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Page 1 of 33 CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME : Prof.Nelson H. Were Wawire DESIGNATION : Associate Professor of Economics DATE OF BIRTH : October 10 th 1963 MARITAL STATUS : Married. CHILDREN : Four CONTACT ADDRESS : School of Economics Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA TELEPHONE : +254-20-8710901/19 Ext. 3612(Office) CELL PHONE : +254722347139 EMAIL ADDRESS :[email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] LANGUAGES : English, Kiswahili and Luhya. CITIZENSHIP : Kenyan GENDER : Male PLACE OF BIRTH : Kakamega 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS a. Academic 1. 2001 -2006: Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Degree, Kenyatta University 2. 1989-1991: Master of Arts in Economics (Kenyatta University) 3. 1985-1988: Bachelor of Education (Arts) Economics and Business Studies, Kenyatta University 4. 1985: National Youth Service (NYS) Gilgil, Certificate of Serviceman. 5. 1982-1983: Kangundo High School, Kangundo. House Captain, K.A.C.E. “A” Level Results: Principals in Mathematics, Economics and Geography, Subsidiary in General Paper. 6. 1978-1981: Chebuyusi Secondary School, Kakamega. KCE (“O” Level) Workshop prefect 7. 1971-1977: Lutaso Primary School, Kakamega. C.P.E “Primary Level” b. Statistical Packages and other computer soft wares: Eviews, STATA, SPSSPC& Microsoft office

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATIONNAME : Prof.Nelson H. Were WawireDESIGNATION : Associate Professor of EconomicsDATE OF BIRTH : October 10th 1963MARITAL STATUS : Married.CHILDREN : FourCONTACT ADDRESS

: School of EconomicsKenyatta UniversityP.O. Box 43844 - 00100NAIROBI, KENYA

TELEPHONE : +254-20-8710901/19 Ext. 3612(Office)CELL PHONE : +254722347139EMAIL ADDRESS :[email protected], [email protected],

[email protected] : English, Kiswahili and Luhya.CITIZENSHIP : KenyanGENDER : MalePLACE OF BIRTH : Kakamega

2.0 QUALIFICATIONSa. Academic

1. 2001 -2006: Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Degree, Kenyatta University2. 1989-1991: Master of Arts in Economics (Kenyatta University)3. 1985-1988: Bachelor of Education (Arts) Economics and Business Studies, Kenyatta

University4. 1985: National Youth Service (NYS) Gilgil, Certificate of Serviceman.5. 1982-1983: Kangundo High School, Kangundo. House Captain, K.A.C.E. “A” Level

Results: Principals in Mathematics, Economics and Geography, Subsidiary in GeneralPaper.

6. 1978-1981: Chebuyusi Secondary School, Kakamega. KCE (“O” Level) Workshop prefect7. 1971-1977: Lutaso Primary School, Kakamega. C.P.E “Primary Level”

b. Statistical Packages and other computer soft wares: Eviews, STATA, SPSSPC& Microsoftoffice

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c. Other Qualifications1. 17th – 19th August, 2016: A short course in Governance and Leadership in Higher

Education. Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi, Kenya. Topic Covered:a. The SDGs and UNESCO in coordinating SDG4 with emphasis on relevance of

Higher Education in Agenda 2030 and Addis Ababa conventionb. The business case for governance reform: Beyond simple compliance and box-

tickingc. The governance conundrum in Africa’s higher education todayd. Getting the most from Academic Boarde. Overview of a realities of governance in higher educationf. Effective university governance practices-and lessons to be learnt from corporate

worldg. The role of Council secretary in enduring good governance in universitiesh. New opportunity, risk and governancei. Creating strong leadership within higher educationj. Guidelines for governance policies for public accountability, financial reporting and

responsibility2. 27th June, 2016: Training on procurement procedures and sensitization on new public

procurement and asset Disposal Act 2015, KUCC3. 27th Feb, 2016: Trade, Labour Reforms and Employment: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa,

Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi.4. 12th May, 2014: Basic principles of coordinated conduct and cartels, the harm they cause,

the approach of Kenyan Law and International perspective including South Africa.5. 28th – 14th May, 2013: Teaching methodology covered:

a. Teaching methodologyb. Setting of examinationc. Administration of examinationsd. Marking and analysis of scores

6. 18th June, 2013: Public Complaints Handling Mechanisms. KUCC7. 11thApril, 2008: Public Procurement workshop:

a. Public procurement and Disposal Act 2005b. Public procurement and Disposal regulations 2006c. Role of procurement unit, tender/procurement committeed. Procurement planning and budgetinge. Contract management

3.0 ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES1. December, 7th 2012 to date: Dean, School of Economics, Kenyatta University.2. August 15th to 16th 2016, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Kenyatta

University, Kenya.

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3. October, 2015 to date,Chairman,Academic Advisory Board, African Economic ResearchConsortium [AERC].

4. June, 19th to July, 2nd 2015, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), KenyattaUniversity, Kenya.

5. July 31st - 6th December, 2012: Acting Dean, School of Economics, Kenyatta University.6. 1stAugust, 2008 to July 30th, 2012:Chairman, Department of Applied Economics, School

of Economics, Kenyatta University, (Renewed on 1st August, 2010 for the second and finalterm)

7. 2008 – 2011: Committee member, Kenyatta university Teaching and Referral hospital (carried out Economics analysis and feasibility study

8. Jan. to July 2008; Programme Coordinator; Department of Applied Economics, School ofEconomics, Kenyatta University

9. Sept, 2006 to June, 2008: Coordinator, Centre for Entrepreneurship and EnterprisesDevelopment (CEED), Kenyatta University.

10. 2003 to August, 2008: Chairman, Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Department ofEconomics, Kenyatta University

11. 2007: A member of the ad hoc Departmental Committee to review degree programmes ineconomics in the effort towards establishing the School of Economics, Kenyatta university

12. 2007: Member of a Board, Build Operate and Transfer (BOT), Kenyatta University13. 2007: Chairman, MBA Review Committee, School of Business.14. June, 2006 to Sept. 2006. Examinations Coordinator, School of Humanities and Social

Sciences15. 1996 - 2000: Examinations Coordinator, Department of Economics16. 1993 - 1996: Assistant Examinations Coordinator, Department of Economics

4.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION4.1 Ph.D Supervision

Ph.D Theses supervised, completed successfully and students graduated1. Milkah N. Mathiu,(Dec. 2016), Determinants of Intrapreneurial Activities in Selected

University Libraries in Kenya. School of Business, Kenyatta University. Date ofgraduation: Dec. 16th 2016

2. Waiyaki Nyambura Isabel, (Dec. 2016)Financial Development, Economic Growth andPoverty in Kenya. School of Economics, University of Nairobi. Date of graduation: Dec.2nd 2016

3. Kuuya, Patrick Masette. (Dec.2015). Adoption of Adapted Technology by Micro andSmall Enterprises in the Informal Sector of Kenya. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics,School of Economics, Kenyatta University.Date of graduation, Dec. 18th2015

4. Paul Sang. (Dec.2015). Sustainability of World Bank Funded Projects in Kenya. Doctorof Philosophy in Project Management. School of Business, Kenyatta University.Date ofgraduation, December 18th2015

5. Makali B. Mulu. (July, 2015), Benefit Incidence Analysis of Constituencies DevelopmentFund Spending on Education Bursaries in Mukueni County, Kenya. Doctor ofPhilosophy in Economics. School of Economics, Kenyatta University.Date of graduation,July 17th2015

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6. Sikuku Ndede. (July, 2015).Determinants of Acquisition of Financial Services by MicroSmall Enterprises in Lang’ata,Nairobi, Kenya. Doctor of Philosophy in Business.School of Business, Kenyatta University. Date of graduation, July 17th2015

7. Tari, Justus. (Dec. 2014) Determinants of Scheme Design in Occupational DefinedContribution Schemes in Kenya. Doctor of Philosophy in Business. School of Business,Kenyatta University. Date of graduation: Dec. 2014

8. Kandiri, J.M (Dec. 2014) Effective Implementation of Technology Innovations in HigherEducation Institutions; A Survey of Selected Projects in Universities in Africa,Doctor ofPhilosophy in Business. School of Business, Kenyatta University. Date of graduation:Dec. 2014

9. Muhia, C.M (July, 2014) Key Account Management, E-commerce, ImplementationModels, market orientation and Performance of selected private sector firms inKenya,Doctor of Philosophy in Business. School of Business, Kenya MethodistUniversity. Date of graduation: July 2014

10. Kennedy Ocharo Nyabuto 2013.Private capital flows, remittances and economic growthin Kenya.Doctor of Philosophy in Economics.Date of Graduation: 20th, December, 2013,School of Economics, Kenyatta University.

11. Simiyu, Mukami.2013.Interest Rate Pricing of Loanable Funds by Kenyan CommercialBanks.Doctor of Philosophy in Business. Date of Graduation: 20th December, 2013,School of Business, Kenyatta University.

12. Richard Leresian Lesiyampe.2013.Human resource management practices,organizational factors and health care service delivery in Referral Hospitals inKenya.Doctor of Philosophy in Business. School of Business and Economics, KenyaMethodist University, Kenya.Date of Graduation: 20st July, 2013

13. Susan C. Nzioki, 2013: Cross-cultural diversity and knowledge management: Astrategic human resource perspective of Kenya home grown multinationals in EastAfrica. Doctor of Philosophy in Business. School of Business and Economics, KenyaMethodist University, Kenya.Date of Graduation; 20st July, 2013

14. Elphas Victor Odhiambo, K96/12007/2009, Aids flows, external debt, investment andeconomic growth in Kenya, 1963 – 2009.Doctor of Philosophy in Economics.. School ofEconomics, Kenyatta University.Date of Graduation: June, 28th 2013

15. Njuru, Gitahi Stephen, K96/10835/2008, Fiscal Policy and Private Investment in Kenya.Doctor of Philosophy in Economics. School of Economics, Kenyatta University. Date ofGraduation: June, 28th 2013

16. Wainaina Martin Chege, K96/10033/2008, Telecommunication infrastructure andeconomic growth: A case of Sub-Saharan Africa Date of Graduation: 14th Dec. 2012,School of Economics, Kenyatta University.

17. Onono Perez Ayieko K96/10216/2008, Food crops production response to economicincentives: A case of selected crops in Kenya. Date of Graduation: June, 2012, Schoolof Economics, Kenyatta University.

