Daniel Kipkirong Tarus (Ph.D).

Department of Accounting & Finance,

Moi University,
P.O Box 3900, Eldoret.
Cell-phone: 0721437531; 0738040408
Email: kdtarus@yahoo.com; kdtarus@gmail.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth:

22nd April 1974

Marital status:

Married

Nationality:

Kenyan

Language Proficiency:

English, Kisawhili, Nandi

Academic Qualification

PhD in Business Management, Moi University in collaboration with

Oklahoma State University, USA in 2011.

Specialization: Finance
Thesis Title: Corporate Boards Demographic Characteristics and Strategic Change in
Kenya.
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Allahabad
University, 1999.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Accounting, Allahabad University,

1997.

Professional Qualification
Passed CPA Examination in December, 2003

Passed CPS Examination in December, 2005

ACCA Examinations

Work Experience
2010 to Date Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business and
Economics, Moi University
2006 to 2010 Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business and
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2002-2006
2000-2002
2000-2005

Economics, Moi University

Tutorial Fellow, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business and
Economics, Moi University
Part- Time Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of
Business and Economics, Moi University
Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), Eldoret Branch

Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Programme
BBM 201: Financial Accounting; BBM 301: BBM 303: Taxation I; Advanced Financial
Accounting I; BBM 310: Business Finance; BBM 311: Banking Theory and Practice; BBM 400:
Taxation II; BBM 401: Financial Management; BBM 403: Advanced Financial Accounting II;
BBM 470: Financial Management for SMEs; BBM 473: Business Counseling and Consultancy;
and FLB 305: Banking Law
Masters Programme
MBA 800: Financial Accounting; MBA 815: Corporate Finance; MBA 815: Finance Seminar;
MBA 881: Entrepreneurship Concepts and Strategies; MBA 886: Micro Enterprise Financing;
MBA 887: Entrepreneurship and Business Consulting; MBM 801: Financial Management; MBM
826: Advanced Financial Accounting; MBM 830: Investment Analysis and Management; MBM
832: Corporate Finance.
Ph.D Programme, Moi University
DBM 910: Corporate Leadership; DBM 920: Theory of Finance; DBM 921:
Investment Analysis and Models; DBM 916 Research Proposal; and DBM 924:
Advanced Corporate Finance.
Ph.D Thesis Supervision
1. Institutional
Employee
Responsiveness
as
an
Competitiveness in Public Universities in Kenya.
Christopher (SBE/D.PHIL/035/09) Ongoing.

Antecedent
to
By Nyenze, M.

2. Stakeholders Perception of the Impact of Mau Forest Degradation on

Tourism and Wildlife Resource base in Masai Mara National Reserve,

Kenya. By Manono, O. George (SBE/Dphil/TOU/012/2009) Ongoing
3. Determinants of Equity Issue Pricing in the Primary Market in Kenya. By

Yegon (SBE/DPhil/05/2011). Ongoing

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Masters Theses Supervision

1. Effect of Board Leadership on strategy Involvement: The Moderating Role
of CEO Power in Private Firms in Kenya. By Joel Kiplagat Tuwey
(SBE/PGM/038/11) Submitted for Examination.
2. Effect

of Corporate Governance on Corporate Social Responsibility

Disclosures in Kenya. By Alphaeus Kipsang Tanui (SBE/PGM/029/11)
Submitted for Examination.

3. Intellectual Capital and Innovative Capabilities: The Moderating Effect of

Firm Size in Software Development Firms in Kenya. By Emmanuel Kiptanui

Sitienei (SBE/PGM/033/2010) Submitted for Examination.
4. Effect of Entrepreneurial Traits on Firm Performance: The Case of Learning

Institutions in Western Kenya. By Felix Kipchumba Sambu Submitted for

Examination.
5. Effect of Corporate Social Reporting on Firm Performance in Kenya. By

Emmanuel Kimutai Kitur Submitted for Examination.

6. Effect of Corporate Governance on Agency Cost among Listed Firms in

Kenya. By Ezekiel Ayabei, Submitted for Examination.

7. Factors Influencing Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures by Kenyan

Firms. (By Benjamin Musina Oduori, 2011).

8. Factors affecting Deposit Taking SACCOs in North Rift Region (By Nicholas

Chepkiyeng, 2011).
9. The Impact of Retirement Benefits Act (RBA) on Investment Returns of

Pension Schemes in Kenya. (By Lucy Jepchoge Rono, 2010).

