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CURRICULUM VITAE
Job Ombongi Omagwa, PhD
Date of birth : 26th
March 1978 (39 years)
Religion : Christian
Citizenship : Kenya
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Married
Cell phone : 0721-802114; 0704-153997
Email : [email protected] and [email protected]
OBJECTIVE: Career advancement in teaching or administration at the University level,
participation in research initiatives and consultancy by joining
institutions/organizations in a busy professional environment.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
2009- 2014 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION- FINANCE.
Title of PhD Thesis
Demographics, Housing Search, Asymmetric Information and Housing
Decisions amongst Apartment Households in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Supervisors: 1. Prof. Josiah Aduda- School of Business, Department of Finance
& Accounting, University of Nairobi.
2. Prof. Erasmus Kaijage - School of Business, Department of
Finance & Accounting, University of Nairobi.
Title of PhD Independent Study Paper
Asymmetric Information Challenges in Real Estate Markets: A Critical
Review of Literature.
Supervisor: Prof. Josiah Aduda - School of Business, Department of Finance
& Accounting, University of Nairobi.
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PhD Course Units Studied: Theory of Finance, Seminar in Finance, Micro and
Macroeconomic analysis, Statistics for Business Research and Research Methods
in Business.
2002-2005 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEGREE (MBA)- FINANCE OPTION.
MBA Course Units Studied: Corporate Finance, Management Practice,
Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Operations Management,
Financial Economics, Financial Institutions & Markets among others.
MBA Research Topic- Foreign Exchange Risk Management Practices by
Foreign Owned Commercial Banks in Kenya.
1997-2001 UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON- BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE (BBA): AREA OF
SPECIALIZATION- ACCOUNTING & MANAGEMENT.
Double major in Accounting and Management- Magna Cum Laude-
Cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a scale of 4.00
1992-1995 KAMAGAMBO HIGH SCHOOL
‘O’ levels
Other Courses - CPA Section III, Credit Administration, Basic Banking, Total Quality
Management (TQM), Customer Service, Computer Science, Typewriting,
Marketing and Proficiency course in the English language (International
English Language Testing System- IELTS).
JOB EXPERIENCE
03/09/2012- to date - KENYATTA UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF BUSINESS,
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
DESIGNATION: LECTURER
*Teaching Accounting and Finance programmes besides performing other research and
administrative duties.
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POSITIONS HELD
1. Examinations Coordinator- Kenyatta University, Nyeri Campus.
2. Postgraduate Coordinator- Kenyatta University, Nyeri Campus.
3. Member of Strategic Planning Committee -for Department of Accounting and Finance.
4. Member of Diploma in Banking and Financial Services Committee -for Department of
Accounting and Finance.
5. Chairman of MSc Finance Programme Review Committee- for Department of Accounting
and Finance.
SUPERVISION OF THESES AND PROJECTS
I have successfully Supervised 2 PhD (Finance option) students to completion.
Currently supervising nine PhD in Business (Finance) students for Kenyatta University,
School of Business, Department of Accounting and Finance.
Currently supervising several MSc (Finance) and MBA (Finance) theses and projects
respectively.
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AT KENYYAT UNIVERSITY
Teaching using Case method.
Testing and Measurement.
Teaching methods.
Public Complaints Handling Mechanism.
Anti-plagiarism training using turnitin software.
Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Analysis in STATA.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
I have acted as an external examiner (for Masters projects and PhD Thesis) for the following
Universities:
1. Technical University of Mombasa (TUM).
2. Mount Kenya University.
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17/01/2007- to date DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY (Part-time Lecturer-Department of Commerce and MBA Programme)
MBA Programme-Course units taught: Managerial Accounting, Financial Management
and Control, Financial Accounting Theory, International Financial Management and
Finance Seminar.
Undergraduate Programme (BCom.)- Taught/teaching the following course units:
Financial Management, Investment, Intermediate Accounting I & III, Managerial
Accounting, Financial Accounting I & II, Auditing I & II, Taxation I & II, Business
Finance and Cost Accounting.
MBA theses supervision and examination- I have successfully supervised fifty nine
(59) MBA Theses students for Daystar University to completion.
Participated in Curriculum development (for diploma Programmes in Business
Administration and B Com. Finance option).
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AT DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
Writing for Academic Publication.
Testing.
Promoting Change: Integrating Transformative Learning Objectives into Course Design.
