Brief Profile

Dr. Mwakio Mwagandi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi. He is very passionate about sculpting the lives of people and organizations.

Dr. Mwakio has vast experience in research, training, and consultancy; both at national and international spaces. The respective areas of focus have been entrepreneurship; women; youth; sustainability; artisanal and small scale mining; and natural resources. He has won numerous grants and collaborations.

Dr. Mwakio finds satisfaction in working on projects and programmes that enhance the livelihoods of people and make the world a better place to live in. He has added and continues to add great value to businesses, and youth development and economic empowerment through offering services on business incubation and development amongst others.

He possesses extensive industry experience in management. Further, he is involved in various social responsibility programmes, chiefly in supporting academically endowed but financially challenged students.