10. The Impact of Microfinance Institutions on Poverty Reduction in Selected

Households in Nairobi, Kenya. (By Amos Mwangi, 2009).

11. Determinants of the Choice of Credit Source among Members of Savings

and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kitale Town. ( By Stephen Silvester

Odote, 2007).
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12. Impediments to Efficient Utilization of Constituency Development Fund: A

Case Study of Tinderet Constituency, Nandi South District, Kenya. ( By.

Lydia Muriuki, 2006).
13. An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Access to Agricultural Finance

Corporations Loans by Small holder Horticultural Farmers in Uasin Gishu

District. (By Hellen Chemeli Mutai, 2005).
14. A

Survey of Front Office Savings Activities (FOSA) on Financial

Intermediation: A Case Study of the Co-operative Movement in Kisumu
District, Kenya. (By. Joseph Omulio Okal, 2004).

15. Determinants of Loan-Performance in Commercial Banks in Eldoret,

Kenya. (By Archengelo M. Mbabu, 2004).

16. The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Healthcare Financing in Kenya: A Case

Study of Uasin Gishu Memorial Hospital, Eldoret: By Some Faraj, 2004).
17. The Effect of Marketing Information Seeking Behavior on Performance of

Small Scale Enterprises: A Survey of Selected Firms in Kitale Municipality.

(By Robert I. Otuya, 2003).

Theses Examination
PhD Theses examination
1. The Moderating effect of Market Positioning on Market Orientation and
Performance: The Case of manufacturing firms in Kenya: By Charles K.
Lagat (SBE/Dphil/13/2010).
2. Mediating effect of Innovativeness on Risk taking on Top Managers

Experience and Metacognition on Performance of Small and Medium size

Enterprises in Uasin Gishu County Eldoret, Kenya: By Ambrose Kemboi
(SBE/DPhil/012/2010).
3. Effects of Financial Intermediation on Performance of Small and Owned

Enterprises in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya: By Ondiek Benedict Alala

(SBM/Dphil/041/07).

4. Strategy Implementation Imperatives as Determinants of Organizational

Performance in Local Authorities in Western Region of Kenya: By Robert

Eggesa (SBE/D.PHIL/039/2007).

Masters Theses Examination

1. The Effects of Stakeholder Engagement on Organizations performance: A Case of Kenya
Power and Lighting Company, Eldoret Branch. By Shadrack Cheruiyot Rotich
(SBE/PGM/029/2010).
2. Effect of Product Diversification on Financial Performance of Selected Banks in Kericho
Town. By Chumba Gideon (SBE/PGM/030/10).
3. Effect of Mergers on Capital Structure of a Firm: A Case Study of National Industrial Credit
Bank (K) Ltd. By Joseph Kiprotich Tuwei (SBE/PGM/027/2010).
4. Effect of Job Design on Employees Level of Motivation:
A Survey of
Eldoret Polytechnic Kenya. By: Prisca J. Choge (SBE/PGM/021/09).
5. Determinants of Capital Structure for Listed Firms in the Nairobi Stock

Exchange: By Rebecca Jemeli Kiplagat (SBE/PGM/014/2010).

6. Effect of Job Satisfaction on Non-Teaching Staff Career Change Intentions

in Moi University, Eldoret Municipality Kenya: By Gloria Jemutai Tuwei

(SBE/PGM/072/09).
7. The Effects of Corporate Governance Practices on the Employee Job

Satisfaction
in
Rift
(SBE/PGM/042/2009).

Valley

Bottlers

Ltd:

By

Simon

Tanui

8. Factors affecting Relevance of Purchasing and supplies option of Moi

University
to
the
(SBE/PGM/036/2009).

Workplace

in

Kenya:

By

Kimeli

Korir

Publications
Refereed Journals
1. Sitienei, E. K., and Tarus, D. K. (Forthcoming) Intellectual Capital and
Innovativeness in Software Development Firms: The Moderating Role of
Firm Size, International Journal of Emerging Markets.

2.

Tarus, D. K., and Aime, F. (Forthcoming, 2013), Board Demographic

Diversity and Strategic Change: The Moderating Role of Firm Performance,
Management Research Review, Vol. 36.

