Dr. Esther Kathure Mwiti
Senior Lecturer (Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
esther.kathure@zetech.ac.ke
Teaching and Training experience since 1991 may to date
· Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship (PhD) of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya June 2014
· Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSc) - Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. (October 2005)
· Master of Arts in Religious Education 2022 - Landmark Baptist theological university in Texas: Bachelor of Education (History and Philosophy of Religious Studies)- Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, September 1992 (second class honors)
· Master of Arts in Religious Education 2022 - Landmark Baptist theological university in Texas: research topic; Sufficiency of scripture as transformation determinant of entrepreneurial mindset in wealth creation among Christians in Kenya.
· Bachelor of Education (History and Philosophy of Religious Studies)- Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, September 1992 (second class honors)
· Senior Lecturer: Department of Business Administration and Management Science, Technical University of Kenya since 2015.
· Appointment as a representation of faculty on performance contract university committee for 2 years starting June 2024.
· Appointed member of job matching and placement university committee, 2024 April
· Appointed to the Technical University of Kenya technical vocational education and training (TVET) curriculum development committee – 2023
· Chairman of the Department of Entrepreneurship, and technology management from -2016 to 2021. Accomplished in career, demonstrating consistent and success as an Educator and trainer for over a period of 30 years.
· Member of the University Senate –attended and participated senate meetings related senate duties since 2016 to 2021
· Internal Examiner –
· Appointed as chairman-
· PhD curriculum program leader
· Appointed committee member
Journals
· Kithu, J. M., Kibas, P., & Mwiti, E. K. (2026). Driving sustainable futures: Stakeholder engagement policy and strategic investor attraction in Nairobi’s real estate industry. Journal of Strategic Management, 10(3), 13–27. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t4395
· Kithu, J. M., Kibas, P., & Mwiti, E. K. (2026). Effects of development control policies on strategic investor attraction in the real estate sector in Nairobi City County. JBMI Insight, 3(3), 31–40. https://jbmipublisher.org/system/index.php/home/article/view/146
· Kithu J.M, Kibas.P & Mwiti.E.K. Zoning regulations and strategic investor
Attraction in the real estate sector: Perspectives from Nairobi City County; African Journal of Emerging Issues2025. Published online ISSN:2663- 9335; https://ajoeijournal.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/1038
· Mwiti E.K and Matu P.M. The Impact of Globalization on Culture among the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Africa. Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Development; international conference presentation 2023(published)ISBN 978- 9914-764-15- 4 (3rd:2024: Nairobi, Kenya) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384251004
· Mwiti, E.K and Ngwiri,B. M. The changing roles of universities on entrepreneurship education for employability and economic growth in Kenya,-. (published) IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 23, Issue 4. Ser. VII (April 2021), PP 33-45 www.iosrjournals.org
· Ngwiri,B. M and Mwiti,E.K , Effect of Entrepreneurial Skills in the Operation and Success of Outdoor Catering Ventures in Nairobi, Kenya
DOI: 10.24940/the ijbm/2020/v8/i11/BM2011-040, Volume 8, Issue 11,2020 https://internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijbm/article/view/156953
· Mwiti, E. K, 2013: The role of host country factors in attracting Manufacturing Foreign SMEs investments in Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social sciences (IJAMSS/21), Vol. 2, No. 4 APRIL 2013 ISSN: 2278-6236 https://garph.co.uk/IJARMSS/Apr2013/3.pdf
· Mwiti, E.K, International entry mode choices among foreign small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – New evidence in entrepreneurship perspective. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and social sciences (IJARMSS/85),Vol.2,No5ISSN:2278-6236 https://garph.co.uk/IJARMSS/May2013/7.pdf
· Mwiti E, K, Firm-Resources as entrepreneurial determinant and performance of manufacturing small and medium (SMEs) foreign firms investing in Kenya. Status- GARPH-1481. https://garph.co.uk/IJARMSS/June2015/1.pdf
· MWITI E.K, and co-authors: isbn 9781032107936: Entrepreneurial innovations, models, and implementation strategies for industry 4.0, Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2022
· Mwiti E, K, and co-authors, (KICD). Entrepreneurship curriculum and content for TIVET.
NON-PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS
MWITI E.K, Navigating Digital Misinformation: AI and Contextual Knowledge Systems for Women Entrepreneurs in African Social Media Ecosystems
conference papers
1. Presented paper in the Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Development International conference held at New Stanley hotel in 2023
2. Participated in the Women Leadership & Empowerment forum at St. Paul’s University, Limuru on 22nd – 24th March, 2021.
3. Participated in The Women’s Economic Forum in February 2021 organized by CRAWN TRUST…Theme “Reshaping the Kenyan Economy Through Harnessing Women’s Potential.”