DR. PETER GITHINJI MURAGE

PhD in Statistics | Acting Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Mama Ngina University College

Dr. Peter Githinji Murage is a distinguished Kenyan statistician, educator, and researcher with over two decades of academic and professional excellence. He currently serves as Acting Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) at Mama Ngina University College (since 2025) and previously chaired the Department of Computing and Information Technology (CIT) (2024–2025).

Academic Credentials

  • PhD in Statistics, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (2016–2020).
  • MSc in Applied Statistics, Meru University of Science and Technology (2011–2014).
  • BEd in Science, Kenyatta University (1990–1995).
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering, International Correspondence Schools (2004 2006).

Expertise & Research Focus

  • A specialist in Statistical modelling and Data Science, Dr. Murage excels in analyzing extreme events across economic, environmental, and disease contexts using R software for data science and predictive forecasting. His work addresses societal challenges in Kenya, East Africa, and beyond.

Professional Leadership

  • Lecturer, Mama Ngina University (2024–present); Southeastern Kenya University (2021-2024).
  • Team Leader for innovative curricula: BSc Data Science (MNU, 2024), MSc Statistical Data Science (SEKU, 2022–2023).
  • Postgraduate Supervisor for MSc/PhD theses on survival analysis, climate adaptation, and SARIMAX forecasting.
  • External Examiner and Research Grant Principal Investigator (MNU, SEKU).

Scholarly Impact

  • Published in prestigious journals including Open Journal of Statistics, SN Business & Economics, and IAENG International Journal of Applied Mathematics. Active conference participant in malaria modeling and multi-disciplinary research.

Professional Affiliations

  • Statistical Society of Kenya (SSK) (2024–present).
  • Kenya National Statistical Society (KNSS) (2014–2024.
  • Contact: murage.peter@mnu.ac.ke | P.O. Box 444-01030, Gatundu.

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