CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME : Nelson H. Were Wawire DATE OF BIRTH : October 10th 1963 MARITAL STATUS : Married. CHILDREN : Four CONTACT ADDRESS : School of Economics P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 , TELEPHONE : +254-20-8710901/19 Ext. 3621/22(Office) CELL PHONE : +254722347139 EMAIL ADDRESS :[email protected], [email protected], [email protected] LANGUAGES : English, Kiswahili and Luhya. CITIZENSHIP : Kenyan GENDER : Male PLACE OF BIRTH : Kakamega

2.0 QUALIFICATIONS a. Academic 1. 2001 -2006: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Economics, Kenyatta University 2. 1989-1991: Master of Arts in Economics (Kenyatta University) 3. 1985-1988: Bachelor of Education (Arts) Economics and Business Studies, Kenyatta University 4. 1985: National Youth Service (NYS) Gilgil, Certificate of Serviceman. 5. 1982-1983: Kangundo High School, Kangundo. House Captain, K.A.C.E. “A” Level Results: Principals in Mathematics, Economics and Geography, Subsidiary in General Paper. 6. 1978-1981: Chebuyusi Secondary School, Kakamega. KCE (“O” Level) Workshop prefect 7. 1971-1977: Lutaso Primary School, Kakamega. C.P.E “Primary Level” b. Statistical Packages and other computer soft wares: Eviews, STATA, SPSSPC & Microsoft office

3.0 FELLOWSHIPS 1. 16th – 23rd October, 2012: Grading comprehensive examination in macroeconomics and Public Sector Economics for African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP) 2. August, 2012: Preparing questions for use in setting comprehensive examination paper in Public Sector Economics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D programme. 3. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd July, to 30th August, 2012. Responsibilities: Training AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics I and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D theses.

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4. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 25th June, to 7th August, 2012. Responsibility: Training AERC Collaborative Masters students, Research Methods and Computer Applications I. 5. 30th April – 2nd May, 2012: Retooling workshop for Research Methods and Computer Applications, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Organised and sponsored by the African Economic Research Consortium Training Department for joint collaborative Ph.D Programme in economics (CPP), collaborative Masters Programme in Economics (CMAP) and collaborative masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAP). 6. 22nd – 23rd March, 2012: Grading comprehensive examination in macroeconomics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP) 7. February 7th – 11th 2012: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Crown Plaza Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. 8. 2011: Fully paid fellowship to attend and present a paper: 20th – 22nd March, 2011. Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) 2011 Conference. Theme: Economic Development in Africa. University of Oxford, St. Catherine College, United Kingdom. 9. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 7th September, to 4th November, 2011. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics II and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D theses. 10. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 27th June, to 15th August, 2011. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students, Research Methods and Computer Applications I. 11. February, 2011: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of Experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Kunduchi Hotel, Dar es salaam, Tanzania. 12. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 5th July, to 3rd September, 2010. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics I. and also helping them come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D proposals. 13. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 16th August, to 1st October, 2010. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students Public Sector Economics II. 14. 8th to 10th February, 2010, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examinations in Public Sector Economics, Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya. 15. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 17th August to 2nd October, 2009, training participants in Public Sector Economics.

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16. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 29th June to 14th August, 2009, training participants in Research Methods and computer Applications I. 17. 26th - 27th March, 2009: Internal examiner for the comprehensive examination in macroeconomics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP) 18. 2009: Macroeconomics Group member, Collaborative Ph.D Programme (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Macroeconomics, Whitesands Beach Resort, Kenya. 19. 2008: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha Tanzania, 18th August, to 3rd October, 2008, training participants in Public Sector Economics. 20. 2008: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Entebbe Uganda. 21. 2005: Jointly won UNESCO sponsored project to write a University level textbook on “The management of Adult Education in Africa” under the in the African Perspective series 22. 2004: Jointly won and wrote strategic plans for three ministries through Global Innovations in Management 23. 1998: Jointly won and carried out consultant work on: “Rationalization of government pre- service training institutions and their curricular.” Report submitted to the Civil Service Reform Secretariat., sponsored by World Bank. 24. 1998: Individually won an organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Research grant to finance a study entitled: The Determinants of Women’s Groups project success and sustainability in the rural areas of Kenya: A case study of Kakamega District. 25. 1991: Jointly won a Research Award to undertake a study entitled: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, V.O.Ps (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored project, Nairobi, Kenya. 26. 1990 - 1991: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my post-graduate studies. 27. 1985 to 1988: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my under-graduate studies

4.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/WORK EXPERIENCE 1. July 30th 2012 to date: Acting Dean School of Economics, Kenyatta University. 2. 2008 to date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University. 3. 2008: Chairman of the Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University (Completed the first term as a chairman successfully i.e 2008 – 2010, and was renewed on 1st August, 2010. 4. 2003 to 4th August, 2008: Lecturer, Department of Economics 5. 1993 (July) - 2003: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics (Kenyatta University) 6. 1993 (March, - July), 1993 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Communication and Technology, College of Education and External Studies (C.E.E.S), University of Nairobi. 7. 1993 Trainer of Trainers on Gender and Development. 8. 1992 - February, 1993: Economist / Planning Officer II, Ministry of Planning and National Development, Assistant District Development Officer – Migori District

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9. 1991 - 1992 Assistant Lecturer, Eregi T.T.C. Kakamega. 10. 1990 - 1991 Researcher: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, VOPS (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored Project, Nairobi Kenya. 11. 1988 - 1989 Teacher of Economics, Commerce and Business. Maji Mazuri High School, Eldama Ravine. Head of Business Education Department and Guidance and Counseling. Teacher in charge of Games. 12. 1987 Teacher of Economics and Accounting (CPA), Friends College – Kaimosi 13. 1984 - 1985 Teacher of Mathematics and Commerce, Bukhakunga Secondary School, Kakamega.

