1

CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. AMBROSE OUMA JAGONGO jagongo.ambrose@ku.ac.ke jagongo67@gmail.com, jagongo67@yahoo.com.

Address: Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 (00100), Nairobi, Kenya. Cell phone 0721 864, 944

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications 2009: PhD (Entrepreneurship Finance) 1999: MBA (Finance) 1993: Bachelor of Arts (Business and Economics)

Professional Qualifications 2014: Trustee Development Program Kenya (TDPK), Corporate Governance Course, College of Insurance, Nairobi. 2014: Teaching using the Smart Board by the Center for Teaching Excellence & Evaluation, Kenyatta University) 2013: Teaching Methodology Course: Covered Teaching Methodology, Evaluation Administration and Marking of Examinations, by the Center for Teaching Excellence & Evaluation, Kenyatta University) 2012: Development Research Uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRUSSA) 2005: Case Writing and Teaching with Cases

Other courses 2010: Basic Course on Security in the Field for United Nations Staff Safety, Health and Welfare 2010: Advanced Course on Security in the Field for United Nations Staff Safety, Health and Welfare --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Employment History 2013 to date : Senior Lecturer, Kenyatta University 2010 to 2013 : Lecturer, Kenyatta University 2003 to 2010 : Assistant Lecturer, Kenyatta University 1999 – 2003 : Assistant Registrar (Examinations), Kenyatta University 1993– 1999 : Administrative Officer, Kenyatta University --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2

External Examiner in other Universities. 2013 to date: External Examiner, Educational Studies Department, University of Nairobi 2010 to date: External Examiner, Business Studies Department, the Technical

University of Mombasa (formally Mombasa Polytechnic) 2012 to date: External Examiner of Masters Thesis, Kenya Methodist University 2012 to date: External Examiner of PhD Thesis, Kenya Methodist University

Review of Professional Periodicals 2012 to date : Peer Reviewer for Horizon Research Publishing Corporation 2011 to date : Peer Reviewer for JKUAT Research/ Grant Proposals

Administrative Responsibilities, At Kenyatta University 23rd April 2010 to date : Appointed Coordinator of KU- Kiambu Institute of Science

and Technology (KIST) Collaboration/ Learning Centre 10th June 2011 to date : Chairman, Departmental Board of Post Graduate Studies,

Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, Kenyatta University.

January 2011 to date : Coordinator, Quality Assurance for the Department ISO January 2008 to 2012 : Coordinator, Departmental Timetabling

Administrative Responsibilities, At other Institutions Sept. 2013 to date : Chairman, Constituency Roads Committee - KeRRA, Seme Constituency Sept. 2013 to date : Member, CDFC, Seme Constituency March 2008 to date : Member of Executive Committee of the Board of Management of St. Peters Kajulu Mixed Sec. School October 2006 to date : Hon. Secretary, Kenversity Sacco Society Ltd June 2011 to date : Chairman, Board of Trustees, Kenversity Sacco Staff Provident Fund March 2008 to date : Chairman, Management Committee, Rodi Dispensary

3

Conferences /Workshops attended 2014 : Attended The 1st International Cooperatives Summit, 29th to 31st November 2014, at Nyali International Beach Hotel & Spa, Mombasa from. 2014: Attended presented a paper at the KIST Inaugural Research Conference 2014, Held at KIST from 9th to 10th October 2014. Paper title: Social Media and Entrepreneurship Growth, (a new Business Communications Paradigm among SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya).

2014: Attended a Workshop on Individual Lending Best Practices, held in Travellers Beach Hotel, Mombasa, 26th to 29th August 2014.

2013: Attended Annual SACCO Leaders Congress Held in Nyali International Beach Hotel, Mombasa from 9th to 13th December 2013.

2013: Attended and presented a paper at Global Business Research Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal on 7-8th November 2013.

