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Influence of Project Staff on Sustainability of Early Childhood Development Projects: Case of Baby-Friendly Community Initiative in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: The aim of the study was to examine the influence of project staff on sustainability of Early Childhood Development (ECD) projects, a case of the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) project in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was made up of 507 BFCI project stakeholders while the sample size was 211. The target population comprised five hundred project beneficiaries, two lead mothers in charge of the mother-to-mother groups, two government officials, two Ministry of Health staff, and one staff from the implementing partner of the project. The sample size of the project beneficiaries was derived using the Yamane formula. Stratified sampling was used to get study participants from each village representing a stratum. Proportionate stratification was used to get the sample size of each stratum. This meant that each stratum had the same sampling fraction. The other study participants were not sampled due to their low number. The use of descriptive survey design helped in obtaining data from a large number of participants who took part in the study. The researchers used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data in the research. Percentages, frequencies, mean, and standard deviation were the descriptive statistics used while correlation analysis was used for inferential statistics. Data collected from the study was analyzed with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23.0) and triangulated qualitative data was analyzed through themes and content analysis.
Findings: The study found out that the relationship between project staffing and sustainability had a moderate correlation value of (r=0.428, P<0.000). The study found out that project staff contribute to the sustainability of projects if they are supported to develop their skills, are appreciated where they work and are involved in decision making.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that the recruitment of staff should be objectively carried out so as to get competent and highly qualified staff who will contribute to the sustainability of the project. Project stakeholders need to use transparent recruitment processes when hiring project staff to avoid discontentment that can sabotage the sustainability of a project. The study recommends for studies to be conducted to look at other age groups that are not ECD projects
Sustainable Building Decarbonization in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Recommendations
Get PDFPurpose: This study evaluates sustainable building decarbonization in Nigeria, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon emissions within the construction sector. It aims to identify policy gaps and recommend strategies for effective implementation.
Methodology: A systematic literature review (SLR) was employed to analyze 80 peer-reviewed articles, government reports, and conference proceedings published between 2014 and 2025. This methodology comprehensively synthesizes existing research, identifying trends, barriers, and successful case studies in sustainable building practices.
Findings: The review revealed critical barriers to decarbonization, including high initial costs, inadequate building code enforcement, and limited public awareness. Successful policies in other Sub-Saharan countries, such as Ghana and South Africa, highlight the importance of integrated approaches and financial incentives. Key themes included the need for improved energy efficiency, integration of renewable energy, and sustainable construction materials.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Nigeria must strengthen regulatory frameworks, enhance financial incentives, and promote public awareness to achieve sustainable building decarbonization. A multi-stakeholder approach involving government, private developers, and research institutions is essential for overcoming existing barriers. By learning from global best practices, Nigeria can transition to a low-carbon built environment, contributing to broader climate goals and sustainable urban development
Project Managers\u27 Leadership Styles, Resources Allocation and Completion of Amahoro Stadium Renovation Project
No full textPurpose: Effective transformational leadership is recognized as a critical factor for successful project implementation, particularly in large-scale construction projects. This study examined the impact of transformational project management style on the performance of the Amahoro stadium renovation project, focusing on how transformational leadership influences project outcomes in terms of timely, cost-effective and high quality results.
Methodology: A quantitative research design was adopted, targeting 30 participants including project managers, engineers, supervisors, and key stakeholders directly involved in project execution. Data were collected using structured questionnaires assessing transformational leadership practices and project performance indicators. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analyses were conducted using SPSS to examine relationships and predictive effects of transformational leadership on project performance.
