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Prof. Margaret W. Ngigi

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SUMMARY

Margaret Ngigi is an agricultural economist currently working with Egerton University as an associate professor in the department of agricultural economic and agribusiness management.  She mainly teaches in areas of agricultural policy; project planning, management monitoring and evaluation; trade, and new institutional economics. She is also a freelance consultant, which she find useful in keeping current with applied aspects of her areas of teaching.

    

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http://0000-0001-6964-7476
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2002: PhD in Agricultural Economics – University of Nairobi

1989: Msc in Agricultural Economics - University of Nairobi

1985: Bsc. in General Agriculture - University of Nairobi

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  1. Agricultural project planning, evaluation and Monitoring
  2. Agricultural policy analysis
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS / TRAININGS

  1. 2nd-4th July 2024: Short Course on Graduate Supervisor and Mentoring/ Certificate of participation and training
  2. 9th-11th Aug, 2023: Training on Competency Based Curriculum/Certificate
  3. 2022: Short Course on Pedagogy, Policy Brief and Consultancy/ Certificate of particiaption and training
  4. 2018: Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (Pedal) Training/Certificate of Accomplishment-PASGR
  5. 2013: Alternative Pedagogical Approaches / Certificate of Accomplishment – Partnership For African Social & Governance Research (PASGR)
  6. 2013:Orientation to Case Study Teaching Course / Certificate of Accomplishment – PASGR
  7. 2013:Multi-method Research Course/Certificate of Accomplishment – PASGR
  8. 2013: Curriculum Development Workshop for the Collaborative Master of Research and Public Policy Programme/certificate of Participation/ Pasgr
  9. 2010:Workshop on Proposal Writing in Agricultural Research & Development/Certificate of participation/Award
  10. 2009: Mentoring Orientation workshop/ Certificate of Completion/AWARD
  11. 2009: University Academic Advising Training/Certificate of participation/Egerton University
  12. 2008:Research And Management Skills For Women In Agricultural And Natural Sciences/Certificate of Participation/ Egerton University
  13. 2006: Leadership, Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning And Intuitional Management Seminar/Certificate of Participation Ashley Management Consultant
  14. 2005:Seminar and Practical Training on Local Knowledge/certificate of Confirmation/ University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Science, Vienna
  15. 2003: Staff Workshop on Instructional Quality and Assessment/ certificate/Egerton University
  16. 1990:Agricultural Project Planning and Appraisal Course/ Certificate of Professional Study/ The African Development Bank Group Training Centre
  17. 1989:Fertilizer Marketing Management Training Program/Certificate of Completion/ International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

Relevant Workshops and Seminars

  1. 6th-8th Aug, 2013. Curriculum Development Workshop for Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) , Red Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
  2. 9-19th Dec, 2012. Multi-method Research: Policy Engaged Research; and Action Research Modules, Red Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 
  3. 21-25 May 2012. Staff Reorientation Workshop for Implementation of the Regional PhD Programme in Agricultural and Rural Innovation (ARI), Kampala, Uganda
  4. 8th-16 March, 2010. Workshop on Proposal Writing in Agricultural Research & Development, Entebbe Uganda
  5. 11th -15th Jan, 2010. Staff Retooling and E-content Development Workshop, Egerton University Kenya
  6. July,2009. Proposal Writing And Grant Management Workshop,
  7. October 2009. Mentoring Orientation workshop, Mombasa, Kenya

  8. December, 2008.Research And Management Skills For Women In Agricultural And Natural Sciences, Egerton University.

  9. 22nd -24th July, 2007. Instructor’s Workshop, Collaborative Master of Science In Agricultural Economics (CMAAE), Nairobi, Kenya
  10. 25th-28th march, 2007. Instructors’ Workshop, Collaborative Master of Science In Agricultural Economics (CMAAE), Kampala Uganda
  11. 23th -26th August, 2006.Consultative Workshop on the Proposal for the Establishment of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural and Resource Economics,  Bunda University, Malawi
  12. 9th -12th August 2006. Workshop on Policy-relevant Econometrics for Sub-Saharan Africa, Kampala, Uganda
  13. 6th -11th Feb, 2006. Workshop to prepare a proposal on “Linking Livestock to Wildlife conservation” to be implemented in collaboration with Purdue University, Globe Foundation, Egerton University,  Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, and Northern Range Trust (NRT) (held in Ol Pajeta and Lewa)
  14. 1st-5th October, 2001 Successes in African Agriculture: Analytical Team Workshop, Washington, DC

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2013-to-date: Associate Professor – Egerton University /Department of Agricultural Economic and Agribusiness Management  

2009 to 2013: Senior Lecturer-Egerton University /Department of Agricultural Economic and Agribusiness Management

July, 1994 to September, 1995: On secondment to the Policy Analysis Matrix Project1994/1995: Research Fellow/Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM)/Egerton University

1992-to-2009:  Lecturer– Egerton University / Department of Agricultural Economic and Agribusiness Management

1988-to-1992: Agricultural Officer /  – Ministry of Agriculture / Department of Development Planning 

 Positions of Responsibility at the University:

 Oct. 2005 to Oct 2006: Acting Chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

2003 to October 2005: Programs Coordinator: Self-Sponsored Programs, Egerton University, Nakuru Town Campus

Have served as member in two Vice-Chancellor’s  committees

Professional services, consultancy, and project reports

  1. Sep, 2019-Dec, 2019. Member of a Consultant team. Feasibility study on viability of aloe commercialization in North Rift, Kenya    contracted by the National Museums of Kenya,  
  2. Aug, 2017-June 2018. Professional engagement by Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) to review  : the Applied Public Policy Analysis (a course unit under the Masters of Reseach and Public Policy ( MRPP) Programme)
  3. 1st Aug-15 Sept, 2017. Professional engagement by PAGR Research (PASGR) to  restructure an existing e-case titled "Successful bottom-up Agenda setting: a case of FGM in Kenya" 
  4. April, 2017. Professional engagement by PASGR to deliver an MRPP course to the University of Nairobi as part of a professional developmet work held in Maazon, Kenya 
  5.  Feb-July, 2016: Lead Consultant. To derive lessons from the Purchase-for-Progress (P4P) implemented by World Food Program (WFP).  of a consultancy.  contracted by the Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation 
  6.   Nov, 2012-March, 2013: Member of a Consultant team.  To conduct a survey to assess the integration Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) into agricultural training, research, and farming in Kenya. Commissioned by Biovision Africa Trust 
  7. Nov, 2011-July, 2012: MMember of a Consultant team To developing a Training Curriculum for the Tea Board of Kenya
  8. 10th-12th Oct, 2012 Resource person  Capacity Building in Extension Service Delivery for Middle Level Agricultural Managers in the Sugar Industry in Kenya
  9. Nov, 2011 . Resource personCapacity Building in Extension Service Delivery for Middle Level Agricultural Managers in the Sugar Industry in Kenya
  10. 10th-14th May, 2010 Resource Person for: “Systems Thinking For Agro-ecological Intensification” in the Second Meeting of The CCRP's East & Horn of Africa Community of Practice, held at the Imperial Hotel, Kisumu
  12. March/April, 2010: Member of a Consultant team. To conducted a Desk-Top Review to document the Evolution of the Poultry Sector in Kenya.  Commissioned by FAO to
  13. Oct/Dec 2010  Consultant. To assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Rwanda’s fertilizer subsidy program. Commissioned by African Union in collaboration with IFDC and FAO. 
  14. Nov, 2010-March 2011: Lead Consultant.  To assess productivity impact of the Kenya's National  agricultural extension program (NALEP). commissioned by the Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture jointly with the Ministry of Livestock Development. 
  15. One of Lead Discussants in Global Soil Week 2019
  16. 2009. One of Ten International Experts Identified by Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operations (SDC) to Participation in Trends Interviews Procedure and Expert.
  17. Oct, 2008. Resource Person for the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD)’s In-country Training Courses , specifically for Marketing, and Record Keeping.
  18. July/August 2008:  Consultant. conducted a study commissioned by Food Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) to assess the structure, conduct, and performance of key commodity market systems in Southern Sudan (SS), and to design a market monitoring plan for food security analysis for use in early warning for four major urban areas in SS. 
  19. September/October 2007: Consultant   to study agro-dealers participation in the marketing of agricultural outputs.  commissioned by CNFA/AGMARK. 