5.0 ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. July, 2012 to date: Acting Dean School of Economics, Kenyatta University. 2. 1st August, 2008 to July 30th, 2012: Chairman, Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University, (Renewed on 1st August, 2010 for the second and final term) 3. 2008 – 2011: Committee member, Kenyatta university Teaching and Referral hospital ( carried out Economics analysis and feasibility study 4. Jan. to July 2008; Programme Coordinator; Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University 5. Sept, 2006 to June, 2008: Coordinator, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprises Development (CEED), Kenyatta University. 6. 2003 to August, 2008: Chairman, Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Department of Economics, Kenyatta University 7. 2007: A member of the ad hoc Departmental Committee to review degree programmes in economics in the effort towards establishing the School of Economics, Kenyatta university 8. 2007: Member of a Board, Build Operate and Transfer (BOT), Kenyatta University 9. 2007: Chairman, MBA Review Committee, School of Business. 10. June, 2006 to Sept. 2006. Examinations Coordinator, School of Humanities and Social Sciences 11. 1996 - 2000: Examinations Coordinator, Department of Economics 12. 1993 - 1996: Assistant Examinations Coordinator, Department of Economics

6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION 6.1 Ph.D Supervision Ph.D Theses supervised, completed successfully and students graduated 1. Onono Perez Ayieko K96/10216/2008, Food crops production response to economic incentives: A case of selected crops in Kenya. Date of Graduation: June, 2012, School of Economics, Kenyatta University. 2. James N. Maingi, K96/10885/2007. The impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Kenya: 1963 - 2008. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School of Economics, Kenyatta university 3. Jacob Odhon’g Omolo, K96/10888/2007. Ripple effects of minimum wages and the response of labour markets in Kenya. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School of Economics, Kenyatta university

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4. Timothy chrispinus Okech, K96/10962/2007. Determinants of demand for family planning services in city slums in Kenya. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School of Economics, Kenyatta university 5. Stephen Muathe Makau A, D86/15750/2005.The determinants of adoption information and communication technology by small and medium enterprises in the Health sector in Nairobi, Kenya. Date of Graduation: Dec.2010, School of Business, Kenyatta university 6. Emmanuel O. Manyasa, C82/15675/2005,Social Capital and rural economic development in Western province of Kenya: An empirical analysis. Date of Graduation: Dec.2009, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta university 7. George Kipng’etich Kosimbei, C82/15190/2005. Budget deficits and macroeconomic performance in Kenya (1963 – 2007). Date of Graduation: Dec.2009, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University. 8. Paul Mwangi Gachanja, C82/7670/2000. Total factor productivity change in the Kenyan manufacturing sector: A MALMQUIST index analysis. Date of Graduation: Dec.2008. School of Humanities and social sciences, Kenyatta University. Ph.D Thesis submitted to the Graduate School awaiting defense: 1. Njuru, Gitahi Stephen, K96/10835/2008, Fiscal Policy and Private Investment in Kenya. 2. Wainaina Martin Chege, K96/10033/2008, Telecommunication infrastructure and economic growth: A case of Sub-Saharan Africa Ph.D Theses on-going supervision: registered with the Graduate School. 1. Lineth Oyugi C82/10886/07, Regional Economic Disparities in Kenya: A Multidimensional Measurement Approach 2. Elphas Victor Odhiambo, K96/12007/2009, Aids flows, external debt, investment and economic growth in Kenya, 1963 – 2009. 3. Sikuku Ndede Determinants of acquisition of financial services by the MSE in Nairobi, Kenya. 4. Simiyu, Mukami, Interest rate pricing of loanable funds by Kenyan commercial banks. 5. Balozi Morwa Determinants of government expenditure in Tanzania, University of Dar salaam, Tanzania. 6. Ocharo, Kennedy Nyabuto. Private capital flows, remittances and economic growth in Kenya. 6.2 Masters Supervision: Completed projects 1. Benard Kipyegon Kirui, K102/PT/10070/2008, Budget deficit financing and exchange rate volatility in Kenya. School of economics. Date of graduation, Dec. 2011 2. Njuguna N. Joyce, C50/13738/2005. Government expenditure and economic growth in Kenya: an empirical analysis 91963 – 2006). School of Humanities and Social sciences. Date of Graduation, 2009. 3. Rono Gladys Jelagat, C50/10768/2007, Performance of micro and small enterprises supported by women enterprises and development fund in eldoret town, Graduated 2009. 4. Raphael M. Ikame, D53/6216/2003, Applicability of Linter’s dividends policy to companies quoted on the Nairobi Stock exchange. Graduated 2009. Note: I have supervised successfully 28 masters theses/ projects both at Kenyatta University and the University of Nairobi.