Results: The findings revealed that transformational leadership significantly enhanced project completion. Respondents agreed that project managers demonstrated transformational leadership that promoted motivation, innovation, and team empowerment (M = 4.26--4.76, SD = 0.43--0.79). Correlation analysis indicated a strong positive relationship between transformational leadership and project performance (r = 0.685, p < 0.001). Regression results confirmed that transformational leadership had significant influence (β = 0.521, p < 0.001), explaining substantial variance in performance outcomes. The study also revealed that transformational leadership\u27s influence was amplified through its effect on resource allocation effectiveness (r = 0.843, p < 0.001), demonstrating that transformational leaders optimize financial, human, and material resources to achieve project goals.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concluded that transformational leadership style has a significant impact on the success of the Amahoro Stadium renovation project. Transformational leadership practices including inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized influence are essential to achieve efficiency, quality and sustainability in large-scale building projects. Strengthening transformational leadership capacity among project managers is critical for improving construction project outcomes in Rwanda
Financial Inclusion Strategies and Profitability of Microfinance Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya
No full textPurpose: The study examined the effect of financial inclusion strategies on the profitability of microfinance banks (MFBs) in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specifically, it analyzed how digital financial services, group lending models, and financial literacy programs influence profitability among licensed microfinance banks.
Methodology: The research design used was explanatory with a focus on 168 management staff members chosen randomly from finance, credit, and operation departments in 14 licensed microfinance banks in Nairobi City County. A census method was used to involve all institutions. Data was collected using structured questionnaires alongside secondary data derived from financial statements between 2016-2024. The data was validated to ensure reliability using the Cronbach alpha statistic (α = 0.872), which exceeded 0.7. Data analysis was performed using STATA version 16. Secondary data derived from financial statements was used to validate results obtained.
Findings: The analysis showed that all three financial inclusion strategies, that is, digital financial services, group lending model, and financial literacy program, positively influenced the profitability of microfinance banks in Nairobi City County. The results showed a high positive association between financial inclusion strategies and profitability. The digital financial services recorded a high association (r = 0.712, p <0.001), compared to the group lending approach (r = 0.648, p <0.001), which was higher compared to financial literacy education (r = 0.603, p<0.001). The regression analysis results verified that both had a joint positive influence on increasing profitability, while determining digital financial services to be highly influential (β = 0.328, p<0.01). The overall model was significant (R² =0.691, F(3.164)=47.08, p<0.001), signifying that financial inclusion strategies accounted for 69.1 percent variation in determining profitability.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: The study’s contribution to the Resource-Based View theory rests on its ability to demonstrate that financial inclusion strategies serve as internal resources or organizational capacities that enhance profitability when well-aligned with institutional structures. In a practical sense, for example, access to online financial services mitigates business expenditures and extends outreach to clients, whereas group loans and financial skills development raise borrowers’ repayment capacities. These findings can inform regulators in creating an enabling environment that enhances inclusion-related profitability in microfinance banks in Kenya
Effect of Employment Opportunities Created Under the National Hygiene Programme on the Socio-Economic Well-Being of Youth in Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
No full textPurpose: Youth unemployment still remains a major socio-economic problem in Kenya especially in the urban informal settlements whereby absence of access to formal employment contributes to the issue of poverty and social exclusion. To this the Government of Kenya has come up with National Hygiene Programme (NHP), alias Kazi Mtaani, as a form of temporary employment and better living standards by way of public hygiene programs. This paper has discussed how available jobs in the form of the National Hygiene Programme have an impact on the socio-economic well-being of the young people in the informal settlements within the Nairobi County.
