PROGRAMME

8.00 am – 9:00am
Arrival and Registration of Participants
9:00 am – 11.30 pm: Opening of Conference and Plenary Session

Moderator: Prof. Mary Mbithi – University of Nairobi
Time Event Participant
Welcome Address 9:00 am- 9:20 am Gbadebo Odularu (President AFEA)
Introduction of Chairperson 9:20 am-9:25 am Prof. Jack Odhiambo (Dean FAS, UoN)
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 9:25 am-9:40 am Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson
Introduction of Keynote Speaker 9:40 am- 9:45 am Prof. Martine Oleche (Head, Dept of Econ & Dev. Studies, UoN)
Keynote Address 9:45 am- 10:35 am Emeritus Prof. Germano Mwabu
Music Interlude 10:35 am-10:45 am UoN choir
Discussants Comments/Q&A 10:45 am- 11:15 am Prof. Jane Mariara (Prof. UoN)
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks 11:15 am-11:30 am Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson (Vice Chancellor, UoN)
Vote of Thanks/Announcements ---------- Dr. Socrates Majune
Tea Break 11.30 am – 12:00 noon
Day One Breakout Session(s) : 12:00 noon – 5:30 pm
Event Time
Breakout Session I 12:00noon- 2:00 pm
Lunch 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Breakout Session II 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Plenary Session and Dinner (6:30- 8:00pm)
8.30 am – 9:00am
Arrival and Registration of Participants
9:00 am – 10.35 am: Plenary Session II

Moderator: Dr. Laura Barasa – University of Nairobi
Time Event Participant
Welcome Address 9:00 am- 9:10 am Mr. Josea Kiplangat ((Research & Strategy Lead, Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company)
Introduction of Chairperson 9:10 am-9:15 am Ms. Betty Korir (CEO, Credit Bank)
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 9:15 am-9:30 am Ms. Diana MuriukiCEO, Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts)
Introduction of Keynote Speaker 9:30 am - 9:35 am Dr. Justine Mogendi (University of Nairobi)
Keynote Address 9:35 am - 10:25 am Dr. Robert Mudida (Director, Research at Central Bank of Kenya)
Discussant Comments/Q&A 10:25 am - 10:55 am Dr. Maureen Were (Central Bank of Kenya)
Award Presentation 10:55 am- 11:10 am Prof. Mary Mbithi (University of Nairobi)
Cocoa Break 11.10 am – 11:30 am
Day Two Breakout Session(s) 11:30am – 5:30pm
Event Time Participant
Breakout Session III 11:30am- 1:30pm Omowumi Idowu (Ekiti State University)
Conference Luncheon 1:30pm- 3:30pm ----------
Introduction of Guest Speaker 1:45 pm – 1:50 pm Prof. Peter Muriu (University of Nairobi)
Guest Speaker Address 1:50 pm – 2:35 pm Prof. Victor Murinde (ED, AERC)
Breakout Session IV 2:35pm- 5:30pm ----------
8.30 am – 9:00am
Arrival and Registration of Participants
9:00am – 1:30pm: Day Three Plenary Session III and Breakout Session

Moderator: Prof. Tabitha Kiriti – University of Nairobi
Time Event Participant
Welcome Address 9:00 am- 9:10 am Samuel Amponsah (Tokyo International University)
Introduction of Chairperson 9:10 am-9:15 am Mr. Kiplimo Kigen (Head of Policy Research & Advocacy ,Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 9:15 am-9:30 am Prof. Dickson Andala (CEO, National Research Fund)
Introduction of Keynote Speaker 9:30 am - 9:35 am Prof. Damiano Kulundu (University of Nairobi)
Keynote Address 9:35 am - 10:25 am Dr. Eldah N. Onsomu (Acting ED, KIPPRA)
Discussant Comments/Q&A 10:25 am - 10:55 am Dr. Eliud Moyi (Policy Analyst, KIPPRA)
Breakout Session V N/A N/A
Coffee Break 11:00am- 11:30am N/A
Undergraduate Economics Challenge Competition 11:30am- 1:30pm Dr. Socrates Majune (AFEA, President-Elect)
Lunch 1:30pm- 3:00pm N/A
3:00pm- 4:30pm: Closing of International Conference