Achieving Excellence through Customer Care and Public Relations.
Faculty Writers Forum.
Helping Learners Think.
05/09/2016 –to date RIARA UNIVERSITY
(Adjunct Lecturer- School of Business)
Taught/Teaching the following course units: Fundamentals of Financial Management,
Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services, Cases in Auditing and Financial Reporting,
Financial Instruments, Institutions and Markets.
11/09/2016 –to date MOI UNIVERSITY (Part-time Lecturer- School of Business & Economics, Nairobi Campus)
MBA Programme- Taught the following course units: Corporate Finance and
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management.
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17/08/07 to 02/04/2014- CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN
AFRICA (Part-time Lecturer- School of Business, Department of Accounting &
Finance)
MBA Programme– Course unit taught: International Finance and Derivative Securities.
Undergraduate Programme (BCom.)- Course units taught: Advanced Cost Accounting,
Principles of Taxation, Management of Financial Institutions, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Accounts, Tax Law & Practice, Introduction to Managerial Accounting, Performance
Measurement and Control and Security analysis & Securitization.
04/09/2011- to date- ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY (Adjunct Lecturer- BBA Department and Department of Postgraduate Studies)
PhD Programme (Finance Option) - Teaching Public Finance.
BBA Programme- Taught/teaching the following course units: Public Finance,
Financial Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Introduction to Finance, Financial
Accounting I and Total Quality Management.
MBA Programme- Course units taught: Corporate Finance, Public Finance and
Financial Management.
Attended training on Blooms Taxonomy in Setting Examinations.
14/08/09- to May 2014- KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
(Part-time Lecturer- School of Business, Department of Accounting & Finance- Nairobi
Campus and Meru Town Campus)
MSc Finance & Investment Programme- Course unit taught: Financial Management.
MBA Programme- Course units taught: Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management,
Financial Accounting and International Financial Management.
Degree in Microfinance Programme-Course unit taught: Financial Markets and
Systems.
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22/08/07- to 2011- KENYA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES (Part-time Lecturer- Department of Business Studies)
JKUAT B Com. Programmes- Course units taught: Introduction to Taxation, Financial
Statement Analysis, Issues in Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I, Issues in
Financial Management, Financial Risk Management, Auditing II, Cost Accounting, Issues
in Taxation & Financial Accounting Theory.
01/11/06 –
08/06/07 DOSHI GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED
DESIGNATION- OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Job Description- Liaising with Eldoret Branch in administration of Branch
issues at the Head Office, Processing Prequalification for Supply of goods,
Tendering, Correspondences, analysis of financial reports and queries,
Processing Credit applications, Strategy implementation, verification and
processing of payment vouchers from the Branch level and reconciliation of
discrepancies in deliveries.
18/04/06 - 27/10/06 DUBAI BANK KENYA LIMITED
DESIGNATION- TRAINEE OFFICER
Job Description- Customer service, posting journal entries and Cheque
settlement, Account opening and Account closure, Processing Fixed Deposit
transactions, Bankers Cheque Processing and Reconciliation, Maintenance of
Customer records, Credit Administration/Advances, Cash repatriation to Central
Bank of Kenya and handling client general enquiries.
2005-April 2006 - CONSOLIDATED BANK OF KENYA LIMITED DESIGNATION- HEAD OF CREDIT (MURANG’A BRANCH)
Job Description- Customer Service on matters Loans and advances, Processing
Credit applications for Loans and Bank Overdrafts, preparation of Loans,
Overdrafts and Bad and Doubtful Debts reports, preparation of Central Bank of
Kenya prudential returns, End month reconciliations, Security perfection before
disbursement of funds, handling Credit/ advances enquiries and handling
general banking operations transactions in the back office.
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PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH
PhD in Business (FINANCE) SUPERVISION FOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY- Supervised
to completion
1. VINCENT SHIUNDU
TITLE OF PHD THESIS
BEHAVIOURAL BIASES AND PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUAL
INVESTORS AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA.
