Dr Peter Nderitu Githaiga is a Kenyan scholar whose academic journey stands out for both its depth and breadth. Over nearly two decades, he has pursued learning across law, finance, public policy, business and tourism—building one of the most diverse academic portfolios in Kenya’s higher education space.
The scholar holds two PhDs, two master’s degrees, two bachelor’s degrees and two diplomas, and is also a qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. In addition, he holds several professional certifications.
Born and raised in Nyandarua County, Dr Githaiga began his formal education at Munyu Primary School, where he completed his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in 1998.
He later joined Gatundia Secondary School, where he sat his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations in 2004. His early schooling laid the foundation for an academic path that would span more than two decades.
Dr Peter Nderitu Githaiga profile
He joined Moi University in 2006, enrolling for a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, which he completed in 2010. His interest in finance and management deepened during this period, leading him to pursue advanced training in both academic and professional disciplines
Between 2011 and 2014, he completed a Master’s degree in Business Management (Finance option) at Moi University, while also taking on part-time teaching roles within the institution.
Alongside his postgraduate studies, Dr Githaiga pursued professional qualifications in banking and accounting. From 2013 to 2020, he pursued the Associate Diploma (Advanced) in Banking at the Kenya Institute of Bankers, complementing his academic grounding with practical training in the financial sector.
His performance in professional examinations consistently placed him among the top candidates nationally, earning him recognition from both KASNEB and AKIB.
In 2013, he enrolled for a Bachelor of Laws degree at Moi University, completing it in 2017. He later proceeded to the Kenya School of Law, where he completed the Advocates Training Programme between 2021 and 2022, qualifying as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
His legal training has been closely aligned with his work in finance, public procurement, corporate governance and financial regulation.
Dr Githaiga earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (Finance) from Moi University between 2015 and 2020, focusing on advanced financial systems and management research. He is also currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Public Policy at Moi University’s School of Arts and Social Sciences, reflecting a growing focus on public sector governance and policy design.
His teaching career at Moi University spans more than a decade. He began as a part-time lecturer between 2011 and 2014, teaching accounting, financial management, costing and business law.
In 2014, he was appointed Graduate Assistant, a role that involved coordinating diploma programmes and supporting undergraduate teaching across multiple campuses.
Tutorial Fellow
From July 2014 to April 2021, he served as a Tutorial Fellow, with responsibilities covering teaching, research, examination administration and student evaluation.
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During this period, he taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Business Law, Company Law, Real Estate Finance, Public Procurement Law, Law of Financial Markets, Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Forensic Accounting.
At the postgraduate level, he has taught and supervised courses in forensic accounting, investigative techniques, and auditing, and is currently supervising eight master’s students.
In April 2022, Dr Githaiga was appointed Lecturer at Moi University, where he continues to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and actively supervise research. He has 17 academic publications to his name, contributing to scholarship in finance, law, governance and public policy.
Administrative roles
Beyond teaching and research, Dr Githaiga has held numerous administrative roles within Moi University. Since September 2016, he has served as Diploma Programmes Coordinator in the School of Business and Economics, overseeing diploma programmes across all campuses.
He previously coordinated the establishment of Moi University’s Nakuru Campus, serving as the School of Business Campus Coordinator between 2015 and 2016.
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Earlier in his career, he served as Chairperson of Diploma Programmes at the School of Business and Economics and as Examinations and Timetable Coordinator, roles that placed him at the centre of academic planning and quality assurance.
Between 2011 and 2013, he coordinated the Diploma in Business Management programme at the main campus, overseeing curriculum delivery, staff coordination and student welfare.
Dr Githaiga’s professional credentials include membership and certification in CPS, CCP, CIFA, CPA and AKIB. His achievements include being named KASNEB Best Student in Cost Accounting (CPA/CPS) in June 2009, AKIB Best Student in Management of Organisations in 2013, and KASNEB Best Student in Sections 5 and 6 combined for Certified Credit Professionals.
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