Dr. Tabitha Njeri Mugo

Name: Tabitha Njeri Mugo
Title/Qualification: PhD
Department: Hospitality & Tourism Management
Designation/Position: Lecturer
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Research Interests: My research interests encompass sustainability, sustainable tourism, landscape governance and restoration, Conservation-tourism-development linkages, community and rural tourism, domestic tourism, policy issues, qualitative research among others. Specifically, I examine partnerships as forms of governance tools for sustainable tourism landscapes for sustainable development.
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ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2018-5375
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Publications

Refereed Journals

Mugo, T. N. (2021). Governing landscapes through partnerships: Lessons from Amboseli, Kenya (Doctoral dissertation, Wageningen University and Research).
Mugo, T., Visseren-Hamakers, I., & van der Duim, R. (2021). Contributions of partnerships to conservation and development: insights from Amboseli. Tourism Review International 25, (2-3), 189-208. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3727/154427220X16064144339200
Mugo, T., Visseren-Hamakers, I., & van der Duim, R. (2022). Landscape governance through partnerships: lessons from Amboseli, Kenya, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 30(10), 2391-2409. DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2020.1834563
Rop W., Masambu W., Mugo T., Ng’eno V., Burugu R., (2015). van der Duim R., Klep G., Konstantinidou E., Ahebwa W. The efficacy of photographs in marketing of sustainable tourism products "Sustainability, Tourism and Africa: A natural link Thematic proceedings of ATLAS Africa Conferences".
Kieti D., Wamaitha A. Mugo T., & Manono G. (2013). Measuring Tourist Satisfaction with Service Quality in Marine Protected Areas, Kenya. African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality. Volume 1 no. 1 pp 101-120.
Nyakaana J., Kieti D., T. Mugo (2012). Embracing Pro-poor strategies in community Tourism Enterprises: the case of Il Ngwesi Community Group Ranch. MAWAZO. Vol. 11, No.2 1-15.
Odiara, B., Kibe, J. & Mugo, T. N., (2009). An Investigation of ICT Diffusion and utilization among the SMTEs in Kenya, a case study of Bamburi-Shanzu region. East African Journal of Information Sciences (EAJIS), ISSN: -1442, Vol.2: No. 2 pp 95-104.
Ndunda E., Gacii S., Mugo T., Ipara H., & and Odunga P. (2010). The Effects of Service Quality and Visitor Satisfaction on Loyalty of Park Recreation Facilities: A Case of Uhuru Park in Kenya. International Journal of Sustainable Development. Volume 3, Number 7 pp 50-60.

Books and Books Chapters

Mugo, T. (2018). Community participation in Tourism Planning in Kenya. In Korir J. (Ed). Tourism Issues in Kenyan Perspective. Utafiti Foundation, Eldoret, Kenya.
Kieti, D. M. and Mugo, T. (2017). Tourism Planning, Policy Formulation and Community Based Tourism. In Jones, E. and Wishitemi, B. E. L (Eds). Community-Based Tourism Initiatives: Lessons for Best Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moi University Press, Eldoret, Kenya

Conference/Workshop Papers

Conference presentations

Burugu R. & Mugo T. (2024). Policy Directives, Hospitality Jobs Post Covid-19 and Students’ Intentions to Pursue Hospitality Related Courses. International Conference On Tourism, Travel And Hospitality (ICTTH), Moi University, 14th -15th May 2024.
Nthiga R., Kamwea J., Akunja L. & Mugo T. (2024).Content Analysis of Website Representation of Sustainable Initiatives in Eco-Rated Hospitality Establishments in Kenya. International Conference on Tourism, Travel and Hospitality (ICTTH), Moi University, 14th -15th May 2024.
Burugu R., Mugo T., Mwenesi A. & Sawe B. (2024). Lessons Learnt Post Covid-19 And Their Effects to Kenya’s Hotels Recovery Models. ATLAS Africa ONLINE Conference 2024 Tourism after freedom: Democratic Africa April 26, 2024.
Mwangi, Z. Kieti D. Burugu R. & Mugo T. (2023). Factors Influencing Hotel and Tourism Graduates Employability in Kenya. Presented at the African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA) & Multimedia University of Kenya 14^th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference June 26 to 30, 2023, held at the Multimedia University of Kenya, Kenya.
Magio E., Mugo T., Imbaya B., (2019). Effectiveness of Public-Private Partnership in Wildlife Conservation in Kenya: The Case of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. ATLAS Africa Conference Themed: Tourism and Innovation, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 12-14 June, 2019.
Mugo T., (2017). Sustainable human resource management and sustainable tourism: a symbiosis? Presented at the Sustainable Tourism in Africa: ‘The Employment and Human Capacity Development Dimension’ Workshop held at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 26th – 29th September 2017.
Mugo T., van der Duim R., Visseren-Hamakers I., & Kieti D. (2016). Governing landscapes through partnerships: Lessons from Amboseli, Kenya. Presented in the 11th Annual international conference, Aligning Training, Research and Service to Sustainable Development Goals. Moi University, Kenya, 13th-16th September, 2016.
Mugo T., van der Duim R., Visseren-Hamakers I., & Kieti D. (2014). Governing landscapes through networks of partnerships: Lessons from Amboseli, Kenya. The XXXIV Sunbelt Social Networks Conference, Tradewinds Beach Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A. 18 -23, February, 2014.
Mugo T. (2013). Partnerships for conservation and livelihoods: Lessons from Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya. A pitch and poster presentation at the NVAS Africana, ASC Leiden, 23rd November 2013, Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde Leiden, the Netherlands.
Mugo T., van der Duim R., Visseren-Hamakers I. (2013). Evolving Natural Resource Governance: Lessons from Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya. Presented at the 8th ATLAS Africa conference. African Tourism in Global Society: Central or Peripheral? Kigali, Rwanda, 3-5 June, 2013.
Matiku S., Dr. Kieti M., & Mugo T. (2013). Is “Iweto” a solution for barrenness? Woman to woman marriages (Iweto) among the Kamba Community in Kyanzasu Village in Machakos County. Presented at the 8th ATLAS Africa conference. African Tourism in Global Society: Central or Peripheral? Kigali, Rwanda, 3-5 June, 2013
Mugo T., (2011) Partnership Arrangements for conservation, tourism and sustainable livelihoods in Amboseli ecosystem. Presented at the 3rd Young Leaders 3-ASTEP Workshop. Windhoek/Erongo Region, Namibia April 4 – April 11, 2011
Mugo T., and Nthiga W., Wahungu G. (2011). Environmental Education and Sustainable Development: Lessons from the Laikipia Wildlife Forum, Kenya. Presented at the 7th ATLAS Africa conference 2011 Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Education: A natural link. Kampala, Uganda, 6^th- 8^th June 2011.
Micheal K., Niwai F., Mugo T. and Wendy R., (2009). Challenges of Tourism Development in Kapenguria Municipality, West Pokot. Presented in the 5th Annual international conference, Moi University 4^th-8^th August, 2009.
Mugo, T. N., Mugambi I., Gacii, S., Odunga, P. (2007). Poverty alleviation through pro-poor tourism. A case study of Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary. Presented at the Africa ATLAS Conference (October, 2007)-Kampala, Uganda. Theme: Tourism and wealth creation.