INFLUENCE OF FOOD ADEQUACY ON ENROLMENT IN ECE CENTRES IN TURKANA CENTRAL SUB COUNTY, TURKANA COUNTY, KENYA

Purpose: This study sought to establish the influence of SFP on children enrolment in early childhood education centers in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya. Specific objective was to establish the influence of food adequacy on enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya. Methodology: The study was based on Maslow hierarchy of needs, the program theory and liberal egalitarian theory. The study used a mixed research method. The study adopted the cross-sectional research design. The target population was 250 schools, 78 teachers and head teachers and 5,000 parents in pre-schools in Turkana Central Sub County. The study used purposive sampling to select respondents. The sample size of the study was 150 schools, 60 teachers and head teachers and 357 parents. Primary data was gathered by use of questionnaires and interviews guides. Secondary data consisted of report forms of pre-schoolers. Quantitative information was analyzed using descriptive statistics which was computed using SPSS version 21. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. Multiple regressions were done to analyze the influence of SFPs on children enrolment in ECDE centres in Turkana Central Sub County. Findings: The study found that food adequacy significantly and positively relate with children enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya. Food adequacy had statistically significant effect of school enrolment in ECD (β = 0.415, P = 0.005). It implies that food adequacy significantly and positively relate with children enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya. This implies that increasing food adequacy will lead to increase in children enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study therefore recommends the government to increase food supply to ensure adequacy. There is need to continue supply of balanced diet to children because it improves their growth and learning. Some of the children are from very poor families and during school holidays they suffer because of lack of food; the study therefore recommends orphans, poor and disabled to be fed even during holidays.

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Influence of the Balanced Diet on Enrolment in ECE Centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya

East African Journal of Education Studies ◽

10.37284/eajes.2.1.238 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 150-160

Author(s):

Locha Erukudi ◽

Paul Edabu

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Quantitative Information ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Balanced Diet ◽

School Feeding ◽

Specific Objective ◽

Health And Development ◽

The Government

School Feeding Programmes (SFP) were created for the purpose of eradicating hunger, supporting education, health and development. Although SFP is offered in Kenya, approximately 55% of children in do not go to school. According to CBS, roughly 50% of ECDE children do not attend school in Turkana Central Constituency. Therefore, the introduction of SFP in schools was envisioned to improve enrolment in schools. This study sought to establish the influence of SFP on children enrolment in early childhood education centres in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the influence of the balanced diet on student enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Kenya. The study was based on program. The study used a mixed research method. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The target population was 250 schools, 78 teachers and headteachers and 5,000 parents in pre-schools in Turkana Central Sub County. The study used purposive sampling to select respondents. The sample size of the study was 150 schools, 60 teachers and headteachers and 357 parents. Primary data was gathered by the use of questionnaires and interview guides. Secondary data consisted of report forms of pre-schoolers. Quantitative information was analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. Multiple regression was done to analyse the influence of SFPs on children enrolment in ECDE centres the county. The study found that a balanced diet positively relates to children enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County. The study therefore recommends the government to increase food supply to ensure adequacy. There is a need to continue the supply of balanced diet to children because it improves their growth and learning. Some of the children are from very poor families and during school holidays they suffer because of lack of food; the study, therefore, recommends orphans, poor and disabled to be fed even during holidays.

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Effect of Public Participation on Local Legislation in Banadir Region, Somalia

International Journal of Current Aspects ◽

10.35942/ijcab.v3iv.74 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (V) ◽

pp. 305-322

Author(s):

Abdikadir Dubow Mohamed ◽

Felix Kiruthu

Keyword(s):

Public Participation ◽

Sample Size ◽

Public Management ◽

New Public Management ◽

Local Community ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Primary Data ◽

