Dr. Ntara Recognized For Outstanding Contribution To Research & Innovation

Monarch Business School is very proud to mention that Alumnus Dr. Caroline Ntara was recently honored with an Outstanding Contribution to Research & Innovation from KCA University in Nairobi, Kenya .  Dr. Ntara is a graduate of the PhD program at Monarch  from 2021. The award demonstrates the dedication and professionalism that Dr. Ntara brings to her duties. 

"At the 16th graduation ceremony of KCA University, the institution honored exceptional staff researchers for their remarkable contributions. Dr. Caroline Ntara was recognised for her Outstanding Contribution to Research and Innovation. Her recognition was largely due to her successful collaboration with colleagues in securing grants for the University. Currently, Dr. Ntara is engaged in a project that addresses Gender-Based Violence in Kenyan universities and is also working with colleagues in developing evidence for gender and clean energy initiatives aimed at optimizing and scaling opportunities for women and youth in selected African countries."

We wish Dr. Ntara every success in her career and we are confident that she will be the recipient of many other research awards in the future.

About Dr. Ntara

Dr. Ntara holds the position of Adjunct Professor of Management Studies at Monarch Business School Switzerland. She is an experienced lecturer and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Dr. Ntara holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Philosophy in International Business from Monarch Business school, Switzerland, a Master of Business Administration in International Business from the University of Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Education degree in Economics and Business from Kenyatta University. She holds a certificate of Certified Public Accountancy from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board and is a TEFL/TESOL certified trainer. Dr Ntara has received extensive training and gained experience in curriculum development, module creation, course development, review of manuscripts and students research, online learner management and best practices in teaching and learning.

Dr Ntara is a strong research professional with in-depth knowledge in writing both academic and business research, analysis, and review of research outputs. She is an accomplished researcher having published a book and many articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her areas of academic and research interests are international business, trade, regional integration, trading blocs, trade policy, economic growth and development. She is particularly passionate about research that has the potential to bring change to the African Continent.

Currently, Dr. Ntara is Lecturer at KCA University in Kenya. She is also a peer reviewer and journal selection expert with Enago Crimson Interactive and Adjunct faculty at UNICAF University teaching students from the University of South Wales (UK) and UNICAF Zambia. She has previously worked for the Knod Foundation, an American based institution teaching students from New Charter University (US) and HELP University in Malaysia where she worked as a facilitator of Project-Based learning and the flipped classroom approach. Dr. Ntara also worked for the Kenya Institute of Management as an internship and research supervisor, moderated and participated in thesis defence committees. Dr. Ntara has taught and supervised Diploma, Bachelor and Masters students at the Kenya Methodist University for ten years. During this time, she held various roles including the MBA coordinator, distance learning departmental coordinator, examination officer and was involved and led several curriculum development committees. Before joining academia, she worked at Barclays Bank Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya. During her career, Dr. Ntara has received many recognitions including exemplary peer reviewer, dependable team member, and a notable researcher. Over the years, Dr. Ntara has held memberships in organisations such as the European Centre for Research, Training and Development (UK), the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD) and the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).

In addition to conducting and supervising research, Dr Ntara has received invitations and participated in conferences such as those organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Pan-African Strategic and Policy Research Group (PANAFSTRAG), Enago-Crimson Interactive, and the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD) as a guest speaker and panellist. Dr. Ntara is also a consultant and shares her research expertise with individuals and organizations keen on her areas of interest.