18. James N. Maingi, K96/10885/2007. The impact of government expenditure on economicgrowth in Kenya: 1963 - 2008. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School ofEconomics,Kenyatta university

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19. Jacob Odhon’g Omolo, K96/10888/2007. Ripple effects of minimum wages and theresponse of labour markets in Kenya. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School ofEconomics,Kenyatta university

20. Timothy Chrispinus Okech, K96/10962/2007. Determinants of demand for familyplanning services in city slums in Kenya. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School ofEconomics,Kenyatta university

21. Stephen Muathe Makau A, D86/15750/2005.The determinants of adoption informationand communication technology by small and medium enterprises in the Health sector inNairobi, Kenya.Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School of Business,Kenyatta university

22. Emmanuel O. Manyasa,C82/15675/2005,Social Capital and rural economic developmentin Western province of Kenya: An empirical analysis. Date of Graduation: Dec.2009,School of Humanities and Social Sciences,Kenyatta university

23. George Kipng’etich Kosimbei, C82/15190/2005. Budget deficits and macroeconomicperformance in Kenya (1963 – 2007).Date of Graduation: Dec.2009, School ofHumanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University.

24. Paul Mwangi Gachanja, C82/7670/2000. Total factor productivity change in the Kenyanmanufacturing sector: A MALMQUIST index analysis. Date of Graduation:Dec.2008.School of Humanities and social sciences, Kenyatta University.

Ph.D Theses on-going supervision: registered with the Graduate School.1. Rono Gladys [K96/21239/2010] Out of pocket health spending and its effects on

household welfare in Kenya, School of Economics, Kenyatta University [submittedawaiting defense]

2. Mwiathi Peter Silas, Effects of fiscal decentralization on poverty reduction outcomes,income inequalities and human development in Kenya.[Submitted awaiting defense]

3. Mdoe Jackson Idi [K96/CTY/PT/22443/2012], Competition and profitability ofcommercial banks in Kenya.School of Economics, Kenyatta University [submittedawaiting defence]

4. Obebo Forah Mokua [K96/CTY/23489/2011] Effects of microfinance development oneconomic growth and household welfare in Kenya

5. Donald A. Otieno,Essays on Capital Market Stock Returns in Kenya. School ofEconomics, University of Nairobi.[Submitted awaiting defence]

6. Eliud Obere,Determinants of Entrepreneur’s Business Innovative Behavior in BeachManagement Units along Lake Victoria, Kenya. School of Business, Kenyatta University

7. Omodho Okara Grace [K96/CTY/22559/2012] Cross border expansion of Kenyan banksinto East African community, School of Economics, Kenyatta University

8. Sunday Baba [K96/CTY/28526/2013] Commercial Banks credidt and Agriculturaloutput in Nigeria, School of Economics, Kenyatta University

9. Omondi Vincent Ochieng [K96/CTY/28274/2014] Tax revenue productivity:Macroeconomic determination and economic growth nexus in Kenya, School ofEconomics, Kenyatta University

10. Maureen Teresia Odongo, Essays on Public Debt Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa:Dynamic Effect of Government Spending ond Taxation. School of Economics,University of Nairobi.

11. Lineth Oyugi, Regional Economic Disparities in Kenya: A MultidimensionalMeasurement Approach, School of Economics, Kenyatta University

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4.2 Masters Supervision: Completed projects1. Kevin Mathenge Nyaga (2016) Effects of a stock split on stock return: A case of

companies listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange market, Kenya. Date of graduation:December,16th 2016

2. Wamwere, Joseph Muigai. (Dec. 2015). Interaction of fiscal and monetary policies andtheir effects on share prices at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Unpublished Master ofEconomics (Finance) Research Paper, Kenyatta University. Date of graduation,December, 18th2015.

3. Mukura, Doris (Dec. 2015). Role of Women Enterprise Fund Loans, Capacity Buildingand Networking on the Performance of Women-Owned Enterprises in Thika Town,Kenya.Master of Economics (Finance) Research Paper, Kenyatta University. Date ofgraduation, December, 18th 2015

4. Wekesa Teresa Carol (July, 2015), Effects of Infrastructure on Foreign DirectInvestment in Kenya. Unpublished Master of Economics (International Trade andFinance) Research Paper, Kenyatta University. Date of graduation, July, 2015

5. Kamau, Penina Waithera (Dec. 2014) Analysis of Import Demand Elastics for Kenya;1970 to 2013. Unpublished M.Econ (Finance) Research Paper, Kenyatta University.Date of graduation, Dec. 2014

6. Masika J. N (2014) Direct Taxes and Economic Growth in Kenya, Unpublished MAResearch paper, University of Nairobi. Date of graduation, Dec. 2014

7. Kiminyei F.K. (2014) Public Debt, Tax Revenue and Government Expenditure inKenya; 1960-2014. Unpublished MA Research Paper, University of Nairobi. Date ofgraduation, Dec. 2014

8. Omtatah, A.O (2014) Determinants of Housing Demand in Nairobi, Kenya, UnpublishedMA Research Paper, University of Nairobi. Date of graduation, Dec. 2014

9. Kittony, J.K (2014) The Nature, size and Reforms in Public Domestic Debt and theireffects on Economic Growth in Kenya. Unpublished MA Research Paper, University ofNairobi. Date of graduation, Dec. 2014

10. Evans Kirui, Macroeconomic Variables, Volatility and Stock Market Returns: A Case ofNairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. Date of Graduation: 20th December, 2013

11. Vincent Ochieng Omondi, K102/PT/10085/2013. Effect of Tax Reform on Buoyancyand Elasticity of the Tax System in Kenya: 1963 – 2010. School of Economics.Graduation date: July, 2013

12. Steve A. Makambi, K102/14175/2009, Nature and dynamics of adjustment ofcommercial banks’ retail rates to monetary policy changes in Kenya. School ofEconomics. Date of Graduation Dec. 2012

13. Benard Kipyegon Kirui, K102/PT/10070/2008, Budget Deficit Financing and ExchangeRate Volatility in Kenya. School of economics. Date of graduation, Dec. 2011

14. Njuguna N. Joyce, C50/13738/2005. Government Expenditure and Economic Growth inKenya: An Empirical Analysis 1963 – 2006). School of Humanities and Social sciences.Date of Graduation, 2009.

15. . Mwathi, Peter, S. 2007. Factors affecting adoption of organic farming by maize farmersin Meru South District

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16. Rono Gladys Jelagat, C50/10768/2007, Performance of micro and small enterprisessupported by women enterprises and development fund in Eldoret town, Graduated2009.

17. Raphael M. Ikame, D53/6216/2003, Applicability of Linter’s dividends policy tocompanies quoted on the Nairobi Stock exchange. Graduated 2009.

18. Njuguna Joy, N. 2007. The impact of public expenditure on Kenya’s economic growth19. Makau Justus. 2007. External public debt and economic growth in Kenya: an empirical

analysis20. Gitahi, James. 2007. Revenue productivity of Value Added Tax in Kenya (UON)21. Oribu, William S. 2007. External debt and public health expenditure in Kenya: an

empirical analysis (UON)22. Okwiri, Benson .2006. The Relationship between electricity consumption and economic

growth in Kenya: 1970 - 2004 (UON)23. Owino Paul Ochieng. 2006. The effects of external public debt servicing on economic

growth in Kenya: 1970 - 2003 (UON)24. Kigume, Ruth .2005. The relationship between inflation and economic growth in Kenya

(K.U)25. Mutai, Nashon .2005. Macroeconomic factors affecting stock price movements on

Nairobi Stock Exchange, (K.U)26. Maugu, L .2005. The determinants of supply of major agricultural crop exports in Kenya

(K.U)27. Gicheru, Kamau S. 2005. Determinants of domestic demand for locally manufactured

goods in Kenya: 1970 - 2003 (UON)28. Kimani, R .2005. Budget deficit financing and crowding out of private investment in

Kenya (K.U)29. Njihia Anthony, M. 2005. Determinants of development of the bond market in Kenya:

1997 - 2004 (UON)30. Ndiritu J. N .2005. The Impact of public policy on private investment in Kenya: 1980 -

2000 (UON)31. Kipyegon L. 2004. Determinants of capital flight from Kenya (K.U)32. Gitahi, S. N. 2004. Determinants of domestic private investment in Kenya, 1970 - 2002

(K.U)33. Kuyo O, .2004. An empirical analysis of the buoyancy and elasticity of Kenya’s tax

system (UoN)34. Chege H. N .2004. An assessment of expansion programmes of super markets in Nairobi

(K.U)35. Kamau. F. N .2004. Impact of tax incentives on foreign direct investment in Kenya

(K.U)36. Omurwa J. K .2004. A comparison of returns of speculators and investors in Kenya

(K.U)37. Maregwa G. M .2003. Effects of business process Re-engineering on service delivery: A

case of Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd. (K.U)38. Leah, N (2004) An application of Capital Pricing Model on Nairobi Stock Exchange

(K.U)39. Otieno D.E Onduru (U.o.N, 2003) An Empirical Assessment of The Link Between

Kenya’s Indirect Taxation and Economic Growth (U.o.N)

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40. Vitalis Omondi Othouon (U.o.N, 2003) Liberalization and Financial Performance of theFinancial System: Analysis of the Kenyan Banking Industry (U.o.N)

41. Kuyo O (2003) An Empirical Analysis of the Buoyancy and Elasticity of Kenya’s TaxSystem (U.o.N)

42. Masika Alexander Opicha (2003) – Determinants of Performance of Internet CyberCafes in Nairobi (Kenyatta University)

43. Maregwa Geofrey M (2003) – Effects of Business Process Re- Engineering On ServiceDelivery: A Case of Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd. (Kenyatta University)

44. Oloo Micheal (2002). An Assessment of Tax Revenue Performance Before and AfterLiberalization of Exchange Rate in Kenya: 1972 – 2000 (U.o.N)

5.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/WORK EXPERIENCE1. 27th August, 2013 to date: Associate Professor of Economics, Department of Applied

Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University.2. 5th August, 2008 to 26th August, 2013: Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics,

School of Economics, Kenyatta University.3. 29th May, 2003 to 4th August, 2008: Lecturer, Department of Economics4. 15th June, 1993 – 28th May, 2003: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics (Kenyatta

University)5. 21st April, 993- 14th June, 1993 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Communication and

Technology, College of Education and External Studies (C.E.E.S), University of Nairobi.6. 1993 Trainer of Trainers on Gender and Development.7. 24th Sept, 1992–20th April, 1993: Economist / Planning Officer II, Ministry of Planning and

National Development, Assistant District Development Officer – Migori District8. 1991 – 1992 Assistant Lecturer, Eregi T.T.C. Kakamega.9. 1990 - 1991Researcher: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, VOPS (Kenya)

Satellite. IDRC sponsored Project, Nairobi Kenya.10. 1988 - 1989Teacher of Economics, Commerce and Business. Maji Mazuri High School,

Eldama Ravine. Head of Business Education Department and Guidance and Counseling.Teacher in charge of Games.