Regional Government ◽

The Government

Public participation plays an important role in the democratization of countries globally. The accomplishment of public participation process is determined by how well it is organized. This study sought to examine the effects of public participation on local legislation in Banadir region of Somalia. The study was guided by the following objectives, to investigate factors that led to public participation, examine the design of public participation mechanism; investigate the process of public participation and analyze the consequences of public participation. The research will employ a descriptive research design. The study population comprised all the stakeholders including the youth, elders, staff employed by the regional government, the clergy, politicians and the non-governmental organizations involved in public participation in Banadir region. Purposive sampling was done to come up with the sample size of the study. Regarding the variance among the target population, where a number of target population involved, the sample size of this study was 130 respondents. Eighty (80) of the respondents were community members including local politicians, clergies, traders, university lecturers, university students, farmers, chiefs and opinion leaders. Twenty (20) of the participants were management staff and heads of national civil labor departments. Thirty (30) respondents were also from the Local community elders who are engaged in public participation programs in Banadir Region. Both secondary and primary data was accessed for the study. Primary data was collected from the identified stakeholders using the questionnaires, while secondary data was obtained from books and journals from Kenyatta University Post Modern Library. The study used two theories: New public management theory and Cornwall’s Theory of Participation that describe the relevance of public participation public development. Data processing and cleaning was done; the descriptive statistics was utilized quantitative data. Statistical tables and graphs was present the result. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The study found out that the citizen’s attitude has an impact on public participation. When citizens have a positive attitude towards the local legislation services, there are high chances they will participate. The study also found out that public participation design and process have an influence on local legislation. Therefore, the study recommends that the government and other stakeholders should come up with various ways of ensuring that all citizens are informed about public participation. The study also recommended that public participation design and process should be improved with the aim of improving public participation.

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EFFECT OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FRUIT FARMING IN KENYA: A CASE OF MACHAKOS COUNTY

International Journal of Finance and Accounting ◽

10.47604/ijfa.617 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Luciana Muthoki Nyamai

Keyword(s):

Financial Planning ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Target Population ◽

Primary Data ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Capital Management ◽

Working Capital ◽

Working Capital Management ◽

Training Support ◽

The Government

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of financial planning and working capital management on the performance of fruit farming. Methodology: Descriptive research and correlation research design were used in this study. The target population in this study was fruit farmers in Mwala Sub County in Machakos County who were 2702. Quota sampling technique was used and the sample size was 348. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics (correlation). Qualitative data collected was analyzed using content analysis technique. The findings of this study were presented in tables, charts and graphs. Results: The study established that financial plans have a positive and significant correlation with performance of fruit farming. Working capital management, too, was found to have a positive and significant correlation with performance of fruit farming. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Based on these findings, the researcher recommended that the agricultural ministry in the county government need to train mango farmers on financial planning and have follow-up programs on the same. The study also recommended that the government, NGOS and investors whose interest lies in supporting farmers need to extend their training support to them. Further, financial institutions need to implement mechanisms for supporting the mango farmers financially.

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EFFECT OF AGENCY BANKING ON PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN KENYA

International Journal of Finance and Accounting ◽

10.47604/ijfa.1167 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 50

Author(s):

Eunice Wangari Ndirangu ◽

David Kiragu ◽

Antony Ngunyi ◽

Mohamed Shano

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Target Population ◽

Primary Data ◽

P Value ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Data Set ◽

Record Keeping ◽

Customer Care ◽

The Government ◽

And Performance

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of agency banking on performance of microfinance banks in Kenya Materials and Methods: The study adopted positivism philosophy approach and descriptive research design was used. The study also used census survey. The target population was the thirteen Microfinance Banks regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. The questionnaires were self-administered and primary data was collected from the thirteen regulated microfinance banks. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for preliminary analysis. Factor analysis was conducted to reduce the number of factors and Kaiser Mayer Olkin and Barlett’s test of Sphericity were tested and total variance explained, scree plot and rotated component matrix were drawn. Findings: The descriptive statistics findings disclosed that agency banking has a positive effect on performance of MFBs. This was shown by 71.7% of the respondents were in agreement that agency banking influence the performance of MFBs. The findings showed that the relationship between agency and performance was p value was 0.018 and F test of 5.908 showing that the model was statistically significant for the data set. The coefficient table showed that the equation was Y = 2.680 + 0.355AGB. The findings denoted that agency banking has a moderate relationship with performance of MFBs. The MFBs are using agency banking to grow their businesses thus generating profits and capital gain. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that MFBs should open more agents especially in the rural areas to facilitate population access near services. In addition, the management team and the policy makers should ensure that policies are elaborated to protect the customers from fraud and also exploitation by the business owners due to higher transaction cost and the business operating the agents should be trained on fraud policies because it is affecting many customers. The government and the MFBs should ensure all those operating the agents are well trained on record keeping, managing of funds, and customer care.

