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The Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Nairobi, in partnership with other institutions, within the framework of an African-Finnish partnership, has launched a new public economics curriculum tailored to African universities. The curriculum offers students and lecturers high-quality teaching materials grounded in African policy realities, institutions, and empirical evidence.

Mr. Wyclife Mariga edged closer to the finish line of his PhD journey when he successfully defended his thesis in PhD in Economics on Monday August 5, 2024.

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.

The departmental staff with other  stakeholders participated in tree growing and planting efforts in Naivasha after their week long stakeholder engagement Curriculum review workshop.

The stakeholders involved in the workshop included, 

            1.     African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

2.     The National Treasury and Economic Planning (NTEP)

3.     The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)

4.     PROPEL Health (Palladium)

5.     Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)

Mr. Jared Ichwara Masina successfully defended his PhD in Economics on Friday 12th July 2024.

The newly elected Economics Students Association (ECOSA)  leaders were on Tuesday, 9th April 2024 mentored by the Departmental Chairman, Dr. Martine Oleche. 

Invited to speak to the leaders was the UoN Dean of Students - Mr. Johnson Kinyua. 

The leaders were taken through the expectation of professional students' leadership and available opportunities of growth in leadership and soft skills that are vital in the industry.

PHD PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

The Department of Economics and Development Studies held a successfull discussion with Area
Studies Departments of Tokyo University and Kyoto University. The discussion centred on Kenya-
Japan Collaborative project on Industry and Quality of Work Life. The Project will be funded by the
Japanese Society for the Promotion of Sciences. In attendance were: Dr. Martine Oleche, Prof. Moses
Murithi, Prof. Emeritus Germano Mwabu, Dr. Phyllis Machio, Prof. Takahashi Motoki, and Associate