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THE CHIEF MAU MAU IDEOLOGUE: GAKAARA WA WANJAU’S CONTRIBUTION TO POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE AGIKUYU, 1940 – 2001
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Moderating Influence of Sustainability Strategies on the Relationship between Institutional Management Practices and Performance of Chattered Public Universities in Kenya.
Get PDFAbstractThe current environment in Kenya’s public Universities is a turbulent one and highly competitive. To ensure survival and sustainability, public Universities require to adopt and implement competitive strategies. Thus, the study sort to determine the moderating influence of sustainability strategies on the relationship between institutional management practices and performance of chattered public universities in Kenya. To achieve the objective, the study was based on a pragmatic philosophy and mixed research method with a target population of 31 chattered public Universities. Census approach was used with 234 respondents who were university top managers. Primary data was collected using a 5 point Likert type questionnaire. The instrument was validated by research experts and yielded a Cronbach’s reliability between alpha of α= 78.7- 80.6. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Primary data was collected using a 5 point Likert type questionnaire and an interview guide. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The regression analysis revealed that institutional management alone accounts for 52% of the variation of performance of chattered public Universities (Adjusted R2=0.52). Sustainability strategies account for 39% (Adjusted R2=0.39). The interaction term (institutional management and sustainability strategies) accounted for 72 % of the variations in performance of chattered publi
INFLUENCE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION PRACTICES ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN STAR RATED HOTELS IN MT. KENYA REGION, KENYA
No full textEnergy conservation practicesThis study sought to establish the effect of energy conservation practices on customer satisfaction in star
rated hotels in Mt. Kenya Region. The study was anchored on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).
Descriptive research design was used. The study targeted all 24 star rated hotels in Nyeri, Laikipia, Embu,
Meru and Tharaka Nithi. Yamane formula was used to obtain a sample of 243 respondents. Stratified
random sampling was used to select the respondents. Primary data collected using structured
questionnaires was used. Data collected was analysed using SPSS version 25. The study found that energy
conversation practices had a significant and positive relationship with customer satisfaction in star rated
hotels in Mt. Kenya Region. The study recommends the need for hotels to adopt sustainable technologies,
include the use of energy efficiency measures/equipment, building design techniques that maximize the
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“The Quest for Quality in University Education in the Post COVID-19 Era: Do Anti-plagiarism Tools Still Matter?”
No full textQuest for Quality in University EducationPlagiarism is a major global challenge to quality assurance in higher education. Various efforts have been made to overcome the menace including the use of anti-plagiarism tools. At the same time, many questions have been raised about the efficacy of the current generation of tools in detecting, preventing plagiarism, and guaranteeing the quality of education. This paper examines the limitations of plagiarism detection tools in enhancing quality in academic outcomes and proposes measures for improvement. The paper argues that while anti-plagiarism software has a role in preventing plagiarism in academic writing and academic integrity, they are not the panacea to the plagiarism pandemic, especially in the COVID-19 era. It proposes that there is a need to reform methods of assessment and implement forward-looking policies to address the underlying causes of plagiarism, provide students with appropriate information literacy skills training, and above all cultivate a culture of academic integrity in higher education institutions (HEIs)
Knowledge management structure and effectiveness of interventions on fall army worm (FAW) management among smallholder maize farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya
No full textAbstract Knowledge management structure and effectiveness of interventions on fall army worm
(FAW) management among smallholder maize farmersMaize productivity in Kenya has reduced by 4.3 per cent, partly attributed to Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation with yield losses of up to 37 % of the annual maize production over three years. Innovators have developed practices that manage FAW infestation and increase maize yield. Knowledge of these interventions is not available to all farmers and thus not applied. This occasioned for an investigation into the knowledge management and effectiveness of FAW control practices in maize producing regions of Kenya. This study conducted structured interviews with key informants and households in Kilungu, Makueni County. It sampled 387 respondents with a 95% confidence level and applied multi stage sampling. Statistical analysis using STATA found a significant influence of education and total income on the selection and adoption of FAW management practice. Handpicking recorded p values of 0.033 and 0.013 respectively. Analysis of adopted FAW management practices against maize output showed a significant effect from handpicking, use of pesticides, detergents and/or soil with p values of 0.099, 0.049, 0.025 and 0.075 respectively. Fellow farmers and workshops as sources showed a significant influence on maize output with p values of 0.012 and 0 respectively
