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Consumer Tracking Traceability and Performance of Horticultural Firms in Kenya
No full textPurpose: This study sought to examine the relationship between consumer tracking traceability and performance of Horticultural Firms in Kenya.
Methodology: This study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The unit of analysis for this study was 658 registered Horticultural firms in Kenya. Target population was 2,632 respondents. Who comprised of the heads of procurement, head of production, head of administration and head of Finance in horticultural firms in Kenya formed the unit of observation. That was four respondents from each of 658 registered Horticultural firms in Kenya. The sample size was determined using Slovin\u27s Formula and stratified random sampling in the selection of 256 respondents from the target population. The study used both primary as well as secondary data. Secondary data was collection from the annual reports of different horticultural firms in Kenya. Primary data was obtained using both structured and semi-structured questionnaires. A pilot test of 10% was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The semi-structured questionnaires generated qualitative and quantitative data. Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data and the results were presented in a prose form. Descriptive as well as inferential statistics were used in analysing quantitative data with the help of Statistical Package for Social Science version 28. Descriptive statistics comprised of frequency distribution, percentages, standard deviation and mean. Inferential statistics included correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and stepwise regression analysis.
Findings: The study found that consumer tracking traceability positively and significantly affects the performance of horticultural firms in Kenya.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concludes and recommends that Horticultural firms should enhance consumer optimization traceability systems to improve operational efficiency, quality control, and customer satisfaction
Determinants of Fodder Production and Their Effect on Household Income among Pastoralist in Wajir County, Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: This study has discussed the determinants of fodder production in reference to access to land, finance, extension services and input costs and its effect on the household income among pastoralists in Wajir County, Kenya.
Methodology: The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, Diffusion of Innovations Theory, and Social Exclusion Theory were used to inform the study. The descriptive survey design was used where the study population consisted of 357 people who comprised of livestock herders, fodder producers, extension officers, and community members. Gathering of data was via the use of structured questionnaires and subsequent analysis was done via descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis with the help of SPSS.
Findings: The findings indicated that access to land, financial services and granting of extensions in a secure manner was significantly beneficial in the household income whereas high costs of inputs limited productivity. Together, the four factors had a significant share in the explanation of income fluctuation, which highlights the potential of fodder production as an effective diversification strategy of livelihood.
Unique Contribution to Practice and Policy: The study suggests the necessity to enhance land tenure security, increase access to affordable credit, improvement of delivery of extension services, and subsidizing the costs of inputs. The targeted interventions will support the development of strong household incomes and fodder systems in Wajir and other counties in the ASAL regions
Diffusion of COVID-19 Misinformation in Kenyan X Conversations
Get PDFPurpose: The study set out to explore the role of X conversations in the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya.
Methodology: The study was guided by the Rumor Theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design which allowed the researchers to collect data without interacting with participants. Data was collected from existing online records of conversations on X and other relevant websites such as the Ministry of Health. The data was sourced from hashtags and tweets related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, posted in the period from March 2020 to April 2021. The hashtags and tweets were mined using the free API tool for geolocated tweets. 16 hashtags and 200 tweets were selected for the study. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis under classified themes.
Findings: The findings of the study indicate that none of the hashtags created by Kenyans was framed to spread misinformation but the tweets under the different hashtags analyzed contained misinformation. Findings also indicate that verified X handles were involved in either creating or spreading COVID-19 misinformation. Additionally, false claims were found to diffuse faster than partially false claims as observed in the tweets with misinformation. Compared to a background corpus of COVID-19 tweets, tweets with misinformation were more often concerned with discrediting other information on social media.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: We recommend that the government and stakeholders in health ought to counter COVID-19 misinformation online, and equip users with basic digital literacy skills regarding consumption of online information while continuously monitoring online discourses. A policy on online health communication needs to be developed and implemented
Democratization and its Impact on Foreign Relations in Turkey
Get PDFPurpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the democratization and its impact on foreign relations in Turkey.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Turkey’s democratization has significantly influenced its foreign relations, shaping both regional and global engagements. Periods of reform aimed at aligning Turkey with Western standards improved ties with the European Union and fostered diplomatic dialogue, yet political setbacks and civil liberties concerns have strained these relationships. At the regional level, democratization has contributed to a more proactive foreign policy, balancing Turkey’s roles in NATO and the Middle East. However, internal power shifts and fluctuating democratic practices continue to affect Turkey’s credibility and negotiation power, underscoring the interdependence between domestic political evolution and international diplomacy.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Modernization theory, dependency theory & democratic peace theory may be used to anchor future studies on democratization and its impact on foreign relations in Turkey. In practical terms, a solid democratic framework provides political stability, which is key for building credible and reliable foreign alliances. Policy should focus on institutional reforms that consolidate democracy, thereby enhancing international confidence
Opinion Leaders’ Characteristics and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Youth in Institutions of Higher Learning in Machakos County, Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: While modern medicine is a relief to health worldwide, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have continued to ravage the world population, and especially the youth. This paper is based on a study that sought to determine the role of opinion leaders’ characteristics in the prevention of STIs among youth in institutions of higher learning in Machakos County Kenya. The study was informed by the realization that despite the many preventive initiatives by the relevant stakeholders, the numbers of reported cases of STIs among students in institutions of higher learning continue to rise. The main objective of the study was therefore to investigate the role of opinion leaders and their characteristics and their influence in the prevention of STIs among students.
