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Prof. Muturi Wachira  

Doctor of Business Administration in Finance

Title & 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.

Education

  • 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

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

Journal Articles
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kiguta, J., Wachira, M. & Waweru, J. (2017). Exchange Rate Risk Management Practices among Agricultural Firms in Kenya. Business and Economics Journal, 8(2).
  • 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. 86-89.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 1-11.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wachira, M. (2012). Workplace Spirituality: The Missing Dimension in the Balanced Scorecard. Nairobi: Daystar University Centre for Research, Publications and Consultancy: Working Paper.
  • 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. (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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.