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1 PROF. TABITHA WAGITHI KIRITI-NGANGA University of Nairobi School of Economics P.O. Box 30197-00100 Nairobi: Kenya Phone +254 20 3318262/88/70/65 Ext. 28530 Mobile: 0721757665/0791399106 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] EDUCATION INSTITUTION Country FROM TO Degree/Diploma/Certificate University of Barcelona Spain Sept. 2010 December 2010 Diploma in Legal Instruments of International Economic Relations and Regional Integration University of Queensland Brisbane Australia January 2000 December 2003 PhD in Economics (Gender and Agriculture) University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197 Nairobi Kenya Kenya Sept. 1985 Dec. 1987 MA in Economics (Agriculture, International Trade, Econometrics, Economic Theory) University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197 Nairobi Kenya Kenya Sept. 1980 Dec. 1984 BED in Economics and Business Studies (Upper Second Class Honors) Kangaru High School: Embu Kenya May 1978 Dec. 1979 East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE), 3 Principles, 1 Subsidiary (Literature, Geography, Economics) Kabare Girls High School P.O. Box 69 Kerugoya Kenya January 1974 Dec. 1977 East African Certificate of Education (EACE) 1 st Division Gititu Primary School, Nyeri Kenya January 1967 December 1973 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) 30 out of 36 points PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INSTITUTION POSITION HELD FROM TO MAIN ACTIVITY University of Nairobi Professor 5 th February 2016 Present Lectures, research, Consultancy University of Nairobi Associate Professor 13 th April 2012 4th February 2016 Lectures, research, Consultancy Head of Dept. of Economic Theory University of Senior 14 th February 12 th April 2012 Lectures, research,

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PROF. TABITHA WAGITHI KIRITI-NGANGA University of Nairobi School of Economics

P.O. Box 30197-00100 Nairobi: Kenya

Phone +254 20 3318262/88/70/65 Ext. 28530 Mobile: 0721757665/0791399106

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] EDUCATION

INSTITUTION Country FROM TO Degree/Diploma/Certificate

University of Barcelona

Spain Sept. 2010 December 2010

Diploma in Legal Instruments of International Economic Relations and Regional Integration

University of Queensland Brisbane

Australia January 2000

December 2003

PhD in Economics (Gender and Agriculture)

University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197 Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Sept. 1985 Dec. 1987 MA in Economics (Agriculture, International Trade, Econometrics, Economic Theory)

University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197 Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Sept. 1980 Dec. 1984 BED in Economics and Business Studies (Upper Second Class Honors)

Kangaru High School: Embu

Kenya May 1978 Dec. 1979 East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE), 3 Principles, 1 Subsidiary (Literature, Geography, Economics)

Kabare Girls High School P.O. Box 69 Kerugoya

Kenya January 1974

Dec. 1977 East African Certificate of Education (EACE) 1st Division

Gititu Primary School, Nyeri

Kenya January 1967

December 1973

Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) 30 out of 36 points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INSTITUTION POSITION HELD

FROM TO MAIN ACTIVITY

University of Nairobi

Professor 5th February 2016

Present Lectures, research, Consultancy

University of Nairobi

Associate Professor

13th April 2012

4th February 2016 Lectures, research, Consultancy Head of Dept. of Economic Theory

University of Senior 14th February 12th April 2012 Lectures, research,

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Nairobi Lecturer 2005 Consultancy Examinations Coordinator

University of Queensland

Tutorial Fellow

January 2000 December 2003 Holding Tutorials and lectures

University of Nairobi

Lecturer 1988 January 2005 Lectures, research, Consultancy

Kenyatta University

Tutorial Fellow

1987 1988 Lectures, research

Kenyatta University College

Graduate Assistant

Sept. 1984 Sept. 1988 Holding Tutorials and lectures

Lugulu Girls High School

High School Teacher

July 1984 Sept. 1984 Teaching Forms 5 and 6

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

International Economics; Household Economics; Poverty Issues; Gender Issues;

Microeconomic Theory; Macroeconomic Theory; Development Economics;

Environmental Economics, Public Finance, Agricultural Economics and Comparative

Economic Systems.

SUBJECTS TEACHING OR HAVE TAUGHT: Applied Macroeconomics, Poverty

and Development, Economics of the World Trading Systems, Masters Level, Micro and

Macroeconomic Analysis (PhD) and Principals of Macroeconomics. I have been teaching

both undergraduates and postgraduates including PhD for most of my academic life.

RESEARCH FELLOW SHIPS

Visiting Research Scholar: Cornell Food and Nutrition Policy Program; Cornell

University, June/July 98.

Visiting Scholar- Makerere University of Business School - January 2010.

Research Fellow: UNCTAD Virtual Institute October 5th

2014 to 15th

November 2014.

INSTITUTIONS DONE RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCIES

Carried out research and consulted for African Economic Research Consortium, (AERC),

and the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA), Institute for Policy Analysis and Research

(IPAR), Society for International Development (SID) and the United Nations Department

of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA), UNCRD, UNCTAD Virtual Institute,

Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting in Prime Minister’s Office. Ministry

of Regional Development Authorities, World Bank, African Women Studies Centre

(AWSC), IDRC, WTO, UNCTAD, Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), UNDP and

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA), CYTONN, EPZA, UNES, ICTSD,

CETRAD, UN WOMEN, COMESA.

CONSULTANCIES

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1.Lead Consultant: Impact Assessment of Affirmative Action Funds: State Department of

Gender and UN WOMEN 2018-2019

2.Lead Consultant: Design and Implementation an Advocacy, Gender Sensitization and

Social Support Program for Retention of Upper Primary Pupils Grade 7&8 under the

Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) in Kenya. Ministry of

Education, State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education and World Bank

2018-2023

3.Consultant: Development of Training of Trainers Gender Materials and Deliver

Training for the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Program funded by COMESA 2018.

4.Consultant: “Feasibility Study for Innovation Park at University of Nairobi”, for

University - January –February 2018.

5.Lead Consultant: “Impact of Economic Regimes on Food Systems in Kenya”, under

Sustainable Governance of Food Systems Project, Kenya and Centre for Development

and Environment Berne Switzerland 2017.

6.Lead Consultant”: “Kenya: Assessment of Access to Government Public Procurement

Opportunities for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities”, under UN Women

2017.

7. Consultant: “Feasibility Study and Development of a Business Case for the

Establishment of a Housing and Commercial Development at the Athi-River EPZ,

Machakos County”, under Export Processing Zone Authority, 2017.

8.Consultant: “Establishment of Science and Technology Parks in Kenya: Dedan Kimathi

University and Konza City”, under Ministry of Education, 2017.

5.Lead Consultant: Study on Cross Border Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Peace

and Development and Building Resilience in Marsabit County of Kenya and Southern

Ethiopia under UNDP 2016. 6.Lead Consultant: Study of Supply and Demand for Sugar in Kenya 2014-2018 under

UNES (2015-2016).

7.Consultant: Insurance Regulation Authority on Insurance Consumer Education Strategy

2015 under UNES.

8.Lead Consultant: on Gender and Trade Liberalisation 2014- UNCTAD.

9.Lead Consultant: Customer Satisfaction Survey 2014 - Kenya Rural Roads Authority.

10.Trained Rwandan Members of Parliament on Skills of Gender Responsive Planning

and Budgeting at the La Palme Hotel in Musanze on the 15th

and 16th

March 2014.

11.Lead Researcher: Cost Implications of Gender Gaps in the Agriculture Sector at the

African Women’s Studies Centre at the University of Nairobi.

12.Lead Researcher: Documenting Women’s Experiences in Food Security in Kajiado

County in Kenya under the African Women Studies Centre at the University of Nairobi

13.Lead Researcher: Food Security Baseline Study under the African Women Studies

Centre at the University of Nairobi.

14.Was a facilitator of a five-day (six-module) course on Gender Analysis for Social

Science Researchers that took place from 28th January to 01st February, 2013 at the

Laico Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.

15.Food Security and Trade Liberalisation in Kenya under the World Trade Organisation

Chair’s Program at the University of Nairobi

16.International Trade Processes and Tax Policy under the World Trade Organisation

Chair’s Program at the University of Nairobi

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17.Non Tariff Measures in Kenya: A Case Study Revisit under the World Trade

Organisation Chair’s Program at the University of Nairobi

18.Facilitated a Short Course on Gender and Trade at the Trade Law Centre at the

University of Cape Town funded by the University of Adelaide from 18th

November

2012 to 21st November 2012.

19.Food Security: Definition and Policy Considerations for the African Women Studies

Centre 11th October 2011.

20.Gender and Agriculture in Kenya and the East African Region at Large for the World Bank

6th -27

th June 2011.

21.An Inventory and Assessment of Non -Tariff Measures in Kenya for the World Bank,

March- July 2010.

22.Citizen-Government Dialoguing: Evaluating Policies for Poverty Reduction for United

Nations Economic and Social Affairs, 2005

23.Experiences and Challenges of Performance Contracting in Regional Development

Authorities for the Ministry of Regional Development Authority February- March 2011.

24.Regional Integration Agreements: Case Study of Kenya UNCTAD Virtual Institute, 2009.

25.Sector Performance Management Standards for the Public Sector Reforms and

Performance Contracting (PSR&PC) in the Prime Minister’s Office 7th July 2009 to January

2010.

26.Sector Performance Standards Framework for the Public Sector Reforms and Performance

Contracting (PSR&PC) in the Prime Minister’s Office 6th April to 30

th June 2009.

STUDENTS SUPERVISED (PHD)

1. Kirori, Gabriel: “Social Capital and Livelihoods in Rural Kenya”, PhD Thesis

(Graduated in December 2009).

2. Odhiambo, M. Oleche: Health Care Spending and Overall Mortality level in

Kenya. PhD Thesis. (Graduated in December 2011).

3. Nyabuto, Ocharo, K.: “Capital Inflows and Economic Growth: The Case of

Kenya”, PhD Thesis. (Graduated in December 2013) Kenyatta University.

4. Mugendi, Charles: “Inter-sectoral and Intra-sectoral Spill-over Effects of FDI in

SSA: A Case of Kenya’s Domestic Firms”, PhD Thesis (Graduated December 2014)

Kenyatta University.

5. Scholastica Achieng Odhiambo: “Health Care Spending and Health Outcomes in

Sub- Saharan Africa: Evidence from Dynamic Panel” (Graduated in December 2014),

University of Nairobi.

6. Christopher Hugh Onyango: “External Shocks, Income Distribution and

Adjustment Policies in Kenya”, (Graduated in December 2015), University of

Nairobi.

7. Wambugu, Naftally: “The Macroeconomic Effects of External Shocks on Kenya’s

Economy: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis”, PhD. (Graduated in

September 2016).

8. Kitonyo, Peter. “Foreign Direct Investment, Determinants and Economic Growth

in Kenya”, PhD. (Graduated in September 2018)

9. Gatauwa James E. “The Relationship between Economic Conditions,

Macroeconomic Factors, Economic Policy and Public Expenditure in Kenya”, PhD.

(Graduated in September 2018)

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PHD STUDENTS CURRENTLY SUPERVISING

1. Gastone Otieno (2019), An Assessment of Intra Regional Economic Communities

(RECs) Trade in Africa: The case of COMESA-SADC-EAC Tripartite (proposal

stage)

2. Ichwara, Jarred Masini (2019), Gender differentials in Household Poverty and the

Impact of Cash Transfers on Human Capital Development in Kenya (Data Collection

Stage).