11. 1987 Teacher of Economics and Accounting (CPA), Friends College – Kaimosi12. 1984 - 1985Teacher of Mathematics and Commerce, Bukhakunga Secondary School,

Kakamega.6.0 Research and Publication6.1 Articles in referred journals: International journals(a) Single authorship: Individual publication

1. Wawire, N.H.W, (2017); Analysis of Income Tax System Productivity inKenya;AmityJournal of Economics, Amity University. (Accepted for publication)

2. Wawire, N.H.W, (2012); Determinants of Value Added Tax Revenue in Kenya; Journalof Business and Economics,New York: Academic star publishing company (Accepted asper attached paper acceptance notice)

3. Wawire N.H.W. (2003) “Trends in Kenya's Tax Ratios and Tax Effort Indices, and TheirImplications for Future Tax Reforms". Egerton Journal. Vol. IV, Numbers 2&3. Njoro:Egerton University Press. Pp. 256 - 279 (ISSN 1021-1128)

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(b) Multiple authorship: with students4. Wekesa, C. T, Wawire, N.H.W, and Kosimbei, G.(2017). Effects of Infrastructure

Development on Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya. Journal of InfrastructuresDevelopment, 8(2) 93-110, Sage Publications.

5. Ojiambo, Elphas, Oduor, Jacob, Mburu, Tom,and Wawire, Nelson (2015) AidUnpredictability and Economic Growth in Kenya. Working Paper Series No. 226AfricanDevelopment Bank Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. http:/www.afdb.org.

6. Nzioki, S. C., Nyambagera, S. N., & Wawire, N. H. (2015), Effects of cross culturalfactors on knowledge management of Kenya homegrown multinationals operating in EastAfrica. The International Journal of Business & Management, Vol. 3, Issue 4 PP 1-13.www.theijbm.com. ISSN 2321-8916.

7. Tari J, Wawire, N. H. W. & Ombuki, C. (2015) Employer Related Determinants ofScheme Design in Occupational Defined Contribution Schemes in Kenya. EuropeanJournal of Business and Management www.iiste.orgISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online), Vol.7, No.6, 65 – 71

8. Tari J, Wawire, N. H. W. & Ombuki, C. (2015) Trustee Related Determinants of SchemeDesign in Occupational Defined Contribution Schemes in Kenya, Research Journal ofFinance and Accountingwww.iiste.org, ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847(Online), Vol.6, No.3, 182 – 188

9. Omondi, V. Wawire, N. H. W. Manyasa, O. & Thuku, G. (2014).Effects of Tax Reformson Buoyancy and Elasticity of the Tax System in Kenya: 1963–2010. InternationalJournal of Economics and Finance; Vol. 6, No. 10; 97 – 111. ISSN 1916-971X E-ISSN1916-9728, Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education.

10. Wainaina, M, Obere, J. A. & Wawire, N.H.W (2014) Mobile Teledensity and EconomicGrowth: A Case of Sub-Saharan Africa (1988-2010). Economics and Finance ReviewVol. 4(01) pp. 01 – 16, December, ISSN: 2047 - 0401 Available online athttp://www.businessjournalz.org/efr

11. Kirui, E. Wawire, N.H.W. and Onono, R. A (2014) Macroeconomic Variables, Volatilityand Stock Market Returns; A Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journalof Economics and Finance. Vol.6 No.8 August. PP214-228; ISSN: 1916-971X (print); ISSN:1916-9728 (online). Canadian Centre of Science and Education.

12. Njuru, S.G, Ombuki,C, Wawire, H.H.W, Okeri, S.O. (2014) Impact of Government Expenditureon Private Investment in Kenya: Research Journals, Journal of Economics, Vol.2 No.8 AugustPP.2 – 19 ISSN 2347-8233

13. Molonket, L, Ombuki, C. Wawire, N.H. W. (2014). Effects of Competition on the Profitabilityof Cement Manufacturers in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 3,No. 7 , pp 40-48, October P.P. 40 – 48. URL: http://www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx-/ISSN: 2235 -767X

14. Nyenjeri, J. K., Kinyua, F. & Wawire, N. (2014). The Effect of Public Relations inDelivery of Forestry Services at Kenya Forest Services Headquarters. European Journalof Business Management.Vol. 1, Issue 11. PP. 217 – 230. ISSN 2307-6305

15. Makambi, S.A. Wawire, N.H.W. and Omolo, J. O. (2013) “Nature and dynamic ofadjustment of commercial Banks’s Retail rates to monetary policy changes in Kenya”International Journal of Business and Social Sciences. Vol. 4 No. 5. PP. 49 – 75. May,ISSN 2219-1933 (print) ISSN 2219-6021 (Online). Centre for promoting Ideas.

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16. Onono, P. A. Wawire, N.H.W. Ombuki, C. (2013). “The response of Maize Productionin Kenya to Economic Incentives” International Journal of Development andSustainability. (Special issue: Development and sustainability in Africa-Part 2.ISSN2186-8662.April. (In press)

17. Muathe, S. M. A. Wawire, N.H.W. and Ofafa, G.A. (2013). “An empirical study on therelationship between organizational factors and adoption of ICT among health relatedSMEs in Nairobi, Kenya” International Journal of Arts and Commerce. Vol. 2 No. 3,March, 2013 (ISSN:1929-7106. www.ijac.org.uk.

18. Agnes G. Mwakaje, Emmanuel Manyasa, Nelson Wawire, Muchane Muchai, DavidOngare, Charles Mugoya, Clet Wandui Masiga and Alfeo Nikundiwe (2013).Community- community-Based Conservation, Income Governance, and PovertyAlleviation in Tanzania: The Case of Serengeti Ecosystem.The Journal of Environment &Development. 22(1) 51–73

19. Okech, C. T, Wawire, N. H. W., Mburu T. K. (2011) “Empirical Analysis ofDeterminants of Demand for family Planning Services in Kenya’s City Slums” GlobalJournal of Health Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 2; October 2011, PP. 109- 117

20. Okech, C. T, Wawire, N. H. W., Mburu T. K. (2011) “Contraceptive use among womenof reproductive age in Kenya’s city slums”. International Journal of Business and SocialScience Vol. 2 No. 1 Jan. 2011, PP. 22 - 43

21. Mwathia,P,. Wawire, N. H. W. Onuonga. S.M 2008.”Determinants of Adoption ofOrganic Farming by Maize Farmers in Meru South District” International Journal ofAfro-Asian Studies. Volume 1 Number 1: Spring 2008:108 - 118

(c) Multiple Authorship: with colleagues22. Mwakaje, G. A., Manyasa, E. O., Wawire, N., Muchane, M., Ongare, D., Mugoya, C.,

Masiga, C. W., & Nikundiwe, A. (2013) Community-Based Conservation, Income,Governance, and Poverty Alleviation in Tanzania: The Case of Serengeti Ecosystem,Journal of Environment &Development, Vol. 22 No. 1, 51-73. SAGEJanuaryhttp://jed.sagepub.com/content/22/1/51

23. Wawire, N. H. W. and Nafukho, F. M. (2010),“Factors Affecting the Management ofWomen Groups’ Micro and Small Enterprises in Kakamega District, Kenya”, Journal ofEuropean Industrial Training, March, pp. 128 - 152.

6.2 Papers published in conference proceedings1. Ngui, D. M, Muniu, J M, &Wawire, N. H. W. (2014) Determinants of Informal Sector

Performance in the Rural Areas of Kenya: Evidence from Makueni County, In Mishra &Zabiulla (eds) Dynamics of Rural Transformation in Emerging Economies, NewDehli:Excel India Publishers. PP. 12-20

2. Wawire N. H. W and Nafukho F. M (2006) Investment in Human Capital throughInstitutions of Higher Education for the revival of Kenya’s economy. In Nafukho, F. M.and Chen (eds) Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development. BowlingGreen, Ohio: AHRD, pp. 1184 - 1190

3. Wawire N. H. W. (2003) “The Role of Tertiary Education in Revamping Kenya’s DecliningEconomic Growth". In Akuno et al (Eds) Higher Education in Africa: Issues inManagement and Leadership. Selected Proceeding of International Conference onTransformation of higher Education management and leadership for efficacy in Africa Held

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at Kenyatta University Nov. 12th - 16th 2001. Pp. 272 - 290

7.0 Books1. Manyasa, E.O., Etyang M.N, Wawire N.H.W. (2014) Social Capital and Rural

Economic Development in Western Kenya: Does social Capital Impact Rural EconomicDevelopment? Saarbrucken: Scholars Press ISBN: 978-3-639-5105/-5

2. Onono, P.A, Wawire, N.H.W, Ombuki, C (2014) Response of Food Crops Production toEconomic Incentives in Kenya. Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic PublishingISBN:978-3-659-58497-8

3. Gachanja, P. Wawire were, N. H. & Etyang Martin, (2013). Total factor productivitychange in the Kenyan manufacturing sector: A Malmquist index Analysis. Herstellung,Verlag publisher, Scholars Press. ISBN: 978-3-639-51486-5

4. Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of AdultEducation Organization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN:97818689-1-8485. Wrote Chapters 3 (Management Approaches in Africa), 8 (Timemanagement) and 9 (Financial Management).

5. Kosimbei, G., Wawire, N. H. W. Mburu T. K. (2010). Budget deficits andmacroeconomic performance in Kenya: An empirical Analysis. Saarbrucken:VDMVerlag Dr. Muller. ISBN: 978-3-639-30970-6

8.0 Chapters in books24. Ngui, M.D, Muniu, J.M., Wawire, N.H.W. (2014) Derterminants of Informal Sector

Performance in the Rural Areas of Kenya: Evidence from Makueni County in (ED)Mishra, K.C. and Zabiulla, Dynamics of Rural Transformation in Emerging Economies.New Delhi: Excel Indial Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-83842-34-6

25. Wawire, N. H. W. 2011. “Management Approaches in Africa”, in Nafukho, F. M.,Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult EducationOrganization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 18485.

