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Dr. Njaramba Jennifer Gathoni

Lecturer, Department of Econometrics & Statistics

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Dr. Njaramba Jennifer Gathoni

Lecturer, Department of Econometrics & Statistics

Administrative Position
August, 1 st 2014 to July, 31 st 2018: Chairman of Department , Econometrics & Statistics, Kenyatta University; September 2019: Chairman of School Board of Postgraduate Studies, School of Economics; August 2014 – July 2018: Member of Several Board of Examiners as Senate Representative in Graduate School, Kenyatta University; Departmental ISO Coordinator in the Department of Econometrics & Statistics.; Departmental Examination Coordinator for the Department of Economics, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (2005-2007).

Research Interests

Economics
Econometrics

Academic Qualifications

Kimolo , D., Njaramba, J., & Chesang’, L. (2024). Firm-Level Determinants of Export Performance in Kenya’sManufacturing Sector. International Journal of Economics, 9(2), 39–64. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijecon.2529
Kiplang’at, D., & Njaramba, J. (2024). Firm Specific Factors and the Profitability of Listed Non-Life Insurance Firms in Kenya. African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research . Volume 12, Issue 2, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajessr.v12i2 .
Kiprono, K., & Njaramba, J . (2023). Nexus between Participation in Agriculture and Youth Welfare in Bomet County, Kenya. Journal of Economics , 7 (1), 33–50. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2193
Njoroge, S. W., Mwangi , W. L., & Gathoni, N. J . ( 2023 ). Financial Risk and Shareholders Wealth of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi City County. Journal of Finance and Accounting , 7 (11), 162–183. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5295
Musimbi, D., Njaramba, J ., & Maingi, J. (2023). Central Bank Rate Pass-Through Effects on Kenya’s Lending Rate. Research Journal of Business and Finance , 2 (2), 34–43. https://doi.org/10.58721/rjbf.v2i2.341
Kariuki, G. M., Njaramba, J ., & Ombuki, C. (2022). Tea Production Response to Climate Change in Kenya: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach. African Journal of Economic Review , 10 (1), 2-26.
Kariuki G. M , Njaramba, J.G, Ombuki C (2020). “ Maize Output Supply Response to Climate Change in Kenya: An Econometric Analysis”. European Scientific Journal, January, 2020.Vol. 16(3) Pp 63-85. URL : http: // dx . doi . o rg /10.19044/ esj .2020. v 16 n 3 p63 .e Print ISSN: 1857-7881
Musyoka D & Njaramba J ., (2019), “Factors Influencing Utilization of Informal Financial Services (IFS) in Machakos County, Kenya ”. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management . Vol. VII , Issue 1, January 2019.Pp 69 – 84. ISSN 2348 0386. http://ijecm.co.uk/
Musyoka D & Njaramba J (2019). “Utilization of Informal Financial Services (IFS) and its Effects on Welfare of Residents in Machakos County, Kenya” . International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management . Vol. VII, Issue 8. August 2019. Pp 129-144. ISSN 2348 0386. http://ijecm.co.uk/
Opiyo, O. S, Njaramba, J &Njuguna, A. (2018). “The Shifting Effect of One Acre Fund on Agricultural Production Possibility Frontier: An Econometrics Analysis of Treatment Effect Estimation of Maize Yield in Busia County, Kenya”. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development , 9(22), 124-136 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/45236
Ngugi, N., W., Ngugi,K., J., Njaramba, J. G ., (2016). “The Effect of Public Debt on Econonic Growth in Kenya”. International Journal of Economics and Finance .Vol.5 (9), Pp 11-43 http://ijsse.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=780&Itemid=63
18 th -21 st November 2019: Panel Data Analysis Workshop . Facilitated by Prof William Greene. Organized by KCA University at Kenya School of Monetary Studies
August 2017: Training Workshop on “Using R for Econometrics” Facilitated by Dr Luvada, University of Dar es Salam. Organized by Department of Econometrics & Statistics
31 st June 2016: Antiplagiarlism Software (Turitin) Training . By Centre for Teaching Excellence & Research Training. Kenyatta University
27 th – 28 th June 2016: Workshop on “ Enhancing Quality Research through Digital Survey and Data Management ”. By Department of Econometrics & Statistics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University
6 th October 2015: Training on “ Curriculum Development and Review” . By Centre for Teaching Excellence & Research Training. Kenyatta University
26 th -27 th July 2012: Workshop on “ Modeling and Computer Applications ”. Department of Econometrics & Statistics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University
15 th – 16 th May 2015: Workshop on “ Data Management and Computer Applications ”. Department of Econometrics & Statistics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University
28 th May – 14 th November, 2013: Teaching methodology covering: Teaching methodology, Setting of examination, Administration of examinations, Marking and analysis of scores
September 2008 . Handling Primary Data in Research : One Week Training on Data Analysis Facilitated by Chandan Murkerje in New Delhi, India.
January – March 2008. Practical Use of R- Statistical Package in Handling Primary Data. Facilitated by Professor Vikas Rawal. Conducted in Jawarhalal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
13 th – 14 th February 2004. Mentoring Training Facilitated by Emerging Young Leaders-Africa. Held at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi
17 th November, 2019. Training of Trainers Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders Facilitators in Kenyatta University. Facilitated by Kenyatta University and DePaul University
9 th March- 18 th May, 2019. Wealth Creation Master Class Course in Nairobi. Facilitated by Personal Finance Academy
26 th January, 2018. Staff Mentors Seminar. Organized by Kenyatta University Mentoring Programme
8 th to 12 th August 2016. Completed a Course in Palliative Care for Non-Health Care Providers at Kenyatta University by Nairobi Hospice.
27 th August, 2015. Stress and Burnout Management. Organized by Wellness Centre, Kenyatta University.
22 nd - 26 th September, 2014.Greening Businesses through Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Workshop held in Lusaka, Zambia. Facilitated by United Nations University-Institute for Natural Resources in Africa
10 th April, 2014. Information Literacy Training. Facilitated by Postmodern Library, Kenyatta University.
5 th May to13 th August 1984: National Youth Service (NYS) Naivasha, Certificate of Servicewoman.

