Nandera Ernest Mhando is a senior lecturer in Social Anthropology with a background in Sociology working under the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Social Sciences since 2005. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology (Goldsmiths, University of London), MA Sociology and BA (Hons) (University of Dar es Salaam). Her works explore development, cultural transformation relating to gender, religion, child rights and protection, health and livelihood. Her most recent works are on: urban vendors; disability and inclusion; critical gender; Pentecostal-charismatic churches in Tanzania and Kenya; Christianity and its impact on African religion; charity works across the border of Kenya and Tanzania; female and traditional male circumcision; and gender and agricultural transformation.

E-mails:  nanderam@udsm.act.tz nanderam2013@gmail.com