21. Wanyama, M. N. & Omolo-Ongati, R. A. (2010). A Biography of Thomas Wasonga Ogola (1954 -) In Biographies of Kenyan Musicians, Volume 1. pp. 175 – 197. A publication of Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC), Nairobi: Government Printer. ISBN 978-9966-21-025-8.
22. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). A Biography of Habel Kifoto (1949 -) In Biographies of Kenyan Musicians, Volume 1. pp. 89 – 101. A publication of Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC), Nairobi: Government Printer. ISBN 978-9966-21-025-8.
23. Wanyama, M. N., Atoh, F.O., Kemoli, A. M., Ngala, F.B.J.A. & Odwar, H. A. (2010). Moi and Music Performance in Public and Private Universities: The Case of Nairobi, Moi, Egerton, Kabarak, Kenyatta And Maseno Universities, Kenya. In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 53-70. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
24. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Traditional African Music Instruments and Regional Cultural Festivals in Kenya. In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 173 – 177. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
25. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Kenya Music Festival: Growth and Impact on Music Development in Kenya during the Nyayo Era. In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance Music in Kenya - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 46 - 52. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
26. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). The Growth of Gospel Music in Kenya during the Nyayo Era. In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 29 – 36. ISBN 978- 9966-023-00-1.
BOOKS
Published after Associate professorship
27. Wanyama M. N. (2017) Anthology of music compositions and Arrangements for Schools, Colleges and Universities (VOL. 1) Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. ISBN: 978-9966-26-127-4
28. Wanyama M. N. (2017) Anthology of music compositions and Arrangements for Schools, Colleges and Universities (VOL. 2) Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. ISBN: 978-9966-26-128-1
29. Wanyama M. N. (2017) Anthology of music compositions and Arrangements for Schools, Colleges and Universities (VOL. 3) Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. ISBN: 978-9966-26-129-8
30. Wanyama, M. N., Makobi, T., Mwakiridia, M. & Korir, J. (2015). Alpha Diploma PGDE Music, Movement and Dance Activities. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau. ISBN978996610188-2.
31. Serem, D. K., Boit J. M. & Wanyama M. N. (2013) Understanding Research: A Simplified Form. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Publishers. ISBN: 978-9966-26-011-6.
Published before Associate professorship
32. Wanyama, M. N. (2009) Form and Content of African Music: A Case Study of Bukusu Circumcision Music. Saarbruecken. Germany.VDM Verlag Dr. Müller. ISBN: 10=3639117492
PUBLISHED MUSIC WORKS
33. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Mimi ni Mzalendo (Composed in 1999). In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 290 -299. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
34. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Mashujaa (Composed in 2000). In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 405 – 410. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
35. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Uzalendo (Composed in 1996). In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 541 – 550. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
36. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Yelele (Composed in 2000) In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Kabarak University. pp. 581 – 585. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
37. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Twawapongeza Wakulima Wote (Composed in 2000). In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 673 – 678. ISBN 978- 9966- 023-001.
38. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Wakulima Wote (Composed in 1999). In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 692 – 698. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
39. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Twasambaza Habari (Composed in 1999). In Music in Kenya: Development, Management, Composition and Performance - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 804 – 809. ISBN 978-9966-023-00-1.
40. Wanyama, M. N. (2010). Furaha Tele Tele ( Composed in 2010). In Music in Kenya: Development Management, Composition and Performance Music in Kenya - A Tribute to Daniel T. Arap Moi. Nakuru: Kabarak University. pp. 853 – 859. ISBN 978-9966023-00-1.
41. Wanyama, M. N. (2007) Dance as a Means of Cultural Identity: A Case of the Bukusu Kamabeka Dance. In The Journal of Music Research in Africa - MUZIKI (formally known as Ars Nova ISSN 1812-5980. pp. 213-221.
42. Wanyama, M. N. (2007) Policy and Implementation: A Case of Music Copyright Laws in Kenya. In Journal of Music Research in Africa - MUZIKI (formally known as Ars Nova) ISSN 1812-5980. pp. 27 – 47.
43. Wanyama M. N. (2006) The Philosophy of Art Reflected in African Music: A comparative analysis of Western and African Aesthetic Perspectives. In Centering on African Practice in Musical Arts Education. Peer Reviewed Proceedings of 2005 PASMAE Conference at Maputo, Mozambique, 5-6 July, 2005. Stellenbosch: African Minds – Compress. Edited by Minette Mans. pp. 17 – 30. ISBN: 1-920051-49-X.
44. Wanyama M. N. (2006) Music Education: An Unexploited Goldmine in Kenya. In International Journal of Community Music. Proceedings of Music and Lifelong Learning Symposium of April 14-16, 2005: University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A. Edited by Chelcy Boules and Debbie Rohwer. ISSN: 1550-7327. Vol. 4.
45. Wanyama, M. N. (2005). How not to criticize, Analyze and Appreciate African Music: A case of Bukusu Music. In Refocusing Indigenous Music in Music Education. Proceedings of The East African Symposium on Music Education. Held at Kenyatta University, Kenya. ISBN: 9966-7028-2-2. pp. 35-39.
46. Wanyama, M. N. and Okong'o, J. B. (2005). Linking Music Making to Musical Arts Education in Africa: A Case Study of Zairean Music. In Emerging solutions for Musical arts Education in Africa. Proceedings of 2003 PASMAE conference at Kisumu, Kenya. Edited by Anri Herbst. pp. 327 – 337. ISBN: 1-920051-11-2.;
Published after Associate professorship
ENCYCLOPAEDIA ENTIRES
47. Wanyama, M. N. (2017) Bango. In: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World (EPMOW).
48. Wanyama, M. N. (2017) Omutibo. In: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World (EPMOW).
49. Wanyama, M. N. (2017). Mwomboko. In: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World (EPMOW).
50. Wanyama, M. N. (2017). Litungu. In: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World (EPMOW).
51. Wanyama, M. N. (2017). Isukuti. In: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World (EPMOW).
52. Wanyama, M. N. (2017). Rumba. In: The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World (EPMOW).