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Prof. Muturi Wachira

Doctor of Business Administration in Finance

SENATE MANAGEMENT SBE SBE_COMMERCE

Title and Responsibilities

Deputy Vice Chancellor – Finance, Administration and Planning

Oversee and Administratively manage the Finance, Human Resource, ICT, University Services and Procurement Services in the University.

Head of Division in Finance, Administration and Planning.

Biography

I am an accomplished Scholar and Executive with a track record of achieving high level of performance. I also have extensive experience and broad-spectrum knowledge in the management of both academic and administrative departments of Universities. I have a proven track record of improving performance of University programs and increasing student numbers as well as strategic cost management.

Administratively, I provide leadership in the Finance and Administration division of the University.

A team player who is highly performance and people driven, customer-focused and believes in continuous improvement of individuals and institutions.

I also have great negotiation skills.

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D., Business Administration in Finance, Edinburgh Business School, 2013
  • M.Sc., Finance,  Edinburgh Business School, 2010
  • M.A., Philosophy in Forestry Economics, Moi University, 1995   
  • B.A ., Forestry, Moi University, 1991

Publications (24 Publications)

Books

  • Wachira, M (2019): Financial Management: Theory and Practise, Dalin Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya

Journals

  • Kiarie, J., Korir, G., & Wachira, D. (2019). Effects of Loyalty Programs on Financial Performance: The Moderating Role of Company Size. African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research (AMJR), 4(1), 1-20.

  • Kiarie, J., Kirori, G., & Wachira D.  (2019). Moderating Effect of Gearing Ratio on the Relationship between Loyalty Programs and Financial Performance of Selected Firms in Service Industry in Kenya. Journal of Economics, Vol 3(1) pp. 86-98.

  • Wachira, M. (2019). Corporate governance and risk disclosures: An empirical study of listed companies in Kenya. African Journal of Business Management, 13(17), 571-578.

  • Mdasha, Z., Irungu, D. & Wachira, M. (2018). Effect of Financial Inclusion Strategy on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case of Selected SMEs in Dar es Salam, Tanzania. Journal of Strategic Management, 2(1), pp. 5-70.

  • Wachira, M. (2018). Constructionism in Accounting Research: An Investigative Tool for Corporate Social Disclosure Practices. European Journal of Business and Management, 10(10), pp. 111-116.

  • Wachira, M. (2018). Determinants of risk disclosures in Kenyan listed companies. African Journal of Business Management, 12(10), pp. 267-273.

  • Kariuki, M. & Wachira, M. (2017). Effect of Leadership Styles on the Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 9(6), pp. 123-129.

  • Kiguta, J., Wachira, M. & Waweru, J. (2017). Exchange Rate Risk Management Practices among Agricultural Firms in Kenya. Business and Economics Journal, 8(2).

  • Manyuru, A., Wachira, M. & Amata, E. (2017). The impact of corporate diversification on firm value in Kenya. African Journal of Business Management, 11(11), pp. 241-249.

  • Mwende, J., Wachira, M. & Amata, E. (2017). Effects of Credit Card Incentives on Consumer Borrowing In Kenya: A Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences , 6(2), pp. 35-43.

  • Wachira, M. (2017). Determinants of Corporate Social Disclosures in Kenya: A Longitudinal Study of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. European Scientific Journal, 13(11), pp. 112-132.

  • Wachira, M. (2017). Public Policy and Sustainability: A Public Policy on Waste Management. European Journal of Business and Management , 9(6), pp. 130-134.

  • Wachira, M. & Jankowicz, D. (2017). How Accountants Perceive and Construe the Intention to Disclose Social Responsibility Information: A Study of Kenyan Companies. European Journal of Business and Management, 9(9), pp. 93-108.

  • Gitamo, S., Mageto, P., Koyier, T. & Wachira, M. (2016). The Effects of Reward Systems on Employee Satisfaction: A Case Study of Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). Journal of Strategic Business and Change Management, 3(3), pp. 452-476.

  • Kihooto, E., Omagwa, J., Wachira, M. & Emojong, R. (2016). Financial Distress in Commercial and Services Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange. European Journal of Business and Management, 8(27), pp. 8689.

  • Kituku, A., Amata, E. & Wachira, M. (2016). Determinants of the Uptake of NHIF Medical Cover by Informal Sector Workers: A Case of Unaitas Sacco Members in Murang’a County. American Journal of Economics, 1(1), pp. 25-45.

  • Maringa, E. & Wachira, M. (2016). Effects of Dividend Announcements on Stock Prices at Nairobi Securities Exchange. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 7(14), pp. 113-115.

  • Muriithi, S., Omolo, J. & Wachira, M. (2016). Strategies Employed in the Cleaning Industry in an Effort to Attain Sustainable Competitive Advantage. International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Management, IV(10), pp. 1037-1051.

  • Muriithi, S. & Wachira, M. (2016). The Founders’ Syndromes, Challenges and Solutions. Researchjournali’s Journal of Entrepreneurship, 4(4), pp. 111.

  • Muriithi, S., Waithira, V. & Wachira, M. (2016). Family Business Founders’ Influence on Future Survival of Family Businesses. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management , IV(1), pp. 560-575.

  • Odongo, A. & Wachira, M. (2016). An Assessment of the Effect of Motivational Strategies on Organizational Performance. A Case Study of XYZ Company. International Journal of Psychology , 1(1), pp. 10-29.

  • Wambugu, D., Wachira, M. & Mwamba, D. (2016). The Effect of Innovation on Service Delivery in The Public Sector in Kenya. International Journal of Business Strategies, 2(2), pp. 1-21.

  • Wachira, M. (2012). Workplace Spirituality: The Missing Dimension in the Balanced Scorecard. Nairobi: Daystar University Centre for Research, Publications and Consultancy: Working Paper.

Conference Paper Presentation

  • Wachira, M and Oduor, I. (2015), The Effectiveness of Credit Risk Management Strategies on Non-Performing Loans: A Case of Banks in Kenya: A paper presentation in the Annual Research Consortium, St. Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya, 2015.

  • Wachira, M and Kaburu, K (2013), The Effect of Business Process Management on Financial Performance: A Case of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya: Paper presented at the AIBUMA 2013 Conference - Business and Management Outlook: Optimism or Pessimism, Entebbe, Uganda.

  • Wachira, M and Njoroge, J (2013), Assessment of The Effects of Corporate Governance Practices on Value Creation in Selected Stockbrokerage Firms in Kenya: A paper presented at the 7th ORSEA conference at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda, October 11 -12th, 2013

  • Wachira, M and Mutua, N (2012), Effects of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies on Farm Financial Performance: A Case Study of Mully Children’s Family Farms: A paper presented at the 8th ORSEA conference at Whitesands Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 14-15, 2012.

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