Peter Mwai Kinuthia is a Kenyan economist, certified accountant, and lecturer who earned his PhD in Economics at the age of 30.
He is also a CPA and CIFA, having completed these professional qualifications alongside his university studies at Moi University.
His academic journey reflects remarkable focus and determination. Peter completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD consecutively, with minimal breaks, demonstrating discipline and consistent hard work.
While pursuing his Master’s, he began tutoring at Moi University and has continued to lecture there, as well as part-time at the University of Eldoret, Bomet University College, and the Open University of Kenya.
Peter Mwai’s Early Life and Educational Background
From 2014 to 2019, Peter studied for a bachelor’s degree in economics at Moi University, graduating with a First Class Honours.
In 2015, he enrolled for the CPA in Accounting and completed it while still in his third year as an undergraduate.
Immediately after, he enrolled in CIFA to study Investments and Securities, graduating in 2021, making him both a certified accountant and a financial expert.
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In addition, Peter joined the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) to study Financial Modelling and Valuation Analysis for six months.
Peter enrolled in his master’s degree in economics immediately after graduating with his bachelor’s degree in 2020.
Shortly after his master’s, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics at Moi University.
Career Background of Peter Mwai Kinuthia
Peter Mwai Kinuthia has amassed extensive academic and professional experience alongside his impressive educational achievements.
He has served as a tutor at Moi University since January 2020, immediately after joining his Master’s program, where he continues to support undergraduate students.
Peter has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Eldoret since August 2023, at Bomet University College since April 2025, and at the Open University of Kenya since August 2025.
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He has been sharing his expertise in economics and finance with a growing number of students.
Beyond academia, Peter gained hands-on professional experience through internships and training programs, including a graduate trainee role at Ronalds LLP in 2019, an internship at Nelson and Francis Associates in 2018, and another internship with the County Government of Uasin Gishu in 2017.
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