Paper title: Strategic Business Savings for Entrepreneurial Financing (An Empirical

Review of Impediments for Growth of Women Entrepreneurial Ventures in Kenya).

2013: Attended Teaching Methodology and Evaluation workshop; by the Center for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation, Kenyatta University.

2012: Attended a Workshop on Development Research Uptake in Sub-Sahara Africa (DRUSSA) in Kenyatta University Kenya, on 5th – 8th November 2012 2011: Attended and presented two papers at a workshop on Entrepreneurship for Agribusiness and Trade in Hargeisa, Somaliland on 1st and 2nd February 2011

Title of the presented papers:

1. Strategies of New Enterprise Organization 2. Marketing and Sales Management for Profit Maximization

Nov. 2010: Attended a workshop on Domestic Worker’s Socio-economic Rights and Entrepreneurship, in Bujumbura-Burundi on 22nd -23rd November 2010 Jul 2010: Attended a Workshop on Effective Teaching Skills organized by Australian Studies Institute (AUSI) in conjunction with Edith Cowan University (ECU), on 19th -20th July 2010 Nov. 2007: Attended and presented a paper at International Conference on Micro,

Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED), Kenyatta University, on 14 - 16th November 2007.

4

Membership of Professional Bodies 2014 to date: Member, American Association of International Researchers (AAIR) 2010 to date: Member, Kenya Institute of Management (FKIM)

Awards/ Recognitions 2014 – Vice Chancellor’s Award: Kenyatta University Extramile Award (In

recognition of my outstanding Service to the University as Chairman of Departmental Postgraduate Studies Committee.)

2002 – Vice Chancellor’s Award: Kenyatta University Worker of the Year Award

(In recognition of my outstanding Service to the University as an Assistant Registrar in Examinations section)

Publications in Refereed Journals

Apuoyo B. O. & Jagongo A. (2015). Relationship between Working Capital Management Policies and Profitability for Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance Vol 3. Issue 1. 2014. ISSN 2307-6305|

Marangu K. & Jagongo A. (2015). Price to Book Value Ratio and Financial Statement Variables. (An Empirical Study of Companies Quoted At Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya). Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN 2319-7285

Kimaru T. & Jagongo A. (2015). Adoption of Turnover Tax in Kenya: a snapshot of Small and Medium Enterprises in Gikomba Market, Nairobi Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship. Vol.3, Issue 1, 2014: ISSN 2307-6305|

Molonko B. & Jagongo, A. (2015). Bottom of the Pyramid Strategy and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: an assessment of Agency banking operations in Kenya. Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN 2319-7285.

Ampah S. N. & Jagongo A. (2015). Financial Management Practices and Profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Tema Industrial Area in Ghana. International Journal of Management and Transformation Vol. 8, No 1-2: Spring & Fall 2014. ISSN: 0974-3502, ISBN: 978-1-61233-539-X.

Rajiv Agarwal, & Jagongo Ambrose (2015). Guidelines on Strategy and Practice in Agriculture Value Chain Finance and effects on Financial Performance of Edible Oil Industry in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship. Vol.3, Issue 1, 2014: ISSN 2307-6305.

5

Kerage P. M. & Jagongo A. (2015). Credit Information Sharing and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, Vol. 3 (6). ISSN 2319-7285.

Jagongo A., Abubakar Aminu Y., & Sani B.M. (2014). “A critical Appraisal of the Global Benchmarks for Measuring Poverty and newly suggested Measures.” International Interdisciplinary Journal of Science Research. ISSN: 2200-9833.

Jagongo A. & Mokaya M. A. (2014) “Corporate Loan Portfolio Diversification and Credit Risk Management among Commercial Banks in Kenya.” International Journal of Current Business and Social Sciences. (ijcbss), ISSN 2312-5985. Vol.1 issue 2.

