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The Influence Of Job Satisfaction On Employee Performance In Kisumu County, Kenya
No full textPerformance of the public sector in contrast to that of the private sector ind ithe ability to bridge that gap is an emerging trend in the business environment that has been effectuated by the evolution of employee performance, management styles and leadership styles. It has been identified and mentioned by most scholars that employees or as referred by others human capital is as a key success ifactor by many first tier organization and developed government systems. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of job satisfaction on employee performance in Kisumu County Government. The target population of ithis study was 3,282 employees of Kisumu County Government of which a i10% was taken to Come up with an appropriate sample size of 345 employees spread across 10 departments.This study used descriptive Research design; stratified random sampling was used to ensure that all vital information was captured. Descriptive Statistics such as mean, standard deviation and percentages were used to iummarize the Collected data. The study found that iob satisfaction affects the performance of employees at the Kisumu County Government. Besides, the findings were that one unit increase in job satisfaction results in i0.212 increase in employee performance.The study concludes that organizations should always embrace a promotion policy that the employees feel is fair and trustworthy.The study also concludes the county government should address the ssue of rewards and benefits since this could be key with regard to the morale and performance of the employees. The istudy recommends that county government should embrace technology where the employees can easily access ranking for promotional opportunities with clear guidelines on who should be promoted and the criterion used.The county government should formulate strategies that will lead to increased rewards and benefits to employees. The satisfied employeesiwill work better iand also retain the skilled workforce at the county government
A Mathematical Model For The Transmission Dynamics Of Influenza With Respect To Seasonal Weather Variables In Kenya
No full textThe aim of this project is to carry out a research on the e ects of weather variables on the
seasonality of in uenza. For this purpose we formulate a compartmental model to represent
in uenza transmission dynamics. In uenza is modeled as a 5-dimensional deterministic
system of ODE’s with a variable transmission rate expressed as an exponential function of
the weather variables.
The basic properties including the basic reproduction number are derived. The disease free
and endemic equilibrium of the model are found and their stability analyzed. The disease
free equilibrium point is found to be both locally and globally stable.
In uenza data was organized into seasons from December 2006 to November 2011. Graphs
were drawn for all the four stations to determine the season with the most u prevalence.
It was established that, the 3rd season has the most u prevalence while the 1st season
had the least u prevalence.
The mean values of the weather variables were retrieved from world weather website
online and aggregated into seasonal values. The correlation coe cient of u with the
basic reproduction number, temperature, rainfall and humidity was calculated. In Nairobi
station, we see that there is a positive correlation between u and the basic reproduction
number. In all the four stations, we can see that there is a negative correlation between u
and temperature and u and rainfall. On the other hand, there is a positive correlation
between u and humidity
Determinants Of Automation Of Student Support Services In Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi County
No full textAutomation provides an organization with a competitive edge and increases chances of customer satisfaction. Computerized benefits have enormously propelled, assuming a noteworthy job in enhancing the models of administration in higher learning organizations. Days are a far gone when students would sit tight for quite a long time before getting their outcomes, school charges or some other money related exchanges would set aside opportunity to finish, enrollment of units would be hard time and feedback would not be there. Students would now be able to do this whenever it might suit them by utilizing their telephones or over the web from the solace of their homes. Moreover, because of the enormous development of the cell-phone industry most higher learning institutions have wandered into the undiscovered chance and have collaborated with cell-phone network suppliers provide services to their customers. However, as the need for adoption of information and communication technologies to enhance services delivery to students, Universities in Kenya—both public and private are still finding it a challenge to fully automate the student support services. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of automation in institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-competence, and organizational support on automation of student support services. A Cross-sectional descriptive research design was used in this study. The study sample was drawn from 4 academic schools of Kenya Methodist University (KeMU). The sample size of 240 students was selected using stratified random sampling technique and convenience sampling technique. The key informants of the study were the ICT officers and registrar of academics. The study used a structured questionnaire and interview schedule as instruments for data collection. The validity and reliability of the instrument were assessed before the actual collection of data. The study combined both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. Quantitative data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis technique. The study findings revealed that students as users of automated support services in KeMU perceive the services as useful and important. The automated student support services enhance students’ effectiveness for their school-related services. With regard to perceived ease of use, the study found out that the automated student support services are easy to use and understandable. On IT infrastructure and internet skills, the study found out that the University has inadequate resources in form of computers for use by students. The study further found that, the University has for long being using archaic computers and that communication lines are not always clear. With regard to self-competence, the study found that students are not fully able to utilize automated student support services and the management commitment to effective automation of student support services is inadequate. Therefore, the study recommends that there is need for the University management to invest in IT infrastructure and internet skills of the students. Also, the study recommends the University management to invest in the purchase of current generation computers in order to maximize on the benefits of the available automated student support services
Long Short Term Memory Based Detection Of Web Based Sql Injection Attacks
No full textThe internet has experienced considerable growth in the past decade due to increased ease of
access and growth of mobile technologies. The internet is increasingly being used for important
transactions such as financial transactions. With this growth, security has become a major
concern as sophisticated attacks continue to be observed on various systems. Injection attacks
are one of these attacks, and it’s prevalence has remained high in the past few years, having
been at the top of the OWASP top ten list in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Existing signature based
intrusion detection systems use known attack signatures, hence it’s difficult for them to keep
up with the ever changing attack landscape. Existing work using neural networks focuses on
one kind of injection attacks, hence leaving out vulnerability to the other kinds of injection
attacks.