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND MEN’S RESPONSE TO PROSTRATE CANCER SCREENING IN CENTRAL KENYA
Get PDFBEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIESEffective communication has been proven to influence people’s attitude and approach towards an issue that affects them. The use of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) has been recommended as one of the strategies that can help create awareness of Prostate Cancer (PCa) and encourage its early screening and treatment. However, there is little evidence that this strategy has been used in Central Kenya region to address the PCa problem. The main objective of this study therefore was to investigate the influence of BCC strategies on men’s response to PCa screening in Central Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed to: investigate the influence of interpersonal communication on men’s response to PCa screening in Central Kenya, determine the influence of message framing on men’s response to PCa screening, examine the influence of mass media campaigns on men’s response to PCa screening and to identify the influence of participatory communication on men’s response to PCa screening. The study further sought to determine the moderating influence of culture and gender on men’s response to PCa screening. The study was guided by Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Theory of Reasoned Action and Health Belief Model. It was anchored on the Pragmatist philosophical paradigm and it used the Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method design. The target population of the study was 700,010 men aged 40 years old and above from Central Kenya. A sample of 384 men was selected using the Finite Population Correction for Proportions (n0) formula by Kothari. Quantitative data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire while qualitative data was collected using interviews and focus group discussions. Qualitative data was analysed thematically and presented in both non-linear and narrative forms. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative data to show the relationship between variables and their significance. The findings indicated that interpersonal and participatory communication, message framing and mass media campaigns have a statistical significant influence on men’s response to PCa screening. The values for each objective were: Mass Media, R2=0.654, p-value=0.000<0.05, Message Framing, R2=0.644, p-value=0.000<0.05, Participatory Communication, R2=0.714, p-value=0.000<0.05, and Interpersonal Communication, R2=0.605, p-value=0.000<0.05. It was further established that culture has a statistical significant moderating influence on men’s attitude to PCa screening, it had R2=0.572, p-value=0.000<0.05. The study concludes that although mass media was used to disseminate information about PCa, it was not adequate and the PCa messages were poorly framed and ineffective. The study therefore recommends the use of participatory and interpersonal communication to equip community and health workers, and peer counsellors with basic education on PCa and communication skills to supplement efforts by health and communication officials. There is also need for use of intensive mass media campaigns and correct message framing for effective PCa screening awareness
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Public participation and performance of Chattered Public Universities in Kenya.
Get PDFAbstractThe study evaluated the relationship between public participation and performance of chattered public Universities in Kenya. The study was anchored on social network theory. To achieve the objective, the study was based on a pragmatic philosophy and mixed research method with a target population of 31 chattered public Universities. Census approach was used with 234 respondents who were university top managers. Primary data was collected using a 5 point Likert type questionnaire. The instrument was validated by research experts and yielded a Cronbach’s reliability alpha of α= 80.6. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that public participation had statistical significant influence on performance of chattered public universities in Kenya. Regression analysis results showed that public participation alone accounted for 24.9 % of the variation of performance of chattered public Universities (PP) (R2=0.249, t=14.20 p, <0.05). This study concluded that public participation is an essential strategy Universities can use in their endeavour to improve on their performance. It was recommended that managers of universities should promote participatory management practice to enhance high morale, commitment and enthusiasm among staff in the pursuit and attainment of institutional goals and objectives. Further, the results present important implications to University top managers, other corporate entities, policy makers, and stakeholders in the University education sector in Kenya and across the world