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7.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSOPS 7.1 Participation/Attendance of Conferences/Workshops 1. 17th – 18th September, 2012: 1st Annual Research conference of the Kenya Bankers Association, The Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 2. 30th – 31st August, 2012: IR and Open Access Advocacy session for Kenyatta University Management Board, Deans and Heads of departments, Kenya School of Monetary studies, Nairobi, Kenya. 3. 3rd August, 2012: Sensitization on DRUSSA to K.U institutional and Research managers. KUCC. 4. 11th – 17th June, Cooperation and Development Network (CDN) discussions on Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development), University of Pavia, Italy. 5. 7th June, 2012. Workshop on macroeconomic and social development, and tourism development in East African Region, United Nations Economic Council Commission for Africa: East Africa Sub-Regional Office and National Economic and Council (NESC), LAICO Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 6. 11th April, 2012: Review Kenya-German Post Graduate Training Scholarship for 2011/12, National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Nairobi, Kenya 7. 21st - 22nd March, 2012. Workshop on Performance contracting for Kenyatta University management Board, Deans, Directors, Chairmen of Departments, Coordinators and Heads of sections, Kenya school of Monetary Studies. 8. 23rd January, 2012. Launch of the report “Global Economic Prospects 2012: Uncertainties and Vulnerabilities” by the World Bank, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 9. 13th to 21st October, 2011. Collaborative Ph.D degree programme in Economics for Sub- Saharan African, Seminar presentation of Ph.D theses draft proposals/concepts for CPP Class of 2010, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya 10. 13th to 15th July, 2011. 16th African Econometric Society Conference, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya 11. 11th May, 2011: Workshop for a new higher education initiative in cooperation and development in Kenya, Cooperation and Development Network- Pavia and CISP, Italian Institute of Culture, Nairobi. 12. 20th – 22nd March, 2011. Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) 2011 Conference. Theme: Economic Development in Africa. University of Oxford, St. Catherine College, UK. 13. 9th Feb. 2011, Book Launch: Kenya: Policies for prosperity , Kenyatta International Centre. 14. 13th – 18th December, 2010: The Library Digitalization Software Training workshop Held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi, kenya 15. 18th – 20th November, 2010: Selection of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Mugumu (Tanzania): Facilitator. 16. 14th – 17th November, 2010: Selection of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Narok (Kenya): Facilitator. 17. 10th – 11th November, 2010: Open Access Africa, Biomed Centrals two day conference on open access publishing at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Participant

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18. 14th October, 2010. Collaborative Ph.D degree programme in Economics for Sub-Sharan African, Seminar presentation of Ph.D theses draft proposals for CPP Class of 2009, Session Chair, Kenya School of Monetary Studies. 19. 26th August 2010. Dissemination workshop for petroleum products demand in Kenya study, organised by KIPPRA, Venue: Kenya School of Monetary Studies Stakeholders’. Responsibility: Discussant 20. 2 4th August, 2010: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem, Project Review Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. Venue: Seasons Hotel, Narok, Kenya. Responsibility: Presentation of baseline surveyon socio-economic assessment. 21. 6th August, 2010: Rural poverty reduction and local government support programme- Lessons learned seminar and book presentations, Nairobi Safari Club. 22. 13th April, 2010: Kenya Economist and Statisticians Association (KESA) seminar on theme Kenya Vision 2030: the way forward. 23. 6th to 8th December, 2009, Rethinking economic policy in light of the global economic and financial crisis, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 24. 2nd to 6th December, 2009, University Management, Senate and Directors Retreat, North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa. 25. 16th to 18th November, 2009, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Masters programme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, Ghana. 26. 2nd – 6th November, 2099: Working management retreat (deans, Associate Deans, Chairpersons, Full Professors, and directors), North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa. 27. 14th to 16th October, 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem, project implementation workshop organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. Venue: Seasons Hotel, Narok, Kenya. Responsibility: Presentation of preliminary work on socio-economic assessment. 28. 19th to 20th October, 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem, project implementation workshop organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-Es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. Venue: Giraffe Hotel, Mugumu, Tanzania Responsibility: Presentation of preliminary work on socio-economic assessment. 29. 8th September, 2009: Launch of a book, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Tools and Applications, , Nairobi Campus. 30. 24th – 26th August 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem project implementation workshop organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. 31. 24th August, 2009: African Economic Research Consortium, Training programme consultative meeting of the strategic plan for 2010-2015, Nairobi, Kenya, August 24, 2009 32. 9th July, to October, 2009, African Economics Research Consortium Joint facilities for electives (JFE), Seminar Series 2009 (Every Thursday Evening). 33. 28th May, 2009: Child poverty and economic policy conference, The Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