3. Masaviru, M. Warren (2019), “Determinants of Firm Growth, Productivity and

Survival in Kenyan Manufacturing and Services Sector: Evidence from the 2013-

2014 World Bank Enterprise Survey ((Proposal Stage).

4. Mathew Nyamwange (2018) “Welfare and Income Distribution Effects of Trade

Policies on Agricultural Sector in Kenya: The Case of Maize and Sugar (1978-

2018)”. (Proposal Stage)

5. Mark Mogere Mosoti (2018), “Demographic Dividend, the Green Revolution and

Poverty in East Africa”, (Proposal Stage)

6. Mogendi Justine Ongeri (2018), “Trade Liberalization and Household Welfare:

The Case of East African Community and CET (Data Collection Stage)

7. Mahad Mohamed Sheik Hassan (2015), Women in Labour Force of Somalia on

Household Economics: A Case of Mogadishu City: (Proposal Stage)

MA STUDENTS SUPERVISED

1.Omache Sarah Bonaneri (2019) “Measuring Multidimensional Poverty in Kenya: An

Application of Alkire-Foster Methodology (Graduated in December 2019).

2.Nyangaya, T. Gichana (2019), “Effect of Public Investment on Private Investment in

Kenya” (Graduated in December 2019).

3.Abednego Muema Musau (2018), “Choice of Place of Birth in the Era of the Maternity

Subsidy in Kenya (Graduated in December 2019).

4.Mibei, P. Kiprotich (2019), “Determinants of Demand for Voluntary Male

Circumcision by Male Adults in Ugunja Sub-County”, (Graduated in December

2019).

5.Njorah Bernard Kangethe (2018), “Cash Transfers and Poverty Reduction: Evidence

from Kenya”, Graduated in December 2018).

6.Ngari Caroline Muthoni (2017), Effects of Trade Liberalization on Exports and Imports

Growth in Kenya”, (Graduated in December 2018).

7.Mark Opanga Onyango (2016), Fertility as a Determinant of Household Poverty in

Kenya: A Comparative Analysis of Central, Nyanza, Western and Eastern Regions.

(Graduated Dec. 2016).

8.Mukuma Catherine Mwende (2016), Impact of Small Scale Horticultural Farming on

Rural Poverty in Kenya (Graduated Dec. 2016).

9.Mutinda, Grace Betty (2015), Determinants of Household Food Expenditure and their

Implications on Food Security in Rural Kenya (Graduated in December 2015.

10.Jessica Indangasi (2015), Economic Growth and Gender Inequalities in Labour Force

Participation and Education in Kenya (Graduated in December 2015).

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11.Purity Machio (2015) Determinants of Poverty in Kenya: the Case of Cash Crop

Growing. (Graduated in December 2015).

12.Toluwalase Amondi (2015), Kenya’s Regional Trade Diversification Policy and its

Impact on Economic Growth: A Case Study of the East African Community:

(Graduated in December 2015).

13.Kimeu Martin Sikuku (2013), Effects of External Debt on Kenya’s Economic Growth,

(Graduated in December 2014).

14.Chabari Peter Kiano (2013), Determinants of Inbound Tourism to Kenya, (Graduated

December 2014)

15.Peninah Njunge (2013), Gender and Household Savings Behaviour in Kenya, MA

Thesis thesis (Graduating December 2013).

16.Denis Ogwel Okungu (2012), “Analysis of the Extent of Capital Flight due to External

Debt: A Case for Kenya (1990-2010). MA thesis (Graduated 2012).

17.Dickson S. Sikuku (2012), “The Role of External Aid on Kenya’s Economic Growth”.

MA thesis (Graduated).

18.Mokua Phanice, N. (2012), Determinants of Exports in Kenya: An Empirical

Analysis. MA thesis (Graduated).

19.Anthony Muriithi Njeru (2012), “Determinants of Kenya’s Textile Exports to the USA

under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA)”. MA thesis (Graduated).

20.Angelique Umutesis (2012), “Trade Creation and Diversion in East Africa: The Effect

of EAC on Multilateral Trade Flows:, MA thesis (Graduated).

21.Victor Mose (2012), ‘The East African Community: How Ready is it for a Monetary

Union by 2012”. MA thesis (Graduated).

22.Okumu, J. Odhiambo (2011), An Analysis of the Effects of ACP-EU Trade Relation

on Kenya’s Exports between 1960 and 2010, MA thesis. (Graduated).

23.Mbaluku G. Ndunge (2011), The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Domestic

Capital in Kenya, MA thesis (Graduated).

24.Ayieko, B. O. (2011), Competitiveness of Kenya’s Manufactured Exports to the East

African Community, MA thesis (Graduated).

25.Kipkech, R. J. (2011), “Effectiveness of the Recovery Function of Students Loan

Default: A Case Study of Higher Education Loans Board”, MA, Thesis (Graduated).

26.Muguchu, J. W. (2010), Strategies to Poverty Reduction in Mwea Division, MA

Thesis. (Graduated)

27.Lwamba, M. A. (2010), Effects of Corruption on Economic Growth in Kenya”, MA

Thesis. (Graduated)

28.Orindi M. Night (2010), Determinants of Kenya’s Exports: A Gravity Model

Approach. MA Thesis. (Graduated)

29.Kubai J. (2010), Effectiveness of Education Resources on Performance of Distance

Education: Case Study of University of Nairobi”, MDE Thesis. (Graduated)

30.Katumo, J. M. (2009), “Status of Poverty in Kenya: The Case of Machakos District”,

MA Thesis. (Graduated)

31.Barasa, N. L. (2008), “Assessing the Impact of Relocating Hawkers from Nairobi

Business District to the New Ngara Market”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

32.Kabubo, Francis Mwangi (2008), “Determinants of Poverty in Urban Areas: A Case

Study of Mathare Valley in Nairobi”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

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33.Wangalachi, S. (2006), “The Effects of Financial Constraints Faced by Small Scale

Women Entrepreneurs and Factors that Impede Expansion of Business: A Case Study

of Nairobi”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

34.Njuguna, P. Muthoni (2006), “Gender Inequality in Rural Kenya: Evidence from

Muranga District in Central Kenya”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

35.Anyona Francis (2006), “An Assessment of Government Credit in Poverty Reduction:

A Case Study of Vihiga District”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

36.Okwiri Benson (2006), “The Relationship between Electricity Consumption and

Economic Growth in Kenya: 1970-2004”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

37.Njuguna F. Mburu (2005), “Poverty and Inequality in Kenya, 1994-1997: A

Stochastic Dominance Approach”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

38.Odhiambo, M. Oleche (2005), “Analysis of the Impact of Health Expenditures on Key

Health Indicators in Kenya”, MA Thesis (Graduated)

39.Litha Musyimi Ogana (2004), “Understanding Gender Imbalances in National

Budgets: The Case of Sanitary Towels in Kenya”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

40.Odhiambo J. Ochiewo (2004), “Sustainability of Marine Fisheries in Malindi-

Ungwana Bay in Kenya”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

MA STUDENTS CURRENTLY SUPERVISING 1. Nyankieya Marion Nyakerario (X50/81905/2015) (2020) Street Hawking and its

Economic Impact on Revenue Collection in Nairobi County: A Case Study of Nairobi

Central Business District: Proposal Stage

2. Nancy Gathigia Gichimu (X51/7226/2017(2020), The Effect of Regulatory

Quality on Kenya Service Export: Proposal Stage

3. Kitheka S. Katia (MD) (X53/12898/2018(2020), Social-Economic Disparities and

Outcomes among Teen-Pregnancies In Machakos County: Proposal Stage

4. Patricia Njoki (X50/11853/2018) (2020) “The Effects of foreign direct investment

on food security in sub-Saharan Africa”, Proposal Stage

5. Job Nyamache (2018), Willingness to Pay for National Hospital Insurance Fund

among Small Scale Farmers: A Case of Tea Farmers in Kiamakoma Tea Factory”,

(Data Analysis Stage).

6. Wangwa Beckie Masiro (2015), Social Demographic Factors Associated with

Contraceptive use among Young Women in comparison with Older Women in

Kenya” Proposal Stage.

7. Peter Njenga (2015), The Impact of Tax Incentives on Foreign Direct

Investments: Cost Benefit Analysis in Kenya: Proposal Stage.

8. Peterson M. Njenga (2012), Migrating out of Poverty, MA Proposal Stage.

9. Ngubia Mwangi (2011), An Evaluation of the Impact of Economic Partnership

Agreements on East African Community Output and Welfare, MA Proposal stage.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS (THESES, JOURNAL ARTICLES, BOOK CHAPTERS,

AND MIMEOGRAPHS)

DOCTORAL AND MASTERS THESES

1. Kiriti, T. (2003), Gender Inequality in Agricultural Households in Kenya: An

Economic Analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis. The University of Queensland, Australia.

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2. Kiriti, T. (1986), "Earnings in the Urban Informal Sector: A Case Study of Mechanics

in Nairobi " Unpublished Master of Arts Thesis, Department of Economics, University of

Nairobi

JOURNAL ARTICLES

1.Prof. Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga (2020), "Kenya - Economic Diversification, Challenges

and Opportunities" SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management

Studies 7.4 (2020): 173-181.

2.Abednego Musau and Prof. Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga (2020), “Choice between home and

health institutional births in the era of Kenya’s maternity subsidy”, Paper submitted to

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition on January 16, 2020, DOI:

10.21203/rs.2.21697/v1

3.Kitonyo P., Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T., Abala D.O., and Kathanje, M.N. (2019). Foreign Direct

Investment, Economic Openness and Growth in the COMESA Region: The Nexus

Explained. Current Research Journal of Economic Theory DOI: 10.19026/crjet.11.5213

4.Kitonyo P., Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T., Abala D.O., and Kathanje, M.N. (2020). Growth

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in the COMESA Region: Does Infrastructure

Development Matter? Current Research Journal of Economic Theory, Vol. 9, No. 1:

pp.1-12.

5.J. M. Gatauwa, E. S. Kaijage, K. Sifunjo and T. W. Kiriti-Nganga, (2017), “The

Intervening Influence of Economic Growth on Fiscal Policy Stance and Public

Expenditure in Kenya”, The Pan African Journal of Business Management (ISSN:

1821 – 9993), Vol. 1, No 1, pp. 1-13.

6.J. M. Gatauwa, E. S. Kaijage, K. Sifunjo and T. W. Kiriti-Nganga, (2017), “Fiscal

Policy Stance and Public Expenditure in Kenya”, The Pan African Journal of

Business Management (ISSN: 1821 – 9993)

7.Onyango, C. Ongoro, T and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2017), “Global Food and Crude-Oil

Price Shocks of 2007-2008: Welfare Effects in Kenya” Asian-African Journal of

Economics and Econometrics, Vol. 17, No. 2: pp. 217-237

8.Kitonyo, P., Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Abala, D. (2017), “Modelling the Impact of Short-

term Foreign Capital on Economic Growth in the Common Market for Eastern and

Southern Africa (COMESA): A Dynamic Panel Data Analysis”, Current Research

Journal of Economic Theory, Vol. 9, Issue No. 3, pp. 13-24.

9. Kitonyo, P., Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Abala, D. (2017), “Remittances Growth Nexus:

What Does the Evidence in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

(COMESA) Show?”, Current Research Journal of Economic Theory, Vol. 9, Issue

No. 3, pp. 1-12.

10.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2016), “Gender Mainstreaming and Africanizing Social Science

Research with Specific Reference to Economics Research”, Pathways to African

Feminism and Development- Journal of African Women Studies Centre, University of

Nairobi (http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/journals/) Volume 1, Issue 4, September 2016 ISSN

2309-3625.

11.Lipowiecka, J. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2016), The Gender Dimensions of Services,

International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), Issue Paper

ISSN 1995-6932, www.ictsd.org, Geneva, Switzerland.

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12.Onyango, C. H., Ongoro, T. N. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2016), “Transmission of

International Prices to Domestic Markets in Kenya: The Case of Food and Crude-oil

Markets during the 2007-2009 Global Crisis”, Journal of Economics and Sustainable

Development, Vol. 7. No. 14, pp. 83-93: ISSN (Paper) 2222-1700 ISSN (Online)

2222-2855: [email protected]

13.Asfaw Kumssa and Tabitha W. Kiriti-Nganga (2016), “Human Security Assessment

in Kenya: The Case of Isiolo, Lakipia, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties,”

Review of European Studies, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 156-169. ISSN 1918-7173 E-ISSN

1918-7181.

