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Assessing the contribution of dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L. (sweet)) to food security in a changing climate in Kenya
No full textAbstractLablab pupureus (L.), is a multipurpose drought tolerant legume which is considered as a minor crop in Kenya, hence, it is underutilized. In Kenya there are few known Lablab genotypes for specific environments. Choice of genotypes to grow is based on colour preference and seed availability, thus low yields are obtained. To assess the status of Lablab production in Kenya, a baseline survey was conducted in Lablab growing localities. A disproportionate stratified sampling was used and a questionnaire was administered to 108 respondents from diverse Lablab growing regions of Kenya. Performance of Lablab genotypes under different environmental conditions was also evaluated. Field trials of forty five (45) accessions of Lablab collected from Rift Valley, Eastern, Coast and Central regions of Kenya were established in three locations with different agro-ecological environments; (Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and Bungoma). The 45 accessions and three environments were factorially combined and replicated three times in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Results from the survey indicate that most farmers (84.3%) grew Lablab in small acreage of less than 1.0 acre, and only 44.4% of the respondents used the improved Lablab cultivars which were obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture or research stations. Majority (88%) preferred Lablab to common beans and all respondents noted that Lablab fetched more income per unit quantity than common bean. All respondents utilized Lablab dry beans as food. The crop was also utilized as a livestock feed especially during the dry season when no other crops are in the farms by 51.9% of the respondents while 25% used it in conservation agriculture and for soil erosion control. About 20.4% of farmers used the leaves and green pods as vegetables. The study identified accessions that are suitable for different agro ecological zones. In conclusion, Lablab is a crop that is climate resilient and contributes to food security in communities that grow it. It is recommended that dolichos should be promoted in Kenya as a climate change adaptation measure and for enhancing food security
Effect of Technology Endowment on Open Innovation Success in Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kenya”.
No full textOpen Innovation Success in Medium-Sized Enterprises in KenyaTechnology is an infrastructural enabler that ensures success of open innovation (OI) activities in modern enterprises. The Kenyan experience indicates that the OI success strategy for medium enterprises (MEs) hinges on endowment of technological capabilities in operation and management of MEs. Notwithstanding, the aggregate entrepreneurial orientation (EO) of firms seems to be a determining factor in connecting the technological investment and stakeholders’ collaboration to activate the innovation potential of MEs. This study sought to determine the moderating role of EO on the relationship between firms’ technological endowment and OI success of service and manufacturing MEs in Kenya. The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) Version 23 and Smart PLS3 application software. The formulated hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling. The results showed that Technology positively influences OI success; however, they did not confirm that EO moderates the Technology and OI success relationship. While the study recommends a strategic investment in Technology to enhance OI success, it also advises further research into the dynamics of the triple relationship between Technology, EO and OI Success to optimize their combination for enhanced organizational innovation
Nexus Between Capacity-Building Strategic Renewal and Performance of Youth-Owned Agro-Processing Small and Medium Enterprises in Selected Counties in Kenya
Get PDFFULLTEXTFor the success of any business, there is a need for continuous improvement of the competitive advantage. The ever-changing economic environment is a big challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) especially those that don’t possess strategic plans. In the recent turbulent times caused by globalization, SMEs are facing challenges and this has seen a number of them collapsing. The purpose of this study was to examine the nexus between capacity-building strategic renewal and performance of youth-owned agro-processing SMEs in selected counties in Kenya which variables of the study were investment training, management skills training, and bookkeeping training. The study was anchored on transformation learning theory and the research design adopted was a descriptive cross-sectional survey. The study targeted youthowned agro-processing SMEs registered by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the four County Governments namely, Nyeri, Kirinyanga, Murang’a, and Nyandarua. The sampling frame was 287 and the population under study was 287 youth-owned agro-processing SMEs. The study gathered primary data using a semi-structured questionnaire with predetermined questions and highly standardized techniques of recording. The findings of the study were presented by the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. From the findings, the overall model of the study was R2 = 0.498, meaning that capacity-building strategies explained 49.8% of the variation in performance. The study coefficients was 0.834, tis 19.141, which was >2, and a p-value of 0.000 which implied that there was a statistically significant influence of capacity-building strategies on the performance of youth-owned agro-processing SMEs. In conclusion, it was noted that capacity-building influences the performance of the youth-owned agro-processing SMEs in selected counties in Kenya. This study recommends that there is a need for SMEs to further establish capacity-building strategies