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34. 18th March, 2009: Seminar External Discussant; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) internal review seminar on “Demand for petroleum products in Kenya”. 35. 5th to 9th February, 2009, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examinations in Macroeconomics, White Sands Beach Resort. 36. 2nd to 3rd November, 2008; African Perspectives on Adult learning (APAL) Seminar, Nairobi, organized by UNESCO Institute of lifelong learning and DVV International. 37. 24th - 27th September, 2008, Subject Specialist Workshop (Macroeconomics), organized by African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania 38. 24th July, 2008, World Bank workshop on Kenya Poverty and Inequality Assessment (KPIA) Report and Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) Consultations, World Bank, Nairobi, Kenya. 39. 24th - 28th June 2008, Subject Specialist Workshop (Public Sector Economics), organized by African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania 40. 11th - 13th June, 2008: African Perspectives in Adult Learning (APAL): special coaching session for authors of the book on Management of Adult Education Programmes in Africa, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in Hamburg 41. 6th - 8th, February 2008, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examination, 2008, Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe. 42. 23rd – 25th January, 2008, preparing a proposal for the Directorate complex, Kenyatta University, Utali, Hotel 43. 14th – 16th Nov. 2007, International Conference on Enabling Business Environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): Challenges, Opportunities and the Way forward; Organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED), School of Business, Kenyatta University. 44. 30th October, 2007, Research dissemination workshop on Factors affecting Women Entrepreneurs in Micro and small Enterprises in Kenya: a primary Research Report: Intercontinental Hotel, Kenya Institute of Management, ILO-Irish Aid 45. 4th – 5th September 2007: Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) workshop, School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya 46. 13th – 16th August 2007: Preparing the Investment Manual for Build Operate and Transfer, Utali Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 47. 20th – 22nd June 2007: Subject Specialist Workshop (Managerial Economics), organized by African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya. 48. 5th June 2007: Review of Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) Mandate Workshop, Utali Hotel, Organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industries. 49. 30th May, 2007: National workshop on policy options in achieving vision 2030, Hilton Hotel, organized by the School of Economics, University of Nairobi 50. 02 - 28, April, 2007: Trainer, Project planning and management, data collection and analysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) African Office 51. 5th - 7th February, 2007 The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: A meeting of teams of experts to set comprehensive examination papers in core and elective fields for AERC Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya,

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52. 14th to 16th Sept. 2005 Sixth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at Western University College, Kakamega, on development challenges in Africa. 53. 14th to 16th Sept. 2004 Fifth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at University of East Africa, Baraton on development challenges in Africa. 54. 12th August 2004. Stakeholders’ workshop on Directorate of Personnel Management Strategic Plan, Lenana House, Nairobi 55. 24th to 26th March 2004 International Environmental Health Education Workshop in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the Way Forward. 56. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at Kenyatta University 57. 26/6/2003 Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Nairobi, sponsored by the World Bank Institute. 58. 18/9/2002 – 20/9/2002 International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies - Kenya Chapter on “Towards Effective Strategies for the Management of Africa’s Resources for Development” hosted by , Nairobi, Kenya. 59. 23/5/2002 – 24/5/2002 International Conference on “Institutionalizing Democracy in Kenya: Prospects and Challenges” hosted by DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Limuru Conference Centre, Kenya 60. 17/2/2002 – 22/2/2002 The Seventh Eastern Africa – American Studies Conference on “Shifts in the US Kenya Relations” hosted by KAMESA, Egerton University Njoro. 61. 16/11/2001 -19/11/2001International Conference on Transformation of Higher Education Management and Leadership for Efficacy in Africa. Nairobi- Kenya. 62. 17/9/2001 - 19/9/2001 The Second International Conference of the Association of Third World studies on “Africa Beyond Ignorance, Corruption, Conflicts, Poverty and HIV/AIDS” - Egerton University, Njoro. 63. 10/7/2001 - 11/7/2001 International Conference on Finance and Development: Evidence and policy. Hosted by KIPPRA and DFID, Nairobi, Kenya. 64. 28/3/2001 - 30/3/2001 National Conference on Poverty, Literacy, Health and Environmental Issues in Kenya: Exploring the Alternative Development Strategies. Hosted by OSSREA, Kenya Chapter, Nakuru, Kenya. 65. 15/11 - 17/11/2000. The first Annual Conference of the Association of the Third World Studies- Kenya chapter on “The World in the 21st Century: Lessons from The Past and Perspectives in the Future”. Hosted by Moi University - Eldoret, 66. 12/12/97-15/12/97: Discussion of courses offered in Economics Department, Kenyatta University. Hotel Water Buck, Nakuru, Kenya. 67. 3/11/96-8/11/96: Fifth Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Congress. Bellville Inn, Cape Town, South Africa. 68. 25/7/96-28/7/96: Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA), Moi University Sub-Chapter, Bongo Hotel, Kitale, Kenya. 69. 13/12/94-16/12/94: Economic Reform in Kenya. The Independent Review Seminar. Silver Spring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 70. 4/7/93-10/7/93: District Development Plans 1994 - 96 for Nyanza and Western. Discussion Workshop. Parkvilla Hotel, Webuye, Kenya. 71. 18/4/93-24/4/93: Training of Trainers (TOT) on Gender and Development (GAD). Femnet Training Seminar. Midwest Hotel, Kericho, Kenya.

