Position/Status

Lecturer, School of Business

E-mail Address

cgithira@kcau.ac.ke

Academic Qualification

• Ph.D. in Finance, JKUAT, 2020
• Masters of Science in Finance, JKUAT, 2015
• Bachelors of Science in Applied Statistics with Information Technology, Maseno, 2011

Membership of Professional Bodies or Associations

Profile

A statistician/financial professional, with diverse skills in data analysis, statistical research, monitoring and evaluation, securities and investment analysis and financial management. My proficiency includes: the ability to collect data, study it, apply methodologies to arrive at conclusions, identify trends, data reporting, graphic presentation and project design and management. My goal is to work for an organization that builds and develops talent to the maximum potential as well as maintaining professionalism to the letter in realizing company objectives. Well versed in wide array of statistical soft wares; SPSS, E-views, SAS and STATA

Research Interest

Selected Publications(Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications)

• Agutu, J. O., & Githira, C. W. (2023). Sustainability reporting and financial performance of listed financial firms in Kenya. Journal of Accounting, Business and Financial Research, 17(1), 31-42. DOI: 10.55217/102.v17i1.704
• Kimenye, N. M., & Githira, C. W. (2023). Strategic sensitivity and organization performance of commercial state-owned enterprises in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, 6(5), 183-197.
• Mutuku, P. D., & Githira, C. W. (2023). Antecedents of economic growth in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, 6(5), 142-167.
• Jerop, K. L., & Githira, C. W. (2023). Relationship between budget financing and economic growth in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, 6(5), 76-97.
• Njoga, S. A., & Githira, C. W. (2023). Corporate governance practices and financial sustainability of Non-profit organizations in Nairobi County. International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, 6(5), 15-37.
• Bornfas, S. L., Githira, C. (2022). Relationship between non-withdrawable deposits
• and financial intermediation efficiency of deposit taking SACCO’s in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 3(8), 225-242.
• Mburu, R. M. & Githira, C. (2022). Servant Leadership and Organization Performance of Faith Based Self Help Groups in Kirinyaga County. European Journal of Business and Management, 14(12), 88-96.
• Bornfas, S. L., & Githira, C. (2022). Relationship between non-withdrawable deposits and financial intermediation efficiency of deposit takings SACCOs in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 3(8), 225-242.
• Mburu, R. M. & Githira, C. (2022). Effect of Value Chain Design on Performance of Improved Indigenous/Kienyenji in Kirinyaga County. African Journal of Business, Economics and Industry, 3.
• Mburu, R. M., Githira, C., & Kyalo, T. (2021). Proactiveness and performance of family-owned enterprises in Nairobi County. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 8(2), 86 – 94.
• Githira, C., Muturi, W., & Nasieku, T. (2020). Do shareholders concentration affect the influence of firm financial characteristics on stock return of manufacturing companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange?’ International
  Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 8(9), 17-33.
• Githira, C., Muturi, W., & Nasieku, T. (2019). Influence of firm financial characteristics on stock return of non-financial listed companies in Nairobi Securities Exchanges. American Based Research Journal, 8(3), 86-96.
• Githira, C., Muturi, W., & Nasieku, T. (2019). Influence of firm financial characteristics on stock return of non-financial listed Companies in East Africa Securities Exchanges. American Based Research Journal, 8(3), 100-109.
• Muriithi, B. W., & Githira, C. W. (2018). Relationship between microeconomic characteristics and leverage among companies listed in East Africa Securities Exchanges. European Journal of Business and Management, 10(2), 29-35.

Conferences & Chapters

• Njoga, S. & Wanyoike, C. (2023). Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Sustainability of Non-Profit Organizations in Nairobi County Kenya. 3rd SOBRAC School of Business Annual Research Conference, held on 20th-21st July, 2023, virtually (KCA University).
• Omollo, J. A. & Wanyoike, C. G. (2023). Sustainable Finance Reporting and Financial Performance of Listed Financial Firms in Kenya. 3rd SOBRAC School of Business Annual Research Conference, held on 20th-21st July, 2023, virtually (KCA University).
• Mutuku, P. D. & Githira, W. C. (2023). Impact of Kenya’s Foreign Direct Investment, Gross Capital Formation, Exports, and Government Expenditure on Economic Growth. 3rd SOBRAC School of Business Annual Research Conference, held on 20th-21st July, 2023, virtually (KCA University).
• Ledama, S., B. & Githira, C. W. (KCA University). Financial Structure and Financial Intermediation Efficiency of Deposit Taking, Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya, 6th Annual International Conference held on March 22 – 23, 2023 at Kirinyaga University, Kenya.
• Mburu, R. M. & Githira, C. Servant Leadership and Organization Performance of Faith Based Self Help Groups in Anglican Church of Kenya in Kirinyaga County, 5th Annual Virtual International Conference to be held on March 24-25, 2022 at Kirinyaga University,Kenya.
• Kairu, R., Wanjiku, C. V., Chepkemoi, G., Mwangi, P., & Githira, C. Effect of Exchange Rates on Trading Volume, Opening Prices and Closing Prices in Nairobi Securities Exchanges, 5th Annual Virtual International Conference to be held on March 24-25, 2022 at Kirinyaga University, Kenya.
• Mburu, R. M. & Githira, C. Effect of value chain design on performance of improved indigenous/ Kinyenji chickens in Kirinyaga County, 4th Annual Virtual International Conference. Achieving Sustainable Development through Innovative Research and Global Collaborations held on March 24-25, 2021 at Kirinyaga University, Kenya.