14.Ndegwa, C., Gachanja, P. M. Nganga, T. K. and Muchai, D. (2015), “The Nature of

Foreign Direct Investment Spillovers Effects on Domestic Firms in Kenya”,

International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol. 4, No. 7, pp. 840-859.

ISSN: 2186-8662 – www.isdsnet.com/ijds, ISDS Article ID: IJDS15052401

15.Mugendi, C. N, Gachanja, P. M. and Kiriti Nganga, T. (2015), “Firm’s

Characteristics and Productivity in Kenya, Journal of Economics and Development

Studies, Vol. 3, No.3, pp. 105-115.

16.Odhiambo, S. A., Wambugu, A. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), “Has Quality of

Governance affected the Effectiveness of Health Expenditure on Adult Health in Sub-

Saharan Africa?” European Scientific Journal June 2015 edition vol.11, No.16 ISSN:

1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431,

http://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/5869/5592, pp. 261-297.

17.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), “Gender and Trade Liberalisation in Kenya: The Case of

Women Retail Traders”, http://vi.unctad.org/tag/docs/localizations/tagkenyaloc15.pdf

18.Scholastica, A. O., Wambugu, A. and Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T. (2015), “Effect of Health

Expenditure on Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: Governance Perspective”,

Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, www.iiste.org, ISSN 2222-1700

(Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.6, No.8, pp. 43- 65.

19.Odhiambo, S. A., Wambugu, A., and Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T. (2015), ‘Convergence of

Health Expenditure in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Dynamic Panel’, Journal

of Economics and Sustainable Development, www.iiste.org, ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper)

ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.6, No.6, 99.185-205

20.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), “Cost of Gender Gaps in the Agricultural Sector: The Case

of Kenya and Rwanda”, Pathways to Feminism and Development in Africa, Vol.1,

No. 2: Filling the Granary: Women and Food Security

http://journals.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/awsc/article/view/1266

21.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), “Women’s Experiences on Food Security in Kenya: Major

Challenges that they Face”, Pathways to Feminism and Development in Africa Vol. 1,

No. 2: Filling the Granary: Women and Food Security,

http://journals.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/awsc/article/view/1271

22.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), “Food Security Definitions and Policy Considerations: A

Comparative Study of Policies and Programs Aimed at Kenya’s Efforts towards Food

Security”, International Journal of Economic and Political Integration Vol. 4, No.

(1-2): Spring & Fall 2014, pp. 11-23.

23.Ocharo, K.N., Wawire, N.W., Ng’ang’a, T.K. and Kosimbei, G. (2014), “Private

capital inflows and economic growth in Kenya”, International Journal of

Development and Sustainability, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 810-837.

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24.Kabubo-Mariara, Jane; Kiriti-Ng'ang'a, Tabitha (2013), “Role of social protection in

children's schooling outcomes”,https://idl-bnc-

idrc.dspacedirect.org/handle/10625/40732/discover

25.Kabubo-Mariara, Jane; Kiriti-Ng'ang'a, Tabitha (2013) “Shocks, Vulnerabilities and

Social Protection”, https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/handle/10625/40732/discover

26.Kabubo-Mariara, Jane; Kiriti-Ng'ang'a, Tabitha (2013), “Do cash transfers improve

livelihood outcomes of poor and vulnerable groups in Kenya?” https://idl-bnc-

idrc.dspacedirect.org/handle/10625/40732/discover

27.Kiriti-Nganga, T. W. (2012), “Global Financial Crisis and Remittances: The Case of

Kenya”, International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research, Vol. 10,

No. 1, (2012): 97-111.

28.Kiriti-Nganga, T. W. (2012) Commentary on “Creating Sustainable Livelihoods

through Innovative Resource Use in Three Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya: Mbeere,

Tharaka, and Mwingi”, Regional Development Dialogue Vol. 33, No. 2, Autumn

2012.

29.Kirori, G. N.. Mariara, J. W. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2011), “Impacts of Social Capital on

Household Consumption Expenditure in Rural Kenya: An Instrumental Variable

Approach”, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 15-33.

30.Kirori, G. N. Mariara, J. W. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2011), “Rural Livelihoods in Kenya:

The Role of Social Capital”, Journal of International Business and Finance, Vol. 3, No. 1,

pp. 1-27.

31.Kiriti Nganga, T. and Kirori, G. (2010), “Global Economic and Financial Crisis and Trade,

Kenya’s Experience", International Journal f Business Policy and Economics, Vol. 3, No.

2, pp. 139-156.

32.Kiriti-Nganga, T. W. (2010), "Socioeconomic Determinants of Family Size in Nyeri

District of Rural Kenya," Regional Development Studies (RDS), Vol. 14, pp. 29-44.

33.Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. (2009), Regional Trade Agreements: A Case Study for

Kenya” http://vi.unctad.org

34.Kirori, G. N. Kiriti-Nganga, T. Mariara, J. W and Mwabu G. (2009), “Impacts of Social

Capital on Household Consumption Expenditure in Rural Kenya”, Regional Development

Studies, Vol. 13, pp. 1-16.

35.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “The Economic and Social Context of Labour Migration from

Africa”, International Journal of Human Development and Information System, Vol. 3

No. 1, 2008, pp. 4-13.

36.Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Sarkar, S. (2008), Gender, Poverty and Disability in Kenya”, Indian

Journal of Human Rights, Vol. 3, No. 1-2, pp. 219-234.

37.Kabubo, F. M. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Determinants of Poverty in Urban Areas: A

Case Study of Mathare Valley in Nairobi”, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies,

Vol. 1, No. 2, pp.40-56.

38.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), Food Security and the Shamba System in Kenya, International

Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 79-97.

39.Odhiambo, M. and Kiriti-Nganga (2008), Analysis of the Health Impact of Health

Expenditures on Key Health Indicators in Kenya”, International Journal of Afro-Asian

Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 7-24.

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40.Wangalachi, S. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008) “Determinants of Expansion of Small Scale

Enterprises in Kenya: A Case Study of SMEs in Three Informal Settlements in Kenya”,

International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 119-134.

41.Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Human Trafficking in Kenya: Is

Poverty and Sex Discrimination to Blame? International Journal of Women, Social

Justice and Human Rights, Vol. 2, No. 1. pp. 65-84.

42.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Migration of Husbands, Remittances And Agricultural

Production: Impacts When Wives Are Left To Manage Households In Rural Kenya”,

Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 251-260.

43.Njuguna, M. and Kiriti-Nganga (2007), “Poverty in Kenya, 1994 – 1997: A Stochastic

Dominance Approach”, Asian-African Journal of Economics and Econometrics, Vol. 7,

No. 1, pp. 147-170.

44.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “Economic Growth and Poverty in Kenya: Will the Poverty

Reduction Strategy Paper Help?” Indian Development Review, Special Issue, Vol. 4, No.

2, pp. 323-338.

45.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “Women in Kenya: A Second Class Citizen”, International

Journal of Women, Social Justice and Human Rights, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 217-236.

46.Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2005), “Family Size, Economics and Child Gender Preference: A

Case Study in the Nyeri District of Kenya”, International Journal of Social Economics,

Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 492-509.

47.Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2005), “Gender Inequality, Poverty and Human Development in

Kenya”, Indian Journal of Social and Economic Policy, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 255-281.

48.Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2004), “Commercial Agriculture, Marital Status and other

Influences on Food Availability: A Kenyan Case Study”, Journal of Food,

Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 2, No. 3&4, pp. 140-147.

49.Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2004), “Commercialisation of Agriculture in Kenya: Case

Study of Policy Bias and Food Purchases by Farm Households”, Quarterly Journal of

International Agriculture, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 439-457.

50.Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2004), Marital Status, Farm Size and other Influences on the

Extent of Cash Cropping in Kenya: A Household Case Study”, Indian Development

Review, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 205-221.

51.Kiriti, T. Tisdell, C. and Roy, K. (2003), “Female Participation in Decision-making in

Agricultural Households in Kenya: Empirical Findings”, International Journal of

Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 103-124.

52.Kabubo, J. and Kiriti, T. (2002), Structural Adjustment, Poverty and Economic Growth:

An Analysis for Kenya: African Economic Research Consortium, Research Paper 124.

Nov. 2002.

53.Kabubo, J. and Kiriti, T. (2001), “Macroeconomic Adjustment, Poverty and Economic

Growth: An Analysis for Kenya”, African Journal of Economic Policy, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp.

42-58.

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Kiiru, J. M. (2019), “Post-Independence Grassroots

Women’s Movements and Economic Empowerment- 1960s to Date”, in Changing The

Mainstream Towards Women’s Empowerment in Kenya, Edited by Wanjiku Mukabi

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Kabira, Patricia Kameri Mbote, Nkatha Kabira & Agnes Meroka, University of Nairobi

Publishers, Nairobi- ISBN 978-9966-1952-3-4.

2. Onyango, C. H. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2016), “Trade Facilitation and Foreign

Direct Investment Flows in Kenya”, Trade Costs and Inclusive Growth, Case Studies

Presented by WTO Chair-holders, edited by Robert Teh, Maarten Smeets, Mustapha

Sadni Jallab, and Fatima Chaudhri, pp.25-48, WTO ISBN 978-92-870-4124-1.

3. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), "Trade Liberalization and Food Security in Kenya", in

Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 2. Edited by Kiriti-Nganga, T. and

Okelo, J. A. WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program.

4. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), "International Trade Processes and Tax Policy", in Trade

Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 2. Edited by Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. A.

WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program.

5. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), “Barriers to Trade: the Case of Kenya”, in Connecting to

Global Markets: Challenges and Opportunities: Case Studies Presented by WTO Chair-

holders, Edited by Marion Jansen, Mustapha Sadni Jallab and Maarten Smeets, pp. 57-71.

6. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2012), “Global Financial Crises and Remittances: The Case of

Kenya”, in Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 1. Edited by Kiriti and Okelo,

WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program, pp. 55-65.

7. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2012), “Non-Tariff Measures in Kenya: A Case Study”, in Trade

Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 1. Edited by Kiriti and Okelo, WTO and School

of Economics WTO Chairs Program, pp. 84-97.

8. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. A. (2012), Regional Trade Agreements: A Case Study

of Kenya, in Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 1. Edited by Kiriti and

Okelo, WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program, pp. 100-150.

9. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2010), “Economic Development and Food Security in Kenya: The

Shamba System”, in Globalisation and Development: Country Experiences, Edited by

Kartik Roy and Anita Medhekar, Nova Science Publishers, New York: USA, pp, 147-160.

10. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Economic Growth in Kenya: How does Gender Inequality

Matter? In Gender Inequality in Developing Countries/ edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and

Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga. New Delhi: Arise Publications and Distributors.

11. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Gender Inequality and Agricultural Commercialisation:

Results from a Case Study in Kenya”, in Gender and Development: An Afro-Indian Study,

Edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and John V. Mensah, New Delhi: Arise Publications and

Distributors.

12. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Institutions and Women Empowerment in Kenya”. In

Institutions and Gender Empowerment in the Global Community. Pp. 151-192. Edited by

Kartik, C. Roy, Cal Clark, and Hans C. Blomqvist. Singapore/London: World Scientific

Publishing Co (WSP)/ Imperial College Press.

13. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Micro-financing and Gender-based Poverty: the case of

women's group in Nairobi”, in Gender Development Dimensions and Policies, Edited by

Siddhartha Sarkar and Netten Narayana, New Delhi, Serials Publications. ISBN 81-8387-

112-9.

14. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Njuguna, P. (2008), “Gender Inequality in Rural Kenya:

Evidence from Muranga District in Central Kenya” in Gender Inequality in Developing

Countries / edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga. New Delhi: Arise

Publications and Distributors.

