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EFFECT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
No full textFULL TEXTThe county governments continue to face challenges around the world. In the County Government of Nakuru,
the auditor general continues to document diverse financial performance challenges. The purpose of this study
was to examine the effect of financial management practices on the financial performance of county
governments in Kenya. The following specific objectives were persued; to examine the role of internal auditing
on the financial performance of County Government of Nakuru, to establish the role of internal controls on the
financial performance of County Government of Nakuru, to examine the role of budgeting on the financial
performance of County Government of Nakuru and to examine the influence of account payables management
on the financial performance of County Government of Nakuru. The study was based on the agency theory and
the resource based theory. The study targeted 128 respondents who were employees in auditing, internal
controls, budgeting and account receivables. A sample size of 97 respondents derived through Yaro Yamane
formula was used in the study. This proposed study utilized structured questionnaires to obtain data for the
study. The stratified sampling indicates that within the auditing, internal controls, budgeting and account
receivables 19, 18, 24 and 36 respondents formed the sample, respectively. The study established that financial
performance was strongly and significantly (p<0.05) related to internal auditing (r=0.769), internal controls
(r=0.795), budgeting (r=0.671), and account payables (r=0.759). The study further established that 76.5% of
the changes in the financial performance of county government of Nakuru is due to changes in account
payables, internal controls, internal auditing, budgeting. It was concluded that there was a statistically
significant relationship between financial performance of County Government of Nakuru and account payables,
internal controls, internal auditing, budgeting. This study is of great value in highlighting importance of
financial management practices in boosting financial performance of county governments. The findings of this
study are expected to help county governments in managing their funds, address internals control measures,
establish the most efficient ways for budgeting, and monitor their borrowing. The study findings add to the
limited literature on financial management practices on which future researchers in this subject area can base
their studies
ACCESS TO FINANCIAL CREDIT PRODUCTS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ENTREPRENEURIAL PERFORMANCE AMONG MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA.
Get PDFFinancing includes all initiatives directed towards making formal financial
services available and accessible. Researchers have argued that lack of financing is almost
universally indicated as a key problem for micro and small enterprises. The study was
guided by the following objectives: to establish the influence of financial access and
financial credit products on entrepreneurial performance among micro and small
enterprises. The study adopted a cross sectional survey design from a population of 7277
micro and small enterprises from which a sample of 380 were given questionnaires. SPSS
version 25 was used in data analysis. The research concluded that repayment period for
loans was not flexible even after top up or second facility. Micro and small enterprises
need guarantors to access financial credit facilities. The study recommended that financial
institutions ensure they are serving and coming up with credit facilities tailored to the
needs of micro and small enterprises in Kenya
Relationship between Instruction Cultures and Students’ Retention in Chartered Christian Universities in Kenya
Get PDFThe role of this study was to establish the relationship between instruction cultures and student retention in
Chartered Christian Universities in Kenya. The study was based on Students’ Integration Theory by Tinto (1993)
and Cultural Model of Educational Management by Bush (2011). Descriptive survey research design was
adopted. The targeted population was 604 year four students, 12 Academic Deans, 5 chaplains, 5 Finance
Managers, and 5 Deans of students in the Chartered Christian Universities. Census method was used to sample
the respondents. Interviews and questionnaires were employed in collecting data. The questionnaire was
piloted and then tested for reliability using test-retest method and was validated by experts. Qualitative data
was analysed and presented. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics. SPSS version 22 was
applied in data analysis. Pearson Product Moment Correlations Co-Efficient and regression analysis were
computed to establish relationships between the two variables. Embedded Design for mixed methods was used
to integrate and present quantitative and qualitative data outcomes. It was found out that religious cultures
were related to student retention (r=0.482; p=0.000) and therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected while the
alternate hypotheses adopted. The study recommends that chartered Christian universities in Kenya should
take advantage of their religious cultures and should find policies to strengthen the existing cultures as they
develop new ones. Additionally, the Ministry of Education should develop policies that could facilitate student
retention and review the existing policies on students’ retention in institutions of higher learning. Moreover,
further research should be conducted
INFLUENCE OF MOBILE-BASED LENDING ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
No full textFULL TEXTThe microfinance banks face challenges in their financial performance which include profitability, loan
processing costs, and number of non-performing loans. This study sought to examine the influence of loan
disbursement, loan appraisal process, loan repayment terms and convenience associated with mobile-based
lending on the financial performance of microfinance banks. The target population for the study was employees
