Mr. Jerry Sumba, University of Embu, Kenya
Jerry Ogutu Sumba is a Kenyan economist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Embu. 🎓 He graduated with First Class Honors in Economics in 2020 and works as a teaching assistant at the university. 📘 His professional experience includes internships at Kenya Commercial Bank and the University’s finance department. His research focuses on macroeconomic stability, public debt, and inflation dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, with several publications on these topics. 📊 Jerry is also actively involved in leadership roles, serving as treasurer and chairman in various university and community associations. 🌍📚
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Educational Background
Mr. Sumba holds a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Economics and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the same field. His academic performance reflects a solid foundation in economics, particularly at the University of Embu. This educational trajectory, along with his continuing academic efforts, signifies his strong commitment to advancing knowledge, which aligns well with the criteria for research excellence.
Professional Experience
Mr. Sumba’s professional journey includes internships in finance and credit departments, where he gained relevant financial expertise. His role as a teaching assistant since 2024 at the University of Embu’s School of Business and Economics highlights his academic engagement. Though primarily administrative, these experiences contribute to his research capabilities by grounding him in practical finance applications, adding a crucial dimension to his research focus.
Conclusion
Mr. Jerry Ogutu Sumba’s academic achievements, professional experience, and published research make him a strong candidate for the Research for Excellence in Research Award. His focus on economics and macroeconomic stability in sub-Saharan Africa addresses pressing regional issues, and his ongoing pursuit of a Master’s degree underscores his dedication to furthering his expertise. While his experience is relatively early in his career, his publications and leadership roles reflect a commitment to impactful research that could qualify him for recognition under this award.
📄 Public debt and macroeconomic stability among sub-Saharan African countries: A system GMM test approach | Cited by 1 | Cogent Economics & Finance | 2024
📄 Exchange rate and inflation dynamics in Kenya: Does the threshold level matter? Heliyon | 2024
📄 Fiscal Deficit Financing and Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa UoEm | 2023
📄 Domestic vs foreign borrowing: Does the mode of fiscal deficit financing matter for inflation in Sub-Saharan African countries? International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting | 2023