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15. Kiriti, T. and Roy, K. C. (2007), “Gender Inequality and Poverty: The Kenyan Case”,

in Focus on Poverty, pp. 1-25, Edited by Ralph V. Brenos. New York: Nova Science

Publishers.

16. Kiriti-Nganga, T and Kartick C. Roy (2007), “Poverty Alleviation Programs For

Women’s Empowerment in Kenya Through State and Private Sector Governance,

Governance and Development in Developing Countries, Editors: K.C. Roy (Univ. of

Queensland, Brisbane, Australia) and Biman Prasad (Univ. of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Islands), NOVA Science Publishers.

17. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Economic Growth and Poverty in Kenya: Will the Poverty

Reduction Strategy Paper Help?” in Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social

Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies, Edited by Clem Tisdell Ph.D, Vol.

III.VII, Serials Publications, New Delhi: India.

18. Njuguna F. Mburu and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Poverty in Kenya, 1994-1997: a

Stochastic Dominance Approach” Global Economic Integration and Inequality (edited by

Siddhartha Sarkar). New Delhi, Serials Publications, 2007, ISBN 81-8387-130-3.

19. Kiriti, T. Tisdell, C. and Roy. K. C. (2006), “Globalisation and Institutional Deterrents

to the Empowerment of Women: Kenya’s Experience”, in Institutions, Globalisation and

Empowerment. Chapter 9, pp 199-222. Edited by Kartik Roy and Jõrn Sideras.

Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.

20. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “Micro-Finance and Poverty Alleviation – How effective is

it in Alleviating Gender Based Poverty?” in Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social

Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies, Edited by Clem Tisdell Ph.D. Vol. II.

VII, Serials Publications, New Delhi: India.

21. Kiriti, T. (2005) “Poverty Alleviation Programmes for Women’s Empowerment in

Rural Africa with Reference to Kenya: Relative Effectiveness through State and Private

Sector Governance”. A Chapter for a book to be edited by Kartik C. Roy and to be

published by Nova Science Publishers.

22. Kiriti, T. (2005), “Evaluating Public Policies for Poverty Reduction: Tools,

Techniques and Process”, in Citizen-Government Dialoguing: Evaluating Policies for

Poverty Reduction, pp. 19-58. New York: United Nations Department of Economic and

Social Affairs.

23. Kiriti, T. (2005), “The Impact of Globalisation on Women, Agriculture and Poverty in

Kenya”, In Clem Tisdell (eds), Globalisation and World Economic Policies: Studies

Highlighting Effects and Policy Responses of Nations and Country Groups, Part IV,

Delhi, Serials Publications, pp. 496-510.

24. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2003), “Agricultural Commercialisation in Developing

Countries, Household Food Consumption and Nutrition: A Kenyan Case Study”, In C. A.

Tisdell, U. Sankar and M. Srivastava (eds), Leading Economic Issues: Essays in Honour

of Professor Chandra Srivastava, Vol. 1, New Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation.

25. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2003), “Gender, Marital Status, Farm Size and Other

Influences on the Extent of Cash Cropping in Kenya: A Case Study”, In C. A. Tisdell, U.

Sankar and M. Srivastava (eds), Leading Economic Issues: Essays in Honour of Professor

Chandra Srivastava, Vol. 1, New Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation.

26. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2003), “Migration of Husbands, Receipt and Use of

Remittances by Wives in Rural Kenya: A case Study”, In C. A. Tisdell, U. Sankar

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and M. Srivastava (eds), Leading Economic Issues: Essays in Honour of Professor

Chandra Srivastava, Vol. 4, New Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation.

27. Kiriti, T. Tisdell, C. and Roy, K. (2003), “Institutional Deterrents to the

Empowerment of Women: Kenya’s Experience”, In K. C. Roy (eds), Twentieth

Century Development: Some Relevant Issues, New York: Nova Science Publishers,

pp. 27 - 48.

BOOKS

1. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2020), “Access to Government Public Procurement

Opportunities to Vulnerable”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishers, https://www.lap-

publishing.com/

2. Kiriti-Nganga, T. And Mogeni, D. (2020), “Impact Assessment of Affirmative

Action Funds in Kenya”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishers, https://www.lap-

publishing.com/

3. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Ongeri, B. (2019), “Gender and Development Concepts for

Cross Border Traders”, in Enhancing Cross Border Trade: Training of Trainers

Manual Vol. 3A, World Trade Organization Chairs Program and University of

Nairobi, ISBN: 978-9966-085-82-5.

4. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2019), “Gender and Development Concepts for Cross Border

Officers”, in Enhancing Cross Border Trade: Training of Trainers Manual Vol. 3B,

World Trade Organization Chairs Program and University of Nairobi, ISBN: 978-

9966-085-83-2.

5. Kiriti-Nganga, T, Mbithi, L. M. and Kabira, W. (2019), ‘Gender Based Violence

in Cross Border Trade’, in Enhancing Cross Border Trade: Training of Trainers

Manual; Vol. 4, World Trade Organization Chairs Program and University of

Nairobi, ISBN: 978-9966-085-84-9.

6. Mbithi, M, Kiriti- Nganga, T., Kabira, W. Njoroge, P., Mutua, C., Ndunda, M.,

Ongeri, B., Gichuhi, L. and Muendo, G (2019) Enhancing Cross Border Trade:

Training of Trainers Manuals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. World Trade Organization Chairs

Program and University of Nairobi, ISBN: 978-9966-085-88-7

7. Lipowiecka, J. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2016), The Gender Dimensions of Trade in

Services. Geneva: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development

(ICTSD), Geneva.

8. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. A. (2014), Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues,

Vol. 2. WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program.

9. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. A. (2012), Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues,

Vol. 1. WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program. .

10. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2011), “Institutions and Gender Inequality: A Case Study of the

Constituency Development Fund in Kenya”, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Organisation for

Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA).

11. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and C. Tisdell (2010), Gender Inequality in Agricultural

Households in Kenya: Economic Analysis, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishers.

12. Sarkar, S. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), Gender Inequality in Developing Countries,

New Delhi: Arise Publications and Distributors.

DISCUSSION PAPERS

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1. Omolo, J. O, Akoten, J. E, Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007),

“Trafficking in Persons from a Labour Perspective: The Case of Kenya”, Discussion

Paper No. 101/2007, IPAR Discussion Paper Series.

WORKING PAPERS

1.Kiriti Nganga, T, and Mugo, M. G. (2018), Impact of Economic Regimes on Food

Systems in Kenya, Study supervised by E. Bürgi Bonanomi and B. P. Kiteme.

Towards Food Sustainability Working Paper No. 7. Bern, Switzerland: Centre for

Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern. DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7892/boris.119466

BOOK REVIEWS

1.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Gender, Youth Sexuality and HIV/AIDS: A Kenya

Experience”, International Journal of Women, Social Justice and Human Rights. 2.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “IFC Gender-Entrepreneurship-Markets and Foreign

Investment Advisory Service,” International Journal of Women, Social Justice and

Human Rights, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 269-272.

POLICY BRIEFS

1.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2020), “Access to Government Procurement Opportunities

Literature”, Submitted to the African Women Studies Centre on the 24th

July 2020

2.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2020), “Response to the proposed Kenya - United States of America

Free Trade Area Agreement: Negotiation Principles, Objectives, and Scope- Draft 6”,

Submitted to the Permanent Secretary, State Department for Trade and Enterprise

Development on 23rd

June 2020

3.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2020), “Kenya-USA Free Trade Agreement”, Submitted to the

Permanent Secretary, State Department for Trade and Enterprise Development on 11th

June 2020

4.Kiriti-Nganga (2015), "Trade Liberalization and Food Security in Kenya", Policy Brief

No. 1 December 2015, University of Nairobi: School of Economics.

5.Kiriti-Nganga (2015), "International Trade Processes and Tax Policy", Policy Brief No.

7 December 2015, University of Nairobi: School of Economics.

6.Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T. (2014) Do Cash Transfers Improve

Livelihood Outcomes of Poor and Vulnerable Groups in Kenya? Policy Brief No. 1

May 2013, University of Nairobi: School of Economics

7.Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T. (2014) Shocks, Vulnerabilities and Social

Protection, Policy Brief No. 2, May 2013, University of Nairobi, School of Economics

8.Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T. (2014) The Role of Social Protection in

Children’s Schooling Outcomes’ Policy Brief No. 3, May 2013, University of Nairobi,

School of Economics.

9.Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, T. (2014), Trade Liberalisation and Food Security in Kenya, Policy

Brief No. 1, January 2014, University of Nairobi, School of Economics.

RESEARCH REPORTS

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1. Kiriti-Nganga and Mogeni, D. (2019), “Impact Assessment of Affirmative Action

Funds”, Report Submitted to the State Department of Gender and UN WOMEN on

28th

March 2019.

2. Kiriti-Nganga T. and Mugo M. (2017) “Impact of Economic Regimes on Food

Systems in Kenya”, Report Submitted to the Centre for Training and integrated

Research in ASAL Development (CETRAD) on 30th

September 2017.

3. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2017), “Kenya: Assessment of Access to Government Public

Procurement Opportunities for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities”,

Research Report Submitted to UN-Women Kenya Country Office on 30th

September

2017.

4. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2016), Cross-border Integrated Program for Sustainable Peace

and Socioeconomic Transformation: Marsabit County, Kenya and Southern Ethiopia

(Borana zone). Research Report submitted to UNDP Kenya on the 19th

October 2016.

5. Kiriti-Nganga, Odundo, P. and Ngache S. (2016), Study to Establish National

Sugar Supply and Demand for the Period 2014-2018: Report Submitted to the

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority in July 2016.

6. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Kiran Cunningham (2015), Gender Analysis Toolkit,

Submitted to the International Development Research Centre in December 2015.

7. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), Trade in Services and Gender Submitted to the

International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in September 2015.

8. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), Trade and Gender: Two Way Relationship, Submitted

to the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in July 2015.

9. Kiriti-Nganga, T. And Others (2015), Gender Mainstreaming in the College of

Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Nairobi in October 2015.

10. African Women Studies Centre and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2014),

Status of Food Security in Kenya: University of Nairobi Press.

11. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Owidhi, George Otieno, (2014), Human Security in Africa:

Assessment and Capacity Building to Promote Sustainable Development in Kenya,

submitted to the United Nations Centre for Regional Development and the United

Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs in April 2014.

12. Musila, G. Musumba, L. Kameri-Mbote, P. Kabira, Wanjiku Mukabi,

Hutchingson, M. J. , Ikiara, G. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Gichuhi, W. (2014), “Food

Security Bill 2014.

13. Kabira, Wanjiku Mukabi, Kiriti-Nganga, T. Hutchingson, M. J. Ikiara, G. And

Gichuhi, W. (2014), “Kenya Research Findings, Recommendations and Proposals for

Attainment of Food Security”, African Women Studies Centre on 28th

March 2014.

14. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2014), “International Trade Processes and Tax Policy”,

Teaching Material localised and submitted to the WTO chairs Program at the

University of Nairobi in January 2014.

15. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2013) “Documentation of Women’s Experiences in Food

Security in Kajiado County in Kenya” Paper presented at the Australian Alumni

Conference titled: Leading Change: Australia Awards Alumni in Africa’s

Development” in Cape Town South Africa from the 8th

to the 12th

of September 2013.

http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/alumni-conference/

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16. Prepared a summary report for the consultative workshops on Slum Upgrading for

the Ministry of Housing held in Nyeri, Embu, Garissa and Mombasa from the 6th

to

the 20th

May, 2013

17. “Food Security and Nutrition Security: Best Practices and Lessons Learnt”:

Rebuilding the Broken African Pot: Celebrating Article 43(1)(C) of the Kenyan

Constitution. Funded by African Women Studies Centre: University of Nairobi. (2013).

