Prof. Michael Bowen Profile

Journals

Ngure P.K, Nzau, A.M., Kiarie, M.W., Waithima A.K., Bowen M.K., Ingonga J.M., and Ngumbi P.M. (2017) From Mud and Stick-Walled Houses to Corrugated Iron Sheet Houses: A New Strategy for Preventing Human-Vector Contact in Marigat Sub-County; a Leishmaniasis-Endemic Area in Kenya, SciMedCentral, Annals of Clinical Cytology and Pathology
Published2017
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Ndambuki, A., Bowen M, & Karau J. (2016) The effects of business strategies on growth of market share in the telecommunications industry in Kenya: a case study of Telkom Kenya. European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, [S.l.], v. 2, n. 4, p. 16 - 32, apr. 2017. ISSN 2518-265X. Available at: https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/EJBSM/article/view/366
Published2016
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Bowen et. al. (2016) Survey on knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs on Kala Azar among the residents of Marigat sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya, International Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, Available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301636790
Published2016
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Kitilit C.J., Bowen M., Amata E. (2016), The Role of Agency Banking In Improving Financial Access in Kenya: Case Study of Langata Constituency, Journal of Developing Country Studies, available at https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JDCS/article/download/38/37/
Published2016
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Kangogo, J., Guyo, W., M. Bowen, M., & Ragui, M. (2013). Supply chain disruption in the Kenya floriculture industry: A case study of Equator Flowers. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(7), www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222- 2839 (Online)
Published2013
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Karanja R. and Bowen M. (2012) Student Indiscipline and Academic Performance in Public Schools in Kenya, Daystar University Working Paper
Published2012
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Bowen M.K., M. Makarius, S. Mureithi (2009) Management of Business Challenges among Small and Micro-Enterprises in Kenya: KCA Journal of Business Management, Vol. 2, No. 1.>
Published2009
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Bowen, M.K. (2007), “Risk Management as a Way of Reducing Poverty in the Semi-arid Lands of Kenya” Perspectives, A Journal of Daystar University, Kenya, vol.1 No. 2.
Published2007
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Book Chapters

Bowen M. (2017) Africa Christian Organizations and Socio-Economic Development In Africa Christian Leadership: Realities, opportunities and Impact; Edited by Robert J. Priest and Kirimi Barine (Orbis books) Maryknoll, New York, 10545 available at www.orbisbooks.com/african-christian-leadership.html
Published2017
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Bowen M.K. and Mutua T. (2015), Parents modelling their children’s marriage, In Redeeming Christian Marriage, Daystar University
Published2015
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Muthomi J. & Bowen M. (2012), Levels of External Contact and Communication for Children in Institution Care in Nairobi, Kenya, in Our Children, Our Being.
Published2012
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Mwakubo, S.M., Bowen M.K., Yabann W.K. and Maritim H.K. (2009), Impact of Transaction Costs and Risks on Terracing in Kenya, In Sustainable Land Management in the Tropics, Explaining the Miracle, Eds. Burger K and Zaal F., Ashgate Publishing Limited, London.
Published2009
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Bowen, M.K. (2002), “Risk and Business Growth,” in Negotiating Social Space (East African Micro enterprises)-Alila P. & P.O. Pedersen (eds.), Africa World Press, Trenton, pp. 291-304
Published2002
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Bowen, M.K. et. al. (1999)“Impact Assessment of the WEDCO Enterprise Development Project,” Institute for Development Studies, Occasional Paper No. 68, University of Nairobi.
Published1999
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Bowen, M.K. et. al. (1999)“Impact Assessment of the WEDCO Enterprise Development Project,” Institute for Development Studies, Occasional Paper No. 68, University of Nairobi.
Published1999
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Conferences

Published2016

Bowen Michael & Lillian Kimeto (2016) Integrating participatorycommunication into slum upgrading in Kibera: The case of the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme-Japan

Published2015

Mwaniki E. & Bowen M. (2015) The Extent of Participatory Development in Youth Projects: the Case of Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) Beneficiaries in Gachoka Constituency, Kenya – Paper presented at an international conference Istanbul, Turkey

Published2014

Bowen M. (2014) The demand and conservation of herbal medicines among the poor in the semi-arid lands of kenya Paper presented at an international conference in Abu Dhabi

Published2012

Ogolla M. & Bowen M. (2012), Presented a paper on The Impact of financial management reforms on development resource absorption (A case of Central Government of Kenya) at African Finance Journal Conference, at Panari Hotel, Nairobi Kenya, 19-20 April 2012

Published2011

Nibyiza F. & Bowen M. (2011) The Effect of Internet on Students’ Learning-The Case of Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Rwanda, Paper presented at an International Conference on e-learning at Aga Khan Academy (Mombasa).

Published2011

Muthomi J. & Bowen M. (2011), Levels of External Contact and Communication for Children in Institution Care in Nairobi, Kenya, Paper presented at a Conference on Child Development Symposium at Sarova Panafric Hotel (Organized by Daystar University).

Published2011

Magu, B. & Bowen M. (2011) The Effectiveness of HIV and AIDS Risk Communication in Selected Campaigns among the Youth in Gatina, Kawangware, Paper presented at an International Conference organized by NACC at Kenya School of Monetary Studies

Published2011

Zeddie M. & Bowen M. (2011) The Impact of Alcohol on the Family: A Study among individuals abusing alcohol in Kangemi’s Informal Settlement, Nairobi-Kenya, Paper presented at a conference at Kenya Institute of Administration organized by NACADA.

Published2011

Attended a conference on E-learning in Dar-es-alaam (2011)

Published2010

UN Habitat Member of Technical Advisory Committee on “Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment” Dubai 2010

Published2009

Bowen, M.K. (2009) “Factors that Determine Deforestation along the Elgeyo Escarpment: Paper Presented During a Research Colloquium at Daystar University.

Published2004

Bowen M.K. and S. Kibirah, (May, 2004) “Effects of Wage Policy on Entrepreneurship,” Paper Presented at an International Conference of “Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building” at United States International University (Africa-Kenya).

Published2003

Bowen M.K. and E. Mwiti, (April, 2003)“The Impact of Micro-Credit on Small Scale Businesses in a Rural Setting,” Paper Presented at an International Conference of Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building at United States International University (Africa-Kenya).

Published2002

Bowen M.K., W.K. Yabann and H.K. Maritim, (2002), “Impact of Risk on Land Investments,” Paper presented at the 2nd World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists in California (United States of America).

Published2002

Bowen M.K., W.K. Yabann and H.K. Maritim (June, 2002)“The Role of Attitude towards Risk in Soil Conservation,”. Paper Presented at a conference in The Netherlands. The theme of the conference was Risk and Uncertainty in Environmental and Resource Economics.