2. BRENDA MOLONKO
TITLE OF PHD THESIS
GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE AND SECTORAL GROWTH IN KENYA.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION FOR PHD THESIS FOR
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
AN EVALUATION OF COST ANALYSIS TOOLS ON FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PUBLIC SUGAR FIRMS IN KENYA
By:
WASIKE EDWARD WANYONYI
PhD (FINANCE) SUPERVISION FOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY- Ongoing
Supervision
1. CAPITAL STRUCTURE DECISIONS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL
AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA: A CASE OF SELECTED MSEs
IN BUGANDA REGION
By
Henry Mugisha
2. MICROFINANCE INTERVENTIONS AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN CENTRAL
REGION OF GHANA
By
Nathaniel Amphah
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3. PENSION FUND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, FUND CHARACTERISTICS AND
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SCHEMES IN KENYA
By
Francis Gitagia
4. CAPITAL ADEQUACY, ASSET QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF DEPOSIT TAKING
SACCOS IN KENYA
By
Caroline Kimutai
5. EFFECT OF SELECTED MARKET FUNDAMENTALS ON PROPERTY PRICES IN
KENYA
By
Daniel Omanga
6. CENTRAL BANK POLICY INNOVATIONS AND SECTORAL CREDIT EXPANSION
IN KENYA
By
Joseph Kiio
7. SYSTEMATIC RISKS AND PERFORMANCE OF NAIROBI SECURITIES
EXCHANGE
By
Nathan Mutwiri
8. EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BANK SPECIFIC
CHARACTERISTIS ON LIQUIDITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
By
Boniface Ritho
9. EFFECT OF DEVOLUTION ON THE ECONOMY OF KENYA
By
Antony Luvusi
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MBA (FINANCE) PROJECTS SUPERVISION FOR KENYATTA
UNIVESITY- Supervised to completion
1. EFFECT OF COUNTY REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ON PERFORMANCE OF
LOCALLY GENERATED REVENUES: A CASE OF BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
By
Brian Makokha
2. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
OF THE HORTICULTURAL SECTOR IN KIAMBU AND NAKURU COUNTIES IN
KENYA
By
Gregory Mwanzia
3. EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY CHANNELS ON
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NYERI TOWN, KENYA
By
Shem Gikonyo
4. EFFECT OF YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND INITIATIVES ON
FINANCIAL PERFOMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN
KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
By
Vincent Kibet Yegon
5. INTERNAL CONTROLS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC
TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGES IN THE ABERDARE REGION, KENYA
By
James Chege
6. EFFECT OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFOMANCE OF
SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NANYUKI TOWN, LAIKIPIA COUNTY,
KENYA
By
Philip Musyoka
7. EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SACCOs
REGISTERED BY SASRA IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
By
Caleb Toraman
8. EFFECT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
OF NYAMIRA, BOMET AND MIGORI COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
By
Nyariki Caleb Orenge
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9. ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF AGENCY
BANKING IN SELECTED AREAS OF NYANDARUA COUNTY, KENYA
By
Waithira Shelmith
10. EFFECT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON PERFORMANCE OF
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
By
Martin Wamai
11. ASSET STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL AND
SERVICES FIRMS LISTED AT NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
By
Gladys Mwaniki
12. DEMUTUALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF NAIROBI SECURITIES
EXCHANGE, KENYA
By
Sydney Misiko
13. EFFECT OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NYERI TOWN, KENYA
By
Stephen Kinyua
14. FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AMONGST
SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
By
Sarah Bochaberi
15. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL
BANKS: A CASE OF QUOTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
By
Grace Gichuki
16. EFFECT OF DEBTORS MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
SELECTED MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
By
Kevin Moranga
17. ELECTRONIC MONEY TRANSFER SERVICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
OF SELECTED MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
By
Alloys Onyango
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18. ANALYSIS OF CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH AGENCY BANKING AND
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NAIROBI
CITY COUNTY, KENYA
By
Macline Nyasuguta
19. EFFECT OF FIRM CHARACTERISTICS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
By
Petrinah Lelenguiya
20. ANALYSIS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARACTERISTICS AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES IN KENYA
By
Ann Njoroge
21. EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE REVEW AUDITS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
