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Influence of expatriate induction management programs on expatriate performance among Non-Governmental Organizations in Sudan: a case study of Concern Worldwide’s operations in Sudan
Get PDFFull - text thesisInduction program is one thing that local as well as multinational enterprises must put in place for the success of the business and in enhancing employee’s productivity. Humanitarian organizations operating in low-income countries often have to deal with unique challenges like cultural differences, limited resources, and security risks. Moreover, low-income countries also present unique socio-economic and political contexts for expatriate which needs them to be inducted to get well prepared for the working environment in the foreign country. These concerns require a different approach to effectively organize and make the expatriates induction successful. In line with these contextual and knowledge gaps, the objective of this study was to assess the influence of Induction Management programs on Expatriate performance among Non-Governmental Organization : A case study of Concern Worldwide in Sudan with specific objectives being to assess the influence of Expatriate induction training, organizational cultural induction, organizational Safety Procedures Induction and administrative induction program on Expatriate performance in Concern Worldwide in Sudan. The study was based social learning theory, reinforcement theory and a person-centered dynamic theory and how they contribute towards the development of new knowledge on the induction management program and expatriate performance. The study adopted a pragmatism philosophy the research design adopted was the correlational research design and the target population was 150 respondents. Data was collected using both interview guides and structured questionnaire. And the model used for the quantitative data was multiple regression model. While for the qualitative data a thematic analysis was adopted with the aid of NVivo. Results were presented using tables, figures and quotes/excerpts for the qualitative part. The results pinpointed a range of crucial problems for personnel with Concern Worldwide, showing a necessity for a better support system and workplace setting. Number one is the fact that the shortage of domestic psychological support services is raised as a key issue by workers during induction. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive induction programs. Effective expatriate induction training, cultural integration initiatives, safety procedure inductions, and administrative support are all critical components that contribute to the successful performance of expatriates in their respective roles. These results underscore the necessity for organizations to invest in well-structured induction programs to ensure their expatriates are well-prepared and supported. The study provides valuable insights into the impact of induction programs on expatriate performance, and assert that there are several limitations that should be acknowledged including, the study's sample size and scope being limited to 150 expatriates and just being specific organizations with different working environment within the regions, which in one way or the other may affect the generalizability of the findings. The study suggested a Future research to include a more diverse and larger sample to validate and extend the findings across different contexts and industrie
Examining success factors for geothermal power development in Kenya
Get PDFFull - text thesisKenya was 1the first and still the only Country in Africa to generate significant electricity from geothermal resources. The current output from geothermal is about 983MW, but this output is expected to increase as new power plants are commissioned. Geothermal energy is sustainable, environmentally friendly, reliable, and cost-effective. Kenya has a potential of exceeding 10,000 MWe in geothermal electricity production, but the Country is yet to achieve its full potential. Success factors (SFs) must be attained to produce exceptional results. If not considered, there could be impediments to the overall successful outcome of the project. Few studies have examined the SFs in developing geothermal power in Kenya. Therefore, the goal of this research was to examine the influence of success factors on development of geothermal energy sector in Kenya. Specifically, the study examined success factors including financial, technical, managerial, and regulatory factors. The study was grounded on the theory of production and institutional theory. The target population of the study comprised of senior managers and middle level employees in the six entities of the energy sector in Kenya. A sample size of 142 participants was determined using stratified random sampling technique. Data was then collected using structured questionnaires that consisted of closed ended questions and divided into six sections. Quantitative data collected using questionnaires were edited, coded in, and categorized then input in the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for further analysis. This allowed the researcher to generate descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics that were generated included: mean, standard deviation and percentages while the inferential statistics comprised of correlation and regression analysis results. The study findings showed that majority of the respondents and well above 50% in all the questionnaire statements, agreed that financial, technical, managerial, and regulatory factors were success factors that influenced development of geothermal energy sector. The results also found that financial, technical, managerial, and regulatory factors had a positive and significant relationship with development of geothermal energy sector. In addition, regression results also demonstrated that managerial factors had the most positive and significant influence on development of geothermal energy sector, followed by technical factors, regulatory factors, and then lastly financial factors. Therefore, the study concluded that financial, technical, managerial, and regulatory factors were success factors that had a positive and significant influence on the development of geothermal energy sector in Kenya. The study recommended that the management of the sector should foster better collaboration between the government and other key stakeholders to ensure they leverage on each other's strengths and resources and enhance timely and cost-effective execution of geothermal projects. Policymakers should ensure availability of research and development budgets to finance geothermal exploration, data collection as well as geothermal technology development activities.