  20. 18th -19th July 2007. Report Writer for a Workshop on Developing Strategies to Address the Declining Flamingo Populations and Densities in the Rift Valley Lakes in Kenya,  Nakuru, Kenya

  21. April, 2007: Consultant. To study and report on Kenya’s part of “Studies on Traceability Systems Applied in Export Chains in Developing Countries”. commissioned by FAO covering several countries in East and Central Africa. 
  22.  December 2005 to May 2006: Member of a Consultant team.  To evaluate Somaliland’s irrigated farm sub-sector. commissioned by United Nation Office for Project Services (UNOPs). 
  23.  May to August 2005: Consultant . To review horticultural production and marketing trends in Eastern & Southern Africa.commission by FAO. 
  24.  October 2004 to March 2005: Consultant .To study and report on traceability technologies and practices in Kenya’s fruit export.  commission by FAO. 
  25. April 2004: Consultant  To identify and report on  cross-cutting challenges facing agricultural development in Eastern and Central Africa Region.  commissioned by the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 
  26. July/August, 2003: CMember of a Consultant team. to design a Framework of Poverty Reduction for Malawi. commissioned by FAO.
  27. 2001 –2003: Member of a Consultant team. to identify, analyze and document agricultural successes in Africa as well as evaluating potentials of replication of the successes. commissioned by IFPRI.

  Specific contribution in the collaboration:

        • Team leader: Case Study on smallholder dairying covering Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
        • Co-researcher: Review of successes of horticultural production? the case of Kenya and Ivory Coast.
  1. July, 2002. Resource person. a Seminar organized by the Dairy Stakeholders Association of Kenya (DISAK) in Collaboration with Land O’ Lake, Kenya
  2.  Jan, 1999.  Resource Person. A seminar organized by the Institute of Economic Affaires for Members of parliament from Western Kenya
  3. Sept, 1997. Resource Person For the Agricultural Sector Adjustment (ASAO) Course, Egerton university.

 

KEY PROJECTS
  1. 2020-2022: Research Collaborator. Validation of climate smart sorghum technologies for increased productivity and improved livelihoods. Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP). KES 22,000,000.00
  2. 2013-2015: Research Collaborator.  Genetic improvement of East African zebu cattle for milk production in ASALs . unded by astern African Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP) Ksh. 23,000,000,  
  3. 2010-2016: Research Collaborator. Building adaptation capacities for climate change in Kenya through participatory research, training and outreach. Funded by Rockefeller Foundation US $ 483,900. Completed in 2016
  4. Team member in 3R kenya Project; component Cost of dairy production tracking
  5. 2009: Research Collaborator.Incorporation of Lablab purpureus as a soil fertility amendment for improved maize production on degraded land parcels in Nakuru, Kenya. Funds by International Foundation for Science US $ 12,000. Completed 2012
  6. Member of an inter-disciplinary research team funded by the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Project (KAPP) to conduct a research entitled Post-Harvest Handling Practices for Value Addition to Enhance Safety, Quality and Marketing of Camel Milk in Laikipia and Isiolo Districts of Kenya
  7. 2006/2007: Member of a research team in a study commissioned by United Nation Office for Project Services (UNOPs) to determine the optimum downstream water flow regime of the Turkwel River, which will benefit all stakeholders and all land-usages

Collaborative Research Projects that have assisted Students with Research Fund and or Tuition

  1. KAPP: Post-Harvest Handling Practices for Value Addition to Enhance Safety, Quality and Marketing of Camel Milk in Laikipia and Isiolo Districts of Kenya

Student funded: Emukule Justus Ipapo 

 

  1. Collaborative Research Agreement between Egerton University and Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute:

Student Funded: Kimani, Tabitha Mugethi

 

  1. Improving Value addition and marketing of milk for smallholders (VAMMS), funded by EAAPP

 Student Funded: Veronica Metto; Esther Mugure

  1. KARI/McGILL Food Security Project

Funded Student: Mwangi, Margaret Njeri, John Wambua

  1. Climate Change Adaptation strategies (CAPro), funded by Rockefeller

Funded Student: Kirui, Chepkorir Grace, and Iddi Oloo

  1. The HOPE project is a joint KARI/ICRISAT project on finger millet funded by BMG Funded Student: Kipngeno Eddie Chebelyon
  1. Linking Livestock Markets To Wildlife Conservation Project, A collaboaration with Purdue University, funded by Globe Foundation

Funded Students:  4 students funded

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • improvement of rural livelihoods 
  • impact evaluations of rural interventions
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

University-level Refereed Scholarly books and book chapters

  1. Lelo, FK, Mungai, NW, Chiuri W., Ngigi MW, Kamuru SM, Bebe, BO and Kariuki ST (2025) Climate change adaptation strategies among small scale farmers and pastoralists. Eword Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya
  2. Ngigi, M., Ahmed, M. A., Ehui, S., & Assefa, Y. (2010). Smallholder dairying in Eastern Africa.  In S. Haggblade & P. B.R. Hazell (eds) Successes in African Agriculture: Lessons for The Future (pp 206-61) John Hopkins University Press Baltimore   https://www.ifpri.org/publication/successes-african-agriculture.
  3.  Minot and Ngigi, M.W .“Are Horticultural exports a replicable Success Story?” (2010).  In S. Haggblade & P. B.R. Hazell (eds) Successes in African Agriculture: Lessons for The Future (pp 163-208) John Hopkins University Press Baltimore   https://www.ifpri.org/publication/successes-african-agriculture.

