Isabella Mwangi Achieves Academic Milestone with Successful PhD Thesis Defense

On July 30, 2024, Ms. Isabella Wangari Mwangi marked a significant academic achievement by successfully defending her PhD thesis in Economics. Her groundbreaking research, titled “The Impact of Power Sector Reforms on Efficiency, Access, and Household Welfare in Kenya,” provides valuable insights into how power sector reforms have influenced various dimensions of socio-economic welfare in Kenya.

Isabella’s scholarly contributions extend beyond her thesis. She has published two notable articles in esteemed peer-reviewed journals, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing economic research. Her published works include:

“The Impact of Power Sector Reforms on Economic Efficiency” in the Journal of Economics and Development Studies. “Assessing the Effects of Power Sector Reforms on Household Welfare” in the Journal of Resource Development and Management.

Her thesis journey was guided by the expert supervision of Dr. Kamau Gathiaka and Prof. Peter Kimuyu, whose support was pivotal to her success.

The Department of Economics and Development Studies extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Isabella Mwangi for this remarkable achievement. We look forward to her continued contributions to the field of economics and wish her the very best in her future academic and professional endeavors.

Full Links. 

https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/60476

https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JRDM/article/view/60512