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Paul Kamau

National investigator

Paul Kamau is the national investigator for Kenya.

Biography

Prof Paul Kamau is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi. Within the Afrobarometer, Prof. Kamau is the National Investigator leading the Kenyan team. He joined Afrobarometer in 2010 after receiving his PhD in Development Studies from the University of Nairobi in 2009. He is also the country team leader for the World Economic Forum – Global Competitiveness Index in Kenya, a position he has held since 2004.

An economist by training, Prof. Kamau is a holder of a PhD in Development Studies (University of Nairobi), MSc. in Economics (University of Zimbabwe), and a BA in Economics (University of Nairobi). His research interests are in Economic Development, Governance & Devolution, Human Capital Development, Regional Integration, State-Business Relations, Global Value Chains, China-Africa relations and Industrialization where he has published widely.

Areas of interest

Language

English

Publications

AD988: Most Kenyan youth see government as failing on their top priorities

AD935: Majority of Kenyans believe country is headed in the wrong direction, cite government’s poor handling of the economy

AD847: Kenyans applaud government’s COVID-19 response, but want more relief for the vulnerable

AD754: For the first time in a decade, Kenyans see management of the economy as their most important problem

AD552: Kenyans cite criminal activity, lack of respect, and corruption among police failings

AD442: Most Kenyans seek – and find – justice outside formal court system

AD422: Kenyans grow more discontent with country’s economic performance

AD169: Economic paradox in Kenya: More favourable perceptions amidst economic insecurity

AD125: Cautious optimism marks Kenyans’ perceptions of economic conditions

BP107: Declining confidence in economic performance in Kenya

PP3: L’alliance entre la liberté d’expression et la bonne gouvernance en Afrique

PP3: The partnership of free speech and good governance in Africa