26. Wawire, N. H. W. 2011. “Time management in an organization”, in Nafukho, F. M.,Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult EducationOrganization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 18485.

27. Wawire, N. H. W. 2011. “Financial management”, Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W.,and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult Education Organization in Africa. CapeTown: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 1 8485.

28. Wawire, N. H. W. 2008. “Access to Credit by Women's Groups in Kenya”, In Sarkar, S.and Kiriti-Nganga, W. TGender Inequality in Developing Countries, New Delhi: ArisePublishers.ISBN:978-81-89937-60-7

29. Wawire N. H. W&A.D. Thuo. 2007. “Economic Environmental Valuation”, Chapter 5, inWaswa et al,(eds)Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for HigherEducation in Kenya, Vol II; Nairobi: School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences,Kenyatta University, chapter 5, Pp. 67 – 83.

30. Wawire N. H. W (2004) “The Economics of Pollution Control” In Keraka and Akunga(eds) Environmental Health Education in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the WayForward. Nairobi: UNICEF /Kenyatta University (ISBN: 0001-0001-1)

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31. Wawire N. H. W (2004) "Disparities that Affect People with Disabilities in Kenya. InMomanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (eds)Disparities in Developing Countries: Types,Challenges and the Way Forward. Vol. 1 Disparities in Social Sciences, Politics andGender.Nairobi:Association of Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Pp. 157 -162 (ISBN9966-9969-18)

32. Nafukho F. M and Wawire N. H. W (2004) "Developing Entrepreneurial Universities inAfrica". In Momanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (Eds)Disparities in Science, Technology,Environment, HIV/AIDS and Education. Vol.2.Nairobi: Association of Third World Studies-Kenya Chapter. Pp. 196 -203 (ISBN 9966-9969-19)

33. Wawire N. H. W. (2000)“Revenue productivity Implications of Kenya’s Tax System”InKwesi Kwaa Prah and A. G. Ahmed (Eds.) Africa in Transformation: Political andEconomic Issues. Vol.1 Chapter 6. Addis Ababa: OSSREA pp. 99 - 106 (ISBN 1-919799-31-1)

9.0 Networking and collaboration with external organizations1. 13th – 17th March, 2017. Technical Review meeting of learning Modules for the Virtual

Masters’ Degree Programme in Regional Integration. Sandy’s Creation, Lusaka, Zambia.2. 2ndDecember, 2016. Panelist on “High Impact Macroeconomic and sectorial policies for

Jobs Creation for Youth”. East Africa Ministerial Conference on Youth Employment, inSafari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the African Development Bank to thelaunch of Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy of the Bank.

3. 31st October, 2016: Launch of World Bank report, Kenya Country Economic update, HotelIntercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya.

4. 31st to 28th October, 2016: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives(JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Responsibilities: Teaching AERCCollaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics II and also helping students comeup with research concept notes for their Ph.D theses.

5. March, 8th 2016: Launch of World Bank report, Kenya Country Economic Memorandum:From economic Growth to Jobs & Shared Prosperity. Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill,Nairobi, Kenya.

6. Feb 1st – 5th 2016: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team ofExperts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Garden Court HotelJohannesburg, South Africa.

7. 19th Jan. 2016: UNDP country programme document 2014 – 2018 review meeting betweenimplementing partners, development partners and UNDP, Safari Park Hotel and Casino,Nairobi, Kenya.

8. 2015: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Ngurdoto Moutain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania.31st Aug. to 30th Oct.2015. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public SectorEconomics II and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.Dtheses.

9. August 10th – 14th 2015: COMESA research Forum, Entebbe , Uganda.10. Feb 1st – 3rd 2015: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of

Experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Safari Park Hotel andCasino, Nairobi, Kenya.

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11. 2014: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya.3rd Sept. to 31st

Oct. 2014. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public SectorEconomics II and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.Dtheses.

12. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 25th June, to11th August, 2012. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students,Research Methods and Computer Applications I.

13. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd July, to 5th

Sept. 2012. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public SectorEconomics I and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.Dtheses.

14. Emerald Literati Network, CESifo, KIPRRA, ifo .15. 2011: Resource person, Barclays Economic Forum, 7th November, 2011, Serena Hotel,

Nairobi. Gave a talk on Macroeconomic Issues affecting the economy and how they affectbank customers (Investors and consumers),

16. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 7th September,to 4th November, 2011. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D studentsPublic Sector Economics II and also helping students come up with research concept notesfor their Ph.D theses.

17. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 27th June, to15th August, 2011. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students,Research Methods and Computer Applications I.

18. 2010: A member of a panel that conducted interviews to recruit Research Assistants for theDirectorate of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance through the African EconomicResearch Consortium, 2010

19. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 5th July, to 3rd

September, 2010. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students PublicSector Economics I. and also helping them come up with research concept notes for theirPh.D proposals.

20. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 16th August, to1st October, 2010. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students PublicSector Economics II.

21. 2010: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of Experts settingcomprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

22. 2009: Economics analysis and feasibility study for the Kenyatta University Teaching andReferral Hospital.

23. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 17th August to 2nd

October, 2009, training participants in Public Sector Economics.

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24. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 29th June to 14th August,2009, training participants in Research Methods and computer Applications I.

25. 2009: Internal examiner for the comprehensive examination in macroeconomics for AERCCollaborative Ph.D Programme

26. 2009: Macroeconomics Group member, Collaborative Ph.D Programme (AERC): Team ofexperts setting comprehensive exams in Macroeconomics, Whitesands Beach Resort,Kenya.

27. 2008: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Arusha Tanzania, 18th August, to 3rd October, 2008, trainingparticipants in Public Sector Economics.

28. 2008: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts settingcomprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Entebbe Uganda.

29. 2007: Trainer/Resource person; Project planning and management, data collection andanalysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre forRegional Development (UNCRD) African Office)

30. 2007: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts settingcomprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Panari Hotel, Kenya.

31. 2006: Reviewer, Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), Bowling Green,2007 China Conference papers.

32. 2005: Jointly won UNESCO sponsored project to write a University level textbook on“The management of Adult Education in Africa” under the in the African Perspective series

33. 2004: Jointly won and wrote strategic plans for three ministries through GlobalInnovations in Management

34. 2004: Joint Editor, Association of third word studies-Kenya Chapter conferenceproceedings

35. 1998: Jointly won and carried out consultant work on: “Rationalization of government pre-service training institutions and their curricular.” Report submitted to the Civil ServiceReform Secretariat., sponsored by World Bank.

36. 1998: Individually won an organization for Social Science Research in Eastern andSouthern Africa (OSSREA) Research grant to finance a study entitled: The Determinants ofWomen’s Groups project success and sustainability in the rural areas of Kenya: A casestudy of Kakamega District.

37. 1993 Trainer of Trainers on Gender and Development.38. 1992-1993: Economist / Planning Officer II, Ministry of Planning and National

Development, Assistant District Development Officer - Migori District.39. 1991: Jointly won a Research Award to undertake a study entitled: Industrial Organization

of Vegetable Oils Sector, V.O.Ps (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored project, Nairobi,Kenya.

40. 1990: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my post-graduate studies.41. 1985: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my under-graduate studies42. African Development Bank [Invited occasionally as a resource person or panelist]43. African Economic Research Consortium, based in Nairobi, Kenya44. China Institute of International Studies, China-Africa Joint Research and Exchange

programme45. University of Dar Es Salaam, Department of Economics, Examine Ph.D theses

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46. National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Examines Ph.Dtheses

47. Competition Authority of Kenya48. Commission on Administrative Justice49. National AIDS Control Council50. Nairobi Securities Exchange Limited51. Institute of Research on Economic Development52. University of Nairobi, School of Economics, Examines Ph.D theses53. Egerton University, Department of Economics, Examines Ph.D theses54. Moi University, Examines Masters Theses55. South Eastern Kenya University56. University of Eldoret, External examiner57. Taita-Taveta University College, 2016

10Project Research Grants1. National-Level Drought and Flood Risk Profiles in Sub-Saharan Africa.A collaborative

Research Proposal with RED ( Risk Engineering and Design), SSBN, IBIMET (Institute ofBiometeorology), School of Economics Kenyattta University, NDMA (National DroughtManagement Authority of Kenya) and CSE (Centre de Suivi Ecologique, Senegal(1175393).

2. Development Effectiveness of Structural Fiscal Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa: PilotCountry Study on Kenya, funded by the World Bank.Position: Consultant.

3. Integrating Agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savanna ecosystems:Mara and Serengeti. A collaborative study with National Environmental ManagementAuthority, Kenya Wildlife Services, Kenyatta University, National Museum of Kenya,Tanzania National Parks, and University of Dar es salaam. Funded by The World Bankthrough the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and centralAfrica.

Position: Researcher/scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment of the Mara Serengetiecosystem. Duration: July, 2009 to 2011

4. Developing community based low tissue culture innovations for improved food security andlivelihoods in the East and Central Africa. A collaborative study with 21 awarded partnerinstitutions. Funded by The World Bank through the Association for StrengtheningAgricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA).

Position: Researcher/Scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment.Duration: Funds not yetdisbursed

11.0 National and International Recognition11.1 National Recognition

(a)External Examiner Examinations1. External Examiner, School of Economics, University of Eldoret, Kenya, June, 2015 to

date.2. External Examiner, Department of Economics, South Eastern University College

(SEUCO), 2012 to date3. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Moi University to date [Second term of

three years]4. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Kenya Polytechnic University College,

2011 to 2013

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5. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Laikipia University College, 2009 to 20156. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Egerton University, 2010 to date7. External Examiner, Kagumo Teachers College (Examines Economics, Commerce and

Accounting 1997- 20018. Appreciation from the vice chancellor for working hard to meet the targets and representing

her well at all levels. 18th March, 2016(b) External Examiner forPh.D Theses in Economics

1. 28thMarch, 2017. A Diagnosis Of The Nature and Effects of Tax Incentives inZimbabwe’s Mining Sector by Ezera Madzivanyika, University of Zimbabwe,Zimbabwe.

2. 7th October, 2016: Online Transactions in the Retail Industry in Zimbabwe, byCinderella Dube. National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo,Zimbabwe.

3. 2nd August, 2016: Towards interactive modern finance theory and behavioural financein shaping entrepreneurial financial management strategies of indigenousmanufacturing small and medium enterprises in zimbabwe by Stephen Ngoni Chuchu,National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

4. 23rd June, 2016: Determinants and growth impact of government spending in Tanzania,by Balozi Morwa, Department of Economics, University of Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania.

