Mary Mugo

Dr. Mary Mugo is an innovative academic scholar per excellence who has published many scholarly journal articles and books. She has impressive achievements which have been enriched by her diverse experiences in academia, consultancies, private & public institutions and communities. Her extensive experience encompasses Strategic Management, Leadership, Marketing and Human Resource Management.Dr. Mugo has contributed to the growth and success of various organizations both in the private and public sectors where she has worked in top management. She has proven leadership abilities, management skills, strong commitment to integrity, high ethical & professional standards. Her ability to lead and manage teams with integrity to yield the desired outcome has proven to be one of her greatest assets. She has in the past won the employee of the year, teaching staff award in Multimedia University of Kenya where she serves as Senior Lecturer. She was also the Best Final Year Student in Business Administration during her time at the University of Nairobi where she pursued her undergraduate degree.

How to Choose the Right Course and University After KCSE: What Every Student and Parent Should Know Before Applying

Pause for a moment before the KUCCPS portal opens, course codes are entered, friends compare options, and parents begin to ask difficult questions. You are going to make a decision that goes beyond academics. It’s not merely administrative. It is profoundly personal. It is a decision that will influence how you live your life, how […]

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Supervisor Feedback Without Tears: How to Grow Instead of Giving Up. Why Feedback Hurts, Why it Matters, and How Students Can Turn Critique Into Confidence.

Let me begin here. If supervisor feedback has ever caused you to close your laptop, stare at the wall, or quietly question whether you belong in academia at all, you are not weak. You are a human. Many excellent students suffer not because they lack brains or discipline, but because feedback is personal. It arrives

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Procrastination and Research Fatigue: Why Good Students Fall Behind—and How to Recover. A Reflective Commentary on Postgraduate Research and Student Progress

Many thanks. I am grateful to all the scholars, researchers,  supervisors, students, and inquisitive thinkers who purchased the book  Research Made Easy. I appreciate your reading it and using it in your research journey. The book made it into Nuria Bookshop’s Top 100 Books of 2025 thanks to you. That is more than just a

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I Don’t Know Where to Start: The Most Paralyzing Research Challenge

Research Without Fear: A 3-Week Series for Students Research does not have to be complicated, exhausting, or daunting. In this three-part weekly series, we explore the most typical challenges students experience during their research journey, such as not knowing where to start, overcoming procrastination, and dealing with supervisor feedback confidently. Each article is useful, motivating,

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Beyond the Grades: Finding Purpose After KCSE Results

When KCSE results are announced, a nation pauses—but for many students, the clamor outside is drowned out by a single, terrifying question: “Is this all I am?” The release of KCSE results is an emotional event for students, parents, and the nation as a whole. Some people are overjoyed and relieved with their grades. Others

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Slavery Did Not End — It Went to Work

Slavery did not end; it evolved. It removed visible chains and replaced them with contracts, policies, and unspoken expectations. Today, millions of people enter into jobs that they are unable to leave, held not by barred doors but by fear, debt, intimidation, and abuse of power. Modern slavery wears a name tag, speaks professional jargon,

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Why Some Will Move Forward This Year—While Others Pause

There is a familiar energy at the beginning of a new year. Resolutions are revised, new plans are written, and discussions are full of opportunities. Things are going to change this year. We will perform better this year. And they can. However, there is an early reality that must be faced because timing is crucial.Great

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Turning Research Nightmares into Breakthroughs: A Lesson Every Postgraduate Student Needs

The other day, I thanked a student, Salma, who had just bought Research Made Easy. Her response made me stop and reflect. She said; “You are welcome. I should be the one to say thank you. Honestly, the book was worth it; it clarified some points that were problematic during my previous thesis writing.” Her

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From Delay to Done: The Master Key to Finishing Your Research Proposal on Time

I was reading comments on one of my research articles not too long ago, and one message caught my attention. Judy wrote,“I have purchased the book, and it’s really simplified my work. Thanks.” That one simple statement reminded me why I published Research Made Easy: A Practical Guide from Topic Selection to Final Thesis in

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The Hidden Difference Between a Concept Paper and a Proposal—And Why It Could Delay Your Graduation

Someone recently purchased my book, Research Made Easy, and expressed deep frustration. They asked, “Dr. Mugo, what exactly is a concept paper—and how is it different from a research proposal?” Their voice held what many students feel but rarely admit: confusion, dread, and the quiet anxiety of not knowing where to begin. To help them—and

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