working in the department of finance from the 13 registered microfinance banks in Kenya which comprised 130
employees. A sample of 98 respondents were utilized which was derived through Taro Yamane formula. The
results found that loan disbursement had a regression coefficient of 0.202. This indicated that a unit increase in
the loan disbursement led to 0.202 increase in financial performance of microfinance banks in Nairobi county
Kenya with the other variables kept constant. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant
influence of loan disbursement through mobile-based lending on financial performance at 5% level of
significance. The study found that loan appraisal process had a regression coefficient of 0.227. This indicated
that a unit increase in the loan appraisal process led to 0.227 increase in financial performance of microfinance
banks in Nairobi county Kenya with the other variables kept constant. The study concluded that there was a
statistically significant influence of loan appraisal process through mobile-based lending on financial
performance at 5% level of significance. The results found that loan repayment terms of mobile banking had a
regression coefficient of 0.205. This indicated that a unit increase in the loan repayment terms led to 0.205
increase in financial performance of microfinance banks in Nairobi county Kenya with the other variables kept
constant. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant influence of loan repayment terms of
mobile-based lending on financial performance at 5% level of significance. The results found that convenience
associated with mobile-based lending a regression coefficient of 0.167. The study concluded that there was a
statistically significant influence of convenience associated with mobile-based lending on financial performance
at 5% level of significance. The study recommends that the management of the microfinance bank should put an
emphasis on the mobile based lending as it was found to have an influence of the financial performance of
microfinance banks in Nairobi County, Kenya. Thus the management should place an emphasis on loan
disbursement through mobile based lending, loan appraisal system through mobile based lending, loan repayment
terms of mobile based lending and convenience associated with mobile based lending
The Influence of Public Perception of Old People on the Uptake of Institutionalised Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya
No full textFULL TEXTThis study investigated public perception on age and aging and its influence on the uptake
of institutional care in Nakuru County, Kenya. This study was informed by the growing
population of older people around the world at a time when traditional social support
structures for older people are increasingly disintegrating. The disintegration of social
support structures for older people, imply that society has to seek for alternative support
structures such as institutional care. Specifically the study examined perceived public
efficacy to address the needs of their aged dependants, public perception of the elderly
dependants’ self-efficacy, and public perception of institutional efficacy in taking care of
the aged and socio-cultural factors on the one hand and their influence on the uptake of
institutional care for the elderly. A pilot study was carried at Kericho County to determine
validity and reliability of the study. The reliability coefficient of 0.862 and validity of
79.4% were attained hence the tool was both reliable and valid. The study was guided by
exploratory research design. The study engaged 400 respondents, who were selected
through purposive and stratified random sampling. Data for the study was collected through
the use of questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The results vividly reveal that older
people are respected and valued and also play a crucial roles in the society. Unfortunately,
the result loosely indicates that some older people face older abuse and are less tolerated.
The regression results also indicate that willingness to accept formal care services is
influenced negatively by elder role but negatively influenced by tolerance (measured as the
intolerance level of the society against the elderly people). Thus, it is important to consider
the roles actual significance of the elderly people in the society and their societal regards
before marketing the services.1. National Research Fund
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Influence Of Polythene Bag Alternatives On Compliance To Environmental Legislation On Polythene Bag Ban In Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
No full textFULL TEXTPolythene bags have been preferred for packaging purposes because they are light in weight,
cheap and resistant to degradation. Despite the benefits, poor disposal of polythene causes
degradation and pollution of soil, water, land and air resources leading to health problems and
Climate change. Furthermore, polythene kills the wild game, livestock and aquatic organisms.
These problems led to the introduction of legislation in 2017 banning polythene bags of less than
30 microns. Reports of availability of these polythene bags and emergence of poor quality
alternatives in Kenya indicate lack of compliance to this environmental Legislation. Therefore,
the objective of this study was to determine the influence of polythene bags alternatives on the
extent of compliance to environmental legislation on polythene bag ban in Rongai sub-county,
Nakuru County, Kenya and to recommend possible solutions. The descriptive research design
was used in the study. A sample size of 259 respondents was selected using proportionate
stratified random sampling from a target population of 18,377 households and 580 traders and
purposively selected 6 Key informants. Instruments used included Piloted questionnaires (0.74
Polythene bags have been preferred for packaging purposes because they are light in weight,
cheap and resistant to degradation. Despite the benefits, poor disposal of polythene causes
degradation and pollution of soil, water, land and air resources leading to health problems and
Climate change. Furthermore, polythene kills the wild game, livestock and aquatic organisms.