Jagongo, A. & Mutswenje, V. S.(2014), “A Survey of the Factors Influencing Individual Investment Decisions: The case of Nairobi Stock Exchange”. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS) Vol. 4 No. 4 (Special Issue – February 2014

Douglas Ondieki, & Ambrose Jagongo (December, 2013). “Effects of Lowering Central Bank Rate on Bank’s Prime Rate: an Analysis of Kenyan Commercial Banks”, Journal of Finance and Bank Management, Vol. 1 No. 2, December 2013. Daniel Makori & Ambrose Jagongo (December, 2013). “Working Capital Management and Firm Profitability: Empirical Evidence from Manufacturing and Construction Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya”, International Journal of Accounting and Taxation, Vol. 1 No. 1, December 2013. Kariuki Grace & Jagongo Ambrose (December, 2013). “Institutional Investors’ Perceptions on Quality of Financial Reporting in Kenya” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 21 [Special issue December, 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) Carolyne J. Kimutai & Jagongo Ambrose (December, 2013). “Factors Influencing Credit Rationing by Commercial Banks in Kenya” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 20 [December, 2013] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print) ISSN2221-0989 (Online) Njagi G. Nyaga, & Jagongo Ambrose (December,2013).“Capital Budgeting Procedures and Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. [The Case Study of Meru North District]” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 20 [December, 2013] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print) ISSN2221-0989 (Online) Douglas N. Ondieki & Ambrose Jagongo(December 2013).“Effects of Lowering Central

Bank Rate on Bank’s Prime Rate: An Analysis of Kenyan Commercial Banks” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 20 [ December, 2013] ISSN 2220-8488 (Print) ISSN2221-0989 (Online) Akama, T. Onyinkwa & Jagongo Ambrose (December,2013). “The Framework for Index Funds in Kenya.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 21 [Special issue December, 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online)

6

Daniel M. Makori & Ambrose jagongo (October, 2013). “ Environmental Accounting and Firm Profitability: An Empirical Analysis of Selected Firms Listed in Bombay Stock Exchange, India.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 18 [October 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) Cliff Osoro & Jagongo Ambrose (October,2013). “Investors Perceptives on the NASI AND THE NSE 20 Share Index as Performance Measurement Indicators at the Nairobi Securities Exchange In Kenya” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 18 [October 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online)

Clement O. Olando, Ambrose Jagongo, & Martin O. Mbewa, (Sept. 2013). “The contribution of Sacco financial stewardship to growth of Saccos in Kenya.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 17 [September 2013]. ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) Ambrose Jagongo, Evans Mwiti, and Gorretty A. Ofafa (June 2013). “Determinants of Initial Export Market Participation among Micro and Small Enterprises in Commercial Craft Sector in Kenya.” International Journal of Professional Practice, Vol. 4 issues 1&2, January-June 2013

Evans Mwiti, Gorretty A. Ofafa and Ambrose Jagongo (July 2013). “Determinants of Initial Export Market Participation: (An Empirical Study on the Internal-Proactive and Internal-Reactive Factors among Micro and Small Enterprises in the Commercial Craft Sector in Kenya)” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 4 No. 7, [July 2013]

Ambrose Jagongo and Catherine Kinyua (May 2013) “The Social Media and

Entrepreneurship Growth” (A New Business Communication Paradigm among SMEs in Nairobi). International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 10 Special Issue [May 2013].

Ajei Prakash and Jagongo Ambrose Ouma (2013) “Do Genetic traits of humans influence approaches to Entrepreneurship: A comparative study of Asian origin Entrepreneurs in Kenya and native Kenyan businessmen” international journal of organization theory and behavior, 16 (1), 94-115; SPRING 2013 Clement Olando, Martin Mbewa and Ambrose Jagongo (2012).”Financial Practice as a Determinant of Growth of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies’ Wealth. (A pointer to