Articles in  Refereed journals

 

      1. Mersha, K.A., Ngigi, M. and Gitau, R. (2025) Household Willingness to Pay for the Control of Ipomoea Plant Species and Its Influencing Factors: Evidence from Kajiado Central Sub-County, Southern Kenya. Agricultural Sciences, 16, 1016-1035. https://doi.org/10.4236/as.2025.169058.
      2. Omondi, E., Ngigi, M. W., & Khobondo, J. O. (2025). Technical, allocative, and economic efficiency and profitability of black soldier fly farming among smallholder farmers in selected counties in Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science, 17(10). https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v17n10p79.
      3. Talam, V. J., Ngigi, M., & Jerop, R. (2025). An Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Performance of Small-Scale Dairy Farmers in Kericho and Nakuru Counties, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 43(11), 22-37
      4. Elegwa, M., Ngigi, M. and Opondo, F.A. (2025) Willingness of Kale Farmers to Pay for Vermiliquid Biofertilizer in Bungoma County, Kenya. Open Access Library Journal, 12: e14088. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1114088.
      5. Odari, C., Ngigi, M., & Muluvi, A. (2025). Access to Informal Lending Networks and its Impact on Household Consumption Expenditure: A Case of Marginalized Agropastoral Communities in Kenya. International Journal, 10(1), 18-29.
      6. Odari, C. A., Ngigi, M., & Muluvi, A. (2025). Access to Informal Credit Through Lending Networks: Case of Marginalized Agropastoral Communities. International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics (IJFAEC), 13(1).https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/355595/files/vol13.no1.pp43.pdf
      7. Huldah Too, H.,   Ngigi M., Gathungu E., Manyong V. (2025). Determinants of Access to Credit among Youth Tomato Farmers in Mvomero District, Tanzania Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/63327
      8. Maingi, V. W., Ngigi, M., & Gitau, R. (2024). Effect of collective marketing on mango income among smallholder farmers in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural & Resource Economics, 19(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.53936/afjare.2024.19(3).13
      9. Mwaura, F. M., Ngigi, M. W., & Obare, G. (2024). Do smallholders have a role to play in atmospheric greenhouse gas removal? Insights from western Kenya. Scientific African, e02206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02206
      10. Mutyaba, J. L., Ngigi, M. W., & Ayuya, O. I. (2024). Determinants of knowledge, attitude and perception towards cage fish farming technologies among smallholder farmers in Uganda. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1), 2313252.  https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2313252
      11. Matata, M. J., Ngigi, M. W., & Bett, H. K. (2023). Effects of cash transfers on household resilience to climate shocks in the arid and semi arid counties of northern Kenya. Development Studies Research, 10(1), 2164031. https://doi.org/10.1080/21665095.2022.2164031
      12. Omwenga,  K. V., Ngigi, M.W.,  Gitau. R (2023). Exploring the Nexus Between Crop Diversification and Household Welfare, in Borabu Sub-County, Kenya Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare iiste.orgISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online) Vol.13, No.8, 2023  https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JBAH/article/view/60985
      13. Kanyarey, R., Ngigi, M.W., Gathungu, E.W (2022). Determinants of the Use of Motorcycle Means of Transport Among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Sotik Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare iiste.orgISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online) Vol.12, No.14, 2022  https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JBAH/article/view/59199/0
      14. Khaemba, S. G., Ngigi, M., & Gathungu, E. (2022). Factors affecting choice of Outlets for Improved Pigeon Peas Among farmers in Taita Taveta County. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 86(1-2), 11-11.
      15. Matata, M. J., Ngigi, M. W., Bett, H. K., & Michael, P. M. (2022). Effects of cash transfers on food expenditure patterns in northern Kenya. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 8(1), 2149138.  https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2022.2149138
      16. Akinyi, D. P., Karanja Ng'ang'a, S., Ngigi, M., Mathenge, M., & Girvetz, E. (2022). Cost-benefit analysis of prioritized climate-smart agricultural practices among smallholder farmers: evidence from selected value chains across sub-Saharan Africa. Heliyon, 8(4), e09228.  https://www.cell.com/heliyon/pdf/S2405-8440(22)00516-3.pdf
      17. Sambrumo, G. M., Ngigi, M. W., & Mutai, B. K. (2022). Influence of Agripreneurial Orientation Constructs on Growth of Cassava-Based Small and Medium Enterprises in Migori County, Kenya. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, 15(4), 45-55.   DOI: 9734/arja/2022/v15i430166
      18. Mwaura, F. M., Ngigi, M., & Obare, G. (2022). Agricultural Productivity and Labour Allocation Trade-Off Crises for Agriculture, Cooking Energy Sourcing and Off-Farm Employment in Developing Countries: Evidence from Western Kenya. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 7(1), 277-293.DOI: https://doi.org/10.2022/ajest.v7i1.785
      19. Mutyaba, J. L., Ngigi, M. W., & Ingasia, O. A. (2021). Impact of Informal Networks Among Cage Fish Farmers on Catch Potential. African Journal of Rural Development, 6(3), 191-216.   https://afjrdev.org/index.php/jos/article/view/356
      20. Mwaura, F. M., Ngigi, M. W., & Obare, G. A. (2021). Drivers of cooking energy choices by meal-types among smallholder farmers in western Kenya. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 32(2), 41-58.https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2021/v32i2a891
      21. Wambua, J. M., Ngigi, M., & Muhammad, L. (2019). Functional Diversity and Performance of Direct Marketing Outlets for Smallholder Farmers of Green Gram and Pigeon Pea Commodities in Machakos County, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 83(3), 239-267.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00128325.2019.1607813
      22. Wambua, J. M., Ngigi, M., & Muhammad, L. (2019). Assessment of Differences in Small Farmer Uses of Produce and Determinants of Marketed Surplus of Green Grams and Pigeon Peas in Semi-arid Machakos County, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 83(3), 163-175. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00128325.2019.1597566
      23. Kimani, M., Ngigi, M., & Ilatsia, E. (2019). Socio-Economic Determinants of Selection Criteria for East African Zebu Cattle Breeding for Dairy Production: Case of Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development Vol.10, No.18, 2019  DOI: 10.7176/JESD/10-18-06  https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/49749
      24. Kamau, N. J., Margret, W. N., & Hillary, B. K. (2018). Structural analysis of social networks revealed by small holder banana farmers in Muranga County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research, 9(2), 1-6.Kamau NJ, Margret WN and Hillary BK (2018). Structural Analysis of Social Networks Revealed by Small Holder Banana Farmers in Muranga County, Kenya. J Agri Sci Food Res 2018, 9:2. 
      25. Murage, P., Ngigi, M., Bebe, B., & Ndambi, O. (2018). Technical efficiency of smallholder dairy farms across dairy business models and associated determinants in the Kenya highlands. J. Rural Stud.
      26. Wambua, J. M., Ngigi, M., & Lutta, M. (2017). Yields of Green Grams and Pigeonpeas under Smallholder Conditions in Machakos County, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 82(2-4), 91-117. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00128325.2017.1346903
      27. Ongudi, S. O., Ngigi, M. W., & Kimurto, P. K. (2017). Determinants of Consumers’ Choice and Willingness to Pay for Biofortified Pearl Millet in Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 82(2-4), 175-187.   https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00128325.2017.1391489
      28. Kimani, T., Ngigi, M., Schelling, E., & Randolph, T. (2016). One Health stakeholder and institutional analysis in Kenya. Infection ecology & epidemiology, 6(1), 31191.   https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3402/iee.v6.31191
      29. Kimani, T., Schelling, E., Bett, B., Ngigi, M., Randolph, T., & Fuhrimann, S. (2016). Public health benefits from livestock Rift Valley fever control: A simulation of two epidemics in Kenya. EcoHealth, 13(4), 729-742.  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10393-016-1192-y