DONOR FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS IN NYERI COUNTY, KENYA
By
Christopher Murage
22. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED AT NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
By
Lilly Chepkirui
23. CREDIT CONTROL AND LIQUIDITY: A CASE OF SELECTED
DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA
By
Patrick Kinyua
24. CREDIT FACILITIES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE
RETAIL BUSINESSES FINANCED BY MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN WOTE
TOWN, MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
By
Daniel Manthi
25. AN ASSESSMENT OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN MERU
COUNTY, KENYA
By
James Guchu
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ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY- MBA (FINANCE) DISSERTATION
SUPERVION- Supervised to completion 1. EFFECT OF BONUS ISSUE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED
FIRMS QUOTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
By
Lucy Mwangi
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Steven Ndung’u
2. EFFECT OF ADOPTION OF AGENCY BANKING ON BANK PERFORMANCE: A
CASE OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
By
Edwin Mutura
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Mary Githinji
MBA (FINANCE) THESES SUPERVISION FOR DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY-
Supervised to completion
1. IMPACT OF MARKET MICROSTRUCTURE ON TRADING MECHANISMS AT
NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE LIMITED
By
Edith Pola
Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
2. CHALLENGES FACING THE CREDIT CARD MARKET AND PERFORMANCE IN
THE COMMERCIAL BANKING SECTOR: A CASE OF BARCLAYCARD KENYA
By
Gail Dolsi Gumba
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joanes Kyongo
3. AN ASSESSMENT OF PRICE CONTROLS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE OIL
INDUSTRY IN KENYA: A CASE OF LISTED OIL MARKETING FIRMS IN KENYA
By
Grace Reardon
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Dr. Abraham Waithima
4. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF TAX INCENTIVES ON FOREIGN
DIRECT INVESTMENTS: A CASE OF EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES IN KENYA
By
Gladys Wanjiku Thuita
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Dr. Peter Mageto
5. INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INVESTMENT OF CHURCH
FINANCIAL RESOURCES.A CASE OF LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TANZANIA
By
Godfrey Benjamin
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Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
6. THE IMPACT OF MONETARY POLICY ON CREDIT CREATION IN THE KENYAN
COMMERCIAL BANKING SECTOR: A CASE OF KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK
LIMITED
By
James Gichane
Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
7. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE TAX COMPLIANCE MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE
KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY ON THE INFORMAL BUSINESS SECTOR IN
KENYA
By
Joan Mwangi
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Evans Amata
8. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: A
SURVEY OF TELECOMMUNICATION FIRMS IN NAIROBI, KENYA
By
Lydia Asiko Ong’ondo
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Moses Obusubiri
9. EFFECT OF INTERNET BANKING ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED
COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
By
Margaret Mateka
Supervisors: Dr. Julius Gogo and Job Omagwa
10. INVESTIGATION OF DEBTORS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND
FINANCIAL PERFORMNACE OF ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS: A CASE OF
SELECTED FIRMS IN NAIROBI, KENYA
By
Marcy Kemunto Nyachoti
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Molson Onchomba
11. INVESTIGATING EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES AND SHARE PRICE MOVEMENT
AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE LIMITED.
By
Roseline K. Ngusa
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joseph Munyao
12. KEY DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE
STOP BORDER POST STRATEGY BY THE KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY
By
Fridah Kimani
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Supervisors: Evans Amata and Job Omagwa
13. INFLUENCE OF DONOR FUNDING ON ORGANIZATIONAL STAFFING: A CASE
OF FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL360 AND PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL
KENYA
By
Sylvia Njoroge
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and John Musau
14. EFFECT OF STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATION
PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF SELECTED INSURANCE FIRMS IN KENYA
By
Stephen Ndung’u
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Duncan Irungu
15. AN EVALUATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF STOCK BROKERAGE FIRMS IN KENYA
By
Rosemary Mwangi
Supervisors: Joshua Okeyo and Job Omagwa
16. ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES FACING IMPLEMENTATION OF
HARMONISED CUSTOM UNION IN EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
