scholarly journals Role of Media in Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Kakamega County Government - Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
County Government

scholarly journals Intellectual property and agricultural trade: Producer perceptions of tea and coffee as potential geographical indications

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 586-595
Author(s):  
Fredah Wangui Maina ◽  
John Mburu ◽  
Chris Ackello-Ogutu ◽  
Henrik Egelyng
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Market Access ◽  
International Market ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Agricultural Trade ◽  
County Government ◽  
Geographical Indications ◽  
Production Area

Abstract Kenya tea and coffee are major foreign exchange earners and have high reputation among consumers in the international market. Faced by declining prices and competition from other sub-sectors, production area under these commodities has been declining. Use of intellectual property (IP) rights to protect and market agricultural commodities has been on the increase. Geographical indications as IP have been successfully implemented in developed countries and increasingly in developing countries. The study assesses producers’ awareness and perceptions of territorial-based qualities and the influence on product profits from the two export beverage crops, tea and coffee. Factor analysis was conducted on Likert scale perception questions administered to producers of coffee and tea from Muranga and Kirinyaga, respectively, in the Central region of Kenya. Producers of the two products were aware of the uniqueness of their products and their geographical source. Only perceptions related to market access in coffee and tea, and policies and rules as well as role of county government in coffee positively influenced income. Rather than have GI as a certification trademark, a prescriptive sui generis law would provide the required streamlining needed for collective participation of various actors along the value chain of potential GI products.

scholarly journals The Influence of Economic Growth on the Degree of Autonomy of the Regions and the Absorption of Labor and Social Welfare: Regencies and Cities of Maluku Province

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Nahu Daud
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
County Government ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City

<p>This research aims (1) to analyze and test the influence of economic growth on the degree of autonomy the area in County Government and city of Maluku Province, (2) Analyze and test the influence of economic growth on the absorption of labor on County Government and city of Maluku province (3) Analyze and test the influence of economic growth on the welfare of society at the County Government and the city of Maluku province (4) Analyze and test the influence of degree of autonomous region of absorption of labor on County Government and city of Maluku province, (5) Analyze and test the influence of the degree of autonomy the area of social welfare in the Government District and the city of Maluku province (6) Analyze and test the influence of absorption of labor against the welfare of the community on County Government and City Maluku province. The approach used is the analysis of Path Analysis, intended to answer a relationship direct or indirect causal model has been developed on the basis of theoretical consideration of researchers and certain knowledge. In addition to the causal relationship is based on the data, also based on knowledge, the formulation of hypotheses and logical analysis, so that it can be called path analysis can be used to test a set of causal hypotheses as well as to interpret these relationships.</p><p>The results showed (1) economic growth positively and significantly influence the degree of autonomy of the region. These results lend support to the hypothesis of one stating that economic growth was a significant influence on the degree of autonomy of the region. (2) The influential economic growth positively and significantly to labor absorption. These results lend support to the hypothesis of two stating that the influential economic growth dramatically to labor absorption. (3) Economic growth positively and significantly influences the well-being of the community. These results provide support for the three hypotheses which state that the economic growth affects significantly to the well-being of society. (4) The degree of autonomy the positive and significant effect of absorption of labor. (5) The degree of autonomy to the region in a positive and significant effect on the welfare of society. (6) The positive impact of labor absorption and significantly to the well-being of society. (7) The results of the discussion to confirm that economic growth affectsconsiderably to the well-being of the community through the degree of autonomy of the regions and the absorption of labor. Significant influence occurs because the existence of a direct relationship with the role of the community.</p>

scholarly journals An Inquiry into the Limits of Judicial Intervention in the Impeachment Process of Governors in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-156
Author(s):  
Andrea Munyao
Keyword(s):  
Supreme Court ◽  
Separation Of Powers ◽  
The Other ◽  
County Government ◽  
Judicial Intervention ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Problematic Issue ◽  
Duty To Protect ◽  
The One

Article 181(2) of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya instructs Parliament to enact a law highlighting the process of impeachment of a county governor. This has been realised through the County Government Act, Section 33. Section 33 recognises the County Assembly and the Senate as the bodies responsible for this process. However, the County Government Act fails to address at what point the courts can intervene in the impeachment process of governors. This is often a problematic issue as the doctrine of separation of powers requires each arm of government to perform their functions independently. Nonetheless, Kenyan courts have the duty to protect aggrieved parties whenever their rights are threatened. However, the point at which they can intervene is not stated under any law and this creates confusion between the role of courts of law in the impeachment process, on the one hand, and that of the County Assembly and the Senate, on the other. It is not clear which role should be discharged first. This paper, therefore, seeks to address this confusion through a critique of the Wambora case, a case that was appealed up to the Supreme Court. The paper also suggests a complimentary system whereby the Senate, County Assembly and the courts can work in harmony, and, do away with the confusion.

scholarly journals Management Development Programmes And Employee Performance In County Governments Of Kenya; A Case Of Narok County

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimorgo Naeku Queen ◽  
Peter Paul Kithae ◽  
Jane Mutua
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Management Development ◽  
County Government ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Descriptive Research

This paper aimed at exploring the role of management development programs on employee performance at the County Government of Narok, The study was guided by the following Research objectives: to determine the role of team building on employee performance at Narok County Government and, to ascertain how conflict management affect employee performance at Narok County Government. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population under study was 1200 members of the Narok county staff. Data was collected from a sample size of 65 using both open and closed ended questions. Findings of the study were presented using tables and figures. Among the study findings were that team building was found to have a major role on the employee performance in Narok County and that it is a critical factor in enhancing employee performance. Likewise, conflict management was found to have contributed immensely in extending workers operating attitudes, productivity at work, and enhancing workers satisfaction. Finally, the paper recommends that there is need for a longtime team building programs targeting all cadres of staff upon employment, and that employees should undergo conflict management to enhance employees’ working attitudes, to increase employees’ productivity at work and to contribute to employees overall satisfaction.

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