5. 10th June, 2015: The effect of production and management techniques, on theproductivity of tea, maize and milk: the case of Kericho and Buret Districts, Kenya, byJoseph Kiprono, Kirui. Department of Economics, Egerton University.

6. 6th Feb. 2014: Demand for Money and Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in East AfricanCommunity Countries by Suleiman Missango, Department of Economics,University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

7. 25th March, 2013: Portfolio Flows, Macroeconomic Prices and Monetary Policy inKenya, by Owen Nyag’oro, School of Economics, University of Nairobi.

8. 28th September, 2012: Determinants and Sustainability of Current Account Deficits inTanzania, by Nicholaus John Kessy, Department of Economics, University of Dar EsSalaam,

9. 8thJanuary, 2012: Determinants of Inbound Tourism Demand in Tanzania, by BenedictKazuzuru, Department of Economics, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

10. 25th October, 2011: Saving, Investment and Capital Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, byShawa Ken Chamuva, School of Economics, University of Nairobi.

(c) Graduate School Kenyatta University Internal Examination of Doctor of PhilosophyTheses1. Contextual Constraints Affecting Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector: Case of

The Ministry of Education, Eastern Province, Kenya by Kirima Lucy Karimi, 20122. Factors affecting adoption of enterprise resource planning software within the

manufacturing sector in Nairobi, Kenya by David M. Nzuki, 20123. Performance, Efficiency and Shareholders’ Wealth Effects of Banking Institutions’

Mergers and Acquisitions in Kenyaby Joseph Muchai Muniu, 20114. The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in HIV/AIDS Management Across the Education

Sector in Kenya, Kenyatta University; Ph.D (Entrepreneurship), by Laban Ayiro, 2009

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5. An Econometric Analysis of Energy Utilization in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector:1970 – 2006 by Susan O. Onuonga, 2008

(d) Reviewer1. Reviewer,research papers for publication for African Economic Research Consortium

(AERC)2. Reviewed the book on “Reforming Local Authorities for better service delivery in

developing countries: Lessons from Rural poverty reduction and local government supportprogramme in Kenya” edited by Tiberius Barasa and Wim Eising. Nairobi: Institute ofPolicy Analysis and Research (ISBN: 9966-948-46-5, June, 2010

3. Reviewer, Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology (JAGST), Research, Productionand Extension Division, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2008 to2010

4. Reviewer, Chemi Chemi Journal; An international Journal for the School of Humanities andSocial Sciences, Kenyatta University, 2007

5. Reviewer, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR), Discussion and Policy Papers,Nairobi, Kenya, 2009 to date

(e) University Appointments1. Chairman, Special parallel students disciplinary committee meetings, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th

July, 20162. Chairman, Committee to investigate the irregular progression of a Ph.D student, 2nd June,

20163. Chairman, Committee to plan for the Competition Authority of Kenya’s final presentations

of Essays competition in collaboration with School of Economics, Kenyatta University, 25th

May, 2016.4. Chairman, Committee to plan for the Launch of 13th Kenya Economic Update on Youth and

Jobs at Kenyatta University by the World Bank, 31st March, 2016.5. Chairman, Nomination of senate representative for the college of Business and Economics,

13th Jan, 20166. Chairman, Panel to recruit part-time lecturers. 27th to 28th August, 20157. Chairman, CompusVue implementation and Monitoring Committee. April, 20158. Chairman, Committee to investigate the campus Vue system, 15th Dec. 20149. Chairman, Committee to investigate the CampusVue System. Dec. 201410. Chairman, Committee to review the policy of discontinuation of candidates for failing in all

the units registered for in a semester. Reported submitted on 29th April, 2015.11. Chairman, Committee on official launch of master of Economics [Cooperation and Human

Development]12. Member, Committee on streamlining and monitoring of postgraduate students’ studies.

Report submitted. February, 201513. Member, Committee to assess request on offer of programmes at Machakos University

College. January, 201514. Member, Kenyatta University- Brookside Ltd, Collaboration Committee, Northlands.11th

Feb, 201415. Member, Oil and Gas Management programme committee, 22nd August, 201416. Member, Kenyatta University Consultancy Services Unit, 13th Nov. 2013 to date

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17. Member, Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital project team (Did feasibilityand socio-economic analysis of the project that is worthy Kshs 8.7 billion shillings), 2008 -2011

18. Member, Kenyatta University, Uni-City project, 2011 to date19. Member, Training Policy committee, Kenyatta University20. Member, Directorate Complex Committee, Kenyatta University21. Member, Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) Board, Kenyatta University, 2008

(f) Community Outreach1. Member, Board of Management, Chebuyusi Secondary School, 2016 to date.2. Member, Board of Management, Sivilie Secondary School, 2009 to date3. School of Economics staff members’ visits to Children Homes.4. Contribution to BarclaysEconomic Forum, Nairobi, Kenya November, 7th 20115. Economics analysis and feasibility study for the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral

Hospital6. Economics analysis and feasibility study for the Kenyatta University Uni-city7. Presiding Clerk- Friends International Centre Church, Ngong Road, 2014 to date8. Patron, Navakholo Kenyatta University Students Association (NAKUSA), 2012 to date9. Patron, Bunyala East Community Educational Services (BECES), 2005 to date10. Vice Presiding Clerk- Friends International Church, Ngong Road, 2011 to 2014.11. Technical volunteer-Kenya programmes of Disabled Persons (KPDP), 200312. A member of Western Province Leaders Committee on improvement of Education, 2003

11.2 International Recognition1. Chairman, African Economic Research Consortium [AERC] Academic Advisory Board,

October, 2015 to date.2. Best Professor in Economics Award by Africa Education Leadership Awards, 27th

November, 2013, Labourdonnais Water front, Mauritius.3. Member, World Economic Survey Expert Group (WES Expert Group), Ifo Institute for

Economic Research, Munich, Germany, member, April, 2010 to date

Editor of International Journals and books

1. Editor, Amity Journal of Economics (AJECO, ISSN: 2455- 9733 (print), ISSN: 2456-155x (online), RNI: upeng04200. 20016 to date

2. Editor, International Journal of Advances in Developing Human Resources, 2009 - 20123. Editor, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, New Delhi, 2008 to date(ISSN; 0974-

3529, ISBN 978-1-61233-519-3), Brown Walker Press, USA4. Editor, International Journal of Human Development and Sustainability, New Delhi, serial

publications (ISSN:2186-8662)5. Associate Editor, Association of Third World Studies, Kenya chapterReviewer International papers, Ph.D Proposals, research Proposals, books and otherworks1. Reviewed papers for publication in the International Journal of Advances in Developing

Human Resources.2. Reviewed, 16thAfrican Econometric Society Conference papers, Kenya School of

Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya. 13th to 15th July, 2011

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3. Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium (AERC) Research papers forpublication, 2009 to date.

4. Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium (AERC) Ph.D research proposals, 2009to date.

5. Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium (AERC) research proposals, 2009 todate.

6. Reviewed the book on “Understanding entrepreneurship through African folktales andproverbs” by Henry M. Bwisa (JKUAT) and Fredrick M. Nafukho(Texas A & M) to bepublished by Nsema Inc. Publishers, Ontarion, Canada (November, 2011).

7. Reviewer, Academy of Human resources conference papers since 2009 to date

12.0Academic leadership1. 2016: Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and COMESA to offer a

platform for a Master degree in regional integration.2. Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and UNDP to fund Master of

Economics degree programme (Talks still going on), (MOU being discussed),3. Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and CISP Italy to fund Master of

Economics degree programme (Talks still going on), (MOU being discussed)4. Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and University of Pavia (MOU

and MOA are ready for signing), 2011 to date5. Initiated a Master of Economics (International Cooperation and Development) degree

propgramme (The course description is ready awaiting the signing of the Memorandumof Understanding and the Memorandum of Agreement), 2011 to date

6. Participates in the review of core and elective for the African Economic ResearchConsortium (AERC) at both Ph.D and Masters Levels.

7. Have brought to the department of Applied Economics research grants twice. (USD43,000, 2009 - 2011: USD 53,000, 2012)

8. Led the review of academic programmes in the department of Applied Economics inmy capacity as a chairman, Sept. 2010

9. Participates in developing innovative academic programmes for the School ofEconomics, 2008 to date

10. Committee member in the establishment of the School of Economics, 2007 to 2008.

13.0Membership to Professional Bodies1. World Economic Survey Expert Group (WES Expert Group), Ifo Institute for Economic

Research, Munich, Germany, member, April, 2010 to date2. Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA),

member, 1996 to date.3. The Association of Third World Studies (ATWS), member, 2000 to date4. Kenya Economists and Statisticians Association (KESA), member, 2009 to date5. Association of Third World Studies, Kenya chapter, 2003 to date

14.0 FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS

1. 6th to 15th September, 2016: China-Africa Joint research and Exchange program; China-Africa Cooperation on production capacity and Industrialisation in Africa. Presented a

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paper in Beijing; Panellist in the 2nd Investment Conferences in Guangzhou; and chairedone of the conference sessions in Shanghai, China.

2. 31st August to 28th Nov. 2016: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives(JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies,Nairobi, Kenya. Responsibilities: Training AERC Collaborative Ph.D students PublicSector Economics II, chairing seminar series every Thursday, chairing Concept notepresentation seminars and helping students come up with research proposals for their Ph.Dtheses.

3. Feb 1st – 5th 2016: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of Expertssetting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Garden Court HotelJohannesburg, South Africa.

4. 2015: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania, 31st

August to 1st Nov. 2015. Responsibilities: Training AERC Collaborative Ph.D studentsPublic Sector Economics II and also helping students come up with research concept notesfor their Ph.D theses.

5. 16th – 19thMarch, 2015: Meeting of internal examiners to grade the AERC collaborativePh.D Programme (CPP) comprehensive examination in Macroeconomics for class of 2014,AERC, Nairobi, Kenya.

6. 2014: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 3rd Sept. to 31stOct.2014. Responsibilities: Training AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public SectorEconomics II and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.Dtheses.

7. 17th – 18thMarch, 2014: Meeting of internal examiners to grade the AERC collaborativePh.D Programme (CPP) comprehensive examination in Macroeconomics for class of 2012,AERC, Nairobi, Kenya 27th November, 2013: Awarded a trophy and a certificate by AfricaEducation Leadership Awards for being the best Professor in Economics in a ceremony heldat Labourdonnais Water Front, Mauritius after being endorsed by several organizations inAfrica.

