Designation
Lecturer, School of Business
Staff E-mail Address
cgithira@kcau.ac.ke
Academic Qualification
- PHD Finance, December 18, 2020, JKUAT
- MSC Finance, July 31, 2015, JKUAT
- BSC Applied Statistics with Information Technology, December 9, 2011. Maseno University
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Institute of Certified Securities and Investment Analysts (ICIFA)
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
Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications
- Makanga, J. D., & Githira, C. W. (2024). Effect of sustainable development financing on economic growth in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 26(6), 1-10. https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol26-issue6/Ser-2/A2606020110.pdf
- 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. https://scipg.com/index.php/102/article/view/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. https://ijssmr.org/vol-6-issue-5
- 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. https://ijssmr.org/vol-6-issue-5
- 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. https://ijssmr.org/vol-6-issue-5
- 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. https://ijssmr.org/vol-6-issue-5
- 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. https://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajef_v3_i8_225_242.pdf
- 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. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/EJBM/article/view/58946
- 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. https://www.iajournals.org/articles/iajef_v3_i8_225_242.pdf
- 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. http://41.89.246.21/index.php/library/article/view/116
- 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. https://www.strategicjournals.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1972
- 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. http://ijecm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/892.pdf
- 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. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3584165
- 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. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3584167
- 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. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/EJBM/article/view/40609
Research Interest
- Climate financing
- Time series analysis
- Corporate financing
- Structural equation modelling
- Multivariate analysis
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
Research Quality

- Citations 83
- h-index 4
- i10-index 4
Teaching (Learning Environment)
- Use of big data for class room illustrations from free sources.
- Creation of interactive sessions and discussions amongst learners.
- Adoption of alternative content delivery to meet needs of heterogenous groups.
- Indoctrination of statistical packages in content delivery.
- Adoption of learning through discovery amongst leaners through administration of tasks that would provoke sourcing alternative data set.
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Foundations of Accounting Student in ISP December 2007
Media Presence and Public Engagement
- Talk on Trinity role in Academic Performance in Nyagatugu Boys (Participants; Parents, Teachers and Form four students)
- Talk on Trinity role in Academic Performance in Westlands Primary school (Participants; Parents, teachers and JSS learners)
Social Media and Academic Networking Tools