scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DEBATES ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Ndei Maina ◽  
Mike Iravo ◽  
Kepha Ombui
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public Debates

Purpose- This study focused on establishing the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Its main objective was to establish the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Methodology- Descriptive research design and positivism research philosophy were adopted. The study focused on a target population of 680 respondents from Eighty-five wards within Nairobi County, and data was collected from the following groups of respondents; Civil society representative, religious representative, ward administration representative, youth representative, women representative, the special interest group representative, a representative of the citizens’ anticipating county services and a representative of the old aged residents were targeted. A sample size of 139 respondents was determined though purposive sampling technique. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data through published materials. Data was analysed through SPSS and presented in tables. Hypothesis testing was done through the use of t-test. F test (ANOVA) was also conducted to ascertain the difference between groups on study variable. Findings- The study found that participation in public debates had a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance. The study concluded that through participation in public debates citizens are able to support the incumbent leader to facilitate achievement of county goals.  The results from participation in public debates indicated that an increased Participation in Public Debates resulted to responsive governance. Correlation results revealed that Participation in Public Debates and responsive governance were positively and significantly related. Regression further showed that participation in public debates have a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance in Nairobi city county government in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice - The study recommended that there is need to establish forums to in order to enable citizens to engage directly in planning, policy making and monitoring service delivery.  Based on the study findings, the study recommends that there is need to establish, County, Sub-County and Ward Citizens Forums to enhance participation of residents in local governance. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need understand how Participation in Public Debates can influence responsive governance.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF VOTING IN ELECTIONS ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Ndei Maina ◽  
Kepha Ombui ◽  
Mike Iravo
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Leader Performance

Purpose- This study focused on establishing the influence of voting in elections on responsive governance in Kenya. Its main objective was to establish the influence of voting in elections on responsive governance in Kenya. Methodology- Descriptive research design and positivism research philosophy were adopted. The study focused on a target population of 680 respondents from Eighty-five wards within Nairobi County, and data was collected from the following groups of respondents; Civil society representative, religious representative, ward administration representative, youth representative, women representative, the special interest group representative, a representative of the citizens’ anticipating county services and a representative of the old aged residents were targeted. A sample size of 139 respondents was determined though purposive sampling technique. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data through published materials. Data was analysed through SPSS and presented in tables. Hypothesis testing was done through the use of t-test. F test (ANOVA) was also conducted to ascertain the difference between groups on study variable. Findings- The study found that voting in elections has a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance. The study concluded that that citizen’s education influences their ability and decision to vote in leaders who are effective in service delivery. The study also concluded that incumbent leader performance influences achievement of county goals. Based on the study findings, the researcher recommends that there is need to establish, County, Sub-County and Ward Citizens Forums to enhance voter awareness of residents in local governance. The forums will specifically enable citizens to engage directly in the planning, policy making and monitoring of service delivery accorded to them. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need in understanding how voting in elections can influence responsive governance. The study therefore recommends that all citizens should be empowered and given the rights to vote in their desired leader. Additionally, free and fair elections should be conducted to ensure that candidates with clear manifestos are elected.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF NEW INFORMATION FROM RIGHTS ISSUE ANNOUNCEMENT ON SHARE PRICES OF FIRM’S LISTED ON THE NAIROBI SECURITY EXCHANGE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Batista J. Mariko ◽  
Theuri J. M
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Share Prices ◽  
New Information ◽  
Rights Issue ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of new information from rights issue announcement on share prices of firm’s listed on the Nairobi Security Exchange.Methodology: The study was carried out using descriptive research design. The target population consisted all companies listed on the NSE, and had previously done a rights issue. Convenient sampling technique was used to identify firms that had rights issue in the period under study.  Secondary data was collected using a schedule developed by the researcher. Data analysis was done using events study methodology and regression modelling.Results: Based on the findings the study found that mean share prices before and after the rights issue announcement was statistically insignificant as indicated by the t-test (t= -0.435 and p-value = 0.663).Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on the findings the study recommends that further studies to be done on the impact of bonus issues, IPOs, and the global economic crisis (2008-2009) on stock returns of companies listed at the NSE.

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

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Locha Erukudi ◽  
Paul Edabu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Influence Of Food ◽  
The Government ◽  
Egalitarian Theory

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.

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

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.

THE INFLUENCE OF INTENAL AUDIT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN MARSABIT COUNTY GOVERNMENT- KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Abudo Yohana Dambala ◽  
Dr. Nancy Rintari ◽  
Fredrick Mutea
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public Funds ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of internal audit on the financial management in the County Government of Marsabit. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey was adopted for this study. The targeted study population was 63 staff members who are Job group K and above from the department of Finance in the directorate of Accounts, Revenue, Procurement and Internal Audit. The study employed simple structured questionnaires to gather primary data which was analyzed using SPSS. Results: The study revealed that internal audit function had a significant influence on financial management at the county government of Marsabit (r=0.691, p=0.00) Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Good financial management is very essential in protecting the public funds. This study encourages good practices of accountability, transparency and wealth creation with public funds. The study is beneficial to not only Marsabit County but other counties in Kenya. The study concludes that the Marsabit County has a functional internal audit committee and internal auditors perform their duties with great autonomy and independence. The study further concludes that internal audit has strong positive effect on the financial management in Marsabit County. The study recommends internal audit to be well staffed and resourced so that it is able to carry out regular audits of the county government. This will improve financial management of the County Government since it has been established that internal audit has strong positive effect on the financial management. Additional research can be conducted in the National government on factors influencing financial management and drawing comparisons.

scholarly journals WATER ASSOCIATED DISEASES AMONGST CHILDREN in IDPs CAMPS AND THEIR RELATION TO FAMILY ECONOMICS STATUS: CASE STUDY OF ABUSCHOCK IDPs CAMP, NORTH DARFUR STATE, SUDAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-227
Author(s):  
Adam Ahmed Soliman ◽  
Badreldin Mohamed Ahmed Abdulrahman ◽  
Jamal Abdalla Ali ◽  
Afrah Ibrahim Abdelaziz
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Associated Diseases ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multi Stage

This research discussed water-associated diseases amongst children in IDPs camps and their relation to family economic status in Abushock IDPs Camp, North Darfur State, Sudan. The main purpose of the research was to explore wither there exist a relationship between the family economic status and the rate of infection of its children with water transmitted diseases. Primary data were obtained from a total 140 of respondents who were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Secondary data were obtained from published materials like journals, books and other relevant materials. Statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) were used to display and interpret the data. The results revealed that water pollution in the study area is not related to the water sources, but due to the ways used to transport water, stored, and handling. Furthermore, there a declining in the rate of deaths among children related to water borne diseases due to wide spread medical services centers wither publically or privately owned, or owned by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Chi-Square test showed that there exist a statistical significant relationship at 0.05 level between the economic status of the internally displaced family and the level of water-associated diseases prevalence among its children. It also shows that there exist a statistical significant relationship at 0.05 level between the economic status of the internally displaced family and its accessibility to potable water.

scholarly journals Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kasus Skizofrenia pada Pasien Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Khusus Jiwa Soeprapto Provinsi Bengkulu

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-92
Author(s):  
Dilfera Hermiati ◽  
Resnia Madona Harahap
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Inpatient Unit ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Base Hospital ◽  
Special Hospital

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the incidence of schizophrenia in patients in the Inpatient Room of Soeprapto Special Base Hospital of Bengkulu Province.The method used is descriptive research design with cross sectional approach. Data were collected using primary and secondary data, primary data obtained from the questionnaires to the 67 families of patients treated in inpatient Special Hospital Mental Soeprapto Bengkulu province, while secondary data is taken from the patient's medical record. The sampling technique is by proportional random sampling technique. The analysis showed the majority of respondents, 39  who suffered from schizophrenia, the majority of respondents, 15 contained genetic factors, the majority of respondents, 24 Which there are psychosocial factors, and some of the respondents are 24 people that there are environmental factors. The results of the bivariate analysis showed no significant relationship between genetic schizophrenia in patients in the inpatient unit Special Hospital Mental Soeprapto Bengkulu province, there is a significant relationship between psychosocial with schizophrenia in patients in the inpatient unit Special Hospital Mental Soeprapto Bengkulu province, and there are A significant relationship between the environment and schizophrenia in patients in the inpatient rooms of Soeprapto Special Base Hospital of Bengkulu Province. Keywords: Genetic, Psychosocial, Environmental, Schizophrenia  

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

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.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE REWARD ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA

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.

INFLUENCE OF STAFFING PRACTICE ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA

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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