Overcoming Poverty Challenges in Kenya and the Region).” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 24, [December 2012] Jagongo Ambrose (2012).”Venture capital (VC): The all important MSMEs financing Strategy under neglect in Kenya.” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 21, [November 2012] Jagongo Ambrose (2012).”Savings Mobilization for Growth of Women-Owned Entrepreneurial Ventures in Kenya (An Empirical Review of the Constraining Factors).” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 15, [August 2012]

7

Cosmas K. Cheruiyot, Ambrose Jagongo and Edward Owino (2012). “Institutionalization of Knowledge Management in Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Selected Enterprises” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3 No. 10, [Special Issue May 2012]

Articles in Conference Proceedings

Jagongo A. & Kinyua C. (2014): Social Media and Entrepreneurship Growth, (a new

Business Communications Paradigm among SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya). KIST Inaugural Research Conference 2014, Held at KIST from 9th to 10th October 2014.

Jagongo Ambrose (2013): Strategic Business Savings for Entrepreneurial Financing (An Empirical Review of Impediments for Growth of Women Entrepreneurial Ventures in Kenya). Global Business Research Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal on 7-8th November 2013.

Jagongo Ambrose (2012): Entrepreneurial Financing (The Savings Approach for

Growth of Women businesses in Kenya). World Business Research Conference, 4th- 6th October 2012, Hotel Novotel Bangkok, Siam Square Thailand

PhD Supervision (Completed) 2014: Aminu Yakubu Abubakar (D86F/CTY/25312/2011). “Effects of 2008 Global

Financial Crisis on the Performance of Bank Shares traded in the Stock Exchange Market in Nigeria.”

2014: Siaw Frimpong (D56F/21242/2010). “Demand-Side Factors and Accessibility to Finance by Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana”.

2013 : Nkirina Severina Peter ( D86/ 15157/2004). “University - business linkages and

access to Business Development Support Services by Micro & Small Enterprises neighboring St. Augustine University of Tanzania”

2013: Evans Mwiti (D86/15733/2005). “Determinants of Initial Export Market Participation

among Micro and Small Enterprises in the Commercial Craft Sector in Kenya.” 2012: George K. N. Mbugua(I84/7049/2003). “An investigation of Enterprise Based Training on the Performance of Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya.”

PhD Supervision (On going) 2011: Lemein Korei Koitamet ((I84/7753/2002). “Contribution of Tourism Activities to Entrepreneurship Development among Communities in Mara Division Kenya”. 2011: Phoebe Adhiambo Mical (D86/5044/2004). “Relationship between Education level,

Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Poverty Reduction among Farmers in Kisumu County, Kenya.”

2011: Chrispen B.O.H. Maende (D86/5049/2004).” A Survey of Activities of Succession Process of African and Asian –Owned Businesses in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya.”

8

2012: Njoka Charity (D86/13747/2009). “Developments in the NSE and the effect on

Capital Structure of the Listed Firms.”

2013: Austin O. Onyango (D86/PT/25217/2011). “Exchange Rate Overshooting: Implications on Stock Prices of Companies on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.”

2014: Nelly M. Konya, (D86/CTY/PT/25221/2011). “Implications of Weighted Composite Index on Cost Management Efficiency among Commercial Banks in Kenya”

MSc and MBA (finance) Supervision (Completed) 2012: Tuigong Wilson Kibet (D58/CTY/PT/15523/2008) “An Investigation into the Effects of Dividend Policy on Share Price of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.” Maubi Andrew Mokaya (MSc finance, 2014) “Corporate Loan Portfolio Diversification and Credit risk Management among Commercial Banks in Kenya.” Mark M. Suva (MSc finance, 2013). “The effect of integration on investment portfolio diversification in eastafrican stock exchanges. Glenfield Kiprotich Tubei (MSc finance, 2013). “Effects of Mobile Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya.” Pauline G. Kimani (MSc finance, 2013). “Effects of Partnerships on the Performanceof Local Non-Governmental Organizations in Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (Pelum) Kenya Network.” Baskalia Laboso (MSc finance, 2013) “Impact of Constituency Development Fund on Rural Development in Gatundu South Constituency.” Edith Awino Onyango (MBA HRM, 2013).: Relationship between Rewards and Employee Retention among Selected Environmental Conservation NGOs in Nairobi, Kenya.” Doris Moige Maobe (MSc finance, 2013). “The Effects of Group Liability Lending on Performance of Medium and Small Enterprises in Nairobi Uhuru Market.” Maungu Dick Oyugi (MSc finance, 2013). Influence of alternative delivery Channels on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