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Promosi Kesehatan Melalui Media Sosial dan Kebijakan Physical Distancing Terhadap Perilaku Pencegahan Covid-19

2-TRIK: TUNAS-TUNAS RISET KESEHATAN ◽

10.33846/2trik11103 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 12

Author(s):

Achmad Lukman Hakim

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Urban Communities ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Primary Data ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Government ◽

The Relationship

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is a contagious disease caused by a coronavirus where the virus attacks the respiratory tract and can infect humans and animals. Therefore, preventive measures against breaking the chain of transmission of this infectious disease must be carried out as quickly as possible in breaking the chain of transmission of Covid-19. The research objective was to determine the relationship between health promotion through social media and physical distancing policies on behavioral prevention of Covid-19 in urban communities. The research method was quantitative with cross-sectional research design. The population in this research was all urban people who live in the DKI Jakarta area. The sampling technique was accidental sampling of 100 respondents. The data used were primary data through distributing questionnaires and secondary data derived from Jakarta's Covid-19 monitoring data. Data analysis was performed descriptive and the Pearson product moment correlation test. The results showed the relationship between health promotion through social media (with p-value = 0.001 and r = 0.315) and physical distancing policies (with p-value = 0,000 and r = 0.973) on Covid-19 prevention behavior in urban communities. It is hoped that the government will not hesitate in carrying out policies in reducing the spread of Covid-19 and promoting coordination with various related parties. Keywords: Covid-19; physical distancing policies; health promotion; social media ABSTRAK Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) adalah salah satu penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh coronavirus dimana virus tersebut menyerang saluran pernafasan dan dapat menginfeksi manusia dan hewan. Oleh sebab itu, tindakan pencegahan terhadap memutus rantai penularan penyakit menular tersebut wajib dilakukan secepat mungkin dalam memutus mata rantai penularan Covid-19. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan antara promosi kesehatan melalui media social dan kebijakan physical distancing terhadap perilaku pencegahan perilaku Covid-19 pada masyarakat perkotaan. Metode penelitian adalah kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah seluruh masyarakat perkotaan yang berdomisili di wilayah DKI Jakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan accidental sampling sebanyak 100 responden. Data yang digunakan data primer melalui penyebaran kuesioner dan data sekunder yang berasal dari data pemantauan Covid-19 DKI Jakarta. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan uji korelasi pearson product moment. Hasil penelitian menujukkan hubungan promosi kesehatan melalui media sosial (dengan p-value=0,001 dan r=0,315) dan kebijakan physical distancing (dengan p-value=0,000 dan r=0,973) terhadap perilaku pencegahan Covid-19 pada masyarakat perkotaan. Diharapkan pemerintah tidak ragu dalam menjalankan kebijakan dalam menekan penyebaran Covid-19 serta mengedepankan koordinasi dengan berbagai pihak terkait. Kata kunci: Covid-19; kebijakan physical distancing; promosi kesehatan; media sosial

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PEMBINAAN DAN PENGAWASAN DINAS KESEHATAN TERHADAP KUALITAS DEPOT AIR MINUM ISI ULANG DI KABUPATEN SIMEULUE

Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health ◽

10.30829/contagion.v1i01.4424 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Iqbal ◽

Ayi Darmana ◽

Darwin Syamsul

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Primary Data ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Government ◽

Initial Survey

ABSTRACT Introduction, to establish a drinking water depot business, entrepreneurs are required to follow the conditions set by the government. Based on an initial survey of 85 water depots in Simeulue District, only 27 depots met the requirements for healthy drinking water, but as many as 35 depots did not meet the applicable provisions. Objective, the purpose of this study is to find out the guidance and supervision of the Health Office on the Quality of Refill Drinking Water Depots. The method, the research design used in this study was Cross Sectional. The population in this study was 65 depots of drinking water and samples taken by total sampling were 65 depots of drinking water. Data collection methods are primary data and secondary data. Data analysis used is binary logistic regression test. Results, the results showed that coaching had a sig-p value of .004 < .05 and supervision had a sig-p value of .001 < .05 meaning that coaching and supervision had a significant influence on the Quality of Refill Drinking Water Depots. Results The odds ratio also shows that coaching is the most dominant factor, where coaching has an influence on the quality of refill drinking water depots as much as 39 times compared to poor coaching. Conclusion, the conclusion in this study is the influence of guidance and supervision on the quality of refill drinking water depots in Simeulue Regency.Keywords : Development, Supervision, Drinking Water Refills

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ELECTRONIC BANKING ADOPTION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

International Journal of Finance and Accounting ◽

10.47604/ijfa.985 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Priscah Jepchumba ◽

Dr.Eddie Simiyu

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Commercial Banks ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Primary Data ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Electronic Banking ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