Methodology: The research was informed by the theory of spatial mismatch and adopted the descriptive survey design that involved 6,046 youths involved in the programme. A stratified random of 375 participants were chosen and the data were gathered through the structured questionnaires. The SPSS was used to analyze the data, both through descriptive and inferential statistics, such as correlation and regression analysis.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between opportunities of employment and socio-economic well-being which was strong and significant (r = 0.990, p < 0.01). Regression findings also established that the employment opportunities had a significant influence in predicting the well-being of youth (b = 4.313, p = 0.000). It was shown that the engagement in the programme had increased the stability of youth income and decreased dependency and facilitated the integration of communities even though it lacked any long-term effects.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The research suggests the institutionalization of sustainable youth employment patterns that incorporate both intertemporal provisions of short-term temporary work with skill-building and entrepreneurship training along with long-term employability options. These strategies are capable of increasing the resilience of the youth, encouraging self-reliance, and facilitating inclusive urbanization
Psychological Impact of Mining Pressure on Agriculture in Villages Surrounding Mutanda Mining in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
No full textPurpose: This study investigates the socio-environmental and psychological impacts of large-scale mining on rural agricultural communities surrounding Mutanda Mining (MUMI) in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Methodology: Between May and August 2025, mixed-method data were collected from 15 villages within a 1–15 km radius of the mining concession, including household surveys (n = 150), focus group discussions (n = 5), and key informant interviews (n = 18).
Findings: Quantitative results show that 72% of households reported declining agricultural productivity over the past five years, while 64% experienced reduced access to arable land due to mining-driven land conversion. Environmental perceptions indicate that 81% observed increased dust emissions and 69% reported worsening water quality. Correlation analysis reveals a significant positive relationship between proximity to the mine and perceived environmental degradation (r = 0.63, p < 0.01), and a negative association between distance and livelihood vulnerability (r = –0.47, p < 0.05). Qualitative findings highlight psychological stress linked to deforestation, soil degradation, pollution fears, and weakening cultural identity.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concludes that mining activities impose substantial psychological, environmental, and socioeconomic pressures on rural communities. It calls for robust environmental monitoring, enhanced community participation, and the integration of mental-health-sensitive livelihood support measures
Influence of Strategic Leadership on Generation Z Employees: A Strategic Approach to Organizational Performance
Get PDFPurpose: This study examines the impact of strategic leadership on Generation Z employees and explores how these leadership styles influence organizational performance. Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, brings distinct workplace expectations, including a desire for transparency, flexibility, and a meaningful work environment. Strategic leadership, with its focus on vision, adaptability, and informed decision-making, is crucial to harnessing Gen Z’s potential and fostering a culture of engagement, innovation, and productivity.
Methodology: This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, collecting quantitative data through surveys and qualitative insights through interviews with Gen Z employees and strategic leaders across industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare.
Findings: Results indicate that Gen Z responds positively to leadership styles that prioritize inclusivity, support open communication, and emphasize purpose-driven work. Leaders who actively promote innovation and involve employees in meaningful decision-making are particularly successful in engaging this cohort. Additionally, findings reveal that strategic leadership approaches tailored to Gen Z\u27s values improve organizational outcomes, as evidenced by increased employee satisfaction, enhanced productivity, and reduced turnover rates. This study highlights the importance of adaptability in leadership strategies and suggests that aligning leadership practices with Gen Z’s preferences can significantly contribute to organizational performance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Recommendations include adopting flexible work models, encouraging ethical transparency, and creating career development opportunities, all of which cater to the unique motivations of Gen Z and build a foundation for sustained organizational success
The Influence of Lock-In Centered Business Model Innovation on the Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Get PDFPurpose: Business model innovation is a fundamental catalyst for organizations to transform their value creation infrastructure in order to achieve superior long-term performance and pay off associated complex commercial risks. This study was designed to investigate the influence of lock-in centered business model innovation on the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.
Methodology: The study adopted the descriptive research design and positivism philosophy that was aligned to the classical scientific method of research inquiry. Multi-stage sampling method was adopted to collect data from top management team in the manufacturing sector using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive analysis techniques such as mean, percentages and standard deviation. Inferential analysis using linear regression was undertaken to establish the relationship between the predictor variable and the outcome variable using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software.