2013: James Andako Otieno (D53/RI/11431/2004) “An investigation of factors affecting

the implementation of Universal Health coverage through Social Health Insurance in Government ministries in Kenya

2013: Nefa Chiteli (D53/OL/16198/2006) “An Investigation of Agent Banking Operations

as A Competitive Strategy for Commercial Banks in Kisumu City”.

2012: Irene Dama Kadenge (D53/CE/14442/2009).” The effects of SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority’s Regulations on the operations of Deposit taking Savings

and Credit Societies in Mombasa County.

9

2012: George Misigah (D53/NKU/PT/21178/2010 “ Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on

Growth: (A Study of Commercial Banks in Kenya)” 2012: Francis k. Gitagia (D53/OL/14700/2009) “Fundamentals That Predict Mutual

Fund Performance: A Case Of Fund Managers In Kenya”.

2012: Nyachieng’a Washingtone Mogire (D53/10579/2008) “Determinants Of Lease Financing In Kenya: A Case Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kisii Municipality.” 2012: Yussuf R. Bagaja (D53/NKU/PT/21751/10) “Determinants of Clients’ Exit From Microfinance Organization In Kenya: A Survey Of Kenya Women Finance Trust In Nakuru County.” 2012: Wanyaga Joseph Kariuki (D53/CE/15121/2008) “Factors Influencing Ex-Post Evaluation Of Local Ngo Projects In Kenya: A Case Of Ngos Operating In Laikipia County.” 2012: Mwaura Dorcas Wanja (D53/CE/10798/2006) Effects on Credit Policy on Performance Of Commercial Bank In Kenya.” 2012: Ogachi Felix Mogoi (D53/CE/11637/2008) “Investigation Of The Effects Of Business Risks On The Performance Of Commercial Banks In Nairobi, Kenya.” 2012: Otoo Isaac Christopher (D53f/21243/2010) “The Effects Of Financial Innovations On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya.” 2012: Kenneth Oduor Adongo (D53/PT/CTY/12597/2009) “The Relationship between Budgetary Control and Financial Performance Of State Corporations In Kenya.” 2012: Begi Ondari Evans (D53/CTY/20019/2010) “Determinants Of Loan Lending Policy: A Comparative Study Of The Commercial Banks And The Deposit Taking Savings And Credit Co-Operative Societies In Nairobi.” 2011: Nelly M. Konya (D53/13152/2005) “An Analysis of The Factors Contributing To Fraud Incidences In The Banking Industry In Kenya.” 2011: Chepkemoi Suiyon Emmy (D53/PT/12462/2009) “Assessment of Executive Compensation Package on Financial Performance of Public Quoted Companies In Nairobi.” 2011: Abong’o Johana Ouko (D53/CE/11676/2008) “An Investigation into the Influence of Business Process Reengineering On Business Performance in Kenya.” 2011: Kipkirui Soo Selote (D53/PT/CTY/13844/2009) “Factors Contributing to Non-Performance of Loans In Agricultural Finance Corporation of Kenya Nairobi Region.” 2009: Kimosop, Reuben Chesire (D53/10707/04) “Factors Affecting Access To Credit By Small Scale Enterprises Operated by Women in Iten Town, Keiyo District.” 2009: Kamau Felix Njuguna (C02S/7778/05) “The Effects of Incentives Procedures on Employees in the Public Service.”