18. Kabubo , Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Nganga T. (2013), “The Impact of Social Protection on

the Welfare of Vulnerable Communities in East Africa: A Case Study from Kenya”,

Project Report presented to IDRC, April 2013.

19. Kiriti Nganga and Abala, D. (2010) An Inventory and Assessment of Non-tariff

Measures in Kenya and submitted First Draft to the World Bank in Mauritius.

20. Ikiara, M. Kiriti-Nganga, T. Kinuthia, E. Simiyu, B. Orwa, B. Ogoti, Onkunya, J.

(2009), “Sector Performance Standards Framework”, Public Sector Reforms and

Performance Contracting.

21. Kiriti, T. (1989), Comparative Economic Systems, Lecture Series for College of

Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi.

22. Kiriti, T. (1993), “International Trade (Part Two), BEC 208”, Lecture Series for

College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi.

23. Kiriti, T. and Kabubo, J. (1997), "A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Immunisation

Strategies in Kenya: A Case Study of Kajiado District", Funded by the International

Health Policy Program (IHPP).

24. Kiriti, T. and Kabubo, J. (2000), "Technological Capabilities and Export Processing

Zones in Kenya", Funded by the African Technological Policy Studies (ATPS) Kenya

Chapter.

25. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “LDS Economics of Distance Education”, Master of

Distance Education Teaching Module. College of Education and Distance Studies,

University of Nairobi.

26. Mwabu, G.; Masai W.; Gesami, R.; Kirimi, J.; Ndeng’e, G.; Kiriti, T. ; Munene, F.;

Chemengich, M.; and Mariara, J. (2000), Poverty in Kenya: Profiles and Determinants.

Nairobi, University of Nairobi and Ministry of Finance and Planning. Funded by African

Economic Research Consortim

27. Oduwo, R. Mwabu, G. Kiriti, T. Njeru, E. (2000), "Effects of Economic Reforms on

Health in Kenya", Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED

1.Attended an African Women Studies Centre Webinar on “Gendered Impacts of

COVID-19 on the 29th

July 2020 11.00am to 2pm via Zoom.

2.Attended a Webinar on the “Public Finance Management Act Regulations on Biashara

Kenya Fund”, organized by the Presidential Task Force on Parastatals and Treasury

on the 21st July, 2020 at 8am-11am via Microsoft Teams.

3.Attended an African Women Studies Centre Webinar on “Transition Mechanisms for

Biashara Kenya Fund and Representation”, on the 27th

July 2020, at 9.00am

to10.00am via Zoom

4.Attended a Attended an African Women Studies Centre Webinar on “The Public

Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020” on the 20th

July 2020 from

10.00-1.30pm via Zoom

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5.Attended and AERC Special Session on "African Economies in the Midst of COVID-

19: Impacts and the Road Ahead” on Tuesday Jun 30, 2020 05:00 PM Nairobi via

Zoom

6.Attended the AERC Plenary Session on “Business Environment, Competitiveness, and

Economic Growth in Africa" on Monday Jun 29, 2020 04:00 PM Nairobi via Zoom

7.Attended a high-level opening session on The Present and Future Value of WTO

Membership, organized by the WTO Economic Research and Statistics Division

(ERSD) in collaboration with the WTO Accessions Division to launch the Accessions

Week of Webinars (29 June to 3 July 2020). The opening session was on Monday, 29

June 2020 from 10h30 to 12h via Zoom

8.Attended the WTO Trade Dialogues on Food webinar "The Disruptors: A Conversation

with the Technology Giants Revolutionizing African Agriculture" - Thursday 25

June, 14:00 CET via Zoom

9.Presented a paper titled: “Global perspective on effect of COVID-19 on trade

facilitation” during the Institute of Economic Affairs 13th

Webinar on Trade

Facilitation in the wake of Covid-19, on the 9th

of June 2020, Venue: Microsoft

Team.

10.Attended a TBT National Consultative Committee Meeting held at the KEBS Centre

off Mombasa Road 26th March 2020 9.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.

11.Attended the National trade negotiations committee held at the Gelian Hotel in

Machakos from 1st to 5th March 2020 for the preparation for the WTO Ministerial

Conference 12 in Kazakhstan in June 2020

12.Attended and presented a Paper titled: Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2020) Gender Inequality and

Unpaid Care Work in Kenya, OXFAM Kenya partners with Media for Effective

Reporting on Unpaid Care and Domestic Work, 13 February 2020, Hilton Hotel from

7:30am to 10:00am

13.Attended a Workshop titled: “Technical Workshop on Time Use Module”, organized

by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and UN-Women from 8th

to 11th

December 2019 at the Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

14.Chaired a Session Titled: “Global Standards: Complementarity Between Labor Force Surveys

and Time Use Survey” at the “Technical Workshop on Time Use Module”, organized by the

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and UN-Women from 8th to 11

th December 2019 at the

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge.

15.Attended a Workshop titled “New Thinking for a New World” Organised by the SENATE of

The Republic of Kenya, Tallberg Foundation and Strathmore University Business School-

12-13th November 2019.

16.Was a Panellist in a Panel Discussion titled “Reimagining Global and Regional Institutions for

a World with Rising Nationalism” at the Workshop titled “New Thinking for a New World”

Organised by the SENATE of The Republic of Kenya, Tallberg Foundation and Strathmore

University Business School- 12-13th November 2019.

17.Trained participants on PowerPoint Preparation and Presentation at the Scientific Writing and

Research Presentation Workshop organized by the UN Women at Kyaka Hotel in Machakos

Kenya 28th to 31

st October 2019.

18.Attended a Scientific Writing and Research Presentation Workshop organized by the UN

Women at Kyaka Hotel in Machakos Kenya 28th to 31

st October 2019.

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19.Was nominated and selected by the Gender Capacity Building Team from the

Norwegian Refugee Council to participate in the Gender in Humanitarian Action

Training of Trainers 14-18 October 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya.

20.Attended and participated in the Preparation of the “Framework for Implementation of

the National Strategy on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area in a Workshop titled

Kenya National Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area organized by

Trademark East Africa (TIMEA), The Ministry of Trade and the United Nations

Commission for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya 16th

to 17th

of September 2019 at the

Crowne Plaza Hotel

21.Organized a Sensitization Seminar on World Trade Organization Agreements at the

University of Nairobi Education Building Room 213 on the 27th of September 2019.

22.Presented a paper titled “Technical Barriers to Trade” at the Sensitization Seminar on World

Trade Organization Agreements at the University of Nairobi Education Building Room 213

on the 27th of September 2019.

23.Organized a Public Lecture titled “Africa Continental Free Trade Area” by Dr. Stephen

Karingi at the University of Nairobi Towers on Friday the 23rd

of August 2019.

24.Attended an Aid for Trade Conference from the 3rd

and 5th of July 2019 in Geneva,

Switzerland, from 1 to 2 July 2019 at the World Trade Organization Centre William Rappard

Rue de Lausanne 154, 1202 Geneva – Switzerland

25.Attended the WTO Chairs Program; WCP Annual Conference and Academic Support

to WTO Chair Holder Institution in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1 to 2 July 2019 at the

World Trade Organization Centre William Rappard Rue de Lausanne 154, 1202

Geneva – Switzerland

26.Attended a 3 day workshop Dubbed “Making Every Woman and Girl Count”,

Students' Grants Inception Workshop at Sentrim Lake Elementaita Lodge in Naivasha

from 6th

to 9th

May 2019 funded by UN WOMEN

27.Attended a Two Day WTO TBT National Workshop on The Agreement on Technical

Barriers to Trade, The Draft National Quality Infrastructure Policy and the Revised

Standards Bill 2019 Held from the 2nd

to 3rd

May 2019 in Gelian Hotel Machakos in

Kenya Funded by Trade Mark Kenya.

28. Attended a University of Nairobi, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and UN

WOMEN Two Day Inception Workshop Titled: “Making every Woman and Girl

Count Students’ Grants Program at the Sentrim Elementaita Lodge in Nakuru from

the 6th

to the 9th

MAY 2019.

29.Attended a Strategic Consultative Meeting on Reforming Bilateral Investment Treaties

in Kenya on Wednesday 24th

April 2019 at the Hilton Hotel Nairobi.

30.Attended a Gender Statistics Research Grant Student Selection Meeting from the 9th

to

11th

April 2019 at the Nairobi Safari Club (Lilian Towers).

31.Delivered a lecture titled: Kenya’s Experience in Economic Development during the

FORTY-FIRST UNCTAD REGIONAL COURSES ON KEY ISSUES ON THE

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AGENDA on the 27th

of March 2019 at the

University of Nairobi Towers.

32.Attended the FORTY-FIRST UNCTAD REGIONAL COURSES ON KEY ISSUES

ON THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AGENDA 25 March-5 April 2019 at the

University of Nairobi Towers, University of Nairobi, with the support of the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs of Kenya

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33.Attended a Commonwealth Standards Network Stakeholder Workshop on Wednesday

20th

March 2019 at the Boma Inn Nairobi Organized by the Kenya Bureau of

Standards, UKaid and Common Commonwealth Standards Network.

34.Attended a Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) National Consultative Committee

meeting that was held on 6th February 2019 at the Kenya Bureau of standards Board

Room.

35.Was a panellist and presented a paper titled: Sharpening African Trade Priorities’, at a

Conference on African Economic Diplomacy in Uncertain Times, Hotel Rosebank

Hotel in Johannesburg: Friday 23rd

Nov. 2018

36.Presented a Paper titled “Access to Government Public Procurement Opportunities

(AGPO) and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya”, During the 1st Annual

Status of African Women Conference on the theme “African Women’s Journey

Towards Gender Equality and Social Cultural Transformation (23rd

– 25th

October

2018) Hosted by the African Women Studies Centre of the University of Nairobi,

University of Nairobi Towers.

37.Delivered a Lecture titled “Government Procurement and Affirmative Action in

Kenya”, during a One week Workshop on Women Entrepreneurs and Incubation

Program Organized by the School of Business and African Women Studies Centre,

University of Nairobi, Lower Kabete Campus on the 28th

of September 2018.

38.Conducted a Training of Trainers Workshop on “Gender Based Violence in Cross

Border Trade”, on the 14th

of September 2018 in Muzanze, Rwanda under the

COMESA Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project.

39.Conducted a Training of Trainers Workshop on “Gender and Development for Cross

Border Officials and Cross Border Traders”, on the 13th

of September 2018 in

Muzanze, Rwanda under the COMESA Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project.

40.Conducted a Training of Trainers Workshop on “Gender Based Violence in Cross

Border Trade”, on the 31st of August 2018 in Entebbe, Uganda under the COMESA

Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project.

41.Conducted a Training of Trainers Workshop on “Gender and Development for Cross

Border Officials and Cross Border Traders”, on the 30th

of August 2018 in Entebbe,

Uganda under the COMESA Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project.

42.Attended a Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) National Consultative Committee

meeting held from 1st to 2

nd of August 2018 at the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi sponsored by

USAID E.A. Trade and Investment Hub.

43.Conducted a Training of Trainers Workshop on “Gender Based Violence in Cross

Border Trade”, on the 10th

of July 2018 in Goma DRC under the COMESA Great

Lakes Trade Facilitation Project.

44.Conducted a Training of Trainers Workshop on “Gender and Development for Cross

Border Officials and Cross Border Traders”, on the 9th

of July 2018 in Goma DRC

under the COMESA Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project.

45.Attended a TOT Manuals Validation Workshop from the 22nd

to 24th

May 2018 at

COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia under the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation

Project.

46.Attended a Public Lecture by Prof. Joseph Stiglitz titled: “The Stockholm Statement:

New Strategies for Inclusive Development” Delivered at the University of Nairobi on

Wednesday 9th

May 2018.

