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 Dr. Rose Wairimu Burugu Publications

Publications in Journals:

  1. Cheruon, R., Chelagat, Korir Jacqueline and Burugu R. (2023). Networking Capability and Competitive Advantage of Event Management Ventures in Kenya. Research Journal of Business and Finance Vol. 2
  2. Cheruon, R., Chelagat, Korir Jacqueline and Burugu R. (2023). Managerial Capability and competitive advantage of event management ventures in selected counties Kenya. Edition consortium journal of business and management studies, 5(1), 157-164
  3. Sawe, J., Korir, J and Burugu, R. (2020). Influence of Natural Heritage on Agro-Tourism Development in Nandi County, Kenya. Africa Environmental Review Journal Vol. 4, issue 1, pp. 43-53, Dec 2020
  4. Burugu, R. (2020). Hotel Manager’s Perceptions and Responses as Counter Measures for Seasonality in Kenya’s Tourism Industry, Kenya. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol.6, issue 1
  5. Korir, K., Burugu, R. and Korir, J. (2020). Business Location as a Catalyst for Competitive Advantage of Small Hospitality Enterprises in Eldoret, Kenya. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol.6, issue 1
  6. Kinyua , C., Burugu, R., & Mugalavai, V. (2019). Influence of Leadership Style on Commitment of Contact Centres Agents. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications, 1(9), 34-37.
  7. Kinyua , C., Mugalavai, V., & Burugu, R. (2018). Influence of Job Design on Commitment of Contact Centres Agents. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, 6(10).
  8. Rotich , D. J., Burugu, R. W., & Chelimo, D. (2017). Food Safety Risk Factors in Selected Catering Enterprises in Nairobi Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation, 5(1).
  9. Korir , J., Maru , L., Korir, J., & Burugu, R. (2015). Commercial Home Accommodation for rural Tourism Enterprises. Tourism and Africa: A natural Link, 9, 102-109.
  10. Rop, W., Masambu, W., Mugo, T., Ng'eno, V., & Burugu, R. (2015). The efficacy of Photographs in Marketing of Sustainable Tourism Products. Tourism and Africa: A natural link, 9, 137-148.
  11. Burugu, R., Bor, T., Nthiga, R., & Cheruon, R. (2013). Ecolodges, the future for Sustainable Tourism in Kenya. Tourism, Nature and Environmental Education in  Africa, 8, 24-34.
  12. Burugu, R., Korir, M., & Kipsat, M. (2013). Training Needs Assessment; A solution for effective Hotel Employee Training Outcomes in Kenya. African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality, 1(1), 27-37.

Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

  1. UK, Alumni live Professional development conference on 6-7 December 2023
  2. African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA) & Multimedia University. 14th International Interdisciplinary Conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya on June 26 to 30, 2023 at Multimedia University of Kenya (online and in-person options) General conference theme: “The Global West, North, East and Africa”
  3. 3rd International Multidisciplinary Research Conference, (2019), Transforming Society and Organizations through Research and Innovation. Held on 7th – 8th October 2019, Grettsa University, Thika, Kenya
  4. 1st African Conference on Sustainable Tourism (ACoST 2014). Exploring Hotel Managers Perceptions and Responses as counter measures for Seasonality – A sustainable framework for Kenya’s Tourism Industry. Held on 23rd-25th October 2014, Strathmore University, Nairobi Kenya
  5. Atlas Africa conference 2013: “Tourism for development: Environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and empowering communities” held in June 3rd to 5th, 2013, Gaborone Botswana
  6. Changing perspectives of management; Revisiting the existing paradigms and exploring new frontiers; “Dilemma of achieving training outcomes with the benefit of diagnosis” Held during 10-12 March, 2011, Kathmandu, Nepal
  7. World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality 10-13 December 2011, Hotel Icon, Hong Kong
  8. Global sustainable tourism 2010; “Tourism As A Tool For Sustainable Community Development In Zimbabwe- The Case Of The South-East Lowveld” Held on November 15 to 20th , 2010, Nelspruit, South Africa
  9. Atlas Africa conference 2009: “Tourism for development: Environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and empowering communities” held on July 1st to 3rd, 2009, Gaborone Botswana
  10. Moi University 5th Annual International Conference: “Research and knowledge dissemination towards the building of healthy and socio economically stable nations” held on 4th to 8th August 2009
  11. Moi University 2nd Annual International Conference: “Science and socio economics for sustainable development: Challenges and opportunities in the 21st century” Held on 29th August to 2nd September 2006

Books/Book Chapters Published

  • Burugu, R. (2017). Local Community Empowerment through Cultural Tourism Development. In J. C. Korir, Local Community Empowerment through Cultural Tourism (pp. 101-117). Eldoret, Kenya: Utafiti Foundation