Dr. James Njatha Maingi

Position: Lecturer Department: Applied Economics Department Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area of specialization:    Public sector economics     Research Interest: Public policy, economic growth, and labour economics     ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0551-6578 Google Scholar View full CV

Publications

Refereed Journals

• James Maingi Advances in economics and business 5(12): 635-662, 2017The impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Kenya: 1963-2008
• Maingi james ,Muthui John, and George Kosbey (2012): Effect of Components of Public Expenditure on Economic Growth in Kenya. Journal of Economics and Finance 151,120-145
• Mungai John Njangiru, Maingi James and Muathe SMA Loan repayment and sustainability of government funded micro-credit initiatives in Muranga county Kenya’. International Journal of Business and Social Science. Vol. 5 No. 10 (1)
• Mungai John Njangiru, Maingi James and Muathe SMA Loan repayment and sustainability of government funded micro-credit initiatives in Muranga county Kenya’. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Vol. 5 No. 10 (1).
• Mungai John Njangiru, Maingi James and Muathe SMA Loan repayment and sustainability of government funded micro-credit initiatives in Muranga county Kenya’.The International Journal of Economics and Social Studies ISSN 2321-9203
• Gift Kimonge Dzombo1, James M. Kilika2 & James Maingi. The Effect of Branchless Banking Strategy on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya International Journal of Financial Research Vol. 8, No. 4; 2017
• Mugarura, Y., Sang, P. Maingi, J. (2021). Cultural attributes: A key antecedent of
  resilience among agricultural innovation platforms in Central and South Western Uganda
  International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(6), 338-351
• Mugarura, Y., Sang, P. & Maingi, J. (2020). The role of management practices in establishing resilient project networks among agricultural innovation platforms in central and south western Uganda. International Academic Journal of Information Sciences and Project Management, 3(6), 261-273
• Zachary Mwangi Gathara; 2James M. Kilika, PhD; 3James N. Maingi, PhD.Effect of Equity on Financial Performance of Selected Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. International Journal of Business & Law Research 7(1):1-24, Jan.-Mar., 2019
• Zachary Mwangi Gathara; 2James M. Kilika, PhD; 3James N. Maingi, PhD. Effect of Leverage on Financial Performance of Selected Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities
  Exchange, Kenya International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research 7(1):10-33, Jan.-Mar., 2019
• Xia Anquan and James Maingi; Advances in economics and business Determinants of the performance of chinese funded projects in Kenya; A case of ‘’ one belt one road’’ initiative project
• Mutua Daniel Gatumo and James Maingi; Advances in economics and business 8(5): 255-267, 2020Relationship between youth unemployment and economic growth in Kenya
• Kiprotich Ngeno and James Maingi: International journal of economics, commerce and management; vol.VI, issue 11, 2018 The non-linear effect of high and growing external debt on Kenyas economy
• Valentine Lynda Musavi and James Maingi; Amity journal of economics 2(2(, (21-35 2017.Effect of credit and education on the performance of micro and small enterprises in Kenya
• Sylvia Wanjiku, James Maing and Stephen Maina Kamau; IOSR journal of economics and finance vol 9, issue 5 pp 13-21 2018Effect of Kenya’s bilateral relations with hin on economic growth of Kenya (2000-2015)

Other Publications

• 2014: Dr James Maingi, Economics of Public Expenditure, Scholar’s Press German, edited by Sandy Klein ISBN No. 978-3-639-66029-6

Training in Higher Education

• Completed the course TEACHING METHODOLOGY offered by Centre for teaching Excellency and Evaluation Kenyatta University

Scholarly Presentation at Conference/Workshops/Seminars

• MERC GBSN KENYA - participated in 2007 case writing workshop

Workshop

• August 2025, Workshop for Education for Sustainable Development

PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTANCY

Networks/Collaborations

• The International Institute of Knowledge Management –Invitation to attend conference on Economics and development
• Theses Reviewer for PAC UNIVERSITY 2017
• Contract to provide business skills for youth organized by Kenya Institute of Management
• MERC GBSN Case study writing workshop

Consulting for organizations/ institutions

• 2012: Developed a degree course for Economics and Business for Pioneers International University
• 2001: Developed a Diploma Course for Kenya Institute of management

Membership to acad/prof bodies

• Member THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT. An institute for promoting excellency in management practices in Kenya

Any other (Editorship/peer review, external examiner, etc.

• Peer Reviewer with Horizon Research Publishing Corporation, USA (Several publications
  • 2014: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2015: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2016: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2017: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2018: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2019: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2020: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2021: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
  • 2022: Reviewer, Journal of Economics and Finance
• External examiner- The Management University of Africa 2012
• External examiner- The Management University of Africa 2017
• External examiner ST. PAUL’ S UNIVERSITY 2012

Administration and Responsibilities

Recognized university administration positions                                          

• 15^th April to 16^th may 2014: Acting Chairman, Department of Applied Economics
• 2010-2020: Chairman of the Postgraduate Programmes in the Department of Applied Economics.
• 2003- 2005: Examination coordinator in the Department of Accounting and Finance.
• 2010-2020: Chairman Social Welfare Committee, Department of Applied Economics
• 2013-2015: A member of committee against corruption, Department of Applied Economics
• 2015-2018: Programme coordinator Arusha campus
• 2015 to date: A member of the school board of graduate studies
• 2015 may: Acting chairman applied Economics department
• 2016 may: Acting chairman applied Economics department

Other Responsibilities in the university

• Member of a task force on high failure rate of undergraduate students in school of economics

Community Engagements and Other Contributions

Community outreach

• Giving short sermon in Kenyatta university television(KUTV)
• Participated in a LIGHT the FIRE seminar organized by academy of Good News Ministries

Recognized awards and honours

• An Elder of Bible Truth Revival Ministries Ruaraka