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Dr. Dorothy Kagwaini

Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Economics & Deputy University Registrar

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Title and Responsibilities

Deputy University Registrar

To focus and deliver on strengthening admission process, timely communication to all students on academic outcomes. Then liasing with Schools and administrative departments on all academic matters. Partner with University organs to ensure growth in student numbers.

Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Economics

Teaching Accounting and Finance Courses as well as mentoring students and conducting research.
Research in Accounting and Finance and dissemination of the research outcome in class and in the community.

Former Deputy Director, Centre for Quality Assurance

Coordinating internal self-evaluation of quality assurance systems and facilitating review/development of academic programmes; Compilation and presentation of external examiners reports, development and review of Quality Assurance manual/guides and other University services.

Appointment to University Committees:

  • Daystar University Institute of Disability Studies (IDS) Board 9th February 2021 – Current.
  • Special Assignment of Support to Graduate Students Marshall Plan 7th April 2021 – Current.

Biography

I have a wealth of experience in accounting, having worked in the Finance Department for ten years. In addition, for the last twelve years, I have been able to rise through the academics ranks from Graduate Assistant to a Senior Lecturer. During those years, I was involved in the development and review of Commerce programmes and coordinated international field trips for Commerce students (undergraduate and postgraduate) to over ten countries (from Asia Continent, Europe Continent and to the U.S.A).

I was the first African (Literary from Africa) professor to be recruited at Hannam University in the College of Business and Economics based at South Korea. I had an opportunity to teach and do research in Accounting – International Financial Reporting Standards. Hence, developed excellent interpersonal relationships skills and ability to adapt in changing environments both locally and abroad.

I also started an International English Fellowship at Suwon Yuljeon Church for four years. In 2016 I got appointed to be the Deputy Director, Center for Quality Assurance where I was involved with quality matters of the University by coordinating the “Matiangi’s quality audit of Universities in January 2017 as well as University re-inspection in 2018. Currently, I am coordinating the University wide internal quality Assurance processes.

I am a member of IFRS – Academic Educational initiative; a member of Association for faculty Enrichment in Learning and Teaching (AFLET), Chairman of Health and Safety Committee; a member of Curriculum Development and Review Committee and a member of Kenyan Universities Quality Assurance Network (KuQAN).

Academic Qualifications

  • 2012-2016 Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude) at Hannam University in South Korea.
  • 2009 Professional Certificate (CPA 3)
  • 2006-2008 Master in Business Administration Finance Major (Magna Cum Laude), Daystar University,  Kenya
  • 2002 - 2005: Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude), Daystar University, Nairobi.
     

Publications (15 Publications)

Books

  • Muthoka - Kagwaini, D. M. (2019). Reality of the future in integrating faith and learning: Case of Christian Universities. Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology, 38(1), 1-23. ISSN 1026-2946. 

  • Kagwaini, D. M. (2019). New Testament Exhortations: From a personal Journal. Singapore: Patridge Publishers. https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Exhortations-Personal-Journal-ebook/dp/B07VCJ6S7M.

  • Muthoka, D. M. (2014). Exceedingly Abundantly: Do you know who you are? Singapore: Patridge Publishers.

Journals

  • Muthoka, D. M., Lee, J. S., & Sun, E. N. (2020). Cultural - political influence on the mandatory adoption of IFRS: Case of South Korea and Kenya. Accounting Journal, 29(4), 169-199. ISSN 1229-327X (print) / ISSN 2508-7207 (Online). http://dx.doi.org/10.24056/KAJ.2020.07.003.

  • Muthoka – Kagwaini, D. M. (2020). Financing & investment decisions amid COVID-19 lockdown: Interviews conducted from various businesses in Nairobi. Nairobi: Daystar University, School of Business and Economics Repository. http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3170.

  • Katuka, T., Kagwaini, D., & Waweru, J. (2019). Factors influencing access to debt financing among small and medium agribusiness enterprises in Beni town, Democratic Republic of the Congo. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, VII (7), 1-17, ISSN 2348 0386. http://ijecm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/7716.pdf. Impact Factor: Impact Factor: 6.932

  • Muthoka, D. M. Faith on Trial, Daystar Connect, June 2018, pp.47.

  • Muthoka, D. M. Tips on Living in Korea - National Institute for International Education, Ministry of Education, KGSP/NIIED Orientation Programme, August 2016.

  • Muthoka, D. M. Tips on Living in Korea - National Institute for International Education, Ministry of Education, KGSP/NIIED Orientation Programme, August 2016.

  • Muthoka, D. M. Doctorate student and an author. Jambo Kenya Korea, Summer-Fall, Vol. 9, Aug-Oct, 2014, Special Edition, p. 23.

  • Muthoka, D. M. (2014). My life in Korea. Korean Government Scholarship Programme in collaboration with National Institute for International Education, Nov, 2014

  • Muthoka, D. M. (2010). Determined to succeed, Output Magazine: A bi-annual publication of Daystar University, December, 2010.

  • Muthoka, D. M. (2010). Women in the halls. Council of Christian Colleges and Universities monthly publication, November, 2010.

  • Muthoka, D. M. (2008). The Significance of the Finance Manager's Role in Governing Council Decisions of Private Chartered Universities in Nairobi and its Environs. Unpublished thesis work at Daystar University Library, June 2008.

Book Chapters

Conferences

  • Kagwaini, D. M., & Mutua, P. (2023). Rethinking climate finance in the accounting profession: a review of the Kenyan landscape and related reports. Presented at African Finance Association Conference, University of Cape Town, at Graduate School of Business, Cape Town, South Africa, held on 16th - 17th May 2023.

Research Interests

Accounting (International Financial Reporting Standards); Sustainability Reporting; Quality Assurance; Higher Education.

University Research Projects (All Funded)

Muthoka, D. & Tuikong, S. (2018). The impact of student processes on service provision at Daystar University. A Management Approved Project, Nairobi: Daystar University.

Amata, E., Koyier, T., Muriithi, S., Chesang, L., Munyao, J., Muthoka, D. (2017). Market Survey for the Daystar University MBA Review Program. A Senate Approved Project, Nairobi: Daystar University.

Muthoka, D. and Tuikong, S. (2017). Daystar University Physical, Technological and Learning Infrastructure. A Management Board approved Project, Nairobi: Daystar University.

Other Projects: Funded $9,800

Coordinated Suwon Yuljeon Church with Kee Church – General Church Construction and Children ministry

Teaches

Master in Business Administration (MBA) – Financial Management and Control; Finance Seminar.
Bachelor in Commerce (B.Com) – Finance Management, Business Finance, Financial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting and Management Accounting.

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