By
Joyce Munene
Supervisors: Joshua Okeyo and Job Omagwa
17. AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL REFORMS ON EFFICIENCY
OF THE BANKING SECTOR OF TANZANIA MAINLAND: A SURVEY OF
SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS
By
Daudi Kitomo
Supervisors: Evans Amata and Job Omagwa
18. EFFECT OF OPERATIONAL RISKS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A
CASE OF FLORICULTURAL SECTOR IN KENYA
By
Kiptis, Raphael
Supervisors: Dr.Michael Bowen and Job Omagwa
19. AN ASSESSMENT OF DEBTORS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONGST LARGE
AND MEDIUM SIZED FIRMS: A CASE OF MACHAKOS TOWN IN KENYA
By
Faith Mwikali Mailu
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Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Duncan Irungu
20. A STUDY OF THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF ADOPTING ISO STANDARDS:
A SURVEY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI, KENYA
By
Isabel W. Kiragu
Supervisors: Evans Amata and Job Omagwa
21. EXCHANGE RATE AND CREDIT RISKS EXPOSURE AND MANAGEMENT: A
SURVEY OF SELECTED OIL MARKETING FIRMS IN KENYA
By
Julius Genga
Supervisors: Jimna Waweru and Job Omagwa
22. EFFECT OF FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT ON SHAREHOLDER VALUE: A
CASE OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKSIN KENYA
By
Nimo Mude
Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
23. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF MOBILE TELEPHONY TO THE
GROWTH OF SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN NAIROBI: A CASE OF
SELECTED SMES IN INDUSTRIAL AREA, NAIROBI, KENYA
By
Phylis Kinyua
Supervisors: Joseph Munyao and Job Omagwa
24. AN ASSESSMENT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY LEVELS OF THE
ENTREPRENEURIAL YOUTH: A SURVEY OF THIKA EAST AND WEST
DISTRICTS IN KENYA
By
Mwikamba Tumaini Mutugi
Supervisors: Joshwa Okeyo and Job Omagwa
25. INFLATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE BANKING SECTOR OF ZIMBABWE: A
CASE STUDY OF BARCLAYS BANK ZIMBABWE
By
Judith Njobo
Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
26. CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: A CASE OF
HOUSING FINANCE
By
Angie Mwaura
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joshwa Okeyo
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27. A STUDY OF THE ROLE OF HUMAN CAPITAL ON THE GROWTH OF SMES IN
NAIROBI AREA
By
Ruth M. Njiru
Supervisors: Samwel Muriithi and Job Omagwa
28. A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF CONTRACTLESS MOBILE FINANCIAL
TRANSACTIONS IN NAIROBI, KENYA: A CASE OF DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY,
NAIROBI CAMPUS
By
Dorothy Chepkurui Kittany
Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
29. INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE CULTURE ON ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF KETEPA LIMITED
By
Jackline Mageto
Supervisors: Samwel Muriithi and Job Omagwa
30. FACTORS AFFECTING RETAIL BANKING CUSTOMERS RECEPTION TO
TECHNOLOGY BASED SELF-SERVICE BANKING PRODUCTS: A CASE OF NIC
BANK
By
Josephine Karanja
Supervisors: Thomas Koyier and Job Omagwa
31. AN EVALUATION OF THE INFORMAL SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN
RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS: A STUDY OF INFORMAL BUSINESSES AT
GIKOMBA MARKET IN NAIROBI, KENYA
By
MarkAnthony Ngare.
Supervisors: Evans Amata and Job Omagwa
32. IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS FOR
SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISES IMPLEMENTATION ON THE QUALITY OF
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A CASE OF SIAN ROSES GROUP OF COMPANIES
By
Rose J. Bengat
Supervisors: Joshwa Okeyo and Job Omagwa
33. FACTORS INFLUENCING INVESTOR STRATEGIC CHOICE OF INVESTMENTS: A
SURVEY OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES IN KENYA
By
Stanley Mutuku
Supervisors: Joshwa Okeyo and Job Omagwa
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34. INTEREST RATE RISK EXPOSURE AND MANAGEMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL
BANKING SECTOR IN KENYA: A SURVEY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED AT
THE NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE
By
Teresia Wanjiku Kinuthia
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joshwa Okeyo
35. AN INVESTIGATION OF FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND
FINANCIAL STABILITY OF NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN
NAIROBI, KENYA
By
Julia Otieno
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joseph Munyao
36. AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL REFORMS ON EFFICIENCY
OF THE BANKING SECTOR OF TANZANIA MAINLAND: A SURVEY OF
SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS
By
Daudi Kitomo
Supervisors: Evans Amata and Job Omagwa
37. COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES EMPLOYED TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE OF
MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF KENYA WOMEN FINANCE TRUST
By
Kisuna M. Pauline
Supervisors: Dr.Julius Gogo and Job Omagwa
38. INTEREST RATE RISK EXPOSURE AND MANAGEMENT IN THE COMMERCIAL
BANKING SECTOR IN KENYA: A SURVEY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS QUOTED
AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
By
Teresia Kinuthia
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joshwa Okeyo
39. OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: A
CASE OF EQUITY BANK LIMITED
By
Kaori, Henry Roinei
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Moses Obusubiri
40. EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON FINANCIAL PLANNING
OF EMPLOYEES: A CASE OF MUMIAS SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED IN
KENYA
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By
David Otieno Santos
Supervisors: Evans Amata and Job Omagwa
41. EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF SACCOS: A
CASE OF SELECTED SACCOS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
By
Wilson N. Gitau
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Evans Amata
42. INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS ON CORPORATE INVESTMENT
DECISIONS AMONGST FIRMS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES
EXCHANGE
By
Kevin Jamal
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Evans Amata
43. BANK RESTRUCTURING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF KENYA
COMMERCIAL BANK AND BARCLAYS BANK OF KENYA
By
Everlyne Kavochi
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Evans Amata
44. INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON INVESTMENT OUTCOME OF
SELECTED INVESTMENT CLUBS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
By
Sarah A. Ahenda
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Jimnah Waweru
45. EFFECT OF FINANCIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON SENSITIVITY TO SYSTEMATIC
RISK: A CASE OF KENYA AIRWAYS LIMITED
By
Tobias Ochieng’
Supervisors: Prof.Abraham Waithima and Dr. Job Omagwa
46. EFFECT OF INTEREST RATES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES
LISTED ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
By
James Njogu
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Joshwa Okeyo
47. EFFECT OF THE KENYA BANKERS REFERNCE RATE ON BUSINESS
PERFORMANCE IN NAIROBI, KENYA. By
Jamen Lanogwa
Supervisors: Joshwa Okeyo and Dr. Job Omagwa
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48. EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF
SELECTED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
By
Calvin Nyachoti
Supervisors: Duncan Irungu and Job Omagwa
49. INFLUENCE OF COST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE OF
SELECTED MULTINATIONAL LOGISTICS FIRMS IN KENYA
By
Faith Maina
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Dr. Jared Abong’o
50. EFFECT OF FIRM CHARACTERISTICS ON SHARE RETURNS OF INSURANCE
FIRMS QUOTED AT THE NAIROBI SECUTIRIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
By
Benard Wandera
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Joshwa Okeyo
51. EFFECT OF ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED STATE-OWNED ENTEPRISES IN THE
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM IN KENYA
By
Mary Kiragu
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Dr. Laban Chesang’
52. BUDGETARY PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED NON-
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS DEALING IN TRADE IN KENYA
By
Eric Musau Mutiso
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Joseph Munyao
53. INFLUENCE OF NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES ON FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED SUPERMARKET CHAINS IN NAIROBI CITY,
KENYA
By
Allan Midung’a Mulama
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Dr. Jared Abong’o
54. EFFECT OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION: A CASE
OF AFRICA INLAND CHURCH MAKONGORO PASTORATE MWANZA,
TANZANIA
By
Peter George Madaha
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Johanes Kyongo
55. IMPACT OF PRIVATIZATION ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE OWNED
ENTERPRISES IN KENYA: A CASE OF TELKOM KENYA LIMITED
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By
Chris Ochola
Supervisors: Job Omagwa and Joshwa Okeyo
56. AN INVESTIGATION OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ITS INFLUENCE ON
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. A CASE OF CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA
By
Victor Ndolo
Supervisors: Dr. Job Omagwa and Dr. James Karau
57. A STUDY OF THE ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN
ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF KENYA MEAT COMMISSION
By:
Nyakiba Kwamboka Susan
Supervisors: Duncan Irungu and Job Omagwa
58. IMPACT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE CHOICE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEOF
LISTED BANKS IN THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
By
Austin Mathe
Supervisors: Muturi Wachira and Job Omagwa
59. CHALLENGES FACING STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AT KENYA
REVENUE AUTHORITY
By
Lucy Munuhe
Supervisors: Prof. David Minja and Job Omagwa
PUBLICATIONS (IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS)
*Journal of Business and Management- Vol. 19, No.4 (2017)
Challenges associated with Adoption of Agency Banking and Bank Performance: A Case of
Selected Commercial Banks in Kenya.