      30. Okech, A. O. S., Kimurto, P. K., & Ngigi, M. (2016). Profits and Efficiency along Pearl Millet Market Chain: A Value Addition Approach. Industrial Engineering Letters,  ISSN 2224-6096 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0581 (online) Vol.6, No.5, 2016  https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IEL/article/view/30470
      31. Odhiambo, W., Ngigi, M., Lagat, J., Binswanger, H. P., & Rubyogo, J. C. (2016). Analysis of quality control in the informal seed sector: Case of smallholder bean farmers in Bondo sub‐county Kenya. The African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.7, No.8, 2016  https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234647463.pdf
      32. Margaret, N. M., Margaret, N., & Wellington, M. (2015). Gender and age analysis on factors influencing output market access by smallholder farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(40), 3840-3850. DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2014.9368  https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJAR/article-full-text/4C056F055669
      33. Simon, G. K., Margaret, N., & Bett, H. K. (2015). Determinants of farmer participation in collective marketing and intensity of participation in indigenous chicken markets in Western Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 8(10), 98-105. https://www.academia.edu/download/98217475/R0810298105.pdf
      34. Okech, S. O., Ngigi, M., Basweti, E., Kibet, N. and Okeyo, B. O (2015) Towards Macroeconomic Convergence and Monetary Coordination: Challenges to Regional Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa. Maseno University Journal, vol 1 245-261
      35. Amudavi, D. M., Ombati, J. M., Nkurumwa, A. O., & Ngigi, M. (2014). Technical, economic and social gaps and information needs among smallholder farmers in practice of ecological organic agriculture in Kenya. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.7, No.8, 2016  https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/30076
      36. Macharia, M. A., Mshenga, P. M., Ngigi, M., Gido, O. E., & Kiprop, K. J. (2014). Effect of transaction costs on smallholder maize market participation: Case of Kwanza District, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 3(4), 715-725.  http://isdsnet.com/ijds-v3n4-10.pdf
      37. Okech, S. O., Ngigi, M., Kimurto, P. K., Obare, G., Kibet, N., & Mutai, B. K. (2014). One and one half bound dichotomous choice contingent valuation of consumers willingness-to-pay for pearl millet products: Evidence from Eastern Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 9(42), 3146-3155.   doi: 10.5897/AJAR2014.8806  https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2014.8806
      38. Kamuru, S. M., Kariuki, S. T., Mungai, N. W., Bebe, B. O., Chiuri, W., Ngigi, M., & Lelo, F. K. (2014). Food Management Strategies for Coping with Food Insecurity in a Changing and Variable Climate by Smallholder Farmers in Kenya. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 9(2), 797.  http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/https://ijias.issr-journals.org/abstract.php?article=IJIAS-14-232-01
      39. Kariuki, S.T., Mungai, N., Ngigi, M., Kamuru, S., Lelo, F., Bebe, B. and Chiuri, W. (2014) Smallholders’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impact on Biodiversity: A Case Study of Farmers in Varied Agroecological Zones in Kenya In 
      40. Proceedings Of the 1 st International Research Conference Held On the Main Campus from 29th – 31st October, 2014, Chuka University, Kenya
      41. Kiratu, N. M., Ngigi, M., & Mshenga, P. M. (2014). Perception of smallholder farmers towards the kilimo plus subsidy program in Nakuru North district, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 6(6), 28-32.
      42. Mukundi, E., Mathenge,M.K, Ngigi, M., (2013. Sweet Potato Marketing Among Smallholder Farmers: The Role of Collective Action https://doi.org/10.22004/AG.ECON.160679.
      43. Oloo, G. I., Ngigi, M., & Mshenga, P. (2013). Evaluation of climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya. Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 76.
      44. Mbugua, D. K., Matofari, J. W., Ngigi, M., Wokabi, A., Lanyasunya, T. P., Matofari, J. (2012). Information access and rating of delivery pathways by smallholder dairy farmers in central Kenya. KARI, Naivasha.  Link
      45. Kimani, T. M., Schelling, E., Ngigi, M., & Randolph, T. F. (2012). Economic analysis of alternate Rift Valley fever control options from a multisectoral perspective.  International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics proceedings, ISVEE13: Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Belgium, Netherlands, Session 43 - Epidemic diseases in Non-Western countries, p 200, Aug 2012Article class:  http://www.sciquest.org.nz/node/80546
      46. Muriithi, B. W., Mburu, J., & Ngigi, M. (2011). Constraints and determinants of compliance with EurepGap standards: a case of smallholder french bean exporters in Kirinyaga district, Kenya. Agribusiness, 27(2), 193-204.  https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.20261
      47. Emukule, J. I., Ngigi, M., Guliye, A. Y., & Lamuka, P. O. (2011). Comparative Analysis Of Acceptability Of Camel Milk Among Rural And Urban Consumers In Kenya.Afr. agric. For.J(2014)80(3) 157-163
      48. Emukule, J. I., Ngigi, M., & Guliye, A. Y. (2011). Analysis of socio-economic factors influencing willingness to pay for camel milk in Nakuru district, Kenya. Religion, 13(10.2), 7-4.  http://www.lrrd.cipav.org.co/lrrd23/1/emuk23016.htm
      49. Juma, G. P., Ngigi, M., Baltenweck, I., & Drucker, A. G. (2010). Consumer demand for sheep and goat meat in Kenya. Small ruminant research, 90(1-3), 135-138.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2009.12.002
      50. Auma, J. O., Langat, J. K., & Ngigi, M. W. (2010). A comparison of male-female household headship and agricultural production in marginal areas of Rachuonyo and Homa Bay District, Kenya. Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(4).  
      51. Akuja, T. E., Mutua, B. M., Guliye, A. Y., Gichaba, C. M., Ngigi, M. W., Karachi, M., & Abdulrazak, S. A. (2009). Trends and current status of indigenous knowledge among the inhabitants of the Turkwel riverine in Kenya: IKS community development and resilience. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, 8(2), 209-217.  https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.10520/EJC61568
      52. Olwande, J., Ngigi, M., & Nguyo, W. (2009). Supply responsiveness of maize farmers in Kenya: A farm-level analysis. 2009 Conference, August 16-22, 2009, Beijing, China50786, International Association of Agricultural Economists. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.50786. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/50786/
      53. Owour G.,Ouma A.S, Ngigi M. and Mlongo.P (2009) “Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Farmers in Kenya” Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Vol 3: 14-29 .
      54. Juma, G. P., Baltenweck, I., Drucker, A. G., & Ngigi, M. (2007, September). Consumption of, and willingness to pay for, indigenous small ruminants’ meat in Marsabit, Kenya. In International Conference on Connecting Science, Society and Development: Development Studies Association (DSA) held at the University of Sussex(pp. 18-20).   Link
      55. Juma, G. P., Drucker, A. G., Baltenweck, I., & Ngigi, M. (2007, September). Market power and efficiency in indigenous small ruminant marketing channels in Marsabit, Kenya. In International Conference on Connecting Science, Society and Development: Development Studies Association (DSA) held at the University of Sussex(pp. 18-20). Link
      56. Owuor, G., Ngigi, M., & Shem Ouma, A. (2007). Role of micro-credit in rural development: an analysis of group based microfinance in Kenya. Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 7(special issue), 43-55.  https://www.africabib.org/rec.php?RID=Q00050951
      57. Owuor, G., Ngigi, M., Ouma, A. S., & Birachi, E. A. (2007). Determinants of Rural Poverty in Africa: The case of small holder farmers in Kenya. Journal of Applied Sciences, 7(17), 2539-2543.  https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2007JApSc...7.2539O/abstract
      58. Obare, G. A., Mwakubo, S. M., & Ngigi, M. W. (2002). Maize Productivity and Production Strategies: An Analysis of Kenyan Smallholder Agriculture. International journal of agriculture and rural development, 3(1), 17-27.  https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijard/article/view/2515
      59. Ngigi, M., Delgado, C. L., Staal, S. J., & Mbogoh, S. (2000). The role of market outlet in determining terms for milk sales by smallholders in Kenya.  https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/1594

