Daniel is a Lecturer at the School of Business at Karatina University. He obtained his PhD in Development Studies from Kenyatta University and holds a Master’s degree in International Economics from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin in Germany. Additionally, he completed a summer semester at Kobe University, focusing on Development Studies in Japan, and earned a Bachelor of Education in Economics from the University of Nairobi in Kenya. As a researcher, author, and educator, Daniel specialises in Development Studies, Health Economics and Monetary Economics. He has accumulated over 15 years of teaching experience alongside a decade of international exposure across Europe, Asia, and Africa, contributing significantly to both academia and practical applications through various roles in higher education institutions and organisations.

Daniel has provided consultancy for significant projects, including a research initiative with the London School of Economics (LSE), where he focused on online data collection and analysis utilizing tools such as Open Data Kit (ODK) and NVIVO. He has also conducted extensive training and consultancy in areas encompassing economics, gender issues, and development.

His expertise has been highlighted at notable conferences, including the Development Research Conference at Stockholm University, Sweden and the Economic Justice Institute in Durban, South Africa. Furthermore, he has engaged in academic courses on writing and development issues facilitated by organizations like CODESRIA.

Daniel is a member of the Royal Economic Society in the United Kingdom, underscoring his commitment to advancing economic research and education.

Book, Ngugi D, (2023), International Economics and Globalisation. 21^st Century Challenges. Blurb, United Kingdom  

Ndungo C & Ngugi D (2023) Non-inclusion of Informal Work and Housework in GDP Determination in Kenya, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, Kenyatta University, Journal

Ngugi Daniel, 2019. The Dilemma of African Development: Making Policy Choices for Sub-Saharan Africa. CODESRIA Bulletin, Nos 3&4, 2019 Page 5-8

Book Chapter: Impact of GBV on Economic Development, in Familiar Tears, Lambert Academic Publishing, 2019, Mauritius

The Role of African Languages to Economic Development – Institute of African Studies, Kenyatta University, Kenya – 2018

Book: Ngugi. Daniel, (2009). Formal and Informal financial Markets in Developing Countries, Saarbrucken, Germany, VDM

Rokkodai Ronshu Kobe University Japan. Ngugi Daniel, 2008, Vol 55- Financial Development article – Informal Financial markets, and Implications to Macroeconomic Development – Journal

Impact of Cooperative Financial Services on Growth & Development of Small Businesses in Tanzania, Sept 2011- International Conference Paper

Fujita, Ngugi, Murakami & Ohashi, (2014), Vol. 44. Needs Assessment Survey to Introduce “Birth Companionship” in Mtwara, Tanzania. Research Institute for Social Sciences, Ryukoku University – Journal CiNii Research