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Prof. Michael Bowen 

Associate Professor of Environmental Economics

B.A. Agricultural Economics (Egerton University), M.Sc. Agricultural Economics (Egerton University), Ph.D. Environmental Economics (Moi University).

Title & Responsibilities

Principal, Nairobi Campus & Professor School of Business & Economics

Overview of responsibilities

  • Coordination of academic functions of the campus
  • Execution of administrative duties
  • Coordination of financial and development activities

Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, Department of Economics

Publications

Book Chapters
  • Bowen M. (2017) Africa Christian Organizations and Socio-Economic Development In Africa Christian Leadership: Realities, opportunities and Impact; Edited by Robert J. Priest and Kirimi Barine (Orbis books) Maryknoll, New York, 10545 available at www.orbisbooks.com/african-christian-leadership.html
  • Bowen M.K. and Mutua T. (2015), Parents modelling their children’s marriage, In Redeeming Christian Marriage, Daystar University
  • Bowen, M.K. (2002), “Risk and Business Growth,” in Negotiating Social Space (East African Micro enterprises)-Alila P. & P.O. Pedersen (eds.), Africa World Press, Trenton, pp. 291-304.
  • Bowen, M.K. et. al. (1999)“Impact Assessment of the WEDCO Enterprise Development Project,” Institute for Development Studies, Occasional Paper No. 68, University of Nairobi.
  • Muthomi J. & Bowen M. (2012), Levels of External Contact and Communication for Children in Institution Care in Nairobi, Kenya, in Our Children, Our Being.
  • Mwakubo, S.M., Bowen M.K., Yabann W.K. and Maritim H.K. (2009), Impact of Transaction Costs and Risks on Terracing in Kenya, In Sustainable Land Management in the Tropics, Explaining the Miracle, Eds. Burger K and Zaal F., Ashgate Publishing Limited, London.
  • Bowen, M.K. et. al. (1999)“Impact Assessment of the WEDCO Enterprise Development Project,” Institute for Development Studies, Occasional Paper No. 68, University of Nairobi.

Journal Articles
  • Ngure P.K, Nzau, A.M., Kiarie, M.W., Waithima A.K., Bowen M.K., Ingonga J.M., and Ngumbi P.M. (2017) From Mud and Stick-Walled Houses to Corrugated Iron Sheet Houses: A New Strategy for Preventing Human-Vector Contact in Marigat Sub-County; a Leishmaniasis-Endemic Area in Kenya, SciMedCentral, Annals of Clinical Cytology and Pathology.
  • Ndambuki, A., Bowen M, & Karau J. (2016) The effects of business strategies on growth of market share in the telecommunications industry in Kenya: a case study of Telkom Kenya. European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, [S.l.], v. 2, n. 4, p. 16 - 32, apr. 2017. ISSN 2518-265X. Available at: https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/EJBSM/article/view/366 
  • Bowen et. al. (2016) Survey on knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs on Kala Azar among the residents of Marigat sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya, International Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, Available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301636790
  • Kitilit C.J., Bowen M., Amata E. (2016), The Role of Agency Banking In Improving Financial Access in Kenya: Case Study of Langata Constituency, Journal of Developing Country Studies, available at https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JDCS/article/download/38/37/
  • Kangogo, J., Guyo, W., M. Bowen, M., & Ragui, M. (2013). Supply chain disruption in the Kenya floriculture industry: A case study of Equator Flowers. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(7), www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222- 2839 (Online)
  • Bowen, M.K. (2007), “Risk Management as a Way of Reducing Poverty in the Semi-arid Lands of Kenya” Perspectives, A Journal of Daystar University, Kenya, vol.1 No. 2. 
  • Karanja R. and Bowen M. (2012) Student Indiscipline and Academic Performance in Public Schools in Kenya, Daystar University Working Paper