Zetech University Staff Profiles

conference papers

1. 'Re-thinking Secondary School Education: Enhancing the Curricula through International ESRREK Virtual Conference. Held on 25-26 November 2021.

1. 'Innovative microfinancefor sustainable rural development: the case Q/' Women Enterprise Fund (wef) in Kenya ". Paper presented in the 2^nd Zetech University Sustainability and Innovation Conference, Ruiru. 12-13 September, 2019.
2. "Dynamics ofGlobal Trade, Investment and Sustainable Developmenl ". Key note research paper presented at the 2^nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference, Kibabii University, Kenya June 14-15 ^th, 2017.
3. Determining Business Environmental Factors in ICTAdoption by SME oumer-managers in rural Kenya. Research Paper presented at the 2^nd PUEA Annual International Research Conference, November 23-25 ^th, 2016. Kikuyu, Kenya. Dominic Wagura. Peter Kibas. Irene Asienga.
4. 'Effects of M-Banking Services on Financial Performance and -Market Share Q/ Commercial Banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya ". Research Paper presented at the 2^nd PUEA Annual International Research Conference, November 23-25 ¹ Kikuyu, Kenya. Kenneth Tarus. Peter Kibas. Ronald Chepkilot.'Business Entrepreneurship to Social Entrepreneurship: Case of Dr. Charles Muli " Research paper presented at the 38^th ISBE conference, Glasgow, Scotland. November 2() 15. Co-presented with Ndondo Mulli.
5. Entrepreneurship Education: Influencing student's entrepreneurial intentions: Research paper presented at the 13 ^thConference of the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD) in El Jadida, Morocco, 15-19^th , May 2012. Robert Otuya, Peter Kibas and Robert Gichira. [Received the best paper award in the category of entrepreneurship, small business and the informal sector].
6. 'Entrepreneurship: Key 10 Kenya 's Economic Development ". Research paper presented at the 3 ^rd Annual International Conference on Industry and Higher Education 28-30^th , September 2011, at The Management University of Africa, Nairobi.
7. "The new Frontiers for Kenyan Entrepreneurs" A research paper presented at the I ^st Entrepreneurship Conference at KCA University, Nairobi 26^th September 2011.
8. "A gender perspective to enhancing wealth creation for poverty alleviation among small s•cale fisheries in the Lake Victoria Basin. " Research paper presented at the 6^th Annual International Conference, 7 ^th-12^th September 2010 at Moi University.
9. " Impediments QfSMEs Growth: A Kenyan Context " Research paper presented jointly with, L. Maket and R. Mbaraka, at the 6^th Annual International Conference, 7^th-12^th , September 2010 at Moi University.
10. A Convarative study offactors influencing street-based enterprise graduation in Eldoret ancl Nakuru Municipalities. " Research paper presented jointly with B. Nassiuma and M.O. Khayota at the 6^th Annual International Conference, 7^th-12^th , September 2010 at Moi University.
11. Women Entrepreneurship: Transition from employee to employer". Research Paper presented at the 32 ^nd International Conference of the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Liverpool, UK, Nov 3-6^th
12. Analysis Q/'lssues qffecling Women Entrepreneurs in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya " Research paper presented at the 3 1 ^st International Conference of the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Belfast, UK November, 4-7^th , 2008.
13. "Social entrepreneurship: A case Study ofMully Children Family " Research paper presented at the 30^thInternational Conference of the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Glasgow, UK November, 5-8 2007.
14. Wcnnen entrepreneurship: Growth-oriented SMEs in UasinGishu and Marakwet Dislricls in Kenya ". A Research Paper presented at the 51st ICSB World Conference in Melbourne, Australia June 18-21, 2006).
15. "Enlrepreneurship culturalfactors influencing growth-oriented women entrepreneurs in rural Kenya ". An empirical study and paper presented at the 3 ^rd International Entrepreneurship Conference at the United States International University, Nairobi. May 29-31 ^st, 2006.
16. 'Slra/egic Planningför Results Based Management". Paper presented at the Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions (TVET) Principals Workshop at KCCT, Mbagathi, March 10^th, 2006.
17. "Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya" Paper presented at the Third Africa Resource Bank Meeting, Nairobi — Kenya, November 27 to 30, 2005.
18. Rural Entrepreneurship: The Kenyan Rural Entrepreneur". An empirical study and paper presented at the 50^th ICSB World Conference, 18-21 ^st June 2005.
19. The Kenyan Entrepreneur: Typologies And Characteristics" An empirical study and paper presented at the 49^th ICSB, World Conference in Johannesburg, SA organized by the International Council of Small Business (ICSB), June 20-23 ^rd, 2004
20. "Entrepreneurshipas a key 10 Urica 's development" paper presented at the first Africa Resource Bank Meeting, White-sands hotel Mombasa, Kenya; November 20-22^nd, 2003
21. "Innovative Training in the Informal (Entrepreneurship) Sector in Kenya", An empirical study and paper presented at the 48^th World Conference of the International Council of Small Business (ICSB), Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 15-18, 2003.
22. "Innovative Capacity Building For Employment Creation: A Case ofthe Informal and synall enterprise sector", A paper presented at the 3 ^rd International Conference of the Kenya Chapter of the Association of Third World Studies, Daystar University, September 1 8 ^th 20^th , 2002.
23. "Entrepreneurship: Does it offer any hope for the graduate?" A paper presented at the KWANZAA series of lectures at USIU-Nairobi., October 8^th, 2002.

24. "Entrepreneurship as a strategy towards sustainable livelihoods by women refugees", A paper presented at an International (Regional) Workshop on refugee economy and livelihoods: Gender perspective, Moi University, August 14^th —1 7^th, 2000.
25. "Entrepreneurship a way out for the Kenyan University graduate?" A paper presented to the Technology Management Studies Department Annual Workshop, Moi University, April 1997.
26. "Investing the Christian Way", Paper presented to a World Vision North Rift Seminar f01' Project staff, Cheptebo (Keiyo), May 1997.
27. "The Development ofSmall Enterprise Financing in Kenya 1963-1993: A historical perspective". Paper presented at the 2^nd Conference of the Kenya Chapter, Organisation 01 Social Science Researchers in East Africa (OSSREA), Kitale, July 25-28^th

28. "Human Resource Development: A key to productivity enhancement in a liberalized economy". Paper presented at the Kenya Institute of Management Annual Dinner Workshop, Eldoret Branch, and November, 15th 1996.
29. "Kenya — The economic realities for the next decade", A paper presented to the trainer of trainer's workshop, The CPK church, Eldoret October 1990.
30. "Examinations Reforms — The Kenyan Experience", A paper presented at 5^th International Seminar on Examination Reforms for Development at the IDS, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK. September, 1985.