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47.Attended the National Stakeholders’ Training Workshop on WTO TBT/SPS

Agreement, Eping Alert System and TBT/SPS Online Notification Submission

Systems, held on 18th

-20th

April 2018, in Nairobi Kenya at the Hilton Hotel

48. Attended a National Consultative Meeting on Food Security Bill, 2017, Kenya held

on Thursday 3rd

May 2018 at the Sarova Pan Afric Hotel Nairobi.

49. Attended a Briefing on the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), COMESA,

EAC and the Tripartite Agreement” by the Permanent Secretary for International

Trade at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on the 26th

of April 2018.

50.Attended and Was the Resource Person during the First Workshop of Phase II of the

Project, “R4D Food Systems Sustainability” from the 18th

to 24th

March 2018 at the

Sagana Getaway Resort in Muranga County Kenya

51.Attended the WTO Chairs Annual Conference to be held in Buenos Aires Argentina at

the Sofitel Hotel 5th

to the 8th

of December 2017.

52. Attended as a Delegate the 11th

WTO Ministerial Conference to be held in Buenos

Aires Argentina 10th

to 13th

December 2017.

53.To attend and will be a Discussant on Various Papers at a Workshop on the

Preparation of the WTO Ministerial Conference 10th

to the 13th

of December 2017 in

Buenos Aires, Argentina: National Preparatory Committee Workshop 14th

to 18th

November 2017 at Manzoni Machakos.

54.Attended 6th

Inter-ministerial Committee Meeting on the Preparations for the 11th

WTO Ministerial Conference Held on 2nd

November 2017 at KICC at Foreign

Service Boardroom

55.Attended 5th

Inter-ministerial Committee Meeting on the Preparations for the 11th

WTO Ministerial Conference Held on 19th

October 2017 at KICC at Foreign Service

Boardroom

56. Attended 3rd

Inter-ministerial Committee Meeting on the Preparations for the 11th

WTO Ministerial Conference Held on 13th

October 2017 at KICC at Foreign Service

Boardroom

57. Attended 2nd

Inter-ministerial Committee Meeting on the Preparations for the 11th

WTO Ministerial Conference Held on 5th

October 2017 at the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs 4th

Floor Boardroom.

58.Attended a TBT /SPS national consultative committee meeting at the Kenya Bureau of

Standards meeting on 5th

September 2017.

59.Attended a Conference on Regional Dialogue on WTO Accessions for the Greater

Horn of Africa at the Intercontinental Hotel (28th

August to 1st September 2017) and

presented a paper titled “East African Community in the WTO Context”.

60.Attended a TBT/SPS meeting in Geneva Switzerland from 11th

to 15th

June 2017.

61.Part of a Benchmarking Group to Malaysia and Singapore from 1st to 6

th May 2017 on

establishment of Science and Technology Parks in Kenya.

62.Attended a Workshop organized by CETRAD and the University of Berne

Switzerland at the Green Hills Hotel in Nyeri on Economic Regimes and Food

Systems in Kenya in February 2017.

63.Attended a Policy Dialogue entitled Leveraging Services and Digital Potential for

Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth in Stellenbosch, South Africa from the

21st to the 24th of March 2017 Organized by the International Center for Trade and

Sustainable Development.

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64.Gave a Lecture on Trade and Gender Equality from Gender Blind to Gender Sensitive

#BEBoldforChange at the Convent International Guest House on International

Women's Day: the 8th of March 2017.

65.Attended a TBT /SPS training at the Kenya Bureau of Standards meeting in February

2017 at the Olesereni Hotel Nairobi.

66.Attended a Conference on “Leveraging Services and Digital Potential for Inclusive

Economic Growth”, organized by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable

Development (ICTSD) and Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA), at the Hotel

Intercontinental Nairobi from the 25th

-26th

January 2017.

67.Attended a Workshop to Develop the Course Content for the COMESA Virtual

Masters Degree Program from the 12th

to 23rd

September 2016, Nairobi, Kenya at the

Nairobi Safari Club (Lilian Towers) Nairobi, Kenya.

68.Attended a Data Validation Workshop on Cross Border Integrated Program for

Sustainable Peace and Socioeconomic Transformation: Marsabit County Kenya and

Borana Zone, Ethiopia on the 2nd

of September 2016 at the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi.

69.Attended a Stakeholders Workshop at Kisumu Hotel in Kisumu on the 11th

of March

2016 and presented findings on: “Study to Establish National Sugar Supply and

Demand for the Period 2014-2018”.

70.Attended a Stakeholders Workshop at Morendat Training and Conference Centre in

Naivasha on the 24th

of February 2016 and presented findings on: “Study to Establish

National Sugar Supply and Demand for the Period 2014-2018”.

71.Co-facilitated with Kiran Cunningham a 4 day Technical Workshop on Strengthening

Capacities in Gender Analysis in sub-Saharan African Countries in Dakar Senegal

6th

-11th

December 2015 organised by the IDRC.

72.Organized a one day Trade Negotiations Workshop at the University of Nairobi with

funding from WTO on the 25th

of November 2015.

73.Organized a Book Launch (Trade discourse in Kenya: Some Topical Issues, vol 2)

with funding from the WTO on the 26th

of November 2015.

74.Attended a Food Security Bill Lobbying Session at the BOMA Hotel on the 5th

of

November 2015 and in Parliament the 10th

of November 2015.

75.Attended the WTO Chairs Program Annual Conference in Geneva 2nd

-3rd

November

2015.

76.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), Trade in Services and Gender: Paper Presented at a

Conference on Leveraging Services Potential for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic

Growth organised by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development

from the 24-25th

September 2015 at the Hilton Hotel.

77.Attended a Conference on Advancing East Africa’s Development priorities through

Trade: Making Sense of Multiple Trade Integration Opportunities organised by the

International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development and University of

Nairobi from the 22nd

to the 23rd

September 2015 at the Hilton Hotel.

78.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), How to Engender and Africanize Economics Research:

Paper Presented at the African Women Studies Centre colloquium on Experiences,

Challenges and Opportunities in the Discourse on African Women in Scholarship

held at the CHSS Boardroom University of Nairobi on August 27th

2015.

79.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), Trade and Gender: Two Way Relationship: Paper Presented

at a Conference on “Agricultural Trade Policy and Sustainable Development in East

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Africa: Updating Trade Rules and Policies to tackle Food Security and Rural

Development” organized by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable

Development, East African Grain Council, Food and Agricultural Organization in

Collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the

Republic of Kenya, from the 8th

July to 9th

July 2015 at the Hilton Hotel.

80.Attended a Trade and Gender Workshop held on the North West University in

Potchefstroom, Johannesburg, South Africa from the 14th

to 20th

June 2015 and

awarded a certificate.

81.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), “International Trade Theory”, Paper presented at the Trade

Negotiation and Investment Training for the Foreign Service Institute at the Flamingo

Hotel Mombasa on the 8th

of June 2015.

82.Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), “Introduction to Trade Negotiations And Theory Of

Negotiations”, Paper presented at the Trade Negotiation and Investment Training for

the Foreign Service Institute at the Flamingo Hotel Mombasa on the 8th

of June 2015

83. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2015), “WTO Fundamentals: Key Principles and Mechanics,

Horizontal and Institutional Issues”, paper Presented at the Trade Negotiation and

Investment Training for the Foreign Service Institute at the Flamingo Hotel Mombasa

on the 9th

of June 2015

84.Launched the 2014 UNCTAD Report on Least Developed Countries on the 27th

November 2014 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

85.Attended a training workshop on Food Security and Trade at the Chiromo Conference

Centre on the 24th

and 25th

November 2014 organized by the UNCTAD Virtual

Institute and awarded a Certificate.

86.Attended the launch of the Status of Food Security Report in Kenya organised by the

African Women Studies Centre and presented the Research Findings on the 21st

November 2014 at the University of Nairobi Council Chamber.

87.Attended a Training Workshop on Message Presentation on “Ensuring Zero Tolerance

to Hunger and Presented a Paper on Kenya Findings for the Food Security Project

Held at the University of Nairobi, Main Campus Ed. Room 213 on Friday 4th

April

2014.

88.Attended a Training Workshop and Trained Rwandan Members of Parliament on

Skills of Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting at the La Palme Hotel in

Musanze on the 22nd

and 23rd

March 2014.

89.Attended a Data Validation Workshop on Human Security in Africa: Assessment and

Capacity Building to Promote Sustainable Development in Kenya, at the Stem Hotel

in Nakuru Kenya from the 21st to 21

st March 2014 and Presented Research Findings

on Human security Issues in Kenya.

90.Attended a Training Workshop and Trained Rwandan Members of Parliament on

Skills of Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting at the La Palme Hotel in

Musanze on the 14th

and 16th

March 2014.

91.Attended and Presented a Paper on Overview of the study and research findings on

Food Security in Kenya at a National Workshop on Food Security Proposals and legal

Frameworks held at the Luke Hotel from the 13th

to 14th

March 2014.

92.Was a Guest speaker at: A women’s breakfast and panel discussion on ‘Empowering

Women through Education: The Journey and the Road Ahead’ organized by the The

Australian High Commission in collaboration with UN-Women on Wednesday, 5

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March 2014, at InterContinental Hotel, Nairobi in preparation for the International

Women’s Day.

93.Attended a Report Writing Retreat held at the Chiromo Conference Centre from the

20th

to 21st February 2014 and presented a paper titled: “Overview of the Study and

Research findings on the National Status of Food Security in Kenya”, organized by

the African Women Studies Centre and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.

94.Attended a WTO Chairs Program (WCP) 2014 Conference titled: "The Way Forward

for a Successful Partnership" 11-12 February 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland.

95.Attended a WTO Chair’s Program Research Dissemination Workshop held on the 13th

January 2014 at the Chiromo Conference Centre and presented a paper titled: Trade

Liberalization and Food Security in Kenya.

96.Attended the 25th

Anniversary of the AERC and the Biannual workshop from the 30th

November to the 5th

of December 2013 at the Safari Park Hotel.

97.Facilitated a Short Course on Gender and Trade at the Trade Law Centre at the

University of Cape Town funded by the University of Adelaide from 26th

to 29th

of

November 2013.

98.Attended a Conference on Cost Implications of Gender Gaps in the Agriculture:

Methodology Workshop from the 19th

to 21st November 2013 and presented a paper

titled “Cost of Gender Gaps” at the Safari Park Hotel Sponsored by the UN women

and African Women’s Studies Centre.

99.Participated in the Evaluation of the National Commission on Science Technology and

Innovation Grants Research Proposals for the 2013/2014 financial year from 6th

to

11th

November 2013 at the KCB Leadership Centre.

100.Attended a Conference on Financing Social Protection in Entebbe Uganda from the

20-24th

of October 2013 and presented a paper titled: “The impact of social protection

on the welfare of vulnerable communities in East Africa: A case study from Kenya”.

101.Attended an Australian Alumni Conference titled: Leading Change: Australia

Awards Alumni in Africa’s Development” in Cape Town South Africa from the 8th

to

the 12th

of September 2013 and presented a paper titled: “Documentatio0n of Women

Experiences in Food Security in Kajiado County in Kenya”.

http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/alumni-conference/

102.Facilitated a Short Course on Gender and Trade at the Trade Law Centre at the

University of Cape Town funded by the University of Adelaide from 20th

to 23rd

of

August 2013.

103.Attended the WTO Chairs Annual Conference in Geneva Switzerland from the 11th

to 12th

July 2013 and presented a paper titled: “Non Tariff Measures in Kenya: A

revisit”.

104.Attended the: Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade: Connecting to Value Chains”

in Geneva Switzerland from the 8th

to 10th

July 2013.

105.Attended the African Economic Research Consortium Workshop in Arusha from 1st

June to 7th

June 2013.