3. Tarus, D. K., Sahile, G. S. W., and Cheruiyot, T. K. (Forthcoming, 2013),

Market Structure-Performance Hypotheses in Kenyan Banking Industry,

International Journal of Emerging Markets, Vol. 8.
4. Tarus, D. K., and Rabach, N. (2013), Determinants of Customer Loyalty

in Kenya: Does Corporate Image Play a Moderating Role? The TQM

Journal, Vol. 25, No. 5
5. Kemboi, A. K., Maru, L. C., and Tarus, D. K. (2013), Learning Company for

Sustainable Competitiveness: Towards a Model and Theory Development,

Prime Journals of Business Administration and Management, Vol. 3, No. 7,
1099-1105.
6. Musamali, M. M., and Tarus, D. K. (2013), Does Firm Profile Influence

Financial Access among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya, Asian

Economic and Financial Review, Vol. 3 No. 6, 714-723.
7. Tarus, D. K., and Omandi, E. M. (2013), Business Case for Corporate

Transparency: Evidence from Kenya, European Journal of Business and

Management, Vol. 5, No. 3, 113-125.
8. Tarus, D. K., and Nganga, S. I. (2013), Small and Medium Size

Manufacturing Enterprises Growth and Work Ethics in Kenya, Developing

Country Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, 51-59.
9. Tarus, D. K., and Chekol, Y. B. (2012), Determinants of Net Interest

Margin in Kenyan Commercial Banks, Journal of GSTF Business Review,

Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 26-31.
10. Imbaya, B. O., and Tarus, D. K. (2012), Influence of Entrepreneurial

Disposition on the Performance of Female-Operated Enterprises in Kenya,

Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development , Vol. 3, No. 2, pp.
107-115.

11. Tarus, D. K., Yonas, B., and Mutwol, M. (2012). Determinants of Net

Interest Margins of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Panel Study. Procedia

Economics and Finance, Vol. 2, pp. 199-208.
12. Cheruiyot, T. K., and Tarus, D. K. (2012) Paradox of Community Reactions

to Corporate Social Responsibility and Irresponsibility in Kenyan Hotel s,

International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics &
Management, Vol. 2, No. 7, pp.5-10.
13. Kemboi, J. K. and Tarus, D. K. (2012), Macroeconomic Determinants of

Securities Market Development in Emerging Markets: Evidence from

Kenya, Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 3, No. 5 pp.
57-68.
14. Tarus, D. K., Rabach, N., and Bonuke, R. N. (2012). Antecedents of

Customer Loyalty in the Mobile Telecommunication Sector in Kenya.

International Journal of Research in Computer Applications &
Management, Vol. 2, No. 7, pp. 9-15.
15. Nganga, S. I., Kitainge, K. M., and Tarus, D. K. (2010). Competency,

Experience, and Industrial Exposure of Faculty Members in Public

Universities and Collaborating Colleges in Kenya. A Journal of KIM School
of Management, Vol. 1, pp. 133-146.
16. Kemboi, A. K., Maru, L. C., Cheruiyot, T. K., and Tarus, D. K. (2011),

Developing Leadership Capabilities for Successful Implementation of

Business Strategy, African Journal of Business & Economics , Vol. 4, pp.
1-11.
17. Rono, L. C., Tarus, D. K., and Bitok, J. K. (2011), Impact of Retirement

Benefit (RBA) on Investment Returns to Pension Funds in Kenya, African

Journal of Business & Economics, Special issue 1, pp. 32-46.
18. Koros, L. C., Boit, J. M., Tarus, D. K., and Chepkwony, P. K. (2009). An

Assessment of Factors Affecting Access to Management Positions: A

Survey of Litein and Tenwek Hospitals, Western Kenya. Journal of
Agriculture, Pure and Applied science and Technology, Vol. 4, 38-43. ISSN
2073-8749.