General Managers ◽

Positive Effect

ELECTRONIC BANKING ADOPTION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY 1*Priscah Jepchumba 1Post Graduate Student: Kenyatta University *Corresponding Author’s Email: [email protected] 2 Dr.Eddie Simiyu Lecturer: Kenyatta University Abstract Purpose: This research was done to establish how e- banking adoption has improved the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Methods: The study used descriptive research design and structured questionnaires to collect data.The target population was all the 41 commercial banks in Nairobi. The sampling design was census where general managers and credit managers were targeted in Nairobi headquarters. The source of data was primary and secondary data; Primary data was collected from source through questionnaires while secondary data was sourced from annual central bank reports, bank financial statements as well as periodical journals and reports. Results: The findings of the study has indicated that most of the respondents had served the banking industry for a period of at least five years and education level of at least a college diploma. The study also rejected all the null hypotheses and concluded that electronic banking has positive effect on financial performance of commercial banks. The study has contributed to knowledge through provision of scholarly literature on electronic banking and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study’s recommendation to management is to implement strategies which: increase Speed in Electronic Services, increase investments in Electronic banking, promote training programs to employees and adopt suitable techniques to reduce threats to e-banking. The study’s recommendation is that a similar research should be conducted with a moderating or mediating variable in the same industry.

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INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE REWARD ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA

Journal of Business and Strategic Management ◽

10.47941/jbsm.196 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Grace Wanjiru Njine ◽

Dr. Joyce Nzulwa ◽

Dr. Mary Kamaara ◽

Dr. Kepha Ombui

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Profit Sharing ◽

Innovation Performance ◽

Primary Data ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Sampling Frame ◽

Multistage Sampling ◽

Descriptive Survey

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of employee reward on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame of this study was derived from the database of the SASRA. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample of the study. The population of the study was the 181 DTS’s operating in Kenya while the target population was 18 DTS’s. The respondents were individual management staff. A questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was collected through review of published literature such as journals articles, published theses and textbooks. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The study found out that employee reward and innovation performance are positively and significant related (r=0.113, p=0.001).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It was recommended that both financial rewards (e.g. bonuses, pay, profit sharing) and Non-financial rewards (health insurance, holidays) be included in the employee reward human resource practice. This will lead to employee’s motivation to engage in creative activities and therefore high innovation performance will be registered.

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INFLUENCE OF STAFFING PRACTICE ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA

Human Resource and Leadership Journal ◽

10.47941/hrlj.72 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Dr. Grace Wanjiru Njine ◽

Dr. Joyce Nzulwa ◽

Dr. Mary Kamaara ◽

Dr. Kepha Ombui

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Innovation Performance ◽

Primary Data ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Sampling Frame ◽

To Come ◽

Multistage Sampling ◽

Descriptive Survey

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of staffing practice on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame of this study was derived from the database of the SASRA. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample of the study. The population of the study was the 181 DTS’s operating in Kenya while the target population was 18 DTS’s. The respondents were individual management staff. A questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was collected through review of published literature such as journals articles, published theses and textbooks. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The study found out that staffing practices and innovation performance was positively and significantly related (r=0.402, p=0.000).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended for DTSs to come up with the process of identifying relevant qualities that are required of existing and potential applicants that will enable an appropriate match to occur between person and job. This should include such practices as those organizational practices that relate to the attraction, selection, training, assessment, and rewarding of employees.

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Stakeholders Engagement and Water Provision in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v14n3p49 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 49

Author(s):

Mohamud Mohamed Gedi ◽

Michael Ngala ◽

Leonard Wambua

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Target Population ◽

Study Data ◽

Arid Lands ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Water Provision ◽

Semi Arid

With the onset of devolution in Kenya, county governments in Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) which is least developed and with high poverty index in the Country had a chance to correct the situation since devolution provided an opportunity for enhanced community participation,planning and ownership of projects. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of stakeholders’ engagement on water provision in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya. The study used positivism research orientation. Cross- sectional survey research design was adopted. The target population entailed the 113 sub-counties in ASAL where a sample of 89 sub-counties was targeted. Questionnaire was used in collecting primary data. Secondary data collection was done via desk study. Data collected was first checked on the level of response before actual data analysis was undertaken using IBM SPSS version 24, Microsoft Excel and MS Word. Content analysis was adopted in analysing qualitative data while quantitative data analysis entailed computing descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation); and inferential statistics (correlation analysis, analysis of variance and regression analysis). Stakeholders’ engagement was found to have significantly effect on provision of water services. All the parameters of water provision were found to have improved as a result of stakeholders’ engagement.

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