These problems led to the introduction of legislation in 2017 banning polythene bags of less than
30 microns. Reports of availability of these polythene bags and emergence of poor quality
alternatives in Kenya indicate lack of compliance to this environmental Legislation. Therefore,
the objective of this study was to determine the influence of polythene bags alternatives on the
extent of compliance to environmental legislation on polythene bag ban in Rongai sub-county,
Nakuru County, Kenya and to recommend possible solutions. The descriptive research design
was used in the study. A sample size of 259 respondents was selected using proportionate
stratified random sampling from a target population of 18,377 households and 580 traders and
purposively selected 6 Key informants. Instruments used included Piloted questionnaires (0.74
Cronbach’s alpha level), focus group discussions Observation and photography. Data analysis
was done using SPSS version 20. Percentages were used in descriptive statistic while Chi-square
at 5% level of significance ((=0.05) was used in the inferential statistic. Results indicated that
50% of respondents use propylene bags which was attributed to the lack of alternatives by the
majority significantly agreeing (p<.0001). This study is important in the reforms of
Environmental policy, promotion of awareness and compliance of this legislation in Kenya.1. National Research Fund
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Effect of Managers Emotional Intelligence on Performance of Small and Micro - Enterprises in Nakuru East Sub-County, Kenya
No full textFULL TEXTSmall and micro enterprises (SMEs) have strong influence on the economies of many countries. In Kenya, SMEs play a key role in economic development including job creation. In 2014, eighty percent (80%) of jobs created were dominated by these enterprises. SMEs are the core business units in Kenya, however many of them do not progress to maturity implying poor performance. Performance of any organization is dependent on the competence of its leaders or managers. Studies that have sought to investigate the link between managerial capacities and performance have largely focused on their knowledge and technical skills and the impact of emotional intelligence on the performance of managers with regard to SME’s in Kenya has remained unknown. This study thus sought to investigate effects of emotional intelligence of managers on performance of SMEs in Nakuru East Sub-County, Kenya. This study was anchored on the Mixed Model Approach of Emotional Intelligence which is pegged on five dimensions: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Self-Motivation, Social Awareness and Social Skills. The researcher used descriptive design to carry out the study. This study targeted SME’s conducting their businesses in Nakuru, East Sub-County, Kenya. The target population was 800 small and micro-sized enterprises’ in Nakuru East Sub-County, Systematic random sampling technique was used to obtain a representative sample of 131 managers of SME’s. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain primary data from the respondents. A pilot study of twelve SMEs in Free Area, in Nakuru East Sub-County, was carried out to determinereliability of the instrument and Cronbach Alpha was computed. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to aid in the data analysis process. Frequencies and percentages were used to describe characteristics of the sample while the chi-square test of association and goodness of fit were used to establish associations and differences respectively. A multiple linear regression analysis between the five dimensions of entrepreneurs’ emotional intelligence and SME performance was carried out. The computed Cronbach‟s alpha coefficient was found to be 0.799 for self-awareness, 0.776 for self-regulation, 0.813 for self-motivation, 0.756 for social awareness, 0.844 for social skills, 0.787 for SMEs performance and 0.814 for the overall questionnaire. The results show that managers of SMEs have high levels of emotional intelligence and that emotional intelligence has a significant impact on SME performance. The findings of the revealed that 15.8% of variation in SMEs performance was explained by Self-Awareness score showing that there is a significant effect of self-awareness on SMEs performance. The study also found
Penina Mwikali Muthembwa, Candidate - Master of Science in Human Resource Management Dr. Maina Waiganjo, Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Economics - Kabarak, University. Dr. Njenga Gitahi, Lecturer, School of Business and Economics - Kabarak, University.
that 17.5% of variation in SMEs performance was explained by Self-Regulation score and thus there is a significant effect of Self-Regulation on SMEs performance. About 11.9% of variation in SMEs performance was explained by Self-Motivation score suggesting that there is a significant effect of Self-Motivation on SMEs performance. Further, 12.8% of the variation in SMEs performance was explained by Social Awareness and thus there is a significant effect of Social Awareness on SMEs performance. Finally, the study found that 20% variation in SMEs performance was explained by Social Skills score. Thus there is significant effect of Social Skills on SMEs performance. The main conclusions of the study are that self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social awareness and social skills have a significant impact on the performance of SME. The study recommends that efforts be made to increase managers’ levels of emotional intelligence, in particular with a focus on social skills. This can be through sensitization campaigns and encouragement to join groups/association
African Culture and School Leadership: A Case Study of Secondary School Leader’s Ethical Decision Making in Kenya
No full textFULL TEXTThe need to have a deeper understanding of ethical practice in organizations across contexts
has led to calls for an exploration of perspectives outside western derived notions prevalent
in the literature. The response within education contexts has been slow with a few studies
in the East and less in Africa. This single interpretive qualitative case study explored how
African cultural values inform Kenya secondary school leaders ethical decision making.
