Kennedy Otwori

I am a logical, hardworking and committed Researcher, Statistician with a passion for data and information. I possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and I have more than twenty years of experience in data analysis, interpretation and presentation. I am extremely organised with a keen eye for detail, and I always ensure that the work is completed on time and to a high standard.

Experienced researcher, trainer and data analysts with a strong background in regional integration, statistical and economic analysis. Extensive experience in the development and implementation of policy and legal frameworks for regional integration. Proven expertise in Balance of Payments (BoP) analysis, including adherence to BPM6 standards and TiS Classifications to ensure accurate international statistics reporting.

Adept at building capacity and enhancing the data value chain within regional and national statistical systems.

SENIOR LECTURER - Expert in International Economics/Trade - University of Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya

(2001-01)

24 years doing Research and Teaching at the University Level (2001-2025). 10 years' experience as the coordinator of elements of economics, at the School of Economics (2012-2022). 13 years' experience as a Member, WTO Chairs' Research Programme member (2010-2023) hosted at the University of Nairobi. More than 23 years of experience in direct supervision of under/post-graduate research at the university level. Graduated 4 PhD students, and 22 masters' students, currently supervising 6 PhD students and 5 masters students.

• Consistently met short and long-term targets, set goals, and assignments
• Handled students' complaints with empathy and composure
• Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices
• Research, Data collection, and data analysis
• Teaching, supervision of projects and theses, mentorship
• Participates in Curriculum review
• Produces Policy briefs and publications
• Participates in consultancy and attracts funding to the University

Consultant - TMA

(2025-03 - 2025-03)

Consultancy Services for Integrated and Coordinated Border Management (ICBM) Assessment Along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: Sanvee-Kondji-Hilacondji Joint Border Post Between Togo and Benin (Lot 1)

Consultant - TMA

(2025-03 - 2025-03)

Consultancy Services for Integrated and Coordinated Border Management (ICBM) Assessment Along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: Seme-Krake Joint Border Post Between Benin and Nigeria (Lot 2)

Lecturer at the Centre for Conflict Management (CCM) - University of Rwanda

(2024-11 - 2024-11)

Module Title: Economic Intelligence

TRAINER - GIZ and EABC programme - Nairobi Safari Cub, Nairobi

(2024-10 - 2024-10)

AfCFTA Implementation Capacity Building Training workshop for Business in Kenya

• Trade Facilitation Instruments under the AfCFTA
• Market Access Requirements for AfCFTA
• Market access analysis for EAC based on AfCFTA market access offers
• Identify products and markets and how to establish market potential under the AfCFTA regime-TradeMap

TRAINER - Consumer insight - Jacaranda Hotel

(2024-10 - 2024-10)

AfCFTA Implementation Capacity Building Training workshop for Private sector in Kenya

• Trade Facilitation Instruments under the AfCFTA
• Market Access Requirements for AfCFTA
• Market access analysis for EAC based on AfCFTA market access offers
• Identify products and markets and how to establish market potential under the AfCFTA regime-TradeMap

TRAINER - EU-TAF, Expertise France - ibis Styles hotel

(2024-09 - 2024-09)

EAC Customs ToTs Training on AfCFTA Implementation

• Trade Facilitation Instruments under the AfCFTA
• Market Access Requirements for AfCFTA
• Market access analysis for EAC based on AfCFTA market access offers
• Identify products and markets and how to establish market potential under the AfCFTA regime-TradeMap

TRAINER - EU-TAF, Expertise France - Trademark hotel

(2024-09 - 2024-09)

AfCFTA Implementation Capacity Building Training workshop for EAC Private sector, ToTs

• Trade Facilitation Instruments under the AfCFTA
• Market Access Requirements for AfCFTA
• Market access analysis for EAC based on AfCFTA market access offers

Ph.D. - Economics - Agra – University India (1996-01 - 1998-12)

M.A - Economics - International Trade Agricultural economics, Statistics, and Public Finance - Agra – University India (1994-01 - 1995-12)

B.A - ARTS - Agra – University India (1990-01 - 1993-12)