Abstract various restructuring processes such as “moving from good to great” positioning strategy rebranding tactic, value concerns and behavior reassessment. These restructuring strategies are meant to place the financial institution as the market leader in the banking industry not only in Kenya but also yarning to become a Pan African Bank. Indeed, the bank has demonstrated strength in branch network accounting for 359 branches, an asset base of Ksh 1.1 trillion as at 2021 financial re...
Abstract of a myriad of challenges experienced. Academic staff are regarded as the key resource of any institution of higher learning in the achievement of its goals. Despite the empowerment strategies adopted, concerns on quality education in universities has been in the public domain. These include: low output of quality research, teaching competency, unethical practices and few innovations impacting on quality of graduates and ranking of Kenyan universities globally. In view of the forego...
Abstract In every organization procurement function plays an important role. Due to competition and a fast changing market environment many organizations have started implementing supply chain management practices so as to survive in the long run. The study established Supply Chain Management Practices, Government Policy and Procurement Function Performance in Kakamega County, Kenya. Specifically, established the effect of Procurement Planning on procurement function performance in Kakamega ...
Abstract According to World Bank, supply chain performance has declined at an alarming rate resulting to a decrease in global GDP. This study sought to investigate effects of supplier management practices on supply chain performance of County Referral Hospitals in Western Region, Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine effect of supply chain collaboration practices on supply chain performance of County Referral Hospital (CRHs) in Western Region, Kenya; to assess effect of supplier s...
ABSTRACT Currently, organizations’ interest to have committed employees has increased because there is a significant difference between the performance of committed employees and the rest of the employees. Committed employees perform well in the organization and help the organization to achieve a competitive edge over its competitors. Hence the purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between organizational commitment and employee performance of non...
Abstract Tourism has evolved into a vital sector of Kenya’s economy by contributing to employment, alleviation of poverty, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), foreign exchange earnings, and a balance of payments surplus. Tourism is a productive economic activity that needs a stable macroeconomic environment for continued growth. Kenya’s Vision 2030 highlighted tourism among the economic pillars that will spur its achievement. The vision posits an annual growth rate of 10%. However, since Kenya...
Abstract Even though manufacturing firms in Kenya are of great value, there exists inadequacies in their Financial Performance. Kenyan Manufacturing firms are reporting losses as evidenced through accounting conservatism, audit committee shortcomings and low earnings. The purpose of this research was to evaluate how the veracity of financial reports would affect the NSE-traded companies' bottom lines. The key goals of this research were to examine the relationships between business profitabi...
Abstract CCK (2022) found that 11.8% of the consumers were based in Nairobi, while 8.2% and 5.5%, respectively, were from Mombasa and Laikipia. The findings revealed that the average level of satisfaction with private courier service providers was 67%, as determined by the assessment of four specific qualities (service quality: 74%; complaint resolution: 61%; customer service quality: 65%; response time: 68%). There exist deficiencies in the provision of postal and courier services, as well ...
Abstract Kenya witnessed collapse of several banks such as Imperial Bank and Dubai Bank regardless of the corporate aggressively building new competencies and capabilities, to remain competitive and grow profits. The study sought to determine the impact of Financial Strategy implementation, technological innovation, debt restructuring strategy on Performance of commercial banks in Kenya, ascertain the effect of financial risk management strategies on Performance of commercial banks in Kenya ...
Abstract The enactment of the new constitution in 2010 brought to the fore the need for public financial management reforms. The need for reforms was occasioned by the anticipated creation of county governments and inherent risks witnessed previously in the centralized government where colossal amounts of public funds were lost through corruption, unfair allocation of funds fanning inequality. This study sought to examine the effect of internal control on expenditure management by county gov...
Abstract The universities are citadels of knowledge, research and academic excellence. The continuing role of universities in the provision of transformational experience for individuals and the global community cannot be under estimated. However, the wanton state of human resource planning in the public universities in Kenya cannot be gainsaid evidenced by among others increased workload for the lecturers and other staff translating to their poor performance. Anchored on the Resource Based ...
Abstract Financial intermediation is one of the most important activities to any business enterprise globally. The primary objective of any business enterprise in its existence being profit and wealth maximization. In view of this, the effect of financial intermediaries are of great importance to emerging economies like Kenya. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of financial intermediaries on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Kakamega Town, Kenya....
Abstract In the first quarter of 2020, the world went into lockdown in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19 disease. As a result, cases of gender-based violence (GBV) increased exponentially. In Kenya, there was a reported increase of 36% in GBV cases in 2020, indicating a correlation between the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in GBV incidents. Despite several accounts of this phenomenon, the perspectives of the victims have not received adequate attention. This study aimed to inves...
Abstract protecting property, and providing security. Police officers perform best when they have a high degree of psychological well-being at work, which leads to competence in dealing with operational challenges. According to the National Police Service's annual police crime trends report for the year ending 2019, there was an increase in criminal acts such as murder, rape, and robbery in Kenya. The same survey revealed a declining trend in police officer male, which is a crucial indicator...
Abstract globally. Kenya is not an exception thus community policing was adopted to enhance security and safety, reduce crime, fear and improve social order in the neighborhoods through engagement of the community members and police. However, crime rate in some counties still remains high. For instance, a recent report by National Crime Statistics ranked Kakamega County fourth among Kenya's most crime-prone counties in 2019. The report indicated that most crimes in Kakamega have occurred in ...