Findings: The study revealed that lock-in centered business model innovation (β=-0.47, p=0.001<0.05) negatively and significantly influences manufacturing firms’ performance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that manufacturers should endeavour to innovate their business models in order to achieve superior long-term performance. The study contributes to manufacturing sector literature by providing empirical evidence on how managers can embed business model innovation practices to improve Kenyan manufacturing firms’ performance in the highly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment
The Impact of Information Systems on the Decision-Making Process in Project Management
Get PDFPurpose: Effective project management is crucial for organizational success and competitiveness in today\u27s business environment. Making informed decisions is an essential part of project management as the speed and quality of these decisions immediately affect the project\u27s outcomes. With the quick development of information technology, complex information systems (IS) facilitate decision-making processes at the organizational level. The study explores the influence of information systems (IS) on the project management decision-making process in the highly technologically sophisticated context of the UAE. Through an emphasis on critical elements, including decision speed, quality, and risk management, the study offers a thorough understanding of how information technologies can improve project outcomes.
Methodology: A quantitative research methodology with standardized surveys was employed to gather data from many government and private sector organizations in the UAE, including IT, healthcare, construction, etc. The targeted audience for the research includes professionals actively involved in project management, i.e., project managers, coordinators, team leads, and others. A stratified random sample technique was employed to select the sample respondents randomly. 152 quantitative responses were collected from responders for statistical analysis using JASP software. Quantitative data from the respondent sheet, descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis were carried out on the data obtained.
Findings: The results revealed a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship between better decision-making outcomes and the quality of information systems\u27 output. More specifically, it revealed that superior information systems will result in quicker and better-informed decision-making, which will successfully reduce project risks as a proactive measure.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: In line with the United Arab Emirates Vision 2021 and efforts towards digital transformation, the research presented useful recommendations for improving project management techniques. The study also adds to the body of knowledge in academia by offering theoretical and empirical support for the idea that information systems play a crucial role in project management. The research provides useful insights for the organization in the areas of strategic investment, operational efficiency, and risk management
Behavioral Biases and Real Estate Bubble Formation in Kenya: A Behavioral Finance and Neuroeconomic Perspective
Get PDFPurpose: This study explores how behavioral and psychological tendencies, cultural influences, and emerging neuroeconomic patterns shape real estate market dynamics in Kenya. It critically examines the inadequacy of traditional rational investor models, focusing instead on how biases such as herding, overconfidence, optimism, and anchoring contribute to speculative real estate price surges within Kenya’s unique social and institutional context.
Methodology: A multifaceted research strategy was adopted, integrating quantitative surveys grounded in established psychometric tools, field-based experimental simulations of real estate transactions, qualitative interviews with key market participants, and rigorous econometric analysis. Time-series models—specifically the Phillips–Shi–Yu (PSY) test and log-periodic power law (LPPL)—were applied to detect speculative pricing patterns. Complementary neuroeconomic indicators, including reaction times and biometric responses, were used to gain insight into decision-making under cognitive pressure. The study\u27s data was gathered from Nairobi, Mombasa, and surrounding urbanizing areas such as Kitengela and Ruiru.
Findings: Results reveal that herding behavior is widespread, often driven by peer influence and reinforced by dramatic media coverage. Overconfidence and unwarranted optimism are especially common among new and younger investors, leading to risk-prone behavior. Many participants also rely on outdated price benchmarks or reference nearby high-end developments, contributing to persistent anchoring. Econometric findings confirm two distinct periods of bubble activity—in 2015–2018 and in 2021—both coinciding with heightened psychological bias indicators. Physiological data from experiments suggest that emotional stress and cognitive shortcuts significantly influence investor choices, particularly in competitive or uncertain market conditions.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: This research enriches existing behavioral finance literature by incorporating neuroeconomic perspectives within the context of an emerging African economy. It provides practical recommendations for market monitoring, proposing the inclusion of behavioral signals in early-warning frameworks. It also highlights the need for stronger investor education, enhanced market transparency, ethical media reporting, and investment in localized neuroeconomic research infrastructure. The study offers a deeper understanding of how socio-cultural and psychological factors shape speculative real estate dynamics, presenting a model better suited to the realities of property markets in the Global South