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Njaramba J. G . (2013). “Organic Agriculture and Soil Enhancement Techniques: Evidence from Central Kenya. A paper presented in Asia Pacific Symposium held on 2nd – 4th December 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand.
  2. Njaramba J. G. & Praveen J. (2011). “Growth and Structure of Organic Agriculture in Kenya since Early 1980s. PhD Thesis. Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
  3. Njaramba J. G . (2011). “Role of Information in the Adoption of Soil Enhancement Techniques: Evidence from Central Province in Kenya. A paper presented in African Growth Initiative Forum held on 19th- 20th February 2011 in Brookings Institution in Washington D.C., USA
  4. Njaramba J. G . (2005). “Adoption of Organic Agriculture in Central Province, Kenya”. Paper presented in Regional Methodological Workshop on Social Sciences in Africa – Fields and Theories of Qualitative Investigation held in Nairobi, Kenya.
  5. Njaramba J. G . (2004). “Analysis of the Performance of Kenya’s Pyrethrum Industry”. Paper presented in ATWS – Kenya Chapter Conference in Baraton University, Eldoret. Kenya.
  6. Njaramba J.G. , Jumi P.L. & Ayako A.B. (1994). Demand For Maternal Health Services: A Case Study ofAnte Natal - Care in Thika Division of Kiambu District. Unpublished Master of Economics Project, University of Nairobi.
  7. Njaramba, J. G. (2020). Applied Econometrics for Agriculture (EES 812). Kenyatta University, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
  8. Njaramba, J. G. (2020). Fundamentals for Econometrics II (EES 401). Kenyatta University, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  9. Njuguna, A and Njaramba J. G. (2020). Microeconometrics (EES 805). Kenyatta University, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
  10. Njaramba, J.G. and Diana Ngui (2005) Statistics for Economists 1 (AEC 201) Kenyatta University. Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  11. Njaramba, J.G ., Gachanja p.(2005) Microeconomics I (AEC 100) Kenyatta University. Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  12. Kimolo , D., Njaramba, J., & Chesang’, L. (2024). Firm-Level Determinants of Export Performance in Kenya’sManufacturing Sector. International Journal of Economics, 9(2), 39–64. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijecon.2529
  13. Kiplang’at, D., & Njaramba, J. (2024). Firm Specific Factors and the Profitability of Listed Non-Life Insurance Firms in Kenya. African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research . Volume 12, Issue 2, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajessr.v12i2 .
  14. Kiprono, K., & Njaramba, J . (2023). Nexus between Participation in Agriculture and Youth Welfare in Bomet County, Kenya. Journal of Economics , 7 (1), 33–50. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2193
  15. Njoroge, S. W., Mwangi , W. L., & Gathoni, N. J . ( 2023 ). Financial Risk and Shareholders Wealth of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi City County. Journal of Finance and Accounting , 7 (11), 162–183. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5295
  16. Musimbi, D., Njaramba, J ., & Maingi, J. (2023). Central Bank Rate Pass-Through Effects on Kenya’s Lending Rate. Research Journal of Business and Finance , 2 (2), 34–43. https://doi.org/10.58721/rjbf.v2i2.341
  17. Kariuki, G. M., Njaramba, J ., & Ombuki, C. (2022). Tea Production Response to Climate Change in Kenya: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach. African Journal of Economic Review , 10 (1), 2-26.
  18. Kariuki G. M , Njaramba, J.G, Ombuki C (2020). “ Maize Output Supply Response to Climate Change in Kenya: An Econometric Analysis”. European Scientific Journal, January, 2020.Vol. 16(3) Pp 63-85. URL : http: // dx . doi . o rg /10.19044/ esj .2020. v 16 n 3 p63 .e Print ISSN: 1857-7881
  19. Musyoka D & Njaramba J ., (2019), “Factors Influencing Utilization of Informal Financial Services (IFS) in Machakos County, Kenya ”. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management . Vol. VII , Issue 1, January 2019.Pp 69 – 84. ISSN 2348 0386. http://ijecm.co.uk/
  20. Musyoka D & Njaramba J (2019). “Utilization of Informal Financial Services (IFS) and its Effects on Welfare of Residents in Machakos County, Kenya” . International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management . Vol. VII, Issue 8. August 2019. Pp 129-144. ISSN 2348 0386. http://ijecm.co.uk/
  21. Opiyo, O. S, Njaramba, J &Njuguna, A. (2018). “The Shifting Effect of One Acre Fund on Agricultural Production Possibility Frontier: An Econometrics Analysis of Treatment Effect Estimation of Maize Yield in Busia County, Kenya”. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development , 9(22), 124-136 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/45236
  22. Ngugi, N., W., Ngugi,K., J., Njaramba, J. G ., (2016). “The Effect of Public Debt on Econonic Growth in Kenya”. International Journal of Economics and Finance .Vol.5 (9), Pp 11-43 http://ijsse.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=780&Itemid=63