Methodology: The study was done using the mixed methods approach. The study collected data from 385 respondents for quantitative data among undergraduate students in three institutions of higher learning in Machakos County, while qualitative data was obtained through 26 in-depth interviews with key informants from the institutions.
Findings: The study revealed that opinion leaders’ characteristics have an influence on response to prevention of STIs among youth.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that opinion leaders utilize their characteristics and amplify their efforts in helping the young people learn about sexual health and STI prevention
Factors Associated With Undernutrition among Persons Living With HIV in Kiziguro Catchment Area, Rwanda
Get PDFPurpose: HIV infection is really a serious problem as it accompanied by undernutrition in most of the cases. Many study was done in Rwanda about undernutrition but they didn’t focus on undernutrition among HIV infected persons, therefore the study is aimed to determine the factors associated with malnutrition among persons living with HIV in Rwanda with case study of KIZIGURO area.
Methodology: The study was used quantitative approach for cross –sectional design to get data from persons living with HIV in each health facilities in Kiziguro District Hospital. A simple random sampling was used. Yamen formula was used to estimate to get a sample size for participants for this study. The adult infected persons of 15 years old and above in in Kiziguro area is 5036 by hmis data of April 2024 and to sample data to be used , the formula used is Yamen which is approximately 371 participants to be sampled for using in this study. And to sample for each health facility stratified random sampling is used A questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. SPSS (Statistical Package in Social Science) was used for data analysis. A study used a primary data collected from medical records such as BMI, CD4,Viral loads even the clients experience TB, Diarrhea, social economic and demographic factors about the clients living with HIV. Data was presented inform of table and figures.
Findings: The results from the study demonstrated that 9.2% with95% CI (6.3%- 12.1%)of the adults persons with HIV positive were under nourished while 90.8% with 95%CI(87.9%-93.7%)of adults with HIV positive were not under nourished. In addition to this result The result from this study found that there is an odd of malnutrition within person living with HIV who screened positive for TB 13.682 times higher than an odd of not malnourished person living with HIV who didn’t screened positive for TB(AOR=3.682,95%CI:[3.618-51.745], p-value < .0001). Also there is an odd of malnutrition (under nutrition) within persons living with HIV who diagnosed for diarrhea is 13.036 times higher than the group of persons without malnutrition (under nutrition) who don’t diagnosed for diarrhea AOR=13.036,95%CI:(4.239- 40.086). And an odd of malnutrition (under nutrition) within persons living with HIV who have no level of education is 0.088 times less than the odd of group of all persons who has level of education who don’t have malnutrition(undernutrition) but living with HIV, AOR=0.088,95%CI (0.1-0.786) P value 0.03. Additionally educational level, means of transport to health facility to take anti retro therapy, place of residence, ever screened positive for TB, ever diagnosed for diarrhea were found to be significantly associated with undernutrition among persons living with HIV. These findings are found to be underscore to association between them and undernutrition situation, such as age, gender, marital status, house hold size, employment status, type of health facility, time spending in taking anti retro viral treatment, WHO clinical stage, recent viral load count, recent CD4 count.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The results from the study are going to be used by decision makers such as Ministry of health to enhance living of HIV-infected peoples
Management of Road Intersection and Performance of Intelligent Traffic Control Systems Nairobi County, Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to explore the factors influencing the performance of Intelligent Traffic Control Systems (ITCS) in Nairobi, focusing on road intersection management, traffic education, law enforcement, and evaluation, while examining how these factors interact to enhance ITCS performance.
