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Dr. Isaac Kimunio

Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics

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Dr. Isaac Kimunio

Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics

Administrative Position
Acting Director – Kenyatta University City Campus - Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as Acting Director – Kenyatta University City Campus for 15 days from 7th July 2025 to 25th July 2025, overseeing the administration and operations of the campus during the leave period of the substantive Director.; E-Learning Coordinator – School of Business, Economics and Tourism , Kenyatta University Appointment extended for six months from 15 th April 2025.; E-learning coordinator for the School of Business, Economics and Tourism. Renewal of Appointment by the Vice-Chancellor as E-learning coordinator for the School of Business, Economics and Tourism for two years with effect from 16 th April 2023

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Wamue-Ngare, G., Okemwa, P., Kimunio, I., Miruka, O., Okong’o, G., Kamau, P., Njuguna, J., Kiruja, L. & Okoth, S. (2025). Unveiling the hidden costs: An in-depth examination of the economic impact of sexual and gender-based violence on women in Nairobi, Kenya, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 2590-2911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101339 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259029112500066X
  2. Ngare, G. W., Maina, L., Okemwa, P., Miruka, O., Okong’o, G., Kimunio, I., Kamau, P., Njuguna, J., Kiruja, L. & Okoth, S. (2025). Qualitative Assessment of Transformative Change in Lives of SGBV Survivors: Evidence from the Most Significant Change Stories’ Technique. Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Journal,
  3. Wamue-Ngare, G., Okemwa, P., Kimunio, I. , Miruka, O., Okong’o, G., Kamau, P., Njuguna, J., Kiruja, L. & Okoth, S. (2023). Estimating the economic impact of gender-based violence on women survivors: A comparative study of support program interventions in Makueni and Naivasha, Kenya. Atencion Primaria , 56(10), 102,840. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0212656723002731
  4. Wamue-Ngare, G., Okemwa, P., Miruka, O., Maina, L., Okong’o, G., Kimunio, I. , Kamau, P., Njuguna, J. & Kiruja, L. (2023). Effectiveness of State and Non-State Actors’ Initiatives in Addressing the Economic Empowerment Needs of Women Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Journal, 1(1), 45-69. https://journals.ku.ac.ke/index.php/KUWEE/article/view/398
  5. Kimunio, I. and Maingi, S.W. (2022), "A Markov regime-switching (MS) approach to modeling the effects of fiscal policies and COVID-19 pandemic on tourism destination competitiveness in Kenya", Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-09-2021-0245
  6. Kimunio, I.K ., Muniu, J.M. & Kinuthia, B.K . Foreign-owned banks and their impact on Kenya’s financial stability. SN Bus Econ 1 , 18 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43546-020-00019-4
  7. Kinuthia, I. K ., & Etyang, M. N. (2014). Stock Market Liberalization, Stock Market Performance and Economic Growth in Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance , 6 (4), 196-209. https://doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v6n4p196

Book Chapters

  1. Kimunio, I ., Nandelenga, M. W., & Makambi, S. (2024). Tourism Degrowth in the New Normal: Exploring the Impacts of COVID-19 on Sustainable and Equitable Tourism Development (pp. 281-297). Springer. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-45866-8_15
  2. Kimunio, I. , Nandelenga, M. W., & Makambi, S. (2024). COVID-19 and the Travel and Visitor Experience Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Post-pandemic World. Springer. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-45848-4_7
  3. Kimunio, I., & Gitagia, F. (2022). Restoration of Ecosystems Services in Post-COVID-19 Kenya: A Cost–Benefit Analysis of Green Financing. In Management of Tourism Ecosystem Services in a Post Pandemic Context (pp. 252-267). Routledge. Accessed through: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/b23145- 20/restoration-ecosystems-services-post-covid-19-kenya-isaac-kimunio-francis-gitagia

Conference Papers

  1. Kimunio , I. K. (2021). Risk-Weighted Capital Regulations and Bank Risk-Taking Behaviour: Evidence from Kenya. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC). https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=WEu7CAYAAA AJ&citation_for_view=WEu7CAYAAAAJ:2osOgNQ5qMEC
  2. Conference paper presentation titled “CENTRAL BANKS ROLE IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS: EVIDENCE FROM KENYA” presented in the 5th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) hosted by the School of Business, Economics and Tourism – Kenyatta University on 22nd and 23rd June, 2023 under the theme: Strategic Business Innovations and Policies for Sustainable Social and Economic Development.
  3. Made a presentation during the AERC-SOAS Inclusive Financial Services Policy Platform on 8th - 9th September 2021. Risk-Weighted Capital Regulations and Bank Risk-Taking Behaviour: Evidence from Kenya
  4. Conference paper presentation titled “The socio-economic Contribution of sports to the Kenyan Economy; the missing link” presented in the 6th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) hosted by the School of Business, Economics and Tourism – Kenyatta University on 27 th and 28 th June, 2024 under the theme: Business Intelligence and Innovations for Sustainable Development.
  5. AERC-IDRC Inclusive Finance for Fragile and Post Conflict Contexts/States in Africa, held on October 27, 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya at the Trademark Hotel
  6. Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub 1 st International Conference held on 6th - 8th July 2022 at the International Languages and Culture Centre (ICLC) at Kenyatta University. The broad theme of the conference was ‘’Women Economic Empowerment in the 21st Century: What Works?”
  7. 5th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) hosted by the School of Business, Economics and Tourism – Kenyatta University on 22nd and 23rd June, 2023 under the theme: Strategic Business Innovations and Policies for Sustainable Social and Economic Development.
  8. 6th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) hosted by the School of Business, Economics and Tourism – Kenyatta University on 27th – 28th June 2024, under the theme: Business Intelligence and Innovations for Sustainable Development.
  9. Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub 2 nd International Conference held from 24 th -26 th July, 2024 at the Kenyatta University Conference Center (KUCC) at Kenyatta University. The broad theme of the conference was “Initiatives for What Works to Advance Women’s Economic Empowerment.”

Professional Affiliations

  • I am a fellow member of The Econometrics Association of Kenya (EAK) where I am also the head of publications committee. https://www.econometricskenya.org/