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72. 4/4/93-9/4/93: Review Workshop on International Fund for Agricultural Development (I.F.A.D) and Farmers Group Community Social Program (F.G.C.S.P). Activities, Migori and Homa Bay Districts. Hotel Hippo Buck, Homa Bay, Kenya. 73. 31/3/93-3/4/93: Budgeting for UNCEF sponsored Programs in Migori District. Homa Bay Tourist Hotel, Homa Bay, Kenya. 74. 16/3/93-24/3/93: District Water Supply and Sanitation Program, objective oriented project planning (O.O.P.P). Hotel Royale, Kisumu, Kenya. 75. 18/12/92: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, Kenya Satellite. Jacaranda Hotel- Nairobi, Kenya.

7.2 Presentation of papers at academic and professional conferences 1. 30th August, 2012: Income tax revenue productivity in Kenya, A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2012. 2. 20th – 22nd March, 2011. “Determinants of Value Added Tax Revenue in Kenya”. A Paper presented at Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) 2011 Conference. Theme: Economic Development in Africa. University of Oxford, St. Catherine College. 3. 18th – 20th November, 2010: Presentation of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Mugumu (Tanzania): Facilitator. 4. 14th – 17th November, 2010: Presentation of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Narok (Kenya): Facilitator. 5. 29th July, 2010, The determinants of value added tax revenue in Kenya, Nelson H. W. Wawire, A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2010. 6. 9th July, 2009, Social Capital Formation in Rural Areas of Western Province of Kenya: An Empirical Analysis, by, Emmanuel Manyasa, Nelson H. W. Wawire and Martin N. Etyang. A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2009. 7. 14th - 16th November, 2007 Factors affecting the management of women groups micro, small and medium enterprises in Kakamega district, Kenya 8. 5th June 2007: Views on the consultant’s report on Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) mandate. Review of KIBT Mandate Workshop, Utali Hotel, Organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industries. 9. 2 - 28, April, 2007: Trainer, Project planning and management, data collection and analysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) African Office) 10. 5th - 7th February, 2007 The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: A meeting of teams of experts to set comprehensive examination papers in core and elective fields, Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, report 11. 14th to 16th Sept. 2004 Wawire N. H. W. Access to Credit by Women's Groups in Kakamega 12. District, Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities. Association of Third 13. World Studies - Kenya Chapter. University of East Africa, Baraton. 14. 12th August 2004.Godia G, and Wawire N.H W. Strategic Plan for the Directorate of Personnel Management, Lenana House, Nairobi 15. 24th to 26th March 2004 Wawire N. H. W The Economics of Pollution Control. International Environmental Health Education Workshop in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the Way Forward.

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16. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Wawire N. H. W Disparities that Affect People With Disabilities. Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third World 17. Studies Held at Kenyatta University 18. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Nafukho F. M and Wawire N. H. W Developing Entrepreneurial a. Universities in Africa. Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at Kenyatta University 19. 18/9/2002 - 20/9/2002 Wawire N. H. W Tax Reform and Tax Revenue Mobilization for Economic Development in Kenya. Third ATWS International Conference. 20. 23/5/2002 - 24/5/2002 Wawire N. H. W The Forgotten People: An Analysis of the Socio- economic Status of People with Disabilities In Kenya. DAAD Limuru 21. 17/2/2002 – 22/2/2002 Wawire N. H. W. Revamping Kenya’s Economic Growth through African Growth and Opportunity Act: A myth in the making or a reality? KAMESA Conference 22. 16/11/2001–19/11/2001 Wawire N. H. W. The Role of Tertiary Education in Revamping Kenya’s Declining Economic Growth. International Conference on Transformation of higher Education management and leadership for efficacy in Africa. Nairobi- Kenya 23. 16/9/2001 - 19/9/2001 Wawire N.H.W. The Future of Kenya's Tax system. Association of Third World Studies 2nd conference, Egerton University, Njoro. 24. 10/7/2001 - 11/7/2001 Wawire N. H. W. Improving Rural Women's Access to credit and Financial services from commercial Banks and Micro-finance institutions in Kenya: A case study of Women's Groups in Kakamega District. International conference on Finance and Development: Evidence and Policy Issues. Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 25. 15/11/2000-17/11/ 2000 Wawire N H W and Nafukho F M. Management of Women Groups’ Projects in Kakamega District. The 1st Annual Conference of the Association of the Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Sirikwa Hotel- Eldoret. 26. 15/11/2000-17/11/ 2000: Nafukho F M and Wawire N H W. Investment in Human Capital for Development: The Central Role of Universities in Kenya. The 1st annual conference of the Association of the Third World Studies – Kenya chapter. Sirikwa Hotel- Eldoret, 15th to 17th November 2000. 27. 3/11/96-8/11/96: Wawire N H W Revenue Productivity Implications of Kenya's Tax System. Fifth OSSREA Congress Paper. Bellville Inn, Cape Town, South Africa. 28. 25/7/96-28/7/96: Wawire N H W Revenue Productivity Implications of Kenya's Tax System. OSSREA Moi University Sub-Chapter Paper. Bongo Hotel, Kitale, Kenya. 29. 13/12-16/12/94: Wawire N H W An Assessment of Tax Revenue Performance in Kenya. Independent Review Conference Paper, Sponsored by Swedish International Development Authority (S.I.D.A), Silver Spring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 30. 4/7/93-10/7/93: Migori District Development Plan 1994 - 96 Parkvilla, Webuye, Kenya. 31. 18/12/92: Wawire N H W Performance of Industrial Vegetable Oil Processing Sector in Kenya. Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

