ABSTRACT There have been numerous financial scandals and audit reporting failures in both public and private organizations some of which are listed in the NSE which has led Companies in various sector of the economy to experience financial distress; that is circumstances in which a company cannot meet its current obligations using operating cash flows and it is therefore faced with the need to employ corrective measures. Such distresses have been occasioned by professional misconduct while ha...
ABSTRACT The failure to achieve development in Kenya and in most African countries is caused by escalating poverty, unemployment and inequality. In Kenya the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was established for undertaking projects that are aimed at tackling these challenges. The hope was that it would enhance peoples’ participation and power in decision-making processes; promote good governance, transparency and accountability. However, despite many CDF projects having been initiated so...
ABSTRACT Since independence up to the 11th Parliament (1963 to 2017) in Kenya, the increase in the number of women in Parliament has been slow. The highest ever attained number was 86 in the 11th parliament (2013-2017) save for affirmative action. Though the number of women MPs in Kenya has been low (160) since independence to the 11th Parliament, compared to male MPs (1,832), there has been an average achievement in delivering the gender agenda in the country. The gradual increase in numbers...
ABSTRACT Monitoring and evaluation helps those involved with projects to assess if progress is being achieved in line with expectations. When planning for monitoring and evaluation, it is vital to consider whether appropriate funds and staff time can be allocated to it, since it is an on-going process and requires a significant commitment. Despite this many irrigation projects in Kenya continues to fail due to lack of proper monitoring and evaluation. This study investigated the influenc...
ABSTRACT Primary health care is essential health care based on practical,scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and at a cost that the community and the country can afford to maintain at every stage of their development in the spirit of self-determination. Ethnomedicine is widely recognized .as an important element of primary health care. However, there seems...
ABSTRACT Citizens are educated and empowered to clearly understand their rights and responsibilities in electoral processes and find out how they can take the decisive actions in elections that in turn inform effective governance by strengthening the ability of citizens and civil society groups to organize themselves, interact with others and make their voices heard by those in power. However, in spite of the fact that voter education is geared towards having free, fair, and verifiable electi...
ABSTRACT Commercial banks would find the origins of the different financial threats that arise as a result of global changes, as they can threaten bank stability. Notwithstanding the undisputed the importance of financial innovation in recognizing banking performance remains underrated, the influence of innovation on risk management. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing the effect of financial innovations on levels of risks in commercial banks in Kenya. The specific objectives that gui...
ABSTRACT Organizations have realized the importance of providing quality services to customers. The public service is charged with the responsibility of providing quality services however; this might be difficult to achieve due to a number of reasons for example poor leadership, corruption, organizational structure and lack of a clear strategic plan. Studies done in relation to strategic change have focused on factors and challenges that affect strategy implementation. Little focus has been l...
Abstract Voting behavior has been a factor of interest in political science studies. With the youth making the largest percentage of the population and registered voters in Kenya and the world, they still remain underrepresented in leadership spheres and their participation in governance is minimal. This study sought to understand their voting behavior considering how cultural factors, ethnicity, intergenerational factors, political ideologies and legal literacy determined voting behavior of ...
ABSTRACT Formation of mergers has over the years remained one of the most common and most pursued growth strategy by business organizations. Kenya as a country has neither been left behind by the waves of mergers that have been sweeping across different industries globally. Recent history of the business landscape in Kenya is marked with mergers within and across industries. The formations of mergers have been marked with mixed results and performances. On one hand there have been accounts of...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between exams anxiety, academic performance and other selected correlates, which were, academic procrastination, Locus of control and academic resilience. Indeed, the phenomenon of exams anxiety has been widely studied in relation to academic performance. However, exams anxiety, as a psychological construct, also needs to be understood in terms of other related factors that might precipitate it. In addition, the study also inv...
ABSTRACT Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) have experienced exponential growth in the past five years due to the rise in student enrolment. This trend has caused a lot of competition amongst these institutions, both public and private, leading them to develop competitive strategies in a bid to survive. However, successful implementation of these strategies has been a challenge to the organizational performance. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of strategy imp...
ABSTRACT Each generation make their entry into the workforce with unique traits. In the current workplace, the newest entrants are the members of generation Y. The entry of this generation into the workforce has presented new challenges and opportunities to project managers. This study sought to investigate the effect of the unique traits generation Y are introducing into the workplace on project performance. In specific, this study sought to investigate the effect of technological knowledge ...
ABSTRACT The motivation behind the study was to establish how Nairobi City County’s deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives financial performance relate with corporate governance practices. Nairobi City County has witnessed immense growth in activities of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in the recent past, exhibiting upward patterns in key growth parameters like deposits, assets and loans. The research project aimed at establishing how the board size, board’s gender diversity, boar...
ABSTRACT The agriculture sector is getting competitive every day. In order to be successful Quality Management (QM) practices ought to be the integral part of any organization‟s strategic management. The agriculture sector contributes to 26% of the gross domestic product and supports industries while ensuring food security in the country. ISO certification in state Corporations came as a requirement through the office of the prime minister in ensuring the improved performance and service de...