8. 6th – 7th May, 2013: Expert Group meeting on Inclusive Growth in Africa. AfricanDevelopment Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the Korean Development Institute (KDI)and the Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

9. 12th – 13thMarch, 2013: Meeting of internal examiners to grade the AERC collaborativePh.D Programme (CPP) comprehensive examination in Macroeconomics and Public SectorEconomics for class of 2011, Pan Afric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

10. 28th March, 2013: The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)internal workshop on social cohesion and inclusive development: Case of Kenya Bookprogramme, KIPPRA, Nairobi, Kenya.

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11. 18th April, 2013: The country Forum on Equity and Equality. Society for InternationalDevelopment, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

12. 23rd – 24th April, 2013: A meeting of AERC collaborative masters of Arts programmes(CMAP) Academic Board Committee on core and electives. The Crowne Plaza Hotel,Nairobi, Kenya

13. 6th – 8th February, 2013: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team ofexperts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Cresta Lodge, Gaborone,Botswana.

14. 22nd –25th November, 2012, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Mastersprograme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Gaborone Sun Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.

15. 16th – 23rd October, 2012: Grading comprehensive examination in macroeconomics andPublic Sector Economics for African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP)

16. August, 2012: Preparing questions for use in setting comprehensive examination paper inPublic Sector Economics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D programme.

17. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd July, to 30th

August, 2012. Responsibilities: Training AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public SectorEconomics I and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.Dtheses.

18. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 25th June, to 7th

August, 2012. Responsibility: Training AERC Collaborative Masters students, ResearchMethods and Computer Applications I.

19. 30th April – 2nd May, 2012: Retooling workshop for Research Methods and ComputerApplications, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Organised and sponsored by the AfricanEconomic Research Consortium Training Department for joint collaborative Ph.DProgramme in economics (CPP), collaborative Masters Programme in Economics (CMAP)and collaborative masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAP).

20. 22nd – 23rd March, 2012: Grading comprehensive examination in macroeconomics forAERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP)

21. February 7th – 11th 2012: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team ofexperts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Crown Plaza Hotel,Johannesburg, South Africa.

22. 2011: Fully paid fellowship to attend and present a paper: 20th – 22nd March, 2011.Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) 2011 Conference. Theme: EconomicDevelopment in Africa. University of Oxford, St. Catherine College, United Kingdom.

23. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 7th September,to 4th November, 2011. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D studentsPublic Sector Economics II and also helping students come up with research concept notesfor their Ph.D theses.

24. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 27th June, to 15th

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August, 2011. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students, ResearchMethods and Computer Applications I.

25. February, 2011: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of Expertssetting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Kunduchi Hotel, Dar es salaam,Tanzania.

26. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 5th July, to 3rd

September, 2010. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students PublicSector Economics I. and also helping them come up with research concept notes for theirPh.D proposals.

27. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 16th August, to1st October, 2010. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students PublicSector Economics II.

28. 8th to 10th February, 2010, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) inEconomics for Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensiveexaminations in Public Sector Economics, Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya.

29. 16th to 18th November, 2009, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Mastersprogramme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, Ghana.

30. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 17th August to 2nd

October, 2009, training participants in Public Sector Economics.31. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic

Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 29th June to 14th August,2009, training participants in Research Methods and computer Applications I.

32. 26th - 27th March, 2009: Internal examiner for the comprehensive examination inmacroeconomics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP)

33. 2009: Macroeconomics Group member, Collaborative Ph.D Programme (AERC): Team ofexperts setting comprehensive exams in Macroeconomics, Whitesands Beach Resort,Kenya.

34. 2008: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African EconomicResearch Consortium, Arusha Tanzania, 18th August, to 3rd October, 2008, trainingparticipants in Public Sector Economics.

35. 2008: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts settingcomprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Entebbe Uganda.

36. 2005: Jointly won UNESCO sponsored project to write a University level textbook on“The management of Adult Education in Africa” under the in the African Perspective series

37. 2004: Jointly won and wrote strategic plans for three ministries through Global Innovationsin Management

38. 1998: Jointly won and carried out consultant work on: “Rationalization of government pre-service training institutions and their curricular.” Report submitted to the Civil ServiceReform Secretariat., sponsored by World Bank.

39. 1998: Individually won an organization for Social Science Research in Eastern andSouthern Africa (OSSREA) Research grant to finance a study entitled: The Determinants ofWomen’s Groups project success and sustainability in the rural areas of Kenya: A casestudy of Kakamega District.

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40. 1991: Jointly won a Research Award to undertake a study entitled: Industrial Organizationof Vegetable Oils Sector, V.O.Ps (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored project, Nairobi,Kenya.

41. 1990 - 1991: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my post-graduatestudies.

42. 1985 to 1988:Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my under-graduatestudies

15.0 Project Research Grants and consultancy1. 13th – 17th March, 2017. Technical Review meeting of learning Modules for the Virtual

Masters’ Degree Programme in Regional Integration. Sandy’s Creation, Lusaka, Zambia.2. 12th to 23rd October, 2016: COMESA Secretariat; Development of Master of Regional

Integration degree programme: Responsibilities: Course outlines, and modulesdevelopment, Nairobi Safari Club, Kenya.

3. 6th to 15th September, 2016: China Africa Joint research and Exchange program; China-Africa Cooperation on production capacity and Industrialisation in Africa. Visited andpresented papers in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. Position: African Scholar/expert

4. COMESA Secretariat and African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) ResearchForum, 10th to 14th June, 2016, Nairobi Safari Club, Kenya

5. 10th to 14th 2015COMESA Secretariat and African Capacity Building Foundation(ACBF) Research Forum, Entebbe Uganda.

Position: Consultant6. Consultancy to facilitate/moderate during the consultative workshop on the concept paper

on costing of functions, 28th July 2014. TA/CRA, Intercontinental HotelPosition: Consultant

7. Development of the concept paper on costing of government functions. TA/CRAPosition: consultant.

8. Retreat to review the concept paper on costing of functions held from 13th to 15th may,2014 at Lake Elementaita Lodge. TA/CRA

Position: Consultant9. Technical Retreat to review the first generation revenue sharing formula 7th to 9th

September, 2014, Maanzo Lodge Machakos. CRA

Position: Consultant

10. National-Level Drought and Flood Risk Profiles in Sub-Saharan Africa. A collaborativeResearch Proposal with RED (Risk Engineering and Design), SSBN, IBIMET (Instituteof Biometeorology), School of Economics Kenyatta University, NDMA (NationalDrought Management Authority of Kenya) and CSE (Centre de Suivi Ecologique,Senegal (1175393).

Position: Researcher11. Development Effectiveness of Structural Fiscal Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Pilot

Country Study on Kenya, funded by the World Bank.Position: Consultant

12. Consultative Forum on the Vertical Revenue Sharing Approach for the Financial Year 2014/15.Date: November 3 - 5, 2013. Venue: Mt. Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki

Position: Consultant

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13. Integrating Agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannaecosystems: Mara and Serengeti. A collaborative study with National EnvironmentalManagement Authority, Kenya Wildlife Services, Kenyatta University, National Museumof Kenya, Tanzania National Parks, and University of Dar es salaam. Funded by TheWorld Bank through the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Easternand central Africa.

Position: Researcher/scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment of the MaraSerengeti ecosystem. Duration: July, 2009 to 2011

14. Technical retreat to review the first generation revenue sharing from 7th to 9th September,Maanzoni lodge Machackos. Position Consultant.

15. Developing community based low tissue culture innovations for improved food securityand livelihoods in the East and Central Africa. A collaborative study with 21 awardedpartner institutions. Funded by The World Bank through the Association forStrengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA).

Position: Researcher/Scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment.

16. 6th – 7th May, 2013: Expert Group meeting on Inclusive Growth in Africa. AfricanDevelopment Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the Korean Development Institute (KDI)and the Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Position: consultant

17. 6th – 8th February, 2013: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team ofexperts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Cresta Lodge, Gaborone,Botswana. Position: Consultant

18. 28th March, 2013: The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)internal workshop on social cohesion and inclusive development: Case of Kenya Bookprogramme, KIPPRA, Nairobi, Kenya.

Position: Consultant.19. 10th July, 2015, Better evidence, better policies, better lives policy forum, African

Population Health Research Center (APHRC), Nairobi, Kenya.Position: Consultant

16.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSOPS16.1 Participation/Attendance of Conferences/Workshops/Launches/Seminars

1. 29th March, 2017. Conference on Foreign Direct Investment, Small and MediumEnterprises, Forim Growth and Trade. Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, Organised by theInternational Growth Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science,London, United Kingdom.

2. 14th November, 2016, chaired the African Economic Research Consortium AcademicAdvisory Board under the Collaborative Masters programme in Economics forAnglophone Africa, Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi, Kenya.

3. 31st October, 2016, Kenya Economic update edition 14 launch beyond resilience:Increasing productivity of public investments, Intercontinental Hotel.

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4. 28th – 29th October, 2016: Economic opportunities for a better future leveraging agriculture,innovation and financial inclusion. The DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme(DEGRP), African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and Overseas DevelopmentInstitute (ODI), Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

5. 27th June, 2016: Training on procurement procedures and sensitization on the new publicprocurement and asset Disposal Act 2015, KUCC,

6. March, 8th 2016: Launch of World Bank Report, Kenya Country Economic Memorandum:From economic Growth to Jobs & Shared Prosperity. Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill,Nairobi, Kenya.

7. 27th Feb. 2016: Trade, Labour Reforms and Employment: Lessons from Sub-Saharan Africa.Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi.

8. 19th Jan. 2016: UNDP country programme document 2014 – 2018 review meeting betweenimplementing partners, development partners and UNDP, Safari Park Hotel and Casino,Nairobi, Kenya.

9. 10th – 14th August 2015, COMESA Annual Research Forum, Laico Hotel, Entebbe,Uganda.

10. 10th July, 2015, Better evidence, better policies, better lives policy forum, AfricanPopulation Health Research Center (APHRC), Nairobi, Kenya.

11. 25th June, 2015, Industrializing through trade. Launch of the 2015 Economic report onAfrica. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)/Kenya Institute forPublic Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Crowne plaza Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

12. 30th June, 2015, Stakeholders meeting on solar PV project at Kenyatta University.13. 6th – 8th May, 2015, Meetings of the Committee on Core and Electives and Executive

Committee of Academic Advisory Board under the Collaborative Masters programme inEconomics for Anglophone Africa, The Snow Crest Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania.