Methodology: A pragmatist research paradigm was adopted, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches. A mixed-methods, explanatory research design was used to provide comprehensive insights into traffic management practices, combining qualitative stakeholder interviews with quantitative survey data. The study targeted 942 traffic management stakeholders, including public service vehicle SACCO leaders, traffic police officers, county officials, and representatives from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. Data collection involved key informant interviews and structured questionnaires to capture diverse viewpoints and enhance the study’s comprehensiveness.
Findings: The results reveal that traffic education positively impacts ITCS performance, emphasizing the importance of educating road users to improve traffic flow. However, road intersection engineering and law enforcement showed minimal effect on ITCS, and traffic evaluation had a negative impact on performance. This suggests that while traffic education is critical, infrastructure and enforcement need further improvement for better results.
Unique Contribution to Practice and Policy: This study offers insights into factors affecting ITCS performance and provides practical recommendations for policymakers, emphasizing the need to focus on enhancing traffic education, improving infrastructure, and optimizing law enforcement to strengthen traffic management systems in Nairobi. An integrated a
Structural Adaptations and Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: In order to thrive in the extremely competitive market dynamics of the twenty-first century, state corporations in Kenya must overcome a number of obstacles and become more organized and efficient. The main objective of this study was to establish the influence of structural adaptations on performance of state corporations.
Methodology: Anchored on Dynamic Capabilities View of the Firm, the study employed a cross-sectional study design utilising mixed methods such as quantitative, qualitative and Descriptive analysis. One hundred and seventy-seven (177) state corporations were targeted where a total of 122 State Corporations were randomly selected and used in this study. The unit of observation was the Chief Executive Officer of each sampled organization since they are the vision carriers and accounting officers. A standard questionnaire was used to collect quantitative primary data.
Findings: The study found that there is a significant and positive influence of structural adaptations on performance of state corporations in Kenya. The findings were supported by the correlation results which showed a positive and significant association between the two variables (r=0.517, p-value=0.000<0.05). This was also supported by the regression results which revealed that structural adaptations had a positive and significant impact on performance (β1 =0.712, p=0.000).
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study contributes to theory by extending the Dynamic Capabilities View to public sector institutions, demonstrating how structural adaptations influence performance. It informs policy by advocating for decentralization, digitization, and flattened hierarchies to improve service delivery. Practically, it guides state corporations in redesigning internal structures for greater efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability, offering a contextualized framework for structural reform in Kenya\u27s state-owned enterprises
Job Satisfaction Effects on Employee Performance in Food Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: This research aimed at examining effects of job satisfaction on employee performance in food manufacturing firms in Kenya and decomposed job satisfaction into work, salary, supervision as well as growth and development as investigation constructs.
Methods: The study adopted post-positivism philosophy and employed explanatory research design with stratified proportionate sampling technique. A sample of 384 respondents from a target population of about 12476 employees was obtained using Fishers (1991) formula from 50 food manufacturing firms and a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire used to collect primary data for hypothesis testing.
Findings: The study findings revealed that job satisfaction had positive strong relationship with significant effect on employee performance as tcal=24.79>tcrit=1.96 at p=0.000. Therefore, null hypothesis that job satisfaction has no significant effect on employee performance was rejected. The regression outcome of β=0.832, p=0.000 indicate that a unit enhancement in knowledge management infrastructure results in employee performance enhancement by 0.832 units.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concluded that job satisfaction affects employee performance. Management of the firms should entrench measures that enhance job satisfaction to support employee performance
Re-evaluating Corporate Diversity Initiatives: Leveraging Social Identity Theory
Get PDFPurpose: Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives have historically aimed to address systemic inequities in the workplace. However, in recent years, these efforts have faced increasing political, legal, and financial challenges, leading many organizations to scale back or reassess their diversity strategies. Critics argue that certain diversity programs, such as mandatory diversity training and affirmative action policies, may unintentionally reinforce stereotypes, generate resistance, and create workplace divisions.
Methodology: This conceptual paper explores how Social Identity Theory can enhance inclusion efforts. By understanding how individuals form social identities and perceive ingroups and outgroups, organizations can implement more effective diversity strategies that foster collaboration rather than division.
Findings: The paper highlights the importance of promoting a superordinate identity that unites employees under shared organizational goals, reducing intergroup tensions.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Organizations can strengthen DEI training by fostering a superordinate identity, leveraging ingroup favoritism for collective success, addressing the double-edged nature of trust, cultivating solidarity through shared experiences, and tailoring communication with scenario-based learning to enhance engagement and inclusion