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DR. KENNEDY B. MWENGEI OMBABA
PhD (Finance), MBA (Finance), B. Com. (Hons). (Accounting & Finance), (AKIM)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To apply the competence, knowledge and skills gained to effectively and efficiently
contribute to the organizations’ goals.
To actively partake towards the achievement of the organization’s Mission and Vision.
PROFILE:
Goal directed and oriented professional
Skilled Communicator, persuasive and adaptable.
Self-motivated with energy, initiative and focus.
A team player with high level of integrity.
GOALS
1. To ensure high professional standards at the work place with mutual corporation and team
work
2. Display volunteering spirit and responsibility with minimum supervision.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lecturer School of University of Eldoret 2nd Sept 2017-to date
Business and Management
Sciences
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
January 2017 to June 2017: Exams Coordinator University Timetable and Garissa
University College
January 2017 to June 2017: University Timetabling and Exams Coordinator January
Garissa University College
January 2017 to June 2017: Member Postgraduate and Research Garissa University
College
January 2017 to June 2017: Chairperson Examinations Regulations Committee Garissa
University College
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
PUBLICATIONS
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13. Kennedy Mwengei B. Ombaba and David Kosgei (2017). Board Composition and
Financial Distress of Listed Firms in Kenya. An Empirical Analysis” Journal of Finance
and Investment Analysis, vol. 6, no. 4, 2017, 75-93 [ISSN: 2241-0996]
www.scienpress.com
14. Joseph Abuga Orayo and Dr. Ombaba Kennedy B. Mwengei (2016). “Empirical
Analysis on Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Commercial and Service Sector in
Kenya: Corporate Boards, Do They Matter? Africa International Journal of Management
Education and Governance. Vol. 2, Issue 2, 10-29, [ISSN 2518-0827]
www.oircjournals.org
15. Ombaba K. B. Mwengei, (2016). “Board Diversity and Financial Performance;
Evidence from Kenya” Africa International Journal of Management Education and
Governance. Vol. 1, Issue 1; May 2016. pp. 1-15, [ISSN 2518-
0827]www.oircjournals.org
16. Omuya Jackline, Ombaba K. B. Mwengei Nyangenya K. Mary (2016). Demographic
Diversity in the Boardroom: Does Gender Affect Corporate Social Responsibility and
Firm Reputation in Kenya. Africa International Journal of Management Education and
Governance. Vol. 1, (1) May 2016. 29-41, [ISSN 2518-0827] www.oircjournals.org
17. Dr. Omae Kabuka, Joseph Abuga Orayo and Ombaba Mwengei (2016). “Analysis of
Monetary Policy, credit Market and lending Rates among Commercial banks in Kenya.
Africa International Journal of Management Education and Governance. Vol. 1, Issue 1;
May 2016. pp. 107-126, [ISSN 2518-0827] www.oircjournals.org
18. Samuel N. Nyanga’u, Kennedy B. Mwengei Ombaba and Philip Bii. “Policy,
Institutions and Aid Effectiveness in Developing Nations: Literature Revisited”
European Journal of Business and Management, 2015, [ISSN 2222-2839]. Vol. 7, No.34.
www.iiste.org
19. Kennedy B. Mwengei Ombaba, Phylis A. Arogo and Phillip Bii “Planning the
Dynamics of Tourism for Sustainable Development in Kenya; a Case of Lake Victoria”.
