Bio

BIO

Dr. Joseph Onjala, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Economics, Population and Development Studies, University of Nairobi. He holds PhD in Environment and Development from Roskilde University (Denmark). He has served as the Coordinator of Development Studies Master’s Programme since 2002 and currently teaches PhD in Development Economics. He also teaches teaches postgraduate courses in Development Impact Evaluation, Environment and Natural Resources Management; Energy Policy Planning and Development; and Development Research Methodology.

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Publications

In Press

Onjala, J.  In Press.  Economic Performance across Monetary Unions in Africa. Aloysius Amin (ed) Monetary and Financial Institutions, Integration and Economic Performance in Africa. : Palgrave Macmillan

2022

Johnson, L, Onjala J.  2022.  Logic of the Belt and Road Initiatives Early Eastern Africa Node: Economic, Demographic and Political Economy Rationales.. Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies,. accepted January 28 2022

2021

Onjala, J.  2021.  COVID-19 and Africa’s Debt Challenge: The Complex Role of China, 11th November 20.
Musyoka, PK, Onjala J, Mureithi LP.  2021.  Determinants of distress sales of farmland in rural Kenya. Development Studies Research. 8(1):317-345.
Musyoka, PK, Onjala J, Mureithi LP.  2021.  Livelihood Diversification and Household Vulnerability to Climate Shocks in Rural Kenya. Climate Change and Development.

2020

Mukui, G, Onjala J, Awiti J.  2020.  Effect of Tax and Debt Financed Government Expenditure on Economic Growth in Kenya. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade. 26(1):1-13.
Joseph, O.  2020.  A Transition from Win-Win to “Win-Lose” Outcome in Africa’s Trade with China: A Case of In-depth Assessment of Kenya’s Exports. The African Review. 47:1-27.
Musyoka, PK, Onjala J, Mureithi LP.  2020.  Infrastructure Growth, Household Vulnerability and Response to Shocks in Kenya. African Journal of Economic Review. VIII(1)

2018

Onjala, J, Awiti J, Gideon M.  2018.  Effect of Public Spending on Economic Growth in Kenya. Journal of Economics. 6(2)
Joseph, O.  2018.  China’s Development Loans and the threat of Debt Crisis in Kenya.. Development Policy Review. 36(S2):0710-0728.Website

2017

Onjala, J, OSCAR OTELE.  2017.  China’s Africa Policy on Trade, Investment and Development Assistance: An Overview and Assessment. The Background and Practice of China-African Cooperation on Resources Development. : Yunnan University Press
Joseph, O, Otele O.  2017.  The Background and Practice of China-African Cooperation on Resources Development. The Emerging Dominance of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya’s Mineral Resources Windfalls. : Yunnan University Press

2016

Onjala, J.  2016.  Chinese Direct Investments in Africa: Motivations and Environmental Implications. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. Volume XVII(Number 1):91-102.
Onjala, J, K’Akumu O.  2016.  Relational patterns of Urbanization and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Development Southern Africa. Vol. 33(Issue 2)

2015

Otele, O, Onjala J.  2015.  China’s African Economic Policy: An Overview and Assessment, August 8-9, 2015. The Conference on China-Africa Cooperation on Human Resources in the Sector of Mineral Resources . , Yunnan University, Kunming
Onjala, J.  2015.  Sustainable Development Goals: Implications for Urban Planning in Kenya, 9 November 2015. Conference on Sustainable Development and Management, United Nations Human Settlements Programme and the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD).. , AICAD Nairobi
Onjala, J.  2015.  Local Economic Development and Regional Planning in Poverty Reduction at County Levels in Kenya, 12 November 2015. Conference on Sustainable Development and Management, United Nations Human Settlements Programme and the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD).. , AICAD Nairobi
Onjala, J.  2015.  The Chinese Factor in Africa’s Urban Infrastructure Development: Lessons from Nairobi and Kisumu Cities in Kenya, 24 October 2015. 2015 International Conference on Chinese and African Sustainable Urbanization. , University of Ottawa Canada
Onjala, J, Otele O.  2015.  The Emerging Dominance of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya’s Mineral Resources Windfalls, August 8-9, 2015. The Conference on China-Africa Cooperation on Human Resources Training in the Sector of Mineral Resources . , Yunnan University Kunming, China
Onjala, J.  2015.  Deepening China - Africa Cooperation: Implementation Mechanisms and Financing Options for three Networks and Industrialization in Kenya, 29 October 2015. China-Africa Cooperation on Three Networks of Africa’s Infrastructure and Industrialization - AERC. , Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi

2014

Onjala, J, Ndiritu SW, Stage J.  2014.  Risk perception, choice of drinking water and water treatment: evidence from Kenyan Towns. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development. 04(2):268-280.