106.Was a Lead Researcher in African Women’s Studies Centre in a Study on

Documenting Women’s Experiences in Food Security in Kajiado District in April

2013

107.Was a Resource Person in the Ministry of Housing in a Project on Kenya National

Slum Upgrading in Nyeri County from the 5th

to 9th

May 2013.

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108.Attended and participated in a workshop on Methodology of a Baseline Survey on

Food Security at the Nairobi Safari Club organised by the African Women Studies

Centre from the 7th

to 8th

March 2013.

109.Attended and participated in a Seminar on the Analysis of the Effects of the

Introduction of Paternity Leave in Spain held in the School of Economics on the 15th

of February 2013.

110.Was a co-facilitator of a five-day (six-module) course on Gender Analysis for Social

Science Researchers that took place from 28th January to 01st February, 2013 at the

Laico Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.

111.Attended a Workshop and Participated in the Preparation of the African Women’s

Studies Centre Strategic Plan at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies from the 11th

to the 12th

January 2013.

112.Attended the Official Inauguration of the National Slum Upgrading and Prevention

Policy Formulation Process held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi

on the 18th

of December 2012.

113.Attended a Thematic Working Group Retreat on National Slum Upgrading and

Prevention Policy Formulation Process held at the Multimedia University from the 4th

to 7th

December 2012.

114.Attended a Seminar on Slum Upgrading at the Kenya Banker’s SACCO on the 29th

November 2012.

115.Was appointed a Member of the Social Economics Thematic Area in the Slum

Upgrading Policy Making by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing.

116.Facilitated a Short Course on Gender and Trade at the Trade Law Centre at the

University of Cape Town funded by the University of Adelaide from 18th

of

November to 21st of November 2012.

117.Attended the Inaugural workshop on Slum Upgrading at the Egerton University from

the 29th

October to the 1st of November 2012.

118.Attended workshop on National Housing Policy at the Ministry of Housing on the

26th

of October 2012.

119.Attended and presented a paper titled “Issues in African Leadership” at the “New

Transition” Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 28th

of September 2012.

120.Attended a One Month ALA Fellowship program on Leadership in Sustainable

Development and Enterprise in Africa Program, funded by AusAID, in 2012 at

Griffith University Australia 2nd

to 29th

September 2012.

121.Facilitated a Short Course on Gender and Trade at the Trade Law Centre at the

University of Cape Town funded by the University of Adelaide from 30th

July 2012

to 2nd

August 2012.

122.Attended the annual WTO Chairs program conference in Geneva from the 23rd

June

to 26th

June 2012 and presented the progress report of the UON School of Economics

WTO Chairs program.

123.Attended the 15th

Annual Conference of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP)

in Geneva from the 27th

to the 29th

June 2012.

124.Was appointed member of the evaluation committee of the National Council of

Science and Technology Midterm review of the Strategic plan on the 13th

June 2012.

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125.Was appointed member of the evaluation committee of the National Council of

Science and Technology monitoring and evaluation of research projects on the 13th

June 2012.

126.Attended a WTO Chairs sensitization workshop at the Makerere University of

Business Studies in Kampala, Uganda on the 22nd

of March 2012.

127.Attended and presented a paper on Food Security to the Parliamentary Committee on

Food Security on the 13th

March 2012 under the auspices of the African Women

Studies Centre.

128.Attended a Sensitization Training on Anti-Plagiarism on February 9, 2012 at the

School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi.

129.Attended the First Africa Trade Forum on Accelerating Intra-African Trade whilst

Enhancing Africa’s Participation in Global Trade on the 22nd

-24th

November 2011 in

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Presented a Policy Brief titled Tariff and Non-Tariff

Measures to Trade and was also a Panellist in one of the Mini Plenary.

130.Attended a WTO Chair’s Conference on the 13-14th

October 2011 and Presented a

paper titled: “Non-Tariff Measures in Kenya: A Case Study.

131.Attended a WTO Chair’s Conference on the 13-14th

October 2011 and Presented a

paper titled: Non-Tariff Measures: Effects on Trade and The Role of The World

Trade Organization.

132.Attended an African Women Studies Centre Workshop on the 11th

October 2011 and

presented a paper titled: Food Security: Definition and Policy Considerations

133.Attended a planning workshop for the regional project on “Social Protection and

Vulnerable Communities in East Africa: Implication for Household Welfare” in

Kampala: 2-3rd

September, 2011.

134.Attended the School of Economics Retreat from the 7th

to the 9th

July 2011 and

presented a paper on the Terms of Reference of the Department of Economic Theory.

135.Attended the School of Economics WTO Chair’s Seminar on the 29th

June 2011 and

presented a Paper titled: Foreign Direct Investment and its Linkages to International

Trade.

136.Attended the Annual Conference of World Trade Organisation Chairs Program in

Geneva on the 21st June 2011.

137.Attended a writers and Reviewers Workshop organised by the Departments of

Distance Studies at the Kenya Wildlife Services Training Institute from the 5th

June to

11th

June 2011

138.Was a Resource person at a 3 Day Retreat at the Kenya Institute of Administration

to Revise the Performance Contracting Guidelines Organised by the Performance

Contracting Department in the Office of the Prime Minster from the 18th

to 20th

April

2011.

139.Presented a paper titled “Foreign Direct Investment and Its Linkages to International

Trade at the World Trade Organisation’s Chair Seminar at the School of Economics,

University of Nairobi on the 15th

April 2011.

140.Presented a paper titled “Non-Tariff Measures: Effects on Trade and the Role of The

World Trade Organization” at the World Trade Organisation’s Chair Seminar at the

School of Economics, University of Nairobi on the 15th

April 2011.

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141.Presented a paper titled “International Trade Negotiations Skills” at the World Trade

Organisation’s Chair Seminar at the School of Economics, University of Nairobi on

the 15th

April 2011.

142.Organised a Performance Contracting sensitisation workshop at the Ministry of

Regional Development Authorities on the 28th

February 2011.

143.Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work plans at the

Coast Development Authority from 1st to 4

th March 2011.

144.Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work Plans at the

Ewaso Nyiro North Development Authority from 7th

to 9th

March 2011.

145.Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work Plans at the

Ewaso Nyiro South Development Authority from 14th

to 16th

March 2011.

146.Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work Plans at the

Lake Basin Development Authority from 24th

to 26th

March 2011.

147.Attended a Methodological Conference on Social Protection in the East African

Region at the Methodist Guest House from the 14th

– 16th

December 2010.

148.Participated in Negotiation and Moderation Performance Contracts for Ministries,

Departments and Agencies from 13th

September to 11th

October 2010.

149.Made a presentation on the Importance of Sector Performance Standards in

Performance Contracts and Vision 2030 to Kenya’s Permanent Secretaries on 20th

April 2010 at Harambee House.

150.Florence K. Muindi and Dr. Tabitha Kiriti Nganga (2010), “Human Capital and

Economic Growth In Kenya”, Paper presented at the AIBUMA Conference on

Embracing the Changing Face and Pace of Business Management, held at the KICC

on August 25-26 2010.

151.Attended a Conference an International Conference on Price Volatility and Public

Policy in Agriculture at the University of Barcelona Spain from the 25th

May to 29th

May 2010.

152.Attended the Launch of the WTO Chairs Program in Geneva, Switzerland from 23-

25th

May 2010 and presented a paper on the School of Economics WTO Chairs

program

153.Organised a Seminar and research dissemination workshop on Gender Inequality at

Makerere University of Business School Kampala Uganda from 19th

January 2010 to

29th

January 2010.

154.Attended an AERC Biannual workshop in Nairobi from 30th

November 2009 to 3rd

December 2009.

155.Attended an AERC workshop on “Rethinking African Economic Policy in Light of

the Global Economic and Financial Crisis in Nairobi from December 6-8 2009 and

presented a paper Global Economic and financial Crisis: Kenya’s Experience.

156.Attended an AERC workshop on “Rethinking African Economic Policy in Light of

the Global Economic and Financial Crisis in Nairobi from December 6-8 2009 and

was a discussant of a paper titled “Global Economic Crisis: The need for African

Governments Interventions for Rapid Economic Recovery and Stability.

157.Attended a SID workshop on Education and Inequality: the Case of the East African

Community in Kampala Uganda 30th

August to 2nd

September 2009.

158.Attended the 15th

Annual Association of Feminist Economics in Boston,

Massachusetts, USA from the 24th

June to 28th

June 2009 and Presented a Paper

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titled: Family Size and the Economics of Gender Preference: A Case Study from the

Nyeri District of Kenya.

159.Attended an Inception Workshop at on Services Development and Impact on Poverty

funded by Southern African Development Research Network and the University of

Mauritius where I was the resource person and presented two papers titled: “Services

Trade Development: Research Issues” and “Trade in Services” from the 17th

t0 19th

June 2009.

160.Attended the 4th

Annual Virtual Institute National Coordinators in Geneva and

Presented a Paper on “Regional Trade Agreements: A Case Study of Kenya” from 4th

to 6th

May 2009.

161.Attended a 3 day training on Results Based Management at the Utalii Hotel Nairobi

30th

March to 1st April 2009 and awarded a Certificate.

162.Was invited by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa)

to attend a Seminar on Trade Facilitation from 12 to 13th

March 2009.

163.Attended an UNCTAD sponsored 3 week course on Key Issues on the International

Economic Agenda in Cairo, Egypt January 25th

to February 12, 2009 and awarded a

certificate.

164.Presented a paper titled “Gender and Socioeconomic Development in Kenya” at the

Aga Khan University Hospital on the 3rd

April 2009.

165.Attended a one Day Conference at the Helsinki University of Technology on

Sustainable Technologies and gave a Two Hour Lecture on Poverty and Inequality.

24th

to 25th

September 2008.

166.Attended a UNU-WIDER Conference in Helsinki Finland on Frontiers of Poverty

Analysis. 26th

to 27th

September 2008-09-30

167.Attended an AERC 20th

Anniversary conference on Natural Resource Management

and Climate Change as a Discussant of a Paper “Monetary Assessment of Benefits of

Ecosystem Preservation: An Application of the Contingent Valuation Method to the

Lake Chad Region”. 16th

t0 17th

September 2008.

168.Attended a Seminar as a Discussant of a paper titled “Transcient and Chronic

Poverty in Kenya: Correlates and Trends”, at the Kenya Institute of Public Policy

Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) on the 22nd

of August 2008.

169.Attended and presented a paper titled “Food Security and the Shamba System in

Kenya” at the 6th

International Conference on Development at the Institute of

Development Studies (IIDS) at the University of Technology Mauritius. 15th

-18th

July 2008.

170.Attended an UNCTAD Virtual Institute members meeting in Geneva from 3rd

to 9th

February 2008.

171.Attended an OSSREA Senior Scholars Workshop in Addis Ababa and presented a

paper titled “Institution, Gender Inequality and Pro-Poor Growth: The Kenyan Case”

from the 13th

to 16th

January 2008.

172.Was a Resource person at a Workshop on International Trade and Poverty Sponsored

by UNCTAD Virtue Institute in Dar es Salaam from the 19th

to 23rd

November 2007.

173.Presented a paper titled “Poverty in Kenya 1994-1997: A Stochastic Dominance

Approach”, at a Workshop on International Trade and Poverty Sponsored by

UNCTAD Virtue Institute in Dar es Salaam from the 19th

to 23rd

November 2007.

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174.Attended a Workshop on International Trade and Poverty Sponsored by UNCTAD

Virtue Institute in Dar es Salaam from the 19th

to 23rd

November 2007.

175.Was invited and attended a meeting as a stakeholder with Mr. Francois Bourguignon

(Chief Economist and Senior Vice President in Development Economics at the World

Bank) on the World Bank External Policy Dialogue Sessions on Long Term Strategic

Exercise (LTSE) on the 27th

August 2007 at the Central Bank of Kenya offices.

176.Presented a paper titled “Poverty and Gender: The Kenyan Case” at the Aga Khan

University Hospital on the 13th

August 2007.