10

2009: Suprian M. Ngangi (D/53/10105/2006) “Factors Affecting The Formal Financing Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Of Nairobi Central Business District.” 2009: Miring’u Alice Njeri ( D53/11635/2004) “An Analysis of the Effect of Corporate Governance Performance of Commercial State Corporation in Kenya.”

2012: Domiziano Kobia Douglas (D58/12685/2009) “Factors Affecting the Demand for Corporate Bonds as a Source of Long Term Financing for Publicly Quoted Companies in the Nairobi Stock Exchange.”

Internal Examination of PhD Thesis John Njangiru Mungai (D86/CTY/ 13274/09). Loan Repayment and Sustainability of Government funded Micro-Credit Initiatives in Muranga County, Kenya. Lucy Wamugo Mwangi (D86/CTY/ 21709/10). Effects of Financing Decisions on Performance of Non-financial Companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange , Kenya Onyancha M. Ondimu (D86/CTY/ 21708/10). Effects of Tax Reforms on Compliance of SMEs in Kenya; Case of Kisumu Municipality.” Joyce Muthoni Gakobo (D86/5054/04) “Effects of Prior Knowledge and Transformational Leadership on Growth Of Women-Owned Micro And Small Enterprises, Kasarani Division, Nairobi, Kenya”

Eddy Simiyu Mungami:(D86/10333/2008). “Determinants of Lease Financing Decisions by

Non-financial Firms quoted on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.”

Antony Wekesa Pepela (T130/21168/2010). “Positioning the Gastronomic Identity of

Kenya’s Coastal Strip: Perspectives of Guests on the Region’s Signature Foods.”

Ms Esther Wambeti Njiru (D86/15752/05) “ Intrapreneurial Prerequisites and Outcomes in Kenyan State Corporations.” Mr. Clement O. Olando (D86/15752/05) “An Assessment of Financial Practice Determination of Growth of Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies’ Wealth in Meru County, Kenya.” Mr. Phares B. Odhiambo Ochola (D86/7710/01) “Determinants of E-Commerce Adoption within the Micro, Small And Medium Firms’ Operations Management Function.

11

Mr. Dennis Rangi (184/7752/02) “Contribution Of Public-Private Partnership To The Performance Of Small And Medium Horticultural Enterprises In Kenya.” Mr. Kevin Obino Mokaya (D86/5029/09) “Effects of Corporate Entrepreneurship on Organizational Performance Of The Edible Oil Manufacturing Firms In Kenya.” Mr. Alfayos Elijah Ondara (D86/12145/07) “Effects of Reforms and other Selected Factors on Growth of the Insurance Industry In Kenya” Mrs. Joyce Muthoni Gakobo (D86/5054/04) “Effects of Prior Knowledge And Transformational Leadership On Growth Of Women-Owned Micro And Small Enterprises, Kasarani Division, Nairobi, Kenya” Mr.Jacob Oyugi Lalango (D86/15727/05) “The Contribution of Entrepreneurship Education to the Development of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Intensions among University Students in Uganda.” Mr. Haron Moris Sirima (184/7045/03)“The effects of long term credit on entrepreneurial behavior and enterprise performance among 200 SMES in Kenya.”

Internal Examination of MSc (Finance) Thesis 2013: Mr. John Kennedy Matete. “Factors Affecting Pricing Of Loanable

Funds by Commercial Banks In Kenya.” 2012: Mr. Kubasu Upungu Alex. “Factors Affecting the Adoption of

Technological Innovation By Commercial Banks In Kenya.” 2012: Mr. Calistus Wekesa Waswa. “Empirical Analysis Of Determinants of Dividend Payout of Agricultural Firms Listed On The Nairobi Security Exchange.” 2011: Ms. Makena Kaburu. “An Investigation into the Effect of Financial

Record-Keeping on the Financial Performance Of SMES (A Case Of SMES In Nkubu, Imenti South District) In Nairobi, Kenya.”