2013

Onjala, J.  2013.  Transport Infrastructure Integration in Eastern Africa: Security Implications for the Indian Ocean Rim Partners, 24 October 2013. Paper presented to an International Conference on “54 Countries One Union: Integrations and Infrastructures” Co-organized by the Institute of West Asian and African Studies (IWAAS) under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China; the Foundation for Wo. , Beijing China
Onjala, J.  2013.  Constructing Chinese and African Soft Power: Upgrading Kenya’s Trading engagements within Sino-Africa Relations, 22 October 2013. Paper presented to an International Conference for “The Third China Africa Think Tank Forum (CATTF III)” on the theme “Upgrading Sino-African Relations and Constructing Chinese and African Soft Power”. Co -organised by the Institute of African Studies on . , Beijing China
Onjala, J.  2013.  Policies towards Strengthening Cities as Engines of National Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, 27-28 November 2. Paper presented to an International Conference organised by UNCRD and UN-HABITA Forum for Mayors and Senior Urban Officials on Sustainable Urban Development and Management in Africa. UN Complex, Nairobi-Kenya 27-28 November 2013. , UNEP, Gigiri Kenya
Onjala, J.  2013.  Academics Help shape Multitude of Dreams: Think tanks forums provide the best avenue for exchanges between scholars from two sides. , 11/22/2013 . China Daily Africa Weekly. :11.
Onjala, J.  2013.  Onjala, J. 2013. Time for Development to be Clean: Public and Private Sectors Must work together to solve Africa's water crisis, June 14-20. China Daily-Africa Weekly. :page7. . Website
Onjala, J, Ndiritu S, Stage J.  2013.  Risk Perception, Choice of Drinking Water, and Water Treatment. Environment for Development Discussion Paper Series EfD DP 13-10 July 2013. , Gothenborg Sweden: Environment for Developmentwater_risk_perception2013.pdf
Onjala, J.  2013.  Time for Development to be Clean: Public and Private Sectors Must work together to solve Africa's water crisis, June 14-20. China Daily-Africa Weekly. :page7.
Onjala, J.  2013.  Call of the wildlife: Africa's abundance of flora and fauna are a tourist draw, but one that requires protection, March15. China Daily-Africa Weekly. :page7.
Onjala, J.  2013.  An Evaluation of the Implementation of the African Development Bank’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy in Africa, August 2013. :40., Nairobi: Gibbs International, African Development Bank (AfDB)
Onjala, J.  2013.  Economic Evaluation of Roads Infrastructure Projects in Galkaiyo, Somaliland, March 2013. :90., Nairobi: International Labour Organization (ILO) Somalia Programme
Onjala, J.  2013.  Great Continental Shift: Staggering Change in Chinese Investment in Africa from Public to Private Sector, January 18-24. China Daily-Africa Weekly. :7.
Onjala, J.  2013.   “Merchandize Trading between Kenya and China: Implications for East African Community (EAC)”. in Adem Seifuden (ed) “China’s Diplomacy in East and Central Africa”. , England: Ashgate Publishing Ltd. England

2012

Onjala, J, Odero K.  2012.  Establishment & Operation of Garowe Fish Market in Puntland: Options for the Type and Structure of PPP, September 2012. :60., Nairobi: International Labour Organization (ILO) Somalia Programme
Onjala, J.  2012.  Natural Resource Discoveries: Whither East African Infrastructure?, November 15 – 18 The Indian Ocean Rim as a New Frontier: How prepared is Africa?. , Mombasa, Kenya
Onjala, J, Wagura S.  2012.  Risk Perception, Choice of Drinking Water and Water Treatment: Evidence from Kenyan towns, 30th June 2012. The 19th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. , Prague, Czech Republic.
Onjala, J, Tuju M.  2012.  “Kenya’s Implementation of the 5th FOCAC Plan of Action: Hollow Commitments and Lack of In-Country Support”. . In Shikwati James –ed (2012). China-Africa Partnership: The quest for a win-win relationship.. , Nairobi: Inter Region Economic Network (IREN Kenya)
Onjala, J.  2012.  “The Experience of Chinese Support for Infrastructure: How Relevant is it for Kenya?” Shikwati James (ed) China-Africa Partnership: The quest for a win-win relationship. . , Nairobi: Inter Region Economic Network (IREN Kenya)

2011

Onjala, J, Odero K.  2011.  Viability Assessment and Tariff Rate Structure for The Sheikh Water System in Somaliland., October 2011. :60., Nairobi: International Labour Organization (ILO) Somalia Programme
Onjala, J, Jama M, Oloko M.  2011.  Introduction. in Central Kenya Dry Areas Smallholder and Community Services Project (CKDAP). Taming Scarce Resources for Smallholder Livelihoods in the Dry Areas of Central Kenya. , Nairobi: Ministry of Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 Kenya

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