Designation

Chairperson, KCAU Scientific and Ethics Review Committee

Staff E-mail Address

c.ntara@kcau.ac.ke

Previous Titles

• Lecturer, School of Business

Academic Qualification

• Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Regenesys Business School -South Africa – 2023 – Date,
• PhD (International Business) – Monarch Business School, Switzerland. – 2021
• M. Phil. (International Business) – Monarch Business School, Switzerland. – 2019
• MBA (International Business) – University of Nairobi. – 2011
• B.Ed. (Economics and Business)-  Kenyatta University – 2007
• TESOL/TEFL Certified – 2021
• Research Ethics – Open University UK – 2024
• CPA – 2004

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

Profile

A dynamic lecturer and researcher with a proven track record in higher education, blending expertise in teaching, curriculum development, and online learner management. Passionate about research, economics, international trade, and public policy, with a deep understanding of academic and business research. Skilled in crafting compelling research, analyzing complex data, and reviewing existing studies to drive innovation and knowledge.

Keywords: International Trade and Business, Trade policy, Regional integration, Policy researcher, Peer reviewer

Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications

• Ntara, C. (2024). Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo Join the East African Community: What Next for the Common Market? HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 5(1), 54–60. https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.38968
• G.I & Ntara. C., (2024) Role of Phenomenology in Management Research. International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy 17(4):427-441. Inderscience Publishers.  https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMCP.2023.10060724
• Oiro, R., Gachoki, C., & Ntara, C. (2024). Unlocking Kenya’s Export Potential: Opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area. International Journal of Management and Development Studies, 13(9), 417 428. https://doi.org/10.53983 /ijmds.v13n9.028
• Gachira J. N. & Ntara C. (2024). Effect of Transformational Leadership on Organisational Performance of Top 100 SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Human Resource & Leadership. Vol 8(2) pp. 82-99 https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2361
• Ntara, C (2023): Political Leadership and Regional integration: A case of the EAC common market. Journal of Management and Training Industries [JMTI]; published by the Institute of Industrial Applications Engineers; Japan. https://www2.ia-engineers.org/JMTI/index.php/jmti/article/view/1011
• Ntara, C. (2022), “The international business landscape: a look at paradigms, research gaps, and new realities,” International Trade, Politics and Development, Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITPD-05-2022-0006
• Ntara, C (2022). What Does Africa Stand to Gain from the African Continental Free Trade Area? International Journal of Science and Business, 16(1), 69-90. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7026994.
• Ntara, C (2022): Recommendations for Expediting the Implementation of the Common Market Protocol in the East African Community. Monarch Management Review. May 2022 Issue. https://journals.umonarch.ch/index.php/mrps/article/view/7
• Ntara, C (2020). Does BREXIT have an impact on EAC-EU Commodity Trade? International Journal of Science and Business. Vol 4(10), p27-38.
• Ntara, C. (2017). An application of Kenichi Ohmae’s article, “Putting Global Logic First; Economics, not Politics, defines the landscape on which all else must operate,” to the Kenyan scene. European Journal of Business, Economics and Accountancy, 5 (3), 61-71.
• Owino, P; Senaji, T and Ntara C (2017). Effect of Innovation in Revenue Collection Processes on Nairobi City County Organizational Performance: International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, Volume 2, Issue 3, pp. 339-360 339.
• Ntara C (2016). African trading blocs and economic growth: A critical review of the literature; International Journal for Developing and Emerging Economies (IJDEE): February 2016 issue Vol.4, No.1, pp.1-21.
• Ntara C (2015). An analysis of M-Pesa use in international transactions: European Journal of Business and Management: Vol.7, No.17.
• Ntara C (2013). Devolution and its expected impact in Kenya: International Journal of Professional Publishing. Volume 4 (2), 1-5.

Research Interest

Conferences & Chapters

• Ntara (KCA University), Dr. Odongo (Burmigham City, UK), Dr. Okafor (Lagos Business School). Curriculum and Graduate Transition into the Workplace: What is the Role of African Business Schools? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxD1NUK0yzE
• Wangari Njuru and Dr. Caroline Ntara. High Cost of Living: Social Economic Struggles among Households in Kenya. 5^th International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) 2023. Kenyatta University
• Book Chapter: Ntara C (2023): Talent management in the international business landscape: North-West University; Global innovative forefront talent management (GIFT) Research and publication book series (vol. 2). Axiom Publishers, South Africa.
• Ntara, C (2022): Political Leadership and Regional integration: A case of the EAC common market. SOBARC Conference, KCA University.
• Ntara, C (2022): SOBARC Conference panelist. The Linkage between Academia, Industry and Government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaVcdPvULkQ
• Ntara, C and Senaji, T (May 2016). The Conference paper “Economic Integration and Multilateral Trade Gains: An Examination of the Implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Common Market Protocol” was presented at the IAABD Conference 2016 in May in Arusha-Tanzania.
• Book: Ntara C (2013). Bilateral trade: The Kenya- India scenario; Available at http://www .amazon .com/Bilateral-trade-Kenya-India-Caroline-Ntara/dp/3659473472

Research Grants

• Gender-Based Violence in Kenyan Institutions -A collaboration between The University of Nottingham-UK and KCA University –Funded by the British Council – Ongoing
• Evidence for Informing Scaling and Impact in Youth and Women-led Clean Energy Enterprises in Africa. Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and (Sub-granted by Africa Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)) –Ongoing
• Travel and Accommodation –Visiting researcher –The grand Excelsior Workshop in Valetta, Malta –April 2024.
• Travel and Accommodation –Visiting Researcher – The Stansstad Workshop, Switzerland – October 2024
• 2024 –The Reengineering of the National Youth Service in Kenya. A market Analysis of the various product lines. Assistant Team Lead –Marketing, Lead – NYS Market Analysis
• 2019- PESTEL and SWOT analysis aimed at improving Assa Abloy East Africa’s sales strategy, including Market share, KPIs, sales drivers, etc.
• 2010 –Date – Various Funded proposals in Community outreach for an NGO serving Korogosho, Mathare, Kariobangi, and Mathare areas aimed at rehabilitating youth from drug and alcohol abuse and commercial sex work.

Research Quality

Google Scholar:

• Citations 77
• h-index 4
• i10-index 4

Research gate

• Research interest score: 238.5, 69,131 reads,
• 27 Recommendations

Teaching (Learning Environment)

I believe in the power of the flipped classroom approach, where students actively engage in their learning by exploring content before class and using class time for collaborative problem-solving. I’m committed to creating an environment where learning goes beyond theory and is focused on practical application, especially in addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges. I aim to ensure every student is onboarded in the learning process, fostering critical thinking and empowering them to become change-makers. This approach enhances teaching effectiveness and contributes to higher student satisfaction by making learning more interactive and meaningful.

Awards and Recognitions

• Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation –November 2024 KCA University
• Outstanding contribution to Research and Academia Award –October 2024 – Monarch Business School
• Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation –July 2024 KCA University
• Exemplary Peer Reviewer – Enago – 2021

Media Presence and Public Engagement

• United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Pan African Strategic and Policy Research Group (PANAFSTRAG) Conference Panellist (April, 2021). Overcoming External Challenges to Successful AfCFTA Implementation; Bilateral trade agreements and their Implications for the AfCFTA – specifically, India-Turkey, Africa trade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZm7RooSjEA
• ENAGO -CRIMSON INTERACTIVE- Guest Speaker (August, 2021). Peer Review Experience: The Place of Peer Review in the 21st Century. New York.

Social Media and Academic Networking Tools

• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Caroline-Ntara?ev=hdr_xprf
• https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=E216RKgAAAAJ