About Professor Kennedy MACHIRA

Professor Kennedy Machira is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Development economics, social and mathematical sciences, and Household Modelling at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) in Malawi. With over two decades of expertise, Professor Machira has made significant contributions towards the capacity building of human resources in Agricultural and Applied Economics, Public Finance Management, sustainable development and community resilience in an African context. Worth to note, Professor Machira's scholarly work encompasses more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and 294 citations, focusing on wide array of topics with an impact on sustainable intensification technologies, health and development. His research interest, has over time, integrates economic analysis with social dynamics. In 2023, Professor Machira led a groundbreaking Conflict Barometer survey for the Centre for Social Concern (CfSC), assessing peaceful coexistence among ethno-religious and political groups across nine traditional authorities in Mangochi District. The findings highlighted progress in tolerance and mutual respect, particularly in T/A Namabvi, underscoring his role in fostering district-wide harmony. As a professor at LUANAR, Machira mentors emerging scholars and collaborates on projects addressing food security and conflict mitigation. His work continues to influence policy and practice, promoting equitable growth in sub-Saharan Africa. Professor Machira resides in Malawi and remains committed to evidence-based solutions for societal challenges.

Research Interest for: Professor Kennedy MACHIRA

Health Economics, Demography, Economics Development, Agricultural Economics

Professor Kennedy Machira’s research interests as a health economist include economic evaluation of public health interventions, health financing and equity, the economic burden of disease in low-income settings, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and the intersection of food security, climate change, and health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

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