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7.3 Conferences/exhibitions 7.4 Convening and coordinating conferences 1. Organizing, through the Department of Applied Economics, an African Union Scientific committee meeting held at Kenyatta University, May, 2012 8.0 Research and Publications 8.1 Articles in referred journals: International journals (a) Single authorship: Individual publication 1. Wawire, N.H.W, (2012); Determinants of Value Added Tax Revenue in Kenya; Journal of Business and Economics, New York: Academic star publishing company (Accepted as per attached paper acceptance notice) 2. Wawire N.H.W. (2003) “Trends in Kenya's Tax Ratios and Tax Effort Indices, and Their Implications for Future Tax Reforms". Egerton Journal. Vol. IV, Numbers 2&3. Njoro: Egerton University Press. Pp. 256 - 279 (ISSN 1021-1128) (b) Multiple authorship: with students 3. Okech, C. T, Wawire, N. H. W., Mburu T. K. (2011) “Empirical Analysis of Determinants of Demand for family Planning Services in Kenya’s City Slums” Global Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 2; October 2011, PP. 109- 117 4. Okech, C. T, Wawire, N. H. W., Mburu T. K. (2011) “Contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Kenya’s city slums”. International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 1 Jan. 2011, PP. 22 - 43 5. Mwathia,P,. Wawire, N. H. W. Onuonga. S.M 2008.”Determinants of Adoption of Organic Farming by Maize Farmers in Meru South District” International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies. Volume 1 Number 1: Spring 2008:108 - 118 (c) Multiple authorship: with a colleague 6. Wawire, N. H. W. and Nafukho, F. M. (2010), “Factors Affecting the Management of Women Groups’ Micro and Small Enterprises in Kakamega District, Kenya”, Journal of European Industrial Training, March, pp. 128 - 152. 8.2 Papers in conference proceedings 1. Wawire N. H. W and Nafukho F. M (2006) Investment in Human Capital through Institutions of Higher Education for the revival of Kenya’s economy. In Nafukho, F. M. and Chen (eds) Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Bowling Green, Ohio: AHRD, pp. 1184 - 1190 2. Wawire N. H. W. (2003) “The Role of Tertiary Education in Revamping Kenya’s Declining Economic Growth". In Akuno et al (Eds) Higher Education in Africa: Issues in Management and Leadership. Selected Proceeding of International Conference on Transformation of higher Education management and leadership for efficacy in Africa Held at Kenyatta University Nov. 12th - 16th 2001. Pp. 272 - 290

9.0 Books 1. Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult Education Organization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 1 8485. Wrote Chapters 3 (Management Approaches in Africa), 8 (Time management) and 9 (Financial Management).

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

10.0 Chapters in books 1. Wawire, N. H. W. 2011. “Management Approaches in Africa”, in Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult Education Organization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 1 8485. 2. Wawire, N. H. W. 2011. “Time management in an organization”, in Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult Education Organization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 1 8485. 3. Wawire, N. H. W. 2011. “Financial management”, Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W., and Lam, P. M. (2011). Management of Adult Education Organization in Africa. Cape Town: Pearson Education/UNESCO. ISBN: 978 18689 1 8485. 4. Wawire, N. H. W. 2008. “Access to Credit by Women's Groups in Kenya”, In Sarkar, S. and Kiriti-Nganga, W. T Gender Inequality in Developing Countries, New Delhi: Arise Publishers.ISBN:978-81-89937-60-7 5. Wawire N. H. W and A.D. Thuo. 2007. “Economic Environmental Valuation”, Chapter 5, in Waswa et al,(eds) Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher , Vol II; Nairobi: School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences, Kenyatta University, chapter 5, Pp. 67 – 83. 6. Wawire N. H. W (2004) “The Economics of Pollution Control” In Keraka and Akunga (eds) Environmental Health Education in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the Way Forward. Nairobi: UNICEF /Kenyatta University (ISBN: 0001-0001-1) 7. Wawire N. H. W (2004) "Disparities that Affect People with Disabilities in Kenya. In Momanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (eds) Disparities in Developing Countries: Types, Challenges and the Way Forward. Vol. 1 Disparities in Social Sciences, Politics and Gender. Nairobi: Association of Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Pp. 157 -162 (ISBN 9966-9969-18) 8. Nafukho F. M and Wawire N. H. W (2004) "Developing Entrepreneurial Universities in Africa". In Momanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (Eds) Disparities in Science, Technology, Environment, HIV/AIDS and Education. Vol. 2. Nairobi: Association of Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Pp. 196 -203 (ISBN 9966-9969-19) 9. Wawire N. H. W. (2000) “Revenue productivity Implications of Kenya’s Tax System” In Kwesi Kwaa Prah and A. G. Ahmed (Eds.) Africa in Transformation: Political and Economic Issues. Vol.1 Chapter 6. Addis Ababa: OSSREA pp. 99 - 106 (ISBN 1-919799- 31-1)

11.0 Networking and collaboration with external organizations 1. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 25th June, to 111th August, 2012. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students, Research Methods and Computer Applications I.

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2. 2012: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd July, to 5th Sept. 2012. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics I and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D theses. 3. Emerald Literati Network, CESifo, KIPRRA, ifo . 4. 2011: Resource person, Barclays Economic Forum, 7th November, 2011, Serena Hotel, Nairobi. Gave a talk on Macroeconomic Issues affecting the economy and how they affect bank customers (Investors and consumers), 5. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 7th September, to 4th November, 2011. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics II and also helping students come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D theses. 6. 2011: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 27th June, to 15th August, 2011. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students, Research Methods and Computer Applications I. 7. 2010: A member of a panel that conducted interviews to recruit Research Assistants for the Directorate of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance through the African Economic Research Consortium, 2010 8. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 5th July, to 3rd September, 2010. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics I. and also helping them come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D proposals. 9. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 16th August, to 1st October, 2010. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students Public Sector Economics II. 10. 2010: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of Experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 11. 2009: Economics analysis and feasibility study for the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital. 12. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 17th August to 2nd October, 2009, training participants in Public Sector Economics. 13. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 29th June to 14th August, 2009, training participants in Research Methods and computer Applications I. 14. 2009: Internal examiner for the comprehensive examination in macroeconomics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme 15. 2009: Macroeconomics Group member, Collaborative Ph.D Programme (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Macroeconomics, Whitesands Beach Resort, Kenya.

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16. 2008: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha Tanzania, 18th August, to 3rd October, 2008, training participants in Public Sector Economics. 17. 2008: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Entebbe Uganda. 18. 2007: Trainer/Resource person; Project planning and management, data collection and analysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) African Office) 19. 2007: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Panari Hotel, Kenya. 20. 2006: Reviewer, Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), Bowling Green, 2007 China Conference papers. 21. 2005: Jointly won UNESCO sponsored project to write a University level textbook on “The management of Adult Education in Africa” under the in the African Perspective series 22. 2004: Jointly won and wrote strategic plans for three ministries through Global Innovations in Management 23. 2004: Joint Editor, Association of third word studies-Kenya Chapter conference proceedings 24. 1998: Jointly won and carried out consultant work on: “Rationalization of government pre- service training institutions and their curricular.” Report submitted to the Civil Service Reform Secretariat., sponsored by World Bank. 25. 1998: Individually won an organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Research grant to finance a study entitled: The Determinants of Women’s Groups project success and sustainability in the rural areas of Kenya: A case study of Kakamega District. 26. 1993 Trainer of Trainers on Gender and Development. 27. 1992-1993: Economist / Planning Officer II, Ministry of Planning and National Development, Assistant District Development Officer - Migori District. 28. 1991: Jointly won a Research Award to undertake a study entitled: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, V.O.Ps (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored project, Nairobi, Kenya. 29. 1990: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my post-graduate studies. 30. 1985: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my under-graduate studies

12.0 Project Research Grants 1. Developing community based low tissue culture innovations for improved food security and livelihoods in the East and Central Africa. A collaborative study with 21 awarded partner institutions. Funded by The World Bank through the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA). Position: Researcher/Scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment. Duration: Funds not yet disbursed Amount: USD: 50,000 (Yet to be sent to KU Research Account) 2. Integrating Agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savanna ecosystems: Mara and Serengeti. A collaborative study with National Environmental Management Authority, Kenya Wildlife Services, Kenyatta University, National Museum of Kenya, Tanzania National Parks, and University of Dar es salaam. Funded

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by The World Bank through the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and central Africa. Position: Researcher/scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment of the Mara Serengeti ecosystem. Duration: July, 2009 to 2011 Amount: USD: 43,225

13.0 National and International Recognition

13.1 National Recognition (a) External Examiner Examinations 1. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Kenya Polytechnic University College, 2011 to date 2. External Examiner, Department of Economics, South Eastern University College (SEUCO), 2012 to date 3. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Laikipia University College, 2009 to date 4. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Egerton University, 2010 to date 5. External Examiner, Kagumo Teachers College (Examines Economics, Commerce and Accounting 1997- 2001

