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DR MARY MANYANGE BOSIRE

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LECTURER
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Teaching
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Commerce
Directorate / Dept
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND MGT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Section
Nakuru City Campus College
Address
P. O. Bos 13357, Nakuru - 20100
SUMMARY

DR. MARY MANYANGE BOSIRE is a Lecturer in finance and investment management. She is also an experienced  proffessional banker and trainer, having worked in the banking industry for eighteen years. Mary is passionate about training and mentorship with good exposure from the industry as well as Academia.  She has extensive practical experience in financial  and investment management. The industry and academia exposure forms a great foundation for achieving the passion of training and mentoring students. She has supervised nine Masters students to completion and  has  thirteen published articles in international refereed Journals. On administrative roles, Mary rose through the ranks in the  industry, from clerical to  supervisory and eventually to managment position after which she joined academia. She has been an examinations officer (AFMS Department -  Egerton University) as well as Chair of Department (May 2019  -  May 2025) - AFMS  in the Faculty of Commerce. She is a member of Egerton University Research Committee. On community outreach, Mary has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the KCA University (2020 - 2025), a member of the Board of Management in a number of public and private schools  as well as taking leadership roles in the local Church

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Business and Management (Finance Option), [2014 – 2019]. Department of Accounting, Finance and Management Science, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University.      
  2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance Option. [2007 – 2009]. Department of Accounting, Finance and Management Science, Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University.                                                                                         
  3. Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) -  Finance Option, [2004 – 2007], First Class Honours. Business School, Kabarak University.
  4. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) – Maths, Economics, Geography & General Paper [1982 – 1983],  3 Principals  & 1 Subsidiary,  Kabarak High School - Nakuru                                          
  5. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – [1978 – 1981].  Division 1, Kereri Girls – Kisii
  6. Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) – [1971 – 1977] 27 points. Matieko Primary
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Financial Management
  • Investment Management
  • Banking, Practices and Regulatory Framework
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Monetary policy and theory
  • International Finance
  • Micro and Macro Economic Theory
WORK EXPERIENCE

3. EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE

ERGERTON UNIVERSITY

September 2014 to date – Lecturer, Egerton University (Department of Accounting, Finance and Management Science, Faculty of Commerce)

April 2011 to September 2014 – Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University (Department of Accounting, Finance and Management Science, Faculty of Commerce)

January 2010 to April 2011 – Part Time Lecturer – Kabarak University (School of Business) and Egerton University (Faculty of Commerce)                                                      

Responsibility

  • Teaching and Examining students in the areas of finance and accounting
  • Supervising post graduate students in research and publication
  • Academic advising and Mentoring students in social life and career progression
  • Conducting research, publishing and community outreach initiatives
  • Implementing University policies and programs
  • Curriculum reviews of programs and implementation

BANKING INDUSTRY

2001 – 2003     Team Leader - Service Delivery Management – Barclays Africa Head Office

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitation and Championing National Performance Development Programs for Barclays Africa
  • Training Team Managers and Team leaders on people management and performance contract reviews for Service Delivery
  • Developing performance contracts for teams
  • Training staff on Total Quality Management
  • Developing and Supporting Teams in  developming Targets and achievement
  • Reviewing Team performances, reward systems, and on the job training for individuals and groups

1997 – 2001:   Head of Department – Retail Services – Barclays Bank of Kenya

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitating internal training for staff on Products and Services
  • Training and managing teams to sustain high level performances
  • Facilitation and management of departmental activities
  • Providing a link between top management and Operational staff
  • Time and resources management, ensuring high level performance targets, deadlines achievement and cost management
  • Provide Custodial services and Cash reconciliations

1986 – 1997:   Clerical Officer/ Chief Teller – Baclays Bank of Kenya

Responsibilities

  • Front office duties and client management
  • Customer transaction processing and updates
  • Chief Teller

1984 – 1985:     High school teacher - BOM Nyabola Girls Mission School - Nyanza

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Current

  • May 2019 to date - Chair of Department – Accounting, Finance and Management Science (Faculty of Commerce – Egerton University)
  • May 2019 to date - Member - Faculty Board of Management (Faculty of Commerce – Egerton University)
  • March 2022 to Date - Faculty Risk Management Champion

Previous

  • May 2012 – June 2015: Examinations Coordinator – Department of Accounting, Finance and Management Science, (Faculty of Commerce – Egerton University)
  • October 2012 to 2018 - Member of Nakuru Town Campus College Academic Board, representing Faculty of Commerce