19. Mutai, H., Cheruiyot, T, K., and Tarus, D. K. (2007). An Analysis of the

Factors Influencing Access to Agricultural Finance by Smallholder

Horticultural Farmers in Uasin Gishu District, Kenya . African Journal of
Business and Economics, Vol. 2, No. 1. 170-186. ISSN 1990-9217.
20. Tarus, D. K., Nganga, S. I., and Omboto, P. I. (2007). Liberalization and

Technology Transfer Dilemma in Kenyas Industrial Development: The

Case of Small and Micro Enterprise Sector. African Journal of Business and
Economics, Vol. 2, No.1. 158-169. ISSN 1990-9217.
21. Tarus, D. K., Tarno, E. M., and Lagat, C. K. (2006). The Role of

Micro-Finance Institutions in the Growth and Development of SMEs in

Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics , Vo. 1, No. 1. 18 26.
ISSN 1990-9217.
22. Bitok, J. K., Tarus, D.K., and Tenai, J. K. (2006). The Impact of Dividend

Policy on the Shareholders Wealth, African Journal of Business and

Economics, Vol. 1, 122 136. ISSN 1990-9217.
23. Tarus, D. K., Ekai, R.T., and Bitok, J. K. (2006). A Critical Analysis of

Factors Affecting the Development of Emerging Stock Markets; A Case

Study of Nairobi Stock Exchange, Kenya . African Journal of Business and
Economics, Vol. 1, No. 2. 113. ISSN 1990-9217.
24. Lagat, C.K and Tarus, D.K The Marketing Orientations Small Scale Firms

in Kenya, A Case of the Small Firms in Western Kenya. The 5 th Association

of Third World Studies (ATWS) Conference, 12 14 th September 2004, UEA
Baraton, Kenya. ATWS Journal.
Publications in International Conference Proceedings
1. Tarus, D. K., Chekol, Y. B., and Mutwol, M. (2012), Determinants of Net
Interest Margins of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Panel Study . 2nd
Annual International Conference in Accounting and Finance (AF), Global
Science and Technology Forum, pp. 143-148. Singapore. ISSN: 2251-1997.
2. Bitok, J. K., Tenai, J. K., and Tarus, D. K. (2009), Factors Influencing the

Growth and Development of Capital Markets in a Developing Economy: A

Case Study of Nairobi Stock Exchange in Kenya. The Academy of

Business and Public Policy, pp 21-33. Illinois USA. ISSN: 1948-2272.
Book Published
Total Quality Management: Theory, Concepts and Practice, Macmillan Publishers, 2009.
ISBN 978 9966 34 344 4. 284 Pages. The Text book is of benefit to practicing managers and
students at both undergraduate, post graduate and professional examinations.
Book Review
Review of CHINDIA: How China and India are Revolutionizing Global Business, Edited by
Pete Engardio, McGraw-Hill, 2007; in African Journal of Business and Economics, Vol. 3 No. 1
pp 176-179 (Book Review). ISSN 1990-9217.
Publications in Progress
1. Tarus, D. K. Do Diaspora Remittances Affect Banking Sector
Development in Sub Saharan Africa? Journal of Financial Economic Policy
(In Review)
2. Kemboi, A. K., and Tarus, D. K. Does Metacognition Drive Innovativeness?

The Case of Entrepreneurial Firms in Kenya, International Journal of

Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research (In Review)

3. Oduori, B. M., and Tarus, D. K. Factors Influencing Corporate Social

Responsibility Disclosures by Kenyan Firms,

Corporate
Responsibility and Environmental Management.(In Review)

Social

Book Chapter in Press

Tarus, D. K. (Forthcoming, 2013), Diversity in the Board Room: A Business Case or Rhetoric?
Edited by Farid Shirazi and Anton Ravindran, Published by Global Science and Technology
Forum and Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Case Study in Press
Rolalink Logistics Limited: Working Capital Management, under publication by Kenyatta
University. The Case was an outcome of a workshop held from 7 th -11th May 2012 at Kenyatta
University after it received a grant from International Finance Corporation (IFC) through the
Ministry of Industrialization meant for developing local cases for teaching.
International Conferences Presentations and Workshops
1. Tarus, D. K., and Patro, A. Board Demographic Diversity and Strategic
Change: The Moderating Role of Firm Performance , Presented at 3rd India

Finance Conference held on 19th-21st December 2012 at Indian Institute of

Management (IIM) Calcutta, India.
S. W. G., Tarus, D. K., and Cheruiyot, T. K. Market
Structure-Performance Hypotheses in Kenyan Banking Industry, A Paper
Presented at International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi on 13 th
-15th December 2012 at New Delhi.