14. 4th February, 2015: Kenya Public Expenditure Review Policy Notes Launch, Fairmont,The Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

15. 19th – 21stNovember, 2014, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Mastersprogramme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Laico Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda, hostedby Makerere University, Kampala.

16. 12th May, 2014: Industry Association Workshop: Competition Authority of Kenya,Nairobi

17. 27th – 28th March, 20014. International Conference on Dynamics of RuralTransformation in Emerging Economies, Bangalore, India Organized by Sabhram Schoolof Management Bangalore in Collaboration with School of Economics, KenyattaUniversity, Nairobi Kenya.

18. 18th – 22nd November, 2013, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Mastersprogramme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Hilton Hotel, Ethiopia, hosted by theUniversity of Addis Ababa.

19. 22nd – 25th November, 2012, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Mastersprogramme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Gaborone Sun Hotel, Gaborone,Botswana.

20. 18th June, 2013: Induction on public complaints Handling mechanisms, KU andCommission on Administration of Justice, KUCC

21. 15thNovember, 2012: Wawire N. H. W and Gianni Vaggi “For a new Higher EducationInitiative in Cooperation and Development in Kenya”, Presentation of the Master in

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Economics (Cooperation and Human Development) degree programme. Theme: ItalianExcellence in various fields of activity. Seminar Organized by the Italian Embassy inKenya. Nairobi: Intercontinental Hotel

22. 17thOctober, 2012: Wawire, N.H.W. “For a new Higher Education Initiative inCooperation and Development in Kenya”, Presentation of the Master in Economics(Cooperation and Human Development) degree programme. Partners: University ofPavia, Italy, CISP, Italy / Kenya, CDN, Pavia – Italy, Tangaza College, Nairobi – Kenya,UNDP, Nairobi – Kenya, Bethlehem University- Palestine, and Universidad de SanBuenaventura- Colombia. Nairobi: Italian Institute of Culture.

23. 17th –18th September, 2012: 1st Annual Research conference of the Kenya BankersAssociation, The Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

24. 30th – 31st August, 2012: IR and Open Access Advocacy session for Kenyatta UniversityManagement Board, Deans and Heads of departments, Kenya School of Monetary studies,Nairobi, Kenya.

25. 3rd August, 2012: Sensitization on DRUSSA to K.U institutional and Research managers.KUCC.

26. 11th – 17th June, Cooperation and Development Network (CDN) discussions on Master ofEconomics (Cooperation and Human Development), University of Pavia, Italy.

27. 7th June, 2012. Workshop on macroeconomic and social development, and tourismdevelopment in East African Region, United Nations Economic Council Commission forAfrica: East Africa Sub-Regional Office and National Economic and Council (NESC),LAICO Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

28. 11th April, 2012: Review Kenya-German Post Graduate Training Scholarship for2011/12, National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Nairobi, Kenya

29. 21st- 22nd March, 2012. Workshop on Performance contracting for Kenyatta Universitymanagement Board, Deans, Directors, Chairmen of Departments, Coordinators and Headsof sections, Kenya school of Monetary Studies.

30. 23rd January, 2012. Launch of the report “Global Economic Prospects 2012:Uncertainties and Vulnerabilities” by the World Bank, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi,Kenya

31. 13th to 21st October, 2011. Collaborative Ph.D degree programme in Economics for Sub-Saharan African, Seminar presentation of Ph.D theses draft proposals/concepts for CPPClass of 2010, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya

32. 13th to 15th July, 2011. 16th African Econometric Society Conference, Kenya School ofMonetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya

33. 11th May, 2011: Workshop for a new higher education initiative in cooperation anddevelopment in Kenya, Cooperation and Development Network- Pavia and CISP, ItalianInstitute of Culture, Nairobi.

34. 20th – 22nd March, 2011. Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) 2011Conference. Theme: Economic Development in Africa. University of Oxford, St.Catherine College, UK.

35. 9th Feb. 2011, Book Launch: Kenya: Policies for prosperity , Kenyatta InternationalCentre.

36. 13th – 18th December, 2010: The Library Digitalization Software Training workshop Heldat Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, kenya

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37. 18th – 20th November, 2010: Selection of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Banksponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Mugumu (Tanzania): Facilitator.

38. 14th – 17th November, 2010: Selection of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Banksponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Narok (Kenya): Facilitator.

39. 10th – 11th November, 2010: Open Access Africa, Biomed Centrals two day conferenceon open access publishing at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Participant

40. 14th October, 2010. Collaborative Ph.D degree programme in Economics for Sub-SharanAfrican, Seminar presentation of Ph.D theses draft proposals for CPP Class of 2009,Session Chair, Kenya School of Monetary Studies.

41. 26th August 2010. Dissemination workshop for petroleum products demand in Kenyastudy, organised by KIPPRA, Venue: Kenya School of Monetary Studies Stakeholders’.Responsibility: Discussant

42. 24th August, 2010: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods insavannah ecosystem, Project Review Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, organized by NationalMuseum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA,KWS, and KU. Venue: Seasons Hotel, Narok, Kenya. Responsibility: Presentation ofbaseline surveyon socio-economic assessment.

43. 6th August, 2010: Rural poverty reduction and local government support programme-Lessons learned seminar and book presentations, Nairobi Safari Club.

44. 13th April, 2010: Kenya Economist and Statisticians Association (KESA) seminar on themeKenya Vision 2030: the way forward.

45. 6th to 8th December, 2009, Rethinking economic policy in light of the global economic andfinancial crisis, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

46. 2nd to 6th December, 2009, University Management, Senate and Directors Retreat, NorthCoast Beach Hotel, Mombasa.

47. 16th to 18th November, 2009, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Mastersprogramme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, Ghana.

48. 2nd – 6th November, 2099: Working management retreat (deans, Associate Deans,Chairpersons, Full Professors, and directors), North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa.

49. 14th to 16th October, 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improvelivelihoods in savannah ecosystem, project implementation workshop organized by NationalMuseum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA,KWS, and KU. Venue: Seasons Hotel, Narok, Kenya. Responsibility: Presentation ofpreliminary work on socio-economic assessment.

50. 19th to 20th October, 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improvelivelihoods in savannah ecosystem, project implementation workshop organized by NationalMuseum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-Es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA,KWS, and KU. Venue: Giraffe Hotel, Mugumu, Tanzania Responsibility: Presentation ofpreliminary work on socio-economic assessment.

51. 8th September, 2009: Launch of a book, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Tools andApplications, Moi university, Nairobi Campus.

52. 24th – 26th August 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoodsin savannah ecosystem project implementation workshop organized by National Museum ofKenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU.

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53. 24th August, 2009: African Economic Research Consortium, Training programmeconsultative meeting of the strategic plan for 2010-2015, Nairobi, Kenya, August 24,2009

54. 9th July, to October, 2009, African Economics Research Consortium Joint facilities forelectives (JFE), Seminar Series 2009 (Every Thursday Evening).

55. 28th May, 2009: Child poverty and economic policy conference, The Norfolk Hotel,Nairobi, Kenya.

56. 18th March, 2009: Seminar External Discussant; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Researchand Analysis (KIPPRA) internal review seminar on “Demand for petroleum products inKenya”.

57. 5th to 9th February, 2009, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economicsfor Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examinationsin Macroeconomics, White Sands Beach Resort.

58. 2nd to 3rd November, 2008; African Perspectives on Adult learning (APAL) Seminar,Nairobi, organized by UNESCO Institute of lifelong learning and DVV International.

59. 24th - 27th September, 2008, Subject Specialist Workshop (Macroeconomics), organized byAfrican Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania

60. 24th July, 2008, World Bank workshop on Kenya Poverty and Inequality Assessment(KPIA) Report and Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) Consultations, World Bank,Nairobi, Kenya.

61. 24th - 28th June 2008, Subject Specialist Workshop (Public Sector Economics), organized byAfrican Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania

62. 11th - 13th June, 2008: African Perspectives in Adult Learning (APAL): special coachingsession for authors of the book on Management of Adult Education Programmes inAfrica, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in Hamburg

63. 6th - 8th, February 2008, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economicsfor Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examination,2008, Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe.

64. 23rd – 25th January, 2008, preparing a proposal for the Directorate complex, KenyattaUniversity, Utali, Hotel

65. 14th – 16th Nov. 2007, International Conference on Enabling Business Environment forMicro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): Challenges, Opportunities and the Wayforward; Organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development(CEED), School of Business, Kenyatta University.

66. 30th October, 2007, Research dissemination workshop on Factors affecting WomenEntrepreneurs in Micro and small Enterprises in Kenya: a primary Research Report:Intercontinental Hotel, Kenya Institute of Management, ILO-Irish Aid

67. 4th – 5th September 2007: Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) workshop, School of MonetaryStudies, Nairobi, Kenya

68. 13th – 16th August 2007: Preparing the Investment Manual for Build Operate and Transfer,Utali Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

69. 20th – 22nd June 2007: Subject Specialist Workshop (Managerial Economics), organized byAfrican Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya.

70. 5th June 2007: Review of Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) Mandate Workshop,Utali Hotel, Organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industries.

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71. 30th May, 2007: National workshop on policy options in achieving vision 2030, HiltonHotel, organized by the School of Economics, University of Nairobi

72. 02 - 28, April, 2007: Trainer, Project planning and management, data collection and analysis(02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for RegionalDevelopment (UNCRD) African Office

73. 5th - 7th February, 2007 The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economicsfor Sub-Saharan Africa: A meeting of teams of experts to set comprehensive examinationpapers in core and elective fields for AERC Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya,

74. 14th to 16th Sept. 2005Sixth International Conference of the Association of Third WorldStudies Held at Western University College, Kakamega, on development challenges inAfrica.

75. 14th to 16th Sept. 2004Fifth International Conference of the Association of Third WorldStudies Held at University of East Africa, Baraton on development challenges in Africa.

76. 12th August 2004. Stakeholders’ workshop on Directorate of Personnel ManagementStrategic Plan, Lenana House, Nairobi

77. 24th to 26th March 2004 International Environmental Health Education Workshop in EasternAfrica Region: Challenges and the Way Forward.

78. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third WorldStudies Held at Kenyatta University

79. 26/6/2003 Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Nairobi, sponsored by the WorldBank Institute.

80. 18/9/2002 – 20/9/2002 International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies -Kenya Chapter on“Towards Effective Strategies for the Management of Africa’s Resourcesfor Development” hosted by Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya.

