DU – Prof. Michael Bowen

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., M. Makarius, S. Mureithi (2009) Management of Business Challenges among Small and Micro-Enterprises in Kenya: KCA Journal of Business Management, Vol. 2, No. 1.>
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