2. Sahile,

D. K., and Omandi, E. M. Business Case for Corporate

Transparency: Evidence from Kenya, 13th Annual Ben-Africa Conference
held on 24th-27th October 2012 at Entebbe, Uganda.

3. Tarus,

4. Tarus, D. K., Chekol, Y. B., and Mutwol, M. Determinants of Net Interest

Margins of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Panel Study . 2nd Annual

International Conference in Accounting and Finance (AF) held on 21 st -22nd
May 2012 in Singapore.
5. Oduori, B. M. and Tarus, D. K. Factors Influencing Corporate Social

Responsibility Disclosures by Kenyan Firms. The 7th Annual International

Conference Moi University 7th September 9th September 2011, Eldoret,
Kenya.
6. Bitock, J. K., Tenai, J. K., and Tarus, D. K. Factors Influencing the Growth

and Development of Capital Market in a Developing Economy; A Case

Study of Nairobi Stock exchange in Kenya . The International Conference
on Business and Public Policy; Northern held on 28 th-2nd October, 2009 at
Illinois University, Rockford, USA.
7. Nganga, S. I., Kitainge, K. M., and Tarus, D. K. Competence, Experience

and Industrial Exposure of Faculty Members in Public Universities and

Collaborating Colleges in Kenya. The 1st KIM International Conference on
Management held on 3rd- 5th June, 2009 at Kenya International
Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya.
8. Tarus, D. K., Ondiek, A., and Egessa, R. Corporate Governance and

Controls in Organizations. The 5th Annual International Conference, Moi

University, 4th- 8th August, 2009.

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9. Kitainge, K. M., Tarus, D. K., Nganga, S. I., and Kemboi, A. Learning

Company for Sustainable Competitiveness. The 5th Annual International

Conference, Moi University, 4th- 8th August, 2009.
10. Rono, L. J., Tarus, D. K., Bitok, J. K., and Simiyu, A. K. The Impact of

Retirement Benefits Act (RBA) on Investment Returns of Pension

Schemes in Kenya. The 5th Annual International Conference, Moi
University, 4th- 8th August, 2009.
11. Nganga, S. I., Tarus, D. K., and Lagat, C.K. Small and Medium size

Manufacturing Enterprises: Work Ethics and Social Responsibility, The

Case of Jua Kali Enterprises in Eldoret Municipality. The 7th Annual
Conference of BEN-Africa held on 1 st-3rd August 2007 at Gion Hotel, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
12. Nganga, S. I., Tarus, D. K., and Omboto, P.I. Liberalization and

Technology Dilemma in African Sustainable Industrial Development: The

Case of Jua Kali Sector in Kenya. The 7th Association of Third World
Studies Conference 16th-18th May 2007 held at Catholic University, Kenya.
13. Nganga, S. I., Kitainge, K. M., Tarus, D. K., Kiarie, J. M and Omboto, P.I.

Small Manufacturing Enterprises Role in Sustainable Industrial

Development: Challenges and Prospects . The 12th Annual International
Management Conference, Makerere University Business School, 21 st-24th
November 2006, Kampala, Uganda
14. Tarus, D. K., Nganga, S. I., Kitenge, K. M and Basweti, D Paucity of

Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya; Challenges and

Development Strategies in Industrial Development. The 2nd Annual
International Conference Moi University 29th 2nd September 2006.
15. Tarus, D. K. Lagat, C. K, Bitok, J. K., and Tenai, J. K., Small Firms Social

Responsibility; a Case of Western Kenya . The 2nd Annual International

Conference Moi University 29th 2nd September 2006, Eldoret, Kenya.
16. Some, F., Kosgei, D. K., Tarus, D. K. The Impact of HIV/AIDS on

Healthcare Financing in Kenya; A Case Study of Uasin Gishu Memorial

Hospital, Eldoret. The 2nd Annual International Conference Moi University
29th August 2nd September 2006, Eldoret, Kenya.
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17. Bitok, J. K., and Tarus, D. K, The Level and Form of Corporate Dividend

Payout ration to Stockholders; Theory and Evidence . The 2nd Annual

International Conference Moi University 29 th August 2nd September
2006, Eldoret, Kenya.
18. Hellen, M., Cheruiyot, T. K., and Tarus, D. K., An Analysis of the Factors