(b) Ph. Theses in Economics 1. University of Dar Es Salaam, Department of Economics 2. University of Nairobi, School of Economics 3. Egerton University, Department of Economics (c) Graduate School Kenyatta University Internal Examination of Doctor of Philosophy Theses 1. Contextual Constraints Affecting Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector: Case of The Ministry of Education, Eastern Province, Kenya by Kirima Lucy Karimi, 2012 2. Factors affecting adoption of enterprise resource planning software within the manufacturing sector in Nairobi, Kenya by David M. Nzuki, 2012 3. Performance, Efficiency and Shareholders’ Wealth Effects of Banking Institutions’ Mergers and Acquisitions in Kenya by Joseph Muchai Muniu, 2011 4. The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in HIV/AIDS Management Across the Education Sector in Kenya, Kenyatta University; Ph.D (Entrepreneurship), by Laban Ayiro, 2009 5. An Econometric Analysis of Energy Utilization in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector: 1970 – 2006 by Susan O. Onuonga, 2008 (d) Reviewer 1. Reviewed the book on “Reforming Local Authorities for better service delivery in developing countries: Lessons from Rural poverty reduction and local government support programme in Kenya” edited by Tiberius Barasa and Wim Eising. Nairobi: Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (ISBN: 9966-948-46-5, June, 2010 2. Reviewer, Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology (JAGST), Research, Production and Extension Division, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2008 to 2010

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3. Reviewer, Chemi Chemi Journal; An international Journal for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University, 2007 4. Reviewer, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR), Discussion and Policy Papers, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009 to date (e) University Appointments 1. Member, Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital project team (Did feasibility and socio-economic analysis of the project that is worthy Kshs 8.7 billion shillings), 2008 - 2011 2. Member, Kenyatta University, Uni-City project, 2011 to date 3. Member, Training Policy committee, Kenyatta University 4. Member, Directorate Complex Committee, Kenyatta University 5. Member, Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) Board, Kenyatta University, 2008 (f) Community Outreach 1. Contribution to Barclays Economic Forum, Nairobi, Kenya November, 7th 2011 2. 2009: Economics analysis and feasibility study for the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital. 3. Patron, Navakholo Kenyatta University Students Association (NAKUSA), 2012 to date 4. Member, Board of Governors, Sivilie Secondary School, 2009 to date. 5. Patron, Bunyala East Community Educational Services (BECES), 2005 to date 6. Vice Presiding Clerk- Friends International Church, Ngong Road, 2011 to date. 7. Technical volunteer-Kenya programmes of Disabled Persons (KPDP), 2003 8. A member of Western Province Leaders Committee on improvement of Education, 2003 13.2 International Recognition 1. World Economic Survey Expert Group (WES Expert Group), Ifo Institute for Economic Research, Munich, Germany, member, April, 2010 to date Editor of International Journals and books 1. Editor, International Journal of Advances in Developing Human Resources, 2009 - 2012 2. Editor, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, New Delhi, 2008 to date 3. Editor, International Journal of Human Development and information Systems, New Delhi, serial publications (ISSN; 0974-3529 4. Associate Editor, Association of Third World Studies, Kenya chapter Reviewer International papers, Ph.D Proposals, research Proposals, books and other works 5. Reviewed, 16th African Econometric Society Conference papers, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya. 13th to 15th July, 2011 6. Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium (AERC) Research papers for publication, 2009 to date. 7. Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium (AERC) Ph.D research proposals, 2009 to date. 8. Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium (AERC) research proposals, 2009 to date. 9. Reviewed the book on “Understanding entrepreneurship through African folktales and proverbs” by Henry M. Bwisa (JKUAT) and Fredrick M. Nafukho(Texas A & M) to be published by Nsema Inc. Publishers, Ontarion, Canada (November, 2011). 10. Reviewer, Academy of Human resources conference papers since 2009 to date

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14.0 Academic leadership 1. Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and UNDP to fund Master of Economics degree programme (Talks still going on), (MOU being discussed), 2. Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and CISP Italy to fund Master of Economics degree programme (Talks still going on), (MOU being discussed) 3. Initiated a collaboration between Kenyatta University and University of Pavia (MOU and MOA are ready for signing), 2011 to date 4. Initiated a Master of Economics (International Cooperation and Development) degree propgramme (The course description is ready awaiting the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and the Memorandum of Agreement), 2011 to date 5. Participates in the review of core and elective for the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) at both Ph.D and Masters Levels. 6. Have brought to the department of Applied Economics research grants twice. (USD 43,000, 2009 - 2011: USD 53,000, 2012) 7. Led the review of academic programmes in the department of Applied Economics in my capacity as a chairman, Sept. 2010 8. Participates in developing innovative academic programmes for the School of Economics, 2008 to date 9. Committee member in the establishment of the School of Economics, 2007 to 2008.

15.0 Membership to professional bodies 1. World Economic Survey Expert Group (WES Expert Group), Ifo Institute for Economic Research, Munich, Germany, member, April, 2010 to date 2. Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA), member, 1996 to date. 3. The Association of Third World Studies (ATWS), member, 2000 to date 4. Kenya Economists and Statisticians Association (KESA), member, 2009 to date 5. Association of Third World Studies, Kenya chapter, 2003 to date

16.0 REFEREES Dr. Tom Kimani Mburu Manager, Training African Economic Research consortium P.0.Box 62882-00200 Nairobi, Kenya Cell Phone: +254-722931783 Email Address: [email protected]

Dr. John Almadi Obere Department of Econometrics and Statistics Kenyatta University P.0.Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cell Phone: +254-733552410 or 0788305554

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Prof. Germano Mwabu School of Economics University of Nairobi P.0.Box 30197-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Cell Phone: 0721565387

Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that these data correctly describe my qualifications, my experience, and me.

Signature ------Date: 17th October, 2012

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