Institutional Repositories: An Introduction
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Coping strategies to food insecurity employed by students of karatina university, kenya
No full textCoping strategies to food insecurityIt has been reported that 1 in 3 Kenyans suffers from severe food insecurity and poor nutrition. This study aimed to establish the level of food insecurity among Karatina University students and coping strategies employed. A nutrition survey research design and random sampling was done with a sample size of 94 undergraduate students, who resided within the university. The students filled questionnaires for the details required. The proximate composition of frequently consumed foods was estimated by AOAC methods. Dietary and non-dietary coping strategies to food insecurity and diets consumed by students were established. The percentage of students who were food insecure was 27.85% as evidenced by skipping a meal due to lack of money variously for 1-3 days in a month. Also, 22.3% borrowed foods from friends and neighbors, 48.9% stuck to simple and affordable meals, which were either, rice+beans/green grams or ugali+cabbage/ leafy green vegetables) or ugali+beans/green grams. The non-dietary strategy showed 18.1% students reducing expenditure on airtime, while 2.1% sold assets-mobile phones and laptops. The most commonly consumed meals by both genders were chapatti + beans/green grams at 24.5% or rice + beans/ green grams or cabbage/kales/spinach either at 12.8%. The dimension of food security that was not met by students was food affordability
Weekly Dispatch Monday 28th November – Friday 2nd December, 2022
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Influence of Work Environment Factors on Transfer of Training for Public Secondary School Principals in Nyeri County, Kenya
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Karatina University Librarian Dr. Everlyn Anduvare Organizing her Library Staff and Knowledge Ambassadors in Setting up a Community Library at Gitunduti Primary School in Karatina, Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County - November 2022
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INFLUENCE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT FACTORS ON TRANSFER OF TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN NYERI COUNTY KENYA
Get PDFTRANSFER OF TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALSDespite heavy investments in training and development, low quality education standards and challenges in workplace environment have been a sticky problem in the Kenyan education sector. The general objective of this study was to assess the influence of work environment factors on transfer of training for public secondary principals in Nyeri County. Specifically the study sought to establish the influence of leadership support, resources support, job autonomy and management policies on transfer of training for public secondary principals in Nyeri County. The study was anchored on Learning Transfer Model. Organization Theory was adopted to guide the study. The scope of study was Nyeri County. The target population comprised of 226 Principals of public secondary schools. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 69 respondents to participate in the study. The study used descriptive research design. Structured questionnaires comprising of open and closed-ended questions were distributed to the Principals. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20 was used for onwards analysis of data. Data was analyzed using descriptive tools including averages, percentages, frequency distributions and variability measure. Simple and multiple regression analysis and correlations were used to correlate dependent and independent variables. The study established that management policies had the greatest influence in transfer of training (r2=0.234) followed by job autonomy (r2=0.166), leadership support (r2=0.142), with least being resources support (r2=0.096). Overall relationship between dependent and independent variables was 35.6% (r2 = 0.356). Therefore, variation in transfer of training for Principals in Nyeri County is explained by 64.4% of other factors other than work environment. The regression model (F(4,58) = 8.009, p = 0.001<0.05) indicated that the predictor variables were reliable and significantly better prediction of the level of transfer of training for school heads. The study thus concluded that leadership support, resources support, job autonomy and management policies influence transfer of training. Inadequacy in resources, unsupportive leadership and policies and limited autonomy, limited the level of training transfer in school management. The study recommended that policies be developed to improve the work environment factors to enhance the level of transfer of training for Principals. The findings of this study will provide a deeper insight on enhancing training transfer for Principals to the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission and other education stakeholders
