Dr. Naomi Mathenge holds a PhD in Economics from University of Cape Town, an MA in Economics from University of Malawi and a BA (first class honors) in Economics from Moi University, Kenya. She has extensive experience in economic research and policy analysis and previously worked as a Policy Analyst in the Macroeconomics division at the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA).

Dr. Naomi is also skilled in CGE modelling, Econometrics, and Economic Development and has published widely on related topics. She is a member of the African Growth and Development Policy (AGRODEP) modelling Consortium and the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC).