Lecturer

Dr.Evans Geoffrey Mogeni

Economics

Wasifu wa kitaalamu

Dr. Evans Geoffrey Mogeni is a development economist and climate change specialist with over 20 years of experience in academia, public policy, enterprise development and sustainable economic transformation. He is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics, School of Business and Economics, at the Open University of Kenya. His teaching expertise spans microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, environmental and resource economics, climate finance, green growth and research methods. Dr. Mogeni holds a PhD in Development Economics from Kenyatta University and has extensive experience in curriculum development, postgraduate supervision and policy-oriented research.

His research focuses on MSME development, climate change adaptation and resilience, green and circular economy, financial inclusion, sustainable livelihoods and digital transformation. He has served in senior leadership positions in the public sector, including enterprise development and regional economic development roles, where he led entrepreneurship, value chain development and climate resilience initiatives. Dr. Mogeni has published in peer-reviewed journals and actively engages in research collaborations, consultancy assignments, grant development and institutional partnerships. He is committed to generating evidence-based solutions that strengthen economic resilience, promote sustainable development and support inclusive growth in Kenya and across Africa.

Research Interests

Development economics
Behavioural economics
Climate change adaptation and resilience
Green and circular economy
MSME development and entrepreneurship
Financial inclusion
Sustainable livelihoods
Environmental and resource economics
Climate finance
Digital transformation and innovation
Public policy and economic governance

Ongoing Research Projects

Biochar and insect composted organic fertilizers (ICOF) under the BIO Kenya Research Project
Kenya-Denmark Water Symbiosis Lab: Co-Learning Socio-economic and Technical Pathways for Implementation across Contexts
Climate resilience and adaptive capacity of micro, small and medium enterprises in Kenya
Green and circular economy innovation hubs for sustainable local economic development
Digital entrepreneurship and enterprise competitiveness among Kenyan MSMEs
Climate finance mechanisms and sustainable development outcomes in East Africa
Institutional partnerships for online capacity building and professional development in the public sector

Matriksi ya kitaaluma

Sifa

PhD in Development Economics, Kenyatta University (2021)
Master of Arts in Development Economics, University of Nairobi (2013)
Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics, University of Nairobi (2010)
Diploma in Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Resilience, Danida, Denmark (2021)
Certificate in Green Growth and Circular Economy, Kenya School of Government (2025)

Utaalamu mkuu

Development Economics
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
Green and Circular Economy
MSME Development
Climate Finance
Environmental and Resource Economics

Machapisho teule yaliyokaguliwa na rika

Mogeni, E. G., Kumar, S., & Reddy, S. V. D. (2026). Empowering micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya and India: Comparative insights into socio-economic programs driving MSEs sustainability. Notion Press. Google Books
Mogeni, E., Ocharo, K., & Kosimbei, G. (2025). Effect of corruption in East Africa Community states. Iranian Economic Review, 28.
Mogeni, E., & Mulinge, J. (2024). Determinants of green transitions in TVET institutions in Kenya. Kenya Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Mogeni, E., & Ocharo, K. (2024). Determinants of corruption in East Africa Community States. African Journal of Business and Management, 8(4).
Mogeni, E. G. (2019). Institutional roles and socio-economic factors in productivity of maize in Kenya: A case of selected counties (Transzoia & Machakos). International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 9(2), 249–259.
Mogeni, E. G., Murunga, J. S., & Kimolo, D. N. (2019). Public spending and health outcomes in Kenya. European Scientific Journal, 15(1), 1–15.
Mogeni, E. G., Mukulu, W. M., Musimbi, D. M., & Mutunga, P. M. (2018). Effect of stock market development on economic growth: A case of Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. Noble International Journal of Economics and Financial Research, 3(5).
Mogeni, E. G., Mutunga, P., Mukulu, W. M., & Musimbi, D. M. (2018). An analysis of determinants of agricultural growth in Kenya. Noble International Journal of Business and Management Research, 3(5), 59–70.