Books

Njaramba J. (2015 ). Organic Agriculture in Kenya . Saarbrucken: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN: 978 -659 -56687 -5. Published date: January, 2015. Available at www.amazon.com

Book Chapters

  1. Kariuki, G., Njaramba, J . and Ombuki, C. (2018). “Climate Change and Maize Yield in Kenya: An Econometric Analysis”. In: Arasa R., Amukowa W., Ombuki C. and Richard P. K. (Eds). Harnessing Scientific Research, Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development. Machakos University, Kenya. Pp. 98-117. ISBN: 978-9966-117-37-3.
  2. Njaramba J. G . (2004). “Towards Policies on Environmental Friendly Agricultural Systems in Kenya. In Keraka M. N. and Akunga D. N. (Eds). Status of Environmental Health Education in the Eastern Africa Region: Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Forward . UNICEF /Kenyatta University. Pp 184-188. ( ISBN: 0001-0001-1 ).
  3. Njaramba J. G. (2003). “Analysis of Disparities Existing In Kenya’s Crop Sub-Sector”. In Momanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (Eds) Disparities in Developing Countries: Types, Challenges and the Way Forward. Vol. 1 Disparities in Social Sciences, Politics and Gender. Nairobi:Association of Third World Studies- Kenya ChapterPp. 83 -93. ( ISBN 9966-9969-18 )

Conference Papers

  1. Njaramba J. G . (2013). “Organic Agriculture and Soil Enhancement Techniques: Evidence from Central Kenya. A paper presented in Asia Pacific Symposium held on 2nd – 4th December 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand.
  2. Njaramba J. G. & Praveen J. (2011). “Growth and Structure of Organic Agriculture in Kenya since Early 1980s. PhD Thesis. Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
  3. Njaramba J. G . (2011). “Role of Information in the Adoption of Soil Enhancement Techniques: Evidence from Central Province in Kenya. A paper presented in African Growth Initiative Forum held on 19th- 20th February 2011 in Brookings Institution in Washington D.C., USA
  4. Njaramba J. G . (2005). “Adoption of Organic Agriculture in Central Province, Kenya”. Paper presented in Regional Methodological Workshop on Social Sciences in Africa – Fields and Theories of Qualitative Investigation held in Nairobi, Kenya.
  5. Njaramba J. G . (2004). “Analysis of the Performance of Kenya’s Pyrethrum Industry”. Paper presented in ATWS – Kenya Chapter Conference in Baraton University, Eldoret. Kenya.
  6. Njaramba J.G. , Jumi P.L. & Ayako A.B. (1994). Demand For Maternal Health Services: A Case Study ofAnte Natal - Care in Thika Division of Kiambu District. Unpublished Master of Economics Project, University of Nairobi.

Awards & Honours

  • July 2018: Appreciation by Vice Chancellor for the Support given as Chairman of the Department of Econometrics& Statistics from August 1 st 2014 to 31 st July 2018
  • March 2017: Appreciation by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for the Implementation of STEP 4Y Project in Kisumu Conducted in Conjunction with Kenya National Commission for UNESCO.
  • May 2016: Appreciation by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for Participation in the Training of STEP to Kenyatta University Students
  • February 2016: Appreciation by KUESA for Participation and Contribution in Putting a Smile on the face of Disadvantaged Children of Dagoreti Corner Children Home.
  • October, 2023: Award by KUESA for Outstanding performance and dedication in helping lives of Happy Life Children’s Home.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of Econometrics Association of Kenya (EAK)
  • Member of Economists Society of Kenya (ESK)
  • Member of Kenya Association of Food Safety and Protection (KAFSAP)
  • Member of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM)
  • Member of Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN)
  • 2019-to Date: Member, Econometric Association of Kenya
  • 2016- to Date: Member of Nairobi Hospice in the Provision of Palliative Care
  • 2015- to Date: Youth Trainer with STEP Programme
  • 2004 – to Date: Member of Kenya Organic Agriculture Network