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An Investigation Into The Challenges Facing The Uptake Of The Sacco Link System A Case Of Selected Saccos In Nairobi County, Kenya

Savings and Credit Co-operatives commonly referred to as Saccos are a form of Credit Union bodies which in turn is a form of major part of the cooperative movement. They are basically member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide savings, credit and other financial services to their members. They pool their members’ savings deposits and shares to finance their own loan portfolios rather than rely on outside capital. Members then benefit from higher returns on savings...

Factors Affecting The Success Of Information Technology Projects Within The Kenyan Banking Industry: Commercial Bank Of Africa

In a bid to remain relevant and sustain customer growth, Kenyan banks are increasingly looking to introduce new and innovative products and service channels to leverage on emerging technologies. The introduction of these new products and channels is often done through IT project teams comprising of bank and non-bank employees especially when the new technology is bought from external parties. Whereas it would be expected that projects run for or by banks would be smooth and ultimately d...

Households’ Saving Decisions In Kenya

ABSTRACT Household‟s financial Savings form an integral part of a nation‟s savings level. Financial institutions mobilize the households‟ savings and allocate them to the most efficient investments. Studies conducted in developing countries, Kenya included, indicate that most households save in informal financial institutions. Low savings in formal financial institutions limit the amount of funds available for long term investments. This study sought to examine the underlying factors de...

An Evaluation Of The Effect Of Citizen Charters On Service Delivery In State Corporations In Kenya: The Case Of The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

ABSTRACT Citizen Charters were introduced by the Government of Kenya in 2004 as part of reforms aimed at improving service delivery in public sector institutions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which implementation of Citizen Charters has affected service delivery in state corporations with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority as a case study. The study examined elements of Citizen Charters that have a bearing on service delivery namely; public involvement in their desi...

Strategic Planning In Women Groups In The Realization Of Vision 2030: Wareng Sub County In Eldoret Town

ABSTRACT Kenya vision 2030 is a development vehicle that requires every Kenyan on board. For women to contribute effectively to the realization of vision 2030, the millennium development goals (MDGs) sought to improve the lives of people living in the global by reducing poverty and hunger, as well as improving access to health, education, water and sanitation. The purpose of this study is to assess the need for strategic planning in women groups and how to help women in contributing towards ...

Quality Management Practices And Performance Of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited, Kenya

ABSTRACT The banking sector has consistently been characterized by persistent operational inefficiency and poor financial performance. In order to address the problems of underperformance these organizations are fast adopting TQM in order to make them effective in meeting public demands. Total Quality Management is the most currently used means of management that aim at enhancing financial performance of organizations by meeting its customer needs and quality of the products. The study mainly...

Workforce Diversity And Organizational Performance: A Case Study Of Kenya Tea Development Agency In Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Workforce diversity can be an important instrument for firms to not only enhance their organizational performance but to be able to attain a competitive edge against its business rivals in the business market and attain sustainability. There was little research conducted to provide knowledge on if and how workforce diversity enhances KTDA’s organizational performance so that appropriate policies can be conceived to promote workforce diversity if it indeed boosts its organizational...

Effect Of Industrial Relations On The Job Satisfaction Of Employees In The Kenyan Film Industry

ABSTRACT This research project was carried out to examine the factors influencing the job satisfaction of employees in the Kenyan film industry. It was stimulated by the lack of uniformed systems within the film industry in Kenya which playa big role in determining the satisfaction of employees in their working environment. A number of studies have been conducted on the relationship between labour, capital and the satisfaction of the labourers therein in various industries. However, there is...

Financial Management And Financial Performance Of Firms Listed Under Manufacturing And Allied Sector At The Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.

ABSTRACT The success of any organization depend on sound financial management, some of the major financial management practices that determines the success or failure of an organization are: The level of working capital investment which focus on maintaining an efficient level of current assets and current liabilities, Investment decisions that guides the amount of Capital required and the project(s) to invest in, and the financing decisions which determines the capital structure of the o...

The Effect Of Retail Distribution Strategies On The Competitive Advantage Of Oil Marketing Firms In Kenya: A Case Of Vivo Energy

ABSTRACT The liberalization of the Kenya’s petroleum sub-sector in October 1994 has over the years led to unexpected entry of new players into this sector. This has subsequently led to an increase competition as oil marketing companies fight a never-ending war for customers. In addition, the increase in competition has increased the bargaining power of the consumers as they now have a wide variety of choices. This coupled with changes in socio-cultural trends such as education and the incre...

Career Development Programs And Employee Retention At Betting Control And Licensing Board In Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish effects of career development programs on employee retention at Betting Control and Licensing Board in Nairobi City County Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine effect of career counseling programs on employees’ retention at Betting Control and Licensing Board in Kenya, to establish the effect of mentorship programs on employees’ retention at Betting Control and Licensing Board in Kenya, to evaluate the effect of ...

Project Risk Management Practices And Performance Of Core Banking System Projects In Selected Commercial Banks In Kenya

ABSTRACT Commercial banks in Kenya often establish a risk management practice in their core banking system for improving the performance and increase the profits. Adoption of Core banking systems is widely complex and has often significant budgets, tight schedules and consume immense resources hence minimize risks linked to be treated as a priority to every project manager. The study examined the extent to which project risk management practices influences core banking system projects pe...

Challenges Facing Information & Communication Technology Projects In Public Sector Organisations Case Of Kenya Revenue Authority

Abstract The objective of this study is to examine the challenges affecting Information Technology Projects in Public Sector, with Kenya Revenue Authority as a Case Study. A lot of changes have occurred in organisational and functional processes calling for these changes to be managed. These changes have led to organisations adopting Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and implementation of systems such as Integrated Tax Management System (ITMS) which seeks to enhance service de...

Gendered Access And Control Of Land, Dairy Products And Their Influence On Household Welfare In Murang’a County, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the gendered access and control of land and dairy products with a focus on their influence on household welfare. The study was done in Murang’a County-Kenya, guided by the following objectives: to establish the status of access and control of dairy products and land by men and women; to examine the status of welfare in households practicing dairy farming and perceptions of men and women on the influence of access and control of land and dairy produc...

The Effectiveness Of Olgulului Predator Consolation Scheme In Addressing Humanpredator Conflict In Amboseli National Park, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study provides in-depth understanding of human-predator conflict which involves livestock killing by wild animals (lions, leopard, hyena, cheetah and leopards) and the livestock farmer’s kill wild predators to secure their livelihoods. Globally and locally, human-predator conflict efforts to minimize conflicts included compensation for livestock losses, human death / injury and support to social development programs. Whilst acknowledging efforts made to address the human-predat...


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