This study presents a machine learning based approach to detect injection attacks. We develop
a method of collecting a diverse dataset of injection attacks, by using sqlmap and a custom
python script to send requests to a vulnerable application. We then develop and train a neural
network model using long short term memory (LSTM) networks that detects injection attacks.
We then test the model to determine its performance so as to evaluate its ability to detect these
attacks.
The model shows a good detection performance, reaching an accuracy of 95.4%. The model is
superior to other similar works due to its ability to detect the eight different kinds of sql
injection attacks, compared to similar works that are not as diverse.
We found that LSTM recurrent neural networks are a sufficient tool for the detection of
injection attacks due to their ability to correctly classify the attacks from genuine requests. We
further keep a log of all detections from the model, which can be used to retrain it hence learn
from new attacks, making it a better solution for the ever changing attack landscape compared
to the existing signature based methods
Financing Government’s ‘Cinderella’ Establishing the needto mobilise additional sources of revenue to fund the Kenyan healthcare sector
No full textThe Role Of Refugees In Economic Development
No full textIntegrating refugees accords them an opportunity to partake in the economic development of the host community. Considered hidden and exposed, urban refugees only face dynamic problems, far from the normal refugee camps. Most urban shelters have the potential to develop the local economy, but due to two political restrictions, they have been deprived of the opportunity to participate in more productive activities. This study intends to examine the economic potential of urban refugees to stimulate economic changes in their countries of residence. The study used a cross-sectional study design with a simple random sampling procedure. The results show that urban refugees have the potential to benefit the host country economically. The degree of integration of urban refugees has increased, as 55.7% of urban refugees have established their relations with Kenyans. The study also established knowledge of the local language, family support systems, good political governance and socio-cultural factors. The study recommends clear strategies that take into account the well-being of urban refugees, develop their skills and exploit the potential of human resources, the benefits of both the host country and refugees
School-based Factors Influencing Integration Of Information And Communication Technologies In Teaching And Learning At Public Secondary Schools In Kwanza Sub-county, Kenya
No full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate the school-based factors influencing integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Kwanza sub-county. The study was guided by the following objectives: to examine the influence of school type, teachers’ skills, schools’ support, and students’ attitude on integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Kwanza Sub-county. The study was guided by the model of ICT integration process. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The study targeted 43 principals, 826 teachers and 2,458 students. Purposive sampling technique was used to 13 select public secondary schools, 13 principals and 18 teachers that integrate ICT in teaching and learning. The 162 students were sampled by use of stratified random sampling as per gender. The research instruments were interview guides, questionnaires and observation checklists. Collected data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings showed that school type played a crucial role in effective integration of teaching and learning in secondary school education. A majority of the principals (75%), teachers (60%) and students (55.1%) indicated that school type influence integration of teaching and learning to a large extent. Majority of the principals (91.7%) and teachers (66.7%), said that principals in their school encourage teachers to collaborate with their peers on integration of ICT in teaching and learning. A majority of the principals (75%) and most teachers (46.7%) stated that teachers’ skills were very beneficial for integration of ICT in teaching and learning. This implies that teachers consultation and engagement of each other to integrate of ICT in teaching and learning. The information from the study findings showed that 66.7 percent of the principals indicate they support in-service training for teachers on integration of ICT in teaching and learning. The study results also indicated that majority of the secondary schools did not offer students facilities to use during their free time thus influencing their positive attitude towards using ICT resources for learning. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education and other policy makers need to consider putting ICT as a core subject in the curriculum of secondary schools because it is an important element in vision 2030. Making ICT a core subject will help improve students’ attitude towards ICT because it will be as essential to them as any other subject they learn in school. Thus, the eagerness of students to learn ICT concepts will help realize effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning. The researcher suggested that further studies to be conducted comparing ICT integration in public and private schools in teaching and learning
Determinants Of Non-communicable Diseases In Kenya: The Case Of Hypertension Among The Millennials.
No full textNon-Communicable diseases (NCDs), are defined as medical conditions or diseases which are neither transmitted from one person to another nor deemed as infectious. Main Non-Communicable Diseases include Cardiovascular diseases, Obesity, Cancer, Diabetes, Neurological Diseases, Mental illnesses, Injury and Chronic respiratory diseases. These diseases, if not well managed become very costly to manage, can lead to debilitating complications or premature loss of life.
The study therefore aims to examine the determinants of Non-Communicable Diseases among the millennials in Kenya. Specifically, the study was to determine the Biometric parameters (BMI and Blood Pressure) of Millennials undergoing Primary care treatment at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital and examine the socio-demographic characteristics affecting Non-Communicable Diseases of the millennials attending clinics at Mater Misericordiae Hospital.