External Grants Applications

i. May 2014: Grant Proposal for Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) Call under the Research Grants Management System;

entitled: “enhancing capacity of smes to commercialize tomato and avocado products” PI, Dr. Stephen K. Wambugu Department of Agribusiness Management and Trade

ii. March 2013: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations Application for 2013 Research

Grant.

12

iii. July 2012: Being part of the Kenyatta University team, in collaboration with

University of Nairobi, the University of Prince Edward Island of Canada, and

Canadian International Development Agency applied for a PWCB Partners for

Development Research Grant for a Multidisciplinary Project aimed to improve food

security, health and socio-economic conditions for citizens within two dairy faming

districts (beneficiaries) of Kenya, Mukurweni and Tigania East, to secure the future

of the rural children and youth. (The KU team was coordinated by Dr. Vincent Onywera,

the then Director of International Programs and Collaborations.)

Invitation to Workshops as key note Speaker Guest Speaker at Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Workshop in Hargeisa Somaliland 2nd February 2011. Presented two papers as follows:

Report title: Strategies of New Enterprise Organization Authors contacts: Dr. Jagongo Ambrose

P. O. Box 43844 (00100) Nairobi- Kenya jagongo67@yahoo.com

Project number: OSRO/SOM/005/EC

Contract number: FED 2010/246-055

Project period: 1st April 2010 to 31th March 2013. (36 Months) Récipient organization: FAO Somalia Date of report submission: 2nd February 2011

Report title: Marketing and Sales Management for Profit maximization

Authors contacts: Dr. Jagongo Ambrose P. O. Box 43844 (00100) Nairobi- Kenya jagongo67@yahoo.com

Project number: OSRO/SOM/005/EC

Project period: 1st April 2010 to 31th March 2013. (36 Months) Récipient organization: FAO Somalia Date of report submission: 2nd February 2011

13

Appointment to Boards of Management

July 2008: Appointed by Minister for Education as Member of Board of

Management, St. Peter’s Kajulu Mixed Secondary School.

October 2011: Re – Appointed by Minister for Education as Member of Board of Management, St. Peter’s Kajulu Mixed Secondary School.

July 2013 : Gazetted, Member of Constituency Development Fund Committee, for Seme Constituency. Sept, 2013 to date: Chairman, Constituency Roads Committee, Seme Constituency

Community Outreach Sept 2005 to date: Member of Board of Directors of Kenversity Sacco Society October 2006 to 2013: Hon. Secretary of Kenversity Sacco Society Ltd

June 2008 to date: Chairman of Rodi Community Health Dispensary

2008 to date: Director of Capacity Building, Research and Awareness

Program (CABURAP) (an NGO that offers as per the name) July 2009 to date: Committee Member, Nyamisri Primary School June 2011 to date: Chairman, Board of Trustees for Kenversity Sacco

Staff Provident fund

Academic Leadership Development of Academic Programs 2014: Appointed to the University Committee for the Review of the PhD and Executive MBA Programs for the School of Business 2013: Appointed to the University Committee for the Development of the Doctor of

Business Administration (DBA) Program for the School of Business

2010: Appointed to the University Committee for the Development of Curriculum for Bachelor of Education (Technical and Vocational Education), for the KU- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Collaboration

2010: Appointed the Secretary to the Curriculum Development Committee for the

B.Ed (Technical and Vocational Education)

14

2010: Participated in the Development of the PhD in Business program offered at the KU- City Campus 2011: Chairman, Departmental Committee for the Review of the Msc (Finance) program

Development of Program offered outside KU-main Campus Initiated a Bridging Course in Mathematics offered at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) - first intake was in 2011

Referees Mr. Gerald Atheru Dean, School of Business Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 (00100) Nairobi Mobile no. 0722780790 Mr. Fredrick S. Ndede Department of Accounting and Finance Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 (00100) Nairobi Mobile no. 0722634250