 

Discussion Papers

  1. Ngigi, Margaret. The case of smallholder dairying in Eastern Africa. EPTD Discussion Paper 131. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160631
  2. Ngigi, Margaret, 2005. "The case of smallholder dairying in Eastern Africa:," EPTD discussion papers 131, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Policy, Practice and Research Briefs

    1. Ndambi, A., Zijlstra, J., Ngigi, M., van der Lee, J., & Kilelu, C. (2017). Calculating on-farm cost of milk production in Kenya. Assessing the suitability of five methods being used in Kenya. 3R Kenya project Practice brief, 1.  https://www.3r-kenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CoP-Methods-Brief-Final.pdf
    2. Ndambi, A., Njiru, R., van Knippenberg, C., van der Lee, J., Kilelu, C., & Ngigi, M. (2018). Private and public costs and benefits of implementing a quality-based milk payment system in Kenya. Wagenigen University & Research. 3R Kenya. Wageningen.  https://edepot.wur.nl/455004
    3. Ndambi, O. A., Njiru, R., van Knippenberg, C., van der Lee, J., Kilelu, C. W., Ngigi, M., ... & Mbera, G. (2018). Enhancing milk quality and safety:: Towards milk quality-based milk payments in Kenya (No. 001). Wageningen University & Research.  https://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/wurpubs/fulltext/469873 
    4. Ngigi, Margaret. 2004. Smallholder dairy in Kenya. 2020 Vision Focus 12(6). Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/157541
    5. Minot, Nicholas; and Ngigi, Margaret. 2004. Are Kenya's horticultural exports a replicable success story? 2020 Vision Focus 12(7). Washington, D.C.: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/157539

E-case teaching materials 

  1. Ngigi, M. & Ng’eno J. (2014). New Institutional Economics/NPE: A case of collective action to manage furrow irrigation. Partnership for African Social and Partnership Research (PASGR) http://34.249.169.241/MRPPCases/Case32-Egerton/index5.html 
  2. Ngigi, M. & Ng’eno J. (2014). Economic Policy Issue Case Study (Effects of global financial crises and response by African countries): A case of Oil shocks in Sub- Technical proposal Saharan Africa. Partnership for African Social and Partnership Research (PASGR). http://34.249.169.241/MRPPCases/Case18-Egerton/index5.html
  3. Ng’eno J. & Ngigi, M. (2014). Multiplicity of interests within one community (National): A case of Human Wildlife conflict. Partnership for African Social and Research and (PASGR). http://34.249.169.241/MRPPCases/Case7-Egerton/index5.html
  4. Ng’eno J. & Ngigi, M. (2014). Successful “bottom” up agenda setting process: A case of Female Genital mutilation in Kenya. Partnership for African Social and Partnership Research (PASGR). http://34.249.169.241/MRPPCases/Case25-Egerton/index5.html

 