By
Edwin Mutura MBA & Job Omagwa, PhD
*Research Journal of Finance and Accounting-Vol. 8, No. 4 (2017)
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Asset Structure and Financial Performance: A Case of Firms Quoted under Commercial and
Services Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
By
Gladys Mwaniki MBA & Job Omagwa PhD
*Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development- Vol. 8, No.2 (2017)
Oil Retail Pricing and Price Controls: A Case of Oil Marketing Sector in Kenya
By
Job Omagwa PhD, Elijah Kihooto MBA & Grace Reardon MBA
*Journal of Business and Management- Vol. 18, No.11 (2016)
Asymmetric Information, Demographics and Housing Decisions amongst Apartment Households
in Nairobi County, Kenya.
By
Job Omagwa PhD & Robert Odunga PhD
*European Journal of Business and Management- Vol. 8, No. 27 (2016)
Financial Distress in Commercial and Services Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange,
Kenya.
By
Elijah Kihooto, Job Omagwa PhD, Muturi Wachira DBA & Emojong Ronald
*Journal of Developing Country Studies- Vol.6, No. 7 (2016)
A Profile of Urban Owner-Occupied Residential Households’ Characteristics in Nairobi City
County, Kenya.
By
Job Omagwa PhD & Lucy Wamugo PhD
*Research Journal of Finance and Accounting- Vol.7, No. 10 (2016)
Securitization and the Subprime Mortgage Crisis of 2007-2008
By
Job Omagwa PhD & Robert Odunga PhD
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*Journal of Advances in Management & Applied Economics – Vol. 5, No.4 (2015)
The Mediating Effect of Housing Search on the relationship between Demographics and
Residential Housing Decisions Amongst Apartment Households in Nairobi County, Kenya.
By
Job Omagwa PhD & Josiah Aduda PhD
*Business & Entrepreneurship Journal- Vol. 4, No. 1 (2015)
The Influence of Demographics on Owner-Occupied Housing Decisions: A Case of Apartment
Households in Nairobi County, Kenya.
By
Job Omagwa PhD & Josiah Aduda PhD
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
1. The 20th
Annual International Management Conference (AIMC) and 3rd
International
Conference of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (ICOLASS) held on 8th
-10th
September
2015 in Kampala, Uganda- Conference hosted by Makerere University Business School.
PAPER PRESENTED IN THE CONFERENCE:
Asymmetric Information, Demographics and Housing Decisions amongst Apartment Households
in Nairobi County, Kenya.
By
Job Omagwa PhD and Erasmus Kaijage PhD
2. The 11th
Operations Research and Enterprise Innovativeness in Emerging Markets
(ORSEA) held on 1-2nd
October2015 at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania- Conference hosted by
University of Dar es Salaam School of Business.
PAPER PRESENTED IN THE CONFERENCE:
Demographic Profile of the Urban Owner-Occupied Apartment Households in Nairobi County,
Kenya.
By
Job Omagwa PhD and Josiah Aduda PhD
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EXAMINATION OF THESES AND PROJECTS
*Internal Examination for PhD (Finance) Theses for Kenyatta University, School of Business,
Department of Accounting & Finance:
TITLE OF THESES
1. FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY AND CORPORATE INVESTMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL
LISTED COMPANIES, KENYA.
By:
Koori Maimba Jeremiah
2.THE EFFECT OF HOUSING FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL HOUSING
POLICY ON HOUSING FINANCE SUPPLY IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
By:
Julius Ongera Moturi
3. SHORT- TERM FINANCING DECISIONS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF
LISTED FIRMS AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
By:
Makori Daniel Mogaka
4. FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND SHARE RETURNS OF SECONDARY EQUITY
OFFERS AT NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE IN KENYA
By:
Kenneth Marangu
*Internal Examiner for several MSc (Finance) Theses and MBA (Finance) Projects for Kenyatta
University, School of Business, Department of Accounting & Finance.
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REFEREES
1. DR. LABAN CHESANG,
Head of Department- Economics,
School of Business & Economics,
Daystar University,
P. O Box 44400 00100,
NAIROBI,
KENYA.
2. DR. DUNCAN ELLY, Lecturer- Department of Finance and Accounting,
School of Business,
University of Nairobi,
P O Box 30197,
NAIROBI,
KENYA.
3. DR. DUNCAN OUMA,
Lecturer- Department of Economic Theory,
School of Economics,
Kenyatta University,
P. O Box 43844,
NAIROBI,
KENYA.