The study drew from the indigenous philosophy of ubuntu, which is the heart of African
social and cultural values to analyse data. The case, ethical decision was examined across 5
schools in the western region of Kenya using focus group discussions, semi-structured
interviews and documentary reviews. A thematic analysis revealed that African cultural
values namely: African based care, communal care and justice, Afrocentric value of
goodwill and considering the cultural perspectives of issues underpinned by the strong
value for cohesion and harmony informed school leader’s ethical decision making. The
results indicate that cultural values define ethical leadership practice of secondary school
leaders in Kenya. The findings highlight the need to recognize the multiple perspectives of
ethical decision making. There is value in incorporating the indigenous ubuntu values in
ethical frameworks that govern the conduct of secondary school leaders in Kenya because
of their enduring presence in the ethical decision-making process. This description marks a
divergent view from the mainstream research on ethical decision making.1. National Research Fund
2. Sentimental Energy Lt
EXPERIENCES OF HOME-BASED CAREGIVERS OF ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS FROM A REGIONAL FAITH-BASED PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER IN KENYA
No full textFULL TEXTCancer is the third leading cause of mortality in Kenya. Eighty percent of cancer cases present at advanced stages, when little curative care can be done and palliative care is their best option of care. Majority of the end of life care in Kenya is done in the home setting, yet little is known about the caregiver‟s lived experiences. This qualitative study was done with the following objectives: to explore caregivers‟ burdens, to identify the perceived effects of caregiving on primary caregivers and to identify perceived sources of support for caregivers. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit participants from the palliative clinic. Data was collected using 12 in-depth interviews and direct observation in the patients‟ home settings. A thematic analytic method was used to analyze the data. Caregiver burden in this study was mostly due to competing tasks, lack of knowledge in managing the symptoms, difficult hospital experiences and financial strains, and vulnerability for female caregivers. Consequently, caregiving had a physical, emotional, psychological and financial impact on the caregivers. Their support systems, which still do not meet caregivers needs; include family members, the neighbors and community, religious institutions, and healthcare workers. Recommendations include the establishment of coordinated efforts with the palliative care team and healthcare workers in dispensaries to support families in end of life care and to introduce the use of phones to aid in the follow up and support of caregivers. Family conferences should include sessions on how to care for and support the primary caregiver. During clinic reviews, caregivers too should be screened and supported accordingly. Further studies are needed to look into the use of telephones for follow up of caregivers, the introduction of caregiver-targeted screening tools on their quality of life and their impact on improving caregivers‟ well-being and the prevalence of gender-based violence among caregivers
An Examination of Influence of Infrastructure on Destination Marketing Performance by Public Organizations in Kenya
No full textFull textKenya as a destination for tourists has unique features that make it attractive and competitive in
the global tourism market. According to Brand Kenya, athletics, culture, tourism, horticulture,
development in ICT, telecommunication, education and our heritage can contribute generously
towards improving the country's attractiveness to holiday makers, nature conservationists, artists,
investors and other nationals who would like to make Kenya their home. However, despite
Kenya’s great tourism products and the important role of tourism to Kenya’s economy, there are
several aspects that have shaped Kenya’s image in the global arena. These aspects have an
influence on tourism industry. The road infrastructure also faces diverse challenges in Kenya.
For example, the road headed to Maasai Mara game reserve has for a long time been neglected in
diverse sections, making it impassable during rainy season. This impacted negatively on tourists
wishing to visit the game reserve. With a view of improving on its image in a global arena,
Kenya has constituted Brand Kenya initiative with a mandate to identify and refine key attributes
of Kenya, that contribute positively to the image and reputation of the Nation as well as create an
authentic, credible brand for the country that establishes our uniqueness in the global. This
study seeks to examine the influence of infrastructure on destination marketing performance by
public organizations in Kenya. The study found a correlation between infrastructure and
destination marketing was positive and statistically significant (r = 0.450, p < 0.05). The
regression analysis found that the F-statistics of the regression (F (1, 64) = 16.226) which is
statistically significant (p<0.05) indicates that the model applied significantly predict the change
of the dependent variable as result of the predictor variables include in the model. Through the
regression analysis the study further found that there exists a statistically significant positive
relationship between infrastructure and destination marketing performance in public
organizations in Kenya (β =0.439, p<0.05). A 0.439 beta coefficient implies that when
infrastructure increases or is enhanced by an additional unit, destination marketing performance
increases by 0.439. This means that the null hypothesis (Ho) wasrejected by implying that
“there is significant effect of infrastructure on destination marketing performance by public
organizations in Kenya”. The study recommended that Infrastructural development with
emphasize on comfort levels of transport and hotels of tourists is key component in stimulating
destination marketing performance in public organizations in Kenya