177.Attended the launch of SID report on ‘Gender Responsive Budgeting & CDF: A

Gender Benefit Incidence Analysis of Four Constituencies’ at the Hotel Panafric on

the 26th

June 2007 organised by the Society for International Development, East

African Regional Office.

178.Attended a CBMS seminar at the Fairway Hotel in Nairobi organised by the Society

for International Development (SID) on the 25th

July 2007.

179.Attended the SID 50th Anniversary Celebrations Sub-Regional Symposium, at the

Hotel Panafric on the 19-20th June 2007.

180.Presented a Paper titled “Gender and Economic Growth and the Kenya Vision 2030

at a Seminar held by the School of Economics at the Hilton Hotel on the 30th

May

2007.

181.Presented a Paper titled “Gender and Economic Growth” at a Seminar held by the

School of Economics, University of Nairobi on the 18th

May 2007.

182.Attended a three day International Organisation on Standardisation (ISO) Workshop

from the 13th

to 15th

March 2007 held at the University of Nairobi.

183.Attended a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop in Addis Ababa Sponsored by

OSSREA from the 23rd

to 27th

October 2006 and awarded a certificate.

184.Attended a Community Based Monitoring System and Gender and Poverty

Workshop at (REPOA) Dar es Salaam from the 30th

July 2006 to 4th

August 2006 and

awarded a certificate.

185.Attended a two-day training workshop on WITS at the World Bank Country Office

Nairobi sponsored by World Bank Institute, June 19-20th

2006 and awarded a

certificate.

186.Attended a World Bank and IFC Sponsored Workshop on Gender and Economic

Growth held at the Grand Regency Hotel Nairobi. 29th

– 31st May 2006.

187.Presented a paper titled “The Economic Context of Migration” at the SID-CeSPI

Workshop on Migration in Africa held at the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi. 18th

-19th

May

2006

188.Attended an Advanced Poverty Research Workshop at (REPOA) Dar es Salaam from

the 26th

February 2006 to 5th

March 2006 and awarded a certificate.

189.Attended a Poverty Diagnostics Workshop at the Research on Poverty Alleviation

(REPOA) Dar es Salaam 25th

September to 4th

October 2005 and awarded a

certificate.

190.Presented a Paper “Poverty Alleviation Programmes for Women’s Empowerment in

Rural Africa with Reference to Kenya: Relative Effectiveness through State and

Private Sector Governance”. on November 29th

2005 at the University of South

Pacific, Fiji

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191.Presented the Concept Paper “Evaluating Public Policies for Poverty Reduction:

Tools, Techniques and Processes”, at a United Nations Centre for Regional

Development (UNCRD) Workshop Gigiri, 28th

– 30th

June 2005.

192.Presented a paper titled “Looking at 2004/05 Budget using a Gender Lens” to

Members of Parliament at the Hotel Intercontinental on the 17th

June 2004.

193.Presented a paper on “Poverty, HIV AIDS and Women in Kenya”, at a Conference in

Calcutta in December 2003.

194.Presented a paper on “Institutional Impediments to Women Empowerment in

Kenya”, at a conference on Women Empowerment in Bhubaneswar, India, in May

2002.

195.Attended a course on, “Analytical and Policy Issues in Macroeconomic

Management” at the World Bank Institute, from May 6th

– July 22nd

1999, and was

awarded a certificate.

196.Presented a paper on “Poverty in Kenya: Identification, Measurement and Profiles”

at an AERC workshop in Accra Ghana in May 1999.

197.Attended a “Collaborative Research” workshop from 16th

June to 16th

July 1998 at

Cornell University in the United States of America.

198.Attended a “Poverty Training Workshop” in Kampala, organised by the African

Economic Research Consortium, (AERC), from the 5th

–14th

August 1997.

199.Presented a paper on “Structural Adjustment, Poverty and Economic Growth” at a

seminar on Strategic Planning and Communication Strategies at the Grand Regency

Hotel Nairobi Kenya, in May 1997.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1. Chair post Graduate Studies Committee in School of Economics from March

2020

2. Member of the National Trade Negotiations committee and 2018-current

3. Member of the University Education Services Technical Committee 2019-current

4. Member of the Steering Committee for the research project on inequality trends

and diagnostic in Kenya 2019-current

5. Convener of committee to review position of Professor Emeritus in School of

Economics 2019

6. Member of the Technical Committee of the African Growth and Development

Policy (AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium 2019-current

7. Member of the University of Nairobi Senate 2019-current

8. Member of CHSS College Academic Board

9. Focal Point of UNCTAD P166 Courses in Kenya 2018-2023

10. Advisory Board Member of a Swiss National Science Foundation funded Project

tiled: “How to Support Diversified Farming and Food Systems through Sustainable

Trade Relations”, at the University of Bern Centre for Development and Environment

(CDE) from 26th

March 2019

11. Chair, WTO Chairs Program, University of Nairobi, School of Economics, from

October, 2017.

12. Coordinator of the UNCTAD Virtual Institute activities in the School of Economics,

University of Nairobi from 2006.

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13. A member of the National Preparatory Committee for the 11th

WTO Ministerial

Conference to be Held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

14. Member of the National Consultative Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

from March 2017

15. Member of the National Consultative Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary

Measures from March 2017

16. Reviewer of Proposals for the Deans Committee, Office of the DVC Research

Production and Extension University of Nairobi 10th

February 2017.

17. Served as an external examiner for Mdoe Idi Jackson’s PhD thesis titled

“Competition and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya”, Kenyatta University

School of Economics, January 2017.

18. Reviewer and Evaluator of the National Commission on Science Technology and

Innovation Grants Research Proposals for the 2015/2016 financial year from 8th

to

12th

February 2016 at the KCB Leadership Centre.

19. Member of Board of Directors of Regional Integration Impact Monitoring

Network Africa 2015

20. Was re-appointed Chair of Board of Management at Githambia Secondary School

1st of December 2015.

21. Member of The University of Nairobi Senate Time Tabling Committee 2013-

present.

22. Member of the University of Nairobi Committee appointed to Review and Align

the University of Nairobi Policies to the Constitution of Kenya 2010 June-July 2015.

23. Reviewer and Evaluator of the National Commission on Science Technology and

Innovation Grants Research Proposals for the 2014/2015 financial year from 18th

to

20th

February 2015 at the KCB Leadership Centre.

24. External Examiner for Kenyatta University, School of Economics, Department of

Applied Economics from January 2013 to current.

25. Was appointed member of the Gender Mainstreaming Committee for the College

of Humanities and Social Sciences in May 2014.

26. Was appointed a Member of Consortium of Senior Scholars for a period of 3

years at the University of Lusaka Zambia on the 23rd

of April 2014.

27. Reviewer and Evaluator of the National Commission on Science Technology and

Innovation Grants Research Proposals for the 2013/2014 financial year from 6th

to

11th

November 2013 at the KCB Leadership Centre.

28. Was appointed a member of the Committee in the Academic Division in the

African Women Studies Centre at the University of Nairobi.

29. Was appointed member of the Editorial Board in the School of Economics in

April 2013.

30. Was appointed a Resource Person to the Socio-economic Factors thematic area

towards the Formulation of National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Policy on the

14th

December 2012.

31. Was appointed a Member of the Social Economics Thematic Area in the Slum

Upgrading Policy Making by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing on

14th

November 2012.

32. Was appointed member of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Publication and Research Committee on the 6th

of November 2012.

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33. Chaired a Board of Governors Meeting at Githambia Secondary School on the 5th

of December 2012.

34. Was appointed member of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Publication

and Research Committee on the 6th of November 2012.

35. Member of the African Growth and Development Policy Modelling Consortium

36. Member of the Association of African Women Economists

37. Member of the International Association of Feminists Economists

38. Member of the Senate Committee on Normalisation and Acceleration of Admissions

for First Years (2012/13 to 2015/16 Academic years.

39. Co-founder and Co-Chair of the WTO Chair in the School of Economics, University

of Nairobi 2010-2016

40. Member of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Corruption Prevention

Committee

41. Thematic Head of the Economic Theory Unit in the School of Economics, University

of Nairobi from 2010-Dec. 18, 2016.

42. Member of the School Management Committee in the School of Economics,

University of Nairobi, from 2010-Dec. 18, 2016.

43. Reviewer of Science Technology and Innovation Grants Research Proposals for

the 2010/2011 financial year for the National Council for Science and Technology

from 2nd

to 3rd

December 2010.

44. Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector in the Performance

Contract Negotiations from 29th

June to 1st July 2010.

45. External Examiner PhD thesis “Effects of Foreign Aid Predictability on

Investment and Economic Growth in Kenya”. by Elphas Victor Ojiambo 17th

December 2012

46. External Examiner PhD thesis “Total Factor Productivity Growth in the Kenyan

Manufacturing Sector: A Manquis Index Approach” by Dr. Paul Mwangi Gachanja,

Kenyatta University, November 2008.

47. External Examiner PhD Thesis “Budget Deficits and Macroeconomic Performance in

Kenya: An Empirical Analysis” by Mr. George Kipngetich Kosimbei, Kenyatta

University, 28th May To 5

th July 2009.

48. Vice Chair of Task Force Mandated in Developing the Sector Performance Indicators

and Targets in the Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting.

49. Member of the Ad Hoc Negotiation/Evaluation Task Force in the Office of the Prime

Minister to Develop Sector Performance Standards on the 1st of April 2009.

50. Member of the Public Sector Reforms And Performance Contracting Ad- Hoc

Negotiations Task Force Members Ministries/Departments Performance Contracts For

Financial Year 2009-2010.

51. Member of the Committee to Manage Analysis of Data Trends under ISO 9001: 2008

on April 28 2009.

52. Appointed Member of Board of Governors, Githambia Secondary School by the

Minister for Education in July 2008-2015.

53. Chairman of the Board of Governors of Githambia Secondary School. In 13th

September 2008-2015.

54. Member of the School of Economics ISO Development Committee

55. Chief Editor: International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies.

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56. Associate Member of the UNCTAD Virtual Institute, Geneva.

57. Member of the St. Austin’s Catholic Church, Lavington.

58. Member of the Lavington West Estate Association.

59. Regional Editor of the International Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

60. Member of the International Association of Feminists Economists.

61. Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Women, Social Justice

and Human Rights

62. Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Human Development

and Information System.

63. Member of the Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern

Africa (OSSREA), Kenyan Chapter

64. Member of the Editorial Committee of the Regional Development Studies Journal of

the United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagoya, Japan.

65. Member of the Association of African Women on Research and Development

(AAWORD).

66. Member of the Society for International Development (SID)

67. Was Examination Officer, School of Economics, University of Nairobi from

January 2005 to 2010.

68. External Examiner for Kenyatta University, School of Economics from January

2005 to 2010.

69. External Examiner for Egerton University, Economics Department from January

2006 to 2009.

70. A setter of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board

Economic Examination Papers up to 2005.

71. 3rd

Year Economics Student Advisor in 2004.

72. Faculty of Arts Representative to the Library and Bookshop, University of

Nairobi 1995 - 1999.

73. Placement Officer, Department of Economics, Kenyatta University,

1989 – 1991.

74. Director of Post-Graduate Studies, Department of Economics, Kenyatta

University, 1989 - 1991.

REFERENCES

Dr. Vlasta Macku

Ex-Chief: UNCTAD Vitual Institute

Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Asfaw Kumssa

Advisor, Marsabit/Moyale area-based Development Project

Office of the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator

United Nations Office in Nairobi

Block M, Level 3,

P.O. Box 30218, 00100

Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254 20 7624468: Fax: +254 20 7624463

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Cell: +254 722204645, Email: [email protected]

Professor Clement Allan Tisdell

Professor Emeritus, School of Economics

The University of Queensland

Brisbane QLD 4072

Australia

Email. [email protected]

Tel. (617) 33656306 : Fax: (617) 33657299