81. 23/5/2002 – 24/5/2002 International Conference on“Institutionalizing Democracy in Kenya:Prospects and Challenges” hosted by DAAD German AcademicExchange Service LimuruConference Centre, Kenya

82. 17/2/2002 – 22/2/2002 The Seventh Eastern Africa – American Studies Conferenceon“Shifts in the US Kenya Relations” hosted by KAMESA, Egerton UniversityNjoro.

83. 16/11/2001 -19/11/2001International Conference on Transformation of Higher EducationManagement and Leadership for Efficacy in Africa. Nairobi- Kenya.

84. 17/9/2001 - 19/9/2001 The Second International Conference of the Association of ThirdWorld studies on “Africa Beyond Ignorance, Corruption, Conflicts, Poverty andHIV/AIDS” - Egerton University, Njoro.

85. 10/7/2001 - 11/7/2001 International Conference on Finance and Development: Evidenceand policy. Hosted by KIPPRA and DFID, Nairobi, Kenya.

86. 28/3/2001 - 30/3/2001 National Conference on Poverty, Literacy, Health and EnvironmentalIssues in Kenya: Exploring the Alternative Development Strategies. Hosted by OSSREA,Kenya Chapter, Nakuru, Kenya.

87. 15/11 - 17/11/2000. The first Annual Conference of the Association of the Third WorldStudies- Kenya chapter on “The World in the 21st Century: Lessons from The Past andPerspectives in the Future”. Hosted by Moi University - Eldoret,

88. 12/12/97-15/12/97: Discussion of courses offered in Economics Department, KenyattaUniversity. Hotel Water Buck, Nakuru, Kenya.

89. 3/11/96-8/11/96: Fifth Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and SouthernAfrica (OSSREA) Congress. Bellville Inn, Cape Town, South Africa.

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90. 25/7/96-28/7/96: Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa(OSSREA), Moi University Sub-Chapter, Bongo Hotel, Kitale, Kenya.

91. 13/12/94-16/12/94: Economic Reform in Kenya. The Independent Review Seminar. SilverSpring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

92. 4/7/93-10/7/93: District Development Plans 1994 - 96 for Nyanza and Western. DiscussionWorkshop. Parkvilla Hotel, Webuye, Kenya.

93. 18/4/93-24/4/93: Training of Trainers (TOT) on Gender and Development (GAD). FemnetTraining Seminar. Midwest Hotel, Kericho, Kenya.

94. 4/4/93-9/4/93: Review Workshop on International Fund for Agricultural Development(I.F.A.D) and Farmers Group Community Social Program (F.G.C.S.P). Activities, Migoriand Homa Bay Districts. Hotel Hippo Buck, Homa Bay, Kenya.

95. 31/3/93-3/4/93: Budgeting for UNCEF sponsored Programs in Migori District. Homa BayTourist Hotel, Homa Bay, Kenya.

96. 16/3/93-24/3/93: District Water Supply and Sanitation Program, objective oriented projectplanning (O.O.P.P). Hotel Royale, Kisumu, Kenya.

97. 18/12/92: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, Kenya Satellite. JacarandaHotel- Nairobi, Kenya.

16.2 Presentation of papers at academic and professional conferences1. 13th October, 2016: Structure of researchproposal and final thesis.A Paper presented at

African Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2016.2. 6th to 15th September, 2016: Mmanufacturing sector and foreign trade: implications for

Chinese investment in Kenya. China Africa Joint research and Exchange program;China-Africa Cooperation on production capacity and Industrialisation in Africa. Visitedand presented the paper in Beijing.

3. 10th – 14th August 2015, Kenyatta University Concept Note on COMESA VirtualUniversity, COMESA Annual Research Forum, Laico Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.

4. 27th – 28th March, 20014. International Conference on Dynamics of RuralTransformation in Emerging Economies, Bangalore, India Organized by Sabhram Schoolof Management Bangalore in Collaboration with School of Economics, KenyattaUniversity, Nairobi Kenya.

5. 30thAugust, 2012: Income tax revenue productivity in Kenya, A Paper presented atAfrican Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2012.

6. 20th – 22nd March, 2011. “Determinants of Value Added Tax Revenue in Kenya”. A Paperpresented at Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) 2011 Conference.Theme: Economic Development in Africa. University of Oxford, St. Catherine College.

7. 18th – 20th November, 2010: Presentation of best bet practices for ASARECA/WorldBank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Mugumu (Tanzania):Facilitator.

8. 14th – 17th November, 2010: Presentation of best bet practices for ASARECA/WorldBank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Narok (Kenya): Facilitator.

9. 29th July, 2010, The determinants of value added tax revenue in Kenya, Nelson H. W.Wawire, A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, SeminarSeries 2010.

10. 9th July, 2009, Social Capital Formation in Rural Areas of Western Province of Kenya:An Empirical Analysis, by, Emmanuel Manyasa, Nelson H. W. Wawire and Martin N.

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Etyang. A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, SeminarSeries 2009.

11. 14th - 16th November, 2007 Factors affecting the management of women groups micro,small and medium enterprises in Kakamega district, Kenya

12. 5th June 2007: Views on the consultant’s report on Kenya Institute of Business Training(KIBT) mandate. Review of KIBT Mandate Workshop, Utali Hotel, Organized by theMinistry of Trade and Industries.

13. 2 - 28, April, 2007: Trainer, Project planning and management, data collection and analysis(02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for RegionalDevelopment (UNCRD) African Office)

14. 5th - 7th February, 2007 The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economicsfor Sub-Saharan Africa: A meeting of teams of experts to set comprehensive examinationpapers in core and elective fields, Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, report

15. 14th to 16th Sept. 2004Wawire N. H. W. Access to Credit by Women's Groups in KakamegaDistrict, Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities. Association of Third

16. World Studies - Kenya Chapter. University of East Africa, Baraton.17. 12th August 2004.Godia G, and Wawire N.H W. Strategic Plan for the Directorate of

Personnel Management, Lenana House, Nairobi18. 24th to 26th March 2004 Wawire N. H. W The Economics of Pollution Control.

International Environmental Health Education Workshop in Eastern Africa Region:Challenges and the Way Forward.

19. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Wawire N. H. W Disparities that Affect People With Disabilities.Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third WorldStudies Held at Kenyatta University

20. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Nafukho F. M and Wawire N. H. W Developing Entrepreneuriala. Universities in Africa. Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third

World Studies Held at Kenyatta University21. 18/9/2002 - 20/9/2002 Wawire N. H. W Tax Reform and Tax Revenue Mobilization for

Economic Development in Kenya. Third ATWS International Conference.22. 23/5/2002 - 24/5/2002 Wawire N. H. W The Forgotten People: An Analysis of the Socio-

economic Status of People with Disabilities In Kenya. DAAD Limuru23. 17/2/2002 – 22/2/2002 Wawire N. H. W. Revamping Kenya’s Economic Growth through

African Growth and Opportunity Act: A myth in the making or a reality? KAMESAConference

24. 16/11/2001–19/11/2001 Wawire N. H. W. The Role of Tertiary Education in RevampingKenya’s Declining Economic Growth. International Conference on Transformation ofhigher Education management and leadership for efficacy in Africa. Nairobi- Kenya

25. 16/9/2001 - 19/9/2001 Wawire N.H.W. The Future of Kenya's Tax system. Association ofThird World Studies 2nd conference, Egerton University, Njoro.

26. 10/7/2001 - 11/7/2001 Wawire N. H. W. Improving Rural Women's Access to credit andFinancial services from commercial Banks and Micro-finance institutions in Kenya: A casestudy of Women's Groups in Kakamega District. International conference on Finance andDevelopment: Evidence and Policy Issues. Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

27. 15/11/2000-17/11/ 2000 Wawire N H W and Nafukho F M. Management of WomenGroups’ Projects in Kakamega District. The 1st Annual Conference of the Association ofthe Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Sirikwa Hotel- Eldoret.

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28. 15/11/2000-17/11/ 2000:Nafukho F M and Wawire N H W. Investment in Human Capitalfor Development: The Central Role of Universities in Kenya. The 1st annual conference ofthe Association of the Third World Studies – Kenya chapter. Sirikwa Hotel- Eldoret, 15th to17th November 2000.

29. 3/11/96-8/11/96: Wawire N H W Revenue Productivity Implications of Kenya's TaxSystem.Fifth OSSREA Congress Paper. Bellville Inn, Cape Town, South Africa.

30. 25/7/96-28/7/96: Wawire N H W Revenue Productivity Implications of Kenya's Tax System.OSSREA Moi University Sub-Chapter Paper. Bongo Hotel, Kitale, Kenya.

31. 13/12-16/12/94: Wawire N H W An Assessment of Tax Revenue Performance in Kenya.Independent Review Conference Paper, Sponsored by Swedish International DevelopmentAuthority (S.I.D.A), Silver Spring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

32. 4/7/93-10/7/93: Migori District Development Plan 1994 - 96 Parkvilla, Webuye, Kenya.33. 18/12/92: Wawire N H W Performance of Industrial Vegetable Oil Processing Sector in

Kenya. Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

16.3 Conferences/exhibitions16.4 Convening and coordinating conferences

1. Organizing a public Lecture delivered by Dr. Selim Jahan [UNDP Human DevelopmentExpert] on Friday 17th June, 2016 on “Human Development, visions for the future, lessonsfrom 25 years of progress”

2. Organizing the award ceremony for the Essay writing Competition Authority of Kenya on25th May, 2016 at Kenyatta University.

3. Organizing the launch of the 13th Kenya Economic update on Youth and Jobs held atKenyatta University on 31st March, 2016.

4. Organizing an International conference on Dynamic of Rural Transformation in EmergingEconomies, in collaboration with Sambhram School of Management, Bangalore, India heldfrom 27th to 28th March, 2014.

5. Organizing, through the Department of Applied Economics, an African Union Scientificcommittee meeting held at Kenyatta University, May, 2012

17.0 REFEREESProf.Charles OmbukiSchool of EconomicsUniversity of MachakosP.O.Box [email protected] or [email protected] 0724435246Prof. Germano MwabuSchool of EconomicsUniversity of NairobiP.0.Box 30197-00100Nairobi, KenyaCell Phone: [email protected]

Dr. Tom Kimani MburuManager, Training

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African Economic Research consortiumP.0.Box 62882-00200Nairobi, KenyaCell Phone: +254-722931783Email Address: [email protected]

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