Keywords: Geothermal power, success factors, renewable energy, quantitative researc
Factors influencing adoption of purchased livestock feeds by pastoralists in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya
No full textFull - text thesisPastoral production is important in the attainment of food security, nutrition, and incomes for the economy and vulnerable pastoral communities. The adverse effects of climate change are increasingly becoming a challenge for livestock production in arid and semi-arid lands where pastoral households mainly depend on depleting natural pasture. This calls for adoption of purchased livestock feeds as a complementary or substitute option to cope with recurrent drought and pasture scarcity. The study was undertaken in the Arid and Semi-Arid regions of Marsabit, Kajiado, Wajir, Isiolo and Garissa counties. The study's main objective was to assess the factors influencing adoption of purchased livestock feed practices by pastoralists with regards to female headed households, common interest groups and household income. Multistage sampling technique was employed to collect quantitative data from 1053 pastoralists households stratified from five selected counties. Data was collected through an administered questionnaire and analyzed using the Multivariate Probit Model. Female household headed pastoralists were found to have a positive influence on the adoption of dry maize stover and green maize stover indicating decision making on livestock feed practices among female headed households. Membership in common interest groups was also found to have a positive influence in the adoption of hay/straw, dry maize stover and minerals highlighting the importance of collective action. Household income was found to be positive and significant for dry maize stover indicating that reduced incomes because of drought influenced livestock feed practices. The research contributes to granular data that supports the Agricultural Sector Growth Transformation Strategy in Kenya. It indicates willingness among pastoralists to purchase feeds marking a shift from reliance on natural pastures. The study underscores the need for private sector involvement on backward integration by off takers to promote livestock feed interventions that support female headed households involvement in the feed value chain and promotion of agropastoralism which is practiced by 30 percent of households. It advocates for the use of remote sensing technology to track pastoralist migration and promote public-private partnerships to enhance feed options.
Key words: Pastoralists, Multivariate probit, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, Livestock Feed
Moderating effect of macro economic variables on the relationship between financial innovations adoption and financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya
No full textFull - text thesisThe financial sector has reported a rise in the rate at which new technology applications are upending the established style of operations in favor of one that is more digital, virtual and customer centric. The financial sector is ready for financial technology transformation because of historical institutions, outdated technology, and consumer-unfriendly practices. Most of commercial banks and especially tier II and tier III banks, haven’t been performing well financially due to the problem of growing non-performing loans (NPL) with most of them having cases of overreliance on foreign liabilities and debt which signals lack of financial sustainability. Banking technology models are invaluable and powerful tools for stimulating development, promoting growth, driving innovation and increasing competitiveness. Traditional banking services have changed as a result of these financial innovations, and this value addition to financial services cannot be disregarded. Thus, the purpose of the current study is to ascertain the impact financial innovation adoptions have on the financial sustainability of Kenyan commercial banks. The study was primarily examining the impact of integrated payment systems, cloud computing, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence on commercial banks' sustainability. To anchor the study objectives, the study adopted financial intermediation theory, technology acceptance model and Schumpeter’s theory of innovation. Additionally, the moderating impact of macroeconomic conditions on the adoption of financial innovations and the Financial Sustainability of commercial banks was investigated. A total of 205 respondents from 41 commercial banking companies that were active by the end of year 2022 served as the study's targeted population for primary data using questionnaires. The study used a design which was descriptive correlational in nature. The collected data was regressed using SPSS versions 21.0, and the correlation and regression analysis, t-test, and ANOVA was used to explain the data. The study findings established that cloud computing, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, integrated payments system, and macroeconomic variables are statistically and positively significant in explaining financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya. Macroeconomic variables had a negative and significant influence on financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya. Macroeconomic variables moderated the relationship between financial innovations and financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya. The study concluded that commercial banks have ventured into increasing their utilization of financial innovations. Consequently, the survival and success of commercial banks depend critically on the financial innovation adoption. The study suggested that financial innovations may be used to lessen traditional technology difficulties including capacity, redundancy, and resilience. Furthermore, the scalability of financial innovations gives institutions greater control over concerns like security and credit risk mitigations
