Department of Accounting and Finance | Kenyatta University

About the Department

The Department of Accounting and Finance specialises in market-driven programmes at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Its mission is to produce Qualified Accountants and Finance professionals and practitioners committed to excellence and integrity. The department's vision is to be a bastion of knowledge in the region for quality and effective teaching in accounting and finance. Programmes are available through full-time, part-time, and distance learning formats.

Academic Programmes

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
Bachelor of Commerce — Accounting OptionUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in Maths
Bachelor of Commerce — Finance OptionUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | C+ in Maths
Diploma in AccountancyDiploma2 YearsKCSE C | C in Maths
MBA FinancePostgraduate2 YearsBachelor's + 2 yrs work experience
MSc FinancePostgraduate2 YearsBCom Finance or equivalent
PhD AccountingDoctoral3–5 YearsMSc Accounting or MBA
PhD FinanceDoctoral3–5 YearsMSc Finance or MBA

Research Focus Areas

Credit risk management and financial performance

Banking sector innovations — agency banking, mobile banking, internet banking

Capital structure and firm performance

Working capital management and profitability

Dividend policy and ownership structure effects

Securitisation and financial crises

Corporate governance and competitive advantage

Academic Staff

Chairperson: Dr. Fredrick Warui Waweru
Prof. Ambrose O. Jagongo
Professor
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Prof. Fredrick W.S. Ndede
Professor
Financial Reporting & Auditing
Dr. Atheru G. K.
Senior Lecturer
Accounting Theory & Practice
Dr. Fredrick Warui Waweru
Lecturer
Financial Management
Dr. Eddie Mungami Simiyu
Lecturer
Auditing & Assurance
Dr. Lucy Wamugo Mwangi
Lecturer
Banking & Financial Services
Dr. Farida Abdul
Lecturer
Taxation & Fiscal Policy
Dr. John Njangiru Mungai
Lecturer
Corporate Accounting
Dr. Charity Wanjiku Njoka
Lecturer
Financial Accounting
Dr. Salome M. Musau
Lecturer
Capital Markets & Investments
Dr. Jeremiah Koori
Lecturer
Credit Risk Management
Dr. Peter Ng'ang'a
Lecturer
Public Sector Accounting
Dr. James M. Gatauwa
Lecturer
Financial Derivatives
Dr. Job Omagwa
Lecturer
Corporate Governance & Finance
Dr. Margaret Kosgei
Lecturer
Management Accounting
Dr. Vincent Mutswenje
Lecturer
Working Capital Management
Dr. Geofrey Kimundu Mbuva
Lecturer
Financial Reporting
Dr. Daniel Makori
Lecturer
Dividend Policy & Ownership
Dr. Caroline J. Kimutai
Lecturer
Banking Innovations
Dr. Muchira Bancy Wawira
Lecturer
Securitisation & Finance
Mr. Gerald Kalenywa Atheru
Tutorial Fellow
Accounting & Finance
Mr. Kennedy J. Matete
Tutorial Fellow
Finance
Mr. Dennis Muturi Muthara
Tutorial Fellow
Accounting
Mr. James M. Muturi
Tutorial Fellow
Financial Accounting
Mr. Dominic K. Ngaba
Tutorial Fellow
Auditing
Mr. Samson Kaplelach
Tutorial Fellow
Financial Management

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