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Dr. Janesther Gathigia Karugu is an enthusiastic and courageous hard worker who enjoys every part of a successful and productive team. Janesther is innovative, creative and quick to grasp an idea and concepts. Janesther is talented, a leader with exceptional communication skills, a team player and able to work independently. Janesther is also outgoing and passionate about working with and for people. Janesther is able to meet eminent deadlines and is self-disciplined. Janesther aspies to be part of a globally competitive and adaptive organization ready to learn and implement new ideas, knowledge and skills and pursue a career that will bring positive change in people.
Research & Publication
- Ndanu, G.N., & Karugu J. (2025). Restructuring Strategies and Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. Vol. 12, Iss. 1, PP 119-133 [ISSN: 2312-9492]
- Stanley, K.G. & Karugu J. (2025). Influence of Risk Taking on Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Githurai Market, Kenya. Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 9(1). 67-77. [ISSN: 2616-8464]
- Oscar, A. W. & Karugu J. (2025). Influence of Innovation Leakages on Performance of Nairobi Water & Sewerage Company in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Strategic Management, 9(1), 50-63. [ISSN: 2616-8472]
- Nderi, l. & Karugu, J.(2024). Service Provision Strategies and Performance of Cleaning Organizations in Embu County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects, Volume & Issue 1, 2024 PP 81-96, ISSN 2707-8035
- Kipkorir,I., & Karugu, J. (2023). Virtual Banking and Growth of Customer Base of Commercial Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya. . International Journal of Current Aspects in Finance, Banking and Accounting, Volume 5, Issue 3, 2023, PP 42-56, ISSN 2707-8035
- Emily Kariuki, Janesther Karugu (2023). Strategic Positioning and Organizational Performance of Center for International Forestry Research and World Agro-Forestry in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2023, PP 134-147 2707-8027
- Charles Mwaka, Janesther Karugu (2023). Entrepreneurial Innovation Strategies and Performance of Dairy Micro and Small Enterprises in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2023, PP 77-92 ISSN 2707-8027
- Njeri, K.R. &Karugu, J. (2020). Influence of External Business Environment on Success of Health Projects in Nyandarua County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 2, Issue 1, PP 1-16
- Kanjah, K.S, &Karugu, J. (2020). Strategic Approaches and Delivery of Affordable Housing in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 2, Issue 1, PP 17-35 ISSN 2616-6976
- Ngatia Debra Wanjiku, Janesther Karugu(2019). Knowledge Management and Performance at the Kenya Revenue Authority in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Contemporary Aspects in Strategic Management Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 2, Issue 2, PP 1-14, ISSN 2616-6876
- Murunga, S.K. & Karugu, J. (2019). Organisational Culture and Strategy Execution at Commission for University Education, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects, Volume 3, Issue V, PP 76-90
- Njeri, K.R. &Karugu, J. (2020). Influence of External Business Environment on Success of Health Projects inNyandarua County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 2, Issue 1, PP 1-16
- Kanjah, K.S, &Karugu, J. (2020). Strategy Approaches and Delivery of Affordable Housing in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 2, Issue 1, PP 17-35
- Karugu, J. (2019). Community Participation and Performance 0f Donor Funded Youth Projects in Korogocho, Nairobi County, Kenya. International of Current Aspects, Volume 3, Issue III, PP 227-240
- Karugu, J. (2018). Determinants of Sustainability of Micro and Small Enterprises Owned by Youth in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects in Social Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 2018, PP45-65
- Karugu, J. (2019). Competitive Intelligence Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Garissa County, Kenya. International Journal of Human Resources and Business Administration [IAJHRBA] ISSN 2518-2374
- Karugu, J. (2019). Knowledge Management and Performance at the Kenya Revenue Authority in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Contemporary Aspects in Strategic Management [IJCASM], Volume 2. Issue 2, PP 1-14
- Karugu, J. (2019). Determinants of Growth of Women Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya. The International Journal of Business and Management [ISSN 2321-8916]
- Karugu, J. (2009). The effects of Taxation of growth on small and medium enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. Lambert, Germany: Lambert Publishing Press
University Level Scholarly Book
- The effect of Taxation on the Growth of SMEs, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8465-1596-9
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapter
- 9th April, 2025: Contributor Agreement for the Title: International Encyclopedia of Business Management, article 10040: Entrepreneurship Motivation on the EMSS, https://editorial/elsevier.com/.
Refereed Learning Module
- BBA 308: Human Resource Management
- BBA 877: Business Planning
- BBA 427: Internalization of Small Firms
- BBA 319: Business Planning
Reviewed Conference Paper
- February 2022: Innovation Strategies and Performance of Insurance Brokerage Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. ISSN: 2616-8472, Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing Journal of Strategic Management Volume 6, Issue 1 page 91-109 February, 2022
1.2.2. (xi) Non-Reviewed Conference Papers
- 26th – 27th August, 2021: - Attended and Presented a Paper on the 3rd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) Titled “Social Entrepreneurship and Business Sustainability during Pandemics: Firm Performance of Selected Enterprise-Based Parastatal in Kenya”.
- 22nd – 23rd June, 2023: Participated at the 5th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), 2023. Theme: Strategic Business Innovations and Policies for Sustainable Social and Economic Development
- 8th -9th October, 2015: -Attended and Presented a Paper at the 2nd Annual International Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning Titled “Mainstreaming Gender and Disability Issues in Higher Education: Challenges and Achievement.
- 5th – 6th October, 2017:- Member of the Conference Committee for the 4th International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning held at the KUCC.
Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars
- 3rd July, 2025: Participated at the 49th Annual Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D Graduands held virtually. Theme “ Education for Ethics-Guided Research and Technology”
- 2nd July, 2024: 47th Annual Postgraduate Seminar for Masters Graduands, Theme: Education for Prosperity and Sustainable Development
- 29th November, 2023: Participated at the 46th Annual Postgraduate Seminar for Masters Students, Theme “Scaling Education and Research for Sustainable Development”.
- 6th July, 2023: Attended the 45th Postgraduate Seminar for Masters Graduands
- 22nd – 23rd June, 2023: Attended the 5th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) 2023.
- 21st June-24th June, 2023: Attended the World Forum on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, WFEBM 2023, at Miami, Florida, USA
- 18th – 20th May, 2021: Attended a Training on Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Mental Health, Stress Management and HIV and AIDs Prevention for Staff Members held at the BSCC, Kenyatta University
- October, 2018: Entrepreneurship and Women Innovation Summit: Presented a paper on “Business Sustainability; Embedding sustainability in the women businesses to develop scalable and self-sustaining organizations’.
- 26th – 27th August, 2021: 3rd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Global entrepreneurship business summit (2018), Nairobi – Kenya
- NUBS Malaysia International Conference (NUBS icon ) 2020
- Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre –University of Nottingham Malaysia
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