Prof. Ken Mugambi, Ph.D

Prof. Kenneth Majau Mugambi, Ph.D
ken.mugambi@kemu.ac.ke
0725825262
Main Campus - Meru

Prof. Ken Mugambi, Ph.D

Dean, School of Economics and Political Science

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The school has three departments; Department of Economics and Political science, International Relations and Criminology and Security studies.

Biography

Prof. Kenneth Majau Mugambi is a distinguished economist, academician, and administrator with a wealth of experience in economic research, business administration, and higher education leadership.  With a strong background in economic policy and academic mentorship, he has played a crucial role in shaping business administration education and economic development in Kenya.

Prof. Mugambi has served in various administrative capacities, including as the Dean of KeMU Business School, Director of Nyeri Campus at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), Chairman of the Department of Business Administration at the same institution and Ag. DVC (APF) from the same university. He has also worked as a Senior Statistician & Economist at Kenya’s Ministry of Planning and National Development, contributing to national economic policies and statistical analysis. Ken has also served as  a member of the Board  of the County Public service and Chair Audit committee of the Meru County Government.

As an Associate Professor of Economics, he has engaged in extensive research, teaching, and supervision of postgraduate students. His research interests focus on women’s entrepreneurship, credit rationing among small enterprises, and food supply sustainability in Kenya. He has published multiple scholarly articles and presented his research at national and international conferences.

Beyond academia, Prof. Mugambi is actively involved in community service and economic empowerment initiatives. He serves in several academic and training institutions and community associations.

He is dedicated to mentoring young professionals, advising on economic policies, and supporting programs that enhance the livelihoods of small business owners and marginalized communities. His contributions continue to have a lasting impact on education, policy-making, and economic development in Kenya.

Education

  • Doctorate in Public Management (Economics) from the Durban University of Technology, South Africa (2015)
  • Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from University of Nairobi.

Publications

  • • Chokaa,V., Baimwera, B., Mugambi, K. and Senaji, T. (2022). Institutional Framework and Financial Corporate Compliance in Public Universities in Kenya. Journal of Finance & Accounting (2022) pp. 11-18
  • • Chokaa,V., Baimwera, B., Mugambi, K. and Senaji, T. (2022). Legal Framework and Financial Corporate Compliance in Public Universities in Kenya. Journal of Finance & Accounting (2022) pp. 19-25
  • • Munene, H.N. and Mugambi, K. (2021). Analysis of the related Party Transactions in terms of managerial and financial issues for the Kenyan savings and credit Cooperatives. International Journal of finance and banking studies. (2147- 4486), 10(1), 48-61. https://www.ssbfnet.com/ojs/index.php/ijfbs/article/view/1081
  • • Munene, H.N., Ndegwa, J., Senaji, T. and Mugambi, K. (2020). Influence of board characteristics on Financial distress of Deposit Taking SACCOs in Nairobi County, Kenya. International journal of Finance and banking studies. 9(4). 97-110. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347910427_Influence_of_Board_Characte ristics_on_Financial_Distress_of_Deposit_Taking_SACCOs_in_Nairobi_County_K enya
  • • Mugambi, K.M. (2020). Can digital loan financing of micro and small enterprises replace group lending mode in Kenya? Journal of Business and Economics (Accepted and waiting publication – paper acceptance notice: JBE20190107-1).
  • • Mugambi, K.M. 2019). Innovation and access to microfinance – a case study of K-REP programme in Kenya. International Journal of Economics, commerce and Management, Vol. 7(3). pp. 186-200. https://ijecm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/7313.pdf
  • • Roba, S. G., Muema, W., and Mugambi, K. Corporate governance, ethics, size, retained Earning and debts, their relationship with shareholder value of firms in Nairobi Stock exchange. European Journal of Business and Management, Vol X(X). (Online). https://www.ephjournal.org/index.php/bms/article/view/130
  • • Nduyo, M., Moguche, A. and Mugambi, K. Relationship between Working Environment and Employee Performance among Non-Governmental Organizations in Tharaka-Nithi County. International Journal of advanced Research in Engineering and Management. Vol. 04 (8). ISSN: 2456-2033. http://www.ijarem.org/papers/v4-i8/5.IJAREM-C4075.pdf
  • • Wambugu, P.K, Mugambi, K.M. and Moguche, A. (2019). Determinants of Integrated Financial Management information system implementation in the National Government departments. A survey of Meru County. International academic Journal of Economics and Finance. Vol 3(3), pp. 296-321. http://www.iajournals.org/index.php/8-articles/580-iajef-v3-i3-296-321
  • • Mugambi, K.M. and Alex De Marwe. (2017). Historical incidences of credit rationing in Kenya, International Journal of Economics and financial Issues, July 2017. https://www.econjournals.com/index.php/ijefi/article/view/4810
  • • Mutunga, F. and Mugambi, K. (2017). Relationship between nature of service offered and the adoption of diversification strategies by SACCOs in Imenti North Constituency, Meru County- Kenya. Journal of Business and Management. Volume 19 (9). (Online). https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol19-issue9/Version-2/F1909025256.pdf
  • • Mugambi, K.M. (2010). Demand for credit by MSEs in Kenya, International Journal for professional practice. Vol. 1.
  • • Kinoti, l., Mugambi, K. and Moguche, A. (2021) Human capital management practices and performance of prisons in Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom ISSN 2348 0386 Vol. IX, Issue 9, Sep 2021

Skills

Curriculum development90%
Statistical analysis85%
Project planning and development88%
Policy analysis94%