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ASA-KU Internal Conference: The ASA-KU Internal Conference was successfully held on 8th May 2026 under the theme "Shaping the Future
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Delegates of the YES! on the Road workshop held on: Delegates of the YES! on the Road workshop held on Friday, 11th October 2024 at KUCC Interaction Hall

Position: Lecturer 
Department: Business Administration
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Area of Specialization: Human Resource Management
Research Interests: Human Resource Management, Organization Behaviour, Human Resource Development, Strategic management and Human Resource Policies
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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Dr. Lawrence Wainaina is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Kenyatta University. He is a holder of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Master of Science (MSc) degree in HRM from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.  He also holds a Bachelor of Education degree (Business Studies and Mathematics) from Kenyatta University. He has supervised several students at postgraduate level and published several research articles. He has a wealth of experience in teaching and research. Dr Wainaina has also participated in several committees involved in the development and review of Curriculum like Master of Science in HRM, Bachelors in Human Resource Management and Diploma in HRM. He assists Digital School Kenyatta University in reviewing Blended Learning Modules for Uploading on the Learning Management System.

Research and Publications                                                           

  • Lelei, J. Wanyoike, R & Wainaina, L (2026) Medical Care Services and Employee Performance at Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya. (2026). International Journal of Current Aspects, 10(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.35942/52sc7j33
  • L Cheronoh, L Wainaina Strategic Leadership and Service Delivery at Konza Technopolis Development Authority, Kenya Journal of Strategic Management, 2026
    30. Lelei, J. Wanyoike, R & Wainaina, L (2026) Medical Care Services and Employee Performance at Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya. (2026). International Journal of Current Aspects, 10(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.35942/52sc7j33 
  • Wachira, M. W., Wainaina, L. (2025). Strategic leadership and organizational performance: A case of National Bank of Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration (IAJHRBA), 5(1), 1-18.
  • David, R. N., & Wainaina, L. (2025). Strategic change interventions and performance of higher education loans board in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 12 (2), 1442 – 1457. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v12i2.3283 
  • EA Odhiambo, L Wainaina, F Makhamara - Compensation strategies and employee turnover among five-star hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change, 2024
  • Irungu, M. N., & Wainaina, L. (2023). Effect of mergers and acquisitions on the organizational performance of selected commercial banks in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (3), 533 – 540. DOI:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2724 
  • Ndunge , J & Wainaina, L (2022). Tax Subsidies and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in the Manufacturing Sector in Mombasa County, Kenya International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation ISSN 2707-8027 
  • Njuguna, E, Muli, J. & Wainaina, L. (2021). The Role of Participatory Management Practices on Employees’ Performance in Water Service Providers in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. DOI-10.6007/IJRBSS/v11-i911001
  • Mwasawa, D. & Wainaina, L. (2021). Performance Supervision and Employees’ Productivity in the Ministry of Lands, Environment and Natural Resources of Taita Taveta County, Kenya. European Scientific Journal DOI:10.19044/esj.2021.v17n19p128 
  • Njuguna, E. N., Muli, J. V., & Wainaina, L. (2021). Participatory Management initiatives, Employees Commitment and Employees’ Performance: An Empirical Study among Employees in Water Service Providers in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(8), 1241–1262.
  • Kamau, O. M., Muathe, SMA & Wainaina, L. (2020). A Logit Test of Turnover Intentions of Teachers Professionals. The Role of HRM Practices and Community Embeddedness in Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a County Kenya. European Scientific Journal.  ISSN 1857-7431
  • Said, B. S. & Wainaina, L (2020) Internal Organizational Environment and Implementation of Strategic Plan in the Public Sector: A Case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited Journal of Strategic Management 4 (4), 1-22 ISSN: 2616-8472
  • Cheruiyot, G. K. & Wainaina, L (2020)Effect of crime deterrence strategies on the control of juvenile gang crime in Mombasa county, Kenya International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education 2 (2), 270-293. ISSN 2518- 2412
  • Karisa, J. Y. & Wainaina, L. (2020). Balanced Scorecard Perspectives and Organizational Performance: Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Volume 2, Issue 3, 2020, PP 102-113, ISSN 2707-8027
  • Muketi, P. C & Wainaina, L (2020). Strategic Management Drivers and Service Delivery: A Case of Huduma Centre in Mombasa County, Kenya. International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 2, Issue 3, 2020, PP 1-15, ISSN 2707-8027
  • Kamau, O. M., Muathe, SMA & Wainaina, L. (2020). HRM Practices Employee Engagement and Teachers Turnover Intentions: A Cross-Sectional Study from Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 1 0 , No. 9, 2020, E-ISSN: 2222-6990
  • Mutunga, J.M. & Wainaina, L (2019). Relationship between Strategy Implementation and Performance of Kenya Wildlife Service. International Journal of Current Aspects, Volume 3, Issue IV, 2019, PP 32-51, ISSN 2616-6976
  • Rοnο, F. C. & Wainaina, L. (2019). Entrepreneurship Training and Sustainability of Entrepreneurial Activities: A Case of Cοcοnut Sub-Sectοr in Kwale Cοunty, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects. Volume 3, Issue VI, 2019, PP 327-353, ISSN 2616-6976
  • Abubakar, A.H. & Wainaina, L. (2019). Staff Turnover and Organizational Performance of Selected Private Hospitals in Kilifi County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects, Volume 3, Issue VI, 2019, PP 309-326, ISSN 2616-6976
  • Langat, M. K. & Wainaina, L.(2019). Strategic Management Practices and Organization Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kericho County. Journal of Strategic Management 4 (1), 1-15
  • Adiema, C.M, Wainaina, L. & Mbataru, P. (2019). Household empowerment and household graduation from social protection programmes: The case of cash for assets programme in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Law and Society 1 (2), 374-394 SSN 2519-772X.
  • Orego, M. & Wainaina, L. (2018). Strategic organizational learning capability and firm performance: A case of tourism fund in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration (IAJHRBA) | ISSN 2518-2374
  • Badru,A. M & Wainaina, L. (2018). Total Quality Management Practices and Service Delivery of Public Hospitals and Primary Health Care Facilities in Mombasa County, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Strategic Management 3 (5), 63-84 ISSN 2518-265X (Online)
  • Munyiva,M. J. & Wainaina, L. (2018). Work Life Balance And Employee Performance At The Kenya Ports Authority In Mombasa County, Kenya. Journal of Human Resource and Leadership. ISSN 2519-9099
  • Making: A study on employees’ participation and involvement in Decision Making. Lambert Academic Publishing. A book published in 2013. ISSNNO. 978-3-659-22750-9
  • Wainaina,L, Iravo M, Waititu, A (2014). Workplace Spirituality as a Determinant of Organizational Commitment amongst Academic Staff in the Private and Public Universities in Kenya.International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences December 2014, Vol. 4, No. 12 ISSN: 2222-6990
  • Wainaina,L, Iravo M, Waititu, A (2014). Effect of Employee Participation in Decision making on the Organizational Commitment amongst Academic Staff in the Private and Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences. ISSN: 2278-6236 (2014)
  • Wangari, J. K. & Wainaina, L. (2019). Performance appraisal feedback and employee productivity in water and sewarage companies in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration (IAJHRBA) | ISSN 2518-2374
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