Other Publications

  1. Ngigi, M. (2008). Structure, conduct and performance of commodity markets in South Sudan: Linkages food security. Washington, DC: Famine Early Warning Systems Network.   http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/sifsia/docs/South_Sudan_SCP_study%20report_1.pdf
  2. Ngigi, M. W. (2002). An Evaluation of the Impacts of Transaction Cost and Market Outlet Risks on Market Participation of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Central Kenya (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi.).  http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/24392
  3. Ngigi, M. W. (1988). Structure, conduct and performance of egg marketing between Kiambu and Nairobi (Master's thesis, University of Nairobi).  http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/24754
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. Maureen Elegwa, Margaret Ngigi, Florence Opondo. Willingness of Kale Farmers to Pay for Vermiliquid in Bungoma County, Kenya: An Application of Contigent Valuation Method. 6th Biennial International Conference, Laikipia University 28th-30th, May, 2025. https://laikipia.ac.ke/sites/default/files/Conference%202025/CONFERENCE%20PROGRAMME%20AND%20BOOK%20OF%20ABSTRACTS.pdf (accessed 13/08/2035)
  2. J. L. Mutyaba, M. W. Ngigi and O. I. Ayuya.  Clustering smallholder cage fish farmers in the Lake Victoria-Uganda. 14th Biennial International Conference 23RD – 25TH MARCH, 2022, Egerton University.   https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/issue/view/3  (accessed 13/08/2035)
  3.  .H. C. Too, M. Ngigi, E. Gathungu, V. Manyong and M. Yami. Effect of credit on income among youth tomato farmers in Mvomero District, Tanzania,  14th Biennial International Conference 23RD – 25TH MARCH, 2022, Egerton University.   https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/issue/view/3 (accessed 13/08/2035)
  4.  G.M. Sambrumo, M.W. Ngigi, B.K. Mutai and J.K. Lagat.  Analysis of internal and external factors influencing agripreneurial orientation of cassava based small and medium agripreneurs in Kenya. 14th Biennial International Conference 23RD – 25TH MARCH, 2022, Egerton University.   https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/issue/view/3 (accessed 13/08/2035)
  5. M. Ngigi. Review of Why Populist Policies Fail: A Public Policy Perspective.13th Biennial Egerton University International Conference  24th – 26th Nov, 2020. https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/issue/view/1/3 (accessed 13/08/2035)
  6. M. N. Mwangi, M. Ngigi and J. Lagat .Green Leafy Vegetables’ Self-Provisioning among Urban Consumers in Nakuru County: What is
    the Motive? 13th Biennial Egerton University International Conference  24th – 26th Nov, 2020. https://conferences.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/euc/issue/view/1/3 (accessed 13/08/2035)
  7. Kihurani, D., Mburu, J., Kosgei, I., Mbuku, S., Ngigi, M., & Katiku, P. a. (2015). The use of Assisted Reproductive Techniques in multiplication of Small East African Zebu cattle in Makueni County, Kenya. Regional Specialisation for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity and TransformationProceedings of the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Program End-of-Phase One Project Conference and Exhibition. (pp. 192-2006). Entebbe (Uganda): ASARECA. EAAPP-Conference-and-Exhibition-Proceedings-Final.pdf (kalro.org)
  8. Mbugua, D. M., Ngigi, M., & Irungu, K. N. and Kariuki, J.N.  (2014). Dairy information topics and their importance to smallholder dairy farmers in Limuru and South Kinangop sub-counties, Kenya. The 6th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture: Macro-trends and future opportunities, (pp. 415-423). Nairobi. 6th AACAA proceedings.pdf
  9. Kimani, T.M., Schelling, E., Ngigi, M. and Randolph, T. 2012. Economic analysis of alternate Rift Valley fever control options from a multisectoral perspective. Presented at the 61st Conference of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Atlanta, GA, USA, 11 - 15 November 2012. Nairobi: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/27756
  10. Mbugua, D.K., Matofari, J. and Ngigi, M. (2010). Information access and preference for delivery pathways by peri-urban and rural smallholder dairy farmers in Central Kenya. in: Adipala, E., Tusiime, G. and Majaliwa Mwanjololo, J.G. (Eds.), 2010. Proceedings of the Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference on Building Capacity for Food Security in Africa, held 20 – 24 September 2010, Entebbe, Uganda. RUFORUM Working Document Series No. 5. ISSN: 1993-8462. 20133170050.pdf (cabi.org)
  11.  Juma, G.P., Drucker, A.G., Baltenweck, I. and Ngigi, M. Market power and efficiency in indigenous small ruminant marketing channels in Marsabit, Kenya. 12th Annual Conference of the African Econometric Society, 4-6 July 2007, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
  12. Juma, G.P., Drucker, A.G., Baltenweck, I. and Ngigi, M. Consumption of, and Willingness to Pay for Indigenous Small Ruminants’ Meat in Marsabit, Kenya. 12th Annual Conference of the African Econometric Society, 4-6 July 2007, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
  13. Juma, G. P., Baltenweck, I., Drucker, A. G., & Ngigi, M. (2007, September). Consumption of, and willingness to pay for, indigenous small ruminants’ meat in Marsabit, Kenya. In International Conference on Connecting Science, Society and Development: Development Studies Association (DSA) held at the University of Sussex(pp. 18-20). https://www.academia.edu/download/78032102/CONSUMPTION_OF_AND_WILLINGNESS_TO_PAY_FO20220104-17389-aw58f0.pdf
  14. Juma, G.P.; Baltenweck, I.; Drucker, A.G.; Ngigi, M. 2007. Market power and efficiency in indigenous small ruminant marketing channels in Marsabit, Kenya. Paper presented at the International Conference on Connecting Science, Society and Development: Development Studies Association (DSA) held at the University of Sussex, 18-20 September 2007. Nairobi (Kenya): ILRI https://hdl.handle.net/10568/1244
  15. Ngigi, M.W. “Review of Horticultural Production & Marketing Trends in Eastern & Southern Africa” Paper Presented at Sub-regional Network of Horticultural Produce Exporters Workshop, Harare Zimbabwe, 30May-1June, 2005
  16. Ngigi M.W. Successes in African Agriculture: The Case of Smallholder Dairying in Eastern Africa. Paper presented at the NEPAD/IGAD regional conference. “Agricultural Successes in the Greater Horn of Africa” Nairobi. November 22-25, 2004. www.ifpri.org/events/conferences/2004/20041125/papers.htm
  17. Minot N and Ngigi M.N “Are horticultural exports a replicable success story? Evidence from Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire”. Paper presented at the NEPAD/IGAD regional conference “Agricultural Successes in the Greater Horn of Africa” Nairobi November 22-25, 2004
  18. Ngigi, M. (2003). Successes in African agriculture: The case of smallholder dairying in Kenya. In conference, Successes in African Agriculture, sponsored by InWEnt, IFPRI, NEPAD, and CTA, December(pp. 1-3).
  19. Minot, N and Ngigi, M.W (2003) Are Horticultural Exports a Replicable Success Story? Evidence from Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire. Paper Presented at the InWEnt, IFPRI, NEPAD, CTA conference, Dec, Pretoria 1-3, 2003. ifpri.org/events/conferences/2004/20041125/papers/p14horticultureexports.
  20. Ngigi, M.W. (2002) “Successes of African Agriculture: The Case of Smallholder Dairying in Eastern Africa” paper presented at IFPRI Workshop on “Successes in African Agriculture”, Lusaka, Zambia, June 10-12, 2002.
  21. Ngigi, M.W. and Minot, N. (2002). “Fruit and vegetable production in Kenya: Causes and consequences of growth” paper presented at IFPRI Workshop on “Successes in African Agriculture”, Lusaka, Zambia, June 10-12, 2002.
  22. Ngigi, M.W., Delgado C, Staal S.J. and Mbogoh. S Role of Market Outlet in Determining Terms for Milk Sales by Smallholders in Kenya. Paper presented at the Symposium on 'Expanding Market Participation in the Developing World', Annual meetings of the American Agricultural Economics Association, July 31 to August 3, 2000, Tampa, Florida. www.smallholderdairy.org/publications/Conference/Ngigi%20et%20al-2000-Market%20outlet%20and%20milk%20sales-AAEA.pdf
  23. Ngigi, M.W., Delgado C, Staal S.J. and Mbogoh, S. Contractual Forms and Value content: the case of milk sales by smallholder Farmers in Kenya. Paper presented at IFPRI, Brawn Bag Seminar. On 26th July, 2000, Washington DC 
  24. Ngigi, M. W. “Liberalization and the Dairy Industry” Policy Analysis Matrix Proceedings of the Conference on Towards 2000: Improving Agricultural Performance. Sept 21, 1995, Nairobi, Kenya
  25. Ngigi, M.W. Key Policy Issues Related to Development of Smallholder Farming System and Potential Farm-Level Information For Their Analysis In Kenya. Paper Presented to The FAO Workshop on Farming System Analysis For Policy Design In Eastern And Southern Africa Held In Arusha, Tazania.
TEACHING AREAS