Influencing Access to Horticultural Finance by Small Holder Horticultural

Farmers in Uasin Gishu District, Kenya . The 2nd Annual International
Conference Moi University 29th 2nd September 2006, Eldoret, Kenya.
19. Achar, G. O. and Tarus, D. K. Policy Initiatives for SMEs in Kenya; A Way

Forward or Repetition of Old Rhetoric? The 2nd Annual International

Conference Moi University 29th 2nd September 2006, Eldoret, Kenya.
20. Nganga, S. I., Kiarie, J. N., Tarus, D. K., and Rono, P. K. Innovation and

Sustainable Technological Development: The Case of Jua Kali and the

Traditional Folding Chair. The 9th International Conference on African
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (IAESB), 14 th and 15th
September, 2006, Whitesands Hotel, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
21. Tarus, D. K., and Lagat, C. K. An Analysis of ethical Practices of the

Small Business in Kenya . The 6th Annual Conference of Business Ethics

Network Africa (Ben-Africa), 26th 28th August 2006, The University of
Stellenbosch Business School, Bellville Park Campus, Cape Town, South
Africa.
22. Tarus, D. K., and Lagat, C. K. Small Firms Social Responsibility: A

Survey of Western Kenya. 1st South African Corporate Citizenship

Symposium 20th 22nd July 2005 UNISA Jourhannesburg, South Africa.
23. Lagat, C. K., and Tarus, D. K. The Marketing Orientations Small Scale

Firms in Kenya, A Case of the Small Firms in Western Kenya . The 5th
Association of Third World Studies (ATWS) Conference, 12 14 th
September 2004, UEA Baraton, Kenya.
24. Tarus, D. K., and Lagat C. K., The Role of Training on the Development

and Sustainability on Small Scale Enterprises in Eldoret Municipality . The

Biennial Conference of WAITRO (World Association of Industrial and
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Technological Research Organization), 6th 11th September 2004. Nairobi,

Kenya.
25. Lagat, C. K., Tarus, D. K., and Wekesa, E. W. The Management of

Telecommunication Firms Social Responsibility in Nyanza, Kenya . The 4th

Annual Business Ethics Network Africa (BEN-Africa) Conference, 1 st 3rd
September 2004, Stone Town, Zanzibar.
26. Lagat, C. K., and Tarus, D. K. The Impact of Access to Information of

the Management of HIV/AIDS, A Survey of Secondary Schools in Eldoret

Municipality. The 4th Annual Business Ethics Network Africa (BEN-Africa)
Conference, 1st 3rd September 2004, Stone Town, Zanzibar.
27. Tarus, D. K., and Lagat, C. K. The Impact of Training on the

Development of SME; A Case of Small Scale Enterprises in Eldoret Town

Kenya. The 4th International Conference on Entrepreneurship (CEED), 12
15th May 2004, USIU, Nairobi, Kenya.
28. Wasike,

E. R., Lwayo, M. K.,

Characteristics of Small Scale
Eldoret Town, Kenya. The
Entrepreneurship (CEED), 12 15th

Tarus, D. K., and Kosgei, D. K.

Textile Processing Entrepreneurs in
4th International Conference on
May, 2004, USIU, Nairobi, Kenya.

Conference Attendance and Participation

Attended India Finance Conference held on 19 th-21st December 2012
and participated as a conference chair.

Attended 13th Ben Africa Conference held at Entebbe, Uganda on

24th-27th October 2012 and participated as a conference chair.

Attended Moi University Annual conference in September 2011 and

participated as a conference Chair.

Eastern Finance Association Conference, Forty-sixth Meeting, Miami

Beach Resort & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida, USA. April 14-17, 2010.

Workshop Attendance and Participation

Participated in case teaching and writing workshop held at Kenyatta University from 7 th -11 May
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2012.
Participated in Entrepreneurship skills development course in Entrepreneurship skills
development for business advisors/trainers under the auspices of Ministry of Trade and Industry
from 25th February to 7 March 2003.
Journal Editor and Reviews
Reviewer
Reviewed 4 papers in the Journal of Technology and Socio-Economic
Development