Is virtual real? : an assessment of whether property in virtual reality should be subjected to property laws of Kenya
No full textFull - text undergraduate research projectThere are various forms of property recognised in Article 260 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The list provided therein is exhaustive of the property groups given. The development of technology in the 21st Century has seen the invention and growth of gaming and virtual reality spaces. These technological advancements have enabled people to interact in fictional alternate universes, embedded in computer code. In the goal geared towards mimicking real life, developers of these spaces include the ability of users to have assets with which they can utilize in the virtual worlds and transact with fellow users. However, the developers have over the past two decades maintained their stance on ownership of these assets, stating in their EULAs and TOS agreements that all Intellectual Property in the spaces belong to them. With numerous cases regarding these virtual assets, between users and developers occurring around the world, arguments against this stance have been made, with scholars making arguments for virtual assets to be granted property rights. This study aims to show how granting of property rights to virtual assets is impractical and therefore cannot be granted the said rights. It will assess the understanding of property in different legal regimes and highlight the main gap present in the question of whether virtual assets should be granted property rights. The results of this study will highlight a framework under cybercrimes that will seek to protect the users’ interests in their virtual assets unauthorized access, and interference as a step towards the building of a property rights-based system for virtual assets
Disparate impact discrimination: the predicament of attempted suicide survivors
No full textFull - text undergraduate research projectThis study seeks to identify the link between attempted suicide and the law and to determine whether the legal provisions that criminalise the offence of attempted suicide are discriminatory against survivors of attempted suicide that suffer from mental health conditions such as depression. It further analyses the impact of these laws on the affected persons. The study also outlines recommendations for alternative interventions. In pursuit of the objectives of the study, a descriptive literature review on arguments made for and against the decriminalization of suicide is conducted. Further, evidence that allows one to generate a perspective on the decriminalization of suicide is incorporated through a descriptive analysis of the theoretical relationship between attempted suicide and discrimination. The research incorporates tests developed by courts and case law on discrimination matters. The study finds that the law criminalising the offence of attempted suicide and other related laws negatively impact survivors of attempted suicide due to the relationship that exists between suicide and mental health. The laws discriminate against a protected group of persons and further impact other rights of the affected persons. The study then proposes the decriminalization of attempted suicide in Kenya and the formulation of public health legislation to identify and prevent suicides without the discriminatory effect. The study concludes that the decriminalization of suicide would be more beneficial to the state as opposed to the continuous criminalization of the same.
Keywords: attempted suicide, mental health, discriminatio
Telecommunications sector in Kenya: legal strategies against anticompetitive conduct
No full textFull - text thesisThe telecommunications industry in Kenya is still experiencing anticompetitive conduct even though there are laws and regulatory agencies to address anticompetitive behaviors. Anchored on the neoliberal competition theory and the economic welfare theory, this study interrogated the legal and regulatory framework for competition in Kenya to establish whether it is adequate in curbing anticompetitive behavior in the Kenyan telecommunications industry. The study used doctrinal research methodology to analyze the various anticompetitive conducts in the telecommunication industry. The study sought to analyze what the anticompetitive practices were in the telecommunications industry in general and examine the relevant laws in Kenya to establish their adequacy in addressing the anticompetitive practices in the Kenyan telecommunications industry as categorized in the various themes.