TEACHING AREAS 

Postgraduate

  • Agec709: Institutional and Behavioural Economics
  • Agec 724: Agricultural And International Trade
  • Agbm 724: International Trade And Trade Negotiations
  • Agec 754: Mathematics For Agricultural Economists
  • Agec 735: Project Analysis And Management
  • AGRD 712: Agribusiness Project Planning And Management
  • REPP712(F3):  Public Policy Development and Analysis
  • Repp715(C3): Applied Policy Analysis
  • Repp715(F6): Economics for Public Policy
  • Agec 811:Contemporary Issues in Agricultural Economics
  • Aris 9101: Participatory Methods and Action Research for Innovations in Livelihoods and agricultural systems
  • Aris 9206: Scientific Writing and Publishing

Undergraduate

  • Agec 232: Agricultural Marketing
  • agec333: Agricultural Price Analysis
  • agec 434: Agriculture and International Trade
  • agec422: Agricultural ProjectAgricultural ProjectPlanning & Management
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Completed

  1. Msc (agrictural Economics; Agribusiness Managment,)

 

  1. Kidist Abebe Mersha. Household Willingness To Pay Or Participate In The Control Of The Ipomoea Plant Species In Kajiado Central Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya  (submitted thesis for examination). 

  2. Maureen Elegwa: Evaluation Of Vermiliquid Usage On Smallholder Farmers’ Household Income In Bungoma County, Kenya (submitted thesis for examination)

  3. Talam Jepkorir Vivien: Assessing The Effects Of Structure And Conduct On The Performance Of Small-Scale Dairy Farmer Groups In Kericho And Nakuru Counties (submitted thesis for examination)
  4. Ambolwa Calvin Odari: Influence of social networks in accessing informal credit and resulting effects on agropastoral household welfare in West-Pokot County, Kenya (defended thesis , waiting graduation)
  5. Veronica Wavinya Maingi: Effect of Collective Action on Marketing Efficiency and Income Among Smallholder Mango (Mangifera Indica ) Farmers In Mwala Sub County, Machakos County, Kenya (defended thesis , waiting graduation)

  6. Chelangat Huldah Too.Effect Of Credit Access On Income Among Small Scale Youth Tomato Farmers In vomero District Tanzania defended thesis , waiting graduation)

  7. Omwenga Kerubo Valerie : Exploring The Nexus Between Crop Diversification And Household Welfare Among Small-Scale Maize Farmers In Borabu Sub-County, Nyamira County (Graduated Nov, 2024)
  8. Ruth Njeri Kanyarey, Effect of Bodaboda Operations on Market Access By Smallholder Dairy Farmers In Sotik Sub-County, Kenya  (Graduated Oct, 2023)
  9. Mwangi Kahugu Joseph, Effect Of Participation In Common Interest Groups On Welfare Of Smallholder Horticultural Farmers In Nyeri Central Sub-County, Kenya (submitted thesis for examination)
  10. Shayne Gladys Khaemba, Effects of Market Outlets of Improved Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Varieties on Income of Smallholder Farmers in Taita Taveta County, Kenya (Graduated Oct, 2023)
  11. Michael Joseph Matata, Effects of Cash Transfers on Household Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Shocks in the Arid And Semi-Arid Counties of Northern Kenya(Graduated Oct, 2023)
  12. Devinia Princess Akinyi, Cost-Benefit Analysis of Prioritized Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices and Innovations Among Smallholder Farmers: A Case of Selected Value-Chains In Sub-Saharan Africa  (Graduated Oct, 2023)
  13. Sambrumo Gad Matayo, Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Cassava-Based Small and Medium Enterprises In Migori County, Kenya (Graduated July 2022)
  14. Kimani, M.W. Influence Of Farmers’ Preference For Indigenous Cattle Dairy Traits On Adoption Of Improved Dairy Technologies. Case of West Pokot And Kitui County (Graduated December 2021)
  15. Pauline W. Murage Influence of Dairy Business Models On Economic Performance and Efficiency Of Smallholder Dairy Farmers In Nyandarua And Nandi Counties  (Graduated Nov, 2019)
  16. Charity Muthoni  Wangithi. Ex- Ante Economic Impact Assessment of The Integrated Citrus Pests And Diseases Management Interventions In Selected Counties, Kenya (Graduated Nov, 2019)
  17. Modibo Guindo.  Economic Assessment of Pearl Millet Commercialization Among Farmers In Dioila Cercle, Mali (Graduated Dec, 2018)
  18. Ayouba Coulibaly. Effect Of Zai Pit And Half-Moon Technologies On Household Income Among Small-Scale Farmers In Kita District, Mali(Graduated Dec, 2018)
  19. Dennis Kyalo Wambua (Msc)Determination Of Willingness To Pay For Irrigation Water Institutions Among Smallholder Farmers In Mbeere South, Kenya(Graduated June, 2017)
  20. Dave Mwangi Ireri (Msc) Influence Of Social Capital And Networks On Marketing Performance Of Smallholder Cereal Farmer Groups In Tharaka Constituency, Kenya (Graduated June, 2017)
  21. Ouko, W. O Understanding the Dominance Of Informal Bean Seed System Among Smallholder Farmers In Bondo Sub-County (Graduated Dec, 2017)
  22. Metto Veronica (MSc) Analysis of Determinants of Value Addition and Potential To Upgrade Activities By Smallholder Actors Along Dairy Value Chains In Meru And Uasin Gishu Counties (Graduated Dec, 2017)
  23. Mugure Esther (MSc) Gender Responsiveness Innovations to improve milk marketing for smallholder dairy farmers: A case of Meru and Uasin Gishi Counties  (Graduated Dec, 2015)
  24. Ngugi, K. Joram (MSc) Influence of Social Networks on Agricultural Commercialization: Case of Banana In Murang’a County, Kenya (Graduated Dec, 2015)
  25. Nixon Murathi Kiratu (MSc) An Assessment Of The Impact Of Kilimo Plus Program On Smallholder Farmers’ Food Security And Income In Nakuru North District, Kenya (Graduated Jun, 2015)
  26. Gicheha Simon Kariuki, Role Of Rural Institutions And Farmer Marketing Organization In Marketing Of Indigenous Chicken; A Case Of Kakamega County Kenya (Graduated 2015)
  27. Njue Eric Mukundi (MSc) Sweet Potato Marketing Among Smallholder Farmers in Rachuonyo – Homa Bay County, Kenya: The Role Of Collective Action (Graduated June 2014)
  28. Kirui, Chepkorir Grace (MSc) Technical Efficiency of Greanhouse Tomato Production as a Climate Adaptation Strategy among Smallholder farmers in Nakuru County, Kenya (Graduated June, 2014)
  29. Iddi Oloo (Mcs) An Evaluation of indigenous and Emerging Strategies of Adapting to Climate Change (Graduated June, 2014)
  30. Macharia Mwangi, (MSc) Effect of Transaction Costs on Smallholder Maize Market Participation: A Case of Kwanza District, Trans Nzoia County, (Graduated Dec 2013)
  31. Silas Okech Ong’udi (MSc.) Analysis of Performance and Efficiency of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum (L.)R .Br. ) Market Value Chain: A Case of Mbeere District, Kenya (Graduated Dec 2013
  32. Mwangi, Margaret Njeri (MSc.) Gendered Analysis of Farm Enterprise Diversification and Output Market Access in Semi-arid Areas: A case of Machakos County, Kenya (graduated)
  33. Haggai, L  (MSc) Analysis Of   Motivational Factors On   Demand Behavior For Credit Among Small-Scale Farmers In Western Kenya (Graduated 2012)
  34. Njoroge P.N. ( MSc.) Determinants of Adoption of Dairy Goat Farming in Kiambu East District, Kenya. (graduated 2010)
  35. Gichangi Anne. MSc. Sweet Potato Market Chain in Kenya: Case of Structure-Conduct-Performance Analysis in Kisumu and Nairobi
  36. Juma, Gentrix Pamela. MSc. Analysis of Marketing System and Buyer Preference of Indigenous Small Ruminants (graduated 2010)
  37. Auma Joseph Onam. MSc. Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production and Productivity in Smallholder Farmers: Evidence from Marginal Zones of Rachuonyo and Homa-Bay District. (graduated)
  38. Emukule Justus Ipapo. MSc.  Camel Milk Marketing and Its Potential for Commercialization in Kenya; A Case of Laikipia and Isiolo Districts (Graduated 2011)
  39. Kani, F. N Economic Evaluation of Farmer Field School Knowledge Diffusion in Kilifi District, Kenya. (graduated 2009)
  40. Kyalo Daniel Willy. MSc. Livestock Production Systems in River Njoro Watershed, Kenya: Spatial Characterization and policy issues (graduated Sept, 2009)
  41. Mungu’ayo Peter Oduor. MSc Economic Efficiency in Smallholder Milk Production Systems In Medium And High Potential Agro-Ecozones Of Kenya. (graduated 2010)
  42. Job Ochieng’, Ogada MSc. Socio-Economic Determinants of on-Farm Soil Fertility Gradients in Western Kenya.(graduated 2008)
  43. Olwande John Otieno MSc. Maize Supply Response in Kenya: A Farm-Level Analysis (graduated 2008)
  44. Muriithi Beatrice Wambui. MSc. Analysis of Determinants of Compliance with Eurepgap Standards: Costs and Implications on Profitability among Smallholder French Beans Exporters in Kirinyaga District, Kenya (graduated 2008)
  45. Kamau E. M. MSc. Analysis of Market Performance: Case of Integration among Selected Tea Trade Centres(graduated)
  46. Njane Phyllis Wangare. MSc. Determinants of Adoption of Improved Wheat Varieties and Fertilizer use by Smallholder Farmers in Njoro and Kieni West Divisions, Kenya  (Graduated Oct, 2007)
  47. Kimani, Tabitha Mugethi A Thesis Submitted in Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics of Egerton University. (Graduated Oct, 2007)
      1. MRPP
  48. Cecilia Pereruan Naeku. Influence of Socio-Economic Characteristics and Socio-Psychological Factors on the Adoption of the Agriculture (Farm Forestry) Rules among Small-Scale Farm Households In Narok North Sub-County, Kenya (graduated nov, 2019).
  49. Japheth Mbihi Lumadede. Citizens’ Perceptions On The Status Of Governance Practices In The Counties: A Case Of Migori County, Kenya (graduated Dec, 2019)
      1. MBA
  50.  Bukhala, S.O, MBA, The Use of Strategic Approach to Procurement of Goods and Services in Kenyan Public University. (graduated)