Reviewed 2 papers in the International Journal of Emerging Markets

Reviewed 2 papers in the Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy

Reviewed 1 paper in the Journal of Financial Economic Policy

Reviewed 1 papers in Management Research Review

Editor
Member of Editorial Board for African Journal of Business and Economics during the period
2006-2010.
University Responsibilities:
1. Acting Director, Privately Sponsored Students Programme (PSSP) April 2013- to Date
In charge of PSSP students programme at Moi University with a student population of 15,000
spread across several campuses. Some of my responsibilities include: Budgetary control,
processing of payments, Marketing University programmes, and facilitating teaching resources.
2. Acting Dean, School of Business and Economics
1. March 5 to 23rd March 2012, Acting Dean, School of Business and
Economics, Moi University
2. January 9th to 20th January 2012, Acting Dean, School of Business and

Economics, Moi University

3. November 1st to 8th November 2011, Acting Dean, School of Business

and Economics, Moi University

4. October 4th to 12th October 2011, Acting Dean, School of Business

and Economics, Moi University

5. April 21st to 28th April 2011, Acting Dean, School of Business and

Economics, Moi University

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3. Undergraduate Programme Coordinator January 2010- April 2013

In charge of coordinating undergraduate programme in the School of Business and Economics
(Bachelor of Business Management) with a student population of 5,000 spread across several
campuses and satellite colleges. Some of my responsibilities include:
Chairing the admission committee charged with admitting students
in the School

Providing teaching resources and supervising the preparation of

teaching time-table

Allocation of teaching resources such as facilitators, and Labs

Compiling and processing exams and results

Budgeting and processing payments for the School of Business and

Economics which amounts to over 270,000,000.00 shillings.

4. Post-graduate Programme Coordinator July 2007- January 2010

I was in charge of coordinating two Masters programmes: Masters of Business Administration
(MBA, Eldoret), and Masters of Business Management (MBM). I was charged with the
following responsibilities:
Facilitating teaching resources such as assigning teaching load to
lecturers and ensuring effective teaching

Preparing budgets and processing payments

Organizing for guest lecturers and Workshops and seminars

Processing students exams and results

Allocating students to supervisors and making follow ups for student

progress and reporting the same to School graduate board.

5. Assistant Post-graduate programme Coordinator November 2002- July 2007

I was in charge of assisting the coordinator in managing post graduate programmes such as
processing payments, preparing time tables, collection of fees, and organizing of guest speakers
and workshops.
6. Chairman, School of Business Building and Construction Committee
I was a chair School of Business and Economics Building and construction committee charged
with the responsibility of facilitating the construction of school complex.
7. Member, Post-graduate Committee July, 2007- to date
Short-listing of post-graduate applicants
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Approving post-graduate results

Approving post-graduate supervisors and examiners

Examining thesis and oral presentation for post-graduate students

8. Member, Editorial Board: African Journal of Business and Economics July, 2006
December, 2010
As a member of this board, my work was to review articles for publication in the journal. During
my tenure I reviewed more than 15 papers.
9. Member of School of Business & Economics Curriculum Development: July 2007- to
Date
As a member of this committee, I have participated in the review of the undergraduate and post
graduate curriculum to meet the demands of the market.
10. Member of School of Business & Economics Management Committee
This is the management organ of the School charged with the responsibility of reviewing School
progress reports, approving examinations, approving budgets, short-listing senior staff for
recruitment, and making decisions on behalf of the School.
11. Member of School of Business & Economics Linkages and collaboration Committee
Through this committee, the School has secured critical collaboration with other universities as
follows:
Moi University and Oklahoma State University collaboration.
This collaboration commenced in 2007 and focuses mainly on PhD staff
development and research, wherein, Professors from Oklahoma State
University visit to teach some courses to PhD students and students
travel to Oklahoma State University to develop their research
proposals. This has seen Moi University graduate PhD in technical
areas and to date 6 PhDs have successfully graduated and more than
10 staff members are underway. Similarly, research projects are
ongoing.

Moi University and Koffi Annan Business school, Utrech, The

Netherlands
This collaboration started in 2008 and is meant for undergraduate
students. Students from Kenya travel to Koffi Annan Business School
for two semesters to study courses in entrepreneurship, and students
from Koffi Annan come to Moi University for two semesters. Similarly,
there is exchange of lectures from Koffi Annan teaching at Moi
University and Moi University lecturers teaching at Koffi Anna Business
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School. This has enhanced the quality of our programmes by

incorporating cross country studies at undergraduate level.