Research Journal in Organizational Psychology & Educational Studies 3(4) 252-257 –
[ISSN: 2276-8475] www.emergingresource.org
20. Mwengei Kennedy B. Ombaba, Phyllis A. Arogo, Elizabeth Murey, Lagat John
Kipngetich “Public-Public-Private Partnership for Sustainable Solid Waste Management
in Eldoret Town, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, ISSN (Paper)
ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.6, No.13, 2014 www.iiste.org
21. Peter Omae Kabuka, Ken Ombaba “Technical and Financial Performance of Power
Sector a Comparison between India and Kenya” Journal of Radix International
Educational and Research Consortium Vol. 3, (1) pp. 1-12, [ISSN: 2277–1018]
www.rierc.org
22. Mwengei K. B. Ombaba “Assessing the Factors Contributing to Non–Performance
Loans in Kenyan Banks” European Journal of Business and Management, ISSN (Paper)
2222-1905 ISSN 2222-2839. Vol.5, No.32, 2013.pp. 155-164, www.iiste.org
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23. Philip Kiprotich Bii, Ongeri Lucas, Ombaba Kennedy B.Mwengei, Joseph Musyoki and
Jacqueline Korir Age: A determinant of Management’s Emotional Intelligence
Competency. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies
3(6):807-811 [ISSN: 2141-6990]. www.emergingresource.org
24. Kennedy Mwengei B. Ombaba, Phyllis A. Arogo, Phillip Bii, Lucas Ongeri, Jackline
Omuya, and Peter O. Kabuka A study on the impact of China’s Investments in Africa; the
case of Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences,
2012 3(5):, 529-537 [ISSN: 2141-7024]. www.emergingresource.org
25. Dedan .O. Onganya, Jackline M. Omuya, Kennedy M. B. Ombaba and Phyllis A.Arogo
“Water Resources and Sustainable Development in Northern Kenya: a case of Isiolo
District”.Elixir Human Res. Mgmt. 52, 2012, 11338-11343 [ISSN:2229-712]
www.elixirjournal.org
26. Dedan Oriewo Ong’anya, Jackline M. Omuya, Kennedy Mwengei B. Ombaba, and
Phyllis A. Arogo the Role of Agricultural Growth on Millennium Development Goals in
Kenya: A Strategy of Poverty reduction. Emerging Trends in Economics and
Management Sciences, 2012 Vol. 3 (4): 324-331 [ISSN: 2141-7024]
www.emergingresource.org
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Effect of Income Diversification and Sustainability of CBOS in Turkana County- Kenya.
A paper presented in the 3rd Eldoret International Conference on Sustainable
Development. Theme Gender Equality for Sustainable Development in Africa
(EICSGSD-2017) 13th-14th September 2018. 3rd Annual conference September, 2018.
2. Financial Development, Remittances, and Sustainable Development in Kenya. A paper
presented in the 2nd Eldoret International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable
Development in Africa (EICPSDA-2017) 14th September 2017. 2nd Annual conference
September, 2017
3. Board Diversity and Financial Performance; Evidence from Kenya” A paper presented in
the 1st Eldoret International Conference on Business Scenario and Jobless Growth in
Emerging Economies; Concerns and Solutions (EICBSJGEE 2016) 26th July 2016. 1st
Annual conference July, 2017
4. “Policy, Institutions and Aid Effectiveness in Developing Nations: Literature Revisited.
A paper presented in the Maasai Mara University International Conference.1st Annual
Conference August, 2014
5. Women in Institutional Boards and their Influence on Board Effectiveness in Kisii
County Institutions. A paper presented in the Kisii County Education Conference August,
2014 Kisii
6. Impact of Remittances on Poverty Reduction on Kenya. A paper presented in the Kisii
University Inter Disciplinary International Conference, 1st Annual Conference July 2014.
7. Planning the Dynamics of Tourism for Sustainable Development in Kenya; a Case of
Lake Victoria. A paper presented in the International Conference on Emerging Trends for
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Sustainable Development and Human Capacity Building In The Third World Nations
(ICETSDHCB 2014) 1st Annual conference June, 2014
SUPERVISION OF Ph.D. THESIS AND MASTERS THESIS/PROJECTS
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2. Lena Jebet Tum MBA (Accounting) (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology) Relationship between Accounting Information Systems and Performance of
organizations. A case of Uasin Gishu County Government, Kenya
3. Ekaale Isaac. MSc. (Finance). Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology. Strategic Investment Decision Making Practices and Financial Performance
of Projects Funded by Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Turkana County, Kenya
4. Abdikarim M. Noor MBA (Finance) Garissa University College; Relationship between
Capital Structure and Profitability of Listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Founding Chairperson Nyansiongo Old Boys Alumni Club
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. Corporate Finance
2. Corporate Governance and Leadership
3. Financial Intermediation
4. Portfolio and Investment Management
5. Economic Development
Awarded the ICCR scholarship by the Government of India to Study B.Com at the
University of Delhi, India in 2004
REFEREES
1. Dr. David Kosgei (PhD)
Deputy Director PSSP
Moi University
Tel No:+254-722-789560
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