  51. Ihure, S.G. MBA, Determination of Expected Returns from Vertically Integrated Forest Investment in Kenya: The case of Cypress Trees in Nakuru District (graduated)

  52. Maina, W.M. MBA. Factors influencing performance of Volunteers in Church Organizations: A case study of Selected Protestant Church Organization in Nakuru. (graduated)

  53. Koskey S. K., MBA. Factors Contributing Towards Brand Switching of Fast-moving Consumer Goods in Kenya. (graduated)

 

 

 

On-going

  1.  Cyrus Kiprotich Rono. Effect Of Perceived End-User Preferences On Agripreneurs’ Selection Of Existing Cassava Varieties And Enterprise Performance In Kilifi North Sub-County, Kenya (data collection stage)

  2. Nakato Caroline Bukirwa. Analyzing The Economic Value Of Post-Harvest Losses Among Tomato Smallholder Farmers In Kirinyaga County, Kenya (data analysis stage)

  3. Elvis Omondi. Technical, Allocative, And Economic Efficiency And Profitability Of Black Soldier Fly Farming Among Smallholder Farmers In Selected Counties In Kenya ( working on final draft)

          

PhD. LEVEL :

  1. Mutyaba John Livingstone Effect of Information Links and Flow Through Social Networks in Exposing Smallholder Farmers to Cage Fish Farming Technologies in Uganda (Graduated Nov, 2024)

  2. Francis Mungai Mwaura, Smallholders’ Socio-Economic Characteristics and The Biomass Cooking Energy Utilisation-Food Production-Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nexus: Case Study of Western Kenya (graduating Oct, 2023)

  3.  Wambua, John Mulwa (PhD). Analysis Of Factors Influencing Productivity And Extent Of Smallholder Commercialization Of Green Grams And Pigeon Peas In Machakos County, Kenya (graduating June, 2021)
  4.  Kimani, Tabitha Mugethi (PhD) Economic Analysis Of Rift Valley Fever Control Options From A Multisectoral Perspective In Kenya (graduating Dec, 2017)
  5. Ithinji G.K (PhD). The Role of Agro-Forestry in the Profitability of Open versus Shade Coffee Farming System in Imenti South District, Kenya (graduating, 2011)
  6. George Owuor. PhD. Thesis Entitled “Economics of Group Credit Linkages: The Case of Smallholder Farmers in Kenya. •

Ongoing 2

  1. NYARIKI KIPROP SAMOITA IBRAHIM: Evaluating Drivers Of Consumer Preference For Convenience Foods In Understanding Urban Consumption Behaviors
  2. Esther Mugure Analysis of Value Added Products to Reduce Post Harvest Losses  for Smallholder Mango Farmers in Kitui County Kenya
OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. International Society of Pesticidal Plants (ISPP)
  2. Pesticidal Plants Network, Kenya (PEPTEN)

 

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