12. Member of Annual International conference committee of Moi

University
As a member of this committee, I have participated in developing School conference theme and
reviewing the papers for presentation at the workshop. In addition, I have been providing
logistical support during the conference.
External Examiner
External examiner, University of Nairobi from March 2013

Consultancies and Training

Trainer for Moi University middle level and senior management from 2011 to date.
i.
Trained Heads of departments and section heads on
Decision making and Accountability on 27th October
2011.
ii.

Trained Heads of departments on Teamwork on 26th April

2012.

A trainer of Kenya Bankers Association western Kenya since 2006 to date.

Successfully prepared a Feasibility Study for Moi Holdings for purposes of investing in Seed Oil
manufacturing plant in 2006. Moi University Holdings is the commercial arm of the University.
Successfully prepared a comprehensive Business Plan for Cooperative College of Kenya (COK)
during the period June- September 2006.
A consultant of Moi University SACCO especially on training members on savings and
investments as well as training the management of the SACCO from 2004 to 2010.
Projects and Funding
1. Awarded Ksh 500,000 to undertake research on Social Responsibility
and Small Firms in Kenya by Moi University Research Fund
2. Awarded Ksh. 100,000 by Kenyatta University from a grant from

International Finance Corporation (IFC) through Ministry of

Industrialization to write teaching cases for business students in Kenya.

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As a result I have written a case titled: Rolalink Logistics Limited:

Working Capital Management, which is under publication.
3. Awarded Ksh. 265,000 to undertake research on Training of Small

Enterprises in Kenya
4. Received

funding of 30,000 Rand from Institute of Corporate

Citizenship, UNISA South Africa to conduct a research on Small Firms
Social Responsibility in Kenya and the results of the paper was
presented at 1st South African Corporate Citizenship Symposium in
UNISA, Jourhannesburg, South Africa.

5. A consultant for Moi University under Moi University Holdings in charge

of financial feasibility and undertook a consultancy assignment to

develop a strategic plan for Cooperative College of Kenya amounting to
Ksh. 1,500,000.
6. A member of Moi University post graduate team who secured

collaboration for Moi University School of Business and Economics and

Oklahoma State University. The team has managed to secure funding
to meet the cost of PhD students to study in Oklahoma State University
and till today, more than 10 PhD have since graduated. The team has
also secured books and journals for the school of Business and
Economics valued at over 10,000 dollars.
7. Awarded partial tuition scholarship of Ksh. 140,000 by Moi University

for the D. Phil Programme.

Professional Affiliations and Membership
Executive Committee Member of Ben-Africa since October 2012.
Associate Member of Global Science & Technology Forum (AMGSTF) since 18 May
2012.
Affiliate Member, Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).
A Member, Business Ethics Network Africa (BEN-Africa) since 2004.
Member, Eastern Finance Association, USA, since March 2010.
Member, African Finance Association since February 2013.
Member, Moi University Senate.
Member, Moi University Committee of Deans.
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 Member, Moi University Interschool Committee

Awards Received
Best paper award in 2nd Annual Accounting and Finance (AF) Conference held in Singapore on
21-22 May 2012 titled Determinants of Net Interest Margins of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A
Panel Study.
Decorated with Deans Award from Moi University for being the best PhD student in 2011.
Decorated with Principals Gold Medal in 1997 for being the best student in Bachelor of
Commerce degree.
Won a price for being the best student in CPS Section 6; Company Secretarial and Practice,
awarded by Gichohi & co. KASNEB Examinations in December, 2005.
Community Service
1. Director, Moi University Co-operative Society (MUSCO) March 2011- to Date
Chairman of the Audit Committee

A member of the Education Committee

2. High School Management Boards

Chairman, Kilibwoni High School from 2006 to date and has seen the
school record remarkable improvement in performance and enrollment

Board member, Terige Secondary School from 2005 to date and serving
as a member of Executive Board and chairman, Finance and Planning.

Referees
Prof. Mary Kipsat
Dean, School of Business and Economics, Moi University
P.O Box 3900, Eldoret. Tel. 0722583130.
Prof. Thomas Cheruiyot
Head of Department, Accounting and Finance, Moi University,
P.O Box 3900, Eldoret. Tel. 0720484926.
Dr. Michael Korir
Head of Department, Marketing and Management Science, Moi University,
P.O Box 3900, Eldoret. Tel.0721433102.
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