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Personal Financial Management and investor behavior in the formal and informal sectors
  • Interest Rates, Credit Demand and Performance in the Microfinance sector
  • Sources and cost of funding for business enterprises
  • Investor characteristics and Investment decisions for youth enterprises 
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Muhati, M.M., Bosire, M. M. (2023). Influence of Financial Literacy on Credit Uptake by Youth Enterprises in Machakos Town, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research, 7(3), 121 - 140
  2. Theuri, B. K., Bosire, M. M. (2021). Selected Investment Choices and Effect on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research. 6(4), 133 - 148
  3. Bosire, M. M., Owuor, G., Asienga, I. & Kalui, F. (2019). Personal Financial Management Practices of Secondary School Teachers in Kisii County: Kenya. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 10(6), 70 – 80.
  4. Kakiya, A. A. & Bosire, M. M. (2019). Relationship between Capital Budgeting Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. International Journal of Business Management and Finance, 3(2), 181 - 189
  5. Bosire, M. M., Owuor, G., Asienga, I. & Kalui, F. (2018). Effects of Demographic Factors on Value of Investments of Teachers in Kisii County, Kenya, Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 9(20), 103 - 113
  6. Mitei, A., Bosire, M. M. & Kirui, R. K. (2016). Determinants of Loan Default by Savings and Credit CO-Operative Societies Members in Barongo County, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 8(30), 158 – 164.
  7. Kimwele, S. M., Bosire, M. M., Muiru, M. & Kamau, S. (2015). Effect of Automation of Bond Trading on Bond Market Performance: A Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Science, 3(3), 279 - 284
  8. Bosire, M., Mugo, R., Owuor, G., Oluoch, W &  Kakiya, G. (2014). Factors that Influence a Wide Interest Rate Band in Micro – Finance Institutions in Kenya? Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 5(7), 18 – 32
  9. Omutchesi, J. A. & Bosire, M. M. (2014). The Effect of Automation on Stock Market Price Volatility: A Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange. Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR – JEF) 5(3), 71 – 79
  10. Ngaruiya, B., Bosire, M. M. & Kamau, S. M. (2014). Effects of Mobile Money Transactions on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nakuru Central Business District. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 5(12), 53 - 58
  11. Junge, H. B., Bosire, M. M. & Kamau, S. M. (2014). Assessment of the Effects of Budgetary Practices on Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru Municipality. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting,  5 (8), 10 – 18
  12. Omuchesi, J. A., Bosire, M. M. & Muiru, M. (2014). The Effect of Automation on Stock  Market  Efficiency: A Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange. Research Journal of  Finance and Accounting. 5(17), 212 - 224
  13. Kakiya, G., Mugo, R., Onyuma, S., Owuor, G. & Bosire, M. M. (2013). Do Earnings Announcements Have an Effect on the Level of Efficiency of the Nairobi Securities Exchange? Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 4(16) 148 - 165
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. Capacity Enhancement in Research and Publication workshop for Academic staff (28th March, 2012). Egerton University
  2. Performance Management Workshop for Team Leaders on performance development and management for staff (12th – 13th May 2003)
  3. E- Learning workshop for service delivery. 12th May – 16th May, 2013. Hewlett – Packard Company in Collaboration with Egerton University
  4. Pedagogy Workshop (Training, Delivery, Content, Procedure and Management of learners - Egerton University – 2012)
  5. Brand energizer events workshop on people Motivation (19th – 20th 2000) Barclays Bank, Kenya
  6. Operations Rigor training workshop – using management tools to understand and implement organizational rigor aspects for responsibility and accountability (2nd –5thJuly 2003)
  7. Training on Products and services workshop for Facilitators and trainers (24th – 25th May 1995)
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

1. Best graduand in Bachelor of Commerce - Kabarak University -  Class of 2007

2. Best graduand for  outstanding leadership - Kabark University - Class of 2007

TEACHING AREAS
  • Finance and Investment
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Micro and Macroeconomics
  • Banking Laws and Practices
  • Research Methodology - Postgraduate
  • Seminar Paper in Finance -  Postgraduate
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. Mark Mukhusi Muhati (2023). Title: Influence of Financial Literacy on credit uptake by Youth Enterprises in Machakos County, Kenya
  2. Bonface Theuri Kiboi (2021). Title: Effect of Investment Choice on the Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya -
  3. Kakiya, AnnRuth (2019). Title: Relationship between Capital Budgeting Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya.
  4. Mitei, Allan  (2016). Title: Determinants of Loan Default by Savings and Credit CO-Operative Societies Members in Barongo County, Kenya.
  5. Kimwele, Stephen. M. (2015). Title: Effect of Automation of Bond Trading on Bond Market Performance: A Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange.
  6. Omutchesi, Jonathan (2014). Title: The Effect of Automation on Stock Market Price Performance: A Case of Nairobi Securities Exchange.
  7. Ngaruiya, Benard (2014). Title: Effects of Mobile Money Transactions on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nakuru Central Business District.
  8. Junge, H. Bwire (2014). Title: Assessment of the Effects of Budgetary Practices on Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru Municipality
OTHER SOCIETIES

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SOCIAL  RESPONSIBILITIES

Current

  • Member – Board of Management (Kereri Girls Secondary School - Kisii County)
  • Member - Board of Management (Rongai Agri-Tech Secondary School - Nakuru County)
  • Member - Development  Committee (St Augustine Catholic Church – Nakuru)
  • Member - Board of Trustees KCA University

Previous

  • Regional Representative in  Executive Open Forums – Barclays North- Rift Region
  • Trainer -  Achieving Market Leadership training modules and Energizer events
  • Member - Finance Committee - St. Augustine Catholic Church Kiamunyi - Nakuru County
  • Member - Board of Management (Itierio Girls Secondary School - Kisii County)
  • Member – Board of Management (St. Peters Primary Boarding – Elburgon)
  • Member – Board of Management (Mt. St Mary’s Primary Boarding – Molo)
  • Member – Board of Management (Nakuru Day Secondary School – Nakuru)
  • Member – Board of Management (Christ the King academy - Nakuru)
  • Team leader for trainers - Training On Products and Services modules – Barclays
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