The findings of the study revealed that there are various anticompetitive behaviors in the telecommunications industry that may be categorized in five themes. The findings of the study also revealed that the Kenyan law that regulates anticompetitive practices was not adequate enough to address all the anticompetitive practices that occur in the telecommunications industry in Kenya. Based on these findings the main recommendations of this study are the inclusion of, in the legal and regulatory framework, a comprehensive list of and comprehensive definitions of anticompetitive conduct in the telecommunications industry that are not addressed by the relevant law as it is currently. It is anticipated that the study will be relied on to improve the legal and regulatory framework for competition in the telecommunications industry in Kenya so that it is more comprehensive to adequately curb anticompetitive behaviors experienced in the telecommunications industry in Kenya
Judicial protection of matrimonial property rights: division of pension benefits at divorce in Kenya
No full textFull - text undergraduate research projectPension benefits is considered a source of wealth upon retirement and has been viewed as a marital asset during the dissolution of marriages. This paper seeks to examine pension benefits as matrimonial property in Kenya. The paper seeks to investigate whether a non-member spouse can claim a portion of a member’s pension benefit at divorce. This paper essentially covers the fundamental principles of pension law, matrimonial property law, and divorce law in Kenya. The paper conducts a comparative study on how the South African courts and legislation have interpreted and applied the division of pensions under their legislation. The paper recommends that pension benefits should be considered as matrimonial property subject to division at divorce. The recommended law reform requires the legislature to effectively recognise and protect the non-member spouse’s right to claim a share of the member spouse’s accrued pension benefit during a divorce. This research argues that there is a need to insert the necessary statutory provisions in the Marriage Act, Pension Act and Matrimonial Property Act to adequately address the rights of the non-member spouse especially when pension benefits of the member spouse have accrued to him shortly before divorce proceedings
Compensation: an assessment of the compensation process system in Kenya
No full textFull - text undergraduate research projectDespite the global concern over environmental issues, courts continue to grapple with the challenge of providing adequate compensation for environmental damage. Whereas other constitutional rights are fairly compensated in courts, the right to a clean and healthy environment is yet to reach the same level of recognition. There is a notable discrepancy amongst judges with some taking environmental damage on a serious note and awarding compensation accordingly, while others award comparatively lower compensation amount. This lack of uniformity underscores the need for a standardised approach in courts. The evaluation of damages by the judges in environmental cases still lacks clarity that often leads to a haphazard decision-making process. The absence of clear guidelines in this regard poses significant challenges in addressing compensation issues. Therefore, ensuring consistency in awarding damages is crucial to promote uniformity and environmental justice in court decisions
An Assessment on locally funded schemes as a preventive measure to human wildlife conflict and as a reasonable measure taken to protect crops, livestock or property from damage by wildlife
No full textFull - text undergraduate research projectHuman Wildlife Conflict (HWC) remains an ongoing issue facing Kenya and the world at large. The consequences of this conflict are detrimental to both human beings and wild animals. This study focuses on approaches to managing this conflict in Kenya with the aim of developing a more sustainable and community-inclusive solution. This study argues that community inclusive solutions are necessary to address this conflict and have proven to be effective where they have been implemented. Locally funded schemes have been proposed as community inclusive solutions which when implemented prevent the conflict and allow the communities to directly benefit from their co-existence with wildlife. It is this papers argument that community inclusive solutions should be recognized as reasonable measures taken to protect the community and their property. Data from KWS reports, reported incidences from media outlets and various publications has been relied on in analysing the current approach and its current challenges. Overall, the current approach to the conflict faces various challenges due to other different factors thus falling short of its conservation goals. A qualitative comparison between the current approach to the proposed introduction of locally funded schemes shows the latter aims to empower communities as active stakeholders through communal resources for preventative monitoring and implementation of solutions tailored to local circumstances. On the whole, this in-depth examination aims to contribute to developing Kenya's approach to HWC management through preventive, community-inclusive resolutions aligned with its legal framework. The dissertation analysis and proposes policy changes seek to balance growing human and wildlife needs through creative solutions recognizing locally led initiatives' value in sustainably safeguarding wildlife and rural livelihoods