The study adopted the descriptive cross-sectional study design. The sample size was 375 research tools. Cross-Sectional Data was collected using a questionnaire. Purposive sampling technique was involved to collect data. Data was analysed applying descriptive statistics and effects of the determinants to hypertension were determined using Probit regression analysis.
The study found out that elevated Visceral Fat and a variety of socio-demographic attributes of the clients were significant determining factors of hypertension. The study thus recommends that millennials should constantly involve themselves in physical exercises, stop smoking and alcohol intake and should also avoid a lot of fat, sugar and salt
Post Conflict Constitutions and Settlement of Conflicts an Analysis of Public Particpation Process and the Federal System of Provisional Constitution of Somalia 2012.
No full textSince the fall of Siad Barre Somalia has had a difficult time establishing and preserving a
functional state. The challenge has been ongoing for more than two decades. The approval of the
provisional constitution in 2012 provided another lifeline to the hope of nation building. There has
been a considerable debate on the possible instrumental role of the constitutions in post conflict
areas. While such argument has been concerned with the content for some time, and justifiably so,
there have been an increased discussion on how important the process is also crucial in post conflict
constitution making. Regrettably, the quest for peace has been the overwhelming guide in post
conflict constitution making at the expense of public participation. Unfortunately, the current
political and security situation in Somalia illustrates how important public participation is in post
conflict constitution making. This thesis examines the role played by the provisional constitution
to settle the conflict. The thesis investigates the effectiveness of the public participation process
used during the Somalia constitution making process and also examine if the federal system
adopted was enough to suppress and end the conflict in Somalia. The thesis argues that unlike
previous models where constitution making was a highly an elite driven enterprise and content
oriented, contemporary constitution making put emphasis on the process and content alike. The
centrality of public participation is emphasized if the constitution is to have its intended effect in
post conflict situations. The public participation encapsulates the sovereignty of the people and
increases the ownership of the document which is central in conferring legitimacy necessary in
ending such conflicts. Equally, the content of the constitution which is always contentious remains
important, however, such an adventure requires ingeniousness in designing a proper model and
when process and content are augmented peace is likely achievable. In the case of Somalia, the
thesis argues that the public participation process was elitists and did not recognize the public
input. The process was devoid of a democratic process to make a democratic document. Leaders
were selected using clan formula and patronage. The effects of these omissions have made peace
a distant reality. Equally, the federal framework deployed in the provisional constitution, has
created a more division to the already divided country. The thesis recommends the usage of
Constitutionalism in the making the new constitution under which the process and the content will
respond to the democratic principles of public participation. The study also recommends the usage
of Consociational model in the federal structure to maintain peace and stability and avoid the clan
competition
Imaging Socio-political Spaces in Selected Theatre Texts Aired on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Television, Kenya
No full textThis study examines the imaging of socio-political spaces in selected theatre texts aired on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) television. The study analysed six episodes of each of the three selected texts namely: Vitimbi, Vioja Mahakamani, and Angel’s Diary with the intention of establishing how these television theatre texts managed to create and air content with socio-political undertones. The study recognised the fact that most theatrical productions in Kenya of the 1970s to the late 1990s were censored by government. Therefore, informed by the social-political milieu of theatre reception in Kenya, the study problematised theatre production in a state broadcaster against the background that television theatre draws its raw material from people‟s experiences. This approach to the study suggests possibilities of reading the selected texts against contemporary experiences in Kenya. Methodologically, the study applied content analysis of videotapes of the selected texts. The texts were purposively selected to ensure that episodes relevant to the study were subjected to critical analysis. In addition, the study was enriched by library research where relevant secondary sources were consulted and used. The study was guided by three objectives which were to: investigate how Vitimbi, Vioja Mahakamani and Angel’s Diary engage with socio-political issues of the moment beyond entertainment function; interrogate the strategies employed in Vitimbi, Vioja Mahakamani and Angel’s Diary in addressing socio-political issues in Kenya; and lastly to examine how Vitimbi, Vioja Mahakamani and Angel’s Diary contest and subvert discourses of domination and subjugation in Kenya. The study used postcolonial theory and semiotics literary theory as analytical tools. Using the postcolonial theory, the study examined various ways in which the selected texts address manifestations of discourses of domination, subjugation, equality, and agency. Postcolonial arguments from scholars such as Homi Bhabha, Frantz Fanon, Michael Foucault, and Edward Said were applied to appraise the problem under study. Additionally, the study used semiotics to analyse how signs and images signify more than what they stand for. Semiotics theory was particularly informative as I examined how the signs, characters, speech, setting among others are read metaphorically and symbolically in relation to the happenings in the society. Drawing its conclusions solely from the texts examined, the study established that despite KBC being a state broadcaster and having a mandate to air government-related policies and neutral themes, which to a large extent is the case, the selected television theatre texts analysed in the study artistically used unique strategies such as setting, characterisation, humuor, allegory, and journeys in imaging socio-political spaces as experienced in contemporary Kenya. The study recommends that studies be carried out on technical aspects and theatrical elements of popular television theatre. In addition, comparative studies of theatre texts aired on KBC and any other private media broadcaster in Kenya should be carried out. There is also need to carry out studies on the power of humuor in dictatorial regimes as advanced through popular television theatre